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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!

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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

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Bear Season 1 Episode 1 - System
    7.7/10(127 votes)

    #1 - System

    S1:E1

    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

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  2. The Bear Season 1 Episode 2 - Hands
    7.6/10(74 votes)

    #2 - Hands

    S1:E2

    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

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  3. The Bear Season 1 Episode 3 - Brigade
    7.9/10(68 votes)

    #3 - Brigade

    S1:E3

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

    Director:Joanna Calo
    Writer:Christopher Storer

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  4. The Bear Season 1 Episode 4 - Dogs
    7.9/10(65 votes)

    #4 - Dogs

    S1:E4

    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

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  5. The Bear Season 1 Episode 5 - Sheridan
    7.8/10(59 votes)

    #5 - Sheridan

    S1:E5

    Things go wrong in the kitchen. Sydney finds solutions.

    Director:Joanna Calo
    Writer:Karen Joseph Adcock

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  6. The Bear Season 1 Episode 6 - Ceres
    8.0/10(61 votes)

    #6 - Ceres

    S1:E6

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

    Director:Joanna Calo
    Writers:Catherine Schetina, Rene Gube

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  7. The Bear Season 1 Episode 7 - Review
    8.4/10(73 votes)

    #7 - Review

    S1:E7

    A bad day in the kitchen causes tensions to rise.

    Director:Christopher Storer
    Writer:Joanna Calo

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  8. The Bear Season 1 Episode 8 - Braciole
    8.4/10(67 votes)

    #8 - Braciole

    S1:E8

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

    Director:Christopher Storer
    Writers:Christopher Storer, Joanna Calo

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"System" is the best rated episode of "The Bear" season 1. It scored 7.7/10 based on 127 votes. Directed by Christopher Storer and written by Christopher Storer, it aired on 6/23/2022. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Hands".