| "Tomorrow" | |
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| The Bear episode | |
| Episode no. | Season 3 Episode 1 |
| Directed by | Christopher Storer |
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| Teleplay by | Christopher Storer |
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| Cinematography by | Andrew Wehde |
| Editing by | Joanna Naugle |
| Original release date | June 26, 2024 |
| Running time | 37 minutes |
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"Tomorrow" is the first episode of the third season of the American television comedy-drama The Bear. It is the 19th overall episode of the series and was written by series creator Christopher Storer from a story he co-wrote with cast member Matty Matheson, and directed by Storer. 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, Carmy reminisces over his past experiences in other restaurants as he tries to move forward with the new restaurant's structure.
The episode received mostly positive reviews from critics, who praised its editing, music, performances and minimal dialogue. However, some critics found the episode self-indulgent and lacking in narrative momentum, while others expressed confusion regarding its nonlinear narrative.