Dr. Phil: Season 13
Season 13 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 12.
- 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 13 Progress Shield
Vanished on Vacation: Beautiful Blonde Goes Missing in Aruba
Sep 9, 2014 · 45 min
Dr. Phil sits down with Gary Giordano, who was considered the prime suspect in the disappearance of traveling companion Robyn Gardner in 2011 Aruba, and offers him a polygraph test
Exclusive: The Father Acquitted of Murdering the Drunk Driver Who Killed His Sons
Sep 10, 2014 · 45 min
Dr. Phil sits down with David and Cindy Barajas weeks after David was acquitted of murder charges in the shooting death of the drunken driver who killed their two young sons.
Sons of Guns Reality Show Scandal: The Daughter Speaks Out
Sep 11, 2014 · 45 min
Dr. Phil sits down with Stephanie Hayden, daughter of Will Hayden ("Sons of Guns"), who has been accused of raping a 12-year-old girl, and continues his interview with the father a
Get Out of My House: The Ultimate Mother-Nanny Feud
Sep 12, 2014 · 45 min
A mother and her former live-in nanny come face to face on Dr. Phil's stage after the nanny refuses to leave the family's home.
Exclusive: The Mother Who Attempted to Kill Herself and Her Autistic Daughter
Sep 15, 2014 · 45 min
Issy Stapleton's mother discusses her attempt to kill herself and Issy.
Exclusive: Kelli Stapleton: A Mother's Worst Nightmare
Sep 16, 2014 · 45 min
Issy Stapleton's mother discusses her attempt to kill herself and Issy; warning signs; how viewers can help Issy secure a healthy and productive future.
Is Mom Leading a Secret Life, or Are These Daughters Caught Up in Drama?
Sep 17, 2014 · 45 min
Sisters say their mother is leading a secret sex life while maintaining the facade of a happy marriage; she says they are stirring up drama with half-truths and misinformation and
NFL Domestic Violence: There Are No Sidelines, Only Sides
Sep 18, 2014 · 45 min
Retired NFL player Chris Johnson discusses domestic violence and former teammate Ray Rice; Trichele says she shot and killed her husband in self-defense after years of domestic abu
My Mom Ruined My Life by Keeping Me from My Dad
Sep 19, 2014 · 45 min
Monica says her 13-year-old daughter is angry, violent and out-of-control; the girl says her mother is abusive and has kept her away from her father; Robin McGraw makes an announce
I Spanked My Wife With a Wooden Spoon, and She Needs to Repent
Sep 22, 2014 · 45 min
Renee videotapes her husband abusing her, sending him to jail.
My Husband Spanked Me With a Wooden Spoon, and He Wants Me to Apologize?!
Sep 23, 2014 · 45 min
Renee records her husband's abuse of her, sending him to jail; updates on memorable guests.
E.R. Visits, Nearly 100 Calls to Police: Should They Redo Their I Dos?
Sep 24, 2014 · 45 min
Jaime says she divorced her husband because he is abusive; he says she pushes his buttons until he blows up; they are considering reuniting for the sake of their child.
Two Mothers Facing the Unthinkable
Sep 25, 2014 · 45 min
Actress Kelly Rutherford's children were ordered to live with their father in France; a 12-year-old has Tourette's syndrome.
He's Nearly 30 and Engaged to My Teen With Braces
Sep 26, 2014 · 45 min
Jean says her 17-year-old daughter was the all-American girl until she began dating a 28-year-old divorced father; a look at the man's history.
My Ex Won't Stop Videotaping and Posting Our Out of Control Son's Tantrums
Sep 29, 2014 · 45 min
A woman needs help controlling her 7-year-old son.
The War of the Larosa's
Sep 30, 2014 · 45 min
A couple who got married after only eight weeks of knowing each other try to solve their marital problems.
Love Scams: My Mother Sent Her Catfish 300k Plus 3 Cars
Oct 1, 2014 · 45 min
A 70-year-old woman wants to move to Ghana to be with her online fiance -- even though they have never met.
Family on Fire: Caught on Tape
Oct 2, 2014 · 45 min
Parents try to figure out why their teen daughter has daily, violent breakdowns.
I'm Afraid of My Mother: Does She Really Have Multiple Personalities
Oct 3, 2014 · 45 min
Two women wonder if their mother really has multiple personalities -- or if she is just excusing her alcohol-induced bad behavior.
Our Dad Left Our Dying Mother for a Woman Who Claims to Be a Kennedy Heir
Oct 6, 2014 · 45 min
Trisha and Danielle say they are convinced that the heiress their father met online is really a "catfish."
A Family's Battle With a Violent, Homicidal, Schizophrenic Son
Oct 7, 2014 · 45 min
Sharon and Robert say their 25-year-old son is so violent and explosive that they are afraid he might follow through with his repeated threats and kill someone.
An Online Hate Group is Stalking Us and Ruining Our Lives
Oct 8, 2014 · 45 min
A couple say they are being terrorized by an online hate group, led by a disgruntled former employee, after they closed their business.
