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Dr. Phil Season 17 Episodes
Season 17 Episode Guide
172 Episodes 2018 - 2019
Episode 1
Exclusive: The Model, the Hit Man and the Victim
Mon, Sep 10, 201842 mins
In the Season 17 premiere, 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.
Episode 2
If Looks Could Kill: Inside the Model Murder-for-Hire Sting
Tue, Sep 11, 201842 mins
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;
Episode 3
We're Alcoholics, but We're Great Parents
Wed, Sep 12, 201842 mins
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;
Episode 4
Mystery at Sea: What Happened to Actress Natalie Wood?
Thu, Sep 13, 201842 mins
Yachting with her 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;
Episode 5
Mystery at Sea: The Captain Speaks, Claims Hollywood Star Natalie Wood's Death Was No Accident
Fri, Sep 14, 201842 mins
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;
Episode 6
My Perfect Cheerleader Fiancee Is Abusing Me!
Mon, Sep 17, 201842 mins
Victoria, 19, says her rage has escalated to the point where she throws and breaks things at home and abuses her fiancé, who says he is still completely in love with her; Jesse Palmer ("DailyMailTV");
Episode 7
Self-Help Author Can't Help Himself: Locked in a Room with Baseball Bats Afraid of Violent Sons
Tue, Sep 18, 201842 mins
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;
Episode 8
Deadly Best Friends? Exclusive: Father, Whose Son Was Allegedly Murdered by Childhood Friend, Speaks Out
Wed, Sep 19, 201842 mins
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;
Episode 9
My Mother and Sister Poisoned My Daughter Against Me and Now I Refuse to Go to Her Wedding!
Thu, Sep 20, 201842 mins
Kristen says her mother and sister have destroyed her relationship with the entire family and brainwashed her daughter into hating her; they accused Kristen of telling her ex-brother-in-law to kill her sister and their children and commit suicide;
Episode 10
My Wife is Married to Another Man and Now Has a New Boyfriend
Fri, Sep 21, 201842 mins
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 for the first time;
Episode 11
Hot Pepper: My Jealous Wife Chased Me Down the Freeway/Married to Medicine
Mon, Sep 24, 201842 mins
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");
Episode 12
My Abusive Mother Is a Psychopathic Liar, Holding My Younger Siblings Hostage in a Filthy Home
Tue, Sep 25, 201842 mins
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;
Episode 13
A Daughter Confronts Her Mother About Years of Living in Squalor: Will She Tell the Truth?
Wed, Sep 26, 201842 mins
Susan and Taylor get new information that sheds even new 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;
Episode 14
It's My Husband's Fault Our Honor Roll Student Is on a Downward Spiral
Thu, Sep 27, 201842 mins
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;
Episode 15
Arrests, Assaults and Addiction; My Family Needs to Get Over My Past
Fri, Sep 28, 201842 mins
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;
Episode 16
My Husband Thinks I'm Hacking Our Devices: Help Clear My Name!
Mon, Oct 1, 201842 mins
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;
Episode 17
Russian Hackers or Lying Wife? Will Jennifer Finally Come Clean?
Tue, Oct 2, 201842 mins
Jennifer says her marriage is in shambles because her family has been targeted by "hackers" for the last year-and-a-year, but her husband says he has evidence that leads back to her phone, proving she is the hacker;
Episode 18
Once a Hotshot Rapper, Now Homeless, Addicted and Destroying His Family
Wed, Oct 3, 201842 mins
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;
Episode 19
From Christian Cheerleader to Car-Stealing Criminal
Thu, Oct 4, 201842 mins
Her 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;
Episode 20
My Ex-Husband Has Brainwashed Our Child Against Me!
Fri, Oct 5, 201842 mins
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;
Episode 21
Nanny Tells All: What's Going On Behind Closed Doors?
Mon, Oct 8, 201842 mins
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;
Episode 22
Nurse Heather: Saving Lives & Slowly Killing Her Own?
