Bob’s Burgers has captivated audiences with its mix of quirky humor, heartfelt moments, and endearing family dynamics. Following the Belcher family’s misadventures in running their small burger restaurant, the show offers a charming blend of wit, memorable characters, and occasional musical interludes. By tackling everything from family milestones to holiday chaos, Bob’s Burgers has become a cultural favorite, delivering relatable stories about love, resilience, and community.
A great Bob’s Burgers episode masterfully combines humor, emotional depth, and inventive storytelling. These episodes demonstrate why the Belchers’ eccentric and chaotic yet deeply loving family resonates so strongly with viewers. Whether through hilarious misadventures or moments of unexpected tenderness, the series highlights the heart and humor that make it beloved. These are the best Bob’s Burgers episodes, providing insight as to why the show continues to connect with audiences through its distinctive blend of comedy and warmth.
- Release Date
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January 9, 2011
- Showrunner
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Loren Bouchard
, Jim Dauterive
, Nora Smith - Seasons
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15
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“Eat, Spray, Linda”
Season 5, Episode 18 (2015)
For Linda’s (John Roberts) birthday, Bob (H. Jon Benjamin) plans a surprise spa day, but he needs a little more time, so he sends her grocery shopping. On her errand, Linda faces one misfortune after another: gum in her hair, splitting her pants, locking her keys and phone in the car, and even being sprayed by a skunk. Meanwhile, Bob and the kids, unable to find her, embark on a frantic search across town. After a series of misadventures, Linda finally makes it home, where she discovers Bob’s thoughtful surprise. Despite the mishaps, she deems it her best birthday yet, celebrating her resilience and adventurous spirit.
Linda’s disastrous birthday, a comedic sequence of misfortunes from burnt toast to skunk spray, evolves into a relatable, empowering narrative. Her resilience and the family’s efforts to rescue her reveal touching insights into her relationships, especially with Louise (Kristen Schaal), who revealed a sweet tradition of visiting puppies with Linda. The humor and affectionate family dynamics create a remarkably heartwarming episode, celebrating Linda as a dynamic character who is sometimes left understated.
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“Boyz 4 Now”
Season 3, Episode 21 (2013)
Louise accompanies Tina (Dan Mintz) to a Boyz 4 Now concert, scoffing at the boy band craze until she unexpectedly develops a crush on the youngest member, Boo Boo (Max Greenfield). Initially horrified by her feelings, Louise seeks Tina’s guidance and devises a plan to meet Boo Boo. They sneak onto the band’s tour bus where Louise satisfies her odd desire to slap him. Meanwhile, Gene (Eugene Mirman) competes in a regional table-setting contest.
The story humorously captures Louise’s first crush on boy band member Boo Boo, juxtaposing her tough persona with the vulnerability of infatuation. The episode deepens Tina and Louise’s bond, with Tina guiding Louise through uncharted emotional territory. With over-the-top boy band satire, a hilarious and authentic exploration of tween fandom cultures and Gene’s absurdly funny table-setting competition, the episode charms with standout writing and character moments.
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“They Slug Horses, Don’t They?”
Season 15, Episode 8 (2024)
After Louise steals and accidentally breaks Tina’s prized Equestranauts toy, the two girls clash. The fight escalates through sarcastic apology cards, each featuring comic scenarios blaming the other. Despite their parents’ and Aunt Gayle’s (Megan Mullally) efforts, the sisters refuse to reconcile, mirroring Gayle and Linda’s childhood conflicts. Gayle eventually appeals to their bond, using a collage she made as a child to remind them of the importance of family. In the end, Tina and Louise reconcile amidst their differences.
This episode stays true to the spirit of Bob’s Burgers, but it adds a layer of emotion that is unlike any other episode. The fight between iconic sitcom siblings Tina and Louise over a broken toy unearths years of resentment, jealousy, and unspoken desires for connection, making their conflict painfully relatable for anyone with siblings. Gayle’s role in helping them reconcile ties Linda and Gayle’s sibling history to Tina and Louise’s, inspiring hope that quarrels like these can be overcome by sibling love.
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“Crawl Space”
Season 1, Episode 2 (2011)
When Linda’s parents plan a visit, Bob dreads their arrival and devises a plan to avoid them. Tasked with fixing a roof leak, Bob discovers a crawl space and pretends to be stuck to evade interaction. However, his ruse backfires when he becomes truly trapped, leading to isolation-induced hallucinations. Meanwhile, Louise convinces the school counselor that Bob is dead, and Linda manages the restaurant with her mother’s unwelcome help. Eventually, the fire department rescues Bob, resolving the family drama just as the in-laws depart.
When season one of Bob’s Burgers came out, it hit the ground running. Its second episode is no exception. The premise is hilarious, with a ton of miscommunication going on. The Shining spoof that occurs while Bob is in the crawl space is priceless. Louise’s role in the episode demonstrates just how conniving and clever she is, with her lie about Bob’s state, using it to her advantage. While establishing the mood of the show and introducing side characters like Teddy (Larry Murphy), the episode has a lot of fun, making it a memorable watch.
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“The Amazing Rudy”
Season 14, Episode 2 (2023)
In this unusually serious episode, the spotlight shifts to Regular-Sized Rudy (Brian Huskey) as he anticipates an uncomfortable dinner with his divorced parents and their new partners. Preparing a magic trick to lighten the mood, Rudy’s trick does not take off as planned. Overwhelmed, he runs to the Belchers’ home for solace. The Belchers, of course, warmly embrace Rudy, offering comfort and dinner. When he confides in them, Louise steps up, accompanying Rudy back to the restaurant.
