The Award-winning series The Bear is making its broadcast debut on FX ahead of the premiere of its third season on Hulu. The series, which has previously only been available on Hulu, will air a special marathon of its first season starting on Sunday, June 2nd. The marathon will consist of two episodes airing each night for four nights, with the season one finale wrapping up the event on Wednesday, June 5th. The Bear follows young chef Carmen “Carmy” Berzatto as he takes over his brother’s sandwich shop with the help of his cousin Richie and new sous Chef Sydney.
Created by Christopher Storer, The Bear stars Jeremy Allen White as Carmy, Ayo Edebiri as Sydney, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach as Richie. The series first debuted in June 2022, with the second season following in 2023. The show was an instant hit, winning ten Emmy awards for its first season, including Outstanding Comedy Series, Lead Actor for White, and Outstanding Supporting Actress for Edebiri. The series also received accolades for writing and directing.
This move is not unprecedented, as other streaming series have made the jump to linear television. ABC aired the first season of Only Murders in the Building over four consecutive nights earlier this year, while Paramount brought Yellowstone to CBS following programming gaps caused by industry strikes. These moves have the potential to attract more viewers to the shows and increase subscription numbers for the streaming services carrying them.
The decision to air The Bear on FX could help bring in new viewers to the critically acclaimed series, potentially boosting its already strong viewership. By making the show available on a linear channel, it opens up the opportunity for those who may not have access to Hulu to watch the series, possibly expanding its fan base. For die-hard fans, it’s a chance to rewatch the show or for newcomers to catch up on what they’ve been missing.
The airing of The Bear’s first season on FX will take place over four consecutive nights from June 2nd to June 5th at 10 pm ET. Season three of The Bear is set to premiere on Hulu on Thursday, June 27th. With the show’s critical acclaim and Emmy wins, this broadcast debut could attract a new audience to the series and potentially lead to increased visibility and popularity for The Bear.
