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Dr. Phil Season 20 Episodes

158 Episodes 2021 - 2022

Episode 1

Murder in Mexico? Exclusive: Firefighter's Wife Claims He Was Murdered

Mon, Sep 13, 202142 mins

Authorities in Cancun, Mexico, say that vacationer Elijah Snow's death was an accident, but in an exclusive interview, wife Janie reveals the evidence she says suggests that he was brutally killed;

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Episode 2

The Untold Story of "Dirty John" Meehan's First Wife

Tue, Sep 14, 202142 mins

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 her daughter Terra Newell, who fatally stabbed him in self-defense;

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Episode 3

In Love or in Denial?

Wed, Sep 15, 202142 mins

Fran says that she's in love with a man that she has never met and hopes to prove to everyone that not only is their love real, but that he is real, too; her siblings say that he is only in the "relationship" for the money --- Fran has sent him over $30,000;

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Episode 4

My Husband's Cheating Went Viral

Thu, Sep 16, 202142 mins

When Joanna posted an emotional video online about uncovering her husband James' infidelity, she never imagined it would go viral; he says that he is willing to do anything to avoid losing his family; his former hairstylist creates more drama;

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Episode 5

The Husband, the Wife, and the Mistress

Fri, Sep 17, 202142 mins

Jenaye meets the woman with whom her husband, James, cheated on their fifth wedding anniversary; Chelsey says that she believes that she has done nothing wrong -- and that she, too, is a victim;

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Episode 6

Missing "Van Life" Woman's Father Speaks Out: The Dr.

Mon, Sep 20, 202142 mins

In July, 2021, 22-year-old Gabby Petito sets off from Florida, on a cross-country van trip with her fiance Brian Laundrie, but two months later, he returned alone; her desperate father, Joe Petito, pleads for answers about the missing young woman;

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Episode 7

Beauty and the Boxer

Tue, Sep 21, 202142 mins

Brian "The Bull" Barbosa, the two-time interim World Middleweight boxing champion, admits that there is something seriously wrong with his brain; Dr. Phil reveals the results of a state of the art brain scan that he set up for Brian to take;

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Episode 8

Van Life to Vanished: Inside Gabby Petito's Disappearance

Wed, Sep 22, 202142 mins

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 fiance, in the days before she disappeared;

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Episode 9

Battles of a Bulimic Cook

Thu, Sep 23, 202142 mins

Dustin and his family say that he's tried everything to recover from his eating disorder, but nothing has worked;

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Episode 10

Flightmares

Fri, Sep 24, 202142 mins

Dr. Phil meets with airline passengers, who filmed what became viral videos of physical altercations, verbal abuse, and "entitled" behavior; two people, who were kicked off of their flights, have blame their flight attendants' "abuse of power";

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Episode 11

"Post Malone" Love Story or Scam?

Mon, Sep 27, 202142 mins

Megan and Brandy say that their 69-year-old grandmother, Gail, is being catfished by a scammer, who is 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;

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Episode 12

My Boyfriend Is Stalking Me!

Tue, Sep 28, 202142 mins

Sabrina says that she has a relentless, obsessed stalker, who monitors her every move -- her boyfriend of six years, Harold; he says that he has no choice but to stalk her because she's become "untrustworthy" ever since her "Brazilian butt-lift" surgery;

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Episode 13

My Mother, the Ex-Madam

Wed, Sep 29, 202142 mins

Emily says that 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;

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Episode 14

Mexico Plastic Surgery Meltdown

Thu, Sep 30, 202142 mins

Samantha says that her mini gastric bypass surgery in Tijuana, Mexico 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 family;

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Episode 15

Old, Bold, and Breaking the Mold

Fri, Oct 1, 202142 mins

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 half each age;

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Episode 16

Come Clean to Get Clean

Mon, Oct 4, 202142 mins

Kelli, 32, says that she has been to multiple drug and alcohol detox and rehab centers but that she can't stay clean; her mother says that it's because Kelli refuses to face her traumas, and that they are keeping her stuck in her addictions;

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Episode 17

Gabby Petito Family Speaks Out: A Dr. Phil Exclusive - Part 1

Tue, Oct 5, 202142 mins

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 fiance, Brian Laundrie, continues nationwide;

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Episode 18

Gabby's Parents Come Together - Part 2

Wed, Oct 6, 202142 mins

Gabby Petito's parents tell where they believe that 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;

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Episode 19

Last Ditch Attempt to Save My Daughter

Thu, Oct 7, 202142 mins

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 that she has attempted to kill her mother;

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Episode 20

Broken Ties and Financial Lies

Fri, Oct 8, 202142 mins

Susan says that 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 fiance died of an overdose, leaving her alone with her two children;

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Episode 21

Murder in the Suburbs - Part 1

Mon, Oct 11, 202142 mins

A jury convicted Chris of murdering his wife and three young children, and he is now serving four life sentences; his parents, Gail and Pierre, sit down for their first TV interview with Dr. Phil to tell him why they believe that their son is innocent;

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Episode 22

Murder in the Suburbs: Inside the SUV - Part 2

Tue, Oct 12, 202142 mins

Chris Vaughn's parents say that they believe that he is innocent of committing the murders of their three grandchildren and daughter-in-law; a private investigator hopes to get him out of prison; the attorney who fought to put him behind bars;

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Episode 23

My Little 9-Year-Old Terror

Wed, Oct 13, 202142 mins

Michelle says that her 9-year-old son, Raymond, has screamed, cursed, and punched others, since the age of 3 --- and recently gave his grandmother a black eye; family members want to know if his issues are real or if he's just choosing to act out;

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Episode 24

Stop My Brother's Idiocy

Thu, Oct 14, 202142 mins

Carlea says that her brother, Jay, is an egotistical, untruthful narcissist who physically abused his baby mama, Cassie, and that her nephew deserves a better father;

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Episode 25

Exclusive: Finding Missing Mom Andrea Knabel

Fri, Oct 15, 202142 mins

On August 13, 2019, 37-year-old Andrea Knabel, an outgoing and devoted mother of two, who had volunteered for a group that helps find missing people, disappeared; it turns out that Andrea was hiding several secrets about her risky behavior;

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Episode 26

Mom, Divorce Your Husband Now!

