Bob's Burgers

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Season 1
  • Network: FOX
  • Series Premiere Date: Jan 9, 2011
Season #: 16, 15, 14, 13, 12, 11, 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1
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6.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 225 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 147 out of 225
  2. Mixed: 25 out of 225
  3. Negative: 53 out of 225
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  1. Guivera
    Mar 1, 2011
    7
    The first thing i noticed about this show was the poor animation, although intentionaly it really doesn't do any favours for the show as a whole. The humour, however, can be hilarious and has some great writing evoking much laughter. Sometimes the characters can be frustrating, but overall the show is far more good than bad and is worth a watch.
  2. azadi
    Mar 22, 2011
    10
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  3. adambomb419
    Mar 23, 2011
    8
    I can take or leave The Simpsons now a days for the most part.

    Love me some American Dad.....Family Guy has been getting better, away from non stop pop culture refrences. I have a soft spot for Cleveland Show I liked Home Movies so I like this quirky show, really hard for this to be reviewed against the other shows...a lot of the jokes fall flat but atleast its something different with    I can take or leave The Simpsons now a days for the most part.

    Love me some American Dad.....Family Guy has been getting better, away from non stop pop culture refrences. I have a soft spot for Cleveland Show

    I liked Home Movies so I like this quirky show, really hard for this to be reviewed against the other shows...a lot of the jokes fall flat but atleast its something different with one of my favorite voice actors    … Expand
  4. GagaForGhibli
    May 29, 2012
    8
    A Very Strange Animated Show..
    I Am Very Impressed From The Style Of Writing And Voice Acting!
    Bob's Burgers Seems Ignored From The Public Eye Which Is Sad..
    The Best New Show Of 2011!
  5. robertoiglesias
    Nov 8, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Bob's Burgers is a very funny and well developed TV show. Characters like Louise, Zeke, and Jimmy Jr. are great and super hilarious. The plot is amazingly developed, as well.… Expand
  6. Stephmeister02
    Jan 20, 2011
    7
    I felt the show was mildly entertaining. The voice acting is good, and the writing is funny, even if the stories and the animation are unoriginal. I would recommend.
  7. misterright
    Mar 5, 2011
    10
    Bob's Burgers is a breath of fresh air in the genre of animated sitcoms about families. The character archetypes it uses aren't all that original at first glance, but that's really only because it's an oddball family with a dad, a mom, and three kids, which seems to be the norm for this kind of show. The only thing their missing is a pet dog. But the characters have more wit and charm thanBob's Burgers is a breath of fresh air in the genre of animated sitcoms about families. The character archetypes it uses aren't all that original at first glance, but that's really only because it's an oddball family with a dad, a mom, and three kids, which seems to be the norm for this kind of show. The only thing their missing is a pet dog. But the characters have more wit and charm than the usual cartoon family unit. Louise, the youngest child and only main female character to be voiced by a female voice actor, is perhaps my favorite so far. She's voiced by Daily Show correspondent Kristen Schaal, and her character always seeks out new ways to make things more interesting around her, which often means suggesting things that are quite counterproductive or just fanning the flames of chaos, like shouting along with the angry mob gathered outside the titular restaurant. One of her ideas of fun is changing the name of the Burger of the Day from one bad family-friendly pun to another more provocative one, ie. "Never Been Feta" to "The Foot Feta-ish." Her brother Gene, played by Eugene Mirman, is similarly enthusiastic, interested in chaos, and never seems to have a frown on his face, and he is usually always carrying a device that plays music or makes sound effects, which he seems childishly fascinated by. A complete counterpoint to the two younger spunky children is Tina, played by Dan Mintz. She speaks in hushed tones and is socially inept, but she provides the show with its dosage of adolescent topics. She is also just plain weird, and I'm sure the writers are having a fun time coming up with things that sound funny coming from Dan Mintz's voice (which doesn't try to force sounding like a girl, you know, like men in drag in movies from the 60s or earlier. just very very natural). Their mother Linda, played by John Roberts (who is also very natural with the pitch of his female character's voice), is endearingly loving and optimistic if somewhat dim-witted, like an Edith Bunker (she even has strong New York accent and some quirky vocal affectations.) Bob, played masterfully as always by H. Jon Benjamin, plays the straight man to the rest of the cast's eccentric personalities. The show has so far been of a high caliber of humor. Or at least a very high quantity.

    A lot of the negative reviews of the first episode were centered on how needlessly vulgar it is. That's not really the goal of Bob's Burgers, as is clear. The critics pointed to one of the first gags, when oldest sibling Tina intones that her crotch itches, as an example of how crude and unoriginal this show is. But that gag made me guffaw, not because I was imaging an itchy crotch, but because of the ensemble cast's reaction to her remark. They discuss it for about a minute, and Bob suggests Tina should keep that between her and her mother. So Tina asks her mom, and Linda asks to see it. Bob is horrified, but the kids and mother gather around, and you get a crotch's eye view of everyone's smiling faces looking down, and as Bob asks to please not do that, Louise humorously replies with a child-like tone of intrigue "No, let's all look at it."

