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Cleveland and Junior move out of Quahog, after Loretta wins custody over the house. On their way to California, they stop by Cleveland's hometown, Stoolbend, Virginia for a couple of days.
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Cleveland and Junior move out of Quahog, after Loretta wins custody over the house. On their way to California, they stop by Cleveland's hometown, Stoolbend, Virginia for a couple of days. There, Cleveland starts a reconnecting a old love, who also happens to be divorced now...
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* CallingTheOldManOut: When Donna decides to reconnect with Robert, Cleveland reluctantly resumes the trip to California. Junior then calls him out on giving up on Donna so easy.
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* MeaningfulEcho: At the start of the road trip to California, Cleveland tells his son that sometimes in life you have to take risks. Junior later repeats this back to his dad to encourage him to win Donna over.
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* OedipusComplex: Junior jokes about having one.
-->'''Rallo:''' Well, if we ain't the Black Brady Bunch.
-->'''Cleveland:''' Except, I'm not a gay architect, and the oldest son isn't trying to have sex with our mom.
-->'''Junior:''' Not yet.
-->'''Rallo:''' Well, if we ain't the Black Brady Bunch.
-->'''Cleveland:''' Except, I'm not a gay architect, and the oldest son isn't trying to have sex with our mom.
-->'''Junior:''' Not yet.
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* NiceJobBreakingItHero: If Peter didn’t do the bathtub gag in this episode, none of this would’ve happened.
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-->'''Cleveland''': See? This is why I'm leavin'. Nobody asks what Cleveland wants. No one asks what Cleveland's got goin' on. But if Peter wants to start a new [[Series/TheATeam A-Team]], overthrow a British pub, or recreate the whole damn ''Franchise/StarWars'' movies, I'm supposed to jump on, no questions asked.
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-->'''Cleveland''': See? This is why I'm leavin'. Nobody asks what Cleveland wants. No one asks what Cleveland's got goin' on. But if Peter wants to [[Recap/FamilyGuyS4E15BrianGoesBackToCollege start a new new]] [[Series/TheATeam A-Team]], [[Recap/FamilyGuyS3E4OneIfByClamTwoIfBySea overthrow a British pub, pub]], or [[WesternAnimation/FamilyGuyPresentsLaughItUpFuzzball recreate the whole damn damn]] ''Franchise/StarWars'' movies, I'm supposed to jump on, no questions asked.
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* LeaningOnTheFourthWall: The fourth wall was leaned on, more than it was broken, and these jokes were used to make fun of Family Guy, and point out details about the show, especially in regards to it's character of Cleveland Brown. For example, Cleveland's rant about how nobody pays attention to him, is a jab at the [[OutOfFocus out of focus]] trope, and Lois mentioning how Cleveland never goes to his deli is a joke on the [[OneHourWorkWeek one hour work week]] trope.
* NoodleIncident: Right at the start of the episode.
-->'''Peter:''' And ''that'' is how I got Liza Minnelli's poop on my shoe.
* NoodleIncident: Right at the start of the episode.
-->'''Peter:''' And ''that'' is how I got Liza Minnelli's poop on my shoe.
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* LeaningOnTheFourthWall: The fourth wall was leaned on, more than it was broken, and these jokes were used to make fun of Family Guy, and point out details about the show, especially in regards to it's its character of Cleveland Brown. For example, Cleveland's rant about how nobody pays attention to him, is a jab at the [[OutOfFocus out of focus]] trope, and Lois mentioning how Cleveland never goes to his deli is a joke on the [[OneHourWorkWeek one hour work week]] trope.
* NoodleIncident: Right at the start of the episode.
-->'''Peter:''' And ''that'' is how I got Liza Minnelli's poop on my shoe.trope.
* NoodleIncident: Right at the start of the episode.
-->'''Peter:''' And ''that'' is how I got Liza Minnelli's poop on my shoe.
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* OrphanedPunchline: Right at the start of the episode.
