Dr. Phil Season 21 Episodes

Episode 1

Carry to Bury: The Abortion Debate

Mon, Sep 12, 202242 mins

Since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe vs. Wade, women are caught at the center of legal confusion because of often vague state laws; a woman and her partner reveal what she had to do to get a legal abortion;

Episode 2

The Invisibility of Anti-Asian Hate - Part 1

Tue, Sep 13, 202242 mins

Violent hate crimes are committed in public; a family say that they are traumatized, after a recent incident that they had at a fast food drive-thru, involving a stranger who mocked them, using a fake Asian accent and that the police ignored their complaint;

Episode 3

Fighting Anti-Semitism - Part 2

Wed, Sep 14, 202242 mins

A Jewish man says that a gang assaulted him on the street in New York City, while shouting anti-Semitic slurs; Rabbi Arych Cohen and a former white supremacist share insight; why police don't immediately assume that an incident is a hate crime;

Episode 4

School Shooters: Is There a Solution?

Thu, Sep 15, 202242 mins

The mother of a child killed in the shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas; experts tell how they think that society can prevent mass shootings;

Episode 5

Inclusivity or Indoctrination? What's Happening in Schools?

Fri, Sep 16, 202242 mins

A woman's 11-old-daughter was using he/him/they pronouns and also a different name, while at school for months, before it was brought to her attention, and she now questions whether the school faculty were encouraging the child's transition;

Episode 6

How to Survive Inflation

Mon, Sep 19, 202242 mins

Credit card advice, grocery ideas, and coupon tricks could save people thousands of dollars; what is happening with the economy; budgeting advice for a mother of eight;

Episode 7

Horror Hazing: Left Blind and Paralyzed - Part 1

Tue, Sep 20, 202242 mins

Pledging a fraternity can mean a lot of drinking, and many young men have died of alcohol poisoning as a result; Danny Santulli had a blood alcohol content of six times the legal limit and severe brain damage; surveillance video of what happened to him;

Episode 8

Deadly Brotherhood: The Fight to Stop College Hazing Practices - Part 2

Wed, Sep 21, 202242 mins

Former fraternity brothers have been sentenced for their part in the alcohol poisoning death of 20-year-old Stone Feitz, one of the most prominent faces of the national epidemic; his family members, fellow pledges, and his girlfriend give insight;

Episode 9

America's Short Fuse: Afraid to Leave the House

Thu, Sep 22, 202242 mins

Some people feel that they can do anything to anyone, that rules just don't apply to them, and if they don't like something, they have the right to intimidate, verbally abuse, or even physically assault strangers;

Episode 10

Student Loan Forgiveness: Worth It or Raw Deal?

Fri, Sep 23, 202242 mins

Federal student loan borrowers' automatic forgiveness kicks off a nationwide debate; Dr. Phil speaks with people on both sides of the issue;

Episode 11

Are Athletes Being Coached to Be Untouchable? - Part 1

Mon, Sep 26, 202242 mins

Parents and coaches debate about who is to blame for child athletes' entitled behavior; a referee who wrote an emotional email to parents informing them that he was quitting; a former All-American quarterback talks about the dark side of college sports;

Episode 12

Athletes Behaving Badly or Targets for False Accusations - Part 2

Tue, Sep 27, 202242 mins

Women say that they were sexually assaulted by college athletes and that there is a double standard when it comes to athletes accused versus typical students; attorneys says that athletes are the victims and that their fame makes them easy targets for false accusations;

Episode 13

Deceived to Death: The Fentanyl Crisis in America

Wed, Sep 28, 202242 mins

Street drugs and counterfeit prescription pills are laced with Fentanyl, a deadly synthetic copioid; Feliz lost his sister to a mass Fentanyl poisoning that killed five adults; John says that he watched both his sons overdose in his home;

Episode 14

Quiet Quitting: Lazy Employees or Taking a Stand

Thu, Sep 29, 202242 mins

Quiet quitting has become a movement by people of all ages; an employment and labor attorney, a young man who says that he is currently quiet quitting, and business owners discuss; behind the scenes of the new television show, "So Help Me Todd";

Episode 15

Appropriation Nation: Has It Gone Too Far?

Fri, Sep 30, 202242 mins

A woman says that she had received death threats for wearing a dress from another culture; another woman says that she was called out for displaying a Japanese anime character; a third woman says that people need to stop stealing other cultures' foods and calling them their own;

Episode 16

Episode #21.16

Mon, Oct 3, 202242 mins

Episode 17

Episode #21.17

Tue, Oct 4, 202242 mins

Episode 18

Has the Body Positivity Movement Gone Too Far?

Wed, Oct 5, 202242 mins

Lexi and Will say that they've found freedom in letting go of the need to control their weight and, instead, accepting themselves as they are; YouTube personality John Glaudo says that he once believed in the body positivity movement, until it almost killed him;

Episode 19

Workplace Bullying: Is It Happening to You?

