The Bear season 4
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The fourth season of the American comedy-drama television series The Bear premiered with all 10 episodes on June 25, 2025, on FX on Hulu. Christopher Storer and Joanna Calo return as showrunners for the season. Jeremy Allen White reprises his role as Carmy Berzatto, an award-winning chef who returns to his hometown of Chicago to manage the chaotic kitchen at his deceased brother's sandwich shop. Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Ayo Edebiri, Lionel Boyce, Liza Colón-Zayas, Abby Elliott, Matty Matheson, and Edwin Lee Gibson return from the previous season as the supporting cast. In March 2024, FX renewed The Bear for a fourth season, which began filming with the third season in February 2024, and was completed in early 2025. The season premiered to positive reviews from critics, though reception was more muted than prior seasons.
Infobox
Showrunners
Christopher StorerJoanna Calo
Starring
mw- Jeremy Allen White Ebon Moss-Bachrach Ayo Edebiri Lionel Boyce Liza Colón-Zayas Abby Elliott Matty Matheson Edwin Lee Gibson
No. of episodes
10
Original network
FX on Hulu
Original release
June 25, 2025 (2025-06-25)
Tables
· Episodes
29
29
No.overall
29
No. inseason
1
Title
"Groundhogs"
Directed by
Christopher Storer
Written by
Christopher Storer
Original release date
June 25, 2025 (2025-06-25)
A flashback depicts Carmy pitching the idea of opening a restaurant to Mikey, who is revealed to have come up with the name "the Bear". In the present, The Chicago Tribune's review of the Bear proves mixed, praising the food and the sandwich window, but criticizing the menu's inconsistency and restaurant's chaotic atmosphere. Cicero and Computer give the crew two months to turn the business around, otherwise they will be forced to shut down. Cicero places a clock in the kitchen counting down to this deadline by the hour. Carmy and Sydney focus on earning a Michelin star, committing to a more efficient and consistent operation. Richie hires Jess, Garrett, and Rene from Ever to aid in reforming the restaurant's practices.
A flashback depicts Carmy pitching the idea of opening a restaurant to Mikey, who is revealed to have come up with the name "the Bear". In the present, The Chicago Tribune's review of the Bear proves mixed, praising the food and the sandwich window, but criticizing the menu's inconsistency and restaurant's chaotic atmosphere. Cicero and Computer give the crew two months to turn the business around, otherwise they will be forced to shut down. Cicero places a clock in the kitchen counting down to this deadline by the hour. Carmy and Sydney focus on earning a Michelin star, committing to a more efficient and consistent operation. Richie hires Jess, Garrett, and Rene from Ever to aid in reforming the restaurant's practices.
No.overall
A flashback depicts Carmy pitching the idea of opening a restaurant to Mikey, who is revealed to have come up with the name "the Bear". In the present, The Chicago Tribune's review of the Bear proves mixed, praising the food and the sandwich window, but criticizing the menu's inconsistency and restaurant's chaotic atmosphere. Cicero and Computer give the crew two months to turn the business around, otherwise they will be forced to shut down. Cicero places a clock in the kitchen counting down to this deadline by the hour. Carmy and Sydney focus on earning a Michelin star, committing to a more efficient and consistent operation. Richie hires Jess, Garrett, and Rene from Ever to aid in reforming the restaurant's practices.
30
30
No.overall
30
No. inseason
2
Title
"Soubise"
Directed by
Christopher Storer and Duccio Fabbri
Written by
Catherine Schetina
Original release date
June 25, 2025 (2025-06-25)
Weeks since Cicero's ultimatum, the Bear struggles with a shortage in ingredients due to budget cuts and the staff's dwindling motivation. Carmy and Sydney begin simplifying the components of the menu. Sydney reads an article about Shapiro's new restaurant. Tina urges Carmy to visit Natalie's newborn daughter Sophie, which he has continued putting off. Carmy calls Natalie to apologize; Natalie tells him it is okay if he is losing his passion for cooking.