-->'''Peter:''' And ''that'' is how I got Liza Minnelli's poop on my shoe.
-->'''Peter:''' And ''that'' is how I got Liza Minnelli's poop on my shoe.
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* AspectRatioSwitch: At the time, ''Family Guy'' was still being broadcast in 4:3. It's not until Cleveland leaves Quahog that the show switches to HD.
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** Also, done with Peter and Lester. In the very first scene, Peter comments on how he never knew black people could cry, and that he always thought they just got more pissed off. Later on, Cleveland breaks down at The Broken Stool, and a surprised Lester comments, saying the same thing.
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** Also, done with Peter and Lester. In the very first scene, Peter comments on how he never knew black Black people could cry, and that he always thought they just got more pissed off. Later on, Cleveland breaks down at The Broken Stool, and a surprised Lester comments, saying the same thing.
-->'''Cleveland''': See? This is why I'm leavin'. Nobody asks what Cleveland wants. No one asks what Cleveland's got goin' on. But if Peter wants to start a new [[Series/TheATeam A-Team]], overthrow a British pub, or recreate the whole damn ''Franchise/StarWars'' movies, I'm supposed to jump on, no questions asked.
-->''(Cut to Peter, Joe, and Quagmire [[NoodleIncident dressed as]] [[Music/TheBeatles Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band]].)''
-->'''Peter''': ''(sadly)'' Well, then I guess we're gonna need a new Ringo.
-->''(Cut to Peter, Joe, and Quagmire [[NoodleIncident dressed as]] [[Music/TheBeatles Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band]].)''
-->'''Peter''': ''(sadly)'' Well, then I guess we're gonna need a new Ringo.
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-->'''Tim:''' Aaaah, A black guy! [[ATasteOfTheirOwnMedicine See, doesn't feel so good, when it happens to you, does it?]]
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-->'''Tim:''' Aaaah, A black Black guy! [[ATasteOfTheirOwnMedicine See, doesn't feel so good, when it happens to you, does it?]]
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-->'''Rallo:''' Well, if we ain't the black Brady Bunch.
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-->'''Rallo:''' Well, if we ain't the black Black Brady Bunch.
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* RunningGag: Cleveland's house is destroyed, while he takes a bath, and he falls out of the bathtub, once again. This [[TheLastStraw finally gets Cleveland to decide]]. "That's it! I'm moving out of this Podunk town!"
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* RunningGag: Cleveland's house is destroyed, while he takes a bath, and he falls out of the bathtub, once again. This [[TheLastStraw finally gets Cleveland to decide]]. "That's decide]].
-->'''Cleveland''': Doggone it! That's it! No more! I'mmoving out tired of being kicked around by this Podunk town!"world!
-->'''Brian''': ''(offscreen)'' I'm really sorry, Cleveland!
-->'''Cleveland''': It's all right.
-->'''Brian''': I tried to stop him [Peter].
-->'''Cleveland''': I don't blame you, Brian. You're a dog! ''A DOG!''
-->'''Cleveland''': Doggone it! That's it! No more! I'm
-->'''Brian''': ''(offscreen)'' I'm really sorry, Cleveland!
-->'''Cleveland''': It's all right.
-->'''Brian''': I tried to stop him [Peter].
-->'''Cleveland''': I don't blame you, Brian. You're a dog! ''A DOG!''
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* AllMenArePerverts: When Cleveland was leaving Quahog, Lois asked if she could get him anything, before he left. Cleveland was rather quick to ask if she and Bonnie could kiss for them. Lois and Bonnie nervously chuckled, and they stated that they'd need some wine first. Cleveland instantly popped a champagne bottle, and the two got down to business.
-->'''Quagmire:''' Touch ... touch boobs.
-->'''Quagmire:''' Touch ... touch boobs.
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* FirstEpisodeTwist: It's supposed to be a major third act plot twist, for Cleveland to [[spoiler:change his mind about moving to California, and instead marry Donna and move into Virginia.]] However, not only does every future episode spoil this, but so does the theme song, which plays in this episode, far before Donna is even introduced.