Thu, Oct 6, 202242 mins

A woman says that, after years of workplace bullying, she eventually quit her job; a man says that his workplace bully led him to contemplate taking his own life; a woman says that she was bullied, when she worked for a multinational financial services company;

Episode 20

Transgender Athletes

Fri, Oct 7, 202242 mins

Whether transgender athletes should compete against those of the gender with which they identify or those who share the gender that they had at birth; Riley Gaines, who competed against Lia Thomas, gives her perspective; what the science says;

Episode 21

You Can't Say That! - Part 1

Mon, Oct 10, 202242 mins

"Canceling" people from having a platform or career for sharing their opinion; a former police officer says that he was fired, after making a TikTok video; a political commentator recently had to be protected, by state police, from student protesters;

Episode 22

You Said It... Now You're Canceled! - Part 2

Tue, Oct 11, 202242 mins

Student Alejandro says that administrators at his community college violated his free speech rights; public figures fight back against cancel culture; a list of terms that are now reportedly off-limits;

Episode 23

Harm Reduction: Safe Space for Addicts to Use

Wed, Oct 12, 202242 mins

Treating drug abuse like a medical issue and providing addicts with paraphernalia, such as clean needles in a safe space, and free housing regardless of whether or not they test positive for drugs; open drug use and homelessness get out of control;

Episode 24

The Right to Die?

Thu, Oct 13, 202242 mins

Medical aid in dying allows terminally ill patients in some states to self-administer prescribed medication to die with dignity; many Americans fly internationally to use medical aid in dying for non-terminal illnesses;

Episode 25

Boomers vs. Zoomers: An Old-Age Debate

Fri, Oct 14, 202242 mins

Baby Boomers believe that the younger generation is entitled and sits on social media all day, while the Gen Zs blame Baby Boomers for the current state of the environment and of the economy; how all that may be affecting their mental health;

Episode 26

Bullied to Death - Part 1

Mon, Oct 17, 202242 mins

Antoinette's 13-year-old daughter, Muffin, took her own life, after being bullied by children at her school and online;

Episode 27

In Just Five Days: Bullied to Death - Part 2

Tue, Oct 18, 202242 mins

Cheryl and Hunter's 16-year-old daughter, McKenna, took her own life, after being bullied by four girls she thought were her friends;

Episode 28

Parents Battle over "Woke" School Curriculum

Wed, Oct 19, 202242 mins

Florida's "Parents Rights in Education" law, two educators who says that they pulled their trans daughter out of a public school, after the school failed to teach transgender education in kindergarten; Rep; Joe Harding (R-Florida); professor Jody Armour;

Episode 29

How to Survive Inflation: Smart Spending During Shortages

Thu, Oct 20, 202242 mins

How supply shortages of everything, from airline pilots to baby formulas, are impacting people; how to overcome hard times; money saving tips on travel and vacationing; economist Victor Claar;

Episode 30

Is American Too High on Marijuana?

Fri, Oct 21, 202242 mins

Dr. Phil mediates a discussion about whether the legalization of marijuana is doing more harm than good; a woman who claims that she lost her teenage son due to the legalization of marijuana;

Episode 31

Sextortion: It Could Be Happening to Your Child - Part 1

Mon, Oct 24, 202242 mins

Extortionists blackmail children and college students into providing them money; images of a sexual nature or sexual favors by threatening to release their graphic information, videos, and photos online; a teen who was sextorted took her own life;

Episode 32

Sextorted to Death - Part 2

Tue, Oct 25, 202242 mins

Extortionists manipulate young people into sending compromising images and threaten to distribute them if they don't provide more images, sexual favors, or money; parents say their teens died by suicide, after being sextorted;

Episode 33

Right to Life, Right to Choose: The Conversation

Wed, Oct 26, 202242 mins

Nancy says that she was 10 weeks pregnant when the fetus, she was carrying, was diagnosed with a fatal condition, and she tried to have an abortion, but doctors denied her, because abortions are banned in her state; pro-life and pro-choice activists debate;

Episode 34

Dating App Horror Stories

Thu, Oct 27, 202242 mins

Women and men tell of being financially scammed, sexually assaulted, and having their lives threatened by people who they met on dating apps; Dr. Phil points out red flags to notice;

Episode 35

Slut Shaming or Asking for Modesty?

Fri, Oct 28, 202242 mins

Whether or not dressing in a highly revealing way is empowering to women; a mother says that she is concerned about her 19-year-old daughter's safety, due to what she wears;

Episode 36

How to Survive Inflation: Money Saving & Money Making Advice

Mon, Oct 31, 202242 mins

Money saving and money making advice to help viewers learn how to take control of their finances, during periods of inflation; using money to make money; money saving hacks; freebie secrets; setting up the next generation for financial success;

Episode 37

Dumbing Down America

Tue, Nov 1, 202242 mins

The teacher shortage; the "Great Resignation" of teachers; low student standards; teacher frustrations; new laws in some states to find more teachers; possible solutions to the country's falling student performance in math, science, and reading;

Episode 38

Has "Sharenting" Gone Too Far?

Wed, Nov 2, 202242 mins

Parents' publicizing sensitive content and oversharing about children on the internet may be an invasion of children's privacy, dangerous, and harmful to the relationship between parent and child; a social media family with millions of followers;

Episode 39

Episode #21.39

Thu, Nov 3, 202242 mins

Episode 40

America Divided

Fri, Nov 4, 202242 mins

America is very divided: people feel very angry, very isolated and very victimized, and politicians just seem to keep stoking the fire; political strategist and pollster Dr. Frank Luntz discusses talking with people who don't share one's beliefs;

Episode 41

Caught on Camera: Have We Lost Our Privacy?