Mon, Oct 18, 202142 mins

Keira says that when she was 15, her mother, Karen, chose to move across the state to be with her husband, James, leaving Keira behind and forcing Keira into foster care; a few years ago, he called her a racial slur, and her mother still chose his side;

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Episode 27

Will Karen Choose Her Husband or Her Daughter?

Tue, Oct 19, 202142 mins

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 without her;

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Episode 28

Social Media Challenge Got My Teen Expelled

Wed, Oct 20, 202142 mins

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 fiance, Michael, say that Trenton's behavior has started to tear apart their relationship;

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Episode 29

Shaming and Blaming

Thu, Oct 21, 202142 mins

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 21");

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Episode 30

Getting Richard Glossip Off Death Row

Fri, Oct 22, 202142 mins

Dr. Phil interviews death row inmate Richard Glossip, 58, who says that he was wrongfully accused of the murder of Barry Van Treese in January, 1997; the CEO of Lava Media and the founding member of The Innocence Project, Jason Plor is interviewed;

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Episode 31

Is My Fiancee Cheating with the Mailman?

Mon, Oct 25, 202142 mins

Tom says that Teaka is cheating on him with his friends, neighbors, co-workers, and even the mailman; Teaka swears that she's never cheated on Tom and claims that he has turned her into a prisoner in their home;

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Episode 32

Dr. Phil Celebrating 20 Years - Part 1

Tue, Oct 26, 202142 mins

Inspirational updates on memorable guests and highlights of some of the best moments of the past 20 seasons;

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Episode 33

Dr. Phil: 20 Years Changing Lives - Part 2

Wed, Oct 27, 202142 mins

Dr. Phil catches up with memorable guests: a daughter who faked 10 pregnancies; an extremely violent 12-year-old; a former all-star athlete turned heroin addict;

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Episode 34

Love or Larceny: My Father's Fiancee Is Fake

Thu, Oct 28, 202142 mins

Brittany claims that her dad, Charlie, is being scammed by his online fiancee; Charlie says that he gave his fiancee over $25,000 and that she hasn't paid him back, despite her promises to do so;

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Episode 35

Charlie Meets His "Fiancee" Face-to-Face

Fri, Oct 29, 202142 mins

Dr. Phil continues his conversation with Brittany, who says that her dad is being scammed by his fiancee;

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Episode 36

68-Pound Anorexic Nutrition Counselor

Mon, Nov 1, 202142 mins

Danielle, 34, has had an extreme case of anorexia nervosa and bulimia for 20 years and has posed as a nutrition counselor advising others online on how to lose weight;

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Episode 37

Is Our Mom's Fiance a Con-Artist? Part 1

Tue, Nov 2, 202142 mins

Sandi, 60, says that she will soon be flying to Nigeria to marry her 22-year-old soul mate, Peter, but her three daughters Mary, Joanne, and Melissa say that she is being scammed for money and for a green card; Dr. Phil works to uncover the truth;

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Episode 38

The Truth Behind Sandi's Fiance: Revealed - Part 2

Wed, Nov 3, 202142 mins

Sandi's Nigerian fiance, Peter, 22, sits down to talk with Dr. Phil via satellite, insisting that he loves the 60-year-old woman and denies that he is scamming her; the correspondent who interviewed Peter says that he noticed some "interesting" behavior;

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Episode 39

Publicly Shamed by "The Cart Narcs"

Thu, Nov 4, 202142 mins

YouTuber Agent Sebastian, who runs a page where he posts hundreds of explosive videos of himself in parking lots, apprehending shoppers who do not return their carts to the corrals, meets one of his so-called victims; a suicide after a radio prank;

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Episode 40

Exclusive: "Queen of the Con"

Fri, Nov 5, 202142 mins

Guests say that they were targeted and manipulated out of tens of thousands of dollars by a woman, who has been accused of posing as various people to extort individuals all over the world; Dr. Phil sends a news crew to where it is believed she lives;

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Episode 41

Quadruplets: House of Chaos!

Mon, Nov 8, 202142 mins

Christine says that her and Tom's divorce has affected all of her kids, including the quadruplets; two daughters say that they manage their anger through violence, eating disorders, and smoking weed; Tom says that his kids have destroyed his house;

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Episode 42

Quadruplets Face Off

Tue, Nov 9, 202142 mins

Tom and Christine's daughters say that their family is completely toxic, and that their dad is the reason for the family trauma because he's a sociopath, abusive, and an alcoholic; author Mitch Albom (book, "The Stranger in the Lifeboat");

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Episode 43

Cold Case: Did Love Triangle Lead to Hero Cop's Murder?

