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	The show has gained mixed responses from critics. ] gave an aggregate score of 53 or "mixed or average reviews."<ref>{{cite web \|url=http://www.metacritic.com/tv/bobs-burgers/season-1 \|title=Bob's Burgers: Season 1 \|author= \|date= \|work=] \|accessdate=2011-1-11 }}</ref> ''Entertainment Weekly'' gave the show an A- grade in its review, remarking that "a comedy this well done is very rare indeed." <ref>http://s3.amazonaws.com/data.tumblr.com/tumblr_lea8ueAjuz1qz93a6o1_1280.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId=0RYTHV9YYQ4W5Q3HQMG2&Expires=1294812470&Signature=HKOI5GdNS9w7MZajpHgCsGS%2BaIs%3D</ref> Ain't It Cool News called Bob's Burgers "perhaps the funniest half-hour currently airing on broadcast TV."<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.aintitcool.com/node/47991 \|title=Ain't It Cool News: The best in movie, TV, DVD, and comic book news \|publisher=Aintitcool.com \|date=2011-01-06 \|accessdate=2011-01-11}}</ref> In its review, CNN called the show "wickedly funny" and said there are "too many highlights to list here."<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://marquee.blogs.cnn.com/2011/01/10/mega-recap-monday-shameless-bobs-burgers-the-cape-and-episodes/?iref=allsearch \|title=Mega recap Monday: 'Shameless,' 'Bob's Burgers,' 'The Cape' and 'Episodes' – The Marquee Blog - CNN.com Blogs \|publisher=Marquee.blogs.cnn.com \|date= \|accessdate=2011-01-11}}</ref>		The show has gained mixed responses from critics. ] gave an aggregate score of 53 or "mixed or average reviews."<ref>{{cite web \|url=http://www.metacritic.com/tv/bobs-burgers/season-1 \|title=Bob's Burgers: Season 1 \|author= \|date= \|work=] \|accessdate=2011-1-11 }}</ref> ''Entertainment Weekly'' gave the show an A- grade in its review, remarking that "a comedy this well done is very rare indeed." <ref>http://s3.amazonaws.com/data.tumblr.com/tumblr_lea8ueAjuz1qz93a6o1_1280.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId=0RYTHV9YYQ4W5Q3HQMG2&Expires=1294812470&Signature=HKOI5GdNS9w7MZajpHgCsGS%2BaIs%3D</ref> Ain't It Cool News called Bob's Burgers "perhaps the funniest half-hour currently airing on broadcast TV."<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.aintitcool.com/node/47991 \|title=Ain't It Cool News: The best in movie, TV, DVD, and comic book news \|publisher=Aintitcool.com \|date=2011-01-06 \|accessdate=2011-01-11}}</ref> In its review, CNN called the show "wickedly funny" and said there are "too many highlights to list here."<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://marquee.blogs.cnn.com/2011/01/10/mega-recap-monday-shameless-bobs-burgers-the-cape-and-episodes/?iref=allsearch \|title=Mega recap Monday: 'Shameless,' 'Bob's Burgers,' 'The Cape' and 'Episodes' – The Marquee Blog - CNN.com Blogs \|publisher=Marquee.blogs.cnn.com \|date= \|accessdate=2011-01-11}}</ref>
			I on the otherhand beleive thta it is the best, most awesome thing i have ever seen, ever!

