Dr. Phil: Season 21
Season 21 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 20.
- 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 21 Progress Shield
Carry to Bury: The Abortion Debate
Sep 12, 2022 · 45 min
In June 2022, the United States Supreme Court stripped away constitutional protections for abortion that had stood for nearly a half-century. Pro-life supporters cheered on the rul
The Invisibility Of Anti-asian Hate: Part 1
Sep 13, 2022 · 45 min
A mother says she was assaulted in front of her family at a fast-food restaurant, and a young man was beaten on a New York street in broad daylight. What do these incidents have in
Fighting Anti-semitism: Part 2
Sep 14, 2022 · 45 min
Joey, a Jewish man, says he was assaulted in New York City by a gang who punched, kicked, and pepper-sprayed him on the street while shouting antisemitic slurs. Now, one year later
School Shooters: Is There A Solution?
Sep 15, 2022 · 45 min
This episode is a must-see for every parent sending their child off to school. On May 24, 2022, Ana dropped her 10-year-old daughter off at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas.
Inclusivity or Indoctrination? What's Happening in Schools Today?
Sep 16, 2022 · 45 min
Jennifer says she had no idea her 11-year-old daughter was using he/him/they pronouns and a different name while at school. She claims this went on for months before it was brought
How To Survive Inflation
Sep 19, 2022 · 45 min
If you’re anxious because every trip to the grocery store and gas station cuts deeper into your budget, you are not alone. At 9.1 percent, inflation is at a 40-year high. With less
Horror Hazing: Left Blind & Paralyzed: Part 1
Sep 20, 2022 · 45 min
Dr. Phil delves into the dangerous fraternity rituals putting young men at risk. One of these young men, Danny Santulli, was at a fraternity pledging event at the University of Mis
Deadly Brotherhood: The Fight to Stop College Hazing: Part 2
Sep 21, 2022 · 45 min
Dr. Phil takes you inside a fraternity hazing trial that made national headlines. Two former Bowling Green State University fraternity brothers have been sentenced for their part i
America's Short Fuse: Afraid to Leave the House
Sep 22, 2022 · 45 min
An umpire gets punched in the face by an upset mother, a worker gets a drink thrown in her face over a 25-cent overcharge on cheese fries, a customer rips a cash register off the c
Student Loan Forgiveness: Worth It or Raw Deal?
Sep 23, 2022 · 45 min
President Biden recently announced a three-part plan to provide more breathing room to America’s working families as they continue to recover from the strains associated with the C
Athletes: Groomed to Be Untouchable and Above the Law
Sep 26, 2022 · 45 min
When it comes to children and sports, many believe there is a huge problem with entitled athletes. Are athletes being coached to believe they are individually more important than t
Athletes: Behaving Badly or Targets for False Accusations?
Sep 27, 2022 · 45 min
You’ve seen the headlines about student athletes being accused of sexual assaults and other egregious acts -- but are athletes being supported and protected by universities? Dr. Ph
Deceived to Death: The Fentanyl Crisis in America
Sep 28, 2022 · 45 min
Fentanyl, a synthetic opioid, is plaguing the country and killing some of the most vulnerable people: children and young adults. Not only are counterfeit prescription pills routine
Quiet Quitting: Lazy Employees or Taking a Stand?
Sep 29, 2022 · 45 min
Refusing to answer an email or call after working hours, not doing a work assignment you felt wasn’t in your job description, and insisting that if your employer wants you to go ab
Appropriation Nation: Has It Gone Too Far?
Sep 30, 2022 · 45 min
Cultural appropriation, to many, means people with a privileged status taking cultural identity markers from members of a minority community without permission or acknowledgment. T
Citizen Sleuths
Oct 3, 2022 · 45 min
Dr. Phil sits down with Amy Hall, who explains how she and her husband, Allen, were blindsided when their 16-year-old son, Jed, vanished from their home in Idaho Falls, Idaho, in J
Life After Lockdown: Families in Crisis
Oct 4, 2022 · 45 min
As Americans begin to emerge after two-and-a-half years of enduring the COVID-19 pandemic, the real toll of the decisions made by the government and politicians is starting to show
Has the Body Positivity Movement Gone Too Far?
Oct 5, 2022 · 45 min
Dr. Phil discusses the highly debated issue of whether or not the body positivity movement -- a belief system that embraces bodies of all shapes and sizes -- has gone too far. Sinc
Workplace Bullying: Is It Happening to You?
