The Bear Season 5 premieres tonight, stream live on FX with Sling
Jessica Moore
- The fifth and final season of FX's "The Bear" is now available for streaming.
- Season 5 premieres with two episodes on Thursday, June 25, at 9 p.m. ET.
- The new season will consist of eight episodes.
- Viewers can watch the series on FX through streaming services like Sling TV.
Yes, chef — "The Bear" is officially back on the line.
FX's hit comedy-drama series "The Bear" returns tonight, Thursday, June 25 with its Season 5 premiere and it's available to watch through Sling TV with access to FX. Whether you've been here since the chaos of the original beef stand or you've just been pulled into the kitchen, it's time to clock in.
Set inside the high-pressure world of Chicago's culinary scene, "The Bear" Season 5 picks up the morning after Sydney (Ayo Edebiri), Richard (Ebon Moss-Bachrach) and Natalie (Abby Elliott) discover that Head Chef Carmy (Jeremy Allen White) is stepping away from the food industry and left the restaurant in their hands. In Season 5, the heat is higher than ever as the team faces new challenges.
Here's everything to know about how to stream The Bear Season 5 premiere with your Sling subscription.
Stream The Bear Season 5 nowHow to watch The Bear Season 5 premiere on FX with Sling
To watch "The Bear" Season 5 premiere, make sure your Sling subscription includes FX. It’s available on both Sling Blue and Sling Orange + Blue plans.

When is premiere of The Bear Season 5?
The latest season of "The Bear" will premiere tonight, Thursday, June 25 at 9 p.m. ET/ 6 p.m. PT with two episodes available.
What time does The Bear come out?
Each weekly episode of "The Bear" will air Thursdays on FX at 9 p.m. ET/ 6 p.m. PT.
How many episodes are in The Bear Season 5?
There are eight episodes in Season 5 of "The Bear." See the full schedule below.
The Bear Season 5 episode schedule
- Thursday, June 25: Episode 1 "Soda"
- Thursday, June 25: Episode 2 "Lamb"
- Thursday, July 2: Episode 3 "Mint"
- Thursday, July 9: Episode 4 "Ribs"
- Thursday, July 16: Episode 5 "Raspberries"
- Thursday, July 23: Episode 6 "Focaccia"
- Thursday, July 30: Episode 7 "Caramel"
- Thursday, Aug. 6: Episode 8 "The Original Beef of Chicagoland" (series finale)
Is this the last season of The Bear?
Yes, this will be the fifth and final season of FX's hit culinary series.

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