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.
A surprise health inspection reveals the cracks in the restaurant’s foundation. Carmy goes head-to-head with Richie.
Carmy attends Al-Anon. Sydney struggles to gain the respect of the staff.
Carmy and Richie cater a kid’s birthday party. Tina and Sydney work together while Marcus makes donuts.
Things go wrong in the kitchen. Sydney finds solutions.
Richie notices the neighborhood is changing. Sugar and Carmy clean up the office.
A bad day in the kitchen. Tensions rise.
Things get out of control. Carmy is faced with a decision.
Faced with the reality of opening a new restaurant, the crew must make a plan.
The crew splits up to work towards their new vision.
Sydney searches Chicago for culinary inspiration.
Marcus challenges himself.
The renovation gets off track.
Feast of the Seven Fishes.
Richie stages.
The crew awaits a do-or-die fire suppression test.
Final preparations are made for The Bear's first service.
Friends & Family night at The Bear.
The next day and the days that led to it.
Carmy sets a new standard.
The staff slogs through a month of service.
Sydney gets a new apartment. Marcus finds inspiration.
The Computer gives The Bear its odds.
Tina looks for a new opportunity.
The restaurant is out of C-Folds. Sydney is presented with an opportunity.
Sugar finds support in an unexpected place.
Carmy thinks about apologizing.
Another funeral.
