This episode is based on events that took place in Season 3 Episode 3 of the TV series Madam Secretary, created by Barbara Hall. There are nine direct quotes:
1. “Da-ad, why are all the lights turning on and off?”
2. “It’s like a Stephen King novel up there.”
3. “It’s all right, kids.”
4. “Someone hacked into your security system.”
6. “Is everything all right?”
7. “It’s fine. I’ll be upstairs in a minute.”
8. “So Dad’s supposed to quit his job just because you’re freaked out?”
9. “Don’t act like it’s just me. You sleep with a night light.”
1. “South China Sea." Madam Secretary. Season 3, Episode 3, CBS, 23 Oct. 2016. Netflix, https://www.netflix.com/watch/80188784?trackId=200257859