Compilation/Packaged Set: Where the Bears Are

Where The Bears Are: Season 2
 (2012)
TV Series  /  Comedy, Drama, Queer Themes/Interest
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IMDB   7.3
142 mins USA / English
Here TV  Region 1
Rick Copp Reggie
Ben Zook Nelson
Ian Parks Hot Toddy
Joe Dietl Wood
Rick Copp Reggie Hatch
Joe Dietl Wood Burns
Ben Zook Nelson Dorkoff
George Unda Martinez
Chad Sanders Detective Winters
Scott Beauchemin Cyril
Mark Rowe Jeremy Richards
Michael Gans Elliot Butler
Shannon Ward Turbo
Howard Skora Ivan
Ray Singh Mo Kapoor
George Sebastian George Ridgemont
Chris Lavoie Danny Pendleton
Margaret Cho Mistress Lena
Becky Thyre Mary Ashley Pendleton
Loretta Fox Susie Collins
Karamo Brown TV Reporter
Kyle Cartieri Police Officer
Tim Hooper Officer Frank Coley
Pete Cincinato Hairy Potter
Brad Kalvo Bartender
Alex De La Cruz Luke
Chuck Villano Chuck
Decoding Jesus Himself - DJ
Director/Choreographer
Joe Dietl
Producer Rick Copp
Joe Dietl
Writer/Composer Rick Copp
Ben Zook
Cinematography Jeffrey Wylie
Music David Maddux

From the creative team of Rick Copp (The Brady Bunch Movie) Joe Dietl (The Thin Pink Line) and Ben Zook (Jack and Jill) comes “Where the Bears Are,” 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 bathroom.
Episodes
 6 mins    5/15/2013  1.  Series 2 Full Movie
The bears are again caught up in a murder investigation when Elliot Butler (Michael Gans), Reggie's former college roommate and a candidate for city council, turns up dead at his campaign launch party
Writer/Composer:  Rick Copp  /  Ben Zook  / Joe Dietl 
Guest starring:  Howie Skora,  Chris LavoieMark RoweGeorge UndaRay SinghShannon WardMargaret ChoMichael GansChad Sanders
 6 mins    6/10/2013  2.  Party Bears
In the second season opener, the Bears attend a political fundraiser pool party for Reggie's friend from college who is running for City Council where Nelson has a run in with Todd's ex Ivan (Howard Skora), Wood hits it off with a hot party guest (George Unda), and Reggie clashes with a bitchy campaign aide (Ray Singh). Nelson: Ben Zook. Reggie: Rick Copp. Wood: Joe Dietl. Todd: Ian Parks. Jeremy Richards: Mark Rowe. Elliot Butler: Michael Gans. TV Reporter: Karamo Brown.
Director/Choreographer:  Joe Dietl  Writer/Composer:  Rick Copp  /  Ben Zook  / Joe Dietl 
Guest starring:  Howard SkoraGeorge UndaRay SinghMark RoweMichael Gans, Karamo Brown.
 6 mins    6/13/2013  3.  Truth Or Bear
After Reggie (Rick Copp) discovers his old college chum Elliot Butler (Michael Gans) lying on the floor, shot by an unknown intruder, the police want to take him in for questioning as a suspect. Meanwhile, Nelson is convinced he's spotted Cyril (Scott Beauchemin) at the party despite the fact he was sent to prison months ago and Wood runs into his old crush Hairy Potter (Pete Cincinnato). Nelson: Ben Zook. Wood: Joe Dietl. Todd: Ian Parks. Detective Martinez: George Unda. Mo Kapoor: Ray Singh. Guy at Pool Party: Coley Cummiskey.
Director/Choreographer:  Joe Dietl  Writer/Composer:  Rick Copp  /  Ben Zook  / Joe Dietl 
Guest starring:  Michael GansScott Beauchemin, Pete Cincinnato,  George UndaRay Singh, Coley Cummiskey.
 6 mins    6/17/2013  4.  Clear The Bear
After being cleared by Dectives Winters and Martinez in the murder of his friend Elliot Butler, Reggie (Rick Copp) vows to investigate the case starting with a vital clue he pocketed at the murder scene. Meanwhile, Todd (Ian Parks) moves in with the Bears. Nelson: Ben Zook. Wood: Joe Dietl. Detective Winters: Chad Sanders. Detective Martinez: George Unda.
