---
title: "Bob's Burgers"
year: 2011
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/bob-s-burgers-2011"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 32726
imdb_id: "tt1561755"
status: "Returning Series"
seasons_count: 16
episodes_count: 313
community_rating: 7.8
vote_count: 1101
content_rating: "TV-14"
---

# Bob's Burgers (2011) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/bob-s-burgers-2011

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Bob's Burgers is an American animated sitcom created by Loren Bouchard for the Fox Broadcasting Company. The show is centered on the Belcher family, who run a burger restaurant. Bob and his quirky family have big ideas about burgers, but fall short on service and sophistication. The family is determined to make their restaurant a success despite the challenges they face, including a lousy location and a dearth of customers. The show features the voices of H. Jon Benjamin and others. Bob's Burgers follows the family as they go on adventures of many kinds. The show premiered on an unspecified date and is still ongoing. The series focuses on the family's efforts to run their restaurant, with Bob and his wife Linda working together with their three children.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A third-generation restaurateur attempts to run his struggling burger shop with his quirky family."

### Why Watch
- engaging family dynamics
- creative burger concepts

### Caveats & Content Note
- struggling business setting
- Tone & Suitability: The series is an animated sitcom featuring the Belcher family.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: animated, sitcom, quirky, humorous

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Hulu, fuboTV, YouTube TV, Adult Swim, FOX One Amazon Channel | FXNow, Spectrum On Demand | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Disney Plus, Sky Go, ITVX Premium | ITVX | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | Disney Plus | None | Apple TV Store |
| **Australia (AU)** | Disney Plus | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |

## Season Architecture & Lore Primers

### Season 1 (13 Episodes)
Bob's Burgers is an American animated sitcom created by Loren Bouchard for the Fox Broadcasting Company. The series premiered on January 9, 2011, and was featured as part of the network's Sunday night Animation Domination programming block. Produced by 20th Television, the show centers on the Belcher family, who operate a burger restaurant located in New Jersey.

The first season introduces the main cast, consisting of the third-generation restaurateur Bob and his wife, Linda, along with their three children, Tina, Gene, and Louise. While Bob and his quirky family possess grand ideas regarding their burger creations, the business often struggles due to a lack of service, a lack of sophistication, a lousy location, and a general dearth of customers. Despite these challenges, the family frequently engages in various adventures. The series is characterized by its focus on the daily dynamics of the Belcher family as they attempt to maintain their restaurant amidst greasy counters and inconsistent patronage. As an animated comedy, the show documents the efforts of the family to keep their establishment running while navigating their unique personal lives.

## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 88
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 8 (9%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 80 (91%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Creative Credits

- **Created by**: Loren Bouchard, Jim Dauterive
- **Networks / Studios**: FOX

## Key Cast Continuity

- **H. Jon Benjamin** as *Bob Belcher (voice)*
- **John Roberts** as *Linda Belcher (voice)*
- **Kristen Schaal** as *Louise Belcher (voice)*
- **Eugene Mirman** as *Gene Belcher (voice)*
- **Dan Mintz** as *Tina Belcher (voice)*
- **Larry Murphy** as *Teddy (voice)*
- **David Herman** as *Mr. Frond (voice)*
- **Andy Kindler** as *Mort (voice)*
- **Bobby Tisdale** as *Zeke (voice)*
- **Sarah Silverman** as *Ollie (voice)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Who created Bob's Burgers?
The series was created by Loren Bouchard and Jim Dauterive.

### Q: Who are the main characters?
The show centers on the Belcher family, consisting of parents Bob and Linda and their three children, Tina, and two others.

### Q: What is the premise of the show?
Bob Belcher runs a struggling burger restaurant with the help of his wife and three children.

### Q: When did the show premiere?
The series began airing in 2011.

### Q: Where can I watch the series?
The show is available to stream on various platforms including Hulu, Netflix, and Prime Video.

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- [Bob's Burgers - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bob%27s_Burgers)
- [Bob Iger Biography - NMHC](https://www.nmhc.org/globalassets/meetings/speaker-headshots/bios/iger.b.bio.pdf)
- [Bob's Burgers (TV Series 2011- ) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1561755/)
- [This book is a compilation of the more standard tunes (for ...](https://www.jstreetjazz.com/FakeBooks/The_New_Bob_Book.pdf)
- [DR. BOB and the Good Oldtimers - sponsorhouse.org](https://sponsorhouse.org/aa/AABOB_Oldtimers_E.PDF)

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