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==Reception== ==Reception==
==Critical== ===Critical===
The series has received mixed to positive reviews 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=2011-01-11 }}</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{{Dead link|date=January 2011}}</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 series has received mixed to positive reviews 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=2011-01-11 }}</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{{Dead link|date=January 2011}}</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>


However, 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, 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>


==Ratings== ===Ratings===
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=2011-01-11 }}</ref> Despite this, the ratings went on a slide with Bill Gorman of '']'' calling it a "toss up" for renewal before the series was renewed for a second season.<ref>{{cite web|last=Gorman |first=Bill |url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/03/29/fox-bobs-burgers-back-to-a-toss-up-but-not-lie-to-me-the-chicago-code/87333 |title=Fox: ‘Bob’s Burgers’ Back To A “Toss Up”; But Not ‘Lie To Me’ & ‘The Chicago Code’ |publisher=Tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com |date=2011-03-15 |accessdate=2011-04-07}}</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=2011-01-11 }}</ref> Despite this, the ratings went on a slide with Bill Gorman of '']'' calling it a "toss up" for renewal before the series was renewed for a second season.<ref>{{cite web|last=Gorman |first=Bill |url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/03/29/fox-bobs-burgers-back-to-a-toss-up-but-not-lie-to-me-the-chicago-code/87333 |title=Fox: ‘Bob’s Burgers’ Back To A “Toss Up”; But Not ‘Lie To Me’ & ‘The Chicago Code’ |publisher=Tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com |date=2011-03-15 |accessdate=2011-04-07}}</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
GenreSitcom
Animation
Created byLoren Bouchard
Voices ofH. Jon Benjamin
Dan Mintz
Eugene Mirman
John Roberts
Kristen Schaal
Theme music composerLoren Bouchard
ComposersJohn Dylan Keith
Loren Bouchard
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes9 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producersJim Dauterive
Loren Bouchard
Running time22–24 minutes
Production companiesBento Box Entertainment
20th Century Fox Television
Original release
NetworkFox
ReleaseJanuary 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". On April 7, 2011, Bob's Burgers was renewed for a second season of 13 episodes.

Plot

The show centers on a family that runs a hamburger restaurant. Loren Bouchard stated Bob's Burgers came out because of 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

Main characters

Main article: List of characters in Bob's Burgers
  • H. Jon Benjamin as Robert "Bob" Belcher – he is the husband of Linda and the father of Tina, Gene and Louise. He enjoys owning his own burger joint.
  • Dan Mintz as Tina Belcher – Tina is the eldest Belcher child. She's socially awkward and Louise claims that she has autism. She wears glasses, a light blue t-shirt and a navy blue skirt.
  • Eugene Mirman as Gene Belcher – Gene is the only son. He is very enthusiastic and likes to play with his keyboard. He wears a yellow t-shirt and blue shorts.
  • John Roberts as Linda Belcher – Linda is Bob's wife and the mother of Tina, Gene and Louise. She stands by Bob's side through the thick and thin, although she's getting a little tired of the thin. She wears a red long sleeved shirt and blue jeans.
  • Kristen Schaal as Louise Belcher – Louise is the youngest Belcher. She enjoys pulling pranks on people she feels are stupid. She has an offbeat sense of humor. Louise wears a green dress and sports a pink Chullo hat with rabbit ears.

Recurring characters and others

Episodes

Main article: List of Bob's Burgers episodes

Reception

Critical

The series has received mixed to positive reviews 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."

However, 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."

Ratings

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. Despite this, the ratings went on a slide with Bill Gorman of TV by the numbers calling it a "toss up" for renewal before the series was renewed for a second season.

References

  1. "Bob's Burgers". Fox.com. Retrieved 2010-06-11.
  2. "Fox Primetime" (Press release). Fox Flash. 2010-05-17. Retrieved 2010-06-11.
  3. Seidman, Robert (2011-02-27). ""Bob's Burgers" Renewed By Fox". Tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com. Retrieved 2011-04-07.
  4. Schneider, Michael (2009-11-30). "Fox cooking up 'Bob's Burgers'". Variety. Retrieved 2010-06-30.
  5. Ayers, Michael (December 1, 2009). "Fox Orders 13 Episodes of 'Bob's Burgers'". TV Squad. Retrieved 2010-06-30.
  6. "Bob's Burgers: Season 1". Metacritic.com. Retrieved 2011-01-11.
  7. http://s3.amazonaws.com/data.tumblr.com/tumblr_lea8ueAjuz1qz93a6o1_1280.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId=0RYTHV9YYQ4W5Q3HQMG2&Expires=1294812470&Signature=HKOI5GdNS9w7MZajpHgCsGS%2BaIs%3D
  8. "Ain't It Cool News: The best in movie, TV, DVD, and comic book news". Aintitcool.com. 2011-01-06. Retrieved 2011-01-11.
  9. "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.
  10. 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)
  11. 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)
  12. Bianco, Robert. "Critic's Corner Weekend: 'Bob's Burgers' isn't very tasty - USATODAY.com". USA Today. Retrieved 14 January 2011.
  13. Hale, Mike (7 January 2011). "TELEVISION REVIEW". The New York Times. p. C10. Retrieved 19 January 2011. {{cite news}}: Text "'BOB'S BURGERS'; This Family Restaurant Is All About the People" ignored (help)
  14. 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.
  15. 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 2011-01-11.
  16. Gorman, Bill (2011-03-15). "Fox: 'Bob's Burgers' Back To A "Toss Up"; But Not 'Lie To Me' & 'The Chicago Code'". Tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com. Retrieved 2011-04-07.

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