My Honor Roll Teen is Pregnant by Her 30-Year-Old Bad Boy
Oct 9, 2014 · 45 min
A teen says she got pregnant on purpose so her family would have to accept her abusive 30-year-old ex-con boyfriend.
My Scheming, Lying, Swindling Sister
Oct 10, 2014 · 45 min
Lisa says her half-sister's web of deceit includes forging checks and lying about the deaths of her father and brother.
Give My Daughter Back or Get Out of My Life!
Oct 13, 2014 · 45 min
Dana, who has struggled with drugs in the past, is furious that her sister refuses to relinquish temporary guardianship of Dana's teen daughte
10 Psychiatrists, 7 Psych Wards and 7 Arrests: My Son is Like a Wild Animal!
Oct 14, 2014 · 45 min
Parents say their 24-year-old son has extreme anger issues and threatens to kill them; he says they disrespect and antagonize him.
My Husband Kidnapped My Kids 45 Years Ago -- Help Me Find Them!
Oct 15, 2014 · 45 min
Professional locator Troy Dunn reunites Dottie with two of her three children who she says were abducted by their father four decades ago.
A Father Accused: The Search for the Truth
Oct 16, 2014 · 45 min
Megan says her father raped her while she was unconscious after a night of partying; both agree to take polygraph tests.
Should They Kick Him Out?
Oct 17, 2014 · 45 min
A couple say they are fed up with their adult son, who is lazy, unmotivated and still living at home on their dime; he says he wants to live on his own, but his part-time, minimum-
Why is My Prince Charming Hurting Me?
Oct 20, 2014 · 45 min
Beth says her live-in boyfriend is a liar, cheater, alcoholic and narcissist who verbally abuses her daily, and she worries about the toll it is taking on their many children.
Who's Stalking Who?: Two Women Obsessed
Oct 21, 2014 · 45 min
Canda says she has been cyberstalked and bullied for three years by a woman she has never met.
Footsteps in the Snow: The Cold Case Murder of Maria Ridulph
Oct 22, 2014 · 45 min
Despite maintaining his innocence, Jack McCullough, once known as John Tessier, is convicted of the 1957 murder of 7-year-old Maria Ridulph.
A Real-Life “Catch Me if You Can”: Is This the World's Greatest Teen Con Artist?
Oct 23, 2015 · 45 min
Young Matthew Scheidt is convicted of impersonating a physician assistant and practicing medicine without a license, and later is accused of impersonating a police officer.
Bob and Dorothy Return: “Should I Divorce My Wife for Harassing Me?”
Oct 24, 2014 · 45 min
A quarreling couple come back to the show, their relationship worse than ever.
Handsome and Homeless: A Down-and-Out Romeo
Oct 27, 2014 · 45 min
Viral-video star "Homeless Joe" survives on the streets of Manhattan by panhandling and picking up women.
Bright, Beautiful and Blowing It: “Help My Teen Before It's Too Late!”
Oct 28, 2014 · 45 min
Fifteen-year-old Emily's mother says she uses drugs and causes constant chaos, and her stepfather would prefer that she move out.
Minny and Lon Return: “What Can We Do to Get Our Children Out of Foster Care?”
Oct 29, 2014 · 45 min
After teen Andrue attempted to take his own life, his three younger siblings were removed from their parents' care based on his testimony of abuse; the parents, now separated, poin
Abused Wife Refuses to Leave Her Pro Fighter Husband
Oct 30, 2014 · 45 min
Kaitlyn's professional-fighter husband speaks out from behind bars after being accused of assaulting her on two separate occasions over one weekend; she says she will not divorce h
Death on 5th Avenue: Millionaire Mom Accused of Murdering Son Speaks from Rikers Island
Oct 31, 2014 · 45 min
Millionaire socialite Gigi Jordan admits to killing her 8-year-old son but says that she did it to protect him.
The Mystery of Michelle O'Connell: A Family Divided
Nov 3, 2014 · 45 min
The shooting death of a young mother divides her family after authorities conclude she took her own life.
Three Daughters, Three Addicts, One Family Being Torn Apart
Nov 4, 2014 · 45 min
Parents enable three 20-something women who are all hooked on heroin; Dr. Phil offers the sisters help, with one big, non-negotiable condition.
Lethal Love: “We Believe Our Son's Girlfriend Killed Him”
Nov 5, 2014 · 45 min
A young man's parents and girlfriend blame each other for his accidental overdose death.
The Secret World of Sugar Babies & Kendra Wilkinson on Top
Nov 6, 2014 · 45 min
A woman and her daughter defend their lifestyle of dating wealthy, married men for money; a sugar baby confesses to her fiance; reality TV star Kendra Wilkinson.
Shocking Accusations: A Husband Poisoned? A Hit and Run?
Nov 7, 2014 · 45 min
Nikki says her husband, and the father of her two young children, has become abusive; he says she may be trying to kill him.
Hypochondriac, High Drama or Really Sick? “My Sister's Illnesses are Destroying Our Family”
Nov 10, 2014 · 45 min
Shemida says she has been diagnosed with more than 70 health conditions, but her family members say she is fabricating some of them.