Oct 6, 2022 · 45 min
We’ve all heard of children being bullied in the schoolyard and teens being bullied online. But did you know that 48.6 million adults have been bullied as adults -- by adults -- at
Transgender Athletes
Oct 7, 2022 · 45 min
Should transgender athletes be allowed to compete with those of the gender they identify with or must they only compete with athletes who share the gender they were assigned at bir
You Can't Say That!: Part 1
Oct 10, 2022 · 45 min
Some believe self-censorship is a big problem today, particularly in light of the idea that someone can be "canceled" for their words -- blocked from having a prominent public plat
You Said It ... Now You're Canceled!: Part 2
Oct 11, 2022 · 45 min
The “self-censorship” debate continues. Meet Alejandro, a student who claims administrators at his community college violated his free speech rights. He says when he and members of
Harm Reduction: Safe Space for Addicts to Use
Oct 12, 2022 · 45 min
Dr. Phil discusses harm reduction, the concept of treating drug abuse like a medical issue and providing addicts with paraphernalia, such as clean needles in a safe space, and free
The Right to Die?
Oct 13, 2022 · 45 min
In 2014, 29-year-old Brittany Maynard transformed the conversation about medical aid in dying, which allows a terminally ill patient with a prognosis of six months or less to live
Boomers vs. Zoomers: An Old-Age Debate
Oct 14, 2022 · 45 min
As a whole, Baby Boomers, those born between 1946 -1964, believe they have worked hard, sacrificed, and paid their dues – and that the younger generation is entitled and sits on so
Bullied to Death
Oct 17, 2022 · 45 min
It used to be that if you were a child being bullied at school, once you walked over the threshold of your home, there would be a “reprieve” until you walked into school the next d
In Just Five Days: Bullied to Death
Oct 18, 2022 · 45 min
Bullying in 2022 comes in many forms, and the internet continues to be the most popular way to deliver this toxic and cruel behavior. Bullying is a severe threat to a child’s self-
Parents Battle over "Woke" School Curriculum
Oct 19, 2022 · 45 min
In March 2022, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis passed the “Parents Rights in Education” law, preventing the discussion of sexuality or gender identity in kindergarten through third g
How to Survive Inflation: Smart Spending During Shortages
Oct 20, 2022 · 45 min
There are shortages of everything from flights and airplane pilots to teachers, baby formula, certain foods, workers, and more. Dr. Phil discusses how shortages are affecting us an
Is America Too High on Marijuana?
Oct 21, 2022 · 45 min
Marijuana, weed, pot, cannabis -- no matter what you call it -- it’s been hotly debated whether it’s safe to use or if legalization is doing more harm than good. The number of Amer
Sextortion: It Could Be Happening to Your Child: Part 1
Oct 24, 2022 · 45 min
Sextortion, when someone blackmails you into providing them money, images of a sexual nature, or sexual favors by threatening to release your graphic information, videos, and/or pi
Sextorted to Death: Part 2
Oct 25, 2022 · 45 min
Dr. Phil continues his conversation about “sextortion,” a serious crime that occurs when someone manipulates you into sending a compromising image and threatens to distribute your
Right to Life, Right to Choose: The Conversation
Oct 26, 2022 · 45 min
There is a raging national debate between people who are pro-life and those who are pro-choice. Nancy Davis is one of the women caught in the crossfire of the abortion debate since
Dating App Horror Stories
Oct 27, 2022 · 45 min
Looking for love on these apps can be addictive -- but it can also be very dangerous. There have been people scammed, sexually assaulted, and others who have had their life threate
Slut Shaming or Asking for Modesty?
Oct 28, 2022 · 45 min
However, women who are choosing to wear the clothing in question claim they should have the freedom to wear what they want and shouldn’t be “slut shamed” or forced to censor their
How to Survive Inflation: Money Saving & Money Making Tips!
Oct 31, 2022 · 45 min
Dr. Phil continues his series on how to survive inflation. Today, financial experts share money-saving and money-making tips to help you learn how to take control of your finances
Dumbing Down America
Nov 1, 2022 · 45 min
Sadly, interest in becoming a teacher or remaining a teacher is reportedly the worst in our nation’s history. Dr. Phil tackles the teacher shortage, the “Great Resignation” of teac
Has "Sharenting" Gone Too Far?
