Using the power of television. European-American, Dr. Phil McGraw presents compelling stories about real people with a variety of emotional and behavioral problems, stripping away the shame and embarrassment that too often keep people from seeking help. It’s a show that is suppose to help people with their problems and to find a solution on live TV .

Dr. Phil wastes no time kicking off his new show — what he calls Truth TV — by getting real with stressed out parents. It's a wake-up call to people who argue in front of their kids.
A woman finds comfort with her baby blanket; Hollywood celebrities; Robin, Phil's wife, discusses living with the doctor.
Causes of and solutions for obesity in children.
The doctor talks sense into couples arguing over finances.
The doctor teaches guests how to lead happier, healthier lives; a mother wants to be a better parent; lazy husband; finicky wife.
Join us as Dr Phil gives out-of-control mothers the tools they need to curb their offensive behaviour. Meet the woman whose yelling and offensive language are driving her teenage kids away.
The doctor gives sexual advice to disagreeing couples.
Rob Lowe discusses his father's battle with cancer.
Dr Phil meets the mum who is suing McDonalds for making her child overweight. Is this unprecedented court battle based on a legitimate `beef', or just a way of shifting the blame?
The doctor discusses factors in choosing to have a baby.
Two boys are convicted of murdering their father; fatal sorority hazing; hate crime against a gay man.
Flirting boyfriends; parents holding onto the past; Dr. Phil look-alikes.
A teenager believes she needs a nose job, liposuction and breast implants.
Feuding families discuss their disagreements and lack of forgiveness.
Ms. North Carolina poses for a topless photo; telling dates about a sex change.
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If your kids are kicking, screaming, calling you names or saying ""I hate you!"" help is on the way. Michelle says her two boys are so out of control, they've even taken a bite out of her! Her husband blames her for their bad behavior,…
After spending more than two years working on his latest book, Family First, Dr. Phil shares his step-by-step plan for creating the phenomenal family everyone wants. ""I know you have the love in your heart,"" says Dr. Phil. ""Family…
Dr Phil highlights three custody battles that see innocent children being caught in the crossfire of bitter fueds. First, recently divorced Heidi and Will are arguing about Heidi's decision to take their three children and move to…
Dr Phil catches up with last year's Dr Phil Families and updates the audience on Marty and Erin's progress, as well as that of Stacy and Chris. Both families have been dealing with the arrival of new babies in the aftermath of their time…
Dr Phil catches up with last year's Dr Phil Families and updates the audience on Marty and Erin's progress, as well as that of Stacy and Chris. Both families have been dealing with the arrival of new babies in the aftermath of their time…
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Dr. Phil and Robin give away amazing gifts to honor deserving and caring mothers. One mom will even be driving home in a new Mercedes Benz! ----- A Grandmother's Love Tracy recently became a first-time mother to triplets. She says she…
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The doctor exposes the deadly trend of driving while text messaging.
The doctor counsels newlyweds who say they are already headed for divorce.
Affairs, fights, lies and dark secrets threaten a marriage.
The doctor counsels a family dealing with infidelity.
The doctor confronts saboteurs and manipulators.
The doctor confronts liars and con artists.
Peggy Post tackles the do's and don'ts of etiquette.
Kerry says neighbor Kevin has been stalking and threatening her for years; he says she shot a BB gun through his window and called his job, making death threats; Misty says her neighbors have a faulty, smelly septic tank that floods her…
Guests say they want plastic surgery to erase their ethnic identities.
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Same-Sex Marriage: The Prop 8 Debate It’s a hot-button topic in California and around the country: The passage of Proposition 8, which reinstated a ban on same-sex marriage. Supporters of this initiative voted to preserve the sanctity of…
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A woman seeks help dealing with her out-of-control 17-year-old son.
A family drama revolves around teen marriage, accusations of sexual abuse and maternal abandonment.
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Dr. Phil celebrates 40 years of musical genius with legendary music producer David Foster. After four decades, 45 nominations and 15 Grammy wins, David shares his memorable stories in his new book, Hitman: Forty Years Making Music,…
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A new study shows that in America, as many as one in five men is having an extramarital affair, and that 15 percent of women are cheating too. Is your spouse being unfaithful? Jessica says she caught her husband of two and a half years,…
As the nation suffers through an economic meltdown, many Americans resort to drastic measures to keep their families afloat. Just how far would you go to stay in the black? Laura and her husband, Allen, say they’ve made nearly $1 million…
Thursday - November 20, 2008 Spouses at War From the outside, they appear to be a perfect couple – successful, affluent and respected in the community. But behind closed doors, Jake and Donna’s knock-down, drag-out fights are driving…
Friday - November 21, 2008 Same-Sex Marriage: The Prop 8 Debate It’s a hot-button topic in California and around the country: The passage of Proposition 8, which reinstated a ban on same-sex marriage. Supporters of this initiative voted…
Dr. Phil delves into a tragic story that spanned several decades, shattered lives and left one person behind bars. Fourteen children were held captive by a man who called himself The Messiah … a man who was also their father.
Family Drama Family squabbles are hard to avoid –- especially during the holidays –- but what happens when that behavior escalates to cursing, yelling and even physical attacks? Loretta says she’s tired of the constant drama in her…
Studies show that as many as 18 to 24 million Americans suffer from sexual addiction; an overwhelming obsession that can destroy lives, ruin marriages and tear families apart. Elaine says she wishes she had never met her husband, Michael,…
`None of us are immune to certain life challenges, changing life moments, days we just can’t avoid. It’s doesn’t matter how smart you are, how well you live, how much money you have, there are certain things in this life that we just…
Parents try their best to protect their kids and teach them about stranger danger, but what if your child is abducted … and the abductor is the other parent? Zanni and Christine are former sisters-in-law who say their ex-husbands, George…
Do you ever wonder how your favorite Dr. Phil guest is faring since being on the show? Dr. Phil follows up with some of his most talked about guests. Up first is the story of a little girl named Kaylee. Her mother, Krista, and…
As the nation faces a collapsing financial market, record job losses and a foreclosure crisis, is your marriage strong enough to survive the storm? Bishop T.D. Jakes, renowned pastor and author of Before You Do, joins Dr. Phil to discuss…
Fourteen courageous people spend three days facing Dr. Phil and the reality of their problems, which include addiction, anger, grief and abuse. In Part 4 of Dr. Phil’s retreat, the guests examine their feelings about their mom and dad.…
When you send your children to school, you expect them to be taught in a nurturing environment. But what should you do if you learn your child has experienced extreme discipline by those entrusted to teach him or her? Eva and Doug's…
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Would you return a diamond ring if a jeweler gave you the wrong one by mistake? Is it fair for a company to ask an employee to lose weight? Dr. Phil’s guests are fighting back against what they believe are injustices. Eddie says he had…
When does a hobby become an obsession? Dr. Phil’s guests say they are definitely obsessed! First, meet a group of women who can’t get enough of a new craze called reborning -- crafting infant dolls that are so lifelike, people mistake…
Marriage is supposed to be about compromise, but what happens when one partner says, "It's my way or the highway"? Newlyweds Matthew and Lianna have been married for just three months and are already at odds about Lianna’s…
Imagine that you’ve fallen, had a terrible accident or been abducted, and your only lifeline is 911. What happens if you call and can’t get the help you need or emergency personnel are sent to the wrong address?America's 911 system…
What would push an 8-year-old to allegedly kill his own father? What would make a man brutally murder a talented anchorwoman? Dr. Phil is joined by Nancy Grace of Headline News, children’s rights attorney Paul Mones and criminologist Dr.…
You've heard the saying that Christmas is "The most wonderful time of the year," but Dr. Phil's audience members say they're feeling stressed and worried about affording the holidays this year. To their surprise, they've been…
Does someone in your life make the holidays more of a headache than a festive, joyful time? Jennifer says her mother, Judy, otherwise known as Grandma Claus, goes way overboard when it comes to Christmas. She says her mother decorates…
Since her disappearance in July 2008, Caylee Anthony's image has been splashed across magazine covers and TV screens in an effort to find the missing 3-year-old. America has been riveted by the bizarre twists and turns of this case,…
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When you tie the knot, you and your spouse proclaim, “For better or for worse,” but how far are you willing to go to save a troubled marriage? Dr. Phil sits down with Bishop T. D. Jakes, renowned pastor and writer/producer of the new…
While battling cancer, Paula learned her 21-year-old daughter, C.J., had been turning to drugs, and that her husband had an affair. Can this family come together to save C.J.?
Extreme religious groups; two women travel to a compound to try to rescue their relatives; a brother and sister say they were molested by a group's leader.
Everyone has moments of anger, but some have tempers that flare up quickly and often. Dr. Phil explores a wide spectrum of anger and offers advice on how to reign it in and overcome it. Learn how to manage the frustrations in your life.
It's Ask Dr. Phil day, and you won't believe the topics! First up, Jimmy, a 43-year-old musician, lives with his 20-year-old daughter, Morgan. He says many young ladies are attracted to him — including Morgan’s friends. He prefers dating…
The slogan "Yes We Can" and the words hope and change are the foundation and spirit of Barack Obama's platform. As the inauguration approaches and the optimism and excitement grows, so too grows the hype. The pressure on the…
Social networking Web sites like Facebook and MySpace are great for meeting people, but they’re also the source of much controversy. Do the dangers of these sites outweigh their benefits? Dr. Phil takes a look at the latest issues to crop…
The inauguration party is over. What’s next for this country? Dr. Phil and his esteemed guests discuss their thoughts about the new presidency and what to expect in the next four years. How will the Obama presidency change our lives? Can…
Dr. Phil takes an in-depth look at unbelievable news stories that have captivated millions. Adam Herrman, 21, vanished from his Kansas home 10 years ago, but his adoptive parents, Doug and Valerie, only reported him missing last month!…
All couples argue, but Dr. Phil says name-calling, temper tantrums and hitting below the belt can ruin a marriage. He sits down with Mark and Leana who have been married for only five months but say they’re headed for divorce court. Leana…
From sending sexual text messages to taking a punch to the face for fun, today’s teens are engaging in outrageous trends. First up, 13-year-old Reina made headlines when she racked up 14,528 texts in one month! Her father, Greg, wrote an…
Are you a newlywed suffering from honeymoon hangover? It’s when the vacation in the Bahamas is over, the dress is put away and couples realize there’s an important thing they now have to face: Marriage. Dr. Phil is shocked to find how…
As the economy struggles, many Americans are suffering financially and find themselves without extra cash in hand. Dr. Phil's guests say their money is maxed out, and they're tired of supporting their adult children too. Ardy and Brian…
Horrifying, enraging, downright shocking … words that come to mind as you read some of the biggest headline news stories that gripped the nation in the past few weeks. Go inside the lives of ordinary people and see what happens when their…
Dr. Phil continues his look at rage. When Isabella first appeared on the show, cameras installed in her home captured outrageous behavior. Has she changed? Find out how she reacts when she hears what DrPhil.com message board writers…
Pedophiles once lurked in parks and around schoolyards, and then they prowled the playground of the World Wide Web. Now these predators have a more sinister method at their fingertips – sending explicit text messages directly to your…
Divorce is well known to be a source of pain, bitterness and often conflict. When parents who have split up carry their fight beyond the courtroom, the child is usually the one caught in the crossfire. Dr. Phil sits down with two parents,…
When people get married, they recite the vows, "To love, honor and cherish for better or worse." But with a 50 percent divorce rate in America, do newlyweds really take these words to heart? Lancine wrote the show because she…
Dr. Phil addresses the question all women want to know the answer to: What’s wrong with men? With the help of TIME magazine writer and comedian Joel Stein, Dr. Phil tries to solve the mystery of what makes men tick. First up, single…
“If you’re somebody who uses drugs, you do drugs recreationally, or you have a child who’s experimenting with drugs because ‘That’s just what kids do,’ or ‘Everybody does it,’ please sit down with me in the next hour, pick up the phone…
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The discussion continues regarding Nadya Suleman, a single mother of six children, who recently gave birth to a set of octuplets. How will she care for 14 babies? Are the newborns at risk? Will this mother be able to provide stability, or…
The discussion continues regarding Nadya Suleman, a single mother of six children, who recently gave birth to a set of octuplets. Dr. Phil and his panel of experts, including co-hosts of The Doctors pediatrician Dr. Jim Sears and plastic…
If you are a parent of a little girl, “tween,” or teenager, you’re going to relate to this show! Dr. Phil talks with parents who say raising a teen daughter is difficult in an oversexed, celebrity-obsessed, cosmetic surgery-seeking…
No matter how hard we try to protect ourselves, everyone will experience trauma in our lives. Whether it's divorce, an illness or a violent attack, each one of us is a potential victim. When bad things happen, how should you react?…
Dr. Phil continues his quest to help twelve people drop pounds and inches while traveling across the country. In Dallas, Texas, the participants work on Key 6: Intentional Exercise, with challenges designed to test their strength,…
Single mother of six, Nadya Suleman, shocked the country by giving birth to the second-only set of octuplets recorded in the U.S. Speculation and wonderment turned to outrage and even death threats as the unemployed mom’s story developed.…
Dysfunctional families are often the punch lines of movies and sitcoms, but for some households, dealing with fighting, anger and turmoil is no laughing matter. Tyler Perry says he knows about this issue firsthand. The renowned…
Teen dating can be fun, romantic and totally cool. But what happens when those euphoric feelings turn into an obsession? Giesel and Steve say their 18-year-old daughter, Devynn, has an unhealthy relationship with her boyfriend, and their…
With the country facing economic woes, many Americans are on the lookout for ways to generate extra cash. But are those lucrative offers to work from home and get-rich-quick ads legitimate, or scams designed to swindle consumers? Corbie…
“Outrageous, irresponsible and completely out of touch with reality” are just a few comments being said about Nadya Suleman, the single mother of six who recently gave birth to octuplets in California. Now, in a daytime exclusive…
Dr. Phil’s daytime exclusive with Nadya Suleman continues. The unemployed single mother of six who gave birth to octuplets answers the public’s number one question. Plus, Nadya’s mother, Angela, joins the discussion. How does she feel…
Are deadbeat dads actually dead broke dads? As the American economy struggles, men comprise 82 percent of the recent layoffs. In child support cases, are men and women treated equally in the courts or are these laws out of touch with…
If you're suffering through the difficult economic times and looking for ways to save money, get out your pen and paper and start taking notes! Dr. Phil's guests offer real tips to help you save money on clothes, utilities and vacations.…
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Nadya Suleman, mother of octuplets plus six other kids, joins Dr. Phil to continue her first interview in front of a live audience. No one outside of the immediate family and hospital staff, has ever met the octuplets … until now. Go…
Why do some women return to violent relationships, and why can’t some men refrain from striking the woman they say they love? Dr. Phil issues a strong warning to abusers: “If you're going to try to sell to me that it's OK to hit a woman,…
Do you have someone in your family who drives you absolutely insane? Maybe you’re at war with a sibling, or maybe you battle with your spouse over one big issue. Every family has a little drama, but imagine having cameras follow you…
After Nadya Suleman’s two-part special with Dr. Phil, the cameras continue rolling. Dr. Phil leads a question and answer session between the mother everyone is talking about and the studio audience. See Nadya openly answer viewers’…
How young is too young to tie the knot? Dr. Phil meets three couples in their early 20s with relationships rocked by betrayals, domestic violence and infidelity. Tara, 22, says her common-law marriage is full of hatred. She says her…
Dr. Phil continues his work with three young couples who struggle to stay together. Because they all have children stuck in the middle of their battles, Dr. Phil wants to give them a complete relationship overhaul, so he sends them to The…
Are you still searching for your dream mate, or do you wonder if the person you’re dating is The One? Along with Patti Stanger, founder of the Millionaire’s Club and star of Bravo TV’s The Millionaire Matchmaker, Dr. Phil serves up advice…
With the help of best-selling author Bishop T.D. Jakes, Dr. Phil offers up some straight talk about domestic violence. Learn what to look for and how to stop it.
The bridal party may look beautiful, the guests may arrive on time, and the best man may remember the rings, but sometimes the best-planned ceremonies can go horribly wrong. Dr. Phil’s first guest, Gi’Zelle, is well acquainted with…
Three young couples struggle to deal with issues such as trust, domestic violence and infidelity. Dr. Phil moves them all into The Dr. Phil House for a three-day relationship overhaul, but their fighting and finger-pointing make him…
You’ve followed the story of Nadya Suleman and her newborn octuplets. Now, Dr. Phil updates the octuplets’ situation, including the homecoming of the first four babies, and the recent developments in the partnership between Nadya and the…
After bringing all the parties together to announce the dissolution of the agreement between the octuplets’ mother, Nadya Suleman, and the organization Angels in Waiting USA, who offered care for all 14 of Nadya’s children, Dr. Phil…
The current economic crisis has everyone on edge. It’s more important than ever to talk to your kids about money, and Dr. Phil gives you the tools you need to have that conversation.
Parents, you may not know it, but a threat is looming in your home. It’s a frightening and dangerous trend that affects the good girls -- cheerleaders, honor students and college graduates -- and law enforcement agencies across the…
Three young couples who struggle to deal with issues such as domestic violence, infidelity and addiction check into The Dr. Phil House to overhaul their relationships. As the last day in the House approaches, a couple’s conversation…
America is teeming with people who are frustrated over rising unemployment, lack of affordable health care and mounting foreclosures. Dr. Phil talks to children who say they are silently shouldering their parents’ rage. He meets with two…
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Imagine answering your phone and hearing, "You don't know me, but I am your sibling." How would you react? Troy Dunn, a professional people finder and host of WE tv's The Locator joins Dr. Phil to share heartwarming and heart-wrenching…
Parents, this show is appointment television! Sexting, a scary new trend where teens send nude or semi-nude photos via cell phone, is popping up throughout the country. But what kids don't realize is that this seemingly innocent act could…
Last September, Dr. Phil kicked off his Ultimate Weight Loss Solution challenge, with six teams of two committing to his program and competing against each other to lose pounds and inches. After conquering Dr. Phil’s 7 Keys to Weight Loss…
Every parent can tell you that raising a child is often demanding, thankless, hard work. But when a teenager gets pregnant and has a child of her own, the result can be stress and chaos for both mother and baby -- along with every other…
Six thousand women enter menopause every day, and studies have shown that the fairer sex can experience menopausal and perimenopausal symptoms as early as their 20s and 30s. Dr. Phil’s wife, Robin, author of What’s Age Got to Do with It?…
It's the story everyone is talking about: The horrific murder and alleged rape of 8-year-old Sandra Cantu. Dr. Phil has been flooded with e-mails and questions asking what kind of a person would commit such a heinous crime. Is it possible…
If you're a woman living in constant fear of an abusive mate, Dr. Phil dedicates this show to you. He documents the tumultuous journey of a mother of four who flees to a shelter to escape what she says is a violent marriage. When Star…
For many girls, a fairytale wedding day is a sweet fantasy — but getting the proposal can be a real nightmare! Amber and Rich are struggling through commitment issues. They live, work and have children together, and say they're happy but…
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In these devastating economic times, companies are closing their doors, and millions of Americans have found themselves out of work. One of the cities hardest hit by the recession is Detroit, Michigan where the unemployment rate has…
Have your children gone from little angels to kids gone wild? Are they whiney, tantrum-throwing, feet-stomping, door-slamming, spoiled and entitled? Well, good news, Mom and Dad! Dr. Phil is launching his parenting boot camp and teaching…
Four families tired of the fighting, yelling, chaos and conflict in their home move into The Dr. Phil House. Dr. Phil puts them to work right away with exercises and assignments that encourage the children to open up and the parents to…
Dr. Phil delves into the topic of addiction with two families on the verge of losing it all. Rigo was a police sergeant in charge of keeping crime off the streets, but at home he was taking up to 2,000 pain pills a month. He says his…
They changed your diapers, cooked your meals, did your laundry and put up with your bratty attitude, but does Mom always know what's best for you? Dr. Phil's guests say their mothers go overboard, and it's time to back off. Bobby, 24,…
Imagine your 15-year-old daughter announces that she's pregnant. As a parent, you would have to make tough decisions. This is the reality for Dale and Kelly. Dale says they had the all-American family until their teenaged daughter,…
Dr. Phil continues his in-depth look at a family that struggles with a decision that will affect them for the rest of their lives. Dale and Kelly's daughter, Brittney, an honor roll student and star athlete, was 15 when she revealed she…
As economic times grow increasingly frightening, many Americans are asking, "Will I find a job? Can I support my family? Will my savings survive?" Dr. Phil is joined by Bishop T.D. Jakes, best-selling author and leader of one of the…
Do you and your spouse fight about the same things over and over? Dr. Phil's guests have threatened divorce and want to know if there's a solution for their constant battles. Does Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) play a part in the…
Imagine cleaning your house for hours on end, washing your hands up to 30 times a day — sometimes until they bleed — and having the urge to repeatedly check that doors are locked and appliances are turned off. This may sound like extreme…
You’ve lost your job, you’re about to lose your house, your savings account is empty and the bills are piling up. The current economic downturn is dragging more and more people into a state of financial panic. Dr. Phil puts together a…
You've lost your job, you're about to lose your house, your savings account is empty and the bills are piling up. The current economic downturn is dragging more and more people into a state of financial panic. Dr. Phil puts together a…
More than 80 percent of the jobs lost in this recession belonged to men. As more and more women re-enter the workforce, marriages turn upside down while the men become stay-at-home dads. Dr. Phil speaks with families struggling to deal…
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Dr. Phil's Get Real Retreat was an intense, emotional experience for 14 people who decided it was time to change their lives. Struggling with issues such as addiction, anger, abuse and grief, these guests confronted their personal…
Times are tough, families are cracking under the pressure, and many spouses are turning on each other when the stress becomes too much. Jennifer and her husband, Ben, fight nonstop and are on the verge of divorce. She says losing her job…
Dr. Phil speaks with two moms struggling to parent their daughters. What is causing one mom's lack of affection for her little girl? And what would cause a teen to physically attack her mother? Dr. Phil digs down to discover what is in…
What do you do when the desire to have a baby takes over your whole life? Dr. Phil’s guests say they are tormented by their inability to get pregnant. Tonya is 39 and says she’s been trying to conceive for two years without success. She…
Unemployment is up, home values are down and salaries are frozen. Meet one woman who says that she wants to get a divorce, but with the country's economic crisis, she can’t afford to leave her spouse.
If your friend or family member has an unusual behavior, does that mean he or she is not normal? Dr. Phil's guests question the extreme behavior of their loved ones and want to know if it's normal. And, take a quiz to find out how…

