- Never Live It Down: This episode cemented Gloria in the eyes of many fans as an absolutely horrible mother to Linda and redefined all her previous appearances, while also validating Bob's dislike of her. The fact that Linda openly states she's okay with Gloria making unreasonable demands of Linda and treating her like crap simply because Gloria's her family is what made viewers realize Gloria's treatment of Linda throughout her life explains a lot about her and Gayle.
- Spiritual Sequel: To "Gayle Makin' Bob Sled". Both episodes are about the Belchers dealing with Linda's family, and both show Bob's in-laws at their most demanding and obnoxious. Bob discovers Gayle's been faking her leg injury to get attention, and Linda's not bothered because she's used to Gayle doing such things all the time. Gloria and Al get Linda to drop everything she's doing to get them anti-itch cream for Al's eczema, and then Linda's forced to run around the airport looking for Gloria before Al wanders off. Bob then starts arguing with Gloria over the phone charger she clearly stole from Linda, with the butt that Gene drew on it before she stole it making it even more obvious. Both these episodes have Bob revealing how much he dislikes Linda's family, and both episodes have Linda reveal she puts up with it and is fine with their terrible behavior simply because they're family and she loves them.
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