Dr. Phil: Season 17

Exclusive: The Model, the Hitman and the Victim

Sep 10, 2018 · 60 min

An interview with model Tara Lambert, who was convicted of hiring a hit man to kill her husband's former flame; the intended victim and the woman Tara called to set up the hit also

If Looks Could Kill: Inside the Model Murder-for-Hire Sting

Sep 11, 2018 · 60 min

The exclusive interview with Tara Lambert, the former model at the center of a dramatic murder-for-hire plot continues; the undercover police sting video; Tara's ex-husband, Brando

We're Alcoholics, but We're Great Parents

Sep 12, 2018 · 60 min

Renee and Lee insist their 6-year-old granddaughter is not safe in the care of her severely alcoholic parents, Chris and Jessica; Dr. Phil shows them shocking footage of what his c

Mystery at Sea: What Happened to Actress Natalie Wood?

Sep 13, 2018 · 60 min

Yachting with husband Robert Wagner and actor Christopher Walken, actress Natalie Wood somehow ends up drowned in the Pacific in the dead of night; her sister, Lana Wood, insists s

Mystery at Sea: The Captain Speaks, Claims Hollywood Star Natalie Wood's Death Was No Accident

Sep 14, 2018 · 60 min

Inside actress Natalie Wood's final hours; the boat captain says he witnessed a fight between her and her husband, Robert Wagner, and believes she was murdered.

My Perfect Cheerleader Fiancee Is Abusing Me!

Sep 17, 2018 · 60 min

Victoria, 19, says her rage has escalated to the point where she throws and breaks things at home and abuses her fiance, who says he is still completely in love with her; Jesse Pal

Self-Help Author Can't Help Himself: Locked in a Room With Baseball Bats, Afraid of Violent Sons

Sep 18, 2018 · 60 min

Self-help book author Xavier says his adult sons are entitled, violent, and unable to survive without their parents' help; Dr. Phil finds out why he is so afraid of them.

Deadly Best Friends? Exclusive: Father Whose Son Was Allegedly Murdered by Childhood Friend Speaks Out

Sep 19, 2018 · 60 min

Teen Benjamin Eastman's father describes how he used social media to find his missing son's body and says one of the boy's brutal killers was Benjamin's best friend.

My Mother and Sister Poisoned My Daughter Against Me and Now I Refuse to Go to Her Wedding!

Sep 20, 2018 · 60 min

Kristen says her mother and sister have destroyed her relationships with the entire family and brainwashed her daughter into hating her; they accuse Kristen of telling her ex-broth

My Wife Is Married to Another Man and Now Has a New Boyfriend

Sep 21, 2018 · 60 min

Former radio host Charles says he will stop at nothing to save his marriage to Sally -- who is still married to another man -- but she says she is done with Charles and has moved o

Hot Pepper: My Jealous Wife Chased Me Down the Freeway, and Married to Medicine

Sep 24, 2018 · 60 min

Married couple Pepper and Chris accuse each other of stalking, speeding, physical assault, death threats and firing a gun into the floor during an argument; Dr. Simone and Cecil Wh

My Abusive Mother Is a Psychopathic Liar Holding My Younger Siblings Hostage in a Filthy Home

Sep 25, 2018 · 60 min

Taylor wrote in to the show claiming that her mother and siblings are living in filthy, neglectful conditions; her mother says she and Taylor had a good relationship until an inapp

A Daughter Confronts Her Mother About Years of Living in Squalor: Will She Tell the Truth?

Sep 26, 2018 · 60 min

Susan and Taylor get new information that sheds even more light on the living conditions in Susan's former home and the fallout for her young children; Susan says her daughter is a

It's My Husband's Fault Our Honor Roll Student Is on a Downward Spiral

Sep 27, 2018 · 60 min

Jake, 16, says he prefers to play video games 24/7 to keep his mind from his family's troubles, including the vicious divorce battle between his parents; they say he is refusing to

Arrests, Assaults and Addiction; My Family Needs to Get Over My Past

Sep 28, 2018 · 60 min

Alex has had numerous arrests, including one for assaulting her sister with a butcher knife; Alex says her family needs to stop harping on old news.

My Husband Thinks I'm Hacking Our Devices: Help Clear My Name!

Oct 1, 2018 · 60 min

Jennifer says her husband, Billy, is so obsessed with his devices being hacked that he has lost weight and is about to lose the family auto business.

Russian Hackers or Lying Wife? Will Jennifer Finally Come Clean?

