Bob's Burgers season 9 episode 2 Recap and FAQ

Episode Summary

The Belcher kids ambitiously aim to win a dune buggy at the Family Funtime arcade, but fall short on tickets. Their landlord, Mr. Fischoeder, reveals his disdain for the arcade's dune buggy promotion and trains them to beat various games. After realizing they've been set up, they pivot their focus to winning the Wheelie Mammoth, a legendary but unwinnable prize at Fischoeder's Wonder Wharf arcade. They successfully execute a heist and bring home the mammoth, outwitting Fischoeder. Meanwhile, a subplot with a newly acquired chicken at home resolves when it finally lays an egg.

Full Episode S09E02 Recap

### Scene: Family Funtime Arcade - The Belcher kids, Gene, Tina, and Louise, are at the Family Funtime arcade, excited about winning enough tickets for a dune buggy. - Despite their efforts, they fall short of the needed tickets. - Mr. Fischoeder, their landlord, encounters them and is curious about their quest for the dune buggy. ### Scene: At Home with the Belchers - Bob and Linda, the kids' parents, are hesitant to give them more money for the arcade. - A subplot unfolds with Bob and Linda acquiring a chicken, hoping for fresh eggs. ### Scene: Back at the Arcade - The children return to the arcade, determined to win the dune buggy. - They discover a way to score big on a game, but the arcade staff intervenes, declaring the game out of order due to excessive ticket payouts. ### Scene: Conspiring with Mr. Fischoeder - Feeling cheated, the kids seek Mr. Fischoeder's help. - He reveals his disdain for the dune buggy promotion and offers to teach them how to beat various arcade games. ### Scene: Training for the Heist - The children, along with their friends, undergo training to master different arcade games. - They devise a plan to win a large number of tickets without arousing suspicion. ### Scene: Execution of the Arcade Heist - On the day of the heist, the kids and their friends skillfully play the games, accumulating tickets. - However, they face challenges in keeping their ticket haul hidden. ### Scene: The Twist - Louise gets banned from the arcade but later discovers that Mr. Fischoeder is part owner of Family Funtime. - Realizing they've been set up, the kids shift their focus to winning a prize from Mr. Fischoeder's arcade at Wonder Wharf. ### Scene: The Real Heist - The children successfully execute a heist at Wonder Wharf, winning the Wheelie Mammoth, a coveted but supposedly unwinnable prize. - Mr. Fischoeder acknowledges their ingenuity and accepts the outcome. ### Scene: Back at Home - The subplot with the chicken resolves as it finally lays an egg. - The family celebrates their success, incorporating the Wheelie Mammoth into their home life.

Frequently Asked Questions

What prize are the Belcher kids trying to win at the Family Funtime arcade?

A dune buggy.

Why does the arcade staff declare the game the kids are playing out of order?

The game starts awarding too many tickets.

Who helps the Belcher kids in their quest to win the dune buggy?

Mr. Fischoeder, their landlord.

What alternative plan do the kids devise after realizing they've been set up?

They plan to win a prize from Mr. Fischoeder's arcade at Wonder Wharf.

What is the name of the coveted but supposedly unwinnable prize at Wonder Wharf?

The Wheelie Mammoth.

Do the Belcher kids succeed in their arcade heist?

Yes, they successfully win the Wheelie Mammoth.

What subplot involves Bob and Linda?

They acquire a chicken, hoping for fresh eggs.

Does the chicken eventually lay an egg?

Yes, it lays an egg.

How does Mr. Fischoeder react to the kids winning the Wheelie Mammoth?

He acknowledges their ingenuity and accepts the outcome.

What happens to the dune buggy the kids originally wanted to win?

They do not win it; Mr. Fischoeder's partner drives it away.

How do the kids manage to accumulate a large number of tickets without being noticed?

They use skills taught by Mr. Fischoeder and devise a plan to hide their ticket count.

Who gets banned from the Family Funtime arcade?

Louise.

Why does Mr. Fischoeder agree to help the kids beat the arcade games?

He dislikes the dune buggy promotion and sees it as a threat to the prize economy.

Is the Wheelie Mammoth more valuable than the dune buggy?

No, it's not about real monetary value but rather its status as a coveted prize.

How does the family incorporate the Wheelie Mammoth into their home life?

They celebrate their success and make the mammoth a part of their household.

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