
Dr. Phil — Season 13
In a studio setting, Dr. Phil engages Gary Giordano, the individual most frequently cited as a person of interest in the 2011 disappearance of Robyn Gardner during a trip to Aruba. He extends an offer to Giordano: a polygraph examination.
Weeks after David’s acquittal on charges stemming from the shooting of the drunk driver who killed their two young sons, Dr. Phil engages with David and Cindy Barajas.
In his latest program, Dr. Phil engages with Stephanie Hayden, daughter of Will Hayden, known for his role in "Sons of Guns," who faces accusations of statutory rape involving a twelve-year-old. He also resumes his conversation with Hayden …
The studio lights glared as the mother and the woman who had once lived within her home found themselves in direct confrontation. The encounter, broadcast before a national audience, occurred on Dr. Phil’s stage, a consequence of the former…
Issy Stapleton’s mother recounted the story of her failed attempt to take their lives.
Issy Stapleton’s mother recounts her own struggle with suicidal thoughts, the subtle indicators that preceded them, and offers guidance for those who wish to support Issy in building a stable and fulfilling life.
Her daughters allege their mother is conducting a clandestine affair, carefully concealing it behind the appearance of marital bliss. She, in turn, accuses them of fabricating stories and spreading falsehoods, demanding they cease their int…
Former NFL player Chris Johnson recently addressed the issue of domestic violence, referencing his former teammate Ray Rice. In a separate account, Trichele stated that she shot and killed her husband in an act of self-defense, citing years…
Monica describes her thirteen-year-old daughter as volatile, prone to outbursts, and beyond her control. The girl, in turn, accuses her mother of abuse and of deliberately separating her from her father. Robin McGraw then makes an announcem…
Renee documented her husband's abuse on video, ultimately providing evidence that led to his imprisonment.
Renee documents the violence inflicted upon her by her husband, actions that ultimately lead to his imprisonment. She also shares reflections on encounters with notable visitors.
Jaime attributes the end of her marriage to her husband's abusive behavior. He, however, claims her actions consistently provoke him, leading to outbursts. Despite the history of conflict, they are exploring the possibility of reconciliatio…
Following a court decision, actress Kelly Rutherford’s children are required to reside with their father in France. One of the children, a twelve-year-old, has been diagnosed with Tourette's syndrome.
According to Jean, her seventeen-year-old daughter embodied the quintessential American ideal until she began a relationship with a divorced man of twenty-eight; a closer examination of his past reveals a complex story.
The mother finds herself struggling to guide her seven-year-old son's behavior. She requires assistance in establishing consistent discipline and fostering self-control within him.
Their union, forged in a whirlwind of affection after a mere eight weeks, now faced unforeseen challenges. A newly married couple found themselves navigating the complexities of their relationship, striving to mend the cracks that had begun…
At seventy years of age, she harbored a desire to relocate to Ghana, drawn by the prospect of uniting with a man she had only ever known through the digital world. Their courtship had blossomed online, yet they had yet to meet in person.
A knot of worry tightens in their chests as parents grapple with the sudden, daily outbursts of their teenage daughter. Violent breakdowns have become a relentless feature of her life, leaving them searching for an understanding of the caus…
A nagging doubt settled between them: was their mother truly afflicted with multiple personalities, or did she simply offer the excuse of alcohol for her increasingly erratic conduct?
Trisha and Danielle share a firm conviction: the woman their father connected with online, the one he believes to be an heiress, is likely a deception. They suspect she is a "catfish."
Sharon and Robert describe their twenty-five-year-old son as prone to violent outbursts and unpredictable anger. They live in constant fear that his repeated threats might one day manifest into deadly action.
A pair claim to be under siege from an online hate group, allegedly orchestrated by a former employee harboring resentment over the closure of their business.
She confessed to having orchestrated her own pregnancy, a desperate gamble intended to force her family's acceptance of an abusive, thirty-year-old ex-convict boyfriend.
According to Lisa, her half-sister’s deceitful actions extend to forging checks and fabricating stories concerning the deaths of their father and brother.
