Dr. Phil: Season 20
Season 20 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 19.
- 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 20 Progress Shield
Murder in Mexico?
Sep 13, 2021 · 60 min
Authorities in Cancun, Mexico, say vacationer Elijah Snow's death was an accident, but in an exclusive interview, wife Jamie reveals the evidence she says suggests he was brutally
The Untold Story of "Dirty John" Meehan's First Wife
Sep 14, 2021 · 60 min
Tonia Bales (podcast "The First Wife: John Meehan's Reign of Terror") is joined by his second wife, Debra Newell (book "Surviving Dirty John: My True Story of Love, Lies and Murder
In Love or in Denial?
Sep 15, 2021 · 60 min
Fran says she's in love with a man she has never met and hopes to prove to everyone that not only is their love real, but he is real too; her siblings say he is only in the "relati
My Husband's Cheating Went Viral
Sep 16, 2021 · 60 min
When Jenaye posted an emotional video online about uncovering husband James' infidelity, she never imagined it would go viral; he says he is willing to do anything to avoid losing
The Husband, the Wife and the Mistress
Sep 17, 2021 · 60 min
Jenaye meets the woman with whom her husband, James, cheated on their fifth wedding anniversary; Chelsey says she believes she has done nothing wrong -- and that she, too, is a vic
Missing "Van Life" Woman's Father Speaks Out
Sep 20, 2021 · 60 min
In July 2021, 22-year-old Gabby Petito set off from Florida on a cross-country van trip with her fiancé, but two months later, he returned alone; her desperate father pleads for an
Beauty and the Boxer
Sep 21, 2021 · 60 min
Brian "The Bull" Barbosa, two-time Interim World Middleweight boxing champion, admits there is something seriously wrong with his brain; Dr. Phil reveals the results of a state-of-
"Van Life" to Vanished: Inside Gabby Petito's Disappearance and Death
Sep 22, 2021 · 60 min
What 22-year-old "van life" blogger Gabby Petito's final videos reveal about what might have happened to her; police release body cam footage of distraught Gabby crying about an al
Battles of a Bulimic Cook
Sep 23, 2021 · 60 min
Josh wrote to Dr. Phil desperate for help to save his brother, Dustin’s, life. Josh says after years of battling addiction, there’s one thing that his little brother just cannot qu
Flightmares
Sep 24, 2021 · 60 min
Dr. Phil meets airline passengers who filmed what became viral videos of physical altercations, verbal abuse and "entitled" behavior; two people who were kicked off their flights b
"Post Malone" Love Story or Scam?
Sep 27, 2021 · 60 min
Megan and Brandy say their 69-year-old grandmother, Gail, is being catfished by a scammer posing as musical artist Post Malone, and they are worried for her safety and mental healt
My Boyfriend Is Stalking Me!
Sep 28, 2021 · 60 min
Sabrina says she has a relentless, obsessed stalker who monitors her every move -- her boyfriend of six years, Harold; he says he has no choice but to stalk her because she's becom
My Mother, the Ex-Madam
Sep 29, 2021 · 60 min
Emily says her childhood was full of dysfunction because her mother, Linda, lived a double life as a suburban housewife and a drug-addicted "madam" who oversaw two brothels that se
Mexico Plastic Surgery Meltdown
Sep 30, 2021 · 60 min
Samantha says her mini gastric bypass surgery in Tijuana went terribly wrong, and when she wanted to leave the hospital, her husband, Josh, stood by and would not help her leave --
Old, Bold, and Breaking the Mold
Oct 1, 2021 · 60 min
Former guest Lydia, 80, aka "Glamma," meets three wealthy eligible bachelors, who each take her on a date; Annie, 82, is a social media influencer with more than 250,000 followers;
Come Clean to Get Clean
Oct 4, 2021 · 60 min
Kelli, 32, says she has been to multiple drug and alcohol detox and rehab centers but can't stay clean; her mother says it's because Kelli refuses to face her traumas, and they are
Gabby Petito's Family Speaks Out
Oct 5, 2021 · 60 min
Gabby Petito's parents are all interviewed together for the first time since the 22-year-old "Van Life" vlogger's body was discovered in Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming, as th
Gabby's Parents Come Together
Oct 6, 2021 · 60 min
Gabby Petito's parents tell where they believe Brian Laundrie may be hiding and what they hope happens to him if he was involved in Gabby's death; their reaction to the latest deve
Last Ditch Attempt to Save My Daughter
Oct 7, 2021 · 60 min
Dr. Phil welcomes back previous guest Heather and her daughter, Marissa, who is rebelling in dangerous ways, and reads a chilling text exchange in which Marissa says she has attemp
Broken Ties and Financial Lies
Oct 8, 2021 · 60 min
Susan says her daughter, Emma, has always had a troubled life of drugs and abuse and that things took a turn for the worse when Emma's fiancé died of an overdose, leaving her alone
Murder in the Suburbs Part 1
Oct 11, 2021 · 60 min
On an early June morning in 2007, 32-year-old Chris Vaughn was found limping away from his SUV with two non-fatal gunshot wounds. His children, 12-year-old Abigayle, 11-year-old Ca
Murder in the Suburbs: Inside the SUV
Oct 12, 2021 · 60 min
Dr. Phil continues his conversation with Chris Vaughn’s parents, Gail and Pierre, who say they believe their son is innocent of committing the murders of their three grandchildren
My Little 9-Year-Old Terror
Oct 13, 2021 · 60 min
Michelle says her 9-year-old son, Raymond, has screamed, cursed, and punched others since the age of 3 -- and even recently gave his grandmother a black eye! Michelle says she’s ex
Stop My Brother's Idiocy
Oct 14, 2021 · 60 min
Carlea wrote into the show desperate for Dr. Phil’s help because she claims her brother, Jay, is an egotistical,untruthful narcissist who physically abused the mother of his child,
Finding Andrea
Oct 15, 2021 · 60 min
On August 13, 2019, 37-year-old Andrea Knabel, an outgoing and devoted mother of two who volunteered for a group that helps find missing people, disappeared; it turns out that Andr
Mom, Divorce Your Husband Now!
