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Bob's Burgers: Season 8

21 episodes Premiered Oct 1, 2017 Updated Sep 27, 2026

The eighth season of Bob's Burgers takes a more creative turn for the Belcher family adventures. The narrative arc involves everything from a homemade parade float to a musical about their block. This season features more episodes that delve into the kids and their wild imaginations, alongside Bob and Linda and their ever-growing support for their children dreams.

Previously on Bob's Burgers

Season 8 Lore Primer

Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.

  • ⚡ Bob is a third-generation restaurateur who runs Bob's Burgers with the help of his wife.
  • ⚡ Bob's youth mostly consisted of working in his father's diner after his mother died.
  • ⚡ Bob eventually left to start Bob's Burgers against his father's wishes.
  • ⚡ The series follows Bob, his family, and their burger business despite various obstacles.
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Season overview

The eighth season of Bob's Burgers takes a more creative turn for the Belcher family adventures. The narrative arc involves everything from a homemade parade float to a musical about their block. This season features more episodes that delve into the kids and their wild imaginations, alongside Bob and Linda and their ever-growing support for their children dreams.

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Season 8 Episodes

Episode Guide

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Season 8: Filler vs. Essential Canon

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S8·E1 Mytharc

Brunchsquatch

Oct 1, 2017 · 22 min

To compete with Jimmy Pesto, Bob's Burgers begins serving brunch, but it quickly turns to chaos. Meanwhile, Tina, Gene and Louise decide to help Mr. Fischoeder's brother hide from

S8·E2 Core

The Silence of the Louise

Oct 15, 2017 · 22 min

When Mr. Frond's therapy dolls are mysteriously attacked, Louise teams up with Millie to help solve the case. Meanwhile, Teddy decides to get into the inspirational poster business

S8·E3 Core

The Wolf of Wharf Street

Oct 22, 2017 · 22 min

On Halloween night, Linda tries to impress the kids by taking them to look for a wolf that has been terrorizing the town. Meanwhile, an injured and medicated Bob believes that Tedd

S8·E4 Core

Sit Me Baby One More Time

Nov 5, 2017 · 22 min

When Tina launches a babysitting enterprise, it is quickly derailed after her business nemesis, Tammy, is hired to work alongside her. Meanwhile, Bob and Linda check out their comp

S8·E5 Core

Thanks-hoarding

Nov 19, 2017 · 22 min

The Belchers reluctantly agree to help Teddy when his family unexpectedly tells him that they will be coming to see him on Thanksgiving.

S8·E6 Core

The Bleakening (1)

Dec 10, 2017 · 22 min

Linda hopes to add some extra cheer around the neighborhood by hosting a party at the restaurant.

S8·E7 Core

The Bleakening (2)

Dec 10, 2017 · 22 min

Linda is determined to host a party at the restaurant, in an effort to spread a little extra cheer around the neighborhood. But when she realizes that her prized ornaments have bee

S8·E8 Core

V for Valentine-detta

Jan 14, 2018 · 22 min

After a rough break up on Valentine's Day, the Belcher women have a limo girls' night out to make Tina feel better. Meanwhile, Bob and Gene have a trapeze experience that brings th

S8·E9 Core

Y Tu Ga-Ga Tambien

Mar 11, 2018 · 22 min

When a new playground game is introduced, the school's social hierarchy is turned upside-down and Gene disapproves. Meanwhile, Linda fills in for the local library storyteller and

S8·E10 Core

The Secret Ceramics Room of Secrets

Mar 18, 2018 · 22 min

When the kids are given the task of making homemade gifts for their grandma's birthday, they set out to find a secret room filled with homemade ceramics which, according to urban l

S8·E11 Core

Sleeping with the Frenemy

Mar 25, 2018 · 22 min

Tina allows Tammy to spend Spring Break with the Belchers - and even plays Cupid, setting up Tammy with Brett, a boy from out of town. Then, Gene and Bob enlist the help of Dr. Yap

S8·E12 Core

The Hurt Soccer

Apr 1, 2018 · 22 min

After forgetting that they signed up Louise for a soccer league, the Belchers must help her prepare to play in the season's last game. With Bob coaching the soccer game, Linda and

S8·E13 Core

Cheer Up, Sleepy Gene

Apr 8, 2018 · 22 min

Gene gets invited to his first sleepover and is nervous about it, and when things don't go as planned, he realizes he had a right to be. Meanwhile, Bob and Linda record themselves

S8·E14 Core

The Trouble with Doubles

Apr 15, 2018 · 22 min

Bob and Linda's double-date plans take a disastrous turn when the couples find themselves trapped inside an Escape Room. Meanwhile, with the parents out of the house, Louise hosts

S8·E15 Core

Go Tina on the Mountain

Apr 22, 2018 · 22 min

The Belcher kids go to Outdoor Education only to have it rain, but Tina doesn't let the inclement weather get in the way of her having a nature-piphany, with the help of a hermit l

S8·E16 Core

Are You There Bob? It's Me, Birthday

Apr 29, 2018 · 22 min

After forgetting Bob's birthday, Linda and the kids attempt to plan a last-minute surprise party. In order to plan the party though, Linda asks Hugo if Bob can go with him while he

S8·E17 Core

Boywatch

May 6, 2018 · 22 min

Tina decides to join the Junior Lifeguards, but when she struggles with the training, one of her fellow junior guards, Parker, tries to convince her to quit. Meanwhile, business bo

S8·E18 Core

As I Walk Through the Alley of the Shadow of Ramps

May 13, 2018 · 22 min

When a malicious juice truck owner tries to set up shop in the Belcher's alley, Louise devises a plan to win back their turf. Meanwhile, Linda learns that she can't always run to h

S8·E19 Core

Mo Mommy Mo Problems

May 13, 2018 · 22 min

The Belchers attend open houses for the free food, per Linda's "momnipotent" Mother's Day request. When Linda meets a charming real estate agent and agrees to a private showing, th

S8·E20 Mytharc

Mission Impos-slug-ble

May 20, 2018 · 22 min

When Louise's extensive Burobu card collection gets confiscated at school, she devises a tricky plan to get them back. Meanwhile, Bob must give a eulogy for an old acquaintance, de

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