"The Ex Factor" is the fourth episode of the fifth season and the ninety-first episode overall of the drama series Bull, which was aired on December 14, 2020.
Summary[]
Marissa is awakened early in the morning by FBI agents and hauled downtown, where she sees her estranged husband, Greg. Agents state that Douglas Scott, who owns a third of Greg's restaurant, is a drug dealer that has been laundering money through the establishment. They accuse Marissa and Greg, who still co-own the other two-thirds, of being complicit. Greg tells Marissa that he knew something smelled, but he chose to look the other way because it meant he could keep the restaurant open. TAC represents both Marissa and Greg, but on the day of Marissa's testimony, Bull advises her to be completely honest, even if it hurts Greg. Marissa does imply on the stand that Greg knew Scott's money could have been dirty. Greg then flees the court before his turn to take the stand. The next day, the federal prosecutor tells the judge they have accepted a plea: Greg will serve a reduced sentence of no more than 36 months in exchange for having the charges against Marissa dropped and cooperating in the case against Scott. On the courthouse steps, Marissa thanks Greg and invites him to Christmas dinner. Meanwhile, Bull is conflicted over giving Izzy an engagement ring for Christmas, wary following her two failed marriages, including the first one to him. Two days before Christmas, Izzy gives Bull an engagement ring and pops the question.
Recap[]
Cast[]
Main[]
- Michael Weatherly as Dr. Jason Bull
- Freddy Rodriguez as Benjamin Colón
- Geneva Carr as Marissa Morgan
- Christopher Jackson as Chunk Palmer
- Jaime Lee Kirchner as Danielle James
- MacKenzie Meehan as Taylor Rentzel
- Yara Martinez as Isabella Colón
Recurring[]
- David Furr as Greg Valerian
Guest[]
- Jenny Jules as AUSA Hatcher
- Olga Merediz as Judge Ollis
- Yvonna Pearson as Gretchen Tyler
- Steve Witting as Priest
- Christopher Chan as Mr. Walker
- Graham Powell as Agent Williams
- Joe Feldman-Barros as Agent Ford
Trivia[]
- The FBI offering Marissa the opportunity to testify against Greg is moot, even if she wanted to; since they're still legally married, any communication between them is protected by spousal privilege.
- It is NOT moot -- she CAN testify if she wants to. She just can't be forced to.