Oct 18, 2021 · 60 min
Keira says that when she was 15, her mother, Karen, chose to move across the state to be with her husband, James, leaving her behind and forcing her into foster care; a few years a
Will Karen Choose Her Husband or Her Daughter?
Oct 19, 2021 · 60 min
Keira and her stepfather, James, face off after discussing an argument they had two years ago that led to James calling Keira a racial slur; James also admits to hitting Keira when
Social Media Challenge Got My Teen Expelled
Oct 20, 2021 · 60 min
Heather's son, Trenton, 14, was expelled from school for four months after he was caught on camera destroying school property and stealing a sign; she and her fiancé, Michael, say
Shaming and Blaming
Oct 21, 2021 · 60 min
Fallon was rejected by a party bus heading to a nightclub because of her appearance; a video went viral after Korisa fell into an icy lake; Eric wants Taylor to work out with him a
Getting Richard Glossip Off Death Row
Oct 22, 2021 · 60 min
Dr. Phil interviews death row inmate Richard Glossip, 58, who says he was wrongfully accused of the murder of Barry Van Treese in January 1997; CEO of Lava Media and the founding m
Is My Fiancée Cheating With the Mailman?
Oct 25, 2021 · 60 min
Tom says he's 100% convinced that his fiancée Teaka is cheating on him. He set up secret surveillance cameras inside their home so he can monitor her alleged infidelity. Teaka swea
Dr. Phil Celebrating 20 Years
Oct 26, 2021 · 60 min
Dr. Phil takes a look back and celebrates 20 years of 'Dr. Phil.' He shares inspirational updates from some of his most memorable guests and finds out how many of them are doing ne
Dr. Phil: 20 Years Changing Lives
Oct 27, 2021 · 60 min
Dr. Phil continues looking back on the past 20 years. Updates include toddlers, what happened to a daughter who faked 10 pregnancies, a violent 12-year-old and a former all-star at
Love or Larceny: My Father's Fiancée is Fake
Oct 28, 2021 · 60 min
Brittany and her dad Charlie are concerned that he is being scammed by his fiancée, 'Stephanie' and her roommate, 'Carina.' The couple have never met in person and Charlie has give
Charlie Meets His 'Fiancée' Face-to-Face
Oct 29, 2021 · 60 min
Dr. Phil continues his conversation with Brittany, who claims her dad is being scammed by his online fiancée. Charlie still hopes to get married when they meet in person. Charlie f
68-Pound Anorexic Nutrition Counselor
Nov 1, 2021 · 60 min
Danielle is a 34-year old who says she first began starving herself at age 14. Now weighing only 68 pounds and admitting she posed as a nutritionist online, Danielle's friends and
Is Our Mom's 'Fiancé' a Con-Artist?
Nov 2, 2021 · 60 min
Sandi says she will soon be flying to Nigeria to marry her 22-year-old fiancé, Peter – but her three daughters say not if they can stop her. Sandi’s daughters say she is being scam
The Truth Behind Sandi's Fiancé: Revealed
Nov 3, 2021 · 60 min
Dr. Phil continues his conversation with Sandi and her three daughters, discussing Sandi’s online relationship, which the daughters believe is a scam. This is a 'catfish' story lik
Publicly Shamed by 'The Cart Narcs'
Nov 4, 2021 · 60 min
Dr. Phil welcomes controversial YouTuber 'Agent Sebastian,' who runs a page called 'Cart Narcs.' He posts hundreds of explosive videos of him apprehending shoppers in parking lots
Exclusive: 'Queen of the Con'
Nov 5, 2021 · 60 min
Dr. Phil meets victims who claim they were manipulated out of thousands of dollars by a woman named Mair Smyth, who has been accused of posing as an Irish heiress, a psychologist,
Quadruplets: House of Chaos!
