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Somewhere, Dr. Phil is smiling. CBS has renewed its Bull TV show for a third season. Although the ratings fell some in the sophomore season, the series remains a top performers for the Tiffany Network, so the renewal was expected.
A CBS legal drama, Bull stars Michael Weatherly, Freddy Rodriguez, Geneva Carr, Jaime Lee Kirchner, Annabelle Attanasio, Christopher Jackson, Dena Tyler, Jill Flint, and Eliza Dushku. The series centers on the brash and charming Doctor Jason Bull (Weatherly) — a character inspired by the early career of Dr. Phil McGraw. In heading the team at his Trial Analysis Corporation, Bull combines psychology, human intuition, and high-tech data to learn what makes jurors, attorneys, witnesses and the accused tick.
Bull: A Look at the Ratings
The second season of Bull is averaging a 1.19 rating in the 18-49 demographic and 10.57 million viewers. Compared to season one, it’s down by about 17% and down by 7%, respectively. Find out how Bull stacks up against the other CBS TV shows.
CBS Renewals
CBS renewed a total of 11 series, today: Blue Bloods, season nine; Bull, season three; Hawaii Five-0, season nine; Madam Secretary, season five; MacGyver, season three; NCIS: Los Angeles, season 10; NCIS: New Orleans, season five; Survivor, season 37; The Amazing Race, season 31; 48 Hours, season 31; and 60 Minutes, season 51. They join previously renewed series: The Big Bang Theory, season 12; Young Sheldon, season two; Mom, season six; NCIS, season 16; SEAL Team, season two; and SWAT, season two.
Learn more from this CBS press release.
04.18.2018
CBS ANNOUNCES 11 MORE SERIES RENEWALS FOR 2018-2019
New Pickups Include…
Entire Friday Night Lineup – “MacGyver,” “Hawaii Five-0”
and “Blue Bloods”
The Dramas “Bull,” “NCIS: New Orleans,” “NCIS: Los Angeles”
and “Madam Secretary”
Reality Series “Survivor” and “The Amazing Race”
CBS News Broadcasts “60 Minutes” and “48 Hours”
Combined with Previous Pickups, CBS Has Now Renewed 17 Shows: 10 Dramas, Three Comedies, Two Reality Series and Two News Programs
Demonstrating strength, stability and depth across the schedule, CBS announced today the renewals of 11 more primetime series for the 2018-2019 season. Combined with previously announced pickups, CBS has now renewed 17 series for next year, including its entire Tuesday and Friday night lineups.
TODAY’S ANNOUNCEMENTS:
–BULL
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED PICKUPS:
–MOM
–NCIS
To date, the Network has renewed 12 of the top 20 scripted series; 12 series with 10+ million viewers (more than the other networks combined); and three of the top six most-watched freshman series (YOUNG SHELDON, SEAL TEAM and S.W.A.T.).
What do you think? Do you like the Bull TV series? Did you think CBS would cancel or renew it for season three?
My favorite show is Bull. I’m so happy it will continue. I hope for years to come.
My wife and I love Bull Please not cancel Please !
the first series took a while to find its feet and for the writers and cast to get comfortable. The opening line, early on, “and that’s no bull” was childish and demeaning. After they got rid of that I think that the writers/producers found out what they were into. My only disappointment is that a number of the stories get truncated rather clumsily. Going from closing arguments directly into jury verdict isn’t real at all, there should be a “pre-mortem” discussion that sets up the result, either predictably or surprisingly. It has the feeling of counting to 10, but missing… Read more »
I am happy that CBS has renewed Bull for a 3rd season
I find it to be a very good and spellbinding series
Me too!
Me, too! It’s my favorite show. 🙂
I adore “Bull” please keep it going on and on! Michael Wetherly is so great in this show, I loved him in NCIS, but may even like him better as Bull.
This is one of my favorite shows and would hate to see it cancelled. Its one of the more substantial shows that draws you into it.
Please renew this show. I lie watching it. It is a lot different then other shows.
Please don’t cancel this show. I enjoy watching it. Please renew this show.
Great show because it is Very thought provoking while still being entertaining. Helps to fill the void between the sublime and the ridiculous.
Bull is my favorite Tv Show. Michael Weatherley is great just as he was in NCIS
The finale was amazing – with Mel Carter’s great song and the feeling that Bull still has for his ex actually made me cry. !!
A clever, smart show. Glad it’s coming back.
Bull is my favorite Tuesday show. Hope it stays for a long time.
Love Bull. When he had the heart attack, I was afraid the show was ending. So glad it’s not.
SO excited this has been renewed for season 3
This is a typical CBS procedural drama, so not a surprise. Myself, I find the show too simplistic and cookie cutter, again how CBS likes them. I like more substance to my shows.
My husband and I can’t wait for Tuesday evenings because of this tv show, Bull.
Every single time we watch it, we are amazed at the writing and the cast. Both excellent! Way beyond most shows peddled by these networks.
Love, love, love this show and prayed network would renew. Thank you.