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176 Episodes 2011 - 2012
Episode 1
Mon, Sep 12, 2011 60 mins
Rules banning unruly children from restaurants and airplanes are discussed.
Episode 2
Tue, Sep 13, 2011 60 mins
Part 1 of 3. An interview with Cindy and George Anthony, the parents of Casey Anthony, who in July 2011 was found not guilty of the murder of her young daughter.
Episode 3
Wed, Sep 14, 2011 60 mins
Part 2 of 3. An interview with Cindy and George Anthony, the parents of Casey Anthony. Included: their testimony in their daughter's murder trial.
Episode 4
Thu, Sep 15, 2011 60 mins
Internet sensation Ted Williams, who gained media attention while homeless due to his vocal talent, makes a post-rehab return visit.
Episode 5
Fri, Sep 16, 2011 60 mins
College students who offer companionship and sex in exchange for cash and gifts.
Episode 6
Mon, Sep 19, 2011 60 mins
The conclusion of an interview with Cindy and George Anthony, the parents of Casey Anthony. Included: their daughter's defense strategy and acquittal.
Episode 7
Tue, Sep 20, 2011 60 mins
An interview with Levi Johnston, the father of Sarah Palin's grandson.
Episode 8
Wed, Sep 21, 2011 60 mins
A plastic-surgery enthusiast discusses how her procedures affect her daughters.
Episode 9
Thu, Sep 22, 2011 60 mins
Taylor Armstrong ("The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills") discusses her husband's suicide.
Episode 10
Fri, Sep 23, 2011 60 mins
Parents who go to extremes with their kids' diets.
Episode 11
Mon, Sep 26, 2011 60 mins
An interview with a polygamist family.
Episode 12
Tue, Sep 27, 2011 60 mins
Part 1 of 2. An interview with Willie Jessop, former spokesperson for the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Included: questions about convicted church leader Warren Jeffs.
Episode 13
Wed, Sep 28, 2011 60 mins
Conclusion. Former members of the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints confront Willie Jessop, who was once the religious group's spokesperson.
Episode 14
Thu, Sep 29, 2011 60 mins
A young couple who became parents shortly after ending their relationship are at odds with one another. Also: an update on a teen mom's story.
Episode 15
Fri, Sep 30, 2011 60 mins
A father discusses a controversial video he posted on the Internet; a mother is unable to control her rebellious teenage daughter.
Episode 16
Mon, Oct 3, 2011 60 mins
Parents share their extreme methods of child rearing. Included: rewarding children with lavish parties and using exercise as punishment.
Episode 17
Tue, Oct 4, 2011 60 mins
Violence in teen romances is discussed.
Episode 18
Wed, Oct 5, 2011 60 mins
A family attempts to stage an intervention for their recently arrested, drug-addicted daughter, who's the mother of a young child herself.
Episode 19
Thu, Oct 6, 2011 60 mins
People with amnesia discuss their experiences. Included: a man whose father doubts the validity of his memory-loss claims.
Episode 20
Fri, Oct 7, 2011 60 mins
A mother defends her career as an escort, but her friend fears for her safety; a husband gets fed up with his wife repeatedly accusing him of infidelity.
Episode 21
Mon, Oct 10, 2011 60 mins
The sister of Russell Armstrong ("The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills") talks about his suicide and the on-camera portrayal of his marriage.
Episode 22
Tue, Oct 11, 2011 60 mins
Part 1 of 2. A young woman who was held captive by a sex offender for 10 years talks about her experience.
Episode 23
Wed, Oct 12, 2011 60 mins
Conclusion. A young woman who was held captive by a sex offender for 10 years opens up about her experience. Included: her escape to freedom.
Episode 24
Thu, Oct 13, 2011 60 mins
Former Guns N' Roses bassist Duff McKagan talks about his wild past of partying and addiction, and how he moved beyond it. Also: a young woman with an oxycodone addiction talks about how she's hurt her family.
