That’s why the stakes feel so inflated when the central mystery revolves around how his meticulously brined turkey, a culinary achievement he treats with the solemnity of a religious artifact, repeatedly ends up neck-down in the toilet.

Nearly every year, Bob’s Burgers releases a Thanksgiving-themed episode. And these tend to be some of the best episodes of the year, often pushing Bob—who loves the holiday—to his breaking point and featuring charming moments between all the family members.