Dr. Phil: Season 10
Season 10 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Directly follows the overarching narrative developments of Dr. Phil Season 9.
- Faction dynamics and core character alliances shift under escalating external stakes.
- Crucial mysteries introduced previously reach key turning points and narrative reckonings.
- Sets up serialized story arcs that build directly toward the climactic season finale.
Episode Guide
Season 10 Progress Shield
Innocence Robbed: A Horrific Story of Abuse
Dec 12, 2011 · 60 min
A woman tells of learning that her husband had been sexually abusing their three daughters for years; warning signs
Cost of Living
Dec 13, 2011 · 60 min
Imagine a life where every day you have to ask yourself, where is my family’s next meal going to come from, and how am I going to keep a roof over our heads? For one in six America
Saving Daniella
Dec 14, 2011 · 60 min
Terri and Bob are desperate to save their 17-year-old daughter, Daniella, from her self-destructive behavior. Daniella says she’s struggling with her sexual identity and fears her
Comics Tell All
Dec 15, 2011 · 60 min
Is laughter really the best medicine? Dr. Phil sits down with legendary comedians Darrell Hammond and Chris Titus to talk about how humor has helped them heal and move beyond their
Grudges, Gripes and Grievances
Dec 16, 2011 · 60 min
Nikki says she is happily married to her husband, Rob, but her mother, Pat, won't accept him. And, 40 years of resentment reached a boiling point between two football greats one mo
Second Chances
Dec 19, 2011 · 60 min
Have you ever dreamt of getting a second chance in life? Backstreet Boys’ Nick Carter was just 12 years old when he shot to worldwide fame, but behind the bright lights, he says he
Happy, Healthy and Hot for the Holidays
Dec 20, 2011 · 60 min
Trying to beat the bulge this holiday season? Cortney says she and her boyfriend, Travis, are in relationship “pork-a-tory” because she gained 50 pounds and refuses to get married
Life in the Fast Lane
Dec 21, 2011 · 60 min
From the outside, Mark and Karen seem to have the perfect all-American family, including a gorgeous home and three beautiful children. But on the inside, they say their world is cr
Radical Parenting
Dec 22, 2011 · 60 min
From rigorous exercise as a form of discipline to lavish rewards for good grades, Dr. Phil's guests say they've unlocked the secret to raising happy children. But are their methods
Love Times Three
Dec 23, 2011 · 60 min
Could you share your husband with two additional wives? Meet the Dargers: A happy family made up of one husband, three wives and 24 kids. Joe Darger and his wives, twin sisters Vic
Pageant Mom and Daughters Compete
Dec 27, 2011 · 60 min
A woman competes in beauty pageants alongside her 18-year-old daughter.
Baby after Breakup
Dec 28, 2011 · 60 min
Teen parents face off; an update from another teen mom.
Who's to Blame?
Dec 29, 2011 · 60 min
A father defends an online video that sparked outrage; a woman and her teen daughter need help with their volatile relationship.
Guns N' Roses & Second Chances
Dec 30, 2011 · 60 min
Former Guns N' Roses member Duff McKagan tells of turning his life around; a 25-year-old admits that she robbed her family to feed her addiction.
Shaming the Family Name
Jan 2, 2012 · 60 min
A young drug-addict makes dramatic confessions and tells who she blames for her downward spiral; how to cope when a loved one is addicted.
Smart People, Bad Choices
Jan 3, 2012 · 60 min
Children are caught on the battlefield of their divorced parents' five-year war; the five keys to breaking a bad habit.
CBS This Morning
Jan 4, 2012 · 60 min
``CBS This Morning'' hosts Charlie Rose, Gayle King and Erica Hill; Dr. Phil in the hot seat.
B-Wars
Jan 5, 2012 · 60 min
Mean women attract drama and say they do not need any female friends; reality stars Drita D'avanzo and Renee Graziano.
Weight Wars
Jan 6, 2012 · 60 min
Women say their sisters make hurtful comments about their weight.
Unusual Syndromes and Fears
Jan 18, 2012 · 60 min
Brett, 24, is an adult baby who admits to wearing diapers. And, 55-year-old Robin says she’s terrified of riding in cars.
