The Bear soundtrack includes music by Wilco, Serengeti and Radiohead. This info article contains spoilers and song details for Christopher Storer’s FX on Hulu series. Visit the Soundtracks of Television section for more Vague Visages music guides.

The Bear stars Jeremy Allen White as Carmy Berzatto, a famous chef who inherits The Real Beef of Chicagoland from his late brother. Ebon Moss-Bachrach co-stars as Richie Jerimovich, the protagonist’s fiery co-worker and longtime friend. The storyline follows Carmy as he tries to fix a failing business while dealing with feelings of grief, loneliness and frustration. Composer J.A.Q. (Just Another Story) scored the FX on Hulu series; series creator Christopher Storer and co-music supervisor Josh Senior selected the featured needle-drops. Here’s every song in The Bear.

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The Bear Soundtrack: Every Song in Season 1, Episode 1 “System”

• “New Noise” by Refused (00:01): Carmy wakes up from a dream. The Bear soundtrack song plays as he arrives at work. Carmy gets ready for the day.
• “Old Engine Oil” by The Budos Band (00:02): Carmy prepares meat. He calls Chi Chi (Christopher Zucchero) and leaves work. The music plays again at 00:19.
• “Don’t Give a Damn” by Serengeti (00:06): Sydney (Ayo Edebiri) asks Carmy about his job at The Real Beef of Chicagoland. The track scores a kitchen sequence. Carmy complains about his late brother’s system.
• “Don’t Blame Steve” by Serengeti (00:10): Carmy finishes a conversation with Richie. He tells his chefs that they need to sharpen knives. The Bear soundtrack song continues as Richie complains about Carmy’s process.
• “Via Chicago” by Wilco (00:16): The music scores a brief cooking montage. Carmy tells Tina (Liza Colón-Zayas) that he needs to visit his sister. Sugar (Abby Elliott) arrives at The Real Beef of Chicagoland.
• “Animal” by Pearl Jam (00:27): The track scores the end credits.

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The Bear Soundtrack: Every Song in Season 1, Episode 2 “Hands”

• “Rocco and His Brothers” by Mi Loco Tango (00:04): The Bear soundtrack song plays as Carmy smokes a cigarette. He returns to work and cleans his kitchen. The music continues during a scene at Carmy’s home.
• “Ajai Finale” by Kenny Segal & Serengeti (00:06): A Chicago montage begins. Carmy looks at a whiteboard. Sydney shows up and asks for more responsibilities.
• “Black Venom” by The Budos Band (00:09): Sydney talks to Carmy about cutting costs. Tina speaks with Ebraheim (Edwin Lee Gibson) during a break. She complains about Sydney.
• “Have You Seen Me Lately” by Counting Crows (00:14): Sydney starts Richie’s vehicle. The Bear soundtrack song accompanies a cityscape montage. “Have You Seen Me Lately” plays during the final scene and end credits at 00:30.
• “St. Dominic’s Preview” by Van Morrison (00:22): Richie talks with Sydney in his vehicle. Carmy looks at business records. He tries to reach Sugar and speaks with Pete (Chris Witaske).
• “Saints” by The Breeders (00:28): Sydney tells her colleagues about new orders. Carmy walks around his kitchen. He officially hires Sydney.

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The Bear Soundtrack: Every Song in Season 1, Episode 3 “Brigade”

• “In Too Deep” by Genesis (00:15): Sydney checks on her fellow chefs. The Bear soundtrack song continues as Tina walks through the kitchen. She turns up the heat on a burner.
• “Oh My Heart” by R.E.M. (00:27): A Chicago-themed montage begins. Carmy receives a voicemail from Sugar about the birthday of their late brother, Michael (Jon Bernthal). The music scores the episode’s final moments and end credits.

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The Bear Soundtrack: Every Song in Season 1, Episode 4 “Dogs”

• “One Fine Day” by David Byrne & Brian Eno (00:00): The Bear soundtrack song scores the opening sequence. Marcus (Lionel Boyce) visits Roeser’s Bakery of Chicago. He looks through the window and smiles.
• “Help Me, Rhonda” by The Beach Boys (00:10): Tina rolls her eyes at Sydney. Richie smokes a cigarette. Marcus talks to Fak (Matty Matheson) about pastry research.
• “Loved by You” by KIRBY (00:26): Sydney tastes Tina’s mashed potatoes. She says, “It’s great. Thank you, chef.” Tina smiles after receiving the compliment.
• “Check It Out” by John Mellencamp (00:27): Carmy drives home after meeting with Cicero (Oliver Platt). Pete says, “Thank you for letting me be a part of this family.” The track scores the episode’s final moments and end credits.

