Bob's Burgers season 15

The fifteenth season of the American animated television series Bob's Burgers premiered on Fox on September 29, 2024.

Bob's Burgers
Season 15
Promotional poster for the fifteenth season
No. of episodes7
Release
Original networkFox
Original releaseSeptember 29, 2024 (2024-09-29) –
present (present)
Season chronology
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List of episodes

Production

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On January 27, 2023, Bob's Burgers was renewed for a fourteenth and fifteenth broadcast season by Fox, keeping it on the air until 2025.[1]

Jari Jones, the voice actress for Marshmallow, prepared for her musical debut in the episode Hope n' Mic Night by drawing on her background in musical theater.[2] Marshmallow was previously voiced by David Herman but recast with Jones in 2020.[3] Speaking to Deadline, Jones also reflected on her positive experiences joining the cast, and her adjustment of her portrayal of Marshmallow using her speaking voice and choosing to forgo Herman's previous portrayal with a deeper, masculine voice.[2] Jones described the decision as wishing to discontinue the trans stereotype of a "deep-voiced girl in a dress" and stated that producers were "very open and accepting" of her perspective.[2]

In the episode, Marshmallow sings a cover of the Alessi Brothers' single "Seabird". The rendition by Jones as well as two other songs performed in the episode—a rendition of "Hold on Loosely" by Teddy (Larry Murphy) and Mort (Andy Kindler), and the original song "Draw Butt on Your Face" by the Belcher kids (Kristen Schaal, Eugene Mirman, and Dan Mintz) and Linda (John Roberts)—were released before the episode premiere for streaming and download on various platforms as an EP titled Bob's Burgers Open Mic Night by Fox.

Episodes

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2771"The Tina Table: The Tables Have Tina-ed"Bernard DerrimanGreg ThompsonSeptember 29, 2024 (2024-09-29)DASA160.72[4]

Tina's boring Wagstaff News segment is in danger of being cancelled. She agrees to feature Mr. Frond's new counseling computer game, which he designed. The game diagnoses students' personality types and becomes a sensation. However, it diagnoses wildly contrary personality types to the students, who begin working to conform to their results. As the game moves toward district-wide rollout, Tina discovers that Henry Haber hastily programmed it for Frond, who knows the game gives randomized results. She struggles on whether to reveal the truth, given how popular her show has become. She has Frond play the game live and, thanks to Henry's programming help, it negatively diagnoses him, forcing him to admit on air that the game is fake. With the rollout cancelled, students return to their lives, and Mr. Grant opts to keep Tina's show, appreciating her commitment to the truth.

Meanwhile, Bob and Linda begin giving Teddy fake, elaborate spoilers for horror movies that he's too scared to see. One of Bob's imaginative summaries actually motivates Teddy to see one of the films, ultimately exposing their ruse. However, Teddy finds Bob and Linda's stories more creative than the actual films and asks for more, which they happily oblige.
2782"Saving Favorite Drive-In"Brian LoschiavoKatie CrownOctober 6, 2024 (2024-10-06)DASA170.75[5]

The community attends the final screening at the Cosmic Drive-In before it goes up for sale the next day. Bob is nostalgic, remembering being young and lonely and meeting and getting to know his friend Ramona there for the first time. He attempts to create a petition to save the run down theater, but attendees are less enthusiastic. He also sets up a fundraising web campaign for people to donate to, but before the screening begins, the drive-in's owner Evelyn tells him that she wants to sell because business has dwindled and she would like to do more things in her old age. She reassures Bob that the memories he has of this place won't go away, which Bob accepts.

Meanwhile, Gene and Louise dip into Tina's candy stash and worry about being caught, but Tina reveals that she knew all along and just enjoyed watching them squirm. Simultaneously, Linda's inability to properly use her phone lands her in trouble when a mean comment she wrote gets sent to a fellow PTA mom on a group chat. Despite attempts to conceal it, being honest and admitting what she did ultimately clears the air between them.
2793"Colon-ly the Dronely"Ryan MattosLindsey StoddartOctober 20, 2024 (2024-10-20)DASA181.38[6]

Teddy asks Linda to help him pick up Kathleen from her colonoscopy after he has a work accident that renders him unable to drive. Linda agrees, but they encounter several obstacles, to the point of giving up. Teddy confesses that he really wants to pick Kathleen up as an expression of his love for her, so they persevere and take Kathleen home.

Meanwhile, the kids learn that recess has been cancelled so Mr. Frond can shoot a costly aerial drone video of the school for the school website. Louise hatches a plan to prank the shoot with large fart using a fog machine, while the other students want to do a dance. Seeing how important it is to them, she relents at the last minute. The video is used on the website despite their stunt.

