Dr. Phil: Season 11
Season 11 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 10.
- 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 11 Progress Shield
A Dr. Phil Exclusive: Friends of George Zimmerman -- “The Most Hated Man in America” -- Speak Out
Sep 11, 2012 · 60 min
Missing or Murdered: Where is 15-Year-Old Erica?
· 60 min
In a daytime exclusive, Dr. Phil sits down with the adoptive parents of 15-year-old Erica Parsons, who was last seen nearly two years ago but was only recently reported missing --
Missing or Murdered: Where is 15-Year-Old Erica? Part 2: The Polygraph
· 60 min
In Part 2 of this Dr. Phil exclusive, Casey and Sandy — the adoptive parents of missing 15-year-old Erica Parsons — continue to explain their side of their daughter’s disappearance
Below Rock Bottom
Sep 3, 2013 · 60 min
Beneath the bright lights of the Las Vegas Strip lies a system of underground flash flood tunnels. Dark and dangerous, these tunnels house an untold number of the city’s homeless.
Leaving Life in the Tunnels
Sep 4, 2013 · 60 min
Dr. Phil enlists the help of professional locator Troy Dunn to help find Cindy and her husband, Rick, a homeless couple who have been living in the flood tunnels beneath Las Vegas
Living in Fear: Dr. Phil Confronts My Stalker
Sep 5, 2013 · 60 min
Amanda says she’s often paralyzed by fear, afraid to open the blinds and in a constant state of heightened anxiety and isolation in her own home -- all because of the trauma she sa
Last Chance or Divorce?
Sep 6, 2013 · 60 min
Troy and Sheesha have been married for two years and admit they have a “volatile” relationship — with each accusing the other of physical and emotional abuse. Troy claims Sheesha h
Secret Life of a Sex Addict
Sep 9, 2013 · 60 min
The sex addiction controversy: Is it a real disorder or just an excuse for bad behavior? Marcos is a husband and father — and self-admitted sex addict for over 17 years — who says
Tragic Beauty: The Exclusive Story of a Bachelorette's Suicide
Sep 10, 2013 · 60 min
In a Dr. Phil exclusive, the mother of reality TV star Gia Allemand opens up about her daughter’s tragic suicide. On August 14, 2013, the 29-year-old former The Bachelor star was r
Love Scams: Courted by a Catfish?
Sep 11, 2013 · 60 min
Sandie and LeAnn say they’re engaged to men they’ve only met online — and their loved ones fear they’re being deceived. Sandie says her overseas fiancé, Max Moose Advisor, proposed
Football Star Accused: Did He Do It?
Sep 12, 2013 · 60 min
In a Dr. Phil exclusive, a 17-year-old football star accused of rape — and the alleged victim — speak out about how one alcohol-fueled night changed their lives in an instant. Matt
Football Star Accused: The Alleged Victim Speaks Out
Sep 13, 2013 · 60 min
Dr. Phil delves into the dangers of teenage sex and underage drinking — and how three families have been affected. In Part 2 of his exclusive interview, the 16-year-old girl who cl
A Dr. Phil Exclusive: Child Prostitute Links Sandusky to Pedophile Ring
Sep 28, 2012 · 60 min
Intervention: Heroin, Bath Salts and Meth -- The New Face of Addiction
Oct 3, 2012 · 60 min
Nick Carter Tells All about Hitting Rock Bottom
Sep 23, 2013 · 60 min
Backstreet Boy Nick Carter joins Dr. Phil with candid confessions from his new book, Facing the Music and Living to Talk About It. The pop star opens up about his chaotic childhood
Dropout Daughter: Confronting the Boyfriend
Sep 24, 2013 · 60 min
Nathan and Jacy say their 16-year-old daughter, Valencia, is making poor choices, including dropping out of school, abusing drugs and dating a 25-year-old, who they say contributes
Rapper DMX: The Man behind the Crime Headlines
Sep 25, 2013 · 60 min
Controversial rapper DMX opens up to Dr. Phil about his longtime battle with drug addiction, his erratic behavior and multiple headline-making arrests — so many, he admits he has l
Debt Denial?/Mama's Boy Moocher
Sep 26, 2013 · 60 min
Jules says she was living the high life without a worry in the world -- but everything changed after her husband filed for divorce, and later for bankruptcy. Jules says she’s now u
Anorexic and Drug Addicted: Saving Morgan
Oct 10, 2012 · 60 min
One year ago, Bob and Ginger wrote Dr. Phil, desperately seeking help for their 29-year-old daughter, Morgan, who they said was slowly starving herself to death. At the time, Morga
Scared of My Son
Oct 11, 2012 · 60 min
A 17-year-old Dallas boy recently made headlines after he allegedly told police that he killed his mom and sister. Would you know if you were raising a killer? In a very rare and e
Fat Attack
Oct 12, 2012 · 60 min
Dr. Phil’s guests say they’re fed up with their loved ones who keep bullying them about their weight. First, Valinda says her husband, Doug, calls her “Fatty,” “Wide Load” and “Big
A Twisted Family Tragedy
Oct 15, 2012 · 60 min
From the outside, Tayler's life seemed picture perfect -- but no one could have imagined the disturbing secrets she was hiding behind her smile. From the ages of 6 to 17, Tayler sa
When Love Hurts
Oct 16, 2012 · 60 min
Gina says her fiancé, Jeremy, is physically, emotionally and sexually abusive, and that in the last year, he has beaten her at least once a week, and they've been in at least 50 al
Tense Reunions
Oct 17, 2012 · 60 min
It's a case that has made national headlines and garnered celebrity support: In 1995, then-17-year-old human trafficking victim Sara Kruzan was sentenced to life in prison without
Adoption Controversy: Battle over Baby Veronica
Oct 18, 2012 · 60 min
Matt and Melanie adopted Veronica after her birth mom handpicked them to be her parents. Two years later, Veronica's biological father, Dusten, decided he wanted to raise Veronica,
Inside the World of OCD
Oct 19, 2012 · 60 min
Jennifer says that for the past 20 years, she has been suffering from obsessive-compulsive disorder, or OCD, and that it rules every aspect of her life. Watch as Jennifer demonstra
Two Amandas
Oct 22, 2012 · 60 min
When 22-year-old Amanda last appeared on Dr. Phil, she was living in a motel room, prostituting herself for drugs and on the brink of death. After an intense intervention, Amanda a
Little Miss Attitude!