Weeks since Cicero's ultimatum, the Bear struggles with a shortage in ingredients due to budget cuts and the staff's dwindling motivation. Carmy and Sydney begin simplifying the components of the menu. Sydney reads an article about Shapiro's new restaurant. Tina urges Carmy to visit Natalie's newborn daughter Sophie, which he has continued putting off. Carmy calls Natalie to apologize; Natalie tells him it is okay if he is losing his passion for cooking.
No.overall
Weeks since Cicero's ultimatum, the Bear struggles with a shortage in ingredients due to budget cuts and the staff's dwindling motivation. Carmy and Sydney begin simplifying the components of the menu. Sydney reads an article about Shapiro's new restaurant. Tina urges Carmy to visit Natalie's newborn daughter Sophie, which he has continued putting off. Carmy calls Natalie to apologize; Natalie tells him it is okay if he is losing his passion for cooking.
31
31
No.overall
31
No. inseason
3
Title
"Scallop"
Directed by
Christopher Storer
Written by
Rene Gube
Original release date
June 25, 2025 (2025-06-25)
Sydney creates an updated, less costly version of the Bear's scallop dish, involving fewer ingredients; Carmy praises it and has it added to the menu that same day. Richie continues putting off the decision on whether to attend his ex-wife Tiff's wedding. Donna helps Cicero's efforts to sell his house. Ebraheim hires a business consultant named Albert Schnur to mentor him on how to expand the Beef window, which is currently the only part of the restaurant making profit. Marcus asks Carmy for more "firepower" with desserts. Richie arranges a surprise for a family dining at the restaurant for the first time with a snow-themed final course, delighting them. Carmy visits Claire at her home to apologize for his outburst in the refrigerator during the Bear's soft opening and opens up to her about his anxieties about their relationship. After leaving, Carmy calls Pete asking to update the terms of the restaurant's partnership agreement.
Sydney creates an updated, less costly version of the Bear's scallop dish, involving fewer ingredients; Carmy praises it and has it added to the menu that same day. Richie continues putting off the decision on whether to attend his ex-wife Tiff's wedding. Donna helps Cicero's efforts to sell his house. Ebraheim hires a business consultant named Albert Schnur to mentor him on how to expand the Beef window, which is currently the only part of the restaurant making profit. Marcus asks Carmy for more "firepower" with desserts. Richie arranges a surprise for a family dining at the restaurant for the first time with a snow-themed final course, delighting them. Carmy visits Claire at her home to apologize for his outburst in the refrigerator during the Bear's soft opening and opens up to her about his anxieties about their relationship. After leaving, Carmy calls Pete asking to update the terms of the restaurant's partnership agreement.
No.overall
Sydney creates an updated, less costly version of the Bear's scallop dish, involving fewer ingredients; Carmy praises it and has it added to the menu that same day. Richie continues putting off the decision on whether to attend his ex-wife Tiff's wedding. Donna helps Cicero's efforts to sell his house. Ebraheim hires a business consultant named Albert Schnur to mentor him on how to expand the Beef window, which is currently the only part of the restaurant making profit. Marcus asks Carmy for more "firepower" with desserts. Richie arranges a surprise for a family dining at the restaurant for the first time with a snow-themed final course, delighting them. Carmy visits Claire at her home to apologize for his outburst in the refrigerator during the Bear's soft opening and opens up to her about his anxieties about their relationship. After leaving, Carmy calls Pete asking to update the terms of the restaurant's partnership agreement.
32
32
No.overall
32
No. inseason
4
Title
"Worms"
Directed by
Janicza Bravo
Written by
Ayo Edebiri & Lionel Boyce
Original release date
June 25, 2025 (2025-06-25)
Shapiro brings Sydney to visit his new restaurant under construction, promising her autonomy and an increased investment in the staff's learning. Sydney then visits her cousin Chantel to get her hair done. When Chantel leaves for errands, Sydney bonds with Chantel's 11-year-old daughter TJ, taking her shopping for groceries, cooking her a meal, and talking through her ongoing conflict with friends. Sydney uses the metaphor of sleepovers to discuss her indecision between staying at the Bear and moving to Shapiro's restaurant. Afterwards, Sydney calls Shapiro to discuss going over paperwork for their partnership.
