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At the end of The Bear’s fourth season, Carmy (Jeremy Allen White) withdraws his stake in the restaurant and declares he’s leaving the culinary industry altogether. In what can be described as either an act of martyrdom or growth, he acknowledges that all of his work has been linked to his familial trauma and gives Richie (Ebon Moss-Bachrach) his stake, making his cousin, sister Natalie (Abby Elliott) and restaurant partner Sydney (Ayo Edebiri) its three owners.

For a show that has spent all this time exploring the duality of abuse and resilience within the toxic kitchens of America’s restaurants, it’s a somewhat risky move. But through Carmy’s choice, The Bear captures not just how we can use work to process, escape or bury our trauma, but also potentially destroy ourselves, our work and our relationships doing the things we love.

That’s not a particularly new thread for the series,...

Season 4 of The Bear premiered on Hulu and shortly after, FX renewed the show for a fifth season. While a renewal is more than welcome, Season 4 has received mixed reviews as far as critics and audiences are concerned. A look at the aggregator website, Rotten Tomatoes, shows that Season 4 currently holds scores of 85% from critics and 69% from audiences, the lowest in the show's history. Despite this, the show was in the news for the right reasons last week as it scored 13 Emmy nominations for its third season, bringing the show's grand total to 49 nominations. Veteran actress, Jamie Lee Curtis, who stars in the series as Donna Berzatto, received her second Emmy nomination for her work as Donna following her win last year.

Curtis will return as part of the cast for The Bear Season 5 alongside series lead, Jeremy Allen White, who plays Carmy Berzatto. Production on Season 5 is already in...

FX’s The Bear season 5 is happening and fans can’t wait to see where the story goes next. The show has garnered 13 Emmy Award nominations at the 77th Emmy Awards. This includes the Best Comedy Series and Best Directing for a Comedy Series for Ayo Edebiri, among others. Edebiri also got nominated in the Best Actress in a Comedy Series category while Jeremy Allen White snagged a spot on the Best Actor in a Comedy Series list.

Created by Christopher Storer, The Bear stormed into the cultural zeitgeist by offering something different- a high-stakes restaurant kitchen drama blended with emotional storytelling. Over the years, the series has built a loyal fanbase and garnered critical acclaim thanks to its multiple Emmy wins.

The Bear season 5 is all set to add on to the momentum with new characters and plotlines as it explores the ramifications of Carmy’s decision to leave the restaurant.

Be our guest!

With the Gold Derby predictions center now open for the 2025 Creative Arts Emmys, we can begin to see favorites emerge in the four guest acting races. Based on the early data, the current front-runners are Bryan Cranston (The Studio), Julianne Nicholson (Hacks), Shawn Hatosy (The Pitt), and Kaitlyn Dever (The Last of Us). Please note: this is just an initial snapshot of the race; the rankings can shift and tighten as we get closer to the Emmy ceremony on Sept. 14.

With that in mind, let's break down each of these contests as they stand after the first wave of polling.

Best Comedy Guest Actor Comedy Guest ActorContenderOdds 0.Bryan Cranston The Studio72.4% 1.Jon Bernthal The Bear11.9% 2.Martin Scorsese The Studio10.1% 3.Ron Howard The Studio2.4% 4.Dave Franco The Studio2.4% 5.Anthony Mackie The Studio0.8%

This category belongs to The Studio, with five of the six nominees. But unlike the other...

The Bear didn't waste time in scoring yet another season, as the show was officially renewed for Season 5 less than a week after Season 4 premiered on Hulu. The announcement is surely one that has dedicated fans of the show excited, despite the show's latest season dividing critics and audiences more than previous seasons. Season 4 currently holds the lowest Rotten Tomatoes score in the show's history, currently sitting at 86% from critics and 69% from audiences. That’s lower than Season 3's ratings and shows a sad decline from Season 1 and 2's ratings, which were in the 90s to 100. Recently, series star Molly Gordon shared an update regarding Season 5, following suggestions that the season could face an unprecedented delay.

Season 4 ended on a shocking note, as Carmy (Jeremy Allen White) decided that stepping away from The Bear was the best thing for his mental health and the strain he was being put through.

The Bear has been nothing but a spectacle on Hulu, bringing out what happens in the kitchen world, becoming the Breaking Bad of the restaurant industry. With an insightful storyline, a stellar acting cast, background scores that could move a mountain in you, and the cinematography showcasing the chaotic lives of chefs, the show has officially made it into the pop culture.

I truly loved watching The Bear, waiting impatiently for its reprisal of the fifth season. In the meantime, a thought occurred that what would the scenario be if one of the characters were not present in the show? Would it change the plot? Would it have made any difference on the show at all? Let’s delve deep into this conviction and see where the character fits in the show.