Hypochondriac, High Drama or Really Sick? Saving Shemida
Nov 11, 2014 · 45 min
Family members say Shemida's 70-plus diagnoses are tearing their family apart.
Blacklisted by Mom: “Can We Speak to Our Dad Before He Dies?”
Nov 12, 2014 · 45 min
Four siblings say their mother has blacklisted them from the family and will not allow them to see their father, who is dying of bone cancer.
Survivor Todd's Shocking Relapse: The Life or Death Intervention
Nov 13, 2014 · 45 min
The family of Todd Herzog ("Survivor: China") say he has fallen off the wagon and must return to the show for another alcohol-addiction intervention.
Will Survivor Todd Take Dr. Phil’s Help? Plus, What Happened to “Homeless Joe”?
Nov 14, 2014 · 45 min
Dr. Phil continues his efforts to get Todd Herzog ("Survivor: China") the lifesaving treatment he needs; an update on "Homeless Joe," who was offered help for his alcoholism on an
The “Here Comes Honey Boo Boo” Scandal: Mama June Speaks Out
Nov 17, 2014 · 45 min
June "Mama June" Shannon, mother of 9-year-old reality TV star Alana "Honey Boo Boo" Thompson, discusses rumors that she is dating a convicted sex offender.
Exclusive: The Boy under the Stairs? What Did His Stepmom Know? Plus, Uncle Poodle Responds to Mama June
Nov 18, 2014 · 45 min
The stepmother of a severely malnourished 5-year-old who was found locked in a small closet in his home says she had no idea what was happening to him; Honey Boo Boo's Uncle Poodle
A Dentist's Dilemma: “My Ex-Wife and Ex-Girlfriend Are Plotting against Me!”
Nov 19, 2014 · 45 min
Rick says his ex-wife and ex-girlfriend have teamed up to ruin his life by keeping him away from his child; they say he is controlling and abusive, and they fear he is a danger.
Molested for over 10 Years: “Why Won't My Grandma Believe Me?”
Nov 20, 2014 · 45 min
Adult sisters confront their grandmother, who denies that her now-imprisoned husband molested them for many years.
Grandma Returns: Will She Finally Apologize for Her Molester Husband?
Nov 21, 2014 · 45 min
Sisters' grandmother refuses to acknowledge that her husband sexually abused them; what parents need to know to keep their children safe.
“My Drunken Daughter Will Die if She Doesn't Stop Drinking Hand Sanitizer”
Nov 24, 2014 · 45 min
Alcohol addict Kristine resorts to drinking hand sanitizer as a cheap way to get her fix and blames her dysfunctional family for her inability to stay sober.
“My Father Offered Me as a 'Maiden' Sacrifice to an Alleged Cult Leader”
Nov 25, 2014 · 45 min
Lindsay claims her father turned a blind eye to her sexual abuse by a cult leader from the ages of 13 to 23.
“My Wife or My Girlfriend? Dr. Phil, You Decide”
Nov 26, 2014 · 45 min
Melvin's wife and girlfriend meet for the first time, and he demands that Dr. Phil choose between them for him.
Cyberbullied After My Son's Death
Nov 28, 2014 · 45 min
A grieving mother says a former friend is harassing her online; a woman's 15-year-old daughter killed herself after being cyberbullied by a man she had never met.
A Daughter on the Brink: Did Mom Push Her Over the Edge?
Dec 1, 2014 · 45 min
Dana says her 23-year-old daughter is a drug addict who has ripped apart their family; the young woman blames her mother for pushing her buttons.
“My Fight With Food Is Ruining My Life”
Dec 2, 2014 · 45 min
Two friends pack on the pounds together; a woman says she does not deserve love or marriage unless she loses weight; a former fitness model hates what she looks like; Dr. Phil intr
Gold Digger or Girl in Danger?
Dec 3, 2014 · 45 min
Andre says his sister preys on men with money and power, and he fears that her sexy, scheming ways may get her killed.
“I Thought My Daughter Was Abducted”: Why Does This Pretty 16-Year-Old Keep Going Missing?
Dec 4, 2014 · 45 min
Teen Layton has run away from home more than 20 times in the last eight months and admits that she will do it again.
“My Husband Used to Abuse Me, So Now I'm Abusing Him”
Dec 5, 2014 · 45 min
Teresa says her husband cheated on her and was abusive until he got help with his anger, and now she is full of rage and directs her anger at him, often in front of their children.
“My Bulimic Daughter Thinks Calories are Contagious”
Dec 8, 2014 · 45 min
Fifteen-year-old Bella binges and purges 30 to 40 times a day, washes her hands obsessively, changes her clothes several times a day and holds her breath so she does not "catch cal
A Woman's Memories of Murder: Was There a Crime or Another Traumatic Event?
Dec 9, 2014 · 45 min
Lauren says she was kidnapped, sold into sex slavery and witnessed a woman's murder, but the police do not believe her story.
The Cougar Controversy: Older Women Dating Younger Men
Dec 10, 2014 · 45 min
Three women date men 20 to 30 years their junior.
The “Honey Boo Boo” Scandal: Chickadee and Grandma Speak Out
Dec 11, 2014 · 45 min
Anna "Chickadee" Cardwell ("Here Comes Honey Boo Boo"), her grandmother and Uncle Poodle discuss Mama June Shannon's relationship with a pedophile.
