TV series · 2022 · Where to watch
The Bear
Updated November 2, 2026
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The Bear streams in the US on four subscription services — Disney+, Hulu, Hulu on Disney+ and YouTube TV — and nowhere else right now: no free stream, and no rent-or-buy option. Here is the full list and which to use.
A talented fine-dining chef returns to Chicago to take charge of his family’s struggling sandwich shop. As he tries to change the business and himself, he clashes and collaborates with a pressure-tested crew, finding unexpected connection amid the demands of restaurant life.
- Year
- 2022–2026
- TMDB rating
- 8.2/10 · 2k votes
- Genre
- Drama, Comedy
- Length
- 5 seasons · 46 episodes
- Network
- Hulu
- Rated
- TV-MA
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How to watch The Bear
The Bear is included with four different subscriptions — Disney+, Hulu, Hulu on Disney+ and YouTube TV — so if you already pay for any of them there is nothing extra to buy.
The Bear ended in 2026 after five seasons and 46 episodes, so what is listed above is the complete run — nothing new is coming.
Created by Christopher Storer and starring Jeremy Allen White, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Ayo Edebiri and Lionel Boyce; it originally aired on Hulu.
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Common questions
Is The Bear on Hulu?
Yes. As of November 2, 2026, The Bear is on Hulu in the US with a subscription.
Is The Bear on Netflix?
No. As of November 2, 2026, The Bear is not streaming on Netflix in the US. It is on Disney+, Hulu and Hulu on Disney+ instead.
Can I watch The Bear for free?
Not without a subscription. There is no ad-supported free stream in the US right now; the closest is a free trial on Disney+ and Hulu where one is offered.
How many seasons of The Bear are there?
There are five seasons, and the series has ended.
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