"Gary" is set roughly five years before the events of The Bear 's first season. At that point in the timeline, Richie and Tiffany (Gillian Jacobs) are still together and expecting their daughter,...

"The Bear"s "Gary" sets up Season 5 with a shocking ending for Richie (Ebon Moss-Bachrach).

The Bear fans can check out a surprise episode on Hulu called 'Gary' that features Ebon Moss-Bachrach and Jon Bernthal as Richie and Gary in a prequel.

The episode explores Richie and Mikey’s friendship and Mikey’s mental state. On Hulu, search “Gary” to watch; Season 5 premiere date remains unannounced.

How to Watch ‘The Bear’ Surprise Episode ‘Gary’ on Hulu and FX - Parade

The usage of Gary as a given name is intertwined with the success of the actor Gary Cooper (1901–1961). The American industrialist Elbert Henry Gary left his name to the town of Gary, Indiana.

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Co-written by Ebon Moss-Bachrach and Jon Bernthal, Gary takes place a few years before the opening of The Bear and follows Richard “Richie” Jerimovich and Michael “Mikey” Berzatto on a work trip to Gary, Indiana.

FX and Hulu have released a surprise prequel episode of 'The Bear,' titled 'Gary' and centered on Ebon Moss-Bachrach and Jon Bernthal's characters.

There's only one thing more shocking than The Bear dropping surprise episode "Gary," and that's the ending of the episode itself. Written by The Bear stars Ebon Moss-Bachrach and Jon Bernthal,...