Oct 2, 2018 · 60 min

Jennifer says her marriage is in shambles because her family has been targeted by "hackers" for the last year-and-a-half, but her husband says he has evidence that leads back to he

Once a Hotshot Rapper, Now Homeless, Addicted and Destroying His Family

Oct 3, 2018 · 60 min

Stephanie searches the streets for her homeless, heroin-addicted boyfriend, whose mother says he was once a rising star musician with a record deal; celebrity stylist Jason Schneid

From Christian Cheerleader to Car-Stealing Criminal: What Happened to Our Daughter?

Oct 4, 2018 · 60 min

Parents say Hannah was a loving, well-behaved daughter until she got caught stealing at age 15, and since then has lived a life of crime and partying; she says they are too strict

My Ex-Husband Has Brainwashed Our Child Against Me!

Oct 5, 2018 · 60 min

Elizabeth says her evil, manipulative ex-husband, Brian, has brainwashed their son against her; Brian says Elizabeth is unfit and unstable and conspired with two of his ex-girlfrie

Nanny Tell All: What's Going on Behind Closed Doors?

Oct 8, 2018 · 60 min

Valerie says she's worried her 16-year-old daughter is lying, breaking curfew and hanging with the wrong crowd; her daughter claims her mother is a hyperactive stalker.

Nurse Heather: Saving Lives & Slowly Killing Her Own?

Oct 9, 2018 · 60 min

Heather admits to stealing pain medication from her job; her 18-year-old son begs his mother to get clean.

Not So Sweet 16

Oct 10, 2018 · 60 min

Theresa claims her 16-year-old daughter, Tessa, has set the house on fire, physically attacked her, and even launched a violent attack on her grandmother.

Assaults and Arrests: Troubled Teen Confronts Her Grandma

Oct 11, 2018 · 60 min

Dr. Phil continues his conversation with Theresa, who claims her 16-year-old daughter, Tessa, is out of control, and that she violently attacked her grandmother.

She Claims Her Husband Left Her for Two Weeks With No Money, No Food and No Car

Oct 12, 2018 · 60 min

Lorreine claims her husband, Chance, is a controlling, vindictive narcissist; Chance says it's Lorreine who is always angry and childish; the ugly truth behind designer dogs.

A Family Claims Their Former Model Daughter Won’t Stop Lying

Oct 15, 2018 · 60 min

Jimmy was the original drummer for legendary band Brooks and Dunn, but there is one area of his life that he says has completely gone off beat, his 37-year-old daughter, Tia. His

"Dr. Phil, Can You Save My Marriage?" and "The Dubrows on Diets, Date Nights, And 'OC' Disasters"

Oct 16, 2018 · 60 min

In a matter of weeks, Marcea says her marriage to Dustin, whom she calls her “narcissistic, alcoholic, playboy husband,” will be over. Marcea claims Dustin was on a sugar daddy we

Being Gary Busey

Oct 17, 2018 · 60 min

Actor Gary Busey has appeared in hundreds of movies and was nominated for an Academy Award for playing Buddy Holly in “The Buddy Holly Story.” But as his star continued to rise, so

Deconstructing Privilege

Oct 18, 2018 · 60 min

What "white privilege" really means and what can be done about it; Rene says she was wrongly accused of using her white privilege to harass a street vendor; legal assistant Quevaug

Evicted and Homeless: My Daughter Is Not Capable of Being a Mother

Oct 19, 2018 · 60 min

LiAnne, who admits she has made some mistakes, says her mother went behind her back and stole custody of her children; her mother says LiAnne was evicted and homeless and is now li

A Meddling Father-in-Law Who Allegedly Trapped His Son on His Compound

Oct 22, 2018 · 60 min

Jorell and his wife say they fear his father will never stop trying to convince them to return to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, and that his father forced him to

My Mother Is Dating the Man Who Abused My Sister

Oct 23, 2018 · 60 min

Alyssa, an 18-year-old college student, says she is horrified that her mom, Carla, is dating Ron, the man who was convicted of assaulting her baby sister 12 years ago.

My African-American Daughter Believes She Is Caucasian

Oct 24, 2018 · 60 min

Treasure, 16, is African-American, but aligns herself with European-Americans and has racist views against other African-Americans.

Exclusive: Hawaii Yoga Twin Who Drove Off Cliff With Her Sister

Oct 25, 2018 · 60 min

Alexandria and Anastasia Duval make headlines when, after a fight, their car plunges off a 200-foot cliff on Hawaii's notorious Hana Highway, killing one twin instantly and leaving

A Therapist Involved in a Money-Laundering Scam Faces Prison Time

Oct 26, 2018 · 60 min

A marriage counselor may go to prison after falling for a catfish scam, believing she is romantically involved with an actor from "The Walking Dead," being taken for thousands of d

Was Our Biological Father Involved in an Adoption Scam?