Dana, a woman with a history of battling addiction, is consumed by fury at her sister’s unwillingness to release temporary guardianship of her teenage daughter.
His parents describe their twenty-four-year-old son as having severe anger problems, marked by threats of violence against them. He claims their behavior constitutes disrespect and deliberate provocation.
Troy Dunn, a professional locator, facilitated a reunion between Dottie and two of her three children, whom she maintains were taken from her by their father forty years prior.
Megan alleges that her father sexually assaulted her while she was unconscious following a night of heavy drinking. They have both consented to undergo polygraph examinations.
They had reached a breaking point with their son. His adult years had been marked by a pervasive lack of ambition, a disheartening inertia that kept him reliant on their support. He spoke of a desire for independence, yet the meager earning…
Beth describes her partner, who resides with her, as a man of deceit, infidelity, and destructive habits. He is also, she says, deeply narcissistic and subjects her to daily verbal abuse. She is increasingly concerned about the impact this …
Canda reports enduring a three-year campaign of cyberstalking and harassment at the hands of someone she has never encountered in person.
Though he maintained his innocence throughout, Jack McCullough, formerly known as John Tessier, was convicted in the 1957 murder of seven-year-old Maria Ridulph.
Matthew Scheidt, still young, was found guilty of posing as a physician assistant and practicing medicine without the required license. Subsequently, he faced further charges for impersonating a police officer.
The pair, once known for their fiery affection, returned to the performance, their discord now a palpable thing. Their relationship had deteriorated further, the cracks widening into a chasm.
Known online as "Homeless Joe," the man has carved out a life for himself on the streets of Manhattan, eking out an existence through soliciting donations and assisting women.
Emily, fifteen years old, is described by her mother as someone struggling with drug use, a presence that consistently disrupts the household. Her stepfather, weary of the ongoing turmoil, has expressed a desire for her to leave home.
Following Andrue’s suicide attempt, his three younger siblings were taken into protective custody, a consequence of his allegations of abuse made against their parents. The parents, now estranged, have each accused the other of wrongdoing.
From within the confines of a jail cell, Kaitlyn’s husband, a professional fighter, offered his perspective on the accusations leveled against him. He is charged with assaulting her on two occasions during a single weekend, yet she maintain…
Gigi Jordan, the wealthy socialite, confessed to murdering her eight-year-old son, claiming the act was an attempt at protection.
The death of the young mother by gunfire has fractured her family, following the authorities’ determination that it was a self-inflicted wound.
Three women in their twenties, each deeply entangled with heroin addiction, find their lives sustained by their parents' enabling. Dr. Phil extends an offer of assistance to the sisters, but with one significant and unwavering stipulation.
The aftermath of his death settled upon them like a suffocating shroud. His parents, consumed by grief, directed blame at his girlfriend. She, in turn, saw in his parents a negligence that had contributed to the tragedy. Each felt responsib…
A woman and her daughter justify their choices, seeking financial gain through relationships with affluent, married men. A sugar baby reveals her arrangement to her fiancé, while reality television personality Kendra Wilkinson shares her st…
Nikki reports that the man she married, and the father of her two young children, has become abusive. He, in turn, alleges that she is attempting to harm him.
Shemida claims to live with over seventy ailments, yet her own family suggests a portion of these conditions are invented.
Shemida’s multitude of diagnoses, numbering over seventy, has become a source of profound strain within her family, they say, threatening to unravel the bonds that hold them together.
The four siblings believe their mother has effectively barred them from the family, denying them access to their father in his final illness. He is fading, weakened by bone cancer, and they are being kept away from him.
Todd Herzog, known from "Survivor: China," is reportedly struggling with relapse, prompting his family to organize another intervention focused on his alcohol addiction. They believe a return to the show is necessary to address his ongoing …
Dr. Phil persists in his advocacy for Todd Herzog, the "Survivor: China" contestant requiring critical medical attention. He also provides an update on "Homeless Joe," who previously accepted an offer of assistance for his alcoholism during…
June "Mama June" Shannon, mother to nine-year-old reality television personality Alana "Honey Boo Boo" Thompson, addresses circulating rumors regarding a relationship with an individual who has a history of sexual offenses.
