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'The Bear': The Fifth and Final Season Has a Premiere Date

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Why This Matters

The final season of FX's acclaimed series 'The Bear' marks the end of a beloved culinary drama that has captivated audiences with its blend of comedy and heartfelt storytelling. Its availability on Hulu and Disney Plus ensures broad accessibility for viewers, highlighting the ongoing importance of streaming platforms in delivering premium content. This conclusion not only wraps up the series' narrative but also underscores the industry's shift towards serialized storytelling and multi-platform distribution.

Key Takeaways

It's been exactly a year since season 4 of The Bear hit streaming, and FX's Emmy-winning drama (I mean comedy) is coming back for its fifth and final season. Get ready to let it rip and shout, "Yes, Chef!" one final time.

The news of the new episodes' release dates comes a day after Gary, the surprise flashback episode of the series, hit Hulu and Disney Plus. The episode, which acts as a standalone story within the world of The Bear, was co-written by Ebon Moss-Bachrach and Jon Bernthal, who explore the relationship of Richie and Mikey before Carmy (Jeremy Allen White) returned to Chicago to take over the family's sandwich shop.

The last time we checked in with The Bear, Carmy announced he was leaving the restaurant business and bequeathed the restaurant to Sydney (Ayo Edebiri) and Sugar (Abby Elliott). The battle to win a Michelin star may be the most uphill it has ever been. But you know what they say: It's the journey, not the destination.

Lionel Boyce, Liza Colón-Zayas, Matty Matheson, Ricky Staffieri, Oliver Platt, Will Poulter and Jamie Lee Curtis are all returning for the final season.

Read on to find out when to watch season 5 of The Bear.

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When to watch The Bear season 5 on Hulu

All eight episodes of season 5 will stream on Thursday, June 25, on Hulu, as well as internationally on Disney Plus. For those watching on cable, FX will premiere the first two episodes of the season, followed by new episodes airing weekly until the series finale on Aug. 6.

You can choose from two Hulu plans. The ad-supported version costs $12 a month or $120 a year. If you prefer to skip the commercials, you can sign up for the ad-free version for $19 per month, which doesn't offer an annual payment option.