Episode 25
Fri, Oct 14, 2011 60 mins
A look at people who make amateur adult videos for the Internet. Also: a woman who's fed up with her husband's online porn addiction.
Episode 26
Mon, Oct 17, 2011 60 mins
Dr. Phil and Robin perform the salsa and chat with contestants from Season 13 of "Dancing With the Stars," including Nancy Grace, David Arquette, Carson Kressley and Rob Kardashian.
Episode 27
Tue, Oct 18, 2011 60 mins
A look at school bullies and their victims, as well as the family of a victim who committed suicide. Included: self-defense strategies from a child psychologist.
Episode 28
Wed, Oct 19, 2011 60 mins
Two families discuss the problems they're having with their rebellious teenage daughters.
Episode 29
Thu, Oct 20, 2011 60 mins
A teenage couple expecting a baby find themselves in the middle of a conflict between their mothers, who both want to be very involved in the baby's life.
Episode 30
Fri, Oct 21, 2011 60 mins
Troy Dunn helps a pair of twins and their sister look for another pair of twin siblings, who were put up for adoption by their mother years ago.
Episode 31
Mon, Oct 24, 2011 60 mins
Parents try to motivate their adult children to move out on their own.
Episode 32
Tue, Oct 25, 2011 60 mins
A bride prepares for her 11th wedding, scheduled for November 11, 2011. Also: advice for couples preparing to marry.
Episode 33
Wed, Oct 26, 2011 60 mins
A 23-year-old drug addict seeks help in getting off drugs, and her police-detective father admits his embarrassment and his pattern of enabling her.
Episode 34
Thu, Oct 27, 2011 60 mins
A look at the attacks made by divorcing couples, including one man's online advertisement comparing his wife to a used car.
Episode 35
Fri, Oct 28, 2011 60 mins
A mother competes in beauty pageants alongside her teenage daughter, but her daughter admits she would prefer if her mother stepped aside and watched from the sidelines.
Episode 36
Mon, Oct 31, 2011 60 mins
Details on an October 2011 news story about people allegedly being held captive in a basement in Philadelphia.
Episode 37
Tue, Nov 1, 2011 60 mins
Advice for a woman who belittles her new son-in-law.
Episode 38
Wed, Nov 2, 2011 60 mins
A family in which a girl was molested by her brother share their story.
Episode 39
Thu, Nov 3, 2011 60 mins
Spouses who have let jealousy and mistrust get the best of them.
Episode 40
Fri, Nov 4, 2011 60 mins
Parents who have used extreme and unorthodox methods of punishment, including gluing a child's hands and forcing a child to kill a pet.
Episode 41
Mon, Nov 7, 2011 60 mins
A guest returns to give Dr. Phil an update on her past six months, including whether she's stopped using drugs and if she's in communication with her family.
Episode 42
Tue, Nov 8, 2011 60 mins
A man explains he's in love with both his wife and his wife's best friend.
Episode 43
Wed, Nov 9, 2011 60 mins
A discussion about corporal punishment, spurred by an online video of a Texas judge hitting his teenage daughter with a belt.
Episode 44
Thu, Nov 10, 2011 60 mins
A man denies claims from his ex's mother that he molested his 4-year-old daughter, and he says he's willing to take a lie-detector test to prove his innocence.
Episode 45
Fri, Nov 11, 2011 60 mins
Adam Sandler discusses playing twins in "Jack and Jill." Also: real twins share their experiences of swapping places and having secret languages.
Episode 46
Mon, Nov 14, 2011 60 mins
An examination of Rebecca Zahau's July 2011 death, which was initially ruled a suicide but which her family questions.
Episode 47
Tue, Nov 15, 2011 60 mins
A look at the autopsy results of Rebecca Zahau, whose body was exhumed following questions about her July 2011 death.
Episode 48
Wed, Nov 16, 2011 60 mins
Jeff Ashton, the lead prosecutor in Casey Anthony's murder trial, shares his insight about the case and the jury.
