| "Beef" | |
|---|---|
| The Bear episode | |
| Episode no. | Season 2 Episode 1 |
| Directed by | Christopher Storer |
| Written by | Christopher Storer |
| Cinematography by | Andrew Wehde |
| Editing by | Joanna Naugle |
| Original release date | June 22, 2023 |
| Running time | 29 minutes |
| Guest appearances | |
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"Beef" is the first episode of the second season of the American television comedy-drama The Bear. It is the 9th overall episode of the series and was written and directed by series creator Christopher Storer. It was released on Hulu on June 22, 2023, along with the rest of the season.
The series follows Carmen "Carmy" Berzatto, an award-winning New York City chef de cuisine, who returns to his hometown of Chicago to run his late brother Michael's failing Italian beef sandwich shop. In the episode, Carmy and the staff start planning their new restaurant, but realize the costs and expenses might be bigger than anticipated.
The episode received critical acclaim, who praised the performances and new storylines for the season.