Dr. Phil: Season 19
Season 19 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 18.
- 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 19 Progress Shield
"I Believe My Sister is a Cult Leader Who Claims She’s Mother God"
Sep 14, 2020 · 60 min
A Dr. Phil exclusive: Faith and spirituality usually bring families together. However, one family says they’ve been torn apart. Chelsea, her sister, Tara, and her mom, Linda, claim
“Mother God’s” Followers and Alleged Victims Face Off
Sep 15, 2020 · 60 min
In a Dr. Phil exclusive, Dr. Phil continues speaking with a family who claims they were torn apart because of an organization that professes love. Amy says she is “Mother God” and
The "Karen " Phenomenon
Sep 16, 2020 · 60 min
Exploring the term `Karen' and the people to whom it is ascribed: typically white, middle-class, entitled, aggressive or racist women. Also, viral-video subjects get into a heated
“What Ever Happened to the ‘Fat Guy’ Biking Across America?”
Sep 17, 2020 · 60 min
Former guest Eric returns to tell Dr. Phil exactly how he wronged him the last time they met four years ago. Eric was the self-proclaimed “fat guy” weighing in at 560 lbs. and was
Should Schools Reopen?
Sep 18, 2020 · 60 min
It’s back to school time. But instead of excitement in the air, there’s fear and controversy in the era of coronavirus, as parents, teachers, and doctors try to navigate the onslau
“Help, My Alcoholic Daughter is Drinking Hand Sanitizer During COVID”
Sep 21, 2020 · 60 min
Javanna admits she’s is alcohol dependent, and has resorted to drinking hand sanitizer when she is desperate for alcohol. Javanna says she blames her drinking on her mother, Tracy,
Sixteen and Out of Control
Sep 22, 2020 · 60 min
Upon first look, 16-year-old Andrew appears to be an adorable, unassuming, successful student. But his mother, Joy, says he’s just the opposite, claiming that for the past year, An
Is Jake Sick or Just Lazy?
Sep 23, 2020 · 60 min
Susan and Randy both describe their 27-year-old son, Jacob, as “incapacitated” and virtually unable to do anything for himself, including showering regularly, making doctor appoint
“Mom Ruined My Sister’s Wedding and Our Childhood”
Sep 24, 2020 · 60 min
Danielle says her family never recovered from her sister’s wedding day disaster almost eight years ago when she claims her mom acted like a complete lunatic. Danielle says this was
What White People Need to Know
Sep 25, 2020 · 60 min
Black people falsely accused of crimes meet a white journalist who says the Black Lives Matter movement is really a terrorist hate group.
The Fight Over a Little Boy: Who’s Telling the Truth?
Sep 28, 2020 · 60 min
Megan says her ex-boyfriend Andy is trying to replace her as their 5-year-old son’s mother with his fiancée, Caitlin. Megan claims Andy lied to the judge and falsely painted her as
A Father Accused, a Mother Blamed, The Truth Revealed
Sep 29, 2020 · 60 min
Dr. Phil continues his conversation with Megan, who claims her ex-boyfriend Andy has used the court system to make it impossible for her to be a mother to their 5-year-old son. She
Burning Questions: From A to Gen Z
Sep 30, 2020 · 60 min
“Gen Zers,” born roughly between 1997 – 2012, are the first truly digital generation, growing up using social media, technology and smartphones – as well as the largest and most et
"Our 12-Year-Old Daughter is Breaking Down Our Family!”
Oct 1, 2020 · 60 min
Jennifer and her husband, David, claim their 12-year-old daughter scratches and hits them, destroys their property, lies about finishing homework, and will suddenly leave in the mi
Exclusive: Brother Finds Possible Break In Case Of Missing Colorado Mom
Oct 2, 2020 · 60 min
Suzanne Morphew mysteriously disappeared near her home in Colorado on Mother’s Day. Could her distraught brother have found evidence that could help solve his sister's disappearanc
“My Mom and Sister Are a Violent Mess”
Oct 5, 2020 · 60 min
Erica says her family is hostile and toxic. She says her mother, Desiree, and sister, Adrienne, are at one another’s throats, and the police have been called over 20 times. Desiree
“Our Daughter is Raising Our Grandson in a Filthy Death Trap!”
Oct 6, 2020 · 60 min
Fred and Cynthia claim their daughter, Crystal, is raising their 12-year-old grandson in a death trap! They say there is no running water, and the ceiling leaks; there are exposed
“Our Brother is a Mooch and Our Mother Needs to Cut the Cord”
Oct 7, 2020 · 60 min
Samantha and her sister Sarah say their mother, Stacy, is very successful as a special education teacher and behaviorist, but when it comes to parenting their 33-year-old brother,
31-Years-Old and Out-of-Control
Oct 8, 2020 · 60 min
Heather, her daughter, Sheilagh, and her mother, Kristi, complain to Dr. Phil that her adult son, Ryan, has been arrested at least 10 times for causing constant shenanigans, includ
"Beaten, Robbed and Left for Dead: Help Save My Beautiful Daughter from the Streets!”
Oct 9, 2020 · 60 min
Shannon says for the past four years, she’s been raising her two young grandchildren while her daughter, Ginger, has been running the streets, drinking, doing drugs, and selling he
The Mystery of Melissa: Why Did She Vanish?