    Shows like Family Guy, South Park, and everything on Adult Swim have broken down a lot of walls of what's considered "edgy" and "vulgar" so that now an itchy crotch is a rather tame and unassuming gag and doesn't require a laugh just because it's a bad mental image. But Bob's Burgers is not intending to make you laugh for its obscene dialogue -- which isn't very obscene; it wants to make you laugh at its absurd yet relatable conversations and get invested in its irresistible characters. Family Guy can keep its racist jokes. Bob's Burgers is clever and thoughtful, and it'd be a shame if this show went off the air.    … Expand
  8. jcox813
    Jan 23, 2011
    10
    Its funny how all the negative reviews on this show are from people that think family guy is funny. Family Guy , after its original run, has been one of the worst shows on television but gets off by making a bunch of 14 year olds laugh at gay and fart jokes. Bob's Burger's was absolutely hilarious, its strongest point being the voice actors. I can see why Family Guy fans hate the show soIts funny how all the negative reviews on this show are from people that think family guy is funny. Family Guy , after its original run, has been one of the worst shows on television but gets off by making a bunch of 14 year olds laugh at gay and fart jokes. Bob's Burger's was absolutely hilarious, its strongest point being the voice actors. I can see why Family Guy fans hate the show so much though, because no ones getting hit in the face or falling down stairs and you actually have to have some intelligence to understand the jokes, its not just some fat guy rattling off obnoxious dribble and slapstick humor. And don't think I'm just a Family Guy hater, the show was hilarious and one of my favorites during its original run. Then Seth Mcfarlane stopped actually writing for the show to work on American Dad(good) and The Cleveland Show(absolute garbage) and it went completely downhill. Bob's Burger's is Fox's funniest show since Futurama, let's just hope it doesn't end up with the same fate. On the other hand...it could probably be even better if Comedy Central picked it up.… Expand
  9. KayTee
    Jan 31, 2011
    9
    In short, Bob's Burgers harkens back to perhaps the original Simpsons, when it was a show about a family coping and working together despite their own differences to get through the day, rather than relying on guest stars, pop culture, and retro "I remember that!" references to make a show. Is it on the right network for this though? Definitely not. For starters I was a huge fan of HomeIn short, Bob's Burgers harkens back to perhaps the original Simpsons, when it was a show about a family coping and working together despite their own differences to get through the day, rather than relying on guest stars, pop culture, and retro "I remember that!" references to make a show. Is it on the right network for this though? Definitely not. For starters I was a huge fan of Home Movies, and when I first heard part of the Home Movies crowd was making a show for Fox, there were two things that went through my head: A: This will completely suck because they'll have to stoop down to the Family Guy level and make it rife with pop culture references and potty jokes, or B: It'll be good and get cancelled after a season (if they're lucky to last that long).

    The show is very much of a fusion of Home Movies (whose humor focused more on the awkwardness of everyday life) mixed with the crassness seen on many of the other Fox shows (which seems to be the shows main draw), but nixes the cheap shots of involving current events, stars, and 80s retro memories to instead come up with its own material to make a show.

    Bob is a refreshing animated father figure who doesn't suffer from HomerSimpsonitis, where he's the family idiot, much like Peter from Family Guy, but instead is fully functioning family member who is trying to make ends meet while raising his family with his wife (who isn't a Marge or Lois), but rather another human with foibles who is very much Bob's partner.

    The children are demented and almost the sole source of the shows vulgarity. Louise enjoys messing with people, Gene is a boy infatuated with potty humour, and Tina is the awkward teen who is perhaps a bit slow. Being forced to help out with the family restaurant, the three siblings make the best of turning work into play, much to hilarious results.    … Expand
  10. HelenA
    Mar 28, 2011
    10
    Anyone who doesn't think this show is hilarious is NUTS!!! It's as funny (if not funnier) than The Simpson's was during the 90's. The humor mixes the perfect amount of intelligence with the perfect amount of slapstick. I thought I would be put off by the crude drawing, but after watching a few episodes I find myself hoping that they don't change the artistic style if they make it pastAnyone who doesn't think this show is hilarious is NUTS!!! It's as funny (if not funnier) than The Simpson's was during the 90's. The humor mixes the perfect amount of intelligence with the perfect amount of slapstick. I thought I would be put off by the crude drawing, but after watching a few episodes I find myself hoping that they don't change the artistic style if they make it past the first season. I'm really disappointed to see it only has a 53 as it's rating on here. I think it's by far the best of the shows airing on Fox's Sunday night line-up right now.… Expand
  11. every1acritic
    Jan 24, 2011
    8
    First off, i don't get how someone can 'review' a series by watching a pilot episode for a show just one time and then totally write it off. Ive seen 3 episodes now, watched each one a couple times, and this show has improved with each passing episode. I miss King of the Hill a lot, and at times this show reminds me of the Hill family. I'm definitely going to continue watching this show, IFirst off, i don't get how someone can 'review' a series by watching a pilot episode for a show just one time and then totally write it off. Ive seen 3 episodes now, watched each one a couple times, and this show has improved with each passing episode. I miss King of the Hill a lot, and at times this show reminds me of the Hill family. I'm definitely going to continue watching this show, I hope it lasts an entire season... (hate to say it, but this show is funnier than any other of the Sunday night animated shows that are on now. Always loved the simpsons, but its getting harder to want to tune in now. The others I could live without.)… Expand
  12. rynowhi
    May 16, 2011
    8
    I'm very surprised by the low rating of this show. I personally can't see any similarities to Family Guy/Simpsons/South Park other than that it's animated. This show is overflowing with subtle hilarity. If you and your friends/family like repeating jokes in normal day-to-day situations, this show is a goldmine. Watching the original episode, I thought it was decent but that a lot ofI'm very surprised by the low rating of this show. I personally can't see any similarities to Family Guy/Simpsons/South Park other than that it's animated. This show is overflowing with subtle hilarity. If you and your friends/family like repeating jokes in normal day-to-day situations, this show is a goldmine. Watching the original episode, I thought it was decent but that a lot of the characters would struggle pulling their weight. As the episodes have progressed, so have the characters' ability to provide humor. Not every episode has been great, and like most, the first is probably the worst. If you are the type to easily be offended, well, comedy in general probably isn't for you so I'm not sure why you would try this show in the first place. This show points out the humor in day to day life, but will probably ultimately suffer the fate of AD - but I'll enjoy the ride until then.… Expand
  13. mwagamer16
    Jan 10, 2011
    5
    Well upon viewing of the show, it certainly has potential and had its moments just I don't know if it will be enough for the core audience of sunday night fox viewers, that is to say family guy fans, who need it to be easy and formulaic. The show has to great comedians in H Jon Benjamin and Kristin Schaal, but Eugene Mirman is just one comic I want to destroy!!! I ask you readers give thisWell upon viewing of the show, it certainly has potential and had its moments just I don't know if it will be enough for the core audience of sunday night fox viewers, that is to say family guy fans, who need it to be easy and formulaic. The show has to great comedians in H Jon Benjamin and Kristin Schaal, but Eugene Mirman is just one comic I want to destroy!!! I ask you readers give this show a few more chances otherwise it will end up on Adult Swim or FX where it would certainly be a hit...wait that's not so bad!… Expand
  14. Franhoop
    Jan 10, 2011
    9
    I love this sort of humor. But I can understand it's not for everyone. But like the Office, I think it might take a few episodes to get to know the characters. Louise & Gene we're the funniest in my opinion.
  15. demondonkey2500
    Jan 10, 2011
    10
    Completely original and hilarious. The Characters are fully developed and this show is way better than family guy which has been horrible for the past seasons.
  16. ilikebakedziti
    Feb 25, 2011
    8
    Main thing to keep in mind: It really just started. Did you fall in love with what is now your favorite show the first time you saw it. Every show needs character development and for the show itself to be comfortable in it's own skin. Go back and watch the first couple episodes of The Office or even The Simpsons; they're painful! That being said, this show will never last. It's too nice.Main thing to keep in mind: It really just started. Did you fall in love with what is now your favorite show the first time you saw it. Every show needs character development and for the show itself to be comfortable in it's own skin. Go back and watch the first couple episodes of The Office or even The Simpsons; they're painful! That being said, this show will never last. It's too nice. It was billed as something new for Family Guy fans. Five minutes in, you can tell they're looking at two completely different audiences. It's not edgy. It's not loud. It doesn't push any envelopes. Straight forward stories about even kinda functional families don't make it anymore. Don't get me wrong, I love smart edgy stuff, but sometimes it's nice to feel good after watching a show.

