History of The Bear (TV series) in Timeline

The Bear follows Carmy Berzatto, a highly skilled chef who leaves the world of fine dining to take over his deceased brother's struggling Italian beef sandwich shop in Chicago. He grapples with grief, family dynamics, and the challenges of running a small business while striving to transform the shop and himself. The series explores themes of trauma, ambition, and the complexities of human relationships amidst the backdrop of a chaotic kitchen environment, featuring a cast of colorful and often dysfunctional characters.

2009: 30 Rock nominations

In 2009, 30 Rock had 22 nominations, making it the most nominated series in comedy at the Emmys until 2024 when The Bear surpassed it with 23 nominations.

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March 2021: FX orders pilot

In March 2021, FX ordered a pilot for The Bear, to be written and directed by series creator Christopher Storer.

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October 2021: FX orders The Bear series

In October 2021, FX ordered The Bear series for a 2022 premiere date.

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June 23, 2022: First season release on FX on Hulu

On June 23, 2022, all episodes of the first season of The Bear were released on FX on Hulu.

July 2022: Renewal for second season

In July 2022, The Bear was renewed for a ten-episode second season.

2022: Planned premiere date

FX ordered The Bear series in October 2021 for a planned 2022 premiere date.

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2022: Recognition as one of the best television programs

In 2022, The Bear was named one of the ten best television programs of the year by the American Film Institute. The Guardian named it number one of the best 100 TV shows of 2022.

June 22, 2023: Second season release

On June 22, 2023, the second season of The Bear was released.

November 2023: Renewal for third season

In November 2023, The Bear was renewed for a third season.

December 6, 2023: Availability on Disney+ in the United States

On December 6, 2023, The Bear, along with other Hulu content, became available to stream on Disney+ in the United States via the Hulu hub.

2023: Recognition as one of the best TV shows

For the second year in a row, in 2023, the American Film Institute named The Bear one of the ten best television programs of the year. The Bear appeared on many publications' lists of the best TV shows of 2023.

2023: Most-watched premiere and streaming success

In 2023, the second season of The Bear was the most-watched season premiere in FX network's history. The Bear became the second most-streamed program in the U.S. during the week of June 22 and later rose to first place during the week of June 29.

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March 2024: Renewal for fourth season

In March 2024, The Bear was renewed for a fourth season.

June 26, 2024: Third season release

On June 26, 2024, the third season of The Bear was released.

2024: Most-nominated series in comedy at the Emmys

In 2024, The Bear became the most-nominated series in comedy categories at the Emmys with 23 nominations, surpassing 30 Rock which had 22 nominations in 2009, but lost the award to Hacks.

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2024: Streaming success of season 3

In 2024, the season 3 premiere of The Bear garnered 5.4 million views in its first four days of streaming, marking the best performance for an FX premiere on Hulu. The Bear was watched for 1,233 million minutes from June 24—30. The Bear was the third most-streamed show in the United States in 2024, while in Canada, it ranked as the second most-streamed show of the year.

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June 2025: Industry resentment over Emmy loss

In June 2025, Vulture published an article, claiming that "an undercurrent of industry resentment" over the show's lack of comedic content lead to its 2024 Comedy Series Emmy loss.