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FX Releases Prequel Episode 'Gary' for 'The Bear' Exclusively on Hulu
FX surprise-released a prequel episode titled 'Gary' for the series 'The Bear' on May 5, 2026. The hour-long episode stars Ebon Moss-Bachrach as Richie and Jon Bernthal as Michael, exploring their characters' relationship during a work trip to Gary, Indiana. It is available as a standalone show on Hulu, with various subscription options including bundles with Disney+.
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FX released a prequel episode titled 'Gary' for the series 'The Bear' on May 5, 2026, making it available exclusively on Hulu. The hour-long episode stars Ebon Moss-Bachrach as Richie and Jon Bernthal as Michael, following the two characters on a work trip to Gary, Indiana.
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It explores the complicated relationship between Richie and Mikey, uncovering new layers of Mikey's mental state while offering insight into Richie's character as first met in Season 1 of 'The Bear'.
Ebon Moss-Bachrach and Jon Bernthal announced the episode 'Gary' on Instagram, stating they are excited to share the adventure with Richie and Mikey. The actors wrote the episode together, with Bernthal sharing a photo on Instagram captioned 'This. Fr.
Slaps. I promise. The episode appears as its own show on Hulu, separate from 'The Bear' catalog. 99 per month after the trial.
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