You're hungry. Not for a real burger—though a "Don't You 4-Get Me" burger sounds incredible right now—but for the comforting, chaotic warmth of the Belcher family. We've all been there. You finish a long day, sit down with your dinner, and realize you have no idea where to stream Bobs Burgers because the streaming wars have turned every digital library into a moving target.
It’s frustrating. One day a show is on Netflix, the next it’s gone, buried deep in a corporate merger.
Honestly, the landscape for the Belchers is actually more stable than most, but only if you know which "big green" or "big blue" app to open. If you’re in the United States, the answer is pretty straightforward, yet there are some weird wrinkles regarding the newest episodes versus the deep catalog of Gene's fart sounds and Louise's schemes.
The Short Answer for the Impatient
If you just want to press play right now, go to Hulu.
Hulu is the primary home for Bob’s Burgers. They have every single season. That means Season 1, where the animation was a little crunchier and the humor was a bit darker, all the way up to the most recent broadcast episodes. It is the gold standard.
But wait. There is a "but."
If you’re a Disney+ subscriber, you might have noticed the app looks different lately. Thanks to the ongoing integration of Hulu into the Disney+ interface (the "Hulu on Disney+" initiative), you can actually stream the show there too, provided you have the bundle. It’s the same files, same quality, just a different icon on your smart TV.
What About the Newest Episodes?
This is where people get tripped up. Bob’s Burgers airs on FOX as part of their "Animation Domination" block. If you’re looking for the episode that aired literally last night, Hulu usually drops it at 3:01 AM ET / 12:01 AM PT the following day.
If you're a cord-cutter using a Live TV service, the rules change.
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- FuboTV carries FOX live.
- YouTube TV carries FOX live.
- Sling TV carries FOX in select markets.
- Hulu + Live TV obviously has it.
If you miss the live broadcast and don't want to wait for the Hulu upload, the FOX Now app used to be the go-to, but FOX has been leaning harder into redirecting viewers toward paid streaming partners. You can still sometimes catch the most recent handful of episodes for free on the FOX website with "preview passes," but it’s a clunky experience. Honestly? Just wait until the morning and watch it on Hulu.
The Global Struggle: Where to Stream Bobs Burgers Outside the US
Living outside the States makes this a completely different game. In the UK, Canada, Australia, and most of Europe, you won't find Hulu. It doesn't exist there.
Instead, you need to look for the Star hub within Disney+.
When Disney bought 20th Century Fox, they inherited the Belcher family. While they kept the show on Hulu in the US to satisfy existing contracts, they rolled it into Disney+ internationally under the Star brand.
In Canada, for example, Disney+ is the exclusive home. It's the same for fans in the UK. If you’re traveling, this is worth noting: your US Hulu login won't work in London, but your Disney+ login might—though the library will shift based on your GPS.
Is Bob’s Burgers on Netflix or Max?
Short answer: No.
Long answer: Absolutely not.
There was a time, years ago, when Bob, Linda, and the kids lived on Netflix. Those days are dead. Disney owns the show. Disney owns Hulu. They have zero incentive to license their crown jewel of adult animation to a competitor like Netflix or Warner Bros. Discovery’s Max.
If you see a site claiming you can stream it on Netflix, they are either lying or referring to a very specific, rare regional licensing deal in a country you probably don't live in.
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The "Buy vs. Rent" Reality
Maybe you hate subscriptions. I get it. Every month another ten bucks disappears for a service you barely use.
If you want to "own" the show, you can buy individual seasons or episodes on:
- Amazon Prime Video
- Apple TV (iTunes)
- Vudu / Fandango at Home
- Google TV
Pricing usually hovers around $14.99 to $25.00 per season. If you’re a superfan who rewatches "The Equestranauts" or "Glued, Now's Help" once a month, buying the seasons outright actually saves you money over a three-year span compared to a monthly Hulu sub. Plus, you never have to worry about licensing deals expiring.
The Movie Situation
Don't forget The Bob's Burgers Movie.
It’s a masterpiece of hand-drawn animation and musical numbers. Interestingly, for a while, the movie was on both Max and Hulu due to a legacy deal between 20th Century Studios and HBO.
As of 2024 and 2025, that deal has largely cycled out. You should now expect to find the movie in the same place as the show: Hulu and Disney+.
Why the "Where" Matters for Quality
Not all streams are created equal. If you are watching on a 4K OLED TV, you might notice that the earlier seasons of Bob's Burgers don't look quite as sharp. That's because the show didn't start in high definition.
Season 1 was produced in a 4:3 aspect ratio (the old square-ish format). When you stream it on Hulu today, you're seeing the best available upscale, but it won't ever look like the crisp, vibrant lines of Season 14.
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Hulu and Disney+ offer the highest bitrate for these episodes. If you try to watch via some "free" third-party site you found on a Reddit thread, you're going to get hit with terrible compression, lag, and probably a few viruses. It's not worth it. The colors in Bob's Burgers are specific; Linda's red glasses and the bright yellow of the mustard bottles deserve to pop.
Common Misconceptions
- "It’s on Adult Swim, so it’s on Max." Actually, while Adult Swim (Cartoon Network) still airs reruns of Bob's Burgers, they don't own the streaming rights. It's a syndication deal. This confuses people because Rick and Morty is on Max. Different creators, different owners.
- "I can watch it for free on Pluto TV."
Pluto TV has "channels," but they don't have a dedicated Bob's Burgers 24/7 channel yet. They have South Park and Mission Impossible, but for the Belchers, you usually have to pay for a subscription. - "The newest season is only on cable."
Nope. It hits streaming less than 24 hours after it airs.
Technical Next Steps for the Best Experience
If you’re ready to dive into a marathon, here is how to optimize the experience.
First, check your current subscriptions. If you have the Disney Bundle, don't pay for a separate Hulu app login; just open Disney+ and scroll down to the Hulu tile. It saves you the hassle of switching apps.
Second, if you're traveling, download episodes ahead of time. Hulu’s mobile app is notorious for being finicky with "Home Location" settings. If you try to watch while on a road trip, the app might lock you out of certain features because it thinks you're "away from home." Downloading the episodes to your tablet or phone bypasses the location check for offline viewing.
Third, if you're a purist, check out the physical media. It sounds "old school," but the DVD sets of the early seasons often contain creator commentaries with Loren Bouchard and the cast that you simply cannot get on any streaming service. For a show this centered on voice acting and improv, those commentaries are gold.
Actionable Summary:
- In the USA: Use Hulu (all seasons) or Disney+ (via the Hulu bundle).
- In UK/Canada/Global: Use Disney+ (Star).
- For New Episodes: Check Hulu at 3 AM ET the Monday after they air.
- For Ownership: Purchase via Amazon or Apple TV to avoid monthly fees.
Stop scrolling through your apps and just head to Hulu. The "Burger of the Day" isn't going to read itself.