That’s all, chef. After redefining what a half-hour dramedy could feel like, The Bear is officially closing its kitchen.
FX has confirmed that the hit series will end with its upcoming fifth season, which will consist of eight episodes and premiere June 25 on Hulu. And in true Bear fashion, the entire season will drop at once—no staggered courses, just a full binge.
The final chapter picks up immediately after Carmy (Jeremy Allen White) walks away from the culinary world, leaving the restaurant—and its uncertain future—in the hands of Sydney (Ayo Edebiri), Richie (Ebon Moss-Bachrach), and Natalie (Abby Elliott). With no money, a looming sale, and even a storm working against them, the team has one final shot to pull off a perfect service—and maybe earn that long-coveted Michelin star.
But if the show has taught us anything, it’s that perfection isn’t really about the plate—it’s about the people behind it.
The announcement comes just a day after the surprise release of “Gary,” a standalone prequel episode co-written by Moss-Bachrach and Jon Bernthal. The episode, which flashes back to Richie and Mikey’s past, ends with a jarring present-day twist involving a car crash—leaving fans wondering how (or if) that moment carries into the final season.
Interestingly, Jamie Lee Curtis—who won an Emmy for her portrayal of Donna Berzatto—may have spoiled the ending months ago. In a February Instagram post, she hinted that the series was wrapping, calling it the completion of “this extraordinary family” story. At the time, FX stayed quiet. Now, it all lines up.
Created by Christopher Storer, The Bear debuted in 2022 and quickly became a word-of-mouth phenomenon. Its first two seasons dominated the Emmys, turning White into a leading man and cementing the show as a cultural staple—even as Season 3 went home empty-handed despite multiple nominations.
Now, with one final service ahead, The Bear is doing what it’s always done best: going out on its own terms.
And if they stick the landing, this won’t just be a finale—it’ll be a legacy.