Cruise Ship Disaster
Jan 20, 2012 · 60 min
On Friday, January 13, the Costa Concordia cruise ship ran aground off the coast of Tuscany, killing 11 and injuring at least 42, with 21 passengers still among the missing.
17 and Out of Control
Jan 25, 2012 · 60 min
Dr. Phil attempts to set a rebellious teen straight. 17-year-old Courtney is out of control.
Starving to Death
Jan 26, 2012 · 60 min
This episode highlights the eating disorders anorexia and bulimia. Dr. Phil interviews a young woman struggling to recover from her disease.
Coming Clean
Jan 27, 2012 · 60 min
A 58-year-old certified medical assistant is addicted to Hydrocodone. She lies and steals to fill her need for the drug.
Unforgivable Acts?
Jan 30, 2012 · 60 min
A feud between neighbors escalates to the point that the seven-year-old child of one family is bullied by the other. The child, Kathleen, has since died from Huntington’s disease.
What Were You Thinking?
Jan 31, 2012 · 60 min
Three and five-year-old beauty pageant contestants and their mothers are highlighted in this episode. Both mothers are questioned about their inappropriate behavior.
Double Trouble: Violent Twins
Feb 1, 2012 · 60 min
Sixteen-year-old identical twins have extreme tempers and often get into physical altercations with one another. Can Dr. Phil set them straight?
The Dr. Phil Family Returns: Alexandra Goes to Rehab
Feb 2, 2012 · 60 min
It's been six months since Dr. Phil talked with Alexandra about entering a rehab facility. She finally agrees to "check it out". Motives are questioned on all sides.
Missing in a Moment: Baby Lisa
Feb 3, 2012 · 60 min
Ten-month-old baby Lisa disappeared from her home in early October. The mother, Deborah, admits to being drunk that night. And her and the father, Jeremy, have been accused of bein
Desperately Seeking Attention
Mar 19, 2012 · 60 min
(Original airdate: November 30, 2011)
Shot, Tortured and Left to Die
Mar 20, 2012 · 60 min
(Original airdate: January 16, 2012)
Affairs, Lies and Audiotape
Mar 23, 2012 · 60 min
(Original airdate: November 3, 2011)
Robert: The Nearly 800-Pound Man
May 18, 2012 · 60 min
Twenty-three-year-old Robert, who tips the scales at nearly 800 pounds, earned national attention when he made a desperate plea for Dr. Phil's help in a YouTube video that tallied
High Society Whodunit: Murder in the Hamptons
May 21, 2012 · 60 min
The shocking 2001 murder of investment banker and multimillionaire Ted Ammon was the stuff of TV crime dramas. Ammon was found bludgeoned to death in his East Hampton mansion that
World's Biggest Bride: Confessions of a Morbidly Obese Woman
May 22, 2012 · 60 min
We all want our loved ones to reach for their goals -- but would you be supportive if that dream could prove deadly? Thirty-three-year-old single mother Susanne says that she's not
Behind the Lens: Child Pornography
May 23, 2012 · 60 min
Every day, innocent children are being preyed upon and exploited by adults. Dr. Phil examines the shocking but growing world of child pornography. Unthinkable to most people, sexua
Demise of Guys
May 24, 2012 · 60 min
Experts say there's a growing trend of young men flunking out of school, avoiding responsibility and struggling socially. Just how many of today's boys are becoming unproductive ad
Inside the Other Side
May 25, 2012 · 60 min
Psychics, mediums, numerologists ... Do you believe people can see auras and receive messages from the other side? Dr. Phil's panel of well-known experts -- psychic and cosmic coac
Behind the Headlines
May 28, 2012 · 60 min
Dr. Phil goes behind the headlines with a former madam who tells all, a bank customer-turned-hero and a hotel guest who says she was sexually assaulted, and that the front desk han
"Bring Me Back My Hot, Sexy Spouse"
May 29, 2012 · 60 min
Ladies: Has your husband gone from stud to dud? Men: Has your wife gone from hot to not? Dr. Phil is joined by physicians in the health and beauty industry to bring you tips to get
Teen Mama Drama
May 30, 2012 · 60 min
(Original airdate: February 7, 2012) Parents, pay attention: In the United States, one in six girls will become a teen mom, and oftentimes, the baby's father gets a free pass and
Majoring in Failure?