Shapiro brings Sydney to visit his new restaurant under construction, promising her autonomy and an increased investment in the staff's learning. Sydney then visits her cousin Chantel to get her hair done. When Chantel leaves for errands, Sydney bonds with Chantel's 11-year-old daughter TJ, taking her shopping for groceries, cooking her a meal, and talking through her ongoing conflict with friends. Sydney uses the metaphor of sleepovers to discuss her indecision between staying at the Bear and moving to Shapiro's restaurant. Afterwards, Sydney calls Shapiro to discuss going over paperwork for their partnership.
No.overall
Shapiro brings Sydney to visit his new restaurant under construction, promising her autonomy and an increased investment in the staff's learning. Sydney then visits her cousin Chantel to get her hair done. When Chantel leaves for errands, Sydney bonds with Chantel's 11-year-old daughter TJ, taking her shopping for groceries, cooking her a meal, and talking through her ongoing conflict with friends. Sydney uses the metaphor of sleepovers to discuss her indecision between staying at the Bear and moving to Shapiro's restaurant. Afterwards, Sydney calls Shapiro to discuss going over paperwork for their partnership.
33
33
No.overall
33
No. inseason
5
Title
"Replicants"
Directed by
Christopher Storer
Written by
Karen Joseph Adcock
Original release date
June 25, 2025 (2025-06-25)
Carmy attends an Al-Anon meeting and is moved by another member's vivid story of her brother's addiction. Sydney receives an updated partnership agreement from Carmy. Marcus sells his late mother's house with his roommate Chester's help. Carmy hires Luca as a stage to help Marcus. Tina talks to Carmy about his current struggle with reducing ingredients and advises him to slow down the pace of the menu. Carmy reveals to Sydney that he has decided on a set menu, admitting that his insistence on changing the menu every day was selfish and detrimental to the restaurant. Natalie brings baby Sophie to the restaurant. Sydney receives a call from the hospital saying her father has suffered a heart attack.
Carmy attends an Al-Anon meeting and is moved by another member's vivid story of her brother's addiction. Sydney receives an updated partnership agreement from Carmy. Marcus sells his late mother's house with his roommate Chester's help. Carmy hires Luca as a stage to help Marcus. Tina talks to Carmy about his current struggle with reducing ingredients and advises him to slow down the pace of the menu. Carmy reveals to Sydney that he has decided on a set menu, admitting that his insistence on changing the menu every day was selfish and detrimental to the restaurant. Natalie brings baby Sophie to the restaurant. Sydney receives a call from the hospital saying her father has suffered a heart attack.
No.overall
Carmy attends an Al-Anon meeting and is moved by another member's vivid story of her brother's addiction. Sydney receives an updated partnership agreement from Carmy. Marcus sells his late mother's house with his roommate Chester's help. Carmy hires Luca as a stage to help Marcus. Tina talks to Carmy about his current struggle with reducing ingredients and advises him to slow down the pace of the menu. Carmy reveals to Sydney that he has decided on a set menu, admitting that his insistence on changing the menu every day was selfish and detrimental to the restaurant. Natalie brings baby Sophie to the restaurant. Sydney receives a call from the hospital saying her father has suffered a heart attack.