Mon, Nov 7, 202242 mins

Jasmine recorded and posted a video of a confrontation that she had with an angry woman at a restaurant; Lilly says that she found out that she was the subject of a cruel video post that someone had secretly filmed of her, while sitting on a train;

Episode 42

Questionable Law?

Tue, Nov 8, 202242 mins

Even the most well-intentioned laws can backfire and lead to absurd or unjust outcomes; guests share what they consider outrageous miscarriages of justice involving a car accident, a rape, and a murder that ruined lives; those that are trying to change laws;

Episode 43

Medical Gaslighting: It's Not All in Your Head

Wed, Nov 9, 202242 mins

Philippa's undiagnosed lump turns into stage 4 breast cancer; a woman sees 30 doctors in five years for migraines, before she got a diagnosis; a 27-year-old woman goes from a competitive runner to using a wheelchair and needing open heart surgery;

Episode 44

Two Families, One Tragedy - Part 1

Thu, Nov 10, 202242 mins

Kimberly and Angel tell of losing their 10-year-old daughter, Annemarie, to a school shooter; Annemarie's best friend, Kholie, was in the classroom, when the gunman entered their room; Kholie's parents reveal what she had told them had happened for 77 minutes;

Episode 45

Through a Child's Eyes: Surviving a Mass Tragedy - Part 2

Fri, Nov 11, 202242 mins

Young survivors and parents of victims of school shooters at Uvalde Elementary and Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School;

Episode 46

How to Survive Inflation: Couponing and Shrinkflation

Mon, Nov 14, 202242 mins

The coupon queen tells exactly how to get necessities for nearly nothing and explains what shrinkflation is; a food prepper tells how to prepare for shortages and save big on food; a young economist reassures people that inflation is temporary;

Episode 47

In the Presence of Evil: Face to Face with Jeffrey Dahmer - Part 1

Tue, Nov 15, 202242 mins

Angry family members of Jeffrey Dahmer's victims say that Netflix's "Dahmer -- Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story", re-traumatized them and romanticized the notorious serial killer; two men say that they were tortured and terrorized by Dahmer and survived;

Episode 48

Raising Evil: The Interview with Jeffrey Dahmer's Father - Part 2

Wed, Nov 16, 202242 mins

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

Episode 49

Jeffrey Dahmer's Journey to Evil: The Home Movies & The Red Flags - Part 3

Thu, Nov 17, 202242 mins

What may have made Jeffrey Dahmer a serial killer; chilling home videos of him as a little boy may show an innocent child before he became evil, or the signs may have been already there; his parents reveal the red flags they say they missed;

Episode 50

Leaked, Hacked, Posted, and Intentionally Shamed

Fri, Nov 18, 202242 mins

Millions of people have had their most personal and private images posted online without their consent, often with their real names and identifying information; a mother works to shut down a revenge porn site that hosted her daughter's stolen images;

Episode 51

White Coat Betrayal

Mon, Nov 21, 202242 mins

OBGYN and oncologist James Heaps is found guilty of sexual assault and misconduct against patients; hundreds have come forward saying that they were sexually abused during wellness examinations with him; four survivors have come forward and speak out;

Episode 52

Inside America's Teen Mental Health Crisis - Part 1

Tue, Nov 22, 202242 mins

Before the COVID-19 pandemic, mental health issues were the leading cause of disability and poor life outcomes in young people, and the pandemic shutdown further exacerbated the mental challenges; teens, young adults, and parents speak out;

Episode 53

A Teen's Near-Fatal Decision - Part 2

Wed, Nov 23, 202242 mins

Emma says that she was a cheerleader and "picture perfect American girl" who appeared happy but was secretly struggling with severe anxiety and depression, which led her to make a near fatal decision; the 988 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline; ;

Episode 54

Homeless Encampment Bans: Sweep or Stay?

Fri, Nov 25, 202242 mins

Unsheltered homeless people; major cities across the U.S. have passed new laws that will restrict where homeless people can camp; inside some of Los Angeles' most dangerous encampments; a homeless woman says that there is a lot of hope in sight;

Episode 55

Tipped Off: Is the Customer Always Right?

Mon, Nov 28, 202242 mins

Dr. Phil talks with guests who have different opinions about tipping or giving gratuity for various services, such as a haircut, a manicure, or dinner at a restaurant;

Episode 56

Procreation Debate: Is It Smart to Have Children?

Tue, Nov 29, 202242 mins

The environmental, economic, and racial concerns of having or not having children; how to take control of one's diabetes risk;

Episode 57

Cult Vibes?