Episode 49
Thu, Nov 17, 2011 60 mins
Part 1 of 3. Three women want their husbands to get over their chauvinistic views regarding roles within a marriage.
Episode 50
Fri, Nov 18, 2011 60 mins
A discussion about the charges of alleged sexual abuse against Jerry Sandusky, a former assistant football coach at Penn State University. Included: warning signs to help parents protect their children.
Episode 51
Mon, Nov 21, 2011 60 mins
Part 2 of 3. Three couples with crumbling marriages look at their spouses' viewpoints as well as their own mistakes.
Episode 52
Tue, Nov 22, 2011 60 mins
A woman who harshly berates her son-in-law returns to the show to defend her viewpoint. Included: her son-in-law's mother weighs in on the matter.
Episode 53
Wed, Nov 23, 2011 60 mins
A woman who weighs almost 700 pounds expresses a desire to lose weight and change her life. Also: advice from the star of the reality show "Ruby," who has been in a similar situation.
Episode 54
Fri, Nov 25, 2011 60 mins
An interview with the author and cast of "Mitch Albom's Have a Little Faith," a TV movie based on a nonfiction book about a journalist's relationship with two religious leaders.
Episode 55
Mon, Nov 28, 2011 60 mins
Overweight women seek weight-loss solutions. Also: the stages of readiness required for making life changes.
Episode 56
Tue, Nov 29, 2011 60 mins
Conclusion. Dr. Phil focuses on the core factors that are tearing apart three marriages.
Episode 57
Wed, Nov 30, 2011 60 mins
Advice for a bodybuilder who put his family in debt by spending money on items to enhance his appearance, including tanning items, hair transplants and Botox.
Episode 58
Thu, Dec 1, 2011 60 mins
A soldier seeks help for his physically abusive wife. Also: family members express concern for the couple's young child.
Episode 59
Fri, Dec 2, 2011 60 mins
Husbands who don't do their fair share of housework try a role-reversal exercise.
Episode 60
Mon, Dec 5, 2011 60 mins
A mother accuses her three grown daughters of being abusive toward one another, and they claim her neglect during their youth is the cause of their problems.
Episode 61
Tue, Dec 6, 2011 60 mins
Two wives who caught their husbands being unfaithful explain how they sought to resolve things by having affairs of their own.
Episode 62
Wed, Dec 7, 2011 60 mins
Parents confront their grown children over their freeloading ways.
Episode 63
Thu, Dec 8, 2011 60 mins
Victims of a woman who administered plastic-surgery injections without a license speak out. Among the substances she supposedly injected into people: cement, mineral oil and tire sealant.
Episode 64
Fri, Dec 9, 2011 60 mins
Convicted murderer Harris Williams meets with the now-grown children of the woman he killed in front of them in 1978.
Episode 65
Mon, Dec 12, 2011 60 mins
A woman talks about discovering that her husband was sexually abusing her young daughters. Also: advice from a woman who was sexually abused by her brother.
Episode 66
Tue, Dec 13, 2011 60 mins
People struggling with finances share their stories. Included: a couple whose marriage is crumbling because of monetary disputes; a single mother of four who's about to lose her job. Also: Ronnie Dunn performs "Cost of Livin'."
Episode 67
Wed, Dec 14, 2011 60 mins
The parents of a rebellious 17-year-old girl worry about losing their daughter, who's struggling with her sexual identity and fears her parents won't accept her.
Episode 68
Thu, Dec 15, 2011 60 mins
Comedians Darrell Hammond and Christopher Titus discuss their abusive childhoods and how comedy helped them overcome their pain.
Episode 69
Fri, Dec 16, 2011 60 mins
People with strained relationships attempt forgiveness.
Episode 70
Mon, Dec 19, 2011 60 mins
Nick Carter of the Backstreet Boys discusses overcoming his drug and alcohol addictions. Also: a runaway is offered a chance to get off the streets; and a woman who mentored a needy boy talks about the bond they forged.