Tue, Oct 9, 201842 mins
Heather admits to stealing pain medication from her job; her 16-year-old son begs his mother to get clean;
Episode 23
Not So Sweet 16
Wed, Oct 10, 201842 mins
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;
Episode 24
Assaults and Arrests: Troubled Teen Confronts Her Grandma
Thu, Oct 11, 201842 mins
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 67-year-old grandmother;
Episode 25
She Claims Her Husband Left Her for Two Weeks with No Money, No Food, and No Car
Fri, Oct 12, 201842 mins
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;
Episode 26
A Family Claims Their Former Model Daughter Won't Stop Lying
Mon, Oct 15, 201842 mins
Musician Jimmy and his wife say his 37-year-old daughter has made all sorts of outrageous, untrue accusations against them;
Episode 27
Dr. Phil, Can You Save My Marriage?/The Dubrows on Diets, Date Nights and "OC" Disasters
Tue, Oct 16, 201842 mins
Marcea says her soon-to-be ex-husband paid a ransom, to prevent himself from being exposed as a sugar daddy; Dr. Terry and Heather Dubrow (book, "The Dubrow Diet");
Episode 28
Being Gary Busey
Wed, Oct 17, 201842 mins
Actor Gary Busey's new autobiography tells of his ups and downs of almost 50 years in Hollywood, surviving a drug overdose, and what he says led to his addiction; Busey's doctor discusses the actor's traumatic brain injury from a motorcycle accident;
Episode 29
Deconstructing Privilege
Thu, Oct 18, 201842 mins
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 Quevaugh says he was singled out and viciously attacked at a pizzeria;
Episode 30
Evicted and Homeless: My Daughter Is Not Capable of Raising her Children
Fri, Oct 19, 201842 mins
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;
Episode 31
A Meddling Father-in-Law Who Allegedly Trapped His Son on His Compound
Mon, Oct 22, 201842 mins
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;
Episode 32
My Mother is Dating the Man Who Abused My Sister
Tue, Oct 23, 201842 mins
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;
Episode 33
My African-American Daughter Believes She is European-American
Wed, Oct 24, 201842 mins
Treasure, 16, is African-American but aligns herself with European-Americans and has racist views against other African-Americans;
Episode 34
Exclusive: Hawaii Yoga Twin Who Drove Off Cliff with Sister
Thu, Oct 25, 201842 mins
Twins Alexandria and Anastasia Duval made 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;
Episode 35
A Therapist Involved in a Money-Laundering Scam Faces Prison Time
Fri, Oct 26, 201842 mins
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 conspiracy;
Episode 36
Was Our Biological Father Involved in an Adoption Scam?
Mon, Oct 29, 201842 mins
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 first time;
Episode 37
A Biological Father Accused of an Adoption Scam: The Aftermath
Tue, Oct 30, 201842 mins
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;
Episode 38
A Woman Claims to Be Pregnant for 3 Years 7 Months
Wed, Oct 31, 201842 mins
Shayna and Zona say their pregnancies have lasted for more than nine months, but no one believes them, and they are looking desperately for answers;
Episode 39
The Nanny Accused of a Firefighter Scam Face
Thu, Nov 1, 201842 mins
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;
Episode 40
Violent Love: A Boyfriend's Confession of Abuse
Fri, Nov 2, 201842 mins
Mindy says she is petrified that her daughter Jourdan's boyfriend, Richard, is going to kill Jourdan due to his physical abuse; Mindy claims Richard admitted to stabbing and even attempting to drown Jourdan;
Episode 41
Lies, Betrayal, and Custody: It's Been 2 Years Since We've Seen Our Daughter
Mon, Nov 5, 201842 mins
Kimberly says she had no 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;
Episode 42
From Top Model to Bottom of the Bottle
Tue, Nov 6, 201842 mins
Amanda's mother and sister say she is an extreme alcoholic who has really died twice and must use a pacemaker because of her drinking; her father lets her live with him because she would otherwise be homeless;
Episode 43
My Wife Refuses to Admit She's Been Unfaithful Hundreds of Times
Wed, Nov 7, 201842 mins
Jeff insists that his wife, Audrey, is a dangerous sex addict who has had affairs with hundreds of men over the course of their relationship; Jeff says he would be willing to forgive and forget Audrey's indiscretions, but she continues to deny everything because she claims she has never been unfaithful;
Episode 44
My Sister Is Grooming Her 6-year-old Son to Become Transgender
Thu, Nov 8, 201842 mins
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 their journey;
Episode 45
Jersey Shore Mom and Daughter Bring Their Drama to Texas
Fri, Nov 9, 201842 mins
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;
Episode 46
Arrested for Keying Ex-Boyfriend's Car
Mon, Nov 12, 201842 mins
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 Andre choked her, head-butted her and sexually assaulted;
Episode 47
Dad Confronts Daughter's Abuser
Tue, Nov 13, 201842 mins
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;
Episode 48
Witness to Murder
Wed, Nov 14, 201842 mins
More than two decades after helping to put his father, Dr. John Boyle, behind bars, Collier Landry confronts him about his mother's death;
Episode 49
My Husband's Face Has Been Used as Catfish Bait
Thu, Nov 15, 201842 mins
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, Alan and his wife were surprised to learn who the catfish was;
Episode 50
A Catfish Meets Her Victim
Fri, Nov 16, 201842 mins
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;
Episode 51
Exes at War: Bruises, CPS Reports, and Allegations of Abuse
Mon, Nov 19, 201842 mins
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;
Episode 52
Exes at War: Who's Behind the CPS Reports? And, Charlamagne Tha God's Blueprint for Beating Fear
Tue, Nov 20, 201842 mins
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 his life;
Episode 53
Actress Daughter Confronts Hoarder Mother on Eve of Eviction
Wed, Nov 21, 201842 mins
Soap-opera actress Tracy seeks Dr. Phil's help for her hoarding 71-year-old mother, Robin, 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;
Episode 54
My Wife Cannot Stop Being Unfaithful and It Is Because of a Sex Addiction
Tue, Nov 27, 201842 mins
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;
Episode 55
Bad Parenting or Bad Teen? Who's Really to Blame?