Wed, Nov 30, 202242 mins

Cult-like environments and tactics: a cult deprogrammer tells what elements make up a dangerous and destructive cult; women share their stories;

Episode 58

Disturbing Pet Trends

Thu, Dec 1, 202242 mins

Pet thefts, dog attacks, and pandemic pet regrets; a dog trainer gives suggestions; the hardships veterinarians face; precautions and advice that all pet lovers need to consider;

Episode 59

Episode #21.59

Fri, Dec 2, 202242 mins

Episode 60

Overcoming Disaster

Mon, Dec 5, 202242 mins

Danielle says that the trauma she endured during Hurricane Ian has left her barely living; Xavier's family say that he took his own life due to the trauma that he endured, when a tornado destroyed his school;

Episode 61

The Renewed Hate That Kanye Created

Tue, Dec 6, 202242 mins

Recently, Jewish community centers throughout Detroit and synagogues in New Jersey were evacuated, due to bomb threats, and in Sacramento, the sign in front of a synagogue was set on fire and desecrated with swastikas;

Episode 62

Social Engineering: New Ways You're Being Scammed

Wed, Dec 7, 202242 mins

Phishing, vishing, smishing, whaling: a cybersecurity expert explains how scam artists think and why they are so successful; singer and songwriter Katharine McPhee and her husband, 16-time Grammy Award winner David Foster, chat and perform;

Episode 63

Bias in Real Estate: Enough is Enough! Part 1

Thu, Dec 8, 202242 mins

Keisha fears that racial discrimination will affect the actual value of her property; James and Misty say that they've filed a federal discrimination lawsuit, stating that a local real estate agent rejected their intent to buy condos based on their race;

Episode 64

Fighting Back: Real Estate Bias Exposed - Part 2

Fri, Dec 9, 202242 mins

A real estate broker says that he has witnessed, firsthand, property owners who have refused to sell to someone of a different ethic background; Robert Schwemm (book, "Testing the Divide"); the mental toll that bias takes on Black Americans;

Episode 65

Inside the Idaho College Murders

Mon, Dec 12, 202242 mins

Forensic expert Joseph Scott Morgan; former FBI agent Jonathan Gillian; criminologist Dr. Casey Jordan; journalist Caitlyn Becker; cyber sleuth Lisamarie;

Episode 66

I Got Chipped: Are We Ready for Technology Under Our Control?

Tue, Dec 13, 202242 mins

Exploring the possible benefits and consequences of people getting microchip implants; a woman who has 47 implants; Vicokey Technologies CEO Amal Granfstra; Privacy Code CEO Michelle Dennedy, Dr. Charles Sophy, Dr. Charles Lane, Dr. Robert Steele;

Episode 67

36 Years and Counting: Clemency for Patty?

Wed, Dec 14, 202242 mins

Exploring the case of Patty Prewitt, a woman who maintains her innocence, after spending decades in prison for the murder of her husband;

Episode 68

Deconstructing Karen

Thu, Dec 15, 202242 mins

Authors Regina Jackson and Saira Rap; director Patty Ivins Specht (documentary, "Deconstructing Karen"); author Mike Bayer;

Episode 69

School's Out! From "Saints" to Sex Workers

Fri, Dec 16, 202242 mins

Discussing whether it's acceptable for a teacher to turn to sex work as a side job; activists work to combat sex work stigma; critics believe that teachers have a moral obligation to their students;

Episode 71

Was the Pandemic Mismanaged? What You Desperately Need to Know! Part 1

Mon, Dec 19, 202242 mins

Experts from the CDC, medicine, education, and legislation discuss the handling of the COVID-19 pandemic; learning loss and the impact of school closures and distant learning; mistakes made early on; whether the pandemic is over, what to expect;

Episode 72

Learning Loss During Lockdown: Are There Solutions? Part 2

Tue, Dec 20, 202242 mins

A panel of education experts discusses closing the gap for elementary school children who experienced disruption of learning during the pandemic; what each community needs to do; what questions parents needs to ask their school districts right now;

Episode 73

Hardworking & Still Can't Afford a Home

Wed, Dec 21, 202242 mins

A married couple claim that they are homeless, due to the rising cost of rent; a man says that he secretly lived in his company's office building, after his apartment rent was raised; a tour of some of the smallest apartments in New York City;

Episode 74

You Can't Post That!

Wed, Jan 4, 202342 mins

Discussing freedom of speech and the self-censorship debate on the Internet and social media; featuring attorney Robert Shelby, professor Jessica Levinson and professor Gabrielle Ganbrell;

Episode 75

Shedding Light on "The Blackout Challenge"

Thu, Jan 5, 202342 mins

The popularity of online challenges and how they have become increasingly unsafe and, in some cases, deadly; hearing from families who lost children to the blackout challenge" choking game;

Episode 76

Defunding the Police: A Failure or a Fallacy?

Fri, Jan 6, 202342 mins

Discussing the disproportionate targeting of Black Americans in arrests, shootings, and killings; what the "defund the police" movement means and whether the slogan is misleading;

Episode 77

The Curse of the Lottery

Mon, Jan 9, 202342 mins

A British lottery winner says that her life had turned upside down; a woman says that she is addicted to playing the lottery; professionals discuss the pros and cons and what's important to know before buying a ticket; what happens if one comes into sudden wealth;

Episode 78

Real Life Heroes

Tue, Jan 10, 202342 mins

Teens help rescue two strangers from a house fire; Anthony rescues a man who is being electrocuted on a railroad track; Chase helps a woman who is being fat-shamed on a plane; the Dream Machine Foundation; Dave dives into a freezing river to save a woman;

Episode 79

Busloads of Unauthorized Immigrants: What Should Be Done with Them?

