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Two friends, Richard ‘Richie’ Jerimovich and Michael ‘Mikey’ Berzatto, go on a work trip to Gary, Indiana in this flashback episode of FX’s “The Bear.” Taking place before Carmen ‘Carmy’ Berzatto must leave the fine dining world to help save his family’s Chicago sandwich shop and its strong-willed kitchen staff in the wake of his brother’s tragic suicide, not to mention having to navigate his strained familial relationships while balancing the soul-crushing realities of small business ownership, this episode offers an intimate look at the friendship between Richie and Mikey and sheds light on one of their lifechanging adventures.
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Sam Adams Slate May 8
As wrenching as the episode can be, it’s also unexpectedly leisurely, because the only thing it’s concerned with is right there in front of us. It takes its time, and every second counts. Go to Full Review Rachel Ho Exclaim! 4d
8/10
"Gary" has invigorated my excitement to see how Storer serves up the final course. Go to Full Review Marlon Wallace The M Report (WBOC.com) Jun 1
...some might see this as an amuse-bouche or hors d'œuvre for that final season. Others might see it as a palate cleanser... Go to Full Review Melissa Camacho Common Sense Media May 21
4/5
This is a well-written, well-performed emotional piece of The Bear's evolving story world. Go to Full Review Eddie Harrison film-authority.com May 12
4/5
…seemingly improvised scenes like an encounter with local youths on a basketball court have just the right feel; Gary's narrative is less about plot-points than exploring character, and that's what makes The Bear so engrossing... Go to Full Review Joel Keller Decider May 8
Gary does a good job of reminding fans of The Bear why the show was so compelling when it first blasted onto our screens, and we hope it’s a harbinger of a good final season. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Vixo S @vixo_six 5d Gary works best as an emotional companion piece to The Bear. It may not fully connect with viewers who have not followed the series, but for those who know these characters, it becomes a quiet and deeply moving reflection on friendship, loyalty and grief. The episode does not rely on a complex plot. Its strength comes from watching Richie and Michael share moments that feel warm, natural and painfully fragile. Ebon Moss Bachrach is outstanding, showing Richie before his growth and healing, while Jon Bernthal gives Michael a vulnerable and layered presence. Their chemistry makes the episode feel honest, almost as if we are observing real memories rather than scripted scenes. Gary understands that some friendships are not simple or perfect, but still carry love, history and family. It is small in scale, but emotionally powerful and hard to forget. See more stewart M @estew 6d Just outstanding. For all the talk about season 5 being The Bear's return to greatness this one episode is the real deal. Reminiscent of the first 2 seasons of The Bear when the series soared to the very pinnacle of great TV. This flashback of Mikey and Richie is funny and sad and heartbreakingly beautiful with acting that is off the charts. I watched it after season 5 and was glad I did-it was everything I hoped season 5 would be but wasn't. See more Jean K @Jinka Jun 28 I found it interesting and at times quite funny. Excellent acting all around. The desperation was palpable in all these characters, and, if you’ve lived a life, you know that there are lots of bars across this country full of day- drinking people dangling by a thread. Richie and Mikey are lost man-babies, and not a rare type, sadly. See more Karen G. @kgaede Jun 26 Excellent in-depth look at the relationship between Mike and Richie. Also, deep insights into the mental state of Mike before the incident that the rest of the series is built on. See more Abs B @Abs_B Jun 13 I do get the entire point of it, but if they really wanted you to connect to the charachters especially his mental health state, I just believe there was a better way of doing it. The bar scene was such a waste. See more Richard S @RichieS Jun 2 Awesome performances by both leads! See more Read all reviews
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Christopher Storer

Director

Ebon Moss-Bachrach

Richard ‘Richie’ Jerimovich

Jon Bernthal

Michael ‘Mikey’ Berzatto

Ebon Moss-Bachrach

Screenwriter

Jon Bernthal

Screenwriter

Josh Senior

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Synopsis Two friends, Richard ‘Richie’ Jerimovich and Michael ‘Mikey’ Berzatto, go on a work trip to Gary, Indiana in this flashback episode of FX’s “The Bear.” Taking place before Carmen ‘Carmy’ Berzatto must leave the fine dining world to help save his family’s Chicago sandwich shop and its strong-willed kitchen staff in the wake of his brother’s tragic suicide, not to mention having to navigate his strained familial relationships while balancing the soul-crushing realities of small business ownership, this episode offers an intimate look at the friendship between Richie and Mikey and sheds light on one of their lifechanging adventures.
Director
Christopher Storer
Screenwriter
Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Jon Bernthal
Distributor
Hulu
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
May 5, 2026
Runtime
59m