Dr. Phil — Season 12
Is sex addiction a genuine disorder, or merely a justification for unacceptable conduct? Marcos and Yvette claim an inability to halt their extramarital affairs, while Staci admits to engaging in sexual encounters with strangers, regardless…
Gia Allemand's mother has spoken about her daughter's recent death, and former "Bachelor" contestant Jake Pavelka offered a heartfelt tribute.
In a peculiar turn of events, Dr. Phil dispatches a private investigator to discreetly assess the partners of guests who have never met face-to-face. A woman embarks on a journey to Nigeria, determined to confront an online swindler. Meanwh…
The life of a promising young football player fractured in an instant, and the world watched as he and his accuser recounted the night that irrevocably altered their paths. Fueled by alcohol, a single evening spiraled into a devastating ord…
Sixteen-year-old Leah alleges that four classmates raped her while she was under the influence of alcohol. Following the accusations, one of the accused and his parents have responded. Leah states that her seventeen-year-old daughter took h…
Khalood, who readily embraces the label of formidable mother-in-law, arrives bearing startling tidings: her daughter has recently engaged in a candid conversation with Dr. Phil.
A gathering of the child's parents, united by a shared sense of unease, sought out Dr. Phil to articulate their suspicions regarding the stepmother's reticence. They hoped to persuade him that she possessed knowledge she was deliberately wi…
The mother began to piece together the intricate tapestry of her seventeen-year-old daughter’s life, exploring both the digital realms she inhabited and the tangible world she navigated. She sought to understand the nuances of her daughter’…
With profound sorrow, the parents of a fifteen-year-old girl, believed to have been abducted and murdered by an individual she connected with on Facebook, have shared their devastating account.
The mother of Ariel Winter, the actress known for her role on "Modern Family," recounts her perspective following the loss of custody of her daughter, a decision made amidst allegations of physical and verbal abuse.
Nick Carter, of the Backstreet Boys, has spoken candidly about his battles with substance abuse. In a similar vein, a young woman who dropped out of high school recounts a history of drug use, including stealing her parents’ car and a relat…
Concerned for their daughter's well-being, parents finally confront her boyfriend, a man significantly older than she is, regarding choices they deem perilous. The episode also features a performance by Nick Carter.
In candid interviews, rapper DMX spoke openly about his struggles with addiction, periods of unpredictable behavior, multiple arrests, and a notable incident involving streaking, which was later recorded on video.
The gilded cage of her life shattered for the woman who had known only luxury. A husband’s declaration of divorce plunged her into a sudden and devastating financial crisis. Meanwhile, at the periphery of this turmoil, twenty-eight-year-old…
Nichole’s husband maintains he is never violent when under the influence of alcohol. Meanwhile, a couple describes their son’s escalating rage, expressing a deep-seated fear for their safety. In a separate account, two individuals involved …
The aspiring beauty queen claims her aspirations have been shattered by the dissemination of intimate photographs, shared with pageant officials by a group of young women. Now, she confronts one former acquaintance who has confessed to bein…
Bridgette admits to a deep-seated fear of her boyfriend, a fear born of his abusive and controlling nature. Yet, the prospect of leaving him paralyzes her. She is one of many women who have endured horrific violence at the hands of former p…
The sole survivor of a devastating drunk driving accident—one that claimed the lives of two friends— recounts a period of reckless abandon that followed. She describes a pattern of self-destructive choices, compounded by a tendency to burde…
Jessica’s fiancé has expressed deep concern over her escalating anger and excessive drinking, which he claims are disrupting the stability of their blended family. Adding to these troubles, the husband of a woman who has achieved a signific…
A shadow of doubt crossed her face as she considered the proposition: to wed her brother-in-law, a final act of devotion to a sister who had breathed her last with such a wish. A woman confessed to her husband the slow erosion of their bon…
Holly believes her sister Andrea is damaging their bond through cruel behavior and disparaging remarks directed at others.
Driven by a need for attention, Tina engages in self-harm. Meanwhile, Samantha feigns illness.
The recordings captured volatile arguments between two couples, conflicts so intense they appear to be unraveling their unions.
At eleven years old, Hope found herself with a child belonging to Bailey, who was thirteen.
The trio known as the Golden Sisters – Mary, Josie, and Teresa – have garnered attention for their relationships with significantly younger men. Actress Tami Erin is also associated with this phenomenon.