The woman who serves as stepmother to the severely malnourished five-year-old, discovered locked within a cramped closet in his residence, maintains she was unaware of his condition. Meanwhile, Mama June’s Uncle Poodle offers his perspectiv…
Rick maintains that his former wife and partner have conspired to dismantle his life, most notably by restricting his access to his child. They allege a pattern of controlling and abusive behavior, expressing a shared apprehension regarding…
The adult daughters faced their grandmother, a chasm of years and unspoken truths separating them. They sought a reckoning with the past, a denial that had festered for decades: the claim that her husband had inflicted years of abuse upon t…
The grandmother of two sisters denies the truth of her husband’s sexual abuse of them. This article offers essential information for parents seeking to protect their children.
Kristine, battling a relentless alcohol addiction, has turned to hand sanitizer as an inexpensive substitute for her preferred poison. She attributes her struggle with sobriety to the deep-seated dysfunction within her family, a narrative s…
Lindsay alleges that her father knowingly disregarded the sexual abuse she suffered at the hands of a cult leader during a period spanning her teenage and young adult years, from thirteen to twenty-three.
The meeting of Melvin’s wife and his girlfriend was a fraught occasion. Afterward, he made a demand of Dr. Phil: he insisted the television personality decide which woman he would keep.
A mother consumed by grief reports that an acquaintance from the past is now tormenting her through online channels. In a separate tragedy, a fifteen-year-old girl took her own life after enduring relentless cyberbullying from an anonymous …
Dana describes her twenty-three-year-old daughter as a drug addict whose choices have fractured their family. The daughter, in turn, holds her mother responsible for provoking her struggles.
Bound by shared indulgence, two friends find their figures expanding in tandem. One woman harbors a bleak conviction: love and marriage are unattainable without shedding pounds. A former fitness icon now views her reflection with disdain. M…
Andre believes his sister targets men of wealth and influence, and he harbors a deep apprehension that her alluring and manipulative nature will ultimately lead to her demise.
In the past eight months, sixteen-year-old Layton has left home on more than twenty occasions, and she readily acknowledges the likelihood of doing so again.
Teresa recounts that her husband’s past included infidelity and abuse, a pattern that only ceased when he sought treatment for his anger. Now, a simmering rage consumes her, and she frequently unleashes it upon him, often within earshot of …
Bella, at fifteen, cycles through episodes of intense eating followed by purging thirty to forty times each day. She washes her hands with a compulsive fervor, changes her clothes repeatedly throughout the day, and holds her breath, despera…
Lauren claims she was abducted, trafficked into sexual slavery, and forced to witness a murder; however, law enforcement officials remain skeptical of her account.
The pairings were unconventional: three women, each seeking companionship with men twenty to thirty years their junior.
Anna "Chickadee" Cardwell, known from "Here Comes Honey Boo Boo," along with her grandmother and Uncle Poodle, share their perspectives on Mama June Shannon’s relationship with a pedophile.
The echoes of injustice resonate in these stories: the family of Eric Garner, whose life was tragically cut short following a police chokehold; the mother of Michael Brown, forever marked by the officer-inflicted wound that ended her son's …
Natalie, still young, describes her boyfriend as having a volatile temper, and she lives in fear for her own safety and that of their ten-month-old son.
At thirty-two, he remains dependent on his parents, harboring a deep resentment toward his father, a bitterness that often manifests as a wish for the man's demise. His father, in turn, views him as a spoiled and incapable layabout, convinc…
Seventeen-year-old Shemida received a sentence of twenty-three years imprisonment for luring a friend into the woods and murdering her. Her family has long accused her of exaggerating illness for attention, and she now returns to the progra…
Jamie describes his former wife as a persistent source of verbal attacks directed at their two children. The conflict has escalated to a point where he has sought a protective order. While Jennifer disputes accusations of abuse, she admits …
The women who have accused Bill Cosby of sexual assault share their experiences.
