Dr. Phil: Season 7
Season 7 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 6.
- 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 7 Progress Shield
Hitman
Nov 12, 2008 · 60 min
Dr. Phil celebrates 40 years of musical genius with legendary music producer David Foster. After four decades, 45 nominations and 15 Grammy wins, David shares his memorable stories
Love Triangle
Nov 17, 2008 · 60 min
A new study shows that in America, as many as one in five men is having an extramarital affair, and that 15 percent of women are cheating too. Is your spouse being unfaithful? Jess
Shoplifting Confessions
Nov 19, 2008 · 60 min
As the nation suffers through an economic meltdown, many Americans resort to drastic measures to keep their families afloat. Just how far would you go to stay in the black? Laura a
Spouses At War
Nov 20, 2008 · 60 min
Thursday - November 20, 2008 Spouses at War From the outside, they appear to be a perfect couple – successful, affluent and respected in the community. But behind closed doors, J
Prop. 8 Debate
Nov 21, 2008 · 60 min
Friday - November 21, 2008 Same-Sex Marriage: The Prop 8 Debate It’s a hot-button topic in California and around the country: The passage of Proposition 8, which reinstated a ban
Family Cult
Nov 24, 2008 · 60 min
Dr. Phil delves into a tragic story that spanned several decades, shattered lives and left one person behind bars. Fourteen children were held captive by a man who called himself T
Family Drama
Nov 25, 2008 · 60 min
Family Drama Family squabbles are hard to avoid –- especially during the holidays –- but what happens when that behavior escalates to cursing, yelling and even physical attacks? L
A Husband's Double Life
Nov 26, 2008 · 60 min
Studies show that as many as 18 to 24 million Americans suffer from sexual addiction; an overwhelming obsession that can destroy lives, ruin marriages and tear families apart. Elai
I Survived
Nov 28, 2008 · 60 min
`None of us are immune to certain life challenges, changing life moments, days we just can’t avoid. It’s doesn’t matter how smart you are, how well you live, how much money you hav
Bring Back My Child
Dec 1, 2008 · 60 min
Parents try their best to protect their kids and teach them about stranger danger, but what if your child is abducted … and the abductor is the other parent? Zanni and Christine ar
Whatever Happened To?
Dec 1, 2008 · 60 min
Do you ever wonder how your favorite Dr. Phil guest is faring since being on the show? Dr. Phil follows up with some of his most talked about guests. Up first is the story of a lit
Families under Fire
Dec 3, 2008 · 60 min
As the nation faces a collapsing financial market, record job losses and a foreclosure crisis, is your marriage strong enough to survive the storm? Bishop T.D. Jakes, renowned past
Dr. Phil's Get Real Retreat
Dec 4, 2008 · 60 min
Fourteen courageous people spend three days facing Dr. Phil and the reality of their problems, which include addiction, anger, grief and abuse. In Part 4 of Dr. Phil’s retreat, the
School Discipline: Out of Control?
Dec 5, 2008 · 60 min
When you send your children to school, you expect them to be taught in a nurturing environment. But what should you do if you learn your child has experienced extreme discipline by
Fighting Back
Dec 9, 2008 · 60 min
Would you return a diamond ring if a jeweler gave you the wrong one by mistake? Is it fair for a company to ask an employee to lose weight? Dr. Phil’s guests are fighting back agai
Obsessions
Dec 10, 2008 · 60 min
When does a hobby become an obsession? Dr. Phil’s guests say they are definitely obsessed! First, meet a group of women who can’t get enough of a new craze called reborning -- craf
Relationship Reality Check
Dec 11, 2008 · 60 min
Marriage is supposed to be about compromise, but what happens when one partner says, "It's my way or the highway"? Newlyweds Matthew and Lianna have been married for just