Nov 8, 2021 · 60 min
Christine says her divorce from Tom 14 years ago affected all of the children, including her quadruplets. While she says Tom was abusive, he denies it, saying the kids are out of c
Quadruplets Face Off
Nov 9, 2021 · 60 min
Christine, Tom and the quadruplets continue speaking with Dr. Phil as he tries to determine the truth. Plus, award-winning author Mitch Albom joins Dr. Phil for a touching segment
Cold Case: Did Love Triangle Lead to Hero Cop's Murder?
Nov 10, 2021 · 60 min
Undercover Detective Dennis Wustenhoff lived in Long Island with his wife and three children when he was murdered by a bomb planted under his unmarked police car. Police suspected
The Disappearance of Summer Wells
Nov 11, 2021 · 60 min
Don and Candus Wells join Dr. Phil to speak about their daughter, 5-year-old Summer, who went missing on June 15, 2021. The couple agrees to sit down with body language experts who
Summer Wells Disappearance: What Do the Parents Know?
Nov 12, 2021 · 60 min
In their first national television interview, Don and Candus Wells speak about their missing five-year-old daughter, Summer. The couple thought reaching out the public would help,
Locked in the Attic or Lying?
Nov 15, 2021 · 60 min
Ariyanna claims that while her mother, Cornelia, was there for her financially, she locked her in the attic, abandoned her, and even resorted to waterboarding. Cornelia says Ariyan
Talk to Dr. Phil or We're Done!
Nov 16, 2021 · 60 min
Nancy is dating 'Shaun' online, but her son and his wife believe she's being scammed. After refusing to appear on Dr. Phil last season, Nancy's family has finally convinced her to
Catfish Controversy: A Mom and Son Face Off!
Nov 17, 2021 · 60 min
Nancy and her son speak face-to-face for the first time in over a year, and he's been a keeping a secret about the online lover she remains adamant exists. Plus, Dr. Phil's previou
Trampled and Traumatized: Astroworld Aftermath
Nov 18, 2021 · 60 min
Inside the madness of Astroworld, Travis Scott's Houston festival, a mass casualty event leaving people dead, children clinging to life and attendees traumatized. Attendees reveal
Fractured Family Fall Out!
Nov 19, 2021 · 60 min
Cassie says the stress of raising four children, including her 15-year-old daughter, Brinley, is making her physically ill. She claims Brinley is constantly smoking pot, vaping, an
Cassie's Choice: Husband or Children?
Nov 22, 2021 · 60 min
Cassie insists her teen daughter’s behavior is the root cause of her family’s dysfunction, despite her husband, Jonah, being addicted to drugs and alcohol and endangering their chi
We Deserve Our Kids Back, Why Won't CPS Agree?
Nov 23, 2021 · 60 min
Jessica and Ian’s two children were removed from their custody over a year-and-a-half ago. The parents insist they’ve done everything required to get custody back -- but is that tr
Marriage on Hiatus
Nov 24, 2021 · 60 min
Whoever said being in a long-term relationship was easy? If you’re wishing you were married, thinking about getting married, or are married, you won’t want to miss this episode. Af
19 Years Lost: I Am Innocent
Nov 26, 2021 · 60 min
On April 16, 2001, two lives were forever changed. One, a man gunned down in cold blood, and the other, a teenage girl named Kiera, who was convicted of his murder and sentenced to
From Businessman to 'Cowboy TYGG'
Nov 29, 2021 · 60 min
Jessica says her once successful Uncle Ed had a long-standing career in the aerospace industry but lost everything in just six months. She says he left his home, marriage, children
Missing and Murdered in Montana
Nov 30, 2021 · 60 min
Former criminal prosecutor Loni Coombs, tribal filmmaker Rain, and Representative Greg Stanton of Arizona tackle the nationwide epidemic of missing Indigenous women with Dr. Phil.
Bullied by My Monster Children!
Dec 1, 2021 · 60 min
BillieSue admits she enabled her now adult children, Alex and Hana, so badly that it's akin to child abuse. She says her enabling turned them into hateful, disrespectful menaces to
License to Steal: The Shoplifting Crisis
Dec 2, 2021 · 60 min
Dr. Phil devotes his platform to the current shoplifting crisis that is sweeping the nation, an epidemic that, according to experts, is costing the retail industry over 45 billion
Good Children, Bad Choices!
Dec 3, 2021 · 60 min
Today, meet two young adults who desperately need Dr. Phil's advice. Patriece and Eric say their son, Erin, is ready to drop out of college to pursue his dream of becoming the next
Our Brother Killed Our Father and Saved Our Lives
Dec 6, 2021 · 60 min
On the night of July 25, 2003, Christopher Bennett, 18, broke into his stepfather's home and claims he caught him molesting his younger sister, Viccy. Chris shot Vincent in the hea
Missing Mom: Where Is Lauren Dumolo
Dec 7, 2021 · 60 min
Lauren Dumolo, a young mother, disappeared over a year-and-a-half ago. She seemingly vanished into thin air. Theories and questions continue to mount as her last known whereabouts
To Catch an Online Child Predator
Dec 8, 2021 · 60 min
The pandemic made it easier for online predators to prey on children stuck at home. Dr. Phil speaks with parents who have experienced the dark side of the internet.