Oct 12, 2020 · 60 min
In May 2020, 26-year-old Melissa left home without warning and flew 2,000 miles across the country, leaving behind a note that said, “One day, Dr. Phil will be able to help me.” Me
A Daughter’s Dark Confession: A Family’s Reaction
Oct 13, 2020 · 60 min
Yesterday, Dr. Phil met Melissa’s parents, who said she has suffered from bullying and self-esteem issues, but had no idea why she left home without warning a few months ago. Dr. P
Christmas Day Shooting: “My Ex Tried to Kill Me!”
Oct 14, 2020 · 60 min
Four years ago, on Christmas Day, Stacy claims she was shot twice by her ex-boyfriend. Stacy claims she was left for dead and fighting for her life in the hospital, while her ex we
“Our Daughter is Pregnant and Addicted to Heroin”
Oct 15, 2020 · 60 min
Beth wrote to Dr. Phil saying she fears for her stepdaughter, Teresa's, life because she has been using heroin for the past 10 years. Not only is Teresa using heroin every day, but
Holly Gets Engaged!
Oct 16, 2020 · 60 min
Last season, Dr. Phil viewers met Holly, who was in love and engaged to two foreign men she met online, one Brazilian, the other Turkish. She has since dumped the Brazilian and gon
“My 49-Year-Old Dad is Dating My 23-Year-Old Friend”
Oct 19, 2020 · 60 min
Joni claims that Gina used to be one of her besties and that they were inseparable, from spending birthday trips out of town to girls’ nights out, often ending in Gina crashing at
Married 10 Times and Can’t Get It Right
Oct 20, 2020 · 60 min
Cassey says she’s desperate for Dr. Phil’s help because she’s been married 10 times and none of the marriages have worked out. She claims several of her exes have said it wasn’t he
Dr. Phil Follow Up
Oct 21, 2020 · 60 min
Dr. Phil follows up with some of his former guests to see if they were able to turn their lives around after talking with him. Is it possible that an out-of-control teen got on the
Mom vs. Sons: Who is Bullying Whom?
Oct 22, 2020 · 60 min
Twenty-four-year-old JT and his 20-year-old brother, Jacob, say they’d like to move out of their mom, Alisa’s, home and have independent lives, but they feel bullied by their own m
Failure of Justice? Brutal Murders, Claims of Wrongful Conviction
Oct 23, 2020 · 60 min
Derek and Nancy Haysom were found brutally murdered late one night in March 1985. It is a fascinating tale that landed a German diplomat’s son, Jens Soering, behind bars for their
“We Escaped a Cult”: Survivors Reunite After 30 Years
Oct 26, 2020 · 60 min
As children, they say they were forced into a religious sect that sexually abused them and controlled their lives. Now, 30 years after an intense police raid shut down The Zion Soc
Drinking Alcohol, Cleaning Supplies, Bug Spray: “My Twin’s Deadly Addiction”
Oct 27, 2020 · 60 min
Brittany says she and her identical twin sister, Erica, at one time both battled a severe alcohol addiction. Brittany says she is now sober, but Erica has continued her addiction a
An Anxious Daughter, an Animal Rescue and a Surprising Reunion
Oct 28, 2020 · 60 min
Dr. Phil visits two animal rescues in Austin, Texas, where his upcoming series, "That Animal Rescue Show," was filmed; a 19-year-old social media influencer and college student, wh
Up to 18 Allegations of Sexual Misconduct: “Help Me Clear My Name!”
Oct 29, 2020 · 60 min
A masseur claims he is the victim of false sexual allegations that have destroyed his life and career. The subject says he used to be a massage therapist until his license was revo
A Masseur Facing Allegations of Sexual Assault: Polygraph Results Revealed!
Oct 30, 2020 · 60 min
In the second part of this story, Dr. Phil continues his investigation into claims that massage therapist Tarek allegedly sexually assaulted women during massages. Tarek maintains
Gambling Grandma
Nov 2, 2020 · 60 min
Tiffany and Walker say their mother, Shari, hits the casino the moment her paycheck drops into her bank account. They say she’s nearly $90,000 in debt and currently has a balance o
“My Wife’s Daughter is Ruining Our Marriage”
Nov 3, 2020 · 60 min
Amethyst says she made a promise to her daughter, Kyrah, that it would be just the two of them together forever. But Amethyst admits she broke that promise when she married Dustin
From Hollywood to Mental Health Hospital
Nov 4, 2020 · 60 min
Sarah and Bart say they can no longer handle the chaos in their home coming from their 21-year-old son, Cameron, who they say has daily explosive anger episodes directed at them. T
“Wake-Up Call For The Country”
Nov 5, 2020 · 60 min
As the nation reels from the intense pressure of the 2020 Election, Dr. Phil welcomes broadcaster, journalist, and author Piers Morgan, whose latest book, Wake Up, is all about our
Cancel Culture
Nov 6, 2020 · 60 min
Dr. Phil investigates what he believes is a problematic phenomenon in our society: Cancel Culture: the way a large group of people can turn on and seek to dismantle the character,
“Sex Abuse Accusations Ruined My Run for Congress and My Relationship with My Daughter”
Nov 9, 2020 · 60 min
Eighteen-year-old McKinley says that five years ago, she decided that she never, ever wanted to see or speak to her father, Cory, again. She claims her father is a violent, dangero
"An Abusive Father or a Delusional Teen? Who is Telling the Truth?"
