---
title: "Bull"
year: 2016
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/bull-2016"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 66840
imdb_id: "tt5827228"
status: "Ended"
seasons_count: 6
episodes_count: 125
runtime_minutes: 43
community_rating: 7.1
vote_count: 401
content_rating: "TV-14"
---

# Bull (2016) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/bull-2016

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Bull is an American legal drama television series that premiered on CBS on September 20, 2016. Created by Phil McGraw and Paul Attanasio, the show stars Michael Weatherly as Dr. Jason Bull, the brilliant, brash, and charming founder of a successful trial consulting firm. The series is inspired by the early career of Dr. Phil McGraw, who also served as an executive producer. In his role, Dr. Bull functions as a psychologist and expert jury consultant who combines human intuition, psychology, and high-tech data to analyze the motivations of jurors, attorneys, witnesses, and the accused. During the first several episodes, the program featured an opening monologue narrated by Michael Weatherly. The series ran for six seasons, concluding on May 26, 2022. The first episode, titled The Necklace, followed Dr. Bull as he was hired to defend the son of a millionaire. Throughout its production, the show experienced various developments, including internal challenges involving its cast and crew. The series remains available to viewers through various digital streaming platforms.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A brilliant trial consultant uses psychology and data to help his clients win in court."

### Why Watch
- engaging use of psychological tactics
- strong lead performance

### Caveats & Content Note
- formulaic legal storytelling
- Tone & Suitability: The series is a legal drama featuring courtroom themes and professional conflict.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: legal, dramatic, procedural, intellectual

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Paramount Plus Apple TV Channel, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel | The Roku Channel | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Sky Go, Now TV | 5 | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | None | Apple TV Store |
| **Australia (AU)** | Paramount Plus, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount Plus Apple TV Channel, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Basic with Ads | 10 | Apple TV Store |

## Season Architecture & Lore Primers

### Season 1 (23 Episodes)
## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 103
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 11 (11%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 92 (89%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Creative Credits

- **Created by**: Phil McGraw, Paul Attanasio
- **Networks / Studios**: CBS

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Michael Weatherly** as *Jason Bull*
- **Geneva Carr** as *Marissa Morgan*
- **Jaime Lee Kirchner** as *Danielle James*
- **Christopher Jackson** as *Chunk Palmer*
- **Freddy Rodríguez** as *Benny Colón*
- **Mackenzie Meehan** as *Taylor Rentzel*
- **Annabelle Attanasio** as *Cable McCrory*
- **Yara Martinez** as *Isabella Colón*
- **John Siciliano** as *Harrison*
- **Jazzy Kae** as *Anna Baker*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Who created the show?
The series was created by Phil McGraw and Paul Attanasio.

### Q: Who stars in the series?
The show stars Michael Weatherly as Dr. Jason Bull.

### Q: When did the show air?
It premiered on September 20, 2016, and concluded on May 26, 2022.

### Q: What is the premise of the show?
Dr. Jason Bull runs a trial consulting firm that uses psychology and data to assist clients.

### Q: How many seasons does the show have?
The series ran for six seasons.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Bull (2016 TV series) - Wikipedia](https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bull_(2016_TV_series))
- [Bull (2016 TV series) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bull_(2016_TV_series))
- [‘Bull’ Canceled: Why the Show is Ending After 6 Seasons](https://www.newsweek.com/bull-canceled-ending-season-6-michael-weatherly-1670668)
- [Bull Wiki | Fandom](https://bull-cbs.fandom.com/wiki/Bull_Wiki)
- [Bull (TV Series 2016–2022) - IMDb](https://m.imdb.com/title/tt5827228/)
- [Bull - watch tv show streaming online - JustWatch](https://www.justwatch.com/us/tv-show/bull-2016)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*