Oct 23, 2012 · 60 min
Renae says her 14-year-old daughter, Amanda, was a model child and a parent's dream but in the last couple of years has become a rebellious and violent teen. Renae says Amanda's an
Never-Ending Abuse?
Oct 24, 2012 · 60 min
Erin says that when she was 8 years old, her stepfather, "Mr. Dave," began sexually abusing her, and that she also watched him molest her friends. Erin says that despite telling he
New Year’s Mystery: How Did Sheena Die?
Oct 25, 2012 · 60 min
In a headline-grabbing case, 22-year-old Sheena Morris was found hanged in a Florida hotel room on New Year's Day 2009, just hours after reports of an altercation between Sheena an
New Year’s Mystery: The Polygraph Test Results
Oct 26, 2012 · 60 min
When Sheena Morris was found hanged in a Florida hotel room on New Year's Day 2009, her death was ruled a suicide. But the 22-year-old's parents, Kelly and David, say they believe
"My Fiancée vs. My Mom"
Oct 29, 2012 · 60 min
Christian says he is stuck in the middle of two women fighting over him: his fiancée, Beth, and his mom, Carol. Beth says her future mother-in-law is meddling, constantly berates h
Bully Backlash
Oct 30, 2012 · 60 min
Thirteen million children will be bullied in the U.S. this year. Dr. Phil examines a high school incident that involves lawsuits, death threats and both sides feeling bullied. Sixt
Confronting Narcissistic Personalities
Oct 31, 2012 · 60 min
Dr. Phil’s guests say their family members are arrogant, entitled and think the world revolves around them. Seanna says her 25-year-old daughter, Corinne, compares herself to Gandh
House on Fire: A Family Divided
Nov 1, 2012 · 60 min
Suzanne says her sister, Jennifer, is a neglectful parent, and she's considering taking action to gain custody of Jennifer's three children. Suzanne says when the family's home cau
Daughter Accused of Faking Pregnancy
Nov 2, 2012 · 60 min
Eighteen-year-old Cassie says that at 16, she became pregnant, and at seven months along, had a confrontation with her father, Todd, and tragically lost the baby. Todd denies the a
Dr. Phil Visits Monster In-Law Khalood
Nov 5, 2012 · 60 min
When Monster In-Law Khalood last met with Dr. Phil, she said that her daughter, Fallon, had become just as lazy and disrespectful as her son-in-law, Steve — and she wanted them to
Teen Mama Drama: Did She Get Pregnant to Get on TV?
Nov 6, 2012 · 60 min
Kayla, 18, and Vincent, 17, say that they dated for just four months before Kayla discovered she was pregnant. Shortly before giving birth to Milo, now 9 months, the young couple b
Love: The Good, The Bad and The Painful
Nov 7, 2012 · 60 min
Newlyweds Kayla and Travis have been married for just a year, but say their marriage is already unraveling. Kayla says Travis is physically and mentally abusive, and she caught him
Moms Who Hate Their Own Children
Nov 8, 2012 · 60 min
Two moms who say they’re troubled by the hatred they often feel toward their children reach out to Dr. Phil for help. Tiffany says her 10-year-old daughter is a manipulative liar,
Million-Dollar Custody Battle
Nov 9, 2012 · 60 min
Ex-spouses Pam and Jim say they’ve spent nearly $1 million combined in a battle for custody of their 9-year-old daughter, Dawn -- a fight that includes multiple arrests, restrainin
Dr. Phil Mystery: Was Morgan Murdered by Stalkers?
Nov 12, 2012 · 60 min
In December 2011, 20-year-old Morgan was found dead in her bedroom of a suspected drug overdose. Authorities later ruled Morgan’s death a suicide, but her parents, Toni and Steve,
Life Code: The New Rules for Winning in the Real World
Nov 13, 2012 · 60 min
The game of life has changed, so it’s time to throw out the old rule book and start studying the new one! Dr. Phil’s new book, Life Code: The New Rules for Winning in the Real Worl
Broken Bones, Broken Hearts and Broken Engagements?
Nov 14, 2012 · 60 min
Brittany says her boyfriend, Tim, is evil, abusive and unfaithful . “I sometimes think that he could kill me,” she says. So, why is she still considering marrying him? Tim admits t
Dr. Phil Interrogates: Is He a Con Man?
Nov 15, 2012 · 60 min
Most people have told a little white lie or two, but Dr. Phil’s guest made national headlines when he was accused of duping the entire country. Tim Poe recently showcased his singi
Little Liars?
Nov 16, 2012 · 60 min
Eighteen-year-old Leanna and her 17-year-old sister, Erica, made headlines when, after dancing at a strip club, they were arrested for theft, falsification of ID and child endanger
World's Biggest Bride Update
Nov 19, 2012 · 60 min
Eight months ago, 23-year-old Robert Gibbs weighed close to 800 pounds, and fearing he would lose his life to obesity, made a desperate plea for Dr. Phil’s help in a YouTube video.
In Love and Illegal?
Nov 20, 2012 · 60 min
Thirty-year-old mother of four Melissa Dilan-Hernandez made headlines when she was charged with unlawful sexual activity with certain minors, stemming from her relationship with he
Unbearable In-Laws
Nov 21, 2012 · 60 min
Jamie says that her husband, Tardus’, family is disapproving of their relationship and won’t accept her because she is Caucasian, and they are African-American. Tardus’ family says
Twisted Grief
Nov 22, 2012 · 60 min
Have you ever made a horrible mistake and wondered if the feelings of pain and guilt would ever go away? In 1999, Tiffany was 16 years old when she was driving home on a country ro
The Ultimate Freeloaders
Nov 23, 2012 · 60 min
When Troy and Dayna locked up their newly-renovated house and moved to another state, they say two squatters moved in -- and refused to leave! The strangers claim they rightfully b
Overwhelmed and Frazzled
Nov 26, 2012 · 60 min
Dr. Phil's guests say they are overworked and overwhelmed moms who are at their breaking points. First, Miranda, 21, is a mother of two and says that she's responsible for all of t
How to Talk to Your Kids About Sex
Dec 5, 2012 · 60 min
When to tell children about sex; how to broach the subject; do's and don'ts.