Wed, Jan 11, 202342 mins

Thousands of asylum seekers, from the Mexican border, arrive in Washington, D.C. and New York City on buses, sent by the governors of Texas and Arizona; National Border Patrol Council President Brandon Judd; attorney Saman Movassghi Gonzales;

Episode 80

Eerie Details About the Idaho Murders Suspect

Thu, Jan 12, 202342 mins

The gruesome quadruple murder of university students in Moscow, Idaho, remains a mystery for seven weeks, until law officials are able to track down a suspect, Bryan Kohlberger;

Episode 81

Idaho Murders Suspect: Childhood Details Revealed

Fri, Jan 13, 202342 mins

Bryan Kohlberger, the suspect in the murders of four Idaho University students in Moscow, Idaho, has an interesting past; childhood friends; his reported behavior at a local bar; his family's statement; the daughter of the BTK serial killer speaks out;

Episode 82

How Should We Treat Juvenile Delinquents?

Mon, Jan 16, 202342 mins

Who should be held responsible when minors break the law; whether prosecutors should provide juvenile delinquents with resources instead of punishing them; parents compare their experiences with teens and the law;

Episode 83

Groomed and Deceived by White Coat Predators

Tue, Jan 17, 202342 mins

Women speak out about sexual abuse that they endured from one OGBYM; a university football player says that he is just one of thousands of victims, who were abused by one doctor; a gymnast says that Dr. Larry Nasser sexually abused her for years in plain sight;

Episode 84

DNA Surprises

Wed, Jan 18, 202342 mins

DNA testing brings the era of keeping family secrets to a close, spurring paternity surprises and lawsuits, making some people's lives better but ruining others; what to know before taking a DNA test;

Episode 85

Flavor Chasing: The Teen Vaping Crisis

Thu, Jan 19, 202342 mins

Vaping is physically damaging and has become a real point of contention within families of teen users; where 12-year-old Connor gets his vapes; Grace and Jordyn share their stories of how vaping put them into the hospital and have vowed never to vape again;

Episode 86

Behind the Wheel: Drunk and Deadly - Part 1

Fri, Jan 20, 202342 mins

Laura admits to driving drunk thousands of times and didn't learn her lesson, when she totaled her car; she says that she doesn't want to drink and has tried to stay sober; the family of three children killed by a drunken driver;

Episode 87

Addicted to Driving Drunk: Laura's Final Decision

Mon, Jan 23, 202342 mins

Laura says that she wants to stop drinking, but every time that she tries, the alcohol wins; a former drunken driver who killed two young women; the mother of one of the women tells how that day changed her life; Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD);

Episode 88

Supermom Missing: Inside the Sherri Papini Investigation

Tue, Jan 24, 202342 mins

Sherri Papini reportedly disappeared while jogging; weeks later, she turned up, saying that she'd been abducted by two women who branded her and planned to sex traffic her; investigators unraveled a web of deceit and manipulation, and Papini is behind bars;

Episode 89

Murdaugh Murders

Wed, Jan 25, 202342 mins

A prominent family has been tied to the deaths of a housekeeper, a high school classmate, and a young woman in a boat crash in 2021; Alex Murdaugh reportedly found his wife and son shot dead on their property, setting off a bizarre chain of events;

Episode 90

Aging Out Loud

Thu, Jan 26, 202342 mins

How women feel about the pressures of aging; supermodel and writer Paulina Porizkova; women who are consumed with self-consciousness and fear of aging; a website focused on self-acceptance; documentary series "The What's Underneath Project";

Episode 91

The Demise of Guys

Fri, Jan 27, 202342 mins

Andrew Tate is banned on social media for his misogynist viewpoints; a healthy debate about "toxic masculinity" with the "Godfather of the Manosphere", a scholar and author, a men's rights attorney, the CEO of the Center for Countering Digital Hate;

Episode 92

Growing Up Digital: Are Your Kids Addicted?

Mon, Jan 30, 202342 mins

Teenagers admit that they are addicted to their digital devices; parents whose kids ran away, became violent, or committed suicide due to social media and video games; how screen time can seriously affect the development of a child's brain;

Episode 93

Silver Splitters: Facing Divorce After 50

Tue, Jan 31, 202342 mins

An increase in divorces and separations after age 50; Lara and Bill say that they argue constantly, and divorce has come up; a matchmaker sets up 51-year-old divorced parents; an organization encourages autistic children to get on the tennis course;

Episode 94

Unsecured Guns: Who's to Blame?

Wed, Feb 1, 202342 mins

Baronica and Nathan's 9-year-old son shot his 8-year-old brother in the chest with one of six unsecured guns in their home; Kristin's 15-year-old son was killed by an unsecured gun in a friend's home; Susan's daughter was shot and left paralyzed;

Episode 95

He's Saving Models From Being Kidnapped... or Is He?

Thu, Feb 2, 202342 mins

James says that he meets models online, and when they are on the way to meet, the women are then kidnapped and transported to an undisclosed camp, where a gang leader then contacts him, and he saves the women by sending gift cards to free them;

Episode 96

Feuding Neighbors: "Stop Feeding the Iguanas!"

Fri, Feb 3, 202342 mins

South Florida neighbors are furious at Darren, an animal lover, who feeds green iguanas that destroys people's yards and plants and damage their property; Matthew admits to arguing with Darren and allowing his dogs to defecate in Darren's yard;

Episode 97

Episode #21.97

Mon, Feb 6, 202342 mins

Episode 98

Triggered: Is Social Media Pushing Girls to Self-Harm?

