archytele The Vault
Episode guide

S7·E136 Angry Moms

Episode
Season 7, Episode 136
Air Date
April 1, 2009
Runtime
60 minutes
Story Type
Core Character Arc
Core Aired April 1, 2009 60 min
Advertisement

Synopsis

America is teeming with people who are frustrated over rising unemployment, lack of affordable health care and mounting foreclosures. Dr. Phil talks to children who say they are silently shouldering their parents’ rage. He meets with two sets of siblings -- sisters Kelsey, 12, and Courtney, 13; and sister and brother Skyler, 17, and Shane, 15 – who say their mother's anger has them walking on eggshells. What do the kids say are their biggest fears? Next, Dr. Phil sits down with Kelsey and Courtney’s mom, Lisa, alone. Lisa says her Jekyll-and-Hyde personality causes her to verbally attack her daughters. Find out what incident caused her to fly into a rage and kick one of her kids out! What’s behind the mom’s fury? Dr. Jim Sears, renowned pediatrician and co-host of the hit show The Doctors weighs in. Then, Skyler and Shane’s mother, Shawnda, says she’s on edge every day and fears that rage is slowly killing her. She says she cusses like a sailor in the home and calls her children “bitch” and “retard.” Can Shawnda learn to get her temper under control? Plus, don’t miss Dr. Phil’s eight coping steps for verbally abusive parents.

Rate this episode

Your rating is anonymous and can be changed later.

Be the first viewer to rate it.

Advertisement
Advertisement

Frequently Asked Questions

When did Season 7 Episode 136 of Dr. Phil air?

Season 7, Episode 136 ('Angry Moms') originally aired on April 1, 2009.

How long is Season 7 Episode 136 ('Angry Moms')?

The runtime for this episode is approximately 60 minutes.

What happens in Dr. Phil Season 7 Episode 136?

America is teeming with people who are frustrated over rising unemployment, lack of affordable health care and mounting foreclosures. Dr. Phil talks to children who say they are silently shouldering their parents’ rage. He meets with two sets of siblings -- sisters Kelsey, 12, and Courtney, 13; and ...

What viewers say

No comments yet. Be the first to share your take on Dr. Phil S7E136.

Advertisement