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Bob's Burgers Covers Joy Division's 'Transmission'
31 Mar
Summary
- Bob and Gene Belcher performed Joy Division's 'Transmission'.
- This marks the show's adoption of a cover song.
- The show previously released two music albums of originals and covers.

The animated sitcom Bob's Burgers, known for its original songs, recently presented a cover version of Joy Division's "Transmission." The performance, delivered by Bob Belcher and his son Gene, was featured in the episode airing on March 27th. Gene played the synthesizer keyboard while Bob handled the vocals.
This cover joins a list of artists who have previously appeared on the show, such as Sleater-Kinney, the National, and St. Vincent. In 2017, the show released a compilation album featuring 106 tracks. A follow-up album, "The Bob's Burgers Music Album Vol. 2," was released in 2021.
Bob's Burgers is currently airing its 16th season and is scheduled to return to its Sunday night slot on FOX on April 26th. The show has already been renewed for a 17th season, which is slated to air between 2028 and 2029.