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* FirstEpisodeTwist: It's supposed to be a major third act plot twist, for Cleveland to [[spoiler:change change his mind about moving to California, and instead marry Donna and move into Virginia.]] Virginia. However, not only does every future episode spoil this, but so does the theme song, which plays in this episode, far before Donna is even introduced.
* GirlOnGirlIsHot: When Cleveland was leaving Quahog, Lois asked if she could get him anything, before he left. Cleveland was rather quick to ask if she and Bonnie could kiss for them. Lois and Bonnie nervously chuckled, and they stated that they'd need some wine first. Cleveland instantly popped a champagne bottle, and the two got down to business.
-->'''Quagmire:''' Touch ... touch boobs.
-->'''Quagmire:''' Touch ... touch boobs.
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* OrbitalKiss: [[spoiler:Cleveland and Donna do this, transitioning into their wedding]].
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* OrbitalKiss: [[spoiler:Cleveland Cleveland and Donna do this, transitioning into their wedding]].wedding.
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* CreatorThumbprint: This episode, along with a few other season one episodes, is rather Family Guy-y, with a handful of pointless cutaway gags. Like with American Dad, however, this stuff stops after season one, and the show officially finds it's niche and becomes it's own thing.
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* CreatorThumbprint: This episode, along with a few other season one episodes, is rather Family Guy-y, ''Family Guy''-y, with a handful of pointless cutaway gags. Like with American Dad, ''American Dad!'', however, this stuff stops after season one, and the show officially finds it's its niche and becomes it's its own thing.
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* FirstEpisodeSpoiler: It's supposed to be a major third act plot twist, for Cleveland to [[spoiler:change his mind about moving to California, and instead marry Donna and move into Virginia.]] However, not only does every future episode spoil this, but so does the theme song, which plays in this episode, far before Donna is even introduced.
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* FirstEpisodeSpoiler: FirstEpisodeTwist: It's supposed to be a major third act plot twist, for Cleveland to [[spoiler:change his mind about moving to California, and instead marry Donna and move into Virginia.]] However, not only does every future episode spoil this, but so does the theme song, which plays in this episode, far before Donna is even introduced.
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* Foreshadowing: After Cleveland says "Except I'm not a gay architect, and my wife's not sleeping with my son!" in response to Rallo saying they are the Black Brady Bunch, Cleveland Jr. follows up with "Not yet!". In the episode "Dancing With The Stools", Cleveland Jr. falls in love with Donna and kisses her(though he doesn't actually sleep with her).
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* Foreshadowing: {{Foreshadowing}}: After Cleveland says "Except I'm not a gay architect, and my wife's not sleeping with my son!" in response to Rallo saying they are the Black Brady Bunch, Cleveland Jr. follows up with "Not yet!". In the episode "Dancing With The Stools", Cleveland Jr. falls in love with Donna and kisses her(though he doesn't actually sleep with her).
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* Foreshadowing: After Cleveland says "Except I'm not a gay architect, and my wife's not sleeping with my son!" in response to Rallo saying they are the Black Brady Bunch, Cleveland Jr. follows up with "Not yet!". In the episode "Dancing With The Stools", Cleveland Jr. falls in love with Donna and kisses her(though he doesn't actually sleep with her).
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* ADayInTheLimelight: Cleveland notes how on ''Family Guy'', he rarely had any episodes about him. This episode, becomes the first of many, to justify Cleveland's [[OutOfFocus lack of screen time]] in the original series.
* AllMenArePerverts: When Cleveland was leaving Quahog, Lois offered to grant him a few parting gifts, before he left. Cleveland was rather quick to ask if she and Bonnie could kiss for them. Lois and Bonnie nervously chuckled, and they stated that they'd need some wine first. Cleveland instantly popped a champagne bottle, and the two got down to business.