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The Bear Soundtrack: Every Song in Season 1, Episode 5 “Sheridan”

• “Wish I Was” by Kim Deal (00:00): Sydney takes medication during a morning sequence. The Bear soundtrack song continues as she looks at a file cabinet for Sheridan Road Catering. Sydney takes a train to work.
• “Da Doo Ron Ron” by The Crystals (00:08): Richie chases down Fak. They wrestle as Carmy watches. Fak reveals that Richie has been selling cocaine in the back alley.
• “Sisyphus” by Andrew Bird (00:14): Carmy and Sugar hug. Sydney gives orders to her chefs. Fak checks a gas line problem.
• “Impossible Germany” by Wilco (00:20): Sydney speaks with Carmy during a kitchen sequence. She talks about her failed catering business. The music plays during the final scene and end credits at 00:24.

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The Bear Soundtrack: Every Song in Season 1, Episode 6 “Ceres”

• “Call the Police” by LCD Soundsystem (00:00): Michael tells a story during a flashback sequence. The Bear soundtrack song plays in the background. Richie recalls an interaction with Bill Murray.
• “Beat City” by The FLowerpot Men (00:04): Richie shows a picture of his date to Tina. He complains about the woman’s lack of Chicago history knowledge. Carmy tries to work as Sydney keeps talking.
• “Peace Blossom Boogy” by Babe Rainbow (00:16): The Original Beef of Chicagoland opens. Carmy prepares food in the kitchen. He approves of Sydney’s risotto dish.
• “Aphasia” by The Budos Band (00:25): The Bear soundtrack song scores a kitchen sequence. Richie tells a story to Tina. He gets angry and leaves.
• “Last Train Home” by John Mayer (00:28): Carmy works with his colleagues in the kitchen. He apologizes to Sydney for his behavior earlier in the day. The music continues during the episode’s final moment and end credits.

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The Bear Soundtrack: Every Song in Season 1, Episode 7 “Review”

• “Chicago” by Sufjan Stevens (00:00): The Bear soundtrack song accompanies the opening sequence. Lin Brehmer speaks to WXRT listeners. The track scores a Chicago cityscape montage.
• “Spiders (Kidsmoke)” by Wilco (00:10): Carmy navigates his kitchen. Tensions rise as various characters argue. The music scores an extended sequence that culminates with Sydney and Marcus leaving in disgust.

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The Bear Soundtrack: Every Song in Season 1, Episode 8 “Braciole”

• “Homicide” by 999 (00:10): Jeff talks to Tina during a kitchen sequence. Richie tells a story to Ebraheim. The Bear soundtrack song continues as Carmy organizes a pre-service meeting.
• “Sashimi” by Serengeti (00:23): A fight breaks out during a bachelor party. Carmy and Richie try to break it up. A patron gets injured.
• “New Noise” by Refused (00:32): Carmy receives a pork delivery. He smiles nervously upon receiving the wrong meat. The music fades as Carmy watches a kitchen fire and freezes.
• “Let Down” by Radiohead (00:43): Carmy and company find thousands of dollars stashed in tomato sauce cans. Sydney arrives at The Real Beef of Chicagoland and reunites with her culinary family. The Bear soundtrack song scores the end of the season as Michael smiles during a flashback visual.

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The Bear Soundtrack: Every Song in Season 2, Episode 1 “Beef”

• “The Show Goes On” by Bruce Hornsby & The Range (00:02): A cityscape montage begins. The Bear soundtrack song continues during the title sequence. Richie takes framed pictures off a wall.
• “Handshake Drugs” by Wilco (00:10): The music accompanies an exterior scene. Fak talks to himself. Sydney and Richie almost walk into each other.
• “Transcendental Blue” by Steve Earle (00:24): Richie tapes a picture on a wall. Sugar leaves a restaurant. Carmy talks to Syndey about permits.
• “New Noise” by Refused (00:27): Carmy experiences an epiphany. He prepares for his restaurant’s opening day. The track scores the episode’s final moments and end credits.

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The Bear Soundtrack: Every Song in Season 2, Episode 2 “Beef”

• “She Drives Me Crazy” by Fine Young Cannibals (00:00): The Bear soundtrack song accompanies the opening sequence. A cityscape montage begins. Carmy talks to Sydney about her vibe.
• “Baby, I’m a Big Star Now” by Counting Crows (00:07): Sydney says, “I’m not an asshole.” The track continues during a transition scene. Carmy arrives at his apartment with Sydney.
• “You Are Not Alone” by Mavis Staples (00:17): Richie talks about mold. A pile of dust falls from a ceiling opening. Sydney meets with her father at a diner.
• “Strange Currencies” by R.E.M. (00:21): Carmy reunites with Claire (Molly Gordon). They talk about an ice cream sundae. The track plays again at 00:25.