7. Richard ‘Richie’ Jerimovich, de Facto Manager of the Original Beef/Maître D’Hôtel of The Bear Richard “Richie...

The Bear is already a visual treat, a show packed with tight cinematography, razor-sharp editing, and performances that pull you right into the heat of the kitchen. But the creators didn’t stop at just looking good. They wanted more. They wanted the show to feel like something. To hit you in the chest, it stays with you long after the credits roll. And boy, did they cook.

From chaos to calm, the building tensions to the small wins, The Bear uses music like a secret ingredient, one that elevates every emotional scene. It’s not just good TV; it’s something that makes shows like this stand out. The soundtrack is packed with iconic needle drops, perfectly placed to deepen the mood or underscore a moment of character transformation. Whether it’s Taylor Swift soundtracking Richie’s big breakthrough or Wilco playing while Carmy chases his next big step,...

The Bear star Molly Gordon has shared an update regarding season 5, following rumors of an unprecedented delay. The Bear was officially renewed for season 5 less than a week after season 4 premiered on Hulu. Though the latest season once again divided audiences and critics, the kitchen chaos we've all learned to love will return once more.

There are major changes on the horizon, though, with Carmy (Jeremy Allen White) announcing his retirement from the restaurant business in The Bear season 4 finale and Sydney (Ayo Edebiri), Richie (Ebon Moss-Bachrach), and Natalie (Abby Elliott) becoming joint partners to (hopefully) secure the restaurant's future.

During an interview with ScreenRant's Liam Crowley for her upcoming dark romantic comedy, Oh, Hi!, Gordon, who plays Carmy's love interest and Berzatto family friend Claire on The Bear, shared how she and the other cast members discovered the show had been renewed for season 5.

Liam Crowley: I want...

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Abby Elliott and Jesse Lally Season 22 Episode 110 Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen” promises an entertaining evening as Abby Elliott and Jesse Lally take the spotlight. Fans of the show can look forward to a lively conversation with Andy Cohen, who is known for his engaging interviews and playful banter.

Abby Elliott, an accomplished actress and comedian, is sure to bring her unique humor and charm to the show. Known for her work on “Saturday Night Live” and various film projects, she has a knack for storytelling that will likely lead to some memorable moments. Viewers can expect her to share insights about her career and perhaps some behind-the-scenes tales from her time in the entertainment industry.

Jesse Lally, a rising star in the world of comedy, will join Abby in this episode.

Spoiler Alert – Do not read ahead if you haven’t watched the new season of The Bear!

Abby Elliott is dishing on season four of The Bear!

The new season of the Emmy-winning series was just released on Hulu and FX a few weeks ago and now in a new interview, the 38-year-old actress, Natalie “Sugar” Berzatto, has revealed that a Vanderpump Rules star was considered for a guest role.

Keep reading to find out more…In season four, Brie Larson made her debut as Francie Fak, a friend from Natalie’s past that she had a falling out with.

When the character of Francie was first introduced in season three, Abby revealed Stassi Schroeder was initially considered to play her.

“[The Bear creator] Chris Storer and I have been having conversations about this since season 2, when the concept of Francie first gets introduced. We were like, ‘Who is she?...

At some point in the future (maybe), FX's The Bear will cease to be great. But we aren't quite there yet.

Perhaps the downgrade in quality will occur in season 5 as, according to Deadline, FX is renewing the dramedy. But what many fans might be asking is "why?" Or, "Do I want to know what happens next?"

First off, you know you do. Just like with any great piece of TV or streaming series, you will keep tuning in until the show appears to simply be trying to take your money without giving you the same enjoyment it once did. Hopefully, The Bear will never do that, just as Squid Game knew when to call it quits on Netflix.

The Bear could overstay its welcome with season 5

But for those who have watched all of the recently released season 4 episodes (and spoiler alert ahead for those who haven't), you...

One of the biggest guest stars in FX's The Bearseason 4 has revealed whether they will return in future episodes after solving a series-long mystery in the latest installment.

The Bear season 4 featured several returning guest stars, such as Bob Odenkirk, Sarah Paulson, Josh Hartnett, John Mulaney, and Gillian Jacobs, who is the real-life wife of series creator Christopher Storer. It also introduced new characters, such as Danielle Deadwyler's Chantel and Brie Larson's Francie Fak.

In an interview with Vanity Fair, Larson, who plays Captain Marvel in the MCU, finally spoke out about her "top secret" cameo in The Bear season 4. Her character, Francie, has had a longstanding beef with Abby Elliott's Natalie "Sugar" Berzatto for unknown reasons.

It's revealed, however, that the two may have had a fling in the past, to the dismay of Sugar's husband Pete. Larson touched on Francie's character and the possibility...

Editor's Note: The following contains spoilers for 'The Bear' Season 4Season 4 of The Bear featured a new crop of guest stars, but nothing was more shocking than Brie Larson, who played Francie Fak, after her character was mentioned a handful of times in previous seasons. While her imminent appearance was something fans highly anticipated, Larson shares how she was able to keep it under wraps.