Wed, Nov 10, 202142 mins

More than 30 years ago, undercover detective Dennis Vustenhoff was murdered by a bomb that had been planted under his unmarked police car; a shocking twist in the case: his family say that they know who killed him --- and they want justice;

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Episode 44

The Disappearance of Summer Wells - Part 1

Thu, Nov 11, 202142 mins

Five-year-old Summer Wells vanishes from her home in rural Tennessee; online bullies accuse her parents, Don and Candace, of having something to do with her disappearance; the parents sit down with body language experts in order to clear their names;

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Episode 45

Summer Wells' Disappearance: What Do the Parents Know - Part 2

Fri, Nov 12, 202142 mins

Missing 5-year-old Summer Wells' parents, Don and Candice, speak out in their exclusive first national TV interview; Dr. Phil digs deeper into the story to learn if there is any new information that might help solve the mystery of her disappearance;

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Episode 46

Locked in the Attic or Lying?

Mon, Nov 15, 202142 mins

Ariyanna says that her mother, Cornelia, locked her in the attic, abandoned her, and once, even resorted to water boarding; Cornelia says that Ariyanna is lying about some of her accusations and exaggerating about others;

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Episode 47

Talk to Dr. Phil or We're Done! Part 1

Tue, Nov 16, 202142 mins

Nancy says that despite the evidence that her son and daughter-in-law have shown her, she is adamant that she is not being scammed by the man with whom she is having an online relationship;

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Episode 48

Catfish Controversy: A Mom and Son Face Off: Part 2

Wed, Nov 17, 202142 mins

Nancy and her son, Darcy, speak face to face for the first time in over a year, and Darcy has been hiding a secret about his mother's online boyfriend, "Shaun"; updates from past guests who can relate to Nancy's story;

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Episode 49

Trampled and Traumatized: Astroworld Aftermath

Thu, Nov 18, 202142 mins

Astroworld, Travis Scott's Houston festival, is a mass casualty event leaving people dead, children clinging to life, and attendees traumatized; what really happened; who is to blame; attendees reveal the horror they saw, and families file lawsuits;

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Episode 50

Fractured Family Fall Out!

Fri, Nov 19, 202142 mins

Cassie is raising four children, including Britney, a difficult 15-year-old daughter, while also being married to a man whose unsafe behaviors, under the influence of alcohol and drugs, have caused him to become a danger to all her children;

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Episode 51

Cassie's Choice: Husband or Children?

Mon, Nov 22, 202142 mins

Cassie insists that her teen daughter's behavior is the root cause of her family's dysfunction, even though her husband, Jonah, is addicted to drugs and alcohol;

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Episode 52

We Deserve Our Kids Back: Why Won't CPS Agree?

Tue, Nov 23, 202142 mins

Jessica and Ian's two children were removed from their custody, and they are trying to get them; Ian's mother, Pamela, says that one thing they should do is end their toxic relationship;

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Episode 53

Marriage on Hiatus

Wed, Nov 24, 202142 mins

Paula says that she's thinks about divorcing her longtime husband, Jeremy, because, in her words, he's "clueless, absent, and nonverbal"; Jeremy says that Paula is controlling and won't move on from a mistake that he made almost 10 years ago;

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Episode 54

19 Years Lost: I Am Innocent

Fri, Nov 26, 202142 mins

In 2001, a man was gunned down in cold blood, and a teenage girl named Kiera was convicted of his murder and sentenced to 60 years to life in prison;

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Episode 55

From Businessman to "Cowboy Tygg"

Mon, Nov 29, 202142 mins

Ed's family says that he had a long, successful career in the aerospace industry, but then he suddenly snapped, leaving his home, his marriage, his children and job, and then turning to a life of street performing, alcohol, drugs, and crime;

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Episode 56

Missing and Murdered in Montana

Tue, Nov 30, 202142 mins

In Native American communities, there is an epidemic of missing women; Henny Scott, 14, disappeared while she was hanging out with friends and was found dead two weeks later; Ashley Long, 20, was last seen in Browning, Montana, four years ago;

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Episode 57

Bullied by My Monster Children!

Wed, Dec 1, 202142 mins

BillieSue admits that she enabled her now-adult children, Alex and Hanna, so badly that it turned them into hateful and disrespectful menaces to society; one bullied her out of her house, then the other one nearly got her evicted from her apartment;

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Episode 58

License to Steal: The Shoplifting Crisis

Thu, Dec 2, 202142 mins

A store manager's physical confrontation with a shoplifter is caught on tape; an organized retail criminal tells how and why they do what they do; YouTuber Peter Santenenello; what police say are the biggest challenges of the shoplifting crisis;

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Episode 59

Child-envention

Fri, Dec 3, 202142 mins

Erin is ready to drop out of college to pursue his dream of becoming the next big social media star and expects his parents to financially support him because he refuses to get a "regular job"; 20-year-old Hope's party lifestyle is out of control;

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Episode 60

Our Brother Killed Our Father and Saved Our Lives

Mon, Dec 6, 202142 mins

Dr. Phil conducts an exclusive prison phone call with Chris, who, at 18, broke into his stepfather, Vincent's, home and says that he had caught him molesting his younger sister, Vicky, then he shot him in the head and confessed to the killing;

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Episode 61

Missing Mom: Where Is Lauren Dumulo?

Tue, Dec 7, 202142 mins

Lauren Dumolo, a young mother, seemingly vanishes into thin air; theories and questions continue to mount, as her last known whereabouts do not add up; family members say that they believe there's foul play involved;

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Episode 62

To Catch an Online Child Predator

Wed, Dec 8, 202142 mins

Missing teen Sophie may have been entangled in human trafficking; Meaghan's young daughter had chatted and sent explicit videos to older men; a child advocate transforms herself into online teenage decoys; what to look for on a child's phone;

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Episode 63

Knock Knock... It's Dr. Phil and Robin/Phanatics' Biggest Problems and Real Solutions

Thu, Dec 9, 202142 mins

Dr. Phil's "Phanatics" group discusses common problems and real solutions; a newly engaged couple say that they don't see eye to eye on house cleaning; newlyweds tell why they shouldn't be asked a certain question; a set of twins do everything together;

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Episode 64

How Far Is Too Far?

