It seems Bob’s Burgers is taking a detour into the wild world of reality television this week, albeit with a distinctly Belcher twist. On Thursday, July 3, at 8:00 PM ET on FOX, the animated sitcom serves up “The Shell Game,” an episode that sees Bob competing in a parody of a dating show—but not for love. Instead, he’s after Mr. Fischoeder’s ancient, giant tortoise.
The premise alone suggests the kind of off-kilter humor the show does well. One can only imagine Bob’s awkward attempts to woo a reptile, or perhaps other contestants, in a bid to inherit the pet. Given the show’s knack for turning everyday situations into absurdist comedy, a reality-style competition for a tortoise feels right in line with the Belcher family’s strange orbit.
Voice actors like H. Jon Benjamin (Bob) and Kristen Schaal (Louise) are back, lending their well-known voices to the Belcher family’s antics. Viewers can expect Linda’s relentless enthusiasm, Tina’s quirky obsessions, Gene’s musical outbursts, and Louise’s schemes to complicate matters further.
Tune in to FOX on Thursday, July 3, at 8:00 PM ET for “The Shell Game.”
