The Bear
Season 1
8 listed hours · 2022–present · FX/Hulu
From the desk
How this season is filed
FX and Hulu dropped a half-hour kitchen as if it were a thriller, then watched comedy Emmys and restaurant TikTok fight over who owned the stress.
TV Flash files Season 1 of The Bear (2022–present) on FX/Hulu as the first listed season of 5 — 8 listed hours, 2022-06-23 from “System” (S01E01) to “Braciole” (S01E08). Titles, dates, and synopses on file — no invented recaps.
Desk essentials in this season
- S01E01 System
The sell: kitchen as operating system, not a workplace sitcom with better knives.
- S01E07 Review
The panic product — a mid-season spike that taught streamers a half-hour could chart like a finale.
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S01E01 System
Carmy attempts to retrain the employees of The Original Beef of Chicagoland, but is faced with resistance. In need of back-up, he brings on a talented young chef to help.
Pilot note — From the desk: The Bear opens its catalog run with “System” (2022-06-23). Proof a half-hour can still feel like a nerve ending. Awards sweeps, cast heat, and every restaurant claiming it's 'just like the show.'
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S01E02 Hands
A surprise health inspection reveals the cracks in the restaurant's foundation. Carmy goes head-to-head with Richie.
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S01E03 Brigade
Carmy attends Al-Anon. Sydney struggles to gain the respect of the staff.
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S01E04 Dogs
Carmy and Richie cater a kid's birthday party. Tina and Sydney work together while Marcus makes donuts.
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S01E05 Sheridan
Things go wrong in the kitchen. Sydney finds solutions.
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S01E06 Ceres
Richie notices the neighborhood is changing. Sugar and Carmy clean up the office.
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S01E07 Review
A bad day in the kitchen. Tensions rise.
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S01E08 Braciole
Things get out of control. Carmy is faced with a decision.
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