Black and Blue: Race Relations in America
Dec 12, 2014 · 45 min
Family members of Eric Garner, who died after being put in a chokehold by a police officer; the mother of Michael Brown, who was shot and killed by an officer in Ferguson, Mo.; NFL
Young, in Love and in over Their Heads
Dec 15, 2014 · 45 min
Young Natalie says her boyfriend has a violent anger problem and she fears for her life and that of their 10-month-old son.
Is Dad a Bad Santa or Should His Son Be Put on the Naughty List?
Dec 16, 2014 · 45 min
A 32-year-old who still lives at home hates his father so much he wishes the man would die; his father says he is an entitled mooch who could never survive on his own; a profession
The Night Four Girls Went into the Woods and Only Three Came Out Alive
Dec 17, 2014 · 45 min
A 17-year-old girl is sentenced to 23 years behind bars for luring a friend into the woods and killing her; Shemida, whose family accuses her of fabricating health problems for att
“I'm Divorcing the Real-Life Mommy Dearest”
Dec 18, 2014 · 45 min
Jamie says his estranged wife verbally attacks their two children constantly, and the drama has gotten so bad that he got a protection order against her; Jennifer denies being abus
Inside the Bill Cosby Sex Scandal
Dec 19, 2014 · 45 min
Women who have accused Bill Cosby of sexual assault tell their stories.
Mom vs. Dad: Who is Responsible for Their Daughter's Big Relapse?
Jan 5, 2015 · 45 min
Former guest Andee says she completed 90 days of drug rehab, then relapsed and is now worse than ever.
Get Off My Back About My Body
Jan 6, 2015 · 45 min
Guests want to lose weight, but their loved ones are making it more difficult.
“My Mother is a Menace! She is Controlling My Daughter with Her Money and Turning Her against Me!”
Jan 7, 2015 · 45 min
Dixie says her daughter has always been more interested in partying than in being a good mom, so her teenager is better off living with grandma.
“Dr. Phil, Save My Family”
Jan 8, 2015 · 45 min
A couple say their 9-year-old son terrorizes the family and may be dangerous; relatives say he is overmedicated and under-parented.
300 Women and Counting: “My Brother is Addicted to Everything, and It's All My Mom's Fault”
Jan 9, 2015 · 45 min
Ashley says her brother is addicted to sex, alcohol and pain pills, and he says his problems stem from his rocky childhood.
Wild Behavior Caught on Camera
Jan 12, 2015 · 45 min
Teens record their wild behavior and post it online for the world to see; a 15-year-old becomes an Internet sensation for hitting another girl with a shovel; a man sets himself on
Pretty, Young and Violent
Jan 13, 2015 · 45 min
Teen girl bullies and bully victims move in together at the Dr. Phil House.
Why is My Mom Faking Cancer?
Jan 14, 2015 · 45 min
Jessica says her weightlifter mother is lying about being sick with stage-three brain cancer to gain sympathy and attention.
My Mother Refuses to Cut the Cord with My Mama’s Boy Brother
Jan 15, 2015 · 45 min
Linda enables her 32-year-old son, who is addicted to prescription pills, has an expensive gambling problem and has spent time in prison for drug trafficking.
Yes, I Abandoned My Children, but I’m Not a Bad Mom
Jan 16, 2015 · 45 min
Jamie says his girlfriend was an abusive, irresponsible mother who left him and their five children more than two years ago to start a new life with a man she had known for only a
15 and a Teenage Terror
Jan 19, 2015 · 45 min
Josie, 15, has been kicked out of school and is facing battery and runaway charges, and Dr. Phil has some tough questions for her mother.
“My Parents Won't Accept My Controlling Pastor Husband”
Jan 20, 2015 · 45 min
Sarah says her parents will not stop meddling in her eight-year marriage; they say her husband is bad news.
“Who Am I Married to: My Mother or My Man?”
Jan 21, 2015 · 45 min
Sarah's parents, who say her husband is bad news, come face to face with his parents for the first time since the wedding; a grandmother may be putting her grandchild at risk.
“My Family Doesn’t Know I’m a College-Aged Sugar Baby”
Jan 22, 2015 · 45 min
Young Michelle tells her family that she has been making a living by dating older men and being pampered with perks; an update on a past guest who revealed to her fiance that she w
What Happened to Tempest?: Standing Up to Mean Girls
Jan 23, 2015 · 45 min
Dr. Phil sits down with the mothers of teen girl bullies and bully victims to find out if they really know what is going on in their daughters' lives; dealing with mean girls; how
Parental Alienation or Runaway Sisters?: “Help Me Find My Teen Daughters”
Jan 26, 2015 · 45 min
Brian says his two teen daughters vanished while visiting their mother, and he thinks she is hiding the girls; their older sister says she believes they ran away to avoid Brian, wh
“I'm Scared of My Sister's Boyfriend”: Is He a Danger to Her Children?
Jan 27, 2015 · 45 min
Tracy thinks her sister's boyfriend may have sexually abused her sister's two granddaughters, but the couple say the children's mother coached them to lie.