Nov 10, 2020 · 60 min
Tensions run high in this conclusion to a father/daughter battle. After not speaking for five years, McKinley confronts her father, Cory, for allegedly being “abusive” throughout h
From Tech-Genius to Unmotivated Mess
Nov 11, 2020 · 60 min
Tracy says her 30-year-old son, Logan, is in desperate need of help. She claims Logan has gone from a productive computer science engineer to a shell of a human being over the cour
“Help! My Handicapped Husband Treats Me Like a Slave”
Nov 12, 2020 · 60 min
Natalie says her husband, Brian, was in a tragic work accident in 2015 when he fell from a 68-foot crane. She says he was paralyzed from the knees down and claims he has stopped tr
“My Dad Believes He’s Married to a Woman Named ‘Maria’ He’s Never Met”
Nov 13, 2020 · 60 min
Shelby wants to find the truth about her father, David’s, online relationship with a woman he has never met. David says he met a woman named “Maria” online, and she has an inherita
Is “Maria” Real? A Big Surprise for David
Nov 16, 2020 · 60 min
David says he is in love with a Christian woman from Texas named “Maria,” who claims she has an inheritance of $10 million. David says even though they have never met, he has paid
Torn Between Her Heart and Head: Is Anna’s Boyfriend Real?
Nov 17, 2020 · 60 min
Dr. Phil meets Nino and his fiancée, Alexandria, who say they are 100% convinced Nino’s mom, Anna, is being scammed by her alleged online boyfriend, “Sammie Lee Strong.” Despite th
“Dr. Phil” International Investigation: Where is “Sammie Lee Strong”?
Nov 18, 2020 · 60 min
Dr. Phil continues to search for Anna’s alleged boyfriend, “Sammie Lee Strong,” and finds the man behind the photos. Dr. Phil then meets two women who claim the man isn’t telling t
“Dr. Phil” International Investigation: What Will Anna Decide?
Nov 19, 2020 · 60 min
For the past two days, Dr. Phil has been conducting an international investigation into Anna’s alleged online boyfriend, “Sammie Lee Strong”. On Wednesday, Dr. Phil found the man b
After the 2020 Election: Families Divided
Nov 20, 2020 · 60 min
The contentious 2020 presidential election has shown that there’s a clear divide in America – half the country is celebrating, and the other half is not – making the upcoming holid
TeenRager
Nov 23, 2020 · 60 min
Dr. Phil meets a family that says they are pushed to the edge by their youngest member: 13-year-old Jonelle, whose fits of rage and anger have resulted in kicking a hole in the kit
“I Blame My Brother for Putting Me in Jail for 24 Years!”
Nov 24, 2020 · 60 min
Sixty-nine-year-old Patricia says she missed out on so much of her life during the 24 years that she spent in prison after a conviction for murdering her ex-husband. Patricia, who
A Brother and Sister Face Off
Nov 25, 2020 · 60 min
Patricia was the first person serving a life sentence in prison who Governor Newsom granted an emergency compassionate release due to COVID-19. Today, at age 69, Patricia says she
Missing TV Producer: Where is Terrence Woods?
Nov 27, 2020 · 45 min
When a successful TV producer mysteriously disappears in the Idaho wilderness, his friends and family are left with nothing but questions.
My Rapper Son Needs a Reality Check
Nov 30, 2020 · 45 min
Heidi says her son Noah, 22, is a promising rapper with a bright future, but he is throwing it away. Dr Phil challenges him on his outlook and behaviour, and a mystery celebrity fr
Daughter Searches for Missing Mom
Dec 1, 2020 · 45 min
Ellie says her father initially told her that her mother died in a psychiatric institution but then changed his story, so Ellie is determined to solve her mysterious disappearance.
My Son Was 5 Years Old and Stabbed 3 Family Members, Now I’m a Hostage in My Home!”
Dec 2, 2020 · 45 min
Victoria says her son DJ, 14, has been angry, violent and out of control all of his life, and she locks herself in her bedroom at night because he regularly threatens and attacks h
Grandma vs. Mom: Give Me Back My Daughter
Dec 3, 2020 · 45 min
Drug addict Gabe's heroin use during pregnancy resulted in her child being born seven weeks premature and needing oxygen to survive. Her mother became guardian of the baby, but Gab
Drugs and Lies, A Mother Accused: Can She Get Her Daughter Back?
Dec 4, 2020 · 45 min
Becky reveals why it is not just her daughter Gabe's drug use that has her unwilling to relinquish guardianship of her grandchild. Gabe says something that leaves Dr Phil questioni
My Son Was Caught in a Sex Sting
Dec 7, 2020 · 45 min
Women who believe their sons were entrapped in sex stings by law enforcement talk about their experiences.
COVID Debt and Controlling Husband: Should We Divorce?
Dec 8, 2020 · 45 min
A woman believes her already rocky marriage has become worse due to increased debt and her husband's controlling ways, and seeks help from Dr Phil.
Daytime Exclusive: Held Hostage and Her Husband Executed: A Wife’s Story of Survival
Dec 9, 2020 · 45 min
A woman whose husband was murdered after they were carjacked shares details of what they endured at the hands of the kidnapper, including what transpired after she was left alone w
My Sister Went from a Master’s in Geology to a Major Meltdown
Dec 10, 2020 · 45 min
A woman claims her sister has threatened to kill her multiple times, burn down their parents' house and is unstable, yet she still receives financial support from their mother.
Mom Rage in the COVID Pandemic
Dec 11, 2020 · 45 min
Mothers who say they feel tired, stressed and angry because of the pressures of raising children and earning money during a pandemic.
Destruction of a Young Lady?