Wed, Nov 28, 201842 mins
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;
Episode 56
Dr. Phil: Should I Divorce My Narcissistic, Angry Husband?
Thu, Nov 29, 201842 mins
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;
Episode 57
Unmasked But Still Unhappy
Fri, Nov 30, 201842 mins
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 shelters and homes;
Episode 58
My Husband Butt Dialed Me and Unknowingly Revealed He Blew His Secret Inheritance
Mon, Dec 3, 201842 mins
Angie's husband of 25 years kept his inheritance a secret and spent more than $100,000 without her knowledge; despite being caught red-handed, he refuses to admit what or who he blew the money on, until he reveals the full extent to Dr. Phil;
Episode 59
Our Lying Daughter Would Rather Live in a Car Than with Her Own Child
Tue, Dec 4, 201842 mins
Nancy and Lance say their daughter left her baby with them, in order to live in a car with her girlfriend; Lance says he's been waiting to confront her, until they get on Dr. Phil's stage;
Episode 60
My Cat-Hoarding Obsession Is Ruining My Marriage
Wed, Dec 5, 201842 mins
Pamela is consumed with anxiety about the welfare of her 15 cats and rarely leaves her home for fear that something bad might happen to them; her husband says something needs to change;
Episode 61
12 Kids, One on the Way and Too Many Problems
Thu, Dec 6, 201842 mins
Michelle says her family of 12 children is full of problems from addiction, to clutter, to finances, and many of the children say they feel neglected by their parents; Dr. Phil proposes a new parenting plan but Michelle doesn't agree with all of it;
Episode 62
A Teen Obsessed with Beauty and Perfection
Fri, Dec 7, 201842 mins
Tamara, 17, claims nothing is more important than looking perfect and says she spends $7,000 a month maintaining her appearance;
Episode 63
Beautiful Disaster?
Mon, Dec 10, 201842 mins
Noelle, 14, is out of control, bringing 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;
Episode 64
Accusations of Trespassing, Stalking, and Lies: Twin Daughters Caught in the Middle
Tue, Dec 11, 201842 mins
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;
Episode 65
My 14-Year-Old Son Is Accused of Killing His Sister
Wed, Dec 12, 201842 mins
A teen is accused of killing his baby brother and sister, but his mother insists he is innocent and has no behavior issues; Payne Lindsey (podcast "Up and Vanished") looks into a small-town mom's disappearance; preview of Dr. Phil's new podcast;
Episode 66
200 Police Calls: Who's the Problem: Partying Teen or Attention-Seeking Mom?
Thu, Dec 13, 201842 mins
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;
Episode 67
My Fiance Never Showed Up to Our Wedding, But I Still Love Him
Fri, Dec 14, 201842 mins
Sasha has a secret to reveal to her family and friends, a month after her fiancé 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;
Episode 68
Scott Peterson's Sister-in-Law: Scott Is Innocent
Mon, Dec 17, 201842 mins
Janey, the sister-in-law of convicted murderer Scott Peterson, brings evidence to Dr. Phil that she says will prove Peterson didn't murder his wife, Laci;
Episode 69
Husband, Father, Murderer: Inside the Chris Watts Case
Tue, Dec 18, 201842 mins
A team of investigators and a criminal profiler go into the mind of killer Colorado dad Chris Watts, the seemingly doting father who murdered his pregnant wife and two daughters;
Episode 70
Missing: Where Is Corinna Slusser? Girls Gone Update: Ebby Found
Wed, Dec 19, 201842 mins
What may have happened to 19-year-old Corinna Slusser, who was last seen at a Queens motel in September, 2017. Also, the case of teen Ebby Stepach, whose parents appeared on the show in 2015; her skeletal remains were found on May 22, 2018;
Episode 71
From Disney Star to Homeless and in Danger: Will Orlando Brown Accept Life-Saving Treatment?
Thu, Dec 20, 201842 mins
The doctor gives self-help advice and strategies for a healthy life;
Episode 72
Controversial Parenting Gone Viral
Fri, Dec 21, 201842 mins
Examining the controversial practice of parental humiliation, and whether its tactics could be considered child abuse;
Episode 73
The Incomparable Kathy Bates
Thu, Jan 3, 201942 mins
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;
Episode 74
I Am Not Mentally Ill But I Am the Reincarnation of Pocahontas
Fri, Jan 4, 201942 mins
Ayanna says she is the reincarnation of Pocahontas and claims she even has memories from the 1600s;
Episode 75
I Believe I'm Being Electronically Harassed and Tricked Into Seeing Aliens!