Who Is the Best Celebrity Babysitter?
Nov 28, 2012 · 60 min
Three celebrities who have zero experience with children babysit five loud, opinionated and out-of-control kids, ages 6 to 12, in a quest to be named the "Best Celebrity Babysitter
Beaten, Starved and Locked in a Room?
Nov 29, 2012 · 60 min
Brad Thill and his ex-wife, Leslie Tiesler, made headlines when they were arrested in connection with the alleged abuse and starvation of three of their five children. According to
To Catch a Catfish: An Online Dating Predator Exposed
Nov 30, 2012 · 60 min
Dr. Phil's guests say they fell victim to a catfish -- a person who creates a false ID on the Internet in the hopes of luring people into romantic relationships. Devon says she fel
Skeptics Beware: The Psychic Intuitives Are Here
Dec 3, 2012 · 60 min
Psychic medium John Edward is back by popular demand and ready to take on his skeptics, including Dr. Phil. First, John changes things up by turning his back to the audience, remov
Move On or Move Out
Dec 4, 2012 · 60 min
More than 10 years ago, Leah’s 15-year-old daughter, Jessica, was killed in a horrible car crash that also left Leah’s oldest son, Michael, now 22, paralyzed from the waist down. S
How to Talk to Your Kids about Sex
Dec 5, 2012 · 60 min
It’s a topic that makes many parents run for cover, but explaining “the birds and the bees” is a conversation every mom and dad needs to have with their kids. When is the right tim
Young, Reckless and Enabled
Dec 6, 2012 · 60 min
Donna and Roger say their 25-year-old daughter, Jordan, is addicted to drugs, reckless and out of control, but she wasn’t always that way. How did she go from a mature, polite chil
Home Invasions
Dec 7, 2012 · 60 min
John and Jenn say that when they moved in together a year and a half ago, they were faced with the challenge of blending their families — including eight children under the age of
Mama's Boys
Dec 10, 2012 · 60 min
Do you know a mama’s boy who can’t cut the cord with his overbearing mom? In the upcoming movie, The Guilt Trip, out December 19, comedian Seth Rogen plays Andy, a man guilted into
Killer Mom: The Sole Survivor and Remarry or Run?
Dec 11, 2012 · 60 min
The Locator’s Troy Dunn is back to help Dr. Phil tackle two stories about separated loved ones. When Lori was 2 months old, her mother shot and killed Lori’s 10-year-old brother an
Weatherman's Real Life Hangover
Dec 12, 2012 · 60 min
Dr. Phil goes behind the headlines of two popular weathermen who lost their jobs amid scandal. Former Philadelphia meteorologist John Bolaris says he’s become a laughingstock ever
Controversial Parenting
Dec 13, 2012 · 60 min
Kathy, a stay-at-home mom and advocate of the Attachment Parenting philosophy says she still breastfeeds her nearly 4-year-old son -- who calls her breasts “Money” -- and she doesn
Time Does Not Heal All Wounds
Dec 14, 2012 · 60 min
Dr. Phil’s guests prove that a person’s life can change in an instant — for better or worse. Erica says her mother, Jackie, abused her as a child — a claim Jackie denies — and look
Profile of a School Shooter
Dec 17, 2012 · 60 min
On the morning of December 14, 2012, authorities say 20-year-old Adam Lanza walked into Sandy Hook Elementary School in Connecticut and opened fire, killing at least 20 children an
The Littlest Witnesses: How Children Grieve
Dec 18, 2012 · 60 min
In the aftermath of the recent elementary school shooting in Connecticut that authorities say left at least 20 children, six adults and the gunman dead, many questions remain: Coul
Sudden Tragedy, Lasting Grief
Dec 19, 2012 · 60 min
The recent shooting deaths at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Connecticut have left the families of the victims devastated and the nation in shock. How can the country move forward
Little Miss Attitude!
Dec 20, 2012 · 60 min
Renae says her 14-year-old daughter, Amanda, was a model child and a parent's dream, but in the last couple of years has become a rebellious and violent teen. Renae says Amanda's a
Top Model Intervention
Dec 21, 2012 · 60 min
At 22, Jael was an aspiring star and finalist on the hit show America’s Next Top Model. A statuesque beauty, her future seemed prime with possibility -- until the darkness of subst
Mama's Boys
Dec 24, 2012 · 60 min
Do you know a mama’s boy who can’t cut the cord with his overbearing mom? In the new movie, The Guilt Trip, out now, comedian Seth Rogen plays Andy, a man guilted into driving cros
Inside the World of OCD
Dec 25, 2012 · 60 min
Jennifer says that for the past 20 years, she has been suffering from obsessive-compulsive disorder, or OCD, and that it rules every aspect of her life. Watch as Jennifer demonstra
To Catch a Catfish: An Online Dating Predator Exposed
Dec 26, 2012 · 60 min
Dr. Phil’s guests say they fell victim to a catfish -- a person who creates a false ID on the Internet in the hopes of luring people into romantic relationships. Devon says she fel
Dirty Divorce? Why Are They Still Living under One Roof?
