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The Best Episodes of The Bear Season 5

Every episode of The Bear Season 5 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Bear Season 5!

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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 5 Episode 1 - Soda
    5.6/10(19 votes)

    #1 - Soda

    S5:E1

    A storm hits.

    Director:Christopher Storer
    Writer:Christopher Storer

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  2. The Bear Season 5 Episode 2 - Lamb
    5.2/10(16 votes)

    #2 - Lamb

    S5:E2

    The staff prepares for the day.

    Director:Christopher Storer
    Writers:Rene Gube, Karen Joseph Adcock

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  3. The Bear Season 5 Episode 3 - Mint
    5.2/10(17 votes)

    #3 - Mint

    S5:E3

    A new direction.

    Director:Christopher Storer
    Writer:Karen Joseph Adcock

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  4. The Bear Season 5 Episode 4 - Ribs
    5.4/10(16 votes)

    #4 - Ribs

    S5:E4

    Family meal.

    Director:Christopher Storer
    Writer:Catherine Schetina

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  5. The Bear Season 5 Episode 5 - Raspberries
    5.6/10(17 votes)

    #5 - Raspberries

    S5:E5

    A traffic jam.

    Director:Duccio Fabbri
    Writer:Rachel Wiggins

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  6. The Bear Season 5 Episode 6 - Focaccia
    5.7/10(16 votes)

    #6 - Focaccia

    S5:E6

    A seating chart.

    Director:Christopher Storer
    Writer:Rene Gube

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  7. The Bear Season 5 Episode 7 - Caramel
    6.1/10(17 votes)

    #7 - Caramel

    S5:E7

    A hard service.

    Director:Christopher Storer
    Writers:Christopher Storer, Nicole Kohut

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  8. The Bear Season 5 Episode 8 - The Original Beef of Chicagoland
    5.8/10(17 votes)

    #8 - The Original Beef of Chicagoland

    S5:E8

    After service.

    Director:Christopher Storer
    Writer:Christopher Storer

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Season 5 Ratings Summary

"Soda" is the best rated episode of "The Bear" season 5. It scored 5.6/10 based on 19 votes. Directed by Christopher Storer and written by Christopher Storer, it aired on 6/25/2026. This episode is rated 0.4 points higher than the second-best, "Lamb".