Knock Knock ... It's Dr. Phil and Robin!/ Phanatics' Biggest Questions
Dec 9, 2021 · 60 min
Dr. Phil launched a private 'Phanatics' Facebook group last season, where superfans gain exclusive access to news, content and a 'Dr. Phil' community. Today, members of Dr. Phil's
How Far Is 'Too Far?'
Dec 10, 2021 · 60 min
Nowadays, social media rules the world, and this decade has proven to be more 'untraditional' and 'mold-breaking' than ever before. Dr. Phil meets three different people whose ques
Tragic School Shootings: Who Is to Blame?
Dec 13, 2021 · 60 min
On November 30, 2021, it is alleged that 15-year-old Ethan Crumbley opened fire at Oxford High School in suburban Detroit, killing four students and injuring seven others. It is th
My Teen Is So Bad, I Called DCFS on Myself!
Dec 14, 2021 · 60 min
Marie is a life coach but says she can't seem to find a plan that works for her 15-year-old daughter, Willow. Marie wrote to Dr. Phil desperate for his advice because she says her
A Desperate Housewife Returns: Can Mom and Daughter Make Amends
Dec 15, 2021 · 60 min
Holly first appeared on Dr. Phil in 2004 where she revealed that she was hiding an alcohol addiction. It's been 17 years, and Holly is still sober but now her tumultuous relationsh
The Great Resignation: Do Quitters Ever Win?
Dec 16, 2021 · 60 min
As over 30 million Americans quit their jobs this year, Dr. Phil welcomes guests from very different backgrounds to discuss 'The Great Resignation' and the phenomenon of 'Rage Quit
From Bowling Alley Owner to Being Scammed Out of $530,000
Dec 17, 2021 · 60 min
Lori received a phone call claiming she was eligible for thousands of dollars in federal grant money. Lori said she needed to send thousands in gift cards to someone claiming to be
Dr. Phil and Robin Gave Me a New Lease on Life!
Dec 20, 2021 · 60 min
In 2019, there were reportedly 17 million cancer survivors in the US, and in 2020, 1.8 million new cases of cancer were diagnosed. Today, Dr. Phil meets a woman who has been diagno
Painfully Ill: Can Monica Be Saved?
Jan 3, 2022 · 60 min
Monica's life consists of lying in bed, unable to eat solid food due to C-diff. Her mother, Stephanie, says taking care of Monica has become a full-time job, and gets accused of en
My Daughter-in-law Is a Witch and Turned My Son Against Me
Jan 4, 2022 · 60 min
Tammy and Mark say they haven't spoken with their son, Cory, in more than a year, because his wife, Katrina, is manipulative, mentally ill, and a Wiccan; Cory denies he's being con
Critical Race Theory: A Nation Divided
Jan 5, 2022 · 60 min
Parents say Critical Race Theory is being taught in K-12 schools, poisoning the minds of children and keeping racism alive; author James Lindsay calls CRT "Race Marxism"; a teacher
Out of Control or Provoked?!
Jan 6, 2022 · 60 min
Sumyr says that if she says "no" to her out-of-control 13-year-old son, Ash, he hits, bites, and kicks her and sometimes hurts her pets, and he once set her car on fire; Ash's gran
Bad Teen or Bad Parents?
Jan 7, 2022 · 60 min
Junior says he has had enough of his 17-year-old daughter Ollie's stealing cars, physically fighting and running away; she says she is a normal teen doing normal teen things and th
My Spoiled Daughter Falsely Accused Me of Sexual Abuse
Jan 10, 2022 · 60 min
Larry and his wife, Marsha, say Larry's 32-year-old daughter, Taylor, accused Larry of sexually abusing her as a child - an accusation Larry vehemently denies. Taylor claims she ex
What's Behind Taylor's Alleged Flashbacks?
Jan 11, 2022 · 60 min
Dr. Phil continues his conversation with Taylor and her mother, Jan, who both agree that Taylor is suffering from trauma. Hear why Dr. Phil questions if mother and daughter may hav
Parenting Dilemma: Good Cop Dad vs. Bad Cop Mom
Jan 12, 2022 · 60 min
Shelly and Oggie say they couldn't be more different in their parenting styles. Shelly says she's tired of being the 'bad cop' while Oggie gets to play the fun, 'good cop.' Shelly
From Honor Roll to Wannabe Gangster
Jan 13, 2022 · 60 min
Abby says her 17-year-old son, Aidan, used to be a straight-A student but has now turned into a stealing, violent, wannabe gangster. She says the teen's behaviour is so out of cont
Our Drug Addict Sister Is in Denial!