34
34
No.overall
34
No. inseason
6
Title
"Sophie"
Directed by
Christopher Storer
Written by
Christopher Storer
Original release date
June 25, 2025 (2025-06-25)
Sydney arrives at the hospital in a panic, but Claire tells her that her father is recovering. Sydney breaks down in tears over her guilt about making her father worry about her, but Claire comforts her, assuring her that it is a good thing to worry about loved ones. Richie opens up to Jess about his insecurities over co-parenting his daughter with Tiff's fiancé Frank, and his anxiety about attending her wedding. Albert suggests to Ebraheim that he turn the Beef window into a franchise. Neil angers Natalie when he says he invited his sister Francie – whom Natalie despises – to Tiff's wedding. Carmy, who is also hesitating going to Tiff's wedding out of fear of seeing Donna, agrees to go after talking to Natalie.
Sydney arrives at the hospital in a panic, but Claire tells her that her father is recovering. Sydney breaks down in tears over her guilt about making her father worry about her, but Claire comforts her, assuring her that it is a good thing to worry about loved ones. Richie opens up to Jess about his insecurities over co-parenting his daughter with Tiff's fiancé Frank, and his anxiety about attending her wedding. Albert suggests to Ebraheim that he turn the Beef window into a franchise. Neil angers Natalie when he says he invited his sister Francie – whom Natalie despises – to Tiff's wedding. Carmy, who is also hesitating going to Tiff's wedding out of fear of seeing Donna, agrees to go after talking to Natalie.
No.overall
Sydney arrives at the hospital in a panic, but Claire tells her that her father is recovering. Sydney breaks down in tears over her guilt about making her father worry about her, but Claire comforts her, assuring her that it is a good thing to worry about loved ones. Richie opens up to Jess about his insecurities over co-parenting his daughter with Tiff's fiancé Frank, and his anxiety about attending her wedding. Albert suggests to Ebraheim that he turn the Beef window into a franchise. Neil angers Natalie when he says he invited his sister Francie – whom Natalie despises – to Tiff's wedding. Carmy, who is also hesitating going to Tiff's wedding out of fear of seeing Donna, agrees to go after talking to Natalie.
35
35
No.overall
35
No. inseason
7
Title
"Bears"
Directed by
Christopher Storer
Written by
Joanna Calo
Original release date
June 25, 2025 (2025-06-25)
The Berzattos arrive at Tiff's wedding, with Richie bringing Sydney along for emotional support. Carmy panics upon seeing Donna again and finds a moment to himself; he runs into Lee, who reveals to Carmy that he and Mikey became friends before the latter's death, and insists that Donna is working on improving herself. Sydney meets Donna and speaks positively about working with Carmy; Donna leaves the wedding soon after. Frank begs Richie's help in consoling his daughter Eva, who is hiding under a table to avoid performing a planned dance with Frank. Richie, Frank, and Claire get under the table to talk to her, and are gradually joined by most of the Berzattos as well as Tiff and the Faks; the group takes turns opening up about their fears. Claire and Carmy reconnect afterwards, while Natalie and Francie, revealed to be former best friends and who were once romantically involved, reconcile. Richie returns home alone but overjoyed.
The Berzattos arrive at Tiff's wedding, with Richie bringing Sydney along for emotional support. Carmy panics upon seeing Donna again and finds a moment to himself; he runs into Lee, who reveals to Carmy that he and Mikey became friends before the latter's death, and insists that Donna is working on improving herself. Sydney meets Donna and speaks positively about working with Carmy; Donna leaves the wedding soon after. Frank begs Richie's help in consoling his daughter Eva, who is hiding under a table to avoid performing a planned dance with Frank. Richie, Frank, and Claire get under the table to talk to her, and are gradually joined by most of the Berzattos as well as Tiff and the Faks; the group takes turns opening up about their fears. Claire and Carmy reconnect afterwards, while Natalie and Francie, revealed to be former best friends and who were once romantically involved, reconcile. Richie returns home alone but overjoyed.