Malinda maintains she is deeply in love with a man who has a history as a registered sex offender, and intends to remain with him, despite the presence of a four-year-old daughter in her life.
In the ongoing investigation of a baffling murder, family members underwent polygraph examinations.
They speak of a devastating shift in their daughter, a transformation that began subtly and spiraled into tragedy. Twenty years she had been a model student, achieving with ease and diligence. Now, their carefully constructed world had frac…
Lisa describes her husband as verbally abusive and controlling, a dynamic that has led her to seek solace in the embrace of her boyfriend.
Accusations of inadequate parenting hung between them, a bitter exchange leveled at their sixteen-year-old son. Alysia spoke of her own childhood, detailing a mother's neglect that had forced her into the role of caregiver for her siblings.
Allan yearned for a closer connection with his thirty-eight-year-old twin daughters, a rift with whom had deepened since their mother's passing over a decade prior.
Brenda alleges that her husband, Drew, subjects their 14-year-old son to physical and verbal abuse, and belittles her 20-year-old daughter, who has an intellectual disability. He denies these accusations, asserting instead that his actions …
The conversation continued with Dr. Phil, Brenda and Drew locked in disagreement over Brenda’s perception of how he interacts with her two children. Dr. Phil's wife, Robin, offered a pointed observation for the couple. Meanwhile, Lauren rec…
Joey holds his wife’s mother responsible for the unraveling of his marriage. The revelation of her husband’s infidelity with one of her friends has instilled in Ashley a deep-seated fear of being separated from him.
Valerie describes her nineteen-year-old daughter, Alyssa, as a shirker of responsibility, unwilling to work and prone to leaving her infant unsupervised. Alyssa, in turn, claims her mother and stepfather’s rigid rules create a suffocating a…
Courtney faces a difficult choice: whether to reconcile with her husband, recently convicted of domestic assault. The narrative also includes a startling account from an abuse survivor and a significant announcement from Robin McGraw.
Professional locator Troy Dunn facilitated a reunion between a 19-year-old woman and the mother who had relinquished her; the case centered on the contentious custody dispute surrounding baby Veronica.
The widow, sixty-five years of age and still grieving her late husband, confessed to a profound affection for a man she had never encountered. She had, nonetheless, bestowed upon him a sum exceeding tens of thousands of dollars. A private …
The catfish, a woman who had meticulously crafted false identities for online dating, now confronts those she deceived. One man claims his former partner fabricated accusations, alleging he shared intimate photos and videos of her online.
Sara claims her former partner has manipulated their adult children into viewing her negatively, fostering estrangement. He and his current wife allege they harbor a fear of her.
A woman, fragile at seventy-five pounds and teetering on the edge of collapse, encountered another whose eating disorder had inflicted irreversible damage upon her brain.
Michelle Knight, a survivor of the horrific abduction and captivity at Ariel Castro's home, recounts the brutal acts of cruelty endured within those walls.
Michelle Knight, a survivor of Ariel Castro's horrific captivity, has shared details of over a decade spent confined within the Cleveland home. She recounts the day of her and the other women's rescue, and offers a glimpse into the challeng…
Cindy recounts that her husband persistently accuses her of infidelity, monitors her activities with unsettling vigilance, and has even staged a false suicide attempt in an effort to coerce a confession from her.
Dr. Phil carefully considers Mike’s presentation of what he believes to be definitive proof of his wife’s infidelity.
A common concern among women is the potential influence of a 9-year-old niece on her mother's newly embraced, unconventional way of life, particularly its inclusion of a group centered around sexual interests.
Emily and Lori encountered their sister Kim's boyfriend, and in doing so, uncovered a startling truth about his history. The revelation casts a shadow of worry over Kim's nine-year-old daughter, suggesting a potential danger to the child.
Following their separation, the parents have confessed to making a series of weighty accusations against one another, leaving their nine-year-old daughter and fifteen-year-old son caught in the crossfire of their conflict.
The parents maintain their son's death was not a suicide, and two witnesses have agreed to undergo polygraph examinations in an attempt to dispel the shadow of doubt cast upon them by the family's accusations.
The parents maintain their son’s death was not a suicide, and two witnesses have agreed to undergo polygraph examinations in an attempt to dispel the shadow of doubt cast upon them by the family’s assertions.
