Brian’s subplot is a direct parody of this Alfred Hitchcock classic, where a protagonist with a broken leg spies on neighbors.
Stuck in a cast with a broken leg, Brian becomes obsessed with spying on his neighbors. He suspects Principal Shepherd of murdering his wife after seeing him haul away a leaking garbage bag. However, it is revealed Shepherd was actually stealing cafeteria food to survive his divorce. Key Parodies and References
Meg's fake identification uses a portfolio image of politician Chris Christie . [S16E8] Crimes and Meg's Demeanor
The episode is heavily inspired by classic films, noted by fans on Reddit and the Family Guy Wiki :
The Family Guy episode (Season 16, Episode 8) is a dual-plot feature that parodies classic cinema while exploring the dysfunctional bond between Peter and Meg. Plot Summaries Brian’s subplot is a direct parody of this
The silhouettes Brian watches are a gag lifted from the movie.
The title is a play on this Woody Allen film. However, it is revealed Shepherd was actually stealing
A scene features Meg and Peter fleeing from Nazis while carrying the Ark of the Covenant. Trivia Highlights