Dr. Phil’s guests say they’re at a crossroads in their relationship, and they’re not sure if they should leave their spouses. Amber says her husband, Chris, is mentally, emotionally and verbally abusive. She says he throws things, curses…
Dr. Phil hits the road to kick off an all-new season! First stop: New York City! From park benches and pizza parlors to bridal boutiques and taxicabs, he tackles big questions from the Big Apple. He meets with singles who are looking for…
Dr. Phil is LIVE from Philadelphia! First, it’s the story that has the city and the entire country divided: The NFL’s reinstatement of quarterback Michael Vick, who recently signed with the Philadelphia Eagles after serving an 18-month…
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Freeloading family members are discussed.
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Control issues in marriage are explored.
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What would you do if you couldn’t get along with one of your relatives? Would you just cut him or her out of your family tree? Dr. Phil speaks with two families who are on the verge of doing just that! Melissa says she has the…
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An angry woman who struggles to raise her child sends Dr. Phil a shocking home-video that brings many audience members to tears. http://tv.msn.com/tv/series-episodes/dr-phil/?si=41&ipp=40
A couple seek help to stop the pattern of abuse in their toxic marriage.
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Are you dying to know what men really think? Comedian and radio and TV host Steve Harvey is back and has all the “manswers” to your questions! In his new book, Straight Talk, No Chaser, Steve dishes the dirt about unlocking the male mind…
Dr. Phil speaks to families dealing with the aftermath of secrets revealed. He reaches out to a teen struggling to deal with guilt and loss, and a family torn apart after the father confesses the secret he’s kept for years.
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Dr. Phil gets to the bottom of accusations that Kimm has been drinking and using drugs; one of the women must be rushed to the ER. http://tv.msn.com/tv/series-episodes/dr-phil/?si=1&ipp=40
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Conclusion. The 1992 murder of 12-year-old Shanda Sharer is discussed, with comments from the victim's mother and sister.
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An update on the housewife who was sent to the hospital; Jennifer makes an admission about her past; how personal truth affects one's life. http://tv.msn.
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A woman tells of learning that her husband had been sexually abusing their three daughters for years; warning signs
Imagine a life where every day you have to ask yourself, where is my family’s next meal going to come from, and how am I going to keep a roof over our heads? For one in six Americans, that is a reality. They are your neighbors, your…
Terri and Bob are desperate to save their 17-year-old daughter, Daniella, from her self-destructive behavior. Daniella says she’s struggling with her sexual identity and fears her parents won’t accept her choices. Can Dr. Phil help this…
Is laughter really the best medicine? Dr. Phil sits down with legendary comedians Darrell Hammond and Chris Titus to talk about how humor has helped them heal and move beyond their painful pasts. Learn how to laugh, live and love your…
Nikki says she is happily married to her husband, Rob, but her mother, Pat, won't accept him. And, 40 years of resentment reached a boiling point between two football greats one month ago, and fists — and canes — were thrown! Plus, Linda…
Have you ever dreamt of getting a second chance in life? Backstreet Boys’ Nick Carter was just 12 years old when he shot to worldwide fame, but behind the bright lights, he says he was rapidly spiraling out of control. Nick opens up to…
Trying to beat the bulge this holiday season? Cortney says she and her boyfriend, Travis, are in relationship “pork-a-tory” because she gained 50 pounds and refuses to get married until she loses the weight. She says she's failed at every…
From the outside, Mark and Karen seem to have the perfect all-American family, including a gorgeous home and three beautiful children. But on the inside, they say their world is crumbling as their 26-year-old daughter, Lane, a stunning…
From rigorous exercise as a form of discipline to lavish rewards for good grades, Dr. Phil's guests say they've unlocked the secret to raising happy children. But are their methods too extreme? Lana buys her teens expensive gifts --…
Could you share your husband with two additional wives? Meet the Dargers: A happy family made up of one husband, three wives and 24 kids. Joe Darger and his wives, twin sisters Vicki and Valerie, and their cousin, Alina, join Dr. Phil for…
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A woman competes in beauty pageants alongside her 18-year-old daughter.
Teen parents face off; an update from another teen mom.
A father defends an online video that sparked outrage; a woman and her teen daughter need help with their volatile relationship.
Former Guns N' Roses member Duff McKagan tells of turning his life around; a 25-year-old admits that she robbed her family to feed her addiction.
A young drug-addict makes dramatic confessions and tells who she blames for her downward spiral; how to cope when a loved one is addicted.
Children are caught on the battlefield of their divorced parents' five-year war; the five keys to breaking a bad habit.
``CBS This Morning'' hosts Charlie Rose, Gayle King and Erica Hill; Dr. Phil in the hot seat.
Mean women attract drama and say they do not need any female friends; reality stars Drita D'avanzo and Renee Graziano.
Women say their sisters make hurtful comments about their weight.
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Brett, 24, is an adult baby who admits to wearing diapers. And, 55-year-old Robin says she’s terrified of riding in cars.
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On Friday, January 13, the Costa Concordia cruise ship ran aground off the coast of Tuscany, killing 11 and injuring at least 42, with 21 passengers still among the missing.
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Dr. Phil attempts to set a rebellious teen straight. 17-year-old Courtney is out of control.
This episode highlights the eating disorders anorexia and bulimia. Dr. Phil interviews a young woman struggling to recover from her disease.
A 58-year-old certified medical assistant is addicted to Hydrocodone. She lies and steals to fill her need for the drug.
A feud between neighbors escalates to the point that the seven-year-old child of one family is bullied by the other. The child, Kathleen, has since died from Huntington’s disease. Can apologies be enough to end the feud?
Three and five-year-old beauty pageant contestants and their mothers are highlighted in this episode. Both mothers are questioned about their inappropriate behavior.
Sixteen-year-old identical twins have extreme tempers and often get into physical altercations with one another. Can Dr. Phil set them straight?
It's been six months since Dr. Phil talked with Alexandra about entering a rehab facility. She finally agrees to "check it out". Motives are questioned on all sides.
Ten-month-old baby Lisa disappeared from her home in early October. The mother, Deborah, admits to being drunk that night. And her and the father, Jeremy, have been accused of being uncooperative.
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Twenty-three-year-old Robert, who tips the scales at nearly 800 pounds, earned national attention when he made a desperate plea for Dr. Phil's help in a YouTube video that tallied more than a million views. With his call answered, see…
The shocking 2001 murder of investment banker and multimillionaire Ted Ammon was the stuff of TV crime dramas. Ammon was found bludgeoned to death in his East Hampton mansion that he once shared with his estranged wife, Generosa, and…
We all want our loved ones to reach for their goals -- but would you be supportive if that dream could prove deadly? Thirty-three-year-old single mother Susanne says that she's not trying to lose weight by her June 2013 wedding -- she's…
Every day, innocent children are being preyed upon and exploited by adults. Dr. Phil examines the shocking but growing world of child pornography. Unthinkable to most people, sexually-explicit images of children are being created and…
Experts say there's a growing trend of young men flunking out of school, avoiding responsibility and struggling socially. Just how many of today's boys are becoming unproductive adults, and is there a way to stop this cycle? Dr. Phil is…
Psychics, mediums, numerologists ... Do you believe people can see auras and receive messages from the other side? Dr. Phil's panel of well-known experts -- psychic and cosmic coach Dougall Fraiser, spiritual medium Rebecca Rosen,…
Dr. Phil goes behind the headlines with a former madam who tells all, a bank customer-turned-hero and a hotel guest who says she was sexually assaulted, and that the front desk handed her room key to her assailant. First, Laurie made…
Ladies: Has your husband gone from stud to dud? Men: Has your wife gone from hot to not? Dr. Phil is joined by physicians in the health and beauty industry to bring you tips to get your body back in shape! First, Dr. Drew Ordon, co-host…
(Original airdate: February 7, 2012) Parents, pay attention: In the United States, one in six girls will become a teen mom, and oftentimes, the baby's father gets a free pass and is not held to the same responsibilities in raising the…
(Original airdate: October 24, 2011) How old is too old to be living in your parents' house? Twenty-three-year-old Justin is a high school dropout who has lost 12 jobs and calls his family's basement home. Justin's stepfather, Bill, and…
(Original airdate: November 11, 2011) Horrific allegations are tearing a family apart -- but who is telling the truth? Todd says he was shocked and appalled when his ex-girlfriend's mother, Diana, accused him of molesting his 4-year-old…
(Original airdate: October 27, 2011) Insults, jealousy and bad behavior -- a couple on the brink of divorce asks Dr. Phil to help save their marriage. Mark made headlines for seeking revenge on his soon-to-be ex-wife, Sabrina, by posting…
(Original airdate: April 9, 2012) A mom is supposed to love and nurture her children, but what if she's too involved? Reed, 33, says his mother, Margaret, is so meddling, manipulative and controlling that the day she dies will be a cause…
(Original airdate: December 5, 2011) When does sibling rivalry cross the line into abuse? Sheila, 54, says her daughters, Tamara, 37, Daria, 32, and Shirley, 29, take their fighting to the extreme. But the sisters say Sheila is a…
(Original airdate: December 14, 2011) A mother and father desperate to save their daughter from her self-destructive behavior reach out to Dr. Phil for help. Terri and Bob say their 17-year-old daughter, Daniella, went from a sweet and…
(Original airdate: November 11, 2011) Dr. Phil investigates the latest trend in online dating: sugar babies hooking up with sugar daddies. College girls and recent graduates who are struggling with mounting debt and a weak job market are…
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(Original airdate: January 23, 2012) Kelli admits to drinking and driving on a regular basis and says shes tired of being lectured about it. On a typical night out, the 40-year-old mother of two admits shell consume as many as 13 beers…
(Original airdate: November 23, 2011) At nearly 700 pounds, the first thing people notice about Pauline, 48, is her size, which has earned her the Guinness World Record title of heaviest living woman. But Pauline is also a mother,…
(Original airdate: February 14, 2012) Rheta says her four-and-a-half-year marriage to Mark is headed down a rocky road, and her mother-in-law, Deb, is in the driver's seat. Rheta says it's time for Mark to cut the cord with the woman she…
(Original airdate: February 15, 2012) In part two of this series, Rheta says her deceitful, backstabbing, meddling mother-in-law, Deb, is going to destroy her marriage if her husband, Mark, doesn't cut the cord. Rheta says she's so fed…
(Original airdate: February 29, 2012) Dr. Phil's guests say theyre tired of enduring abuse from their grown children. First, Debbie says her 31-year-old daughter, Amy, is verbally and physically abusive toward her, steals from her and…
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In a daytime exclusive, Dr. Phil sits down with the adoptive parents of 15-year-old Erica Parsons, who was last seen nearly two years ago but was only recently reported missing -- by her brother. Casey and Sandy claim their daughter is…
In Part 2 of this Dr. Phil exclusive, Casey and Sandy — the adoptive parents of missing 15-year-old Erica Parsons — continue to explain their side of their daughter’s disappearance. What happened to the teen? And, why wasn’t she reported…
Beneath the bright lights of the Las Vegas Strip lies a system of underground flash flood tunnels. Dark and dangerous, these tunnels house an untold number of the city’s homeless. Dr. Phil’s guests say their mom, Cindy, is one of them,…
Dr. Phil enlists the help of professional locator Troy Dunn to help find Cindy and her husband, Rick, a homeless couple who have been living in the flood tunnels beneath Las Vegas for two years. Cindy’s four daughters say they desperately…
Amanda says she’s often paralyzed by fear, afraid to open the blinds and in a constant state of heightened anxiety and isolation in her own home -- all because of the trauma she says she experienced for three years at the hands of her…
Troy and Sheesha have been married for two years and admit they have a “volatile” relationship — with each accusing the other of physical and emotional abuse. Troy claims Sheesha has hit him and head-butted him, while Sheesha claims Troy…
The sex addiction controversy: Is it a real disorder or just an excuse for bad behavior? Marcos is a husband and father — and self-admitted sex addict for over 17 years — who says he’s had more than 3,000 sexual partners and even began…
In a Dr. Phil exclusive, the mother of reality TV star Gia Allemand opens up about her daughter’s tragic suicide. On August 14, 2013, the 29-year-old former The Bachelor star was removed from life support two days after her boyfriend, NBA…
Sandie and LeAnn say they’re engaged to men they’ve only met online — and their loved ones fear they’re being deceived. Sandie says her overseas fiancé, Max Moose Advisor, proposed to her just two months after they met on a dating…
In a Dr. Phil exclusive, a 17-year-old football star accused of rape — and the alleged victim — speak out about how one alcohol-fueled night changed their lives in an instant. Matt says he and three friends were drinking at a party nearly…
Dr. Phil delves into the dangers of teenage sex and underage drinking — and how three families have been affected. In Part 2 of his exclusive interview, the 16-year-old girl who claims high school football star Matt and three other…
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Backstreet Boy Nick Carter joins Dr. Phil with candid confessions from his new book, Facing the Music and Living to Talk About It. The pop star opens up about his chaotic childhood and the pitfalls he experienced with young fame —…
Nathan and Jacy say their 16-year-old daughter, Valencia, is making poor choices, including dropping out of school, abusing drugs and dating a 25-year-old, who they say contributes to the teen’s dangerous behavior. They claim that David…
Controversial rapper DMX opens up to Dr. Phil about his longtime battle with drug addiction, his erratic behavior and multiple headline-making arrests — so many, he admits he has lost count. How does he explain his most recent arrest for…
Jules says she was living the high life without a worry in the world -- but everything changed after her husband filed for divorce, and later for bankruptcy. Jules says she’s now unemployed, at least half a million dollars in debt and…
One year ago, Bob and Ginger wrote Dr. Phil, desperately seeking help for their 29-year-old daughter, Morgan, who they said was slowly starving herself to death. At the time, Morgan was down to a mere 80 pounds, her organs had begun to…
A 17-year-old Dallas boy recently made headlines after he allegedly told police that he killed his mom and sister. Would you know if you were raising a killer? In a very rare and emotional interview, hear from Jeff, whose son, Andy,…
Dr. Phil’s guests say they’re fed up with their loved ones who keep bullying them about their weight. First, Valinda says her husband, Doug, calls her “Fatty,” “Wide Load” and “Big Girl” and even makes cow noises while she eats ice cream.…
From the outside, Tayler's life seemed picture perfect -- but no one could have imagined the disturbing secrets she was hiding behind her smile. From the ages of 6 to 17, Tayler says her dad, Russell, molested her, gave her drugs and took…
Gina says her fiancé, Jeremy, is physically, emotionally and sexually abusive, and that in the last year, he has beaten her at least once a week, and they've been in at least 50 altercations. Gina says Jeremy has wrestled her to the…
It's a case that has made national headlines and garnered celebrity support: In 1995, then-17-year-old human trafficking victim Sara Kruzan was sentenced to life in prison without parole for murdering her alleged pimp. Many who believed…
Matt and Melanie adopted Veronica after her birth mom handpicked them to be her parents. Two years later, Veronica's biological father, Dusten, decided he wanted to raise Veronica, and Matt and Melanie were forced to hand over their…
Jennifer says that for the past 20 years, she has been suffering from obsessive-compulsive disorder, or OCD, and that it rules every aspect of her life. Watch as Jennifer demonstrates how everyday tasks -- like preparing food, cleaning…
When 22-year-old Amanda last appeared on Dr. Phil, she was living in a motel room, prostituting herself for drugs and on the brink of death. After an intense intervention, Amanda agreed to go to rehab. But while en route to the treatment…
Renae says her 14-year-old daughter, Amanda, was a model child and a parent's dream but in the last couple of years has become a rebellious and violent teen. Renae says Amanda's anger is oftentimes directed at her. She says the teen has…
Erin says that when she was 8 years old, her stepfather, "Mr. Dave," began sexually abusing her, and that she also watched him molest her friends. Erin says that despite telling her mother, Lisa, what was happening -- a claim her mother…
In a headline-grabbing case, 22-year-old Sheena Morris was found hanged in a Florida hotel room on New Year's Day 2009, just hours after reports of an altercation between Sheena and her fiancé, Joe, now 48. Her death was ruled a suicide,…
When Sheena Morris was found hanged in a Florida hotel room on New Year's Day 2009, her death was ruled a suicide. But the 22-year-old's parents, Kelly and David, say they believe their daughter was murdered and have since been working…
Christian says he is stuck in the middle of two women fighting over him: his fiancée, Beth, and his mom, Carol. Beth says her future mother-in-law is meddling, constantly berates her and is trying to destroy her relationship — and if she…
Thirteen million children will be bullied in the U.S. this year. Dr. Phil examines a high school incident that involves lawsuits, death threats and both sides feeling bullied. Sixteen-year-old Katie says her classmate, Nick, turned…
Dr. Phil’s guests say their family members are arrogant, entitled and think the world revolves around them. Seanna says her 25-year-old daughter, Corinne, compares herself to Gandhi and believes she’s so special that she deserves to star…
Suzanne says her sister, Jennifer, is a neglectful parent, and she's considering taking action to gain custody of Jennifer's three children. Suzanne says when the family's home caught fire, Jennifer saved her daughter's friend's baby and…
Eighteen-year-old Cassie says that at 16, she became pregnant, and at seven months along, had a confrontation with her father, Todd, and tragically lost the baby. Todd denies the accusation and claims what medical records and multiple…
When Monster In-Law Khalood last met with Dr. Phil, she said that her daughter, Fallon, had become just as lazy and disrespectful as her son-in-law, Steve — and she wanted them to move out of her house. Khalood invited Dr. Phil to her…
Kayla, 18, and Vincent, 17, say that they dated for just four months before Kayla discovered she was pregnant. Shortly before giving birth to Milo, now 9 months, the young couple broke up. Kayla's mom, Jill, and stepdad, Mike, believe…
Newlyweds Kayla and Travis have been married for just a year, but say their marriage is already unraveling. Kayla says Travis is physically and mentally abusive, and she caught him kissing another girl. Travis admits that he's been…
Two moms who say they’re troubled by the hatred they often feel toward their children reach out to Dr. Phil for help. Tiffany says her 10-year-old daughter is a manipulative liar, and says, “I would be just fine if somebody took her.”…
Ex-spouses Pam and Jim say they’ve spent nearly $1 million combined in a battle for custody of their 9-year-old daughter, Dawn -- a fight that includes multiple arrests, restraining orders and accusations of abuse and molestation. Pam…
In December 2011, 20-year-old Morgan was found dead in her bedroom of a suspected drug overdose. Authorities later ruled Morgan’s death a suicide, but her parents, Toni and Steve, say that they believe something far more sinister was at…
The game of life has changed, so it’s time to throw out the old rule book and start studying the new one! Dr. Phil’s new book, Life Code: The New Rules for Winning in the Real World, tells you the ugly truth about the users, abusers, and…
Brittany says her boyfriend, Tim, is evil, abusive and unfaithful . “I sometimes think that he could kill me,” she says. So, why is she still considering marrying him? Tim admits that he can’t control his rage and to choking Brittany…
Most people have told a little white lie or two, but Dr. Phil’s guest made national headlines when he was accused of duping the entire country. Tim Poe recently showcased his singing on the reality TV show America's Got Talent, and…
Eighteen-year-old Leanna and her 17-year-old sister, Erica, made headlines when, after dancing at a strip club, they were arrested for theft, falsification of ID and child endangerment stemming from Erica’s underage topless dancing — and…
Eight months ago, 23-year-old Robert Gibbs weighed close to 800 pounds, and fearing he would lose his life to obesity, made a desperate plea for Dr. Phil’s help in a YouTube video. It took two medical vans and five EMTs to get him to the…
Thirty-year-old mother of four Melissa Dilan-Hernandez made headlines when she was charged with unlawful sexual activity with certain minors, stemming from her relationship with her fiancé, T.J., who is 17 years old and the father of her…
Jamie says that her husband, Tardus’, family is disapproving of their relationship and won’t accept her because she is Caucasian, and they are African-American. Tardus’ family says Jamie has “whitewashed” Tardus, forced him to move away…
Have you ever made a horrible mistake and wondered if the feelings of pain and guilt would ever go away? In 1999, Tiffany was 16 years old when she was driving home on a country road and accidentally struck and killed a 7-year-old boy.…
When Troy and Dayna locked up their newly-renovated house and moved to another state, they say two squatters moved in -- and refused to leave! The strangers claim they rightfully bought the house from a real estate agent and have the…
Dr. Phil's guests say they are overworked and overwhelmed moms who are at their breaking points. First, Miranda, 21, is a mother of two and says that she's responsible for all of the household chores, while her husband, Dakota, 23, plays…
When to tell children about sex; how to broach the subject; do's and don'ts.
Three celebrities who have zero experience with children babysit five loud, opinionated and out-of-control kids, ages 6 to 12, in a quest to be named the "Best Celebrity Babysitter." First, Patti Stanger of Millionaire Matchmaker takes…
Brad Thill and his ex-wife, Leslie Tiesler, made headlines when they were arrested in connection with the alleged abuse and starvation of three of their five children. According to news reports, Leslie is accused by authorities of…
Dr. Phil's guests say they fell victim to a catfish -- a person who creates a false ID on the Internet in the hopes of luring people into romantic relationships. Devon says she fell in love with a man named David, whom she met online, and…
Psychic medium John Edward is back by popular demand and ready to take on his skeptics, including Dr. Phil. First, John changes things up by turning his back to the audience, removing any potential visual cues — can he still connect…
More than 10 years ago, Leah’s 15-year-old daughter, Jessica, was killed in a horrible car crash that also left Leah’s oldest son, Michael, now 22, paralyzed from the waist down. Since the tragedy, Leah has kept Jessica’s bedroom exactly…
It’s a topic that makes many parents run for cover, but explaining “the birds and the bees” is a conversation every mom and dad needs to have with their kids. When is the right time and how do you do it in an age-appropriate way? Deanne…
Donna and Roger say their 25-year-old daughter, Jordan, is addicted to drugs, reckless and out of control, but she wasn’t always that way. How did she go from a mature, polite child to disrespectful teenager with multiple arrests in just…
John and Jenn say that when they moved in together a year and a half ago, they were faced with the challenge of blending their families — including eight children under the age of 12 — and it’s taken a toll on everyone. Outnumbered, Jenn…
Do you know a mama’s boy who can’t cut the cord with his overbearing mom? In the upcoming movie, The Guilt Trip, out December 19, comedian Seth Rogen plays Andy, a man guilted into driving cross-country with his domineering mom, Joyce,…
The Locator’s Troy Dunn is back to help Dr. Phil tackle two stories about separated loved ones. When Lori was 2 months old, her mother shot and killed Lori’s 10-year-old brother and 7-year-old sister while they were asleep in bed. She…
Dr. Phil goes behind the headlines of two popular weathermen who lost their jobs amid scandal. Former Philadelphia meteorologist John Bolaris says he’s become a laughingstock ever since he was drugged by two women and duped out of more…
Kathy, a stay-at-home mom and advocate of the Attachment Parenting philosophy says she still breastfeeds her nearly 4-year-old son -- who calls her breasts “Money” -- and she doesn’t plan on stopping until “he stops asking.” Kathy…
Dr. Phil’s guests prove that a person’s life can change in an instant — for better or worse. Erica says her mother, Jackie, abused her as a child — a claim Jackie denies — and looked the other way when she was being molested. For the…
On the morning of December 14, 2012, authorities say 20-year-old Adam Lanza walked into Sandy Hook Elementary School in Connecticut and opened fire, killing at least 20 children and six adults before taking his own life. Investigators…
In the aftermath of the recent elementary school shooting in Connecticut that authorities say left at least 20 children, six adults and the gunman dead, many questions remain: Could this tragedy have been prevented, and how can we keep it…
The recent shooting deaths at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Connecticut have left the families of the victims devastated and the nation in shock. How can the country move forward after such heartache, and how can families who are…
Renae says her 14-year-old daughter, Amanda, was a model child and a parent's dream, but in the last couple of years has become a rebellious and violent teen. Renae says Amanda's anger is oftentimes directed at her. She says the teen has…
At 22, Jael was an aspiring star and finalist on the hit show America’s Next Top Model. A statuesque beauty, her future seemed prime with possibility -- until the darkness of substance abuse and addiction stole her from the spotlight. Now…
Do you know a mama’s boy who can’t cut the cord with his overbearing mom? In the new movie, The Guilt Trip, out now, comedian Seth Rogen plays Andy, a man guilted into driving cross-country with his domineering mom, Joyce, played by…
Jennifer says that for the past 20 years, she has been suffering from obsessive-compulsive disorder, or OCD, and that it rules every aspect of her life. Watch as Jennifer demonstrates how everyday tasks — like preparing food, cleaning…
Dr. Phil’s guests say they fell victim to a catfish -- a person who creates a false ID on the Internet in the hopes of luring people into romantic relationships. Devon says she fell in love with a man named David, whom she met online, and…
In this real-life War of the Roses, Dr. Phil speaks to Laura and Ross, a once-happily married couple, who say that although they’ve been divorced for years, they both refuse to leave their home, which at times has resembled a war zone.…
Three percent of all children born in the United States each year are the product of extra-marital affairs. What happens when these children — a result of lies and deception — grow up and learn the circumstances surrounding their birth?…
Making New Year’s resolutions is easy; the hard part is keeping them. Dr. Phil says there's no better time than now to make a change in your life and start creating what you want, instead of settling for what you don’t. Learn his five…
Do you consider yourself smart, yet continue to make bad choices? This New Year, stop setting yourself up for pain and problems, and put all the drama and bad choices in the rearview mirror! Dr. Phil says ex-spouses Jennifer and Phil are…
Gabriel says his mom, Linda, is crazy, intrusive, “religious to the extreme” and causes so much drama that he and his wife, Suzanne, avoid her at all costs in fear of what she’ll do next. They say Linda constantly accuses Gabriel of…
Raylynn says in 1988, she was seduced by smooth-talking charmer Curly Thornton and joined his traveling evangelical group — which she says she now considers a cult — and although Curly died in 1999, Raylynn says she feels like he’s still…
Katie says she’s at the end of her rope with her husband, John’s, lies and if he doesn’t start telling the truth, she’ll leave him. She says John has lied about everything from his job to having cancer and that they’ve even lost their…
Amanda says her husband of two years, Jeffrey, was recently caught in an online child sex sting and sentenced to five years in prison, yet she’s not sure if she should leave him. Why does she say she blames herself for what happened? And,…
Mike says his sister, Shelley, conned their elderly parents out of $100,000, which Shelley denies. And, Mattie says her 86-year-old mother was abused at her nursing home.
Phyllis and Barry say they're desperate to calm their violent 15-year-old son, Brandon, and turn to Dr. Phil for help. Their requests for Brandon to perform simple tasks such as brushing his teeth or bathing cause him to go into a rage,…
Six years ago, Ashley Toye, then 17, was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole for her part in the torture and murder of two teens, Alexis and Jeffrey Sosa. Now, a new law may give her the opportunity for a…
Dr. Phil goes behind the stigma of mental illness to show how it’s affecting two families. Amanda, 24, is a mother of two who says she’s bipolar, and that during manic episodes, she becomes violent and screams, yells and shakes. Amanda…
Twenty years ago, 10-year-old Katie Beers vanished, and a nationwide manhunt ensued. Sixteen days later, John Esposito, a friend of Katie’s family, turned himself in and led authorities to his underground bunker where Katie was being held…
Twenty-eight-year-old Lynn says her mother, Anne, has turned her entire family against her, and now she feels like she's the "black sheep." She says her mom calls her names, has hit her in the past and favors her younger brothers so much…
Laurie and Patrick say their 25-year-old son, Stephen’s, rage is so out of control that they’re afraid he’ll kill them if something doesn’t change. They say Stephen, who is unemployed and lives with them rent-free, has destroyed their…
It’s a case that has made headlines and rattled the tight-knit city of Steubenville, Ohio: Two high school football players are accused of raping a 16-year-old girl while partying in August 2012, and some community members are accusing…
Dr. Phil takes on the hot-button topic of what some are calling “slut-shaming” -- when young women are taunted and harassed, often online, for their sexual behavior, such as having casual sex, having more than one sexual partner or…
Nikol says her husband of eight years, Mark, is arrogant, narcissistic, racist and homophobic and that he belittles and humiliates her. Nikol says some of Mark's outrageous behavior includes urinating on a woman, exposing himself to other…
Twenty-four-year-old Marianne says her mom, Tami, ruined her life when, as a teen, she sent her to a therapeutic boarding school for 19 months — and her “nightmare” began. Marianne says life at the facility was horrible and claims she was…
April is a drop-dead gorgeous 21-year-old, but she sees a hideous monster in the mirror. April says she believes her face is so ugly, that she sometimes thinks the only escape might be to end her life. For the last 11 years, April says…
From the outside, Lisa and David may look like the perfect couple, but Lisa says she’s hiding a dark secret from the world — she has been suffering from bulimia and for the past eight years binges and purges as many as 10 to 15 times a…
Ramon was a young father recently divorced from his ex-wife, Chalaine, in February 2012 when he was lured into the garage by his former mother-in-law and shot -- execution-style -- in the back of the head by his former father-in-law.…
Paula says her 19-year-old daughter, Kylie, is on a path of self-destruction. She says Kylie developed an eating disorder at 12 years old and for the last seven years, the teen has been spinning dangerously out of control. Paula says…
Juli, 41, has lost 150 pounds and says she loves the attention she gets from her new “smokin’ hot” body. The mother of two says she enjoys going to clubs and partying, but her husband, David, is less than impressed by her newfound…
Emerald says her husband of eight years, Shawn, has cheated on her with at least 78 women, and that she recently discovered he fathered a child with another woman. Emerald says Shawn’s infidelity is tearing their family apart, but she…
Manti Te’o’s 2012 football season inspired many sports fans when, despite the reported deaths of his grandmother and girlfriend, the Notre Dame linebacker earned a Heisman Trophy candidacy and a shot at a National Title — but when reports…
Dr. Phil recently sat down with Ronaiah Tuiasosopo, the man behind the Manti Te'o love hoax. Ronaiah revealed how he created Lennay, a Polynesian beauty, as an intricate deception to lure the Notre Dame football hero into a relationship.…
When the woman dubbed the “New York Soccer Mom Madam,” Anna Gristina, sat down with Dr. Phil in September 2012, she denied accusations of running a multimillion dollar prostitution empire and claimed she had been wrongly targeted by…
In 2010, Rachel says she was in love and planning to marry the man of her dreams, but just days before their beachside wedding, her fiancé, Dan Wozniak, was arrested for murder. According to investigators, Wozniak shot and killed the…
In her first nationally-televised interview, Angelique, 20, breaks her silence about an alleged plot to steal her unborn baby. In December 2010, Angelique, then 7 months pregnant, says she met Kassandra, 18 — and two months later, she…
Donna says her daughter-in-law, Jen, is “spoiled, ungrateful and disrespectful” and that she dislikes her so much, she can’t sleep at night because of the stress. She says she’s resentful that Jen didn't include her in the planning of her…
Kelly says on August 2, 2011, he found his wife of more than five years, Margaret, dead in their bathtub. Police ruled her death an accidental drowning — but Margaret’s friends, Nancy and Christine, say they think she was murdered by…
Traci says her former friend, Jinda, is obsessed and infatuated with her. Traci says Jinda began texting her about 50 times a day after they first met -- texts that soon became over-the-top proclamations such as, “I can’t get you out of…
Rebecca says her sister, Pamela, has repeatedly betrayed her by sleeping with the important men in her life, including her ex-husband, her child's father and even her current boyfriend. Rebecca confides that she feels so scorned that she…
On February 4, 2013, FBI officials rescued then-5-year-old Ethan from an underground bunker in Alabama, where he had been held hostage for nearly one week by 65-year-old Jimmy Lee Dykes, who was killed during the raid. Investigators say…
Gayle says her soon-to-be daughter-in-law, Hannah, is manipulative, immoral and disrespectful — but she’s never even met her! Gayle says Hannah's relationship with her son, Ryan, is based on sin because Hannah used to date Ryan's best…
It’s been a year and a half since a Florida jury found Casey Anthony not guilty of first-degree murder in the death of her 2-year-old daughter, Caylee — a verdict that stunned many — and Casey Anthony is still making news. Recently, Casey…
Carol and Tab’s 20-year-old son, Alex, was killed by a hit-and-run driver. They believe that Alex’s death was no accident, and they accuse Rob, 24, of being responsible. Rob, joined by his mother, Linda, and sister, Lenora, 21, says he’s…
John says that when his ex-wife, Laurie, moved 1,500 miles away to be with her boyfriend, Joe, she abandoned her children, and he was left to raise the couple’s three boys — Johnny, 14, and twins Christopher and Alexander, 12 — on his…
Angie says she’s madly in love with her attractive, dashing, overseas boyfriend, Danny, whom she’s been dating for more than a year but has never met. Angie confesses that she’s sent Danny at least $175,000 — some of which she admittedly…
Heroin use among America's youth is no longer just a big city problem; it's plaguing some of the most prestigious and safest suburban towns in the country. Dr. Phil sheds light on Simi Valley, California -- a community once known as the…
Amy admits she’s a “psycho over-protective mom” of five children, ages 4 to 20, and worries that her behavior could be crippling her kids’ development. She admits to flossing her 20-year-old daughter's teeth, trimming her 15-year-old's…
Terri says she trusted and thought she knew her 15-year-old daughter, Sierra — who she believed was a popular teen, earning good grades — until Sierra disappeared and was discovered by police, days later, after witnessing a murder. Terri…
On November 19, 2012, then 13-year-old Dylan Redwine vanished without a trace while on a court-ordered visitation at his father, Mark’s, house outside Durango, Colorado. Mark and his ex-wife, Elaine, who haven’t seen or spoken to each…
In Part 2 of this Dr. Phil mystery, the family of 14-year-old Dylan Redwine, who has been missing for three months, continues to search for answers. Dr. Phil sits down one-on-one with Dylan's father, Mark, in an effort to help find Dylan.…
NBA rookie Royce White recently made headlines when he was suspended by the Houston Rockets for “refusing to provide services as required by his Uniform Player Contract," after he failed to report to his D-league assignment. Royce, who…
Tracy says her daughter, Ashley, 22, and Ashley’s boyfriend, Andrew, 23, are freeloaders who are living rent-free in her home, while she pays all of their expenses. She says they sleep all day and have let her beautiful suburban home turn…
Eighteen-year-old Atira is being accused of tearing her family apart. Her mother, Yolanda, sister, Alexa, and brother, Stuart, say the young mom is a "lazy slob," who yells, shoves and cusses, and they’re tired of the chaos she creates.…
Sue says she is afraid of her verbally abusive husband; he says all he wants is a wife who will cook, clean and have sex with him, and Sue is not carrying her weight.
Two moms say their teen daughters are completely out of control and turn to Dr. Phil for help. First, Rita says her 13-year-old daughter, Lexi, is angry and abusive and has no respect for authority or property. She says her daughter has…
Jared says his ex-wife, Chandra, is a deadbeat mom who has failed to pay her court-ordered child support in the last six months. He also accuses Chandra’s current husband, Jason, of physical abuse toward his two children when they’re in…
Nikol says her husband of eight years, Mark, is arrogant, narcissistic, racist and homophobic. She says he belittles and humiliates her and has hit her -- a claim Mark denies. Nikol says some of Mark's outrageous behavior includes…
Siblings Muriel, 32, Brandi, 31, and Les, 34, have been living a mystery. They haven’t seen their mother, Brenda, in 31 years, have no idea if she’s dead or alive and only know what they say their father told them: their mother abandoned…
Nineteen-year-old Victoria says she can’t stop obsessing over her ex-boyfriend, Nathan, whom she dated for 18 months. What’s behind her infatuation? Can Dr.
Dr. Phil talks to Sherrie Daly, former wife of pro golfer John Daly, and Siohvaughn Funches-Wade, ex-wife of NBA star Dwyane Wade.
Thirty-year-old mother of four Melissa Dilan-Hernandez made headlines when she was charged with unlawful sexual activity with certain minors, stemming from her relationship with her fiancé, T.J., who is 17 years old and the father of her…
Newlyweds Kayla and Travis have been married for just a year but say their marriage is already unraveling. Kayla says Travis is physically and mentally abusive, and she caught him kissing another girl. Travis admits that he's been abusive…
When 22-year-old Amanda last appeared on Dr. Phil, she was living in a motel room, prostituting herself for drugs and on the brink of death. After an intense intervention, Amanda agreed to go to rehab. But while en route to the treatment…
Rebecca says her sister, Pamela, has repeatedly betrayed her by sleeping with the important men in her life, including her ex-husband, her child's father and even her current boyfriend. Rebecca confides that she feels so scorned that she…
Dr. Phil’s guests say their family members are arrogant, entitled and think the world revolves around them. Seanna says her 25-year-old daughter, Corinne, compares herself to Gandhi and believes she’s so special that she deserves to star…
Kayla, 18, and Vincent, 17, say that they dated for just four months before Kayla discovered she was pregnant. Shortly before giving birth to Milo, now 9 months, the young couple broke up. Kayla's mom, Jill, and stepdad, Mike, believe…
Suzanne says her sister, Jennifer, is a neglectful parent, and she's considering taking action to gain custody of Jennifer's three children. Suzanne says when the family's home caught fire, Jennifer saved her daughter's friend's baby and…
Frank says that 10 years ago, he was a respected high school basketball coach -- until a sex scandal involving a student landed him behind bars and on the sex offender registry. Frank maintains his innocence, but says he accepted a plea…
Twenty-three-year-old Amber made headlines when she posted a photo of her bruised face and neck brace on Facebook and publicly accused her ex-boyfriend, Austin, of attacking her with a baseball bat — an attack Austin denies. The incident…
Dr. Phil speaks exclusively to Brenda and Jeremy Perry, who tragically lost their 2-year-old and 6-month-old sons, Alton and Ashton, just weeks ago, at the hands of Brenda’s mother, Debra, who then turned the gun on herself. Brenda says…
Twenty years ago, 10-year-old Katie Beers vanished, and a nationwide manhunt ensued. Sixteen days later, John Esposito, a friend of Katie’s family, turned himself in and led authorities to his underground bunker where Katie was being held…
Kathy, a stay-at-home mom and advocate of the Attachment Parenting philosophy, says she still breastfeeds her nearly 4-year-old son -- who calls her breasts “Money” -- and she doesn’t plan on stopping until “he stops asking.” Kathy…
From the outside, Lisa and David may look like the perfect couple, but Lisa says she’s hiding a dark secret from the world — she has been suffering from bulimia for the past eight years binges and purges as many as 10 to 15 times a day.…
Leah says her mother, Dora, may appear to be sweet, but she’s actually a narcissist, hypochondriac, drama queen and a liar. She says Dora is always claiming to be sick — including lying about having cancer — to elicit sympathy from…
Tonya says she hears voices and has private conversations in her head with celebrities, including President Obama, Rob Kardashian, Clint Eastwood -- and even Dr. Phil. Her mother, Diana, and niece, Ciera, are concerned that she may be…
War hero-turned-actor J. R. Martinez is known for his role on All My Children and winning the Mirrorball Trophy on Dancing with the Stars, but he says his road to fame wasn’t easy. In his new book, Full of Heart: My Story of Survival,…
April says her world came crashing down when she discovered her husband, Jeff, had a secret cell phone with racy photographs and text messages from another woman on it. After 15 years of providing fancy cars, expensive vacations and a…
When Gabriel last appeared on Dr. Phil, he said he was at his wits’ end with his mom, Linda, whom he called intrusive, crazy and meddling. Linda admitted that she may have crossed some boundaries but said she was only trying to bring her…
Sue says her husband of 12 years, Andy, is verbally abusive and that she’s so scared of him, she remains submissive — including getting drunk and having sex with him — to keep the peace. She says, “If he’s going to kill me, he’s going to…
Kim says her 22-year-old daughter, Kaitlyn's, persistent emotional meltdowns are causing chaos in the home — and she is fed up. But could Kim be enabling her daughter’s behavior? Kaitlyn’s stepfather, Ross, says he believes his…
Courtney says her sister is an unfit mother who should not have custody of her child until she cleans up her life.
Karlyn says her family was close, until her mother, Jodi, divorced her father, and kicked her and her brothers, Blake and Jordan, out of the house -- after she says they sided with their dad. Although Jodi lives only five miles away,…
James and Dawn say after 18 years of marriage, they’ve recently separated, and their family has been in crisis ever since — with their three children, ages 16 to 21, stuck in the middle of the chaos. Despite Dawn’s desire to save their…
Jessica believes her 7-year-old daughter is the next big star and admits she’s spent nearly $20,000 in an effort to make that dream a reality — but is she throwing her money away? And, Rhea and Nate say their marriage is on the brink of…
Today’s show is filled with 911 calls, stun gun takedowns, rubber bullets, stabbings and people pointing fingers at each other. If you've survived a traumatic experience, don't miss Dr. Phil's tips for moving past a moment of crisis.
Nicole says her boyfriend, Mehdi, is abusive, but she’s not ready to leave him. Mehdi strongly denies Nicole’s accusations and claims she’s the real problem. And, actor Tom Sizemore opens up to Dr. Phil about his explosive relationships…
Farrah Abraham gained instant fame while starring in the MTV reality shows 16 and Pregnant and Teen Mom, and now she’s back in the headlines for creating a sex tape.
Twenty-seven-year-old Whitney, the oldest of 10 children, says she had the perfect family growing up — but everything changed five years ago, when her father, Scott, left her mother, Melinda, for his current wife, Ashley, who was 19 at…
Crystal says her former best friend, Megan, is so obsessed with her 8-year-old daughter, Allanah, that she claimed Crystal to be an unfit mother and secretly petitioned the court for joint custody and physical placement -- and won. How…
Karrieann says her 14-year-old daughter has been obsessed with having a baby since she was in the sixth grade and recently started a rumor that she was pregnant — a lie that created so much controversy, she had to change schools. The teen…
Twenty-one-year-old Kourtney says she met and fell in love with Dylan online and that they had a four-month relationship, despite never meeting in person. She admits to being so head over heels that she was planning to move to Los Angeles…
For nearly two years, Clint and Tracy say they’ve been living in constant fear of their 17-year-old daughter, Callie. They say that when she snaps, she becomes verbally and physically abusive — and they have the shocking video to prove…
In 1992, 17-year-old Shawna was working as a grocery store cashier when she found herself in the middle of a robbery. She says Jerrie, 14, held her at gunpoint and demanded the money from her register when the gun went off, destroying her…
Julie says for the last two-and-a-half years, she’s been living in fear of her boyfriend, Danny. She claims that Danny is verbally and physically abusive, tries to control her, isolates her from friends and family and monitors her every…
Dr. Phil continues his intervention with Julie and Danny, a couple who say they’re caught in a cycle of abuse. When Danny’s anger reaches a boiling point onstage, Dr. Phil expresses his concern for Julie’s safety: “If he would act this…
Alicia Guastaferro first made headlines at 16, when her family was featured in a 2008 episode of Wife Swap, where the then-teen pageant princess was shown being spoiled by her parents, including getting spray tanned by her dad. In August…
From the outside, 27-year-old Jennifer says she appeared to be in a happy relationship with George, a former police officer who was 17 years her senior and the father of her three children. But behind closed doors, she says she was hiding…
Mary claims her husband, Jesse, is abusive, unfaithful and controlling, and she feels like she’s living in a prison. She says he refuses to let her have a car, cell phone or friends and has not allowed her to leave the house in five…
Debra says she was horrified when she discovered that for eight months, someone had been secretly videotaping her and taking intimate photos of her inside her home — some of which ended up on a pornographic website. She says she felt even…
Five years ago, Andrew and Sarah lost custody of their then 5-year-old son, Drew, to Sarah’s mother, Roberta, while they struggled with alcohol addiction. Roberta says Andrew and Sarah are still unstable and unfit to be full-time parents,…
In 2010, in the midst of a contentious divorce, Leah held her estranged husband and father of her three children, Ed, at gunpoint and fired five shots at close range, leaving bullets lodged in his throat and shoulder. Ed survived the…
Dr. Phil speaks one-on-one with Ed, the father-of-three, whose wife of 22 years, Leah, was convicted of holding him at gunpoint and firing five shots at close range. Hear his account of what happened that fateful night and the courtroom…
On October 25, 2011, 32-year-old American aid worker Jessica Buchanan and her colleague, 60-year-old Poul Hagen Thisted of Denmark, were kidnapped by Somali pirates. They were held captive for 93 days in the African desert -- enduring…
Thirty-five-year-old Tonya says from ages 5 to 15, her adoptive father, Bruce, molested her — and that despite her cries for help, her mother, Kathy, did nothing to stop it. Kathy admits that she believed her daughter’s claims but was too…
Michelle admits that three years ago, she faked a pregnancy and stole a baby in a scheme that landed her in jail, charged with abduction of a child under 14. What drove her to commit such a crime? After serving two-and-a-half years behind…
Courtney says her sister, Christie, had it all -- beauty, brains and a promising future as an athlete -- until a series of bad decisions changed the course of her life. She says Christie has been arrested multiple times for crimes,…
When Brittany last appeared on Dr. Phil, she said Tim, her boyfriend and father of her 6-month-old daughter, was abusive and unfaithful — but she was considering marrying him anyway. Days after the show aired, local Department of Human…
In a Dr. Phil exclusive, runaway Pennsylvania mom Brenda Heist, 54, speaks out for the first time since abandoning her family 11 years ago — leaving them to believe she had been kidnapped or murdered. Why does she say she walked away from…
James says his estranged wife, Jennifer, is being controlled by a religious group that he calls a cult, and he fears his four children may be in danger. He says that after moving their family to Missouri two years ago to join The…
Ed says his wife of two years, Johnna, enables her 23-year-old son, Chase, so much that it’s destroying their marriage — and he’s considering divorce. He says Johnna buys Chase cell phones, applies for jobs for him and even pays his…
Dr. Phil continues to unravel the painful details of Johnna’s past, including her relationship with her mother, Cindy — with whom Johnna’s 23-year-old son, Chase, is now living. Johnna calls her mom “demonic” and a “sociopath” and claims…
Darcy says that her sister, Jennifer’s, home is in a state of complete chaos. She says Jennifer and her husband, Ralph, have no rules, their kitchen is bare, the electricity is often shut off, and they put their needs ahead of those of…
When America’s Next Top Model contestant Jael first appeared on the show, she was addicted to drugs, and her life was spiraling out of control. After one of the most explosive and unpredictable interventions in Dr. Phil history, Jael…
Terri says she trusted and thought she knew her 15-year-old daughter, Sierra — who she believed was a popular teen, earning good grades — until Sierra disappeared and was discovered by police, days later, after witnessing a murder. Terri…
From the outside, Tayler’s life seemed picture perfect — but no one could have imagined the disturbing secrets she was hiding behind her smile. From the ages of 6 to 17, Tayler says her dad, Russell, molested her, gave her drugs, and took…
Christian says he is stuck in the middle of two women fighting over him: his fiancée, Beth, and his mom, Carol. Beth says her future mother-in-law is meddling, constantly berates her and is trying to destroy her relationship — and if she…
Erin says that when she was 8 years old, her stepfather, "Mr. Dave," began sexually abusing her, and that she also watched him molest her friends. Erin says that despite telling her mother, Lisa, what was happening -- a claim her mother…
Laurie and Patrick say their 25-year-old son, Stephen’s, rage is so out of control that they’re afraid he’ll kill them if something doesn’t change. They say Stephen, who is unemployed and lives with them rent-free, has destroyed their…
Raylynn says in 1988, she was seduced by smooth-talking charmer Curly Thornton and joined his traveling evangelical group — which she says she now considers a cult — and although Curly died in 1999, Raylynn says she feels like he’s still…
Michael and Susan say when their daughter, Jani, was born, they immediately noticed that she wasn’t like other children. They say as a newborn, Jani would sleep only three hours a day, and as she grew older, would see, hear and feel…
Matt and Melanie adopted Veronica after her birth mom handpicked them to be her parents. When Veronica’s biological father, Dusten, was notified about the adoption four months later, he decided he wanted to raise her, even though he had…
Eighteen-year-old Cassie says that at 16, she became pregnant, and at seven months along, had a confrontation with her father, Todd, and tragically lost the baby. Todd denies the accusation, and claims what medical records and multiple…
Gina says her fiancé, Jeremy, is physically, emotionally and sexually abusive, and that in the last year, he has beaten her at least once a week, and they’ve been in at least 50 altercations. Gina says Jeremy has wrestled her to the…
Traci says her former friend, Jinda, is obsessed and infatuated with her. Traci says Jinda began texting her about 50 times a day after they first met -- texts that soon became over-the-top proclamations such as, “I can’t get you out of…
Twenty-eight-year-old Lynn says her mother, Anne, has turned her entire family against her, and now she feels like she's the "black sheep." She says her mom calls her names, has hit her and favors her younger brothers so much that it's…
Thirteen million children will be bullied in the U.S. this year. Dr. Phil examines a high school incident that involves lawsuits, death threats and both sides feeling bullied. Sixteen-year-old Katie says her classmate Nick turned against…
Phyllis and Barry say they're desperate to calm their violent 15-year-old son, Brandon, and turn to Dr. Phil for help. The couple confides that their son's anger began around age 6 and has grown progressively worse -- so much so that…
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Charlotte’s ex-boyfriend, Gary, has been charged with the first-degree murder of 20-year-old Heather, and Charlotte says she blames herself. She accuses Gary of victimizing her physically and sexually for years and claims she failed to…
When Dr. Phil first met eye-rolling, defiant 16-year-old Sabby, she was too much for her mother, Courtney, to handle. After the show, Dr. Phil sent Sabby to Turn-About Ranch, a residential facility for troubled teens, where after 16…
Jodi says her husband, Glenn, has been lying to her for years about his use of prescription painkillers. She says Glenn used to be an honest, hard-working husband and father, but now she claims he sneaks behind her back to see doctors and…
Rachel admits that she spoiled her daughter, Isabella, and says she’s now a rude, violent, and out-of-control 15-year-old who abuses drugs and alcohol and may be destined for a life behind bars. She says Isabella gets into fights, steals,…
When Dan and Teresa first appeared on Dr. Phil, they sought help for their 16-year-old identical twins Drew and Dallas, who they said were destructive, dangerous and abusing drugs. The parents admitted they had lost control of their sons.…
The shooting death of unarmed teenager Trayvon Martin sent shockwaves through the country last year and sparked huge debate over whether the gunman, George Zimmerman’s, life was truly in danger at the time. Recently, many were stunned…
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Whether sex addiction is a real disorder or just an excuse for bad behaviour. Marcos and Yvette say they are unable to stop having affairs and Staci says she meets strangers for sex anytime and anywhere.
"The Bachelor" star Gia Allemand's mother discusses her recent suicide, and co-star Jake Pavelka gives an emotional tribute.
Dr. Phil sends a private investigator to check up on guests' fiances, whom they have never met in person; a woman flies to Nigeria to confront an online con artist; the man whose identity was stolen to lure former guest Dawn into a fake…
A teen football star accused of rape and his accuser speak out about how one alcohol-fueled night changed their lives in an instant; his parents insist that their son is innocent and that the girl just wants attention.
A 16-year-old girl says four classmates raped her while she was intoxicated; one of the accused and his parents react; Leah says her 17-year-old daughter committed suicide after being raped and bullied; Alexis says she was also raped as a…
Self-professed monster-in-law Khalood returns with shocking news; her daughter has a heart-to-heart with Dr. Phil.
The parents of a missing child come together to tell Dr. Phil why they believe his stepmother may know more than she is admitting.
A mother learns the details of her 17-year-old daughter's online and offline activities.
The parents of a 15-year-old girl who appears to have been abducted and killed by a man she met on Facebook come forward to share their heartbreaking story.
The mother of teen "Modern Family" star Ariel Winter, who lost custody of the girl amid accusations of physical and verbal abuse, tells her side of the story.
Nick Carter of the Backstreet Boys discusses his struggles with drugs and alcohol; a teen high-school dropout admits to abusing drugs, stealing her parents' car and dating a man nearly 10 years older.
Parents say their teen daughter is making dangerous choices and confront her much-older boyfriend for the first time; Nick Carter performs.
Rapper DMX discusses his drug addiction, erratic behavior, arrests and a streaking incident caught on tape.
A woman living the high life suddenly falls deep in debt when her husband files for divorce; 28-year-old Steven still lives at home, on his parents' dime.
Nichole's husband denies getting violent when he drinks; a couple say their son's rage is out of control and they fear for their lives; two survivors of a road-rage incident caught on tape tell their story.
A 19-year-old beauty queen says her career was ruined when young women sent compromising photos of her to pageant officials, and she faces one of the former friends who admits to sending the images.
Bridgette says she is terrified of her abusive, controlling boyfriend, but she is too fearful to leave him; women who survived brutal attacks by their exes tell their stories.
A young woman who was the only survivor of a drunken driving accident that killed two of her friends tells of her subsequent reckless behavior and leaving others to care for her infant son.
Jessica's fiance says her anger and drinking are out of control, causing chaos in their blended family; the husband of a woman who lost 100 pounds does not support her transformation.
A woman wonders whether she should marry her brother-in-law to fulfill her deceased sister's dying wish; a wife says her shopping addiction is ruining her marriage; an obese former beauty queen asks why she is afraid to slim down.
Holly says her sister Andrea is ruining their relationship because of her bullying and attacks on people.
Tina's syndrome causes her to harm herself to get attention; Samantha fakes illnesses.
Two couples' explosive fights are caught on tape and destroying their marriages.
At 11 years old, Hope got pregnant with then 13-year-old Bailey's child.
"Golden Sisters" Mary, Josie and Teresa; women who date much younger men; actress Tami Erin.
Malinda says she is in love with a registered sex offender and does not plan to leave him, even though she has a 4-year-old daughter.
Family members take polygraph tests in an unsolved murder case.
A couple say their 20-year-old daughter went from being a straight-A student to a heroin addict.
Lisa says her longtime husband is verbally abusive and controlling, sending her into the arms of her boyfriend.
A pair accuse each other of being a poor parent to their 16-year-old son; Alysia says her mother neglected her and her siblings, leaving her to be the mother figure.
Allan wants a better relationship with his 38-year-old twin daughters, who he has been at odds with since their mother died more than a decade ago.
Brenda claims her husband, Drew, physically and verbally abuses her 14-year-old son and ridicules her 20-year-old daughter, who is intellectually disabled; he denies being abusive and says he is trying to prepare them for the real world.
Dr. Phil continues his discussion with Brenda and Drew, who are at odds over the way Brenda says he treats her two children; Dr. Phil's wife, Robin, has a strong message for the couple; Lauren says her 2-year-old daughter was murdered by…
Joey blames his wife's mother for the failure of his marriage; after learning that her husband had an affair with one of her friends, Ashley is afraid to let him out of her sight.
Valerie says her 19-year-old daughter, Alyssa, is a lazy, irresponsible mother who refuses to get a job and leaves her baby unattended; Alyssa says her mother and stepfather's strict rules make her feel like she's in prison; actor Antonio…
Courtney must decide whether to return to her husband, who has been convicted of domestic assault; an abuse survivor's shocking story; Robin McGraw's important announcement.
Professional locator Troy Dunn helps to reunite a 19-year-old with the mother who gave her up; the custody battle involving baby Veronica.
A 65-year-old widow says she is in love with a man she has never met but has given tens of thousands of dollars; a private investigator tracks him down.
A catfish who orchestrated several online dating deceptions faces her victims; a man says his ex falsely accused him of posting online intimate photos and videos of her.
Sara says her ex has brainwashed and alienated their grown children against her; he and his new wife say they are afraid of her.
An anorexic, bulimic woman who weighs only 75 pounds and could die at any moment meets a woman whose eating disorder left her with permanent brain damage.
Ariel Castro abduction survivor Michelle Knight reveals the acts of cruelty that took place in the Cleveland house.
Ariel Castro abduction survivor Michelle Knight reveals details of more than a decade of captivity in the Cleveland house, the day she and the other women were rescued and what her life has been like since.
Cindy says her husband constantly accuses her of cheating, spies on her and even faked a suicide attempt to manipulate her into a confession.
Dr. Phil examines Mike's "evidence" that he says proves his wife is unfaithful.
Women say they worry about their sister's 9-year-old daughter being exposed to her new, alternative lifestyle, which includes a sexual fetish group.
Emily and Lori meet their sister Kim's boyfriend and learn a shocking secret about his past; Kim's 9-year-old daughter may be in danger.
Parents admit that since their divorce, they have made several serious allegations against each other, and their 9-year-old daughter and 15-year-old son are stuck in the middle of the turmoil.
Parents do not believe that their 19-year-old son committed suicide, and two witnesses agree to take polygraph tests to clear the cloud of suspicion they say follows them as the result of the parents' allegations.
Parents do not believe that their 19-year-old son committed suicide, and two witnesses agree to take polygraph tests to clear the cloud of suspicion they say follows them as the result of the parents' allegations.
Intoxicated "Survivor: China" winner Todd Herzog comes onstage to confront his family, who say he is a dangerous alcoholic.
Gypsy Willis, the former mistress of a doctor recently convicted in the 2007 murder of his wife, discusses the case and her own 2009 conviction of fraud.
Ty's wife and mother have not seen or spoken to each other in seven years, because his mother has made serious accusations against his wife, including involvement in her other son's death; the three face one another onstage.
Judy's husband of 30 years had a midlife crisis and an affair and filed for divorce, but now that she has a new boyfriend, he wants her back.
Tone and John disapprove of their brother's fiancee, who they say is rude, selfish, manipulative and abuses drugs; she says the siblings are responsible for all of the family drama.
A man accused of impersonating a doctor, a professional hockey player and a wealthy businessman tells his side of the story.
A pageant mom fights to have a website remove a sexually suggestive post featuring her 11-year-old daughter's photo; a 21-year-old mother of three explains her arrest for having sex with a 14-year-old.
Anna Benson ("Baseball Wives") tells of showing up heavily armed and wearing a bulletproof vest at the home of her estranged husband, ballplayer Kris Benson.
Samantha's war-veteran husband shot her with an AK-47, destroying her legs; Laurie's ex-husband shot and killed their 4- and 5-year-old sons.
A daughter of Dr. Martin MacNeill tells why she helped prosecutors build a case against him in the death of her mother and reacts to Dr. Phil's interview with her father's former mistress, Gypsy Willis.
A couple say their young-adult son has become angry and violent, and they are divided over whether to cut him out of their lives.
Kimberly is accused of throwing an alcohol-filled party with 26 teens in her home; Soraida says her ex posted her and her 16-year-old daughter's information on Internet escort sites, causing men to show up at their home; repairing one's…
A former minor-league ballplayer, two actors and a young mother say they were victims of racial profiling.
Competitive twins and triplets say their relationships are suffering; a woman says her depression is ruining her marriage.
Parents say their 16-year-old daughter went from a straight-A student to violent and out of control during their contentious divorce.
Heather says her new husband is physically and verbally abusive and she fears that he will seriously hurt or kill her; he says that since he returned from Iraq he has had trouble controlling his anger and has abused her dog, but would…
Kelly says her 16-year-old daughter has an eating disorder, is suicidal, cuts herself, has overdosed on prescription medication and lashes out in anger on a daily basis; the girl says her mom is overreacting.
Rabecca says her mother tricked her into giving her custody of her 4-year-old daughter; her mother tells why she contacted Child Protective Services.
Brianna says she was raped by two high-school classmates at a party, and her mother coerced her into sharing her story with the national media, creating a backlash from her peers; her mother makes allegations of her own; author Mitch…
A 24-year-old woman and a 50-year-old man have both served time for domestic assault due to their volatile relationship.
A woman discovers her husband has spent almost all of their money on his affairs with multiple women; a surprise for the parents of a toddler injured by a drunk driver.
A man is determined to prove his brother's death was a homicide, but his efforts are tearing his family apart.
A woman who can't stop picking at her skin; a man's perfectionism threatens to destroy his relationship.
Amber Portwood ("Teen Mom") discusses addiction, anger issues, prison and whether she can be a good mother to her 4-year-old daughter; a surprise for a deserving foster mother.
Parents say that even a GPS tracking anklet has not prevented 16-year-old Caitlin from running away from home; siblings tell of being shot by intruders and witnessing their friend's death.
Dr. Travis Stork helps 400-pound Robert and 300-pound Rose learn healthier eating habits.
Adam denies raping his wife and molesting their two toddlers, saying she is mentally unstable and angry that their marriage is falling apart.
A 51-year-old man says he has been stalked, wiretapped and hacked by an unknown group of people trying to terrorize him for the past four years.
Kristen says her nieces are angry, violent teens who abuse drugs and have been expelled from school for assaulting their classmates.
Mindy says her children are afraid of their father's violent behavior; he says she is a liar and a manipulator.
Stefany says she fears for the life of her 17-year-old, who has had an eating disorder since the age of 5.
Fifteen-year-old Baylea's out-of-control rages are sometimes so violent that police are called to intervene.
Shannon says her family did not visit her in the hospital after her ex-boyfriend nearly killed her; Kasey wants her adult son to stop playing video games all the time and grow up.
After five young people break into a home and the homeowner shoots one of them to death, the others are charged with his murder.
Danielle says her husband is jealous and abusive and was recently arrested for assaulting her, but she still wants to save their marriage.
Liz's marriage is on the verge of divorce because of her many addictions and illnesses; Sydney says some sounds, smells and touches irritate her so much that she must keep her distance from her fiance and children.
Brandi and her fiance are on the verge of splitting up because of the tension and fighting her lazy 20-year-old son causes.
Aubrey believes that her mother knew her stepfather was beating and molesting her from the ages of 8 to 16; her mother insists she had no idea what was going on.
Nineteen-year-old Nicki faces her family after having recently faked a pregnancy and childbirth; her mother fears for her mental stability.
Kristin says her daughters are using both cocaine and heroin, and she fears for the welfare of her unborn grandson; Dr. Phil uncovers shocking details about the sisters' childhoods.
Pregnant, drug-abusing Sara and her sister view a video of addicted newborns and must choose between treatment and jail.
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Teen twins, the only living heirs of the Duke tobacco fortune, tell of the abuse they suffered at the hands of their father.
In an exclusive interview, 16-year-old twins Georgia and Walker “Patterson” Inman, who, at 21, will reportedly inherit $1 billion as the only living heirs of the Duke tobacco fortune, open up to Dr. Phil about the abuse they claim they…