No.overall
The Berzattos arrive at Tiff's wedding, with Richie bringing Sydney along for emotional support. Carmy panics upon seeing Donna again and finds a moment to himself; he runs into Lee, who reveals to Carmy that he and Mikey became friends before the latter's death, and insists that Donna is working on improving herself. Sydney meets Donna and speaks positively about working with Carmy; Donna leaves the wedding soon after. Frank begs Richie's help in consoling his daughter Eva, who is hiding under a table to avoid performing a planned dance with Frank. Richie, Frank, and Claire get under the table to talk to her, and are gradually joined by most of the Berzattos as well as Tiff and the Faks; the group takes turns opening up about their fears. Claire and Carmy reconnect afterwards, while Natalie and Francie, revealed to be former best friends and who were once romantically involved, reconcile. Richie returns home alone but overjoyed.
36
36
No.overall
36
No. inseason
8
Title
"Green"
Directed by
Christopher Storer
Written by
Joanna Calo & Christopher Storer
Original release date
June 25, 2025 (2025-06-25)
Sydney calls Shapiro to decline his job offer; he reacts negatively, telling Sydney she is doing herself a disservice by staying at the Bear. Richie tells Jess about Mikey. Tina, who has been struggling to meet the goal of preparing pasta within three minutes, goes to Luca for help; he tells her to harness rather than fear the pressure she feels. Natalie and Computer go over the Bear's finances, which are still in jeopardy despite the cost cuts; Computer asks whether the restaurant is worth saving. Carmy reluctantly goes to Donna's to drop off their family photo album.
Sydney calls Shapiro to decline his job offer; he reacts negatively, telling Sydney she is doing herself a disservice by staying at the Bear. Richie tells Jess about Mikey. Tina, who has been struggling to meet the goal of preparing pasta within three minutes, goes to Luca for help; he tells her to harness rather than fear the pressure she feels. Natalie and Computer go over the Bear's finances, which are still in jeopardy despite the cost cuts; Computer asks whether the restaurant is worth saving. Carmy reluctantly goes to Donna's to drop off their family photo album.
No.overall
Sydney calls Shapiro to decline his job offer; he reacts negatively, telling Sydney she is doing herself a disservice by staying at the Bear. Richie tells Jess about Mikey. Tina, who has been struggling to meet the goal of preparing pasta within three minutes, goes to Luca for help; he tells her to harness rather than fear the pressure she feels. Natalie and Computer go over the Bear's finances, which are still in jeopardy despite the cost cuts; Computer asks whether the restaurant is worth saving. Carmy reluctantly goes to Donna's to drop off their family photo album.
37
37
No.overall
37
No. inseason
9
Title
"Tonnato"
Directed by
Christopher Storer
Written by
Joanna Calo & Christopher Storer
Original release date
June 25, 2025 (2025-06-25)
Carmy drops the photo book off at Donna's, and spends time with her at her insistence. Donna tearfully apologizes for the way she treated her family, and tells Carmy she has been sober for nearly a year and wants to be a part of his life again. Carmy makes her the roast chicken he learned at the French Laundry. Ebraheim agrees to partner with Albert in franchising the Beef window. Albert meets Computer, who agrees that franchising is a good idea. Luca casually asks Tina to make a "test" version of the pasta dish, which she unwittingly completes in just under three minutes. After receiving a call from Food & Wine, Natalie announces that the magazine has named Marcus in their class of Best New Chefs. Pete calls Sydney to tell her that Carmy has written himself out of the updated partnership agreement, leaving the restaurant's ownership to her, Natalie, and Cicero.
Carmy drops the photo book off at Donna's, and spends time with her at her insistence. Donna tearfully apologizes for the way she treated her family, and tells Carmy she has been sober for nearly a year and wants to be a part of his life again. Carmy makes her the roast chicken he learned at the French Laundry. Ebraheim agrees to partner with Albert in franchising the Beef window. Albert meets Computer, who agrees that franchising is a good idea. Luca casually asks Tina to make a "test" version of the pasta dish, which she unwittingly completes in just under three minutes. After receiving a call from Food & Wine, Natalie announces that the magazine has named Marcus in their class of Best New Chefs. Pete calls Sydney to tell her that Carmy has written himself out of the updated partnership agreement, leaving the restaurant's ownership to her, Natalie, and Cicero.
