- The episode's title is in reference to The Hunt for Red October, October Sky, and Red October, a nickname for the October Revolution.
- The episode is a parody of the novel and film Apt Pupil.
- Sergei slams his shoe against a crate similar to Nikita Khrushchev during a rough session in the United Nations. Additionally, Barry later says "we will bury you", which Khrushchev said in a speech.
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| #01 | The Vacation Goo | #07 | Surro-Gate | #13 | Red October Sky | |||
| #02 | Meter Made | #08 | The Most Adequate Christmas Ever | #14 | Office Spaceman | |||
| #03 | Dope & Faith | #09 | Frannie 911 | #15 | Stanny Slickers 2: The Legend of Ollie's Gold | |||
| #04 | Big Trouble in Little Langley | #10 | Tearjerker | #16 | Spring Break-Up | |||
| #05 | Haylias | #11 | Oedipal Panties | |||||
| #06 | 42-Year-Old Virgin | #12 | Widowmaker | |||||