Director/Choreographer:  Joe Dietl  Writer/Composer:  Rick Copp  /  Ben Zook  / Joe Dietl 
Guest starring:  Chad SandersGeorge Unda
 6 mins    6/20/2013  5.  Bears In Chains
While following a lead to The Stockroom, a popular Silver Lake fetish shop, the Bears fall into the clutches of a wild-eyed dominatrix named Mistress Lena (special guest star Margaret Cho), who comes armed with an array of sex toys including an electric cattle prod, a spinning torture wheel and a vibrating dildo. Nelson: Ben Zook. Wood: Joe Dietl. Reggie: Rick Copp. Stockroom Daddy #1: Patrick Z. Stockroom Daddy #2: Billy Hamilton. Slaveboy: Daniel Blair.
Director/Choreographer:  Joe Dietl  Writer/Composer:  Rick Copp  /  Ben Zook  / Joe Dietl 
Guest starring:  Margaret Cho, Patrick Z, Billy Hamilton, Daniel Blair.
 6 mins    6/24/2013  6.  Leather Bears
The Bears infiltrate the Faultline, a popular Silver Lake leather bar to track down Elliot Butler's campaign aide Mo Kapoor (Ray Singh), who they are convinced is connected to his murder. Meanwhile, Reggie blows off a potential suitor (Mark Rowe), Wood tries to hide the fact he's fooling around with both Detective Winters and Detective Martinez, and Todd (Ian Parks) intervenes when Nelson and Reggie are threatened by a couple of burly thugs named Bert and Ernie. Nelson: Ben Zook. Reggie: Rick Copp. Wood: Joe Dietl. Detective Winters: Chad Sanders. Detective Martinez: George Unda. Bert: Michael Johnson. Ernie: Dana Agens. Bartender: Brad Kalvo.
Director/Choreographer:  Joe Dietl  Writer/Composer:  Rick Copp  /  Ben Zook  / Joe Dietl 
Guest starring:  Ray SinghMark RoweChad SandersGeorge Unda, Michael Johnson, Dana Agens, Brad Kalvo.
 6 mins    6/27/2013  7.  Go Go Bear
After interviewing the DJ at the Faultline leather bar, Reggie learns Elliot's campaign manager was having secret meetings with a hot personal trainer (Shannon Ward), which could be a lead in the Elliot Butler murder investigation. Meanwhile, Nelson (Ben Zook) drinks too much after hearing Todd's confession about his past and winds up on a pole wearing nothing but a jock strap in an embarrassing attempt to upstage Todd's ex-boyfriend Ivan (Howard Skora). Todd: Ian Parks. Reggie: Rick Copp. Wood: Joe Dietl. Detective Winters: Chad Sanders. Detective Martinez: George Unda. DJ: Decoding Jesus. Cyril: Scott Beauchemin. Bartender: Brad Kalvo. Go Go Bear #1: Dan Lovell. Go Go Bear #2: Dirk Willis. Patron: Ricky Mungia.
Director/Choreographer:  Joe Dietl  Writer/Composer:  Rick Copp  /  Ben Zook  / Joe Dietl 
Guest starring:  Shannon WardHoward SkoraChad Sanders, Dirk Willis, Ricky Mungia.
 6 mins    7/1/2013  8.  Bear To Dream
After having a nightmare about Cyril busting out of prison to exact his revenge on him, Nelson (Ben Zook) is horrified to discover that the crazed killer actually did escape and has been on the lam since last Christmas and that Reggie may know more that he is admitting about why Cyril may have come back to Silver Lake. Reggie: Rick Copp. Wood: Joe Dietl. Todd: Ian Parks. Cyril: Scott Beauchemin. Detective Winters: Chad Sanders.
Director/Choreographer:  Joe Dietl  Writer/Composer:  Rick Copp  /  Ben Zook  / Joe Dietl 
Guest starring:  Scott BeaucheminChad Sanders
 6 mins    7/4/2013  9.  Blackmailing Bears
After coming up empty at the gym where the mysterious personal trainer who may be connected to Elliot's murder works out, the Bears track down a former friend of his to a Silver Lake diner in hopes of finding a lead to his whereabouts. But Todd's charm offensive to secure information from the hot muscle bear (Chuck Villano) sends a jealous Nelson (Ben Zook) spiraling. Todd: Ian Parks. Wood: Joe Dietl. Reggie: Rick Copp. Waiter: Zar De Oliveira.