Shocking Viral Video: Teen Says, “If Your Boyfriend Hits You, It's a Sign of Love”
Jan 28, 2015 · 45 min
A video blogger sparks outcry by telling girls that if a man hits a woman it is a sign of love; Jessica admits she fabricated evidence against her ex-boyfriend.
From Top TV Newscaster to Drunken Mom
Jan 29, 2015 · 45 min
Emmy-winning news reporter Christi's struggle with alcohol leaves her jobless, sleeping in bushes and estranged from her adult daughters, whom she faces for the first time in two y
Gorgeous, Violent, Raging and a Very Unsweet 16
Jan 30, 2015 · 45 min
Parents say 16-year-old Kristi is angry and violent, refuses to go to school, smokes marijuana and has no respect for authority.
A Family Divided over an Unsolved Murder
Feb 2, 2015 · 45 min
Penny confronts her father, who she thinks hired a hit man to kill her sister.
“Is My Wife Real or a Nigerian Love Scam?”
Feb 3, 2015 · 45 min
Steve has sent more than $100,000 to a woman to whom he believes he is married but has never met in person.
“Don't Give My Daughter Money: She is Lying about Dying from Cancer”
Feb 4, 2015 · 45 min
Lynn, 30, says she has numerous medical conditions, including cancer and heart disease, but her mother says it is all lies in order to gain money and attention.
“My 21-Year-Old Daughter is Obsessed with Her Controlling, Jealous, Heroin-Addicted Boyfriend”
Feb 5, 2015 · 45 min
Alyssa and Steve say their daughter had a promising future until she met a young man who led her down a dark and dangerous path.
Our Son Was Making Millions, but is Now Living in Our Garage with His Girlfriend
Feb 6, 2015 · 45 min
Mike and Vicki say their 37-year-old son was once making millions of dollars running a successful real estate company, but now lives with them, on their dime; he blames them for hi
Exclusive: The Vanderbilt Football Player’s Interview from behind Bars
Feb 9, 2015 · 45 min
One of two former Vanderbilt University football players who were found guilty of raping an unconscious female classmate in a campus dorm room after a night of drinking tells his s
Pretty Little Mean Girls
Feb 10, 2015 · 45 min
Three 20-somethings say they have all been victims of cyberbullying at the hands of one young woman.
“Our Sister Lived in the Bushes and Tried to Hire Someone to Kill Her”
Feb 11, 2015 · 45 min
Women say their sister lives in a world of make-believe, and she once paid a homeless man to try to kill her, so they would think she was dead.
Parenting While Intoxicated
Feb 12, 2015 · 45 min
Three sisters say their mother's alcoholism is destroying their family; she says her husband has a drinking problem too.
Riches to Rags: “My Son's Fiancée is Ruining His Life”
Feb 13, 2015 · 45 min
A woman says her son has gone from working a well-paying job to homeless and living in the woods because of his fiancee.
The Student and the Professor: Is One Stalking the Other?
Feb 16, 2015 · 45 min
Dr. Phil tries to unravel the truth about a toxic relationship between a professor and one of her students.
“My 4-Year-Old Daughter Crushes Her Candy Like Her Dad Crushes His Pain Pills”
Feb 17, 2015 · 45 min
Whitney says her ex-boyfriend is an unfit father, and they are embroiled in a custody battle over their 4-year-old daughter.
The Ultimate Betrayal: A Toxic Family Love Triangle
Feb 18, 2015 · 45 min
Caroline and Sonny's tumultuous, possibly abusive marriage situation becomes worse after Sonny cheats on his wife with her sister.
“My Ex is Evil; I Want to See My Kids”
Feb 19, 2015 · 45 min
Kimberly refuses to let her ex see their three children, saying he is unstable and irresponsible.
“My Sister Published a Book of Lies about Our Family”
Feb 20, 2015 · 45 min
Jori publishes a novel she says is partly based on her life, including abuse she claims she suffered at the hands of her deceased mother.
Time is Running Out for Prison-Bound Dad: Did His Wife Blackmail Him into Embezzling $300,000?
Feb 23, 2015 · 45 min
Siblings say their mother chooses alcohol over them, and with their father headed to prison, they are afraid their family will fall apart if she does not get her act together.
“I Believe My Cousin is Squandering Her Inheritance on a Love Scam”
Feb 24, 2015 · 45 min
A woman admits she has sent more than $1 million to her online boyfriend, whom she has never met in person; viewers join the effort to track down the man.
A Modern Day Bonnie and Clyde, or Confused Teens in Love?
Feb 25, 2015 · 45 min
Dr. Phil speaks with Dalton Hayes, an 18-year-old man who, with a 13-year-old girl, went on a two-week, multi-state crime spree, stealing cars, destroying property and forging chec
“I Am the Outcast of My Family, and They Threw Me Away Like Trash!”
Feb 26, 2015 · 45 min
A young woman says her family treated her like an outcast during her childhood and turned their backs on her when she was 17; they deny rejecting her but say they do not agree with
“My Husband's Big Lottery Win is Ruining Our Marriage”
Feb 27, 2015 · 45 min
A woman says that ever since her husband won $1.66 million in a lottery pool, he has become angry, distant and secretive.