Tue, Feb 7, 202342 mins

Social media may have led to a teen girl's and a young woman's eating disorders; a 14-year-old's death was recently ruled a suicide resulting from "depression and the negative effects of online content; digital hate; mental health professionals;

Episode 99

Sex Abuse Allegations: Who Is Telling the Truth?

Wed, Feb 8, 202342 mins

John has been locked up, for more than 26 years, for a crime that he says that he did not commit and says that his girlfriend's then 9-year-old daughter, Alyssa, lied to get rid of him; Alyssa later recanted and tells Dr. Phil what she says really happened;

Episode 100

Just a Game or Kids at Risk?

Thu, Feb 9, 202342 mins

People who play contact and collision sports are at risk for head trauma and concussion; whether children should be allowed to play these sports; a teen with almost no memory after a third concussion; a mom who says that playing football killed her son;

Episode 101

On the Rocks: Americans Are Dying from Drink

Fri, Feb 10, 202342 mins

Four women on different journeys with alcohol; stereotypes about women who drink oversimplify the issue, and some may not even recognize the transition between moderation and problematic drinking habits;

Episode 102

Anatomy of a "False Confession"

Mon, Feb 13, 202342 mins

Atif Rafay says that two undercover cops posed as mobsters and lured him into thinking that he would be killed if he didn't confess to murdering his family; director Kelly Loudenberg (Netflix's docuseries "The Confession Tapes") covered Atif's story;

Episode 103

Forget You, I'm Marrying Myself

Tue, Feb 14, 202342 mins

Sologamy is a symbolic ceremony in which a person commits to a meaningful and loving relationship with him or herself;

Episode 104

Murdaugh Murders: The Trial

Wed, Feb 15, 202342 mins

Attorney Alex Murdaugh and his family have been linked to deaths, corruption insurance fraud, defrauding clients, and the 2021 murders of his wife and their son; evidence from the trial; experts analyze Alex's behavior; a video that may blow up his alibi;

Episode 105

Murdaugh Murders: What the Housekeeper Saw

Thu, Feb 16, 202342 mins

Attorney Alex Murdaugh is accused of killing his wife and son, possibly to cover up financial crimes; a video that police say sounds like a murder confession; custom made guns; the housekeeper's testimony; drama at the trial includes a bomb threat;

Episode 106

For the Love of the Game?

Fri, Feb 17, 202342 mins

The legalization of sports betting has raised big concerns about gambling addictions and online gambling; podcaster Sean Green ("The Sports Gambling Podcast"); author Natasha Schull (book, "Addiction by Design: Machine Gambling in Las Vegas");

Episode 107

Microsoft Exec Conspiracy Killing

Mon, Feb 20, 202342 mins

Jared Bridgeton, 35-year-old father of four, was killed in an ambush-style shooting in Jacksonville, Florida, while his 2-year-old daughter watched; rumors are swirling that Jared's ex-wife and her current husband may have been involved in the killing;

Episode 108

Kids and ADHD Meds: Too Much Too Soon?

Tue, Feb 21, 202342 mins

The DEA warns that over-prescription of ADHD medication could be as bad as the opioid crisis; parents of formerly out of control boys; doctors weigh in on whether kids are over-diagnosed and over-medicated; the best way to diagnose a child with ADHD;

Episode 109

Driving Under the Teenfluence

Wed, Feb 22, 202342 mins

Dr. Phil shows parents the reality of what many teens are doing behind the wheels of their vehicles; a mom says that she had no idea that her son was part of the street racing culture, until he lost his life in a fatal crash;

Episode 110

Daycare Dangers

Thu, Feb 23, 202342 mins

Parents say that their 2-year-old daughter was one of several children terrorized by several employees at her daycare; another couple say that a DCPS investigative unit contacted them regarding allegations of child abuse by their 3-year-old's caretakers;

Episode 111

Social Media: The Real vs. the Facade

Fri, Feb 24, 202342 mins

How seeing real, staged, or highly-manipulated photos of strangers mostly living their "very best lives" affects people's mental health; influencers admit that their work doesn't portray their real lives; algorithms are designed to create addictions;

Episode 112

Am I Really Engaged to Superstar Entertainer Omarion?

Mon, Feb 27, 202342 mins

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

Episode 113

Dangerous Diet Crazes?

Tue, Feb 28, 202342 mins

Celebrities and influencers make fortunes and garner millions of followers and likes touting unorthodox, and often dangerous diets and health practices to achieve society's ideas of perfection or wellness, and some people follow them blindly;

Episode 114

A Woman I've Never Met is Convinced that She's My Mother

Wed, Mar 1, 202342 mins

Rapper Brooklyn Queen says that a complete stranger began contacting her, declaring to be her birth mother and insisting on connecting with her, but there is no way that this can be true, because her mother, Kimberly, is her biological mother;

Episode 115

Detransitioning: Is This a Growing Phenomenon?