Jan 14, 2022 · 60 min
Caitlin claims her sister Rebecca is in complete denial that she has a drug addiction, alleging that she 'doctor shops' to obtain different prescription medications. Rebecca denies
Surviving Evil
Jan 17, 2022 · 60 min
Tony Fort was just 10 years old when he says a man his mother trusted to watch him began grooming him, brainwashing him and sexually abusing him. Tony says he was vulnerable and lo
'Surviving Evil' Kidnapped and Abused: Former Victims Speak Out
Jan 18, 2022 · 60 min
Tony Fort, a young man who was abducted by a family friend when he was 11 years old, reunites two decades later with the FBI agent that he says saved his life. Go inside the dramat
The Gender Pronoun Debate
Jan 19, 2022 · 60 min
Dr. Phil meets two LGBTQ+ activists who answer general questions about pronouns and their overall importance. Then, Dr. Phil meets a host and author who disagrees. Next, Dr. Phil t
'Our Teen Refuses to Let Us Parent Him'
Jan 20, 2022 · 60 min
Parents Suzette and Greg say their son, Dawson, is violent and abusive whenever he is told the word 'no.' The parents say their son's violent tantrums have even resulted in him usi
'My Husband Accuses Me of Cheating With Over 170 People'
Jan 21, 2022 · 60 min
Samantha says after her husband of nine years, Zachary, accused her of cheating, lying, and using drugs, and saying people were following him home from work, she separated from him
My Conservatorship Keeps Me From My Millions
Jan 24, 2022 · 60 min
Sarah, 36, received a $5.1 million medical settlement at age four. This money was held for Sarah in a trust, but instead of receiving it at 18 or a designated age, she claims famil
Cryptocurrency: Scam or Not?
Jan 25, 2022 · 60 min
Dr. Phil tackles the controversial topic of cryptocurrency: digital currencies that are being hailed as the future of finance by some and a scam by others.
Paranoia, Jealousy and Wild Accusations
Jan 26, 2022 · 60 min
Steven says he and his girlfriend, Danielle, have been together for 20 years but that he can no longer trust her because he believes Danielle has been hiding secrets from him.
From Divorced Family to Drug Addict
Jan 27, 2022 · 60 min
Michelle says she wonders if her rocky divorce from Michael drove her son Logan to use drugs. She says their divorce was messy, there were accusations of cheating, the police were
Public Shaming: My Fiancée Humiliated Me and It Went Viral
Jan 28, 2022 · 60 min
Tiffany claims her fiancé, Marques, forced her to expose him as a narcissist on social media, but she never imagined her online story would go viral and be viewed over three millio
Traumatized by My Police Incident
Jan 31, 2022 · 60 min
Tyler says she needs Dr. Phil's help on getting her life back to normal. In May of 2020 she lost control of her car and hit a tree. When police arrived, instead of helping her, the
University of Michigan Sex Abuse Scandal
Feb 1, 2022 · 60 min
Jon Vaugh, Tad Deluca and Chuck Christian are former University of Michigan athletes who are coming forth with their stories of sexual abuse at the hands of university doctor Rober
U of M Sex Scandal: What Did the Football Coach Know?
Feb 2, 2022 · 60 min
Ex-University of Michigan athletes say the team's doctor, Robert Anderson, sexually assaulted them; coach Bo Schembechler's son makes the same accusation; Trinae Goszcar, who survi
30 With 40 Kids: I'm a Fertility Expert
Feb 3, 2022 · 60 min
Dr. Phil meets Kyle, a 30 year old, who claims he is a fertility expert and has fathered 40 kids across the world through private sperm notations. Kyle sits down with an endocrinol
Humble Yourself and Admit You're Cheating!
Feb 4, 2022 · 60 min
Nicole and her husband Marc turn to Dr. Phil for help. He says he's angry because he's 100% sure that she's cheated on him. She says she's been faithful. Dr. Phil reviews Marc's ev
Help Dr. Phil, I Think I'm a Narcissist
Feb 7, 2022 · 60 min
Bill says he believes he is a narcissist after pushing away almost all of his loved ones, including his brother Tom and his daughter Bridget. They have both stopped speaking with h
Survived Electrocution, But Barely Living
Feb 8, 2022 · 60 min
Dubbed as 'The Miracle Lady,' Carly was successfully resuscitated by her husband after being electrocuted. Family say she may have survived but she is not the person she used to be
Judge Reverses Sexual Assault Conviction: Tenn Victim Speaks Out
Feb 9, 2022 · 60 min
National outrage grew after an Illinois judge overturned guilty verdict of Drew Clinton, charged with one count of criminal sexual assault. Drew maintains his encounter with Camero
My Mugshot Is Ruining My Life
Feb 10, 2022 · 60 min
A night that was supposed to be fun night out with friends ended up turning into the worst night of a woman's life. Arrested for a crime she didn't commit, a mugshot and false char
An International Timeshare Scam Is Bankrupting Our Mom!
Feb 11, 2022 · 60 min
Almost 10 million households in the US own timeshares, shared ownership of vacation properties. Daughters say their mother is being scammed and want answers. Find out what Dr. Phil
A Family Cursed?