In an interview with Vanity Fair, the actress says that her work with Marvel made it easier for her to keep this role a secret. However, keeping it from the people she knew was still difficult, as she needed to find another reason to go to the show's filming location in Chicago. According to Larson, she kept this role secret for a year and is now happy that she can finally talk about it.

"I’m pretty used to keeping secrets now because...

The hit show The Bear is officially coming back for a fifth season, FX recently confirmed. After the big launch of season four just last week, the Emmy-winning comedy-drama got the green light for another run. Fans can look forward to seeing the new season sometime in 2026.

FX Chairman John Landgraf shared his excitement about the show’s ongoing success. He said, “The Bear continues to be a fan favorite worldwide and their response to this season, as seen through incredibly high viewership, has been as spectacular as any of its previous seasons.”

He also praised the work of creator Chris Storer, the cast, and the crew, saying they consistently make “The Bear one of the best shows on television,” and that they’re thrilled to keep telling this powerful story.

Related: Brie Larson’s Role in ‘The Bear’ Season 4 Finally Confirmed

Created by Christopher Storer, The Bear follows the story of Carmy Berzatto,...

The hit show The Bear is coming back for a fifth season. FX recently announced that after the big debut of season four last week, they have officially renewed the Emmy-winning comedy-drama for another season. Fans can expect the new season to premiere sometime in 2026.

FX Chairman John Landgraf shared his excitement about the show’s success, saying, “The Bear continues to be a fan favorite worldwide and their response to this season, as seen through incredibly high viewership, has been as spectacular as any of its previous seasons.”

He added that Chris Storer, along with the cast and crew, consistently makes “The Bear one of the best shows on television,” and they’re thrilled to keep telling this powerful story.

Related: Brie Larson’s Character in ‘The Bear’ Season 4 Officially Revealed

Created by Christopher Storer, The Bear follows Jeremy Allen White as Carmy Berzatto, a talented chef who leaves...

Jeremy Allen White’s The Bear Scores Season 5 Renewal (Photo Credit – Hotstar)

The fourth installment of the much-loved comedy-drama series The Bear dropped a few days ago. While The Bear Season 4 has received mostly positive feedback from critics, it trails the Rotten Tomatoes scores of the first three seasons. Season 4 currently holds a solid 84% rating, compared to 100%, 99%, and 89% Rt scores for Season 1, Season 2, and Season 3, respectively. In a fantastic update for fans of the show, The Bear has now been officially renewed for a fifth season. Read on to learn more about the show and its expected release window.

The Bear Season 5 – Expected Release Window

According to a recent report by Deadline, the Emmy-winning comedy-drama series has been officially renewed for Season 5 by FX and is scheduled to premiere sometime in 2026. While an exact release date has not been announced yet, keeping in mind the consistent gaps between previous seasons,...

Warning: This article contains clearly marked *spoilers* for The Bear Season 4

We know, we know, The Bear Season 4 has only just dropped on Disney+ and we're all still digesting that cliffhanger of a finale, but still... fancy a fifth course of culinary drama? Because that's precisely what we're getting, folks. Per Deadline's reporting, just a week after our fourth helping of Christopher Storer's Emmy-winning show started streaming, The Bear has been renewed for Season 5 by FX. And, what's more, we won't have to wait too long for it: it's slated for release in 2026.

News of the show's renewal follows a long old week of frantic checks and Google searches for word on The Bear's future after the series' fourth season finale. As anyone reading this will likely know only too well, Season 4 ended with *Spoiler Alert* Jeremy Allen White's Chicagoan chef Carmy deciding — in a beautifully pitched display...

The Bear — “Groundhogs”— Season 4 Episode 1 Pictured: Jeremy Allen White as Carmen “Carmy” Berzatto. Cr: FX. FX’s critically acclaimed, Emmy winning comedy The Bear is officially coming back for a fifth season, following the series’ scorching Season 4 premiere. With record-breaking viewership and a worldwide fanbase still hungry for more chaos, heart, and high-stakes cuisine, The Bear continues to prove it’s a crown jewel of modern television. Streaming exclusively on Hulu all four seasons are now available — including Season 4, which sees Carmy (Jeremy Allen White), Sydney (Ayo Edebiri), and Richie (Ebon Moss-Bachrach) stepping up to elevate their Chicago restaurant beyond survival mode. “Year-in and year-out, Chris Storer and the entire cast and crew make The Bear one of the best shows on television,” said John Landgraf, Chairman of FX. “We’re thrilled they’ll continue telling this magnificent story.” Season 4 pushes the crew into uncharted territory: deciding what’s worth...

Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Jeremy Allen White, and Ayo Edebiri in ‘The Bear’ (Photo Cr: FX)

FX launched The Bear season four without much fanfare, but apparently the award-winning drama is still a strong performer on Hulu. Season four, which solidified at least this critic’s opinion that labeling it a comedy is a huge mistake, premiered on June 25, 2025. FX’s announcement indicated season six will arrive in 2026.

