Mr. Ratburn isn't acting like himself, to Arthur, Buster, and Brain's concern.
Tropes for "Lend Me Your Ear" include:
- Bread, Eggs, Breaded Eggs: When Arthur referenced the time Buster thought Mr. Ratburn was an alien, secret agent, nail-eating vampire, and superhero, Buster says he's a secret agent nail-eating vampire posing as a superhero.
- Continuity Nod: Arthur remembers the time Buster thought Mr. Ratburn was a nail eating monster and a superhero, referencing the events of "Arthur And The Real Mr. Ratburn" and "Mr Ratburn's Secret Identity".
- O.O.C. Is Serious Business: Arthur, Buster, and Brain wonder why Mr. Ratburn has been ignoring them or not giving a straight answer to a question.
Mr. Crosswire gets a robot butler, but Muffy fears this means Bailey will be replaced.
Tropes for "The Butler Did It" include:
- Papa Wolf:
- Upon hearing Muffy call for help from the basement, Bailey's first instinct is to race to her rescue.
- Ed decides he no longer wants his robot butler because it wouldn't save Muffy when she was locked in the basement.