Director/Choreographer:  Joe Dietl  Writer/Composer:  Rick Copp  /  Ben Zook  / Joe Dietl 
Guest starring:  Chuck Villano, Zar De Oliveira.
 6 mins    7/8/2013  10.  Closet Bear
The Bears go undercover at a political fundraiser for Elliot Butler's chief opponent Danny Pendleton (Chris LeVoie) as a cater waiter, a literary celebrity and a couple of rich donors from Texas in order to get close to the candidate's wife, former beauty pageant queen Mary Ashley Pendleton (Becky Thyre), who they suspect may have ordered a hit on Elliot to insure her husband wins the election. Wood: Joe Dietl. Todd: Ian Parks. Nelson: Ben Zook. Reggie: Rick Copp. Staff Member: Shannon Bobo. Mr. Johnson: Bob Dietl. Mrs. Johnson: Anita Dietl. Guy at Fundraiser: David Carter. Girl at Fundraiser: Gigi Pink.
Director/Choreographer:  Joe Dietl  Writer/Composer:  Rick Copp  /  Ben Zook  / Joe Dietl 
Guest starring:  Chris LeVoie,  Becky Thyre, Shannon Bobo, Bob Dietl, Anita Dietl, David Carter, Gigi Pink.
 6 mins    7/11/2013  11.  Bear Movie Night
When the Bears host a movie night at their house, Nelson (Ben Zook) plays matchmaker by inviting Jeremy Richards (Mark Rowe) without warning Reggie (Rick Copp), who is more interested in pursuing the next clue in the Elliot Butler murder. Meanwhile, Nelson is having trouble adjusting to living with Todd. Todd: Ian Parks. Wood: Joe Dietl. Detective Martinez: George Unda.
Director/Choreographer:  Joe Dietl  Writer/Composer:  Rick Copp  /  Ben Zook  / Joe Dietl 
Guest starring:  Mark RoweGeorge Unda
 6 mins    7/15/2013  12.  Break In Bears
Nelson, Reggie and Wood break into Danny Pendleton's campaign headquarters to dig up evidence for their latest theory that Elliot's opponent was sleeping with his wife's personal trainer Turbo and seduced him into knocking off Elliot thereby eliminating his stiffest competition, but a sexy bear security guard (James St. James) interferes with their plans. Nelson: Ben Zook. Reggie: Rick Copp. Wood: Joe Dietl.
Director/Choreographer:  Joe Dietl  Writer/Composer:  Rick Copp  /  Ben Zook  / Joe Dietl 
Guest starring:  James St. James
 6 mins    7/18/2013  13.  Jail Bears
When Nelson, Reggie and Wood are arrested and booked for breaking and entering, frantic calls to Todd go unanswered and the Bears are left to rely on Wood's obsessed Colt fan George Ridgemont (George Sebastain) to bail them out, but the cash-strapped dentist only has enough funds to spring one of them. Nelson: Ben Zook. Reggie: Rick Copp. Wood: Joe Dietl. Jail Guard: Jonathan Retamonza-Davila. Little Orphan Tranny: Kevin Rhodes. Hooker: Emily Vrendenberg. Jail Officer: Kyle Kramer Cartieri. Police Chief Frank Coley: Tim Hooper. Jail Interviewee: Gregory Doyle.
Director/Choreographer:  Joe Dietl  Writer/Composer:  Rick Copp  /  Ben Zook  / Joe Dietl 
Guest starring:  George Sebastain, Jonathan Retamonza-Davila, Kevin Rhodes, Emily Vrendenberg, Kyle Kramer Cartieri,  Tim Hooper, Gregory Doyle.
 6 mins    7/22/2013  14.  Bailed Out Bears
After Todd (Ian Parks) bails out Nelson and Reggie from jail where Nelson gave acting lessons to inmates and Reggie found romance behind bars, Nelson (Ben Zook) is shocked to discover Todd spent the evening with his ex Ivan. Meanwhile, Wood (Joe Dietl) finds himself in a compromising position after his number one fan the devoted dentist George Ridgemont (George Sebastian) offers a free teeth cleaning. Reggie: Rick Copp. Curtis: Andre Chambers. Axel: Christopher J. Lindes. Little Orphan Tranny: Kevin Rhodes. Jail Officer: Kyle Kramer Cartieri.
