This television episode refers to:
September 28, 1987 - May 23, 1994
In the opening scenes as Cleveland sings the R.E.M. song 'Everybody Hurts', the characters of The Cleveland Show are all shown waiting in traffic. Along with the Stoolbend residents, Worf, a character from 'Star Trek: The Next Generation' is shown sitting in his car in the traffic jam as the song continues to play.