The Bear ends with final season on Hulu

The acclaimed television series "The Bear" concluded its five-season run on Thursday, June 25, 2026, with the release of its final eight episodes on Hulu in the United States. The season premiered simultaneously on the FX cable channel and will be available in other international markets, including the United Kingdom, on Friday, June 26.

The final season picks up immediately after the dramatic conclusion of Season 4, which saw head chef Carmen "Carmy" Berzatto, played by Jeremy Allen White, quit the restaurant industry and leave his Chicago establishment, The Bear, in the hands of his sous chef Sydney Adamu (Ayo Edebiri), his sister Natalie "Sugar" Berzatto (Abby Elliott), and their colleague Richard "Richie" Jerimovich (Ebon Moss-Bachrach). The new partners face significant challenges, including a lack of funds, the threat of a sale from their investor Jimmy Cicero, and a torrential storm battering Chicago that causes logistical problems like flooding and power issues.

For the first time in the series, the entire season unfolds over the course of a single, high-stakes day at the restaurant, building tension as the staff prepares for one final dinner service. Their central goal...