Andee, a former resident, reports completing a ninety-day program of drug rehabilitation, only to subsequently relapse and find herself in a more precarious state than before.
The desire for weight loss often encounters an unexpected obstacle: the well-meaning, yet sometimes hindering, efforts of those around them.
Dixie believes her daughter has consistently prioritized social life over maternal duties, and consequently, feels a move to live with her grandmother would be more beneficial for the teenager's well-being.
His parents describe their nine-year-old son as a source of constant disruption, fearing he may pose a danger. Family members suggest the child’s behavior stems from inadequate supervision and an excessive regimen of medication.
Ashley describes her brother as battling addictions to sex, alcohol, and pain medication; he attributes these struggles to a difficult upbringing.
Young people now document their often reckless actions and share them widely on the internet. A fifteen-year-old gained notoriety after striking another girl with a shovel, the incident captured on camera. Elsewhere, a man deliberately set …
A teenage girl who engages in bullying and her victim find themselves unexpectedly sharing a residence at the Dr. Phil studio.
Jessica believes her mother, a weightlifter, is fabricating a diagnosis of stage-three brain cancer to evoke pity and draw attention to herself.
Linda supports her thirty-two-year-old son, a man battling prescription drug addiction, burdened by a costly gambling habit, and with a past that includes a period of incarceration for drug trafficking.
Jamie recounts that his girlfriend was an abusive and irresponsible mother. Over two years ago, she abandoned him and their five children to begin a new life with a man she'd known for a mere few days, and has since had no contact with them…
Fifteen-year-old Josie finds herself expelled from school, grappling with accusations of battery and running away. In the studio, Dr. Phil confronts her mother with a series of difficult inquiries.
Sarah confided that her parents remained persistently intrusive in her eight-year marriage, voicing their disapproval of her husband, whom they considered a negative influence.
Sarah’s parents, harboring deep reservations about her husband, find themselves confronted with his family for the first time since the wedding. A sense of foreboding hangs in the air, suggesting that the grandmother’s influence might endan…
Michelle announced to her family that she had been supporting herself through relationships with older men, enjoying a life of luxury and indulgence. This revelation followed a conversation with a former guest, who had previously confided i…
In a series of intimate conversations, Dr. Phil engages with mothers of both teenage girls who bully and those who are bullied, seeking to understand the complexities unfolding in their daughters’ lives. He explores the dynamics of peer cru…
Brian claims his two teenage daughters disappeared during a visit with their mother, and he suspects she is concealing their whereabouts. However, their older sister suggests a different story: she believes they fled to escape Brian, whom s…
A shadow of suspicion hangs over Tracy’s family, a chilling possibility that her sister’s boyfriend has harmed her two granddaughters. Yet, the boyfriend and his partner maintain that the children’s mother instructed them to fabricate their…
A video blogger has ignited controversy with a statement asserting that a man's violence towards a woman is an expression of affection. The blogger’s words are compounded by a subsequent admission from Jessica, who confessed to fabricating …
The fall of Emmy-winning news reporter Christi began with alcohol, a descent that ultimately cost her career and left her adrift. Now, she finds herself homeless, seeking shelter in bushes, and separated from the adult daughters she hasn't …
Kristi, sixteen years old, is described by her parents as exhibiting anger and violent tendencies. She consistently refuses to attend school, engages in marijuana use, and displays a marked disrespect for those in positions of authority.
The air in the room crackled with unspoken accusations as Penny faced her father. A chilling certainty had taken root in her mind – a conviction that he was responsible for her sister’s death. The weight of this belief pressed down on her, …
Steve has directed over one hundred thousand dollars to a woman with whom he believes he shares a marital bond, despite never having encountered her face-to-face.
At thirty years old, Lynn claims to suffer from a variety of ailments, encompassing cancer and heart disease. However, her mother insists these are fabrications, a calculated deception intended to solicit both financial gain and sympathy.