May 31, 2012 · 60 min
(Original airdate: October 24, 2011) How old is too old to be living in your parents' house? Twenty-three-year-old Justin is a high school dropout who has lost 12 jobs and calls h
A Father Accused: Who's Telling the Truth?
Jun 1, 2012 · 60 min
(Original airdate: November 11, 2011) Horrific allegations are tearing a family apart -- but who is telling the truth? Todd says he was shocked and appalled when his ex-girlfriend
Exes Behaving Badly
Jun 4, 2012 · 60 min
(Original airdate: October 27, 2011) Insults, jealousy and bad behavior -- a couple on the brink of divorce asks Dr. Phil to help save their marriage. Mark made headlines for seek
Over-the-Top Moms?
Jun 5, 2012 · 60 min
(Original airdate: April 9, 2012) A mom is supposed to love and nurture her children, but what if she's too involved? Reed, 33, says his mother, Margaret, is so meddling, manipula
Sibling Rivalry and Abuse
Jun 6, 2012 · 60 min
(Original airdate: December 5, 2011) When does sibling rivalry cross the line into abuse? Sheila, 54, says her daughters, Tamara, 37, Daria, 32, and Shirley, 29, take their fighti
Saving Daniella
Jun 7, 2012 · 60 min
(Original airdate: December 14, 2011) A mother and father desperate to save their daughter from her self-destructive behavior reach out to Dr. Phil for help. Terri and Bob say the
Sugar Baby Students
Jun 8, 2012 · 60 min
(Original airdate: November 11, 2011) Dr. Phil investigates the latest trend in online dating: sugar babies hooking up with sugar daddies. College girls and recent graduates who a
A Family Secret: A Brother's Apology
Jun 11, 2012 · 60 min
(Original airdate: November 2, 2011)
Grandmas Feud over Becca's Baby
Jun 13, 2012 · 60 min
(Original airdate: October 20, 2011)
"Is My Teen Blinded by Love?"
Jun 14, 2012 · 60 min
(Original airdate: October 4, 2011)
Under the Influence
Jun 18, 2012 · 60 min
(Original airdate: January 23, 2012) Kelli admits to drinking and driving on a regular basis and says shes tired of being lectured about it. On a typical night out, the 40-year-o
Heaviest Woman on Record
Jun 19, 2012 · 60 min
(Original airdate: November 23, 2011) At nearly 700 pounds, the first thing people notice about Pauline, 48, is her size, which has earned her the Guinness World Record title of h
Cut the Cord
Jun 20, 2012 · 60 min
(Original airdate: February 14, 2012) Rheta says her four-and-a-half-year marriage to Mark is headed down a rocky road, and her mother-in-law, Deb, is in the driver's seat. Rheta
"Will My Mother-in-Law Destroy My Marriage?"
Jun 21, 2012 · 60 min
(Original airdate: February 15, 2012) In part two of this series, Rheta says her deceitful, backstabbing, meddling mother-in-law, Deb, is going to destroy her marriage if her husb
Parental Abuse?
Jun 22, 2012 · 60 min
(Original airdate: February 29, 2012) Dr. Phil's guests say theyre tired of enduring abuse from their grown children. First, Debbie says her 31-year-old daughter, Amy, is verball
Missing for a Decade: A Girl Held Captive
Jun 28, 2012 · 60 min
(Original airdate: October 11, 2011)
Missing for a Decade: The Girl Escapes
Jun 29, 2012 · 60 min
(Original airdate: October 12, 2011)
"Our Teen is Tearing the Family Apart"
Jul 2, 2012 · 60 min
(Original airdate: October 19, 2011)
Tarnished Tiaras: Beauty Queens Gone Bad
Jul 5, 2012 · 60 min
(Original airdate: January 13, 2012)
Discipline Video: A Daughter's New Accusations against the Judge
Jul 26, 2010 · 60 min