| "Forks" | |
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| The Bear episode | |
| Episode no. | Season 2 Episode 7 |
| Directed by | Christopher Storer |
| Written by | Alex Russell |
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| Cinematography by | Andrew Wehde |
| Editing by | Adam Epstein |
| Original release date | June 22, 2023 |
| Running time | 35 minutes |
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"Forks" is the seventh episode of the second season of the American television comedy-drama series The Bear. It is the 15th overall episode of the series and was written by Alex Russell 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, Richie (Ebon Moss-Bachrach) is sent to an upscale fine dining restaurant for one week to train with the staff, which proves to be a deeply transformative experience for him.
The episode was widely praised by critics for its performances, script, direction, and uplifting tone, and some named it among the best episodes of 2023. At the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards, the episode gained four nominations, including for Olivia Colman's guest appearance.[1] Moss-Bachrach later chose the episode to support his nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series.[2]