S5E1 · Soda

Complete story — includes the ending

The morning after Carmy tells Sydney, Richie and Natalie about his retirement from the food industry, a major storm hits Chicago. The Bear staff attempts to prepare for service despite nearly empty shelves, failing supplies, and faulty plumbing. Richie gets into a car accident while driving to work. Carmy arrives and asks Sydney to keep his resignation secret until he can tell the rest of the staff, and places her in charge of the kitchen. Cicero reveals he has lost most of his money and is selling the building; Richie promises he will help save the restaurant. Ebraheim notes that the restaurant's credit cards have stopped working. Natalie informs Sydney that expenses must be cut. Luca announces he is returning to Copenhagen, upsetting Marcus. As the staff struggles with worsening plumbing problems, a pipe suddenly bursts and floods the restaurant.