Dec 14, 2020 · 45 min
Scott and Tanya say their daughter, Courtney, 19, has been completely brainwashed and manipulated by her 18-year-old boyfriend. Courtney says her parents have done everything they
OCD Interrupted: Diary of a Digital Addict
Dec 15, 2020 · 45 min
Melanie's home is so cluttered she can barely walk through it, she stores over 100,000 videos and photos on her phone, and she has a feeling of missing out if she doesn't take imag
My Husband Blames Me for His Drug Use
Dec 16, 2020 · 45 min
Food-truck owner Danny struggles with a meth addiction, and relapsed last year after 12 years of sobriety. He says his wife Alisa and the stress she brings him caused his relapse,
Ask Dr. Phil
Dec 17, 2020 · 45 min
The year 2020 will go down in history as one of the toughest, saddest, and most challenging years any of us has ever seen in our lifetimes. So before greeting the New Year, viewers
Neighborhood Prankster or Menace to Society?
Dec 18, 2020 · 45 min
With over one billion views across his social media platforms, Jack, 17, says he'll do almost anything for a `like'. His parents say he continues to push the envelope with his rude
Exclusive: 16 and Charged with Murder: Parents Claim She is the Victim
Jan 4, 2021 · 45 min
Zephaniah “Zephi” Trevino, a junior in high school, was a pitcher for her softball team. She had just made the drill team and was looking forward to singing in her church choir. Bu
Save My Lazy Grandson Before I Make Him Homeless!
Jan 5, 2021 · 45 min
Michelle's jobless grandson, Conner, 22, does not regularly shower, brush his teeth, shave, clean his room or change his clothes, and has never met his girlfriend of five years in
Help! Do I Choose My Fiancé or My Son?!
Jan 6, 2021 · 45 min
Buck says Stephani's 16-year-old son, Steven, has ripped the family in half, and he can't allow him to live in their home after he waved a handgun in his siblings' faces; Steven's
New Year ... New You
Jan 7, 2021 · 45 min
Danielle wants to lose weight, but it is difficult because she must work remotely from home. Chaz, 17, wants to create prank videos for social media instead of going to college, wh
Mom Made Our Lives a Living Hell
Jan 8, 2021 · 45 min
Katrina says her mom, Monica, is a liar and manipulative, has an explosive temper, can't function as an adult, and is almost homeless, forcing Katrina to become the parent to her y
Is My 2-Year Marriage to My Nigerian ‘Husband’ A Complete Sham?
Jan 11, 2021 · 45 min
Sherry, 50, says she flew to Nigeria two years ago to marry her boyfriend, David, 37, in Abuja, Nigeria. She says he promised to move to the United States to be with her and live h
Will Sherry Stay with Her Nigerian Husband?
Jan 12, 2021 · 45 min
Sherry says she and David married in Nigeria two years ago, and now, she says she needs to know if David is ever coming to America. Dr. Phil’s team was in Nigeria, where they inves
How Do I Raise a Child That is a Monster?
Jan 13, 2021 · 45 min
Anna says she feels completely defeated by her adopted 11-year-old son’s behavior. She says she feels as if she’s raising a monster who is only getting bigger and stronger! Anna sa
My Ex-Husband Believes He’s Being Tortured Electromagnetically
Jan 14, 2021 · 45 min
Fay says for the past 13 years, her now ex-husband, Bryan, claims he’s been tortured daily by electromagnetic frequencies by the mysterious “Them.” She claims he spends his days co
My Hoarder Father Refuses to Clean Out Our Junk Filled, Bug Infested Home!
Jan 18, 2021 · 45 min
Laurie says her dad, John, is in “total denial” about being an absolutely terrible hoarder. She says every room in the house is piled to the ceiling with “junk,” including the gara
17, Violent and Headed to a Group Home
Jan 19, 2021 · 45 min
Tanya claims her 17-year-old son has explosive anger, is out-of-control and addicted to video games – and says within the past 10 days alone, she’s called the police three times in
My Family is Sabotaging My Life and My Inheritance
Jan 21, 2021 · 45 min
Natalie claims her inheritance has been completely sabotaged by her sister, Pascale, and mother, Mimi! She says they both claim she became “aggressive” with their family friend, Ha
My Con Artist Son Has Drained My 401K
Jan 25, 2021 · 45 min
Kim drove across the country with her son Donnie to save him from conning his way through life and his opioid addiction. Kim says her ex-husband, Donald, is killing their son by en
Marrying Millions: He’s 62, She’s 23Marrying Millions: He’s 62, She’s 23
Jan 26, 2021 · 45 min
Sixty-two-year-old Bill and his 23-year-old girlfriend, Bri, are one of the couples featured on Lifetime’s television series, Marrying Millions. Bill and Bri say not only do they c
I Believe I’m Engaged to Bret Michaels and Texting Daily with Nikki Six
Jan 27, 2021 · 45 min
Music and rock icons Nikki Sixx and Bret Michaels need no introduction, as they have both been playing sold-out stadiums, packed with screaming and adoring fans, for years. Today,
Help! I’ve Lost Control of My 16-Year-Old Daughter Who Spent 38 Days in Juvenile Hall
Jan 28, 2021 · 45 min
Kim claims her daughter, Kimberly, has threatened her life, physically attacked her, been handcuffed by police, dropped out of high school, run away multiple times, stolen and cras
Party Girl Cassidy Returns: Her Mother’s Final Ultimatum
Jan 29, 2021 · 45 min
Two years ago, Melinda sat with Dr. Phil and said she’d do anything to protect her teenage daughter, Cassidy. Now, she’s back and says Cassidy’s behavior has worsened. Cassidy is n
50+ Fears and No Life
Feb 1, 2021 · 45 min
Cassie says 13 months ago, her life began to completely spiral out of control. She says she’s in constant fear that something may cause her to have a heart attack, anaphylactic sho
Parents’ Worst Nightmare: Babysitter Accused of Murder
Feb 2, 2021 · 45 min
A babysitter’s shocking alleged internet searches, as well as injuries that doctors claim don’t support an accidental death, lead police to charge her with the murder of a 2-year-o
Drew Barrymore: Drew or False?
