{"id":1921620,"date":"2026-05-06T16:52:00","date_gmt":"2026-05-06T13:52:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1921620"},"modified":"2026-05-06T16:52:00","modified_gmt":"2026-05-06T13:52:00","slug":"the-bear-the-fifth-and-final-season-has-a-premiere-date","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1921620","title":{"rendered":"&#8216;The Bear&#8217;: The Fifth and Final Season Has a Premiere Date"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/a\/img\/resize\/ea3772a1d864a2e4abf7647bf57626c1724a8a58\/hub\/2024\/05\/29\/1b2e3b85-ae2e-44d4-b7b9-6460b3167c78\/the-bear-season-2-jeremy-allen-white-fx-hulu.jpg?auto=webp&amp;fit=crop&amp;height=675&amp;width=1200&#8243;]<\/p>\n<div id=\"article-2445a326-5a4d-4f21-a84a-23d4f52dec61\" class=\"c-pageArticle_body sm:u-col-2 md:u-col-6 lg:u-col-6 lg:u-col-start-2\">\n<div class=\"c-pageArticle_content\">\n<div class=\"u-grid-columns\">\n<article class=\"c-ShortcodeContent c-ShortcodeContent-theme:default sm:u-col-2 md:u-col-6 lg:u-col-12\">\n<p class=\"u-speakableText-p1\">It&#8217;s been exactly a year since season 4 of <span><span>The Bear<\/span><\/span> hit streaming, and <span><span>FX&#8217;s Emmy-winning drama<\/span><\/span> (I mean comedy) is coming back for its fifth and final season. Get ready to let it rip and shout, &#8220;Yes, Chef!&#8221; one final time.<\/p>\n<p class=\"u-speakableText-p2\">The news of the new episodes&#8217; release dates comes a day after Gary, the surprise flashback episode of the series, hit Hulu and Disney Plus. The episode, which acts as a standalone story within the world of The Bear, was co-written by Ebon Moss-Bachrach and Jon Bernthal, who explore the relationship of Richie and Mikey before Carmy (Jeremy Allen White) returned to Chicago to take over the family&#8217;s sandwich shop.<\/p>\n<p>The last time we checked in with The Bear, Carmy announced he was leaving the restaurant business and bequeathed the restaurant to Sydney (Ayo Edebiri) and Sugar (Abby Elliott). The battle to win a Michelin star may be the most uphill it has ever been. But you know what they say: It&#8217;s the journey, not the destination.<\/p>\n<p>Lionel Boyce, Liza Col\u00f3n-Zayas, <span><span>Matty Matheson<\/span><\/span>, Ricky Staffieri, Oliver Platt, Will Poulter and Jamie Lee Curtis are all returning for the final season.<\/p>\n<p>Read on to find out when to watch season 5 of The Bear.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Read more:<\/strong>\u00a0<span><span>Hulu: 24 of the Absolute Best Shows You Can Stream Now<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"toc-2445a326-5a4d-4f21-a84a-23d4f52dec61-item-1\">When to watch The Bear season 5 on Hulu<\/h2>\n<p>All eight episodes of season 5 will stream on <strong>Thursday, June 25, on Hulu<\/strong>, as well as internationally on Disney Plus. For those watching on cable, FX will premiere the first two episodes of the season, followed by new episodes airing weekly until the series finale on Aug. 6.<\/p>\n<p>You can choose from two Hulu plans. The ad-supported version costs $12 a month or $120 a year. If you prefer to skip the commercials, you can sign up for the ad-free version for $19 per month, which doesn&#8217;t offer an annual payment option.<\/p>\n<div id=\"6825b9d4-6a3c-4ab6-b767-37776cfa5b08\" data-cy=\"shortcodeListicle\" data-id=\"listicle-6825b9d4-6a3c-4ab6-b767-37776cfa5b08\" data-location=\"LIST\" data-position=\"1\" class=\"c-shortcodeListicle g-border-thin-light-top g-inner-spacing-bottom-medium g-inner-spacing-left-large g-inner-spacing-right-large g-inner-spacing-bottom-xlarge c-shortcodeListicle-notInfoCard g-outer-spacing-bottom-large g-border-thin-light-bottom g-border-thin-light-right g-border-thin-light-left\">\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeListicleImage\">\n<figure class=\"c-shortcodeListicleImage_image\">\n<div class=\"c-cmsImage\"><img src alt height=\"360\" width=\"640\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div>\n<\/figure><figcaption class=\"c-shortcodeListicleImage_credit g-outer-spacing-bottom-medium\"><span class=\"g-color-text-meta u-inline-block g-text-xxxsmall\">James Martin\/CNET<\/span><\/figcaption><\/div>\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeListicle_text\">\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeListicle_heading g-outer-spacing-bottom-medium\">\n<div class=\"u-flexbox\">\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeListicle_heds