The celebrated "Survivor: China" champion, Todd Herzog, appeared on stage to address his family, who voiced concerns about his struggles with alcohol and the perceived danger it posed.
Gypsy Willis, who was formerly in a relationship with a physician convicted in the 2007 murder of his wife, recounts the details of that case and reflects on her own 2009 conviction for fraud.
Seven years had passed since Ty’s wife and his mother last saw or spoke to one another. A chasm of accusations lay between them, carved by his mother’s grave charges against the woman he loved, accusations that included involvement in the d…
After three decades of marriage, Judy's husband experienced a midlife crisis, culminating in an affair and a divorce. Now, with a new relationship blossoming, he seeks to reconcile with her.
Tone and John held a deep disapproval for their brother’s fiancée. They spoke of her with a shared conviction – that she was consistently rude, relentlessly selfish, prone to manipulation, and deeply entangled in drug abuse. In turn, she in…
He faces accusations of assuming multiple identities: physician, athlete, and financier. Now, he offers his version of events.
A mother fiercely battles to have a website remove a photograph of her eleven-year-old daughter, the image rendered sexually suggestive. Elsewhere, a twenty-one-year-old woman with three children recounts her arrest, detailing the circumsta…
Anna Benson, known from "Baseball Wives," recounts an incident where she arrived at her husband Kris Benson's residence prepared for confrontation, clad in a bulletproof vest and carrying a concealed weapon.
The violence had etched itself into their lives with brutal finality. Samantha's husband, a veteran of war, inflicted devastating injuries upon her, shattering her legs with an AK-47. For Laurie, the pain was a different kind of irreparable…
Martin MacNeill’s daughter recounts her role in assisting prosecutors with the case that led to her mother’s death, and shares her perspective on Dr. Phil’s recent interview with Gypsy Willis, a former romantic partner of her father.
Their son, still in his early twenties, has recently displayed a troubling shift toward anger and aggression. This change has strained the family, leaving his parents deeply conflicted, unsure whether severing ties is the only remaining opt…
Kimberly faces accusations stemming from a home party she hosted for twenty-six teenagers, allegedly involving alcohol. Separately, Soraida claims her former partner posted personal information about herself and her sixteen-year-old daughte…
A former player in the minor leagues, along with two actors and a young mother, allege they experienced racial profiling.
The bonds between competitive twins and triplets are fraying, with many reporting strained relationships. Separately, one woman describes how depression is eroding the foundation of her marriage.
During their difficult divorce, parents report a dramatic shift in their sixteen-year-old daughter's behavior. Once a high-achieving student, she has become increasingly volatile and difficult to manage.
Heather describes her husband as physically and verbally abusive, harboring a deep fear that he will inflict serious harm or even take her life. He attributes his struggles with anger, and past abuse of their dog, to his experiences in Iraq…
Kelly describes her sixteen-year-old daughter as battling an eating disorder, experiencing suicidal thoughts, self-harming, and having attempted overdose with prescription drugs. The daughter, however, maintains that her mother is exaggerat…
Rebecca maintains that her mother manipulated her into relinquishing custody of their four-year-old daughter. Her mother, in turn, explains the circumstances that led her to contact Child Protective Services.
Brianna claims she was sexually assaulted by two classmates at a school function. Her mother subsequently persuaded her to speak publicly about the assault, a decision that triggered a wave of criticism from Brianna's peers. The mother has …
Their relationship, marked by volatility, had resulted in both a 24-year-old woman and a 50-year-old man serving prison sentences for domestic assault.
The revelation struck her like a physical blow: her husband had squandered nearly all their savings on a web of affairs. The news landed with devastating force, a cruel irony for a woman already grappling with the aftermath of a drunk drive…
Driven by a fierce conviction that his brother’s death was no accident, a man pursues the truth with relentless intensity. But his quest for answers fractures the bonds of his family, each step forward deepening the divisions between them.
She found herself perpetually drawn to the urge to pick, a restless habit etched into her very being. His relentless pursuit of flawlessness, however, cast a shadow over his relationship, threatening to unravel the delicate threads of conne…
Amber Portwood, known to many from "Teen Mom," candidly addresses her struggles with addiction, volatile anger, time spent incarcerated, and the complex question of her ability to provide a stable life for her four-year-old daughter. The di…
Despite the use of a GPS tracking anklet, Caitlin, sixteen years old, has continued to run away from home. Her family bears the weight of further hardship: her siblings recount a terrifying home invasion, and the devastating loss of a frien…
In a bid to improve their well-being, Dr. Travis Stork guides Robert, who weighs four hundred pounds, and Rose, weighing three hundred, toward more healthful eating patterns.