Episode 71
Tue, Jan 3, 2012 60 mins
Advice for a divorced couple who have been battling for five years and whose children are caught in the middle of things. Also: five steps for breaking bad habits.
Episode 72
Wed, Jan 4, 2012 60 mins
A look at the revised CBS morning show, with cohosts Charlie Rose, Gayle King and Erica Hill.
Episode 73
Thu, Jan 5, 2012 60 mins
Two women explain why they don't need any female friends. Also: Renee Graziano and Drita D'avanzo of "Mob Wives" discuss the physical altercations they get into with other cast members.
Episode 74
Fri, Jan 6, 2012 60 mins
Women confront their siblings who bully them about their weight. Also: five tips for achieving successful weight loss.
Episode 75
Mon, Jan 9, 2012 60 mins
Two twentysomethings admit to binge drinking on a regular basis, but they deny being alcoholics. Also: the story of a college student who died after a night of extreme partying.
Episode 76
Tue, Jan 10, 2012 60 mins
Mediums John Edward and Char Margolis perform psychic readings on audience members and Dr. Phil.
Episode 77
Wed, Jan 11, 2012 60 mins
Matchmaker Siggy Flicker gives dating advice to singles.
Episode 78
Thu, Jan 12, 2012 60 mins
A woman who was held captive with her baby talks about how she sent out an SOS message on a social-networking site. Also: an 18-year-old mother relates how she killed a home intruder.
Episode 79
Fri, Jan 13, 2012 60 mins
Beauty-pageant winners who lost their titles amid scandals discuss how they're trying to rebuild their lives.
Episode 80
Mon, Jan 16, 2012 60 mins
A woman shares the story of how her abusive husband shot her and murdered her best friend in front of their children.
Episode 81
Tue, Jan 17, 2012 60 mins
A look at dangerous new trends among teenagers, including illegal tattoos, use of synthetic marijuana, and games involving physical altercations.
Episode 82
Wed, Jan 18, 2012 60 mins
A look at uncommon fetishes and phobias. Including: a man who enjoys sleeping in a special crib and being taken care of like an infant; and a woman who has panic attacks when she gets into cars.
Episode 83
Thu, Jan 19, 2012 60 mins
An 18-year-old mother tells how she shot and killed a home intruder. Also: a teenager who faked a pregnancy as an experiment shares what she learned from the experience.
Episode 84
Fri, Jan 20, 2012 60 mins
People who survived a cruise-ship disaster tell their story; a man who thwarted a bank robbery shares how the tide turned against him; a hotel guest blames a hotel for an assault that occurred in her room.
Episode 85
Mon, Jan 23, 2012 60 mins
A woman who regularly drives after drinking claims it's not a problem because of her high tolerance for alcohol. Also: The sister of Ryan Dunn, an MTV celebrity who died in an alcohol-related crash, talks about his fatal accident.
Episode 86
Tue, Jan 24, 2012 60 mins
Advice for two couples on the brink of ending their relationships because of infidelity.
Episode 87
Wed, Jan 25, 2012 60 mins
Advice for the parents of an extremely rebellious teen who's stolen, punched her principal and been expelled from school.
Episode 88
Thu, Jan 26, 2012 60 mins
A 20-year-old battling anorexia and bulimia shares her story. Also: Tracey Gold discusses her struggles with anorexia and how she overcame it.
Episode 89
Fri, Jan 27, 2012 60 mins
A medical assistant addicted to hydrocodone discusses the toll her addiction has taken on her, including job losses, jail time and fractured relationships with her children.
Episode 90
Mon, Jan 30, 2012 60 mins
The family of a little girl who passed away from Huntington's disease confront the neighbors who are accused of bullying her.
Episode 91
Tue, Jan 31, 2012 60 mins
Pageant moms are questioned about some of the decisions they've made regarding the costuming and coaching of their toddlers.
