Sacred Couch
"Sacred Couch" is the ninth episode of the sixth season of the animated comedy series Bob's Burgers and the overall 97th episode, and was written by Greg Thompson and directed by Brian Loschiavo. It aired on Fox in the United States on March 6, 2016. In the episode, Linda tries to convince the Belchers to not replace their old couch with a new one, and Louise decides to take matters into her own hands.
| "Sacred Couch" | |
|---|---|
| Bob's Burgers episode | |
| Episode no. | Season 6 Episode 9 |
| Directed by | Brian Loschiavo |
| Written by | Greg Thompson |
| Production code | 5ASA16 |
| Original air date | March 6, 2016 |
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Plot
A hit is ordered on the family sofa when Bob and Louise lose the vote to replace the eyesore. At first, Bob and the kids hope TV's "Sofa Queen" (Wanda Sykes) can help Linda cope with the loss of the symbol of their family. Soon, they come to understand how Linda feels.
Reception
Alasdair Wilkins of The A.V. Club gave the episode a B, who went on to say, "This is the kind of weird, offbeat choice—one that totally works, and is a rarely seen move in primetime animated comedy—that makes me think the rambling structure of the rest of the episode is, if not necessarily what the writers set out to accomplish, then at least something with a degree of intention behind it. “Sacred Couch” is an experiment in weird, offbeat storytelling, and even if it doesn’t quite work, I’m glad Bob’s Burgers is the kind of show that always feels like it’s trying its best to explore new territory."[1] Sean Fitz-Gerald from Vulture gave the episode a mixed review by saying, ""Sacred Couch" is filled with those slight deviations that might lure some fans and turn off others. It plays as more offbeat than usual — a risk that will either make this an episode that's skipped during repeat marathons or cherished as a zany, underrated classic."[2]
The episode received a 1.1 rating and was watched by a total of 2.64 million people.[3]
References
- Wilkins, Alasdair (March 6, 2016). "Bob's Burgers presents: "The Assassination of Linda's Couch by the Coward Louise Belcher"". The A.V. Club. Retrieved November 17, 2016.
- Sean Fitz-Gerald (March 7, 2016). "Bob's Burgers Recap: Dude, Where's My Couch?". Vulture. Retrieved November 17, 2016.
- Porter, Rick (March 8, 2016). "Sunday final ratings: 'Madam Secretary' adjusts down". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved March 8, 2016.