- The title is based on the play Doctor Faustus.
- Roger's time in Iraq is reminiscent of The Hurt Locker.
- "Alive With Pleasure" from Roger's cigarette was the slogan of Newport brand cigarettes.
- Roger's persona Sgt. Pepper is a play off the song by the Beatles "Sgt. Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band."
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| #01 | Hot Water | #07 | Season's Beatings | #13 | Dr. Klaustus | ||||||
| #02 | Hurricane! | #08 | The Unbrave One | #14 | Stan's Best Friend | ||||||
| #03 | A Ward Show | #09 | Stanny Tendergrass | #15 | Less Money, Mo' Problems | ||||||
| #04 | The Worst Stan | #10 | Wheels & the Legman and the Case of Grandpa's Key | #16 | The Kidney Stays in the Picture | ||||||
| #05 | Virtual In-Stanity | #11 | Old Stan in the Mountain | #17 | Ricky Spanish | ||||||
| #06 | The Scarlett Getter | #12 | The Wrestler | #18 | Toy Whorey | ||||||