Bob's Burgers: 15 Greatest Episodes
All those times we really wanted to visit Bob's Burgers!
Bob's Burgers recently reached the milestone of producing over 200 episodes (a goal which very few shows, animated or not, achieve), and it's been quite the journey getting here. What everyone thought was 'just another animated sitcom' actually turned out to be a heartfelt, joyous comedy series which now has its own dedicated fanbase and has taken over many other cartoon shows of a similar genre for popularity.
Why did people grow to love Bob's Burgers? Because it's one of the very few animated shows which depicts a realistic family. Sure, the Belchers may come across as overly weird and eccentric, but it's their realistic problems and candid personalities that made them so unique. Furthermore, they are a family who support and love each other, no matter what obstacles pass their way. The heartwarming themes of love and acceptance is ultimately what put Bob's Burgers on the map.
The show celebrates its ten-year anniversary this month and it's provided us with so many laughs and adventures along the way. But what were some of the absolute greatest episodes to arise out of the show?
15. V For Valentine-Detta
Burger of the Day: Shut Up and Swiss Me
On Valentine's Day, Tina has her heartbroken as Jimmy Jr is taking another girl, Becky, out for a date. To take her mind off her woes, Linda suggests a girls night out, hosted by Nat Kinkle - one of the series' funniest, most likable minor characters. Meanwhile, Bob and Gene go on a trapeze experience as a way of bonding but comically get stuck midway because they're scared of falling.
Nat suggests the girls stink bomb Jimmy Jr and Becky's dinner date. Tina is incredibly enthusiastic for this until she decides to leave them alone because of how unfair ruining their evening would be. Unfortunately, she trips up over a waiter and draws attention to herself. But Tina saves her dignity by confessing everything and admitting that Becky didn't deserve to have her Valentine's ruined.
V for Valentine-Detta was another episode that prolonged the "will they, won't they" relationship between Jimmy Jr and Tina. However, it ends on a really satisfying note because it shows her learning a valuable lesson and doing the moral thing on her own terms.