Feb 3, 2021 · 45 min
Global superstar Drew Barrymore joins Dr. Phil to talk about her new talk show, The Drew Barrymore Show, where she brings an hour-long dose of joy, humor and heart to her viewers e
My Husband is Accused of Plotting To Kill Me
Feb 4, 2021 · 45 min
Theresa Michaels says she thought she had the perfect marriage until police arrested her husband and accused him of plotting to kill her. That’s when Theresa claims she realized he
My Husband is Accused of Plotting to Kill Me: His Mistress Speaks
Feb 5, 2021 · 45 min
After Theresa Michaels found out her husband had been arrested for allegedly plotting to overdose her with fentanyl, she was shocked to learn he not only allegedly wanted her dead,
Triplet Sisters or Boyfriend: Who Will Lindsay Choose?
Feb 8, 2021 · 45 min
Lindsay, Kelly, and Jessica are triplet sisters divided by one person: Lindsay's boyfriend of 2 1/2 years, Brandon. Kelly and Jessica say they're concerned for Lindsay's well-being
Cheating and Secret Affairs: Will Lindsay Leave Brandon?
Feb 9, 2021 · 45 min
In part two, the tension between the triplet sisters comes to a head as Kelly and Jessica finally get the opportunity to tell their sister, Lindsay, and her boyfriend, Brandon, how
My Wife’s Alcoholism Made International News
Feb 10, 2021 · 45 min
Keith says his wife of 28 years, JoLynn, recently made headline news when she was arrested for public intoxication. She later claimed police abused her while she was in custody, an
Exclusive Police Footage Revealed: What Really Happened to JoLynn?
Feb 11, 2021 · 45 min
In part two, Keith and JoLynn get the chance to talk to the Alameda County Sheriff's Department about their allegations of wrongdoing. They claim JoLynn’s bruises were caused by of
America's Oldest Moocher?
Feb 12, 2021 · 45 min
Terri claims her 68-year-old sister, Denise, is mooching off her aging parents. She claims Denise spends her days drinking and smoking, not to mention taking thousands of dollars’
My Daughter Needs to Leave Her Horrible Fiancé!
Feb 15, 2021 · 45 min
Anna Lisa claims her daughter, Amanda’s, fiancé, Alexis, abuses Amanda, encourages her to use drugs, and has even cheated on her repeatedly while pregnant, all of which Alexis deni
Accusations of Drugs, Abuse and Child Neglect: Will Amanda and Alexis Stay Together?
Feb 16, 2021 · 45 min
In the conclusion to yesterday’s episode, Anna Lisa insists her daughter will never regain custody of her children as long as she remains engaged to her fiancé, Alexis. Anna Lisa a
Dr. Phil and Dr. Oz Fight Fraudsters!
Feb 17, 2021 · 45 min
Dr. Phil teams up for the first time with bestselling author, heart surgeon and Emmy Award-winning host of The Doctor Oz Show, Dr. Mehmet Oz, to take on and fight internet fraudste
My Violent Teen’s Meltdown
Feb 18, 2021 · 45 min
Mothers and their teenage daughters are rife for conflict under normal circumstances, but what happens when one party turns violent? Victoria wrote to Dr. Phil after she says her 1
Playing Cop … Or Just Doing His Job?
Feb 19, 2021 · 45 min
Jeremy owns his own funeral escort company but says he’s being falsely accused of impersonating a police officer, and if convicted, could face up to 85 years in prison. Jeremy says
Polygraph Results Revealed: Is Jeremy Telling the Truth?
Feb 22, 2021 · 45 min
Dr. Phil continues his conversation with Jeremy, a funeral escort, who is being accused of impersonating a police officer, and if convicted, could face up to 85 years in prison. Je
Aspiring MMA Fighter: Social Media Obsessed or Victim?
Feb 23, 2021 · 45 min
Trap says his dream is to become an MMA fighter and that social media helps with pursuing his career. However, he says internet trolls have gotten so out of control that he has bee
My Wife is Punishing Me for An Affair I Swear Never Happened
Feb 24, 2021 · 45 min
Ronnie says his wife of 14 years, Kim, is punishing him for an affair he swears he did not commit. Ronnie claims Kim’s unwarranted revengeful behavior even forced him to file for a
Ronnie’s Flirting, Kim’s Jealousy: Can This Marriage Be Saved?
Feb 25, 2021 · 45 min
Dr. Phil continues his conversation with Ronnie and his wife, Kim, who is adamant that Ronnie has been unfaithful, despite Ronnie's denials. Today, Dr. Phil examines some of the “i
Dr. Phil Down Under: “Poisoned in Our Own Home?”