Oct 29, 2018 · 60 min

Frankie and his former wife were accused of scamming would-be adoptive parents out of thousands of dollars, but he now says eight of his children were placed for adoption without h

A Biological Father Accused of an Adoption Scam: The Aftermath

Oct 30, 2018 · 60 min

Dr. Phil continues his conversation with Sandy and Ava, who confronted their biological father, Frankie, about what they believe was his involvement in an adoption scam; another of

A Woman Claims to Be Pregnant for 3 Years 7 months

Oct 31, 2018 · 60 min

Shayna and Zona say their pregnancies have lasted far more than nine months, but no o

The Nanny Accused of a Firefighter Scam Faces Her Victims

Nov 1, 2018 · 60 min

Police say Ashley duped people into believing she was the wife of a firefighter collecting donations for the devastating California wildfires, creating a fantasy husband, fake chil

Violent Love; A Boyfriend's Confession of Abuse

Nov 2, 2018 · 60 min

Mindy says she is petrified that her daughter Jourdon's boyfriend, Richard, is going to kill Jourdon due to his physical abuse; Mindy claims Richard admitted to stabbing and even a

Lies, Betrayal and Custody: It's Been 2 Years Since We've Seen Our Daughter

Nov 5, 2018 · 60 min

Kimberly says she had so choice but to obtain guardianship of her then-6-year-old niece because the child's parents were neglectful drug addicts with a history of arrests; they wan

From Top Model to Bottom of the Bottle

Nov 6, 2018 · 60 min

Amanda's mother and sister say she is an extreme alcoholic who has nearly died twice and must use a pacemaker because of her drinking; her father lets her live with him because she

My Husband Believes I Am a Serial Adulterer, but I Have Never Been Unfaithful

Nov 7, 2018 · 60 min

Jeff insists that his wife is a dangerous sex addict who has had affairs with hundreds of men, even though there is not one trace of evidence that she is cheating.

My Sister Is Grooming Her 6-Year-Old Son to Become Transgender

Nov 8, 2018 · 60 min

Family members feel that Carly is pushing her child to transition from male to female too soon, and they think the child is complying with her in order to get her approval; former

Jersey Shore Mom and Daughter Bring Their Drama to Texas

Nov 9, 2018 · 60 min

Michele says her adult daughter, Stephanie, drinks to the point of hallucination and almost set their house on fire; Stephanie says her mother falsely accused her of assault, causi

Arrested for Keying Ex-Boyfriend's Car

Nov 12, 2018 · 60 min

Autumn claims she was pushed to the point of insanity after being stuck in a cycle of abuse for almost two years, when, she says, her ex-boyfriend, D'Andre, choked her, head-butted

Dad Confronts Daughter's Abuser

Nov 13, 2018 · 60 min

Dr. Phil continues his conversation with D'Andre, who claims that his abusive relationship with his girlfriend, Autumn, is partly due to what he calls her "messed up" upbringing.

Witness to Murder

Nov 14, 2018 · 60 min

More than two decades after helping to put his father, Dr. John Boyle, behind bars, Collier Landry confronts him about his mother's death.

My Husband's Face Has Been Used as Catfish Bait

Nov 15, 2018 · 60 min

For the past nine years, Alan's photos from social media have been used as catfish bait to lure women into online relationships; with the help of a private investigator he and his

A Catfish Meets Her Victim

Nov 16, 2018 · 60 min

Catfish Sarah meets her bait and tells why she has been pretending to be a man online for so long; Alan and his wife say they don't believe she will ever stop.

Exes at War: Bruises, CPS Reports, and Allegations of Abuse

Nov 19, 2018 · 60 min

Bronwyn claims a man she hooked up with a few times has teamed up with her mother to destroy her, and they have come up with so many outlandish lies against her that Child Protecti

Exes at War: Who's Behind the CPS Reports? And Charlamagne Tha God's Blueprint for Beating Fear and Anxiety

Nov 20, 2018 · 60 min

Bronwyn and Brett each have thousands of pages of evidence claiming the other parent is unfit and have been battling in court for years; Charlamagne Tha God (radio show "The Breakf

Actress Daughter Confronts Hoarder Mother on Eve of Eviction

Nov 21, 2018 · 60 min

Soap-opera actress Tracy seeks Dr. Phil's help for her hoarding 71-year-old-mother, who could be evicted from her home at any minute, and tells him what it is like growing up in a

My Wife Cannot Stop Being Unfaithful and It Is Destroying Our Family

Nov 27, 2018 · 60 min

Despite their picture-perfect family life, Angela says she has cheated on her husband with nearly 20 men, claiming that, because of a "sex addiction," she just can't stop being unf

Bad Parenting or Bad Teen? Who's Really to Blame?