Episode 92
Wed, Feb 1, 2012 60 mins
Parents seek help for dealing with their identical twins boys, two violent teenagers who have injured each other, vandalized their home and used drugs.
Episode 93
Thu, Feb 2, 2012 60 mins
A woman reluctant to go to rehab finally checks herself into a facility, and her loved ones await to see her progress during a week when family members are invited to visit.
Episode 94
Fri, Feb 3, 2012 60 mins
The parents of Lisa Irwin, an infant who went missing in October 2011, discuss her disappearance.
Episode 95
Mon, Feb 6, 2012 60 mins
A little girl who was locked in a closet for years by her parents shares her story 10 years after being rescued.
Episode 96
Tue, Feb 7, 2012 60 mins
An unemployed 18-year-old father learns if he's about to have a second child after cheating on his 16-year-old girlfriend with her friend, and both of the girls and their mothers confront him.
Episode 97
Wed, Feb 8, 2012 60 mins
Donny Osmond discusses his career, including the ups and downs of a childhood spent in the limelight. Also: a performance from Osmond's idol, Stevie Wonder.
Episode 98
Thu, Feb 9, 2012 60 mins
A mother seeks help for her daughter, a former beauty queen who's addicted to heroin and meth. Included: an attempt at an intervention; and a look at how one person's drug use affects other family members.
Episode 99
Fri, Feb 10, 2012 60 mins
A look at Josh Powell and the apparent double-murder-suicide he committed when he and his two young sons died in an explosion on Feb. 5, 2012.
Episode 100
Mon, Feb 13, 2012 60 mins
A young mom completes 60 days in drug rehab, admits the bad choices she made and reunites with her own mother, who stood by her while she was struggling.
Episode 101
Tue, Feb 14, 2012 60 mins
A look at a volatile relationship between a mother-in-law and daughter-in-law.
Episode 102
Wed, Feb 15, 2012 60 mins
A continuing look at a mother-in-law and daughter-in-law's volatile relationship.
Episode 103
Thu, Feb 16, 2012 60 mins
A look at the sex-abuse scandal at Miramonte Elementary School in Los Angeles, in which two former teachers are accused of committing lewd acts against their students. Included: former students and their families speak out.
Episode 104
Fri, Feb 17, 2012 60 mins
Exploring the fraud behind a PI agency employing soccer moms.
Episode 105
Mon, Feb 20, 2012 60 mins
Three children confront their father about his lack of presence in their lives and accuse him of prioritizing his work and his new family over them.
Episode 106
Tue, Feb 21, 2012 60 mins
A woman in a physically abusive relationship thinks her boyfriend is capable of reform, and she hears insight about him from his ex-wife and his sister. Included: advice about how to leave an abuser safely.
Episode 107
Wed, Feb 22, 2012 60 mins
A couple married for 23 years face the possible end of their marriage because of the husband's relationship with a transgender female.
Episode 108
Thu, Feb 23, 2012 60 mins
A couple married for 17 years with three children discuss their open marriage, and their two lovers join them and weigh in on the topic.
Episode 109
Fri, Feb 24, 2012 60 mins
A married couple describe their violent relationship, in which the wife claims her husband has raped her and he admits that he has anger-control issues, which sometimes involving him blacking out.
Episode 110
Mon, Feb 27, 2012 60 mins
A son accuses his mother of ruining his marriage by calling excessively and leaving verbally abusive messages, and his mother claims her son treats her poorly.
Episode 111
Tue, Feb 28, 2012 60 mins
A 22-year-old woman talks about how she was sexually abused by her father from age 5 to 18, and how she gave birth to four of his children without medical assistance.
Episode 112
Wed, Feb 29, 2012 60 mins
Parents who are being abused and intimidated by their adult children confront them.
Episode 113
Thu, Mar 1, 2012 60 mins
A candid interview with Toni Braxton and her sisters, who all star on the reality show "Braxton Family Values."