“The Amazing Rudy” provides a touching exploration of Rudy’s struggles and the Belchers’ unwavering support. Focusing on Rudy’s struggles as a child of divorce, the episode delves into themes of family, friendship, and resilience. It brings forth a fresh perspective by emphasizing Rudy’s emotional journey and offers a rare glimpse of Louise’s compassion. Poignant moments, like Rudy’s longing for familial harmony and his sweet relationship with the Belchers, are balanced with humor, such as Gene’s lasagna subplot. The tonal shift is evident compared to other episodes, yet Bob’s Burgers is at its best with a solid narrative like this.
5
“Burgerboss”
Season 2, Episode 4 (2012)
Bob becomes obsessed with reclaiming his rank after his rival, Jimmy Pesto (Jay Johnston), beats his high score on the arcade game “Burgerboss” and leaves an insulting message, “BOB SUX,” on the leaderboard. Bob becomes increasingly crazed as the game takes over his life. With help from Darryl (Aziz Ansari), a gaming prodigy, Bob pursues the high score while chaos ensues. Ultimately, Linda intervenes and Bob finds peace by paying Darryl to erase the insult from the leaderboard.
“Burgerboss” is relentlessly humorous with a sharp character-driven story. Packed with laugh-out-loud moments and the absurdity of Bob’s obsession, this is an excellent Bob episode that emphasizes his rivalry with Jimmy and his extreme competitiveness. It is one of the edgier episodes in terms of comedy, and the fact that Bob is dragging his kids with him to be able to play the game is a simple but hilarious detail. This episode has the best qualities of Bob’s Burgers, written and executed as one of the best of the series.
4
“Turkey in a Can”
Season 4, Episode 5 (2013)
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Bob Belcher eagerly prepares a turkey for Thanksgiving, but chaos ensues as the holiday unfolds. Tina campaigns to sit at the adults’ table, Linda’s sister Gayle arrives with her cats (triggering Bob’s allergies), and Gene writes a Thanksgiving carol with Linda’s help. Mysteriously, Bob’s turkey keeps ending up in the toilet, forcing Bob to adopt increasingly desperate measures to catch the turkey thief.
This episode delivers a chaotic yet classic Belcher Thanksgiving. The turkey mystery is absurd and hilarious, and the subplots are solid additions, making for a really strong episode that never loses its momentum. The writing is clever, and every character is given room for development. Bob’s anxieties about his children growing up are valid and realistic, as the holiday season encourages meditating on relationships, strong and strained, creating a sincere and silly episode that viewers hold dear.
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“Work Hard or Die Trying, Girl”
Season 5, Episode 1 (2014)
Gene’s dream of debuting his “Die Hard”-inspired musical is shattered when Courtney Wheeler’s “Working Girl” adaptation is chosen for the school’s fall musical. Spurred by rejection, Gene coordinates a rival underground production with Louise’s scheming help. Tensions between the dueling musicals escalate. Ultimately, Gene and Courtney unite their casts to create a hybrid piece, “Work Hard or Die Trying, Girl,” blending action and romance.
The season five premiere boasts inventive storytelling, heartfelt charm and surprisingly enjoyable songs. The highlight, of course, is the hilarious and powerful hybrid musical of Die Hard and Working Girl, flaunting the show’s exceptional musical creativity. This Gene-centered episode fully realizes his creative ambition and delivers a strong final product. And to top it all off is a Carly Simon cameo—as if the music wasn’t enough to make it a fan favorite.
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“Glued, Where’s My Bob?”
Season 6, Episode 19 (2016)
A prank war between the kids spirals out of control when Bob becomes glued to the toilet due to a mishap with Louise’s adhesive prank. This happens just as Bob receives news of a food magazine coming to profile the restaurant, turning the situation into a public spectacle as the whole town gathers. In all the chaos, emotions take the form of musical numbers, like the heartfelt and hilarious “Bad Stuff Happens in the Bathroom.” Louise proclaims her innocence via song as well.
The 100th episode of Bob’s Burgers exemplifies the show’s winning formula of humor, heart, and, increasingly more common, musical creativity, making it a standout episode worthy of holding this milestone. The premise delivers cringe-worthy hilarity while exploring deeper family dynamics, particularly the bond between Bob and Louise. The duet “Bad Stuff Happens in the Bathroom” is a musical triumph. With rich character moments and a satisfying conclusion to the story and the season, it’s a quintessential Bob’s Burgers episode.
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“The Plight Before Christmas”
Season 13, Episode 10 (2022)
The Belcher family faces a holiday dilemma when all three kids have performances on the same night. Tina stars in a play, Gene performs in a xylophone concert, and Louise plans to read a poem she claims isn’t important. Initially, Bob and Linda divide and conquer to support their kids, unaware of Louise’s true feelings. When Tina discovers Louise wrote a heartfelt poem, the family scrambles to make it to Louise’s reading and support her.
“The Plight Before Christmas” is one of Bob’s Burgers’ most touching episodes, perfectly blending humor, chaos, and heartfelt family dynamics. The story demonstrates the family’s unwavering love for and dedication to each other. Louise’s tender poem about family and Tina’s selfless support is tear-jerking, as viewers get a rare glimpse of the vulnerability that Louise tends to mask. Capturing the messy yet beautiful essence of family Christmases with stellar storytelling and relatability, it’s a standout that epitomizes the show’s enduring charm.
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