‘The Bear’ drops surprise Season 5 prequel episode ‘Gary’—How to watch for free
A surprise prequel episode of 'The Bear' titled 'Gary' has been released ahead of Season 5, focusing on the characters Richie and Mikey during a trip to Gary, Indiana. The episode was co-written by and stars Emmy winners Ebon Moss-Bachrach and Jon Bernthal. It is available to stream for free on Hulu with a 30-day trial, appearing as a standalone show.
- ▪The prequel episode 'Gary' was surprise dropped on May 5, 2026, ahead of 'The Bear' Season 5.
- ▪Ebon Moss-Bachrach and Jon Bernthal co-wrote the episode and reprise their roles as Richie and Mikey.
- ▪'Gary' is an hour-long episode that explores the relationship between Richie and Mikey and adds emotional context to their characters.
- ▪The episode is exclusive to Hulu and must be searched for separately from the main series.
- ▪Season 5 of 'The Bear' is expected to premiere in June 2026, though no official date has been confirmed.
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TV ‘The Bear’ drops surprise Season 5 prequel episode ‘Gary’—How to watch for free By Angela Tricarico Published May 5, 2026, 1:26 p.m. ET FX Page Six may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. “The Bear” is back — sort of. While the wait for the fifth (and possibly final) season continues, FX and Hulu surprise dropped a prequel episode of the series today, May 5. Emmy winners Ebon Moss-Bachrach and Jon Bernthal took to Instagram to announce “Gary,” a prequel episode that follows their “Bear” characters on a work trip to Gary, Indiana. The joint post notes that they “are so excited to finally share this little adventure with Richie and Mikey.” Moss-Bachrach and Bernthal co-wrote the episode.
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