Nov 28, 2018 · 60 min

BeVee and Steve say they are on constant high alert, as they never know when their 15-year-old daughter,Taylor, will be triggered into a violent outburst, punching holes in walls a

Dr. Phil: Should I Divorce My Narcissistic, Angry Husband?

Nov 29, 2018 · 60 min

Jenn claims her husband Seth's anger is out of control and destroying their marriage; her mother says she is afraid of her son-in-law when he rages and has even had to call the pol

Unmasked but Still Unhappy

Nov 30, 2018 · 60 min

Depressed teen Brandon transitioned into a beautiful young woman named Diamond, who says she lives a glamorous lifestyle; her mother says Diamond is a jobless, homeless and emotion

My Husband Butt-Dialed Me and Unknowingly Revealed He Blew His Secret Inheritance

Dec 3, 2018 · 60 min

Our Lying Daughter Would Rather Live in a Car Than With Her Own Child

Dec 4, 2018 · 60 min

My Cat-Hoarding Obsession Is Ruining My Marriage

Dec 5, 2018 · 60 min

12 Kids, One on the Way and Too Many Problems

Dec 6, 2018 · 60 min

A Teen Obsessed With Beauty and Perfection

Dec 7, 2018 · 60 min

Beautiful Disaster?

Dec 10, 2018 · 60 min

Noelle, 14, is out of control, brings drugs into the house, has stolen a car and backed it into a neighbor's mailbox, and has caused her stepfather to leave the home to escape the

Accusations of Trespassing, Stalking and Lies: Twin Daughters Caught in the Middle

Dec 11, 2018 · 60 min

Stacie says her ex-husband has involved their 17-year-old twin daughters in some of his unhealthy behaviors, and they have refused to see him for the past eight months because he h

My 14-Year-Old Son Is Accused of Killing His Siblings; Up and Vanished: Where Is Kristal Reisinger?

Dec 12, 2018 · 60 min

A teen is accused of killing his baby brother and sister, but his mother insists he is innocent and has no behavioral issues; Payne Lindsey (podcast "Up and Vanished") looks into a

200 Police Calls: Who's the Problem: Partying Teen or Attention-Seeking Mom?

Dec 13, 2018 · 60 min

Melinda says her 18-year-old daughter, Cassidy, smashes and destroys anything around her and has assaulted her; Cassidy says it is all a lie and she is being falsely accused.

My Fiance Never Showed Up to Our Wedding, but I Still Love Him

Dec 14, 2018 · 42 min

Sasha has a secret to reveal to her family and friends a month after her fiance left her at the altar and her 125 guests, who had traveled from all over the country, and even abroa

Scott Peterson's Sister-in-Law: Scott Is Innocent

Dec 17, 2018 · 60 min

Janey, the sister-in-law of convicted murderer Scott Peterson, brings evidence to Dr. Phil she says will prove Peterson didn't murder his wife Laci.

Husband, Father, Murderer: Inside the Chris Watts Case

Dec 18, 2018 · 60 min

A team of investigators and a criminal profiler go inside the mind of killer Colorado dad Chris Watts, the seemingly doting father who murdered his pregnant wife and two daughters.

Missing: Where Is Corinna Slusser?; Girls Gone Update: Ebby Found

Dec 19, 2018 · 60 min

The disappearance of nineteen-year-old Corinna Slusser; the body of a missing teen is found.

From Disney Star to Homeless and in Danger: Will Orlando Brown Accept Life-Saving Treatment?

Dec 20, 2018 · 60 min

Controversial Parenting Gone Viral

Dec 21, 2018 · 60 min

Examining the controversial practice of parental humiliation, and whether its tactics could be considered child abuse.

The Incomparable Kathy Bates

Jan 3, 2019 · 60 min

Acclaimed actress Kathy Bates talks about her battle with cancer, living with the disease lymphedema, and her work with advocates at the Lymphatic Education and Research Network.

I Am Not Mentally Ill But I Am the Reincarnation of Pocahontas

Jan 4, 2019 · 60 min

Ayanna says she is the reincarnation of Pocahontas and claims she even has memories from the 1600s.