    The character's are odd, but after an episode or two, they really start to grow on you. The female voices (mostly male actors) are retched, but that's part of the gag. The comedy is very dry and very Dr. Katz-like (I think some of the same people worked on this).    … Expand
  17. KimmyTee
    Mar 12, 2011
    10
    This show is definitely funny. I love the characters especially the crazy kids! The show is silly but that's what makes it so great. I really hope it sticks around and we get to see more. Check this show out, it really is funny. The show is so original and I love the characters voices.
  18. NiteOwl
    Jun 18, 2011
    9
    This and The Simpsons are my two favorite shows on Fox! I love it!! Very good humor and animation. I am highly looking forward to the second season! :D
  19. Jfanz
    Aug 12, 2011
    10
    This show is amazing! The characters are interesting and well written and the voice acting is very good! The show keeps a good balance between "low brow" and "high brow" humor. The animation style fits the tone of the show.
  20. Zilcell
    Mar 17, 2012
    8
    From the episodes I have seen, it has some funny moments.
  21. coelo
    May 12, 2012
    10
    I LOVE BOB's BURGERS!

    Louise is awesome, the characters voices are excellent and I'm actually laughing out loud at this show and it's plot lines. I am really enjoying the family a lot. It is nice to see a comedy that can be entertaining without constantly making one off jokes. Chickenleg! pure gold Bob's Burgers! (screaming from the bleachers) pure gold I'm furious! (after the hamburger    I LOVE BOB's BURGERS!

    Louise is awesome, the characters voices are excellent and I'm actually laughing out loud at this show and it's plot lines. I am really enjoying the family a lot. It is nice to see a comedy that can be entertaining without constantly making one off jokes.

    Chickenleg! pure gold
    Bob's Burgers! (screaming from the bleachers) pure gold
    I'm furious! (after the hamburger video game is sent away) pure gold

