‘Bob’s Burgers’ Officially Reveals First Look at Upcoming Holiday Special
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Bob’s Burgers will return for a Christmas short, “On the Fort Day of Christmas”, while its 17th season is held for a midseason premiere. The Hulu release gives fans a festive Belcher family story during the wait and continues the show’s tradition of Christmas episodes.
The short follows Gene, Tina and Louise as they take advantage of a record-breaking snowstorm to build an enormous snow fort. It will debut on 7 December on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+. The series has been renewed for four seasons, keeping it on air through the 2028–29 season.
- A Bob’s Burgers Christmas short arrives on 7 December.
- Gene, Tina and Louise build a giant snow fort.
- Season 17 is scheduled for midseason.
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Bob’s Burgers is an animated comedy about the Belchers, a family who run a small burger restaurant. Parents Bob and Linda raise their children Tina, Gene and Louise in the seaside town of Ocean City.
The series often builds stories around family life, school and the restaurant, and its Christmas episodes have become a recurring part of the show. A separate short can give viewers a seasonal story while the regular series is between seasons.
The programme has a long-running audience, and its renewal means it is expected to continue for several more years. Its mix of family comedy and familiar holiday traditions helps explain why a Christmas special is part of the show’s ongoing appeal.