Alyssa and Steve had always envisioned a bright future for their daughter, but that path shifted irrevocably when she encountered a young man who steered her toward darkness and peril.
Mike and Vicki recount that their thirty-seven-year-old son was once a high earner, presiding over a thriving real estate business. Now, however, he resides with them, supported entirely by their resources, and holds them responsible for hi…
He recounts the events with the other former Vanderbilt football player convicted of raping a female classmate who was unconscious in a campus dormitory room following a night of excessive drinking.
Three individuals in their twenties report being targeted by a young woman's persistent online harassment. They each describe experiences of cyberbullying, alleging she has been the source of repeated distress.
Her sisters describe a life lived in elaborate fantasy. Once, she attempted to orchestrate her own disappearance, offering a homeless man payment to carry out a killing, a desperate ploy to make others believe she was dead.
The weight of their mother’s alcoholism presses down on three daughters, fracturing the family unit. They see its destructive hand at work, while she deflects, claiming her husband shares the same affliction.
Her voice held a weary tremor as she explained the drastic change in her son's life. Once, he held a secure position, a comfortable income; now, he is homeless, dwelling in the wilderness. She attributes this descent to his fiancée, suggest…
Dr. Phil endeavors to expose the complexities of a damaging relationship between an academic and a student under her guidance.
Whitney contends that her former partner is an unfit father, and a contentious custody dispute has arisen between them concerning their four-year-old daughter.
The already strained marriage of Caroline and Sonny deteriorated further when Sonny’s infidelity took the form of an affair with Caroline’s sister. Their relationship, perpetually on edge, descended into deeper turmoil.
Kimberly has denied her ex-partner access to their three children, citing concerns about his instability and lack of responsibility.
Jori has released a novel that she describes as drawing heavily from her own experiences, including accounts of abuse she alleges endured at the hands of her late mother.
Her children feel their mother prioritizes alcohol above them. With their father’s imprisonment looming, they fear the family will unravel if she doesn't find a way to manage her struggles.
She confessed to sending over a million dollars to a romantic partner she’d only ever known through a screen, a man with whom she had never shared a physical embrace. Moved by her story, viewers rallied together, determined to uncover his …
In the studio, Dr. Phil interviews Dalton Hayes, an eighteen-year-old who, alongside a thirteen-year-old girl, committed a two-week crime spree spanning multiple states. Their activities included vehicle theft, property destruction, and the…
She recounts a childhood marked by familial alienation, a sense of being perpetually excluded. At seventeen, she claims her family abandoned her, though they dispute this, offering instead that they simply disapprove of the life she has cho…
She recounts how, following her husband's lottery win – a shared prize of $1.66 million – a shift occurred within him. He’s grown increasingly prone to anger, withdrawn, and guarded about his activities.
George characterizes his former wife as an inadequate mother, citing her infidelity and a pattern of prioritizing romantic partners over their six children.
Ilene describes her boyfriend’s jealousy and controlling tendencies as a corrosive force, steadily eroding their relationship. Despite her repeated attempts to reassure him of her faithfulness, his doubts remain unshaken.
Kristen claims the adoptive parents of her child assured her of continued involvement in the child’s life, a promise they subsequently broke. The parents maintain that Kristen’s erratic conduct is the root of the issue, and she is now expec…
Jen believes her mother owes her an apology for years of anguish, turmoil, and deception. They are meeting face-to-face for the first time in seven years.
Laura navigates a life governed by ninety-one specific fears and rituals. Her husband has voiced the profound strain this obsessive-compulsive disorder places on their marriage and family, and he is now seriously contemplating divorce.
Rylan, a seven-year-old in foster care, has developed troubling fixations. His adoptive parents report a disturbing fascination with knives, and he frequently engages in conversations with an imaginary companion who urges him to harm his fa…
Nick Gordon, partner to Bobbi Kristina Brown, carries the weight of regret, believing he failed to prevent the tragedies that befell her and her mother, Whitney Houston. His mother expresses a deep apprehension for his well-being, witnessin…
Eddie Ray Routh’s parents and sister recount aspects of his character and actions. They speak of his demeanor, offering glimpses into the man who was convicted of the murders of U.S. Navy SEAL Chris Kyle and his friend, Chad Littlefield.