	However, TV Hamster described the series as "Not TV worthy", pointing out that the jokes have no momentum and that "The characters are plain and have absolutely no characteristics and therefore it is hard to like any of them."<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.tvhamster.com/tv-tops/211-bobs-burgers-review-not-tv-worthy \|title=Bob's Burgers review: Not TV Worthy \|publisher=Tvhamster.com \|date= \|accessdate=2011-01-11}}</ref> The ] described the show as "pointlessly vulgar and derivatively dull" while ] stated that "It's unwise -- and unnecessary -- to launch an animated sitcom on ] that appears intent to ape the vulgarity quotient of ]."<ref name="Stuever">{{cite web\|url=http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/01/06/AR2011010606807.html\|title=In 'Bob's Burgers,' plenty to beef about\|last=Stuever\|first=Hank\|date=Sunday, January 9, 2011\|work=]\|accessdate=14 January 2011}}</ref><ref name="Goodman">{{cite news\|url=http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE7090FY20110110\|title=Bob's Burgers serves up bad first course \| Reuters\|last=Goodman\|first=Tim\|date=Sun Jan 9, 2011 9:17pm EST\|work=]\|accessdate=14 January 2011}}</ref> ] stated that "'Bob's Burgers' isn't very tasty" describing the comedy as just "lop along, stumbling from one tasteless moment to the next"<ref name="Bianco">{{cite web\|url=http://www.usatoday.com/life/columnist/criticscorner/2011-01-06-critics-corner_N.htm\|title=Critic's Corner Weekend: 'Bob's Burgers' isn't very tasty - USATODAY.com\|last=Bianco\|first=Robert\|work=]\|accessdate=14 January 2011}}</ref> The ] described the show as having "a lackadaisical vibe; its humor, no matter how anarchic, slides by in a deadpan monotone."<ref>{{cite news\|url=http://tv.nytimes.com/2011/01/07/arts/television/07burgers.html\|title=TELEVISION REVIEW \| '~~BOB~~'S ~~BURGERS~~'; This Family Restaurant Is All About the People\|last=Hale\|first=Mike\|date=7 January 2011\|work=The New York Times\|page=C10\|accessdate=19 January 2011}}</ref>		However, TV Hamster stupidly described the series as "Not TV worthy", pointing out that the jokes have no momentum and that "The characters are plain and have absolutely no characteristics and therefore it is hard to like any of them."<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.tvhamster.com/tv-tops/211-bobs-burgers-review-not-tv-worthy \|title=Bob's Burgers review: Not TV Worthy \|publisher=Tvhamster.com \|date= \|accessdate=2011-01-11}}</ref> The ] described the show as "pointlessly vulgar and derivatively dull" while ] stated that "It's unwise -- and unnecessary -- to launch an animated sitcom on ] that appears intent to ape the vulgarity quotient of ]."<ref name="Stuever">{{cite web\|url=http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/01/06/AR2011010606807.html\|title=In 'Bob's Burgers,' plenty to beef about\|last=Stuever\|first=Hank\|date=Sunday, January 9, 2011\|work=]\|accessdate=14 January 2011}}</ref><ref name="Goodman">{{cite news\|url=http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE7090FY20110110\|title=Bob's Burgers serves up bad first course \| Reuters\|last=Goodman\|first=Tim\|date=Sun Jan 9, 2011 9:17pm EST\|work=]\|accessdate=14 January 2011}}</ref> ] stated that "'Bob's Burgers' isn't very tasty" describing the comedy as just "lop along, stumbling from one tasteless moment to the next"<ref name="Bianco">{{cite web\|url=http://www.usatoday.com/life/columnist/criticscorner/2011-01-06-critics-corner_N.htm\|title=Critic's Corner Weekend: 'Bob's Burgers' isn't very tasty - USATODAY.com\|last=Bianco\|first=Robert\|work=]\|accessdate=14 January 2011}}</ref> The ] described the show as having "a lackadaisical vibe; its humor, no matter how anarchic, slides by in a deadpan monotone."<ref>{{cite news\|url=http://tv.nytimes.com/2011/01/07/arts/television/07burgers.html\|title=TELEVISION REVIEW \| 'B0B'5 BURG3R5'; This Family Restaurant Is All About the People\|last=Hale\|first=Mike\|date=7 January 2011\|work=The New York Times\|page=C10\|accessdate=19 January 2011}}</ref>

