Gary (The Bear episode)

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"Gary" is a special episode of the American comedy-drama series The Bear, written by and starring cast members Ebon Moss-Bachrach and Jon Bernthal and directed by series creator Christopher Storer. The episode is a flashback to early 2019, when Richie's pregnant wife Tiff (Gillian Jacobs) is close to her due date. Richie (Moss-Bachrach) and Mikey (Bernthal) get a job from Jimmy and take an emotionally charged road trip from Chicago to Gary, Indiana. The 39th episode of the series, "Gary" was released as a surprise drop on May 5, 2026, on Hulu and FX, streaming separately from the rest of the show's catalogue, and was made available the following day on FXNOW and FX On Demand. The episode received largely positive reviews from critics, who praised its tone, direction, and naturalism, while other reviewers found the episode meandering and self-indulgent. Bernthal and Moss-Bachrach's performances received acclaim.

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