Feb 26, 2021 · 45 min
Did you know Dr. Phil is the #1 daytime talk show in Australia – and currently airs in 55 countries and territories? Today, sisters Amy and Emily, from New South Wales, Australia,
TV Doctor Warns Parents After Son’s Quarantine Overdose
Mar 1, 2021 · 45 min
Celebrity TV relationship doctor Laura Berman has a warning for parents after finding her 16-year-old son, Sam, dead of an accidental drug overdose. Dr. Berman and her husband say
Toxic Love
Mar 2, 2021 · 45 min
Jennifer wrote to Dr. Phil saying she believes the only way her best friend, Heather, will be leaving her relationship is inside of a body bag. Heather says she doesn’t believe Col
Toxic Love: Will Heather Leave Collin?
Mar 3, 2021 · 45 min
Jennifer says she fears for her best friend, Heather’s, life, claiming she’s in an abusive relationship but refuses to see how bad things really are. Heather says she doesn’t belie
How Do I Parent My ‘Jekyll and Hyde’ Daughter?
Mar 4, 2021 · 45 min
Heather, a lifelong fan of Dr. Phil and a member of the Dr. Phil Phanatics fan group, drove 1,600 miles from Arkansas to Los Angeles to get help with her 15-year-old daughter, Mari
It's Time to Let My Husband Peacefully Pass Away
Mar 8, 2021 · 45 min
Maegan and her mother-in-law, Kelly, are in a fierce tug-of-war over Maegan’s husband and Kelly’s son, Josh, who has been in a persistent vegetative state for the last two years du
The “Bakersfield 3”: The Gruesome Discoveries Two Years Later
Mar 9, 2021 · 45 min
It’s a mystery that made local news and brought together three mothers under tragic circumstances. Two young people vanished and one was murdered within weeks of each other in Bake
The “Bakersfield 3”: Moms Confront Their Own Demons
Mar 10, 2021 · 45 min
The mothers of the “Bakersfield 3” sit down with Dr. Phil to discuss their traumatic losses. Cheryl and her husband, Lance, are grieving for their murdered son, Micah, whose remain
From College Athlete to Homeless and Addicted
Mar 15, 2021 · 45 min
Ira was once a talented high school basketball player and even played in college. His mother, Chonte, says all of Ira’s basketball dreams were destroyed once he was introduced to p
My Mother Believes She’s Being Tracked by a Secret ‘Hookup’ App!
Mar 16, 2021 · 45 min
Jonny came to Dr. Phil begging for help because she claims her mom, Nancy, has become “delusional” and completely obsessed with what she calls a “secret hookup app.” Nancy says peo
Belligerent and Blacked Out But Not a Drop to Drink
Mar 17, 2021 · 45 min
Stephanie says she and her partner of 15 years, Hal, are living a perpetual nightmare due to Hal being diagnosed with a rare condition where his body makes him legally intoxicated
The Police Chief, His Wife, and His 6 Girlfriends: The Exclusive Interview
Mar 23, 2021 · 45 min
A married Texas police chief is arrested after his multiple affairs are exposed online. Jason Collier admits to cheating or having inappropriate relationships with not just one --
Exclusive: Texas Police Chief Leading Secret Triple Life Speaks
Mar 24, 2021 · 45 min
He seemed like the perfect boyfriend, handsome and the well-respected police chief of a Texas town. But the multiple women he was dating soon discovered that Jason Collier was ever
Life After “Death”: Lethal Surgeon Sentenced to Prison
Mar 25, 2021 · 45 min
Dr. Christopher Duntsch has been nicknamed “Dr. Death” and is the first known surgeon sentenced to life in prison due to gross malpractice. From 2011 – 2013, Dr. Duntsch reportedly
Help! My Brother Would Rather Be Homeless Than Get a Job
Mar 29, 2021 · 45 min
Mia and Kiki say their 30-year-old brother, Forrest, lives in their deceased grandma’s house in a room they call “the cave.” They say he lives in filth, won’t leave the house, is j
Beautiful, Rebellious and Always Running Away
Mar 30, 2021 · 45 min
Jennifer says her 15-year-old daughter, Marie, is completely out of control, refuses to go to school, and is constantly running away. She says, at one point, her daughter was so di
Will He Remarry His Russian Bride?
Mar 31, 2021 · 45 min
The last time we met Mark Anthony and his Russian bride-to-be, Marina, they were counting down the days until their May 25, 2020 wedding, but the pandemic hit, and their plans chan
My Brother is Delusional and Believes in Conspiracy Theories
Apr 1, 2021 · 45 min
Stephanie claims her brother Brandon's conspiracy theories have taken over his life and are tearing their family apart. She says he believes people are after him and that the “elit
Dr. Phil’s 3,000th Show -- With Bonus Footage!
Apr 2, 2021 · 45 min
After 17 seasons and nearly 20,000 guests, Dr. Phil celebrates his 3,000th episode! Dr. Phil’s studio audience is filled with some of your favorite guests from past seasons. From r
Where Are They Now? You Asked, We Answer!