Dr. Phil continues his exclusive interview with 16-year-old twins Georgia and Patterson Inman, heirs to the Duke tobacco fortune. How do they describe their relationship with their mom, Daisha, with whom they were estranged for most of…
Erin Caffey discusses her role in the brutal murders of her mother and younger brothers and how she felt when she learned that her father survived; her ex-boyfriend makes a shocking claim.
A 56-year-old widow says she is in love with a man she has never met in person and to whom she has given her life savings; Dr. Phil hires a private investigator to look into the boyfriend's claims and confronts him over the phone.
Marie says she is terrified of her violent husband and details his abuse of her; he says she is a compulsive liar and drug abuser with anger issues of her own.
Grandparents accuse their daughter-in-law of coercing her child into making false allegations of molestation against their son, who has been sentenced to life in prison for the crime.
Minny says her teen son's father abducted him and put him in what she calls a Mormon cult; emotions run high as the parents face each other on Dr. Phil's stage and the teen makes shocking accusations against his mother and her husband.
Minny's teen son tells why he shot himself and whether he is ready to let his mother back into his life.
Pam says her ex-husband is enabling their 23-year-old daughter's addiction by giving her money to use for drugs; he says he fears she will resort to prostitution or worse if he cuts her off.
The family of a 16-year-old gang member urges him to turn his life around; two former gang members have an important message for him.
Sandie's ex-husband's former girlfriend is stalking her, and she wants her prosecuted; the man wants both women out of his life.
Tracy says that several years ago she began having disturbing memories about sexual molestation and a murder occurring during her childhood; her mother says she is delusional.
A private investigator sorts through some of Tracy's painful childhood memories; Tracy's mother vehemently denies killing a young girl and burying her in the backyard, and takes a polygraph test to clear her name.
A divorced mother of four, living on the run, facing up to 45 years in prison for attempted murder, sits down with Dr. Phil.
Author Rebecca Musser ("The Witness Wore Red") discusses the abuse she says she endured at the hands of fellow FLDS members and the day she found freedom; Rebecca's father confronts her and tells why he is threatening to sue.
A wife and mother tells of learning that her husband had been communicating with men online, looking for sex, and had downloaded child pornography to the family computer, and says she fears for her own children's safety.
A man turns in his teen son for the brutal beating death of his young stepson, a year later confesses to the crime, then drops another bombshell in a phone interview with Dr. Phil from prison.
Dr. Phil continues his interview with a teen who says his father tried to frame him for the murder of his young stepbrother, then confessed to the crime himself; a cousin says she was asked to dispose of evidence; both take polygraph tests.
Despite his vehement denial of cheating, Dorothy continues to lash out at her husband daily, leading to violent arguments in front of their 12-year-old daughter.
A couple's nasty divorce and custody battle involve accusations of kidnapping, domestic violence, parental alienation and child abuse.
Deb says her husband's tangled web of lies and sexual affairs spanned more than a decade, and she thinks he has cheated on her at least 1,000 times; he says her obsession with proving he is unfaithful is destroying their marriage.
A woman disapproves of her daughter's decision to convert to Islam; the only minority juror in the George Zimmerman trial; author Lisa Bloom.
A man accuses his estranged wife of violent behavior, while she says he raped, kidnapped and abused her.
A 23-year-old woman claims her mother goes out drinking several days a week, leaving her to care for her four younger siblings.
Corey says that, when he was 10, his abusive stepmother manipulated him into shooting and killing his father and telling the police it was an accident; a woman who lost custody of her infant blames her sister.
A 16-year-old's two best friends stab her to death; family members and friends discuss the tragedy and possible motives.
Fashion enthusiast Lawrence Zarian gives a guest a makeover in hope that her demanding husband will not leave her; Ruben Studdard and David Foster perform.
A woman believes that her deceased son was poisoned by his wife.
Dawn says she fears her violent 8-year-old son, who flies into rages and has threatened to kill her; a woman with chronic pain and fatigue caused by fibromyalgia wonders if she will ever find relief.
A couple battle the Commonwealth of Massachusetts for the custody of their teen daughter, who they say has been held against her will by a hospital in a dispute about her diagnosis and treatment; a cancer survivor and a sun worshipper…
A man accused of child molestation is found dead in a field from a gunshot wound to the chest; his wife, ex-fiancee and mother debate what may have happened.
Frances' obsession with her 13 rabbits may be hurting her relationship with her daughter; Gary says he is part human and part dog and tries to live as much like a canine as possible; Lori hates that her 20-year-old daughter attends furry…
Reagan says he turns to gambling and other women for an adrenaline rush because his wife refuses to have sex with him; newlyweds say they are in a sexual standoff that has pushed them to the brink of divorce.
A mother fears that her daughter's admitted drug use will lead her into the same dangerous situations that she experienced when she was younger.
Lisa's relationship with her family has been strained ever since she and her uncle were run over by a minivan while trying to break up a fight at her wedding reception; Sarah Jakes, daughter of Bishop T.D. Jakes.
Sheryl called off her wedding because she and her fiance constantly argue about money, and his family calls her a gold-digger; past guests Jacob and Lucy return with an update on their son, Izaiah, injured by a drunken driver.
A boy who shot and killed his pregnant mother and attempted to murder his father and sister grows up to kill his wife and her niece before committing suicide; family members struggle to deal with a toddler's murder and her mother's…
A divorced couple fight over visitation rights for their daughter.
A look back at the past 12 seasons of the show, including memorable guests and success stories. Also: audience prizes and a Hawaiian getaway sweepstakes.
A couple say they have been threatened and harassed since they were depicted as villains on the reality show "Kitchen Nightmares."
Jeremy says that his wife, who is the primary breadwinner of the family and raises their two children, does not put enough effort into her appearance.
Ashley admits to verbally and physically abusing her husband in front of their two young children, often screaming at them so loudly she loses her breath or blacks out, and her son is starting to suffer from social and emotional issues.
Caitlin says that her husband abuses her verbally and physically, at one point causing the loss of their unborn baby, and that he has been physical with their two young children, who are afraid of him; he says she abuses him as well.
Diane says her 17-year-old daughter, Brianna, is an out-of-control drug abuser who has run away from home at least five times and does not respect authority. She says she recently forced Brianna into a youth shelter, hoping it would scare…
A mother and her daughter-in-law disagree over parental boundaries; a couple learn to rebuild their romantic relationship after having kids. Also: a performance by Ronnie Dunn.
A young woman who refuses to go to college or get a job, steals from her parents and hangs out with a bad crowd blames her mother for her current situation.
Ben says his wife changed for the worse as soon as they got married; she says he is a narcissist and may be cheating on her.
Barbie takes a polygraph test in a bid to prove to her boyfriend that she is not cheating on him and has not stolen $90,000 from him and his company; Robin McGraw checks in with three women who have overcome personal struggles.
Adult sisters say their mother chose drugs and alcohol over them throughout their childhoods, causing one of them to be born with fetal alcohol syndrome.
A woman with obsessive-compulsive disorder says most of her rituals are focused on trying to make herself more attractive than her sister.
The birth mother and stepmother of a 5-year-old boy said to have been locked in a closet and starved nearly to death tell their sides of the story.
A couple who placed an online ad to adopt a child confront the woman who promised to give her unborn baby to them but has never turned over a child.
Dr. Phil sits down with the mother and sister of Miranda Barbour, who claims she has killed at least 22 people since age 13.
Dr. Phil offers to help a couple salvage their marriage in what resembles a real-life version of Cameron Diaz's movie, The Other Woman. Anna says Pablo cheats. Tensions run high when three women face Pablo. Dr. Phil enlists the help of…
Lynn, 17, says her father molested and raped her three times, which he adamantly denies.
Chris and his 17-year-old daughter, who claims he has molested and raped her three times, take polygraph tests.
Theresa says her fiance's ex-girlfriend is jealous and obsessed with them, and Dr. Phil must intervene in the drama-filled love triangle.
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Stephanie says her daughter went from a picture-perfect straight-A student and beauty-pageant queen to an out-of-control, violent drug abuser who has a gun and has threatened to kill her.
Amy says her friend's husband raped her and got her pregnant, and after an incident during a custody exchange, she took out a protective order against him; he says her accusations are revenge for him not leaving his wife.
Michelle Knight, the first of three women abducted by Ariel Castro and held for more than a decade, first appeared on Dr. Phil last year and revealed the true story of what happened inside Cleveland’s notorious house of horrors. Now, one…
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Four siblings say their mother's hoarding is so out of control that nearly every inch of her 9,000-square-foot home is filled with junk, and their father says he moved out of the house two years ago because of the mess.
Dr. Phil enlists a private investigator and other specialists to verify the claims of a woman's "heart husband," whom she has sent tens of thousands of dollars and has never met in person; a former guest returns with an update and words…
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Janette says her husband has recently become mentally, verbally and physically abusive to her and their three children, and she fears that his behavior could turn deadly; a woman's abusive boyfriend disfigured her with hot cooking oil.
A fractured family is desperate to get help for a young teen who has a history of lying, acting out and showing inappropriate sexual behavior.
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Janette says in the past year, her husband, Clint, has turned into someone she doesn’t recognize. She says his temper is frightening, and he’s become mentally, verbally and physically abusive with her and their three children, and she’s…
Exes Jeff and Valerie say they’re at a loss for how to help their 15-year-old daughter, Danielle, who they say has a history of lying, acting out and showing inappropriate sexual behavior. They say in kindergarten, Danielle began…
Dr. Phil taps into the spiritual world with help from the next generation of psychic mediums, Thomas John and Bill Philipps. When did they first realize they had psychic abilities? And, what messages will they have for guests, viewers,…
Sara says her ex-husband, Mark, has brainwashed their three grown children against her, and she just wants to reclaim a place in their lives. Mark and his new wife, Mikel, say they’re afraid of Sara but are willing to face her onstage…
Lynn and Paul say their 20-year-old daughter, Loni, went from a straight-A student to a heroin addict, and they’re desperate to get her help. After two felony arrests — including one for allegedly selling heroin to an undercover officer —…
In October 2013, Shay’s 19-year-old brother, Connor, was convicted of second-degree murder in the stabbing death of Shay’s boyfriend, Andrew, and sentenced to 20 to 60 years in prison. In a Dr. Phil exclusive, Shay and her parents share…
Thirty-year-old Ashley admits she has an “extreme” anger problem and verbally and physically abuses her husband of eight years, Aaron — at times, in front of their 6-year-old son and 3-year-old daughter. She says she’s quick to become…
Former kindergarten teacher Cynthia says her life was torn apart when a classroom lesson led to her being convicted of official oppression, a misdemeanor, and sentenced to two years’ probation and 30 days in jail. Prosecutors claimed…
Bailey struggles to move on with her life after a terrifying home invasion and kidnapping; for 18 years, Jose was the prime suspect in the case of his missing girlfriend, until another man pleaded guilty to her murder.
A 14-year-old's ex-boyfriend and her sister accuse each other of being involved in her death, and they both take polygraph tests.
Fany and her husband, Markus, say they’re at their wits’ end with Fany’s 16-year-old daughter, Claire, who admittedly drinks, smokes marijuana and has sex with numerous partners. Dr. Phil has some tough questions for the teen about her…
Lavena says her 17-year-old son, Trevor’s, anger is out of control, and despite seeing mental health professionals for years, his behavior is growing more aggressive and defiant. She says Trevor screams, curses and breaks things during…
Dr. Phil sits down with Gary Giordano, who was considered the prime suspect in the disappearance of traveling companion Robyn Gardner in 2011 Aruba, and offers him a polygraph test.
Dr. Phil sits down with David and Cindy Barajas weeks after David was acquitted of murder charges in the shooting death of the drunken driver who killed their two young sons.
Dr. Phil sits down with Stephanie Hayden, daughter of Will Hayden ("Sons of Guns"), who has been accused of raping a 12-year-old girl, and continues his interview with the father acquitted of murder charges in a drunken driver's death.
A mother and her former live-in nanny come face to face on Dr. Phil's stage after the nanny refuses to leave the family's home.
Issy Stapleton's mother discusses her attempt to kill herself and Issy.
Issy Stapleton's mother discusses her attempt to kill herself and Issy; warning signs; how viewers can help Issy secure a healthy and productive future.
Sisters say their mother is leading a secret sex life while maintaining the facade of a happy marriage; she says they are stirring up drama with half-truths and misinformation and need to butt out.
Retired NFL player Chris Johnson discusses domestic violence and former teammate Ray Rice; Trichele says she shot and killed her husband in self-defense after years of domestic abuse.
Monica says her 13-year-old daughter is angry, violent and out-of-control; the girl says her mother is abusive and has kept her away from her father; Robin McGraw makes an announcement.
Renee videotapes her husband abusing her, sending him to jail.
Renee records her husband's abuse of her, sending him to jail; updates on memorable guests.
Jaime says she divorced her husband because he is abusive; he says she pushes his buttons until he blows up; they are considering reuniting for the sake of their child.
Actress Kelly Rutherford's children were ordered to live with their father in France; a 12-year-old has Tourette's syndrome.
Jean says her 17-year-old daughter was the all-American girl until she began dating a 28-year-old divorced father; a look at the man's history.
A woman needs help controlling her 7-year-old son.
A couple who got married after only eight weeks of knowing each other try to solve their marital problems.
A 70-year-old woman wants to move to Ghana to be with her online fiance -- even though they have never met.
Parents try to figure out why their teen daughter has daily, violent breakdowns.
Two women wonder if their mother really has multiple personalities -- or if she is just excusing her alcohol-induced bad behavior.
Trisha and Danielle say they are convinced that the heiress their father met online is really a "catfish."
Sharon and Robert say their 25-year-old son is so violent and explosive that they are afraid he might follow through with his repeated threats and kill someone.
A couple say they are being terrorized by an online hate group, led by a disgruntled former employee, after they closed their business.
A teen says she got pregnant on purpose so her family would have to accept her abusive 30-year-old ex-con boyfriend.
Lisa says her half-sister's web of deceit includes forging checks and lying about the deaths of her father and brother.
Dana, who has struggled with drugs in the past, is furious that her sister refuses to relinquish temporary guardianship of Dana's teen daughte
Parents say their 24-year-old son has extreme anger issues and threatens to kill them; he says they disrespect and antagonize him.
Professional locator Troy Dunn reunites Dottie with two of her three children who she says were abducted by their father four decades ago.
Megan says her father raped her while she was unconscious after a night of partying; both agree to take polygraph tests.
A couple say they are fed up with their adult son, who is lazy, unmotivated and still living at home on their dime; he says he wants to live on his own, but his part-time, minimum-wage job does not allow it.
Beth says her live-in boyfriend is a liar, cheater, alcoholic and narcissist who verbally abuses her daily, and she worries about the toll it is taking on their many children.
Canda says she has been cyberstalked and bullied for three years by a woman she has never met.
Despite maintaining his innocence, Jack McCullough, once known as John Tessier, is convicted of the 1957 murder of 7-year-old Maria Ridulph.
Young Matthew Scheidt is convicted of impersonating a physician assistant and practicing medicine without a license, and later is accused of impersonating a police officer.
A quarreling couple come back to the show, their relationship worse than ever.
Viral-video star "Homeless Joe" survives on the streets of Manhattan by panhandling and picking up women.
Fifteen-year-old Emily's mother says she uses drugs and causes constant chaos, and her stepfather would prefer that she move out.
After teen Andrue attempted to take his own life, his three younger siblings were removed from their parents' care based on his testimony of abuse; the parents, now separated, point fingers at each other.
Kaitlyn's professional-fighter husband speaks out from behind bars after being accused of assaulting her on two separate occasions over one weekend; she says she will not divorce him and blames her mother for meddling.
Millionaire socialite Gigi Jordan admits to killing her 8-year-old son but says that she did it to protect him.
The shooting death of a young mother divides her family after authorities conclude she took her own life.
Parents enable three 20-something women who are all hooked on heroin; Dr. Phil offers the sisters help, with one big, non-negotiable condition.
A young man's parents and girlfriend blame each other for his accidental overdose death.
A woman and her daughter defend their lifestyle of dating wealthy, married men for money; a sugar baby confesses to her fiance; reality TV star Kendra Wilkinson.
Nikki says her husband, and the father of her two young children, has become abusive; he says she may be trying to kill him.
Shemida says she has been diagnosed with more than 70 health conditions, but her family members say she is fabricating some of them.
Family members say Shemida's 70-plus diagnoses are tearing their family apart.
Four siblings say their mother has blacklisted them from the family and will not allow them to see their father, who is dying of bone cancer.
The family of Todd Herzog ("Survivor: China") say he has fallen off the wagon and must return to the show for another alcohol-addiction intervention.
Dr. Phil continues his efforts to get Todd Herzog ("Survivor: China") the lifesaving treatment he needs; an update on "Homeless Joe," who was offered help for his alcoholism on an earlier show; former Ariel Castro captive Michelle Knight.
June "Mama June" Shannon, mother of 9-year-old reality TV star Alana "Honey Boo Boo" Thompson, discusses rumors that she is dating a convicted sex offender.
The stepmother of a severely malnourished 5-year-old who was found locked in a small closet in his home says she had no idea what was happening to him; Honey Boo Boo's Uncle Poodle tells why he says Mama June is lying.
Rick says his ex-wife and ex-girlfriend have teamed up to ruin his life by keeping him away from his child; they say he is controlling and abusive, and they fear he is a danger.
Adult sisters confront their grandmother, who denies that her now-imprisoned husband molested them for many years.
Sisters' grandmother refuses to acknowledge that her husband sexually abused them; what parents need to know to keep their children safe.
Alcohol addict Kristine resorts to drinking hand sanitizer as a cheap way to get her fix and blames her dysfunctional family for her inability to stay sober.
Lindsay claims her father turned a blind eye to her sexual abuse by a cult leader from the ages of 13 to 23.
Melvin's wife and girlfriend meet for the first time, and he demands that Dr. Phil choose between them for him.
A grieving mother says a former friend is harassing her online; a woman's 15-year-old daughter killed herself after being cyberbullied by a man she had never met.
Dana says her 23-year-old daughter is a drug addict who has ripped apart their family; the young woman blames her mother for pushing her buttons.
Two friends pack on the pounds together; a woman says she does not deserve love or marriage unless she loses weight; a former fitness model hates what she looks like; Dr. Phil introduces a new weight-loss plan.
Andre says his sister preys on men with money and power, and he fears that her sexy, scheming ways may get her killed.
Teen Layton has run away from home more than 20 times in the last eight months and admits that she will do it again.
Teresa says her husband cheated on her and was abusive until he got help with his anger, and now she is full of rage and directs her anger at him, often in front of their children.
Fifteen-year-old Bella binges and purges 30 to 40 times a day, washes her hands obsessively, changes her clothes several times a day and holds her breath so she does not "catch calories."
Lauren says she was kidnapped, sold into sex slavery and witnessed a woman's murder, but the police do not believe her story.
Three women date men 20 to 30 years their junior.
Anna "Chickadee" Cardwell ("Here Comes Honey Boo Boo"), her grandmother and Uncle Poodle discuss Mama June Shannon's relationship with a pedophile.
Family members of Eric Garner, who died after being put in a chokehold by a police officer; the mother of Michael Brown, who was shot and killed by an officer in Ferguson, Mo.; NFL player Ben Watson; college students say they were…
Young Natalie says her boyfriend has a violent anger problem and she fears for her life and that of their 10-month-old son.
A 32-year-old who still lives at home hates his father so much he wishes the man would die; his father says he is an entitled mooch who could never survive on his own; a professional trainer meets his long-lost son; Jackie Evancho performs.
A 17-year-old girl is sentenced to 23 years behind bars for luring a friend into the woods and killing her; Shemida, whose family accuses her of fabricating health problems for attention, returns to the show.
Jamie says his estranged wife verbally attacks their two children constantly, and the drama has gotten so bad that he got a protection order against her; Jennifer denies being abusive but confesses to a disturbing and dangerous behavior.
Women who have accused Bill Cosby of sexual assault tell their stories.
Former guest Andee says she completed 90 days of drug rehab, then relapsed and is now worse than ever.
Guests want to lose weight, but their loved ones are making it more difficult.
Dixie says her daughter has always been more interested in partying than in being a good mom, so her teenager is better off living with grandma.
A couple say their 9-year-old son terrorizes the family and may be dangerous; relatives say he is overmedicated and under-parented.
Ashley says her brother is addicted to sex, alcohol and pain pills, and he says his problems stem from his rocky childhood.
Teens record their wild behavior and post it online for the world to see; a 15-year-old becomes an Internet sensation for hitting another girl with a shovel; a man sets himself on fire in order to gain video views; an anti-bullying…
Teen girl bullies and bully victims move in together at the Dr. Phil House.
Jessica says her weightlifter mother is lying about being sick with stage-three brain cancer to gain sympathy and attention.
Linda enables her 32-year-old son, who is addicted to prescription pills, has an expensive gambling problem and has spent time in prison for drug trafficking.
Jamie says his girlfriend was an abusive, irresponsible mother who left him and their five children more than two years ago to start a new life with a man she had known for only a few days, and has not seen them since.
Josie, 15, has been kicked out of school and is facing battery and runaway charges, and Dr. Phil has some tough questions for her mother.
Sarah says her parents will not stop meddling in her eight-year marriage; they say her husband is bad news.
Sarah's parents, who say her husband is bad news, come face to face with his parents for the first time since the wedding; a grandmother may be putting her grandchild at risk.
Young Michelle tells her family that she has been making a living by dating older men and being pampered with perks; an update on a past guest who revealed to her fiance that she was a sugar baby.
Dr. Phil sits down with the mothers of teen girl bullies and bully victims to find out if they really know what is going on in their daughters' lives; dealing with mean girls; how victims of bullying can take back their power.
Brian says his two teen daughters vanished while visiting their mother, and he thinks she is hiding the girls; their older sister says she believes they ran away to avoid Brian, who she says is controlling and abusive.
Tracy thinks her sister's boyfriend may have sexually abused her sister's two granddaughters, but the couple say the children's mother coached them to lie.
A video blogger sparks outcry by telling girls that if a man hits a woman it is a sign of love; Jessica admits she fabricated evidence against her ex-boyfriend.
Emmy-winning news reporter Christi's struggle with alcohol leaves her jobless, sleeping in bushes and estranged from her adult daughters, whom she faces for the first time in two years.
Parents say 16-year-old Kristi is angry and violent, refuses to go to school, smokes marijuana and has no respect for authority.
Penny confronts her father, who she thinks hired a hit man to kill her sister.
Steve has sent more than $100,000 to a woman to whom he believes he is married but has never met in person.
Lynn, 30, says she has numerous medical conditions, including cancer and heart disease, but her mother says it is all lies in order to gain money and attention.
Alyssa and Steve say their daughter had a promising future until she met a young man who led her down a dark and dangerous path.
Mike and Vicki say their 37-year-old son was once making millions of dollars running a successful real estate company, but now lives with them, on their dime; he blames them for his current living situation.
One of two former Vanderbilt University football players who were found guilty of raping an unconscious female classmate in a campus dorm room after a night of drinking tells his story.
Three 20-somethings say they have all been victims of cyberbullying at the hands of one young woman.
Women say their sister lives in a world of make-believe, and she once paid a homeless man to try to kill her, so they would think she was dead.
Three sisters say their mother's alcoholism is destroying their family; she says her husband has a drinking problem too.
A woman says her son has gone from working a well-paying job to homeless and living in the woods because of his fiancee.
Dr. Phil tries to unravel the truth about a toxic relationship between a professor and one of her students.
Whitney says her ex-boyfriend is an unfit father, and they are embroiled in a custody battle over their 4-year-old daughter.
Caroline and Sonny's tumultuous, possibly abusive marriage situation becomes worse after Sonny cheats on his wife with her sister.
Kimberly refuses to let her ex see their three children, saying he is unstable and irresponsible.
Jori publishes a novel she says is partly based on her life, including abuse she claims she suffered at the hands of her deceased mother.
Siblings say their mother chooses alcohol over them, and with their father headed to prison, they are afraid their family will fall apart if she does not get her act together.
A woman admits she has sent more than $1 million to her online boyfriend, whom she has never met in person; viewers join the effort to track down the man.
Dr. Phil speaks with Dalton Hayes, an 18-year-old man who, with a 13-year-old girl, went on a two-week, multi-state crime spree, stealing cars, destroying property and forging checks.
A young woman says her family treated her like an outcast during her childhood and turned their backs on her when she was 17; they deny rejecting her but say they do not agree with her controversial lifestyle.
A woman says that ever since her husband won $1.66 million in a lottery pool, he has become angry, distant and secretive.
George says his estranged wife is an unfit mother and a serial cheater who puts boyfriends ahead of her six children.
Ilene says her boyfriend is ruining their relationship with his jealousy and controlling behavior, and nothing she has done to prove her fidelity has eased his suspicions.
Kristen says her baby's adoptive parents promised she could remain in their child's life and then reneged; they say her unstable behavior is the problem, and she is pregnant again
Jen says her mother should apologize to her for decades of pain, drama and lies; the pair face each other for the first time in seven years.
Laura has a list of 91 fears and rituals, and her husband says her OCD is taking such a toll on their relationship and family that he is considering divorce.
Adoptive parents say 7-year-old Rylan has a fascination with knives, talks to an imaginary friend who tells him to kill his entire family, and has sent two teachers to the hospital.
Nick Gordon, boyfriend of Bobbi Kristina Brown, says he blames himself for not being able to save her or her mother, Whitney Houston; his mother says she fears for his life as he becomes increasingly self-destructive; Dr. Phil stages an…
The parents and sister of Eddie Ray Routh, convicted of killing U.S. Navy SEAL Chris Kyle and friend Chad Littlefield, talk about his behavior.
A 9-second video of college students singing a racist chant sparks outrage; a KKK member's daughter has a biracial baby.
Ashley Summers, 14, disappears in 2007 Cleveland; Michelle Parker disappears the day she and her ex appear together on "The People's Court"; an update on former guest "Homeless Joe."
A young woman wants an apology from her mother for what she says were years of abuse; an update on former guests Candi and Lyndsey.
Melisa says her estranged husband is a pathological liar who lies about anything and everything; he insists he wants to change.
Rhonda says her 18-year-old daughter puts herself in harm's way by pursuing dangerous men; Vickey suspects that her violent ex may have had something to do with the disappearance of a pregnant woman; Robin surprises a shelter for women…
Kezia says her daughter has spiraled out of control since witnessing her best friend's murder and being wrongly accused of the crime
Sarah has spent years gathering evidence to try to prove that her husband has been unfaithful; the couple's teen son talks about how their behavior affects him and his brother.
A mother and daughter in conflict about the daughter's past drug use and efforts to reform seek assistance from Dr. Phil.
Nancy and Mark say their 18-year-old son, Chris, regularly steals from family, friends and neighbors, and Chris admits to it.
Gwen and Derrick say they would love to be together, if the other would change.
Diane says Carie was never there when she needed her daughter, and Carie says her mother blames her own financial woes on Carie.
A 17-year-old is haunted by three weeks spent as a sex slave while being held captive by an online friend.
Pregnant Melinda says her husband is a controlling and abusive drug-user and she worries about their 1-year-old son.
Thelma says her former daughter-in-law was a terrible wife and mother who abandoned her children but still takes money from their father.
Beth says she grew up in a "house of horrors" at the hands of her mother, who denies her accusations of abuse and neglect.
Angela says her nephew is in prison for murder because his wife lied under oath, and the women face each other for the first time since the trial; psychic medium John Edward gives Dr. Phil a personal reading and has a message for Angela.
Jennifer says her ex-husband calls her 100 times a week and sneaks into her house to go through her belongings; five siblings tell of their mother being beaten to death by her boyfriend; three sisters lost their mother to domestic violence.
Anthony says his 29-year-old brother has struggled for years with cocaine, alcohol and anger issues, and their parents give him money.
Model Jamie admits to struggling with drug and alcohol addiction, and has another serious problem that he refuses to discuss; a follow-up on the Nick Gordon intervention.
Michelle Knight, held captive by Ariel Castro for a decade; actors Taryn Manning and Raymond Cruz ("Cleveland Abduction"); Renatta says she has turned to food to cope with losing family members to addiction.
A small-town man is sentenced to 30 years in prison for murdering his wife's married lover; the wives come face to face for the first time since the trial.
Seven college students face the man with whom they fell in love online, but never met in person; he, too, says he was victimized, by a catfish who stole his identity; the real person who lured the young women into fake relationships comes…
Brenda and Josh say their baby was taken from them after she accidentally fell off Josh's lap, and he is now in prison.
Kim Richards ("The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills") discusses her ongoing battle with alcoholism and her April 2015 arrest.
Tensions run high as "master manipulator" Winston faces his estranged wife, former fiancee and ex-wife.
Kaye, 70, has sent more than $200,000 to her online boyfriend, whom she has never met in person; stepdaughter Kathy is angry that Kaye is wasting her late father's hard-earned money on a scammer.
Kaye, 70, has sent more than $200,000 to her online boyfriend, whom she has never met in person; Kathy is angry that Kaye is wasting her late father's hard-earned money on a scammer; the results of Dr. Phil's investigation into "Aaron."
Lisa accuses her father of tampering with his mother's will and stealing an inheritance she believes was intended to go to her and her sisters, and says he is throwing it away on a Russian mail-order bride.
Carl is boycotting his daughter Lisa's upcoming wedding because of an inheritance squabble and says he doubts he is her real father.
Two years after her 12-year-old daughter took her own life because of cyberbullying, Tricia says she is being harassed online by a stranger who shares the girl's name; the two women come face to face for the first time.
Betty says her young grandson's step-grandmother coached him to say that her husband touched him inappropriately.
Bill discusses pleading no contest to felony child abuse despite maintaining his innocence and hears the results of his polygraph test.
Jennifer says her parents fraudulently gained temporary custody of her 6-year-old and turned her young adult children against her; they say she is mentally ill and they had no choice but to intervene.
Jennifer fights her parents for custody of her 6-year-old; Dr. Phil reads the results of her drug test; her 20-year-old son tells his side of the story; a backstage showdown.
Nemeses Levi and Merlin ("Amish Mafia") feud over Levi's new book and exploitation of the Amish for fame and fortune.
Crystal and James say their on again/off again relationship is riddled with lies and accusations of abuse, neglect and bad parenting; Dr. Phil and fellow talk-show host Steve Harvey face off in a series of challenges.
Kathy, a former "Mother of the Year," stalks a young couple after they outbid her on a dream home, engaging in a yearlong campaign to annoy and embarrass them.
Friends and family raise thousands of dollars to help pay medical bills for Meaghan, 25, who tells them she has terminal cancer; more than a year later, she confesses that it was all a lie and pleads not guilty to charges of grand theft…
A former middle-school teacher tells of being charged with rape after police found her in a motel room with a 15-year-old former student, 650 miles from their hometown.
Julie's family fears that her husband killed her, while he blames her ex and refuses to speak to Dr. Phil until her family leaves; murdered teen Dylan Redwine's mother returns with an update, and his dad gets another chance to take a…
Shanesha tells of being charged with child abuse for leaving her two young sons alone in a hot car while she attended a job interview and responds to those who say she misused monetary donations from sympathetic supporters.
Teen Zachary Davis sits down with Dr. Phil to reveal disturbing details of the night he killed his mother with a sledgehammer and to discuss what drove him to do it.
Nick says he was drugged and a microchip implanted in his body, causing him to hear disturbing voices in his head telling him negative things and threatening his loved ones.
Alexandra says an older friend carries around a box filled with hundreds of pictures of her, calls her up to 100 times a day and once got physical because she dated another man.
Sarah says her 23-year-old son is so obsessed with playing video games that he dropped out of college, is unable to hold a job and has lost more than 50 pounds; the young man says he would rather live in a virtual world than the real world.
Amber had an affair with, then married, her sister's baby-daddy, and tensions run high as the sisters confront each other on Dr. Phil's stage; Megan's and Jenn's looks define who they are, but they are still not confident.
Shawna's ex-husband sues her for gross negligence due to the death of their 11-year-old son after she left him alone with her 16-year-old, who has confessed to killing him.
Kari tells how her husband reacted when she confronted him with evidence that he is a serial rapist. Other red flags she may have missed.
Actress Susan Sarandon fights to get Richard Glossip, who is scheduled to be executed in a few days, off death row.
Sisters Rylie and Lenae say their father was physically and verbally abusive during their childhood, and it caused one of them to develop an eating disorder and the other to develop borderline personality disorder.
Leslie says her ex-husband is a lying, abusive sociopath and has hidden a large sum of money to leave her destitute.
Interviews with two of the many women who accuse comic Bill Cosby of drugging and sexual assault.
Sherman says his wife spends $1,000 a month on kava and kratom teas, alcohol, Adderall, and vaping; she says he is controlling and verbally abusive, and he tricked her into signing their house over to him for $10.
An attack in Colorado almost too brutal to believe: A fetus ripped from a mother's womb. Dr. Phil has the exclusive interview with brave survivor Michelle Wilkins, whose story made national headlines. A young mother-to-be, full of joy and…
From athlete to escort: Suzy Favor Hamilton is a former world-class runner who seemed to have a picture-perfect life. She was a champion. She appeared in a Nike commercial. She did promotional work for Disney. She was a loving wife and…
TV Star Nicholas Brendon is best known for his role as “Xander Harris” on the hugely popular TV show Buffy the Vampire Slayer and most recently for his role as “Kevin Lynch” on the TV show Criminal Minds. But off-screen, he has been…
Gary says he was floored when his nephew Zach, whom he’s been raising since he was a few days old and considers a son, revealed a desire to “become a woman” and identifies as transgender, using the name Steph. Gary says he cannot accept…
MMA Fighter Eddie, 33, has spent the past eight years battling his ex-wife Melissa, 36, in court, over custody of their son. Melissa has lost custody twice, but she claims Eddie and his wife Ashley, 31, were only awarded custody because…
Constance says her adult daughter Candice is a lying, chaotic, mooching, immature terror, who steals and lives rent free in her house. Candice is proud to say she is young, hot and able to manipulate anyone into anything. Constance says…
Waco and Alley claim Waco’s mother, Stacy, and her husband, Jacob, are trying to “steal” their 3-year-old daughter, but Stacy and Jacob claim the parents are neglectful toward the child. Waco, his mother and young daughter are registered…
Shelbie’s mother, Carie Zapletal, went missing nearly nine months ago, and she believes her stepfather, Ed, and possibly his daughter, Lauren, had something to do with her disappearance. But Ed claims Carie was a drunk who spiraled out of…
In Part 2, Ed’s daughter, Lauren, reveals what she says happened the night her stepmother, Carie Zapletal, went missing. Does it crack the case wide open? Is her account plausible? Ed claims that there have been numerous sightings of…
Beverly and her daughter, Courtney, 20, have been estranged for five years after what Beverly says was one fight about a messy home before her daughter walked out of her life. Courtney says she didn’t choose to leave but was kicked out…
Jordan says he is afraid his mom, Deanna's, husband could drain his family’s inheritance. Deanna married James in Nigeria six years ago after meeting him abroad. Deanna says there is absolutely no way her husband is only with her for…
Tammy claims her husband, Richard, is obsessed with social media and sexting with women in secret online groups. Richard says if Tammy paid him more attention, he wouldn’t have to look elsewhere. Richard has five social media pages, but…
Within months of each other, Heather tragically lost both her mother and oldest daughter. She now states she has no purpose in life and flat-out says she doesn't want to be a mother to her three remaining daughters. How does Dr. Phil…
Reeve, 20, is engaged to marry the man of her dreams, 30-year-old David, but Reeve’s father, Kim, and sister, Riley, say they fear Reeve could be making the biggest and possibly deadliest mistake of her life. They say in December 2014,…
Laurie and Kirk Sr. say they fear for their son, Kirk II, who is battling stage 4 liver cancer. They say when Star, the woman who once left their son at the altar, heard he had only six months to live, she ran -- not walked -- him down…
Robin says she’s concerned about her 23-year-old son, Riley, who uses drugs, is homeless and insists he’s a famous songwriter. Robin says Riley began lying and manipulating at a young age, and she admits she has enabled him, but she’s not…
In a Dr. Phil exclusive, eight siblings are speaking out for the first time about the unthinkable torture they endured for years under the same roof — by their own father. In 1999, Mansa Musa Muhummed was convicted of committing some of…
Vicki and her husband, Mark, have been married for only two years, but already they say they are at a crossroads in their relationship. Vicki has filed to terminate their marriage, and the final divorce hearing is next week! After saying…
Laura made local headlines when she became the subject of a fugitive investigation after being accused of kidnapping her then 4-year-old daughter and going on the run. Her estranged husband, Joe, says he and Laura were going through a…
Seventeen-year-old Khloe says she is so obsessed with social media, she cannot breathe without WiFi. She admits she spends 16-to-18 hours a day on various websites and posting selfies — and even sleeps with her phone strapped to her hand.…
Adopted as a baby, Rhonda says she wondered throughout her childhood why her birth mother placed her for adoption. At 24, she finally met her birth mother, Terri, and says she learned something no child should ever have to hear: Terri…
Rachael and her husband, Tino, face off with their 22-year-old son, Ian, who they say went from being a star student and athlete to a “moocher” who now sleeps in their tool shed! They say Ian dropped out of college, quit his job and moved…
Huntington Beach High School student Cody Pines is being hailed as a hero after the teen was caught on tape taking down an accused bully who was allegedly beating up legally-blind classmate, Austin Higley. Video of the incident was posted…
Oprah Winfrey sits down with Dr. Phil to share her new, week-long documentary series “Belief.” The documentary depicts how people with a wide range of beliefs search for deeper meaning and connection with the world around them. Through…
Julia, a marketing entrepreneur, says when she created the Peeple app, which allows people to be reviewed, the social media buzz wasn’t what she bargained for. Deemed by some as “Yelp for people,” Julia says once word got out, hate mail,…
Serena says she’s begged her mother, Debbie, to fight the urge of her gambling addiction before she loses her home and possibly, she fears, custody of her teenage son! Serena says she believes her mother’s addiction began years ago, after…
Bill and Marlena say their daughter Courtney was a beautiful child and model who, after the events of 9/11, decided to join the military. While serving in Iraq, Courtney says she was blown from a 40-foot wall and suffered major injuries,…
Hollywood skin specialist to the stars Dawn DaLuise says she built her business and reputation on her avant garde beauty treatments and celebrity clients, such as Jennifer Aniston, Brad Pitt and Gwyneth Paltrow, and it wasn’t long before…
Leslie says her ex-husband, Andy, is controlling, abusive and narcissistic, and she desperately hopes one day to have joint custody of their 5-year-old son. She claims Andy stalks her by tapping her phone, tracking her car with GPS, and…
Five years ago, Tammy came to Dr. Phil for help with what she called unleashing her “special brand” of anger on her then 15 and 13-year-old daughters, Tatiana and Tameeka — yelling and screaming at them and anyone else who got in her way.…
Twenty-year-old Kiersten is seven months pregnant and says she’s ready to parent her daughter with her fiancé, Jadan, 22. But Kiersten’s mother, Karen, says, “no way.” Karen says she’s hired an attorney to seek full custody of her…
Karina and her six sisters claim their father, Maurice, has conned and stolen nearly $2 million from friends, family, and strangers to give to his former mistress, Josephina, who insists he is her only hope to keep her from dying from…
Julie has been married to her husband, Richard, for 13 years but has spent the last year and a half in an affair with her childhood friend Lloyd. Julie says Richard has provided stability, loyalty and support throughout their marriage,…
Inside ex-Subway spokesman Jared Fogle's shocking sex scandal: For the first time ever, hear the disturbing secret audio tapes of Fogle talking about having sex with minors. Former journalist Rochelle Herman-Walrond claims she secretly…
More shocking admissions in the never-before-heard Jared Fogle recordings. Best known for his dramatic weight loss, the former Subway spokesman has agreed to plead guilty to charges involving sex with minors and child pornography. Hear…
Bridget says she’s worried that her 38-year-old brother-in-law, Kevin, may be having an inappropriate relationship with her 16-year-old daughter, Grace. She says Kevin visits and spends alone time with Grace as often as four times a week,…
Bridget says she’s not sure what to believe about the relationship between her 38-year-old brother-in-law, Kevin, and 16-year-old daughter, Grace. She says red flags were raised that their bonding may have crossed the line when Grace told…
Marilyn says she’s fed up with her son-in-law Adam, who she calls “irresponsible,” “hot-tempered,” “verbally-abusive,” “entitled,” and a “cheater.” She says she’s tired of what she calls Adam’s disrespectful attitude toward her and her…
Amber, aka “Jewel” Shuping, made international headlines when she intentionally made herself blind by putting drain cleaner into her eyes. Jewel says that ever since she was a little girl, she dreamed of being blind, claiming to live with…
Karie claims her husband of eight years, Michael, won’t live in the same house with her, refuses to support her financially, and even bullied her into signing a postnuptial agreement which entitles her to zero spousal support should they…
Linda's neighbor Sandra is in the middle of a bitter custody battle with her ex-husband, Joey, and Linda says she’s tired of watching their two daughters get caught in the middle — and she wrote into Dr. Phil for help! Sandra claims her…
Sandra and her ex-husband, Joey, admit they’re in a bitter custody battle, and Sandra’s neighbor, Linda, says she’s concerned for their two young daughters caught in the middle. Sandra and Joey’s mudslinging has included accusations of…
Audrey made headlines and landed behind bars for running a surrogacy scam, by pretending to be pregnant and conning couples out of thousands of dollars. The 36-year-old mother of four was convicted of two charges of theft, one charge of…
In a national television exclusive, the first identified victim in the Jared Fogle sex scandal speaks out only to Dr. Phil. Sixteen-year-old Analissa claims that when she was 14, she was a victim at the hands of the former executive…
Travis says that after eight years of marriage, his wife, Jenna, sent him a text message on her way home from a Kip Moore concert saying that she is “100 percent in love” with the country music star and wants a divorce. Travis says he…
Eighteen-year-old Alexis' parents fear that her boyfriend kidnapped her and held her hostage -- a claim they both deny.
Eighteen-year-old Alexis' biological father says her mother, Gina, accused him of molesting her when she was a toddler, and he wants to prove his innocence.
Tina says her children lived in a house of horrors with their father and stepmother; two of the eldest speak out for the first time about the conditions they say they endured.
Aspiring model Stephen, 20, posts online claims that he was abused by his parents as a child; they say he is the one who is hostile and abusive, and he once had to be institutionalized; the family meets for the first time in months.
Michael Lohan tells what he says happened the night he lost custody of his two toddler sons with his wife Kate Major, who he says is a volatile, "raging alcoholic."
Bad teacher? Michelle made headlines when she was accused of the unthinkable: showing up drunk to substitute teach children at an Oklahoma elementary school. Police say Michelle's blood-alcohol level was three times the legal limit. And…
Lauren says she resents her parents, Laura and John, for the life she says she lived as a teen. She claims that Laura neglected to teach her any life skills and encouraged her to drop out of high school in the eleventh grade and that John…
On Tuesday, amid claims of drinking and doing drugs with teenagers and extramarital affairs, Dr. Phil revealed that Lauren’s father, John, had been dubbed the “Breast Pump Bandit” by his city’s local news, for stealing thousands of…
Jennifer says she’s at her wits’ end with her 13-year-old son’s behavioral problems. She says he’s angry and violent, starts fires, threatens to kill people and claims he sees vampires who tell him what to do. Jennifer claims her son is…
Michelle and her ex-husband, Kyle, say when their daughter Aubrey was born intersex, they agreed to raise her as a girl. Until recently, they say they’ve been co-parenting Aubrey, now 4, as a girl, but Michelle claims Aubrey has been…
Nicholas Brendon ("Buffy the Vampire Slayer," "Criminal Minds") returns to face his struggle with alcoholism and depression.
Elvia and Erica worry that their sister is dangerously promiscuous and abusive toward their mother, and they fear for their mother's health.
John's wife has terminal cancer, and when she is gone he may have to co-parent her children with her ex, Rick, who they say is a narcissist, drug addict and thief; Rick says his ex-wife's cancer diagnosis may be a scam to get donations.
Sadie is a full-time high-school teacher, a beauty queen and a candidate for political office; Courtney has OCD and spends most of her time trying to avoid germs.
Nadine is a beautiful 36-year-old who says behind her smile is a woman traumatized by a lifelong obsession to be thin. She estimates that over the years, she’s gained and lost at least 1,000 pounds, and says all of the yo-yo dieting has…
An animal rescuer comes face to face with members of a hateful Facebook group dedicated to destroying her reputation.
Karen fears that her 23-year-old son, who has a history of mental illness, may be contemplating mass murder; loved ones remember San Bernardino shooting victims.
Brenda says her much-older husband became crazy and temperamental soon after their wedding; Bev fears that her sister's younger boyfriend is in the relationship for a green card and money; author Mitch Albom.
Kim fears for her teen daughter's safety and wonders if mental illness could be the cause of her outrageous behavior.
Teen girls and their grandmother are concerned by their mother's promiscuous behavior and choice to party with men rather than be a mom; she says she is ready to cut ties if they do not stop ganging up on her.
Daniela says her husband has been fighting the debilitating symptoms of PTSD and she resents her mother, with whom they live, for calling him lazy and worthless because he does not support his wife and child.
Scott insists he was not drunk when he fell down a flight of stairs and says he has his drinking under control, but his family tells a different story; the winner of the Walk a Day in Robin's Shoes campaign tells her story of domestic…
Dr. Phil must determine whether a young woman is addicted to anti-anxiety medication, or whether her family is overreacting.
Belinda, 44, says bringing a "sister wife" into her marriage is a "beautiful thing"; her husband says the backlash to their lifestyle from the community and social media has been so severe that he fears for their safety; Pastor Joel Osteen.
When Alyssa leaves her controlling husband, her mother fears he is desperate and capable of anything; Rachael Ray ("Everyone Is Italian on Sunday") helps a couple.
Debbie's son and daughter say their mother refuses to move past the tragedy of their 16-year-old sister's death, and the family is falling apart; John Stamos ("Grandfathered").
A 15-year-old tells what happened when she went missing.
A woman and her fiance react to revelations from her 15-year-old daughter about what happened when the girl disappeared.
Ruth and her husband say her 20-year-old daughter's lies are ruining their lives and have landed them both behind bars; the young woman admits she lies but says she does not know why.
Angela says her ex-boyfriend has ties to a child pornography scandal and has physically and sexually abused their 2-year-old, so she wants his parental rights revoked; he denies her accusations and says she is just being vindictive.
Laurie believes her 23-year-old son has multiple personalities and many other disorders; her sister says he is a moocher who has been manipulating his mother to get what he wants and avoid working.
A couple are charged with abusing some of their six internationally adopted children, and the new adoptive parents of two of the children say their prison sentences are not long enough; journalist Piers Morgan discusses the case.
Last year, the Netflix docuseries Making a Murderer had everyone binge watching and buzzing over whether or not Steven Avery and his nephew Brendan Dassey murdered photographer Teresa Halbach in 2005. For the first time in 10 years,…
Teen Peyton's sisters say she is a master manipulator who preys on their mother's emotions; the girl makes a shocking confession.
A documentary leads viewers to believe that Steven Avery, sentenced to life in prison for murder, is not guilty; the man who was sheriff during Avery's trial delves into the details of the case.
Susie says her daughter neglects her parental duties to spend time with her boyfriend, who has a history of drug use and a criminal record.
Julia and her husband believe she is a prophet and able to work miracles; her parents try to get custody of the couple's children away from them.
Megan says her 18-year-old son's fiancee got pregnant in order to trap him after learning he will receive a large inheritance; the young woman says she is tired of Megan calling her awful names and wants her to stay out of the couple's…
Police incident reports may reveal what has been going on in the home in which Elizabeth and her 21-year-old daughter accuse each other of physical abuse; teen clairvoyant medium Tyler Henry.
Adrienne says her drug-addict brother's lying and manipulative ways are killing their parents, and the family reunites on Dr. Phil's stage.
A pair who met only once marry and bring their seven children under one roof, and life is not what anyone expected.
Lisa and Jana have fought over their late mother's estate for five years; Miranda says her mother is obsessed with looking like a stripper.
Socialite Anita says she was duped out of her fortune by NFL player Art Schlichter, who then pressured her to borrow money from others; her former housekeeper suggests Anita may be a co-conspirator.
Angel says her mother allowed her grandfather to molest her, knowing he had molested other children in the past; her mother says she never thought her dying father could harm her children.
In June 1994, former professional football star and actor O.J. Simpson was tried for the murders of his ex-wife, Nicole Brown Simpson, and her friend, Ronald Goldman. The case has been described as the most publicized criminal trial in…
Hannah and Larry Overton were devout Christians, faithful missionaries and doting parents of four children. Their lives seemed content until they met a little foster child named Andrew, who needed a loving family, and they say immediately…
Beautiful, privileged, newlywed Amber Hilberling was seven-months pregnant when her husband, Josh, fell to his death from the window of their luxury 25th floor high-rise apartment. Amber says it was an accident that happened during a…
It was a newlywed nightmare that ended with the bride in prison. Dr. Phil goes behind bars to speak to beautiful, 24-year-old Amber Hilberling, who is serving 25 years for second degree murder for the death of her handsome, charming,…
Kris,43, has been chasing his dream of being a rock and roll superstar his entire life. He says he's "addicted to fame" and just like a drug addiction, the pursuit of his dream has cost him everything. He says he has destroyed…
A 560-pound man says he is going on an epic bike ride across America to lose weight, write a book and save his marriage, but when thousands of dollars roll into his GoFundMe campaign, critics say he is just a con artist; he confronts them…
A couple say their new neighbors have been a constant source of conflict, making threats and false police reports and allowing their four dogs to bark all night; the three neighbors accuse the couple of making up lies about them.
Thirteen-year-old Nicole Lovell disappeared from her Blacksburg, VA home on January 27, after barricading her dresser against her door and reportedly climbing out her bedroom window. She took her special cartoon Minions blanket, but left…
ulia says that, eight years ago, when authorities found her and her young daughters and newborn granddaughter homeless and living in a car, they placed the girls in foster care, and the infant got adopted, but now the family wants her back.
Jyllian says her adopted daughter's formerly homeless birth family has gotten out of control, and she has obtained a restraining order against bio-mom Olivia, fearing that they will kidnap her daughter.
Prosecutor Juan Martinez reveals behind-the-scenes details that happened during the trial of Jodi Arias for the murder of ex-boyfriend Travis Alexander; one of the jurors sheds light on what deadlocked a jury; Alexander's sister Tanisha…
Amanda says her father molested her for 15 years; her mother and other family members refuse to believe her, but her grandmother says they are in denial; the three women come face-to-face to get to the bottom of what happened.
Amanda says her father sexually abused her for more than a decade, but some family members refuse to believe her; what he said to her in a phone call recorded by police; she takes a polygraph exam.
Dr. Phil extends a radical offer of help to twin sisters who are homeless and will do anything to score drugs.
Pat believes that her husband has been poisoning her food and injecting her with poison as she sleeps so he can molest their three teenage daughters; he says she has paranoid, delusional mental illness; Dr. Phil talks with the girls.
Stephanie’s 21-year-old son, Malcolm, died in December after going into a coma following a 15-foot fall from a stairway railing. Malcolm’s 19-year-old girlfriend, Chloe, was the only person to witness Malcolm fall, and Stephanie says she…
Marissa wrote to Dr. Phil begging for help with her mother, Vicki, who has been married to Marissa’s dad, Robert, for 34 years. Last September, Marissa says she was suspicious of her dad’s behavior and when she checked his phone, she…
Former teacher Tanya Ramirez pled guilty for crossing a forbidden line … having sex with a 17-year-old student who attended the school where she taught. But now, she’s done something many find even more unbelievable, she’s suing him and…
Karen says two years ago she had it all: a successful business, a beautiful home on the beach, nice cars, and plenty of money in the bank. But now, Karen says she is in danger and that some people are trying to ruin her reputation. She…
Part one of a three-part interview with 29-year-old Burke Ramsey, brother of child murder victim JonBenét Ramsey.
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Tabitha says she has no problem with her husband Gary being a self-proclaimed ``virtuous pedophile''; his former foster daughter, who was just 10 years old when she lived with Gary, comes face to face with him and makes some shocking…
Marcedes, a wife and a mother of two, recently revealed on social media that she was leading a double life as an escort; her husband just learned that he is not the father of their younger child -- Marcedes' former client is.
Lauren struggles to regain control of her life after being held captive and tortured by her mother and stepfather from the ages of 2 to 8 years old and now suffers from flashbacks, nightmares and night terrors.
Blake tells of being the older sister of a child kept captive and abused by their mother and stepfather for six years and says she has carried guilt for not rescuing her little sister.
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Kalli, 19, dates older men for money and gifts, and her family fears for her safety, saying she also shoplifts and has disturbing fantasies about torture and control.
Josh says he has very specific and high demands for his future wife, Rebecca, and she is not ready to walk down the aisle yet; Rebecca says Josh is too controlling and feels nothing she ever does is good enough for him.
Marna, who admits she's a liar, reveals to Dr. Phil the outrageous falsehoods she says she's been telling everyone, including her fiancé, Mark; the secret that shocks everyone -- including Dr. Phil.
Calah Waskow, 15, made national news when she was abducted by her friend's 37-year-old father; Calah was found safe five days later, but many questions remained; Calah tells her story in an exclusive interview.
The teen who said she was pregnant with baby Jesus, swore Eminem was her father and said she was a contestant on ``American Idol'' has been in treatment, but her family says she may be more delusional and paranoid than ever.
Haley, the teen who was convinced she was pregnant with baby Jesus, now says she realizes her pregnancy wasn't real, but she still hears voices.
Suzanne's manipulative, mooching young boyfriend was online friends with her twin sister, who passed away, leaving him some big-ticket items in her will.
Inconsistencies pile up in the saga of young Ryan, his girlfriend, Suzanne, and her twin sister's will; Dr. Phil uncovers a massive secret that changes everything.
Joelle says her 28-year-old former high-school cheerleader daughter, Kaitlin, is now six months pregnant with her third child and addicted to heroin; the young woman's sister blames their mother.
Following her heated appearance last year, 13-year-old Danielle unexpectedly became an overnight social media star after she told the “Dr. Phil¨ audience to “cash me ousside, how bow dah;” why her mom is asking for Dr. Phil's help once…
Kala Brown, who made national headlines when she was discovered alive two months after she mysteriously disappeared in South Carolina, speaks out for the first time in an exclusive interview about her life in captivity.
After spending more than two months locked in a metal storage container, Kala Brown continues to tell her story of captivity, her fight to survive and her dramatic rescue.
Blake, 26, throws his college education to the wayside to sit around all day and smoke pot in the rent-free house his mother has put him up in; his mother and sister say he is verbally abusive, disrespectful and refuses to work.
Dr. Phil's team uncovers Brittany's history of harassing men and fabricating pregnancies, births and even infant deaths; her former friends and one of her exes make additional accusations.
After Dr. Phil tells Brittany what his team has learned about her and asks her to prove she is pregnant, she storms off the stage and has an emotional backstage conversation with him.
Ralph denies that he sexually molested his stepdaughter and granddaughter and agrees to take a polygraph test.
An interview with a Texas man who shot a neighbor after an altercation in his driveway.
Jem says her ex-boyfriend, who is now homeless, is dangerous and delusional; the young man says he believes his contact with the ``Dr. Phil'' show has been divinely inspired.
Parents say 35-year-old Brandon refuses to get a job, wears superhero costumes daily and has caused $15,000 in damages to their property; he says they don't understand how his mind works.
Parents say they fear for their family's lives, as 15-year-old Madison assaults them, uses drugs, and was in a high-speed car chase that ended in the car being totaled.
Madison's parents say she is now corrupting her 13-year-old sister, who has harsh words for them as emotions run high.
Former teen heartthrob David Cassidy sits down with Dr. Phil to discuss his announcement that he is battling dementia and address rumors that he was intoxicated during a recent performance.
Parents reunite with their estranged son, Brandon, who is “peacefully resisting” a federal arrest warrant by leaving town and heading to Hollywood to become a rock star, and his wife, whom they blame for encouraging him to “follow his…
Elora says that when she was going through difficult teen years, her mother put her in the psych ward three times and even put her in foster care, and she fears for her young brother and niece, who currently live with her mother.
Bobby says his ex-wife, Andrea, is a liar, a thief and a sex addict who exposes their 6-year-old son to her lifestyle; Andrea and her current boyfriend say Bobby is a deadbeat father who harasses her and slashed her tires.
Keirsten says that even though her boyfriend beats her and has been arrested for it, she refuses to press charges because she loves him and he is such a great father to her children.
Claire loves the thrill of shoplifting so much that she continues to risk going to jail or having her four young children taken away; Jeanine rarely lets her children leave home because of her fear of germs; how to boost the immune system.
Two-and-a-half years ago, tragedy struck when Alyssa’s husband, Nick, suffered massive head trauma during an accident at a fundraiser – ultimately passing away.
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Caitlin hopes to save her seven-year marriage to Robert, who she claims has been abusive since they were teens.
Terese calls her 32-year-old daughter an alcoholic who stays drunk for six to seven weeks straight; the woman says drinking makes her feel empowered.
Vicki accuses her daughter Shawna of abusing her granddaughter, after she says she found 15 bruises on her and witnessing Shawna tell her she is “worthless” and “stupid.” Shawna admits to having “smack[ed] the crap” out of her daughter…
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Sheri says her husband, Eric, “rants” and “fusses” when he doesn’t get his way. Eric says if his family would obey his rules, he wouldn’t have to yell “a little bit” to keep them in line. Hear the audio recordings of Eric’s “fussing.” Do…
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Kendall claims she was sold by her parents at birth to a powerful international sex trafficker. She says when she wasn’t locked in a cage with other kidnapped children, she was flown all over the world on private planes, being sold to…
Cindy admits she still loves her husband, Trever, despite their 16-year marriage being full of screaming, fights, calls to the police, bruises and a broken nose! Trever says Cindy loves to play the “martyr,” and is badgering, controlling…
Marcia is worried because she believes her 19-year old daughter, Cheyenne, is living in a motel with a pimp and a prostitute, who she says have taken her under their wing. But Cheyenne says if it weren’t for Chris and Brooke, she would…
Twenty-one-year-old Nick left his hometown three months ago, hitchhiking over 2,300 miles to Los Angeles with no money, no phone, and no specific plan. He says he was pursuing his “call to greatness” to become a rap superstar. Nick’s…
Last year, the Netflix docuseries “Making a Murderer” had everyone binge watching and buzzing over whether or not Steven Avery and his nephew Brendan Dassey murdered photographer Teresa Halbach in 2005. For the first time in 10 years,…
Brooke says she turned to God three years ago to help her get through tough times. But her husband, Jack, says his wife has gone to extremes with her new beliefs – he says she thinks God and Jesus speak to her and through her. Jack says…
Brandi says she met Max and thought he was her knight in shining armor. She says she moved him into her house with her three children only months after dating. Brandi says she thought she had the perfect family until she found out that…
Sisters Amy, Alisa and Susan say they want their mom, Tammy, to acknowledge and accept that Alisa was sexually abused multiple times as a child by two different men. They also want their mom to apologize for not acting on the information…
Kristin says she hates her mother, Marna, who she claims is a pathological liar and a drunk who thrives on attention and drama. Marna, who admits she’s a liar, reveals to Dr. Phil the outrageous lies she says she’s been telling everyone,…
The exclusive interview with Mischa Barton. The former The O.C. actress speaks out for the very first time following the shocking headlines that she claims she was secretly recorded having sex and that the recording is being shopped to…
Janyce says she was shocked when she discovered that her son, Chance, was transitioning to female, going by the name Hope. Now, she says she is fearful as Hope wanders the streets of Hollywood as a sex worker. Hope says her goal is to…
Dorothy says she moved her sister, Denise, and niece, Tanyadawn, away from the bad neighborhood where Tanyadawn grew up in order to fulfill her dying mother’s last wish. Denise claims Tanyadawn has always been picked on by other girls…
When Bill first appeared on Dr. Phil four years ago, he was on 12 different international dating websites, spent $50,000 and had been to Russia and the Ukraine three different times looking for his future wife. After the show, Bill says…
Amy claims she fell in love with her adoptive son Nick the moment she became his adoption counselor when he was just 11 years old. But since adopting him herself, she now claims he’s become out of control — from threatening to kill her…

