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The Bear

"Back for seconds."

8.2
4 seasons
38 episodes
Returning Series
Drama
Comedy

Plot Summary

Carmy, a young fine-dining chef, comes home to Chicago to run his family sandwich shop. As he fights to transform the shop and himself, he works alongside a rough-around-the-edges crew that ultimately reveal themselves as his chosen family.

First Aired:June 23, 2022
Last Aired:June 25, 2025
Episode Runtime:Unknown
Networks:
Hulu
Created By:
Christopher Storer

Cast & Characters

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Seasons (4)

Season 1
8.1

Season 1

8 episodes

Aired: 2022

Season 2
8.3

Season 2

10 episodes

Aired: 2023

In season two, Carmen 'Carmy' Berzatto, Sydney Adamu and Richard 'Richie' Jerimovich work to transform their grimy sandwich joint into a next-level spot. As they strip the restaurant down to its bones, the crew undertakes transformational journeys of their own, each forced to confront the past and reckon with who they want to be in the future.

Season 3
7.7

Season 3

10 episodes

Aired: 2024

In season three, Carmen 'Carmy' Berzatto, Sydney Adamu, and Richard 'Richie' Jerimovich do what it takes to elevate The Bear, their beef stand turned fine dining establishment, to the highest level, all while doing their best just to stay in business. Our chefs have learned that every second counts, but this season we'll find out if they have what it takes to make it to tomorrow.

Season 4
6.9

Season 4

10 episodes

Aired: 2025

Season four finds Carmen "Carmy" Berzatto, Sydney Adamu and Richard "Richie" Jerimovich pushing forward, determined not only to survive, but also to take The Bear to the next level. With new challenges around every corner, the team must adapt, adjust and overcome. This season, the pursuit of excellence isn't just about getting better - it's about deciding what's worth holding on to.

Production

FX Productions