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
User Score
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. 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
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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
  5. 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.
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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.
  9. 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
  10. 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.
  11. 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.
  12. 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!
  13. 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
  14. 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.
  15. 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
  16. 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
  17. 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.
  18. 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.
  19. 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.
  20. 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
  21. 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.
  22. 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...
  23. 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
  24. 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.
  25. 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!
  26. 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
  27. 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
  28. 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
  29. Zilcell
    Mar 17, 2012
    8
    From the episodes I have seen, it has some funny moments.
  30. 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
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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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