I Believe I'm Being Electronically Harassed and Tricked Into Seeing Aliens!

Jan 7, 2019 · 60 min

Debbie sees aliens and other apparitions in and around her home; her husband does not believe her and says it is hurting their marriage.

Teenage Brides and Horrific Abuse: Escaping the Secret Life of Polygamy

Jan 8, 2019 · 60 min

Dr. Phil speaks with two former Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints members: Marilyn claims her sexual abuse began at age 4; Ian says his uncle, Warren Jeffs

A Secret Revealed; My Sister-in-Law Is a Danger to Her Son

Jan 9, 2019 · 60 min

Chad allows his wife to be alone with their infant son after she overdosed while she was pregnant, caused the baby to be born addicted, and is accused of having been under the infl

Tales of Deception and Terror: Virtual Kidnapping; A Deadly Love Scam, Deceit and Dirty John

Jan 10, 2019 · 60 min

Parents Andy and Bridget received a call from a scammer who claimed he was holding their daughter hostage for ransom; Debra, the real woman behind the podcast and Bravo series "Dir

My Lazy Son Has No Empathy for My Cancer; My Mom Acts Like My Sister and Not My Mother

Jan 11, 2019 · 60 min

Vera, who has stage 4 cancer, worries that her lazy adult son, Michael, will end up homeless after she passes away; Isaac says his mother, Christina, has told him multiple times th

What Happened to the Bakersfield 3?

Jan 14, 2019 · 60 min

Cheryl's and Jane's two offspring disappeared without a trace within a month of each other, then Di's son was shot and killed; Di says her son told her something cryptic two weeks

Bakersfield 3: What the Profiler Revealed

Jan 15, 2019 · 60 min

Dr. Phil continues his conversation with Cheryl and Jane, whose offspring are missing, and Di, whose son was shot and killed while driving in a quiet Bakersfield neighborhood; a re

I Regret Agreeing to My Wife Being a Sugar Baby

Jan 16, 2019 · 60 min

Ryan says he filed for divorce from his wife, Danielle, because she worked as a sugar baby, had an affair, and engaged in sexually deviant behavior for money.

A Member of My Secret Facebook Group Got Me Fired. I'm Afraid She's Stalking Me

Jan 17, 2019 · 60 min

Kelly and Dana, leaders of a Facebook group designed to help women who have depression and anxiety, accuse each other of cyber bullying. They meet for the first time on Dr. Phil's

A Young Woman Tormented by Memories of Abuse: But Are They Real?

Jan 18, 2019 · 60 min

Kelly says her 24-year-old daughter, Alicia, is suffering from many debilitating health issues as a result of her PTSD and needs constant care; Alicia claims her PTSD is caused by

My Grandson's Father Nearly Killed Us and His Mother Is Battling Us in Court

Jan 21, 2019 · 60 min

Alexa cut off her now ex-mother-in-law's visitation with her grandson after her ex-husband tried to kill the family.

My Son Lost $60,000 Gambling From My Basement and Now Can't Raise His Children!

Jan 22, 2019 · 60 min

Gambler John has lost every penny he has ever made, has ruined his parents' credit, can't keep a job, can't provide for his three babies, lives in his mom's basement and steals mon

Please Convince My Daughter She Has an Eating Disorder

Jan 23, 2019 · 60 min

Maddie, 18, says she doesn't have an eating disorder even though her mother, stepfather and grandmother say she is slowly starving herself to death, has been hospitalized repeatedl

My Husband Told My Best Friend I Was Dying and Asked Her to Marry Him

Jan 24, 2019 · 60 min

Penny married her late friend's widower, Glen, then fell ill herself, and says that while she was in the hospital, Glen told her best friend that she was dying and asked her to mov

Vanished Without a Trace: Girlfriend Missing 26 Years

Jan 25, 2019 · 60 min

Twenty-year-old Laurie Depies vanished one night 26 years ago from her boyfriend Marc's apartment parking lot; he and her mother come together to discuss what may have happened to

Criminal Love: Why Women Date Inmates

Jan 28, 2019 · 60 min

Jenna says her sister, Alexx, is trying to buy the love of at least seven convicted felons; Suzie is married to an inmate, keeps a personal account of their love online and encoura

In Love With a Rageaholic

Jan 29, 2019 · 60 min

Alethea says she feels like a prisoner trapped in a rage-filled relationship with her partner, Kevin, and has resorted to secretly taping his anger to have proof; Kevin says his ra

