Napkins (The Bear)
| "Napkins" | |
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| The Bear episode | |
| Episode no. | Season 3 Episode 6 |
| Directed by | Ayo Edebiri |
| Written by | Catherine Schetina |
| Cinematography by | Andrew Wehde |
| Editing by | Joanna Naugle |
| Original air date | June 26, 2024 |
| Running time | 34 minutes |
| Guest appearances | |
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"Napkins" is the sixth episode of the third season of the American television comedy-drama The Bear. It is the 24th overall episode of the series and was written by Catherine Schetina and directed by main cast member Ayo Edebiri. It was released on Hulu on June 26, 2024, 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, Tina's past is explored. This is the first episode where Jeremy Allen White does not appear, although he is still credited. The episode received critical acclaim, with many critics later regarding it as one of the series' best.