Mon, Jan 7, 201942 mins
Debbie sees aliens and other apparitions in and around her home; her husband does not believe her and says it is hurting their marriage;
Episode 76
Teenage Brides and Horrific Abuse: Escaping the Secret Life of Poligamy
Tue, Jan 8, 201942 mins
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'll burn in hell if he didn't obey;
Episode 77
A Secret Revealed: My Sister-in-Law Is a Danger to Her Son
Wed, Jan 9, 201942 mins
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 the vehicle;
Episode 78
Tales of Deception and Terror: Virtual Kidnapping
Thu, Jan 10, 201942 mins
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;
Episode 79
My Lazy Son Has No Empathy for My Cancer/My Mom Acts Like My Sister and Not Like My Mother
Fri, Jan 11, 201942 mins
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;
Episode 80
What Happened to the Bakersfield 3?
Mon, Jan 14, 201942 mins
Cheryl 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;
Episode 81
Bakersfield 3: What the Profiler Revealed
Tue, Jan 15, 201942 mins
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 profiler weigh in;
Episode 82
I Regret Agreeing to My Wife Being a Sugar Baby
Wed, Jan 16, 201942 mins
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;
Episode 83
A Member of My Secret Facebook Group Got Me Fired... I'm Afraid She's Stalking Me
Thu, Jan 17, 201942 mins
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;
Episode 84
A Young Woman Tomented by Memories of Abuse But Are They Real?
Fri, Jan 18, 201942 mins
Kelly says her 24-year-old daughter, Alicia, is suffering from may debilitating health issues as a result of her PTSD and needs constant care, and after hundreds of seizures and almost daily paramedic visits, the whole family is at their breaking point; Alicia claims her PTSD is caused by the horrific sexual abuse she had to endure as a child;
Episode 85
My Grandson's Father Nearly Killed Us and His Mother Is Battling Us in Court
Mon, Jan 21, 201942 mins
Alexis has cut off her now ex-mother-in-law's visitation with her grandson, after her ex-husband tried to kill the family;
Episode 86
My Son Lost $60,000 Gambling from My Basement and Now Can't Raise His Children!
Tue, Jan 22, 201942 mins
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;
Episode 87
Please Convince My Daughter She Has an Eating Disorder
Wed, Jan 23, 201942 mins
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 her life;
Episode 88
My Husband Told My Best Friend I Was Dying and Asked Her to Marry Him
Thu, Jan 24, 201942 mins
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 him;
Episode 89
Vanished Without a Trace: Girlfriend Missing 26 Years
Fri, Jan 25, 201942 mins
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;
Episode 90
Criminal Love: Why Women Date Inmates
Mon, Jan 28, 201942 mins
Jenna says her sister, Alexa, 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 through a blog;
Episode 91
In Love with a Rageaholic
Tue, Jan 29, 201942 mins
Althea 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 of an MRI;
Episode 92
Our Son Is a 40-Year-Old Homeless Car Camper
Wed, Jan 30, 201942 mins
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 adolescent;
Episode 93
The Boy Under the Stairs: Hero Siblings Speak Out
Thu, Jan 31, 201942 mins
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 life;
Episode 94
I'm Afraid of My Violent, Video Game Addicted Son
Fri, Feb 1, 201942 mins
Jennifer says her 12-old-year son's violent gaming addiction is not only exacerbating his numerous behavior issues, but she fears it may be the catalyst for him becoming the next school shooter; Dr. Phil sits down with the boy;
Episode 95
Our Lying Ex-Boyfriend Is the Next Dirty John
Mon, Feb 4, 201942 mins
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;
Episode 96
More Ex-Girlfriends Confront Accused Con Man Erik
Tue, Feb 5, 201942 mins
Erik's ex-girlfriends, Tori and Courtney, and ex-wife, Martha, each have different stories to share about his deceitful behavior;
Episode 97
The BTK Killer's Daughter Speaks Out and the Mysterious Case of Crystal Rogers
Wed, Feb 6, 201942 mins
Author Kerry Rawson (book, "A Serial Killer's Daughter") discusses her father, Dennis Rader, whose murder spree terrorized Wichita, Kansas, from 1974 to 1991; Sherry's daughter, Crystal Rogers, is missing, and during her search, Sherry's husband was killed;
Episode 98
My Fiance Believes He's a Superhero
Thu, Feb 7, 201942 mins
Kalan is desperate for Dr. Phil's help because her fiancé 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;
Episode 99
Is My Nigerian Boyfriend Scamming Me?
Fri, Feb 8, 201942 mins
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 who he is;
Episode 100
Expelled, Handcuffed, & Violent... My 14-Year-Old Daughter Is Out of Control
Mon, Feb 11, 201942 mins
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;
Episode 101
Destoni's Drama: Will She Accept Help?