Sixteen-year-old Morgan wrote to Dr. Phil saying she was desperate for help because she felt her mother Arlene was choosing her registered sex offender boyfriend, Mark, over her and even moved him into their house despite Morgan saying…

Emily claims she has cut her body 500,000 times, leaving her covered in scars from head to toe. Instead of living covered up, she has opened her life of self-harm to the world, becoming an internet celebrity with over 200,000 social media…

Karla claims her husband Stephen has lied to and manipulated her throughout their 38-year marriage – usually so subtly that she thought she was the problem. Stephen admits he has lied and played mind games with Karla, but when it comes…

Camma and Brandon’s 10-year-old daughter claimed Camma’s fiancé, Andrew, sexually abused her – something he was convicted of just a few months ago. Camma says she believes her fiancé is innocent and claims the allegations were cooked up…

Shannon says her husband, Alex, has become obsessed with his quest for enlightenment. She claims this spiritual pilgrimage has cost them over $200,000 dollars and their successful business. From following and obeying the teachings of…

Former NAACP Chapter President Rachel Dolezal dominated headlines when she was outed by her own parents for “posing as a black woman when she is actually white.” The civil rights activist has been accused of being a cultural…

Krystina claims raising her out-of-control daughter, Samantha, was a constant struggle between keeping up with her lies and cutting school. Now, the 19-year-old is pregnant by a 33-year-old man. Samantha says she just wants the support…

Twenty-six-year-old Stefanie says that ever since her mother, Cheryl’s, divorce 11 years ago, Cheryl has been absolutely obsessed with her and has turned Stefanie into her spouse in every sense, except intimately. Stefanie says her mom…

Steve and his fiancée, Jen, claim his ex, Robyn, coached his 12-year-old daughter, Alyssa, to accuse him of sexual abuse. Although authorities closed the case after investigating, Steve and Jen say they’re still struggling financially as…

Sandi says her husband of 12 years, Iain, has never been able to bond with her now 15-year-old daughter, Samantha, whom she claims he despises. Sandi says she and Iain are constantly fighting and he has threatened to kick his…

After watching a recent episode of Dr. Phil about rape, Cindi says she decided to have a serious conversation with her teen daughters to warn them of the dangers. But Cindi says she was shocked to learn what the girls told her – they…

Jennifer, a mother of six, is being charged with first-degree criminal abuse in the death of her 10-year-old son, Dominic, who died from an overdose of hydrocodone and sepsis. Even though Jennifer is a registered nurse, she says she…

Michael and Sharen Gravelle were convicted of child endangerment and abuse for their parenting tactics, including making their children sleep in cages. Eighteen-year-old Simon says he was a survivor of the abuse. Dr. Phil producers track…

After the courts found Sarah failing to protect her 2-year-old daughter due to her dangerous lifestyle and erratic behavior, her family says they’ve been doing everything in their power to protect Sarah’s daughter from her. Sarah insists…

Cherie says she feels betrayed by her husband, Terry, who she recently found out has been cheating on her their entire relationship. To make matters worse, Cherie found out Terry fathered another child with Crystal, who claims Terry…

It is every mother’s worst nightmare. Single mother Roxanne says she thought she met her Prince Charming, but did her successful, married, dentist boyfriend have a terrifying dark side? Authorities allege Bert Franklin was caught on home…

Seventeen-year-old Addison claims her 18-year old brother, Colin, has molested her on two separate occasions, once when she was 11 years old and the second time when she was 13. After it happened, Addison claims her parents did not call…

When Camille wrote to Dr. Phil, her niece, Darbi, had been missing for over a month – and it wasn’t the first time Darbi had disappeared. In November 2015, Darbi ran away and became a victim of sex trafficking. Camille says she fears…

When Janice and Wayne spoke with Dr. Phil, their 16-year-old daughter Darbi had been missing for 24 days, and Dr. Phil questioned whether the parents were more focused on their hatred toward each other than working together to find their…

Rachel says she hates her mother, Aundrea, who she insists is not only an embarrassment to her and her family, but also stole her childhood due to Aundrea’s alcoholism and prescription pill addiction. From reportedly showing up drunk to…

Tina and David say their sons are drug-dealing, weed-smoking professional liars who drive under the influence, have flunked out of school and are doing nothing with their lives.

Kelly says she was 11 years old when her father began grooming her to be his “wife.” Kelly claims her father made her iron his clothes, have food on the table when he got home from work, and even forced her into a sexual relationship…

Julianne claims her daughter’s boyfriend, Leighton, has “lied his way through life” and is turning her beautiful daughter, Mariah, into a liar and a con artist. She claims Leighton lied about being kidnapped, faked cancer and convinced a…

Crystal claims her roommate, Ronnie, has become obsessed with her. Crystal says she met Ronnie, who was homeless, in a bar and within a week, she invited him and his son to move in with her and her two young children. Now, she says she…

Bethany was recently released from a hospital after two months due to the effects of her IV heroin use. From being in a medically induced coma for 10 days and placed on life support, to needing emergency open heart surgery and a…

In part one of an exclusive interview, Aaron Hernandez’s fiancée, Shayanna Jenkins-Hernandez, speaks out for the very first time since the football star’s shocking prison suicide. She reveals what he said in their very last phone call,…

Dr. Phil’s exclusive interview continues with the fiancée of former football star Aaron Hernandez. Shayanna Jenkins-Hernandez speaks out for the first time following Hernandez’s suicide and responds to rumors about his sexuality and his…

Nineteen-year-old Cherylyn says she loves living the high life and admits she is a spoiled and entitled “princess” who has spent tens of thousands of other people’s money on her lavish lifestyle. Cherylyn says she maxed out her 17 credit…

Kristine says she wants her estranged husband Jerry to stop sending money to “random” women he meets online. She claims he is depleting their finances and that now they may lose their family home. Jerry claims Kristine is physically…

Dr. Phil continues his discussion with Kristine who claims her estranged husband, Jerry, is depleting their finances by sending money to “random” women he meets online. Kristine says she believes the women Jerry has been talking to are…
Tina and David claim their sons, Mike and Matt, are drug-dealing, weed-smoking young men who drive under the influence, and are doing nothing with their lives They say the young men are spinning out of control and tearing their family to…
Marcy and Scott say they believe their daughter, Danielle, has Stockholm syndrome from her boyfriend, Justin. They claim Justin is an abusive narcissist who has manipulated their daughter into believing he’s “God’s gift to the world.”…

Amber says she was the envy of all her friends — married, two kids, a beautiful home and a six-figure salary as a top-selling real estate agent. But it all came to a screeching halt when she and her husband divorced nine years ago. She…

Death threats, stalking, delusions, drinking, breaking and entering — those are just some of allegations contained in the protective order Bo has against his ex-wife, Amber. Bo says he was afraid not only for his safety but for the…

