Bob's Burgers facts for kids
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| Genre | Sitcom Animation Comedy |
| Created by | Loren Bouchard |
| Developed by | Loren Bouchard Jim Dauterive |
| Voices of | H. Jon Benjamin John Roberts Dan Mintz Eugene Mirman Kristen Schaal |
| Theme music composer | Loren Bouchard |
| Composer(s) | John Dylan Keith Loren Bouchard |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of seasons | 10 |
| No. of episodes | 194 (list of episodes) |
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| Executive producer(s) | Jim Dauterive Loren Bouchard |
| Running time | 22–24 minutes |
| Production company(s) | Bento Box Entertainment 20th Century Fox Television |
| Distributor | 20th Television |
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| Original network | Fox |
| Picture format | HD: 720p |
| Audio format | Dolby Digital 5.1 |
| Original release | January 9, 2011 – present |
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| Related shows | Sanjay and Craig |
Bob's Burgers is a popular American animated TV show. It's a sitcom, which means it's a funny show about everyday life. The show first aired on January 9, 2011. You can watch it on the Fox channel. It's part of their "Animation Domination" block on Sunday nights. As of March 2020, the show has been on for ten seasons and is set to continue!
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What is Bob's Burgers About?
The show is all about the Belcher family! They own a small hamburger restaurant. Each episode shares funny stories about their family life and the interesting people who live around them.
Meet the Characters
The Belcher Family
- Bob Belcher (voiced by H. Jon Benjamin) – Bob is the main character and the owner of the burger restaurant. He loves making burgers! He is married to Linda and is the dad to Tina, Gene, and Louise. He is 47 years old.
- Linda Belcher (voiced by John Roberts) – Linda is Bob's wife. She is always ready to help Bob and loves trying new things. She is 45 years old.
- Tina Belcher (voiced by Dan Mintz) – Tina is the oldest Belcher child. She works part-time at the restaurant. She often acts as the voice of reason among her siblings. Tina is 15 years old.
- Gene Belcher (voiced by Eugene Mirman) – Gene is the only son in the family. He is excited about almost everything. He loves playing his keyboard. Gene dreams of becoming a famous musician. He often helps promote the restaurant by wearing a burger costume. Gene is 11 years old.
- Louise Belcher (voiced by Kristen Schaal) – Louise is the youngest of the Belcher kids. She enjoys playing jokes on people. She has a unique sense of humor. Louise is 9 years old.
The Pesto Family
- Jimmy Pesto (voiced by Jay Johnston) – Jimmy is Bob's main rival. He owns an Italian restaurant right across the street from Bob's.
- Ollie and Andy Pesto (voiced by Sarah Silverman and Laura Silverman) – These are Jimmy Pesto's twin sons. They are very childish but care a lot about each other. They are good friends with Louise and her classmates.
- Jimmy Pesto Jr. (voiced by H. Jon Benjamin) – Jimmy Pesto's son. Unlike his dad, Jimmy Jr. is friendly with the Belcher family. He and Tina are classmates. Tina hopes to date Jimmy Jr.
Other Fun Characters
- Mort (voiced by Andy Kindler) – Mort owns the funeral home next to the restaurant. He is a bit quirky but is good friends with Bob and Teddy.
- Teddy (voiced by Larry Murphy) – Teddy is a regular customer and a good friend of the Belcher family. He tells many stories about his life. He is 49 years old.
- Mr. Frond (voiced by David Herman) – He is the School Counselor at Wagstaff School. Louise, Gene, and Tina all go to this school. He talks to his stuffed animals as if they were real.
- Mr. Calvin Fischoeder (voiced by Kevin Kline) – Mr. Fischoeder (say "Fish-odor") is a very rich local businessman. He wears a white suit and an eye-patch. He owns many things around town. He likes Bob, even though Bob is often late with his rent!
Who Does the Voices?
Many talented actors lend their voices to the characters on Bob's Burgers. Here are the main voice actors:
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| H. Jon Benjamin (Bob Belcher) |
John Roberts (Linda Belcher) |
Dan Mintz (Tina Belcher) |
Eugene Mirman (Gene Belcher) |
Kristen Schaal (Louise Belcher) |
Episodes
Want to know more about the different stories? You can find a full list of all the episodes here:
Images for kids
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The Belcher family. From left to right: Tina, Gene, Bob, Linda, and Louise Belcher.
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Loren Bouchard, the creator of Bob's Burgers.
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A real-life Bob's Burgers restaurant in La Puente, California, in 2016.
See also
In Spanish: Bob's Burgers para niños
