FX’s ‘The Bear’ Final Season Premieres June 25: What to Expect from the Emmy-Winning Series

FX’s critically acclaimed dramedy ‘The Bear’ will officially wrap up this summer with its fifth and final season, premiering on Thursday, June 25.

The Emmy Award-winning series will debut all eight episodes simultaneously on FX and Hulu at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT.

Plot and Cast Updates for Season 5

Season 5 picks up the morning after Sydney (Ayo Edebiri), Richie (Ebon Moss-Bachrach), and Natalie “Sugar” (Abby Elliott) discover that Carmy (Jeremy Allen White) has left the food industry, handing over the restaurant to them.

The half-hour series also features an ensemble cast, including Lionel Boyce, Liza Colón-Zayas, and Matty Matheson. Recurring roles are played by Ricky Staffieri, Oliver Platt, Will Poulter, and Jamie Lee Curtis.

Jamie Lee Curtis previously hinted at the series’ conclusion in a February social media post after completing filming.

New Challenges and the Michelin Star Quest

As the threat of a sale looms over the restaurant, the new partners must work to keep the establishment afloat while pursuing a coveted Michelin star.

The FX premiere will include the first two episodes, followed by one new episode airing weekly. All episodes of Season 5 will be available on Hulu on June 25.

Surprise Flashback Episode: ‘Gary’

The creators of ‘The Bear’ released a surprise flashback episode, ‘Gary’, on Hulu on Tuesday, May 21. The episode, cowritten by and starring Ebon Moss-Bachrach and Jon Bernthal, follows best friends Richie (Moss-Bachrach) and Mikey (Bernthal) on a work trip to Gary, Indiana, set a few years before the events of the main series.

Critical Acclaim and Awards

The first season of the restaurant-set comedy-drama premiered in 2022. Over four seasons, the series has earned 21 Primetime Emmy Awards, including Outstanding Comedy Series, and five Golden Globe Awards, including Best Television Series – Musical or Comedy.

Behind the Scenes: Creators and Producers

‘The Bear’ was created by Christopher Storer, who serves as Executive Producer alongside Josh Senior, Cooper Wehde, Tyson Bidner, Matty Matheson, Hiro Murai, and Rene Gube. Courtney Storer serves as Culinary Producer. The series is produced by FX Productions.