Where the Bears Are Collection
"Where the Bears Are" is 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. In addition to 144 episodes that were initially uploaded to YouTube and Vimeo, the producers re-edited each season into full-length feature films, officially released on DVD from 2012 to 2018.
Where the Bears Are Collection Movies: Timeline & Franchise Overview
The Where the Bears Are Collection franchise spans roughly 11 years, featuring 16 interconnected films that build a shared narrative universe.
From its earliest installment to the most recent release, the series has expanded its world-building while introducing new characters and story arcs. Notable entries such as A Big Gay Hairy Hit! Where the Bears Are: The Documentary demonstrate the franchise's ability to maintain audience interest over time.
Franchise Quality Benchmark
Across all entries, the series holds an average audience rating of 0.8. While many long-running franchises experience declining reception, this series continues to deliver memorable cinematic moments.
Viewing Order Strategy
Most viewers prefer watching the films in release order, which reflects how audiences originally experienced the evolving story.
However, a chronological viewing order can provide deeper insight into the timeline of events within the Where the Bears Are Collection universe.
Timeline & Watch Order
We recommend watching the Where the Bears Are Collection franchise in the following order to fully experience the narrative expansion.
Where the Bears Are
Three gay bear roommates living together in Los Angeles attempt to solve the murder of a party guest that turned up dead in their bathtub. Feature-length re-edi...
Where the Bears Are Christmas Special
The Bears throw a rollicking Christmas party at a trendy Silverlake hotspot where things take a nasty turn....
Where the Bears Are 2
The Bears are back and things are definitely hairier this time around when they set out to solve the murder of a gay politician gunned down by an unknown assail...
Where the Bears Are Thanksgiving Special
Nelson plans to impress an executive to renew his adult diaper contract while Wood and Reggie compete for the attention of the company bigwig. Meanwhile, Hot To...
Where the Bears Are 3
Nelson, Reggie, Wood and Hot Toddy race to find out who is knocking off the sexy young male models at Chunk Studios. Feature-length re-edit of the third season....
Where the Bears Are Halloween Special
Nelson's popular Halloween bash is put in jeopardy when his arch rival Dickie Calloway plans his own spook-tacular party complete with a star-studded list of ce...
Where the Bears Are New Year's Eve Special
America’s favorite gay bears ring in the New Year in this comedy special as Todd’s plans to propose to Nelson are thwarted by roommates Reggie and Wood whose bo...
Where the Bears Are 4
Murder hits close to home when a party crasher keels over from a glass of poisoned champagne at Nelson and Todd’s wedding shower. Feature-length re-edit of the ...
Where the Bears Are 5
The honeymoon is definitely over for newlyweds Nelson and Todd when one of the grooms vanishes without a trace from a male only clothing optional resort only to...
Where the Bears Are Mother's Day Special
America's favorite gay bears host a Mother's Day brunch for all their mothers at the house, but when Nelson recognizes Todd's mother Babs from his college days,...
Where the Bears Are 6
Nelson is thrust into the spotlight when he is framed for the murder of a rival television co-star. Feature-length re-edit of the sixth season....
Where the Bears Are 4th of July Special
Nelson and Todd are moving out to get a place of their own, so America's favorite bear roommates Reggie and Wood throw them a going away party on the 4th of Jul...
Where the Bears Are 7
The Bears are targeted by a mysterious stalker while vacationing in sunny Palm Springs, California. Feature-length re-edit of the seventh season....
Where the Bears Are Valentine's Day Special
Detectives Winter and Martinez throw a cocktail party in their new home to celebrate Valentine's Day, but when Nelson and Todd make a "freebie" agreement and al...
Where the Bears Are: The Holiday Musical
It's "Hairspray" meets "It's a Wonderful Life" as America's favorite gay bears reunite to celebrate the holidays in beautiful Palm Springs where a religious con...
A Big Gay Hairy Hit! Where the Bears Are: The Documentary
This hilarious and touching documentary tells the story of how three older, gay, "bears" working in Hollywood, tired of having their gay-themed ideas rejected b...
Common Questions about Where the Bears Are Collection
How many movies are in the Where the Bears Are Collection?
There are currently 16 movies in the Where the Bears Are Collection, starting from Where the Bears Are to the latest release, Where the Bears Are Valentine's Day Special.
What is the best order to watch the Where the Bears Are Collection?
The best way to watch the Where the Bears Are Collection is usually in release order: starting with Where the Bears Are and ending with Where the Bears Are Valentine's Day Special. Check our timeline for the full chronological breakdown.
Which is the highest-rated movie in the Where the Bears Are Collection?
According to movieMx ratings, the fans have a strong preference for A Big Gay Hairy Hit! Where the Bears Are: The Documentary in this franchise.