FX has confirmed that The Bear will conclude with its upcoming fifth season, arriving June 25—sooner than many expected. All eight episodes will drop at once on Hulu at 9 p.m. ET, marking exactly one year since Season 4 debuted. The final chapter will also air on FX’s cable channel, beginning with a two-episode premiere and continuing weekly through early August.
Created by Christopher Storer, the acclaimed series follows gifted chefs Carmy (Jeremy Allen White) and Sydney (Ayo Edebiri) as they transform a modest Chicago sandwich shop into a high-end dining destination. Over its run, the show has become an awards powerhouse, collecting 21 Primetime Emmys and earning widespread praise for its performances and storytelling.
Season 5 begins immediately after the Season 4 finale, when Sydney, Richie (Ebon Moss-Bachrach), and Natalie “Sugar” (Abby Elliott) realize Carmy has stepped away from the restaurant—and the industry entirely. Left to run the struggling business themselves, the team faces mounting pressure, including financial strain, the risk of losing the restaurant, and a looming storm. As they push toward one final service in hopes of earning a Michelin star, they’re forced to reconsider what truly defines success. In the end, they come to understand that what makes a restaurant “perfect” might not be the food, but the people.
The announcement follows the unexpected release of “Gary,” a prequel episode. The flashback centers on Richie and Carmy’s late brother, Mikey (Jon Bernthal), during a trip from Chicago to Gary, Indiana. Written by Moss-Bachrach and Bernthal and directed by Storer, the episode explores the pair’s layered friendship through a series of candid moments—visiting local spots, playing basketball, and opening up about their personal struggles. Mikey’s eventual death remains the emotional catalyst that set the entire series in motion.
Alongside White, Edebiri, Elliott, Moss-Bachrach, and Bernthal, the ensemble includes Lionel Boyce, Liza Colón-Zayas, and Matty Matheson, with recurring appearances from Oliver Platt, Will Poulter, Ricky Staffieri, and Jamie Lee Curtis.
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