Tue, Feb 12, 201942 mins
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 her life;
Episode 102
Our Mother Is a Manipulator Who Abandoned Us as Children
Wed, Feb 13, 201942 mins
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 and left;
Episode 103
From Physician Assistant to Living in Her Truck with Foreign Language Syndrome
Thu, Feb 14, 201942 mins
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;
Episode 104
An Unspeakable Accusation: My Daughter Believes I Molested My Granddaughter
Fri, Feb 15, 201942 mins
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;
Episode 105
My Ex Is Trying to Erase Me from My Children's Lives
Mon, Feb 18, 201942 mins
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 demanding behavior toward her and their children that has them turning their backs on him;
Episode 106
An Estranged Father Finally Confronts His Children
Tue, Feb 19, 201942 mins
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;
Episode 107
Is a Serial-Killer Gang Murdering Young Men Across the U.S.?
Wed, Feb 20, 201942 mins
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 drownings;
Episode 108
Insta: Famous to Insta-Lonely
Thu, Feb 21, 201942 mins
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 media masks;
Episode 109
Held Captive, Drugged and Abused by My Own Father
Fri, Feb 22, 201942 mins
Tatiana says that, for 19 years (ages 6-25), her father forced her to do drugs so he could physically and sexually abuse her, and she bore three of his children;
Episode 110
Edge of Insanity: I Believe I Have a Second Schizophrenic Child
Mon, Feb 25, 201942 mins
Susan and Michael first appeared on the show in 2012 to share their experience with their daughter, Janni, who was diagnosed with schizophrenia at just 6 years old; as Dr. Phil predicted at the time, they have since divorced and are now 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;
Episode 111
A Second Schizophrenic Child or a Misdiagnosing Mom: Can Bodhi Be Saved?
Tue, Feb 26, 201942 mins
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;
Episode 112
Controversy Over Hate Crime Hoaxes
Wed, Feb 27, 201942 mins
Media personalities, including Harvey Levin ("TMZ Live") share theories about Jussie Smollet's claim of being the victim of a hate crime and the police's suspicion of it being a hoax; a victim who lied to the police; a criminal turns his life around;
Episode 113
The Most Enabling Mother in America?
Thu, Feb 28, 201942 mins
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;
Episode 114
Sex Trafficking Survivor Demands Answers From Her Therapist Mother
Fri, Mar 1, 201942 mins
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";
Episode 115
Reunion Gone Wrong?
Mon, Mar 4, 201942 mins
Dan says that since his wife, Lorie, reunited with her now 26-year-old two years ago, their entire family life has been shattered; he believes they have an inappropriate relationship, and the young man has violent outbursts;
Episode 116
Exclusive: Chris Watts' Full Confession/His Daughter's
Tue, Mar 5, 201942 mins
Authorities reportedly recorded audio of Colorado killer Chris Watt 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 details;
Episode 117
Save My Beautiful Daughters From Their Narcissistic Father
Wed, Mar 6, 201942 mins
Stay-at-home mom Jessica says her soon-to-be ex-husband of 23 years, Mike, is a narcissistic who controls everything in her and their teen daughters' lives, especially the finances; Mike says Jessica is brainwashing the young women to hate him;
Episode 118
The One Who Survived
Thu, Mar 7, 201942 mins
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;
Episode 119
Exclusive: Grieving Parents React to Chris Watt's Confession
Mon, Mar 11, 201942 mins
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, Shan'ann's parents and brother reveal their reactions to learning the details;
Episode 120
I Swiped Right on My Quadriplegic Boyfriend
Tue, Mar 12, 201942 mins
Bailey became quadriplegic 11 years ago in a childhood racing accident; girlfriend Harley says she is exhausted being his full-time caregiver; he says he constantly feels resentment from her for taking on that role and he feels like a burden;
Episode 121
The Master Mentalist
Mon, Mar 18, 201942 mins
Master mentalist Lior Suchard says he can use his mind like a precision tool to read minds and influence thoughts; what he reveals after talking to Robin McGraw; he uses his unique gifts to change the minds of some skeptics in the audience;
Episode 122
Hidden: The Girl Abducted and Held Captive for 29 Days
Tue, Mar 19, 201942 mins
Fifteen-year-old Jasmine Block was lured into a car by a family friend, then three men held her captive and attempted to kill her over and over for 29 days, but she survived and speaks about her abduction and dramatic escape;
Episode 123
I've Been Hacked for 5 Years, and It's Destroying My Family
Wed, Mar 20, 201942 mins
Stacy and Andy claim their lives have been torn apart by a vicious hacker who will stop at nothing to torture them, and Stacy says she's suspicious of everyone being the hacker, even her own family; Ben Shapiro (book, "The Right Side of History");
Episode 124
Disappeared into Thin Air: What Really Happened to Karlie?