Our Son Is a 40-Year-Old Homeless Car Camper

Jan 30, 2019 · 60 min

Mark says he chooses to live in his beat-up car, held together with bungee cords and glue, because it gives him the freedom to travel, which broadens his horizons; his family says

The Boy Under the Stairs: Hero Siblings Speak Out

Jan 31, 2019 · 60 min

The siblings of 5-year-old Jordan Bleimeyer, who was held captive in a tiny cubbyhole under the stairs, starved and abused by his father and stepmother, reveal how they sneaked Jor

I'm Afraid of My Violent, Video Game Addicted Son

Feb 1, 2019 · 60 min

Jennifer says her 12-year-old son's violent gaming addiction is not only exacerbating his numerous behavioral issues, but she fears it may be the catalyst for him becoming the next

Our Lying Ex-Boyfriend Is the Next Dirty John

Feb 4, 2019 · 60 min

Tiffany's relationship with her child's father, Erik, was destroyed by his constant lying and empty promises; after doing research midway through their relationship, Sheka uncovere

More Ex-Girlfriends Confront Accused Con Man Erik

Feb 5, 2019 · 60 min

Erik's ex-girlfriends Torri and Courtney and ex-wife Martha each have different stories to share about his deceitful behavior.

The BTK Killer's Daughter Speaks Out and The Mysterious Case of Crystal Rogers

Feb 6, 2019 · 60 min

Kerri Rawson ("A Serial Killer's Daughter") discusses her father, Dennis Rader, whose murder spree terrorized Wichita, Kan., from 1974 to 1991; Sherry's daughter, Crystal Rogers, i

My Fiance Believes He's a Superhero

Feb 7, 2019 · 60 min

Kalan is desperate for Dr. Phil's help because her fiance has taken on the persona of a superhero and will answer only to "Goose Wayne Batman," refusing to take off his mask or eye

Is My Nigerian Boyfriend Scamming Me?

Feb 8, 2019 · 60 min

Josie is in love with a much-younger Nigerian man she found on Facebook and has never actually met; her family and friends say he is just conning her into marrying him for a green

Expelled, Handcuffed & Violent: My 14-Year-Old Daughter Is Out of Control

Feb 11, 2019 · 60 min

Melissa says her 14-year-old daughter, Destoni, is aggressive, violent and a bully who crossed a line when she threatened to shoot her teacher and other students, causing her to be

Destoni's Drama: Will She Accept Help?

Feb 12, 2019 · 60 min

Melissa fears teen Destoni's outrageous behavior will land her in jail or get her killed, and the house is not safe when Destoni is there, so she wants to send her to foster care;

Our Mother Is a Manipulator Who Abandoned Us as Children

Feb 13, 2019 · 60 min

Sonya says she does not remember starving her three children or locking them out of the house; they say they grew up in deplorable conditions, while one had to sneak food into the

From Physician Assistant to Living in Her Truck With Foreign Accent Syndrome

Feb 14, 2019 · 60 min

Family members are alarmed about Rose after witnessing some of her odd behavior on social media; Rose says she had a stroke and now speaks with a foreign accent.

An Unspeakable Accusation: My Daughter Believes I Molested My Granddaughter

Feb 15, 2019 · 60 min

Kelly says her mom, Terrie, is a serial child molester who molested her, her sister and her 5-year-old daughter; Terrie says Kelly also claims to have seen aliens who may have abdu

My Ex Is Trying to Erase Me From My Children's Lives

Feb 18, 2019 · 60 min

Brian claims Libby has poisoned four of their children against him and is trying to remove him from their lives; Libby says it's Brian's abusive and demeaning behavior toward her a

An Estranged Father Finally Confronts His Children

Feb 19, 2019 · 60 min

Exes Libby and Brian are unable to put their animosity for each other aside for the sake of their children; Brian sits down with two of his oldest children for an emotional reunion

Is a Serial-Killer Gang Murdering Young Men Across the U.S.?

Feb 20, 2019 · 60 min

Investigators say a spray-painted smiley face could be the disturbing signature of a nationwide network of serial killers who target college-aged men, having been found near the bo

Insta-Famous to Insta-Lonely

Feb 21, 2019 · 42 min

Ava says her one goal in life is to be Insta-famous and she'll stop at nothing to get there, but her real-life relationships are suffering because of her online persona; actress Am

Held Captive, Drugged and Abused by My Own Father

Feb 22, 2019 · 60 min

Tatiana says that, for 19 years, her father forced her to do drugs so he could physically and sexually abuse her, and she bore three of his children.

