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Bob's Burgers Watch Order in the correct order
How to watch Bob's Burgers in order
Last updated: November 5 2026
Written by: ChronoAlice
Bob's Burgers is an Emmy-winning animated sitcom about a family running a struggling burger joint, and it made the jump to the big screen in 2022. Here's how the show and movie fit together.
Created by Loren Bouchard, Bob's Burgers follows Bob Belcher, his wife Linda, and their kids Tina, Gene and Louise as they keep their seaside restaurant afloat. The show's warmth, musical numbers and quirky humor earned it a devoted following and multiple Emmy Awards. In 2022, The Bob's Burgers Movie sent the family on a mystery after a sinkhole opens in front of the restaurant during a crucial summer.
🕐 Release Order
Release order is simple: the long-running series came first, followed by the theatrical movie.
- Bob's Burgers (2011–present)
- The Bob's Burgers Movie (2022)
The movie is designed to be accessible to newcomers, but it builds on years of character development and running gags, and it was released while Season 12 was airing.
📖 Story Chronology
In story order, the movie fits after the first twelve seasons, though later episodes don't depend on it.
- Bob's Burgers (2011–present) — Seasons 1–12
- The Bob's Burgers Movie (2022)
- Bob's Burgers (2011–present) — Season 13 onward
Which Order Should You Choose?
Watch at least a few seasons of the show before the movie to appreciate its characters, songs and callbacks. Season 1 is a little rough, so many fans recommend pushing through to Season 2, when the show finds its rhythm. After that, the movie is a joyful reward.
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