Penn & Teller: Bull! 2003
What is Penn & Teller: Bull!?
Penn and Teller: Bull! is a television series featuring the magic duo Penn and Teller as they examine various widely held cultural beliefs.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2003
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 89
- Runtime
- 30 minutes
- First aired
- Jan 24, 2003
- Last aired
- Aug 12, 2010
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- Showtime
- Genres
- Comedy, Documentary
- Updated
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Penn and Teller: Bull! is a television series featuring the magic duo Penn and Teller as they examine various widely held cultural beliefs. The program serves as an analysis of the space between human perception and reality, with the hosts acting as masters of misdirection. Throughout the episodes, the duo questions the validity of numerous topics that are often accepted by the general public. Specifically, the series investigates the truth behind subjects such as palm readings, television psychics, Feng Shui, and the use of Ouija boards. By applying an eye-opening approach to these concepts, the show aims to challenge popular assumptions. The series is characterized by an archly comic tone as the hosts dissect these cherished beliefs. The production functions as a daring original series that invites viewers to reconsider the information they take for granted. By focusing on these specific examples, the program provides a critical look at how cultural phenomena are perceived versus their actual reality.
Should you watch it?
“Penn & Teller debunk everyday myths with sharp wit and magical flair.”
- Sharp comedic banter from the famous magician duo
- Explores widely held beliefs like palm reading and Feng Shui
- Blends comedy with documentary-style investigation
- Mature language and satire may limit younger viewers
Watch it if you enjoy clever debunking of superstitions presented with magical humor.
The series contains mature language and satire, so it is intended for adult audiences.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 13 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Talking to the Dead Jan 24, 2003
- E2 Alternative Medicine Jan 31, 2003
- E3 Alien Abductions Feb 7, 2003
- E4 End of the World Feb 14, 2003
- E5 Second Hand Smoke / Baby Bullshit Feb 21, 2003
- E6 Sex, Sex, Sex Feb 28, 2003
- E7 Feng Shui / Bottled Water Mar 7, 2003
- E8 Creationism Mar 14, 2003
- E9 Self-Helpless Mar 21, 2003
- E10 ESP Mar 28, 2003
- E11 Eat This! Apr 4, 2003
- E12 Ouija Boards / Near Death Experiences Apr 11, 2003
- E13 Environmental Hysteria Apr 18, 2003
Season 2 · 13 episodes
- E1 P.E.T.A. Apr 1, 2004
- E2 Safety Hysteria Apr 8, 2004
- E3 The Business of Love Apr 15, 2004
- E4 War on Drugs Apr 22, 2004
- E5 Recycling Apr 29, 2004
- E6 The Bible: Fact or Fiction? May 6, 2004
- E7 Yoga, Tantric Sex, Etc. May 13, 2004
- E8 Fountain of Youth May 20, 2004
- E9 Death, Inc. Aug 5, 2004
- E10 Profanity Aug 12, 2004
- E11 12-Stepping Aug 19, 2004
- E12 Exercise vs. Genetics Aug 26, 2004
- E13 Hypnosis Sep 2, 2004
Season 3 · 13 episodes
- E1 Circumcision Apr 25, 2005
- E2 Family Values May 2, 2005
- E3 Conspiracy Theories May 9, 2005
- E4 Life Coaching May 16, 2005
- E5 Holier Than Thou May 23, 2005
- E6 College May 30, 2005
- E7 Big Brother Jun 13, 2005
- E8 Hair Jun 20, 2005
- E9 Gun Control Jun 27, 2005
- E10 Ghost Busters Jul 11, 2005
- E11 Endangered Species Jul 18, 2005
- E12 Signs From Heaven Jul 25, 2005
- E13 The Best Aug 1, 2005
Season 4 · 10 episodes
- E1 Boy Scouts Apr 3, 2006
- E2 Prostitution Apr 10, 2006
- E3 The Death Penalty Apr 17, 2006
- E4 Cryptozoology Apr 24, 2006
- E5 Ground Zero May 1, 2006
- E6 Pet Love May 8, 2006
- E7 Reparations May 15, 2006
- E8 Manners May 22, 2006
- E9 Numbers May 29, 2006
- E10 Abstinence Jun 5, 2006
Season 5 · 10 episodes
- E1 Obesity Mar 22, 2007
- E2 Wal-Mart Mar 29, 2007
- E3 Breast Hysteria Apr 5, 2007
- E4 Detoxing Apr 12, 2007
- E5 Exorcism Apr 19, 2007
- E6 Immigration Apr 26, 2007
- E7 Handicap Parking May 3, 2007
- E8 Mount Rushmore May 10, 2007
- E9 Nukes, Hybrids & Lesbians May 17, 2007
- E10 Anger Management May 24, 2007
Frequently asked questions
What is the main focus of Penn & Teller: Bull!?
The show examines and questions popular cultural beliefs such as palm readings, TV psychics, Feng Shui, and Ouija boards.
Who hosts the series?
It is hosted by the magician duo Penn & Teller.
What genres describe the series?
It combines comedy and documentary elements.
What rating does the series have?
It is rated TV-MA, indicating mature content.
When was the series released?
Penn & Teller: Bull! premiered in 2003.