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The Best Episodes of The Bear Season 1

Every episode of The Bear Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Bear Season 1!

Carmy, a young fine-dining chef, comes home to Chicago to run his family sandwich shop. As he fights to transform the shop and himself, he works alongside a rough-around-the-edges crew that ultimately reveal themselves as his chosen family.

Genres:DramaComedy
Network:Hulu

Season 1 Ratings Summary

The best episode of "The Bear" season 1 is "System", rated 7.6/10 from 9023 user votes. It was directed by Christopher Storer and written by Christopher Storer. "System" aired on 6/23/2022 and is rated 0.1 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "Hands".

  • System
    7.6/10 9,023 votes

    #1 - System

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 6/23/2022

    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.

    Director: Christopher Storer

    Writer: Christopher Storer

  • Hands
    7.7/10 7,799 votes

    #2 - Hands

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 6/23/2022

    A surprise health inspection reveals the cracks in the restaurant's foundation. Carmy goes head-to-head with Richie.

    Director: Christopher Storer

    Writer: Christopher Storer

  • Brigade
    7.8/10 7,314 votes

    #3 - Brigade

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 6/23/2022

    Carmy attends Al-Anon. Sydney struggles to gain the respect of the staff.

    Director: Joanna Calo

    Writer: Christopher Storer

  • Dogs
    8.1/10 7,367 votes

    #4 - Dogs

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 6/23/2022

    Carmy and Richie cater a kid's birthday party. Tina and Sydney work together while Marcus makes donuts.

    Director: Christopher Storer

    Writer: Sofya Levitsky-Weitz

  • Sheridan
    7.7/10 6,807 votes

    #5 - Sheridan

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 6/23/2022

    Things go wrong in the kitchen. Sydney finds solutions.

    Director: Joanna Calo

    Writer: Karen Joseph Adcock

  • Ceres
    8.0/10 6,861 votes

    #6 - Ceres

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 6/23/2022

    Richie notices the neighborhood is changing. Sugar and Carmy clean up the office.

    Director: Joanna Calo

    Writer: Catherine Schetina, Rene Gube

  • Review
    9.5/10 14,241 votes

    #7 - Review

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 6/23/2022

    A bad day in the kitchen causes tensions to rise.

    Director: Christopher Storer

    Writer: Joanna Calo

  • Braciole
    9.2/10 9,722 votes

    #8 - Braciole

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 6/23/2022

    Things get out of control. Carmy is faced with a decision.

    Director: Christopher Storer

    Writer: Christopher Storer, Joanna Calo