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Bob's Burgers

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Mixed or average reviews based on 27 Critic Reviews

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Universal acclaim based on 35 Ratings

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Bob's Burgers

Series Details & Credits

FOX | Release Date: January 9, 2011

Summary: From the Loren Bouchard, co-creator of Home Movies comes this animated comedy series about a burger flipper from a seaside East Coast town.

Genre(s): Comedy, Animation, Drama

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Metascore

60

Positive:

14

Mixed:

9

Negative:

4

Critic Reviews

91

Entertainment Weekly

Keith Staskiewicz

Jan 6, 2011

Season 1 Review: This is one tasty meal. Read full review

80

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Rob Owen

Jan 4, 2011

Season 1 Review: An unexpectedly amusing comedy meal. Read full review

80

We Got This Covered

Sam Woolf

Sep 25, 2015

Season 6 Review: “Sliding Bobs” is both a laugh out loud funny premiere, and an unexpectedly sweet reminder of how rare it is that TV forces allow a show this particular to exist as long as it has. Read full review

70

Boston Globe

Matthew Gilbert

Jan 9, 2011

Season 1 Review: And even though the potential for irritation feels high--everyone but Gene is a smidge too sad-sacky and whiny--there's something about Bob's that feels fresh, sweet even. Read full review

60

The New York Times

Mike Hale

Jan 6, 2011

Season 1 Review: Some viewers won't find much of anything in Bob's Burgers funny, but in fairness it's at least partly a question of style--of whether you respond to the show's minimalist, conversational, antijoke aesthetic. Read full review

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Uncle Barky Ed Bark

Jan 9, 2011

Season 1 Review: The deadpan deliveries of its principal characters can be very moderately amusing at times. But in the end, you probably won't want fries with this one. Read full review

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TV Guide Magazine Matt Roush

Jan 7, 2011

Season 1 Review: This crudely mean-spirited cringe of a show isn't even medium well-done, and here's this customer's tip: Avoid at all costs. Read full review

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8.3

User Reviews

10

BurgerBobber

Feb 4, 2020

Great show , dont know why the rating isnt higher. Watched it since season 1 , earlier seasons are funnier though. Watch season 2 episode 4 burger boss.

1 of 2 users found this helpful11

10

rprelle

Sep 26, 2019

Finally a show that doesn’t rely on disgust or sexual humor to pull in the bulk of Americans. They have some of that too, but it’s not a substitute for plot or characters. I love all of them, and I feel both kinds of happy when I watch.

0 of 1 users found this helpful01

10

Errtai

Feb 9, 2020

Every character in this show (maybe excepting Gene) is hilarious in their own right. One of the best cartoons ever.

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9

Haloman259

Jan 24, 2021

If you want a good review of Bob's Burgers, here it is. I've watched it long enough to say I can tell you about the series. This contains some opinions, btw.

Seasons 1-4 were the best seasons of Bob's Burgers. Almost every episode was a banger, except the following (IMO): -TopsyIf you want a good review of Bob's Burgers, here it is. I've watched it long enough to say I can tell you about the series. This contains some opinions, btw.

Seasons 1-4 were the best seasons of Bob's Burgers. Almost every episode was a banger, except the following (IMO):

-Topsy
-Presto-o-tina
-Two-for-Tina

If I had to rate each one, S1-S2 is 10/10, and S3-S4 is 9.5/10.

Seasons 5-6 were good, but a very slight decline in quality. I personally liked the episodes, but I could see some people not liking S5-S6 as much as 1-3 or 1-4 seasons. For seasons 5-6 they weren't bad, but, (personally) not as rewatchable as the first 4. Good/great episodes, but a lot of them, I can't rewatch. (Edit: can rewatch sometimes, but not ALL the time).

Season 5 ranking: 9/10
Season 6 ranking: 8.75/10

Season 7 was the first season where I could really see the decline in quality (jokes, etc.). Even though I liked a lot of them, some episodes I can't STAND to watch.

Season 7 ranking: 7.5/10

Season 8-9 probably had more episodes I DIDN'T like compared to ones I like (this is mainly in Season 9). Season 8 ranking: 7/10
Season 9 ranking: 6.25/10 (Tweentrepreneurs brings it up by .25)

Season 10-11 has almost no episodes I like. Barely any episodes catch my eye while I'm reading the description on either Hulu or regular cable. In Season 10, I had maybe one episode I enjoyed. Season 11 had like 3 (it's not done yet so). And while some people may like these seasons, I think they aren't as good as older seasons.

Season 10: 5/10
Season 11: 6/10

Now, time for some specific critiques. I love the show, but there are some critiques I have. Only a couple though.