Thu, Mar 2, 202342 mins

The number of young people who identify as transgender has nearly doubled in recent years; some say that teens are rushing to get medical treatments, without counseling or knowing the facts; Ryan transitioned from female to male and back again;

Episode 116

College Athletes and Suicide: A Quiet Crisis

Fri, Mar 3, 202342 mins

Three families say that their daughters, collegiate student athletes, faced immense pressure to balance it all and suffered in silence, before they died by suicide; Thomas, a current student athlete, shares his story of struggling with mental health;

Episode 117

Parents Obsessed with Social Media

Mon, Mar 6, 202342 mins

Austin's mom posts TikTok videos which some say constitute bullying, and her former friend cut off contact with her because of her social media posts; Donna, 62, says that her husband has a 24/7 addiction to TikTok; Dr. Brian Boxer Wachler (book, "Influenced");

Episode 118

Murdaugh Murder Trial: Dissection of the Guilty Verdict Plea - Part 1

Thu, Mar 9, 202342 mins

Prominent attorney Alex Murdaugh is convicted of the 2021 murders of his wife, Maggie, and younger son, Paul; Dr. Phil and a panel of guests, including body language experts, discuss details from the trial, including Murdaugh's body language;

Episode 119

Alex Murdaugh Guilty: His Body Language of Lies - Part 2

Fri, Mar 10, 202342 mins

Dr. Phil and his panel of experts discuss details of Alex Murdaugh's murder trial and a breakdown of his body language, including three key behaviors that gave Murdaugh away; what went on behind the scenes;

Episode 120

How Safe Are Our Streets?

Mon, Mar 13, 202342 mins

Innocent citizens are being brutally attacked by strangers with long, violent criminal histories; some people say that these attacks are a result of soft on crime policies enacted by "woke" and "progressive" district attorneys and other elected officials;

Episode 121

Exclusive: "I Believe That I'm Madeleine McCann"

Mon, Mar 27, 202342 mins

An interview with Julia Wendell, who reveals what she discovered that makes her believe that she is Madeleine McCann, who vanished in 2007 at age 3, Wendell's parents in Poland insist that she is their biological child and deny that she was kidnapped;

Episode 122

Discrimination: A Two-Way Street?

Wed, Mar 29, 202342 mins

The news has reported accusations of discriminations against white people in universities and workplaces; whether or not reverse discrimination exists; activists say America is obsessed with race;

Episode 123

Loneliness Epidemic

Mon, Apr 3, 202342 mins

Dr. Phil talks with a group of Gen Zers and millennials, who express their thoughts and emotions about their feelings of loneliness, including their struggles with the social stigma of sadness and feeling alone;

Episode 124

Is Forced Prison Labor Really Slavery?

Tue, Apr 4, 202342 mins

Dr. Phil discusses forced labor in prison; Jorge Renaud, director of Latino Justice; author Demico Boothe; Tiheba Bain, founder of Women Against Mass Incarceration; Bianca Tyick, founder and director of Worth Rises;

Episode 125

Surviving Tragedy

Wed, Apr 5, 202342 mins

Stories from people who have survived the horror of a mass shooting tragedy; how they're healing and what they're doing to move forward;

Episode 126

Matters of the Heart

Mon, Apr 10, 202342 mins

Dr. Phil says that emotions can damage the heart; self-professed workaholic Emily has had a heart attack; Tyler's cardiac issues arise, after the death of his 10-year-old son; Dr. John Whyte (book, "Take Control of Your Heart Disease Risk");

Episode 127

My Newsmaking Nightmare

Tue, Apr 11, 202342 mins

People struggle with the aftermath of having dark moments in their lives being reported on in the news;

Episode 128

Are Women Being Erased?

Wed, Apr 12, 202342 mins

The recent movement, originating in the activism of transgender advocates, to replace the word "woman" with gender neutral terms causes a growing concern, among women born biologically female, that the language changes are allowing women to be erased;

Episode 129

Under Attack by Spiritual Entities

Mon, Apr 17, 202342 mins

Angel Rose says that every night she is attacked by spiritual entities, similar to ghosts, from the 'astral plane';

Episode 130

Should We Allow Reparations to Black Americans?

Tue, Apr 18, 202342 mins

Experts discuss giving financial reparations to African Americans;

Episode 131

Dangers in America: Are We Being Protected?

Wed, Apr 19, 202342 mins

Dr. Phil gives viewers a sneak peek at what happens when the show ends: after the taping, the often lively exchanges continue, and the cameras keep rolling; Chris' neighbors saved his life by performing CPR, while he was having a heart attack;

Episode 132

The Battle Over Gender Inclusivity in Schools

Thu, Apr 20, 202342 mins

Whether transgender students should be allowed to use bathrooms corresponding with their identities; how old children should be when learning about gender identity in school; whether parents should make decisions on what their kids learn and when;

Episode 133

Missing in the Dark World of Sex Trafficking

Mon, Apr 24, 202342 mins

The search for a missing teen, who may be the victim of sex trafficking; a girl says that she was lured into sex trafficking by a man who she met online; former athletes and assault survivors Jon Vaughn and Trinca Goxcar partner to fight sexual abuse;

Episode 134

Influenced to Spend

Tue, Apr 25, 202342 mins

How product and service influencers persuade people to spend money, perspectives from an influencer, a marketing specialist and a spending coach; Brendan Gahan, Chief Innovation Officer at McKanism;

Episode 135

Generation XL

Wed, Apr 26, 202342 mins

Discussing the epidemic of childhood obesity; a 13-year-old shares her story of being bullied at her school for being overweight; one of the first teens to undergo weight loss surgery; Dr. Angela Fitch, president of the Obesity Medicine Association;

