Chanel #3 (Billie Lourd) mentions Jason Goes to Hell (1993). Steven Culp, who appears in the film has a guest starring role in the second part of this season finale.
When Chanel and Chanel No. 3 visit Melanie Dorkus, she is laying in a veiled bed with several monitors attached. This is a reference to the movie Hannibal (2001). Mason Verger - who is also extremely deformed by Dr. Lecter - has a similar bed.
Part 1 of the season finale.
Highest rated episode of the entire series.
Abigail Breslin (Chanel #5) and Lea Michele (Hester) previously starred together in the movie 'New Year's Eve (2011)