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The Bear Soundtrack: Every Song in Season 2, Episode 3 “Sundae”

• “Goodbye Girl” by Squeeze (00:05): Carmy makes plans with Sydney. The Bear soundtrack song continues during a transition scene. Tina cleans a kitchen.
• “Secret Teardrops” by Martin Rev (00:11): Carmy finishes a phone call with Claire. Sydney arrives at a cafe. She orders a breakfast sandwich.
• “Twenty Five Miles” by Edwin Starr (00:13): Sydney texts Carmy. The track continues during a cityscape montage. Sydney rides a train.
• “Future Perfect” by The Durutti Column (00:19): An exterior montage begins. The Bear soundtrack song plays as Sydney looks at her phone. She eats a meal and shops.
• “Make You Happy” by Tommy McGee (00:20): The music accompanies a montage sequence. Sydney visits Margie’s Candies. She eats an ice cream sundae.
• “I Like the Things About Me” by Mavis Staples (00:24): Sydney works on a dish. The music sets in as she sighs and slumps over. The track scores the episode’s final moments and end credits.

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The Bear Soundtrack: Every Song in Season 2, Episode 4 “Honeydew”

• “Holiday Road” by Lindsey Buckingham (00:05): Marcus arrives in Denmark. The Bear soundtrack song plays as he rides a train. A cityscape montage begins.
• “I’ve Been Loving You Too Long (To Stop Now)” by Otis Redding (00:11): Marcus walks in Denmark. Sydney interviews people for a job opening. She hires Josh (Alex Moffat).
• “Tezeta” by Mulatu Astatke (00:21): An exterior montage begins. Marcus walks in Amsterdam. He eats a hamburger.
• “Welcome” by Harmonia & Eno ’76 (00:27): Marcus works on a dish. He tries the food and smiles. The track scores the episode’s final moments and end credits.

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The Bear Soundtrack: Every Song in Season 2, Episode 5 “Pop”

• “Bastards of Young” by The Replacements (00:02): Ebraheim smokes a cigar. The Bear soundtrack song continues during a transition scene. Tina talks to Carmy about Ebraheim.
• “Total Control” by The Motels (00:10): Carmy leaves a voicemail for Claire. An exterior montage begins. Carmy travels to Winnetka with Claire.
• “Pretty In Pink” by The Psychedelic Furs (00:17): Carmy hangs out with Claire. The track sets in as they arrive at a house party. Carmy and Claire talk about a code word.
• “Tonight, Tonight” by Cast (00:21): A karaoke sequence begins. Tina looks around a room. A woman performs The Bear soundtrack song.
• “Before the Next Teardrop Falls” by Cast (00:21): A karaoke sequence continues. Tina takes the stage. She sings a Freddy Fender cover.
• “Here Comes the Night” by Van Morrison (00:23): Carmy navigates a party. Music plays from a speaker system. Carmy pretends to be a man named Logan.
• “Strange Currencies” by R.E.M. (00:25): The Bear soundtrack song sets in during a party scene. Carmy talks to Claire. He takes her to his restaurant.
• “Can’t Hardly Wait” by The Replacements (00:29): Carmy finishes a conversation with Richie. He jokes around with Claire. The track scores the episode’s final moments and end credits.

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The Bear Soundtrack: Every Song in Season 2, Episode 6 “Fishes”