“My Wife Chose Her Boyfriend over Her Children”
Mar 2, 2015 · 45 min
George says his estranged wife is an unfit mother and a serial cheater who puts boyfriends ahead of her six children.
Young, Jealous Love
Mar 3, 2015 · 45 min
Ilene says her boyfriend is ruining their relationship with his jealousy and controlling behavior, and nothing she has done to prove her fidelity has eased his suspicions.
Adoption Nightmare: “I Want My Baby Back”
Mar 4, 2015 · 45 min
Kristen says her baby's adoptive parents promised she could remain in their child's life and then reneged; they say her unstable behavior is the problem, and she is pregnant again
“My Daughter Hasn't Spoken to Me in 7 Years: What's Wrong with Her?”
Mar 5, 2015 · 45 min
Jen says her mother should apologize to her for decades of pain, drama and lies; the pair face each other for the first time in seven years.
In Sickness and in Health: “Should I Get a Divorce from My OCD Wife?”
Mar 9, 2015 · 45 min
Laura has a list of 91 fears and rituals, and her husband says her OCD is taking such a toll on their relationship and family that he is considering divorce.
“Our 7-Year-Old Son Threatens to Kill Us!”
Mar 10, 2015 · 45 min
Adoptive parents say 7-year-old Rylan has a fascination with knives, talks to an imaginary friend who tells him to kill his entire family, and has sent two teachers to the hospital
Exclusive: Bobbi Kristina’s Boyfriend, Distraught and Out of Control: The Nick Gordon Intervention
Mar 10, 2015 · 45 min
Nick Gordon, boyfriend of Bobbi Kristina Brown, says he blames himself for not being able to save her or her mother, Whitney Houston; his mother says she fears for his life as he b
Inside the Mind of the Man Who Shot the “American Sniper”: A Dr. Phil Exclusive
Mar 16, 2015 · 45 min
The parents and sister of Eddie Ray Routh, convicted of killing U.S. Navy SEAL Chris Kyle and friend Chad Littlefield, talk about his behavior.
Nine Seconds that Outraged a Nation/“My Racist Father Needs to Accept the Minorities in My Family”
Mar 17, 2015 · 45 min
A 9-second video of college students singing a racist chant sparks outrage; a KKK member's daughter has a biracial baby.
Young, Beautiful and Missing/“Homeless Joe” Returns
Mar 23, 2015 · 45 min
Ashley Summers, 14, disappears in 2007 Cleveland; Michelle Parker disappears the day she and her ex appear together on "The People's Court"; an update on former guest "Homeless Joe
Lifetime Grudge: Can Mother and Daughter Finally Bury the Hatchet?
Mar 24, 2015 · 45 min
A young woman wants an apology from her mother for what she says were years of abuse; an update on former guests Candi and Lyndsey.
1,000 Lies and Counting: A Husband Who Can't Tell the Truth
Mar 30, 2015 · 45 min
Melisa says her estranged husband is a pathological liar who lies about anything and everything; he insists he wants to change.
Help! My Daughter is Addicted to Dangerous Men
Mar 31, 2015 · 45 min
Rhonda says her 18-year-old daughter puts herself in harm's way by pursuing dangerous men; Vickey suspects that her violent ex may have had something to do with the disappearance o
“Falsely Accused of Murder and Now My Life is Spiraling out of Control”
Apr 1, 2015 · 45 min
Kezia says her daughter has spiraled out of control since witnessing her best friend's murder and being wrongly accused of the crime
Flirty Emails and Suspicious Photos: “Is My Husband a Cheater or Just a Charmer?”
Apr 2, 2015 · 45 min
Sarah has spent years gathering evidence to try to prove that her husband has been unfaithful; the couple's teen son talks about how their behavior affects him and his brother.
Decades of Hatred, Accusations and Altercations: A Fight for Custody That's Tearing a Mother and Daughter Apart
Apr 6, 2015 · 45 min
A mother and daughter in conflict about the daughter's past drug use and efforts to reform seek assistance from Dr. Phil.
“Is Our Son a Kleptomaniac?”
Apr 7, 2015 · 45 min
Nancy and Mark say their 18-year-old son, Chris, regularly steals from family, friends and neighbors, and Chris admits to it.
“I've Divorced My Ex Twice, but I'm Still in Love”
Apr 8, 2015 · 45 min
Gwen and Derrick say they would love to be together, if the other would change.
“My Mother Gambled $2.5 Million Away and Blames Me for Being Broke”
Apr 9, 2015 · 45 min
Diane says Carie was never there when she needed her daughter, and Carie says her mother blames her own financial woes on Carie.
A Beautiful Teen Forced to Live a Horrible Nightmare: “I Was Held Captive by an Online 'Friend'”
Apr 10, 2015 · 45 min
A 17-year-old is haunted by three weeks spent as a sex slave while being held captive by an online friend.
“My Husband Makes Me Think I'm Crazy, Then Videotapes Me:” Accusations of Abuse Caught on Camera
Apr 13, 2015 · 45 min
Pregnant Melinda says her husband is a controlling and abusive drug-user and she worries about their 1-year-old son.
