The Bear Season 5 Is the Final Season — Here's Everything We Know About the June 25 Premiere

The Bear Is Closing Its Kitchen — Final Season Drops June 25, 2026

If you've been crying over Carmy Berzatto since the surprise announcement, you're not alone. The Bear, FX's wildly acclaimed culinary dramedy created by Christopher Storer, is officially ending with its fifth season — and it all kicks off on June 25, 2026 at 9 PM ET/6 PM PT on FX and Hulu.

The show has been an absolute phenomenon since it premiered, racking up multiple Emmy wins and maintaining a 93% score on Rotten Tomatoes. Now, after four unforgettable seasons, it's time to say goodbye to the most stressful — and most rewarding — kitchen on television.

What We Know About Season 5

Here's the essential info before the final service:

• All 8 episodes drop at once on June 25 on Hulu (and stream internationally on Disney+)
• Jeremy Allen White returns as Carmen "Carmy" Berzatto for his final run
• Ayo Edebiri reprises her Emmy-winning role as Sydney Adamu — and with Carmy's exit storyline, expect her to take the spotlight
• Jon Bernthal and Ebon Moss-Bachrach are also confirmed to return (they even dropped a surprise episode ahead of the finale announcement)
• Lionel Boyce, Liza Colón-Zayas, Abby Elliott, and Matty Matheson round out the core cast

Christopher Storer originally planned a different ending for the series but did a creative u-turn, deciding Season 5 was the right place to close out the story. That means every episode of this final run counts — no filler, no stretched-out goodbyes. Just pure, concentrated Bear energy.

Why This Finale Matters

The Bear didn't just become a hit — it became a cultural moment. From its anxiety-inducing kitchen sequences to the heartfelt moments between the crew, the show redefined what a TV comedy-drama could be. It's the kind of series where a single episode ("Fishes," anyone?) can ruin your appetite for a week.

With Carmy's arc coming to a close, the big question is: who takes over The Bear? The answer almost certainly involves Sydney, whose leadership has been building since Season 2. But Storer has proven he loves a good twist, so nothing is guaranteed.

The Bear Season 5 premieres June 25 on FX and Hulu. Mark your calendars, order your takeout in advance, and prepare for one last chaotic, beautiful kitchen shift. It's going to hurt — but in the best way possible.