Bull (2016): Season 1

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Season Details & Credits

CBS | Season Premiere Date: September 20, 2016

Starring: Michael Weatherly, Christopher Neal Jackson, Geneva Carr

Summary: Dr. Jason Bull (Michael Weatherly) runs a trial consulting company to help analyze juries in this drama series based on Dr. Phil's career before he became a daytime talk-show host.

Creator: Paul Attanasio and Phil McGraw

Genre(s): Comedy, Drama

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Season 1 Episodes

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S1:E23. Benevolent Deception
Air Date: May 23, 2017
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S1:E22. Dirty Little Secrets
Air Date: May 16, 2017
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S1:E21. How to Dodge a Bullet
Air Date: May 9, 2017

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Matthew Gilbert

Sep 16, 2016

The procedural, case-a-week format is filled with legal cliches, and Weatherly’s know-it-all character, aptly named Jason Bull, is tiring. Read full review

Uncle Barky Ed Bark

Sep 16, 2016

Weatherly is the here, the now and the only overriding reason to watch Bull. On his own or in the NCIS ensemble, his star quality is obvious and likely enough to carry Bull through a multi-season run. Read full review

Rob Owen

Sep 20, 2016

It's an OK CBS procedural where Weatherly's character, Dr. Jason Bull, always seems like the smartest guy in the room when he's running mock trials using a mock jury. Read full review

Rob Lowman

Sep 19, 2016

While the series tries to dazzle you with high-tech sophistication, it fumbles around when it comes to the human factors. Read full review

Gail Pennington

Sep 20, 2016

CBS already has (and has had) a lot of shows like Bull, only better constructed and less annoying. Even Weatherly's most devoted fans may find this one a load of bull. Read full review

Hank Stuever

Sep 15, 2016

There’s probably an interesting show to be made about this line of work, but Bull quickly lapses into the standard prime-time bull. Read full review

Glenn Garvin

Sep 20, 2016

It's a wretched mess and arguably an offense against human intelligence. Read full review

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RollingCodeThre

Nov 19, 2016

I like it! Dr Phil (one of the writers/producers) has real life experience in this so hang in there and trust him. A LAW show with no cops or on screen crime. Refreshing. I hope it survives this and further seasons. Bull plays a human behavioral expert, much like the show CRIMINAL MINDSI like it! Dr Phil (one of the writers/producers) has real life experience in this so hang in there and trust him. A LAW show with no cops or on screen crime. Refreshing. I hope it survives this and further seasons. Bull plays a human behavioral expert, much like the show CRIMINAL MINDS which I know y'all like. It's really quite a fascinating skill. WATCH AND LEARN!!… Expand

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Russ253

Sep 30, 2016

I think Bull is a good show, and they found the right person to play Bull. The show is done differently than I'm use to, and that's what makes it good. Keep it up.

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insidious7

Sep 22, 2016

watched it for Michael weatherly-he has screen presence to carry the show-please get the writing in order-I don't agree with some on here it has nothing to do with real life-don't need to be I need something to take me away from everyday issues
I did enjoy the plot & the unexpected -thewatched it for Michael weatherly-he has screen presence to carry the show-please get the writing in order-I don't agree with some on here it has nothing to do with real life-don't need to be I need something to take me away from everyday issues
I did enjoy the plot & the unexpected -the other reviews I used to write my own as they saw all I saw but I don't want real life everytime I watch a show on tv
-something was missing haven't put my finger on it yet---I may get it on the next show
CBS don't cancel **** yet!!!!!!!!!!!!!!… Expand

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saxton8

Oct 18, 2016

Michael Weatherly is great but the show itself is not. It doesn't help that it follows NCIS. I have every single episode of NCIS. It went down after Ziva left. Then Tony. I probably won't stay with this show. Nothing fits right.

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Ncrdbl1

May 1, 2017

Show is lucky to be in the rocking chair between the two NCIS shows. Move it from this premo spot and it will see a rating drop. Not the best career move to leave NCIS for this show.

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RaiderRow

Oct 29, 2016

Watched episode 1 and couldn't stomach a second one. Take Runaway Jury, give it a boring cast, less interesting story-line and throw in some science fiction. That first episode I watched was so underwhelming that I predicted the ending halfway through the airing. No thanks.

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pdw123

Dec 31, 2017

PUt this Next to Seal Team, but this is even worse than that. If I want to watch a good show about SEALS, I'll just get the Demi Moore film in the 1990s since that's been the best so far. Full of techie jargon, bad acting, bunch of BS, jury consulting??? Who the F Cares about this,PUt this Next to Seal Team, but this is even worse than that. If I want to watch a good show about SEALS, I'll just get the Demi Moore film in the 1990s since that's been the best so far. Full of techie jargon, bad acting, bunch of BS, jury consulting??? Who the F Cares about this, CBS??!?! CBS needs to pull its head out before I get rid of Xfinity Cable, what a joke! Pull your head outta your crack Moonves, some of us actually know good acting as we watch it on the neighbor channel known as PBS! Watch Queen VICToria for what good acting actually looks like, Moonves, what a joke....… Expand

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Seasons & Episodes

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Series Overview
Season 5

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- Season 5 Overview
  Air Date: November 16, 2020
Season 4

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- Season 4 Overview
  Air Date: September 23, 2019
Season 3

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- Season 3 Overview
  Air Date: September 24, 2018
Season 2

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- Season 2 Overview
  Air Date: September 26, 2017
Season 1

40
- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: September 20, 2016
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  S1:E23. Benevolent Deception
  Air Date: May 23, 2017
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  S1:E22. Dirty Little Secrets
  Air Date: May 16, 2017
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  S1:E21. How to Dodge a Bullet
  Air Date: May 9, 2017
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  S1:E20. Make Me
  Air Date: May 2, 2017
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  S1:E19. Bring it On
  Air Date: April 18, 2017
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  S1:E18. Dressed to Kill
  Air Date: April 4, 2017
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  S1:E17. Name Game
  Air Date: March 28, 2017
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  S1:E16. Free Fall
  Air Date: March 7, 2017
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  S1:E15. What's Your Number?
  Air Date: February 21, 2017
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  S1:E14. It's Classified
  Air Date: February 14, 2017
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  S1:E13. The Fall
  Air Date: February 7, 2017
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  S1:E12. Stockholm Syndrome
  Air Date: January 24, 2017
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  S1:E11. Teacher's Pet
  Air Date: January 17, 2017
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  S1:E10. E.J.
  Air Date: January 3, 2017
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  S1:E9. Light My Fire
  Air Date: December 13, 2016
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  S1:E8. Too Perfect
  Air Date: December 6, 2016
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  S1:E7. Never Saw the Sign
  Air Date: November 22, 2016
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  S1:E6. Bedside Manner
  Air Date: November 15, 2016
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  S1:E5. Just Tell the Truth
  Air Date: October 25, 2016
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  S1:E5. A Faberge Egg (1905)
  Air Date: March 6, 2019
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  S1:E4. Callisto
  Air Date: October 18, 2016
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  S1:E3. Unambiguous
  Air Date: October 11, 2016
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  S1:E2. The Woman in 8D
  Air Date: September 27, 2016
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  S1:E1. The Necklace
  Air Date: September 20, 2016