Nov 2, 2022 · 45 min
Nowadays, parents post about their children on social media platforms more than ever. “Sharenting” is the term used to describe parents publicizing sensitive content or oversharing
Subway Attack: A Surge in Violence
Nov 3, 2022 · 45 min
Liz Gomes says she was brutally beaten by a homeless ex-con in a horrific attack caught on video. Her alleged attacker has spent time in prison for attempted murder and assault in
America Divided
Nov 4, 2022 · 45 min
America is very divided -- wear a mask, don’t wear a mask, get vaxxed, don’t vax, fund the police, defund the police, inflation or deflation, the election was rigged, no it wasn’t!
Caught on Camera: Have We Lost Our Privacy?
Nov 7, 2022 · 45 min
Should someone be able to film you in public without your consent and post it online? Some say absolutely; everyone who behaves badly is fair game and sharing their behavior online
Questionable Law
Nov 8, 2022 · 45 min
Most laws are adopted to keep communities healthy and safe and to reflect and memorialize good public policy. But, even the most well-intentioned laws can backfire and lead to absu
Medical Gaslighting: It's Not All in Your Head
Nov 9, 2022 · 45 min
Have you ever been told by a doctor that your symptoms are all in your head? When a doctor dismisses a patient’s health concerns as nothing more than the product of their imaginati
Two Families, One Tragedy
Nov 10, 2022 · 45 min
Two families, one tragedy, two different outcomes. On May 24, 2022, a gunman entered Uvalde Elementary School and took the lives of 19 students and two teachers. Parents Kimberly a
Through a Child's Eyes: Surviving a Mass Tragedy
Nov 11, 2022 · 45 min
Eleven-year-old Khloie, a young survivor of the Uvalde Elementary School shooting, remembers her best friend, Amerie, and the classmates and teachers she lost on that fatal day. Ch
How to Survive Inflation: Couponing & Shrinkflation
Nov 14, 2022 · 45 min
Everyone is talking about inflation and wanting ways to stretch their dollar. Today, the coupon queen tells viewers exactly how to get necessities for nearly nothing. Then, a consu
In the Presence of Evil: Face to Face With Jeffrey Dahmer
Nov 15, 2022 · 45 min
The new series Dahmer - Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story may have landed the number one spot on Netflix, but it wasn’t popular with everyone. Angry family members of Dahmer’s vict
Raising Evil: The Interview With Jeffrey Dahmer's Dad
Nov 16, 2022 · 45 min
Victims and survivors of Jeffrey Dahmer say they want people to see him for who he really was -- not the glamorized TV version. See a never-before-aired interview with Dahmer’s fat
Jeffrey Dahmer's Journey to Evil: The Home Movies and Childhood Clues
Nov 17, 2022 · 45 min
What creates a monster? As the popular new Netflix series Dahmer - Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story pushes the heinous crimes of the notorious serial killer back into the spotligh
Leaked, Hacked, Posted and Intentionally Shamed
Nov 18, 2022 · 45 min
Two years ago, Katelynn Spencer found out that two videos of her – one she consented to and another she says she had no idea was taken -- had been posted without her consent on a "
White Coat Betrayal
Nov 21, 2022 · 45 min
On October 20, 2022, Dr. James Heaps, an obstetrician-gynecologist and oncologist at UCLA, was found guilty of five counts related to sexual assault and misconduct against some of
Inside America's Teen Mental Health Crisis
Nov 22, 2022 · 45 min
The Surgeon General’s Advisory stated, before the COVID-19 pandemic, mental health challenges were the leading cause of disability and poor life outcomes in young people. The pande
A Teen's Near-Fatal Decision
Nov 23, 2022 · 45 min
The conversation about the rise in mental health issues among young people continues. Dr. Phil speaks with 22-year-old Emma, who says she was a cheerleader and “picture-perfect Ame
Homeless Encampment Bans: Sweep or Stay?
Nov 24, 2022 · 45 min
California reportedly holds more than half of all unsheltered homeless people in the United States and the highest number of homeless encampments. Clusters of tent cities line almo
Tipped Off! Is the Customer Always Right?
Nov 28, 2022 · 45 min
Dr. Phil talks with guests who have different opinions about tipping or giving gratuity for various services, such as a haircut, a manicure, or dinner at a restaurant. Walter admit
Procreation Debate: Is It Smart to Have Children?
Nov 29, 2022 · 45 min
Are children the future? It depends on whom you ask. Parenthood has increasingly become a topic of conversation as more and more people are deciding not to have children. All acros
Cult Vibes?