A nine-second video depicting college students singing a racist chant has ignited widespread outrage. Simultaneously, the daughter of a Ku Klux Klan member has recently given birth to a biracial child.
In 2007, the city of Cleveland mourned the disappearance of Ashley Summers, then just fourteen years old. A similar shadow fell upon Michelle Parker, who vanished the day following a public appearance with her ex-partner on "The People's C…
She sought an apology from her mother, a reckoning for what felt like years of inflicted harm. Meanwhile, news trickled in about Candi and Lyndsey, women who had once been frequent visitors.
Melisa describes her husband, with whom she is separated, as a man consumed by compulsive dishonesty, prone to fabrication on any subject. Yet, he maintains that he desires to alter his behavior.
Rhonda believes her daughter, at eighteen, repeatedly invites danger with her choices of partners. Vickey harbors a suspicion that her volatile former partner may be connected to the vanishing of a pregnant woman. Meanwhile, Robin unexpecte…
Since the murder of her best friend and the subsequent, unjust accusation leveled against her, Kezia reports that her daughter has descended into a state of profound instability.
For years, Sarah has meticulously collected evidence, seeking to substantiate her suspicions of her husband's infidelity. Meanwhile, their teenage son speaks of the impact this situation has on him and his brother.
The strained silence between mother and daughter hung heavy, a consequence of years spent navigating the wreckage of past choices. Their current disagreement centered on the daughter’s history with drug use and her ongoing attempts at rehab…
Nancy and Mark recount that their son, Chris, now eighteen, has a habit of taking things from those close to him – family, friends, and neighbors alike. He readily acknowledges this behavior.
Gwen and Derrick both express a desire for unity, contingent upon personal adjustments from the other.
Diane maintains that Carie was consistently absent when her daughter required support, while Carie counters that her mother unfairly attributes her financial difficulties to her.
The shadow of three weeks clung to her, a suffocating presence that haunted the waking hours and bled into dreams. At seventeen, she carried the weight of captivity, the memory of forced servitude at the hands of a digital acquaintance etch…
Melinda, carrying her unborn child, describes her husband as controlling and abusive, battling a drug addiction. She voices deep concern for the well-being of their one-year-old son.
Thelma speaks of her former daughter-in-law with a bitter tone, describing her as a neglectful wife and mother who deserted her children, yet continues to receive financial support from their father.
Beth recounts a childhood lived within the confines of a deeply unsettling home, shaped by her mother's actions. The mother, in turn, vehemently rejects Beth's claims of abuse and neglect.
Angela reveals that her nephew is incarcerated for murder, a consequence of his wife's perjury. The two women meet face-to-face for the first time since the trial concluded. Meanwhile, psychic medium John Edward offers Dr. Phil a private re…
Jennifer recounts that her former husband contacts her approximately a hundred times each week and has been observed entering her home without permission to search through her possessions. Across their family, five siblings bear witness to…
Anthony explained that his twenty-nine-year-old brother has battled substance abuse—cocaine and alcohol, primarily—alongside persistent anger management difficulties. Their parents continue to provide him with financial support.
Jamie acknowledges his battles with substance abuse, grappling with both drug and alcohol addiction. He also carries a deeper, more troubling issue, one he remains unwilling to address – a matter stemming from the recent intervention concer…
The ordeal of Michelle Knight, who endured a decade of captivity at the hands of Ariel Castro, resonated with audiences captivated by the film "Cleveland Abduction," starring Taryn Manning and Raymond Cruz. Renatta, speaking of her own stru…
The man from the small town received a thirty-year sentence for the killing of his wife’s lover. It was a verdict that had cast a long shadow, and now, after the trial's conclusion, the two women who had been at its heart found themselves t…
Online, seven college students had cultivated affections for a man they’d never encountered face to face. Now, they stood before him, a collective of hesitant faces confronting a shared illusion. He, in turn, claimed to be a victim himself,…
Brenda and Josh recount the heartbreaking story of their infant, taken from their arms following a fall from Josh’s lap, a tragedy that led to his imprisonment.