* AllMenArePerverts: When Cleveland was leaving Quahog, Lois offered to grant him a few parting gifts, before he left. Cleveland was rather quick to ask if she and Bonnie could kiss for them. Lois and Bonnie nervously chuckled, and they stated that they'd need some wine first. Cleveland instantly popped a champagne bottle, and the two got down to business.
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* ADayInTheLimelight: ''The Cleveland notes how on ''Family Guy'', he rarely had any episodes about him. This episode, becomes the first of many, Show'' as a whole, does this for Cleveland, to justify make up for Cleveland's [[OutOfFocus lack of screen time]] in ''Family Guy''. But this episode, is notable for being the original series.
first of many, as well as the one, that is portrayed as [[SpinoffSendoff an episode of Family Guy]], to start with.
* AllMenArePerverts: When Cleveland was leaving Quahog, Loisoffered to grant asked if she could get him a few parting gifts, anything, before he left. Cleveland was rather quick to ask if she and Bonnie could kiss for them. Lois and Bonnie nervously chuckled, and they stated that they'd need some wine first. Cleveland instantly popped a champagne bottle, and the two got down to business.
* AllMenArePerverts: When Cleveland was leaving Quahog, Lois
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* BrickJoke: A couple, mostly in the form of quotes. "Touch ... Touch Boobs", "Goodbye Chocolate People", and of course "Dat's What I Was Tellin' You Befo'" were funny quotes, said once, and later on, repeated again coming from different, more unexpected places.
** Also, done with Peter and Lester. In the very first scene, Peter comments on how he never knew black people could cry, and that he always thought they just got more pissed off. Later on, Cleveland breaks down at The Broken Stool, and a surprised Lester comments, saying the same thing.
** Also, done with Peter and Lester. In the very first scene, Peter comments on how he never knew black people could cry, and that he always thought they just got more pissed off. Later on, Cleveland breaks down at The Broken Stool, and a surprised Lester comments, saying the same thing.
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* DeepSouth: Cleveland realizes he's here, when meeting Lester.
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* FantasticRacism: Cleveland learns [[AnAesop a lesson]] about racism against bears, upon first meeting Tim.
-->'''Cleveland:''' Aaaah, A bear!
-->'''Tim:''' Aaaah, A black guy! [[ATasteOfTheirOwnMedicine See, doesn't feel so good, when it happens to you, does it?]]
-->'''Cleveland:''' Aaaah, A bear!
-->'''Tim:''' Aaaah, A black guy! [[ATasteOfTheirOwnMedicine See, doesn't feel so good, when it happens to you, does it?]]
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* TheFriendNobodyLikes: Cleveland points out that he's this to his old friend group.
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* LeaningOnTheFourthWall: The fourth wall was leaned on, more than it was broken, and these jokes were used to make fun of Family Guy, and point out details about the show, especially in regards to it's character of Cleveland Brown. For example, Cleveland's rant about how nobody pays attention to him, is a jab at the [[OutOfFocus out of focus]] trope, and Lois mentioning how Cleveland never goes to his deli is a joke on the [[OneHourWorkWeek one hour work week]] trope.
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* OrbitalKiss: [[spoiler:Cleveland and Donna do this, transitioning into their wedding]].
* OutOfFocus: Cleveland mentions how he never got any attention back in Quahog.
* OutOfFocus: Cleveland mentions how he never got any attention back in Quahog.
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* TalkingAnimal: Tim's human like attributes and lifestyle are accentuated, through his [[EstablishingCharacterMoment establishing character moment]].
-->'''Cleveland:''' Aren't you supposed to live in the woods?
-->'''Tim:''' ''[sigh]'' Yeah, I suppose, uh, it's not the best way to make a buck in today's, uh, you know, the rat race. ''[chuckles]'' I know, right?
-->'''Cleveland:''' Aren't you supposed to live in the woods?
-->'''Tim:''' ''[sigh]'' Yeah, I suppose, uh, it's not the best way to make a buck in today's, uh, you know, the rat race. ''[chuckles]'' I know, right?