911 Nightmares!
Dec 12, 2008 · 60 min
Imagine that you’ve fallen, had a terrible accident or been abducted, and your only lifeline is 911. What happens if you call and can’t get the help you need or emergency personnel
Headline Horror Stories
Dec 15, 2008 · 60 min
What would push an 8-year-old to allegedly kill his own father? What would make a man brutally murder a talented anchorwoman? Dr. Phil is joined by Nancy Grace of Headline News, ch
Dr. Phil and Robin's Classic Holidays
Dec 16, 2008 · 60 min
You've heard the saying that Christmas is "The most wonderful time of the year," but Dr. Phil's audience members say they're feeling stressed and worried about affording
Huge Holiday Headaches
Dec 17, 2008 · 60 min
Does someone in your life make the holidays more of a headache than a festive, joyful time? Jennifer says her mother, Judy, otherwise known as Grandma Claus, goes way overboard whe
Caylee Anthony
Dec 18, 2008 · 60 min
Since her disappearance in July 2008, Caylee Anthony's image has been splashed across magazine covers and TV screens in an effort to find the missing 3-year-old. America has been r
Not Easily Broken
Jan 9, 2009 · 60 min
When you tie the knot, you and your spouse proclaim, “For better or for worse,” but how far are you willing to go to save a troubled marriage? Dr. Phil sits down with Bishop T. D.
An Addict in the Family
Jan 12, 2009 · 60 min
While battling cancer, Paula learned her 21-year-old daughter, C.J., had been turning to drugs, and that her husband had an affair. Can this family come together to save C.J.?
Out Of The Cult
Jan 14, 2009 · 60 min
Extreme religious groups; two women travel to a compound to try to rescue their relatives; a brother and sister say they were molested by a group's leader.
Rage caught on tape
Jan 15, 2009 · 60 min
Everyone has moments of anger, but some have tempers that flare up quickly and often. Dr. Phil explores a wide spectrum of anger and offers advice on how to reign it in and overcom
Ask Dr. Phil
Jan 16, 2009 · 60 min
It's Ask Dr. Phil day, and you won't believe the topics! First up, Jimmy, a 43-year-old musician, lives with his 20-year-old daughter, Morgan. He says many young ladies are attract
The Pressures of the President
Jan 19, 2009 · 60 min
The slogan "Yes We Can" and the words hope and change are the foundation and spirit of Barack Obama's platform. As the inauguration approaches and the optimism and excite
The Wild, Wild Web
Jan 21, 2009 · 60 min
Social networking Web sites like Facebook and MySpace are great for meeting people, but they’re also the source of much controversy. Do the dangers of these sites outweigh their be
President Obama: Hope vs. Reality
Jan 22, 2009 · 60 min
The inauguration party is over. What’s next for this country? Dr. Phil and his esteemed guests discuss their thoughts about the new presidency and what to expect in the next four y
Behind the Headlines
Jan 23, 2009 · 60 min
Dr. Phil takes an in-depth look at unbelievable news stories that have captivated millions. Adam Herrman, 21, vanished from his Kansas home 10 years ago, but his adoptive parents,
Fighting Fair
Jan 26, 2009 · 60 min
All couples argue, but Dr. Phil says name-calling, temper tantrums and hitting below the belt can ruin a marriage. He sits down with Mark and Leana who have been married for only f
Crazy Teen Trends
Jan 27, 2009 · 60 min
From sending sexual text messages to taking a punch to the face for fun, today’s teens are engaging in outrageous trends. First up, 13-year-old Reina made headlines when she racked
Honeymoon Hangover
Jan 28, 2009 · 60 min
Are you a newlywed suffering from honeymoon hangover? It’s when the vacation in the Bahamas is over, the dress is put away and couples realize there’s an important thing they now h
Time to Grow Up!
Jan 29, 2009 · 60 min
As the economy struggles, many Americans are suffering financially and find themselves without extra cash in hand. Dr. Phil's guests say their money is maxed out, and they're tired
Shocking Headlines
Jan 30, 2009 · 60 min
Horrifying, enraging, downright shocking … words that come to mind as you read some of the biggest headline news stories that gripped the nation in the past few weeks. Go inside th
Rage Caught on Tape: The Follow Up
Feb 2, 2009 · 60 min
Dr. Phil continues his look at rage. When Isabella first appeared on the show, cameras installed in her home captured outrageous behavior. Has she changed? Find out how she reacts
Pursuing the Predator: Internet Investigations
Feb 3, 2009 · 60 min
Pedophiles once lurked in parks and around schoolyards, and then they prowled the playground of the World Wide Web. Now these predators have a more sinister method at their fingert
Child Caught in the Middle
Feb 4, 2009 · 60 min
Divorce is well known to be a source of pain, bitterness and often conflict. When parents who have split up carry their fight beyond the courtroom, the child is usually the one cau
For Better or Worse?
Feb 5, 2009 · 60 min
When people get married, they recite the vows, "To love, honor and cherish for better or worse." But with a 50 percent divorce rate in America, do newlyweds really take t
What's Wrong With Men?
