In the series finale of FX on Hulu’s “The Bear,” the show includes a subtle tribute to late filmmaker Rob Reiner. Reiner previously appeared on the series as Albert, a restaurant consultant character. Multiple outlets report that he appears across three episodes of the show’s fourth season, supporting storylines involving restaurant strategy and operations. In the finale episode titled “The Original Beef of Chicagoland,” characters reference Albert’s role as part of a concluding sequence tied to the future of the restaurant. Rolling Stone and Deadline describe the tribute as quiet and integrated into the episode’s dialogue and plot, with Deadline adding that line cook Ebra encourages Carmy to franchise the restaurant, with Albert’s consultant influence woven into the moment. The Independent and NME similarly characterize the appearance as understated, emphasizing that the late Reiner is not treated as a major spectacle but rather acknowledged through the series’ existing character framework. The finale marks the end of the show after five seasons, and the references function as a final nod to Reiner’s contributions.