Bob’s Burgersmay be going on a brief hiatus, but here are five other animated sitcoms to watch while you wait for another season. TheBob’s Burgersseason 15finale airs on Thursday, August 14. After that, the show will take a six-week break before season 16 officially begins.
It’s confirmed thatBob’s Burgersseason 16premieres on July 10, 2025, and it won’t be the last season.Fox renewedBob’s Burgersthrough season 19, giving viewers plenty of time with their favorite animated family. At the 2025 San Diego Comic Con, the show’s creator Loren Bouchard hinted at what we will (and won’t) see in the upcoming seasons.
Bouchard announced that unlikeThe Simpsons,Bob’s Burgerswill “never do a flash-forward”episode where viewers see what happens to the Belcher family in the future. This also meansit’s unlikely the characters will ever age, meaning Tina will remain an awkward tween always on the cusp of high school. That wasn’t the onlyBob’s Burgersnews from the SDCC.
Bob’s Burgersseason 16 will start with a flashback episode, detailing the singularday on which Tina was born and Bob opened his restaurant. This episode will address a major fan question stemming fromThe Bob’s BurgersMovie.In the pilot episode, we’re told Bob and Linda worked on their wedding night. However, the movie showed that Linda was pregnant before the restaurant opened.
As exciting asBob’s Burgersseason 16 sounds, six weeks is a long time to wait for new episodes. Luckily, there are a few other animated shows that hit the spot while you wait.
5The Great North
The most obvious show to watchif you’re missingBob’s BurgersisThe Great North. Another family sitcom,The Great Northwas created byBob’s BurgerswritersWendy Molyneux and Lizzie Molyneux-Logelin. They are known for writing some iconicBob’s Burgersepisodes, such as “Bob Fires The Kids” and “Boyz 4 Now.” It also has the same animation style asBob’s Burgers.
LikeBob’s Burgers,The Great Northfollows a family who loves each other and often find themselves in crazy situations. What makesThe Great Northunique is the setting; as you may have guessed from the title,the show takes place in Alaska.This gives the series the opportunity for some interesting plot lines that wouldn’t make sense inBob’s Burgers.
For example,The Great Northexplores multi-day blackouts, the Alaska Permanent Fund,and the characters' interactions with wildlife, to name a few situations.The Great Northalso features slightly older characters thanBob’s Burgers, with siblings Judy and Ham being in high school. This lets the show explore more serious romantic relationships than Tina will have.
The Great Northis a feel-good show, generally lacking cringe-comedy. It’s perfect for anyone who wants an easy, positive show to watch and laugh at. Plus, it’ll make you fall in love with Alaska (or, at least, the animated version of it).
4Central Park
If you love theBob’s Burgersanimation but want something a little more plot-heavy (and a lot more musical), check outCentral Parkon Apple TV+. The show has the same animation style asBob’s BurgersandThe Great Northas it was created by Bouchardand others. However, the show has some notable differences from its predecessors.
LikeBob’s BurgersandThe Great North,Central Parklargely centers around a family. This time, our main characters live in the unique location of Central Park itself, as Owen, the father, is the park’s manager. WhereCentral Parkdiffers is the show’s main plot line.
Unlike other animated sitcoms that are purely episodic,Central Parkfollows one important plot line throughout every episode. An extremely wealthy woman,Bitsy, wants to buy Central Park and turn it into a real estate investment. Owen’s wife Paige, a journalist, spends the series trying to uncover Bitsy’s plan and stop it from happening.
WhileBob’s Burgersis known for its original songs,Central Parktakes the concept of a musical TV show to a whole new level. Each episode includes approximately four original songs.Notable songwriters for the series include Sara Bareilles, Meghan Trainor, Darren Criss, and more.Central Parkis great for theBob’s Burgersviewerwho equally loves music.
3BoJack Horseman
To be fair,BoJack Horsemanis not an underrated show.The Netflix tragicomedy serieswas nominated for three Creative Arts Emmy Awards and won three Writers Guild of America Awards during its six-season run. While season one got mixed reviews,BoJack Horsemanseason 2 has 100% on Rotten Tomatoes. Multiple critics have called it the best animated show of all time.
BoJack Horsemantakes place in a world where animals and humans live side-by-side. The title character, voiced by Will Arnett, is a washed-up 90s sitcom star who is forced to work with a ghostwriter, voiced by Alison Brie. However,BoJack struggles to finish the book and maintain his relationships due to his substance abuseand mental health struggles.
BoJack Horsemanwill appeal to theBob’s Burgersfan who loves the heartfelt episodes, such as “The Amazing Rudy” and “The Plight Before Christmas.” Whilethe show is absolutely a comedy and is filled with laugh-out-loud funny moments in almost every episode,BoJack Horsemandoesn’t shy away from tough topicslike addiction, sexism, trauma, and more.
2HouseBroken
HouseBroken Was Also On Fox
For those looking for the wholesome comedy ofBob’s Burgersbut crazing the anthropomorphic animals ofBoJack Horseman, look no further thanHouseBroken. The series, likeBob’s Burgers, was part of Fox’s Animation Domination programming block.HouseBrokenfeatured a star-studded cast, including Lisa Kudrow, Tony Hale, Jason Mantzoukas, and more.
Following the group therapy sessions and antics of a bunch of house pets,HouseBrokenwill make you think differently about your favorite dog or cat (or whatever type of pet you own). Season 1 is enjoyable, but wait tillseason two to laugh hysterically and marvel at the interesting plot lines.HouseBrokencan be enjoyed by any animal lover.
Don’t listen to the 50% on Rotten Tomatoes;HouseBrokenis a worthwhile show that should have gotten more than two seasons. With only 30 episodes in total,HouseBrokenis the perfect show to binge-watch in between seasons ofBob’s Burgers.
1Home Movies
The oldest show on this list,Home Movieswas the first show Bouchard ever created. The 1999 series has a little something for everyBob’s Burgersfan. For those who prefer the Tina, Louise, and Gene-focused plot lines,Home Moviescenters around three eight-year-olds who make films in their spare time.
For the fans who loveH. Jon Benjamin’s soothing voicebut have already watched every episode ofBob’s BurgersandArcherten times over,Home Moviesfeatures the beloved voice actor as a short-tempered soccer coach. He also voices one of the main kids, Jason Penopolis, the emotionally stunted, innocent kid of the friend group.
If any series is underrated, it’sHome Movies.It originally aired on the now-defunct UPN Network, but got canceled after only five episodes. Luckily,Cartoon Network saw potential in the quirky comedyand purchased the rights.Home Moviesbecame the first original show on Adult Swim. In total, the show lasted for four seasons.
Although severely underrated,Home Movieshas a cult-following that persists to this day. For anyone wanting to watch the 52 episodes that made up the show’s run, you have two options: all seasons are airing on both Hulu and HBO Max. If you get started now, you might just be able to finish beforeBob’s Burgersseason 16 returns.