Adam vehemently denies the accusations, asserting that his wife suffers from mental instability and is lashing out due to the deterioration of their marriage. He refutes the claims of rape and child endangerment involving their two young ch…
For the past four years, a 51-year-old man claims to have been the target of a campaign of harassment. He alleges that an unidentified group has engaged in stalking, wiretapping, and hacking, all seemingly intended to instill fear.
Kristen describes her nieces as angry, volatile young women, entangled in drug abuse and facing expulsion from schools following incidents of violence against peers.
Mindy claims her children live in fear of their father’s outbursts, while he retorts that she is a deceitful and controlling woman.
Stefany admits to a deep-seated fear for her seventeen-year-old daughter's well-being, a concern rooted in the eating disorder that has plagued her since she was five.
Baylea, at fifteen, struggles with outbursts of anger so intense they occasionally necessitate police intervention.
Shannon recounts that her family did not visit her during her hospital stay following the incident where her former boyfriend attempted to end her life. Meanwhile, Kasey expresses a desire for her adult son to curtail his excessive video ga…
The intrusion began with five young people seeking entry to a residence. The homeowner, in response, discharged a firearm, fatally wounding one of the intruders. Consequently, the remaining individuals have been charged with murder.
Danielle describes her husband as prone to jealousy and violence; he was recently arrested for assaulting her. Despite this, she expresses a desire to salvage their marriage.
The marriage of Liz is crumbling under the weight of her struggles with addiction and illness. Sydney finds herself increasingly alienated, overwhelmed by certain sounds, smells, and touches that provoke such intense discomfort she feels c…
The strain of Brandi's son's indolence has driven a wedge between her and her fiancé, pushing their relationship to a breaking point. The constant tension and arguments stemming from his lack of motivation threaten to dissolve the foundatio…
Aubrey maintains that her mother was aware of her stepfather's abuse, a pattern of physical and sexual maltreatment that spanned her childhood, from the age of eight to sixteen. Her mother, however, steadfastly denies any knowledge of the e…
Nicki, at nineteen, confronts her family in the aftermath of a fabricated pregnancy and birth. Her mother watches with growing apprehension, deeply concerned for her daughter's well-being.
Kristin reveals that her daughters are battling addiction to both cocaine and heroin, fueling a deep anxiety for the well-being of her unborn grandson. During an interview, Dr. Phil exposes startling revelations about the sisters’ formative…
Carrying a child, Sara struggles with addiction, and she and her sister watch a video depicting the plight of newborns battling withdrawal. Faced with this stark reality, they are forced to confront a difficult decision: pursue treatment or…
The sole surviving descendants of the Duke tobacco fortune, identical twins, recount the maltreatment inflicted upon them by their father.
In a revealing interview, sixteen-year-old twins Georgia and Walker “Patterson” Inman, poised to inherit $1 billion as the sole remaining heirs to the Duke tobacco fortune at the age of twenty-one, share their story of alleged abuse with Dr…
In the latest installment of his exclusive interview, Dr. Phil speaks with sixteen-year-old twins Georgia and Patterson Inman, inheritors of the Duke tobacco fortune. They recount their relationship with their mother, Daisha, with whom they…
Erin Caffey recounts her involvement in the horrific deaths of her mother and younger brothers, detailing her emotional response to the news that her father had survived the same attack. Adding to this already disturbing narrative, her form…
The fifty-six-year-old widow confessed to a profound affection for a man she’d never met face-to-face, having entrusted him with her entire life savings. In response, Dr. Phil engaged a private investigator to scrutinize the man's assertion…
Marie recounts a deep-seated fear of her husband, detailing the violence she endures at his hands. He, in turn, accuses her of compulsive lying, drug abuse, and harboring anger issues of her own.
The grandparents have leveled accusations against their daughter-in-law, alleging she pressured her own child to fabricate claims of abuse against their son. He is currently serving a life sentence for the offense.
