The Bear Season 5 Preview: FX’s Beloved Cooking Drama Prepares for Its Final Service
The time has come to say farewell, chef.
The Bear Season 5 takes off running the morning after Carmy decides to leave the restaurant business for good. Sydney, Sugar, and Richie have just found out that The Bear, the high-end restaurant they’ve built together, has been left to them in the wake of his departure.
It’s a return to the original recipe for the show with new management running the place, and no money to show for it.
The Bear arguably operates at its best when it’s working against the clock. Every second counts after all!
With no money to show for their new venture and Carmy stepping down, the team races to keep the restaurant alive once again. This time, however, Uncle Jimmy’s threat to sell the property is looming over their heads more than ever as costs add up.
Then a severe storm hits Chicago, severely damaging the building.
It all leads to one last service in an attempt to earn the Michelin star Sydney has been chasing and somehow find a way to save Mikey’s legacy from demise before the final call.
The final eight episodes see a revolving door of fan-favorite chefs returning to help in this crusade, including Will Poulter’s Chef Luca, Sarah Ramos’ Jessica, and Andrew Lopez’s Garrett. Jamie Lee Curtis and Jon Bernthal are also expected to return to round out Carmy’s dysfunctional family.
In the trailer, Carmy can be seen working alongside Sydney in the kitchen, suggesting he doesn’t stray far from the stove after stepping down.
But it’s Sydney calling the shots in the kitchen this time around as she dishes out marching orders.
As the team makes plans for their final meal, everyone can be seen wearing the misprinted The Original Berf uniforms Richie saved from his days with Mikey at the sandwich shop. How fitting it will be to see this ensemble return to their roots, slinging beef sandwiches in greasy aprons together.
After the success of the take-out window last season, could The Beef be the thing to keep the restaurant’s legacy alive?
Here’s everything you need to know about this episode, including the air date, cast, promo, and how to watch.
The Bear Season 5 Details
- Episode Titles: “Soda” (Episode 1), “Lamb” (Episode 2), “Mint” (Episode 3), “Ribs” (Episode 4), “Raspberries” (Episode 5), “Focaccia” (Episode 6), “Caramel” (Episode 7), “The Original Beef of Chicagoland” (Episode 8)
- Air Date: Thursday, June 25, 2026
- Time: 9/8c
- Network: FX/Hulu
- Writer/Director: Christopher Storer
How to Watch The Bear Season 5
- Live: Episodes 1 and 2 premiere on FX at 9/8c. Episodes will continue to air weekly on FX until Thursday, August 6.
- Streaming: All episodes of Season 5 begin streaming the same day on Hulu and Disney+ at 9:00 pm ET.
The Bear Season 5 Description
It all boils down to this. The fifth and final season of FX’s The Bear picks up the morning after Sydney Adamu, Richard “Richie” Jerimovich, and Natalie “Sugar” Berzatto discover that Head Chef Carmen “Carmy” Berzatto has quit the food industry, leaving the restaurant to them. With no money, the threat of a sale and a torrential storm in their way, the new partners must band together with the rest of the team to achieve one last service, hoping they’ll finally earn a Michelin star. Ultimately, they learn that what makes a restaurant “perfect” might not be the food, but the people.
Guest Stars & Returning Characters
- Main Cast: Jeremy Allen White (Carmy), Ayo Edebiri (Sydney), Ebon Moss-Bachrach (Richie), Abby Elliott (Sugar), Lionel Boyce (Marcus), Liza Colón-Zayas (Tina), Matty Matheson (Neil), Edwin Lee Gibson (Ebraheim), Corey Hendrix (Sweeps)
- Notable Returns: Will Poulter (Luca), Jamie Lee Curtis (Donna), Jon Bernthal (Michael), Oliver Platt (Uncle Jimmy), Sarah Ramos (Jessica), Molly Gordon (Claire Dunlap), Chris Witaske (Pete), Andrew Lopez (Garrett)
Promo & Photos
Check out the photos from The Bear Season 5:
Promo Video:
What Happened on the Previous Episode?
Previously on The Bear, Season 4 witnessed Carmy and Sydney fulfill their dreams to open a high-end Chicago restaurant together from the ruins of The Beef. As they navigate the perils of service, critics, and chasing a Michelin star, Carmy makes the decision to leave the restaurant world behind for good.
With Sydney, Sugar, and Richie on the deed and left to keep service running without their head chef, the members of this restaurant crew are left wondering if they can survive any more surprises.
What are your hopes for this final season of The Bear? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below.
The Bear Season 5 premieres Thursday, June 25 at 9/8c on FX and Hulu.
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Alicia Gilstorf
Alicia is a Rotten Tomatoes Certified Critic and a Critics Choice Association member. She credits her passion for TV to workplace sitcoms, paranormal dramedies, and coming-of-age stories. In her free time, Alicia loves to curl up with a good book and lose herself in a cozy game. Keep a lookout for her coverage of Ghosts. You can also find her work on Eulalie Magazine and Cool Girl Critiques. Follow Alicia on social media: @aliciagilstorf