	After airing, the show became the highest-rated series premiere of the season and also finished 9th in the ratings for the week it aired.<ref name="tvratings">{{cite web \|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/01/10/tv-ratings-sunday-with-help-from-nfl-fox-animations-bobs-burgers-strong-the-cape-premieres-ok/77871 \|title=TV Ratings Sunday: With Help from NFL Fox Animations Surge, 'Bob's Burgers' Strong ; 'The Cape' Premieres OK; Housewives, Brothers & Sisters Stable \|author=Seidman, Robert \|date=January 10, 2011 \|work=TVbythenumbers.zap2it.com \|accessdate=2011-01-10 }}</ref><ref name="top25">{{cite web \|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/01/11/tv-ratings-broadcast-top-25-nfl-wildcard-simpsons-modern-family-family-guy-and-two-and-a-half-men-lead-week-16-viewing/78060#comment-729950 \|title=TV Ratings Broadcast Top 25: NFL Wildcard Simpsons, Modern Family, Family Guy and Two and a Half Men Lead Week 16 Viewing \|author=Seidman, Robert \|date=January 11, 2011 \|work=TVbythenumbers.zap2it.com \|accessdate=2011-1-11 }}</ref>		After airing, the show became the highest-rated series premiere of the season and also finished 9th in the ratings for the week it aired.<ref name="tvratings">{{cite web \|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/01/10/tv-ratings-sunday-with-help-from-nfl-fox-animations-bobs-burgers-strong-the-cape-premieres-ok/77871 \|title=TV Ratings Sunday: With Help from NFL Fox Animations Surge, 'Bob's Burgers' Strong ; 'The Cape' Premieres OK; Housewives, Brothers & Sisters Stable \|author=Seidman, Robert \|date=January 10, 2011 \|work=TVbythenumbers.zap2it.com \|accessdate=2011-01-10 }}</ref><ref name="top25">{{cite web \|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/01/11/tv-ratings-broadcast-top-25-nfl-wildcard-simpsons-modern-family-family-guy-and-two-and-a-half-men-lead-week-16-viewing/78060#comment-729950 \|title=TV Ratings Broadcast Top 25: NFL Wildcard Simpsons, Modern Family, Family Guy and Two and a Half Men Lead Week 16 Viewing \|author=Seidman, Robert \|date=January 11, 2011 \|work=TVbythenumbers.zap2it.com \|accessdate=2011-1-11 }}</ref>

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2011 American TV series or program

Bob's Burgers
From left to right: Tina, Gene, Bob, Linda and Louise Belcher
Genre	Sitcom Animation
Created by	Loren Bouchard
Voices of	H. Jon Benjamin Dan Mintz Eugene Mirman John Roberts Kristen Schaal
Theme music composer	Loren Bouchard
Composers	John Dylan Keith Loren Bouchard
Country of origin	United States
Original language	English
No. of seasons	1
No. of episodes	13 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producers	Jim Dauterive Loren Bouchard
Running time	22–24 minutes
Production companies	Bento Box Entertainment 20th Century Fox Television
Original release
Network	Fox
Release	January 9, 2011 – present

Bob's Burgers is an American animated television sitcom created by Loren Bouchard for the Fox Broadcasting Company. The show, according to Fox's publicity website, is about "a man, his family and their floundering burger joint. Despite the greasy counters, lousy location and occasionally shoddy service, Bob and his lovable and quirky family are convinced their burgers are their ticket to success".

Plot

The show centers on a family that runs a hamburger restaurant. Loren Bouchard stated Bob's Burgers came out of the fact that Fox's animation brand centers mostly on family, but that he also wanted to dabble in workplace comedy. The show is said to fill the void created by the cancellation of King of the Hill, which 'Bob's Burgers' executive producer Jim Dauterive worked on for nearly its entire run.

