The FOX network recently introduced another TV show to their Sunday night “Animation Domination” line-up, Bob’s Burgers. How will this stack up against the other animated sitcoms? Will it be quickly renewed or end up being cancelled?
Bob’s Burgers revolves around Bob Belcher (H. Jon Benjamin), a third generation restaurateur who operates Bob’s Burgers with the help of his wife and their three kids. He has big ideas about the food he serves but knows little about customer service and business management. The restaurant is constantly struggling and there are times when it doesn’t seem like his family is on his team. His wife, Linda (John Roberts), supports his dream through thick and thin but is tiring of it. Eldest daughter Tina (Dan Mintz) is a 13-year-old hopeless romantic with minimal social skills. Son Gene (Eugene Mirman) is an aspiring musician and prankster and youngest child Louise (Kristen Schaal) has an off-balance sense of humor but loves her dad’s business.
The new show debuted on January 9th and, thanks in part to the afternoon’s NFL Wildcard Playoff game, had a great premiere. The first episode of Bob’s Burgers scored a 4.5 in the 18-49 demographic and 9.38 million total viewers. Those numbers were good enough to make it the best performing network premiere of the season to date.
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Unfortunately that success was short-lived. Only about half as many of those viewers came back to watch in week two. The second episode dropped to a 2.5 rating in the demo and 5.07 million viewers. The most recent episode attracted a 2.2 rating, a further decline of 12% in the demo, and 4.81 million total viewers.
Thanks to the fantastic premiere numbers, Bob’s Burgers still averages a 3.1 rating and 6.42 million viewers. If the ratings keep declining or even if they just stay the same, that average will sink lower. Sandwiched between The Simpsons and Family Guy, Bob’s Burgers doesn’t come close to matching their ratings. That seems to indicate that some FOX viewers are making a conscious effort to skip the newbie series. FOX execs are likely wondering if other shows might make better use of the timeslot. They already have a couple new animated series in the works.
Back in October, FOX ordered six additional scripts for the series. Because it can take months to produce new episodes, the order would allow the series to remain in continuous production. The network has yet to order additional episodes be actually produced however. The network is likely waiting to see if the ratings even off or get better before committing to its future.
What do you think? Do you like Bob’s Burgers? Does the humor go too far? Cancel or keep it?
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Bobs burgers sucks, this is the worst show I’ve ever seen
Why is it still on?
Seriously people, this has to be the most futile attempt at animated comedy that has ever taken place on television. Besides the boring monotone voices which plague every character on the show, it lacks creativity and comedic content. FOX please do everyone a huge favor and remove this tragic setback from your lineup immediately ….and throw all evidence of it into a volcano so as not to corrupt any individual who enjoys “true” comedy any longer!
I absoultely love this show its so great! Family guy and simpsons are funny but fall short a lot but bobs burger hasn’t had an unfunny episode yet ! Totally keep!!
Absolutely love this show!
ThIs show requires a more sophisticated or mature sense of humor than the simpsons. The humor in the show is much more intelligent and deserves far more credit.
The characters are hilarious and the interactions between them make this show. It’s hilarious and should be watched by more viewers. I would hate to see this series end.
after the first episode i was like.. myeh.. it made me chuckle.. but now every episode honestly gets better and better.. especially the last one with the birthday party and transvestites! serious “intelligent” animated humor.. FINALLY! Louise is my favorite character
This show is wonderful, with a unique and very refreshing sense of humor. It’s everything Animation Domination needed and I never knew I wanted. I love love LOVE it!!
I agree i liked home movies but its not prime time stuff
as far as mcfarlane stuff american dad is a good show on par with south park
it woried me when the time slot changed glad it was renewed
simpsons has been subpar for years cleveland is pointless
Seriously refreshing from all that Seth farlane mess [the shows have grown stale].
To be honest this is one of the most pointless series I have ever seen.I have been a simpsons fan for many years now and hoped that this show would deliver the same class of comedy.I can only hope that they cancel the show for all our sakes.
I think this series is EXACTLY what Sunday night needed! It’s the only show in the entire lineup that leaves my wife and I laughing audibly throughout each episode. The humor and overall vibe of the show is a very refreshing change.
I love it. It’s a nice change from the McFarlane spew-fest that is Animation Domination. It’s nice to see a show that shows heart, comedy and isn’t a constant gross or violence fest.
I love this show. Excellent irreverent humor.
When I first saw the animation and heard the character voices I turned it off. It sucks really, really bad. What’s up FOX? What are you thinking? Put it on Saturday for the kiddies! It probably won’t hold their attention either.
Did you even give it a chance?