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Tim: (To detectives) All right, back off, McGarrett, Dano.

A quick reference to the police dramaHawaii Five-0, where the main character's names are Steve McGarrett and Danny "Danno" Williams.

Tim: (To police officer, referring to other police officer) Starsky, what's with Hutch over here?

Starsky and Hutch is a popular crime sitcom that ran from 1975 to 1979. It starred David Soul as Kenneth "Hutch" Hutchinson and Paul Michael Glaser as David Starsky.

The episode title "Bewitched" relates to a 1960s TV Show called Bewitched, about a witch called Samantha Stephens. In this episode Wilson is dating a witch (in "Bewitched" the TV show Samantha was married to Darrin Stephens, a mortal).

Tim: Back off, will you Baretta? A quick reference to Robert Blake's character Baretta from the TV series of the same name.

Detective Roberts: A witch? I'd better call the boys from the Emerald City Precinct. Yet another Wizard of Oz reference. The Yellow Brick Road leads to the Emerald City where the Wizard lives.

Tim: And if that doesn't work, drop a house on her. Another Wizard of Oz reference. When Dorothy's house flies to Oz, it lands on a witch and all you can see of her are her ruby slippers.

Tim (to Agatha): That's water-based, be careful, you might melt. Another Wizard of Oz reference. In the movie, the Wicked Witch of the West melts after getting water splashed on her face.

Detective Roberts: You tampered with the crime scene? Tim: I did not know it was a crime. I did not know it at the time. Detective Roberts: Dr. Suess claims there was a witch. Beloved children's author Dr. Suess was known for his stories that contained catchy rhymes and fantastic creatures.