Fri, Dec 10, 202142 mins

A 22-year-old quits his day job to approach a popular social media influencer and ask him for a job; a YouTuber is "canceled" for his controversial videos; a woman turns to social media to make money in what some call an unconventional way;

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Episode 65

Tragic School Shootings: Whose to Blame?

Mon, Dec 13, 202142 mins

Sheriff Michael Bouchard join Dr. Phil to discuss the deadly shootings at Oxford High School in Detroit, Michigan; parents from Sandy Hook Elementary and Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School give insight into what the Oxford families are going through;

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Episode 66

My Teen Is So Bad, I Called the DCFS on Myself

Tue, Dec 14, 202142 mins

Marie says that her daughter, Willow, is causing so much chaos in her life that her house is a war zone and she had to move her younger son out for his safety; she worries that Willow will kill her someday;

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Episode 67

A Desperate Houswife Returns: Can Mom and Family

Wed, Dec 15, 202142 mins

Holly's intense dedication to her alcoholism recovery program may be alienating her family; the singer Victory from "America's Got Talent";

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Episode 68

The Great Resignation: Do Quitters Ever Win?

Thu, Dec 16, 202142 mins

Dr. Phil welcomes guests from different backgrounds to discuss the "Guest Resignation" and the phenomenon of "rage quitting"; money expert Mandi Woodruff Santos; Harvard Business School Professor Tsedal Neeley;

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Episode 69

From Bowling Alley Owner to Being Scammed Out of $500,000

Fri, Dec 17, 202142 mins

Mark says that he did not have any choice but to apply for conservatorship over his wife, Lori, after she was scammed out of nearly $500,000 over the course of two years; but Lori still doesn't see any reason for Mark to go to such extreme measures;

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Episode 70

Dr. Phil and Robin Gave Me a New Lease on Life!

Mon, Dec 20, 202142 mins

A woman, who has been diagnosed with terminal cancer, strives to maintain a positive outlook; another woman has been cancer free for five years but she still fears the future; pastor Joel Osteen discusses his latest book; Andy Grammer performs;

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Episode 71

Painfully Ill: Can Monica Be Saved?

Mon, Jan 3, 202242 mins

Monica's life consists of lying in bed, unable to eat solid food due to C diff; her mother, Stephanie, says that taking care of Monica has become a full time job, and gets accused of enabling her;

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Episode 72

My Daughter-in-Law Is a Witch and Turned My Son Against Me

Tue, Jan 4, 202242 mins

Tammy and Mark say that they haven't spoken with their son, Cory, in more than a year, because his wife, Katrina, is manipulative, mentally ill, and a Viccan; Cory has always denied that he's being controlled or being brainwashed by Katrina;

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Episode 73

Critical Race Theory: A Nation Divided

Wed, Jan 5, 202242 mins

Parents say that 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 that children need to learn about the racist history of the U.S.

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Episode 74

Out of Control or Provoked?

Thu, Jan 6, 202242 mins

Summer says that if she says "no" to her out-of-control 13-year-old son, Ash, he then hits, bites, and kicks her and he sometimes hurts her pets, and he once set her car on fire; Ash's grandmother blames Summer for provoking Ash to violence;

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Episode 75

Bad Teen or Bad Parents?

Fri, Jan 7, 202242 mins

Junior says that he has had enough of his 17-year-old daughter Allie's stealing cars, physically fighting, and running away; she says that she is a normal teen doing normal teen things and that she had to raise herself, during her parents' years of drug use;

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Episode 76

My Spoiled Daughter Falsely Accused Me of Sexual Abuse

Mon, Jan 10, 202242 mins

Taylor says that she experienced flashbacks of childhood sexual abuse a few years ago, after seeking therapy for depression and anxiety;

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Episode 77

What's Behind Taylor's Alleged Flashbacks?

Tue, Jan 11, 202242 mins

Taylor, who accuses her father, Larry, of sexually abusing her -- which he vehemently denies -- tells what she claims to remember from her flashbacks; the results of Larry's polygraph test;

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Episode 78

Parenting Dilemma: Good Cop Dad vs. Bad Cop Mom

Wed, Jan 12, 202242 mins

Shelly says that her husband, Oggie, is always giving in to their 6-year-old daughter, Madison, because he hates any type of confrontation, but they both agree that their daughter is running the house;

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Episode 79

From Honor Roll to Wannabe Gangster

Thu, Jan 13, 202242 mins

Abby is a licensed counselor for troubled teens and doesn't understand how she can help others but not her own 17-year-old son, Aidan, who used to be a straight A student, talented in sports and cooking, but now he is a stealing, violent wannabe gangster;

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Episode 80

My Sisters Are Wrong: I Am Not a Drug Addict

Fri, Jan 14, 202242 mins

Rebecca's sisters say that she is a prescription drug addict, is jobless and homeless, has lost her fiance and custody of her child, and has been to jail; their mom says that she enables Rebecca but feels that she has to in order to take care of her granddaughter;

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Episode 81

Surviving Evil

Mon, Jan 17, 202242 mins

Tony Port says that, when he was 10 years old, a family friend gave him dangerous, addictive drugs, telling him that it was candy, and videotaped him being sexually abused; the man followed Tony's family when they moved away, and he eventually abducted him;