    I love this show. Please keep it coming. I can't wait to see what other kind of trouble Bob has to deal with because of his family. ha ha ha! Great show!    … Expand
  22. CWEarl
    Feb 9, 2012
    10
    An excellent show with strong characters. Let's hope that FOX keeps this one around for a while (though perhaps not as long as the limping Simpsons). It's great to see a 2nd season coming soon.
  23. junebug74
    Mar 7, 2012
    9
    Fox has taken a gamble with this show, but not because it isn't funny - it's hilarious, in the thoughtful understated way many good comedies find their fanbase. I think the gamble is that the fanbase that appreciates this humor might not be devoted to network television, and will probably watch this via other means, and it won't get the view rating needed to survive . Which is why I amFox has taken a gamble with this show, but not because it isn't funny - it's hilarious, in the thoughtful understated way many good comedies find their fanbase. I think the gamble is that the fanbase that appreciates this humor might not be devoted to network television, and will probably watch this via other means, and it won't get the view rating needed to survive . Which is why I am writing this. I rarely watch TV, but this is worth watching! It's quirky, and bizarre, but there is so much more thought put into the dialogue, compared to Family Guy, or any of it's dreadful spinoffs. The first couple episodes where more in that vulgar vein, but the latter half of the first season really shines, and the voice casting is superb, particularly Kristen Schaal. Watch a couple episodes (from the last half of the season) and if you have any good sense, you will like it!… Expand
  24. leonidas2
    May 1, 2012
    10
    Ahh Bob's Burger....brilliant show! Look forward to each and every episode. Very witty, the voices are perfect. Completely original! Have every episode and rewatch constantly
  25. ForNintendo
    Sep 9, 2014
    0
    I fail to see, how this is funny. it's not funny, characters are boring, the animation low. I would say that even family guy is better... only reason i watched the first and second season was because little brother insist me to.
  26. Spyke
    Apr 11, 2011
    9
    The show is probably one of the best cartoon's on. At first it seem like your now typical cartoon American family like The Simpsons and Family Guy but its not. The family members are all hilarious and the writing is brilliant.
  27. Soccer_Mummy
    Mar 22, 2011
    10
    When I first saw the commercials for the show I asked my roommates "How many weeks before it gets canceled?". After actually watching the show I fully take back that statement! The writing is good and the voice acting is great! I will admit it's probably not the best show on TV, but it really fits my tastes, and I KNOW there are definitely worse shows on the air *cough* The Cleveland Show *cough*
  28. SJMechEngr
    Jan 10, 2012
    0
    Painful to watch. I do not know why Fox gave this show a chance. After struggling to watch three whole episodes, I think I laughed a combined total of two times.
  29. crazeecat
    Jan 24, 2014
    0
    This show is a real carp. It stinks! If I could give it a negative-number score I would. This is cheaply made, poorly written, animated slop, nothing more.
  30. Bullet97
    Jan 10, 2011
    0
    The commercials didn't look that good, so I wasn't planning to see it. Then I saw Entertainment Weekly gave it an A-, so I thought, "Maybe it's not that bad." If only. This show is freaking awful. No sign of cleverness, originality, or comedy. In short, this burger's very rotten. Sorry, Fox, I know you'll make it up to me with more Family Guy.
  31. oknazevad
    Jan 10, 2011
    1
    This show is very "meh." Not nearly good enough in comic timing or artistic merit to deal with the annoying voices or reheated material. Frankly, I don't think it will last, and really shouldn't.
  32. earlyair1
    Jan 11, 2011
    1
    Really bad... The humor was far too forced. The style resembled "Sit Down Shut Up" to me. I don't see how FOX could have let this air... it should be obvious that it will flop. I really do miss King Of The Hill at this time...
  33. dedned
    Jan 12, 2011
    3
    OK, I really want to like this show,Ever since Family Guy stopped being funny, and I realized that there are in fact a lot of different comedy styles out there, I decided to look around. Adult Swim never caught on with me, because I was still under MacFarlane's spell, but then I found Archer, which I found absolutely hilarious. Speaking of Archer, and coming to how this all relates, TheOK, I really want to like this show,Ever since Family Guy stopped being funny, and I realized that there are in fact a lot of different comedy styles out there, I decided to look around. Adult Swim never caught on with me, because I was still under MacFarlane's spell, but then I found Archer, which I found absolutely hilarious. Speaking of Archer, and coming to how this all relates, The titular character (Sterling Archer) of Archer is played by H. Jon Benjamin, who plays the titular character in Bob's Burgers. Upon hearing his voice, I thought to myself "hm, that's the Archer guy, isn't it? Well, this will be fun, a great sunday night switch up to the usual bombardment of Family Guy-esque shows, which is all I watch, being a person who is not too fond of the Simpsons for a reason I cannot tell. To my own despair, however much I had hoped it would be good, Bob's Burgers wasn't funny. What's so bad about it is not that it's offensive, or that it takes itself too seriously, but it suffers from the crime of not being funny. There are a few little things that kind of made me smile a little bit, but other than that, nothing. I'm giving this a bad review, but I'm quite hopeful for the future. I'm willing to give Bob's Burgers a season, and I hope Fox is willing to as well. I feel like there has to be something funny they can do with it, but, at this point, I'm not a fan.… Expand
  34. FletchGuy
    Feb 4, 2011
    0
    Well I didnt find the commercials very funny but since I am a cartoon guy i gave it a shot. It was hard but I watched it. It was anything but funny or good it was just smacked together with poor cartooning and bad writing. I gave it ago next episode to see if it developed but nope got worse. I don't get it why this is on it's not funny or interesting. I would love Fox to be all cartoonsWell I didnt find the commercials very funny but since I am a cartoon guy i gave it a shot. It was hard but I watched it. It was anything but funny or good it was just smacked together with poor cartooning and bad writing. I gave it ago next episode to see if it developed but nope got worse. I don't get it why this is on it's not funny or interesting. I would love Fox to be all cartoons but not this. Bring back King of the Hill that was hilarious and they canceled that but this is on? Back to Family guy, American Dad and Simpsons til King of the Hill comes back. Cancel this show, NASCAR , Glee and American idol ( that goes for the dance shows too).… Expand
  35. CritiqueGirl
    Feb 27, 2011
    0
    I tried watching 5 minutes and couldn't. Beyond bad. I wouldn't give this attempt childish. Not that many cartoon characters are lookers but these guys are so ugly you can't like them. The voices are done badly. The "script" is a joke, but not funny.
  36. Shadoe
    Feb 28, 2011
    0
    When I first saw the commercial for this show, I thought that maybe it would be decent, but after watching the first ten minutes, I found it to be unbelievably offensive. The one thing that was the most offensive was with the one daughter being called "the worst type of autistic.", and making it seem that all autistics are mentally retarded, to which I take personal offense to. I thoughtWhen I first saw the commercial for this show, I thought that maybe it would be decent, but after watching the first ten minutes, I found it to be unbelievably offensive. The one thing that was the most offensive was with the one daughter being called "the worst type of autistic.", and making it seem that all autistics are mentally retarded, to which I take personal offense to. I thought that single comment was the most un-called for statement of the whole show. Sure, Family Guy makes fun of Down Syndrome, but they don't flat-out say that they are retarded. I hope this show is canceled before it gets even worse.… Expand
  37. Finfid
    Apr 20, 2014
    1
    Ok so what gives? As if hollywood (or any industry for that matter) isn't already male dominated. This cartoon features 3 female main characters and only one of them is actually voiced by a female? I'll give the series marks for being sort of original and funny usually, but I am very disappointed in the male dominated misogynistic casting. Just because some guy is "ok" at sounding sort ofOk so what gives? As if hollywood (or any industry for that matter) isn't already male dominated. This cartoon features 3 female main characters and only one of them is actually voiced by a female? I'll give the series marks for being sort of original and funny usually, but I am very disappointed in the male dominated misogynistic casting. Just because some guy is "ok" at sounding sort of female does not mean they can pull of a female character. The actors that have stolen these roles from talent female voice actors in need of a paycheck should be ashamed of themselves.… Expand
  38. mitman400
    Jan 9, 2011
    0
    This show is so offensive. Family Guy is offensive, but its funny. This is just stupid. I hope it goes the way of Sons of Tucson. I want American Dad back.
  39. JackM
    Jan 24, 2011
    1
    Couldn't even finish the first episode. Seriousely. It was entirely tasteless and not one joke or moment made me laugh. I'm giving this a one because at least this was from the creators of Dr. Katz and Home Movies, two better shows.
  40. liky98
    Jan 30, 2011
    0
    This show is god awful. When the commercials started playing on FOX, I knew it would suck. For some reason, I watched it. I was thinking it could surprise me and be a mediocre FOX show. I was wrong about that. It was not just bad, it was very bad. It was one of the worst things I've ever seen in my life. The show isn't that well written, the characters are flat, and it's not funny in anyThis show is god awful. When the commercials started playing on FOX, I knew it would suck. For some reason, I watched it. I was thinking it could surprise me and be a mediocre FOX show. I was wrong about that. It was not just bad, it was very bad. It was one of the worst things I've ever seen in my life. The show isn't that well written, the characters are flat, and it's not funny in any way. To make a long story short, Bob's Burgers is rancid and should be canned… Expand
  41. Zeph
    Jan 20, 2011
    5
    The main problem I saw with Bob's Burgers is the weak variety of personalities in the show. When you have 5 characters that have similar behavior patterns (and voices for that matter), you are left with something that becomes boring to watch especially if the script for that episode is weak. Does it have potential? Sure it does, its still new, it has time to grow, but for its sake, itThe main problem I saw with Bob's Burgers is the weak variety of personalities in the show. When you have 5 characters that have similar behavior patterns (and voices for that matter), you are left with something that becomes boring to watch especially if the script for that episode is weak. Does it have potential? Sure it does, its still new, it has time to grow, but for its sake, it better start growing because its big brothers like the Simpsons and Family Guy continue to get much more attention.… Expand
  42. xXAnthonyXx
    Jan 16, 2011
    1
    I thought this show was good, from the commercials at least. It has few funny moments but overall, it lacks what other succesful animated shows have...being a good show.
  43. TheQuietGamer
    Oct 5, 2013
    9
    In a time where animated sitcoms are a dime a dozen "Bob's Burgers" proves to be unique, original, and most importantly hilarious. The shows sense of humor is bizarre and creative, featuring one of the weirdest and most charming animated families ever. As season 1 progresses the humor gets crazier managing to be one of the few forms of entertainment to effectively gross-out humor. IfIn a time where animated sitcoms are a dime a dozen "Bob's Burgers" proves to be unique, original, and most importantly hilarious. The shows sense of humor is bizarre and creative, featuring one of the weirdest and most charming animated families ever. As season 1 progresses the humor gets crazier managing to be one of the few forms of entertainment to effectively gross-out humor. If you're looking for laughs then this is a show I highly recommend.… Expand
  44. jAbMaN
    Jan 24, 2011
    5
    When I was going to watch this show, I felt that it was going to be funny. But unfortunately, I was wrong. Some of the jokes in the first episode was funny, but the characters concepts were poorly put together and some of jokes weren't very funny that family guy had made. If anyone is going to be wondering where this show is going, it's going down the crapper.
  45. VaVa_Reviews
    Mar 1, 2011
    7
    The show isn't original, it isn't, it is a copy of Family Guy pasted on American Dad in a burger joint. That doesn't mean i don't enjoy watching this, im gad its on because i want more family guy jokes and thats why i love this place
  46. RogerSmith97
    Mar 3, 2011
    4
    Wow I Barley Even Give Reviews Below A 4 But This Piece Of Unfanny Crap Needs To Leave FOX Sunday Night's! I Hope This Get's Canceled Soon!
  47. JMoonshine
    Mar 31, 2011
    5
    I previously had not heard of any of the voice actors as i live in the uk, but watching the show it has potential. I do not like the voice for the mother character or the teenage girl, they just grind on me a little. It has its funny moments, however the episodes are either hit or miss. Either ill enjoy them or just hate them. I watch it when its on but no interest in buying the DVD of itI previously had not heard of any of the voice actors as i live in the uk, but watching the show it has potential. I do not like the voice for the mother character or the teenage girl, they just grind on me a little. It has its funny moments, however the episodes are either hit or miss. Either ill enjoy them or just hate them. I watch it when its on but no interest in buying the DVD of it whenever its out. What i enjoy is everything about bob, the attitude, voice etc etc and the younger girl and her possibly psychotic mind, the son seems to just provide a bit of silly comedy which mostly works.