Cast

H. Jon Benjamin as Robert "Bob" Belcher
Dan Mintz as Tina Belcher
Eugene Mirman as Gene Belcher
John Roberts as Linda Belcher
Kristen Schaal as Louise Belcher

Recurring characters

Andy Kindler as Mort
Larry Murphy as Teddy

Reception

The show has gained mixed responses from critics. Metacritic.com gave an aggregate score of 53 or "mixed or average reviews." Entertainment Weekly gave the show an A- grade in its review, remarking that "a comedy this well done is very rare indeed." Ain't It Cool News called Bob's Burgers "perhaps the funniest half-hour currently airing on broadcast TV." In its review, CNN called the show "wickedly funny" and said there are "too many highlights to list here." I on the otherhand beleive thta it is the best, most awesome thing i have ever seen, ever! However, TV Hamster stupidly described the series as "Not TV worthy", pointing out that the jokes have no momentum and that "The characters are plain and have absolutely no characteristics and therefore it is hard to like any of them." The Washington Post described the show as "pointlessly vulgar and derivatively dull" while Reuters stated that "It's unwise -- and unnecessary -- to launch an animated sitcom on Fox that appears intent to ape the vulgarity quotient of Family Guy." USA Today stated that "'Bob's Burgers' isn't very tasty" describing the comedy as just "lop along, stumbling from one tasteless moment to the next" The New York Times described the show as having "a lackadaisical vibe; its humor, no matter how anarchic, slides by in a deadpan monotone."

After airing, the show became the highest-rated series premiere of the season and also finished 9th in the ratings for the week it aired.

References

Notes

^ "Bob's Burgers". Fox.com. Retrieved 2010-06-11.
"Fox Primetime" (Press release). Fox Flash. 2010-05-17. Retrieved 2010-06-11.
Schneider, Michael (2009-11-30). "Fox cooking up 'Bob's Burgers'". Variety. Retrieved 2010-06-30.
Ayers, Michael (December 1, 2009). "Fox Orders 13 Episodes of 'Bob's Burgers'". TV Squad. Retrieved 2010-06-30.
"Bob's Burgers: Season 1". Metacritic.com. Retrieved 2011-1-11. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
http://s3.amazonaws.com/data.tumblr.com/tumblr_lea8ueAjuz1qz93a6o1_1280.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId=0RYTHV9YYQ4W5Q3HQMG2&Expires=1294812470&Signature=HKOI5GdNS9w7MZajpHgCsGS%2BaIs%3D
"Ain't It Cool News: The best in movie, TV, DVD, and comic book news". Aintitcool.com. 2011-01-06. Retrieved 2011-01-11.
"Mega recap Monday: 'Shameless,' 'Bob's Burgers,' 'The Cape' and 'Episodes' – The Marquee Blog - CNN.com Blogs". Marquee.blogs.cnn.com. Retrieved 2011-01-11.
"Bob's Burgers review: Not TV Worthy". Tvhamster.com. Retrieved 2011-01-11.
Stuever, Hank (Sunday, January 9, 2011). "In 'Bob's Burgers,' plenty to beef about". The Washington Post. Retrieved 14 January 2011. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
Goodman, Tim (Sun Jan 9, 2011 9:17pm EST). "Bob's Burgers serves up bad first course". Reuters. Retrieved 14 January 2011. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help); Text "Reuters" ignored (help)
Bianco, Robert. "Critic's Corner Weekend: 'Bob's Burgers' isn't very tasty - USATODAY.com". USA Today. Retrieved 14 January 2011.
Hale, Mike (7 January 2011). "TELEVISION REVIEW". The New York Times. p. C10. Retrieved 19 January 2011. {{cite news}}: Text "'B0B'5 BURG3R5'; This Family Restaurant Is All About the People" ignored (help)
Seidman, Robert (January 10, 2011). "TV Ratings Sunday: With Help from NFL Fox Animations Surge, 'Bob's Burgers' Strong ; 'The Cape' Premieres OK; Housewives, Brothers & Sisters Stable". TVbythenumbers.zap2it.com. Retrieved 2011-01-10.
Seidman, Robert (January 11, 2011). "TV Ratings Broadcast Top 25: NFL Wildcard Simpsons, Modern Family, Family Guy and Two and a Half Men Lead Week 16 Viewing". TVbythenumbers.zap2it.com. Retrieved 2011-1-11. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)