“Keep My Ex-Daughter-in-Law Away From My Family”
Apr 14, 2015 · 45 min
Thelma says her former daughter-in-law was a terrible wife and mother who abandoned her children but still takes money from their father.
Accusations of Beatings, Starvation and Being Locked in a Room: Who’s Telling the Truth?
Apr 15, 2015 · 45 min
Beth says she grew up in a "house of horrors" at the hands of her mother, who denies her accusations of abuse and neglect.
A Family Fighting over a Double-Murder/Psychic Medium John Edward Returns!
Apr 16, 2015 · 45 min
Angela says her nephew is in prison for murder because his wife lied under oath, and the women face each other for the first time since the trial; psychic medium John Edward gives
An Ex Accused of Stalking, Obsession and Abuse: Who's Telling the Truth?
Apr 17, 2015 · 45 min
Jennifer says her ex-husband calls her 100 times a week and sneaks into her house to go through her belongings; five siblings tell of their mother being beaten to death by her boyf
“I Believe My Parents are Enabling My Freeloading, Drug-Using, Model Brother & It Needs to Stop Today!”
Apr 20, 2015 · 45 min
Anthony says his 29-year-old brother has struggled for years with cocaine, alcohol and anger issues, and their parents give him money.
My Model Brother Wants My Parents to Keep His Secret — Why He Stormed Off the Stage
Apr 21, 2015 · 45 min
Model Jamie admits to struggling with drug and alcohol addiction, and has another serious problem that he refuses to discuss; a follow-up on the Nick Gordon intervention.
Cleveland Abduction: The Michelle Knight Movie and the Brutal Scenes She Couldn't Face
Apr 22, 2015 · 45 min
Michelle Knight, held captive by Ariel Castro for a decade; actors Taryn Manning and Raymond Cruz ("Cleveland Abduction"); Renatta says she has turned to food to cope with losing f
A Deadly Love Affair: The Widow, The Lover and The Spouse Behind Bars
Apr 23, 2015 · 45 min
A small-town man is sentenced to 30 years in prison for murdering his wife's married lover; the wives come face to face for the first time since the trial.
Exclusive: The Co-Eds and the Catfish
Apr 24, 2015 · 45 min
Seven college students face the man with whom they fell in love online, but never met in person; he, too, says he was victimized, by a catfish who stole his identity; the real pers
Was It Child Abuse, or Was It an Accident?
Apr 27, 2015 · 45 min
Brenda and Josh say their baby was taken from them after she accidentally fell off Josh's lap, and he is now in prison.
Real Housewife’s Exclusive: Kim Richards Tells All about Drunken Arrest
Apr 28, 2015 · 45 min
Kim Richards ("The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills") discusses her ongoing battle with alcoholism and her April 2015 arrest.
The College Professor and His Many Women
Apr 29, 2015 · 45 min
Tensions run high as "master manipulator" Winston faces his estranged wife, former fiancee and ex-wife.
“My Stepmother Blew All of My Father's Money on a Scam Artist!”
Apr 30, 2015 · 45 min
Kaye, 70, has sent more than $200,000 to her online boyfriend, whom she has never met in person; stepdaughter Kathy is angry that Kaye is wasting her late father's hard-earned mone
Uncovering a Catfish: The Battle Between Kaye & Kathy Continues
May 1, 2015 · 45 min
Kaye, 70, has sent more than $200,000 to her online boyfriend, whom she has never met in person; Kathy is angry that Kaye is wasting her late father's hard-earned money on a scamme
Family's Fight over Father's Inheritance
May 4, 2015 · 45 min
Lisa accuses her father of tampering with his mother's will and stealing an inheritance she believes was intended to go to her and her sisters, and says he is throwing it away on a
A Family Divided: Why is Outspoken Dad Carl Boycotting His Daughter's Wedding?
May 5, 2015 · 45 min
Carl is boycotting his daughter Lisa's upcoming wedding because of an inheritance squabble and says he doubts he is her real father.
“My Cyberbullied Daughter Killed Herself, Now I'm Being Harassed Online by a Stranger”
May 6, 2015 · 45 min
Two years after her 12-year-old daughter took her own life because of cyberbullying, Tricia says she is being harassed online by a stranger who shares the girl's name; the two wome
Convicted Grandpa Still Claims He is Innocent of Molestation
May 7, 2015 · 45 min
Betty says her young grandson's step-grandmother coached him to say that her husband touched him inappropriately.
Convicted Grandpa Accused of Molestation Finally Speaks Out
May 8, 2015 · 45 min
Bill discusses pleading no contest to felony child abuse despite maintaining his innocence and hears the results of his polygraph test.
“I'm Not Unstable; Give Me My Children Back”
May 11, 2015 · 45 min
Jennifer says her parents fraudulently gained temporary custody of her 6-year-old and turned her young adult children against her; they say she is mentally ill and they had no choi
A Mother Accused of Being Unfit and Unstable: Did Jennifer Pass the Drug Test?