    5/10
    - Has potential
    - Some voices grind on me
    - Only enjoy about half the episodes
    - Enjoy the young girl character and bob alot
    - Still worth a watch    … Expand
  48. CrimsonFlush
    May 6, 2012
    0
    Why is this show on the air? This show might make it on adult swim, but it's terrible in prime time. Try again fox, all your non-McFarlane cartoons suck.
  49. EPIXMAN15
    Dec 25, 2011
    4
    Hard to watch, extremley lame premise and plot about a burger joint. Bland and boring jokes and material that is just not funny. Animation looks messy and trashy and the show is just straight up not amusing I honestly would find family guy funnier and less annoying.... and I hate Family Guy!
  50. RonaldOVOXO
    Mar 5, 2012
    4
    This show isnt that great it doesnt get me into the show. I like some episodes . Like the 1st 4 episodes where funny and good but after that it goes way downhill
  51. SaucyChaucy
    Jan 16, 2012
    3
    The animation is just so saturday morning. When you see it next to The Simpsons or Family Guy it just looks like someone's kid is doing the animation in the garage. Kind of hit and miss. Some of the episodes are funny and then the next is dull.
  52. hollowfication
    Jun 3, 2012
    1
    this show is stupid the one character voice i can stand cause he carl from family guy but i hated it entirely the father figure is ass daughter sound like man why not give her her some guy cloth call it a day make her look like man.....


