"The Bear" has been one of the most consistent small screen offerings throughout the 2020s, with a new season dropping every summer and delivering high quality drama time and time again.
Here's how to watch "The Bear" season 5 from anywhere with a VPN and how to stream it from anywhere in the world, and potentially for FREE.
"The Bear" season 5 drops on Hulu in the U.S. on Thursday, June 25, 2026. You can also watch it weekly on FX.
• FREE — FX via YouTube TV (U.S.)
• U.S. — Stream on Disney+ or Hulu
• International — Disney+
• Watch anywhere — try a NordVPN to access your apps while traveling
Season 5 of "The Bear" is set to pick up right where the last episode of season 4 left off, with Carmy waking up after selling his stake in the restaurant and deciding he's had enough of the food industry altogether. Can Sydney, Richie, Natalie and the rest of the crew regroup and achieve that elusive Michelin star they've been seeking?
There's more money troubles on the horizon, of course, and it's not inconceivable that the restaurant could be sold before the end of the show. That's not even to mention the crazy storm that's flooded the place. Given how much we love the team in "The Bear", hopefully they can work something out and get Carmy back on board quick.
"The Bear" is one of the biggest and best new shows to watch in June, and there are loads of options to catch the latest episodes.
So, pull up a chair and tuck in, this is how you can stream "The Bear" season 5 from anywhere in the world, including details of a couple of free routes to view.
Can you watch 'The Bear' season 5 for free?
There are a couple of options to watch "The Bear" season 5 for free.
All eight episodes of the new season will be added to Hulu on Friday, June 26. You could sign up for a free trial to Hulu and binge all the episodes before it expires.
Alternatively, you could sign up to a YouTube TV free trial and catch episodes weekly on FX. Once your trial expires, though, you'll have to pay to keep viewing.
Watch 'The Bear' season 5 in the U.S.
Watch 'The Bear' season 5 from anywhere
If you are traveling and find your streaming apps or TV services blocked, a VPN (virtual private network) can make it appear as if your device is still in your home country. That usually means you can keep using the same services you already pay for, even when you are abroad.
We have tested a lot of providers, and NordVPN stands out as a great all-around pick. It offers fast speeds, wide device support, and a 30-day money-back guarantee, so you can try it out without being locked into a long-term plan.
How to watch 'The Bear' season 5 in the U.K., Australia and Canada
Those in the U.K., Australia and Canada can stream "The Bear" season 5 on Disney+.
Prices are as follows in each country:
- U.K.: £5.99/month
- Australia: AU$9.99/month
- Canada: CA$8.99/month
Those abroad can access their Disney+ catalogue using NordVPN.
'The Bear' cast
- Jeremy Allen White as Carmen "Carmy" Berzatto
- Ayo Edebiri as Sydney Adamu
- Ebon Moss-Bachrach as Richard "Richie" Jerimovich
- Lionel Boyce as Marcus Brooks
- Abby Elliott as Natalie "Sugar" Berzatto
- Liza Colón-Zayas as Bettina "Tina" Marrero
- Matty Matheson as Neil Fak
- Oliver Platt as Jimmy "Uncle Cicero" Kalinowski
- Edwin Lee Gibson as Ebraheim
- Molly Gordon as Claire Dunlap
- Jon Bernthal as Michael "Mikey" Berzatto
- Jamie Lee Curtis as Donna Berzatto
- Will Poulter as Chef Luca
- Ricky Staffieri as Theodore Fak
'The Bear' season 5 episode guide
- Episode 1: Soda – Sydney and Richie are left in charge as the restaurant struggles to stay financially stable while chasing a Michelin star.
- Episode 2: Lamb – The team navigates the morning after discovering Carmy's exit, facing a torrential storm and the threat of the business being sold.
- Episode 3: Mint – As money runs low, the kitchen crew is forced to band together to pull off a chaotic one-last-service.
- Episode 4: Ribs – Family meal and team dynamics come to the forefront as the new partners begin their final service.
- Episode 5: Raspberries – Tensions rise during a traffic jam and unexpected hurdles on the way to the restaurant.
- Episode 6: Focaccia – The team handles a difficult seating chart and front-of-house pressures
- Episode 7: Caramel – The kitchen pushes to the brink as the climax of the final service approaches.
- Episode 8: The Original Beef of Chicagoland – The series finale focusing on the legacy of the restaurant and the people behind it.
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