Nov 30, 2022 · 45 min
People “follow the leader,” the loudest voice or biggest trend, and soon enough, their whole life revolves around this new trainer, diet, and lifestyle. From fitness classes with “
Disturbing Pet Trends
Dec 1, 2022 · 45 min
There are a number of disturbing pet trends today -- including pet theft, dog attacks, and pandemic pet regrets. Guest Amanda says she was robbed and pistol-whipped in her home whi
Polarized America
Dec 2, 2022 · 45 min
Politics has been taking a toll on relationships since 2016, and sometimes, it has even gotten violent. Many people don’t have the ability to agree to disagree anymore. Rick and Ba
Overcoming Disaster
Dec 5, 2022 · 45 min
Dr. Phil meets Danielle who survived Hurricane Ian as it decimated her community and flooded her home, while she and her two sons with disabilities were trapped inside. Now, Daniel
The Renewed Hate That Kanye Created
Dec 6, 2022 · 45 min
Longtime watchdogs of hate speech say there’s nothing new about the kinds of antisemitic comments that rapper Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, and others have made recently. But w
Social Engineering: New Ways You're Being Scammed
Dec 7, 2022 · 45 min
What if you found your dream home online and the person claiming to be the property agent offered you a lease and asked you to wire the money without ever meeting them? Breanna say
Bias in Real Estate: Enough Is Enough!
Dec 8, 2022 · 45 min
Thirty-two-year-old Keisha says she knows firsthand about predatory dealings in the real estate industry. In a video that went viral and made news headlines, she says that when her
Fighting Back: Real Estate Bias Exposed
Dec 9, 2022 · 45 min
The "Dr. Phil" discussion on real estate bias continues. Dr. Phil talks to Anthony Marguleas, a real estate broker and owner of Amalfi Estates, who claims he has witnessed firsthan
Inside the Idaho College Murders
Dec 12, 2022 · 45 min
The killing of four college students in Moscow, Idaho, has horrified the nation and left many wanting answers and justice. On November 13, between 3 – 4 a.m., couple Ethan and Xana
I Got Chipped: Are We Ready for Technology Under Our Skin?
Dec 13, 2022 · 45 min
Biohackers, proponents of microchipping, are an underground movement of citizen scientists who use unconventional approaches when experimenting on their own bodies outside of the t
36 Years and Counting: Clemency for Patty?
Dec 14, 2022 · 45 min
Patty Prewitt is a 73-year-old mother of five, grandmother of 13, and great-grandmother. For the past 36 years, Patty has been serving a life sentence after being convicted of murd
"Deconstructing Karen"
Dec 15, 2022 · 45 min
The term “Karen,” a pejorative slang term for an alleged obnoxious, angry, entitled, and perceived racist white woman who uses inherent privilege to get their way or police other p
School's Out! From "Saints" to Sex Workers
Dec 16, 2022 · 45 min
Teachers have always been held in the highest regard and viewed as role models in the eyes of society. Unfortunately, teachers are now underpaid, overworked, and looking for supple
Was the Pandemic Mismanaged? What You Desperately Need to Know: Part 1
Dec 19, 2022 · 45 min
In this two-part episode, Dr. Phil discusses the handling -- or mishandling -- of the COVID-19 pandemic with top experts from the CDC, medicine, education, and legislation. Should
Learning Loss During Lockdown: Are There Solutions?: Part 2
Dec 20, 2022 · 45 min
Dr. Phil and his panel of experts, including Dr. Dimitri Christakis, Director of the Center for Child Health, Behavior and Development at Seattle Children's Research Institute, and
Hardworking & Still Can't Afford a Home
Jan 3, 2023 · 45 min
Dr. Phil speaks with Kyla and her husband, Andrew, who claim that, despite both working full time, they are now homeless and living in their van due to the rising cost of rent. The
You Can't Post That!
Jan 4, 2023 · 45 min
Dr. Phil and his guests discuss the self-censorship debate on the internet and social media, including the fundamental misunderstanding about the true extent of “freedom of speech”
Shedding Light on "The Blackout Challenge"
Jan 5, 2023 · 45 min
Throughout the years, many different social media challenges have emerged. The popularity of online challenges is rising and unfortunately, have become extremely unsafe -- and in s
Defunding the Police: A Failure or a Fallacy?
Jan 6, 2023 · 45 min
“Defund the Police!” It was a rallying cry in the wake of the tragic murder of George Floyd and a call to action against the undeniable brutality of some -- but not all -- police a
The Curse of the Lottery
Jan 9, 2023 · 45 min
In 2022, it seemed like everyone was talking about the lottery or buying a ticket. The biggest payout of all time was in November, at $2 billion dollars. About half of Americans pl
Real Life Heroes
Jan 10, 2023 · 45 min
eenage best friends Ethan, Chase, and Colin helped rescue two strangers from a dangerous house fire, and it was all caught on video. Find out why the fire chief in their community
Busloads of Unauthorized Immigrants: What Should Be Done?