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Episode 82

"Surviving Evil" Kidnapped and Abused: Former Victims Talk

Tue, Jan 18, 202242 mins

The dramatic rescue of 11-year-old Tony from a convicted sex offender; Alicia Kozak says that she was 13 years old, when she was lured from her home by an online predator and placed in a dog collar, chained to the floor, and was horrifically abused;

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Episode 83

The Gender Pronoun Debate

Wed, Jan 19, 202242 mins

People say that they do not identify with gender binaries of "he" and "she" and prefer to use pronouns such as "they"; a guest raises their baby as gender neutral;

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Episode 84

Our Teen Refuses to Let Us Parent Him

Thu, Jan 20, 202242 mins

Parents Suzette and Greg say that their 6 foot 2 inch, 300 pound, 16-year-old son, Dawson, is violent and abusive, whenever he is told the word, "no"; Dawson's sister says that her parents created the mess they are in now, from the moment he was born;

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Episode 85

My Husband Accuses Me of Cheating with Over 170 People

Fri, Jan 21, 202242 mins

Zachary suddenly appeared to change one day, from being a normal husband, father, and son, to having paranoid delusions, saying that people were following him home from work and accusing his wife of cheating with family members and U.S. presidents;

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Episode 86

My Conservatorship Keeps Me From My Millions

Mon, Jan 24, 202242 mins

Sarah's $5.1million medical settlement is held in a conservatorship, and her husband, Robert, says that it's controlling every step of their daily lives; Mark's wife, Lori, has dementia and gave scammers half a million dollars, without his knowledge;

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Episode 87

Cryptocurrency: Scam or Not?

Tue, Jan 25, 202242 mins

Young people say that they are cryptocurrency millionaires; financial expert Jeffrey Robinson says that cryptocurrencies are a scam and detrimental to the environment;

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Episode 88

Paranoia, Jealousy, and Wild Accusations

Wed, Jan 26, 202242 mins

Steven thinks that his longtime girlfriend, Danielle, has been hiding secrets from him: he says that he has proof that she has been prostituting herself and is involved with dangerous people, who are forcing her into a dark world of sex and drugs;

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Episode 89

From Divorced Family to Drug Addict

Thu, Jan 27, 202242 mins

Logan, who was introduced to heroin at 17, says that his addiction started after he saw his father use alcohol to cope with stress; Logan's family has been trying to help him by sending him to rehabs, cutting him off, and even letting him hit rock bottom; Michelle says that she wonders if her rocky divorce from Michael drove her son Logan to use drugs;

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Episode 90

Public Shaming: My Fiancee Humilated Me and It Went

Fri, Jan 28, 202242 mins

Tiffany says that her fiance, Marques, forced her to expose him as a narcissist on social media; Marques says that she has fabricated online content and left out important details, in an effort to make him look bad;

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Episode 91

Traumatized by My Police Incident

Mon, Jan 31, 202242 mins

Taylor says that after losing control of her car and hitting a tree, she was arrested, tased, and thrown into jail; her mother says that Taylor has to live with her because she suffers from mental illness, due to the incident, and is unable to leave the house;

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Episode 92

University of Michigan Sex Abuse Scandal

Tue, Feb 1, 202242 mins

Three former University of Michigan athletes say that they are victims of one of the biggest sex abuse scandals on a university campus; late athletic doctor Robert A. Anderson is accused of preying on young athletes and students under the guise of medicine;

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Episode 93

U of M Sex Scandal: What Did the Football Coach Know?

Wed, Feb 2, 202242 mins

Ex-University of Michigan athletes say that the team's doctor, Robert Anderson, sexually assaulted them; coach Bo Scherbechler's son makes the same accusation; Trinae Gasscar, who survived abuse at the hands of Larry Nassar, inspires the men to speak out;

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Episode 94

30 with 40 Kids: I'm a "Fertility Expert"!

Thu, Feb 3, 202242 mins

Kyle says that he has fathered 40 children across the world, and 11 more are on the way, as a result of his private sperm donation; women to whom he has donated; a board-certified reproductive endocrinologist and infertility specialist, others weigh in;

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Episode 95

Humble Yourself and Admit That You're Cheating!

Fri, Feb 4, 202242 mins

Marc secretly monitors his wife, Nicole, and says that he has more than 200 pieces of "irrefutable evidence" of her infidelity; she swears that she's been faithful, and the whole thing is in his head;

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Episode 96

Help Dr. Phil, I Think That I'm a Narcissist

Mon, Feb 7, 202242 mins

Dr. Phil reunites Bill, who is believed to be a narcissist because he pushed away almost all of his loved ones with violent fights, cruel words, and selfish behavior, with his brother Tom and daughter Bridget, who have both stopped speaking to him;

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Episode 97

Survived Electrocution, but Barely Living

Tue, Feb 8, 202242 mins

After surviving electrocution, Carly exhibits odd and extremely troubling behavior; her stepdaughters say that she is faking it to further gain their father's attention; the results of an in-depth brain scan;

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Episode 100

An International Timeshare Scam Is Bankrupting Our Mother!

Fri, Feb 11, 202242 mins

A nurse says that someone, claiming to be an attorney in Mexico, had told her that there was a data breach at her timeshare resort, and that she was entitled to a settlement; she has sent the "attorney" six times the settlement amount, due to international taxes and fees;

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Episode 101

A Family Cursed?

