Review: Bob’s Burgers “Comet-y of Errors”

Overview (Spoilers Below):

At a comet watch party, Bob tries to keep Teddy from looking for signs from the universe. Meanwhile, the kids try to make their comet wishes come true.

Our Take:

This episode sees the Belchers and Teddy attending a watch party to see Kirby’s Comet, which appears every thirty years. During the event, Teddy looks out for the signs from the universe to determine whether or not to go to Galdon’s Gorge with Kathleen. The reason is that Teddy believes he’s been cursed by stepping on a nail thirty years ago. So Bob and Linda ensure that Teddy only sees the good signs to help him overcome his paranoia.

It’s no surprise that the episode is made with Teddy in mind. Teddy is a kind-hearted handyman who visits the Belchers regularly and helps them with anything they need. However, he also gets carried away with his own beliefs, including believing that the universe talks to him. This resulted in some humorous mishaps that Teddy encounters with Bob and the others experiencing them with him. “Comet-y of Errors” is no different, with Bob attempting to make Teddy identify his “bad luck” as “good luck” while Linda goes on a quest to find some kettle corn. More importantly, it represents the importance of being in charge of our own decisions and exploring the complexities of the universe.

There’s also a side plot involving Gene and Louise buying plenty of wish papers so they can wish for personal stuff. Meanwhile, Tina goes around the beach apologizing to everyone when she fears her heart’s not pure enough to make a wish. She eventually winds up doing errands for Tammy for the latter to accept Tina’s apology, only for Tammy to apologize to Tina so her wish for world peace can come true in the end. Its comedy wasn’t as hysterical as seeing Teddy suffering from bad luck, but it’s still enjoyable to hear the kids’ far-fetched wishes. 

Overall, “Comet-y of Errors” shines as bright as Kirby’s Comet regarding its entertaining plot and comedy. The side-plot involving the kids was humorous for their wishes and Tina’s constant apologies. However, the real attraction aside from the comet is the episode’s “bad luck” scenario fit for Teddy’s bumbling yet lovable personality. It’s one of the reasons why I enjoy Teddy as much as I did with the Belchers in the show, whether he has bad luck or not.