    Cartoon design sucks ass
  53. themadtad
    Jan 21, 2013
    1
    It is the most retartedass show i ever seen in my entire life, because it never made me laugh before, but hopefully this show cancels and for family guy as well!
  54. chrislw
    Apr 14, 2014
    10
    This show is absolutely hilarious. I understand that it takes a great sense of humor to find this show funny, which the negative reviewers on here don't seem to have. This show is also very heartfelt, a nice, funny family.
  55. whave
    Oct 4, 2014
    0
    The sole reason I registered to metacritic was to tell how bad this show is. I really don't see why would anyone like it. Unfunny and dull, even it's commercials are annoying. I feel awkward watching it; I wish the creators would've felt the same way when they thought this show would be a good idea.
  56. Berti93
    Dec 7, 2014
    0
    Unfunny, annoying, boring etc. You literally want to drown all the characters in a teaspoon of water. Bob is okay, but his wife.. oh gosh, she is more annoying than Skyler and Marie combined. The kids are completely retarded, specially the one with the bunny hat. The animation is disgusting, and the script is worse than the Dragonball Ultimate movie. I only watched two episodes, but whenUnfunny, annoying, boring etc. You literally want to drown all the characters in a teaspoon of water. Bob is okay, but his wife.. oh gosh, she is more annoying than Skyler and Marie combined. The kids are completely retarded, specially the one with the bunny hat. The animation is disgusting, and the script is worse than the Dragonball Ultimate movie. I only watched two episodes, but when they play this masterpiece, I rather switch to the 100000x rebroadcast of Texas storage wars.(That is horrible too)… Expand
  57. MonopolyBag
    Jul 5, 2012
    10
    Awesome show. Very funny without having drug, violence, or sex references (most of the time.) The characters are awesome. New and fresh show, something different IMO. I love it and hope it doesn't get canceled.
  58. drlowdon
    Feb 16, 2021
    6
    Created by Loren Bouchard, the man behind the underated Dr Katz, Bob’s Burgers is an animated sitcom centred around around the Belchers and their family run burger joint.

    Despite an excellent voice cast including the likes of H. Jon Benjamin (Archer) and Kristin Schaal (Flight of the Conchords, 30 Rock) this first season is uneven to say the least. There are moments that demonstrate the    Created by Loren Bouchard, the man behind the underated Dr Katz, Bob’s Burgers is an animated sitcom centred around around the Belchers and their family run burger joint.

    Despite an excellent voice cast including the likes of H. Jon Benjamin (Archer) and Kristin Schaal (Flight of the Conchords, 30 Rock) this first season is uneven to say the least. There are moments that demonstrate the shows potential, and it’s not completely without it’s funny moments, but at this point the show doesn’t quite know what it wants to be.

    Having seen later seasons I will say here that it does get better though so it’s worth sticking with.    … Expand
  59. SaturnPhoenix
    Nov 25, 2012
    8
    This show had a rough start, especially in reviews & ratings, but this is one of those shows that gets much better as it progresses. Bob's Burgers features some bizarre, but great characters as well as some random but well pulled off episode plots. The humor in this show is clear to be seen, and fits into the animated Fox lineup perfectly. This show has actually become quite a gem & evenThis show had a rough start, especially in reviews & ratings, but this is one of those shows that gets much better as it progresses. Bob's Burgers features some bizarre, but great characters as well as some random but well pulled off episode plots. The humor in this show is clear to be seen, and fits into the animated Fox lineup perfectly. This show has actually become quite a gem & even has episodes that are even better than some episodes of Family Guy. If you haven't already or you thought it was kinda tasteless at first, I'd highly recommend giving it another shot.… Expand
  60. BigShotJosh
    May 13, 2012
    7
    Serve me up a burger, from Bob. Bob's Burgers is a underrated show in my opion. The main characters are all funny in there own way (except for Bos's wife, I find her annoying most of the time). From video games to food critics, I never saw an eposide of Bob's Burgers that, at the very least, I din't find some what entertaining. For people who are getting board of Family Guy, and TheServe me up a burger, from Bob. Bob's Burgers is a underrated show in my opion. The main characters are all funny in there own way (except for Bos's wife, I find her annoying most of the time). From video games to food critics, I never saw an eposide of Bob's Burgers that, at the very least, I din't find some what entertaining. For people who are getting board of Family Guy, and The Simpsons, you should give this show a try.… Expand
  61. Big_Moose
    Dec 2, 2012
    8
    One of the sparkling gems of Fox's Sunday night line up, Bob's Burgers needs only it's characters to have you in stitches. I strongly recommend it...
  62. N1ghtshade3
    Jan 1, 2013
    7
    It's funny but not perfect. The way the dad matter-of-factly says some of his lines in response to his childrens' often downright retarded requests are hilarious. The first 10 minutes of the first episode are the funniest thing I've ever seen. The other episodes range from mediocre to funny, but that first episode is what made this rating a 7/10.
  63. ohok
    Jan 7, 2013
    8
    Bob's Burgers is definitely a show that had to suffer the gauntlet of mixed initial reviews, which appears to carry itself even today on this site. Now I (and I suspect many others) wonder how I got along without it, and with a 4th season confirmed at the time of writing, it seems Fox sees it the same way. As an initially tepid public opinion has switched to an embrace, I think it is timeBob's Burgers is definitely a show that had to suffer the gauntlet of mixed initial reviews, which appears to carry itself even today on this site. Now I (and I suspect many others) wonder how I got along without it, and with a 4th season confirmed at the time of writing, it seems Fox sees it the same way. As an initially tepid public opinion has switched to an embrace, I think it is time to call Bob's Burgers for what it is: a genuine, laugh-out-loud funny show. It manages to bring something surprisingly fresh to a cartoon family dynamic which had appeared to be running out of steam. How they have succeeded in this, I feel, is in developing a unique and interesting cast that manages to bring a natural dialogue no matter who they are partnered with. Unlike so many cartoons nowadays, Bob's Burgers rarely doles out the pop-culture critique; any few gags it makes tend to fall flat and it rarely captures the 'shout at your television' living-room savagery we've come to expect when TV-Land holds the mirror to itself. However, the show absolutely shines in its heavily character-driven dialogue, which seems to be complemented by its loose, semi-improvisational format that has years of combined practice across the voice actors and succeeds to provide an organic level of humour that never once breaks character. To me, it captures the essence that golden-era Simpsons gave to us; to be adult without being frat-boy, and culturing a special and unique individuality and dynamic between each and every character whom we invest time with for 20 minutes every week.… Expand
  64. FilmFiction
    Feb 25, 2014
    10
    Bob's Burgers is a spectacle, But the show struggled in it's first episode. I wasn't a fan of the pilot at all. The humor was disgusting. What were the writers thinking, that this would be funny. I saw the demo for the pilot episode that had a joke that was just so awful. Thank god the joke was taken out. Good thing the first episode wasn't the first episode I've seen of the show. TheBob's Burgers is a spectacle, But the show struggled in it's first episode. I wasn't a fan of the pilot at all. The humor was disgusting. What were the writers thinking, that this would be funny. I saw the demo for the pilot episode that had a joke that was just so awful. Thank god the joke was taken out. Good thing the first episode wasn't the first episode I've seen of the show. The first was "Crawl Space." I didn't find the show too funny or interesting. A couple of years later and I watch "Bob Day Afternoon." This show is pretty funny. As I watched more and more of this show I knew that this was going to be a favorite of mine.
    All of the characters in the show are extremely likeable. The least likeable character is Bob himself. He's kind of a party pooper and a buzz kill. Tina and Gene are my top two characters. The show struggled through it's first season. I did not like the episode "Art Crawl." The AV Club gave "Art Crawl an A, but I didn't like it at all. My favorite episode has to be "Fort Night." Bob'e Burgers is incredible and I recommend you see seasons 2,3 and 4. Watch season 1 if you want, Just avoid "Human Flesh." Trust me, it's ugly. It's surprising that FOX has yet to cancel this show. I just hope it lives for a bit longer.    … Expand
  65. FuhrerZombie
    Jun 2, 2013
    8
    Funny in nice way. A lot harder to write than mean humor, and I think the world needs more of it. Always Sunny will probably always earn more laughs at the end of the day, but when I'm sick, or drunk, or had a bad day, a show like being on, in a time like this we all live in, always makes my day. Also, it's pretty damn funny.
  66. Jamison12
    Jun 6, 2013
    9
    Going up with 4 Emmy Nominated cartoons, a lot of expectations are there. Bob's Burgers followed the failed series Sit Down, Shut Up; and won. Bob's Burgers isn't as dirty as a lot of TV. it's occasionally appropriate. This show is a great show. One of my favorites.
  67. clickreload
    Jul 10, 2013
    8
    Unique with a potential to continue to develop into a well done favorite. The characters are well developed, individual, and easy to relate to. Tina is a particular favorite of mine, and I can't wait to see more of her as I continue to watch this family--easily one of my new "must watch" shows.
  68. mishabridun
    Jan 9, 2014
    6
    A great animated sitcom to watch if you have nothing to do. A entertaining show about a dysfunctional family trying to run a burger joint. I personally like to watch it whenever I don't know what to do and it is very entertaining for a sitcom of this subject.
  69. Meth-dude
    Feb 7, 2015
    7
    The story is original and the characters are interesting enough to watch the show.The jokes are not always funny and the characters are ugly but it is sometime entertaining.
  70. cookiecrumble21
    May 5, 2014
    10
    This show is one of the best comedies around right now. Yes, it might take a couple of episodes to really get to know the characters, but once you're over that hurdle, big rewards are in store. In my humble opinion out-smarts and out-laughs its comparable contemporary, family guy, at every turn - its meticulously written and the comedic timing is perfect. A must watch for any selfThis show is one of the best comedies around right now. Yes, it might take a couple of episodes to really get to know the characters, but once you're over that hurdle, big rewards are in store. In my humble opinion out-smarts and out-laughs its comparable contemporary, family guy, at every turn - its meticulously written and the comedic timing is perfect. A must watch for any self respecting lover of comedy.… Expand
  71. thanaton
    May 13, 2014
    10
    Bob's Burgers always gives me a good belly laugh, it's very funny. And the show is very original. I like that it's set around a burger joint and the stories are always good.