No.overall
Carmy drops the photo book off at Donna's, and spends time with her at her insistence. Donna tearfully apologizes for the way she treated her family, and tells Carmy she has been sober for nearly a year and wants to be a part of his life again. Carmy makes her the roast chicken he learned at the French Laundry. Ebraheim agrees to partner with Albert in franchising the Beef window. Albert meets Computer, who agrees that franchising is a good idea. Luca casually asks Tina to make a "test" version of the pasta dish, which she unwittingly completes in just under three minutes. After receiving a call from Food & Wine, Natalie announces that the magazine has named Marcus in their class of Best New Chefs. Pete calls Sydney to tell her that Carmy has written himself out of the updated partnership agreement, leaving the restaurant's ownership to her, Natalie, and Cicero.
38
38
No.overall
38
No. inseason
10
Title
"Goodbye"
Directed by
Christopher Storer
Written by
Christopher Storer
Original release date
June 25, 2025 (2025-06-25)
Sydney confronts Carmy over his decision to quit. Carmy insists he is making the best decision for the restaurant, arguing that he became a chef to avoid facing his familial trauma, and that Sydney is pursuing the field for the right reasons. He tells Sydney she is the reason the restaurant is surviving, and that he believes in her more than he believes in himself. Richie interrupts them; he is initially flippant about the news until Carmy reveals he came to Mikey's funeral, but could not bring himself to attend. The two have an honest and heartfelt conversation in front of Sydney, where they admit the resentments they held towards one another in the wake of Mikey's death. Carmy tells Richie that he is retiring in part to learn who he is outside of the kitchen. Sydney ultimately agrees to take over if Richie is also given a partnership stake, which he accepts. Natalie arrives and tearfully embraces Carmy upon learning the news while Cicero's clock eventually reaches zero.
Sydney confronts Carmy over his decision to quit. Carmy insists he is making the best decision for the restaurant, arguing that he became a chef to avoid facing his familial trauma, and that Sydney is pursuing the field for the right reasons. He tells Sydney she is the reason the restaurant is surviving, and that he believes in her more than he believes in himself. Richie interrupts them; he is initially flippant about the news until Carmy reveals he came to Mikey's funeral, but could not bring himself to attend. The two have an honest and heartfelt conversation in front of Sydney, where they admit the resentments they held towards one another in the wake of Mikey's death. Carmy tells Richie that he is retiring in part to learn who he is outside of the kitchen. Sydney ultimately agrees to take over if Richie is also given a partnership stake, which he accepts. Natalie arrives and tearfully embraces Carmy upon learning the news while Cicero's clock eventually reaches zero.
No.overall
Sydney confronts Carmy over his decision to quit. Carmy insists he is making the best decision for the restaurant, arguing that he became a chef to avoid facing his familial trauma, and that Sydney is pursuing the field for the right reasons. He tells Sydney she is the reason the restaurant is surviving, and that he believes in her more than he believes in himself. Richie interrupts them; he is initially flippant about the news until Carmy reveals he came to Mikey's funeral, but could not bring himself to attend. The two have an honest and heartfelt conversation in front of Sydney, where they admit the resentments they held towards one another in the wake of Mikey's death. Carmy tells Richie that he is retiring in part to learn who he is outside of the kitchen. Sydney ultimately agrees to take over if Richie is also given a partnership stake, which he accepts. Natalie arrives and tearfully embraces Carmy upon learning the news while Cicero's clock eventually reaches zero.