External links

Animated series on Fox

Current

The Simpsons (since 1989)
Family Guy (since 1999)
Bob's Burgers (since 2011)
The Great North (since 2021)
Krapopolis (since 2023)
Grimsburg (since 2024)
Universal Basic Guys (since 2024)

Former

The Critic (1995) King of the Hill (1997–2009) Futurama (1999–2003) The PJs (1999–2000) American Dad! (2005–2014) Sit Down, Shut Up (2009) The Cleveland Show (2009–2013) Allen Gregory (2011) Napoleon Dynamite (2012) Bordertown (2016) Son of Zorn (2016–2017) Bless the Harts (2019–2021) Duncanville (2020–2022) HouseBroken (2021–2023)
ADHD	ADHD Shorts Axe Cop Golan the Insatiable High School USA! Lucas Bros. Moving Co. Major Lazer Stone Quackers

Franchises

The Simpsons franchise
- The Simpsons shorts (1987–1989)
Family Guy franchise
- Night of the Hurricane (2011)

Categories:

Revision as of 20:37, 25 January 2011 editCTF83! (talk \| contribs)Autopatrolled, Extended confirmed users, File movers, Pending changes reviewers, Rollbackers48,457 edits WP:OR ← Previous edit		Revision as of 16:46, 26 January 2011 edit undoFacemelter3434 (talk \| contribs)2 editsNo edit summaryNext edit →
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	The show has gained mixed responses from critics. ] gave an aggregate score of 53 or "mixed or average reviews."<ref>{{cite web \|url=http://www.metacritic.com/tv/bobs-burgers/season-1 \|title=Bob's Burgers: Season 1 \|author= \|date= \|work=] \|accessdate=2011-1-11 }}</ref> ''Entertainment Weekly'' gave the show an A- grade in its review, remarking that "a comedy this well done is very rare indeed." <ref>http://s3.amazonaws.com/data.tumblr.com/tumblr_lea8ueAjuz1qz93a6o1_1280.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId=0RYTHV9YYQ4W5Q3HQMG2&Expires=1294812470&Signature=HKOI5GdNS9w7MZajpHgCsGS%2BaIs%3D</ref> Ain't It Cool News called Bob's Burgers "perhaps the funniest half-hour currently airing on broadcast TV."<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.aintitcool.com/node/47991 \|title=Ain't It Cool News: The best in movie, TV, DVD, and comic book news \|publisher=Aintitcool.com \|date=2011-01-06 \|accessdate=2011-01-11}}</ref> In its review, CNN called the show "wickedly funny" and said there are "too many highlights to list here."<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://marquee.blogs.cnn.com/2011/01/10/mega-recap-monday-shameless-bobs-burgers-the-cape-and-episodes/?iref=allsearch \|title=Mega recap Monday: 'Shameless,' 'Bob's Burgers,' 'The Cape' and 'Episodes' – The Marquee Blog - CNN.com Blogs \|publisher=Marquee.blogs.cnn.com \|date= \|accessdate=2011-01-11}}</ref>		The show has gained mixed responses from critics. ] gave an aggregate score of 53 or "mixed or average reviews."<ref>{{cite web \|url=http://www.metacritic.com/tv/bobs-burgers/season-1 \|title=Bob's Burgers: Season 1 \|author= \|date= \|work=] \|accessdate=2011-1-11 }}</ref> ''Entertainment Weekly'' gave the show an A- grade in its review, remarking that "a comedy this well done is very rare indeed." <ref>http://s3.amazonaws.com/data.tumblr.com/tumblr_lea8ueAjuz1qz93a6o1_1280.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId=0RYTHV9YYQ4W5Q3HQMG2&Expires=1294812470&Signature=HKOI5GdNS9w7MZajpHgCsGS%2BaIs%3D</ref> Ain't It Cool News called Bob's Burgers "perhaps the funniest half-hour currently airing on broadcast TV."<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.aintitcool.com/node/47991 \|title=Ain't It Cool News: The best in movie, TV, DVD, and comic book news \|publisher=Aintitcool.com \|date=2011-01-06 \|accessdate=2011-01-11}}</ref> In its review, CNN called the show "wickedly funny" and said there are "too many highlights to list here."<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://marquee.blogs.cnn.com/2011/01/10/mega-recap-monday-shameless-bobs-burgers-the-cape-and-episodes/?iref=allsearch \|title=Mega recap Monday: 'Shameless,' 'Bob's Burgers,' 'The Cape' and 'Episodes' – The Marquee Blog - CNN.com Blogs \|publisher=Marquee.blogs.cnn.com \|date= \|accessdate=2011-01-11}}</ref>
			I on the otherhand beleive thta it is the best, most awesome thing i have ever seen, ever!

