Which episode has the production code XCBV5007?

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The episode with production code XCBV5007 is “Caramel.”

“Caramel” is the seventh episode of The Bear’s final season, immediately before the series finale. Its production code fits the season’s progression: “Soda” is XCBV5001, “Lamb” is XCBV5002, and the code rises one number per episode until “Caramel” reaches XCBV5007.

The episode continues the restaurant’s punishing service. The apparent Michelin inspector, Mr. Dearborn, arrives with weatherman Tom Skilling, but the staff is still struggling with a failed stove, tight seating limits and an overloaded dining room. Carmy drops Dearborn’s plate and Sydney substitutes Tina’s Brussels sprouts, while Carmy’s Coca-Cola-braised short ribs help rescue the meal.

The title also connects to Marcus and Luca’s dessert for Marcus’s father: raspberries and caramel sauce are concealed inside a candle. “Ribs” and “Raspberries” are nearby episode titles, while “Focaccia” is episode six, making the neighboring options easy to confuse.

Source: Wikipedia · fact-checked Sept. 2026

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