The Best Episodes Written By Nora Smith

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   8.3/10(3 votes)

   #1 - Grand Pre-Pre-Pre-Opening [300th episode]

   S16:E19/28/2025

   In the 300th episode, Bob can't decide whether to raise the prices as flashbacks occur to when Bob and Linda first opened the restaurant and Linda was pregnant with Tina.

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   8.3/10(3 votes)

   #2 - They Slug Horses, Don't They?

   S15:E812/8/2024

   Tina and Louise get into an argument that escalates across several graphic "apology" cards.

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   8.2/10(4 votes)

   #3 - Mission Impos-slug-ble

   S8:E205/20/2018

   When Louise's extensive Burobu card collection gets confiscated at school, she devises a tricky plan to get them back. Meanwhile, Bob must give a eulogy for an old acquaintance, despite an unfortunate incident that happened years ago.

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   8.1/10(15 votes)

   #4 - Mother Daughter Laser Razor

   S3:E101/6/2013

   Linda worries that her relationship with Louise isn't as good as it should be, so, much to Louise's chagrin, she forces the young lady to participate in a mother-daughter seminar. With mom away, Tina turns to Bob for a lesson in shaving her legs.

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   8.1/10(7 votes)

   #5 - I Bob Your Pardon

   S9:E711/18/2018

   The Belchers set out to save a turkey from a trip to the slaughterhouse, but when a local reporter catches wind of their schemes, the mission becomes more complicated than they had anticipated.

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   8.0/10(15 votes)

   #6 - Topsy

   S3:E163/10/2013

   Louise expects to get a charge out of taking down her Thomas Edison-obsessed science teacher when she re-creates one of the famous inventor's experiments that involved electrocuting an elephant.

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   8.0/10(13 votes)

   #7 - The Cook, the Steve, the Gayle, & Her Lover

   S6:E61/17/2016

   When Bob throws a dinner party to bond with his new friend, Gayle uses the opportunity to introduce the family to her new love interest. Little does she know, Louise has a long-standing feud with Gayle’s boyfriend and her niece will stop at nothing to break them apart. Calamity ensues as Bob attempts to impress his new buddy and the kids take action.

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   8.0/10(6 votes)

   #8 - Sit Me Baby One More Time

   S8:E411/5/2017

   When Tina launches a babysitting enterprise, it is quickly derailed after her business nemesis, Tammy, is hired to work alongside her. Meanwhile, Bob and Linda check out their competition at a restaurant that’s known for its burgers.

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   8.0/10(2 votes)

   #9 - Episode One

   S1:E15/29/2020

   An event goes awry in the New York park, which Owen manages and lives in with his family. Paige chases a hard news story.

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    7.9/10(15 votes)

    #10 - Flu-ouise

    S7:E19/25/2016

    When the youngest Belcher comes down with an epic case of the flu, Linda has a mishap as she tries to deliver Louise's favorite toy to her daughter's bedside. After Louise vows that she will never forgive her family for their mistake, she falls into a wild fever dream filled with familiar faces, zany musical numbers and a crazy adventure.

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    7.9/10(15 votes)

    #11 - L'il Hard Dad

    S5:E143/8/2015

    Bob becomes obsessed with his new automatic helicopter. When it falls apart for no reason, he enters into a battle with the manufacturer in order to receive a refund. Gene assists Bob in his quest, but things quickly get out of hand and end in a crazy helicopter battle. Meanwhile, Louise and Linda help Tina prepare for her oral book report.

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    7.8/10(12 votes)

    #12 - The Last Gingerbread House on the Left

    S7:E711/27/2016

    As the Belchers prepare for Christmas, Bob gets an unexpected call from Mr. Fischoeder asking him to bring food to a party at his home. When Bob arrives, he discovers that he has gotten involved in an intense gingerbread house building competition with Mr. Fischoeder's rowdy group of friends. Meanwhile, Linda and Teddy try to inspire some Christmas cheer in the neighbors as they take the kids caroling.

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    7.8/10(12 votes)

    #13 - The Horse Rider-er

    S6:E175/15/2016

    After finally convincing Bob and Linda to send her to horse camp, Tina realizes she has to part ways with Jericho, her imaginary horse. Meanwhile, Linda decides to create a restaurant camp in an attempt to make things fair for Gene and Louise.

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    7.7/10(9 votes)

    #14 - Pig Trouble in Little Tina

    S10:E410/20/2019

    Tina dissects a fetal pig in science class and things get spooky. Also, Bob and Linda do battle with a giant ball of ear wax.

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    7.7/10(15 votes)

    #15 - Work Hard or Die Trying, Girl

    S5:E110/5/2014

    Gene tries to make one of his dreams a reality when he gets the opportunity to make a musical version of Die Hard at the Wagstaff Fall Festival.

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    7.6/10(16 votes)

    #16 - Beefsquatch

    S2:E95/20/2012

    Bob appears in a cooking segment on a local news morning program, but Gene steals the show when he crashes the set with a sasquatch mask.

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    7.4/10(19 votes)

    #17 - Sacred Cow

    S1:E31/23/2011

    Bob takes to a film maker's cow.

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    7.4/10(9 votes)

    #18 - Worms of In-Rear-Ment

    S11:E210/4/2020

    When the family prepares for a night out, they have to abort their plans when one certain member catches the pinworm.

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    7.4/10(5 votes)

    #19 - Some Like It Bot: Eighth Grade Runner (1)

    S12:E215/15/2022

    When Tina's new shirt is ridiculed by Tammy and Jocelyn in a Wagstaff News segment called "Wow or Weird," she turns to her erotic friend-fiction and writes about a futuristic world in which she is a robot.

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    7.3/10(16 votes)

    #20 - Purple Rain-Union

    S4:E612/1/2013

    Linda reunites her old band to perform at her high school reunion; a woman who had a crush on Bob in high school attempts to impress him.

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    7.1/10(15 votes)

    #21 - Wharf Horse (or How Bob Saves/Destroys the Town) (1)

    S4:E215/11/2014

    Motivated by the promise of a beachside burger restaurant, Bob helps Felix talk Mr. Fischoeder into selling Wonder Wharf.

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    7.0/10(7 votes)

    #22 - Manic Pixie Crap Show

    S12:E19/26/2021

    Louise must pay a debt to Millie by attending the Pixie Princess Promenade. Meanwhile, a bouquet in the shape of a dog forces Linda to confront her past.

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    7.0/10(7 votes)

    #23 - Some Like It Bot: Judge-bot Day (2)

    S12:E225/22/2022

    Tina is on a mission that could get her into a lot of trouble. Then, her family reads her erotic friend fiction, finds out what Tina is up to and tries to stop her.

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    6.5/10(2 votes)

    #24 - Tube for Tina

    S16:E711/23/2025

    Linda has a strong reaction when Tina buys a tiny tube top. Meanwhile, Bob, Teddy, Louise and Gene deal with the consequences of a rare bird flying into the window of the restaurant.

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    6.3/10(10 votes)

    #25 - Fight at the Not Okay Chore-ral

    S14:E110/1/2023

    When Linda and Bob suggest the kids do chores, the family ends up in a showdown.

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