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* TheBusCameBack: This pilot episode marks Junior's first appearance in the Seth [=MacFarlane=] Universe, since his cameo in "''The Perfect Castaway''".
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* KnockKnockJoke: Cleveland and Junior get into a bit of one.
-->'''Cleveland:''' Your mama wants this house, by tomorrow, at sundown.
-->'''Junior:''' Where are we gunna go?
-->'''Cleveland:''' Exactly.
-->'''Junior:''' Exactly, who?
-->'''Cleveland:''' This ain't no knock-knock joke.
* NoodleIncident: Right at the start of the episode.
-->'''Peter:''' And ''that'' is how I got Liza Minnelli's poop on my shoe.
* OedipusComplex: Junior jokes about having one.
-->'''Rallo:''' Well, if we ain't the black Brady Bunch.
-->'''Cleveland:''' Except, I'm not a gay architect, and the oldest son isn't trying to have sex with our mom.
-->'''Junior:''' Not yet.
* OneHourWorkWeek: Lois leans on the fact that Cleveland's job at Cleveland's Deli hasn't been very prominent, in recent seasons.
-->'''Cleveland:''' Your mama wants this house, by tomorrow, at sundown.
-->'''Junior:''' Where are we gunna go?
-->'''Cleveland:''' Exactly.
-->'''Junior:''' Exactly, who?
-->'''Cleveland:''' This ain't no knock-knock joke.
* NoodleIncident: Right at the start of the episode.
-->'''Peter:''' And ''that'' is how I got Liza Minnelli's poop on my shoe.
* OedipusComplex: Junior jokes about having one.
-->'''Rallo:''' Well, if we ain't the black Brady Bunch.
-->'''Cleveland:''' Except, I'm not a gay architect, and the oldest son isn't trying to have sex with our mom.
-->'''Junior:''' Not yet.
* OneHourWorkWeek: Lois leans on the fact that Cleveland's job at Cleveland's Deli hasn't been very prominent, in recent seasons.
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-->'''Stewie:''' What the Hell!? ''He's'' getting his own show!?
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Cleveland and Junior move out of Quahog, after Loretta wins custody over the house. On their way to California, they stop by Cleveland's hometown, Stoolbend, Virginia for a couple of days.
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* ADayInTheLimelight: Cleveland notes how on ''Family Guy'', he rarely had any episodes about him. This episode, becomes the first of many, to justify Cleveland's [[OutOfFocus lack of screen time]] in the original series.
* AllMenArePerverts: When Cleveland was leaving Quahog, Lois offered to grant him a few parting gifts, before he left. Cleveland was rather quick to ask if she and Bonnie could kiss for them. Lois and Bonnie nervously chuckled, and they stated that they'd need some wine first. Cleveland instantly popped a champagne bottle, and the two got down to business.
-->'''Quagmire:''' Touch ... touch boobs.
* BlatantLies: Roberta's excuse for being home late, was because she was attacked by Al Qaeda.
* ContinuityNod: Cleveland mentions the events of the ''Family Guy'' episodes, "Brian Goes Back to College", "One if by Clam, Two if by Sea", and the entire Star Wars parody trilogy. Not to mention, this episode obviously continues the story arc of Loretta dumping Cleveland, which started in "The Cleveland-Loretta Quagmire".
* CreatorThumbprint: This episode, along with a few other season one episodes, is rather Family Guy-y, with a handful of pointless cutaway gags. Like with American Dad, however, this stuff stops after season one, and the show officially finds it's niche and becomes it's own thing.
* EstablishingCharacterMoment: Everyone got their little introduction scene, when Cleveland moved in.
* FirstEpisodeSpoiler: It's supposed to be a major third act plot twist, for Cleveland to [[spoiler:change his mind about moving to California, and instead marry Donna and move into Virginia.]] However, not only does every future episode spoil this, but so does the theme song, which plays in this episode, far before Donna is even introduced.
* {{Flashback}}: A couple of these are shown, to give some insight into who Donna and Robert are.