Feb 6, 2009 · 60 min
Dr. Phil addresses the question all women want to know the answer to: What’s wrong with men? With the help of TIME magazine writer and comedian Joel Stein, Dr. Phil tries to solve
Wasted Youth
Feb 9, 2009 · 60 min
“If you’re somebody who uses drugs, you do drugs recreationally, or you have a child who’s experimenting with drugs because ‘That’s just what kids do,’ or ‘Everybody does it,’ plea
Octuplets Scandal
Feb 11, 2009 · 60 min
The discussion continues regarding Nadya Suleman, a single mother of six children, who recently gave birth to a set of octuplets. How will she care for 14 babies? Are the newborns
Octuplets Scandal II
Feb 12, 2009 · 60 min
The discussion continues regarding Nadya Suleman, a single mother of six children, who recently gave birth to a set of octuplets. Dr. Phil and his panel of experts, including co-ho
Growing Up Too Fast?
Feb 16, 2009 · 60 min
If you are a parent of a little girl, “tween,” or teenager, you’re going to relate to this show! Dr. Phil talks with parents who say raising a teen daughter is difficult in an over
Paralyzed by Fear
Feb 17, 2009 · 60 min
No matter how hard we try to protect ourselves, everyone will experience trauma in our lives. Whether it's divorce, an illness or a violent attack, each one of us is a potential vi
The Ultimate Weight Loss Solution, Part 4
Feb 18, 2009 · 60 min
Dr. Phil continues his quest to help twelve people drop pounds and inches while traveling across the country. In Dallas, Texas, the participants work on Key 6: Intentional Exercise
Behind the Headlines: Octuplets Saga Continues
Feb 19, 2009 · 60 min
Single mother of six, Nadya Suleman, shocked the country by giving birth to the second-only set of octuplets recorded in the U.S. Speculation and wonderment turned to outrage and e
Tyler Perry: Anger to Forgiveness
Feb 20, 2009 · 60 min
Dysfunctional families are often the punch lines of movies and sitcoms, but for some households, dealing with fighting, anger and turmoil is no laughing matter. Tyler Perry says he
Teen Love Trauma
Feb 23, 2009 · 60 min
Teen dating can be fun, romantic and totally cool. But what happens when those euphoric feelings turn into an obsession? Giesel and Steve say their 18-year-old daughter, Devynn, ha
How Not to Get Scammed
Feb 24, 2009 · 60 min
With the country facing economic woes, many Americans are on the lookout for ways to generate extra cash. But are those lucrative offers to work from home and get-rich-quick ads le
Octuplets' Mom Talks to Dr. Phil
Feb 25, 2009 · 60 min
“Outrageous, irresponsible and completely out of touch with reality” are just a few comments being said about Nadya Suleman, the single mother of six who recently gave birth to oct
Octuplets' Mom Talks to Dr. Phil, Part 2
Feb 26, 2009 · 60 min
Dr. Phil’s daytime exclusive with Nadya Suleman continues. The unemployed single mother of six who gave birth to octuplets answers the public’s number one question. Plus, Nadya’s m
Forced to be a Deadbeat Dad?
Feb 27, 2009 · 60 min
Are deadbeat dads actually dead broke dads? As the American economy struggles, men comprise 82 percent of the recent layoffs. In child support cases, are men and women treated equa
Money-Saving Tips and Tricks
Mar 2, 2009 · 60 min
If you're suffering through the difficult economic times and looking for ways to save money, get out your pen and paper and start taking notes! Dr. Phil's guests offer real tips to
Dr. Phil Meets the Octuplets
Dec 19, 2008 · 60 min
Nadya Suleman, mother of octuplets plus six other kids, joins Dr. Phil to continue her first interview in front of a live audience. No one outside of the immediate family and hospi
Love and Lies
Jan 5, 2009 · 60 min
Why do some women return to violent relationships, and why can’t some men refrain from striking the woman they say they love? Dr. Phil issues a strong warning to abusers: “If you'r
Keeping Up with the Kardashians
Jan 6, 2009 · 60 min
Do you have someone in your family who drives you absolutely insane? Maybe you’re at war with a sibling, or maybe you battle with your spouse over one big issue. Every family has a
Octuplets' Mom Answers Viewer Questions
Mar 16, 2009 · 60 min
After Nadya Suleman’s two-part special with Dr. Phil, the cameras continue rolling. Dr. Phil leads a question and answer session between the mother everyone is talking about and th
Young Wives Club
Mar 17, 2009 · 60 min
How young is too young to tie the knot? Dr. Phil meets three couples in their early 20s with relationships rocked by betrayals, domestic violence and infidelity. Tara, 22, says her
The Dr. Phil House: Young Wives Club, Part 2
Mar 18, 2009 · 60 min
Dr. Phil continues his work with three young couples who struggle to stay together. Because they all have children stuck in the middle of their battles, Dr. Phil wants to give them
The Millionaire Matchmaker
Mar 19, 2009 · 60 min
Are you still searching for your dream mate, or do you wonder if the person you’re dating is The One? Along with Patti Stanger, founder of the Millionaire’s Club and star of Bravo
Abusive Love
Mar 20, 2009 · 60 min
With the help of best-selling author Bishop T.D. Jakes, Dr. Phil offers up some straight talk about domestic violence. Learn what to look for and how to stop it.
