Bob's Burgers season 9 episode 5 Recap and FAQ
Episode Summary
The Belcher kids, facing detention, reluctantly star in Mr. Frond's cringeworthy music video, only to have it accidentally leaked at school. Seeking revenge, they secretly record Frond's disparaging remarks about fellow counselors, plotting to expose him at a conference. Simultaneously, Teddy and Bob aim for victory in a paper airplane contest. At the air show, the Belcher kids ally with Kurt, a pilot vengeful against his sister Laverne. They uncover and mend the siblings' rivalry rooted in their father's lies. Ultimately, they forgo their revenge against Frond, and Bob wins a blender with his expertly folded airplane.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why do the Belcher kids owe detention?
They owe five hours of detention due to various excuses they've used to avoid it in the past.
What alternative does Mr. Frond offer to the Belcher kids instead of detention?
He offers them to appear in his music video as an alternative.
What contest is Teddy preparing for?
Teddy is preparing for a paper airplane contest where the grand prize is a washing machine.
Who are the main characters involved in the music video plot?
The main characters are the Belcher kids (Louise, Gene, and Tina) and Mr. Frond.
How do the kids plan to get revenge on Mr. Frond?
They plan to record him badmouthing fellow counselors and expose him at a guidance counselor conference.
Who is Kurt in the story?
Kurt is a pilot who seeks revenge against another pilot named Laverne.
What is the relationship between Kurt and Laverne?
Kurt and Laverne are estranged siblings and rival stunt pilots.
What does Kurt initially ask the Belcher kids to do for his revenge?
He asks them to cut wires on Laverne’s plane, which the kids refuse to do.
How is the sibling rivalry between Kurt and Laverne resolved?
The kids reveal that their father manipulated them, leading to their reconciliation mid-air.
What happens to the Belchers' plan to humiliate Mr. Frond?
They decide against it, but the revenge banner accidentally goes live before being sliced by Kurt.
What prize does Bob win at the air show?
Bob wins a blender in the paper airplane contest.
How does the episode conclude?
The episode concludes with the Belcher family celebrating their win of the blender.