	However, TV Hamster described the series as "Not TV worthy", pointing out that the jokes have no momentum and that "The characters are plain and have absolutely no characteristics and therefore it is hard to like any of them."<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.tvhamster.com/tv-tops/211-bobs-burgers-review-not-tv-worthy \|title=Bob's Burgers review: Not TV Worthy \|publisher=Tvhamster.com \|date= \|accessdate=2011-01-11}}</ref> The ] described the show as "pointlessly vulgar and derivatively dull" while ] stated that "It's unwise -- and unnecessary -- to launch an animated sitcom on ] that appears intent to ape the vulgarity quotient of ]."<ref name="Stuever">{{cite web\|url=http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/01/06/AR2011010606807.html\|title=In 'Bob's Burgers,' plenty to beef about\|last=Stuever\|first=Hank\|date=Sunday, January 9, 2011\|work=]\|accessdate=14 January 2011}}</ref><ref name="Goodman">{{cite news\|url=http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE7090FY20110110\|title=Bob's Burgers serves up bad first course \| Reuters\|last=Goodman\|first=Tim\|date=Sun Jan 9, 2011 9:17pm EST\|work=]\|accessdate=14 January 2011}}</ref> ] stated that "'Bob's Burgers' isn't very tasty" describing the comedy as just "lop along, stumbling from one tasteless moment to the next"<ref name="Bianco">{{cite web\|url=http://www.usatoday.com/life/columnist/criticscorner/2011-01-06-critics-corner_N.htm\|title=Critic's Corner Weekend: 'Bob's Burgers' isn't very tasty - USATODAY.com\|last=Bianco\|first=Robert\|work=]\|accessdate=14 January 2011}}</ref> The ] described the show as having "a lackadaisical vibe; its humor, no matter how anarchic, slides by in a deadpan monotone."<ref>{{cite news\|url=http://tv.nytimes.com/2011/01/07/arts/television/07burgers.html\|title=TELEVISION REVIEW \| '~~BOB~~'S ~~BURGERS~~'; This Family Restaurant Is All About the People\|last=Hale\|first=Mike\|date=7 January 2011\|work=The New York Times\|page=C10\|accessdate=19 January 2011}}</ref>		However, TV Hamster stupidly described the series as "Not TV worthy", pointing out that the jokes have no momentum and that "The characters are plain and have absolutely no characteristics and therefore it is hard to like any of them."<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.tvhamster.com/tv-tops/211-bobs-burgers-review-not-tv-worthy \|title=Bob's Burgers review: Not TV Worthy \|publisher=Tvhamster.com \|date= \|accessdate=2011-01-11}}</ref> The ] described the show as "pointlessly vulgar and derivatively dull" while ] stated that "It's unwise -- and unnecessary -- to launch an animated sitcom on ] that appears intent to ape the vulgarity quotient of ]."<ref name="Stuever">{{cite web\|url=http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/01/06/AR2011010606807.html\|title=In 'Bob's Burgers,' plenty to beef about\|last=Stuever\|first=Hank\|date=Sunday, January 9, 2011\|work=]\|accessdate=14 January 2011}}</ref><ref name="Goodman">{{cite news\|url=http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE7090FY20110110\|title=Bob's Burgers serves up bad first course \| Reuters\|last=Goodman\|first=Tim\|date=Sun Jan 9, 2011 9:17pm EST\|work=]\|accessdate=14 January 2011}}</ref> ] stated that "'Bob's Burgers' isn't very tasty" describing the comedy as just "lop along, stumbling from one tasteless moment to the next"<ref name="Bianco">{{cite web\|url=http://www.usatoday.com/life/columnist/criticscorner/2011-01-06-critics-corner_N.htm\|title=Critic's Corner Weekend: 'Bob's Burgers' isn't very tasty - USATODAY.com\|last=Bianco\|first=Robert\|work=]\|accessdate=14 January 2011}}</ref> The ] described the show as having "a lackadaisical vibe; its humor, no matter how anarchic, slides by in a deadpan monotone."<ref>{{cite news\|url=http://tv.nytimes.com/2011/01/07/arts/television/07burgers.html\|title=TELEVISION REVIEW \| 'B0B'5 BURG3R5'; This Family Restaurant Is All About the People\|last=Hale\|first=Mike\|date=7 January 2011\|work=The New York Times\|page=C10\|accessdate=19 January 2011}}</ref>

