The Illusion of Control

The Illusion of Control is the fourth episode of the second season in television drama series Bull which was originally aired on October 17, 2017.

Summary
Bull is sued by famous actress Amaya Andrews over advice he gave her regarding an international adoption. Marissa is subpoenaed as a witness for the prosecution, and things become complicated when Bull's lawyer Ron Getman wants to reference Marissa's painful childhood during cross examination, over Bull's objections. Meanwhile, Danny travels to Ethiopia to locate Amaya's adoptive son and try to find a way around that country's parental rights laws.

Main

 * Michael Weatherly as Dr. Jason Bull
 * Freddy Rodriguez as Benjamin "Benny" Colón
 * Geneva Carr as Marissa Morgan
 * Jaime Lee Kirchner as Danielle "Danny" James
 * Annabelle Attanasio as Cable McCrory
 * Christopher Jackson as Chunk Palmer

Guest

 * Cara Buono as Amaya Andrews
 * Brad Garrett as Ron Getman
 * Joe Holt as Kellan King
 * John Siciliano as Harrison
 * Corey Allen as Abel Bekele

Trivia

 * The appearances are Brad Garrett (Everybody Loves Raymond) and Cara Buono (Third Watch, Stranger Things) were guest cast in this episode.

Quotes

 * Jason Bull: I'll explain everything, but I need you to listen.
 * Amaya Andrews: I'm listening.
 * Jason Bull: Your son is on his way home. And his father is awaiting trial in Ethiopia.
 * Amaya Andrews: Okay.
 * Jason Bull: You know how much it hurt you to be away from your son, that's how much it hurt his father for the past five years. You can make this right. Let Abel come to the States. Don't press charges. Let him be a part of Alexander's life in some way.
 * Ron Getman: A-And you know what? Here's another thought. Maybe consider starting a foundation. You're good at getting the media's attention. And it might be nice to focus on something other than yourself for a change.
 * Amaya Andrews: Excuse me?
 * Jason Bull: Ignore the presentation, focus on the message. It's why he works in the outer boroughs.


 * Marissa Morgan: (He) understands that outside forces sometimes shape outcomes.