Jan 11, 2023 · 45 min
Thousands of asylum seekers from the Mexican border arrived in Washington, D.C. and New York City on buses sent by the governors of Texas and Arizona. The mayors of these cities as
Eerie Details About the Idaho Murder Suspect
Jan 12, 2023 · 45 min
The gruesome quadruple murder of four university students in Moscow, Idaho remained a mystery for seven weeks until law officials were finally able to track down a suspect, Bryan K
Idaho Murders Suspect: Childhood Details Revealed
Jan 13, 2023 · 45 min
The suspect in the quadruple murder of four university students in Moscow, Idaho, Bryan Kohberger, has an interesting past. Childhood friends of Kohberger's speak out about the typ
How Should We Treat Juvenile Delinquents?
Jan 16, 2023 · 45 min
When minors violate the law, should parents be held responsible? Should prosecutors provide these juveniles with resources instead of putting them back on the streets with no punis
Groomed and Deceived by White Coat Predators
Jan 17, 2023 · 45 min
In October 2022, Dr. James Heaps, an obstetrician-gynecologist and oncologist at UCLA, was found guilty of five counts related to sexual assault and misconduct against several fema
DNA Surprises
Jan 18, 2023 · 45 min
DNA testing is bringing the era of keeping family secrets to a close. DNA tests spur paternity surprises and lawsuits -- as anyone can pay $50 and then show up on your front doorst
Flavor Chasing; The Teen Vaping Crisis
Jan 19, 2023 · 45 min
Not only is vaping physically damaging, but it’s become a real point of contention within families of teen users – with some parents saying they are being driven “crazy” trying to
Behind the Wheel: Drunk and Deadly
Jan 20, 2023 · 45 min
Laura admits to driving drunk thousands of times but says she’s only been “caught” three times. Laura admits that even after receiving her third DUI, she still didn’t learn her les
Addicted to Driving Drunk: Laura's Final Decision
Jan 23, 2023 · 45 min
Laura says she has been lying about her sobriety and hiding her drinking for weeks. Laura claims she wants to stop drinking alcohol but says that every time she tries to get sober,
Supermom Missing: Inside the Sherri Papini Investigation
Jan 24, 2023 · 45 min
Sherri Papini, a mother of two from Redding, California who was called “Supermom” by her family, disappeared on November 2, 2016 Reportedly while jogging near her home. Three weeks
Murdaugh Murders
Jan 25, 2023 · 45 min
This is a true crime saga like no other. The Murdaugh family is one of the most prominent families in South Carolina and has served in powerful legal positions dating back nearly 1
Aging Out Loud!
Jan 26, 2023 · 45 min
Many women say when they hit a certain age, they feel invisible, washed up, and unwanted. In an open discussion, Dr. Phil finds out how women feel about the pressure of aging. Supe
The Demise of Guys
Jan 27, 2023 · 45 min
Recently, parents across America were googling “who is Andrew Tate?” making him number three in Google searches for 2022, right behind Queen Elizabeth and Donald Trump. Tate claims
Growing Up Digital: Are Your Kids Addicted?
Jan 30, 2023 · 45 min
From social media and gaming to scrolling endlessly online, today's youth are more plugged in when it comes to digital devices. In fact, 50% of teenagers admit they are addicted to
Silver Splitters: Facing Divorce After 50
Jan 31, 2023 · 45 min
Dr. Phil meets Lara and her husband, Bill, who say they’ve been arguing constantly, and the “divorce” word has come up too often – and they want to know how to fix what’s wrong. Th
Unsecured Guns: Who's to Blame?
Feb 1, 2023 · 45 min
Baronica and Nathan say that on July 10, 2021, their then 9-year-old son shot his 8-year-old brother in the chest with one of six unsecured guns in their home. The parents bravely
He's Saving Models From Being Kidnapped ... or Is He?
Feb 2, 2023 · 45 min
James says he wants to raise awareness about the kidnapping epidemic of models the Los Angeles area. James says he meets women online, and when they are on their way to meet, the w
Feuding Neighbors: Stop Feeding the Iguanas!
Feb 3, 2023 · 45 min
In South Florida, iguanas are destroying people’s yards and plants and damaging their property. And, feeding iguanas can attract more, leading to a nuisance for some South Florida
Postpartum Moms
Feb 6, 2023 · 45 min
For millions of women, the minute they give birth, they’re filled with incredible joy, and their instinct is to protect their babies at all costs. However, 1 in 7 women will develo
Triggered: Is Social Media Pushing Girls to Self-Harm?
