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Bob's Burgers
A sunlit seaside slice of working-class comedy brimming with defiant warmth and quirky tenderness, where a sputtering flat-top grill anchors an eccentric family weathering life’s financial storms inside an unbreakable embrace.
Bob's Burgers
Bob's Burgers
09 January 2011 — 17 May 2026 United States of America 16 season 313 episode Returning Series 7.8 (1,115)

Cast: H. Jon Benjamin, John Roberts, Kristen Schaal, Eugene Mirman, Dan Mintz

Animation Comedy Working-Class Precarity vs. Passion Radical Acceptance and Individuality Familial Solidarity and Mutual Respect The Nuance of Community and Belonging

Bob's Burgers — Characters & Cast

Character Analysis

Bob Belcher

H. Jon Benjamin

Archetype: The Striving Artist / Reluctant Hero Key Trait: Deadpan integrity and culinary dedication.

Motivation

To maintain culinary integrity and sustain his business; evolves to prioritizing family well-being above personal pride.

Character Arc

Evolves from a weary, easily exasperated cynic into a more patient, self-aware mentor who recognizes that his family is his greatest life success.

Linda Belcher

John Roberts

Archetype: The Enthusiastic Matriarch / Comic Spark Key Trait: Unflappable optimism and spontaneous song-making.

Motivation

To support her family and inject theatrical joy into daily life; matures into recognizing when to give her children space.

Character Arc

Retains her joyful, Broadway-tinged energy while learning to balance her over-involvement in others' affairs with healthy emotional boundaries.

Tina Belcher

Dan Mintz

Archetype: The Awkward Adolescent / Honest Seeker Key Trait: Earnest awkwardness and deep-throated groaning.

Motivation

To find romance, write stories, and gain social acceptance; evolves toward trusting her internal moral compass.

Character Arc

Develops from an intensely shy, anxious preteen into a self-confident young woman who embraces her passions, quirks, and budding romantic desires.

Gene Belcher

Eugene Mirman

Archetype: The Carefree Trickster / Musician Key Trait: Infectious enthusiasm and unfiltered comedic instincts.

Motivation

To entertain, pursue hedonistic fun, and make noise; evolves toward channeling his artistry into genuine musical storytelling.

Character Arc

Transitions from pure noise-maker and slapstick provocateur into an empathetic, musically gifted storyteller who uses melody to connect with others.

Louise Belcher

Kristen Schaal

Archetype: The Antihero / Fierce Protector Key Trait: Hyper-intelligent cunning masked in childhood rebellion.

Motivation

Chaotic dominance and money-making schemes; evolves toward covertly guarding her family's happiness and vulnerability.

Character Arc

Softens from a chaotic, borderline-sociopathic instigator into a deeply loyal and protective sister and daughter without losing her sharp wit.

Cast

H. Jon Benjamin as Bob Belcher (voice)
John Roberts as Linda Belcher (voice)
Kristen Schaal as Louise Belcher (voice)
Eugene Mirman as Gene Belcher (voice)
Dan Mintz as Tina Belcher (voice)
Larry Murphy as Teddy (voice)
David Herman as Mr. Frond (voice)
Andy Kindler as Mort (voice)
Bobby Tisdale as Zeke (voice)
Sarah Silverman as Ollie (voice)
Jenny Slate as Tammy (voice)
Brian Huskey as Regular Sized Rudy (voice)
Laura Silverman as Andy (voice)
Jay Johnston as Jimmy Pesto (voice)
Kevin Kline as Mr. Fischoeder (voice)

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