Director/Choreographer:  Joe Dietl  Writer/Composer:  Rick Copp  /  Ben Zook  / Joe Dietl 
Guest starring:  George Sebastian, Andre Chambers, Christopher J. Lindes, Kevin Rhodes, Kyle Kramer Cartieri.
 6 mins    7/25/2013  15.  Bear On A Stake Out
When Wood (Joe Dietl) tags along on a stake out with the detectives who hope to locate the elusive personal trainer Turbo (Shannon Ward) and haul him in for questioning regarding the Elliot Butler murder, Wood's cluelessness finally exposes the fact that he is sexually involved with both Detective Winters and Detective Martinez, who are not only partners in the line of duty but partners in life as well. Detective Winters: Chad Sanders. Detective Martinez: George Unda.
Director/Choreographer:  Joe Dietl  Writer/Composer:  Rick Copp  /  Ben Zook  / Joe Dietl 
Guest starring:  Chad Sanders, George Unda.
 6 mins    7/29/2013  16.  Bear Interrogation
After interrogating Turbo all night at the precinct, Detectives Winters and Martinez reveal he had an airtight alibi on the day of Elliot Butler's murder sending the Bears back to square one until they stumble upon another important clue that Wood recorded on his cell phone during the pool party. Wood: Joe Dietl. Nelson: Ben Zook. Reggie: Rick Copp. Todd: Ian Parks. Detective Winters: Chad Sanders. Detective Martinez: George Unda. Danny Pendleton: Chris LaVoie. Turbo: Shannon Ward. Cable Guy: Brutus De Groot. Elliot Butler: Michael Gans. Luke: Alex De La Cruz.
Director/Choreographer:  Joe Dietl  Writer/Composer:  Rick Copp  /  Ben Zook  / Joe Dietl 
Guest starring:  Chad SandersGeorge UndaChris LavoieShannon Ward, Brutus De Groot,  Michael Gans, Alex De La Cruz.
 6 mins    8/1/2013  17.  Rugby Bears
While investigating an old rugby teammate of Todd's at a local gym, the Bears cross paths with disgraced former county coroner Susie Collins (Loretta Fox), who has been fired from her job for sexual harrasment and is now coaching a gay men's rugby team. Nelson: Ben Zook. Todd: Ian Parks. Wood: Joe Dietl. Reggie: Rick Copp. Luke: Alex De La Cruz. Jason: David LaFlamme. Rugby Player #1: James Sloan. Rugby Player #2: Paul Baker. Rugby Player #3: Dominick Munafo. Rugby Player #4: Stephen Wallage.
Director/Choreographer:  Joe Dietl  Writer/Composer:  Rick Copp  /  Ben Zook  / Joe Dietl 
Guest starring:  Loretta FoxAlex De La Cruz, David LaFlamme, James Sloan, Paul Baker, Dominick Munafo, Stephen Wallage.
 6 mins    8/5/2013  18.  Wine And Bear
Reggie (Rick Copp) finally agrees to a dinner date with the handsome Jeremy Richards (Mark Rowe), who has made no secret of the fact he would like more than just sex, but the home-cooked meal at Jeremy's apartment is just a ruse so Reggie can rifle through his personal belongings to uncover evidence connecting him to the Elliot Butler murder after the Bears discover he had a fight with the victim right before he was shot.
Director/Choreographer:  Joe Dietl  Writer/Composer:  Rick Copp  /  Ben Zook  / Joe Dietl 
Guest starring:  Mark Rowe
 6 mins    8/8/2013  19.  Bear Audition
When Nelson (Ben Zook) shows up at Ivan's casting office to confront him about his suspicious relationship with Elliot Butler, he's quickly distracted by auditions to be the spokesman for an adult diaper product called Soak 'Ems and is determined to win the part and become the face of incontinence. Ivan: Howard Skora. Reggie: Rick Copp. Wood: Joe Diet. Todd: Ian Parks. Ad Agency Client: Craig Colvin.
