Bob’s Burgers
Bob ’s Burgersfollows a sure sort of rule that we ’ve see to it in adult animation , but it always distinguishes itself . The Belcher family is another solidification of everyday people , but they finish up with a serial of much tougher breaks . Many episodes explore their fiscal problems , which is far more relatable than the usual .
The family line itself is very offbeat , and they each have their own quirks , rather than simply being archetype . But even Louise , the troublemaker , is unveil to generally be very empathic . That ’s the point of the show — to subvert expectation . After nine years , it remains innovative , with sharp and witty dialog .
update on December 10th , 2021 by Danielle Bruncati : When a show is on air as long as Bob ’s Burgers has been , it ’s no surprise that they ’ve wrack up quite a fortune of holiday - themed episodes . What makes Bob ’s Burgers so peachy though is that their vacation specials address a wide range of popular and niche vacation . From a Shark Week episode to the big Christmas episodes , the chances are if it ’s celebrated , there ’s a Bob ’s Burgers episode about it .
The Deepening (Season 3, Episode 6)
countenance ’s start with something a little more outside the average , which only seems fitting . Shark Weekmay not be an official vacation , but it ’s that time of twelvemonth again , and it ’s been running since 1988!Shark Weekis an annual tradition with billion of viewer , that started out with the genuine intent of preservation and teaching . Now , it ’s been very commercialized and is filled with ware . What more does it want to be a vacation ?
In any case , this episode is a classic , parodyingJawsand its sequels . A movie property from an erstwhile shark motion-picture show starts lead haywire , and the escalation results in hilarious strong-arm comedy . It ’s an ode to 80 ’s repulsion movies , and it also avoids the hebdomadary subplot . Tina ’s empathy is very adorable , and it ’s interesting that she ’s the one who helps stop the shark .
Flat-Top O' The Morning To Ya (Season 10, Episode 16)
St. Patrick ’s Day episodesare hard to come by so it was a surprise to seeBob ’s Burgerscelebrate the Irish holiday in time of year 10 . When Bob and the Thomas Kyd are roped into helping a fellow restaurant owner who strike hard times , Linda is left in mission of the Warren Earl Burger joint . With Teddy ’s assistant , the two determine to dye everything green to fete the holiday .
While the episode does n’t get into any actual traditions of the holiday , it does a nifty job at testify how the vacation has been commercialized especially by food establishment .
My Fuzzy Valentine (Season 3, Episode 13)
Valentine ’s Day is n’t necessarily a mob - themed holiday . This generally lead in correspond episodes that carve up the Belchers into various different plots . But this time , the kids regain a way to take advantage of Bob ’s lack of romance over the years . This couch everyone but Linda herself on a hilarious journeying . They finally end up compete with Hugo , Linda ’s x . That ’s always fun , since he resents Bob so much , and it ’s fitting for the vacation .
Meanwhile , Linda ’s attempts at upper - dating are spoiled by a copper who convinces everyone to keep things right smart too real . This is antithetical to Valentine ’s , and since Linda has n’t get any romance from Bob , it take a leak sensation that she consider the trouble so personally . The funniness works , even if the plot is a tad predictable .
Tina And The Real Ghost (Season 5, Episode 2)
Tina ’s boy problems as a pre - teenage really make her unique among animise family . She ’s genuinely awkward , in a very lovely way . The episode start right off with a fun tease of extrasensory investigator . Tina ’s ensuing attachment to the speculate specter is both sympathetic and disconcerting .
But once again , this show evidence how well it can write escalation . There ’s a lot of fun to be had in all the other kids manipulate the being of an imaginary person . Tina proves to be more witting of reality than believed , and her prank at the ending is fantastic .
Eggs For Days (Season 7, Episode 16)
Somehow , this show always finds a means to ground even the wackiest concepts . Seemingly average complications , which are plausible enough , escalate just far enough as give up by invigoration . Frequently , it ’s a funniness of erroneous belief , reminiscent ofChristmas Vacationor the same .
In this case , Easter does n’t go quite veracious . It ’s cracking how private-enterprise Bob and Linda get about the egg James Henry Leigh Hunt . It sense just like the kind of irrational , friendly conflict two parent can often have . Even more playfulness , they terminate up intoxicated . The upshot should be full of clichés , but it ’s actually very rewarding . The high spot of the show is easily Linda ’s rendition of “ Rock Me Amadeus , ” accompanied by Tina ’s clumsy dancing .
The Bleakening (Season 8 Episode 6 & 7)
In this two - part Christmas special , Linda decides to throw an epic Christmas political party at the restaurant after having a very bright aspiration about a Christmas company . Meanwhile , the kids listen to Teddy tell them a chilling account about the fabled Bleaken , a puppet who steals Christmas present from bad children . With their parents busy with the party and attempt to find out who slip the top of their Sir Herbert Beerbohm Tree , the kids set out to track down and defeat the Bleaken .
One of the reasons this episode is so bang-up is because of the tremendous amount ofguest stars who lend their voices to characters , like Adam Driver .
An Indecent Thanksgiving Proposal (Season 3, Episode 5)
For anyone who ’s a fan of Thanksgiving , Bob ’s acute love for a not bad joker is probably very rewarding . And his passion very likely outmatch yours , give that he names and vocalize his turkey . This is a marvelous episode that builds a lot of sympathy for Bob . That is n’t so common in the show , although you often settle down for him .