Former FDNY fireman Taylor Murphy had it all — looks, charm and he was even Mr. March in a NYC fireman’s calendar. But he says it all came crashing and burning down when he was accused of assaulting his model girlfriend. Adding fuel to…
Danielle and Brandon are in an ongoing custody war over their 10-year-old daughter. Danielle, who currently has only visitation, wants custody back because she claims her ex is abusive and has threatened to kill her twice. Brandon…
Dr. Phil continues his discussion with Danielle and Brandon who are in the midst of a heated custody battle. Danielle has accused Brandon of abusing their daughter, even going so far as to call poison control and the Sheriff after Brandon…
Danny says his mother-in-law, Alana, is a “monster-in-law” who monopolizes his wife, Nicole’s time with “made up” ailments, incessant phone calls and constant in-home visits because Nicole says Alana rarely eats and consumes mass…
Ceanne and Rashelle claim their mother, Jemma, mentally and physically abused them for the past 20 years, but when confronted, Jemma says she can’t remember. Jemma says her family must have blinders on because they keep using her as a…
April and Nate want help for their 16-year-old daughter, Annalisa, who they say they believe is prostituting herself for money and doing drugs. Annalisa’s aunt and uncle, Tanya and Dave, say they believe Nate and April are “doing a…
Irish songstress Sinéad O'Connor asks Dr. Phil for help placing her in a long-term treatment facility and for a platform to tell her story to destigmatize mental illness
A college student's father and stepmother accuse her boyfriend of emotionally and verbally abusing her and blame him for her suicide.
Sixteen-year-old dropout Brittney spends her days hanging out, drinking and smoking marijuana while working on her career as a YouTube star.
Family members say ``raging alcoholic'' Lisa has stolen her 90-year-old father's cancer medication and assaulted him.
Jerry says he has spent more than $3,000,000 to save his son's life from an extreme addiction to heroin and crack; Dr. Phil shows Jerry's wife and daughter video footage of him buying drugs for his son and allowing him to use in front of…
Linda believes that her sister, a retiree, is being catfished by a guy who claims he is in Cairo, Egypt, and instantly started asking her for money.
Teen Corryn has become so obsessed with her on-again, off-again boyfriend that she calls him hundreds of times a day, breaks into his house and hides behind the bushes to watch his every move; the teens' parents want an end to the…
Debbie, who lost 300 pounds in two years, has low self-esteem and a controlling, jealous fiance.
Drug-addicted mom Carrie admits that she drives her daughter while under the influence and has used heroin in the daughter's school bathroom.
Bill and Jen say their 16- and 18-year-old daughters make their lives a living hell with violent outbursts, joyriding, taking drugs, drinking, shoplifting and calling police to make false accusations of domestic abuse.
Emotions and tempers run high as Bill and Jen have to make a difficult decision about their violent teen daughters' futures.
Bekah says she removed her mother from her children's lives because she is mentally unstable, sinful and even discharged a firearm in her own home.
Shaela's parents say she has exhibited some very strange behaviors after eating a hamburger and getting a mysterious illness, and she has lost her job, house and family.
Three brothers say their mother abandoned them as children, leaving them to float from home to home for most of their young lives, while she moved away and started a new family.
Susan says her son has been arrested 15 times and that she has spent over $100,000 bailing him out; Raquel says she's fed up with her brother and mother's behavior.
Ana Estevez talks about the death of her son, Piqui, and shares her thoughts about his father, who confessed to murdering him.
Margaret's husband demands that she choose between him and her afflicted 22-year-old son, Tommy; Tommy's biological father says his son is disturbed and unhappy.
Actress Jan Broberg claims she was abducted twice when she was 12 and 14 years old by close family friend, Robert Berchtold.
Dr. Phil discusses the 2017 mass shooting in the city of Las Vegas, the largest mass shooting in the modern history of the United States, as well as speaks to some of the survivors of the shooting and visits the hospitals treating victims.
Susan claims her son is a lazy, stealing, unemployed, violent moocher who refuses to support himself or his 4-month-old son.
Dakota claims to be a rebel who has no respect for authority; her mother, Cydney, claims she cannot control Dakota and has given up disciplining her.
Stacey and Dan claim their 18-year-old daughter, Tylor, verbally, mentally and physically abuses their entire family; Tyler says it's actually her parents who are abusive.
Angie and Hunter say they have given up on forcing their son, Rivers, to go to school; Rivers only wants to play music and video games, and he won't follow any rules, according to his family.
Sherry claims she is absolutely terrified of her 8-year-old son and his violent outbursts; she blames her son's behavior on his father, Todd.
David says his young-adult daughter has violent rages, refuses to take her medications, uses illegal drugs and regularly drives drunk.
A 21-year-old woman's family may be to blame for her violent, drunken behavior, and something deeper may be going on with her.
Amanda says her ex-husband's mother is a vindictive, manipulative liar; the mother-in-law says Amanda has anger problems, has threatened to set the house on fire and punched her in the head five times.
When Malia was 15, she became involved with a 35-year-old man, who is now in danger of going to prison; her parents say they fear that if they can't get through to her she will end up dead.
Amber says her husband's sons' mother has Munchausen syndrome and Munchausen syndrome by proxy, overmedicating the children and faking cancer; the boys' mother says she is looking for a way to end the drama with Amber and co-parent in…
Steve denies molesting his three stepdaughters and agrees to take a polygraph test; his biological daughter reveals a secret she claims she has been carrying for years.
A dominatrix allows her 14-year-old daughter to skip school, smoke marijuana, drink, and be involved in a polyamorous relationship, and they want the girl's straight-laced father to open his mind and accept their lifestyle.
Teen Gabrielle's grandmother says she has spiraled out of control due to her dominatrix mother's negative influence.
Courtney says former friend Amie has lied about being pregnant three times and losing five babies in total; Amie says she is disgusted by Courtney's false and hurtful accusations.
Gypsy Rose Blanchard's mother forces her to pretend to be sick, makes her undergo countless surgeries, shaves her head, has a feeding tube inserted and makes her use a wheelchair; the deceit and torture eventually breed a contempt leading…
A severe case of Munchausen syndrome by proxy leads to murder: Gypsy Rose Blanchard decides that killing her own mother is her only way to escape years of abuse.
Hollywood actress and model Teri Copley says she's worried for the safety of her daughter, Ashley, and her 3-year-old granddaughter, claiming her daughter's boyfriend, Hector, is physically abusive and the family is homeless.
Chase, 19, dropped out of college after smoking marijuana, which, he says, caused him to have mental problems; his parents say he has terrorized the family ever since he moved back home.
A woman's relationship with her ex-fiancé proves nearly fatal when he viciously attacks her; the woman's daughter saves her life.
Tatiana has left Jehovah's Witnesses and wants her husband to leave, too; CPS has put their children in foster care over what the parents say is a misunderstanding, and they are fighting to get them back.
From the outside, Tina says her 11-year-old daughter appears like a sweet, innocent girl, but Tina claims she’s actually a dangerous killer.
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Sadara, 15, has been arrested more than 50 times, smokes, drinks, has dropped out of school and steals high-priced items; her parents are at odds over how to parent her, and she blames her father for disciplining her.
Dr. Phil presents the recovery stories of some of the nearly 500 past guests he has been able to help with inpatient treatment for substance abuse.
Melissa says her husband refuses to get a job, dresses like a "demonic clown" and spends all day composing and posting "vile" music about killing people; members of Insane Clown Posse say what they think of his music.
A scandal erupted last year with allegations of sex abuse and harassment against former rabbi Marc Gafni. Gafni sits down with Dr. Phil.
Kristine says her vindictive daughter is a neglectful mother to her three young children and is mentally ill, claiming that she can see fairies and is a reincarnation of Pocahontas.
Dr. Phil follows up with past guests, including two sons whose parents said they made their lives a living hell, a woman whose daughter called her a raging alcoholic, and a woman who struggled with her weight.
Darlene says support-group leader Melinda is a lying, mentally unstable bully who scammed innocent victims of the 2016 Tennessee wildfires.
Kelly says that her daughter, Danielle, suddenly changed from a vibrant young woman to a health-obsessed hypochondriac and a hoarder.
Aja says she is sick and tired of taking care of her ungrateful, entitled, drug-addicted mother, who neglected her and her sister while they were growing up.
Police say parents starved, chained up and abused 13 children; family, neighbors, and childhood friends speak out; kidnap survivor Michelle Knight sends a message to the children.
Police have been called more than 100 times because divorced parents Marty and Marla accuse each other of breaching their parenting agreement; Marla accuses Marty's new wife of abducting and poisoning the former couple's 10-year-old child.
Vanessa is convinced that if she eats anything she will choke and die; Sexy Vegan, who had to be escorted off stage by security on his previous visit, returns to the show.
Twenty-one-year-old Bailey says eight months ago, she “liked” a tweet from a complete stranger and it was love at first post. Bailey says their relationship is like no other love story you’ve ever heard, but the shocking thing is this…
Thursday, viewers met 21-year-old Bailey who says she has the greatest love story of the century. She says she met Jasmine on social media eight months ago and that it was love at first post. She says they’ve been communicating day and…
Crystal accuses her ex-boyfriend, Anthony, of the unspeakable. She claims Anthony sexually assaulted their 3-year-old daughter on at least two separate occasions in 2016. Although she admits she did not witness the assaults, Crystal says…
Dr. Phil continues his conversation with Crystal, who accuses her ex-boyfriend Anthony of sexually assaulting their 3-year-old daughter at least twice in 2016. Crystal’s mother, Barbara, is added to the conversation. She claims Anthony…
Twenty-one-year-old Ivey admits the only “job” she’s ever had has been working as an escort, which she claims she is only doing until she can afford a stable home for her and her 4-year-old son. Ivey says when her mother, Faith, found…
Karla claims that she is in contact via online chats and texting with film industry legend Tyler Perry, and they are married. There’s one hitch to this fairy-tale romance; she’s never even met the man she calls her new husband! Dr. Phil…
Kourtney and Kelly continue trying to convince their mother, Karla, that she’s not Mrs. Tyler Perry, but rather the victim of an online scammer who they claim has already cashed in on $100,000 of Karla’s retirement fund. Time is running…
Stacey claims her sister, Courtney, has faked pregnancies and says she is angry that her parents seem to believe her lies because Courtney says she has a mental illness. Stacey, who lives with Courtney and their parents, claims the…
Four women have one man in common: Dennis. His daughter Amanda claims he is a master manipulator; his wife, Michelle, says she’s tired of his womanizing; his girlfriend, Melissa, says she believes he is the most loyal man ever and she…
Amanda claims her father, Dennis, is a controlling sexist who has broken the hearts of all the women he’s been involved with, including her mom, Michelle, and his girlfriend, Melissa. But 27 years ago, Dennis had an affair before he…
Erica’s family claims her boyfriend, Chris, has brainwashed her into believing he is the ultimate, perfect human being. They say Chris has convinced Erica that she and the world need to adopt his ideologies in order to be saved. Erica’s…
Sheila says that when the love of her life, Simon, said goodbye, he claimed he was going away for a few days but promised to return with flowers in a limousine. Simon never returned. Sheila claims that before Simon left, he programmed…
Whitney emailed Dr. Phil asking for guidance. She says she wasted years with someone who she thought was the love of her life. Whitney has been with her husband and high school sweetheart, Adam, since she was 16 years old, and they have…
Lisa emailed Dr. Phil for help because, after five orders of protection against her ex-husband, Steve, she says she feels helpless. She says she requested a sixth order of protection but was denied. Lisa claims Steve has a history of…
In an exclusive interview, the friend who accused gunman Nikolas Cruz lived with for three months before the mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Florida speaks out for the very first time. He reveals the last text he…
Yesterday, in part 1 of Dr. Phil’s two-part special regarding the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting, Dr. Phil talked to people who knew Nikolas Cruz, from the family he was living with, to his classmates and a former teacher.…
Jason and Brooke have been married for 20 years and say that God comes first in their lives. As assistant church pastors, they say they do their best to help people in need, including adopting seven special needs children. But when they…
Ryann claims her sister, Stephanie, is unstable and that her delusional and paranoid behavior is ruining her life and causing her to be a danger to herself and her children. Ryann and mother, Jode, claim Stephanie’s destructive behavior…
Kim Claims her father sexually abused her from the ages of 7 to 14. Bob admits he had what he calls a “consensual sexual relationship” with his daughter Kim, he says, starting when she was 12; but claims Kim initiated 50 percent of their…
Yesterday, Kim confronted her father, Bob, who admitted to having what he called a “consensual sexual relationship” with her when she was a child. Bob claims Kim initiated 50 percent of their sexual interaction, and he never forced her to…
Karla wrote to the show saying she is terrified for her daughter, Abby, who she says is dealing with debilitating episodes of PTSD from being possessed by demons for over a decade. Karla says that at times during her possessions, the…
Vanessa is convinced that if she eats anything she will choke and die; Sexy Vegan, who had to be escorted off stage by security on his previous visit, returns to the show.
Sam, a former U.S. Secret Service Agent, says her husband is destroying their marriage and tearing apart their family with his rage, constantly spewing his anger at their 10-year-old son.
Last year, Anthony, “The Mooch,” Scaramucci became a household name when President Trump named him the White House Communications Director. But after 11 days on the job, Anthony was fired and kicked to the curb. Anthony shares with Dr.…
Sadie, Skylar and Zoe claim their mother, Niki, has neglected them and jumped from guy to guy since their parents divorced, which she denies. Now, they claim she has chosen her boyfriend of seven months, John, over them, because they say…
Jon Taffer ("Bar Rescue") offers advice to Karen and Jim and their abusive, overly dependent adult son, Kyle, who gives many excuses why he cannot move out of their home.
Actor Terry Crews ("Brooklyn Nine-Nine") and wife, Rebecca; Nicole says her children's father put a tracking device on her phone and hired a private investigator to follow her because he thinks she is being "unfaithful."Actor Terry Crews…
Alma wrote to the show begging for help because her 16-year-old is acting like a wild child and posted a video saying a racist slur.
In a revealing interview, pop icon Demi Lovato speaks out about her past struggles, her sobriety, and her fight to inspire and help her fans. And, Dr. Phil and Demi take part in her new project, bringing mental health awareness to people…
Carl, still grieving the loss of his daughter, 20 years ago, tells people that he has had four heart attacks in four days and that his liver is dead from liver cancer; his remaining daughters and sister confront him about his medical…
Parents claim their middle-aged son is a violent, manipulative liar who refuses to get a job and has stolen more than $100,000 from them; he admits stealing and says he won't stop until he gets what's "rightfully" his.
Debbie says she is allergic to everything, and goes to extremes to avoid allergens; her husband says she is not really allergic to anything and that her "selfish" obsessive-compulsive disorder has completely devastated their marriage and…
Jessica moved to Las Vegas after a man she met online promised her fame and fortune, but she ended up being sex trafficked, abused and homeless.
Homeless Jessica faces off with her parents, who say she has a history of not telling the truth and demand a pregnancy test; actress Vivica A. Fox ("Empire," book "Every Day I'm Hustling").
Young Anika got great grades and played the violin at Carnegie Hall, but her mother says Anika had disturbing behavioral issues and is now a 31-year-old homeless, unfit mother.
Fourteen-year-old Tatum puts herself in dangerous situations by meeting men online and sneaking out of her home; she is currently living in a juvenile detention facility for assaulting her mother.
Three sisters say their mother, Shelly, is a raging alcoholic who abuses them and their father and regularly threatens to kill him; Shelly says she is the real victim.
A woman discusses the brutal murder of her 15-year-old sister, which has haunted her for the past 30 years since she was considered a prime suspect in the killing at the time, and the people in her town continue to gossip about the case.
Eight years ago, AJ found his grandmother lying in a pool of blood after a brutal home invasion, and his family members say he is using his PTSD as a crutch to get away with being violent, lazy and always playing the victim.
Engaged parents of a baby girl admit to repeatedly assaulting each other.
Sandy says that after she found out her toddler grandson was being neglected, she and her husband filed for permanent guardianship of the boy; her daughter says she has a full-time job and is no longer homeless, so she deserves to have…
Laurie-Ann says her dangerous, narcissist ex-boyfriend and his new fiancee are retaliating against her for breaking her silence and filing charges against him for domestic violence, emotional abuse, theft and fraud.
A 23-year-old woman named Emily Heistand, who was nearly kidnapped in Florida by John Ludwick, a man who claimed to have helped hide the body of missing teenager Natalee Holloway, discusses stabbing the man to death during the attack.
Splendor and Jeremie fear that their adult daughter is being abused by her current boyfriend; the young woman admits that she needs to work on being a better mother.
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After a whirlwind romance and wedding, Holly realizes that her abusive new husband married her only for the millions of dollars she stands to inherit.
Sandy says her 22-year-old son's life has been halted since his best friend died of a drug overdose, and her husband does not understand his pain; stepfather Thomas says the young man is just spoiled and defiant, and he wants to kick him…
Jordan, 23, says she loves the attention she gets from her anorexia; her stepfather says he has spent more than $100,000 trying to save her life, but is done.
Jordan, 23, says her eating disorder is her best friend; her parents meet the boyfriend they want out of her life; Cleveland kidnapping survivor Michelle Knight discusses her secret wedding and how she found love.
Jenny's teens say their mother rarely gets out of bed and is always threatening to leave them or to drive her car off a cliff; Jenny reveals a family secret that she has been keeping for 17 years.
Maryann shot the "single, millionaire" boyfriend she met online when she learned he was a married man cheating with multiple women; they now want to know if Dr. Phil thinks it's a good idea for them to walk down the aisle.
A religious group in a tiny, isolated town is accused of holding one member against her will for years; a man tells of being indoctrinated and drugged and eventually leaving the group and its strict dogma behind.
In 2013, Catherine Grove, a pretty, young nursing student with a bright future, vanished without a trace. It wasn’t long before her parents, who feared the worst, discovered that she was alive and living in Wells, TX within the…
Nina says even after she lowered her 15-year-old daughter, Nicolette’s, monthly allowance from $5,000 to $1,000, Nicolette is still overspending on her credit cards in order to keep up with teens in their hometown of Beverly Hills. Nina…
On March 5, 2014, Tricia was arrested for selling heroin to someone who subsequently died of an overdose. For her part in his death, Tricia was convicted of reckless homicide and sentenced to three years in prison. While in prison,…
Dr. Phil continues his conversation with sisters Tricia and Christy who are at odds over the custody of Tricia’s children. When Tricia went to prison, Christy was given legal custody of Tricia’s two daughters. Now out of prison, Tricia…
Ever since Shirley kicked her 19-year-old daughter, Marie, out of the house for voting for Hillary Clinton, she says Marie has been living a dangerous life, drinking, doing drugs and, worst of all, making money as a sugar baby. Marie’s…
Mercuree wrote to Dr. Phil asking for help because she claims she is being cyberstalked, harassed, and threatened by a former cast member of VH1’s “Love & Hip Hop,” Chrissy Monroe. Mercuree claims Chrissy has used her celebrity status in…
Young and beautiful Rebecca Zahau was found naked and hanging from the balcony of her millionaire boyfriend’s mansion in 2011. Police ruled her death a suicide, but her family insists she would never take her own life, and they claim she…
Raegon and Steve claim their 17-year- old daughter, Maya, has become a belligerent, violent, pot smoking, school-skipping teen who is spiraling out of control. They say Maya’s downward spiral started five years ago when she caught Raegon…
Chad and his fiancée, McKenzie, plan to tie the knot in September. McKenzie says she always dreamed her twin sister, Brittanie, would be her maid of honor, but that is no longer happening because, just a few weeks ago, McKenzie told her…
Michele says she had no idea that after her daughter, Stephanie, dropped out of college she would still be financially supporting her nine years later, preventing her from exploring her own passions like living in Hawaii and studying…
Hannah wrote into the show saying she was desperate to get help for her 59-year-old party mom, Teresa. Hannah claims her mom has changed for the worse since losing over 100 pounds and the death of her husband, Hannah’s father. Hannah’s…
Hannah, her sister Charlie, and their aunt, Debbie, face off with their mom, Teresa, in the second part of this family saga. Teresa says she’s done being a caretaker, and if her family can’t be happy for her, well, that’s on them.…
Taylor says she achieved social media fame by the time she was 14, with around 30,000 followers. She is now 20 and says photos and video of her continue to go viral … but not by her choice. Taylor claims her iCloud has been hacked three…
Forty-five-year-old Kevin Esterly made headlines when an AMBER Alert was issued for 16-year-old Amy Yu. According to police, the father of four had a “secretive” relationship with Yu, his teenage daughter’s best friend, before the pair…
Danuta and John say they have been to court more than 200 times during the past 20 years, and things now are as heated as ever. She claims John sexually abused their son and daughter and accuses him of domestic violence.She says she won’t…
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Paul says a year ago when his his wife, Alaska, started what she says is a legitimate “cuddling” business that was supposed to benefit people who suffered from PTSD, anxiety, and depression, he was all for it, that is, until he says…
Dr. Phil continues his conversation with Alaska, who says she started a “cuddling” business to bring relief to people coping with PTSD, depression, and anxiety. Alaska’s husband, Paul says, at first, he thought it was a great idea but…
Amber says when she met Shawn Grate at church, he was loving, kind and attentive. She says sparks flew immediately, and they were married four months later. But shortly afterward, Amber says Shawn turned very dark. Amber says Shawn became…
Lacey says voices she hears through vents and heaters and in the woods talk to her all day long; Dr. Dan Siegel (book "Aware") discusses meditation.
Cole says his mother abandoned and disappointed him throughout his childhood, but she blames his aunt, who raised him; Nancy's 37-year-old daughter is recently divorced, 100 pounds overweight and unmotivated.
John says he has urges to torture, kill and dismember people, and he admires his former pen pal, serial killer Arthur Shawcross; Shawcross' daughter and first victim's sister try to change John's mind about him.
An update on Courtney and her former friend, Amie, whom she accused of lying about pregnancies and babies' deaths; Dr. Phil meets a teen whose dark, twisted world left her mother heartbroken.
Lena has written to the show more than 30 times, saying Dr. Phil is her only hope of getting her troubled 15-year-old son, Cole, back on track after being kicked out of several schools and homes; Cole says his parents are the problem.
Gracie, 15, refuses to go to school, is in constant trouble with the law, and posts provocative photos online.
Lace doesn't believe that her mother was acting in self-defense when she shot Lace's father, forcing him to use a wheelchair for the rest of his life.
Chrysta wants Dr. Phil to help her decide whether to marry her beloved fiance or to end the relationship because his young son has tried to kill her twice, and her family fears for her life and the lives of her own two children.
Bob says his wife has spent thousands of dollars a day on clothes, purses and cars, but he hasn't stopped her, because he fears she will leave him.
An interview with model Tara Lambert, who was convicted of hiring a hit man to kill her husband's former flame; the intended victim and the woman Tara called to set up the hit also speak.
The exclusive interview with Tara Lambert, the former model at the center of a dramatic murder-for-hire plot continues; the undercover police sting video; Tara's ex-husband, Brandon Lambert, speaks out.
Renee and Lee insist their 6-year-old granddaughter is not safe in the care of her severely alcoholic parents, Chris and Jessica; Dr. Phil shows them shocking footage of what his cameras captured during Chris and Jessica's home interviews.
Yachting with husband Robert Wagner and actor Christopher Walken, actress Natalie Wood somehow ends up drowned in the Pacific in the dead of night; her sister, Lana Wood, insists she was murdered.
Inside actress Natalie Wood's final hours; the boat captain says he witnessed a fight between her and her husband, Robert Wagner, and believes she was murdered.
Victoria, 19, says her rage has escalated to the point where she throws and breaks things at home and abuses her fiance, who says he is still completely in love with her; Jesse Palmer ("DailyMailTV").
Self-help book author Xavier says his adult sons are entitled, violent, and unable to survive without their parents' help; Dr. Phil finds out why he is so afraid of them.
Teen Benjamin Eastman's father describes how he used social media to find his missing son's body and says one of the boy's brutal killers was Benjamin's best friend.
Kristen says her mother and sister have destroyed her relationships with the entire family and brainwashed her daughter into hating her; they accuse Kristen of telling her ex-brother-in-law to kill her sister and their children and commit…
Former radio host Charles says he will stop at nothing to save his marriage to Sally -- who is still married to another man -- but she says she is done with Charles and has moved on to a third man, who meets him for the first time.
Married couple Pepper and Chris accuse each other of stalking, speeding, physical assault, death threats and firing a gun into the floor during an argument; Dr. Simone and Cecil Whitmore (Bravo's "Married to Medicine").
Taylor wrote in to the show claiming that her mother and siblings are living in filthy, neglectful conditions; her mother says she and Taylor had a good relationship until an inappropriate Instagram post started them in a downward spiral.
Susan and Taylor get new information that sheds even more light on the living conditions in Susan's former home and the fallout for her young children; Susan says her daughter is a narcissist and needs to move on from the past.

Jake, 16, says he prefers to play video games 24/7 to keep his mind from his family's troubles, including the vicious divorce battle between his parents; they say he is refusing to go to school and is getting violent with the family.

Alex has had numerous arrests, including one for assaulting her sister with a butcher knife; Alex says her family needs to stop harping on old news.
Jennifer says her husband, Billy, is so obsessed with his devices being hacked that he has lost weight and is about to lose the family auto business.
Jennifer says her marriage is in shambles because her family has been targeted by "hackers" for the last year-and-a-half, but her husband says he has evidence that leads back to her phone, proving she is the hacker.
Stephanie searches the streets for her homeless, heroin-addicted boyfriend, whose mother says he was once a rising star musician with a record deal; celebrity stylist Jason Schneidman gives him a haircut and a pep talk.
Parents say Hannah was a loving, well-behaved daughter until she got caught stealing at age 15, and since then has lived a life of crime and partying; she says they are too strict and can't understand anything about having fun.
Elizabeth says her evil, manipulative ex-husband, Brian, has brainwashed their son against her; Brian says Elizabeth is unfit and unstable and conspired with two of his ex-girlfriends to file false charges against him.
Valerie says she's worried her 16-year-old daughter is lying, breaking curfew and hanging with the wrong crowd; her daughter claims her mother is a hyperactive stalker.
Heather admits to stealing pain medication from her job; her 18-year-old son begs his mother to get clean.
Theresa claims her 16-year-old daughter, Tessa, has set the house on fire, physically attacked her, and even launched a violent attack on her grandmother.
Dr. Phil continues his conversation with Theresa, who claims her 16-year-old daughter, Tessa, is out of control, and that she violently attacked her grandmother.
Lorreine claims her husband, Chance, is a controlling, vindictive narcissist; Chance says it's Lorreine who is always angry and childish; the ugly truth behind designer dogs.
Jimmy was the original drummer for legendary band Brooks and Dunn, but there is one area of his life that he says has completely gone off beat, his 37-year-old daughter, Tia. His wife Donna, Tia’s stepmother, says Tia has made all sorts…
In a matter of weeks, Marcea says her marriage to Dustin, whom she calls her “narcissistic, alcoholic, playboy husband,” will be over. Marcea claims Dustin was on a sugar daddy website looking for “discretion” and “friends with…
Actor Gary Busey has appeared in hundreds of movies and was nominated for an Academy Award for playing Buddy Holly in “The Buddy Holly Story.” But as his star continued to rise, so did his dangerous behavior. He made headlines for…
What "white privilege" really means and what can be done about it; Rene says she was wrongly accused of using her white privilege to harass a street vendor; legal assistant Quevaughn says he was singled out and viciously attacked at a…
LiAnne, who admits she has made some mistakes, says her mother went behind her back and stole custody of her children; her mother says LiAnne was evicted and homeless and is now living with her business partner, who ruined her life.
Jorell and his wife say they fear his father will never stop trying to convince them to return to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, and that his father forced him to stay on his "compound" for several days.
Alyssa, an 18-year-old college student, says she is horrified that her mom, Carla, is dating Ron, the man who was convicted of assaulting her baby sister 12 years ago.
Treasure, 16, is African-American, but aligns herself with European-Americans and has racist views against other African-Americans.
Alexandria and Anastasia Duval make headlines when, after a fight, their car plunges off a 200-foot cliff on Hawaii's notorious Hana Highway, killing one twin instantly and leaving the other on trial for her murder.
A marriage counselor may go to prison after falling for a catfish scam, believing she is romantically involved with an actor from "The Walking Dead," being taken for thousands of dollars, and being put in the middle of a criminal…
Frankie and his former wife were accused of scamming would-be adoptive parents out of thousands of dollars, but he now says eight of his children were placed for adoption without his knowledge; he meets one of his adult offspring for the…
Dr. Phil continues his conversation with Sandy and Ava, who confronted their biological father, Frankie, about what they believe was his involvement in an adoption scam; another of his birth children and an adoptive mother speak out.
Shayna and Zona say their pregnancies have lasted far more than nine months, but no o
Police say Ashley duped people into believing she was the wife of a firefighter collecting donations for the devastating California wildfires, creating a fantasy husband, fake children and different identities.
Mindy says she is petrified that her daughter Jourdon's boyfriend, Richard, is going to kill Jourdon due to his physical abuse; Mindy claims Richard admitted to stabbing and even attempting to drown Jourdon.
Kimberly says she had so choice but to obtain guardianship of her then-6-year-old niece because the child's parents were neglectful drug addicts with a history of arrests; they want her back, despite currently living in a homeless shelter.
Amanda's mother and sister say she is an extreme alcoholic who has nearly died twice and must use a pacemaker because of her drinking; her father lets her live with him because she would otherwise be homeless.
Jeff insists that his wife is a dangerous sex addict who has had affairs with hundreds of men, even though there is not one trace of evidence that she is cheating.
Family members feel that Carly is pushing her child to transition from male to female too soon, and they think the child is complying with her in order to get her approval; former guests Toni and her transgender daughter, Ash, discuss…
Michele says her adult daughter, Stephanie, drinks to the point of hallucination and almost set their house on fire; Stephanie says her mother falsely accused her of assault, causing her to be arrested and jailed.
Autumn claims she was pushed to the point of insanity after being stuck in a cycle of abuse for almost two years, when, she says, her ex-boyfriend, D'Andre, choked her, head-butted her and sexually assaulted her.
Dr. Phil continues his conversation with D'Andre, who claims that his abusive relationship with his girlfriend, Autumn, is partly due to what he calls her "messed up" upbringing.
More than two decades after helping to put his father, Dr. John Boyle, behind bars, Collier Landry confronts him about his mother's death.
For the past nine years, Alan's photos from social media have been used as catfish bait to lure women into online relationships; with the help of a private investigator he and his wife were surprised to learn who the catfish was.
Catfish Sarah meets her bait and tells why she has been pretending to be a man online for so long; Alan and his wife say they don't believe she will ever stop.
Bronwyn claims a man she hooked up with a few times has teamed up with her mother to destroy her, and they have come up with so many outlandish lies against her that Child Protective Services knows her on a first-name basis.
Bronwyn and Brett each have thousands of pages of evidence claiming the other parent is unfit and have been battling in court for years; Charlamagne Tha God (radio show "The Breakfast Club") tells how anxiety has been a driving force in…
Soap-opera actress Tracy seeks Dr. Phil's help for her hoarding 71-year-old-mother, who could be evicted from her home at any minute, and tells him what it is like growing up in a home full of filth, chaos and animals.
Despite their picture-perfect family life, Angela says she has cheated on her husband with nearly 20 men, claiming that, because of a "sex addiction," she just can't stop being unfaithful.
BeVee and Steve say they are on constant high alert, as they never know when their 15-year-old daughter,Taylor, will be triggered into a violent outburst, punching holes in walls and hitting her mother.
Jenn claims her husband Seth's anger is out of control and destroying their marriage; her mother says she is afraid of her son-in-law when he rages and has even had to call the police on him.
Depressed teen Brandon transitioned into a beautiful young woman named Diamond, who says she lives a glamorous lifestyle; her mother says Diamond is a jobless, homeless and emotionally unstable escort who has been kicked out of 13…
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Noelle, 14, is out of control, brings drugs into the house, has stolen a car and backed it into a neighbor's mailbox, and has caused her stepfather to leave the home to escape the chaos of living with her.
Stacie says her ex-husband has involved their 17-year-old twin daughters in some of his unhealthy behaviors, and they have refused to see him for the past eight months because he has been harassing, stalking and freaking them out.
A teen is accused of killing his baby brother and sister, but his mother insists he is innocent and has no behavioral issues; Payne Lindsey (podcast "Up and Vanished") looks into a small-town mom's disappearance; preview of Dr. Phil's new…
Melinda says her 18-year-old daughter, Cassidy, smashes and destroys anything around her and has assaulted her; Cassidy says it is all a lie and she is being falsely accused.
Sasha has a secret to reveal to her family and friends a month after her fiance left her at the altar and her 125 guests, who had traveled from all over the country, and even abroad, were turned away by the wedding venue.
Janey, the sister-in-law of convicted murderer Scott Peterson, brings evidence to Dr. Phil she says will prove Peterson didn't murder his wife Laci.
A team of investigators and a criminal profiler go inside the mind of killer Colorado dad Chris Watts, the seemingly doting father who murdered his pregnant wife and two daughters.
The disappearance of nineteen-year-old Corinna Slusser; the body of a missing teen is found.
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Examining the controversial practice of parental humiliation, and whether its tactics could be considered child abuse.
Acclaimed actress Kathy Bates talks about her battle with cancer, living with the disease lymphedema, and her work with advocates at the Lymphatic Education and Research Network.
Ayanna says she is the reincarnation of Pocahontas and claims she even has memories from the 1600s.
Debbie sees aliens and other apparitions in and around her home; her husband does not believe her and says it is hurting their marriage.
Dr. Phil speaks with two former Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints members: Marilyn claims her sexual abuse began at age 4; Ian says his uncle, Warren Jeffs, told him, as a little boy, he'd burn in hell if he…
Chad allows his wife to be alone with their infant son after she overdosed while she was pregnant, caused the baby to be born addicted, and is accused of having been under the influence of heroin when she crashed her SUV with the baby in…
Parents Andy and Bridget received a call from a scammer who claimed he was holding their daughter hostage for ransom; Debra, the real woman behind the podcast and Bravo series "Dirty John," tells of meeting a dangerous criminal online.
Vera, who has stage 4 cancer, worries that her lazy adult son, Michael, will end up homeless after she passes away; Isaac says his mother, Christina, has told him multiple times that he ruined her life.
Cheryl's and Jane's two offspring disappeared without a trace within a month of each other, then Di's son was shot and killed; Di says her son told her something cryptic two weeks before he died.
Dr. Phil continues his conversation with Cheryl and Jane, whose offspring are missing, and Di, whose son was shot and killed while driving in a quiet Bakersfield neighborhood; a reporter, a former police detective and a former FBI…
Ryan says he filed for divorce from his wife, Danielle, because she worked as a sugar baby, had an affair, and engaged in sexually deviant behavior for money.
Kelly and Dana, leaders of a Facebook group designed to help women who have depression and anxiety, accuse each other of cyber bullying. They meet for the first time on Dr. Phil's stage.
Kelly says her 24-year-old daughter, Alicia, is suffering from many debilitating health issues as a result of her PTSD and needs constant care; Alicia claims her PTSD is caused by the horrific sexual abuse she had to endure as a child.
Alexa cut off her now ex-mother-in-law's visitation with her grandson after her ex-husband tried to kill the family.
Gambler John has lost every penny he has ever made, has ruined his parents' credit, can't keep a job, can't provide for his three babies, lives in his mom's basement and steals money from her, but she doesn't have the heart to kick him out.
Maddie, 18, says she doesn't have an eating disorder even though her mother, stepfather and grandmother say she is slowly starving herself to death, has been hospitalized repeatedly for dehydration, and is so fatigued that she cannot live…
Penny married her late friend's widower, Glen, then fell ill herself, and says that while she was in the hospital, Glen told her best friend that she was dying and asked her to move in, replace her as a mother to their daughter and marry…
Twenty-year-old Laurie Depies vanished one night 26 years ago from her boyfriend Marc's apartment parking lot; he and her mother come together to discuss what may have happened to her; a psychic detective gives them some possible new clues.
Jenna says her sister, Alexx, is trying to buy the love of at least seven convicted felons; Suzie is married to an inmate, keeps a personal account of their love online and encourages other convicted felons to connect with loved ones…
Alethea says she feels like a prisoner trapped in a rage-filled relationship with her partner, Kevin, and has resorted to secretly taping his anger to have proof; Kevin says his rage is a result of brain trauma, and receives the results…
Mark says he chooses to live in his beat-up car, held together with bungee cords and glue, because it gives him the freedom to travel, which broadens his horizons; his family says he needs to get his life together and stop acting like an…
The siblings of 5-year-old Jordan Bleimeyer, who was held captive in a tiny cubbyhole under the stairs, starved and abused by his father and stepmother, reveal how they sneaked Jordan food and freed him from his closet prison, saving his…
Jennifer says her 12-year-old son's violent gaming addiction is not only exacerbating his numerous behavioral issues, but she fears it may be the catalyst for him becoming the next school shooter; Dr. Phil sits down with the boy.
Tiffany's relationship with her child's father, Erik, was destroyed by his constant lying and empty promises; after doing research midway through their relationship, Sheka uncovered Erik's lies and put a stop to their wedding plans.
Erik's ex-girlfriends Torri and Courtney and ex-wife Martha each have different stories to share about his deceitful behavior.
Kerri Rawson ("A Serial Killer's Daughter") discusses her father, Dennis Rader, whose murder spree terrorized Wichita, Kan., from 1974 to 1991; Sherry's daughter, Crystal Rogers, is missing, and during their search, Sherry's husband was…
Kalan is desperate for Dr. Phil's help because her fiance has taken on the persona of a superhero and will answer only to "Goose Wayne Batman," refusing to take off his mask or eye makeup.
Josie is in love with a much-younger Nigerian man she found on Facebook and has never actually met; her family and friends say he is just conning her into marrying him for a green card; Dr. Phil goes to Nigeria to talk with him and learn…
Melissa says her 14-year-old daughter, Destoni, is aggressive, violent and a bully who crossed a line when she threatened to shoot her teacher and other students, causing her to be suspended from two different schools.
Melissa fears teen Destoni's outrageous behavior will land her in jail or get her killed, and the house is not safe when Destoni is there, so she wants to send her to foster care; Dr. Phil wants Destoni to meet someone who could change…
Sonya says she does not remember starving her three children or locking them out of the house; they say they grew up in deplorable conditions, while one had to sneak food into the house to feed the others, until Sonya suddenly packed up…
Family members are alarmed about Rose after witnessing some of her odd behavior on social media; Rose says she had a stroke and now speaks with a foreign accent.
Kelly says her mom, Terrie, is a serial child molester who molested her, her sister and her 5-year-old daughter; Terrie says Kelly also claims to have seen aliens who may have abducted, raped and impregnated her.
Brian claims Libby has poisoned four of their children against him and is trying to remove him from their lives; Libby says it's Brian's abusive and demeaning behavior toward her and their children that has them turning their backs on him.
Exes Libby and Brian are unable to put their animosity for each other aside for the sake of their children; Brian sits down with two of his oldest children for an emotional reunion.
Investigators say a spray-painted smiley face could be the disturbing signature of a nationwide network of serial killers who target college-aged men, having been found near the bodies of young men whose deaths police ruled accidental…

Ava says her one goal in life is to be Insta-famous and she'll stop at nothing to get there, but her real-life relationships are suffering because of her online persona; actress Amanda Cerny tries to get young people to drop their social…
Tatiana says that, for 19 years, her father forced her to do drugs so he could physically and sexually abuse her, and she bore three of his children.
Susan and Michael, parents of schizophrenic Janni, return to the show at odds over their 11-year-old son, Bodhi, who Susan is convinced is schizophrenic as well; Michael thinks Susan's quest for a diagnosis will harm their son.
Dr. Phil continues his discussion with exes Michael and Susan about the care of 11-year-old Bodhi, who Susan insists is dealing with schizophrenia, just like their 16-year-old daughter, Janni.
Media personalities, including Harvey Levin ("TMZ Live"), share theories about Jussie Smollett's claim of being the victim of a hate crime and the police suspicion of it being a hoax; a victim who lied to police; a criminal turns his life…
Amy says her 20-year-old son, Jai, is a "rageaholic ticking time bomb" and worries he's on the verge of seriously hurting someone, especially since he recently purchased a semi-automatic rifle.
As a teenager, Savannah was involved in prostitution and was eventually kidnapped and sex trafficked; actress Jan Broberg's story is the subject of the Netflix documentary "Abducted in Plain Sight."
Dan says that since his wife, Lorie, reunited with her now 26-year-old son two years ago, their entire family life has been shattered; he believes they have an inappropriate relationship, and the young man has violent outbursts.
Authorities reportedly recorded audio of Colorado killer Chris Watts during a brand-new five-hour prison interview in which he reveals to investigators the horrifying truth about his wife's and daughters' final moments; lawyers reveal…
Jessica says her soon-to-be ex-husband, Mike, is a narcissist who controls everything in her and their teen daughters' lives, especially the finances; Mike says Jessica is brainwashing the young women to hate him.
Jennifer Asbenson, author of "The Girl in the Treehouse," tells the chilling details of how she escaped serial killer Andrew Urdiales and why she was chosen as his victim.
Danielle and Nick insist they were great parents to their now 8-year-old daughter. They claim it’s been nearly two years since Danielle’s sister, Kimberly, has “kidnapped” their daughter and not allowed them to visit her. Kimberly claims…
Authorities release a shocking five-hour prison confession from Colorado killer dad Chris Watts describing disturbing new details about the murder of his pregnant wife, Shan’ann, and their two daughters. In an exclusive interview,…
Harley says when she met her boyfriend, Bailey, on a dating app, she knew he was unable to walk but that didn’t stop her from getting to know him and falling in love. Now, three years later, she says she is at the end of her rope being…
Megan says that six months ago, she was shocked to discover that her sister-in-law, Lindsay, was hiding a dark secret, and her brother, Chad, was covering up for her. Megan says all was exposed after Lindsay was arrested for allegedly…
Nancy is a concerned grandmother who says she’s pleading for her daughter, Paige’s, life because she claims Paige stopped caring for her 18-month-old little girl. Nancy and her husband, Lance, say Paige left her daughter with them to live…
James says his 58-year-old Aunt Terri is a very smart and independent woman, who is a marriage counselor with a master’s degree in clinical psychology. James claims Aunt Terri has fallen for a celebrity catfish scam, by believing she was…
Continuing the investigation into the mysterious disappearance of 16-year-old Karlie Gusé, who vanished from her stepmother and father's home in the early morning hours of Oct. 13, 2018.
The 1947 case of a 22-year-old woman found murdered in a vacant lot in Los Angeles becomes one of the most notorious unsolved murders in American history.
Cheryl says she must wear surgical masks at home because a global terror network is experimenting on her with lethal chemicals; her daughter is concerned for her mental health; Dr. Phil reveals the results of extensive testing in Cheryl's…
Sarah's dad says she is destroying her life by walking away from a full-ride college scholarship to chase what he calls a "silly daydream" of becoming a professional dancer; sisters say mom Laura is a reckless dater who has been married…
On Nov. 18, 1978, more than 900 followers of Jim Jones and The Peoples Temple were killed, many by drinking cyanide-laced fruit punch; Dr. Phil speaks with survivors Rep. Jackie Speier and former Peoples Temple members Vernon Gosney and…
Amanda is madly in love with her son's father, a severe epileptic who refuses to take his medication and has seizures almost every day; her mother wants her to move on.
Patty says she spent hundreds of thousands of dollars giving her son everything he wanted, and now, she says, he wants her dead; a first look at Dr. Phil's interview with Oprah Winfrey (book "The Path Made Clear").
Jessica, who makes poor decisions, drinks alcohol daily and has a violent relationship with her live-in boyfriend, says her mother is brainwashing her 10- and 13-year-old children against her.
Mason's grandmother stabbed him to death two days before his 7th birthday, causing his father to start using drugs again and acting erratically.
Michael, an admitted liar who now claims he's a changed man and wants to "come clean" about all his past lies and deceptions, including some that have landed him behind bars, comes face-to-face with three of his victims.
Lindsay was a 24-year-old real estate agent when she was targeted and brutally murdered; her father thinks police are covering up who killed her; a woman uses DNA ancestry websites to help solve seemingly unsolvable cold cases -- all from…
Shelly says when she married her husband, David, less than a year ago, she had no idea that divorce might be a possibility. While Shelly claims David is verbally abusive and controlling, David says his wife thrives on drama, loves…
Fifteen-year-old Dawson says he is not the person his parents, Chris and Dawn, believe he is. He says their perception of him is based on their childhood memories of him playing baseball and going on family vacations. Dawson says he wants…
Twenty-six-year-old Megan claims from the age of 7, she was repeatedly sexually abused and raped. As a teen, Megan claims her parents threw her out on the streets, where she says she was raped over 100 times. Megan claims she spent her…
Annie and Josh say their mother, Shauna Taylor, created non-existent illnesses and put them through medical workups that were painful and occasionally dangerous. Josh says not only did his mother constantly take him to the hospital where…
Forty-seven-year-old Adam says he needs Dr. Phil’s help because he’s never had a girlfriend, never been in love, and no woman has ever loved him. He says out of the hundreds of dates he’s been on, he rarely gets a third date. By 50, he…
Elsa claims she was abused almost daily and beaten with ropes, chains and whips by the people she thought were her adoptive parents, Joe and his wife, Evangeline. Elsa claims Evangeline smashed her fingers with a hammer, cut off part of…
Jacob’s son Blake was burned at 2 1/2 years old on a treadmill in his sister Ellen’s home at Thanksgiving in 2014. Jacob claims Ellen was 100% responsible for his son’s injuries and scars. Jacob’s wife, Beth, says that their family was…
Twelve years ago, Sara says she gave birth to a baby girl and then, two years later, had a baby boy. After saying she did not connect with her son, Sara eventually gave him to his father to raise. Then, when she says she found herself too…

Bam Margera rose to fame as the star of the hit MTV series “Jackass,” but now, the reality star has reached out to Dr. Phil with a cry for help. In an emotional interview, Bam faces his mother and wife. Will he agree to go to treatment…

Shirley wrote to Dr. Phil because her husband, Dean, thought he was in direct contact with the country singer, Miranda Lambert. Even though he later found out he’s been scammed by multiple “Miranda” scammers, he says his love for Miranda…

Three moms say they were livestreaming, or posting videos, for what they thought was just their private audience of social media friends -- but they say their videos have now reached over 100 million views combined. Dr. Phil takes a…

Twenty-one-year-old Jessy says she is so consumed with finding social media fame, that she spends over 11 hours a day researching, planning, and taping outrageous, sometimes offensive, content just for “likes” and “follows.” She says when…

Brittany and Jeramie met in high school and have been in an on-and-off relationship for 18 years, which has led to a tumultuous co-parenting relationship. Within the past year, Jeramie re-connected with an old classmate, Brittney, and…

Robert says he was only married for 17 days when his wife was found dead in his million-dollar high rise apartment on June 30, 2018. The death was ruled an accident, but Robert now claims he murdered her, and it was premeditated. He says…
Things get a little wild with a very passionate guest named Wanda. Her daughter, Tiffany, told her mother she ruined her wedding, among many other things. But Wanda says Tiffany is making up lies about her and she knows why; Wanda claims…
Part two with Wanda and Tiffany gets even more heated when Tiffany’s twin brother accuses their mother, Wanda, of stealing his wife’s wedding rings. Does Wanda have the rings? And if she does, will she hand them over? Plus, find out what…
The mysterious disappearance of Connecticut mother of five Jennifer Dulos has captured the attention of the media. Dr. Phil is joined by a team of legal and law enforcement experts to analyze the reported circumstances surrounding her…