Mon, Mar 25, 201942 mins
On Oct. 13, 2018, 16-year-old Karlie Guse disappeared from her home in rural California; the girl's father and stepmother are adamant they have no idea what happened to her;
Episode 125
Finger Pointing and Accusations: Will Karlie Guse Be Found?
Tue, Mar 26, 201942 mins
Continuing the investigation into the mysterious disappearance of 16-year-old Karlie Guse, who vanished from her stepmother Melissa and father Zac's home in the early morning hours of Oct 13, 2018;
Episode 126
Hollywood Obsessed: The Black Dahlia Murder Mystery: New Evidence Found
Wed, Mar 27, 201942 mins
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; her story became highly publicized due to the graphic nature of the crime, which included her body being mutilated and bisected at the waist; Steve Hodel has been investigating this unsolved mystery;
Episode 127
I Believe Global Terrorists Are Poisoning Me
Mon, Apr 1, 201942 mins
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 home;
Episode 128
Jonas Brothers: Raw, Real, Reunited
Tue, Apr 2, 201942 mins
An interview with Nick, Kevin, and Joe Jonas; a college student's dad says she is destroying her life by walking away from a full-ride scholarship to become a professional dancer; how to communicate with people at work; Imposter Syndrome;
Episode 130
Blinded by Love
Mon, Apr 8, 201942 mins
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;
Episode 131
I Want My Vindictive Millionaire Mother Out of My Life!
Tue, Apr 9, 201942 mins
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");
Episode 132
An Unfit Mother or an Alienating Grandma? Family's Decade Long Drama
Wed, Apr 10, 201942 mins
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;
Episode 133
Our 6-Year-Old Son Was Murdered by His Grandmother
Thu, Apr 11, 201942 mins
Mason's grandmother stabbed him to death two days before his 7th birthday, causing his father to start using drugs again and acting erratically;
Episode 134
Cutting Ties: My Mother Is Too Toxic to Tolerate
Fri, Apr 12, 201942 mins
Claudia's adult daughters feel she has cast them aside too often, and she doesn't deserve to be called their mother; the three meet face-to-face for the first time in years; Dr. Phil takes coach Mike Bayer's "Best Self" challenge;
Episode 135
The Aftermath of Murder: A Mother & Her Surviving Sons
Mon, Apr 15, 201942 mins
Carina is haunted by the gruesome murders of her two eldest sons and four other people on a camping trip three years ago; her surviving sons admit to not confronting her about her behavior because they do not want to trigger her rage;
Episode 136
I Look in the Mirror & See a Monster
Tue, Apr 16, 201942 mins
Molly obsesses over her appearance so much it has prevented her from leaving her home; her sister admits she has struggled for years with worrying intensely after her weight, and their mom survived anorexia; Sophie Turner ("Game of Thrones");
Episode 137
My 45-Year-Old Brother Is a Loser Who Lives in His Childhood Bedroom
Wed, Apr 17, 201942 mins
Sixteen years ago, Monica's 45-year-old brother, Jeff, moved back into his childhood bedroom in his mother's home and has never left; their mother admits she has given Jeff well over $100,000, raises his children, and pays all his bills; he faces his fed-up family;
Episode 138
The Fire Is Out, but the Scars Still Burn
Thu, Apr 18, 201942 mins
Ten years ago, an electrical fire destroyed Reina's home and nearly 80 percent of her body had 3rd degree burns; now 20 years old, she's irresponsible and reckless -- partying, dropping out of college, blowing through her money, and sleeping all day;
Episode 139
I Treat My Pet Pigs Better Than My Noisy-Eating Fiance
Fri, Apr 19, 201942 mins
Ann Marie says her pet pigs are nothing compared to the slurping, munching, crunching, chewing, jaw-cracking noises her soon-to-be husband, Jimmy, makes when he is eating; Jimmy calls off their engagement, saying Ann Marie is a "lunatic";
Episode 140
Staircase Mystery
Mon, Apr 22, 201942 mins
After spending eight years in prison, Michael Peterson, the North Carolina novelist accused of killing his wife, defends his innocence; another woman Peterson knew also was found dead at the bottom of a staircase;
Episode 141
The Staircase Mystery: Innocent? Or Did a Murderer Wait
Tue, Apr 23, 201942 mins
Michael Peterson insists that his wife Kathleen's fall down the stairs was an accident; prosecutors claimed she had discovered a secret that could have been a motive for murder; how Peterson's children reacted; a theory of how she may have died;
Episode 142
Teacher Becomes Guardian to Protect Student from Mother
Wed, Apr 24, 201942 mins
Adriana, 17, says her mother pulled her out of school to do housework and baby-sit her little sisters; she has spent a month living in her teacher's home, and they claim they have tried, unsuccessfully, to get help from Child Protective Services;
Episode 143
Madly in Love, but Related