Dec 27, 2012 · 60 min
In this real-life War of the Roses, Dr. Phil speaks to Laura and Ross, a once-happily married couple, who say that although they’ve been divorced for years, they both refuse to lea
Children of Affairs
Dec 28, 2012 · 60 min
Three percent of all children born in the United States each year are the product of extra-marital affairs. What happens when these children — a result of lies and deception — grow
New Year: Change Your Life
Dec 31, 2012 · 60 min
Making New Year’s resolutions is easy; the hard part is keeping them. Dr. Phil says there's no better time than now to make a change in your life and start creating what you want,
Smart People, Bad Choices
Jan 1, 2013 · 60 min
Do you consider yourself smart, yet continue to make bad choices? This New Year, stop setting yourself up for pain and problems, and put all the drama and bad choices in the rearvi
New Year Mama Drama
Jan 2, 2013 · 60 min
Gabriel says his mom, Linda, is crazy, intrusive, “religious to the extreme” and causes so much drama that he and his wife, Suzanne, avoid her at all costs in fear of what she’ll d
A Mother's Shameful Past
Jan 3, 2013 · 60 min
Raylynn says in 1988, she was seduced by smooth-talking charmer Curly Thornton and joined his traveling evangelical group — which she says she now considers a cult — and although C
The Truth about Liars
Jan 4, 2013 · 60 min
Katie says she’s at the end of her rope with her husband, John’s, lies and if he doesn’t start telling the truth, she’ll leave him. She says John has lied about everything from his
Crazy, Stupid Love
Jan 7, 2013 · 60 min
Amanda says her husband of two years, Jeffrey, was recently caught in an online child sex sting and sentenced to five years in prison, yet she’s not sure if she should leave him. W
Elder Abuse
Jan 8, 2013 · 60 min
Mike says his sister, Shelley, conned their elderly parents out of $100,000, which Shelley denies. And, Mattie says her 86-year-old mother was abused at her nursing home.
Teenage Rage
Jan 9, 2013 · 60 min
Phyllis and Barry say they're desperate to calm their violent 15-year-old son, Brandon, and turn to Dr. Phil for help. Their requests for Brandon to perform simple tasks such as br
Ashley Toye: Monster or Mistake?
Jan 10, 2013 · 60 min
Six years ago, Ashley Toye, then 17, was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole for her part in the torture and murder of two teens, Alexis and Jeffrey Sosa.
Bipolar and Mentally Ill Moms
Jan 11, 2013 · 60 min
Dr. Phil goes behind the stigma of mental illness to show how it’s affecting two families. Amanda, 24, is a mother of two who says she’s bipolar, and that during manic episodes, sh
Young, Innocent and Held Captive
Jan 14, 2013 · 60 min
Twenty years ago, 10-year-old Katie Beers vanished, and a nationwide manhunt ensued. Sixteen days later, John Esposito, a friend of Katie’s family, turned himself in and led author
Is Mom Playing Favorites?
Jan 15, 2013 · 60 min
Twenty-eight-year-old Lynn says her mother, Anne, has turned her entire family against her, and now she feels like she's the "black sheep." She says her mom calls her names, has hi
Adult Temper Tantrums
Jan 16, 2013 · 60 min
Laurie and Patrick say their 25-year-old son, Stephen’s, rage is so out of control that they’re afraid he’ll kill them if something doesn’t change. They say Stephen, who is unemplo
Football, Booze and Bad Behavior
Jan 17, 2013 · 60 min
It’s a case that has made headlines and rattled the tight-knit city of Steubenville, Ohio: Two high school football players are accused of raping a 16-year-old girl while partying
Girls Who Bash Girls Who Dress Sexy
Jan 18, 2013 · 60 min
Dr. Phil takes on the hot-button topic of what some are calling “slut-shaming” -- when young women are taunted and harassed, often online, for their sexual behavior, such as having
Good Luck Fixing Me, Dr. Phil!
Jan 21, 2013 · 60 min
Nikol says her husband of eight years, Mark, is arrogant, narcissistic, racist and homophobic and that he belittles and humiliates her. Nikol says some of Mark's outrageous behavio
Children Sent Away: Trapped and Tortured?
Jan 22, 2013 · 60 min
Twenty-four-year-old Marianne says her mom, Tami, ruined her life when, as a teen, she sent her to a therapeutic boarding school for 19 months — and her “nightmare” began. Marianne
Distorted Beauty
Jan 23, 2013 · 60 min
April is a drop-dead gorgeous 21-year-old, but she sees a hideous monster in the mirror. April says she believes her face is so ugly, that she sometimes thinks the only escape migh
Shocking Mom Revelations
Jan 24, 2013 · 60 min
From the outside, Lisa and David may look like the perfect couple, but Lisa says she’s hiding a dark secret from the world — she has been suffering from bulimia and for the past ei
My In-Laws Tried to Kill Me
Jan 25, 2013 · 60 min
Ramon was a young father recently divorced from his ex-wife, Chalaine, in February 2012 when he was lured into the garage by his former mother-in-law and shot -- execution-style --
Teenage Wasteland
Jan 28, 2013 · 60 min
Paula says her 19-year-old daughter, Kylie, is on a path of self-destruction. She says Kylie developed an eating disorder at 12 years old and for the last seven years, the teen has
Too Hot?
Jan 29, 2013 · 60 min
Juli, 41, has lost 150 pounds and says she loves the attention she gets from her new “smokin’ hot” body. The mother of two says she enjoys going to clubs and partying, but her husb
Why Men Cheat
Jan 30, 2013 · 60 min
Emerald says her husband of eight years, Shawn, has cheated on her with at least 78 women, and that she recently discovered he fathered a child with another woman. Emerald says Sha
Exclusive: The Man behind the Manti Te’o Girlfriend Hoax
Jan 31, 2013 · 60 min
Manti Te’o’s 2012 football season inspired many sports fans when, despite the reported deaths of his grandmother and girlfriend, the Notre Dame linebacker earned a Heisman Trophy c
Exclusive: The Man behind the Manti Te’o Girlfriend Hoax Comes Clean
Feb 1, 2013 · 60 min
Dr. Phil recently sat down with Ronaiah Tuiasosopo, the man behind the Manti Te'o love hoax. Ronaiah revealed how he created Lennay, a Polynesian beauty, as an intricate deception
Soccer Mom Madam Confession
Feb 4, 2013 · 60 min
When the woman dubbed the “New York Soccer Mom Madam,” Anna Gristina, sat down with Dr. Phil in September 2012, she denied accusations of running a multimillion dollar prostitution
Actress Accused: Was She an Accomplice to Murder?