    I really hope Bob's Burgers is around for 100 more seasons!
  72. msmatch
    Jan 22, 2017
    2
    This tripe is supposed to be comedy? I kept watching waiting for it to be so but I found no humor whatsoever.
    Surely the writers of this show can come up with something better.
  73. awillcoxon
    Dec 23, 2014
    10
    I just can't get enough of this show. It reminds me of The Simpsons when they were less about the shock and focused more a good story with humor along the way.
  74. Soma9840
    Mar 19, 2016
    10
    If a show can keep me invested, have me love the characters, and have me eagerly await the next episode, then it is a masterpiece. And I honestly don't watch much TV except for documentaries.
  75. thraddash
    Jul 25, 2015
    0
    Watching this show makes my eyes bleed! All characters are horrible and boring. This show should be cancelled and all copies of episodes should be burned and banned forever.
  76. CreepyB4by
    Apr 28, 2016
    0
    This show just isn't funny. Straight up. It reminds me of T.J Miller's acting or Selena Gomez's singing. It just makes you wonder how this got on TV at all. The jokes, or lack thereof, are just awful. idk who would laugh, children and half-wits, apparently. There are 3 main characters that are female and two of them are very obviously voiced by men. Maybe that's supposed to be aThis show just isn't funny. Straight up. It reminds me of T.J Miller's acting or Selena Gomez's singing. It just makes you wonder how this got on TV at all. The jokes, or lack thereof, are just awful. idk who would laugh, children and half-wits, apparently. There are 3 main characters that are female and two of them are very obviously voiced by men. Maybe that's supposed to be a joke, too, but in practice, it just makes a **** show that much worse. Not very much plot development, super predictable, and just overall bad writing. The animation is crap, too, but it really begins and ends with the writing. No amount of impressive animation will save a show that is this poorly written. I hope someone has slapped the creator for this crap. She deserves it.… Expand
  77. RhineVonFarl
    Jan 17, 2016
    10
    A delightful animated show that spins the tired family comedy by adding in the workplace dynamic.

    Despite the same trappings of three children and mom and dad, the added depth that comes from them literally working together in a (relatively) successful business means that the moments where the father begins to understand his kids a little better actually builds to something and carries    A delightful animated show that spins the tired family comedy by adding in the workplace dynamic.

    Despite the same trappings of three children and mom and dad, the added depth that comes from them literally working together in a (relatively) successful business means that the moments where the father begins to understand his kids a little better actually builds to something and carries over from episode to episode.