Weddings Gone Bad
Mar 23, 2009 · 60 min
The bridal party may look beautiful, the guests may arrive on time, and the best man may remember the rings, but sometimes the best-planned ceremonies can go horribly wrong. Dr. Ph
Young Wives at a Turning Point, Part 3
Mar 24, 2009 · 60 min
Three young couples struggle to deal with issues such as trust, domestic violence and infidelity. Dr. Phil moves them all into The Dr. Phil House for a three-day relationship overh
Octuplets: On the Record
Mar 25, 2009 · 60 min
You’ve followed the story of Nadya Suleman and her newborn octuplets. Now, Dr. Phil updates the octuplets’ situation, including the homecoming of the first four babies, and the rec
Octuplets: On the Record, Part 2
Mar 26, 2009 · 60 min
After bringing all the parties together to announce the dissolution of the agreement between the octuplets’ mother, Nadya Suleman, and the organization Angels in Waiting USA, who o
How to Talk to Your Kids About Money
Mar 27, 2009 · 60 min
The current economic crisis has everyone on edge. It’s more important than ever to talk to your kids about money, and Dr. Phil gives you the tools you need to have that conversatio
The Dark Side of the Internet
Mar 30, 2009 · 60 min
Parents, you may not know it, but a threat is looming in your home. It’s a frightening and dangerous trend that affects the good girls -- cheerleaders, honor students and college g
Young Wives at a Turning Point, Part 4
Mar 31, 2009 · 60 min
Three young couples who struggle to deal with issues such as domestic violence, infidelity and addiction check into The Dr. Phil House to overhaul their relationships. As the last
Angry Moms
Apr 1, 2009 · 60 min
America is teeming with people who are frustrated over rising unemployment, lack of affordable health care and mounting foreclosures. Dr. Phil talks to children who say they are si
Reunion Realities
Apr 3, 2009 · 60 min
Imagine answering your phone and hearing, "You don't know me, but I am your sibling." How would you react? Troy Dunn, a professional people finder and host of WE tv's The Locator j
Scary Trends
Apr 16, 2009 · 60 min
Parents, this show is appointment television! Sexting, a scary new trend where teens send nude or semi-nude photos via cell phone, is popping up throughout the country. But what ki
Amazing Weight Loss Reveals
Apr 17, 2009 · 60 min
Last September, Dr. Phil kicked off his Ultimate Weight Loss Solution challenge, with six teams of two committing to his program and competing against each other to lose pounds and
Child with a Child
Apr 20, 2009 · 60 min
Every parent can tell you that raising a child is often demanding, thankless, hard work. But when a teenager gets pregnant and has a child of her own, the result can be stress and
What's Hormones Got to Do with It?
Apr 21, 2009 · 60 min
Six thousand women enter menopause every day, and studies have shown that the fairer sex can experience menopausal and perimenopausal symptoms as early as their 20s and 30s. Dr. Ph
Why was Little Sandra Murdered?