May 12, 2015 · 45 min
Jennifer fights her parents for custody of her 6-year-old; Dr. Phil reads the results of her drug test; her 20-year-old son tells his side of the story; a backstage showdown.
Behind the Buggies and Bonnets: Amish Mafia Star Under Attack
May 13, 2015 · 45 min
Nemeses Levi and Merlin ("Amish Mafia") feud over Levi's new book and exploitation of the Amish for fame and fortune.
Young and Beautiful: But Their Love is Ugly
May 14, 2015 · 45 min
Crystal and James say their on again/off again relationship is riddled with lies and accusations of abuse, neglect and bad parenting; Dr. Phil and fellow talk-show host Steve Harve
Mother of the Year Turned Stalker: Terrorizes Couple for Outbidding Her on Dream Home
May 15, 2015 · 45 min
Kathy, a former "Mother of the Year," stalks a young couple after they outbid her on a dream home, engaging in a yearlong campaign to annoy and embarrass them.
“My Friends Shaved Their Heads and Got Tattoos Because I Had Cancer, but It Was All a Lie”
May 18, 2015 · 45 min
Friends and family raise thousands of dollars to help pay medical bills for Meaghan, 25, who tells them she has terminal cancer; more than a year later, she confesses that it was a
Teacher Scandal Confession: She Had Sex with Her 15-Year-Old Student
May 19, 2015 · 45 min
A former middle-school teacher tells of being charged with rape after police found her in a motel room with a 15-year-old former student, 650 miles from their hometown.
A Wife Goes Missing: Is Her Husband to Blame?
May 20, 2015 · 45 min
Julie's family fears that her husband killed her, while he blames her ex and refuses to speak to Dr. Phil until her family leaves; murdered teen Dylan Redwine's mother returns with
She Left Her Babies Alone in a Car: Criminal or Mom Misunderstood?
May 21, 2015 · 45 min
Shanesha tells of being charged with child abuse for leaving her two young sons alone in a hot car while she attended a job interview and responds to those who say she misused mone
Mentally Ill or Monster? Teen Convicted of Murdering Mom with a Sledgehammer Speaks
May 22, 2015 · 45 min
Teen Zachary Davis sits down with Dr. Phil to reveal disturbing details of the night he killed his mother with a sledgehammer and to discuss what drove him to do it.
“I Hear Voices in My Head, but I'm Not Mentally Ill! Why Won't My Family Believe Me”
May 25, 2015 · 45 min
Nick says he was drugged and a microchip implanted in his body, causing him to hear disturbing voices in his head telling him negative things and threatening his loved ones.
Hundreds of Photos in a Box: Snapshots by an Admirer Who She Calls Her Stalker
Jul 13, 2015 · 45 min
Alexandra says an older friend carries around a box filled with hundreds of pictures of her, calls her up to 100 times a day and once got physical because she dated another man.
Won’t Work, Won’t Go to School: “My Son Just Wants to Game All Day”
Jul 14, 2015 · 45 min
Sarah says her 23-year-old son is so obsessed with playing video games that he dropped out of college, is unable to hold a job and has lost more than 50 pounds; the young man says
“I Married My Sister's Boyfriend, And It's Time She Moves On”
Jul 15, 2015 · 45 min
Amber had an affair with, then married, her sister's baby-daddy, and tensions run high as the sisters confront each other on Dr. Phil's stage; Megan's and Jenn's looks define who t
A Teen Admits to Killing His 11-Year-Old Brother: Who is Really to Blame?
Jul 16, 2015 · 45 min
Shawna's ex-husband sues her for gross negligence due to the death of their 11-year-old son after she left him alone with her 16-year-old, who has confessed to killing him.
Stun Gun, Plastic Ties and Metal Handcuffs: “My Husband is Accused of Serial Rape”
Jul 17, 2015 · 45 min
Kari tells how her husband reacted when she confronted him with evidence that he is a serial rapist. Other red flags she may have missed.
Dead Man Walking: Susan Sarandon Tries to Save a Man from Death Row
Aug 31, 2015 · 45 min
Actress Susan Sarandon fights to get Richard Glossip, who is scheduled to be executed in a few days, off death row.
Is This Father's Extreme Parenting to Blame for His Daughters' Disorders?
Sep 8, 2015 · 45 min
Sisters Rylie and Lenae say their father was physically and verbally abusive during their childhood, and it caused one of them to develop an eating disorder and the other to develo
Lies, Lust and a Missing Million? My Ex Needs to Confess
Sep 9, 2015 · 45 min
Leslie says her ex-husband is a lying, abusive sociopath and has hidden a large sum of money to leave her destitute.
Inside the Bill Cosby Sex Scandal: New Accusers with New Revelations
Sep 10, 2015 · 45 min
Interviews with two of the many women who accuse comic Bill Cosby of drugging and sexual assault.
“My Wife Spends Thousands on Kratom Tea” ... “My Husband Tricked Me into Signing Our House over to Him!”
Sep 11, 2015 · 45 min
Sherman says his wife spends $1,000 a month on kava and kratom teas, alcohol, Adderall, and vaping; she says he is controlling and verbally abusive, and he tricked her into signing