In the past year, headline after headline has reported American tourists becoming violently ill, dying, and even being physically assaulted while vacationing in the tropics. Today, in a daytime exclusive, Dr. Phil speaks with Tammy…
Princess Diana was one of the most beloved public figures in the world, and her death was a devastating loss. Now, after more than two decades, a private investigator claims he has new clues and information about what really happened when…
After 17 seasons and nearly 20,000 guests, Dr. Phil celebrates his 3,000th episode! Dr. Phil’s studio audience is filled with some of your favorite guests from past seasons. From relationships on the brink of divorce and out-of-control…
Many singles these days have fallen victim to the “silent” epidemic that has been sweeping the dating world. Yep, we’re talking about “ghosting.” Ghosting is when someone you’ve been dating ditches you without warning. Poof! Gone!…
Seventeen-year-old Ronald says he refuses to work and his only source of income is his $1,000 a month allowance from his mother, Tyheisah! Ronald says $1,000 is not nearly enough for his lavish taste, and in order to buy designer goods,…
Victoria emailed Dr Phil because she says she feels there’s something demonic in her. She also believes she has passed her demons on to her boyfriend, Thomas. They both got an exorcism last February, but they claim it only worked on…
Angela and Nelson, stars of MTV’s dating show Ex On the Beach, say they fell in love during the filming of the reality show. But when Angela and Nelson left the beach house, they say their relationship crashed on the rocks. Now, Angela…
After storming off, Angela returns to the stage for the conclusion to the battle between the Ex On the Beach costars. Nelson has some serious explaining to do after text messages reveal he has been threatening to release a sex tape he…
Elisha claims her half-sister, Kristina’s, fiancé, Troy, who is 17 years older, is controlling her, "brainwashing" her and alienating her from their family. Elisha and her stepmom, Dawn, say they want Kristina to end her relationship with…
Dr. Phil talks to Gen Zers who all have one thing in common: They want to have more social media followers and become “relevant.” Twenty-year-old Telly Zelly says since recently dropping out of college, she is completely devoted to her…
In an exclusive interview, Dr. Phil speaks with the family of Botham Jean, who was killed by Dallas police officer Amber Guyger in September 2018. Jean’s mother and father, Allison and Bertram, brother Brandt and sister Allisa speak out…
Cheryl and her husband, Danny, claim that their 17-year-old daughter, Becky, was addicted to talking to men online in video game chat rooms and that's where she met and fell in love with a 21-year-old man whom she has never met in person.…
Dr. Phil gives advice to guests navigating their careers and lives while dealing with roadblocks. First, meet 26-year-old identical twins, Allie and Lexi Kaplan, who say managing their social media as well as their growing careers as…
Betty, Kevin and Philip are involved in a love triangle -- however, Betty has been married to Philip for 29 years. Betty claims Philip allowed her to step outside the marriage because he wanted an open marriage, but Philip claims it was…
Rodney Reed has spent 22 years on death row, and his execution is scheduled for November 20, 2019, but he insists he's innocent and shares with Dr. Phil the evidence he says will clear him; a detective makes a discovery that may change…
In part two of Dr. Phil’s interview with death row inmate Rodney Reed, detective Kevin Gannon and victimologist Dr. Lee Gilbertson claim they know how Stacey was killed. What does the victim of this terrible tragedy, Stacey Stites’,…
Sixteen-year-old Savannah insists she is just like every other teen her age, smoking marijuana, skipping school, partying with her friends, and even sexting. But Savannah’s mother, Tami, claims her daughter is so out of control, she’s…
Kris says her 28- year-old son, Justin, is on the “fast track to the morgue”! She claims her son is a rageaholic, who has been arrested more than 10 times and has received multiple drunk driving offenses -- including recently.…
Melinda and Amy claim their lives have been turned upside down by a social media influencer and political activist named Paloma, who they say has subjected them to nine months of cyberbullying and harassment. Paloma says they’ve got it…
The Chrisley family rose to fame on the hit USA show Chrisley Knows Best. But on August 13, 2019, Todd and his wife, Julie Chrisley, were indicted on federal charges of tax evasion and other financial crimes. Now, Todd’s oldest daughter,…
Brazilian butt lifts, or BBLs as they are also known, are a growing trend -- often with dangerous results. Celebrities like Kylie Jenner and Kim Kardashian have countless fans, followers and admirers, but trying to emulate those hourglass…
Taylor says she drinks hard liquor every weekend until she “feels it,” and smokes weed and her e-cigarette every day -- and she says she's not going to stop. But it wasn’t her mother, Kim, who emailed about Taylor; it was her 19-year-old…
In a twisted sister family feud, Kayla wrote in desperate for help with her sister, Alicia. Kayla alleges Alicia is a master manipulator who lies, steals, and faked cancer. Alicia denies Kayla’s allegations and says that she hates her…
Jess says despite a chaotic upbringing, he was able to achieve a 4.0 in college, have a successful life with a nice home and pool, and have a good job. But it all ended five years ago after a bad breakup. Ever since, he has been lying in…
DNA results can sometimes cause more conflict than resolution. Amanda wrote in desperate for Dr. Phil’s help after an at-home DNA test led to the discovery of an entirely new biological family. Her search gave her three new sisters and a…
Dr. Phil takes a closer look at what many call “outrageously lenient sentences” for serious, high-profile crimes. Dr. Phil meets a former superior court judge who lost his job after giving zero jail time to a man who strangled a woman…
Laura says she’s desperately worried about her 19-year-old daughter, Rebecca, because she says she is in a toxic relationship with a rageaholic named Dominick. Laura says Rebecca dropped out of college and left her job to be with her…
Bree says she is very concerned about her 11-year-old son, JJ’s, extremely violent behavior, which includes threatening to kill her with a steak knife. But Bree says JJ isn’t just acting out at home; his school was forced to implement a…
Monique claims her 23-year-old daughter, Krissy, has an obsession with hoarding hair and is refusing to bathe, claims her daughter denies. She says she also fears for her daughter’s safety since Krissy couch surfs with strangers she meets…
Opie says her friend, Shane, is living on borrowed time and fears it won’t be long before she gets the call saying he’s dead. She says Shane’s alcohol addiction has caused him to injure himself to the point where his entire face turned…
Steve says his wife, Tamara, went from being a beauty queen competing in the Miss America Pageant and having a career as a local anchorwoman, to dancing in a tutu in the middle of the night. Steve believes his wife’s behavior is a direct…
Holly says she’s engaged to two men she met online, one from Brazil and the other from Turkey. Her mother, Linda, says she believes they are both in it for the green card but that Keoma, from Brazil, is the worse of her daughter’s two…
Holly says she’s in love and engaged to two men. But she has never met either one of these men in person, because fiancé number one, Keoma, is from Brazil and living in London, and fiancé number two, Gunes, is Turkish and lives in Ankara.…
Dana says her son Chas, who was once a good student, star athlete, and self-professed momma’s boy, is now facing five felony charges. While in police custody, the 17-year-old escaped, causing a manhunt that ended after eight hours. Dana…
The exclusive interview with the Ukrainian orphan who is making headlines. Is she the real life version of the horror movie "Orphan”? Natalia’s adoptive parents have been accused of abandoning her when she was just 9 years old. But they…
Nate says he always knew his mom was a bit “off,” but was completely shocked after returning home four years ago to find his 52-year-old mother, Helen, looking like a frail old woman due to an opioid addiction. Nate says he believes his…
Jennifer says she believes she and Russian President Vladimir Putin are head over heels in love! She says she believes the Lord has shown her that she will soon be Putin’s wife, the Mother of Russia. Jennifer says she’s choosing to be…
Miranda says her mother is controlling, manic, and always nagging her. But Cathy says she has no choice because her 22-year-old daughter is living in her home, fighting, screaming, and drinking. Cathy says she just wants Miranda to think…
Bobby and Renna say their son, Cameron, was a local hero in their small town. They say Cameron was the homecoming king and an all-star football and baseball player with recruiters knocking down his door. But the parents say all that…
A New York man has been charged with second-degree manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide and child endangerment after the devastating death of his 1-year-old twins. Juan Rodriquez was supposed to drop off the children at daycare,…
Maribeth and John say their 15-year-old daughter, Marie, has become distant, angry, and is no longer the charming honors school student they once knew. They say around one year ago, Marie began running away – appearing in the news and…
Today, meet 15-year-old Marie, who has told her parents she is now pregnant after running away three times. Dr. Phil confronts Marie about making sure she is following a prenatal regimen and asks her what her future plan is for her unborn…
Amanda Knox spent four years locked in an Italian prison for the murder of her British roommate Meredith Kercher. Dubbed “Foxy Knoxy” by the press, she became one of the most famous cases of wrongful conviction.
Alex says he will do absolutely anything to live his “bad and boujee” lifestyle. He admits he lies, cheats, and steals thousands of dollars from friends, family, and even strangers, just so he can live a lifestyle which includes shopping,…
Brooklyn, Arjun, and Andy all say they had the terrifying experience of having their smart home devices hacked: Brooklyn had complete strangers talking to her 8-year-old daughter, and Arjun’s smart thermostat was raised to 90 degrees…
Tony and Heather claim their 17-year-old daughter, Rae, has violent meltdowns that have ended with police intervention as many as 80 times! But that’s not all; they also say Rae is claiming she’s pregnant. Rae spent the morning before…
After resisting all morning, Rae finally makes her way to the Dr. Phil stage. She claims her parents not only ignore her, but her mother’s illness and father’s alcoholism and physical abuse are the main reasons for her out-of-control…
Nicole says she thought she knew her husband of nearly 20 years, Carter, but all that changed when Nicole uncovered a secret her husband has been hiding for years. Nicole says 12 days ago, she discovered that Carter has been having a…
Crystal says her son is a troubled, marijuana selling, smoking and vaping teen who is headed to prison or the grave. She runs a sober living house but says she can’t seem to practice the tough love she preaches on her son, Dominique, who…
Jacob’s son Blake was burned at 2 1/2 years old on a treadmill in his sister Ellen’s home at Thanksgiving in 2014. Jacob claims Ellen was 100% responsible for his son’s injuries and scars. Jacob’s wife, Beth, says that their family was…
Today, an unsolved murder and the plot to cover it up! Police say Shannon Ivey was murdered sometime in 2016, but his body was not found until 2018. His body had been wrapped in a carpet and kept in a cold, dark storage unit, mummifying…
Robin wrote in to the show desperate for help for her husband, Mike. She says it’s urgent because she is ready to leave her husband if he won’t get help with his severe OCD. Robin says she’s set a deadline, and if he doesn’t get help,…
Mike and his fiancé, Julia, claim that ever since their engagement, Mike’s ex-wife, Christy, has become “crazy with jealousy” and has been stalking and harassing them. They claim Christy has sent the police to their house over 20 times…
Vicki says her 23-year-old granddaughter, Alexis, is accused of going on a crime spree across two states with a 30-year-old man named Lance, whom she met only four months ago. According to authorities, Lance was caught on a store security…
Ex-USA Gymnastics National Team and Michigan State University doctor Larry Nassar pleaded guilty to three counts of possession of child pornography and 10 counts of criminal sexual conduct and will spend the rest of his life in prison…
The heartbreaking case of a missing little girl who vanished without a trace. Five-year-old Dulce Maria Alvarez disappeared more than two months ago, reportedly while playing in a New Jersey park as her mother sat in a car nearby. In an…
With advances in DNA technology, the exposure of so-called “fertility fraud” is on the rise. There are currently close to 70 children biologically linked to former fertility doctor Donald Cline, who used his own sperm to impregnate…
Morgan claims that last year, her mother, Liz, stole her two children right out from under her and says she has no idea why. Morgan’s mother, Liz, claims she had no choice but to seek custody because Morgan is addicted to ADHD medication,…
There’s a social media phenomenon happening: vigilante “pedophile hunters.” Tony, from New York, says he’s a plumber by day … and a “pedophile hunter” by night! He and two other “hunters,” Jesse and Josh, join Dr. Phil to discuss how they…
In part 2, find out what happens when vigilante “pedophile hunters,” Tony, Jesse, Josh, and former pedophile hunter Shane come face-to-face with a man who says he has falsely accused him of wanting to have sex with a 15-year-old child.…
A gruesome death in the Alaskan wilderness -- an unsuspecting teen is allegedly lured into the woods and murdered by her best friend. The alleged motive? A mystery man who was posing online as a handsome millionaire and offering money for…
Jaclin says she has been living a nightmare since she lost her 11-month-old daughter, Madalin, 10 years ago, when she accidentally suffocated while sleeping in the same bed with Jaclin and her boyfriend, Justin. Jaclin says she has become…
Melanie emailed Dr. Phil saying her relationship with her 15-year-old daughter, Elena, is strained because Elena has been disobedient, grouchy and mean since her boyfriend broke up with her recently. Elena admits she’s miserable and says…
Roberto and Teresa say their 32-year-old son, Alex, is lazy, unemployable, angry, and abuses alcohol and marijuana. Alex’s siblings, Rob and Stephanie, say that while Alex definitely doesn’t have his life together, their parents are the…
Jeanine and Nathan say they thought it would be mutually beneficial to have Jeanine’s 70-year-old mother, Liz, live with them when she couldn’t afford her building’s rent increase. But Liz says she was not prepared for what she calls…
Tyler’s grandmother was a mystery to him until today. She walked out of his father’s life 43 years ago when he was just a toddler. His father took his own life in 2015 and never got to see his mother again, something he always struggled…
Doug says he and his ex-wife, Amy, have been living in the same house since their recent divorce so they can co-parent their two children. He says it wasn’t his idea to end the marriage – and he wants his wife back. He blames his former…
Emma claims she’s so angry with her grandson, Jordan, that she says she could, “Kill him, the next time I see him!” Emma says that her grandson nearly beat-to-death his then 1-month-old daughter, Leigh, who suffered multiple…
Tina went from being a certified nursing assistant to living in her car for over a year. She says things haven’t improved since September 2018 because no one, not even her own children, have been able to meet her half way and help her get…
Liz says she spends 11 to 13 hours a day jogging around her coffee table until she reaches 100,000 steps on her Fitbit – the equivalent of 50 miles a day – every day. Her mother, Karen, says Liz has no life, career or hobbies and is…
Alisha says her 10-year-old son, Kevin, is pushing his family to their limits of tolerance as they live in fear of his next violent outburst. They currently have to hide all the knives and lighters in the house, and his other siblings…
Pastor Ronald Williams and his late wife, Patti, founded Hephzibah House in 1971, a Christian boarding school for teen girls. Kalie, Susan, and Gabby say they want to raise awareness about Hephzibah House, where they claim they…
Kalie, Susan, and Gabby say they want to shutdown Hephzibah House, a Christian boarding school they were forced to attend as teens. They say they believe the girls in that home are at great risk, but another former student, Lucinda, says…
Nick claims his 41-year-old sister, Jennifer, is a bad parent who prioritizes partying over parenting her 13-year-old daughter. Nick says ever since Jennifer divorced her husband, Ben, her parenting skills have spiraled out of control,…
In May 2012, Mistie, a mom and housewife of 15 years, made national headlines when she was arrested and convicted of having a sexual relationship with her teenage son, whom she did not raise. The story sparked widespread outrage, and…
Are we too sensitive as a society, or do words really matter? People are eager to give their opinion; but sometimes, there are real consequences, including losing your entire career with just one tweet. Kathy won Miss Michigan 2019 but…
Eighteen-year-old Brooklyn says she is sick and tired of her mother butting into her love life and trying to ruin her relationship with her boyfriend, Eric. Brooklyn’s mother, Courtney, admits she wants nothing more than to see them…
Jason says his 16-year-old daughter refuses to talk to him because he is a disciplinarian, while his ex-wife, Tina, refuses to be a parent. He says their daughter is so entitled, she runs the house – and Tina has allowed it. Tina says her…
Dr. Phil continues his conversation with Jason, who says his 16-year-old daughter won’t talk to him, and his ex-wife, Tina, refuses to be a parent. Their daughter claims Jason has followed her and tried to fight her friend. She says…
A high school cheerleader tried to hire “hit men” to kill her parents. Why did the teen want them dead? Her parents speak out in an exclusive interview. Will she face decades in prison, or can she be rehabilitated?
Loni emailed Dr. Phil multiple times saying her fiancé, Dustin, goes from sweet to furious in a split second, and has called her names in front of their 3-year-old daughter. His family questions why she stays -- but she says he just gets…
Linda and Chuck say their 17-year-old son, Mike, refuses to take “no” for an answer. They say he refuses to follow their rules, go to school, or grow up! Linda and Chuck claim they have done everything possible to discipline their son,…
Ariana’s father was killed five years ago, and she claims ever since that day, her mother, Jodi, checked out completely as a parent and started dating and going out, leaving her to raise her destructive and violent 9- and 12-year-old…
Marcy and Todd say their 71-year-old mother, Renee, may be married to their stepfather, Harold, but that hasn’t stopped her from giving away hundreds of thousands of dollars to an online scammer who Renee says she is in love with. Renee,…
Four children have been removed from what Lee County District Attorney is calling a real-life house of horrors. The children’s great-grandparents, Pamela and James Bond, and their mother, Kylla Mann, were arrested and charged with…
Anita says two years ago, after graduating from NYU, her 24-year-old son, Orrin, suddenly announced that he is, and always has been, a mechanized cyborg from the year 2050! Orrin says he’s part of a “collective intelligence” who was sent…
Mary and her husband, Michael, say they are worried about losing their daughter, Shayne, to a drug overdose. They already lost one daughter to an overdose in 2011, and are worried about history repeating itself. Shayne’s sister, Shelby,…
Shayne is ready to face her family about her drug addiction, and to confront her sister, Shelby, who she feels is at least partly to blame for their sister’s death. The sisters' parents, Mary and Michael, say they hope Shelby and Shayne…
Janene claims her daughter Taylor is a “pathological liar” who has faked 10 previous pregnancies. However, a sonogram convinced her that Taylor was finally telling the truth about her latest “pregnancy,” so much so, that she threw her…
Lydia says she is living in her dream home with a spectacular view that reminds her of Italy and of being in love. She says she has it all: a happy second marriage, money to have hired help, and her adult daughter, Lori, living in her…
Alyssa, Amanda, and their brother, Dylan, say they live in fear of their 25-year-old brother, Ryan, who turns into a monster, destroying whatever is in his path if he doesn’t get what he wants, which mainly includes: spending money, his…
Dr. Phil Exclusive: Lovie says on New Year’s Day 2020, a video of her son, Darnell, went viral on the news where he is shown attacking his ex-girlfriend and dragging her back to his vehicle. Lovie says the man in the video is not the son…
Robert, a retired professor, says he began dating again as his 40-year marriage to his then-wife, Jeremi, began to unravel three years ago. Now, he says he is currently focused on five women, but he admits he's never met any of them in…
Dr. Phil continues the search to help unravel the puzzle of what’s really going on with Robert and the women he thinks he’s dating online. Now, the investigation goes across the country to various locales to track down and verify…
Multiple families are believed to have been targeted by an adoption imposter who finds couples online and tricks them into believing she has a baby for them, only to disappear days or weeks down the line with no explanation. Dr. Phil…
Dr. Phil meets Gabby, the woman who has been victimizing couples across America by promising them a baby to adopt that does not exist. Watch while Gabby comes face to face with some of her victims. Will today be the day that Gabby ends…
Parents Liz and Jim say their 16-year-old son, Nic, has a serious drug problem that has such a hold on him, they claim he even stole $75,000 in gold from his parents’ safe and spent it all on drugs! But, Liz says she is convinced that her…
Dr. Phil continues to speak with parents, Liz and Jim, about why each blames the other for their son’s drug addiction. Liz says she blames what she calls Jim’s abusive parenting philosophy for their son retreating to drugs, which Jim…
Today, a transformation like you would not believe! At 26 years old, David was 600 pounds. At 31, David started exercising and eating right, and without gastric bypass surgery, David says he went from a dud to a stud losing 400 pounds in…
Hailey Burns was only 16 years old when she disappeared from her home in North Carolina. After 399 days, she was found, reportedly malnourished and confined behind a gate in the bedroom of a 31-year-old man she met online. The man,…
Dr. Phil meets a family of lawyers torn apart by a dark accusation. Heather claims to have been raped by her father and alleges that a video of the rape was then sold on the dark web for millions of dollars. Heather’s father, sister…
Kathi says she lives in fear of her 14-year-old son, Nico, who plays video games up to 17 hours a day, has stolen his mom’s credit card and charged thousands to buy tokens for his games, and only went to school six days this year before…
Time is of the essence for Cindy. Her daughter, Cheyenne, is a 24-year-old-college student and also her primary caretaker and sole financial supporter. Cheyenne’s boyfriend, Blake, calls Cheyenne Cinderella and wants to propose, but he…
Siblings Kristle, Kayla, and Patrick all claim their mother Sherry is out of control. They say she’s blown through an inheritance worth over a quarter of a million dollars in the past 11 months by running up $500 bar tabs with her friends…
It's a mystery that has America baffled. An Idaho teenager and her younger brother with special needs vanish and haven't been seen by anyone since late September, 2019. Their mother, Lori Vallow, has been arrested in Hawaii, but isn't…
Jessica says she believed that once she married her Prince Charming, Jerry, she would never have to work as an escort again. Well, flash forward 27 years later, and Jessica is still keeping men company for money! Her husband, Jerry, says…
Three siblings, Ashley, Marena, and Tony, have come together to confront their mother, Traci, who they claim is a raging alcoholic. They accuse Traci of drinking six-to-seven nights a week and refusing to acknowledge or believe she has a…
Dr. Phil investigates a controversial new law known as "bail reform," where judges will no longer have the power to set bail for a long list of misdemeanors and nonviolent felonies. Dr. Phil meets two esteemed judges, Rosemarie Aquilina…
JenaLeigh’s brother, Wade, had a surprise baby with his ex-girlfriend, Margaret. JenaLeigh and her mother, Jeanne, say they are now worried about the baby’s safety because they claim his parents have a physically and verbally abusive…
Medical workers on the frontlines are fighting the coronavirus and risking their own lives in the process of curbing some of the damage in this pandemic. Dr. Phil delves into how this is impacting all aspects of the medical community. He…
Nate says he always knew his mom was a bit “off,” but was completely shocked after returning home four years ago to find his 52-year-old mother, Helen, looking like a frail old woman due to an opioid addiction. Nate says he believes his…
Sharon says her 15-year-old son, Gabe, a childhood cancer survivor, has been in trouble with the law since he got arrested at age 12 and is now hanging out with alleged gang members. Gabe’s dad, Jason, claims his wife sinks to Gabe’s…
Heather claims her 14-year-old son, Jason, is completely out of control, runs away, refuses to go to school, steals, attacks police officers, and has even punched her in the face. Even worse, she claims he recently was involved in a…
A brutal murder: Tracey Harris, a wife and young mother, was found naked, drowned, and possibly strangled in a river in 1990. The case went cold for over 20 years, before Harris’ husband, Carl, was arrested. But right before his murder…
Jason says his 16-year-old daughter refuses to talk to him because he is a disciplinarian, while his ex-wife, Tina, refuses to be a parent. He says their daughter is so entitled, she runs the house – and Tina has allowed it. Tina says her…
Dr. Phil continues his conversation with Jason, who says his 16-year-old daughter won’t talk to him, and his ex-wife, Tina, refuses to be a parent. Their daughter claims Jason has followed her and tried to fight her friend. She says…
Kimberly says her son Blake is a successful model who has traveled the world. However, she says behind his success, Blake lives in constant fear of developing schizophrenia. This has caused nonstop drama in the household and the family to…
Dr. Phil investigates the widespread pandemic known as the coronavirus. How afraid should we be? What are the facts? Dr. Phil speaks with a group of leading medical and health professionals who reveal their genuine concerns about this…
Dr. Phil's guests say they believe internet fame is their road to fortune – but are they willing to put in the hard work to “make it big”? Mariah Malibu says she’s a “star in the making” on her way to becoming the next Anna Wintour or…
Bobby and Renna say their son, Cameron, was a local hero in their small town. They say Cameron was the homecoming king and an all-star football and baseball player with recruiters knocking down his door. But the parents say all that…
COVID-19 has changed life as we know it. Here, in the United States, nearly 100,000 schools have closed, resulting in over 40 million children forced to stay home and leaving their parents with a new set of challenges. From children…
Guests join Dr. Phil remotely from around the country and world who say their anxieties are difficult to manage while coping during the coronavirus pandemic. Dr. Phil talks with 29-year-old Andrea from New York City, who says she is…

