The Bear is cooking up one final season.
Created by Christopher Storer, the FX series follows a brilliant young chef named Carmy (Jeremy Allen White) as he transforms his late brother's Chicago-based sandwich shop into a fine dining restaurant.
But he doesn't go on this journey alone -- he brings along the sandwich shop's former employees, including his cousin Richie (Ebon Moss-Bachrach), chef Sydney (Ayo Edebiri), pastry chef Marcus (Lionel Boyce) and sous chef Tina (Liza Colón-Zayas).
The misfit staff sets their sights on a Michelin star, but as audiences see in seasons 3 and 4, the latter of which premiered on June 25, 2025, the road to culinary perfection is anything but smooth, marked by mounting pressure, personal sacrifices and the constant threat of implosion behind the kitchen doors.
After rumors that The Bear might conclude with season 4, the series was renewed in July 2025 for a fifth season -- potentially giving Carmy and his culinary crew time to resuscitate the restaurant. On May 6, FX confirmed that the fifth and final season will premiere in June 2026.
Moss-Bachrach previously spoke about the show nearing its end during a July 2024 conversation with The Telegraph, saying, "It seems like that story is wrapping up to me."
How did season 4 of The Bear end?
In the final episode of season 4 of The Bear, Carmy announces his decision to step away from the restaurant once the business stabilizes or achieves a Michelin star.
He reveals to Sydney that he no longer finds joy in cooking and feels disconnected from his passion. Prior to this conversation, Carmy secretly removed his name from the restaurant's partnership agreement.
Sydney is initially shocked and angry, but ultimately steps up to lead the restaurant, proposing to include Richie as a partner alongside her and Carmy's sister, Natalie (Abby Elliott).
The episode concludes with Carmy confessing to Richie that he did attend his late brother's funeral, but couldn't bring himself to go inside, providing a long-awaited revelation that deepens their understanding of each other's grief.
When Natalie joins the conversation and learns of Carmy's plans, she hugs her brother, giving him silent permission to leave.
With Carmy's departure looming, the season 4 finale leaves audiences questioning the next chapter for the characters.
When is season 5 of The Bear coming out?
The Bear season 5 will premiere on June 25, 2026.
Who is in The Bear season 5 cast?
When FX announced that The Bear season 5 was returning in June 2026, they confirmed that White, Edebiri, Moss-Bachrach and Elliott are reprising their roles as Carmy, Sydney, Richie and Natalie, respectively.
Boyce, Colón-Zayas and Matty Matheson, as well as Ricky Staffieri, Oliver Platt, Will Poulter and Jamie Lee Curtis, will also appear in their recurring roles.
What will The Bear season 5 be about?
The Bear's fifth season will pick up the morning after Sydney, Richie and Natalie discover that Carmy has quit the food industry, leaving the restaurant to them, per FX's synopsis.
"With no money, the threat of a sale and a torrential storm in their way, the new partners must band together with the rest of the team to achieve one last service, hoping they'll finally earn a Michelin star," the synopsis continues. "Ultimately, they learn that what makes a restaurant 'perfect' might not be the food, but the people."
Where can I watch The Bear?
All four seasons of The Bear are available to stream on Hulu.