A Lot or a Little?
What you will—and won't—find in this TV show.
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Positive Messages
very little
Family members love, support one another; iffy messages about family, child labor, and other issues. Sexual abuse, the disabled a source of humor.
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Positive Role Models
very little
Bob works hard to support his family, his wife is supportive. Some cast members lie, spread rumors, and engage in other inappropriate behaviors.
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Violence & Scariness
a little
Fantasy violence (shoving, strangling, and so on). Cannibalism, murder discussed. Jokes about child molestation.
Did you know you can flag iffy content? Adjust limits for Violence & Scariness in your kid's entertainment guide.
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Sex, Romance & Nudity
a little
Innuendo; bathroom humor.
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Language
some
"Crap," "hell," "bastard," etc. Crude references to body parts, bodily fluids, and bodily functions.
Did you know you can flag iffy content? Adjust limits for Language in your kid's entertainment guide.
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Products & Purchases
a little
Brands, celebrities like Justin Bieber, and TV shows like Kitchen Nightmares,The Human Centipede referenced.
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Drinking, Drugs & Smoking
very little
References to alcohol, some scenes take place in bars.
Did you know you can flag iffy content? Adjust limits for Drinking, Drugs & Smoking in your kid's entertainment guide.
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Parents Need to Know
Parents need to know that Bob's Burgers is an animated show about a family that runs a burger restaurant. The vibe of the show is edgy and absurd, but the family is loving and supportive of one another. This being said, some cast members behave negatively (mock each other, spreading rumors, etc.). There's some sexual innuendo, bathroom references and crass humor that includes jokes about sexual abuse, disabilities, and other sensitive topics. The language can get strong ("crap," "bastard"), and alcohol is sometimes referenced. Teens should be able to handle it, but younger viewers may not fully grasp the irreverent humor.
What's the Story?
The animated comedy BOB'S BURGERS centers on Bob Belcher (voiced by H. Jon Benjamin), who owns and operates a struggling burger joint with the help of his wife, Linda (John Roberts). Running the restaurant isn't easy, especially when kids Tina (Dan Mintz), Gene (Eugene Mirman), and Louise (Kristen Schaal) can't seem to take the business seriously. The family gets into scrapes individually or together, involving ghosts, talking toilets, boy band members living in exile, and rigged gingerbread house building competitions. But the days they spend together working at the restaurant are the glue that holds this unconventional family together.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about animated comedies. What kinds of things can an animated series offer viewers that a live-action series can't? Do you think animated comedies rely on more risqué behavior to please their audiences?
How does Bob's Burgers use humor? Do you find it funny? What makes sensitive topics, such as disability or abuse, ripe for comedy? Can it ever go too far?
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