Thu, Apr 25, 201942 mins
Angie and Michael say they have been in love since they were young children and married in Colorado because their home state does not recognize first-cousin marriage; a relative says she considers their relationship embarrassing to the whole family;
Episode 144
Terminal Cancer, a Disability, and a Non-Existent Family
Fri, Apr 26, 201942 mins
Three of Sarah's former friends say she faked terminal cancer, pregnancies and miscarriages, and went as far as buying herself a wheelchair to pretend to have muscular dystrophy; they all feel betrayed by her lies and are ready for answers;
Episode 145
Liar, Liar: Sara Faces Her Accusers
Mon, Apr 29, 201942 mins
Dr. Phil continues to speak with Brian, Liz, and Bethany, who claim their former friend, Sarah, fabricated multiple stories about herself, including that she had terminal cancer and multiple dystrophy, and say they fear what she is capable of doing;
Episode 146
Abducted and Abused by a Serial Kidnapper
Tue, Apr 30, 201942 mins
Brittany Fish shares her story of survival, 15 years after being abducted by serial child predator and kidnapper Kevin Schaus at age 5; Schaus' confessions from behind bars; another of Schaus' victims tells her story publicly for the first time;
Episode 147
From Perfect Mom to Homeless, Incarcerated, and Addicted
Wed, May 1, 201942 mins
After being accused of having sex with a 17-year-old friend of her teen daughter, "perfect" suburban mom Kami's life imploded, and she is now a homeless drug addict who has been arrested 12 times, embarrassing her family, who threatens to cut ties;
Episode 148
Kami Storms Off: Will She Accept Help?
Thu, May 2, 201942 mins
Kami, a self-admitted homeless drug addict and mother of four, returns to the stage and faces her family, who all inform her they will cut ties, if she doesn't get sober; what happens after the show that could jeopardize Kami's future with her family;
Episode 149
Is This Scam Artist Ready to Come Clean?
Fri, May 3, 201942 mins
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;
Episode 150
Did My Daughter Lie About Her Father Molesting Her?
Mon, May 6, 201942 mins
Parents say teen Kendall failed out of school, smokes marijuana, and has falsely accused her mother, father, sister, and stepfather of abuse; they say they cannot keep her at home because they fear she will make more false accusations against them;
Episode 151
14-Year-Old Kendall Confronts Her Family: Did the Abuse Happen?
Tue, May 7, 201942 mins
Anthony and Jill fear their marriage is headed for divorce, due to 14-year-old Kendall's out-of-control behavior and stories of abuse; emotional and angry Kendall comes to terms with what is next;
Episode 152
Color Me Badd: Addiction, Arrests, and a Band Member Pushed on Stage
Wed, May 8, 201942 mins
Dr. Phil talks with Bryan Abrams, the lead singer of 1990's R&B group Color Me Badd, about his addiction to alcohol, pills and food, and erratic, physically abusive behavior, which caused a fellow band member to get a restraining order against him;
Episode 153
Our Father Was Shot by a Sniper, After Robbing a Bank, and We Haven't Spoken in 5 Years
Thu, May 9, 201942 mins
Barbara and her daughters, Daria and Nikki, watched on TV as their father was shot and killed by a police sniper, when he attempted to rob a bank; Barbara was forced to become the sole provider and admits she often ignored her daughters, who now accuse each other of physical abuse and come face-to-face for the first time in five years;
Episode 154
I Cannot Leave My House, Because I Fear I Will Die
Fri, May 10, 201942 mins
Due to extreme agoraphobia, Kirstie says she is confined to her bedroom for 22 hours a day because she believes she will die if she leaves it for longer than a few minutes; she thinks her mother's parenting is the cause of debilitating anxiety;
Episode 155
M.I.A., Drunk, and Denial: Worst Grandmother of the Year?
Mon, May 13, 201942 mins
Nikki and Paige claim their mother, Leigh, is an alcoholic who has "gone missing" at least 40 times, abandoned them as teens in a foreclosed home without electricity or running water, and is drunk around her grandchildren; Leigh says she's a "functioning drinker";
Episode 156
My Family Thinks I'm Being Scammed... I Love Louise:
Tue, May 14, 201942 mins
Ralph says he is eager to meet his beautiful online girlfriend, "Louise", who has been stuck overseas in Berlin for more than eight months; he has done everything he can think of to help her get home and has spent more than $150,000 doing so;
Episode 157
Finding Louise: Love Scam or Real Love?
Wed, May 15, 201942 mins
Dr. Phil continues his global investigation to help unite Ralph with his online girlfriend, "Louise", who has been stuck in Berlin for the past eight months, and takes a deeper look at the German government letters that Ralph says she received;
Episode 158
Meddling Daughters or Drunk, Predator Dad in Denial?