Episode 114
Fri, Mar 2, 2012 60 mins
A woman who left an Orthodox Jewish community discusses her child-custody battle. Included: comments from Rabbi Shmuley Boteach and parents within the Orthodox Jewish community.
Episode 115
Mon, Mar 5, 2012 60 mins
Deion Sanders helps advise parents who are too competitive regarding their children's sports.
Episode 116
Tue, Mar 6, 2012 60 mins
A couple who have been married for 16 years admit their marriage consists of much anger and little intimacy, and that their child often witnesses them fighting. Also: The real-life couple who inspired the film "The Vow" share their experience.
Episode 117
Wed, Mar 7, 2012 60 mins
A mother relates the story of her eldest teenage daughter stabbing her, and she claims her other daughters are violent as well. Her daughters allege she is a heavy drinker who is suicidal, and they accuse her of choking them.
Episode 118
Thu, Mar 8, 2012 60 mins
Susan Sarandon discusses her movie "Jeff Who Lives at Home." Also: advice for parents who want their grown children to leave the nest.
Episode 119
Mon, Mar 12, 2012 60 mins
Mothers are accused of child abuse.
Episode 120
Tue, Mar 13, 2012 60 mins
A man who left his wife and children for a relationship with a former student is confronted by the student's mother.
Episode 121
Wed, Mar 14, 2012 60 mins
A woman claims that her husband is abusive toward her and their daughter. Also: A man struggles to deal with a childhood accident that killed his father and sister.
Episode 122
Mon, Mar 26, 2012 60 mins
A man proposes that he shouldn't have to pay child support because the child was conceived while the man was being raped; a woman rented billboard space to announce that she was her boyfriend's significant other, and not simply his mistress.
Episode 123
Tue, Mar 27, 2012 60 mins
A woman shares what it was like to discover her husband was no longer a commodities trader but instead a bank robber. Included: Bishop T.D. Jakes talks about forgiveness.
Episode 124
Wed, Mar 28, 2012 60 mins
Two young women share their stories about being sexually abused when they were minors.
Episode 125
Thu, Mar 29, 2012 60 mins
Eric Roberts discusses the damaging effect his drug use had on his career and family, and his desire to turn things around now that he's a recovering addict.
Episode 126
Fri, Mar 30, 2012 60 mins
Family members confront relatives who display rude and embarrassing behavior. Also: Nancy O'Dell discusses creative gift-giving ideas.
Episode 127
Mon, Apr 2, 2012 60 mins
A woman discusses finding romance with her teenage son's peer; a former gubernatorial candidate shares his experience of looking for a bride overseas and winding up homeless.
Episode 128
Tue, Apr 3, 2012 60 mins
A couple whose marriage is crumbling discuss their physical altercations, mounds of debt and lack of sex. Also: how to identify signs that a marriage is in trouble.
Episode 129
Wed, Apr 4, 2012 60 mins
Olympic swimmer Amanda Beard discusses overcoming drug use, an eating disorder and self-inflicted injuries. Also: A professional female bodybuilder confesses to binge eating.
Episode 130
Thu, Apr 5, 2012 60 mins
Two 9/11 survivors share how they were duped by a woman who claimed to be a fellow survivor. A woman involved in a legal dispute with Casey Anthony shares her story.
Episode 131
Fri, Apr 6, 2012 60 mins
Dr. Phil introduces his new baby grandson, London Phillip McGraw, to viewers and shares what things are like when he and Robin babysit. Also: a look at a some inspirational and talented kids.
Episode 132
Mon, Apr 9, 2012 60 mins
A 33-year-old man accuses his mother of being overcontrolling and interfering with his life. Also: Anthony from "Mama's Boys of the Bronx" discusses what it's like living at home with his mother.
Episode 133
Tue, Apr 10, 2012 60 mins
An intimate relationship between an ex-high school teacher and her former student is the focus.
Episode 134
Wed, Apr 11, 2012 60 mins
A woman seeks help mediating feuds between her husband and 18-year-old son.