• “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year” by Andy Williams (00:00): The Bear soundtrack song plays during a flashback sequence. Mikey smokes a cigarette and talks to Sugar. Carmy arrives for a Christmas gathering.
• “All Alone on Christmas” by Darlene Love (00:03): Carmy enters the family home. Uncle Lee (Bob Odenkirk) talks to Sugar. The track scores the title sequence.
• “Merry Christmas (I Don’t Want to Fight Tonight)” by Ramones (00:04): Fak talks to Ted (Ricky Staffieri) about a business plan. They ask Jimmy for a $500 investment. Fak misinterprets feedback.
• “Still the Night” by BoDeans (00:20): A flashback sequence continues. The Bear soundtrack song plays as Donna (Jamie Lee Curtis) works in her kitchen. She asks Carmy if Stevie (John Mulaney) is gay.
• “Città vuota” by Mina (00:24): Cousin Michelle (Sarah Paulson) talks to Fak and Ted. Music plays from a speaker system. The characters share a joint.
• “The Little White Duck” by Dorothy Olsen (00:25): Cousin Michelle jokes about Donna with Fak and Ted. The track continues during a transition scene. Donna talks to Carmy and Sugar.
• “Dominick the Donkey” by Lou Monte (00:33): The Bear soundtrack song accompanies an interior scene. Richie records Fak dancing. Ted performs a solo routine.
• “I Want You” by Lindsey Buckingham (00:36): Donna yells in a kitchen. Uncle Lee offers advice to guests. The track continues during a kitchen scene.
• “Something So Strong” by Crowded House (00:42): Cousin Michelle talks to Carmy. She offers him a place to stay in New York City. Music plays from a speaker system.
• “When I Fall” by Steve Earle (00:44): The Bear soundtrack song accompanies an interior scene. Richie admires a dinner table. He and Jimmy talk to Tiffany (Gillian Jacobs).
• “The Things We Did Last Summer” by Dean Martin (00:48): Donna cries in her kitchen. Music plays from a speaker system. Carmy talks to his mother.
• “The Christmas Song” by Weezer (01:05:00): Donna crashes a vehicle into her home. Carmy tries to process the moment. The track scores the end credits.

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The Bear Soundtrack: Every Song in Season 2, Episode 7 “Forks”

• “Glass, Concrete & Stone” by David Byrne (00:05): Richie works at a restaurant. The Bear soundtrack song continues during a transition scene. Richie washes forks.
• “Love Story” by Taylor Swift (00:21): Richie talks to restaurant guests. He bonds with colleagues after changing his attitude. The track plays again at 00:33.

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The Bear Soundtrack: Every Song in Season 2, Episode 8 “Bolognese”

• “Lay My Love” by Brian Eno & John Cale (00:04): Richie and Claire kiss. The Bear soundtrack song continues during a transition montage. Ebraheim talks to Tina.
• “Stop Your Sobbing” by Pretenders (00:10): Carmy reveals a cannoli plan. Tina talks to Sydney about new hires. She welcomes a group of “freshmen.”
• “The Crane Wife 3” by The Decemberists (00:20): Richie talks to Sugar about a napkin. The tune continues during a transition scene. Carmy discusses his relationship status with Fak.
• “Throw Your Arms Around Me” by Neil Finn & Eddie Vedder (00:28): Sugar receives a restaurant license. Carmy and company celebrate. The track scores the episode’s final moments and end credits.

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The Bear Soundtrack: Every Song in Season 2, Episode 9 “Omelette”

• “The Day the World Went Away” by Nine Inch Nails (00:00): The Bear soundtrack song scores the opening sequence. A bedroom scene begins. Carmy shares an intimate moment with Claire.
• “Strange Currencies” by R.E.M. (00:03): An exterior montage begins. Carmy stresses out. He smiles upon thinking about Sydney.
• “New Noise” by Refused (00:12): The track accompanies an interior scene. Sydney delivers orders to a chef. Carmy gets worked up during a kitchen sequence.
• “Come Back” by Pearl Jam (00:29): Carmy puts a table together. He asks Sydney for help. The characters bond while talking about their work.
• “If You Want Blood (You’ve Got It)” by AC/DC (00:35): Sydney receives a gift from Carmy. She wears a red bandana and smiles. The track scores the episode’s final moments and end credits.

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The Bear Soundtrack: Every Song in Season 2, Episode 10 “The Bear”

• “Supernova” by Liz Phair (00:02): Sugar navigates her restaurant. The Bear soundtrack song plays from the speaker system. Sugar sits down and talks to Pete.
• “Velouria” by Pixies (00:07): A restaurant scene continues. Sugar apologizes to Pete. She leaves to fix a toilet.
• “Vega-Tables” by Brian Wilson (00:08): Richie talks to Fak about a clogged toilet. Music plays from a speaker system. Carmy serves Claire.
• “Spiders (Kidsmoke)” by Wilco (00:10): The Bear soundtrack song scores a restaurant scene. Carmy raises his voice. He gets locked in the walk-in.
• “Animal” by Pearl Jam (00:14): Richie steps up and works on a focaccia plan. The track continues during brief montage cuts. Richie asks for more help.
• “I Think I Need a New Heart” by The Magnetic Fields (00:17): A restaurant scene continues. Pete talks to Fak. He spots Donna smoking a cigarette.
• “Half a World Away” by R.E.M. (00:36): Carmy sits in a walk-in. Sydney receives a compliment from her father. The Bear soundtrack song scores the episode’s final moments and end credits.

Q.V. Hough (@QVHough) is Vague Visages’ founding editor.