Apr 5, 2021 · 45 min
Dr. Phil checks in on the progress of two of your favorite guests! When Ryan, aka “Raging Ryan,” first sat down with Dr. Phil, he was terrorizing his family with out-of-control rag
My Mom Is in Love with a Man Who Doesn’t Exist
Apr 6, 2021 · 45 min
Karen says she’s fallen in love and plans to spend the rest of her life with a man named “Thomas,” whom she met online. But, Karen’s daughter, Mindy, says there is no “Thomas.” She
Karen’s Catfish: Will She Believe the Truth
Apr 7, 2021 · 45 min
Dr. Phil continues his conversation with Mindy and her mother, Karen, who claimed to be in love with a man she had never met named “Thomas.” Despite Dr. Phil providing Karen with s
My Dad Can’t Stand My Ex-Boyfriend
Apr 8, 2021 · 45 min
On the outside, 23-year-old Jen appears to have it all: good looks, a successful business, and a healthy 3-year-old daughter. But sadly, on the inside, Jen says she is living a nig
Update: “Dr. Phil Saved My Alcoholic Wife’s Life,” and “Dr. Phil Gave Me a Second Chance”
Apr 9, 2021 · 45 min
A few months ago, Keith and his wife of 28 years, JoLynn, visited Dr. Phil’s stage for the first time after making news headlines when JoLynn was arrested for public intoxication.
Vanished: Where is Maya?
Apr 12, 2021 · 45 min
The mystery deepens in the case of beautiful missing mom Maya Millete, who vanished from her home in California. Maya’s sister and brother-in-law claim she was in a volatile marria
Help! Our Home is One Big Storage Unit!
Apr 13, 2021 · 45 min
Jodee says her husband, Charlie, has a hoarding problem. Charlie says he doesn’t like that word; he says he’s a collector with nine kayaks, nine backpacks, 10 bikes, 40 guitars, 60
I’m Afraid My Phobia and OCD Will Ruin My Wedding!
Apr 14, 2021 · 45 min
Jamie says for 17 years, she has dealt with OCD and the fear of throwing up. She says she is fearful to leave the house and feels safest in her bed. Jamie says she can’t hold down
Threatened By My Second Grader
Apr 15, 2021 · 45 min
Faren says her 7-year-old son, Michael’s, all-day tantrums have become the main event in her home. She says Michael is aggressive, violent, and loud, and she can’t take it anymore.
I’m Addicted to Vaping!
Apr 16, 2021 · 45 min
Vaping has become a popular alternative to smoking cigarettes, but is vaping safer or less addictive? First, Dr. Phil sits down with Carissa, who says she turned to vaping to quit
Help! My Mom’s an Empty Mess-Ter
Apr 19, 2021 · 45 min
Jackie emailed Dr. Phil over 660 times because she says ever since her daughter went to college, she can’t see the floor of her house because of the clutter! She says she started r
My Wife Claims She is Being Mind Controlled
Apr 20, 2021 · 45 min
Rachel claims she’s a victim of sexual abuse, human trafficking, and mind control. She says she’s lived a life of constant fear and abuse since she was a child and is still mysteri
Traumatic Past and Odd Behavior: Is My Cousin Having a Breakdown?
Apr 21, 2021 · 45 min
Stephanie claims her cousin Bonnie has had a traumatic life involving abuse, sexual assault, and involvement in the adult entertainment industry. Bonnie’s Aunt Cyndi claims that wh
My Twin Sister Thinks She is Etta James Reincarnated!
Apr 22, 2021 · 45 min
Tamera claims that not only does she look exactly like Etta James, she claims she is Etta James reincarnated! Tamera says the four-time Grammy winner entered her body soon after he
Violence, Arrests, School Drop Out and Drugs: My Grandson Needs Help!
Apr 23, 2021 · 45 min
Lee says his 17-year-old nephew, Dakota, is out of control. He says Dakota grew up in a toxic environment, and after his father died by suicide, he moved in with his grandparents,
My Narcissistic Drama Queen Teen is Dead to Me
Apr 26, 2021 · 45 min
Mya says she’s tired of everyone in her life being jealous of her, wanting to be her, and tearing her down. She says even her own father, Jim, is “so jealous” of her that he is try
Something is Seriously Wrong with My Mother
Apr 27, 2021 · 45 min
Dr. Phil meets Sara, an attorney who says over the past year, her 67-year-old mother, Chris’, behavior has changed to such a worrying extent, she has been Baker Acted and cannot be
“90210” Star AnnaLynne McCord Reveals Dissociative Identity Disorder Diagnosis
Apr 28, 2021 · 45 min
Actress AnnaLynne McCord, known for her roles on 90210 and Nip/Tuck, says she is “uninterested in shame” as she bravely shares her diagnosis of dissociative identity disorder (DID)
My 3-Month-Old Grandson Was Murdered; Who is To Blame?
Apr 29, 2021 · 45 min
Elke and Steven are grieving the devastating loss of their 3-month-old son, Lucas, who died tragically in May of last year. As if living through the unbearable loss is not enough,
Who Killed Baby Lucas?
Apr 30, 2021 · 45 min
In part two of the mystery surrounding the tragic death of 3-month-old baby Lucas, parents Elke and Steven hear from a world-renowned expert regarding traumatic brain injuries and
Our Mom Lived Without Heat and Water … For Online Scammers!
May 3, 2021 · 45 min
Sisters Stacey and Traci say their mom, Gail, is “blinded by love,” and currently being scammed by her online boyfriend, “Matt Hurley.” However, Gail says her relationship with “Ma
Dr. Phil Goes Global: Where is “Matt Hurley?”
May 4, 2021 · 45 min
Dr. Phil continues his conversation with Gail and her two daughters, Stacey and Traci, who claim their mom has lost everything due to an online romance scam. Gail says that’s not t
Our 11-Year-Old is Starving Herself to Death
May 5, 2021 · 45 min
Matt wrote to Dr. Phil because he says his 11-year-old daughter, Hannah, has been battling an eating disorder since she was 9, and doctors have told him and his wife, Malina, that
Help! I’m Engaged to a Womanizing, Love-Bombing Psychopath!