Episode 135
Thu, Apr 12, 2012 60 mins
A single father wonders if he's putting too much pressure on his daughter as he helps her pursue her dreams of becoming an actress and model. Also: A father and daughter who've been estranged for years confront each other.
Episode 136
Fri, Apr 13, 2012 60 mins
A mother fighting for the right to euthanize her severely disabled children shares her story. Also: a former model discusses her battle with chronic Lyme disease and faces allegations that she's faking the illness.
Episode 137
Mon, Apr 16, 2012 60 mins
A woman shares what it was like discovering that her husband may be a serial rapist. Also: A former rape victim discusses being contacted by her rapist years later on the Internet.
Episode 138
Tue, Apr 17, 2012 60 mins
A follow-up on a rebellious 17-year-old girl who was sent to a treatment facility for troubled teenagers. Also: A mother seeks help for how to deal with her violent and controlling 14-year-old daughter.
Episode 139
Wed, Apr 18, 2012 60 mins
Two male escorts and their employer discuss their profession.
Episode 140
Thu, Apr 19, 2012 60 mins
A look at the damaging effects that can result from post-traumatic stress disorder. Included: personal insight from two war veterans dealing with PTSD.
Episode 141
Fri, Apr 20, 2012 60 mins
Cuba Gooding Jr. discusses his role as a counselor in the TV movie "Firelight," which focuses on young female inmates who fight forest fires in an attempt to turn their lives around. Also: a woman who had her daughter prosecuted for stealing from her.
Episode 142
Mon, Apr 23, 2012 60 mins
A young woman accuses her parents of favoring her brother. Also: A man claims his parents' feud with his wife is putting his marriage at risk.
Episode 143
Tue, Apr 24, 2012 60 mins
A return visit from a 23-year-old heroin addict, who admits she relapsed after leaving rehab.
Episode 144
Wed, Apr 25, 2012 60 mins
Parents want help finding their daughter who was abducted during a carjacking; a man is desperate to find his missing son, whose mother committed suicide one week after his disappearance.
Episode 145
Thu, Apr 26, 2012 60 mins
Part 1 of 2. A woman leaves rehab and reunites with her parents, sharing details from her rock-bottom moments.
Episode 146
Fri, Apr 27, 2012 60 mins
Conclusion. Advice for the family of a woman who's completed rehab. Also: a look at the woman's rehab activities, which included meditating and skydiving.
Episode 147
Mon, Apr 30, 2012 60 mins
A woman fights to regain custody of her children after their grandfather was arrested on child-abuse charges at the Grand Canyon.
Episode 148
Tue, May 1, 2012 60 mins
A demanding mother-in-law returns to the show, and she's now focusing her anger on her daughter rather than her son-in-law.
Episode 149
Wed, May 2, 2012 60 mins
A woman wants her 20-year-old son to go to college, but he claims that reality TV can educate him about how to become a singer. Also: a mother wonders why her college-educated son no longer has ambition.
Episode 150
Thu, May 3, 2012 60 mins
The family of murdered Las Vegas showgirl Deborah Flores-Narvaez meets the family of her ex-boyfriend and accused killer, Cirque du Soleil dancer Jason Griffith, for the first time.
Episode 151
Fri, May 4, 2012 60 mins
A mother who claims to have no memory of leaving her two little boys alone at a gas station undergoes a polygraph test.
Episode 152
Mon, May 7, 2012 60 mins
A 12-year-old girl recounts how she was expected to fight four other girls in a videotaped brawl at a sleepover.
Episode 153
Tue, May 8, 2012 60 mins
NFL star Terrell Owens is confronted by his children's mothers, who accuse him of missing child-support payments and being a neglectful dad. Also: Owens discusses his own childhood.
Episode 154
Wed, May 9, 2012 60 mins
Eighteen-year-old Thomas Cogdell, who served two years in a juvenile-detention facility for the murder of his sister, claims his false confession was coerced by police when he was 12. Also: an interview with his mother, from whom he's estranged.