Director/Choreographer:  Joe Dietl  Writer/Composer:  Rick Copp  /  Ben Zook  / Joe Dietl 
Guest starring:  Howard Skora, Craig Colvin
 6 mins    8/12/2013  20.  Crazy Bear
After Nelson (Ben Zook) stumbles across the murder weapon that killed Elliot Butler, the police put an APB out on the main suspect who is on the run and possibly hiding out near the Bears' house in Silver Lake where he could be awaiting the opportunity to exact revenge. Todd: Ian Parks. Reggie: Rick Copp. Wood: Joe Dietl. Ivan: Howard Skora. Detective Winters: Chad Sanders. Detective Martinez: George Unda. Cyril: Scott Beauchemin.
Director/Choreographer:  Joe Dietl  Writer/Composer:  Rick Copp  /  Ben Zook  / Joe Dietl 
Guest starring:  Howard SkoraChad SandersGeorge Unda, Scott Beauchemin.
 6 mins    8/15/2013  21.  Hunting Bears
After a violent home invasion, the Bears rent a house in the mountains of Big Bear for some rest and relaxation, but while hosting a game night for some of their friends Reggie finds a clue while playing a game of Celebrity that suggests the real killer is still on the loose and ready to strike again at any time. Reggie: Rick Copp. Nelson: Ben Zook. Wood: Joe Dietl. Todd: Ian Parks. Cyril: Scott Beauchemin. Jeremy: Mark Rowe. Detective Winters: Chad Sanders. Danny Pendleton: Chris LaVoie. Turbo: Shannon Ward. Detective Martinez: George Unda.
Director/Choreographer:  Joe Dietl  Writer/Composer:  Rick Copp  /  Ben Zook  / Joe Dietl 
Guest starring:  Scott BeaucheminMark RoweChad SandersChris LavoieShannon Ward, George Unda.
 6 mins    8/19/2013  22.  Bear In A Panic
Reggie (Rick Copp), who is shaken by the killer's taunting clue during the game of Celebrity, finds solace in the arms of Jeremy (Mark Rowe) unaware of the lengths prison escapee Cyril (Scott Beauchemin) will go to claim him as his own. Meanwhile, Detective Martinez shows up at the Big Bear house to find his husband Detective Winters (Chad Sanders) in bed with Wood. Wood: Joe Dietl. Nelson: Ben Zook. Todd: Ian Parks. Detective Martinez: George Unda. Elliot Buter: Michael Gans.
Director/Choreographer:  Joe Dietl  Writer/Composer:  Rick Copp  /  Ben Zook  / Joe Dietl 
Guest starring:  Mark RoweScott BeaucheminChad SandersGeorge Unda, Michael Gans.
 6 mins    8/22/2013  23.  22 Bears In The Woods (Part 1)
In Part One of the two part season finale, Reggie (Rick Copp) finally realizes the plot hatched to dispose of Elliot Butler dates back to their college days as fraternity brothers and the word Elliot whispered in his ear right before he died is actually the killer's true identity. Nelson: Ben Zook. Wood: Joe Dietl. Todd: Ian Parks. Cyril: Scott Beauchemin. Jeremy: Mark Rowe. Police Chief Frank Coley: Tim Hooper. Elliot Butler: Michael Gans. Fraternity Brother: Kevin Petitto.
Director/Choreographer:  Joe Dietl  Writer/Composer:  Rick Copp  /  Ben Zook  / Joe Dietl 
Guest starring:  Scott BeaucheminMark RoweTim HooperMichael Gans, Kevin Petitto.
 6 mins    8/26/2013  24.  Bears In The Woods (Part 2)
In Part Two of the heart stopping season finale, a violent confrontation with a crazed killer in the mountains of Big Bear could cost the Bears' one of their own in a literal cliffhanger. Reggie: Rick Copp. Nelson: Ben Zook. Wood: Joe Dietl. Todd: Ian Parks. Detective Winters: Chad Sanders. Detective Martinez: George Unda. Jeremy: Mark Rowe. Elliot Butler: Michael Gans. Luke: Alex De La Cruz.
Director/Choreographer:  Joe Dietl  Writer/Composer:  Rick Copp  /  Ben Zook  / Joe Dietl 
Guest starring:  Chad SandersGeorge UndaMark RoweMichael Gans, Alex De La Cruz.
 6 mins  25.  Thanksgiving Special
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