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Bob's Burgers: Season 9

22 episodes Premiered Sep 30, 2018 Updated Sep 27, 2026

During season nine of Bob's Burgers, Bob and Linda manage new challenges at the restaurant while the kids explore their own schemes and friendships. Memorable moments include Tina's new school drama, Louise's elaborate plots, and Gene's never-ending quest to express himself creatively. The series follows the animated comedy adventures centered around a third-generation restaurateur, Bob, who runs Bob's Burgers with t

Previously on Bob's Burgers

Season 9 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 consisted largely of working in his father's diner after his mother died.
  • ⚡ Bob eventually left his father's diner to start Bob's Burgers against his father's wishes.
  • ⚡ The series follows the ordinary stories of Bob, his family, and their hamburger business as they navigate various obstacles.
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Season overview

During season nine of Bob's Burgers, Bob and Linda manage new challenges at the restaurant while the kids explore their own schemes and friendships. Memorable moments include Tina's new school drama, Louise's elaborate plots, and Gene's never-ending quest to express himself creatively. The series follows the animated comedy adventures centered around a third-generation restaurateur, Bob, who runs Bob's Burgers with the help of his wife, as well as the ordinary stories of this family and their hamburger business despite various obstacles.

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Season 9 Episodes

Episode Guide

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Season 9: Filler vs. Essential Canon

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S9·E1 Mytharc

Just One of the Boyz 4 Now for Now

Sep 30, 2018 · 23 min

Convinced she's met the love of her life, Tina decides to disguise herself as a boy and sneak into the Boyz 4 Now auditions to find him. Back at the restaurant, Teddy asks the rest

S9·E2 Core

The Taking of Funtime One Two Three

Oct 7, 2018 · 23 min

Desperate for the grand prize dune buggy at their local arcade, Louise, Tina and Gene devise a master plan, with the help of Mr. Fischoeder. Meanwhile, Teddy manages to convince Bo

S9·E3 Core

Tweentrepreneurs

Oct 14, 2018 · 23 min

Tina, Louise, and Gene get a taste of business when they join the school's Tweentrepeneurs club. Back at the restaurant, Bob and Linda find themselves outsmarted by a dine-and-dash

S9·E4 Core

Nightmare on Ocean Avenue Street

Oct 21, 2018 · 23 min

The kids set out for their regular Halloween shenanigans, but when everyone's candy bags start mysteriously disappearing, it's up to Tina, Louise, and Gene to find the culprit. Mea

S9·E5 Core

Live and Let Fly

Nov 4, 2018 · 23 min

The kids learn the dangers of revenge when their plan to get back at the school guidance counselor gets them entangled in a deep rooted sibling rivalry between two pilots. Meanwhil

S9·E6 Core

Bobby Driver

Nov 11, 2018 · 23 min

Bob agrees to drive professional quilter Edith around town, after she convinces him to join in a plot for revenge. Meanwhile, the kids attend a lavish "Gatsby"-themed birthday part

S9·E7 Core

I Bob Your Pardon

Nov 18, 2018 · 23 min

The Belchers set out to save a turkey from a trip to the slaughterhouse, but when a local reporter catches wind of their schemes, the mission becomes more complicated than they had

S9·E8 Core

Roller? I Hardly Know Her!

Nov 25, 2018 · 23 min

Gene is livid when his best friend, Alex, ditches him to be Courtney's roller-dancing partner. Meanwhile, Teddy, Linda and Bob let their imaginations get the best of them when they

S9·E9 Core

UFO No You Didn't

Dec 2, 2018 · 23 min

Tina and her new science partner create a device that allows them to communicate with aliens, but their excitement turns to fear when they receive a dangerous warning message. Mean

S9·E10 Core

Better Off Sled

Dec 9, 2018 · 23 min

The battle is on when some angsty teenagers take over Louise, Gene and Tina's usual sledding territory, inciting an epic turf war. Meanwhile, Bob steps in to help Linda, who's in a

S9·E11 Core

Lorenzo's Oil? No, Linda's

Jan 6, 2019 · 23 min

Linda's new friend introduces her to essential oils and Aunt Gayle is convinced she must be rescued. Meanwhile, Bob and Teddy are bamboozled into performing a series of annoying fa

S9·E12 Core

The Helen Hunt

Jan 13, 2019 · 23 min

The Belchers make it their mission to help Teddy get his dream girl, but Tina is convinced she's found a better match for him.

S9·E13 Core

Bed, Bob & Beyond

Feb 10, 2019 · 23 min

A Valentine's Day fight between Bob and Linda has the kids feeling confused. After a failed attempt to see a movie, it's up to Tina, Louise and Gene to tell their own story as a di

S9·E14 Core

Every Which Way But Goose

Feb 17, 2019 · 23 min

Tina, discouraged by not being asked to prom by Jimmy Jr., forms an unhealthy attachment to a goose from the nearby park. Meanwhile, Linda joins a dating app to help Gretchen find

S9·E15 Core

The Fresh Princ-ipal

Mar 3, 2019 · 23 min

Things get out of hand when Louise wins a contest to be Principal for a Day. Meanwhile, Teddy attempts to help Bob when he suddenly finds himself unable to flip burgers

S9·E16 Core

Roamin' Bob-iday

Mar 10, 2019 · 23 min

The family forces workaholic Bob to take a much-needed day off, only for him to wind up working at a local sandwich shop. Meanwhile, Linda and the kids throw a last minute baby sho

S9·E17 Core

What About Blob?

Mar 17, 2019 · 22 min

Gene convinces Tina and Louise to help him save a misunderstood plankton blob from being destroyed by a yacht club.

S9·E19 Core

Long Time Listener, First Time Bob

Apr 7, 2019 · 23 min

Bob meets his personal hero - a renegade radio DJ who refuses to compromise. However, the Belchers get in over their heads when they try to help him stage a comeback.

S9·E20 Core

The Gene Mile

Apr 28, 2019 · 23 min

When the kids have to run a mandatory mile for school on free-ice-cream-day, they hatch an elaborate plot to sneak away. Meanwhile, Bob and Linda frantically try to secure discount

S9·E21 Mytharc

P.T.A. It Ain't So

May 5, 2019 · 23 min

Linda attempts to become more involved with the P.T.A., inspired by its seemingly perfect president, Joanne. Meanwhile, Bob tries to cheer up a hardware store owner after unknowing

S9·E22 Mytharc

Yes Without My Zeke

May 12, 2019 · 23 min

When Zeke gets in trouble, the Belcher kids and Jimmy Jr. pitch in to help prevent him from being sent to a disciplinary school. However, Tina tries to thwart their mission, so she

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