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.
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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.