Feb 5, 2013 · 60 min
In 2010, Rachel says she was in love and planning to marry the man of her dreams, but just days before their beachside wedding, her fiancé, Dan Wozniak, was arrested for murder. Ac
Baby Snatcher — Barely Escaping a Fetal Abduction?
Feb 6, 2013 · 60 min
In her first nationally-televised interview, Angelique, 20, breaks her silence about an alleged plot to steal her unborn baby. In December 2010, Angelique, then 7 months pregnant,
I Hate My Daughter-In-Law
Feb 7, 2013 · 60 min
Donna says her daughter-in-law, Jen, is “spoiled, ungrateful and disrespectful” and that she dislikes her so much, she can’t sleep at night because of the stress. She says she’s re
Did He Kill His Wife?
Feb 8, 2013 · 60 min
Kelly says on August 2, 2011, he found his wife of more than five years, Margaret, dead in their bathtub. Police ruled her death an accidental drowning — but Margaret’s friends, Na
My Friend is Too Obsessed with Me
Feb 11, 2013 · 60 min
Traci says her former friend, Jinda, is obsessed and infatuated with her. Traci says Jinda began texting her about 50 times a day after they first met -- texts that soon became ove
His Girlfriend Robbed Him Blind
Feb 12, 2013 · 60 min
Rebecca says her sister, Pamela, has repeatedly betrayed her by sleeping with the important men in her life, including her ex-husband, her child's father and even her current boyfr
The Boy in the Bunker: The Exclusive Interview with Ethan and His Mother
Feb 13, 2013 · 60 min
On February 4, 2013, FBI officials rescued then-5-year-old Ethan from an underground bunker in Alabama, where he had been held hostage for nearly one week by 65-year-old Jimmy Lee
My Son Picked the Wrong Fiancée
Feb 14, 2013 · 60 min
Gayle says her soon-to-be daughter-in-law, Hannah, is manipulative, immoral and disrespectful — but she’s never even met her! Gayle says Hannah's relationship with her son, Ryan, i
Casey Anthony's Attorney: What He Wants to Reveal to Dr. Phil
Feb 15, 2013 · 60 min
It’s been a year and a half since a Florida jury found Casey Anthony not guilty of first-degree murder in the death of her 2-year-old daughter, Caylee — a verdict that stunned many
Dr. Phil Mystery: Hit and Run Killing or Falsely Accused?
Feb 18, 2013 · 60 min
Carol and Tab’s 20-year-old son, Alex, was killed by a hit-and-run driver. They believe that Alex’s death was no accident, and they accuse Rob, 24, of being responsible. Rob, joine
Absentee Mom, Clueless Dad?
Feb 19, 2013 · 60 min
John says that when his ex-wife, Laurie, moved 1,500 miles away to be with her boyfriend, Joe, she abandoned her children, and he was left to raise the couple’s three boys — Johnny
Scammed and Duped?
Feb 20, 2013 · 60 min
Angie says she’s madly in love with her attractive, dashing, overseas boyfriend, Danny, whom she’s been dating for more than a year but has never met. Angie confesses that she’s se
Heroin in Suburbia: A Town Intervention
Feb 21, 2013 · 60 min
Heroin use among America's youth is no longer just a big city problem; it's plaguing some of the most prestigious and safest suburban towns in the country. Dr. Phil sheds light on
Outrageous Parenting Styles
Feb 22, 2013 · 60 min
Amy admits she’s a “psycho over-protective mom” of five children, ages 4 to 20, and worries that her behavior could be crippling her kids’ development. She admits to flossing her 2
Young, Online and Out of Control
Feb 25, 2013 · 60 min
Terri says she trusted and thought she knew her 15-year-old daughter, Sierra — who she believed was a popular teen, earning good grades — until Sierra disappeared and was discovere
The Disappearance of Dylan: Who's to Blame?
Feb 26, 2013 · 60 min
On November 19, 2012, then 13-year-old Dylan Redwine vanished without a trace while on a court-ordered visitation at his father, Mark’s, house outside Durango, Colorado. Mark and h
The Search for Dylan: The Polygraph Drama
Feb 27, 2013 · 60 min
In Part 2 of this Dr. Phil mystery, the family of 14-year-old Dylan Redwine, who has been missing for three months, continues to search for answers. Dr. Phil sits down one-on-one w
NBA Player's Battle with Anxiety Lands Him on the Bench
Feb 28, 2013 · 60 min
NBA rookie Royce White recently made headlines when he was suspended by the Houston Rockets for “refusing to provide services as required by his Uniform Player Contract," after he
My Daughter is Lazy and Entitled
Mar 1, 2013 · 60 min
Tracy says her daughter, Ashley, 22, and Ashley’s boyfriend, Andrew, 23, are freeloaders who are living rent-free in her home, while she pays all of their expenses. She says they s
A Family Secret, A Family Struggle
Mar 4, 2013 · 60 min
Eighteen-year-old Atira is being accused of tearing her family apart. Her mother, Yolanda, sister, Alexa, and brother, Stuart, say the young mom is a "lazy slob," who yells, shoves
Scared of My Spouse
Apr 9, 2013 · 60 min
Sue says she is afraid of her verbally abusive husband; he says all he wants is a wife who will cook, clean and have sex with him, and Sue is not carrying her weight.
Ferocious Teens
Mar 6, 2013 · 60 min
Two moms say their teen daughters are completely out of control and turn to Dr. Phil for help. First, Rita says her 13-year-old daughter, Lexi, is angry and abusive and has no resp
Falsely Accused of Being a Deadbeat Mom?
Mar 7, 2013 · 60 min
Jared says his ex-wife, Chandra, is a deadbeat mom who has failed to pay her court-ordered child support in the last six months. He also accuses Chandra’s current husband, Jason, o
"Good Luck Fixing Me, Dr. Phil!"
Mar 8, 2013 · 60 min
Nikol says her husband of eight years, Mark, is arrogant, narcissistic, racist and homophobic. She says he belittles and humiliates her and has hit her -- a claim Mark denies. Niko
Desperate Searches
Mar 11, 2013 · 60 min
Siblings Muriel, 32, Brandi, 31, and Les, 34, have been living a mystery. They haven’t seen their mother, Brenda, in 31 years, have no idea if she’s dead or alive and only know wha
Obsessed with Love
Mar 12, 2013 · 60 min
Nineteen-year-old Victoria says she can’t stop obsessing over her ex-boyfriend, Nathan, whom she dated for 18 months. What’s behind her infatuation? Can Dr.
