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Bull S2E4 — The Illusion of Control
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Bull•Season 2•Episode 4

The Illusion of Control

7.3/10 · 546 votesOct 17, 201743 min

Ranked #16 of 22 in Season 2•−0.3 vs season avg

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Bull hires an eccentric attorney to represent him when a celebrity sues him after his advice regarding her custody case backfires.

Directed byPeter Werner
Written bySarah H. Haught
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Freddy Rodríguez

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Benny Colón

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Jaime Lee Kirchner

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Episode Summary

"The Illusion of Control" is episode 4 of Bull season 2. It scored 7.3/10 from 546 votes, ranking #16 of 22 episodes this season (season average 7.6). Directed by Peter Werner and written by Sarah H. Haught, it aired on October 17, 2017.

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