“The Bear continues to be a fan favorite worldwide and their response to this season—as seen through incredibly high viewership—has been as spectacular as any of its previous seasons,” stated John Landgraf, Chairman, FX. “Year-in and year-out, Chris Storer, the producers, cast and crew make The Bear one of the best shows on television, and we are excited that they will continue to tell this magnificent story.”

Jeremy Allen White leads the cast as Carmen “Carmen” Berzatto, Ayo Edebiri stars as Sydney Adamu,...

Following the debut of season four of The Bear, which is off to a white-hot start with viewers, FX has picked up season five of the acclaimed Emmy Award-winning comedy, it was announced today by John Landgraf, Chairman of FX.

All seasons, including the newly released season four, are available to stream on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+ with a bundle subscription domestically and Disney+ internationally.

“The Bear continues to be a fan favorite worldwide and their response to this season – as seen through incredibly high viewership – has been as spectacular as any of its previous seasons,” said Landgraf.

“Year-in and year-out, Chris Storer, the producers, cast and crew make The Bear one of the best shows on television, and we are excited that they will continue to tell this magnificent story.”

In the fourth season, Carmen “Carmy” Berzatto, Sydney Adamu and Richard “Richie” Jerimovich are pushing forward, determined not only to survive,...

The Bear is officially coming back for season 5!

According to a report from Deadline, FX announced The Bear season 5 is in the works just a few days after the season 4 premiere on Wednesday, June 25. As one of the best and most successful shows on TV, it's definitely not a surprise that Carmy, Sydney, and the gang will be back for a fifth season.

Deadline also reports The Bear season 5 is slated for a 2026 premiere. Looking at the first four seasons of the series, there's a good chance we'll see The Bear season 5 released during the last week of June 2026. That week has basically been when each of the show's four seasons has premiered, and all 10 episodes of the series have been released on its premiere date.

Hopefully, by this time next year, we'll have already watched The Bear season 5. Deadline didn't report when production will start on the new season,...

Exciting news for fans of The Bear!

Just a week after the fourth season premiered on FX on Hulu, the network has announced that the Jeremy Allen White-starring series will return for season five, according to THR.

Keep reading to find out more…

“The Bear continues to be a fan favorite worldwide, and their response to this season — as seen through incredibly high viewership — has been as spectacular as any of its previous seasons,” FX chairman John Landgraf shared in a statement. “Year-in and year-out, [creator] Chris Storer, the producers, cast and crew make The Bear one of the best shows on television, and we are excited that they will continue to tell this magnificent story.”

Seasons three and four were filmed back-to-back and the cast is expected to return to set later this year, with the new episodes debuting in 2026!

Also starring in the series are Ayo Edebiri, Liza Colon-Zayas,...

Even as fans debated whether The Bear was starting to lose its bite, FX has decided to stay in the kitchen. On the heels of The Bear Season 4’s premiere, the network officially announced the hit series has been renewed for a fifth season. The news comes despite the show’s latest installment receiving the lowest Rotten Tomatoes score in its history, currently sitting at 80% from critics and a worrying 69% from audiences. That’s a noticeable drop from the show’s flawless 100% runs for Seasons 1 and 2, and even lower than Season 3’s already softening numbers.

But according to FX Chairman John Landgraf, the audience is still showing up:

“The Bear continues to be a fan favorite worldwide and their response to this season—as seen through incredibly high viewership—has been as spectacular as any of its previous seasons. Year-in and year-out, Chris Storer, the producers, cast and crew make...

The final episode of The Bear’s fourth season is titled “Goodbye,” but it won’t be a permanent one.

FX has ordered a fifth season of the Emmy-winning series, with the renewal coming less than a week after The Bear’s fourth season premiered on June 25. As with previous seasons, the series will stream on Hulu. Season five is due sometime in 2026.

“The Bear continues to be a fan favorite worldwide, and their response to this season — as seen through incredibly high viewership — has been as spectacular as any of its previous seasons,” FX chairman John Landgraf said in a statement. “Year-in and year-out, [creator] Chris Storer, the producers, cast and crew make The Bear one of the best shows on television, and we are excited that they will continue to tell this magnificent story.”

FX and Hulu have not released any viewing figures for season four. Past seasons have performed well,...

FX is saying “Yes chef” to more episodes of “The Bear.” The Emmy darling from Christopher Storer was renewed for Season 5 less than a week after its Season 4 return.

This upcoming season is expected to premiere in 2026. That’s a big deal considering that cast obligations have become a major headache for this FX drama. After the resounding success of the first two seasons, Seasons 3 and 4 were filmed back-to-back to account for the cast’s busy schedules. Later this year, Jeremy Allen White’s stars in “Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere,” while Ebon Moss-Bachrach is in “The Fantastic Four: First Steps,”

“‘The Bear’ continues to be a fan favorite worldwide and their response to this season — as seen through incredibly high viewership — has been as spectacular as any of its previous seasons,” John Landgraf, Chairman of FX, said in a statement to press. “Year-in and year-out, Chris Storer, the producers,...

