The episode title, "Never Judge a Lady by Her Lover", is taken from a lyric in the song 'Ah! But Underneath' in the Stephen Sondheim musical, 'Follies' (1971).
Mona says: "It was a pyrrhic victory at best". A pyrrhic victory is a victory that comes at a great cost, perhaps making the ordeal to win, not worth it. It relates to Pyrrhus, a king of Epirus who defeated the Romans in 279 BCE, but lost many of his troops in the effort.
Tom says: "Oh look! one of The Pointer Sisters!".The Pointer Sisters, are a Grammy-winning American girl group, who achieved mainstream success during the 1970s and 1980s. Their hits include, "Jump (For My Love) 1984" and "I'm So Excited" (1982).
Dick Jackson says: "This is a 2004 Barolo, from my vineyard in Piedmont". Barolo is a red wine, produced in the Piedmont region of Italy. 2004 was a good year for Barolo, due to the long, moderate growing season, and late harvest.
Karl says: "Actually, Candance was a Rockette". The Rockettes are an American precision dance company, founded in 1925. They are best known for starring in the 'Radio City Christmas Spectacular', a yearly Christmas show, and for performing annually, since 1957, at the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, in New York.