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Bull (TV series)

Bull is an American legal drama television series created by Phil McGraw and Paul Attanasio and starring Michael Weatherly as Dr.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Bull is an American legal drama television series that aired on CBS for six seasons from 2016 to 2022. The series centres on Dr. Jason Bull, a psychologist and trial consultant who leads the Trial Analysis Corporation, and follows his team as they use psychology, data analysis, and courtroom strategy to assist clients in legal cases. The show was created by Phil McGraw and Paul Attanasio and is inspired by McGraw's early career in trial consulting.

Premise

The series follows Dr. Jason Bull and his team as they use psychology, data analysis, and courtroom strategy to assist clients in legal cases. The show is set around the operations of a trial consulting firm.

Cast and characters

Michael Weatherly starred as Jason Bull, with Geneva Carr as Marissa Morgan, Christopher Jackson as Chunk Palmer, Jaime Lee Kirchner as Danielle James, Freddy Rodriguez as Benny Colón, and later additions including MacKenzie Meehan and Yara Martinez.

Broadcast history

CBS ordered Bull to series in 2016 and aired the show for six seasons. The series ended in 2022 after its sixth season.

Production

Bull was created by Phil McGraw and Paul Attanasio and produced for CBS. It was described as being inspired by McGraw's early career in trial consulting.

Key facts

  • Bull centres on Dr. Jason Bull, a psychologist and trial consultant who leads the Trial Analysis Corporation.
  • Michael Weatherly played the title character throughout the series run.
  • CBS aired six seasons and 125 episodes in total.
  • The series finale aired on May 26, 2022.
  • The show was inspired by the early career of Dr. Phil McGraw.
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Canadian context

Bull aired in Canada through common North American television distribution and is relevant to Canadian viewers as a U.S. network drama that also circulated widely on Canadian TV platforms.

Frequently asked questions

Bull TV series cast?
Main cast members included Michael Weatherly, Geneva Carr, Christopher Jackson, Jaime Lee Kirchner, Freddy Rodriguez, Annabelle Attanasio, MacKenzie Meehan, and Yara Martinez.
Bull season 6?
Season 6 was the final season of Bull. The series aired its sixth season in 2021–2022 and ended with 125 total episodes.
Bull TV show cancelled?
Yes. CBS ended Bull after six seasons, and the final episode aired on May 26, 2022.
Bull Michael Weatherly?
Michael Weatherly starred as Dr. Jason Bull, the series' central character, throughout the show’s run.
Bull episodes?
Bull ran for 125 episodes across six seasons on CBS.
Bull season 7?
There was no season 7. CBS ended the series after season 6.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bull_(2016_TV_series)
    Supports: Series creator, main cast, genre, number of seasons, episode count, original run, and U.S. origin.
  2. TV Guide — https://www.tvguide.com/tvshows/bull/cast/1030305759/
    Supports: Cast list, run dates, and premise centered on Dr. Bull and his trial consulting firm.
  3. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5827228/
    Supports: Series dates, episode count, and starring Michael Weatherly as Jason Bull.
  4. Paramount+ — https://www.paramountplus.com/shows/bull/
    Supports: Series premise and principal cast.