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Bull S2E5 — Play The Hand You're Dealt
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Bull•Season 2•Episode 5

Play The Hand You're Dealt

7.2/10 · 531 votesOct 24, 201743 min

Ranked #18 of 22 in Season 2•−0.4 vs season avg

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Bull navigates the unfamiliar rules of a Native American tribal court when his college roommate is accused of committing murder on a reservation. Also, Bull meets Marissa's new boyfriend.

Directed byEdward Ornelas
Written byTravis Donnelly
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Michael Weatherly

Michael Weatherly

Jason Bull

Freddy Rodríguez

Freddy Rodríguez

Benny Colón

Geneva Carr

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Marissa Morgan

Jaime Lee Kirchner

Jaime Lee Kirchner

Danielle James

Christopher Jackson

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Chunk Palmer

Annabelle Attanasio

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Cable McCrory

John Siciliano

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Edward Ornelas

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Travis Donnelly

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Derick V. Underschultz

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Craig Dewey

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Episode Summary

"Play The Hand You're Dealt" is episode 5 of Bull season 2. It scored 7.2/10 from 531 votes, ranking #18 of 22 episodes this season (season average 7.6). Directed by Edward Ornelas and written by Travis Donnelly, it aired on October 24, 2017.

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