Edge of Insanity: I Believe I Have a Second Schizophrenic Child

Feb 25, 2019 · 60 min

Susan and Michael, parents of schizophrenic Janni, return to the show at odds over their 11-year-old son, Bodhi, who Susan is convinced is schizophrenic as well; Michael thinks Sus

A Second Schizophrenic Child or a Misdiagnosing Mom: Can Bodhi Be Helped?

Feb 26, 2019 · 60 min

Dr. Phil continues his discussion with exes Michael and Susan about the care of 11-year-old Bodhi, who Susan insists is dealing with schizophrenia, just like their 16-year-old daug

Controversy Over Hate Crime Hoaxes

Feb 27, 2019 · 60 min

Media personalities, including Harvey Levin ("TMZ Live"), share theories about Jussie Smollett's claim of being the victim of a hate crime and the police suspicion of it being a ho

The Most Enabling Mother in America?

Feb 28, 2019 · 60 min

Amy says her 20-year-old son, Jai, is a "rageaholic ticking time bomb" and worries he's on the verge of seriously hurting someone, especially since he recently purchased a semi-aut

Sex Trafficking Survivor Demands Answers From Her Therapist Mother

Mar 1, 2019 · 60 min

As a teenager, Savannah was involved in prostitution and was eventually kidnapped and sex trafficked; actress Jan Broberg's story is the subject of the Netflix documentary "Abducte

Reunion Gone Wrong?

Mar 4, 2019 · 60 min

Dan says that since his wife, Lorie, reunited with her now 26-year-old son two years ago, their entire family life has been shattered; he believes they have an inappropriate relati

Exclusive: Chris Watts' Full Confession. His Daughter's Final Words

Mar 5, 2019 · 60 min

Authorities reportedly recorded audio of Colorado killer Chris Watts during a brand-new five-hour prison interview in which he reveals to investigators the horrifying truth about h

Save My Beautiful Daughters From Their Narcissistic Father

Mar 6, 2019 · 60 min

Jessica says her soon-to-be ex-husband, Mike, is a narcissist who controls everything in her and their teen daughters' lives, especially the finances; Mike says Jessica is brainwas

The One Who Survived

Mar 7, 2019 · 60 min

Jennifer Asbenson, author of "The Girl in the Treehouse," tells the chilling details of how she escaped serial killer Andrew Urdiales and why she was chosen as his victim.

Lies, Betrayal and Custody: “It’s Been Two Years Since We’ve Seen Our Daughter”

Mar 8, 2019 · 60 min

Danielle and Nick insist they were great parents to their now 8-year-old daughter. They claim it’s been nearly two years since Danielle’s sister, Kimberly, has “kidnapped” their da

Exclusive: Grieving Parents React To Chris Watts Confession

Mar 11, 2019 · 60 min

Authorities release a shocking five-hour prison confession from Colorado killer dad Chris Watts describing disturbing new details about the murder of his pregnant wife, Shan’ann, a

I Swiped Right on My Quadriplegic Boyfriend

Mar 12, 2019 · 60 min

Harley says when she met her boyfriend, Bailey, on a dating app, she knew he was unable to walk but that didn’t stop her from getting to know him and falling in love. Now, three ye

A Secret Revealed; “My Sister-in-Law is a Danger to Her Son”

Mar 13, 2019 · 60 min

Megan says that six months ago, she was shocked to discover that her sister-in-law, Lindsay, was hiding a dark secret, and her brother, Chad, was covering up for her. Megan says al

Our Lying Daughter Would Rather Live in a Car Than with Her Own Child

Mar 14, 2019 · 60 min

Nancy is a concerned grandmother who says she’s pleading for her daughter, Paige’s, life because she claims Paige stopped caring for her 18-month-old little girl. Nancy and her hus

A Therapist Involved in a Money Laundering Scam Faces Prison Time

Mar 15, 2019 · 60 min

James says his 58-year-old Aunt Terri is a very smart and independent woman, who is a marriage counselor with a master’s degree in clinical psychology. James claims Aunt Terri has

Finger Pointing and Accusations: Will Karlie Guse Be Found?

Mar 26, 2019 · 42 min

Continuing the investigation into the mysterious disappearance of 16-year-old Karlie Gusé, who vanished from her stepmother and father's home in the early morning hours of Oct. 13,

Hollywood Obsessed: The Black Dahlia Murder Mystery New Evidence Found

Mar 27, 2019 · 42 min

The 1947 case of a 22-year-old woman found murdered in a vacant lot in Los Angeles becomes one of the most notorious unsolved murders in American history.