As COVID-19 spreads across the United States, state officials have begun to establish curfews, shut down public spaces, and institute a host of other restrictions. Ava, a former Dr. Phil guest, is making headlines again. The 21-year-old…
Grocery stores are being wiped clean of toilet paper and food, and there’s another product that people are stocking up on: guns and ammo. People who normally have never even given a thought to purchasing a gun are buying one. Is panic…
As coronavirus continues to dominate the global conversation, Dr. Phil explores the impact this pandemic is having on relationships, especially since several news outlets published data on a spike in divorce filings in China, where…
Dr. Phil wants everyone to stay as healthy as possible during this pandemic, and that includes your mental health. Dr. Phil talks with Dr. Daniel Amen, “BrainMD,” about maintaining good mental hygiene during times of great stress. The…
The fear of the unknown has everyone wondering: what if I get COVID-19? What will happen to me? Dr. Phil's guests are people who are battling this disease and say it is nothing like they expected. The shocking symptoms -- and the hard…
Dr. Phil comes to you live from his kitchen to discuss how social isolation in the time of coronavirus can and is leading to loneliness and depression. Dr. Phil speaks to Donna, a 63-year-old widow who feels trapped in her home that she…
With advances in DNA technology, the exposure of so-called “fertility fraud” is on the rise. There are currently close to 70 children biologically linked to former fertility doctor Donald Cline, who used his own sperm to impregnate…
Medical workers on the frontlines are fighting the coronavirus and risking their own lives in the process of curbing some of the damage in this pandemic. Dr. Phil delves into how this is impacting all aspects of the medical community. He…
Nick claims his 41-year-old sister, Jennifer, is a bad parent who prioritizes partying over parenting her 13-year-old daughter. Nick says ever since Jennifer divorced her husband, Ben, her parenting skills have spiraled out of control,…
With much of the country and the world in lockdown due to COVID-19, what does the future hold? Dr. Phil speaks with an Olympic athlete who is not only struggling to make ends meet while he trains for a return to the world’s biggest stage,…
Every day, there’s another headline of some rule-breaker going against what every medical expert is recommending in order to flatten the curve of the coronavirus. These naysayers have been honored with a new Urban Dictionary term…
Morgan claims that last year, her mother, Liz, stole her two children right out from under her and says she has no idea why. Morgan’s mother, Liz, claims she had no choice but to seek custody because Morgan is addicted to ADHD medication,…
A reported more than 24,000 Americans remain stuck overseas due to canceled flights and closed borders throughout the world due to the coronavirus. Today, Dr. Phil speaks with a mother and daughter who say they are trapped in India and…
Fear and anxiety stemming from the coronavirus pandemic are causing some people to lash out at those who have been diagnosed with COVID-19 as well as Asian-Americans. Dr. Phil meets Clare, a 21-year-old from New York who contracted…
As many Americans work from home and shelter in place, essential workers are risking their lives on the front lines of the global coronavirus pandemic. In what seems to be a disturbing trend, whistleblowers are allegedly being punished…
Americans are desperate for cures for COVID-19, and some are turning to fake miracle products such as liquid silver, teas, tonics, and even toothpaste. Dr. Phil is joined by George Mueller, Deputy Commissioner for the California…
People struggling with addiction are at a much higher risk for relapse as their lives and routines are put on pause during the global coronavirus pandemic. Many people have been introduced to new stressors as they’re laid off from work,…
Gina and her husband, Desi, both say they are terrified that Gina’s 14-year-old daughter, Taylor – who was a once sweet and straight-A student -- has now gone down a bad path and is sneaking out of the house, even during the coronavirus…
It’s been several weeks since schools have shut down, and families are in lockdown for the unforeseeable future. Moms across the globe are feeling the frustrations of being stuck at home with their children 24/7 due to the coronavirus.…
As COVID-19 continues to ravage America, Dr. Phil takes an inside look at the intense search for treatments and a cure. Learn about the latest progress being made on antibody and vaccine testing. How likely is it that we can get a handle…
Many Americans under stay-at-home orders due to the coronavirus pandemic are gaining weight, which has become known as “the Covid 19 -19" and the "Quarantine 15.” People are stocking up with enough food for a week or two, or even a month,…
Dr. Phil answers viewers’ most pressing questions, including how to handle the coronavirus quarantine while managing their marriage, family, and even sobriety. Board Certified Psychiatrist and Medical Director for the Los Angeles County…
Previously recorded in studio before social distancing. Denise and her husband, Jarid, say they are extremely concerned about their 10-year-old son, Zak, who screams, curses, punches and tells family members he wants them to die. Zak was…
As COVID-19 spreads across the country, Gen Zers are forced to move back home. Karen and her husband, Chuck, say they are under tremendous stress since their unmotivated 22-year-old son, Charlie, moved home and now stays up all night to…
Previously recorded in studio before social distancing. Tara emailed Dr. Phil saying America needed to hear her story. She claims her husband, Mike, is a sociopath who controls her every move. She says he doesn't want her to succeed as…
As COVID-19 continues to impact and change our world, so does the way it impacts family dynamics. Dr. Phil meets a blended family of five from Florida, each of whom have been affected by COVID-19 in very different ways. Dr. Phil has a…
Being in a long-distance relationship is hard enough for Mark Anthony and his Russian fiancée, Marina. She lives in Russia, and he’s in the United States. To top it off, the coronavirus pandemic is making this couple wonder when they will…
Recorded before stay-at-home order. Kelly says she is concerned her father, Shade, allowed her ex-husband, Allen, to move into his home after their divorce. Now, Allen has found his way into Kelly's childhood bedroom, where he has been…
Dianne says she's stuck living with her ex-husband, Ron, who she calls "The Beast"! Dianne says for the next 60-90 days, not only are they stuck self-isolating together under the same roof, but they're also sharing the same bed! Dianne…
Recorded before stay-at-home order. Norma says she has come out of retirement, after her second husband died, to fund three online boyfriends she’s never met because they told Norma they are all stuck overseas. Norma says these men need…
Recorded before stay-at-home order. Today, Dr. Phil finds out so much more about Norma’s online boyfriends. Norma’s number one love, Jeff, claims he bought a ticket home to the U.S. after Norma sent him even more money. Dr. Phil producers…
Recorded before stay-at-home order. Mike and his fiancée, Ashley, have a beautiful home, a sweet 6-year-old daughter and a baby boy on the way. But, there is a dark secret tearing them apart -- Mike is addicted to opioids. Recently,…
In part 1 of two episodes, Dr. Phil meets Cheryl, her ex-husband, Dave, and their youngest daughter, Stephanie, who say oldest daughter, Cassie, has been a drug addict and an alcoholic for years and needs an intervention. One source of…
In part 2, Dr. Phil finally meets 28-year-old Cassie, who admits to being a drug addict since high school and using drugs with her father, Dave, in the past. Cassie ran out of the studio one hour before taping, with staffers chasing her,…
In high school, Karenna was an overachiever. She had a full college scholarship but only went for a week. Her mom, Deena, claims that since Karenna started hanging out with her now former boyfriend, Tommie, last year, she’s been on a…
Ten years ago, Suzy claims she developed a “mysterious illness” that leaves her shaking, trembling, convulsing, and having to force-feed herself more than 7,000 calories a day to stop her “attacks”! She says things are so bad that she…
A case that has caused outrage and grief across the nation: The family of Ahmaud Arbery, a 25-year-old Georgia man who was killed in February, say he was simply out for an afternoon jog when he was shot and killed by two armed men in a…
Dr. Phil meets Candice, who says she is 100% convinced her mom, Lois, is being scammed by men online and has tried everything to intervene. Dr. Phil also meets Lois’ younger sister, LouAnn, who says Lois sacrificed her 37-year marriage…
Dr. Phil continues to uncover the truth behind Lois’ online relationships. Last year, Lois says she met with an "associate" of one of her former fiancés, "The General," and received something extremely valuable and keeps it in her home…
For the past two days, Dr. Phil has been investigating Lois' online relationships. Yesterday, Dr. Phil opened Lois’ home safe, analyzed her “white money,” and with the help of retired U.S. Secret Service Agent Ron Williams, established…
Christy claims that she found out her house was almost in foreclosure because her husband, Earnest, had stopped paying the mortgage. Christy says that was the final straw and claims Earnest did this on purpose to torture her because he…
A young woman’s boyfriend tells police she committed suicide. Years later, he walks into a police station and confesses to her murder. Kaylyn Whitaker’s parents speak out in an exclusive interview. They say they knew from the beginning…
Brittany and Jeramie met in high school and have been in an on-and-off relationship for 18 years, which has led to a tumultuous co-parenting relationship. Jeramie also has an off-and-on relationship with an old classmate named Brittney…
Bree says she is very concerned about her 11-year-old son, JJ’s, extremely violent behavior, which includes threatening to kill her with a steak knife. But Bree says JJ isn’t just acting out at home; his school was forced to implement a…
Sixty-four-year-old Josie says she met the love of her life, Victor, on Facebook. Even though he’s Nigerian, 30 years younger, and she’s never physically met him, she insists it’s true love. She’s purchased a ticket to Nigeria and hopes…
Three moms say they were livestreaming, or posting videos, for what they thought was just their private audience of social media friends -- but they say their videos have now reached over 100 million views combined. Dr. Phil takes a…
Dr. Phil discusses the emotional and psychological toll being placed on our health care workers and first responders during the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Phil speaks with an ICU nurse who says she is struggling with not being able to save…
America is mourning differently because of the novel coronavirus. Kelly says the virus has broken her family after she lost both her parents and brother to COVID-19 while her husband fought for his life. Hannah lost her father without…
As the country continues to navigate its way through an unprecedented global pandemic and widespread civil unrest following the May 25 death of George Floyd, the unarmed Minneapolis man who lost his life while in police custody, Dr. Phil…
A Dr. Phil exclusive: Faith and spirituality usually bring families together. However, one family says they’ve been torn apart. Chelsea, her sister, Tara, and her mom, Linda, claim their beloved, Amy, is now allegedly a “cult leader”…
In a Dr. Phil exclusive, Dr. Phil continues speaking with a family who claims they were torn apart because of an organization that professes love. Amy says she is “Mother God” and can heal the world with her group, Love Has Won. Her…
Exploring the term `Karen' and the people to whom it is ascribed: typically white, middle-class, entitled, aggressive or racist women. Also, viral-video subjects get into a heated argument, and asking whether the term is misogynistic.
Former guest Eric returns to tell Dr. Phil exactly how he wronged him the last time they met four years ago. Eric was the self-proclaimed “fat guy” weighing in at 560 lbs. and was supposed to bike across America to lose weight and win…
It’s back to school time. But instead of excitement in the air, there’s fear and controversy in the era of coronavirus, as parents, teachers, and doctors try to navigate the onslaught of information to keep children safe. Some parents are…
Javanna admits she’s is alcohol dependent, and has resorted to drinking hand sanitizer when she is desperate for alcohol. Javanna says she blames her drinking on her mother, Tracy, due to her traumatic childhood and her mother not…
Upon first look, 16-year-old Andrew appears to be an adorable, unassuming, successful student. But his mother, Joy, says he’s just the opposite, claiming that for the past year, Andrew has been terrorizing his twin brother, Matthew, and…
Susan and Randy both describe their 27-year-old son, Jacob, as “incapacitated” and virtually unable to do anything for himself, including showering regularly, making doctor appointments, filling out job applications, cleaning his bedroom…
Danielle says her family never recovered from her sister’s wedding day disaster almost eight years ago when she claims her mom acted like a complete lunatic. Danielle says this was one of the many moments of trauma and chaos Janet caused…
Black people falsely accused of crimes meet a white journalist who says the Black Lives Matter movement is really a terrorist hate group.
Megan says her ex-boyfriend Andy is trying to replace her as their 5-year-old son’s mother with his fiancée, Caitlin. Megan claims Andy lied to the judge and falsely painted her as an unfit, unstable, drug addict, and the judge believed…
Dr. Phil continues his conversation with Megan, who claims her ex-boyfriend Andy has used the court system to make it impossible for her to be a mother to their 5-year-old son. She claims Andy and his fiancé, Caitlin, have alienated her…
“Gen Zers,” born roughly between 1997 – 2012, are the first truly digital generation, growing up using social media, technology and smartphones – as well as the largest and most ethnically diverse generation in American History! During…
Jennifer and her husband, David, claim their 12-year-old daughter scratches and hits them, destroys their property, lies about finishing homework, and will suddenly leave in the middle of a family activity. By her own admission, the young…
Suzanne Morphew mysteriously disappeared near her home in Colorado on Mother’s Day. Could her distraught brother have found evidence that could help solve his sister's disappearance? Find out what he discovered in this daytime exclusive…
Erica says her family is hostile and toxic. She says her mother, Desiree, and sister, Adrienne, are at one another’s throats, and the police have been called over 20 times. Desiree claims Adrienne has trashed her house and bullied the…
Fred and Cynthia claim their daughter, Crystal, is raising their 12-year-old grandson in a death trap! They say there is no running water, and the ceiling leaks; there are exposed wires, smoking electrical sockets, mice, and mold! They…
Samantha and her sister Sarah say their mother, Stacy, is very successful as a special education teacher and behaviorist, but when it comes to parenting their 33-year-old brother, Ben, that’s another story. They claim their mother has…
Heather, her daughter, Sheilagh, and her mother, Kristi, complain to Dr. Phil that her adult son, Ryan, has been arrested at least 10 times for causing constant shenanigans, including dancing in the middle of the street drunk and…
Shannon says for the past four years, she’s been raising her two young grandchildren while her daughter, Ginger, has been running the streets, drinking, doing drugs, and selling her body for money. Shannon says just this past year, Ginger…
In May 2020, 26-year-old Melissa left home without warning and flew 2,000 miles across the country, leaving behind a note that said, “One day, Dr. Phil will be able to help me.” Melissa’s family says months before she left, she hadn’t…
Yesterday, Dr. Phil met Melissa’s parents, who said she has suffered from bullying and self-esteem issues, but had no idea why she left home without warning a few months ago. Dr. Phil spoke to Melissa one-on-one, who revealed she has…
Four years ago, on Christmas Day, Stacy claims she was shot twice by her ex-boyfriend. Stacy claims she was left for dead and fighting for her life in the hospital, while her ex went on the run, sparking a nationwide search by the U.S.…
Beth wrote to Dr. Phil saying she fears for her stepdaughter, Teresa's, life because she has been using heroin for the past 10 years. Not only is Teresa using heroin every day, but she is 34 weeks pregnant with a baby girl. Teresa’s…
Last season, Dr. Phil viewers met Holly, who was in love and engaged to two foreign men she met online, one Brazilian, the other Turkish. She has since dumped the Brazilian and gone to Turkey where she officially became engaged to her…
Joni claims that Gina used to be one of her besties and that they were inseparable, from spending birthday trips out of town to girls’ nights out, often ending in Gina crashing at Joni’s house. Joni says all that changed when 23-year-old…
Cassey says she’s desperate for Dr. Phil’s help because she’s been married 10 times and none of the marriages have worked out. She claims several of her exes have said it wasn’t her fault the marriage failed; it was theirs! She says she’s…
Dr. Phil follows up with some of his former guests to see if they were able to turn their lives around after talking with him. Is it possible that an out-of-control teen got on the right path? Did a guest who believed he was a cyborg…
Twenty-four-year-old JT and his 20-year-old brother, Jacob, say they’d like to move out of their mom, Alisa’s, home and have independent lives, but they feel bullied by their own mother into staying at home and taking care of her. The…
Derek and Nancy Haysom were found brutally murdered late one night in March 1985. It is a fascinating tale that landed a German diplomat’s son, Jens Soering, behind bars for their murder. Soering’s girlfriend at the time, the Haysom’s…
As children, they say they were forced into a religious sect that sexually abused them and controlled their lives. Now, 30 years after an intense police raid shut down The Zion Society, some of its victims are together for the first time.…
Brittany says she and her identical twin sister, Erica, at one time both battled a severe alcohol addiction. Brittany says she is now sober, but Erica has continued her addiction and is lucky to be alive after 30 hospitalizations and 14…
Dr. Phil visits two animal rescues in Austin, Texas, where his upcoming series, "That Animal Rescue Show," was filmed; a 19-year-old social media influencer and college student, who is burning out, visits the farm; a formerly homeless…
A masseur claims he is the victim of false sexual allegations that have destroyed his life and career. The subject says he used to be a massage therapist until his license was revoked after allegations of sexual misconduct from up to 18…
In the second part of this story, Dr. Phil continues his investigation into claims that massage therapist Tarek allegedly sexually assaulted women during massages. Tarek maintains his innocence and denies the allegations. Dr. Phil…
Tiffany and Walker say their mother, Shari, hits the casino the moment her paycheck drops into her bank account. They say she’s nearly $90,000 in debt and currently has a balance of -$437.01 in her checking account. Walker says he’s tired…
Amethyst says she made a promise to her daughter, Kyrah, that it would be just the two of them together forever. But Amethyst admits she broke that promise when she married Dustin and had three sons. Now, 10 years later, Dustin says their…
Sarah and Bart say they can no longer handle the chaos in their home coming from their 21-year-old son, Cameron, who they say has daily explosive anger episodes directed at them. That’s why they bought him a one-way plane ticket to…
As the nation reels from the intense pressure of the 2020 Election, Dr. Phil welcomes broadcaster, journalist, and author Piers Morgan, whose latest book, Wake Up, is all about our divided society in the wake of COVID-19, the BLM…
Dr. Phil investigates what he believes is a problematic phenomenon in our society: Cancel Culture: the way a large group of people can turn on and seek to dismantle the character, career, and sometimes life, of a person who says or does…
Eighteen-year-old McKinley says that five years ago, she decided that she never, ever wanted to see or speak to her father, Cory, again. She claims her father is a violent, dangerous, “psychopath,” who physically abused her and her mother…
Tensions run high in this conclusion to a father/daughter battle. After not speaking for five years, McKinley confronts her father, Cory, for allegedly being “abusive” throughout her childhood and for being a “pedophile,” claims he…
Tracy says her 30-year-old son, Logan, is in desperate need of help. She claims Logan has gone from a productive computer science engineer to a shell of a human being over the course of a year. Tracy says Logan has no motivation, rarely…
Natalie says her husband, Brian, was in a tragic work accident in 2015 when he fell from a 68-foot crane. She says he was paralyzed from the knees down and claims he has stopped trying to live life. Natalie claims that since the accident,…
Shelby wants to find the truth about her father, David’s, online relationship with a woman he has never met. David says he met a woman named “Maria” online, and she has an inheritance of $10 million. David says he knows for a fact that…
David says he is in love with a Christian woman from Texas named “Maria,” who claims she has an inheritance of $10 million. David says even though they have never met, he has paid $25,000 over the last two-and-a-half years to their lawyer…
Dr. Phil meets Nino and his fiancée, Alexandria, who say they are 100% convinced Nino’s mom, Anna, is being scammed by her alleged online boyfriend, “Sammie Lee Strong.” Despite their efforts to intervene, Nino says Anna is ignoring all…
Dr. Phil continues to search for Anna’s alleged boyfriend, “Sammie Lee Strong,” and finds the man behind the photos. Dr. Phil then meets two women who claim the man isn’t telling the entire truth – making this a catfish story unlike any…
For the past two days, Dr. Phil has been conducting an international investigation into Anna’s alleged online boyfriend, “Sammie Lee Strong”. On Wednesday, Dr. Phil found the man behind the photos of “Sammie Lee Strong,” and discovered he…
The contentious 2020 presidential election has shown that there’s a clear divide in America – half the country is celebrating, and the other half is not – making the upcoming holiday season especially tricky to navigate. Instead of being…
Dr. Phil meets a family that says they are pushed to the edge by their youngest member: 13-year-old Jonelle, whose fits of rage and anger have resulted in kicking a hole in the kitchen wall, smashing a phone, and even being admitted to a…
Sixty-nine-year-old Patricia says she missed out on so much of her life during the 24 years that she spent in prison after a conviction for murdering her ex-husband. Patricia, who was recently released on compassionate grounds, continues…
Patricia was the first person serving a life sentence in prison who Governor Newsom granted an emergency compassionate release due to COVID-19. Today, at age 69, Patricia says she feels like she has missed out on so much of her life and…
When a successful TV producer mysteriously disappears in the Idaho wilderness, his friends and family are left with nothing but questions.
Heidi says her son Noah, 22, is a promising rapper with a bright future, but he is throwing it away. Dr Phil challenges him on his outlook and behaviour, and a mystery celebrity from the rap world appears and makes Noah an offer he can't…
Ellie says her father initially told her that her mother died in a psychiatric institution but then changed his story, so Ellie is determined to solve her mysterious disappearance.
Victoria says her son DJ, 14, has been angry, violent and out of control all of his life, and she locks herself in her bedroom at night because he regularly threatens and attacks her.
Drug addict Gabe's heroin use during pregnancy resulted in her child being born seven weeks premature and needing oxygen to survive. Her mother became guardian of the baby, but Gabe says she is sober now, and wants her daughter returned…
Becky reveals why it is not just her daughter Gabe's drug use that has her unwilling to relinquish guardianship of her grandchild. Gabe says something that leaves Dr Phil questioning whether she really is ready to get her daughter back.
Women who believe their sons were entrapped in sex stings by law enforcement talk about their experiences.
A woman believes her already rocky marriage has become worse due to increased debt and her husband's controlling ways, and seeks help from Dr Phil.
A woman whose husband was murdered after they were carjacked shares details of what they endured at the hands of the kidnapper, including what transpired after she was left alone with her husband's killer for hours.
A woman claims her sister has threatened to kill her multiple times, burn down their parents' house and is unstable, yet she still receives financial support from their mother.
Mothers who say they feel tired, stressed and angry because of the pressures of raising children and earning money during a pandemic.
Scott and Tanya say their daughter, Courtney, 19, has been completely brainwashed and manipulated by her 18-year-old boyfriend. Courtney says her parents have done everything they can to invade her privacy, and she wants them to trust her…
Melanie's home is so cluttered she can barely walk through it, she stores over 100,000 videos and photos on her phone, and she has a feeling of missing out if she doesn't take images of whatever she sees or collect every knickknack that…
Food-truck owner Danny struggles with a meth addiction, and relapsed last year after 12 years of sobriety. He says his wife Alisa and the stress she brings him caused his relapse, and are triggers that force him to use.
The year 2020 will go down in history as one of the toughest, saddest, and most challenging years any of us has ever seen in our lifetimes. So before greeting the New Year, viewers get a chance to ask Dr. Phil their burning questions. A…
With over one billion views across his social media platforms, Jack, 17, says he'll do almost anything for a `like'. His parents say he continues to push the envelope with his rude and disruptive pranks and has had close encounters with…
Zephaniah “Zephi” Trevino, a junior in high school, was a pitcher for her softball team. She had just made the drill team and was looking forward to singing in her church choir. But now, the 17-year-old is facing capital murder and…
Michelle's jobless grandson, Conner, 22, does not regularly shower, brush his teeth, shave, clean his room or change his clothes, and has never met his girlfriend of five years in person; his mom says Michelle is being too strict.
Buck says Stephani's 16-year-old son, Steven, has ripped the family in half, and he can't allow him to live in their home after he waved a handgun in his siblings' faces; Steven's mom threatens to move to Florida, where Steven lives with…
Danielle wants to lose weight, but it is difficult because she must work remotely from home. Chaz, 17, wants to create prank videos for social media instead of going to college, while Nataliya, a divorced mum, wants to find love.
Katrina says her mom, Monica, is a liar and manipulative, has an explosive temper, can't function as an adult, and is almost homeless, forcing Katrina to become the parent to her younger siblings, who are constantly being put in adult…
Sherry, 50, says she flew to Nigeria two years ago to marry her boyfriend, David, 37, in Abuja, Nigeria. She says he promised to move to the United States to be with her and live happily ever after, but after multiple attempts to apply…
Sherry says she and David married in Nigeria two years ago, and now, she says she needs to know if David is ever coming to America. Dr. Phil’s team was in Nigeria, where they investigated whether Sherry’s marriage certificate was real or…
Anna says she feels completely defeated by her adopted 11-year-old son’s behavior. She says she feels as if she’s raising a monster who is only getting bigger and stronger! Anna says she’s terrified for the other children living in her…
Fay says for the past 13 years, her now ex-husband, Bryan, claims he’s been tortured daily by electromagnetic frequencies by the mysterious “Them.” She claims he spends his days combatting his “non-stop torment” by strategically placing…
Laurie says her dad, John, is in “total denial” about being an absolutely terrible hoarder. She says every room in the house is piled to the ceiling with “junk,” including the garage, where she claims she once found a “mummified kitten!”…
Tanya claims her 17-year-old son has explosive anger, is out-of-control and addicted to video games – and says within the past 10 days alone, she’s called the police three times in fear of her safety. Tanya says, worst of all, her son’s…
Natalie claims her inheritance has been completely sabotaged by her sister, Pascale, and mother, Mimi! She says they both claim she became “aggressive” with their family friend, Harry, who she was the live-in caretaker for. Natalie says…
Kim drove across the country with her son Donnie to save him from conning his way through life and his opioid addiction. Kim says her ex-husband, Donald, is killing their son by enabling him for the past 10 years. Donald says he has…
Sixty-two-year-old Bill and his 23-year-old girlfriend, Bri, are one of the couples featured on Lifetime’s television series, Marrying Millions. Bill and Bri say not only do they come from two different worlds, but they have a 39-year age…
Music and rock icons Nikki Sixx and Bret Michaels need no introduction, as they have both been playing sold-out stadiums, packed with screaming and adoring fans, for years. Today, Dr. Phil speaks with one of their faithful followers,…
Kim claims her daughter, Kimberly, has threatened her life, physically attacked her, been handcuffed by police, dropped out of high school, run away multiple times, stolen and crashed her truck, and spent 38 days in juvenile hall. She…
Two years ago, Melinda sat with Dr. Phil and said she’d do anything to protect her teenage daughter, Cassidy. Now, she’s back and says Cassidy’s behavior has worsened. Cassidy is now 20 and insists her mother’s inability to be a real…
Cassie says 13 months ago, her life began to completely spiral out of control. She says she’s in constant fear that something may cause her to have a heart attack, anaphylactic shock, or that she will be poisoned to death by something she…
A babysitter’s shocking alleged internet searches, as well as injuries that doctors claim don’t support an accidental death, lead police to charge her with the murder of a 2-year-old little girl. In an exclusive interview, the parents…
Global superstar Drew Barrymore joins Dr. Phil to talk about her new talk show, The Drew Barrymore Show, where she brings an hour-long dose of joy, humor and heart to her viewers each weekday. Drew opens up about how she manages to work…
Theresa Michaels says she thought she had the perfect marriage until police arrested her husband and accused him of plotting to kill her. That’s when Theresa claims she realized her husband was not just allegedly planning to overdose her…
After Theresa Michaels found out her husband had been arrested for allegedly plotting to overdose her with fentanyl, she was shocked to learn he not only allegedly wanted her dead, but he also had a secret fiancée he had proposed to while…
Lindsay, Kelly, and Jessica are triplet sisters divided by one person: Lindsay's boyfriend of 2 1/2 years, Brandon. Kelly and Jessica say they're concerned for Lindsay's well-being after they discovered Brandon's bizarre double life that…
In part two, the tension between the triplet sisters comes to a head as Kelly and Jessica finally get the opportunity to tell their sister, Lindsay, and her boyfriend, Brandon, how they really feel. How will Brandon respond to their…
Keith says his wife of 28 years, JoLynn, recently made headline news when she was arrested for public intoxication. She later claimed police abused her while she was in custody, an allegation the police vehemently deny. During the…
In part two, Keith and JoLynn get the chance to talk to the Alameda County Sheriff's Department about their allegations of wrongdoing. They claim JoLynn’s bruises were caused by officers when they had her in custody for public…
Terri claims her 68-year-old sister, Denise, is mooching off her aging parents. She claims Denise spends her days drinking and smoking, not to mention taking thousands of dollars’ worth of jewelry from her mother and pawning it. Terri and…
Anna Lisa claims her daughter, Amanda’s, fiancé, Alexis, abuses Amanda, encourages her to use drugs, and has even cheated on her repeatedly while pregnant, all of which Alexis denies. Recently, DFPS removed Amanda and Alexis’ children and…
In the conclusion to yesterday’s episode, Anna Lisa insists her daughter will never regain custody of her children as long as she remains engaged to her fiancé, Alexis. Anna Lisa accuses Alexis of abusing her daughter, cheating on her,…
Dr. Phil teams up for the first time with bestselling author, heart surgeon and Emmy Award-winning host of The Doctor Oz Show, Dr. Mehmet Oz, to take on and fight internet fraudsters who have stolen their names and likenesses to endorse…
Mothers and their teenage daughters are rife for conflict under normal circumstances, but what happens when one party turns violent? Victoria wrote to Dr. Phil after she says her 18-year-old daughter, Jessica, physically attacked her on…
Jeremy owns his own funeral escort company but says he’s being falsely accused of impersonating a police officer, and if convicted, could face up to 85 years in prison. Jeremy says videos from his funeral processions have been leaked…
Dr. Phil continues his conversation with Jeremy, a funeral escort, who is being accused of impersonating a police officer, and if convicted, could face up to 85 years in prison. Jeremy says videos from his funeral processions have been…
Trap says his dream is to become an MMA fighter and that social media helps with pursuing his career. However, he says internet trolls have gotten so out of control that he has been kicked out of gyms and restaurants and lost trainers…
Ronnie says his wife of 14 years, Kim, is punishing him for an affair he swears he did not commit. Ronnie claims Kim’s unwarranted revengeful behavior even forced him to file for a protection order after Kim vandalized his deceased…
Dr. Phil continues his conversation with Ronnie and his wife, Kim, who is adamant that Ronnie has been unfaithful, despite Ronnie's denials. Today, Dr. Phil examines some of the “irrefutable evidence” Kim claims proves that Ronnie has…
Did you know Dr. Phil is the #1 daytime talk show in Australia – and currently airs in 55 countries and territories? Today, sisters Amy and Emily, from New South Wales, Australia, say that even though Dr. Phil is over 7,000 miles away –…
Celebrity TV relationship doctor Laura Berman has a warning for parents after finding her 16-year-old son, Sam, dead of an accidental drug overdose. Dr. Berman and her husband say they believe the teen unknowingly ordered a pill laced…
Jennifer wrote to Dr. Phil saying she believes the only way her best friend, Heather, will be leaving her relationship is inside of a body bag. Heather says she doesn’t believe Collin is abusive, although she does admit that he has put…
Jennifer says she fears for her best friend, Heather’s, life, claiming she’s in an abusive relationship but refuses to see how bad things really are. Heather says she doesn’t believe her boyfriend, Collin, is “that bad” and doesn’t think…
Heather, a lifelong fan of Dr. Phil and a member of the Dr. Phil Phanatics fan group, drove 1,600 miles from Arkansas to Los Angeles to get help with her 15-year-old daughter, Marissa, whom she describes as “Jekyll and Hyde.” She says one…
Maegan and her mother-in-law, Kelly, are in a fierce tug-of-war over Maegan’s husband and Kelly’s son, Josh, who has been in a persistent vegetative state for the last two years due to an anoxic brain injury. After two years and no…
It’s a mystery that made local news and brought together three mothers under tragic circumstances. Two young people vanished and one was murdered within weeks of each other in Bakersfield, California. They became known as the “Bakersfield…
The mothers of the “Bakersfield 3” sit down with Dr. Phil to discuss their traumatic losses. Cheryl and her husband, Lance, are grieving for their murdered son, Micah, whose remains were discovered this past year. Dr. Phil helps them work…
Ira was once a talented high school basketball player and even played in college. His mother, Chonte, says all of Ira’s basketball dreams were destroyed once he was introduced to partying and drugs on campus. Now, Ira is walking the…
Jonny came to Dr. Phil begging for help because she claims her mom, Nancy, has become “delusional” and completely obsessed with what she calls a “secret hookup app.” Nancy says people on the app use a “secret color code” and a “secret…
Stephanie says she and her partner of 15 years, Hal, are living a perpetual nightmare due to Hal being diagnosed with a rare condition where his body makes him legally intoxicated without actually drinking alcohol. Stephanie says Hal has…
A married Texas police chief is arrested after his multiple affairs are exposed online. Jason Collier admits to cheating or having inappropriate relationships with not just one -- but several -- girlfriends, all while married to and…
He seemed like the perfect boyfriend, handsome and the well-respected police chief of a Texas town. But the multiple women he was dating soon discovered that Jason Collier was every woman’s worst nightmare: a married man lying to not only…
Dr. Christopher Duntsch has been nicknamed “Dr. Death” and is the first known surgeon sentenced to life in prison due to gross malpractice. From 2011 – 2013, Dr. Duntsch reportedly maimed 33 patients, with two of them later dying after…
Mia and Kiki say their 30-year-old brother, Forrest, lives in their deceased grandma’s house in a room they call “the cave.” They say he lives in filth, won’t leave the house, is jobless and won’t pay his bills. Mia and Kiki say their…
Jennifer says her 15-year-old daughter, Marie, is completely out of control, refuses to go to school, and is constantly running away. She says, at one point, her daughter was so disrespectful that she had to send her to live with her…
The last time we met Mark Anthony and his Russian bride-to-be, Marina, they were counting down the days until their May 25, 2020 wedding, but the pandemic hit, and their plans changed. Marina was stuck in Russia, and Mark Anthony was…
Stephanie claims her brother Brandon's conspiracy theories have taken over his life and are tearing their family apart. She says he believes people are after him and that the “elite people” control everything. She also says he talks in…
After 17 seasons and nearly 20,000 guests, Dr. Phil celebrates his 3,000th episode! Dr. Phil’s studio audience is filled with some of your favorite guests from past seasons. From relationships on the brink of divorce to guests struggling…
Dr. Phil checks in on the progress of two of your favorite guests! When Ryan, aka “Raging Ryan,” first sat down with Dr. Phil, he was terrorizing his family with out-of-control rages, fueled by alcohol and marijuana. A year later, Ryan…
Karen says she’s fallen in love and plans to spend the rest of her life with a man named “Thomas,” whom she met online. But, Karen’s daughter, Mindy, says there is no “Thomas.” She says she is sure her mother is being catfished by a man…
Dr. Phil continues his conversation with Mindy and her mother, Karen, who claimed to be in love with a man she had never met named “Thomas.” Despite Dr. Phil providing Karen with seemingly overwhelming evidence that “Thomas” was indeed a…
On the outside, 23-year-old Jen appears to have it all: good looks, a successful business, and a healthy 3-year-old daughter. But sadly, on the inside, Jen says she is living a nightmare and suffers from chronic anxiety. She claims that…
A few months ago, Keith and his wife of 28 years, JoLynn, visited Dr. Phil’s stage for the first time after making news headlines when JoLynn was arrested for public intoxication. JoLynn and Keith have returned with an unbelievable…
The mystery deepens in the case of beautiful missing mom Maya Millete, who vanished from her home in California. Maya’s sister and brother-in-law claim she was in a volatile marriage and just days away from meeting with a divorce attorney…
Jodee says her husband, Charlie, has a hoarding problem. Charlie says he doesn’t like that word; he says he’s a collector with nine kayaks, nine backpacks, 10 bikes, 40 guitars, 60 soccer balls, 100 soccer jerseys, 100-plus fishing rods,…
Jamie says for 17 years, she has dealt with OCD and the fear of throwing up. She says she is fearful to leave the house and feels safest in her bed. Jamie says she can’t hold down a job because her fear of throwing up takes over her life.…
Faren says her 7-year-old son, Michael’s, all-day tantrums have become the main event in her home. She says Michael is aggressive, violent, and loud, and she can’t take it anymore. She says he screams, kicks, and punches people, pets, and…
Vaping has become a popular alternative to smoking cigarettes, but is vaping safer or less addictive? First, Dr. Phil sits down with Carissa, who says she turned to vaping to quit her cigarette addiction and vapes “practically nonstop.”…
Jackie emailed Dr. Phil over 660 times because she says ever since her daughter went to college, she can’t see the floor of her house because of the clutter! She says she started recycling scrap metal, and now, it’s turned her home into a…
Rachel claims she’s a victim of sexual abuse, human trafficking, and mind control. She says she’s lived a life of constant fear and abuse since she was a child and is still mysteriously triggered, controlled and violated. Her husband,…
Stephanie claims her cousin Bonnie has had a traumatic life involving abuse, sexual assault, and involvement in the adult entertainment industry. Bonnie’s Aunt Cyndi claims that what she calls Bonnie’s "manic episodes" are getting worse…
Tamera claims that not only does she look exactly like Etta James, she claims she is Etta James reincarnated! Tamera says the four-time Grammy winner entered her body soon after her death in 2012. Ever since, she claims she’s had visions…
Lee says his 17-year-old nephew, Dakota, is out of control. He says Dakota grew up in a toxic environment, and after his father died by suicide, he moved in with his grandparents, Catherine and Jim, and has acted out even more. Catherine…
Mya says she’s tired of everyone in her life being jealous of her, wanting to be her, and tearing her down. She says even her own father, Jim, is “so jealous” of her that he is trying to ride on the coattails of her internet fame! Mya…
Dr. Phil meets Sara, an attorney who says over the past year, her 67-year-old mother, Chris’, behavior has changed to such a worrying extent, she has been Baker Acted and cannot be trusted around her own grandchildren. Sara says Chris…
Actress AnnaLynne McCord, known for her roles on 90210 and Nip/Tuck, says she is “uninterested in shame” as she bravely shares her diagnosis of dissociative identity disorder (DID), formerly referred to as multiple personality disorder.…
Elke and Steven are grieving the devastating loss of their 3-month-old son, Lucas, who died tragically in May of last year. As if living through the unbearable loss is not enough, the circumstances of Lucas’ death are still a mystery.…
In part two of the mystery surrounding the tragic death of 3-month-old baby Lucas, parents Elke and Steven hear from a world-renowned expert regarding traumatic brain injuries and abuse in children. Find out what Dr. Phil learns about the…
Sisters Stacey and Traci say their mom, Gail, is “blinded by love,” and currently being scammed by her online boyfriend, “Matt Hurley.” However, Gail says her relationship with “Matt Hurley” couldn’t be clearer – and after four years –…
Dr. Phil continues his conversation with Gail and her two daughters, Stacey and Traci, who claim their mom has lost everything due to an online romance scam. Gail says that’s not the case -- she insists her boyfriend of four years, “Matt…
Matt wrote to Dr. Phil because he says his 11-year-old daughter, Hannah, has been battling an eating disorder since she was 9, and doctors have told him and his wife, Malina, that their daughter’s is one of the toughest cases they’ve ever…
Jennifer says she’s engaged for the fourth time to the same man, Steven, and needs Dr. Phil’s help to figure out if she should leave him now or find a way to save their relationship before they walk down the aisle. Jennifer claims Steven…
A desperate search for a missing baby boy in Texas ends with a horrifying new discovery. Baby James’ family says they haven’t seen the toddler since Thanksgiving and claim his mother gave them a string of weak excuses when they asked…
Most parents' greatest wish for their children is to be happy and healthy. But Angela says she disagrees with her adult child’s lifestyle. She wrote to Dr. Phil because she says she is not happy with her child’s gender identity. She says…
Natasha says despite her 8-year marriage with her husband, Brenden, being full of screaming, fights, threats, name-calling and pushes to the face, which she calls “muffing,” she still stays by his side. Why is Natasha trying to make this…
Alexa says she’s tired of watching her mother, Jen, make terrible decisions in life. She says her mother was given only four-to-six years left to live after her second cervical cancer diagnosis and refuses to do chemotherapy. On top of…
Venessa says she wrote to Dr. Phil desperate for his help with her raging and violent 14-year-old son, Michael. She claims his aggression is so extreme that he cannot be controlled, and that he has broken windows, doors, walls, and even…
Kiara says when she was 36-weeks pregnant, her unborn child’s heart stopped beating. She says instead of her mother, Teresa, being there for her, she disclosed the tragic news on social media before she had the opportunity to grieve her…
In 2018, Michael, an entrepreneur and social media manager, says he was at the top of his career and organized a social media convention, TanaCon, aimed at connecting online content creators with fans. Unfortunately, Michael says due to…
Dr. Phil continues his conversation with Michael, an entrepreneur, social media manager and organizer of the 2018 social media convention TanaCon, which shut down early due to security concerns. Since the event’s shutdown made…
Anna claims her younger sister Alexandra has been dealing with severe “hypochondria” since she was a child, and it’s ruining her life. Alexandra says she is $10,000 in medical debt because of constant trips to the E.R and hospital, and…
Eight months after Dr. Phil’s exclusive interview with the leader of the religious group, “Love Has Won,” Amy Carlson, also known as “Mother God,” was discovered dead inside a Colorado home. Carlson’s body was discovered in the small town…
Debbie admits to enabling her 48-year-old alcohol-dependent daughter, Malissa, who she says has been to rehab four times, can’t hold a job, wrecked her car, and is being evicted from her apartment. Debbie says she will never give up on…
Arielle says she has struggled with over a decade-long addiction to heroin. Her mother, Donna, and father, Ivy, say they’ve done all they can to keep Arielle safe – but is Donna helping or hurting the fragile situation? And, hear what…
Donna, Ivy, Arielle, Elle and Michael are back for day two with Dr. Phil. Arielle says she used heroin for over a decade and left her family broken -- and the family says they all have so much anger built up from the years of chaos in the…
Donna, her husband Ivy, and their children, Arielle, Elle and Michael, say that, as a family, they have been struggling to cope with Arielle’s drug addiction for 10 years. Arielle says her past heroin addiction has caused the family to…
Dr. Phil speaks with the woman behind a viral social media video that has been viewed nearly 3 million times. Brittanie says her perfect marriage fell apart the day U.S. Marshals came to her home, held her at gunpoint, and arrested her…
Dr. Phil delves into a murder that happened 21 years ago. Rob Will was 22 when he was convicted of capital murder and sentenced to death 19 years ago for shooting and killing a 38-year-old Sheriff’s Deputy. But Rob denies he pulled the…
Dr. Phil welcomes a varied group of people to his stage to discuss the idea of straight men being the new minority. Dr. Phil talks to political commentator Tomi Lahren who, in a viral video, branded many men in America as “boys” who act…
Jill says she was an international beauty queen who had it all. She left the pageant world to get married and have her son, but after her divorce, Jill says she desperately wanted to compete again. That's when she claims her life turned a…
This summer, Dr. Phil hit the road to make some good, old-fashioned house calls for his new CBS primetime docuseries “House Calls with Dr. Phil.” Today, he catches up with four families who are featured in the series. In Utah, Dr. Phil…
Maria says she has spent the past 20 years overwhelmed by raising her older daughter, Aly, who has been diagnosed with borderline personality disorder. Meanwhile, Maria says her 16-year-old daughter, Alayna, who was always well-behaved,…
Michaela says her 45-year-old mom, Janie, is a former “party girl who never grew up.” But, Janie says challenges in her life have contributed to her alcohol addiction. Michaela says that three years ago, doctors told Janie she had five…
Authorities in Cancun, Mexico, say vacationer Elijah Snow's death was an accident, but in an exclusive interview, wife Jamie reveals the evidence she says suggests he was brutally killed.
Tonia Bales (podcast "The First Wife: John Meehan's Reign of Terror") is joined by his second wife, Debra Newell (book "Surviving Dirty John: My True Story of Love, Lies and Murder") and daughter Terra Newell, who fatally stabbed him in…
Fran says she's in love with a man she has never met and hopes to prove to everyone that not only is their love real, but he is real too; her siblings say he is only in the "relationship" for the money -- Fran has sent him over $30,000.
When Jenaye posted an emotional video online about uncovering husband James' infidelity, she never imagined it would go viral; he says he is willing to do anything to avoid losing his family; his former hairstylist creates more drama.
Jenaye meets the woman with whom her husband, James, cheated on their fifth wedding anniversary; Chelsey says she believes she has done nothing wrong -- and that she, too, is a victim.
In July 2021, 22-year-old Gabby Petito set off from Florida on a cross-country van trip with her fiancé, but two months later, he returned alone; her desperate father pleads for answers about the missing young woman.
Brian "The Bull" Barbosa, two-time Interim World Middleweight boxing champion, admits there is something seriously wrong with his brain; Dr. Phil reveals the results of a state-of-the-art brain scan he set up for Brian to take.
What 22-year-old "van life" blogger Gabby Petito's final videos reveal about what might have happened to her; police release body cam footage of distraught Gabby crying about an altercation with her fiancé in the days before she…
Josh wrote to Dr. Phil desperate for help to save his brother, Dustin’s, life. Josh says after years of battling addiction, there’s one thing that his little brother just cannot quit, and that’s his bulimia. His mom, Melissa, says she’s a…
Dr. Phil meets airline passengers who filmed what became viral videos of physical altercations, verbal abuse and "entitled" behavior; two people who were kicked off their flights blame their flight attendant's "abuse of power."
Megan and Brandy say their 69-year-old grandmother, Gail, is being catfished by a scammer posing as musical artist Post Malone, and they are worried for her safety and mental health; Gail wants to prove that the relationship is real.
Sabrina says she has a relentless, obsessed stalker who monitors her every move -- her boyfriend of six years, Harold; he says he has no choice but to stalk her because she's become "untrustworthy" ever since her "Brazilian butt lift"…
Emily says her childhood was full of dysfunction because her mother, Linda, lived a double life as a suburban housewife and a drug-addicted "madam" who oversaw two brothels that serviced rich and powerful men.
Samantha says her mini gastric bypass surgery in Tijuana went terribly wrong, and when she wanted to leave the hospital, her husband, Josh, stood by and would not help her leave -- and now her fears are tearing apart her already fractured…
Former guest Lydia, 80, aka "Glamma," meets three wealthy eligible bachelors, who each take her on a date; Annie, 82, is a social media influencer with more than 250,000 followers; Ernestine, an 85-year-old bodybuilder, trains clients…
Kelli, 32, says she has been to multiple drug and alcohol detox and rehab centers but can't stay clean; her mother says it's because Kelli refuses to face her traumas, and they are keeping her stuck in her addictions.
Gabby Petito's parents are all interviewed together for the first time since the 22-year-old "Van Life" vlogger's body was discovered in Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming, as the manhunt for her fiancé, Brian Laundrie, continues.
Gabby Petito's parents tell where they believe Brian Laundrie may be hiding and what they hope happens to him if he was involved in Gabby's death; their reaction to the latest developments in their daughter's case.
Dr. Phil welcomes back previous guest Heather and her daughter, Marissa, who is rebelling in dangerous ways, and reads a chilling text exchange in which Marissa says she has attempted to kill her mother.
Susan says her daughter, Emma, has always had a troubled life of drugs and abuse and that things took a turn for the worse when Emma's fiancé died of an overdose, leaving her alone with her two children.
On an early June morning in 2007, 32-year-old Chris Vaughn was found limping away from his SUV with two non-fatal gunshot wounds. His children, 12-year-old Abigayle, 11-year-old Cassandra, and 8-year-old Blake, were found dead, seated…
Dr. Phil continues his conversation with Chris Vaughn’s parents, Gail and Pierre, who say they believe their son is innocent of committing the murders of their three grandchildren and daughter-in-law. Chris recently spoke out about the…
Michelle says her 9-year-old son, Raymond, has screamed, cursed, and punched others since the age of 3 -- and even recently gave his grandmother a black eye! Michelle says she’s exhausted spending so much time trying to keep up with…
Carlea wrote into the show desperate for Dr. Phil’s help because she claims her brother, Jay, is an egotistical,untruthful narcissist who physically abused the mother of his child, Cassie. Carlea says her nephew, Ky, deserves better, and…
On August 13, 2019, 37-year-old Andrea Knabel, an outgoing and devoted mother of two who volunteered for a group that helps find missing people, disappeared; it turns out that Andrea was hiding several secrets about her risky behavior.
Keira says that when she was 15, her mother, Karen, chose to move across the state to be with her husband, James, leaving her behind and forcing her into foster care; a few years ago he called her a racial slur, and her mother still chose…
Keira and her stepfather, James, face off after discussing an argument they had two years ago that led to James calling Keira a racial slur; James also admits to hitting Keira when she was a child; Keira's mother returns to the stage…
Heather's son, Trenton, 14, was expelled from school for four months after he was caught on camera destroying school property and stealing a sign; she and her fiancé, Michael, say Trenton's behavior has started to tear apart their…
Fallon was rejected by a party bus heading to a nightclub because of her appearance; a video went viral after Korisa fell into an icy lake; Eric wants Taylor to work out with him and eat healthier; rock star Nikki Sixx (memoir "The First…
Dr. Phil interviews death row inmate Richard Glossip, 58, who says he was wrongfully accused of the murder of Barry Van Treese in January 1997; CEO of Lava Media and the founding member of The Innocence Project, Jason Flom.
Tom says he's 100% convinced that his fiancée Teaka is cheating on him. He set up secret surveillance cameras inside their home so he can monitor her alleged infidelity. Teaka swears she's never cheated and feels like a prisoner in her…
Dr. Phil takes a look back and celebrates 20 years of 'Dr. Phil.' He shares inspirational updates from some of his most memorable guests and finds out how many of them are doing nearly 20 years later. Also, meet some of Dr. Phil's staff.
Dr. Phil continues looking back on the past 20 years. Updates include toddlers, what happened to a daughter who faked 10 pregnancies, a violent 12-year-old and a former all-star athlete turned heroin addict. Dr. Phil has another surprise…
Brittany and her dad Charlie are concerned that he is being scammed by his fiancée, 'Stephanie' and her roommate, 'Carina.' The couple have never met in person and Charlie has given 'Stephanie' over $25, 000. Dr. Phil leads an…
Dr. Phil continues his conversation with Brittany, who claims her dad is being scammed by his online fiancée. Charlie still hopes to get married when they meet in person. Charlie finally meets the real women in the photos face-to-face.
Danielle is a 34-year old who says she first began starving herself at age 14. Now weighing only 68 pounds and admitting she posed as a nutritionist online, Danielle's friends and mother seek out help from Dr. Phil and his team.
Sandi says she will soon be flying to Nigeria to marry her 22-year-old fiancé, Peter – but her three daughters say not if they can stop her. Sandi’s daughters say she is being scammed for either money or a Green Card.
Dr. Phil continues his conversation with Sandi and her three daughters, discussing Sandi’s online relationship, which the daughters believe is a scam. This is a 'catfish' story like no other - and 'Peter' talks to the team.
Dr. Phil welcomes controversial YouTuber 'Agent Sebastian,' who runs a page called 'Cart Narcs.' He posts hundreds of explosive videos of him apprehending shoppers in parking lots who do not return their shopping carts.
Dr. Phil meets victims who claim they were manipulated out of thousands of dollars by a woman named Mair Smyth, who has been accused of posing as an Irish heiress, a psychologist, a life coach, a mortgage broker, and even a cancer patient.
Christine says her divorce from Tom 14 years ago affected all of the children, including her quadruplets. While she says Tom was abusive, he denies it, saying the kids are out of control; meanwhile, the kids say Tom is too controlling.
Christine, Tom and the quadruplets continue speaking with Dr. Phil as he tries to determine the truth. Plus, award-winning author Mitch Albom joins Dr. Phil for a touching segment about spirituality, life and loss.
Undercover Detective Dennis Wustenhoff lived in Long Island with his wife and three children when he was murdered by a bomb planted under his unmarked police car. Police suspected he was targeted and killed, but now his family says they…
Don and Candus Wells join Dr. Phil to speak about their daughter, 5-year-old Summer, who went missing on June 15, 2021. The couple agrees to sit down with body language experts who worked with the FBI and military.
In their first national television interview, Don and Candus Wells speak about their missing five-year-old daughter, Summer. The couple thought reaching out the public would help, but they became of cyberbullying and accusations.
Ariyanna claims that while her mother, Cornelia, was there for her financially, she locked her in the attic, abandoned her, and even resorted to waterboarding. Cornelia says Ariyanna is lying about some of her allegations and exaggerating…
Nancy is dating 'Shaun' online, but her son and his wife believe she's being scammed. After refusing to appear on Dr. Phil last season, Nancy's family has finally convinced her to talk with him and his staff about the man she's never even…
Nancy and her son speak face-to-face for the first time in over a year, and he's been a keeping a secret about the online lover she remains adamant exists. Plus, Dr. Phil's previous guests who relate to Nancy give updates on their lives.
Inside the madness of Astroworld, Travis Scott's Houston festival, a mass casualty event leaving people dead, children clinging to life and attendees traumatized. Attendees reveal the horror they saw and families file lawsuits.
Cassie says the stress of raising four children, including her 15-year-old daughter, Brinley, is making her physically ill. She claims Brinley is constantly smoking pot, vaping, and running away.
Cassie insists her teen daughter’s behavior is the root cause of her family’s dysfunction, despite her husband, Jonah, being addicted to drugs and alcohol and endangering their children. Dr. Phil presents Cassie with a difficult choice:…
Jessica and Ian’s two children were removed from their custody over a year-and-a-half ago. The parents insist they’ve done everything required to get custody back -- but is that true? Ian’s mother, Pamela, says the one thing they should…
Whoever said being in a long-term relationship was easy? If you’re wishing you were married, thinking about getting married, or are married, you won’t want to miss this episode. After 21 years of marriage, Paula says she’s thinking about…
On April 16, 2001, two lives were forever changed. One, a man gunned down in cold blood, and the other, a teenage girl named Kiera, who was convicted of his murder and sentenced to 60 years to life in prison. After serving over 19 years…
Jessica says her once successful Uncle Ed had a long-standing career in the aerospace industry but lost everything in just six months. She says he left his home, marriage, children, and job and began street performing and preaching as…
Former criminal prosecutor Loni Coombs, tribal filmmaker Rain, and Representative Greg Stanton of Arizona tackle the nationwide epidemic of missing Indigenous women with Dr. Phil.
BillieSue admits she enabled her now adult children, Alex and Hana, so badly that it's akin to child abuse. She says her enabling turned them into hateful, disrespectful menaces to society.
Dr. Phil devotes his platform to the current shoplifting crisis that is sweeping the nation, an epidemic that, according to experts, is costing the retail industry over 45 billion dollars a year.
Today, meet two young adults who desperately need Dr. Phil's advice. Patriece and Eric say their son, Erin, is ready to drop out of college to pursue his dream of becoming the next big social media star.
On the night of July 25, 2003, Christopher Bennett, 18, broke into his stepfather's home and claims he caught him molesting his younger sister, Viccy. Chris shot Vincent in the head and confessed to the killing.
Lauren Dumolo, a young mother, disappeared over a year-and-a-half ago. She seemingly vanished into thin air. Theories and questions continue to mount as her last known whereabouts do not add up.
The pandemic made it easier for online predators to prey on children stuck at home. Dr. Phil speaks with parents who have experienced the dark side of the internet.
Dr. Phil launched a private 'Phanatics' Facebook group last season, where superfans gain exclusive access to news, content and a 'Dr. Phil' community. Today, members of Dr. Phil's 'Phanatics' group discuss common problems and real…
Nowadays, social media rules the world, and this decade has proven to be more 'untraditional' and 'mold-breaking' than ever before. Dr. Phil meets three different people whose quest for fame and fortune not only went viral but also made…
On November 30, 2021, it is alleged that 15-year-old Ethan Crumbley opened fire at Oxford High School in suburban Detroit, killing four students and injuring seven others. It is the deadliest U.S. school shooting on a K-12 campus since…
Marie is a life coach but says she can't seem to find a plan that works for her 15-year-old daughter, Willow. Marie wrote to Dr. Phil desperate for his advice because she says her daughter is causing too much chaos in her life.
Holly first appeared on Dr. Phil in 2004 where she revealed that she was hiding an alcohol addiction. It's been 17 years, and Holly is still sober but now her tumultuous relationship with her teen daughter, Ella.
As over 30 million Americans quit their jobs this year, Dr. Phil welcomes guests from very different backgrounds to discuss 'The Great Resignation' and the phenomenon of 'Rage Quitting.'
Lori received a phone call claiming she was eligible for thousands of dollars in federal grant money. Lori said she needed to send thousands in gift cards to someone claiming to be a federal grant officer before she could receive her…
In 2019, there were reportedly 17 million cancer survivors in the US, and in 2020, 1.8 million new cases of cancer were diagnosed. Today, Dr. Phil meets a woman who has been diagnosed with terminal cancer but strives to maintain a…
Monica's life consists of lying in bed, unable to eat solid food due to C-diff. Her mother, Stephanie, says taking care of Monica has become a full-time job, and gets accused of enabling her.
Tammy and Mark say they haven't spoken with their son, Cory, in more than a year, because his wife, Katrina, is manipulative, mentally ill, and a Wiccan; Cory denies he's being controlled or brainwashed by Katrina.
Parents say Critical Race Theory is being taught in K-12 schools, poisoning the minds of children and keeping racism alive; author James Lindsay calls CRT "Race Marxism"; a teacher says children need to learn about the racist history of…
Sumyr says that if she says "no" to her out-of-control 13-year-old son, Ash, he hits, bites, and kicks her and sometimes hurts her pets, and he once set her car on fire; Ash's grandmother blames Sumyr for provoking Ash to violence.
Junior says he has had enough of his 17-year-old daughter Ollie's stealing cars, physically fighting and running away; she says she is a normal teen doing normal teen things and that she had to raise herself during her parents' years of…
Larry and his wife, Marsha, say Larry's 32-year-old daughter, Taylor, accused Larry of sexually abusing her as a child - an accusation Larry vehemently denies. Taylor claims she experienced these flashbacks as an adult after seeking…
Dr. Phil continues his conversation with Taylor and her mother, Jan, who both agree that Taylor is suffering from trauma. Hear why Dr. Phil questions if mother and daughter may have a dysfunctional relationship.
Shelly and Oggie say they couldn't be more different in their parenting styles. Shelly says she's tired of being the 'bad cop' while Oggie gets to play the fun, 'good cop.' Shelly says her husband is always giving in to their 6-year-old…
Abby says her 17-year-old son, Aidan, used to be a straight-A student but has now turned into a stealing, violent, wannabe gangster. She says the teen's behaviour is so out of control that he has physically pushed her and has broken down…
Caitlin claims her sister Rebecca is in complete denial that she has a drug addiction, alleging that she 'doctor shops' to obtain different prescription medications. Rebecca denies these claims, saying doctors have prescribed all her…
Tony Fort was just 10 years old when he says a man his mother trusted to watch him began grooming him, brainwashing him and sexually abusing him. Tony says he was vulnerable and lonely and he believed the older man was his best friend.
Tony Fort, a young man who was abducted by a family friend when he was 11 years old, reunites two decades later with the FBI agent that he says saved his life. Go inside the dramatic rescue of Tony from a convicted sex offender.
Dr. Phil meets two LGBTQ+ activists who answer general questions about pronouns and their overall importance. Then, Dr. Phil meets a host and author who disagrees. Next, Dr. Phil talks to a communications professor who specializes in…
Parents Suzette and Greg say their son, Dawson, is violent and abusive whenever he is told the word 'no.' The parents say their son's violent tantrums have even resulted in him using a hammer and a machete to destroy their home.
Samantha says after her husband of nine years, Zachary, accused her of cheating, lying, and using drugs, and saying people were following him home from work, she separated from him for three months. After reconciling, Zachary's paranoia…
Sarah, 36, received a $5.1 million medical settlement at age four. This money was held for Sarah in a trust, but instead of receiving it at 18 or a designated age, she claims family members tried to control her money.
Dr. Phil tackles the controversial topic of cryptocurrency: digital currencies that are being hailed as the future of finance by some and a scam by others.
Steven says he and his girlfriend, Danielle, have been together for 20 years but that he can no longer trust her because he believes Danielle has been hiding secrets from him.
Michelle says she wonders if her rocky divorce from Michael drove her son Logan to use drugs. She says their divorce was messy, there were accusations of cheating, the police were called, and their children witnessed it all.
Tiffany claims her fiancé, Marques, forced her to expose him as a narcissist on social media, but she never imagined her online story would go viral and be viewed over three million times. After Tiffany’s popular post, she admits she…
Tyler says she needs Dr. Phil's help on getting her life back to normal. In May of 2020 she lost control of her car and hit a tree. When police arrived, instead of helping her, they arrested her. She has been suffering from a mental…
Jon Vaugh, Tad Deluca and Chuck Christian are former University of Michigan athletes who are coming forth with their stories of sexual abuse at the hands of university doctor Robert Anderson. They are among over 1000 people with similar…
Ex-University of Michigan athletes say the team's doctor, Robert Anderson, sexually assaulted them; coach Bo Schembechler's son makes the same accusation; Trinae Goszcar, who survived abuse at the hands of Larry Nassar, inspires the men…
Dr. Phil meets Kyle, a 30 year old, who claims he is a fertility expert and has fathered 40 kids across the world through private sperm notations. Kyle sits down with an endocrinologist and Dr. Charles Sophy who weigh in on his donation…
Nicole and her husband Marc turn to Dr. Phil for help. He says he's angry because he's 100% sure that she's cheated on him. She says she's been faithful. Dr. Phil reviews Marc's evidence and tries to help them save their marriage.
Bill says he believes he is a narcissist after pushing away almost all of his loved ones, including his brother Tom and his daughter Bridget. They have both stopped speaking with him. A tense reunion gets emotional.
Dubbed as 'The Miracle Lady,' Carly was successfully resuscitated by her husband after being electrocuted. Family say she may have survived but she is not the person she used to be, exhibiting odd and troubling behaviour.
National outrage grew after an Illinois judge overturned guilty verdict of Drew Clinton, charged with one count of criminal sexual assault. Drew maintains his encounter with Cameron Vaughan was consensual.
A night that was supposed to be fun night out with friends ended up turning into the worst night of a woman's life. Arrested for a crime she didn't commit, a mugshot and false charges made it to the news, viral, leaving her embarrassed…
Almost 10 million households in the US own timeshares, shared ownership of vacation properties. Daughters say their mother is being scammed and want answers. Find out what Dr. Phil will uncover.
Ida, a woman who had two sets of twins before she was 19 writes to Dr. Phil to help break the cycle of dysfunction. Ida feels that she failed to protect her daughters from the dangerous situations that led to her own youthful indiscretions.
Dr. Phil looks back on some of the most memorable guests who have appeared on the show, and gets surprising updates on where they are now.
Dr. Phil invites everyday citizens, members of law enforcement, and policymakers to discuss the wave of violent crime that is on the rise across the country.
Lance and his wife Julie join Dr. Phil to discuss their emotional journey in figuring out a diagnosis for their 16-year-old son Jaxon. Then, we'll meet Jaxon and his orthopedic surgeon, Dr. David Feldman from the Paley Institute in West…
Former inmates, Debra and Tiheba join Dr. Phil to discuss the abuse they experienced while incarcerated. While the two agree that individuals should be punished for crime, they believe no one should experience the same abuse as they did.
Rebecca says her best friend, Jane, is being scammed by her online boyfriend, "Jonathan," who claims he is stuck on a construction site in Miami. Jane says she's in love with "Jonathan" and has been sending him money -- totaling nearly $1…
Dr. Phil continues his conversation with Jane, who recently sold her dream home and has sent her online boyfriend, "Jonathan," close to $1 million dollars. Today, Dr. Phil sends a producer to Miami to look for "Jonathan."
A couple has never consummated their union of 13 years and the husband claims his wife is pushing him away by hitting and slapping him and being too controlling. The couple is sat down and importance of domestic violence is discussed.
Dr. Phil and his panel of experts and people who are on social media, uncover the plusses and minuses of social media and what it is doing to our culture.
Married for over 30 years, the husband believes his wife has been hiding major secrets from him for over the past three years. He accuses her of having affairs and claims she hired a hitman to have him murdered.
Dr. Phil analyzes how life has changed for Black Americans since the deaths of Breonna Taylor and George Floyd and the subsequent Black Lives Matter protests. He meets with Dr. Shaun Harper, Rashad Turner, Lydia Pope, Natasha Scruggs,…
A mother shares her story about how the leader of the religious group forced her to starve her 15-month-old son when he didn't say 'amen' after Grace. Joy Fluker also shares her story of living with her mother, the leader of House of…
Baylen, who struggles daily with tics and OCD due to Tourette Syndrome found support online when she shared her struggles on TikTok. Lele Pons, who also suffers from OCD, Tourette’s and depression, has had a different experience with…
After having a brain tumor removed and relearning to do everything, a woman then suffered from debilitating anxiety attacks. Her father had to move in with her to help care for her. Plus, Jay Glazer shares his story of battling anxiety…
As the world is more connected online, beauty trends spread quickly, constantly redefining what beauty means. Dr. Phil discusses how the standards of beauty have changed and how some are rebelling against what they believe are outdated…
Four families come together to talk about the loss of their young children. They say their children purchased counterfeit pills on social media, which were laced with fentanyl, a deadly drug that killed their children within moments.
We all see the news reports of homelessness in America. But what's most shocking is the divide over the cause of this human suffering -- and how to fix it. Dr. Phil speaks with advocates, experts, residents, and people currently…
Dr. Phil continues the discussion on issues surrounding homelessness with advocates, experts, residents, and people currently experiencing this hotly contested social issue.
Seventy-three-year-old Linda says she is currently raising her grown daughter, Angie's, child -- and this isn't the first time she's raised one of Angie's children. Linda's sister, Joanie, says the stress has left Linda with terrible…
The whole world is watching Russia's invasion of Ukraine with horror. Dr. Phil speaks with several people deeply and personally affected by the senseless violence both in Ukraine and abroad.
As a string of high-profile stories dominate the news, Dr. Phil addresses the complex issue of suicide; family members left behind discuss working through their immense grief.
Two young women say they are suffering from phobias they claim have completely taken over their lives. First, Bethany says she is absolutely terrified of all pregnant women! Then, Victoria says she's terrified of eating or touching gluten.
Deanna says she's been really down on herself ever since she started losing her hair and was diagnosed with alopecia a couple years ago. Her best friend hopes Dr. Phil can change her attitude. He enlists the help of celebrity wig maker…
Dr. Phil teams up with child behavioural expert Dr. Michele Borba to discuss the youth mental health crisis currently sweeping America. Joselyn says her son Rakim is totally out of control and won't cooperate with her.
Pattie says her son, Ridge, was a star football player and athlete in high school. But once in college, Pattie says he began experimenting with drugs and alcohol. After a particular hazing incident, he returned home with unusual behaviour…
Brenda and her husband are worried about Brenda's daughter, Autumn, who is homeless and living somewhere in the desert in Arizona. They believe Autumn has been brainwashed by her boyfriend Mark. Dr. Phil speaks with the family to help…
Dr. Phil sits down with Cecile and Pernilla, the two women who starred in the Netflix documentary, 'The Tinder Swindler.' They each met the man on Tinder and believed he was their Prince Charming. But they say he conned them out of their…
A rideshare driver claims she was left fighting for her life after being kidnapped, attacked, and left for dead by a passenger with a sinister plan. Plus, a single mother of five was arrested for allowing her adolescent daughter to…
Dr. Phil examines the psychology behind the behaviors of those in the public eye. A panel of experts discuss the case of Jussie Smollett. Plus, Dr. Phil's experts discuss the infamous slap between Will Smith and Chris Rock at the 94th…
Journalist Alicia Quarles analyses the unique case of fake German heiress Anna Delvey, who `faked' her way into high society.
Dr. Phil interviews Anna Delvey from the detention facility where she currently is being held, a friend of Anna's speaks out, and Dr. Phil meets the videographer who traveled with Anna on a lavish vacation to Morocco.
Justin says his relationship with his fiancé of 11 years, Elizabeth, is 'broken and unfixable.' He claims that not only is she a bad parent, but a bad person. Elizabeth claims Justin is verbally abusive, controlling and demeaning.
Elaine and Cory update Dr. Phil on the details of the case since Mark was found guilty last fall and sentenced to 48 years in prison. Then, hear from Cheryl, who appeared on Dr. Phil eight years ago, to find out what happened to her two…
Mercedes and her sister, Hanee, say that Mercedes’ 14-year-old daughter, Marie, is intelligent and capable but is completely out of control. The sisters and Mercedes’ husband, Carlos, say Marie is extremely violent and disrespectful.
Alicia and Shaniqua claim they had an abusive upbringing with their mother, Naretha, and that their lives are still affected by it. Naretha admits she wasn't perfect and says she regrets not being able to open up to her kids.
Deborah says for 27 years, she put her father, Robert Brashers, on a pedestal. Deborah says she feels guilty for her father's sins and asks Dr. Phil if she's been contaminated by her father's DNA.
Dr. Phil takes a closer look at the psychology of obesity. First, Dr. Phil meets a woman who used to weigh 700 pounds but now advocates for living a healthy lifestyle. Then, hear from a woman who says she is body positive and proud.
A woman says ever since she gained guardianship of her three grandchildren, the middle child has been out of control. The granddaughter and her mother claim the problem lies with her grandmother.
A woman had Dr. Phil investigate three men she was talking to online. Two years later, she contacted Dr. Phil and asked for his help with one of the men.
Dr. Phil continues his conversation with past guest Lois, who says she disregarded Dr. Phil’s advice that her online boyfriend was scamming her.
Yvette and Steve have been married for 28 years, but Yvette says the past 15 have been a nightmare because she claims Steve has been cheating and hacking into her phone to cover it up. Steve says her accusations are completely false.
Heather says her mother is choosing to live in a tent on the streets, drinking two bottles of vodka a day. Heather says the weight of knowing her mother is out on the streets alone is taking a devastating toll on Heather.
A model stabs her boyfriend to death inside a luxury Miami high rise. Shocking video shows Courtney Clenney, a social media influencer who boasts millions of followers, wearing a bikini top and covered in her boyfriend, Christian “Toby”…
Erica and Jean say they are very concerned for their 76-year-old mother, Blanche, and they are giving her an ultimatum: choose fentanyl or the family. The sisters claim they had an abusive upbringing with Blanche and hold a lot of…
Danielle says her marriage to Josh is "totally toxic." She claims not only has he repeatedly cheated on her, but he's also physically abusive. Josh claims he's bipolar, which is what causes him to become physical with Danielle and to…
Sara claims her husband, Jason, has a violent and uncontrollable temper that has resulted in physical abuse toward her. Jason admits that violence and aggression are all he knows and says when he gets angry, "a devil takes over."
Dr. Phil continues his conversation with Sara and her husband, Jason. Sara revealed a secret she had been hiding for nearly two decades, that Jason’s violent temper sometimes has left her battered and bruised.
Despite having 3,000 bottles of shampoo, 30,000 shirts, 5,000 cookbooks, and boxes on top of boxes of things, Kristen says she doesn’t think she is a hoarder. But Kristen claims her 'collection of things' has created a problem.
Stuart says he has been smoking marijuana for 50 years and has spent over $1 million on pot in his lifetime. Stuart says his addiction to marijuana is so strong that he smokes over 100 times a day just to stay 'stoned' all day long.
18-year-old Georgia tuned in to an episode of Dr. Phil in which Mark Anthony and his then Russian fiancée, Marina, were desperately looking for Dr. Phil to give them relationship advice. She felt bad for him and sent him a message of…
Christy says her 17-year-old son, Cameron, is mean, disrespectful, and has been physically and verbally abusive toward her. She says the last straw was when Cameron refused to take an at-home drug test and blew up at her.
Lori and Bob say they moved into their current home seven years ago but they still haven’t unpacked. In fact, their home is so full of clutter, they claim they are being buried alive by their belongings.
Dr. Phil devotes his platform to shine a light on the 2015 disappearance and subsequent death of 18-year-old Ebby Steppach; a story that dominated national news. Ebby’s body was found in a drainpipe in her hometown of Little Rock, AR.
Caitlin says she was once a successful medical assistant in a happy marriage, and life was great. However, she says ever since her mother died from cancer in 2021, her world came crashing down. She says she feels the medical field has…
Sue says she lied to police when she told them that her husband, Tim, abused her. Wracked with guilt, she recanted her testimony, but the judge didn't buy her new story. Body language and behaviour experts give their opinions.
Lisa says her four beautiful adult daughters are "monsters" who pick on her, and their constant drama is tearing apart their family; they claim she's a "textbook narcissist" who constantly plays the victim and has always put men before…
Members of the public and law enforcement discuss the perceived lack of safety on American streets and the rising conflict between civilians and police; singer Clare Dunn says she was assaulted by a rideshare driver.
After another mass shooting in America, this one at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas, where two teachers and 19 children were killed, Dr. Phil is dedicating his show to speaking out about how these senseless acts of murder need to…
Tiffany has allowed her mother-in-law, Nellie, to live with her family several times, but it did not go well; her husband, Chris, says he's extremely concerned for his mother's wellbeing, and wonders whether they should move her back into…
Social media influencer White Plastic faces off with his victims, whom he admits he's enjoyed catfishing; they want Dr. Phil to stop him and help him realize that what he is doing is hurting people.
Lisa says her boyfriend Ted's anxiety has completely taken over both of their lives; simple things like picking out his outfit for the day, cooking, or going up the stairs can overwhelm him, so she does these things for him.
Body language and human behavior experts teach how to identify clues as to what people may be saying through their body language; they break down Dr. Phil's interview with Erin Caffey and R. Kelly's unbelievable sit-down with Gale King.