Feb 14, 2022 · 60 min
Ida, a woman who had two sets of twins before she was 19 writes to Dr. Phil to help break the cycle of dysfunction. Ida feels that she failed to protect her daughters from the dang
Surprising Updates
Feb 15, 2022 · 60 min
Dr. Phil looks back on some of the most memorable guests who have appeared on the show, and gets surprising updates on where they are now.
United States of Emergency: The Violence Epidemic
Feb 16, 2022 · 60 min
Dr. Phil invites everyday citizens, members of law enforcement, and policymakers to discuss the wave of violent crime that is on the rise across the country.
The Child Who Feels No Pain
Feb 17, 2022 · 60 min
Lance and his wife Julie join Dr. Phil to discuss their emotional journey in figuring out a diagnosis for their 16-year-old son Jaxon. Then, we'll meet Jaxon and his orthopedic sur
Women Abused Behind Bars
Feb 18, 2022 · 60 min
Former inmates, Debra and Tiheba join Dr. Phil to discuss the abuse they experienced while incarcerated. While the two agree that individuals should be punished for crime, they bel
I Sold My House for Online Love! Part One
Feb 21, 2022 · 60 min
Rebecca says her best friend, Jane, is being scammed by her online boyfriend, "Jonathan," who claims he is stuck on a construction site in Miami. Jane says she's in love with "Jona
Part Two: Where Is "Jonathan"?
Feb 22, 2022 · 60 min
Dr. Phil continues his conversation with Jane, who recently sold her dream home and has sent her online boyfriend, "Jonathan," close to $1 million dollars. Today, Dr. Phil sends a
My Lying Husband Refuses to Consummate Our 13-Year Marriage
Feb 23, 2022 · 60 min
A couple has never consummated their union of 13 years and the husband claims his wife is pushing him away by hitting and slapping him and being too controlling. The couple is sat
Social Media vs. Reality: Addicted to Like?
Feb 24, 2022 · 60 min
Dr. Phil and his panel of experts and people who are on social media, uncover the plusses and minuses of social media and what it is doing to our culture.
My Wife Hired a Hitman
Feb 25, 2022 · 60 min
Married for over 30 years, the husband believes his wife has been hiding major secrets from him for over the past three years. He accuses her of having affairs and claims she hired
2 Years Later: Have Views on Black Lives Changed?
Feb 28, 2022 · 60 min
Dr. Phil analyzes how life has changed for Black Americans since the deaths of Breonna Taylor and George Floyd and the subsequent Black Lives Matter protests. He meets with Dr. Sha
An Extreme Religious Group Starved Her Baby
Mar 1, 2022 · 60 min
A mother shares her story about how the leader of the religious group forced her to starve her 15-month-old son when he didn't say 'amen' after Grace. Joy Fluker also shares her st
My Tourette's Made Me Viral
Mar 2, 2022 · 60 min
Baylen, who struggles daily with tics and OCD due to Tourette Syndrome found support online when she shared her struggles on TikTok. Lele Pons, who also suffers from OCD, Tourette’
Pretty Panicked: Are My Parents My Triggers?
Mar 4, 2022 · 60 min
After having a brain tumor removed and relearning to do everything, a woman then suffered from debilitating anxiety attacks. Her father had to move in with her to help care for her
A Beautiful Rebellion
Mar 7, 2022 · 60 min
As the world is more connected online, beauty trends spread quickly, constantly redefining what beauty means. Dr. Phil discusses how the standards of beauty have changed and how so
When One Pill Kills
Mar 8, 2022 · 60 min
Four families come together to talk about the loss of their young children. They say their children purchased counterfeit pills on social media, which were laced with fentanyl, a d
Homelessness in America, Part 1
Mar 10, 2022 · 60 min
We all see the news reports of homelessness in America. But what's most shocking is the divide over the cause of this human suffering -- and how to fix it. Dr. Phil speaks with adv
Homelessness in America: Is There a Solution?
Mar 11, 2022 · 60 min
Dr. Phil continues the discussion on issues surrounding homelessness with advocates, experts, residents, and people currently experiencing this hotly contested social issue.
73 and Raising Another Grandchild
Mar 14, 2022 · 60 min
Seventy-three-year-old Linda says she is currently raising her grown daughter, Angie's, child -- and this isn't the first time she's raised one of Angie's children. Linda's sister,
Horror and Hope: How War Affects Us
Mar 15, 2022 · 60 min
The whole world is watching Russia's invasion of Ukraine with horror. Dr. Phil speaks with several people deeply and personally affected by the senseless violence both in Ukraine a
Public Health Issue: Suicide
Mar 16, 2022 · 60 min
As a string of high-profile stories dominate the news, Dr. Phil addresses the complex issue of suicide; family members left behind discuss working through their immense grief.