Ex-Wives Seeking Justice
Mar 13, 2013 · 60 min
Dr. Phil talks to Sherrie Daly, former wife of pro golfer John Daly, and Siohvaughn Funches-Wade, ex-wife of NBA star Dwyane Wade.
In Love and Illegal?
Mar 14, 2013 · 60 min
Thirty-year-old mother of four Melissa Dilan-Hernandez made headlines when she was charged with unlawful sexual activity with certain minors, stemming from her relationship with he
Love: The Good, The Bad and The Painful
Mar 15, 2013 · 60 min
Newlyweds Kayla and Travis have been married for just a year but say their marriage is already unraveling. Kayla says Travis is physically and mentally abusive, and she caught him
Two Amandas
Mar 18, 2013 · 60 min
When 22-year-old Amanda last appeared on Dr. Phil, she was living in a motel room, prostituting herself for drugs and on the brink of death. After an intense intervention, Amanda a
His Girlfriend Robbed Him Blind
Mar 19, 2013 · 60 min
Rebecca says her sister, Pamela, has repeatedly betrayed her by sleeping with the important men in her life, including her ex-husband, her child's father and even her current boyfr
Confronting Narcissistic Personalities
Mar 20, 2013 · 60 min
Dr. Phil’s guests say their family members are arrogant, entitled and think the world revolves around them. Seanna says her 25-year-old daughter, Corinne, compares herself to Gandh
Teen Mama Drama: Did She Get Pregnant to Get on TV?
Mar 21, 2013 · 60 min
Kayla, 18, and Vincent, 17, say that they dated for just four months before Kayla discovered she was pregnant. Shortly before giving birth to Milo, now 9 months, the young couple b
House on Fire: A Family Divided
Mar 22, 2013 · 60 min
Suzanne says her sister, Jennifer, is a neglectful parent, and she's considering taking action to gain custody of Jennifer's three children. Suzanne says when the family's home cau
My Husband is a Fugitive, but I Love Him
Mar 25, 2013 · 60 min
Frank says that 10 years ago, he was a respected high school basketball coach -- until a sex scandal involving a student landed him behind bars and on the sex offender registry. Fr
Dangerous Revenge
Mar 26, 2013 · 60 min
Twenty-three-year-old Amber made headlines when she posted a photo of her bruised face and neck brace on Facebook and publicly accused her ex-boyfriend, Austin, of attacking her wi
Dangerous Minds: Women Who Snap
Mar 27, 2013 · 60 min
Dr. Phil speaks exclusively to Brenda and Jeremy Perry, who tragically lost their 2-year-old and 6-month-old sons, Alton and Ashton, just weeks ago, at the hands of Brenda’s mother
Young, Innocent and Held Captive
Mar 28, 2013 · 60 min
Twenty years ago, 10-year-old Katie Beers vanished, and a nationwide manhunt ensued. Sixteen days later, John Esposito, a friend of Katie’s family, turned himself in and led author
Controversial Parenting
Mar 29, 2013 · 60 min
Kathy, a stay-at-home mom and advocate of the Attachment Parenting philosophy, says she still breastfeeds her nearly 4-year-old son -- who calls her breasts “Money” -- and she does
Shocking Mom Revelations
Apr 1, 2013 · 60 min
From the outside, Lisa and David may look like the perfect couple, but Lisa says she’s hiding a dark secret from the world — she has been suffering from bulimia for the past eight
Misbehaving Moms?
Apr 2, 2013 · 60 min
Leah says her mother, Dora, may appear to be sweet, but she’s actually a narcissist, hypochondriac, drama queen and a liar. She says Dora is always claiming to be sick — including
Crazy or Just Complex: What is Wrong with My Loved One?
Apr 3, 2013 · 60 min
Tonya says she hears voices and has private conversations in her head with celebrities, including President Obama, Rob Kardashian, Clint Eastwood -- and even Dr. Phil. Her mother,
J.R. Martinez Opens up to Dr. Phil
Apr 4, 2013 · 60 min
War hero-turned-actor J. R. Martinez is known for his role on All My Children and winning the Mirrorball Trophy on Dancing with the Stars, but he says his road to fame wasn’t easy.
Affair Aftermath
Apr 5, 2013 · 60 min
April says her world came crashing down when she discovered her husband, Jeff, had a secret cell phone with racy photographs and text messages from another woman on it. After 15 ye
My Controlling Mother Wants My Fiancé Gone
Apr 8, 2013 · 60 min
When Gabriel last appeared on Dr. Phil, he said he was at his wits’ end with his mom, Linda, whom he called intrusive, crazy and meddling. Linda admitted that she may have crossed
Scared of My Spouse
Apr 9, 2013 · 60 min
Sue says her husband of 12 years, Andy, is verbally abusive and that she’s so scared of him, she remains submissive — including getting drunk and having sex with him — to keep the
Disruptive Daughters
Apr 10, 2013 · 60 min
Kim says her 22-year-old daughter, Kaitlyn's, persistent emotional meltdowns are causing chaos in the home — and she is fed up. But could Kim be enabling her daughter’s behavior? K
From Star Athlete to Call Girl
May 16, 2013 · 60 min
Courtney says her sister is an unfit mother who should not have custody of her child until she cleans up her life.
Abandoned by Our Mom
Apr 12, 2013 · 60 min
Karlyn says her family was close, until her mother, Jodi, divorced her father, and kicked her and her brothers, Blake and Jordan, out of the house -- after she says they sided with
Kids Pick a Side: Mom or Dad
Apr 15, 2013 · 60 min
James and Dawn say after 18 years of marriage, they’ve recently separated, and their family has been in crisis ever since — with their three children, ages 16 to 21, stuck in the m
Child Star Scams?
