The Phil Donahue Show: Season 12

5 episodes Premiered Jul 12, 1982 Updated Oct 7, 2026

Previously on The Phil Donahue Show

Season 12 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 The Phil Donahue Show Season 11.
⚡ 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.

Season 12 Episodes

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S12·E1 Mytharc

Jul 12, 1982 · 60 min

Coauthors Lynette Triere and Richard Peacock ("Learning to Leave -- A Woman's Guide").

S12·E2 Core

Jul 13, 1982 · 60 min

A show marking the 10th anniversary of Ms. magazine.

S12·E3 Core

Jul 14, 1982 · 60 min

Transexual twins Marc and Mike Vittitow are the guests.

S12·E4 Core

Jul 15, 1982 · 60 min

Considered views on world affairs -- from children.

S12·E5 Mytharc

Jul 16, 1982 · 60 min

Prayer in public schools.