Frozen by Fear
Mar 21, 2022 · 60 min
Two young women say they are suffering from phobias they claim have completely taken over their lives. First, Bethany says she is absolutely terrified of all pregnant women! Then,
Coping After A Crisis
Mar 30, 2022 · 60 min
Deanna says she's been really down on herself ever since she started losing her hair and was diagnosed with alopecia a couple years ago. Her best friend hopes Dr. Phil can change h
The Youth Mental Health Crisis
Mar 31, 2022 · 60 min
Dr. Phil teams up with child behavioural expert Dr. Michele Borba to discuss the youth mental health crisis currently sweeping America. Joselyn says her son Rakim is totally out of
From Football Star to Manic Episodes: Can My Son Be Helped?
Apr 1, 2022 · 60 min
Pattie says her son, Ridge, was a star football player and athlete in high school. But once in college, Pattie says he began experimenting with drugs and alcohol. After a particula
Is Our Homeless Daughter Brainwashed, Lazy or Just Entitled?
Apr 4, 2022 · 60 min
Brenda and her husband are worried about Brenda's daughter, Autumn, who is homeless and living somewhere in the desert in Arizona. They believe Autumn has been brainwashed by her b
The Tinder Swindler: His Accusers Speak
Apr 7, 2022 · 60 min
Dr. Phil sits down with Cecile and Pernilla, the two women who starred in the Netflix documentary, 'The Tinder Swindler.' They each met the man on Tinder and believed he was their
Deadly Travels: Rideshare Driver Kidnapped and Shot
Apr 8, 2022 · 60 min
A rideshare driver claims she was left fighting for her life after being kidnapped, attacked, and left for dead by a passenger with a sinister plan. Plus, a single mother of five w
The Sentencing of Jussie Smollett: Justified? The Oscar Slap: The Aftermath of Explosive Anger
Apr 11, 2022 · 60 min
Dr. Phil examines the psychology behind the behaviors of those in the public eye. A panel of experts discuss the case of Jussie Smollett. Plus, Dr. Phil's experts discuss the infam
The Many Faces of Anna Delvey
Apr 14, 2022 · 60 min
Journalist Alicia Quarles analyses the unique case of fake German heiress Anna Delvey, who `faked' her way into high society.
Dr. Phil Exclusive: Anna Delvey and Friend Neff Tell All
Apr 15, 2022 · 60 min
Dr. Phil interviews Anna Delvey from the detention facility where she currently is being held, a friend of Anna's speaks out, and Dr. Phil meets the videographer who traveled with
Trapped in My Broken Relationship
Apr 18, 2022 · 60 min
Justin says his relationship with his fiancé of 11 years, Elizabeth, is 'broken and unfixable.' He claims that not only is she a bad parent, but a bad person. Elizabeth claims Just
True Crime Updates
Apr 19, 2022 · 60 min
Elaine and Cory update Dr. Phil on the details of the case since Mark was found guilty last fall and sentenced to 48 years in prison. Then, hear from Cheryl, who appeared on Dr. Ph
14-Year-Old and Full of Rage
Apr 20, 2022 · 60 min
Mercedes and her sister, Hanee, say that Mercedes’ 14-year-old daughter, Marie, is intelligent and capable but is completely out of control. The sisters and Mercedes’ husband, Carl
Our Toxic Mother's Past Is Destroying Our Future
Apr 21, 2022 · 60 min
Alicia and Shaniqua claim they had an abusive upbringing with their mother, Naretha, and that their lives are still affected by it. Naretha admits she wasn't perfect and says she r
My Father Was a Serial Killer
Apr 22, 2022 · 60 min
Deborah says for 27 years, she put her father, Robert Brashers, on a pedestal. Deborah says she feels guilty for her father's sins and asks Dr. Phil if she's been contaminated by h
The Psychological Weight of Obesity
Apr 25, 2022 · 60 min
Dr. Phil takes a closer look at the psychology of obesity. First, Dr. Phil meets a woman who used to weigh 700 pounds but now advocates for living a healthy lifestyle. Then, hear f
Three Generations of Problems
Apr 27, 2022 · 60 min
A woman says ever since she gained guardianship of her three grandchildren, the middle child has been out of control. The granddaughter and her mother claim the problem lies with h
I Disregarded Dr. Phil's Advice
Apr 28, 2022 · 60 min
A woman had Dr. Phil investigate three men she was talking to online. Two years later, she contacted Dr. Phil and asked for his help with one of the men.
Lois Meets 'Fred' Face-to-Face: Will She Finally Believe?
Apr 29, 2022 · 60 min
Dr. Phil continues his conversation with past guest Lois, who says she disregarded Dr. Phil’s advice that her online boyfriend was scamming her.
The Mystery of Our Messy Marriage: Who's the Cheater?
May 2, 2022 · 60 min
Yvette and Steve have been married for 28 years, but Yvette says the past 15 have been a nightmare because she claims Steve has been cheating and hacking into her phone to cover it
Is It My Fault My Mother Is Homeless?
