Richie Jerimovich, played by Ebon Moss-Bachrach, delivers some of The Bear's most memorable lines. Below are 3 of the best Richie Jerimovich quotes from The Bear, each with the scene or episode where it appears, plus 3 pieces of trivia about the character.
Best Richie Jerimovich Quotes
"Cousin!"
— Richie Jerimovich, Season 1 - recurring greeting to Carmy
"I am excellent."
— Richie Jerimovich, Season 2, Episode 7 - Forks
"I can do this. I can be this person."
— Richie Jerimovich, Season 2, Episode 7 - Forks
Richie Jerimovich Trivia & Fun Facts
- Ebon Moss-Bachrach's transformative episode 'Forks' in Season 2 is widely considered one of the best single episodes of television.
- Ebon Moss-Bachrach actually staged at a high-end restaurant to understand Richie's journey in Season 2.
- Richie was initially written as more antagonistic, but the writers softened his character after seeing Ebon's warmth in the role.
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