The Bear season 4: how to watch, trailer, cast, plot and everything we know about the dramedy’s latest season

Ayo Edebiri and Jeremy Allen White in The Bear season 3 episode 1
Ayo Edebiri and Jeremy Allen White in The Bear (Image credit: FX Networks)

Who's ready to get back in the kitchen with The Bear season 4? After the fan-favorite, critically-acclaimed and award-winning show premiered The Bear season 3 in summer 2024, fans can now find out what's next in the hit show.

What did the review of the restaurant say and what will that mean for Carmy and company? Can Carmy and Richie finally mend fences and get back on the same page? Will they be able to turn the restaurant into a success?

You'll have to watch to find out, but for everything else you need to know about the show, read on.

The Bear season 4 how to watch

All episodes of The Bear season 4 are now streaming. US viewers can watch the show on Hulu, while for those in the UK it is available on Disney Plus.

The Bear season 4 cast

As expected, Jeremy Allen White, Ayo Edebiri and Ebon Moss-Bachrach are all back to lead The Bear. So are most of the fan favorites from the series so far, with the main cast comprising of:

  • Jeremy Allen White as Carmen "Carmy" Berzatto
  • Ayo Edebiri as Sydney Adamu
  • Ebon Moss-Bachrach as Richie Jerimovich
  • Abby Elliott as Natalie "Sugar" Berzatto
  • Lionel Boyce as Marcus
  • Liza Colón-Zayas as Tina Marrero
  • Matty Matheson as Neil Fak
  • Oliver Platt as Uncle Jimmy
  • Molly Gordon as Claire Dunlap

The Bear has also featured a number of high-profile guest stars across its four seasons. We can see that Jamie Lee Curtis, who plays Carmy and Natalie's mother Donna Berzatto, is back. Another strong bet is Jon Bernthal as their deceased brother Michael Berzatto, who has appeared in flashbacks of each season so far.

The Bear season 4 plot

Based on The Bear season 3 ending we know some of the major plot points that season 4 will need to address.

First and foremost is the all important restaurant review from the Chicago Tribune and how that will impact The Bear. But ultimately, will it make a difference if Jimmy's finances are as bad as they seem.

Next, what is going to happen to Sydney? Is she going to leave The Bear or commit to continue working with Carmy and the rest of The Bear crew.

On the personal front, what will happen with Carmy and Claire, Carmy and Richie and Richie and his ex-wife Tiffany? How will Natalie adjust to motherhood? And, after we got bottle episodes the last two seasons on Marcus and Tina, which member of The Bear staff could be next?

Here is the official synopsis for The Bear season 4:

"FX’s award-winning series The Bear is about food, family and the insanity of the grind. Season four finds the team pushing forward, determined not only to survive, but also to take The Bear to the next level. With new challenges around every corner, the team must adapt, adjust and overcome. The pursuit of excellence isn’t just about getting better – it’s about deciding what’s worth holding on to."

The Bear season 4 trailer

Watch the official trailer for The Bear season 4 right here:

The Bear | Season 4 Official Trailer | Jeremy Allen White, Ayo Edebiri, Ebon Moss-Bachrach | FX - YouTube The Bear | Season 4 Official Trailer | Jeremy Allen White, Ayo Edebiri, Ebon Moss-Bachrach | FX - YouTube
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Here's a quick teaser for the new season as well:

The Bear | S4 Teaser - Showtime | Jeremy Allen White, Ayo Edebiri, Ebon Moss-Bachrach | FX - YouTube The Bear | S4 Teaser - Showtime | Jeremy Allen White, Ayo Edebiri, Ebon Moss-Bachrach | FX - YouTube
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