The Belcher family has a long and storied history of turning mundane outings into full-blown catastrophes, so their trip to a casino in this week’s Bob’s Burgers ought to set off some alarm bells. The new episode, titled The Lost City of Atlantic, sends the quintet into the neon-lit world of card tables and slot machines, a setting ripe for the specific brand of chaos that seems to follow them everywhere.
While Bob’s anxiety over money and Louise’s penchant for get-rich-quick schemes are sure to get a workout, the main story centers on Linda. During their casino stay, she uncovers some information about her late grandfather, a discovery that the episode description suggests she might come to regret. It’s the kind of grounded, slightly melancholy story beat that the animated sitcom has always handled with a surprising amount of care, balancing the absurdity of its world with recognizable family discomfort.
The episode features the main voice cast, including H. Jon Benjamin as Bob, John Roberts as Linda, Kristen Schaal as Louise, Eugene Mirman as Gene, and Dan Mintz as Tina.
Bob’s Burgers airs on FOX, Thursday, June 19, at 10:00 PM ET.