Mon, Feb 14, 202242 mins

Ida and her daughters want to break the generational legacy of abuse, mental illness, and assault;

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Episode 102

Surprising Updates

Tue, Feb 15, 202242 mins

Surprising updates from some of the memorable guests who have appeared on the show; Fran deleted a scammer's contact information, then let him back into her life; what happened to Teresa, who was addicted to heroin and seven months pregnant when she appeared on the show; Jenny said that she hated being a mother, but she has five children;

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Episode 104

The Child Who Feels No Pain

Thu, Feb 17, 202242 mins

Teen Jason, who has a neurological disorder preventing him from feeling any pain, gets a visit with his favorite TikTok personality, Mr. Beast; an orthopedic surgeon says that he is rebuilding Jason, so that Jason can have a healthier future;

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Episode 106

I Sold My House for Online Love!

Mon, Feb 21, 202242 mins

Jane's online boyfriend, Jonathan, tells her that he is stuck on a construction site in Miami, and she has sent him nearly $1 million and put her house on the market, planning to send him more, then move to Miami to live with him;

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Episode 107

Part Two: Where Is Jonathan?

Tue, Feb 22, 202242 mins

Jane has sent her online boyfriend, "Jonathan", close to $1 million; Dr. Phil sends a producer to Miami to look for "Jonathan", who said that he is stuck on a construction site; the man in the photos of "Jonathan" talks to Jane;

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Episode 108

My Lying Husband Refuses to Consummate Our 13-Year Marriage

Wed, Feb 23, 202242 mins

Peggy says that she is upset that her marriage to Steve lacks communication, affection, and sex; he says that she pushed him away, by hitting and slapping him and being too controlling; the importance of taking instances of domestic violence seriously;

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Episode 109

Social Media vs. Reality: Addicted to Likes?

Thu, Feb 24, 202242 mins

Social media and mental health; many people use social media in an attempt to feel better about themselves; the use of filters on pictures and videos: what it's doing to the culture;

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Episode 110

My Wife Hired a Hitman

Fri, Feb 25, 202242 mins

Tommy accuses longtime wife, Rachel, of cheating on him with multiple men, having a drinking problem, and hiring a hitman to have him murdered;

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Episode 111

2 Years Later: Have Black Lives Changed?

Mon, Feb 28, 202242 mins

Dr. Phil and guests analyze how life has changed for Black Americans in the almost two years since the deaths of Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and George Floyd, and the subsequent widespread Black Lives Matter protests demanding racial equality;

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Episode 112

An Extreme Religious Group Starved Her Baby

Tue, Mar 1, 202242 mins

Rita says that when she was 19, Queen Antoinette, the leader of 1 Mind Ministries, demanded that Rita's baby be starved, and tells of the mind control the leader had over her; Joy tells of reporting her mother, the leader of House of Prayer, to police;

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Episode 113

My Tourette's Made Me Viral

Wed, Mar 2, 202242 mins

Baylen says that posting TikTok videos of her daily struggles with Tourette syndrome had helped her gain the confidence to go out in public again; Lele Pons also has OCD, Tourette syndrome, and depression, but has had a different experience on social media;

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Episode 114

Pretty Panicked: Are My Parents My Triggers?

Fri, Mar 4, 202242 mins

After having a tumor removed from her brain, Esther made a full recovery but has debilitating panic attacks and is tired of her parents treating her like a child; NFL Fox reporter Jay Glazer tells of battling anxiety and depression;

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Episode 115

A Beautiful Rebellion

Mon, Mar 7, 202242 mins

Women make headlines for rebelling against societal norms and embracing their unconventional beauty; a woman moves to America for beauty; a woman embraces body hair; a self-proclaimed lip filler addict; a cosmetic surgeon; dangers of going too far;

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Episode 116

When One Pill Kills

Tue, Mar 8, 202242 mins

Four families come together to talk about the loss of their children, who purchased fentanyl-laced pills on social media and were killed within moments; the families demand changes to laws, policies, and accountability from social media companies;

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Episode 117

Homelessness in America

Thu, Mar 10, 202242 mins

Dr. Phil speaks with advocates, experts, residents, and people who are currently experiencing homelessness to discuss the hotly contested social issue; he and Robin visit an RV community that has become a safe haven for people without homes;

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Episode 118

Homelessness in America: Is There a Solution?

Fri, Mar 11, 202242 mins

Residents say that lax laws and social service programs, that bring food and blankets to homeless people, have caused an explosion of homelessness in their backyards; Dr. Phil visits a homeless community to speak with a couple living in an RV;

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Episode 119

73 and Raising Another Grandchild

Mon, Mar 14, 202242 mins

Linda's sister says that the stress of raising a second grandchild and her adult daughter's instability have left Linda with terrible health issues;

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Episode 120

Horror and Hope: How War Affects Up

Tue, Mar 15, 202242 mins

Several people deeply and personally affected by the senseless violence both in Ukraine and elsewhere; a young man from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, a country whose history of conflict goes back centuries, hopes to change its future;

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Episode 121

Public Health Issue: Suicide

Wed, Mar 16, 202242 mins

As a string of high-profile stories dominates the news, Dr. Phil addresses the complex issue of suicide; family members left behind discuss working through their immense grief;

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Episode 122

Frozen by Fear

Mon, Mar 21, 202242 mins

Two young women claim that their phobias have completely taken over their lives; Bethany says that she is terrified of pregnant women; Victoria says that she refuses to eat at restaurants because she's terrified of eating or touching gluten;

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Episode 123

Coping After a Crisis

Wed, Mar 30, 202242 mins

A woman, who is losing her hair, needs help to get her self-confidence back; after suffering a lot of bad luck, Eleni needs a change of attitude; Dr. Phil talks to singers David Foster and Katherine McPhee about their upcoming show in Las Vegas;

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Episode 124

The Youth Mental Health Crisis

Thu, Mar 31, 202242 mins

Joselyn says that her son, Rakim, is out of control and that he will not cooperate with her; Janelle says that because of the lockdown, her daughter, Kara, is a shell of her former self; how negative parenting can damage a child's development;

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Episode 125

From Football Star to Manic Episodes: Can He Be Helped?