May 3, 2022 · 60 min
Heather says her mother is choosing to live in a tent on the streets, drinking two bottles of vodka a day. Heather says the weight of knowing her mother is out on the streets alone
Miami Model Stabs Boyfriend to Death Exclusive: His Family Speaks
May 5, 2022 · 60 min
A model stabs her boyfriend to death inside a luxury Miami high rise. Shocking video shows Courtney Clenney, a social media influencer who boasts millions of followers, wearing a b
Four Car Accidents in Five Months: Help Get Our Mom Off the Road
May 6, 2022 · 60 min
Erica and Jean say they are very concerned for their 76-year-old mother, Blanche, and they are giving her an ultimatum: choose fentanyl or the family. The sisters claim they had an
Mentally Ill or Just Awful? What's Wrong With Josh?
May 9, 2022 · 60 min
Danielle says her marriage to Josh is "totally toxic." She claims not only has he repeatedly cheated on her, but he's also physically abusive. Josh claims he's bipolar, which is wh
My Husband Can't Control His Violent Temper (Part 1)
May 10, 2022 · 60 min
Sara claims her husband, Jason, has a violent and uncontrollable temper that has resulted in physical abuse toward her. Jason admits that violence and aggression are all he knows a
Dangerous Love: A Couple's Big Decision (Part 2)
May 11, 2022 · 60 min
Dr. Phil continues his conversation with Sara and her husband, Jason. Sara revealed a secret she had been hiding for nearly two decades, that Jason’s violent temper sometimes has l
The Happy Hoarder
May 12, 2022 · 60 min
Despite having 3,000 bottles of shampoo, 30,000 shirts, 5,000 cookbooks, and boxes on top of boxes of things, Kristen says she doesn’t think she is a hoarder. But Kristen claims he
My Husband Needs To Smoke Weed
May 13, 2022 · 60 min
Stuart says he has been smoking marijuana for 50 years and has spent over $1 million on pot in his lifetime. Stuart says his addiction to marijuana is so strong that he smokes over
Mark Anthony Returns: New Love or Old Flame?/ Wedding Disaster: Lost Memories
May 16, 2022 · 60 min
18-year-old Georgia tuned in to an episode of Dr. Phil in which Mark Anthony and his then Russian fiancée, Marina, were desperately looking for Dr. Phil to give them relationship a
17 and Extra Mean: Help My Pot-Smoking, School-Skipping Teen!
May 17, 2022 · 60 min
Christy says her 17-year-old son, Cameron, is mean, disrespectful, and has been physically and verbally abusive toward her. She says the last straw was when Cameron refused to take
Buried Alive In Clutter
May 18, 2022 · 60 min
Lori and Bob say they moved into their current home seven years ago but they still haven’t unpacked. In fact, their home is so full of clutter, they claim they are being buried ali
Unsolved Homicide: Who Put Ebby Steppach in the Drainpipe
May 19, 2022 · 60 min
Dr. Phil devotes his platform to shine a light on the 2015 disappearance and subsequent death of 18-year-old Ebby Steppach; a story that dominated national news. Ebby’s body was fo
My Fear of Dying Is Killing Me
May 20, 2022 · 60 min
Caitlin says she was once a successful medical assistant in a happy marriage, and life was great. However, she says ever since her mother died from cancer in 2021, her world came
I Lied and Sent My Husband to Prison!
May 23, 2022 · 60 min
Sue says she lied to police when she told them that her husband, Tim, abused her. Wracked with guilt, she recanted her testimony, but the judge didn't buy her new story. Body langu
Our Narcissistic, Tone-Deaf Mother Needs A Wake-Up Call
May 24, 2022 · 60 min
Lisa says her four beautiful adult daughters are "monsters" who pick on her, and their constant drama is tearing apart their family; they claim she's a "textbook narcissist" who co
'Danger On My Doorstep': America's Safety Crisis
May 25, 2022 · 60 min
Members of the public and law enforcement discuss the perceived lack of safety on American streets and the rising conflict between civilians and police; singer Clare Dunn says she
Texas Shooting: Enough Is Enough
Jun 1, 2022 · 45 min
After another mass shooting in America, this one at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas, where two teachers and 19 children were killed, Dr. Phil is dedicating his show to speaki
My Mother-In-Law Is An Emotional Roller Coaster
Sep 6, 2022 · 45 min
Tiffany has allowed her mother-in-law, Nellie, to live with her family several times, but it did not go well; her husband, Chris, says he's extremely concerned for his mother's wel
A Catfish Faces His Victims
Sep 7, 2022 · 45 min
Social media influencer White Plastic faces off with his victims, whom he admits he's enjoyed catfishing; they want Dr. Phil to stop him and help him realize that what he is doing
Imprisoned by My Anxiety
Sep 8, 2022 · 45 min
Lisa says her boyfriend Ted's anxiety has completely taken over both of their lives; simple things like picking out his outfit for the day, cooking, or going up the stairs can over
Deception Detection
Sep 9, 2022 · 45 min
Body language and human behavior experts teach how to identify clues as to what people may be saying through their body language; they break down Dr. Phil's interview with Erin Caf