Bobs Burgersdoesnt suffer the same first-season issues thatBuffydid.
In fact, Bobs Burgers first season, its pilot included, is actually pretty darn solid.
That said, the pilot isnt one of the best episodes ofBobs Burgerseither.
The good news isBobs Burgersgets better.
Much, much better.
If youre iffy about Bobs Burgers, its best to start with some highlights.
In the B Story, Gene transforms into Bob.
For her on-camera green screen audition, Tina wears a green jacket.
Im telling you this because it doesnt spoil anything.
Instead, its an example of whatBobs Burgersdoes so impressively well.
Like, you dont spend an entire episode waiting for it to drop.
They set it up, hit the punchline (funnier than expected), and move on.
The jokes on this show come so many so fast they dont need to rely on lingering set-ups.
But its not just a physical transition.
He calls his mother Linda.
He parents his sisters.
He goes full-on Bob, and every joke after that lands.
Glued, Wheres My Bob?
(Season 6, Episode 19)
The Summary: The kids engage in a goop war.
Its just how it sounds.
Is this the finest 22 minutes ofBobs Burgersever made?
I think maybe it is.
The Belchers get into a lot of sticky situations.
This is one of the most literal.
This episode features a narrative unit thatBobs Burgersreturns to from time to time.
A situation is presented and each of the kids has a story to tell.
The story format is ideal forBobs Burgers.
Translation: Its just good offbeat fun.
The punchline of this episode isnt so much a joke as a revelation.
Even if you guess halfway throughwhosputting the turkeys in the toilet, just wait until you find out why.
This show is about a madcap family of bizarros, but its also bursting with heart.
(See season 1, episode 6 for further study.)
As stated above, holiday episodes are an essential part ofBobs Burgersand they go all out for this one.
One particular reprise uses a well-established character trait in a particularly ingenious way.
Plus, the making-fun-of-Dad moment (there are a lot in this series) is a good one.
Watch Bobs Burgers Online
Bobs Burgersis still airing.
its in its 10thseason on Fox.
If you want to stream it online, you’re able to see the entire series on Hulu.
New episodes hit Hulu the day after their original airing.
