FX’s critically acclaimed series The Bear returns for its eagerly awaited fifth season. As new episodes arrive on Hulu this Thursday, June 25, viewers might be curious about the show’s future and what lies ahead.
According to Decider’s comprehensive review of Season 5, the storyline resumes immediately after the dramatic two-month countdown on The Bear. In this season, Carmy, played by Jeremy Allen White, reveals to Sydney (Ayo Edeberi), Richie (Ebon Moss-Bacharach), and Sugar (Abby Elliott) his intention to leave the intense restaurant business and seek a different path.
With Season 4 of The Bear offering 10 episodes, fans will notice that Season 5 brings eight episodes. As viewers tune in at 9:00 p.m. ET on June 25, they may wonder if Episode 8, titled “The Original Beef of Chicagoland,” marks the series’ conclusion or if Christopher Storer’s creation will forge ahead.
Are you curious about the number of episodes in The Bear Season 5? Wondering when new episodes will air on FX or debating if The Bear is planning a sixth season? Continue reading for all the details!
How Many Episodes Of The Bear Season 5 Are There?
While the second to fourth seasons of The Bear each spanned 10 episodes, this time, Season 5 will consist of eight episodes, much like the series’ inaugural season.
Is There An Episode 9 Of The Bear Season 5?
No! We know shorter seasons aren’t ideal, but The Bear Season 5 only consists of eight episodes — not nine, not 10. So The Bear Season 5, Episode 8 is the finale.
When Do New Episodes Of The Bear Come Out On FX?
The first two episodes of The Bear Season 5 are airing on FX alongside its full season Hulu debut on June 25, but the rest of the season will gradually air on FX, with one new episode premiering each Thursday until the August 6 finale. if you plan to watch weekly on FX, here’s an episode guide with corresponding dates. And remember, new episodes premiere Thursdays at 9:00 p.m. ET / 6:00 p.m. PT on FX.
- Season 5, Episode 1, “Soda”: June 25 on Hulu and FX
Will There Be A Season 6 Of The Bear? Why Is The Bear Ending?
Back in May, one day after the surprise Gary flashback episode drop, FX confirmed that The Bear‘s fifth season would be its last. The announcement didn’t include quotes or go into detail about the decision, so we’ll likely learn more about the show’s Season 5 end in post-mortem interviews. But we do know there’s no The Bear Season 6 in the pipeline.
How To Watch The Bear Live On FX:
If you have a cable subscription that includes FX, you can watch new episodes of The Bear Season 5 live by setting your TV to the proper channel a few minutes before 9:00 p.m. ET on Thursdays. You can also use your cable username and password to watch episodes live on FXnetworks.com or the FX app. If your cable package includes a DVR, you can even record the finale for later viewing.
Other live viewing options are through live TV skinny bundles, which give you access to networks without cable. YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, fuboTV, and DIRECTTV STREAM all come with FX. Read on for a full FX episode guide.
How To Watch The Bear Online: Hulu Streaming Info
Since The Bear is a Hulu original series, you’ll have to be a subscriber to watch online. Otherwise, read on to see how to watch via FX.
If you’re new to Hulu, the basic (with ads) price is $10.99/month. If you want to upgrade to Hulu ad-free, it costs $18.99/month.
If you want to stream even more and save a few bucks a month while you’re at it, we recommend subscribing to one of the Disney+ Bundles, all of which include Hulu. These bundles start at $12.99/month for ad-supported Disney+ and Hulu and goes up to $32.99/month for Disney+, Hulu, and Max, all ad-free.
Stay tuned for more The Bear Season 5 coverage from Decider.