Minny claims her teenage son's father abducted him, confining him to a community she describes as a Mormon cult. Tensions escalate as the boy and his parents confront each other on the set of Dr. Phil's show, where he levels startling accus…
The aftermath of Minny’s son’s self-inflicted wound finds him grappling with the raw edges of his pain, offering a stark account of the act and a hesitant consideration of reconciliation with his mother. He reveals the intricate landscape o…
Pam claims her former husband is fueling their twenty-three-year-old daughter’s addiction by providing her with funds for drug use. He counters that he fears she would turn to prostitution, or something far worse, should he withdraw his fin…
His family pleads with the sixteen-year-old to change his path, but it is two men who once walked the same streets who carry a message of true weight for him.
Sandie is being harassed by the former partner of her ex-husband, and she is demanding that the woman be brought to justice. The man, meanwhile, desires to sever all ties with both women.
Tracy recounts that for several years, she has been plagued by unsettling recollections of a childhood sexual abuse and a murder. However, her mother attributes these memories to delusion.
The private investigator sifted through the fragments of Tracy’s childhood, each memory a shard of pain. Tracy’s mother, resolute, vehemently denied the accusation – the unthinkable act of murder and concealment in the garden. To prove her…
Fleeing a life fractured by divorce, a mother of four now adrift, confronts the possibility of a forty-five-year prison sentence for attempted murder. She seeks an audience with Dr. Phil.
Rebecca Musser, author of "The Witness Wore Red," recounts the abuse she experienced at the hands of members within the FLDS community, and the pivotal day she achieved liberation. The narrative culminates in a confrontation between Rebecca…
The revelation struck her like a physical blow: her husband had been engaging in online conversations with men, seeking sexual encounters. Worse still, he had downloaded child pornography onto the family computer. Now, a chilling fear grips…
A year after the brutal death of his young stepson, a father reports his teenage son. Then, from behind bars, he confesses to the crime and delivers a further startling revelation during a phone interview with Dr. Phil.
In his ongoing conversation with a teenager, Dr. Phil explores a disturbing claim: the youth alleges his father attempted to implicate him in the murder of his younger stepbrother, only to subsequently confess. A cousin corroborates this ac…
Though he vehemently denied any infidelity, Dorothy persisted in directing daily barbs at her husband, resulting in volatile arguments witnessed by their twelve-year-old daughter.
The couple's acrimonious divorce and subsequent custody dispute have escalated to include serious allegations: accusations of kidnapping, domestic violence, parental alienation, and child abuse.
Deb recounts that her husband’s deceitful pattern of lies and extramarital encounters stretched over a decade, and she believes he has betrayed her on at least a thousand occasions. He, in turn, argues that her relentless pursuit of evidenc…
Lisa Bloom, author and the sole minority juror in the George Zimmerman trial, found herself deeply troubled by her daughter’s choice to embrace Islam.
The air hung thick with accusation. He spoke of her violence, a stark counterpoint to the harrowing tale she offered: a story of rape, of being held captive, of enduring relentless abuse.
At twenty-three, she says her mother frequently drinks throughout the week, leaving the responsibility of caring for her four younger siblings to fall upon her shoulders.
Corey recounts that at the age of ten, his abusive stepmother coerced him into shooting and killing his father, then instructed him to report the event as an accident. A woman who had been denied custody of her newborn child places the blam…
The unthinkable occurred when a sixteen-year-old girl was fatally stabbed by two of her closest friends. In the aftermath, family and friends grapple with the devastating loss, offering fragmented perspectives and considering the complex fa…
In a bid to salvage a troubled marriage, fashion aficionado Lawrence Zarian orchestrates a transformation for a woman yearning to recapture her husband's affection. Meanwhile, the musical talents of Ruben Studdard and David Foster grace the…
Grief has settled upon her like a shroud, but beneath the sorrow, a chilling certainty persists: her son was taken from her by deliberate malice. She holds the conviction that his wife, his own spouse, orchestrated his demise through poison…
Dawn admits to a deep-seated fear of her eight-year-old son, whose outbursts erupt into violent rages and who has made threats against her life. Meanwhile, a woman burdened by chronic pain and debilitating fatigue stemming from fibromyalgia…
A pair are locked in a legal struggle with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts for the guardianship of their teenage daughter, alleging she has been unjustly detained by a hospital amidst disagreement over her diagnosis and care. The cancer s…
The man, accused of child molestation, was discovered deceased in a field, a gunshot wound piercing his chest. His wife, his former fiancée, and his mother now grapple with the questions surrounding his death, each offering a different pers…
Frances’s devotion to her thirteen rabbits is straining her connection with her daughter. Gary, convinced he’s a blend of human and canine, strives to emulate a dog’s lifestyle. And Lori resents her twenty-year-old daughter's participation …
According to reports, President Reagan has confessed to seeking excitement through gambling and relationships with other women, citing a lack of intimacy with his wife. Meanwhile, a newly married couple has revealed a deeply strained sexual…
A mother’s heart aches with a familiar dread as she watches her daughter acknowledge a struggle with drugs, fearing the descent into the perilous circumstances that once shadowed her own youth.
