This is the first of 14 appearances of Al's "National Organization of Men Against Amazonian Masterhood" organization.
When Peg and the kids are trying to choose a new name because they are embarrassed of Al, they mention Berkowitz and Borden, similar to serial killer David Berkowitz (son of Sam) and murder Lizzie Borden, as they have same last name as serial killer Ted Bundy.
This episode portrays Jerry Springer's show as being local to Chicago, as it cared about the local bowling alley and Marcy was able to drive to Springer's show quickly. In practice, this was actually true... The Jerry Springer Show (1991) had then recently in fact moved it's filming to Chicago, the home town of the Bundys and D'arcys.
Lisa Boyle who plays Bubbles would come back in season 10 as Kelly's friend and classmate, Fawn
When Marcy is berating Al for his poor attitude towards women she says "Quiet Klingon." The Klingons have a great respect for their women, unlike Al.