Bob's Burgers season 9 episode 9 Recap and FAQ
Episode Summary
Tina eagerly pairs up with Susmita for a Science Fair project, deciding to build a radio telescope to contact extraterrestrials. Meanwhile, Linda's mishap with buying non-returnable children's coat-racks leads to a quirky subplot at the restaurant. Back at school, a student named Henry warns Tina and Susmita about the dangers of contacting aliens. Despite this, they proceed and believe they've made alien contact, not knowing Louise and Gene are behind a hoax. After a fallout with Susmita over the risks, Tina shifts her project to peanut butter. At the fair, Tina's presentation evolves into an inspiring speech about taking risks, influencing Susmita to confront her crush. The episode wraps up with the Belchers humorously dealing with their unsold coat-racks.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Tina paired with for the Science Fair?
Tina is paired with Susmita.
What project do Tina and Susmita decide to work on?
They decide to build a radio telescope to listen for extraterrestrials.
Why does Henry advise Tina and Susmita against sending signals to aliens?
He fears that contacting aliens could lead to Earth's destruction.
What does Linda buy online that causes a problem?
Linda buys five non-returnable children's coat-racks.
What do Louise and Gene do to sabotage Tina and Susmita's project?
They tamper with the telescope to make Tina and Susmita think they've contacted aliens.
What is the fake alien response that Tina and Susmita receive?
A message warning that Earth will be destroyed if they send more signals.
Why do Tina and Susmita have a falling out?
They disagree about the risks of contacting aliens.
What project does Tina end up presenting at the Science Fair?
A last-minute project on peanut butter.
What is the message of Tina's Science Fair presentation?
The importance of reaching out and taking risks, even if it's scary.
What does Susmita do after Tina's presentation?
She decides to confront her crush, Henry, using Morse code.
How do the Belchers attempt to sell the coat-racks?
They have a sidewalk sale outside their restaurant.
What does Susmita's Morse code message to Henry imply?
It implies her romantic interest in him.
What happens to the coat-racks at the end of the episode?
The Belchers struggle to sell them, with little success.
What does Tina's improvised project turn into?
A speech about the importance of communication and taking risks.
How does the episode conclude?
With the Belchers humorously interpreting Morse code messages.