The incident at her wedding reception, when Lisa and her uncle were struck by a minivan while attempting to intervene in a dispute, irrevocably altered her relationship with her family. This is the experience of Sarah Jakes, daughter of Bis…
Sheryl had called off her wedding. The constant friction with her fiancé over finances had become unbearable, compounded by his family’s disparaging whispers about her motives. Meanwhile, Jacob and Lucy, guests from a previous event, offere…
He was a boy who took his mother's life, a life sustained by pregnancy, and sought to end the lives of his father and sister. He carried this darkness into adulthood, culminating in the deaths of his wife and her daughter before taking his …
The aftermath of their separation had settled into a bitter dispute: the terms of their daughter's time between them. A fierce battle for visitation rights had taken root, casting a long shadow over their already fractured lives.
Reflecting on the show's twelve seasons, we revisit notable guests and inspiring triumphs. Plus, discover opportunities to win audience prizes and a dream Hawaiian vacation.
Since their portrayal as antagonists on the reality television program "Kitchen Nightmares," a couple claims to have experienced a sustained campaign of threats and harassment.
Jeremy often remarks that his wife, the family's principal provider and the one who nurtures their two children, neglects her own appearance.
Ashley confesses to a pattern of verbal and physical abuse directed at her husband, often perpetrated in the presence of their two young children. Her outbursts frequently involve screaming, so intense that they leave her breathless or indu…
Caitlin reports that her husband subjects her to verbal and physical abuse, an incident during which their unborn child was lost. She also states that he has been physically abusive towards their two young children, who now live in fear of …
Diane describes her seventeen-year-old daughter, Brianna, as a young woman spiraling out of control, marked by repeated runs from home and a profound disrespect for authority. She recounts recently arranging for Brianna's placement in a you…
The complexities of family life are explored, from the delicate tension between a mother and daughter-in-law regarding the limits of parental involvement, to the quiet labor of a couple rediscovering intimacy after the arrival of children. …
Rebellious and adrift, the young woman spurned both higher education and employment. Instead, she stole from her parents and sought companionship with unsavory individuals, directing the blame for her circumstances squarely at her mother.
Ben maintains that his wife’s character declined sharply upon their marriage. She, in turn, accuses him of narcissism and suspects infidelity.
Seeking to dispel doubt in her boyfriend's eyes, Barbie submits to a polygraph examination, determined to prove her fidelity and innocence in the matter of a missing $90,000 from his company. Meanwhile, Robin McGraw speaks with three women …
The sisters recount a childhood marked by their mother's prioritization of substance abuse, a pattern that profoundly shaped their lives. One of them was born with fetal alcohol syndrome as a direct consequence of this neglect.
She confessed that the majority of her compulsions revolved around a desperate, unconscious striving for a perceived superiority over her sister.
The woman who gave birth to him, and his stepmother, recount their versions of events surrounding the alleged ordeal of the five-year-old boy, who was reportedly confined to a closet and deprived of sustenance, leaving him near death.
The couple, who had posted an online advertisement seeking a child to adopt, found themselves facing the woman who had initially offered to relinquish her unborn baby to them. Yet, despite the promises made, no child had ever been delivered…
In a television studio, Dr. Phil interviews the mother and sister of Miranda Barbour, a woman who asserts responsibility for the deaths of at least twenty-two individuals since she was thirteen years old.
In a scenario strikingly reminiscent of Cameron Diaz's film, *The Other Woman*, Dr. Phil attempts to assist a couple in rescuing their marriage. Anna alleges infidelity on the part of Pablo, and the atmosphere crackles with tension as three…
Seventeen-year-old Lynn alleges that her father sexually abused her—three separate incidents, specifically—claims he vehemently rejects.