Apr 16, 2013 · 60 min
Jessica believes her 7-year-old daughter is the next big star and admits she’s spent nearly $20,000 in an effort to make that dream a reality — but is she throwing her money away?
In the News: Stabbed, Shot with a Stun Gun and Attacked
Apr 17, 2013 · 60 min
Today’s show is filled with 911 calls, stun gun takedowns, rubber bullets, stabbings and people pointing fingers at each other. If you've survived a traumatic experience, don't mis
Explosive Relationships
Apr 18, 2013 · 60 min
Nicole says her boyfriend, Mehdi, is abusive, but she’s not ready to leave him. Mehdi strongly denies Nicole’s accusations and claims she’s the real problem. And, actor Tom Sizemor
Teen Mom Farrah Exposed
Apr 19, 2013 · 60 min
Farrah Abraham gained instant fame while starring in the MTV reality shows 16 and Pregnant and Teen Mom, and now she’s back in the headlines for creating a sex tape.
10 Kids, 1 Affair: The Ultimate Divide?
Apr 22, 2013 · 60 min
Twenty-seven-year-old Whitney, the oldest of 10 children, says she had the perfect family growing up — but everything changed five years ago, when her father, Scott, left her mothe
My Best Friend is Trying to Steal My Child
Apr 23, 2013 · 60 min
Crystal says her former best friend, Megan, is so obsessed with her 8-year-old daughter, Allanah, that she claimed Crystal to be an unfit mother and secretly petitioned the court f
Teen Pregnancy Trap?
Apr 24, 2013 · 60 min
Karrieann says her 14-year-old daughter has been obsessed with having a baby since she was in the sixth grade and recently started a rumor that she was pregnant — a lie that create
Catfish with a Twist
Apr 25, 2013 · 60 min
Twenty-one-year-old Kourtney says she met and fell in love with Dylan online and that they had a four-month relationship, despite never meeting in person. She admits to being so he
Gorgeous, Gifted and Brutal
Apr 26, 2013 · 60 min
For nearly two years, Clint and Tracy say they’ve been living in constant fear of their 17-year-old daughter, Callie. They say that when she snaps, she becomes verbally and physica
Confronting the Girl Who Shot Me In the Face
Apr 29, 2013 · 60 min
In 1992, 17-year-old Shawna was working as a grocery store cashier when she found herself in the middle of a robbery. She says Jerrie, 14, held her at gunpoint and demanded the mon
A Violent Love Intervention
Apr 30, 2013 · 60 min
Julie says for the last two-and-a-half years, she’s been living in fear of her boyfriend, Danny. She claims that Danny is verbally and physically abusive, tries to control her, iso
Saving Julie: The Final Decision
May 1, 2013 · 60 min
Dr. Phil continues his intervention with Julie and Danny, a couple who say they’re caught in a cycle of abuse. When Danny’s anger reaches a boiling point onstage, Dr. Phil expresse
Reality Teen Princess Arrested
May 2, 2013 · 60 min
Alicia Guastaferro first made headlines at 16, when her family was featured in a 2008 episode of Wife Swap, where the then-teen pageant princess was shown being spoiled by her pare
Trapped by My Cop Abuser: Why Won't Anyone Believe Me?
May 3, 2013 · 60 min
From the outside, 27-year-old Jennifer says she appeared to be in a happy relationship with George, a former police officer who was 17 years her senior and the father of her three
The Ultimate Home Invasion
May 6, 2013 · 60 min
Mary claims her husband, Jesse, is abusive, unfaithful and controlling, and she feels like she’s living in a prison. She says he refuses to let her have a car, cell phone or friend
Peeping Tom Husband: Hidden Webcam and Secret Videos
May 7, 2013 · 60 min
Debra says she was horrified when she discovered that for eight months, someone had been secretly videotaping her and taking intimate photos of her inside her home — some of which
Give Me Back My Son
May 8, 2013 · 60 min
Five years ago, Andrew and Sarah lost custody of their then 5-year-old son, Drew, to Sarah’s mother, Roberta, while they struggled with alcohol addiction. Roberta says Andrew and S
The Wife, Her Ex-Cop Lover and the Husband She Tried to Kill
May 9, 2013 · 60 min
In 2010, in the midst of a contentious divorce, Leah held her estranged husband and father of her three children, Ed, at gunpoint and fired five shots at close range, leaving bulle
My Wife Shot Me in the Head
May 10, 2013 · 60 min
Dr. Phil speaks one-on-one with Ed, the father-of-three, whose wife of 22 years, Leah, was convicted of holding him at gunpoint and firing five shots at close range. Hear his accou
The Rescue of Jessica Buchanan
May 13, 2013 · 60 min
On October 25, 2011, 32-year-old American aid worker Jessica Buchanan and her colleague, 60-year-old Poul Hagen Thisted of Denmark, were kidnapped by Somali pirates. They were held
Turning a Blind Eye?
May 14, 2013 · 60 min
Thirty-five-year-old Tonya says from ages 5 to 15, her adoptive father, Bruce, molested her — and that despite her cries for help, her mother, Kathy, did nothing to stop it. Kathy
I Abducted a Baby/ Confessions of a Sociopath
May 15, 2013 · 60 min
Michelle admits that three years ago, she faked a pregnancy and stole a baby in a scheme that landed her in jail, charged with abduction of a child under 14. What drove her to comm
From Star Athlete to Call Girl
May 16, 2013 · 60 min
Courtney says her sister, Christie, had it all -- beauty, brains and a promising future as an athlete -- until a series of bad decisions changed the course of her life. She says Ch
Marry My Ex and You'll Be Sorry
May 17, 2013 · 60 min
When Brittany last appeared on Dr. Phil, she said Tim, her boyfriend and father of her 6-month-old daughter, was abusive and unfaithful — but she was considering marrying him anywa
A Dr. Phil Exclusive: Runaway Mom Speaks Out
May 20, 2013 · 60 min
In a Dr. Phil exclusive, runaway Pennsylvania mom Brenda Heist, 54, speaks out for the first time since abandoning her family 11 years ago — leaving them to believe she had been ki
Are My Children in a Cult?