| No.overall | No. inseason | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original release date | |
| 29 | 1 | "Groundhogs" | Christopher Storer | Christopher Storer | June 25, 2025 (2025-06-25) | |
| A flashback depicts Carmy pitching the idea of opening a restaurant to Mikey, who is revealed to have come up with the name "the Bear". In the present, The Chicago Tribune's review of the Bear proves mixed, praising the food and the sandwich window, but criticizing the menu's inconsistency and restaurant's chaotic atmosphere. Cicero and Computer give the crew two months to turn the business around, otherwise they will be forced to shut down. Cicero places a clock in the kitchen counting down to this deadline by the hour. Carmy and Sydney focus on earning a Michelin star, committing to a more efficient and consistent operation. Richie hires Jess, Garrett, and Rene from Ever to aid in reforming the restaurant's practices. | ||||||
| 30 | 2 | "Soubise" | Christopher Storer and Duccio Fabbri | Catherine Schetina | June 25, 2025 (2025-06-25) | |
| Weeks since Cicero's ultimatum, the Bear struggles with a shortage in ingredients due to budget cuts and the staff's dwindling motivation. Carmy and Sydney begin simplifying the components of the menu. Sydney reads an article about Shapiro's new restaurant. Tina urges Carmy to visit Natalie's newborn daughter Sophie, which he has continued putting off. Carmy calls Natalie to apologize; Natalie tells him it is okay if he is losing his passion for cooking. | ||||||
| 31 | 3 | "Scallop" | Christopher Storer | Rene Gube | June 25, 2025 (2025-06-25) | |
| Sydney creates an updated, less costly version of the Bear's scallop dish, involving fewer ingredients; Carmy praises it and has it added to the menu that same day. Richie continues putting off the decision on whether to attend his ex-wife Tiff's wedding. Donna helps Cicero's efforts to sell his house. Ebraheim hires a business consultant named Albert Schnur to mentor him on how to expand the Beef window, which is currently the only part of the restaurant making profit. Marcus asks Carmy for more "firepower" with desserts. Richie arranges a surprise for a family dining at the restaurant for the first time with a snow-themed final course, delighting them. Carmy visits Claire at her home to apologize for his outburst in the refrigerator during the Bear's soft opening and opens up to her about his anxieties about their relationship. After leaving, Carmy calls Pete asking to update the terms of the restaurant's partnership agreement. | ||||||
| 32 | 4 | "Worms" | Janicza Bravo | Ayo Edebiri & Lionel Boyce | June 25, 2025 (2025-06-25) | |
| Shapiro brings Sydney to visit his new restaurant under construction, promising her autonomy and an increased investment in the staff's learning. Sydney then visits her cousin Chantel to get her hair done. When Chantel leaves for errands, Sydney bonds with Chantel's 11-year-old daughter TJ, taking her shopping for groceries, cooking her a meal, and talking through her ongoing conflict with friends. Sydney uses the metaphor of sleepovers to discuss her indecision between staying at the Bear and moving to Shapiro's restaurant. Afterwards, Sydney calls Shapiro to discuss going over paperwork for their partnership. | ||||||
| 33 | 5 | "Replicants" | Christopher Storer | Karen Joseph Adcock | June 25, 2025 (2025-06-25) | |
| Carmy attends an Al-Anon meeting and is moved by another member's vivid story of her brother's addiction. Sydney receives an updated partnership agreement from Carmy. Marcus sells his late mother's house with his roommate Chester's help. Carmy hires Luca as a stage to help Marcus. Tina talks to Carmy about his current struggle with reducing ingredients and advises him to slow down the pace of the menu. Carmy reveals to Sydney that he has decided on a set menu, admitting that his insistence on changing the menu every day was selfish and detrimental to the restaurant. Natalie brings baby Sophie to the restaurant. Sydney receives a call from the hospital saying her father has suffered a heart attack. | ||||||
| 34 | 6 | "Sophie" | Christopher Storer | Christopher Storer | June 25, 2025 (2025-06-25) | |