In June 2022, the United States Supreme Court stripped away constitutional protections for abortion that had stood for nearly a half-century. Pro-life supporters cheered on the ruling, while pro-choice supporters pledged to fight it. Now,…

A mother says she was assaulted in front of her family at a fast-food restaurant, and a young man was beaten on a New York street in broad daylight. What do these incidents have in common? They were allegedly instigated by hate. In the…

Joey, a Jewish man, says he was assaulted in New York City by a gang who punched, kicked, and pepper-sprayed him on the street while shouting antisemitic slurs. Now, one year later, Joey says he’s tried to move on but still can’t…

This episode is a must-see for every parent sending their child off to school. On May 24, 2022, Ana dropped her 10-year-old daughter off at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas. Twelve hours later, she found out the tragic news that…

Jennifer says she had no idea her 11-year-old daughter was using he/him/they pronouns and a different name while at school. She claims this went on for months before it was brought to her attention. Jennifer says she believes she should…

If you’re anxious because every trip to the grocery store and gas station cuts deeper into your budget, you are not alone. At 9.1 percent, inflation is at a 40-year high. With less supply and more demand for so many products, two-thirds…

Dr. Phil delves into the dangerous fraternity rituals putting young men at risk. One of these young men, Danny Santulli, was at a fraternity pledging event at the University of Missouri in October 2021. By the end of the evening, Danny…

Dr. Phil takes you inside a fraternity hazing trial that made national headlines. Two former Bowling Green State University fraternity brothers have been sentenced for their part in the alcohol poisoning death of 20-year-old student Stone…

An umpire gets punched in the face by an upset mother, a worker gets a drink thrown in her face over a 25-cent overcharge on cheese fries, a customer rips a cash register off the counter after an order was made incorrectly, and a man gets…

President Biden recently announced a three-part plan to provide more breathing room to America’s working families as they continue to recover from the strains associated with the COVID-19 pandemic. This plan offers targeted debt relief as…

When it comes to children and sports, many believe there is a huge problem with entitled athletes. Are athletes being coached to believe they are individually more important than their teams and that the rules simply don’t apply to them?…

You’ve seen the headlines about student athletes being accused of sexual assaults and other egregious acts -- but are athletes being supported and protected by universities? Dr. Phil meets two women who claim they were sexually assaulted…

Fentanyl, a synthetic opioid, is plaguing the country and killing some of the most vulnerable people: children and young adults. Not only are counterfeit prescription pills routinely laced with Fentanyl, but so are street drugs like…

Refusing to answer an email or call after working hours, not doing a work assignment you felt wasn’t in your job description, and insisting that if your employer wants you to go above and beyond, they need to pay you for it. Does that…

Cultural appropriation, to many, means people with a privileged status taking cultural identity markers from members of a minority community without permission or acknowledgment. This can include language, art, music, literature,…

Dr. Phil sits down with Amy Hall, who explains how she and her husband, Allen, were blindsided when their 16-year-old son, Jed, vanished from their home in Idaho Falls, Idaho, in January 2018. Amy and Allen say they worked with the police…

As Americans begin to emerge after two-and-a-half years of enduring the COVID-19 pandemic, the real toll of the decisions made by the government and politicians is starting to show in children, teens, and families across the nation. One…

Dr. Phil discusses the highly debated issue of whether or not the body positivity movement -- a belief system that embraces bodies of all shapes and sizes -- has gone too far. Since 2020, 36.5% of Americans have been considered overweight…

We’ve all heard of children being bullied in the schoolyard and teens being bullied online. But did you know that 48.6 million adults have been bullied as adults -- by adults -- at work? The bullying, which can take many forms, including…

Should transgender athletes be allowed to compete with those of the gender they identify with or must they only compete with athletes who share the gender they were assigned at birth? Are laws that ban transgender women from participating…

Some believe self-censorship is a big problem today, particularly in light of the idea that someone can be "canceled" for their words -- blocked from having a prominent public platform or career for sharing their opinion. Dr. Phil…

The “self-censorship” debate continues. Meet Alejandro, a student who claims administrators at his community college violated his free speech rights. He says when he and members of the club Young Americans for Freedom posted flyers on…

Dr. Phil discusses harm reduction, the concept of treating drug abuse like a medical issue and providing addicts with paraphernalia, such as clean needles in a safe space, and free housing regardless of whether or not they test positive…

In 2014, 29-year-old Brittany Maynard transformed the conversation about medical aid in dying, which allows a terminally ill patient with a prognosis of six months or less to live and is capable of making their own healthcare decisions,…

As a whole, Baby Boomers, those born between 1946 -1964, believe they have worked hard, sacrificed, and paid their dues – and that the younger generation is entitled and sits on social media all day, expecting to get everything handed to…

It used to be that if you were a child being bullied at school, once you walked over the threshold of your home, there would be a “reprieve” until you walked into school the next day. But times have changed. Teens, tweens, and those even…

Bullying in 2022 comes in many forms, and the internet continues to be the most popular way to deliver this toxic and cruel behavior. Bullying is a severe threat to a child’s self-esteem and mental health. Being targeted by a cyberbully…

In March 2022, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis passed the “Parents Rights in Education” law, preventing the discussion of sexuality or gender identity in kindergarten through third grades in Florida and requiring parents to be part of…

There are shortages of everything from flights and airplane pilots to teachers, baby formula, certain foods, workers, and more. Dr. Phil discusses how shortages are affecting us and how we can overcome these hard times. The Points Guy,…

Marijuana, weed, pot, cannabis -- no matter what you call it -- it’s been hotly debated whether it’s safe to use or if legalization is doing more harm than good. The number of Americans using marijuana is at a record high, so it appears…

Sextortion, when someone blackmails you into providing them money, images of a sexual nature, or sexual favors by threatening to release your graphic information, videos, and/or pictures, is real and is not only happening to adults.…

Dr. Phil continues his conversation about “sextortion,” a serious crime that occurs when someone manipulates you into sending a compromising image and threatens to distribute your private and sensitive material if you don’t provide them…

There is a raging national debate between people who are pro-life and those who are pro-choice. Nancy Davis is one of the women caught in the crossfire of the abortion debate since Roe v. Wade was overturned. Nancy says she was about 10…

Looking for love on these apps can be addictive -- but it can also be very dangerous. There have been people scammed, sexually assaulted, and others who have had their life threatened after meeting people on these apps. When Jules moved…

However, women who are choosing to wear the clothing in question claim they should have the freedom to wear what they want and shouldn’t be “slut shamed” or forced to censor their wardrobe. They claim women who have a problem with it are…

Dr. Phil continues his series on how to survive inflation. Today, financial experts share money-saving and money-making tips to help you learn how to take control of your finances during inflation. Plus, find out the best ways to use…

Sadly, interest in becoming a teacher or remaining a teacher is reportedly the worst in our nation’s history. Dr. Phil tackles the teacher shortage, the “Great Resignation” of teachers, low student standards, teacher frustrations, and new…

Nowadays, parents post about their children on social media platforms more than ever. “Sharenting” is the term used to describe parents publicizing sensitive content or oversharing their children on the internet. Proponents feel sharing…

Liz Gomes says she was brutally beaten by a homeless ex-con in a horrific attack caught on video. Her alleged attacker has spent time in prison for attempted murder and assault in the past, and Liz and her partner, Clement, say they want…

America is very divided -- wear a mask, don’t wear a mask, get vaxxed, don’t vax, fund the police, defund the police, inflation or deflation, the election was rigged, no it wasn’t! And, now, it seems we are living in two different worlds,…

Should someone be able to film you in public without your consent and post it online? Some say absolutely; everyone who behaves badly is fair game and sharing their behavior online is about accountability and justice. They don’t care…

Most laws are adopted to keep communities healthy and safe and to reflect and memorialize good public policy. But, even the most well-intentioned laws can backfire and lead to absurd or unjust outcomes. Dr. Phil’s guests share what they…

Have you ever been told by a doctor that your symptoms are all in your head? When a doctor dismisses a patient’s health concerns as nothing more than the product of their imagination, some call it medical gaslighting. Dr. Phil meets…

Two families, one tragedy, two different outcomes. On May 24, 2022, a gunman entered Uvalde Elementary School and took the lives of 19 students and two teachers. Parents Kimberly and Angel reflect back on that day when they lost their…

Eleven-year-old Khloie, a young survivor of the Uvalde Elementary School shooting, remembers her best friend, Amerie, and the classmates and teachers she lost on that fatal day. Christine, a former student at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High…

Everyone is talking about inflation and wanting ways to stretch their dollar. Today, the coupon queen tells viewers exactly how to get necessities for nearly nothing. Then, a consumer advocate explains shrinkflation -- how to spot it and…

The new series Dahmer - Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story may have landed the number one spot on Netflix, but it wasn’t popular with everyone. Angry family members of Dahmer’s victims say the controversial drama re-traumatized them and…

Victims and survivors of Jeffrey Dahmer say they want people to see him for who he really was -- not the glamorized TV version. See a never-before-aired interview with Dahmer’s father and stepmother that sheds light on the monster behind…

What creates a monster? As the popular new Netflix series Dahmer - Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story pushes the heinous crimes of the notorious serial killer back into the spotlight, what can we learn about what may have made him the evil…

Two years ago, Katelynn Spencer found out that two videos of her – one she consented to and another she says she had no idea was taken -- had been posted without her consent on a "revenge porn" site for over a decade. She says the effects…

On October 20, 2022, Dr. James Heaps, an obstetrician-gynecologist and oncologist at UCLA, was found guilty of five counts related to sexual assault and misconduct against some of his patients. Since his arrest in 2019, hundreds of…

The Surgeon General’s Advisory stated, before the COVID-19 pandemic, mental health challenges were the leading cause of disability and poor life outcomes in young people. The pandemic shutdown further exacerbated the mental challenges,…

The conversation about the rise in mental health issues among young people continues. Dr. Phil speaks with 22-year-old Emma, who says she was a cheerleader and “picture-perfect American girl” who appeared happy on the outside but was…

California reportedly holds more than half of all unsheltered homeless people in the United States and the highest number of homeless encampments. Clusters of tent cities line almost every block. Beach paths, parks, underpasses and street…

Dr. Phil talks with guests who have different opinions about tipping or giving gratuity for various services, such as a haircut, a manicure, or dinner at a restaurant. Walter admits he never tips and is completely against the entire…

Are children the future? It depends on whom you ask. Parenthood has increasingly become a topic of conversation as more and more people are deciding not to have children. All across social media, people are celebrating “child-free” living…

People “follow the leader,” the loudest voice or biggest trend, and soon enough, their whole life revolves around this new trainer, diet, and lifestyle. From fitness classes with “God-like” instructors to trendy side hustles that are all…

There are a number of disturbing pet trends today -- including pet theft, dog attacks, and pandemic pet regrets. Guest Amanda says she was robbed and pistol-whipped in her home while two men were stealing her beloved Frenchie. Another…

Politics has been taking a toll on relationships since 2016, and sometimes, it has even gotten violent. Many people don’t have the ability to agree to disagree anymore. Rick and Barbara are married -- but she’s a liberal and he's a…

Dr. Phil meets Danielle who survived Hurricane Ian as it decimated her community and flooded her home, while she and her two sons with disabilities were trapped inside. Now, Danielle says the trauma she endured during the storm has left…

Longtime watchdogs of hate speech say there’s nothing new about the kinds of antisemitic comments that rapper Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, and others have made recently. But what has struck some experts is how blatant the comments…

What if you found your dream home online and the person claiming to be the property agent offered you a lease and asked you to wire the money without ever meeting them? Breanna says that’s what she and her family did. Then, meet Kaylee,…

Thirty-two-year-old Keisha says she knows firsthand about predatory dealings in the real estate industry. In a video that went viral and made news headlines, she says that when her grandfather passed away in 2020, she inherited his home…

The "Dr. Phil" discussion on real estate bias continues. Dr. Phil talks to Anthony Marguleas, a real estate broker and owner of Amalfi Estates, who claims he has witnessed firsthand property owners who refuse to sell to someone of a…

The killing of four college students in Moscow, Idaho, has horrified the nation and left many wanting answers and justice. On November 13, between 3 – 4 a.m., couple Ethan and Xana, and best friends, Kaylee and Madison, were stabbed to…

Biohackers, proponents of microchipping, are an underground movement of citizen scientists who use unconventional approaches when experimenting on their own bodies outside of the traditional lab. So, what are the consequences? Anastasia…

Patty Prewitt is a 73-year-old mother of five, grandmother of 13, and great-grandmother. For the past 36 years, Patty has been serving a life sentence after being convicted of murdering her high school sweetheart husband, Bill. However,…

The term “Karen,” a pejorative slang term for an alleged obnoxious, angry, entitled, and perceived racist white woman who uses inherent privilege to get their way or police other people's behaviors, became the most notorious watchword of…

Teachers have always been held in the highest regard and viewed as role models in the eyes of society. Unfortunately, teachers are now underpaid, overworked, and looking for supplemental income because of today’s economy. More than half…

In this two-part episode, Dr. Phil discusses the handling -- or mishandling -- of the COVID-19 pandemic with top experts from the CDC, medicine, education, and legislation. Should schools have been shut down and remain closed? Was it…

Dr. Phil and his panel of experts, including Dr. Dimitri Christakis, Director of the Center for Child Health, Behavior and Development at Seattle Children's Research Institute, and Former CDC director Robert Redfield, continue their…

Dr. Phil speaks with Kyla and her husband, Andrew, who claim that, despite both working full time, they are now homeless and living in their van due to the rising cost of rent. Then, meet Simon, whose story went viral when he shared in a…

Dr. Phil and his guests discuss the self-censorship debate on the internet and social media, including the fundamental misunderstanding about the true extent of “freedom of speech” under the First Amendment. Kimberly, a University of…

Throughout the years, many different social media challenges have emerged. The popularity of online challenges is rising and unfortunately, have become extremely unsafe -- and in some cases, deadly. “The Blackout Challenge,” which…

“Defund the Police!” It was a rallying cry in the wake of the tragic murder of George Floyd and a call to action against the undeniable brutality of some -- but not all -- police and the disproportionate targeting of black Americans in…

In 2022, it seemed like everyone was talking about the lottery or buying a ticket. The biggest payout of all time was in November, at $2 billion dollars. About half of Americans play the lottery, with total sales topping $100 billion! You…

eenage best friends Ethan, Chase, and Colin helped rescue two strangers from a dangerous house fire, and it was all caught on video. Find out why the fire chief in their community says these young heroes also saved the lives of his…

Thousands of asylum seekers from the Mexican border arrived in Washington, D.C. and New York City on buses sent by the governors of Texas and Arizona. The mayors of these cities asked for federal assistance because they believe this is a…

The gruesome quadruple murder of four university students in Moscow, Idaho remained a mystery for seven weeks until law officials were finally able to track down a suspect, Bryan Kohberger. Law officials quietly collected clues that…

The suspect in the quadruple murder of four university students in Moscow, Idaho, Bryan Kohberger, has an interesting past. Childhood friends of Kohberger's speak out about the type of person he was. Then, another source discusses Bryan’s…

When minors violate the law, should parents be held responsible? Should prosecutors provide these juveniles with resources instead of putting them back on the streets with no punishment or locking them behind bars? Is putting a minor in…

In October 2022, Dr. James Heaps, an obstetrician-gynecologist and oncologist at UCLA, was found guilty of five counts related to sexual assault and misconduct against several female patients. Former patients Melanie, Ellen, Gaby, and…

DNA testing is bringing the era of keeping family secrets to a close. DNA tests spur paternity surprises and lawsuits -- as anyone can pay $50 and then show up on your front doorstep and claim you’re related. This is making some people’s…

Not only is vaping physically damaging, but it’s become a real point of contention within families of teen users – with some parents saying they are being driven “crazy” trying to catch their children in the act. With vape devices being…

Laura admits to driving drunk thousands of times but says she’s only been “caught” three times. Laura admits that even after receiving her third DUI, she still didn’t learn her lesson and totaled her car after she hit a guardrail, flipped…

Laura says she has been lying about her sobriety and hiding her drinking for weeks. Laura claims she wants to stop drinking alcohol but says that every time she tries to get sober, the alcohol wins. Eric shares his story of the time he…

Sherri Papini, a mother of two from Redding, California who was called “Supermom” by her family, disappeared on November 2, 2016 Reportedly while jogging near her home. Three weeks later, she turned up battered, burned, and bruised, with…

This is a true crime saga like no other. The Murdaugh family is one of the most prominent families in South Carolina and has served in powerful legal positions dating back nearly 100 years. Rumors swirled that Alex Murdaugh and his family…

Many women say when they hit a certain age, they feel invisible, washed up, and unwanted. In an open discussion, Dr. Phil finds out how women feel about the pressure of aging. Supermodel and writer Paulina Porizkova, 57, is famously…

Recently, parents across America were googling “who is Andrew Tate?” making him number three in Google searches for 2022, right behind Queen Elizabeth and Donald Trump. Tate claims to be helping young men acquire lots of money, drive…

From social media and gaming to scrolling endlessly online, today's youth are more plugged in when it comes to digital devices. In fact, 50% of teenagers admit they are addicted to their devices, and today, you will learn why! Dr. Phil…

Dr. Phil meets Lara and her husband, Bill, who say they’ve been arguing constantly, and the “divorce” word has come up too often – and they want to know how to fix what’s wrong. Then, Simona Fusco, matchmaker and the founder of Perfect…

Baronica and Nathan say that on July 10, 2021, their then 9-year-old son shot his 8-year-old brother in the chest with one of six unsecured guns in their home. The parents bravely come forward to tell their story in hopes that other…

James says he wants to raise awareness about the kidnapping epidemic of models the Los Angeles area. James says he meets women online, and when they are on their way to meet, the women are kidnapped and transported to an undisclosed camp.…

In South Florida, iguanas are destroying people’s yards and plants and damaging their property. And, feeding iguanas can attract more, leading to a nuisance for some South Florida homeowners. Dr. Phil speaks to Darren, an animal lover who…

For millions of women, the minute they give birth, they’re filled with incredible joy, and their instinct is to protect their babies at all costs. However, 1 in 7 women will develop postpartum depression and anxiety after having a baby,…

Cece is a high school senior who says she became addicted to social media when she was 12 years old. She claims Instagram algorithms took her down a dark rabbit hole, which led to an eating disorder. Last year, Cece and her mother,…

John Kinsel has been locked up for more than 26 years for a crime he says he did not commit -- raping, choking, and threatening to kill a child. About 30 years ago, when John was 22, he says he met and fell in love with a single mother of…

It’s no secret that children who play contact and collision sports are at risk for head trauma and concussions. But the question is, should children be allowed to play these sports? Dr. Phil meets 17-year-old Sidney and her parents,…

Dr. Phil speaks with four women, all on different journeys with alcohol. First, Michelle says she decided to become sober during the pandemic but recently started drinking again “in moderation.” Erica says she has been sober for two years…

Atif Rafay claims he was forced into confessing to a crime he says he did not commit. In the summer of 1994, 17-year-old Atif was home from Cornell University, hanging out with his high school best friend, Sebastian Burns. On July 12,…

Sologamy, also known as “self-marriage” or “self-partnering,” is a symbolic ceremony where a person commits to a meaningful and loving relationship with themselves and a promise to give themselves what they often seek from other people.…

The Murdaugh family were solicitors in South Carolina for three generations, leading prosecutions for their district and playing a key role in deciding which cases were prosecuted. The family was known for their position, power, and…

Dr. Phil and his panel of experts, former prosecutor Loni Coombs; Court TV reporter Vinnie Politan; and forensic expert Joseph Scott Morgan, continue to discuss the ongoing trial of Alex Murdaugh, a prominent personal injury attorney from…

Since 2018, roughly 30 states have legalized sports betting, including 21 that allow it online. In the last 12 months, around one-in-five U.S. adults say they have personally bet money on sports in some way -- and COVID-19 drove 64% of…

On February 16, 2022, Jared Bridegan, a 33-year-old father of four, was killed in an “ambush style” shooting in Jacksonville, FL, while his 2-year-old daughter watched from the car. Jared dropped off his 9-year-old twins at his ex-wife’s…

School nurses administer more daily medication for ADHD than any other chronic health condition. In December 2022, the Drug Enforcement Agency warned that over prescription of ADHD medication could be as bad as the opioid crisis. Is…

Headlines about teenage drivers killing and injuring themselves or others while driving recklessly, including at high speeds, are becoming all too common. Today, Dr. Phil shows parents the reality of what many teens are doing behind the…

Dr. Phil is joined by families who claim they have experienced horrific situations at the hands of daycare providers. Keegan and Alissa say their worst nightmare came true when they discovered their 2-year-old daughter, Reign, was one of…

Amy, a mom and widow of 15 years, says she is so busy with work that she relies on social media for companionship. However, Amy admits she gets envious seeing others having a fabulous time while she’s stuck being alone. Influencers…

Rachel fears that her friend Simone is being scammed by someone online pretending to be singer Omarion, and Simone wants the truth; online romance scams; Dr. Phil and Robin share their experience with their identities being stolen online.

Meet John, who promotes the benefits of a raw animal product diet to his Instagram followers. Then, Jules not only follows a high-fruit raw vegan diet – but also feeds it to her 3-year-old daughter. Next, meet two women who were…

Rapper/songwriter Brooklyn Queen says four years ago, a complete stranger began contacting her and trying to connect with her. Why? She says the woman was claiming to be her birth mother and was insisting on reconnecting with her.…

The number of young people who identify as transgender has nearly doubled in recent years. Some people say this is because the transgender community is more embraced, but others say teens are rushing to get medical treatments without…

Three families with one thing in common: they say their daughters, collegiate student-athletes, were suffering in silence before they died by suicide. They say their daughters faced immense pressure to balance it all, something that many…

Anya, Shannon’s former best friend, says she cut off contact with Shannon because of her social media posts. Shannon insists she just wants to share her point of view and exercise her First Amendment rights, even if it costs her…

Disbarred personal injury attorney Alex Murdaugh, from one of the most prominent families in South Carolina, was recently convicted of the 2021 murders of his wife, Maggie, and youngest son, Paul. Hear from one of the jurors and what he…

In June 2021, Alex Murdaugh, a once prominent personal injury attorney from South Carolina, claimed he found his wife and youngest son shot dead on their hunting lodge property. About a year later, Murdaugh was charged for their murders,…

Stories of innocent citizens being brutally attacked by complete strangers who have long and violent criminal histories have become all too common. Many claim these attacks are a result of soft-on-crime policies enacted by “woke” and…

Twenty-one-year-old Julia Wendell captured the attention of millions across the globe when she claimed she believes she may be the most famous missing child in the world, Madeleine McCann. Wendell claims she has the same famous dark mark…

Sam is a skateboarder and recent college graduate who is currently living in his van with his kitten in Los Angeles. He says he is not working and wonders how he is expected to remain positive when bad things just seem to happen to him…

Dr. Phil delves into the very sensitive topic of discrimination. The news has reported claims of discrimination against white people in university admissions, graduation ceremonies, and college welcome weeks. Similar claims have been made…

The loneliness epidemic is real, and it’s affecting younger people in startling numbers. A 2020 survey on loneliness found an increasing correlation between social media usage and feelings of loneliness. Another study found that young…

Dr. Phil discusses forced labor in prisons: should it end because it is punitive -- and even abusive -- or should it be seen as a productive way for some prisoners to spend their days and invest in their future? Jorge Renaud, director of…

Many Americans have faced horrific mass shooting tragedies throughout the country. Many lives have been lost on those catastrophic days, but many survivors have lived, and their traumas continue to haunt them for years. Dr. Phil hears…

Did you know that your emotions could be damaging your heart, and you might not find out until it's too late? Dr. Phil reveals information that could save your life or someone you love. First, Dr. Phil meets Emily, a self-professed…

Dr. Phil hears three stories of people struggling with the aftermath of having a dark moment in their lives reported on in the news. Sisters Ashley, Ebony, and Fallon say their lives were turned upside down when their younger brother,…

The recent movement, originating in the activism of transgender advocates, to replace the word "woman" with gender-neutral terms causes a growing concern among women born biologically female that the language changes are allowing women to…
Angel-Rose discusses how every night she is attacked by spiritual entities similar to ghosts from the astral plane.
Activists, writers, educators and descendants discuss giving financial reparations to African Americans.
Dr. Phil gives viewers a sneak peek at what happens when the show ends: after the taping, the often-lively exchanges continue, and the cameras keep rolling; Chris' neighbors saved his life by performing CPR while he was having a heart…
Whether transgender students should be allowed to use bathrooms corresponding with their identities; how old children should be when learning about gender identity in school; whether parents should make decisions on what their kids learn…
The search for a missing teen who may be the victim of sex trafficking; a girl says she was lured into sex trafficking by a man she met online; former athletes and assault survivors Jon Vaughn and Trinea Gonczar partner to fight sexual…
How product and service influencers persuade people to spend money; perspectives from an influencer, a marketing specialist and a spending coach; Brendan Gahan, Chief Innovation Officer at Mekanism.
Discussing the epidemic of childhood obesity; a 13-year-old shares her story of being bullied at her school for being overweight; one of the first teens to undergo weight-loss surgery; President of the Obesity Medicine Association Dr.…
Teri says she was attacked by former friend Valina's dog, while Valina says that Teri exaggerated her injuries so much that her dog had to be euthanized; a woman tells of being attacked by a client's two dogs.
A woman says she was attacked by two dogs she was dog-sitting, and nearly lost her life; trainer and behaviorist Jas Leverette.
James Addie, a husband and father, lived a double life, leading to the murder of his fiancée 48 hours before their wedding day; his two families meet to pick up the broken pieces of their lives.
For two years, Terri has sent thousands of dollars to her millionaire boyfriend, Ricardo, whom she plans to marry but has never met in person.
Terri has been waiting two years for her millionaire boyfriend, Ricardo, whom she has never met in person, to return home from Canada with their Bitcoin investment; updates on some former Dr. Phil guests who were scammed.
Individuals who microdose psychedelics to achieve relaxation join Dr Phil, experts and sceptics to discuss its benefits and dangers.
Anti-immigrant sentiment and anti-Latino hate crimes; a couple say a woman terrorized them for a year; experts discuss rhetoric, misinformation, hostile speech and disrespect; Jason Tatenhove (book "The Perils of Extremism").
T.D. Jakes says disruptive thinking has led to some of the world's most innovative and necessary movements, and every period of chaos brings an opportunity to disrupt by providing an unexpected alliance or solution.
Some say critical race theory (CRT) admonishes all white people for being oppressors while classifying all Black people as hopelessly oppressed victims, but others say it must be taught to children because future generations could be hurt…
As a child, Alyssa wanted to get rid of her mother's strict boyfriend, John, so she told a lie, accusing him of sexually abusing her. Out of guilt, she retracts her confession, giving John a chance of a retrial after spending 26 years in…
Dr. Phil and his wife Robin answer questions and address rumours from their fans, as well as questions and tributes from some of their celebrity friends.
Artificial intelligence has the potential to improve people's daily lives, but it also raises ethical and societal concerns about its impact on employment, privacy and the future of humanity; Dr. Phil gets a special delivery from Serve…
Doreen's son, John Giuca, and Yvette's brother, Billie Allen, have spent half their lives in prison for crimes they say they did not commit, and both women say they will stop at nothing to get their loved ones out of prison.
Richard Glossip was convicted of first-degree murder for the beating death of his boss, based largely on the testimony of a man who said Glossip hired him to carry out the murder.
Andrew Tate is known for his misogynistic social media posts and videos; discusses whether parents should worry about Tate's influence on their sons; a group of teenage boys surprise their mothers when they share what they think about Tate.
Dr. Phil follows up with some of his most talked-about guests to find out what happened when they left his stage and returned home.
Dr Phil continues to provide thrilling updates on the past guests that viewers enquire about the most.
Innocent people, many of them miners, are often convicted after providing police with false confessions; what parents need to know to prevent it from happening to their children; Brendan Dassey, profiled in Netflix's "Making a Murderer."
Dr Phil shares how more than 23,000 young people age out of the US foster care system every year; two women say they faced challenges in the foster care system and ageing out of it; one gets the surprise of a lifetime.
A federal jury finds a pair of Black men not guilty of killing a white police officer, but they are sentenced to life in prison anyway; their attorney explains why; the officer's daughter comes face to face with the convicted men's family…
A woman tells how she became addicted to Xanax and Oxycodone and later learned the pills were laced with deadly synthetic opioid fentanyl; a former drug dealer gives his perspective on the dangers of buying drugs; families share tragic…
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