Published June 25, 2026, 10:30 p.m. ET

FX’s Emmy-winning series The Bear is back with its highly-anticipated fifth season, but when new episodes hit Hulu on Thursday, June 25, fans may be wondering if there’s more to come…

As noted in Decider’s full Season 5 review, the series picks up the day after The Bear’s menacing two-month countdown clock ran out and Carmy (Jeremy Allen White) told Sydney (Ayo Edeberi), Richie (Ebon Moss-Bacharach), and Sugar (Abby Elliott) he planned to quite the restaurant and leave the tortured chef life behind.

Season 4 of The Bear consisted of 10 episodes, so when fans log in to find eight episodes of The Bear Season 5 streaming at 9:00 p.m. ET on June 25, they’ll likely be wondering if Episode 8, “The Original Beef of Chicagoland,” is where the story ends or if Christopher Storer’s hit series will continue.

Curious how many episodes are in The Bear Season 5? When do new episodes of The Bear premiere on FX? Will there be a Season 6 of The Bear? Or is The Bear over? Read on for answers!

How Many Episodes Of The Bear Season 5 Are There?

While The Bear Season 2 through Season 4 consisted of 10 episodes, like The Bear‘s debut season, Season 5 will feature eight episodes.

Is There An Episode 9 Of The Bear Season 5?

No! We know shorter seasons aren’t ideal, but The Bear Season 5 only consists of eight episodes — not nine, not 10. So The Bear Season 5, Episode 8 is the finale.

When Do New Episodes Of The Bear Come Out On FX?

The first two episodes of The Bear Season 5 are airing on FX alongside its full season Hulu debut on June 25, but the rest of the season will gradually air on FX, with one new episode premiering each Thursday until the August 6 finale. if you plan to watch weekly on FX, here’s an episode guide with corresponding dates. And remember, new episodes premiere Thursdays at 9:00 p.m. ET / 6:00 p.m. PT on FX.

• Season 5, Episode 1, “Soda”: June 25 on Hulu and FX
• Season 5, Episode 2, “Lamb”: June 25 on Hulu and FX
• Season 5, Episode 3, “Mint”: July 2 on FX
• Season 5, Episode 4, “Ribs”: July 9 on FX
• Season 5, Episode 5, “Raspberries”: July 16 on FX
• Season 5, Episode 6, “Focaccia”: July 23 on FX
• Season 5, Episode 7, “Caramel”: July 30 on FX
• Season 5, Episode 8, “The Original Beef of Chicagoland”: August 6 on FX

Will There Be A Season 6 Of The Bear? Why Is The Bear Ending?

Back in May, one day after the surprise Gary flashback episode drop, FX confirmed that The Bear‘s fifth season would be its last. The announcement didn’t include quotes or go into detail about the decision, so we’ll likely learn more about the show’s Season 5 end in post-mortem interviews. But we do know there’s no The Bear Season 6 in the pipeline.

How To Watch The Bear Live On FX:

If you have a cable subscription that includes FX, you can watch new episodes of The Bear Season 5 live by setting your TV to the proper channel a few minutes before 9:00 p.m. ET on Thursdays. You can also use your cable username and password to watch episodes live on FXnetworks.com or the FX app. If your cable package includes a DVR, you can even record the finale for later viewing.

Other live viewing options are through live TV skinny bundles, which give you access to networks without cable. YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, fuboTV, and DIRECTTV STREAM all come with FX. Read on for a full FX episode guide.

How To Watch The Bear Online: Hulu Streaming Info

Since The Bear is a Hulu original series, you’ll have to be a subscriber to watch online. Otherwise, read on to see how to watch via FX.

If you’re new to Hulu, the basic (with ads) price is $10.99/month. If you want to upgrade to Hulu ad-free, it costs $18.99/month.

If you want to stream even more and save a few bucks a month while you’re at it, we recommend subscribing to one of the Disney+ Bundles, all of which include Hulu. These bundles start at $12.99/month for ad-supported Disney+ and Hulu and goes up to $32.99/month for Disney+, Hulu, and Max, all ad-free.

Stay tuned for more The Bear Season 5 coverage from Decider.