May 21, 2013 · 60 min
James says his estranged wife, Jennifer, is being controlled by a religious group that he calls a cult, and he fears his four children may be in danger. He says that after moving t
It’s Either Me or Your Deadbeat Son
May 22, 2013 · 60 min
Ed says his wife of two years, Johnna, enables her 23-year-old son, Chase, so much that it’s destroying their marriage — and he’s considering divorce. He says Johnna buys Chase cel
It's Either Me or Your Deadbeat Son Part 2: Meet Grandma
May 23, 2013 · 60 min
Dr. Phil continues to unravel the painful details of Johnna’s past, including her relationship with her mother, Cindy — with whom Johnna’s 23-year-old son, Chase, is now living. Jo
Parenting Disaster: Extreme Excuses
May 24, 2013 · 60 min
Darcy says that her sister, Jennifer’s, home is in a state of complete chaos. She says Jennifer and her husband, Ralph, have no rules, their kitchen is bare, the electricity is oft
Intense Family Drama
May 27, 2013 · 60 min
When America’s Next Top Model contestant Jael first appeared on the show, she was addicted to drugs, and her life was spiraling out of control. After one of the most explosive and
Young, Online and Out of Control
May 28, 2013 · 60 min
Terri says she trusted and thought she knew her 15-year-old daughter, Sierra — who she believed was a popular teen, earning good grades — until Sierra disappeared and was discovere
A Twisted Family Tragedy
May 29, 2013 · 60 min
From the outside, Tayler’s life seemed picture perfect — but no one could have imagined the disturbing secrets she was hiding behind her smile. From the ages of 6 to 17, Tayler say
My Fiancée vs. My Mom
May 30, 2013 · 60 min
Christian says he is stuck in the middle of two women fighting over him: his fiancée, Beth, and his mom, Carol. Beth says her future mother-in-law is meddling, constantly berates h
Never-Ending Abuse?
May 31, 2013 · 60 min
Erin says that when she was 8 years old, her stepfather, "Mr. Dave," began sexually abusing her, and that she also watched him molest her friends. Erin says that despite telling he
Adult Temper Tantrums
Jun 3, 2013 · 60 min
Laurie and Patrick say their 25-year-old son, Stephen’s, rage is so out of control that they’re afraid he’ll kill them if something doesn’t change. They say Stephen, who is unemplo
A Mother's Shameful Past
Jun 4, 2013 · 60 min
Raylynn says in 1988, she was seduced by smooth-talking charmer Curly Thornton and joined his traveling evangelical group — which she says she now considers a cult — and although C
Edge of Insanity: My Schizophrenic Child
Jun 5, 2013 · 60 min
Michael and Susan say when their daughter, Jani, was born, they immediately noticed that she wasn’t like other children. They say as a newborn, Jani would sleep only three hours a
Adoption Controversy: Battle over Baby Veronica
Jun 6, 2013 · 60 min
Matt and Melanie adopted Veronica after her birth mom handpicked them to be her parents. When Veronica’s biological father, Dusten, was notified about the adoption four months late
Daughter Accused of Faking Pregnancy
Jun 7, 2013 · 60 min
Eighteen-year-old Cassie says that at 16, she became pregnant, and at seven months along, had a confrontation with her father, Todd, and tragically lost the baby. Todd denies the a
When Love Hurts
Jun 10, 2013 · 60 min
Gina says her fiancé, Jeremy, is physically, emotionally and sexually abusive, and that in the last year, he has beaten her at least once a week, and they’ve been in at least 50 al
My Friend is Too Obsessed with Me
Jun 11, 2013 · 60 min
Traci says her former friend, Jinda, is obsessed and infatuated with her. Traci says Jinda began texting her about 50 times a day after they first met -- texts that soon became ove
Is Mom Playing Favorites?
Jun 12, 2013 · 60 min
Twenty-eight-year-old Lynn says her mother, Anne, has turned her entire family against her, and now she feels like she's the "black sheep." She says her mom calls her names, has hi
Bully Backlash
Jun 13, 2013 · 60 min
Thirteen million children will be bullied in the U.S. this year. Dr. Phil examines a high school incident that involves lawsuits, death threats and both sides feeling bullied. Sixt
Teenage Rage
Jun 14, 2013 · 60 min
Phyllis and Barry say they're desperate to calm their violent 15-year-old son, Brandon, and turn to Dr. Phil for help. The couple confides that their son's anger began around age 6
My Ex Is Accused of Murder
Jul 15, 2013 · 60 min
Charlotte’s ex-boyfriend, Gary, has been charged with the first-degree murder of 20-year-old Heather, and Charlotte says she blames herself. She accuses Gary of victimizing her phy
Young and Reckless/Ask Dr. Phil
Jul 16, 2013 · 60 min
When Dr. Phil first met eye-rolling, defiant 16-year-old Sabby, she was too much for her mother, Courtney, to handle. After the show, Dr. Phil sent Sabby to Turn-About Ranch, a res
Secrets, Betrayals and Shocking Revelations
Jul 17, 2013 · 60 min
Jodi says her husband, Glenn, has been lying to her for years about his use of prescription painkillers. She says Glenn used to be an honest, hard-working husband and father, but n
Affairs, Obsessions and Extreme Parenting
Jul 18, 2013 · 60 min
Rachel admits that she spoiled her daughter, Isabella, and says she’s now a rude, violent, and out-of-control 15-year-old who abuses drugs and alcohol and may be destined for a lif
Violent Twins Return
Jul 19, 2013 · 60 min
When Dan and Teresa first appeared on Dr. Phil, they sought help for their 16-year-old identical twins Drew and Dallas, who they said were destructive, dangerous and abusing drugs.
Trayvon's Parents, Zimmerman's Best Friend: The Verdict Reaction
Jul 22, 2013 · 60 min
The shooting death of unarmed teenager Trayvon Martin sent shockwaves through the country last year and sparked huge debate over whether the gunman, George Zimmerman’s, life was tr
Missing or Murdered: Where is 15-Year-Old Erica? Part 2: The Polygraph
Aug 21, 2013 · 60 min