u-flexbox-column u-flex-grow u-flexbox-justifyCenter\">\n<h3 class=\"c-shortcodeListicle_hed g-text-medium g-outer-spacing-bottom-xsmall\">Hulu<\/h3>\n<h4 class=\"c-shortcodeListicle_subhed g-outer-spacing-bottom-large\">\n    Home of The Bear<br \/>\n  <\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeListicle_dek c-shortcodeListicleDek c-shortcodeListicleDek-inline g-outer-spacing-bottom-medium\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"c-ShortcodeContent c-ShortcodeContent-theme:default sm:u-col-2 md:u-col-6 lg:u-col-12\">\n<p>There&#8217;s extra value to be had with bundles, and you can find Hulu included in a bunch of packages:\u00a0Hulu, Disney Plus and Max\u00a0and multiple options bundle\u00a0Hulu, Disney Plus and ESPN Select together offer savings over getting the services separately. You may also be able to score a Hulu free trial, take advantage of\u00a0student discounts\u00a0or get the streamer as a perk with T-Mobile, either through their\u00a0Experience Beyond plan\u00a0or All-In Home Internet plan.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeListicle_buttonWrap\">\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeListicle_commerceContainer\">\n<div data-location=\"BODY\" class=\"c-shortcodeListicle_buttonContainer u-flexbox\" data-v-0ea4bff7>See at Hulu\n      <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"c-pageArticle_articleAuthorBioFooter\">\n<div class=\"c-articleAuthorBioFooter\">\n<div class=\"c-articleAuthorBioFooter\">\n<div class=\"c-articleAuthorBioFooter_body\">\n<div class=\"c-articleAuthorBioFooter_nameBlock\">\n<div class=\"c-cmsImage c-articleAuthorBioFooter_image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/a\/img\/resize\/440f332dcddb6e46d328e0a656ca26f22d2a41d1\/hub\/2025\/06\/04\/f63c774e-0177-4822-b088-4636d5d5376d\/img-3873-cropped.jpg?auto=webp&amp;fit=crop&amp;height=64&amp;width=64\" alt=\"Headshot of Aaron Pruner\" height=\"64\" width=\"64\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"c-articleAuthorBioFooter_nameText\">\n<div class=\"c-articleAuthorBioFooter_name\"><span>AARON PRUNER<\/span><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"c-articleAuthorBioFooter_credentials\">Writer<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><span class=\"c-articleAuthorBioFooter_bio\"><span>Aaron covers what&#8217;s exciting and new in the world of home entertainment and streaming TV. Previously, he wrote about entertainment for places like Rotten Tomatoes, Inverse, TheWrap and The Hollywood Reporter. Aaron is also an actor and stay-at-home dad, which means coffee is his friend.<\/span> See full bio <\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-pageArticle_content\">\n<div class=\"u-grid-columns\">\n<article class=\"c-ShortcodeContent c-ShortcodeContent-theme:default sm:u-col-2 md:u-col-6 lg:u-col-12\">\n<p class=\"u-speakableText-p1\">It&#8217;s been exactly a year since season 4 of <span><span>The Bear<\/span><\/span> hit streaming, and <span><span>FX&#8217;s Emmy-winning drama<\/span><\/span> (I mean comedy) is coming back for its fifth and final season. Get ready to let it rip and shout, &#8220;Yes, Chef!&#8221; one final time.<\/p>\n<p class=\"u-speakableText-p2\">The news of the new episodes&#8217; release dates comes a day after Gary, the surprise flashback episode of the series, hit Hulu and Disney Plus. The episode, which acts as a standalone story within the world of The Bear, was co-written by Ebon Moss-Bachrach and Jon Bernthal, who explore the relationship of Richie and Mikey before Carmy (Jeremy Allen White) returned to Chicago to take over the family&#8217;s sandwich shop.<\/p>\n<p>The last time we checked in with The Bear, Carmy announced he was leaving the restaurant business and bequeathed the restaurant to Sydney (Ayo Edebiri) and Sugar (Abby Elliott). The battle to win a Michelin star may be the most uphill it has ever been. But you know what they say: It&#8217;s the journey, not the destination.<\/p>\n<p>Lionel Boyce, Liza Col\u00f3n-Zayas, <span><span>Matty Matheson<\/span><\/span>, Ricky Staffieri, Oliver Platt, Will Poulter and Jamie Lee Curtis are all returning for the final season.<\/p>\n<p>Read on to find out when to watch season 5 of The Bear.