Fri, Apr 1, 202242 mins

Pattie says that her son, Ridge, began experimenting with drugs and alcohol at college, and after a particularly severe hazing incident, he came home with odd behaviors and tics that he never had before;

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Episode 126

Is Our Homeless Daughter Brainwashed, Lazy, or Just Empty

Mon, Apr 4, 202242 mins

Brenda's daughter, Autumn, lives off the grid somewhere in the desert in Arizona, without housing, money, or a job;

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Episode 127

"The Tinder Swindler": His Accusers Speak

Thu, Apr 7, 202242 mins

Cecile and Fenda (Netflix's "The Tinder Swindler") say that they believed that they had met Prince Charming on Tinder but had no idea that they were dealing with an international con man who would steal their life savings;

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Episode 128

Deadly Travels: Rideshare Driver Kidnapped and Shot

Fri, Apr 8, 202242 mins

A rideshare driver is left fighting for her life, after being kidnapped, attacked, and left for dead by a teen passenger; a single mother of five is jailed for letting her adolescent daughter babysit her younger child, while she went to work;

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Episode 129

The Sentencing of Jussie Smollett: Justified?/Oscar Award Slapdown

Mon, Apr 11, 202242 mins

A panel of experts discuss the prosecution, sentencing, and release of Jussie Smollett, and the infamous slap between Will Smith and Chris Rock at the Academy Awards;

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Episode 130

The Many Faces of Anna Delvey - Part 1

Thu, Apr 14, 202242 mins

Journalist Alicia Quarles discusses the case of fake German heiress Anna Delvey;

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Episode 131

Dr. Phil Exclusive: Anna Delvey and Friend Neff Tell All - Part 2

Fri, Apr 15, 202242 mins

Dr. Phil interviews Anna Delvey from the detention facility where she is currently being held; a friend of Anna's speaks out; Dr. Phil meets the videographer who traveled with Anna on a lavish vacation in Morocco;

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Episode 132

Trapped in My Broken Relationship

Mon, Apr 18, 202242 mins

Justin says that every day, he and his fiancee, Elizabeth, have loud, violent fights that have resulted in the police being called to their home 19 times in the past two years; Elizabeth says that he is abusive and has had him arrested for domestic violence;

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Episode 133

True Crime Updates

Tue, Apr 19, 202242 mins

Almost 10 years after appearing on the show, Mark Redwine was convicted of killing his 13-year-old son, Dylan, and other family members now update Dr. Phil; Cheryl returns, still fighting for justice for her grandchildren, who died three months apart;

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Episode 134

14 Years Old and Full of Rage

Wed, Apr 20, 202242 mins

The family of 14-year-old Marie says that she is intelligent and capable but extremely violent, disrespectful and accusatory; she says that her behavior is a reaction to how her family treats her; her only confidant, a neighbor, presses charges against her;

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Episode 135

Our Toxic Mother's Past is Destroying Our Future

Thu, Apr 21, 202242 mins

Alicia and Shantia say that they had an abusive upbringing with their mother, Laretta, and that their lives are still affected by their younger brother, Curtis, who says that he has distanced himself from the family because they are always out to get him;

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Episode 136

My Father Was a Serial Killer

Fri, Apr 22, 202242 mins

At 27, Deborah learned that her loving father, Robert Brashers, had lived a double life and was responsible for a string of killings, serial assaults, and burglaries between 1985 and 1998; she says that she feels contaminated and guilty for his sins;

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Episode 137

The Psychological World of Obesity

Mon, Apr 25, 202242 mins

Obesity and mental issues including depression and anxiety; a woman, who used to weigh 700 pounds, advocates for a healthy lifestyle; a woman says that she is body positive and proud; a former mental health counselor; Brooke Burke discusses her health app;

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Episode 138

Three Generations of Problems

Wed, Apr 27, 202242 mins

Donna says that ever since she gained guardianship of her three grandchildren, 14-year-old Emilie has been out of control, so she sent her to live with Nancy, her mother; the grandchildren say that Emilie is not the problem;

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Episode 139

I Disregarded Dr. Phil's Advice!

Thu, Apr 28, 202242 mins

Years ago, Lois came to Dr. Phil to investigate men she was talking to online and learned that she was being scammed; now she says that one of them is struggling to survive and she wants Dr. Phil's help to get him to the U.S. so they can be together;

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Episode 140

Lois Meets "Fred" Face-to-Face: Will She Finally Believe?

Fri, Apr 29, 202242 mins

Dr. Phil's investigation of Lois' online boyfriend, Fred, continues with a visit to Jamaica; recent guest Jane says that she put her house on the market for her online boyfriend, "Jonathan", and was introduced to the real man in the photos, onstage;

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Episode 141

The Mystery of Our Messy Marriage: Who's the Cheater?

Mon, May 2, 202242 mins

Yvette says that husband Steve has been cheating and hacking into her phone to cover it up; he denies it, and their daughter says that he isn't tech savvy enough; Dr. Phil does some digging and discovers that this situation is not as straightforward as it may seem;

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Episode 142

Is It My Fault That My Mother Is Homeless?

