This episode is based on events that took place in Season 2, Episodes 14 and 15 of Madam Secretary. There are three direct quotes:

1. "Jason! Look, don't go away ..."
2. "Hey, I thought religion was the opiate of the masses."
3. "It is but sometimes, you need a good hit."

REFERENCES

1. “Left of the Boom." Madam Secretary. Season 2, Episode 14, CBS, 14 Feb. 2016. Netflix, https://www.netflix.com/watch/80112456?trackId=14277283
2. “Right of the Boom." Madam Secretary. Season 2, Episode 15, CBS, 21 Feb. 2016. Netflix, ⁠https://www.netflix.com/watch/80112456?trackId=14277283