I Believe Global Terrorists Are Poisoning Me

Apr 1, 2019 · 42 min

Cheryl says she must wear surgical masks at home because a global terror network is experimenting on her with lethal chemicals; her daughter is concerned for her mental health; Dr.

Let Me Live My Life!

Apr 2, 2019 · 42 min

Sarah's dad says she is destroying her life by walking away from a full-ride college scholarship to chase what he calls a "silly daydream" of becoming a professional dancer; sister

Jonestown: Stories of Strength and Survival

Apr 3, 2019 · 42 min

On Nov. 18, 1978, more than 900 followers of Jim Jones and The Peoples Temple were killed, many by drinking cyanide-laced fruit punch; Dr. Phil speaks with survivors Rep. Jackie Sp

Blinded by Love

Apr 8, 2019 · 42 min

Amanda is madly in love with her son's father, a severe epileptic who refuses to take his medication and has seizures almost every day; her mother wants her to move on.

I Want My Vindictive Millionaire Mother Out of My Life

Apr 9, 2019 · 42 min

Patty says she spent hundreds of thousands of dollars giving her son everything he wanted, and now, she says, he wants her dead; a first look at Dr. Phil's interview with Oprah Win

An Unfit Mother or an Alienating Grandma? Family's Decade-Long Drama

Apr 10, 2019 · 42 min

Jessica, who makes poor decisions, drinks alcohol daily and has a violent relationship with her live-in boyfriend, says her mother is brainwashing her 10- and 13-year-old children

Our 6-Year-Old Son Was Murdered by His Grandmother

Apr 11, 2019 · 42 min

Mason's grandmother stabbed him to death two days before his 7th birthday, causing his father to start using drugs again and acting erratically.

Is This Scam Artist Ready to Come Clean?

May 3, 2019 · 42 min

Michael, an admitted liar who now claims he's a changed man and wants to "come clean" about all his past lies and deceptions, including some that have landed him behind bars, comes

A Daughter's Brutal Murder; Her Father's Quest for Justice

May 24, 2019 · 42 min

Lindsay was a 24-year-old real estate agent when she was targeted and brutally murdered; her father thinks police are covering up who killed her; a woman uses DNA ancestry websites

Dr. Phil, Help Our Marriage & My Wife's Kidnapping 35+ Years Ago Captured Our Future

Aug 26, 2019 · 60 min

Shelly says when she married her husband, David, less than a year ago, she had no idea that divorce might be a possibility. While Shelly claims David is verbally abusive and contro

Our Preppy and Privileged Son is Now a Wannabe Gangster”

Aug 27, 2019 · 60 min

Fifteen-year-old Dawson says he is not the person his parents, Chris and Dawn, believe he is. He says their perception of him is based on their childhood memories of him playing ba

Family Destroyed By Sexual Abuse, Secrets and Lies

Aug 28, 2019 · 60 min

Twenty-six-year-old Megan claims from the age of 7, she was repeatedly sexually abused and raped. As a teen, Megan claims her parents threw her out on the streets, where she says s

“Our Mother Was Diagnosed with Munchausen By Proxy”

Aug 29, 2019 · 60 min

Annie and Josh say their mother, Shauna Taylor, created non-existent illnesses and put them through medical workups that were painful and occasionally dangerous. Josh says not only

The 47-Year-Old Relationship Virgin

Sep 3, 2019 · 60 min

Forty-seven-year-old Adam says he needs Dr. Phil’s help because he’s never had a girlfriend, never been in love, and no woman has ever loved him. He says out of the hundreds of dat

Child Kidnapped, Starved and Beaten

Sep 4, 2019 · 60 min

Elsa claims she was abused almost daily and beaten with ropes, chains and whips by the people she thought were her adoptive parents, Joe and his wife, Evangeline. Elsa claims Evang

A Thanksgiving Disaster, a Burned Toddler and a Family at Odds

Sep 5, 2019 · 60 min

Jacob’s son Blake was burned at 2 1/2 years old on a treadmill in his sister Ellen’s home at Thanksgiving in 2014. Jacob claims Ellen was 100% responsible for his son’s injuries an

“We Gave Our 31-Year-Old Daughter a Curfew and Tracked Her on GPS … But She’s Still a Liar and a Drunk”

Sep 6, 2019 · 60 min

Twelve years ago, Sara says she gave birth to a baby girl and then, two years later, had a baby boy. After saying she did not connect with her son, Sara eventually gave him to his