“The Bear” isn’t finished cooking yet. FX has renewed the half-hour series for Season 5.

Season 4 of “The Bear,” which dropped all 10 episodes on Hulu on June 25, follows Carmy (Jeremy Allen White), Sydney (Ayo Edebiri) and Richie (Ebon Moss-Bachrach) as they continue navigating the challenges of running their fine dining restaurant. The cast also includes Lionel Boyce, Liza Colón-Zayas, Oliver Platt, Abby Elliott and Matty Matheson.

The series was created by Christopher Storer, who serves as executive producer alongside Josh Senior, Joanna Calo, Cooper Wehde, Tyson Bidner, Matheson, Hiro Murai and Rene Gube. Courtney Storer serves as a co-executive producer and culinary producer. The series is produced by FX Productions.

“’The Bear’ continues to be a fan favorite worldwide and their response to this season—as seen through incredibly high viewership—has been as spectacular as any of its previous seasons,” said John Landgraf, chairman of FX. “Year-in and year-out,...

The Bear is serving up another meal: Hulu’s Emmy-winning culinary dramedy has been renewed for a fifth season, set to debut in 2026, TVLine has learned.

“The Bear continues to be a fan favorite worldwide and their response to this season — as seen through incredibly high viewership — has been as spectacular as any of its previous seasons,” FX chairman John Landgraf said in a statement. (The Bear is an FX production that airs exclusively on Hulu.) “Year-in and year-out, Chris Storer, the producers, cast and crew make The Bear one of the best shows on television, and we are excited...

The Bear will be back for Season 5. On the heels of its fourth-season premiere last week, FX just announced it has picked up a fifth season of the Emmy-winning comedy series starring Jeremy Allen White, Ayo Edebiri and Ebon Moss-Bachrach. It’s slated to premiere in 2026.

“The Bear continues to be a fan favorite worldwide and their response to this season — as seen through incredibly high viewership — has been as spectacular as any of its previous seasons,” said FX Chairman John Landgraf. “Year-in and year-out, Chris Storer, the producers, cast and crew make The Bear one of the best shows on television, and we are excited that they will continue to tell this magnificent story.”

In the latest season, Carmen “Carmy” Berzatto (White), Sydney Adamu (Edebiri) and Richard “Richie” Jerimovich (Moss-Bachrach) are pushing forward, determined not only to survive but also to take The Bear to the next level. With new challenges around every corner,...

It's no secret that working at Saturday Night Live means trying to be creative in perhaps the most high-pressure environment in television. For some cast members, that pressure can be very motivating. But for The Bear's Abby Elliott, it felt more like a threat.

Elliott joined Saturday Night Live during season 34, making history as the child of a former SNL cast member. Her father, Chris Elliott, spent one season on the show in season 20. Her tenure on the show was marked by a string of celebrity impressions, including Angelina Jolie, Katy Perry, Khloe Kardashian, and Zooey Deschanel.

But the dream job on SNL could feel much more like a nightmare for Elliott. Things can get a little cut-throat at the show as performers compete to get their material on air or find a way to become a favorite of the writers.

“Every week was a new week, and your...

The Bear Season 4 brings the Berzatto family back into the TV spotlight as one of the most drama-ready families in recent memory. The hit FX on Hulu TV comedy recently returned to the streamer, picking up the story of Jeremy Allen White's Carmy Berzatto, a highly-skilled chef brought back to Chicago after the death of a loved one. Like past seasons, Season 4 expands the scope of the central Berzatto clan, focusing on Carmy's relatives like Jamie Lee Curtis' Donna and Abby Elliott's Natalie, along with those in the family's gravitational pull.

Season 4 of the award-winning series picks up where Season 3 left off. White's reeling chef has put everything he has into a new high-end restaurant in Chicago's downtown core, honoring the legacy of the family business (which was once a greasy spoon Italian Beef joint) while walking in the footsteps of his older brother Mikey (played by The Walking Dead...

Abby Elliott is getting candid about her time on Saturday Night Live.

The 38-year-old actress and comedian spoke about her time on the sketch comedy series in an interview with The Independent.

During the conversation, she spoke about being on the show from 2008 to 2012, and being cast at the age of 21, making her the youngest-ever female cast member.

Keep reading to find out more…

Her dad Chris Elliott is also an SNL alum, known for shows like Schitt’s Creek and Everybody Loves Raymond.

“My dad was like, ‘You’re funny, you know? Why don’t you try improv?’” she remembered.

She went on to impersonate stars like Angelina Jolie and Meryl Streep as her niche, but it stopped being fun.