Feb 7, 2023 · 45 min
Cece is a high school senior who says she became addicted to social media when she was 12 years old. She claims Instagram algorithms took her down a dark rabbit hole, which led to
Sex Abuse Allegations: Who Is Telling the Truth?
Feb 8, 2023 · 45 min
John Kinsel has been locked up for more than 26 years for a crime he says he did not commit -- raping, choking, and threatening to kill a child. About 30 years ago, when John was 2
Just a Game or Kids at Risk?
Feb 9, 2023 · 45 min
It’s no secret that children who play contact and collision sports are at risk for head trauma and concussions. But the question is, should children be allowed to play these sports
On the Rocks: Americans Dying From Drink
Feb 10, 2023 · 45 min
Dr. Phil speaks with four women, all on different journeys with alcohol. First, Michelle says she decided to become sober during the pandemic but recently started drinking again “i
Anatomy of a "False Confession"
Feb 13, 2023 · 45 min
Atif Rafay claims he was forced into confessing to a crime he says he did not commit. In the summer of 1994, 17-year-old Atif was home from Cornell University, hanging out with his
Forget You, I'm Marrying Myself
Feb 14, 2023 · 45 min
Sologamy, also known as “self-marriage” or “self-partnering,” is a symbolic ceremony where a person commits to a meaningful and loving relationship with themselves and a promise to
Murdaugh Murders: The Trial
Feb 15, 2023 · 45 min
The Murdaugh family were solicitors in South Carolina for three generations, leading prosecutions for their district and playing a key role in deciding which cases were prosecuted.
Murdaugh Murders: What the Housekeeper Saw
Feb 16, 2023 · 45 min
Dr. Phil and his panel of experts, former prosecutor Loni Coombs; Court TV reporter Vinnie Politan; and forensic expert Joseph Scott Morgan, continue to discuss the ongoing trial o
For the Love of the Game?
Feb 17, 2023 · 45 min
Since 2018, roughly 30 states have legalized sports betting, including 21 that allow it online. In the last 12 months, around one-in-five U.S. adults say they have personally bet m
Microsoft Exec Conspiracy Killing
Feb 20, 2023 · 45 min
On February 16, 2022, Jared Bridegan, a 33-year-old father of four, was killed in an “ambush style” shooting in Jacksonville, FL, while his 2-year-old daughter watched from the car
Kids and ADHD Meds: Too Much Too Soon?
Feb 21, 2023 · 45 min
School nurses administer more daily medication for ADHD than any other chronic health condition. In December 2022, the Drug Enforcement Agency warned that over prescription of ADHD
Driving While Under the "Teenfluence"
Feb 22, 2023 · 45 min
Headlines about teenage drivers killing and injuring themselves or others while driving recklessly, including at high speeds, are becoming all too common. Today, Dr. Phil shows par
Daycare Dangers
Feb 23, 2023 · 45 min
Dr. Phil is joined by families who claim they have experienced horrific situations at the hands of daycare providers. Keegan and Alissa say their worst nightmare came true when the
Social Media: The Real vs. the Façade
Feb 24, 2023 · 45 min
Amy, a mom and widow of 15 years, says she is so busy with work that she relies on social media for companionship. However, Amy admits she gets envious seeing others having a fabul
Am I Really Engaged to Superstar Entertainer Omarion?
Feb 27, 2023 · 45 min
Rachel fears that her friend Simone is being scammed by someone online pretending to be singer Omarion, and Simone wants the truth; online romance scams; Dr. Phil and Robin share t
Dangerous Diet Crazes?
Feb 28, 2023 · 45 min
Meet John, who promotes the benefits of a raw animal product diet to his Instagram followers. Then, Jules not only follows a high-fruit raw vegan diet – but also feeds it to her 3-
A Woman I've Never Met is Convinced She's My Mother
Mar 1, 2023 · 45 min
Rapper/songwriter Brooklyn Queen says four years ago, a complete stranger began contacting her and trying to connect with her. Why? She says the woman was claiming to be her birth
Detransitioning Is This a Growing Phenomenon?
