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The Bear Drops Surprise 'Gary' Episode Ahead of June Final Season

The hour-long flashback deepens Richie and Mikey’s history to set up the series’ closing chapter next month.

Overview

  • FX and Disney+ quietly released a standalone special titled Gary, now streaming on Hulu in the U.S. and on Disney+ in international markets.
  • Framed as a flashback, the episode follows Richie and Mikey on a work trip to Gary, Indiana, offering a close look at their friendship without revealing new plot details.
  • Ebon Moss-Bachrach and Jon Bernthal co-wrote the special, which series creator Christopher Storer directed, signaling a focused, character-driven sendoff.
  • FX and Disney+ confirmed Season 5 as the final run, with eight episodes arriving in late June on Hulu in the U.S. and Disney+ internationally.
  • An official synopsis for Season 5 says Carmy has stepped away from the restaurant, leaving Sydney, Richie and Natalie “Sugar” to steer the kitchen through money trouble as they aim for a Michelin star.