Apr 22, 2009 · 60 min
It's the story everyone is talking about: The horrific murder and alleged rape of 8-year-old Sandra Cantu. Dr. Phil has been flooded with e-mails and questions asking what kind of
How to Escape a Bad Marriage
Apr 23, 2009 · 60 min
If you're a woman living in constant fear of an abusive mate, Dr. Phil dedicates this show to you. He documents the tumultuous journey of a mother of four who flees to a shelter to
How to Get To I Do
Apr 24, 2009 · 60 min
For many girls, a fairytale wedding day is a sweet fantasy — but getting the proposal can be a real nightmare! Amber and Rich are struggling through commitment issues. They live, w
Reinvent Yourself
May 4, 2009 · 60 min
In these devastating economic times, companies are closing their doors, and millions of Americans have found themselves out of work. One of the cities hardest hit by the recession
How to Be a Better Parent
May 5, 2009 · 60 min
Have your children gone from little angels to kids gone wild? Are they whiney, tantrum-throwing, feet-stomping, door-slamming, spoiled and entitled? Well, good news, Mom and Dad! D
How to Be a Better Parent, Part 2
May 6, 2009 · 60 min
Four families tired of the fighting, yelling, chaos and conflict in their home move into The Dr. Phil House. Dr. Phil puts them to work right away with exercises and assignments th
How to Stay Sober
May 7, 2009 · 60 min
Dr. Phil delves into the topic of addiction with two families on the verge of losing it all. Rigo was a police sergeant in charge of keeping crime off the streets, but at home he w
Does Mother Know Best?
May 8, 2009 · 60 min
They changed your diapers, cooked your meals, did your laundry and put up with your bratty attitude, but does Mom always know what's best for you? Dr. Phil's guests say their mothe
A Teen's Pregnancy
Jul 6, 2009 · 60 min
Imagine your 15-year-old daughter announces that she's pregnant. As a parent, you would have to make tough decisions. This is the reality for Dale and Kelly. Dale says they had the
A Teen's Pregnancy : Brittney's Decision
Jul 7, 2009 · 60 min
Dr. Phil continues his in-depth look at a family that struggles with a decision that will affect them for the rest of their lives. Dale and Kelly's daughter, Brittney, an honor rol
Ask the Bishop
Jul 8, 2009 · 60 min
As economic times grow increasingly frightening, many Americans are asking, "Will I find a job? Can I support my family? Will my savings survive?" Dr. Phil is joined by Bishop T.D.
A Divorce Solution
Jul 9, 2009 · 60 min
Do you and your spouse fight about the same things over and over? Dr. Phil's guests have threatened divorce and want to know if there's a solution for their constant battles. Does
OCD
Jul 10, 2009 · 60 min
Imagine cleaning your house for hours on end, washing your hands up to 30 times a day — sometimes until they bleed — and having the urge to repeatedly check that doors are locked a
Recession Survival Squad
Aug 31, 2009 · 60 min
You’ve lost your job, you’re about to lose your house, your savings account is empty and the bills are piling up. The current economic downturn is dragging more and more people int
Is Life Getting To You?
Sep 1, 2009 · 60 min
You've lost your job, you're about to lose your house, your savings account is empty and the bills are piling up. The current economic downturn is dragging more and more people int
When She's The Breadwinner
Sep 2, 2009 · 60 min
More than 80 percent of the jobs lost in this recession belonged to men. As more and more women re-enter the workforce, marriages turn upside down while the men become stay-at-home
Dr. Phil's Get Real Retreat Update
Sep 4, 2009 · 60 min
Dr. Phil's Get Real Retreat was an intense, emotional experience for 14 people who decided it was time to change their lives. Struggling with issues such as addiction, anger, abu
On Thin Ice
Sep 7, 2009 · 60 min
Times are tough, families are cracking under the pressure, and many spouses are turning on each other when the stress becomes too much. Jennifer and her husband, Ben, fight nonstop
How To Be A Better Parent, Part 5
Sep 8, 2009 · 60 min
Dr. Phil speaks with two moms struggling to parent their daughters. What is causing one mom's lack of affection for her little girl? And what would cause a teen to physically attac
Conception Crazed
Sep 9, 2009 · 60 min
What do you do when the desire to have a baby takes over your whole life? Dr. Phil’s guests say they are tormented by their inability to get pregnant. Tonya is 39 and says she’s be
Trapped Under The Same Roof
Sep 10, 2009 · 60 min
Unemployment is up, home values are down and salaries are frozen. Meet one woman who says that she wants to get a divorce, but with the country's economic crisis, she can’t afford
Is This Normal?
Sep 11, 2009 · 60 min
If your friend or family member has an unusual behavior, does that mean he or she is not normal? Dr. Phil's guests question the extreme behavior of their loved ones and want to kn