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9/10
Heartwarming
jsme-2210328 November 2022
Warning: Spoilers
I don't get the negative reviews.

I thought the episode took some huge steps towards exploring the relationship between Bob and his mother and showed a perfect example of what I love the most about the show; the love and support the Belchers have for each other.

Seeing the kids (specially Louise) supporting Bob through their trip in the cemetery was sweet, especially knowing what they "sacrified" for this ocasion.

The most outstanding moment for me was Bob gently smiling at the sight of his kids enjoying themselves in the snow, clearly relieved of the pressure he felt by thinking of himself a bad person for not visiting his mom's grave in 30+ years. Truly a beautiful moment that even brought a tear to my eyes.

However, I must say I wasn't much of a fan of Teddy's B plot and found quite surreal that two adults can't read a map or that Bob couldn't even remember what his mother's grave looks like.

All in all, I'd say this is one of the better episodes of this season.
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10/10
Really sweet episode
alexanderelwood28 November 2022
Season thirteen is on an absolute roll, and "Show Mama from the Grave" is one of its finer installments so far. While not quite the funniest episode this season, it might be the most wholesome one yet. Without giving too much away, it was nice to learn a couple more details about Bob's mother while still maintaining the mystery surrounding her character as well as her relationship with Bob. The ending made an interesting choice that I wasn't sure how to feel about at first. However, the more I thought about it, the more I've actually grown to respect it for providing just the right amount of emotion without overdoing it. In a way, keeping certain moments private, even from the viewer, makes it feel even more powerful. Although there were ample laughs sprinkled throughout, I wouldn't call them peak-Bob's Burgers writing. However, I don't think that's really what this episode was intended to be. "Show Mama from the Grave" is one of my favorites this season for its wholesomeness and sweet nature.
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