* GlamorousSingleMother: Donna Tubbs.
* HighSchoolSweethearts: Cleveland and Donna were these, and although it may have taken a few years apart, with them both marrying other people and having kids with them, [[spoiler:they finally get married here.]]
* RoadRunnerVsCoyote: Peter tries to catch Road Runner, by strapping himself to a giant firework, and having Brian light the fuse. Of course, this fails.
* RunningGag: Cleveland's house is destroyed, while he takes a bath, and he falls out of the bathtub, once again. This [[TheLastStraw finally gets Cleveland to decide]]. "That's it! I'm moving out of this Podunk town!"
* SpinoffSendoff: This episode starts off like an episode of Family Guy, and it's not until Cleveland officially leaves town, that the series officially becomes ''The Cleveland Show''.
* StrugglingSingleMother: After Robert dumped her, Donna had been going through Hell, taking care of Rallo and Roberta all on her own.
* YouJustHadToSayIt: When Cleveland thought he had hit [[RockBottom rock bottom]], he said "At least it can't get any worse." This was immediately followed by Junior asking him to wipe his butt for him.
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* ADayInTheLimelight: Cleveland notes how on ''Family Guy'', he rarely had any episodes about him. This episode, becomes the first of many, to justify Cleveland's [[OutOfFocus lack of screen time]] in the original series.
* AllMenArePerverts: When Cleveland was leaving Quahog, Lois offered to grant him a few parting gifts, before he left. Cleveland was rather quick to ask if she and Bonnie could kiss for them. Lois and Bonnie nervously chuckled, and they stated that they'd need some wine first. Cleveland instantly popped a champagne bottle, and the two got down to business.
-->'''Quagmire:''' Touch ... touch boobs.
* BlatantLies: Roberta's excuse for being home late, was because she was attacked by Al Qaeda.
* ContinuityNod: Cleveland mentions the events of the ''Family Guy'' episodes, "Brian Goes Back to College", "One if by Clam, Two if by Sea", and the entire Star Wars parody trilogy. Not to mention, this episode obviously continues the story arc of Loretta dumping Cleveland, which started in "The Cleveland-Loretta Quagmire".
* CreatorThumbprint: This episode, along with a few other season one episodes, is rather Family Guy-y, with a handful of pointless cutaway gags. Like with American Dad, however, this stuff stops after season one, and the show officially finds it's niche and becomes it's own thing.
* EstablishingCharacterMoment: Everyone got their little introduction scene, when Cleveland moved in.
* FirstEpisodeSpoiler: It's supposed to be a major third act plot twist, for Cleveland to [[spoiler:change his mind about moving to California, and instead marry Donna and move into Virginia.]] However, not only does every future episode spoil this, but so does the theme song, which plays in this episode, far before Donna is even introduced.
* {{Flashback}}: A couple of these are shown, to give some insight into who Donna and Robert are.
* GlamorousSingleMother: Donna Tubbs.
* HighSchoolSweethearts: Cleveland and Donna were these, and although it may have taken a few years apart, with them both marrying other people and having kids with them, [[spoiler:they finally get married here.]]
* RoadRunnerVsCoyote: Peter tries to catch Road Runner, by strapping himself to a giant firework, and having Brian light the fuse. Of course, this fails.
* RunningGag: Cleveland's house is destroyed, while he takes a bath, and he falls out of the bathtub, once again. This [[TheLastStraw finally gets Cleveland to decide]]. "That's it! I'm moving out of this Podunk town!"
* SpinoffSendoff: This episode starts off like an episode of Family Guy, and it's not until Cleveland officially leaves town, that the series officially becomes ''The Cleveland Show''.
* StrugglingSingleMother: After Robert dumped her, Donna had been going through Hell, taking care of Rallo and Roberta all on her own.
* YouJustHadToSayIt: When Cleveland thought he had hit [[RockBottom rock bottom]], he said "At least it can't get any worse." This was immediately followed by Junior asking him to wipe his butt for him.