Episode 155
Thu, May 10, 2012 60 mins
A woman with multiple personality disorder discusses the toll her condition is taking on her life, and she transitions between some of her alters in front of Dr. Phil.
Episode 156
Fri, May 11, 2012 60 mins
A PI tracks down a couple's drug-addicted daughter, and an intervention is held for her in the rundown hotel room where she's been staying.
Episode 157
Mon, May 14, 2012 60 mins
A woman's husband and daughters want her to get help for her extreme rage issues.
Episode 158
Tue, May 15, 2012 60 mins
A woman's estranged mother and sister want to reconnect with her, but she struggles to forgive them for not standing by her and her daughter during a difficult incident three years prior.
Episode 159
Wed, May 16, 2012 60 mins
The family of a former rising teen star who's become a homeless heroin addict confront her and try to convince her to get help.
Episode 160
Thu, May 17, 2012 60 mins
A teenager is unhappy with the attention her mother's L-sized breast implants attract. Also: A man suggested that his wife become a sugar baby after watching an episode of "Dr. Phil," and her success at it has resulted in marital problems for them.
Episode 161
Fri, May 18, 2012 60 mins
A man who weighs almost 800 pounds and made an online plea for Dr. Phil's help finally meets Dr. Phil and discusses his struggles with his weight. Also: A man who considers himself an "adult baby" returns to the show.
Episode 162
Mon, May 21, 2012 60 mins
An interview with Daniel Pelosi, who was convicted in 2004 of the murder of millionaire Ted Ammon.
Episode 163
Tue, May 22, 2012 60 mins
An interview with a woman who is attempting to gain weight and reach 800 pounds by her wedding day.
Episode 164
Wed, May 23, 2012 60 mins
A discussion of child pornography, featuring interviews with victims and their relatives.
Episode 165
Thu, May 24, 2012 60 mins
A discussion with psychologist Philip Zimbardo ("The Demise of Guys"). Also: The troubled relationship between a teen and his father is explored.
Episode 166
Fri, May 25, 2012 60 mins
A debate about whether psychic abilities are real includes a panel who claim they have paranormal instincts, as well as a man who calls himself a "professional skeptic."
Episode 167
Mon, May 28, 2012 60 mins
A former madam discusses the prostitution industry; a man who was injured while stopping a bank robbery talks about his unpaid medical bills; and a woman who was sexually assaulted in her hotel room blames the hotel for giving her attacker her room key.
Episode 168
Tue, May 29, 2012 60 mins
Physicians give advice on how to get healthy, improve self-image and lose weight without surgery. Guests include Dr. Drew Ordon and Dr. Jeffry Life.
Episode 169
Mon, Jul 9, 2012 60 mins
Friendships and family relationships that turned sour during the wedding-planning process are spotlighted.
Episode 170
Tue, Jul 10, 2012 60 mins
Part 1 of 2. A look at six kids trying to break into show business, and their stage moms working behind the scenes. Included: feedback from celebrity judges, talent agents and directors.
Episode 171
Wed, Jul 11, 2012 60 mins
Conclusion. Six kids trying to break into show business compete in front of a panel of celebrity judges for a Hollywood prize package. Included: advice from Florence Henderson and Derek Hough.
Episode 172
Tue, Sep 4, 2012 60 mins
Wives seek advice on their troubled marriages.
Episode 173
Wed, Sep 5, 2012 60 mins
The parents of an 18-year-old worry that their son may be a sex addict.
Episode 174
Thu, Sep 6, 2012 60 mins
A woman adopts her daughter's 36-year-old ex-boyfriend, an action that confuses and angers her daughter.
Episode 175
Fri, Sep 7, 2012 60 mins
A woman's marriage crumbles after she loses weight.
Episode 176
Mon, Sep 10, 2012 60 mins
A married couple dealing with jealousy and abuse seek advice to save their marriage; a mother wants to rein in her son's addiction to video games.