| "Bolognese" | |
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| The Bear episode | |
| Episode no. | Season 2 Episode 8 |
| Directed by | Christopher Storer |
| Written by | Rene Gube |
| Cinematography by | Andrew Wehde |
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| Original release date | June 22, 2023 |
| Running time | 32 minutes |
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"Bolognese" is the eighth episode of the second season of the American television comedy-drama series The Bear. It is the 16th overall episode of the series and was written by co-executive producer Rene Gube, 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, The Bear prepares for a fire suppression exam, which will decide if the restaurant will be allowed to open.
The episode received highly positive reviews from critics, who praised the tension and performances.