Series synopsis
Where the Bears Are is an American comedy mystery television series that premiered on YouTube on August 1, 2012. It was created by Ben Zook, Joe Dietl, Rick Copp. It stars George Sebastian, Rick Copp, Ben Zook and Joe Dietl.
A comedy mystery web-series that follows the exploits of three gay bear roommates living together in Los Angeles, as they attempt to solve the murder of a party guest that turned up dead in their bathtub.
Premise
A comedy mystery web-series that follows the exploits of three gay bear roommates living together in Los Angeles, as they attempt to solve the murder of a party guest that turned up dead in their bathtub.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- George Sebastian as George Ridgemont
- Rick Copp as Reggie Hatch
- Ben Zook as Nelson Dorkoff
- Joe Dietl as Wood Burns
- Ian Parks as Todd Stevens
- Chad Sanders as Detective Winters
- George Unda as Detective Martinez
- Ronnie Kerr as Chase Hansen
Supporting cast
- Mark Rowe as Jeremy Richards
- Tim Hooper as Frank Coley
- Scott Beauchemin as Cyril Bowers
- Eric York as Police Officer
Guest cast
- Serdar Kalsin as Rami
- Chris Yonan as Prince Omar Al-Fayeed
- Jake Nicola as Murder Time Crew Member / Dash Plowright
- Patrice Gremeau as Jacques
- Matthew Lynn as Murder Time Cameraman
- Mario Diaz as Ramon Santiago
- Aaron Aguilera as Crusher
- Candi Milo as Caroler
- Frank Kopyc as Caroler
- Greg Whipple as Caroler / Acting Teacher
- Jackie Beat as Jackie Beat
- David Garry as First Officer
Episodes
This series spans 7 seasons with 137 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 26 | August 1, 2012 | October 25, 2012 |
| Season 2 | 23 | June 10, 2013 | August 26, 2013 |
| Season 3 | 22 | August 11, 2014 | October 23, 2014 |
| Season 4 | 18 | August 24, 2015 | October 22, 2015 |
| Season 5 | 16 | September 1, 2016 | October 24, 2016 |
| Season 6 | 16 | August 31, 2017 | October 26, 2017 |
| Season 7 | 16 | September 9, 2018 | November 1, 2018 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Where The Bears: Are Season 1 The bears are caught up in a murder investigation when they find a man dead in their bathtub the morning after Nelson's birthday party. |
August 1, 2012 |
| 2 |
Christmas Special Christmas Special |
August 6, 2012 |
| 3 |
Deleted Scenes Deleted Scenes |
August 9, 2012 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Where The Bears Are: Season 2 The bears are again caught in a murder investigation when Elliot Butler, Reggie's former college roommate and a candidate for city council, turns up dead at his campaign launch party. |
June 10, 2013 |
| 2 |
Thanksgiving Special Thanksgiving Special |
June 13, 2013 |
| 3 |
Deleted Scenes Deleted Scenes |
June 17, 2013 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Where The Bears Are: Season 3 Reggie is producing a reality television pilot for a true crime series, and the bears consequently try to solve a string of murders involving models for Chunk Studios, a bear porn studio. |
August 11, 2014 |
| 2 |
Halloween Special Halloween Special |
August 14, 2014 |
| 3 |
Outtakes and Deleted Scenes Outtakes and Deleted Scenes |
August 18, 2014 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Where The Bears Are: Season 4 The fourth season starts with the shooting of Todd at his wedding to Nelson, and then flashes back to tell the story leading to the event. |
August 24, 2015 |
| 2 |
New Year's Eve Special New Year's Eve Special |
August 27, 2015 |
| 3 |
Deleted Scenes Deleted Scenes |
August 31, 2015 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Where The Bears Are: Season 5 Season 5 breaks from the murder mystery aspects to switch to a spy narrative, focusing this time on Todd Stevens as a newly minted spy for his security agency, setting the bears off on a madcap race to keep a dangerous computer virus from ending up in the wrong hands and sniff out a mole from the agency. |
September 1, 2016 |
| 2 |
Mothers Day Special Mothers Day Special |
September 5, 2016 |
| 3 |
Outtakes & Deleted Scenes Outtakes & Deleted Scenes |
September 8, 2016 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Where The Bears Are: Season 6 Season 6 sees another madcap romp, with Nelson on trial for murder. |
August 31, 2017 |
| 2 |
4th of July Special 4th of July Special |
September 4, 2017 |
| 3 |
Outtakes Outtakes |
September 7, 2017 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Where The Bears Are: Season 7 Season 7 will thrust our hairy heroes into yet another thrilling mystery surrounding a bear beauty contest, "Mr. Bear America," that will take place in beautiful Palm Springs, California. Our beloved gang of four decide to go relax for a week in the desert and attend "Bear Week" activities. However, they get more then they bargained for when a vicious and dangerous stalker begins to leave each of them threatening notes! At the same time, Reggie is promoting his latest best-selling book and judging the parade of hairy hunks! Wood too is busy self-promoting, by hosting a pool party at a clothing optional resort to push his latest porn opus, along with his gorgeous, furry models. Nelson is stressed out from shooting the pilot for his new series where his character can "time travel!" And, Todd has a mysterious secret! Something that threatens to break him and Nelson apart forever! |
September 9, 2018 |
| 2 |
Valentine's Day Special Valentine's Day Special |
September 13, 2018 |
| 3 |
Outtakes & Deleted Scenes Outtakes & Deleted Scenes |
September 17, 2018 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | YouTube |
|---|---|
| First aired | August 1, 2012 |
| Last aired | September 9, 2018 |
| Status | Returning Series |
| Schedule | Monday |