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Surprise 'Bear' Episode: Richie & Mikey's Backstory Revealed
6 May
Summary
- A surprise standalone 'Bear' episode titled 'Gary' unexpectedly dropped on Hulu.
- The episode features Ebon Moss-Bachrach and Jon Bernthal as Richie and Mikey.
- Richie and Mikey co-wrote the 'Gary' episode, directed by Christopher Storer.
A surprise standalone episode of 'The Bear,' titled 'Gary,' has been released on Hulu, catching fans off guard. This special installment features Ebon Moss-Bachrach as Richie and Jon Bernthal as Mikey on a work trip to Gary, Indiana. The episode delves into their complicated relationship and offers crucial insight into Richie's character from his Season One introduction.
Co-written by Moss-Bachrach and Bernthal themselves, and directed by series creator Christopher Storer, 'Gary' was announced by Moss-Bachrach on Instagram. The episode currently exists separately on Hulu, requiring a direct search. It arrives ahead of the show's fifth season, expected in June 2026, which is rumored to be the series' conclusion.
This flashback provides a welcomed opportunity for viewers to explore the bond between Richie and Mikey, two complex characters. Bernthal and Moss-Bachrach, who previously collaborated on 'The Punisher' and Broadway's 'Dog Day Afternoon,' reunite creatively in this deeply personal episode.