“I guess because it feels like I was beating a dead horse for so long,” she explained.

“Every week was a new week, and your happiness would depend on whether...

Abby Elliott is getting candid about her time on Saturday Night Live.

The 38-year-old actress and comedian spoke about her time on the sketch comedy series in an interview with The Independent.

During the conversation, she spoke about being on the show from 2008 to 2012, and being cast at the age of 21, making her the youngest-ever female cast member.

Keep reading to find out more…

Her dad Chris Elliott is also an SNL alum, known for shows like Schitt’s Creek and Everybody Loves Raymond.

“My dad was like, ‘You’re funny, you know? Why don’t you try improv?’” she remembered.

She went on to impersonate stars like Angelina Jolie and Meryl Streep as her niche, but it stopped being fun.

“I guess because it feels like I was beating a dead horse for so long,” she explained.

“Every week was a new week, and your happiness would depend on whether...

Abby Elliott got her big break on Saturday Night Live doing impressions, following in the legacy of her family.

The Bear star starred on the NBC late-night sketch show for four seasons and in a recent interview, recalled what it was like to work there.

“Every week was a new week, and your happiness would depend on whether you got something on air or not, and if three weeks went by without a sketch, you’d think, ‘Uh-oh, am I going to be fired?’” Elliott said in an interview with The Independent. “There was always that looming threat of getting fired. That was the worst that could happen. And then, I kind of did.”

Elliot joined SNL in 2008 after dropping out of college in 2006 to enroll in improv classes following the encouragement of her father. The comedic star is known for impressions like Rachel Maddow, Drew Barrymore, and Angelina Jolie.

The Bearstar Abby Elliott talks about being fired from Saturday Night Live.

Per Entertainment Weekly, Elliott recently discussed her time on SNL, recalling that "Every week was a new week, and your happiness would depend on whether you got something on air or not." Elliott explained, "If three weeks went by without a sketch, you'd think, 'Uh-oh, am I going to be fired?'... There was always that looming threat of getting fired. That was the worst that could happen. And then, I kind of did."

A third-generation SNLalum following her grandfather Bob Elliott and father Chris Elliott, Abby made a name for herself doing celebrity impersonations, including Angelina Jolie and Rachel Maddow. Towards the end of her four-year run on the series, Elliott asked Lorne Michaels if she could leave the series, only to almost immediately change her mind. "I went back to him with my tail between my legs,...

Almost immediately, The Bear became known for its intensity, baking a story about grief into its rapid-fire depiction of food being made and characters shouting at one another. In retrospect, this version of The Bear more or less ended when Carmy (Jeremy Allen White) got himself locked in a walk-in freezer at the end of season two and seemed to forever drive away his on-again, off-again maybe girlfriend, Claire (Molly Gordon).

In season three, the series condensed much of its characters’ food-fueled acrimony into a charmingly distressing, cameo-filled sixth-episode flashback largely set around the Berzatto family table. Now, a parallel episode from season four, set at a wedding, culminates not with anyone driving a sedan into a living room, but with a daddy-daughter dance.

Like its characters, The Bear is trying to find a mellower way of being. Sure, the new season ends with a shouting match, and the Bear...

[Warning: The below contains Major spoilers for The Bear Season 4.] The Bear‘s fourth season is serving up some seriously tasty plotlines, but none so much as the evolution of Sydney (Ayo Edebiri) and Richie’s (Ebon Moss-Bachrach) dynamic. The pair has come a long way from where they started, which was pretty much at each other’s throats when viewers first met them in Season 1. And now, for fans who have finished Season 4, they have seen Sydney request that Richie be added to the restaurant agreement paperwork, making him part-owner alongside Syd and Natalie (Abby Elliott), as Carmy plans to step back from his head chef duties. While we grapple with the weight of Carmy’s choice, it must be acknowledged that no matter where you sit on the current plotlines of The Bear, one of the show’s most satisfying story arcs has been the growth between Sydney and Richie. Admittedly, I formerly believed the...

The Bearstar Liza Colón-Zayas opens up about the future of the hit series.

Speaking to Variety, Colón-Zayas responded to questions about the future of The Bear, noting that neither she nor the rest of the cast are sure of the series' trajectory after a fraught Season 4 finale. "We don’t know the change in strategy, with Carmy leaving behind the need to pull off chaos, and sticking with consistency, how that may have affected word of mouth, whoever’s coming in. Maybe that’s the Hail Mary," Colón-Zayas stated. "I honestly don’t know. Is there any Hail Mary that can come through now that that clock has reached zero? I don’t know. I don’t want it to end."

Colón-Zayas went on to explain that she believes her character Tina would be "devastated" by where things left off, explaining that "this isn’t just about a job," for the character.

