Ep 12. Die Card, or Card Trying

Bob's Burgers is an animated series that follows the lives of the Belcher family who own a burger restaurant in a coastal town. The show has won several awards for its unique humor and witty writing. In season 11 episode 12, titled Die Card, or Card Trying, the Belcher kids participate in a card game tournament while their parents try to solve a rat problem in the restaurant.

The episode starts with the Belcher kids, Tina, Gene, and Louise, excitedly preparing to participate in a card game tournament called Bog to Beach. The winner of the tournament gets a trophy and a chance to compete at the regional level. The kids are confident that they can win the tournament and are determined to beat their rivals, the Pesto siblings.

Meanwhile, Bob and Linda are dealing with a rat infestation in their restaurant. The rats have chewed through the wires of the restaurant's POS system, making it impossible for the Belchers to accept cash payments. This is a huge problem as the restaurant relies heavily on cash payments. The Belchers try to catch the rats by themselves but fail miserably.

The Belcher parents decide to call a professional exterminator, who turns out to be a quirky and eccentric man named Phil. Phil is very passionate about his job and loves to talk about his love for rats and how they are misunderstood creatures. Bob and Linda are not convinced by Phil's methods, which involve catching rats by playing music and luring them out with food.

As the card game tournament begins, the Belcher kids face stiff competition from the Pesto siblings. The game they are playing is a complicated one with several rules, and the Pesto siblings seem to have a better understanding of the game than the Belcher kids. However, the Belcher kids do not give up and keep playing, hoping to catch up to their rivals.

Back at the restaurant, Phil's methods of catching rats seem to be working, and he catches several rats with ease. Bob and Linda are surprised and impressed by Phil's unconventional methods, and Bob even starts to warm up to the idea of having rats in the restaurant.

As the tournament reaches its climax, the Belcher kids are neck and neck with the Pesto siblings. The tension is high, and the audience is on the edge of their seats. The final move of the game is a tricky one, and it's up to Tina to make the move that could win the game for the Belcher kids. Tina takes her time, carefully analyzing the board and thinking through her options. Finally, she makes her move, and the entire audience holds its breath as the move is being played out.

The episode concludes with the Belcher kids winning the tournament and lifting the trophy. Bob and Linda are relieved that the rats have been caught and are happy to have their POS system working again. The family celebrates their victories with a burger party at the restaurant, and everything seems to be back to normal.

Die Card, or Card Trying, is a classic Bob's Burgers episode that combines humor, suspense, and heartwarming moments. It's a showcase of the Belcher family's love for each other and their determination to overcome any obstacle that comes their way. Fans of the show will enjoy this episode for its clever writing, excellent voice acting, and the quirky characters that make the show so unique.