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The Bear: Season 1

8 episodes Premiered Jun 23, 2022 Updated Jul 18, 2026

Season 1 Episodes

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Mytharc (4): Crucial lore & season climaxes

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S1·E1 Mytharc

System

Jun 23, 2022 · 28 min

Carmy attempts to retrain the employees of The Original Beef of Chicagoland, but is faced with resistance; in need of back-up, he brings on a talented young chef to help.

S1·E2 Mytharc

Hands

Jun 23, 2022 · 32 min

A surprise health inspection reveals the cracks in the restaurant's foundation. Carmy goes head-to-head with Richie.

S1·E3 Core

Brigade

Jun 23, 2022 · 30 min

Carmy attends Al-Anon. Sydney struggles to gain the respect of the staff.

S1·E4 Core

Dogs

Jun 23, 2022 · 31 min

Carmy and Richie cater a kid's birthday party. Tina and Sydney work together while Marcus makes donuts.

S1·E5 Core

Sheridan

Jun 23, 2022 · 26 min

Things go wrong in the kitchen. Sydney finds solutions.

S1·E6 Core

Ceres

Jun 23, 2022 · 31 min

Richie notices the neighborhood is changing. Sugar and Carmy clean up the office.

S1·E7 Mytharc

Review

Jun 23, 2022 · 21 min

A bad day in the kitchen causes tensions to rise.

S1·E8 Mytharc

Braciole

Jun 23, 2022 · 48 min

Things get out of control. Carmy is faced with a decision.