If there's anything Bob's Burgers does that can't be replicated, it's the humor and heart at play in each episode of the dysfunctional yet loving family running a burger joint.
However, if fans are looking for animated series that somewhat share similar themes and dynamics, this article recommends 8 raunchy animated shows like Bob's Burgers and where to watch them all!
The Great North (2021-2025)
The show that is closest to being similar to Bob's Burgers on this list is The Great North, considering that the former's creator is a key executive producer for the latter series. The Great North is essentially Bob's Burgers in living the small-town life, except it's set in Alaska. And instead of being a family related by blood, it focuses on found families, if that's more your cup of tea.
Streaming Platforms: Hulu, Disney+
The Simpsons (1989-Present)
A dysfunctional but loving family set in a satirical American town? The Simpsons became an essential icon and blueprint when it comes to family shenanigans and humor.
The only difference is that Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa, and Maggie Simpson depict a satirical commentary on American society, while Bob's Burgers takes a struggling business-driven family to the most absurd lengths just to make their lives work in the real world.
Streaming Platforms: Disney+, Hulu, Amazon Prime Video
King of the Hill (1997-2010)
Another small-towner animated series is King of the Hill, where the family of Hank Hill, a propane salesman residing in Arlen, Texas, leans more towards how The Simpsons does their comedy bits in every episode. But it's an anthological series, nonetheless, like how Bob Belcher and his family deal with their seaside town's antics and restaurant woes.
Streaming Platforms: Hulu, Disney+
Central Park (2020-2023)
Don't confuse Central Park with the fictional coffee shop iconically known in the other sitcom, FRIENDS. Central Park follows the Tillerman family in this musical animated series where they manage New York City's beloved park. The family must protect it from a greedy heiress, all the while keeping the Broadway musical numbers intact in its storytelling.
Streaming Platforms: Apple TV+
Grimsburg (2024-Present)
We've got park preservers and a burger joint-running family, but Grimsburg is the complete opposite when it comes to family dynamics. Marvin Flute, who is a detective in his dark hometown, tries to solve mysteries while still navigating his messier personal life of having an ex-wife and a demanding son. Oh, and don't forget his trusty skeleton sidekick.
Streaming Platforms: Hulu, Disney+
F is For Family (2015-2021)
The more dysfunctional, the closer it is we feel towards the Belcher family, right? F is for Family centers a suburban family living in Pennsylvania, which, despite being a less-than-normal and weirder family, still tries to get things right in pinning down what matters the most: family.
Streaming Platforms: Netflix
Bojack Horseman (2014-2020)
Is Bojack Horseman a dysfunctional family-led show? Not exactly, but it's right up that alley. The only difference is that these characters are not related by blood. Bojack Horseman is what happens when an anthological series ends up following a linear storyline surrounded by found families. You could say Bojack's fictional family in Horsing Around is close enough.
Streaming Platforms: Netflix
Long Story Short (2025-Present)
Created by Bojack Horseman's Raphael Bob-Waksberg, Long Story Short follows a Jewish family and its development through decades as they explore memory, generational trauma, and identity. Despite its shared animation style with Bob's Burgers and the quirky family dynamics, Long Story Short is more dramedy than silly, if you want a different take on the typical animated show.
Streaming Platforms: Netflix
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