-Episodes about Tina (usually) aren't as strong as either the 3 kids, Bob and/or Linda, and Louise and/or Gene, or the family. I'm mainly talking about Tina's love life. It's probably me but, Tina's actor and personality isn't my favorite. And, in some cases, I think I am right.

Ratings: (in millions, from Wikipedia)
S3 E17: Two for Tina: 3.62
S3 E18: It Snakes A Village: 3.76

-Linda's voice. I'm not a fan of Linda's singing, but it was manageable for about the first 7-8 seasons. However, in around Seasons 9-11, her voice is so loud and obnoxious. Sometimes she sings too much. I like how her voice was not as high-pitched in early seasons.

-(Final) Gene and Bob don't get as many episodes. It's mainly Gene, but sometimes Bob. Some seasons just felt like that they didn't get enough episodes about them. Some could counter this, but hear this. In Season 3, Louise gets 5 episodes about her (as the main/good plot), Tina gets 3 (again, main/good plot), Bob gets 4, Linda gets 3, yet Gene gets 3, but most are with someone else with him to move the plot along (like S3 E8) (also, it's more apparent when you look at the whole series) It seems like the writers don't believe in Gene when it comes to episodes about him. It felt like his personality wasn't strong enough to make some plots work. Likes food, makes fart/butt jokes, has a bit more weight, and that's about it. The reason it works for Homer in The Simpsons is because he is an adult, so the writers can explore more shennagains to get into because of the age difference. Gene is not a teen, so they can get into SOME teen situations, but not a lot. It seems like he is more of a device for Louise and sometimes Tina. Thanks for reading through this whole freakin' thing, you're amazing.… Expand

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9

teatom

Oct 5, 2021

Although later episodes sometimes rely a bit too heavily on character tropes, Bob's Burgers is now entering it's 12 season with more consistency than any other comedy show has ever managed.
It's a huge testament to how much the creators care about quality writing to see a show of any kindAlthough later episodes sometimes rely a bit too heavily on character tropes, Bob's Burgers is now entering it's 12 season with more consistency than any other comedy show has ever managed.
It's a huge testament to how much the creators care about quality writing to see a show of any kind hit a high-level, every week, after 12 seasons.
One only needs to look at the truly horrible fifth season of Rick & Morty to highlight how creators simply give up on shows and networks fob off fans with bottom of the barrel writers, to understand that for a show like Bob's Burgers to constantly be hitting a high bar, is an astonishing feat, after so many years.
If you've never seen it before, remember the first episode is poor and to give the show a few episodes to grab you. You've got a lot of quality content ahead of you, if it does.… Expand

0 of 1 users found this helpful01

4

Mindurbidniss

Feb 15, 2022

Although it's been on a decade, I'm still not sure who this show is made for. The "jokes" are bland and vanilla, as off their meant to be family friendly with forced musicals and puns. The animation is awful but bright and heavily saturated. The voice work has an enthusiastic deadpan styleAlthough it's been on a decade, I'm still not sure who this show is made for. The "jokes" are bland and vanilla, as off their meant to be family friendly with forced musicals and puns. The animation is awful but bright and heavily saturated. The voice work has an enthusiastic deadpan style about it which clashes with some characters who just scream through lines. It's a weird show that isn't very funny, but it's still on so they must be doing something right for their audience.… Expand

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Orsetto

Jan 17, 2022

Vile, insufferable tripe. Tries to be smart with "witty" plays on words just about every 20 seconds, animation is lousy, characters are one-dimensional and either infuriating or annoyingly bland.

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Series Overview
Season 16

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- Season 16 Overview
  Air Date: September 28, 2025
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Season 15

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- Season 15 Overview
  Air Date: September 29, 2024
Season 14

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- Season 14 Overview
  Air Date: October 1, 2023
Season 13

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- Season 13 Overview
  Air Date: September 25, 2022
Season 12

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- Season 12 Overview
  Air Date: September 26, 2021
Season 11

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- Season 11 Overview
  Air Date: September 27, 2020
Season 10

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- Season 10 Overview
  Air Date: September 29, 2019
Season 9

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- Season 9 Overview
  Air Date: September 30, 2018
Season 8

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- Season 8 Overview
  Air Date: October 1, 2017
Season 7

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- Season 7 Overview
  Air Date: September 25, 2016
Season 6

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- Season 6 Overview
  Air Date: September 27, 2015
Season 5

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- Season 5 Overview
  Air Date: October 5, 2014
Season 4

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- Season 4 Overview
  Air Date: September 29, 2013
Season 3

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- Season 3 Overview
  Air Date: September 30, 2012
Season 2

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- Season 2 Overview
  Air Date: March 11, 2012
Season 1

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- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: January 9, 2011