Bob's Burgers season 12 episode 11 Recap and FAQ

Episode Summary

Louise and her siblings grumble about the drudgery of school, while their parents, Bob and Linda, discuss not having a will. At school, students are given the power to evaluate their teachers, leading to a shift in classroom dynamics as teachers vie for favorable reviews. Louise, upset with Ms. LaBonz over a past grade, initially writes a scathing evaluation but later feels remorse. She anonymously amends her harsh words via the school's intercom. Meanwhile, Bob and Linda ponder burial versus cremation options but remain indecisive.

Full Episode S12E11 Recap

### Opening Scene: At the School - **Louise** and her siblings discuss the monotony and unfairness of school. - **Louise** forgets her pipe cleaner project. - **Ms. LaBonz** unusually greets Louise warmly. - **Mort** shares a story about a funeral dispute over a Patrick Swayze autograph. ### Belcher Family Restaurant - **Linda** and **Bob** discuss not having a will. - **Mort** suggests they should prepare for the end-of-life decisions. ### In the Classroom - **Students** are given teacher evaluation forms as part of "Eval-You-Great." - **Louise** sees this as an opportunity to manipulate teachers for favors. ### Teachers Adjust to Evaluation Power Dynamics - **Teachers** change their behavior, seeking good evaluations from students. - **Louise** and other students exploit this to gain privileges and relax school rules. ### Belchers Discuss Afterlife Plans - **Bob** and **Linda** consider burial vs. cremation options. - **Mort** offers guidance, but they struggle to agree on a plan. ### Louise's Conflict with Ms. LaBonz - **Louise** expresses her anger towards Ms. LaBonz for giving her a poor grade on a diorama. - **LaBonz** refuses to change the grade, citing Louise's lack of effort. - **Louise** plans to give Ms. LaBonz a harsh evaluation in retaliation. ### Evaluations and Aftermath - **Students** submit their evaluations. - **Louise** feels guilty about her harsh words towards Ms. LaBonz. - **Louise** attempts to retrieve her evaluation from Mr. Frond but fails. - **Louise** uses the school's intercom to give Ms. LaBonz a better review anonymously. ### Conclusion: After School - **Ms. LaBonz** receives a better parking space thanks to the revised evaluation. - **Louise** and Ms. LaBonz acknowledge their mutual respect in a subtle manner. - **Bob** and **Linda** remain undecided about their afterlife plans.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why did Louise and her siblings dislike school in the opening scene?

They compared school to unpaid child labor, emphasizing monotonous and unfulfilling tasks.

What story did Mort share in the Belcher family restaurant?

Mort talked about a funeral dispute over a deceased person's autographed picture of Patrick Swayze.

What was the purpose of the teacher evaluation forms in "Eval-You-Great"?

The evaluations were intended for students to review their teachers and provide feedback for improvement.

How did the teachers react to the evaluation forms?

The teachers changed their behavior, seeking good evaluations by being overly accommodating to students.

What conflict did Louise have with Ms. LaBonz?

Louise was angry with Ms. LaBonz for giving her a poor grade on a diorama, feeling it was personal.

Why did Ms. LaBonz refuse to change Louise's grade?

Ms. LaBonz believed Louise didn't put effort into her work and wanted to motivate her to do better.

How did Louise feel about her harsh evaluation of Ms. LaBonz?

Louise felt guilty and tried to retrieve her evaluation to revise it.

What solution did Louise find to amend her harsh evaluation?

Louise used the school intercom to anonymously give Ms. LaBonz a better review.

What was the outcome for Ms. LaBonz after the revised evaluation?

Ms. LaBonz received a better parking space and seemed to acknowledge Louise's effort to make amends.

Did Bob and Linda decide on their afterlife plans?

No, they remained undecided about whether to choose burial or cremation.

Bob's Burgers season 12 episode 11

Touch of Eval(uations)