| Sydney arrives at the hospital in a panic, but Claire tells her that her father is recovering. Sydney breaks down in tears over her guilt about making her father worry about her, but Claire comforts her, assuring her that it is a good thing to worry about loved ones. Richie opens up to Jess about his insecurities over co-parenting his daughter with Tiff's fiancé Frank, and his anxiety about attending her wedding. Albert suggests to Ebraheim that he turn the Beef window into a franchise. Neil angers Natalie when he says he invited his sister Francie – whom Natalie despises – to Tiff's wedding. Carmy, who is also hesitating going to Tiff's wedding out of fear of seeing Donna, agrees to go after talking to Natalie. | ||||||
| 35 | 7 | "Bears" | Christopher Storer | Joanna Calo | June 25, 2025 (2025-06-25) | |
| The Berzattos arrive at Tiff's wedding, with Richie bringing Sydney along for emotional support. Carmy panics upon seeing Donna again and finds a moment to himself; he runs into Lee, who reveals to Carmy that he and Mikey became friends before the latter's death, and insists that Donna is working on improving herself. Sydney meets Donna and speaks positively about working with Carmy; Donna leaves the wedding soon after. Frank begs Richie's help in consoling his daughter Eva, who is hiding under a table to avoid performing a planned dance with Frank. Richie, Frank, and Claire get under the table to talk to her, and are gradually joined by most of the Berzattos as well as Tiff and the Faks; the group takes turns opening up about their fears. Claire and Carmy reconnect afterwards, while Natalie and Francie, revealed to be former best friends and who were once romantically involved, reconcile. Richie returns home alone but overjoyed. | ||||||
| 36 | 8 | "Green" | Christopher Storer | Joanna Calo & Christopher Storer | June 25, 2025 (2025-06-25) | |
| Sydney calls Shapiro to decline his job offer; he reacts negatively, telling Sydney she is doing herself a disservice by staying at the Bear. Richie tells Jess about Mikey. Tina, who has been struggling to meet the goal of preparing pasta within three minutes, goes to Luca for help; he tells her to harness rather than fear the pressure she feels. Natalie and Computer go over the Bear's finances, which are still in jeopardy despite the cost cuts; Computer asks whether the restaurant is worth saving. Carmy reluctantly goes to Donna's to drop off their family photo album. | ||||||
| 37 | 9 | "Tonnato" | Christopher Storer | Joanna Calo & Christopher Storer | June 25, 2025 (2025-06-25) | |
| Carmy drops the photo book off at Donna's, and spends time with her at her insistence. Donna tearfully apologizes for the way she treated her family, and tells Carmy she has been sober for nearly a year and wants to be a part of his life again. Carmy makes her the roast chicken he learned at the French Laundry. Ebraheim agrees to partner with Albert in franchising the Beef window. Albert meets Computer, who agrees that franchising is a good idea. Luca casually asks Tina to make a "test" version of the pasta dish, which she unwittingly completes in just under three minutes. After receiving a call from Food & Wine, Natalie announces that the magazine has named Marcus in their class of Best New Chefs. Pete calls Sydney to tell her that Carmy has written himself out of the updated partnership agreement, leaving the restaurant's ownership to her, Natalie, and Cicero. | ||||||
| 38 | 10 | "Goodbye" | Christopher Storer | Christopher Storer | June 25, 2025 (2025-06-25) | |
| Sydney confronts Carmy over his decision to quit. Carmy insists he is making the best decision for the restaurant, arguing that he became a chef to avoid facing his familial trauma, and that Sydney is pursuing the field for the right reasons. He tells Sydney she is the reason the restaurant is surviving, and that he believes in her more than he believes in himself. Richie interrupts them; he is initially flippant about the news until Carmy reveals he came to Mikey's funeral, but could not bring himself to attend. The two have an honest and heartfelt conversation in front of Sydney, where they admit the resentments they held towards one another in the wake of Mikey's death. Carmy tells Richie that he is retiring in part to learn who he is outside of the kitchen. Sydney ultimately agrees to take over if Richie is also given a partnership stake, which he accepts. Natalie arrives and tearfully embraces Carmy upon learning the news while Cicero's clock eventually reaches zero. | ||||||
References
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