The Bear Season 4 Rotten Tomatoes Score Revealed: Does It Beat Earlier Seasons?(Photo Credit –Facebook)

The fourth installment of the much-loved comedy-drama series The Bear dropped just a few days ago. While The Bear Season 4 has received mostly positive feedback from critics, how does it stack up against the show’s previous, highly acclaimed seasons? Has it surpassed them all, or is it trailing behind its predecessors? Let’s take a look at their Rotten Tomatoes scores to find out.

The Bear Season 4 vs. First Three Seasons – Rotten Tomatoes Scores Compared

When The Bear premiered in 2022, it was met with overwhelming critical acclaim, earning a perfect 100% critics’ score on Rotten Tomatoes. The Bear Season 2 followed in 2023 and received a brilliant 99% score. In 2024, Season 3 saw a dip but still scored a strong 89%. Now, the question is: How does The Bear Season 4 compare to the earlier seasons?

As of now, The Bear...

The ending of “The Bear” season 4 shows Carmy leaving the restaurant to save it, handing over the reins to Syd and Nat, leaving its fate in the dark. The third season showed him devoting his life to this restaurant by sacrificing everything else he loved. The fourth season shows him doing almost the opposite of that. He tries to mend the bridges he burnt with Claire, his mother, and others, while questioning his passion for food. He wonders: Did he get into the business only to prove his worth to Michael? Was it meant to be a big, resounding ‘f**k you’ to Chef David? Or was it just plain escapism? He introspects without letting anyone get a hint of his thoughts. Classic Carmy, right? Well, the fourth season shows him trying to move past that image.

Carmy tries to make progress while trying to find a footing in his personal and professional life,...

The Bear season 4 finale, "Goodbye," picks up after service. After learning that Carmy gave her and Sugar control of The Bear in episode 9, Sydney is having a hard time processing what is happening.

Carmy (Jeremy Allen White) meets her outside, and they finally have a long overdue conversation. Sydney (Ayo Edebiri) thinks Carmy is leaving her at the restaurant and bailing on their future. Carmy tries to explain that it is not actually the case, but you know how he is with words, feelings, and all of that. Things don't come out right sometimes, but usually, when he opens up, he gets his point across.

It blows up in a huge argument. Sydney tries to smoke a cigarette because she's so mad, but she doesn't even know how to light it. Honestly, I don't really know what Carmy is trying to do here. He even has a cigarette to cool off.

The Bear season 4 episode 9, "Tonnato," begins where episode 8 ended with Carmy knocking on his mother's door to drop off a box of photos.

Donna (Jamie Lee Curtis) answers and asks Carmy (Jeremy Allen White) to stick around for a while to chat. He tries to leave, but his mother basically makes him stay. You can tell Carmy is not ready for this, but it's a long time coming.

Back at The Bear, Sydney (Ayo Edebiri) meets Uncle Jimmy (Oliver Platt) outside in the alley while Computer (Brian Koppelman) meets with Sugar (Abby Elliott) about the fate of the business. They apologize to each other for letting each other down, Uncle Jimmy on the business side and Sydney on the food side of things. He tells her that her mother would be very happy with how Sydney grew up and the chef she became.

At Donna's place, Carmy and his ma look through some old photos.

Jumping back in after the best episode of the season, The Bear season 4 episode 8, "Green," begins with one of our faves really going through it! Sydney (Ayo Edebiri) is having some serious nightmares about failure. In the dream, she's hosting a cooking show when a storm rips through the set. She tries to keep going, but it's a complete and utter failure.

The dream continues, and Sydney is trying to outrun something. Shortly after she wakes up, we find out what it is. She calls Chef Shapiro and officially drops out of the running for the position. It's not the best phone call, but he puts her on blast. He's actually really rude about it, even if he might be right. I don't know. I still think he's a jerk.

Sydney isn't the only one going through it, though. Marcus (Lionel Boyce), who has been struggling with how to handle...

Note: The following story contains spoilers from “The Bear” Season 4.

It wouldn’t be a season finale of “The Bear” if there weren’t a few tears and anxiety attacks, and Season 4 certainly delivers on that front.

Last season was a thorny one as Sydney (Ayo Edebiri) kept trying to get her partner and mentor Carmy (Jeremy Allen White) to open up to her. After endless days of changed menus, several screaming matches and oh-so-much money lost, the duo finally had a real conversation at the end of this season.

Here’s what happened in the final moments of Season 4 and what that ending may mean if there is a Season 5.

Is Carmy leaving the Bear?

Eventually. At the end of Episode 9, Sydney (Ayo Edebiri) finally took a look at her new partnership agreement with the restaurant, which contained an unpleasant surprise. As part of her new contract, ownership for...

This post contains spoilers for Season Four of The Bear, which is now streaming on Hulu.

Late in “Bears,” the seventh episode of the new season of The Bear, 16 different people are seated under the same table at a wedding reception. When we first see this table — part of the furnishings in the home of Frank (Josh Hartnett), newly-married to Tiffany (Gillian Jacobs), who used to be married to Richie (Ebon Moss-Bachrach) — it does not seem large enough to accommodate that many people. It looks like… a table, just big...

