| "Pop" | |
|---|---|
| The Bear episode | |
| Episode no. | Season 2 Episode 5 |
| Directed by | Joanna Calo |
| Written by | Sofya Levitsky-Weitz |
| Original release date | June 22, 2023 |
| Running time | 33 minutes |
| Guest appearances | |
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"Pop" is the fifth episode of the second season of the American television comedy-drama The Bear. It is the 13th overall episode of the series and was written by Sofya Levitsky-Weitz, and directed by executive producer Joanna Calo. 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 decides to accompany Claire to a party, while The Bear undergoes more reparation plans.
The episode received highly positive reviews from critics, who praised the writing, performances and character development. Liza Colón-Zayas won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series for her performance in the episode.