May 6, 2021 · 45 min
Jennifer says she’s engaged for the fourth time to the same man, Steven, and needs Dr. Phil’s help to figure out if she should leave him now or find a way to save their relationshi
Where is Baby James?
May 7, 2021 · 45 min
A desperate search for a missing baby boy in Texas ends with a horrifying new discovery. Baby James’ family says they haven’t seen the toddler since Thanksgiving and claim his moth
I Won’t Accept My Son as a Woman
May 10, 2021 · 45 min
Most parents' greatest wish for their children is to be happy and healthy. But Angela says she disagrees with her adult child’s lifestyle. She wrote to Dr. Phil because she says sh
My Husband Rages
May 11, 2021 · 45 min
Natasha says despite her 8-year marriage with her husband, Brenden, being full of screaming, fights, threats, name-calling and pushes to the face, which she calls “muffing,” she st
My Mom is Dying From Cancer and Killing Herself with Alcohol
May 12, 2021 · 45 min
Alexa says she’s tired of watching her mother, Jen, make terrible decisions in life. She says her mother was given only four-to-six years left to live after her second cervical can
Terrorized By My Teenager
May 13, 2021 · 45 min
Venessa says she wrote to Dr. Phil desperate for his help with her raging and violent 14-year-old son, Michael. She claims his aggression is so extreme that he cannot be controlled
My Mom is No Mother Teresa
May 14, 2021 · 45 min
Kiara says when she was 36-weeks pregnant, her unborn child’s heart stopped beating. She says instead of her mother, Teresa, being there for her, she disclosed the tragic news on s
Social Media Outcast: The Organizer of TanaCon Speaks Out
May 17, 2021 · 45 min
In 2018, Michael, an entrepreneur and social media manager, says he was at the top of his career and organized a social media convention, TanaCon, aimed at connecting online conten
More Allegations Against TanaCon Organizer Michael: How Will He Respond?
May 18, 2021 · 45 min
Dr. Phil continues his conversation with Michael, an entrepreneur, social media manager and organizer of the 2018 social media convention TanaCon, which shut down early due to secu
$10,000 and Counting: My Sister’s ‘Hypochondria’ is Ruining Her Life
May 19, 2021 · 45 min
Anna claims her younger sister Alexandra has been dealing with severe “hypochondria” since she was a child, and it’s ruining her life. Alexandra says she is $10,000 in medical debt
Accusations of Abuse and Tampering with a Corpse: What Happened to “Mother God”?
May 20, 2021 · 45 min
Eight months after Dr. Phil’s exclusive interview with the leader of the religious group, “Love Has Won,” Amy Carlson, also known as “Mother God,” was discovered dead inside a Colo
Addicted to Enabling My Alcoholic Daughter
May 21, 2021 · 45 min
Debbie admits to enabling her 48-year-old alcohol-dependent daughter, Malissa, who she says has been to rehab four times, can’t hold a job, wrecked her car, and is being evicted fr
Running on Empty: A Broken Family, Part 1
May 24, 2021 · 45 min
Arielle says she has struggled with over a decade-long addiction to heroin. Her mother, Donna, and father, Ivy, say they’ve done all they can to keep Arielle safe – but is Donna he
Running on Empty: A Broken Family, Part 2
May 25, 2021 · 45 min
Donna, Ivy, Arielle, Elle and Michael are back for day two with Dr. Phil. Arielle says she used heroin for over a decade and left her family broken -- and the family says they all
Secrets, Addictions And Lies: Can This Family Heal?
May 26, 2021 · 45 min
Donna, her husband Ivy, and their children, Arielle, Elle and Michael, say that, as a family, they have been struggling to cope with Arielle’s drug addiction for 10 years. Arielle
My Perfect Husband’s Secret Life Exposed
May 27, 2021 · 45 min
Dr. Phil speaks with the woman behind a viral social media video that has been viewed nearly 3 million times. Brittanie says her perfect marriage fell apart the day U.S. Marshals c
Inmate on Death Row: Review of the Evidence
May 31, 2021 · 45 min
Dr. Phil delves into a murder that happened 21 years ago. Rob Will was 22 when he was convicted of capital murder and sentenced to death 19 years ago for shooting and killing a 38-
On Trial For Being Male
Sep 6, 2021 · 45 min
Dr. Phil welcomes a varied group of people to his stage to discuss the idea of straight men being the new minority. Dr. Phil talks to political commentator Tomi Lahren who, in a vi
A Former Beauty Queen Sex Trafficked?
Sep 7, 2021 · 45 min
Jill says she was an international beauty queen who had it all. She left the pageant world to get married and have her son, but after her divorce, Jill says she desperately wanted
Dr. Phil Making House Calls
Sep 8, 2021 · 45 min
This summer, Dr. Phil hit the road to make some good, old-fashioned house calls for his new CBS primetime docuseries “House Calls with Dr. Phil.” Today, he catches up with four fam
My “Good” Daughter is Now Bad
Sep 9, 2021 · 45 min
Maria says she has spent the past 20 years overwhelmed by raising her older daughter, Aly, who has been diagnosed with borderline personality disorder. Meanwhile, Maria says her 16
Last Call for My Former “Party Animal” Mom!
Sep 10, 2021 · 45 min
Michaela says her 45-year-old mom, Janie, is a former “party girl who never grew up.” But, Janie says challenges in her life have contributed to her alcohol addiction. Michaela say