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Bob's Burgers S12E2 — Crystal Mess
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Bob's Burgers•Season 12•Episode 2

Crystal Mess

7.3/10 · 675 votesOct 3, 202123 min

Ranked #14 of 22 in Season 12•−0.1 vs season avg

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In order to help with anxiety about an upcoming oral report, Mr. Frond lends Tina a crystal that his new girlfriend alleges has special powers. Meanwhile, Bob and Linda buy a box of imperfect produce and try to use it all before it rots.

Directed byTom Riggin
Written byHolly Schlesinger
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Cast6

H. Jon Benjamin

H. Jon Benjamin

Bob Belcher (voice)

John Roberts

John Roberts

Linda Belcher (voice)

Kristen Schaal

Kristen Schaal

Louise Belcher (voice)

Eugene Mirman

Eugene Mirman

Gene Belcher (voice)

Dan Mintz

Dan Mintz

Tina Belcher (voice)

Larry Murphy

Larry Murphy

Teddy (voice)

Crew4

H

Holly Schlesinger

Writer

T

Tom Riggin

Director

J

Janelle Momary-Neely

Executive Producer

Katie Crown

Katie Crown

Co-Producer

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Episode Summary

"Crystal Mess" is episode 2 of Bob's Burgers season 12. It scored 7.3/10 from 675 votes, ranking #14 of 22 episodes this season (season average 7.4). Directed by Tom Riggin and written by Holly Schlesinger, it aired on October 3, 2021.

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