S4E1 · Groundhogs

A flashback depicts Carmy pitching the idea of opening a restaurant to Mikey, who is revealed to have come up with the name "the Bear". In the present, The Chicago Tribune ' s review of the Bear proves mixed, praising the food and the sandwich window, but criticizing the menu's inconsistency and restaurant's chaotic atmosphere. Cicero and Computer give the crew two months to turn the business around, otherwise they will be forced to shut down. Cicero places a clock in the kitchen counting down to this deadline by the hour. Carmy and Sydney focus on earning a Michelin star, committing to a more efficient and consistent operation. Richie hires Jess, Garrett, and Rene from Ever to aid in reforming the restaurant's practices.