Mar 2, 2023 · 45 min
The number of young people who identify as transgender has nearly doubled in recent years. Some people say this is because the transgender community is more embraced, but others sa
College Athletes and Suicide: A Quiet Crisis
Mar 3, 2023 · 45 min
Three families with one thing in common: they say their daughters, collegiate student-athletes, were suffering in silence before they died by suicide. They say their daughters face
Parents Obsessed With Social Media
Mar 6, 2023 · 45 min
Anya, Shannon’s former best friend, says she cut off contact with Shannon because of her social media posts. Shannon insists she just wants to share her point of view and exercise
Murdaugh Murder Trial: Dissection of the Guilty Verdict
Mar 7, 2023 · 45 min
Disbarred personal injury attorney Alex Murdaugh, from one of the most prominent families in South Carolina, was recently convicted of the 2021 murders of his wife, Maggie, and you
Alex Murdaugh Guilty: His Body Language of Lies
Mar 8, 2023 · 45 min
In June 2021, Alex Murdaugh, a once prominent personal injury attorney from South Carolina, claimed he found his wife and youngest son shot dead on their hunting lodge property. Ab
How Safe Are Our Streets?
Mar 9, 2023 · 45 min
Stories of innocent citizens being brutally attacked by complete strangers who have long and violent criminal histories have become all too common. Many claim these attacks are a r
Exclusive: I Believe I Am Madeleine McCann
Mar 27, 2023 · 45 min
Twenty-one-year-old Julia Wendell captured the attention of millions across the globe when she claimed she believes she may be the most famous missing child in the world, Madeleine
The Rise of Victimhood Culture
Mar 28, 2023 · 45 min
Sam is a skateboarder and recent college graduate who is currently living in his van with his kitten in Los Angeles. He says he is not working and wonders how he is expected to rem
Discrimination: A Two-Way Street?
Mar 29, 2023 · 45 min
Dr. Phil delves into the very sensitive topic of discrimination. The news has reported claims of discrimination against white people in university admissions, graduation ceremonies
Loneliness Epidemic
Apr 3, 2023 · 45 min
The loneliness epidemic is real, and it’s affecting younger people in startling numbers. A 2020 survey on loneliness found an increasing correlation between social media usage and
Is Forced Prison Labor Really Slavery?
Apr 4, 2023 · 45 min
Dr. Phil discusses forced labor in prisons: should it end because it is punitive -- and even abusive -- or should it be seen as a productive way for some prisoners to spend their d
Surviving Tragedy
Apr 5, 2023 · 45 min
Many Americans have faced horrific mass shooting tragedies throughout the country. Many lives have been lost on those catastrophic days, but many survivors have lived, and their tr
Matters of the Heart
Apr 10, 2023 · 45 min
Did you know that your emotions could be damaging your heart, and you might not find out until it's too late? Dr. Phil reveals information that could save your life or someone you
My Newsmaking Nightmare
Apr 11, 2023 · 45 min
Dr. Phil hears three stories of people struggling with the aftermath of having a dark moment in their lives reported on in the news. Sisters Ashley, Ebony, and Fallon say their liv
Are Women Being Erased?
Apr 12, 2023 · 45 min
The recent movement, originating in the activism of transgender advocates, to replace the word "woman" with gender-neutral terms causes a growing concern among women born biologica
Under Attack by Spiritual Entities
Apr 17, 2023 · 45 min
Angel-Rose discusses how every night she is attacked by spiritual entities similar to ghosts from the astral plane.
Should We Allow Reparations to Black Americans?
Apr 18, 2023 · 45 min
Activists, writers, educators and descendants discuss giving financial reparations to African Americans.
Dangers in America: Are We Being Protected?
Apr 19, 2023 · 45 min
Dr. Phil gives viewers a sneak peek at what happens when the show ends: after the taping, the often-lively exchanges continue, and the cameras keep rolling; Chris' neighbors saved
The Battle Over Gender Inclusivity in Schools
Apr 20, 2023 · 45 min
Whether transgender students should be allowed to use bathrooms corresponding with their identities; how old children should be when learning about gender identity in school; wheth
Missing in the Dark World of Sex Trafficking
Apr 24, 2023 · 45 min
The search for a missing teen who may be the victim of sex trafficking; a girl says she was lured into sex trafficking by a man she met online; former athletes and assault survivor
Influenced to Spend
Apr 25, 2023 · 45 min
How product and service influencers persuade people to spend money; perspectives from an influencer, a marketing specialist and a spending coach; Brendan Gahan, Chief Innovation Of
Generation XL
Apr 26, 2023 · 45 min
Discussing the epidemic of childhood obesity; a 13-year-old shares her story of being bullied at her school for being overweight; one of the first teens to undergo weight-loss surg
Dog Attacks on the Rise: Who's to Blame?
