Bob's Burgers Renewed For A Sixth Season

Bob's Burgers has been renewed for a sixth season. 22 additional episodes have been ordered for the Emmy award winning animated series, it was announced today by Dana Walden and Gary Newman, Chairmen and CEOs, Fox Television Group.

"We can't help but love the Belcher family. This gem of a series is a rare feel-good blend of sharp wit and genuine heart that fans and critics alike have continued to love throughout its five seasons on FOX," said Walden and Newman. "We are proud of Loren and Jim and the extremely talented voice cast who bring these unique characters to life with both humor and charm each week. We can't wait to see what they have in store for season six."

Bob's Burgers follows the ups and downs of Bob, who runs Bob's Burgers with the help of his wife, Linda, and their three kids, Tina, Gene and Louise. Despite the greasy counters and lousy location, Bob and his family are determined to make the business, and their everyday lives, a success.

In August, the show won its first Emmy Award for Outstanding Animated Program. The series kicked off its fifth season strong, with viewership for the season five premiere up 60% from last season's finale. The series recently was nominated for a 2014 Annie Award in the category of Best General Audience Animated Television/Broadcast Production, and received two 2014 Writers Guild Award nominations in the category of Animation.