Chris and his seventeen-year-old daughter, who alleges he has committed acts of molestation and rape on three occasions, both submit to polygraph examinations.
Theresa claims her fiancé's former partner harbors a consuming jealousy and fixation on their relationship, necessitating Dr. Phil's involvement in the escalating emotional turmoil of this love triangle.
Stephanie recounts how her daughter transformed from a model student, consistently achieving top marks, and a celebrated figure in local pageants, into someone consumed by destructive behavior. This shift culminated in a descent into drug a…
Amy alleges that her friend was raped by her husband, resulting in a pregnancy. Following an incident during a custody exchange, Amy obtained a protective order against him. He maintains that her accusations are motivated by revenge for his…
Michelle Knight, the first of three women captive to Ariel Castro for over a decade, shared her harrowing story last year on Dr. Phil, exposing the horrors within the infamous Cleveland home. Now, a year after her rescue, Michelle describes…
Her children describe their mother’s accumulation as overwhelming; nearly every square foot of their 9,000-square-foot home is consumed by possessions. Their father, in turn, relates that he departed the house two years prior, unable to man…
When a woman invests tens of thousands of dollars in a man she's only ever known online – a self-proclaimed "heart husband" – Dr. Phil calls upon a private investigator and a team of experts to unravel the truth. Meanwhile, a former guest r…
Janette reports that her husband has recently escalated his behavior, becoming mentally, verbally, and physically abusive toward her and their three children. She expresses a deep fear that his actions may become lethal, recalling the case …
Torn apart by division, a family fights to find assistance for their teenage child, whose past is marked by deceit, defiance, and troubling sexual conduct.
In the past year, Janette states that her husband, Clint, has become a stranger to her. She describes his temper as terrifying, and notes a deterioration into mental, verbal, and physical abuse directed toward herself and their three childr…
Jeff and Valerie, Danielle’s parents, confess to feeling helpless in navigating their fifteen-year-old daughter’s challenges. They describe a pattern of dishonesty, defiance, and unsettlingly premature sexual behavior. The troubling signs b…
In a recent episode, Dr. Phil explores the realm of the unseen with the assistance of young psychic mediums, Thomas John and Bill Philipps. The discussion centers on their earliest experiences with psychic phenomena and the messages they wi…
Sara claims her former husband, Mark, has manipulated their three adult children into viewing her unfavorably, and she yearns to regain a foothold in their lives. Mark and his new wife, Mikel, assert they harbor a fear of Sara, yet express …
Lynn and Paul recount the devastating transformation of their twenty-year-old daughter, Loni, who plummeted from academic excellence into heroin addiction. Desperate for a solution, they have endured two felony arrests for her, including on…
In October of 2013, Shay’s nineteen-year-old brother, Connor, was found guilty of second-degree murder in the stabbing of Shay’s boyfriend, Andrew, and given a sentence of twenty to sixty years. In an exclusive interview with Dr. Phil, Shay…
Ashley, thirty years of age, acknowledges a profound struggle with anger, a condition manifested in verbal and physical abuse directed at her husband of eight years, Aaron. These episodes sometimes occur in the presence of their six-year-ol…
Cynthia, a former kindergarten teacher, recounts how her life fractured when a classroom exercise resulted in a conviction for official oppression—a misdemeanor—and a sentence of two years’ probation and thirty days in jail. Prosecutors all…
The shadow of the home invasion and subsequent kidnapping clung to Bailey, making it nearly impossible to rebuild her life. For eighteen years, Jose remained the central figure in the disappearance of his girlfriend, the undisputed prime su…
The death of the fourteen-year-old sparked a bitter dispute, with her former boyfriend and sister each leveling accusations against the other. To resolve the conflict, both individuals agreed to submit to polygraph examinations.
Fany and her husband, Markus, confess to feeling utterly overwhelmed by their sixteen-year-old daughter, Claire. She openly admits to drinking, smoking marijuana, and engaging in casual sexual encounters. Dr. Phil confronts the teenager wit…
Lavena describes her seventeen-year-old son, Trevor, as being consumed by anger. Despite years of therapy, his outbursts have intensified, manifesting as escalating aggression and defiance. During these episodes, he screams, curses, and des…