Apr 27, 2023 · 45 min
Teri says she was attacked by former friend Valina's dog, while Valina says that Teri exaggerated her injuries so much that her dog had to be euthanized; a woman tells of being att
Surviving a Vicious Dog Attack
Apr 28, 2023 · 45 min
A woman says she was attacked by two dogs she was dog-sitting, and nearly lost her life; trainer and behaviorist Jas Leverette.
My Husband Murdered His Fiancée
May 1, 2023 · 45 min
James Addie, a husband and father, lived a double life, leading to the murder of his fiancée 48 hours before their wedding day; his two families meet to pick up the broken pieces o
Invested in Love or Just Another Scam?
May 2, 2023 · 45 min
For two years, Terri has sent thousands of dollars to her millionaire boyfriend, Ricardo, whom she plans to marry but has never met in person.
Romance Scams, Fraudsters, and Their Victims
May 3, 2023 · 45 min
Terri has been waiting two years for her millionaire boyfriend, Ricardo, whom she has never met in person, to return home from Canada with their Bitcoin investment; updates on some
Moms on Mushrooms: A Growing Trend?
May 4, 2023 · 45 min
Individuals who microdose psychedelics to achieve relaxation join Dr Phil, experts and sceptics to discuss its benefits and dangers.
The Rise in Anti-Latino Hate
May 5, 2023 · 45 min
Anti-immigrant sentiment and anti-Latino hate crimes; a couple say a woman terrorized them for a year; experts discuss rhetoric, misinformation, hostile speech and disrespect; Jaso
Disruptive Thinking: T.D. Jakes
May 8, 2023 · 45 min
T.D. Jakes says disruptive thinking has led to some of the world's most innovative and necessary movements, and every period of chaos brings an opportunity to disrupt by providing
Critical Race Theory
May 9, 2023 · 45 min
Some say critical race theory (CRT) admonishes all white people for being oppressors while classifying all Black people as hopelessly oppressed victims, but others say it must be t
Judgment Day in a New Orleans Court
May 10, 2023 · 45 min
As a child, Alyssa wanted to get rid of her mother's strict boyfriend, John, so she told a lie, accusing him of sexually abusing her. Out of guilt, she retracts her confession, giv
Ask Dr. Phil and Robin
May 11, 2023 · 45 min
Dr. Phil and his wife Robin answer questions and address rumours from their fans, as well as questions and tributes from some of their celebrity friends.
Artificial Intelligence: Too Smart for Our Own Good?
May 12, 2023 · 45 min
Artificial intelligence has the potential to improve people's daily lives, but it also raises ethical and societal concerns about its impact on employment, privacy and the future o
Families Fighting for Freedom
May 15, 2023 · 45 min
Doreen's son, John Giuca, and Yvette's brother, Billie Allen, have spent half their lives in prison for crimes they say they did not commit, and both women say they will stop at no
9 Execution Dates, 3 Last Meals: Save Richard Glossip!
May 16, 2023 · 45 min
Richard Glossip was convicted of first-degree murder for the beating death of his boss, based largely on the testimony of a man who said Glossip hired him to carry out the murder.
Battle of the Sexes
May 17, 2023 · 45 min
Andrew Tate is known for his misogynistic social media posts and videos; discusses whether parents should worry about Tate's influence on their sons; a group of teenage boys surpri
Thank You, Dr. Phil: Amazing Updates
May 18, 2023 · 45 min
Dr. Phil follows up with some of his most talked-about guests to find out what happened when they left his stage and returned home.
Dr. Phil Changed My Life
May 19, 2023 · 45 min
Dr Phil continues to provide thrilling updates on the past guests that viewers enquire about the most.
Underage and Interrogated
May 22, 2023 · 45 min
Innocent people, many of them miners, are often convicted after providing police with false confessions; what parents need to know to prevent it from happening to their children; B
Aging Out of Foster Care
May 23, 2023 · 45 min
Dr Phil shares how more than 23,000 young people age out of the US foster care system every year; two women say they faced challenges in the foster care system and ageing out of it
Not Guilty of Murder but Sentenced to Life
May 24, 2023 · 45 min
A federal jury finds a pair of Black men not guilty of killing a white police officer, but they are sentenced to life in prison anyway; their attorney explains why; the officer's d
Laced, Lethal and Killing Our Children
May 25, 2023 · 45 min
A woman tells how she became addicted to Xanax and Oxycodone and later learned the pills were laced with deadly synthetic opioid fentanyl; a former drug dealer gives his perspectiv