Thu, May 16, 201942 mins
Lying about jobs, acting inappropriately with young women, getting DUIs and being passed out drunk -- that's how Brittany, Brandi and Brooklyn describe their father, Lance, and confront him;
Episode 159
Impostor Poses as Missing Boy: Where is the Real Timmothy Pitzen?
Fri, May 17, 201942 mins
Six-year-old Timmothy Pitzen's mother took him on a road trip, then committed suicide, leaving behind a note saying Timmothy was safe and would never be found; years later, an impostor told police he was Timmothy, whose father and aunt speak out for the first time;
Episode 160
I Think My Husband Is Cheating, and I Have Proof
Mon, May 20, 201942 mins
Angie has installed surveillance cameras all around her home, and after watching hours of footage, she says she sees images of her husband with someone else and hears a woman's voice; Dr. Phil sees the video; the reputed "other woman" speaks out;
Episode 161
Angie's Demands: DNA Test, a Polygraph, or a Confession/Is Joe Cheating?
Tue, May 21, 201942 mins
Joe says his wife, Angie, won't let him out of her sight, because she's convinced herself that he's having an affair with a 21-year-old friend of their daughter; Angie wants him to take DNA and polygraph tests to prove his innocence;
Episode 162
Violent, Angry, and On the Edge: My Daughter Wants Me Dead
Wed, May 22, 201942 mins
Donna says her adult daughter, Brittany, is explosively violent and angry, and Donna is terrified that, one day, she will follow through with her threats to kill her family; footage taken at their hotel may shine a light on why the family is on the show;
Episode 163
A Hostile Hotel Showdown: Can Brittany Be Helped?
Thu, May 23, 201942 mins
Donna and her ex-husband, Steven, say their adult daughter, Brittany, is violent, angry, and out-of-control; an explosive confrontation in their hotel; life coach Mike Bayer discusses his session with Brittany;
Episode 164
A Daughter's Brutal Murder: Her Father's Quest for Justice
Fri, May 24, 201942 mins
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 her couch;
Episode 165
Stalking, Cheating Allegations and Debt! My Husband
Mon, Jul 15, 201942 mins
Angelique says her husband, Tommy, is so paranoid that she's having an affair that she has to FaceTime him more than 20 times a day, send him pictures, and check in constantly to prove she's not lying about her whereabouts;
Episode 166
Dr. Phil, Help Our Marriage & My Wife's Kidnapping 35+ Years Ago Captured Our Future Together
Mon, Aug 26, 201942 mins
Shelly says her new husband is verbally abusive and controlling, and she wants Dr. Phil's help to save her marriage; kidnapping survivor Sandra's anxiety and trauma still affect her daily life and relationship with her husband;
Episode 167
Our Preppy and Privileged Son Is Now a Wanna-Be Gangster
Tue, Aug 27, 201942 mins
Parents are shocked and horrified to see what 15-year-old Dawson, who idealizes a criminal lifestyle, has been up to right in their well-off neighborhood; a former gang member and a paralyzed woman help explain the consequences of dangerous behavior;
Episode 168
Family Destroyed by Sexual Abuse, Secrets, and Lies
Wed, Aug 28, 201942 mins
Beth says she and her husband are done bankrolling their 26-year-old daughter, Megan, who claims to have been sexually abused, raped, thrown out on the streets, abducted, beaten, sex-trafficked, and chained to a bed;
Episode 169
Our Mother Was Diagnosed with Munchausen by Proxy
Thu, Aug 29, 201942 mins
Shauna's children say she created non-existent illnesses and put them through painful, dangerous medical workups, and also locked her sons in a cage and threw them around the room; her then-husband says he had no idea she was harming the children;
Episode 170
The 47-Year-Old Relationship Virgin
Tue, Sep 3, 201942 mins
Adam says he has been on hundreds of dates but rarely gets a third date; Dr. Phil sends him on a speed date with five single women to dissect what he may be doing wrong;
Episode 171
Child Kidnapped, Starved, and Beaten
Wed, Sep 4, 201942 mins
Elsa says she was severely abused almost daily for 19 years and starved for weeks at a time by the people she thought were her adoptive parents, until an unlikely person rescued her; what a detective discovered when she saw Elsa at the hospital;
Episode 172
A Thanksgiving Disaster, a Burned Toddler & a Family at Odds
Thu, Sep 5, 201942 mins
Jacob is unable to get past his young son's being injured at a holiday gathering five years ago and recently went on a social media rant, rehashing the accident and continuing to lay the blame on the family member, at whose home the gathering was held;
Episode 173
We Gave Our 31-Year-Old Daughter a Curfew and Tracked Her on GPS.... But She's Still a Liar and a Drunk
Fri, Sep 6, 201942 mins
Sara gave her two children to others to raise but still struggles with life and spends her time partying;