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Bob's Burgers Reimagines Joy Division's 'Transmission' With Father-Son Cover

The playful take shows how the series turns music history into a character-driven bit.

Overview

  • Bob and Gene perform Joy Division’s Transmission in a new episode, with the show posting the clip online.
  • The video, directed by Brian LoSchiavo, features Bob on vocals and Gene on a synth after several false starts.
  • The arrangement leans into the show’s kid-band style with classroom-like sounds and trippy, space-themed visuals.
  • Joy Division’s early single carries deep pedigree, and bassist Peter Hook recalled its instant crowd impact in a 2019 Radio X interview.
  • The series is in season 16, returns to FOX’s Sunday lineup on April 26, and holds a season‑17 renewal that sets up more music-driven moments.