Bob uses the last of a miraculous shampoo Linda found by the dumpster, only to learn that it was the discontinued signature shampoo of a woman who Mort recently prepared a funeral for. The woman's grieving family recognize the unique scent while they eat at Bob's restaurant, and after figuring out what happened, they ask to smell his hair to remember her one last time.
2804"For Whom the Doll Toes"Simon ChongLoren BouchardOctober 27, 2024 (2024-10-27)DASA200.71[7]
Gene is depressed after being excluded from a party thrown by other boys in his grade. After they pass by a local doll store being cared for by their substitute teacher Ms. Bisselbender, Louise invites the Belchers the next day to attend a doll murder mystery at the store that she planned and proceeds to act out with Ms. Bisselbender's assistance. It becomes clear that the murder mystery is lifted from Gene's exclusion by the other boys, but Gene plays along at Louise's insistence. The murderer is revealed to be the "Gene" doll's younger sister, and Louise finally admits that she overheard the circumstances that lead Gene to be excluded: The boys made fun of Ms. Bisselbender's camel toe, but Gene immediately defended her, causing the boys to secretly opt not to invite him to their party. Louise overheard their plan, but failed to come to Gene's defense, and has since wrestled with both her admiration of Gene's openness at speaking up, and her disappointment in her own silence and inaction. The family reassures Louise that she can talk to any of them when she needs to process difficult feelings like these.
2815"Don't Stop Be-cheesin'"Chris SongDan FybelNovember 3, 2024 (2024-11-03)DASA191.05[8]

It's the annual Cheese Royale, a multi-day tradition where 8th graders form teams and hold a battle royale where they throw slices of cheese at one another off school grounds until one team emerges victorious. Tina is unenthused, but elects to join Jimmy Jr.'s team. During practice, the entire team except Tina are hit by a mysterious competitor referred to as the "Big Cheese". Tina practices, becoming one of a handful of remaining teens. They are all summoned to a warehouse by fellow competitor Henry in a bid to suss out the Big Cheese's identity, but the remaining teens attack one another until only Tina and Sam are left. Sam reveals that he is the Big Cheese, but Tina tricks and defeats him, winning the Cheese Royale.

Meanwhile, the other Belchers and Teddy teach Linda how to be a more effective eavesdropper so they can hear juicy gossip from their patrons. Linda takes a risk with her new skills, but manages to get all the details of a lover's quarrel, earning the others' respect.
2826"Hope N' Mic Night"Simon ChongLoren BouchardNovember 10, 2024 (2024-11-10)DASA220.71[9]

Wagstaff cancels its talent show, and the kids plan an open mic night at the restaurant instead. Bob worries about the stacking expenses for equipment and licensing, but hopes the strong community interest, including from Mr. Fishoeder and Marshmallow, will mean enough sales to help them make some profit. The night of the event, the fire marshal threatens to shut the event down for being over capacity, but Marshmallow calls in a life debt he owes her after she saved him from a dance club fire, and he relents. Teddy and Mort perform a bossa nova rendition of "Hold On Loosely"; Mr. Fishoeder performs "Opposites Attract" with his guest, a Belgian princess; Marshmallow sings "Seabird" for her supportive parents; and the Belcher kids perform an original song, "Draw a Face on Your Butt", inspired by Tina's diary entries about Jimmy Jr.. The kids start a collection hat for the crowd to donate to cover the restaurant's costs and their performance delights Jimmy Jr., to Tina's relief. He dances along and the kids invite Linda to sing onstage with them to a cheering crowd.

Three songs from the episode: "Hold on Loosely", "Seabird", and "Draw a Face on Your Butt" were released before the episode premiered as an EP for streaming and download.
2837"Boogie Days"Brian LoschiavoJon SchroederNovember 24, 2024 (2024-11-24)EASA01TBD
2848"They Slug Horses, Don't They?"[10]TBATBADecember 8, 2024 (2024-12-08)TBATBD

References

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  1. ^ McPherson, Chris (January 27, 2023). "'Bob's Burgers' Renewed for Seasons 14 & 15". Collider.com. Retrieved January 27, 2023.
  2. ^ a b c Cordero, Rosy (November 8, 2024). "'Bob's Burgers' Newest Star Jari Jones Talks Breathing New Life Into Fan-Favorite Character Marshmallow – Q&A". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved November 11, 2024.
  3. ^ Harrington, Kayla (May 24, 2023). "Bob's Burgers' Creator Announces Long-Overdue Recasting for Fan Favorite Character". The Mary Sue. Retrieved November 6, 2023.
  4. ^ Pucci, Douglas (October 1, 2024). "Sunday Ratings: The Summit on CBS Gets Off to Slow Start". Programming Insider. Retrieved October 1, 2024.
  5. ^ Pucci, Douglas (October 8, 2024). "Sunday Ratings: Sporting Events Uplift the Prime Times of NBC, CBS and FS1". Programming Insider. Retrieved October 8, 2024.
  6. ^ Pucci, Douglas (October 22, 2024). "Sunday Ratings: N.Y. Liberty Wins Championship on ESPN in 25-Year Viewer High for a WNBA Finals Game". Programming Insider. Retrieved October 22, 2024.
  7. ^ Pucci, Douglas (October 29, 2024). "Sunday Ratings: Cowboys-49ers on NBC Delivers Best Week 8 'Sunday Night Football' Audience on Record". Programming Insider. Retrieved October 29, 2024.
  8. ^ Pucci, Douglas (November 6, 2024). "Sunday Ratings: NFL Continues to Prosper on Fox and NBC". Programming Insider. Retrieved November 6, 2024.
  9. ^ Pucci, Douglas (November 12, 2024). "Sunday Ratings: 'Yellowstone' Delivers Largest Multi-Network Premiere Night Audience To-Date". Programming Insider. Retrieved November 12, 2024.
  10. ^ http://www.thefutoncritic.com/listings/20241122fox15/