Tue, May 3, 202242 mins

Valerie was evicted from her apartment and lost almost everything she owned; daughter Heather says that her mother is choosing to live in a tent on the streets, drinking two bottles of vodka a day;

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Episode 143

Miami Model Stabs Boyfriend to Death Exclusive: His Family Says That He Was Abused

Thu, May 5, 202242 mins

Video shows Courtney Clenny, a model and social media influencer who boasts millions of followers, wearing a bikini top and covered in her boyfriend, Christian "Toby" Chumsell's blood; his family says that he was being abused, not killed in self-defense as his killer says;

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Episode 144

4 Car Accidents in 5 Months: Help Get Our Mom Off the Streets

Fri, May 6, 202242 mins

Sisters Erica and Jean say that their 76-year-old mother, Blanche, takes too many medications, and they are worried that she will hurt someone else, as she has been in several car accidents;

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Episode 145

Mentally Ill or Just Awful? What's Wrong with Josh?

Mon, May 9, 202242 mins

Pregnant Danielle says that her husband, Josh, has repeatedly cheated on her and been physically abusive in front of their two young children; Josh blames his bipolar disorder for his bad behavior;

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Episode 146

My Husband Can't Control His Violent Temper

Tue, May 10, 202242 mins

Sara says that her husband, Jason, has a violent and uncontrollable temper that has resulted in physical abuse toward her; he says that when he gets angry, "a devil takes over", and inflicting pain on the person who triggered him is his only instinct;

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Episode 147

Dangerous Love: A Couple's Big Decision

Wed, May 11, 202242 mins

Jason says that he is willing to do whatever it takes to save his family and change his violent, abusive behavior; Jon Taffer (TV series, "Bar Rescue") helps teach Jason a healthier way to navigate conflict; Dr. Phil checks in with Jason and wife Sara a month later;

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Episode 148

The Happy Hoarder

Thu, May 12, 202242 mins

Kristen says that she isn't a hoarder but admits that her "collection of things" is creating a problem: she is running out of room; why she says it is hard for her to part with her belongings; friends say that her "hoarding" is keeping her isolated;

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Episode 149

My Husband Needs to Smoke Weed

Fri, May 13, 202242 mins

Stuart says that he has been smoking marijuana for 50 years and he stays "stoned" all day long; his wife, Renee, says that she is desperate for him to put down his pipe once and for all but she admits that she drives him to marijuana dispensaries;

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Episode 150

Mark Anthony Returns: New Love or Old Flame? Wedding

Mon, May 16, 202242 mins

Sixty-one year old Mark says that he thought that he could help Georgia with her aspiring modeling career, but Georgia's mother, Kelli, learns that Mark had other plans for her daughter; Marina returns to give Dr. Phil an update on her life;

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Episode 151

17 & Extra Mean: Help My Pot-Smoking, School-Skipping Son

Tue, May 17, 202242 mins

Chisty says that her 17-year-old son, Cameron, is disrespectful and has been physically and verbally abusive toward her; she worries that once he turns 18, he'll end up in jail or dead;

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Episode 152

Buried Alive in Clutter/New Approach to Parenting

Wed, May 18, 202242 mins

Lori and Bob claim that they are being buried alive by their belongings and only have a small path to maneuver around their home; the couple say that they need to sell their home for financial reasons but are stuck because of what it looks like on the inside;

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Episode 153

Unsolved Homicide: Who Put Ebby Steppach in the Drain

Thu, May 19, 202242 mins

Exploring the 2015 disappearance and subsequent death of 18-year-old Ebby Steppach;

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Episode 154

My Fear of Dying is Killing Me

Fri, May 20, 202242 mins

Catlin says that she has a constant fear of death, and goes to the hospital several times a day to make sure that she isn't dying; she claims that her husband, Keaton, has been talking to other women while she has been in hospitals;

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Episode 155

I Lied and Sent My Husband to Prison!

Mon, May 23, 202242 mins

Sue says that she lied to the police, when she told them that her husband, Tim, had abused her; racked with guilt, she recanted her testimony, but the judge did not buy her new story; body language and behavior experts then give their opinions;

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Episode 156

Our Narcissistic, Tone Deaf Mother Needs a Wake-Up Call

Tue, May 24, 202242 mins

Lisa says that her four beautiful adult daughters are "monsters" who pick on her, and their constant drama is tearing apart their family; they claim that she's a "textbook narcissist" who constantly plays the victim and has always put men before them;

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Episode 157

"Danger on My Doorstep": America's Safety Crisis

Wed, May 25, 202242 mins

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 that she was assaulted by a rideshare driver;

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Episode 158

Texas Shooting: Enough Is Enough

Wed, Jun 1, 202242 mins

After a mass shooting at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas, in which two teachers and 19 children were killed, Dr. Phil dedicated his show to speaking out about how these senseless acts of murder must stop;

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Episode 159

My Mother-in-Law Is an Emotional Roller Coaster

Tue, Sep 6, 202242 mins

Tiffany has allowed her mother-in-law, Nellie, to live with her family several times, but it did no go well; her husband, Chris, says that he's extremely concerned for his mother's well-being, and wonders whether they should move her back into their home;

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Episode 160

A Catfish Faces His Victims

Wed, Sep 7, 202242 mins

Social media influencer White Plastic faces off with his victims, who he admits that he enjoyed catfishing; they want Dr. Phil to stop him and help him realize that what he is hurting many people; the people are angry about what he is doing to them;

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Episode 161

Imprisoned by My Anxiety

Thu, Sep 8, 202242 mins

Lisa says that her boyfriend Ted's anxiety has completely taken over both of their lives; many simple things like picking out his outfit for the day, cooking, or going up the stairs can overwhelm him, so she does all of these things for him;

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Episode 162

Deception Detection

Fri, Sep 9, 202242 mins

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 TV host Gayle King;

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