Warning! This article contains spoilers for The Bear's season 4 finale.

While The Bear's season 4 finale provides ample opportunity for the show to return for season 5, an insider report suggests it may not be feasible any time soon. In The Bear season 4, Carmy (Jeremy Allen White), Sydney (Ayo Edebiri), Richie (Ebon Moss-Bachrach), and Natalie (Abby Elliott) are given a painfully short window to turn the restaurant around, culminating in Carmy making a major, life-altering decision in the finale.

A new report published by Varietysuggests that The Bear season 5 – if it's officially renewed, this is currently still in question – may not start production for a while, depending on FX's commitment, "creative intent," and the availability of its leading stars.

The Bear's Emmy-winning streak has not only attracted major household names to participate in guest-star roles, but has made household names of its leading actors. Jeremy Allen White is...

Warning: contains spoilers from Season 4 of The Bear.

Last year, just ahead of The Bear’s Season Three premiere, Oliver “Cicero” Platt gave an interview to Andi Ortiz at The Wrap. On the subject of “Fishes,” the Christmas flashback episode from The Bear’s second season, Platt revealed that series creator Christopher Storer had been hearing from actors who wanted to appear on the show, but that Storer’s vision was so clear, such actors’ fame or glamor were of no consequence to him: “Like, f—ing Marlon Brando could be calling him, and if Marlon wasn’t right for whatever the role, he’d find a polite way to say, ‘I’m so flattered. I’m gonna have something else for you in the future.’”

And yet, “Fishes” is memorable, in large part, for the many distractingly well-known faces who show up to play members of the extended Berzatto family.

Warning: contains spoilers from Season 4 of The Bear.

Since its premiere in 2022, The Bear has won two DGA Awards, five Critics’ Choice Awards, five Golden Globes and 21 Emmys — all in comedy categories. In 2024, Jeremy Allen White beat out Matt Berry from What We Do in the Shadows for the Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series Emmy; at the same ceremony, Liza Colón-Zayas beat Hannah Einbinder from Hacks. The previous year, The Bear was Emmy voters’ choice for Outstanding Comedy Series in 2023, triumphing over shows including Abbott Elementary.

I’m not sure exactly how the Television Academy, which awards the Emmy, defines a comedy, but one thing will be clear if The Bear submits in those categories next year: It’s not based on how funny they are. As proof, here’s every joke — and, because I’m being generous, seemingly intended laugh line — from the show’s just-dropped fourth season.

Spoiler Alert: This story contains spoilers for Season 4 of “The Bear.”

Season 3 of “The Bear” ended at a major crossroads for the title restaurant. Carmy (Jeremy Allen-White) and the crew were anxiously wondering about the contents of their first-ever review, and unbeknownst to anyone else, Sydney (Ayo Edebiri) was having a panic attack due to the weight of the decision ahead of her: Stay at The Bear with the dysfunctional team she loves, or accept a high-paying job offer at a new restaurant led by a more established chef?

By the end of Season 4, those questions are answered, but the future of The Bear remains as unclear as ever.

In Episode 9, “Tonnato,” Pete (Chris Witaske) calls Sydney to go over the updated terms of the partnership agreement she’s procrastinated signing all season. She has finally turned down Adam’s (Adam Shapiro) job offer and decided to stick things out with Carmy,...

The Bear season 4 has been building to this episode, and it's finally here. It's officially time for Tiffany's wedding! And, it's a big family reunion with a bunch of people with a devastating shared history. Let the drama begin!

The Bear season 4 episode 7, "Bears," opens with Richie (Ebon Moss-Bachrach) having a panic attack in the alley outside the wedding venue with Sydney (Ayo Edebiri). She tries to calm him down, but it's clear that he's still quite frustrated, which is putting it mildly, about his relationship with Tiffany (Gillian Jacobs), her getting married to a great guy like Frank (Josh Hartnett), and everything that goes with that.

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Inside, Carmy (Jeremy Allen White) sees Tiffany, and she gives him permission to bail as soon as he gets uncomfortable from the anxiety of being this close to all these family and friends. It's so triggering! Honestly, I'm...

The complete fourth season of the critically acclaimed comedy “The Bear” dropped on Hulu on Wednesday, June 25 and already managed to shoot to the top position on both the overall and series charts of the Hulu Top 15 for Thursday, June 26, 2025.

Starring Jeremy Allen White, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Ayo Edebiri, Abby Elliott and Lionel Boyce, the series is about food, family and the insanity of the grind. It’s a losing battle every day in the restaurant business, and as Carmy (Jeremy Allen White) pushes himself harder than ever and demands excellence from his crew, they do their best to match his intensity. Their quest for culinary excellence propels them to new levels and stresses the bonds that hold the restaurant together.

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