Episode 136

Dog Attacks on the Rise: Who's to Blame? - Part 1

Thu, Apr 27, 202342 mins

Teri says that she was attacked by former friend Valina's dog; Valina says that Teri exaggerated her injuries so much that her dog had to be euthanized; a woman tells of being attacked by a client's two dogs;

Episode 137

Surviving a Vicious Dog Attack - Part 2

Fri, Apr 28, 202342 mins

A woman says that she was attacked by two dogs that she was dog sitting, and nearly lost her life; dog trainer and behaviorist Jas Leverette;

Episode 138

My Husband Murdered His Fiancee

Mon, May 1, 202342 mins

James Addie, a husband and father, lived a double life, leading to the murder of his fiancee, 48 hours before their wedding day; his two families meet to pick up the broken pieces of their lives;

Episode 139

Invested in Love or Just Another Scam? Part 1

Tue, May 2, 202342 mins

For two years, Terri has sent thousands of dollars to her millionaire boyfriend, Ricardo, whom she plans to marry but has never met in person;

Episode 140

Romance Scams, Fraudsters, and Their Victims - Part 2

Wed, May 3, 202342 mins

Terri has been waiting two long years for her millionaire boyfriend, Ricardo, whom she has never met in person, to return home from Canada with their Bitcoin investment; some very big updates on some of Dr. Phil's guests, who had been scammed;

Episode 141

Moms on Mushrooms: A Growing Trend?

Thu, May 4, 202342 mins

Mothers who microdose psychodelics to achieve relaxation; experts discuss benefits and dangers;

Episode 142

The Rise in Anti-Latino Hate

Fri, May 5, 202342 mins

Anti-immigrate sentiment and anti-Latino hate crimes; a couple say that a woman had terrorized them for a year; experts discuss rhetoric, misinformation, hostile speech and disrespect; author Jason Tatenhove (book, "The Perils of Extremism");

Episode 143

Disruptive Thinking: T.D. Jakes

Mon, May 8, 202342 mins

T.D. Jakes says that disruptive thinking has led to some of the world's most innovative and necessary movements, and every period of chaos brings an opportunity to disrupt by providing an unexpected alliance or solution;

Episode 144

Critical Race Theory

Tue, May 9, 202342 mins

Some say that critical race theory (CRT) admonishes all white people for being oppressors while classifying all Black people as hopelessly oppressed victims, but others say that it must be taught to children because future generations could be hurt without it;

Episode 145

Judgment Day in a New Orleans Court

Wed, May 10, 202342 mins

Alyssa says that, as a child, in order to get rid of her mother's strict boyfriend, she told a lie, accusing him of sexually abusing her; he was convicted and sentenced to life in prison based on her testimony; a new evidentiary hearing for him is opened for him;

Episode 146

Ask Dr. Phil and Robin (2023)

Thu, May 11, 202342 mins

Dr. Phil and wife Robin answer questions and address rumors from their fans; questions and tributes from some of their celebrity friends;

Episode 147

Artificial Intelligence: Too Smart for Our Own Good?

Fri, May 12, 202342 mins

Artificial intelligence has the potential to improve people's daily lives, but it also raises ethical and societal concerns about its impact on employment, privacy, and the future of humanity; Dr. Phil gets a special delivery from Serve Robotics;

Episode 148

Families Fighting for Freedom

Mon, May 15, 202342 mins

Doreen's son, John Guica, and Yvette's brother, Billie Allen, have spent half their lives in prison for crimes they say that they did not commit, and both women say that they will stop at nothing to get their loved ones out of prison;

Episode 149

Episode #21.149

Tue, May 16, 202342 mins

Episode 150

Battle of the Sexes

Wed, May 17, 202342 mins

Andrew Tate is known for his misogynistic social media posts and videos; whether the parents should have worries about his influence on their sons; a group of teenage boys have surprised their mothers, when they share what they think about Tate;

Episode 151

Thank You, Dr. Phil: Amazing Updates - Part 1

Thu, May 18, 202342 mins

Dr. Phil follows up with some of his most talked about guests to find out what happened when they left his stage and returned home;

Episode 152

Dr. Phil Changed My Life - Part 2

Fri, May 19, 202342 mins

Dr. Phil continues to share amazing updates on the guests viewers ask about most;

Episode 153

Underaged and Interrogated

Mon, May 22, 202342 mins

Innocent people, many of them minors, are often convicted after providing police with false confessions; what parents need to know in order to prevent it from happening to their children; Brendan Dassey, profiled in Netflix's "Making a Murderer";

Episode 154

Episode #21.154

Tue, May 23, 202342 mins

Episode 155

Not Guilty of Murder but Sentenced to Life

Wed, May 24, 202342 mins

A federal jury finds a pair of Black men not guilty of killing a white police officer, but they are sentenced to life in prison anyway; their attorney explains why; the officer's daughter comes face to face with the convicted men's family members;

Episode 156

Laced, Lethal, and Killing Our Children

Thu, May 25, 202342 mins

A woman tells how she became addicted to Xanax and Oxycodone and later learned that the pills were laced with deadly synthetic opioid fentatyl; a former drug dealer gives his perspective on the dangers of buying drugs; families share their tragic stories;