	After airing, the show became the highest-rated series premiere of the season and also finished 9th in the ratings for the week it aired.<ref name="tvratings">{{cite web \|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/01/10/tv-ratings-sunday-with-help-from-nfl-fox-animations-bobs-burgers-strong-the-cape-premieres-ok/77871 \|title=TV Ratings Sunday: With Help from NFL Fox Animations Surge, 'Bob's Burgers' Strong ; 'The Cape' Premieres OK; Housewives, Brothers & Sisters Stable \|author=Seidman, Robert \|date=January 10, 2011 \|work=TVbythenumbers.zap2it.com \|accessdate=2011-01-10 }}</ref><ref name="top25">{{cite web \|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/01/11/tv-ratings-broadcast-top-25-nfl-wildcard-simpsons-modern-family-family-guy-and-two-and-a-half-men-lead-week-16-viewing/78060#comment-729950 \|title=TV Ratings Broadcast Top 25: NFL Wildcard Simpsons, Modern Family, Family Guy and Two and a Half Men Lead Week 16 Viewing \|author=Seidman, Robert \|date=January 11, 2011 \|work=TVbythenumbers.zap2it.com \|accessdate=2011-1-11 }}</ref>		After airing, the show became the highest-rated series premiere of the season and also finished 9th in the ratings for the week it aired.<ref name="tvratings">{{cite web \|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/01/10/tv-ratings-sunday-with-help-from-nfl-fox-animations-bobs-burgers-strong-the-cape-premieres-ok/77871 \|title=TV Ratings Sunday: With Help from NFL Fox Animations Surge, 'Bob's Burgers' Strong ; 'The Cape' Premieres OK; Housewives, Brothers & Sisters Stable \|author=Seidman, Robert \|date=January 10, 2011 \|work=TVbythenumbers.zap2it.com \|accessdate=2011-01-10 }}</ref><ref name="top25">{{cite web \|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/01/11/tv-ratings-broadcast-top-25-nfl-wildcard-simpsons-modern-family-family-guy-and-two-and-a-half-men-lead-week-16-viewing/78060#comment-729950 \|title=TV Ratings Broadcast Top 25: NFL Wildcard Simpsons, Modern Family, Family Guy and Two and a Half Men Lead Week 16 Viewing \|author=Seidman, Robert \|date=January 11, 2011 \|work=TVbythenumbers.zap2it.com \|accessdate=2011-1-11 }}</ref>