But this fourth dimension , Bob ’s family just ca n’t get in the spirit of the vacation . And unluckily , they finish up simulating the celebration with their property owner just to give some rent . Linda definitely goes too far , and Bob lose it . at last , this episode is about the value of family . The Belchers realize their misplaced attitude and come to appreciate Bob after all . Nothing could be more timely .
Father Of The Bob (Season 5, Episode 6)
The core of many situation comedy is syndicate , in whatever form that may take . Bob ’s Burgersis certainly no exception . However , there ’s a longstanding differentiation in the relationship Father have with their boy . It can sometimes be contentious , due to generational shifts in attitude and expectations . Bob ’s matter with his dad are pretty interesting , involving Bob ’s ambition as a cook . Like many parental engagement , this one goes back to Bob ’s childhood .
There ’s no better sentence to work affair out than at Christmas , a holiday that ’s evolve into more of a crime syndicate celebration than a religious one . This installment finds one difference of opinion and stick to it . This makes the story streamline , in force , and appropriately heartwarming .
Bob Actually (Season 7, Episode 9)
A wordplay on the iconic romanticistic comedyLove Actually,“Bob Actually " is the time of year 7 Valentine ’s Day - themed installment ofBob ’s Burgers . The holiday has left the Belcher ’s all trade with love - relate drama . Louis becomes the halfway - gentleman between two schoolfellow who do n’t really lie with each other , Tina dodging in the hopes of buss Jimmy Pesto , Gene bonds with the dejeuner lads , and Bob plan an iconic romantic gesture for Linda .
With a hilarious breaking saltation phone number and love flying in all direction " Bob really " is theperfect episode to watch to celebrate Valentine ’s Day . It also won a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Animated Program .
Full Bars (Season 3, Episode 2)
For a family with three minor , it ’s no admiration that Halloween is such an important holiday for the Belchers . Gene ’s costume is hilarious right off the bat . But when Bob and Linda give up the kids to go conjuration - or - treat alone for the first prison term , things do n’t go out . The kids get more deception than treats , so they sneak into dangerous territory and pay the price . Their dispute with some bullies scram some neat laughs .
But the highlight of the show is easily the murder secret , with Teddy ’s pet guinea pig . It enigmatically dies at Teddy ’s costume company , and matter get agency out of hand . It ’s a fun pasquinade with a clever , dry twist .
Christmas In The Car (Season 4, Episode 8)
This is the perfect episode for Christmas . Linda is so in love with the holidays , the family ends up with a series of trees that were purchased too early . So , at the last minute , everyone heads out in a subspecies to get a tree diagram in time for Christmas . They end up a perfect homage to Steven Spielberg’sDuel , with the crazy truck machine driver require a giant candy cane . That in itself is also a nod toJoy Ride , which was also a nod toDuel !
The main plot stimulate up for Louise ’s clichéd patch to bewitch Santa Claus . Also , Teddy ’s confrontation with the refrigerator is right-down gold . This episode is full of Christmas doggerel , snow , and a family risky venture that took the expressway scene inChristmas Vacationand execute aside with it .
Dawn Of The Peck (Season 5, Episode 4)
Apparently , the Belchers did n’t quite learn their lesson , from two season ago . They still do n’t care much for Thanksgiving , which is still Bob ’s favorite vacation . It does make sense , for a cook . This time , Bob depose off the whole vacation , since no one else seems to care . He get drunk to Donna Summer medicine , another great bit .
Meanwhile , his house pays the price for abandoning Bob in a wondrous nod toThe Birds . A friendly “ Turkey Trot ” case goes spoiled after the birds were mixed with a variety of feathered species because there were n’t enough turkeys . This episode may not be especially sentimental , like the show can often fork over well , but it ’s hugely entertaining .
Fort Night (Season 4, Episode 2)
Millie is a truly fantastic grapheme , a talkative and psychotic lady friend voiced by none other than Molly Shannon . One of the most familiar figure of speech in repugnance is the premise of becoming trapped . Nothing can be more dread . But with Halloween ’s trick - or - treating at stake , there ’s a ticking clock sum to the patch as well .
This episode really captures the spirit of the vacation , with Tina even oppugn if she ’s too sometime for trick - or - treating . The back and forth between Millie and the pin down kids provides some great humor and twists . Darryl ’s betrayal is another sport throwback to the horror genre , and Darryl is actually voiced by Aziz Ansari . And ultimately , Mille does get her deserts , in a creative and satisfying path .
The Last Gingerbread House On The Left (Season 7, Episode 7)
Bob ’s Burgershas put out some awing Christmas - theme episode , but one of the best remains " The Last Gingerbread House on the Left . " The episode centers on Bob who gets pull up away from family activities by Mr. Fishchoeder who wants help in winning his annual gingerbread firm contest . Bob begin out miffed but when he learns prize money is require he gets really into it . Meanwhile , Linda strike the kids and Teddy carol through townspeople .
The episode cry vacation and include a helter-skelter gingerbread house conflict that is certain to make everyone express mirth .
The Haunting (Season 6, Episode 3)
Halloween is all about being scary but sometimes it can be difficult for internet show to get down and creepy-crawly . " The Haunting " isBob ’s Burger’sattempt at creating a more scary Halloween - themed episode which ultimately paid off .
While the Belcher ’s always keep Halloween , this year their programme change after Louis claims she ’s never actually been scared . Determined to give Louis what she want , Bob and Linda take the Kyd to an excess special haunt house .
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