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Read more:<\/strong>\u00a0<span><span>Hulu: 24 of the Absolute Best Shows You Can Stream Now<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"toc-2445a326-5a4d-4f21-a84a-23d4f52dec61-item-1\">When to watch The Bear season 5 on Hulu<\/h2>\n<p>All eight episodes of season 5 will stream on <strong>Thursday, June 25, on Hulu<\/strong>, as well as internationally on Disney Plus. For those watching on cable, FX will premiere the first two episodes of the season, followed by new episodes airing weekly until the series finale on Aug. 6.<\/p>\n<p>You can choose from two Hulu plans. The ad-supported version costs $12 a month or $120 a year. 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You may also be able to score a Hulu free trial, take advantage of\u00a0student discounts\u00a0or get the streamer as a perk with T-Mobile, either through their\u00a0Experience Beyond plan\u00a0or All-In Home Internet plan.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeListicle_buttonWrap\">\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeListicle_commerceContainer\">\n<div data-location=\"BODY\" class=\"c-shortcodeListicle_buttonContainer u-flexbox\" data-v-0ea4bff7>See at Hulu\n      <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article class=\"c-ShortcodeContent c-ShortcodeContent-theme:default sm:u-col-2 md:u-col-6 lg:u-col-12\">\n<p class=\"u-speakableText-p1\">It&#8217;s been exactly a year since season 4 of <span><span>The Bear<\/span><\/span> hit streaming, and <span><span>FX&#8217;s Emmy-winning drama<\/span><\/span> (I mean comedy) is coming back for its fifth and final season. Get ready to let it rip and shout, &#8220;Yes, Chef!&#8221; one final time.<\/p>\n<p class=\"u-speakableText-p2\">The news of the new episodes&#8217; release dates comes a day after Gary, the surprise flashback episode of the series, hit Hulu and Disney Plus. The episode, which acts as a standalone story within the world of The Bear, was co-written by Ebon Moss-Bachrach and Jon Bernthal, who explore the relationship of Richie and Mikey before Carmy (Jeremy Allen White) returned to Chicago to take over the family&#8217;s sandwich shop.<\/p>\n<p>The last time we checked in with The Bear, Carmy announced he was leaving the restaurant business and bequeathed the restaurant to Sydney (Ayo Edebiri) and Sugar (Abby Elliott). The battle to win a Michelin star may be the most uphill it has ever been. But you know what they say: It&#8217;s the journey, not the destination.<\/p>\n<p>Lionel Boyce, Liza Col\u00f3n-Zayas, <span><span>Matty Matheson<\/span><\/span>, Ricky Staffieri, Oliver Platt, Will Poulter and Jamie Lee Curtis are all returning for the final season.<\/p>\n<p>Read on to find out when to watch season 5 of The Bear.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Read more:<\/strong>\u00a0<span><span>Hulu: 24 of the Absolute Best Shows You Can Stream Now<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"toc-2445a326-5a4d-4f21-a84a-23d4f52dec61-item-1\">When to watch The Bear season 5 on Hulu<\/h2>\n<p>All eight episodes of season 5 will stream on <strong>Thursday, June 25, on Hulu<\/strong>, as well as internationally on Disney Plus. For those watching on cable, FX will premiere the first two episodes of the season, followed by new episodes airing weekly until the series finale on Aug. 6.<\/p>\n<p>You can choose from two Hulu plans. The ad-supported version costs $12 a month or $120 a year. 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You may also be able to score a Hulu free trial, take advantage of\u00a0student discounts\u00a0or get the streamer as a perk with T-Mobile, either through their\u00a0Experience Beyond plan\u00a0or All-In Home Internet plan.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeListicle_buttonWrap\">\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeListicle_commerceContainer\">\n<div data-location=\"BODY\" class=\"c-shortcodeListicle_buttonContainer u-flexbox\" data-v-0ea4bff7>See at Hulu\n      <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<p>[analyse_source url=&#8221;http:\/\/cnet.com\/culture\/entertainment\/the-bear-season-5-premiere-date-fx-hulu\/&#8221;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/a\/img\/resize\/ea3772a1d864a2e4abf7647bf57626c1724a8a58\/hub\/2024\/05\/29\/1b2e3b85-ae2e-44d4-b7b9-6460b3167c78\/the-bear-season-2-jeremy-allen-white-fx-hulu.jpg?auto=webp&amp;fit=crop&amp;height=675&amp;width=1200&#8243;] It&#8217;s been exactly a year since season 4 of The Bear hit streaming, and FX&#8217;s Emmy-winning drama (I mean comedy) is coming back for its fifth and final season. 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