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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 16 Episode 1 - Grand Pre-Pre-Pre-Opening [300th episode]
    8.8/10(4 votes)

    S16:E1

    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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    Writer:Nora Smith

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  2. undefined Season 15 Episode 8 - They Slug Horses, Don't They?
    8.6/10(5 votes)

    S15:E8

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

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    Writer:Nora Smith

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  3. undefined Season 8 Episode 20 - Mission Impos-slug-ble
    8.2/10(5 votes)

    S8:E20

    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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    Writer:Nora Smith

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  4. undefined Season 3 Episode 10 - Mother Daughter Laser Razor
    8.1/10(17 votes)

    S3:E10

    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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    Writer:Nora Smith

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  5. undefined Season 3 Episode 16 - Topsy
    8.1/10(17 votes)

    S3:E16

    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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    Writer:Nora Smith

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  6. undefined Season 9 Episode 7 - I Bob Your Pardon
    8.0/10(8 votes)

    S9:E7

    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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    Writer:Nora Smith

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  7. undefined Season 5 Episode 14 - L'il Hard Dad
    7.9/10(16 votes)

    S5:E14

    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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    Writer:Nora Smith

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  8. undefined Season 6 Episode 6 - The Cook, the Steve, the Gayle, & Her Lover
    7.9/10(14 votes)

    S6:E6

    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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    Writer:Nora Smith

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  9. undefined Season 8 Episode 4 - Sit Me Baby One More Time
    7.9/10(7 votes)

    S8:E4

    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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    Writer:Nora Smith

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  10. undefined Season 7 Episode 1 - Flu-ouise
    7.8/10(16 votes)

    S7:E1

    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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    Writer:Nora Smith

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  11. undefined Season 7 Episode 7 - The Last Gingerbread House on the Left
    7.8/10(13 votes)

    S7:E7

    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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    Writer:Nora Smith

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  12. undefined Season 5 Episode 1 - Work Hard or Die Trying, Girl
    7.8/10(16 votes)

    S5:E1

    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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    Writer:Nora Smith

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  13. undefined Season 6 Episode 17 - The Horse Rider-er
    7.8/10(13 votes)

    S6:E17

    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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    Writer:Nora Smith

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  14. undefined Season 2 Episode 9 - Beefsquatch
    7.7/10(18 votes)

    S2:E9

    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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    Writer:Nora Smith

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  15. undefined Season 10 Episode 4 - Pig Trouble in Little Tina
    7.7/10(10 votes)

    S10:E4

    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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    Writer:Nora Smith

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  16. undefined Season 16 Episode 7 - Tube for Tina
    7.7/10(3 votes)

    S16:E7

    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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    Writer:Nora Smith

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  17. undefined Season 11 Episode 2 - Worms of In-Rear-Ment
    7.6/10(10 votes)

    S11:E2

    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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    Writer:Nora Smith

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  18. undefined Season 1 Episode 3 - Sacred Cow
    7.5/10(22 votes)

    S1:E3

    Bob takes to a film maker's cow.

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    Writer:Nora Smith

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  19. undefined Season 12 Episode 21 - Some Like It Bot: Eighth Grade Runner (1)
    7.3/10(6 votes)

    S12:E21

    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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    Writer:Nora Smith

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  20. undefined Season 4 Episode 6 - Purple Rain-Union
    7.2/10(17 votes)

    S4:E6

    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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    Writer:Nora Smith

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  21. undefined Season 4 Episode 21 - Wharf Horse (or How Bob Saves/Destroys the Town) (1)
    7.1/10(16 votes)

    S4:E21

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

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    Writer:Nora Smith

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  22. undefined Season 12 Episode 1 - Manic Pixie Crap Show
    7.1/10(8 votes)

    S12:E1

    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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    Writer:Nora Smith

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  23. undefined Season 12 Episode 22 - Some Like It Bot: Judge-bot Day (2)
    7.0/10(8 votes)

    S12:E22

    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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    Writer:Nora Smith

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  24. undefined Season 1 Episode 1 - Episode One
    7.0/10(4 votes)

    S1:E1

    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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    Writer:Nora Smith

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  25. undefined Season 14 Episode 1 - Fight at the Not Okay Chore-ral
    6.7/10(12 votes)

    S14:E1

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

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    Writer:Nora Smith

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Nora Smith Ratings Summary

"Grand Pre-Pre-Pre-Opening [300th episode]" is the best rated episode written by Nora Smith. It scored 8.8/10 based on 4 votes. It was directed by N/A. It aired on 9/28/2025 and is rated 0.2 points higher than their second-best episode, "They Slug Horses, Don't They?".