    It's a little strange that 27 seasons on, Homer and Lisa are still coming to terms with each other's differences.

    There's (what I would call) an unfortunate amount of toilet humour, but it's rare, it comes from a good place, and it's usually quite clever despite its source material.

    It's funny, it's smart, it's heartwarming, the characters are challenging, new, and most of all the whole thing is fresh.

    I've been watching since episode one, and I haven't been disappointed yet.

    Definitely worth a watch.    … Expand
  78. GamecubeLover
    Jul 21, 2016
    6
    The animation is trash and the characters are bland and only one emotion and stick with it EVERY EPISODE! The jokes are alright and the plots are good but could have been better.
  79. TookieReview
    Sep 13, 2016
    6
    The first season was a fairly decent overall package that had a few good laughs out of me. The animation work is rough however, and not in the way the show does intentionally but in a manner that just screams bad direction or budget. While not the best the show has to offer, it does only get better from here forward.
  80. freebo
    Oct 16, 2016
    10
    best new animated sitcom in many years. the first season is funny, but it only gets better with each season - very unique, likeable charcters and great writing/direction. If you enjoy King of the Hill, Home Movies and the Simpsons you will probably enjoy this show quite a bit. it is a lot more grounded than a lot of other sitcoms at the moment (not to knock the other shows, mind you)best new animated sitcom in many years. the first season is funny, but it only gets better with each season - very unique, likeable charcters and great writing/direction. If you enjoy King of the Hill, Home Movies and the Simpsons you will probably enjoy this show quite a bit. it is a lot more grounded than a lot of other sitcoms at the moment (not to knock the other shows, mind you) which is nice for a change, but it is still pleasantly weird at times.… Expand
  81. whatiremember
    Mar 6, 2017
    7
    I’ll be honest this show is fun as hell. It’s a cartoon and it’s about a weird family and their burger shack and all the strange, socially inept situations they get into. It’s hilariously relatable, but there are moments where you see that it’s made for kids (fart jokes). I think I would have liked this more when I was a kid, but Tina’s long and uncomfortable groan and obsession withI’ll be honest this show is fun as hell. It’s a cartoon and it’s about a weird family and their burger shack and all the strange, socially inept situations they get into. It’s hilariously relatable, but there are moments where you see that it’s made for kids (fart jokes). I think I would have liked this more when I was a kid, but Tina’s long and uncomfortable groan and obsession with crushes is still relatable in a nostalgic way. The voice acting is also terrific, and the family definitely makes for good group Halloween costumes.

    I started watching this with you, and I wish I hadn’t. Over a spring break when you came back to my house from college, you insisted we spend most of our time churning through episodes of this. Half of me had a great time immersing myself in this world. The other half of me wanted to go outside, be with my family, be with my town. But you didn’t want to go out—you were afraid of where I came from and hated when I left you. I told you I had to go out to run errands and you broke down a little, tried explain why you were so attached. The whole thing only led back to why, more than ever, I needed to be with you nearly constantly. We watched tons of episodes of this show, and watching it now makes me feel caught in the past and in you so I don’t watch it.
    Show Rating: 7/10
    Viewing Experience: 4/10    … Expand
  82. BabyRants
    Mar 29, 2017
    8
    "Oh look, someone's making a review of an animated show. I wonder what they've done in life" Is what I bet some people are saying right now. But hear me out, it's just a review. So here we go. First off, the characters are great, the plot of the show is stupid, but turns out well, the town is stupid, and I guess that's it. Great show, bad plot. 8/10.
  83. 100tifiko
    Dec 30, 2017
    7
    Todos los episodios me parecieron entretenidos, al final de la temporada incluso me encariñe con los personajes.
    Esta serie es lo que es, un producto de entretenimiento mayusculo pero no busques nada profundo en ella, no hace falta decir.
  84. JPK
    Jun 13, 2019
    6
    An Okay Start
    Season 1 really isn’t that delicious in terms of story and a bit of character, but it’s still got some diet for jokes.
  85. The_Calvinator
    Feb 12, 2018
    10
    The perfect animated sitcom.

    Each episode is one I don't feel like skipping each time I go back and watch, and each character they add keeps the show new without reinventing. I love this show, and I think it's the best sitcom on television.
  86. Mktclass19
    Apr 4, 2019
    10
    Bob’s Burgers is by far one of my favorite TV shows. The show is light and packed with plenty of humor to keep you laughing throughout the whole episode. Each character has a unique personality and voice that brings the show to life. Louise is one of my favorite characters, I love her fiery spirit and the trouble she gets into. I enjoy that this show can be an adult cartoon without have aBob’s Burgers is by far one of my favorite TV shows. The show is light and packed with plenty of humor to keep you laughing throughout the whole episode. Each character has a unique personality and voice that brings the show to life. Louise is one of my favorite characters, I love her fiery spirit and the trouble she gets into. I enjoy that this show can be an adult cartoon without have a lot of raunchy content. If you want to just sit down, watch a show and laugh Bob’s Burgers is for you.… Expand

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Metascore
54

Mixed or average reviews - based on 20 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 20
  3. Negative: 4 out of 20
  1. Slant Magazine
    Reviewed by: Joseph Jon lanthier
    Apr 4, 2011
    75
    Although the show lacks the frenzied cadence of the aforementioned Archer, the depth of Bob's Burgers's relationships holds more promise. The forgiven failures and flaws of the Belchers remind us that families are often most tightly knit when they're at their most pathetic.
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  2. Slate
    Reviewed by: Troy Patterson
    Mar 30, 2011
    60
    On average, the viewer must wait through two tossed-off fart jokes in order to savor one lovingly crafted one. Bob's Burgers is done medium well.
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  3. The Hollywood Reporter
    Reviewed by: Tim Goodman
    Jan 10, 2011
    50
    When Bob's Burgers gets rolling and hints at the smarts that made Home Movies and Dr. Katz so good, it only makes you long for a distancing on the inane, easy-joke riffs that try to be "edgy."
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