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The Bear: Season 2

10 episodes Premiered Jun 22, 2023 Updated Sep 25, 2026

The Bear Season 2 continues the overarching saga across 10 episodes. Carmy is a young fine-dining chef who comes home to Chicago to run his family sandwich shop. The regular cast features Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Ayo Edebiri, Lionel Boyce, Liza Colon-Zayas, Abby Elliott, Matty Matheson, and Edwin Lee Gibson. Young chef Carmy Berzatto leaves behind work at a Michelin-starred restaurant and returns to his native Chicago to

Previously on The Bear

Season 2 Lore Primer

Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.

  • ⚡ Carmy is a young fine-dining chef who previously worked at a Michelin-starred restaurant.
  • ⚡ Carmy returns home to his native Chicago.
  • ⚡ Carmy comes back to run his family sandwich shop.
  • ⚡ The regular cast includes Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Ayo Edebiri, Lionel Boyce, Liza Colon-Zayas, Abby Elliott, Matty Matheson, and Edwin Lee Gibson.
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Season overview

The Bear Season 2 continues the overarching saga across 10 episodes. Carmy is a young fine-dining chef who comes home to Chicago to run his family sandwich shop. The regular cast features Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Ayo Edebiri, Lionel Boyce, Liza Colon-Zayas, Abby Elliott, Matty Matheson, and Edwin Lee Gibson. Young chef Carmy Berzatto leaves behind work at a Michelin-starred restaurant and returns to his native Chicago to manage the family business.

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Season 2 Episodes

Episode Guide

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Season 2: Filler vs. Essential Canon

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S2·E1 Mytharc

Beef

Jun 22, 2023 · 30 min

Faced with the reality of opening a new restaurant, the crew must make a plan.

S2·E2 Core

Pasta

Jun 22, 2023 · 31 min

The crew splits up to work towards their new vision.

S2·E3 Core

Sundae

Jun 22, 2023 · 27 min

Sydney searches Chicago for culinary inspiration.

S2·E4 Core

Honeydew

Jun 22, 2023 · 30 min

Marcus challenges himself.

S2·E5 Core

Pop

Jun 22, 2023 · 34 min

The renovation gets off track.

S2·E6 Core

Fishes

Jun 22, 2023 · 67 min

Feast of the Seven Fishes.

S2·E7 Core

Forks

Jun 22, 2023 · 36 min

Richie stages.

S2·E8 Core

Bolognese

Jun 22, 2023 · 33 min

The crew awaits a do-or-die fire suppression test.

S2·E9 Mytharc

Omelette

Jun 22, 2023 · 40 min

Final preparations are made for The Bear's first service.

S2·E10 Mytharc

The Bear

Jun 22, 2023 · 41 min

Friends & Family night at The Bear.

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