Kim Richards, known from "The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills," has spoken candidly about her continuing struggle with alcoholism and the circumstances surrounding her arrest in April 2015.
A palpable tension filled the air as Winston, a man known for his shrewd and often ruthless tactics, encountered his estranged wife – also his former fiancée and, previously, his wife.
At seventy years old, Kaye has transferred over two hundred thousand dollars to a man she's only ever known online, a person she has yet to meet face to face. Her stepdaughter, Kathy, is deeply upset, viewing the transactions as a squanderi…
At seventy years old, Kaye has directed over two hundred thousand dollars to a man she's only ever known online, a person she has never encountered face to face. Her daughter, Kathy, is deeply distressed by this, viewing it as a squandering…
Lisa leveled the accusation squarely at her father: he had manipulated her mother’s will, pilfering an inheritance that she believed rightfully belonged to her and her sisters. She claimed he was squandering the money on a Russian mail-orde…
Carl has decided to forgo attending his daughter Lisa’s wedding, a consequence of a dispute over an inheritance. He has confided that he harbors doubts about his paternity of Lisa.
Two years have passed since Tricia lost her twelve-year-old daughter to the cruelties of cyberbullying. Now, she finds herself the target of online harassment from a stranger who bears her daughter’s name. The two women are about to meet.
According to Betty, her young grandson was guided by his step-grandmother to disclose that her husband had touched him in a manner that felt unwelcome.
Bill is considering a plea of no contest to the felony child abuse charge, a decision he makes despite steadfastly maintaining his innocence. He awaits the outcome of his polygraph examination, the results of which will undoubtedly shape hi…
According to Jennifer, her parents obtained temporary custody of her six-year-old child through deceitful means and manipulated her older children into viewing her negatively. Her parents claim she suffers from a mental illness, asserting t…
Jennifer battles her parents for the custody of her six-year-old child. Dr. Phil reveals the results of her drug test. Her twenty-year-old son recounts his perspective. A tense confrontation unfolds behind the scenes.
A bitter rivalry has ignited between Nemeses Levi and Merlin, fueled by Levi’s latest book and accusations of exploiting the Amish community for personal gain and notoriety.
Crystal and James describe their tumultuous relationship as one perpetually shadowed by deceit and fraught with accusations of abuse, neglect, and poor parenting. Meanwhile, Dr. Phil and talk-show personality Steve Harvey engage in a series…
Once lauded as a paragon of domesticity, Kathy now shadowed a young couple, consumed by resentment after they had won a coveted house at auction. For a full year, she waged a relentless campaign of subtle harassment and public humiliation a…
A community rallied, friends and family alike, to raise thousands of dollars for Meaghan, a 25-year-old woman who had shared with them a devastating diagnosis of terminal cancer. More than a year after the outpouring of support, she confess…
The woman, once a middle school educator, recounts the ordeal of being accused of rape after law enforcement discovered her in a motel room with a former student, who was then fifteen years old. The location, six hundred and fifty miles fro…
A shadow of suspicion hangs over Julie: her family harbors a chilling fear that her husband is responsible for her death. He, in turn, directs blame toward her former partner, and steadfastly refuses to engage with Dr. Phil's counsel unless…
Shanesha recounts the accusation leveled against her – child abuse – stemming from her decision to leave her two young sons unattended in a vehicle while she was attending a job interview. She also addresses the criticism leveled at her reg…
Seated across from Dr. Phil, sixteen-year-old Zachary Davis recounts the harrowing details of the night he murdered his mother with a sledgehammer, and attempts to articulate the forces that led him to such a violent act.
Nick maintains that he was drugged and that a microchip was implanted within him. The alleged consequence is a persistent barrage of disturbing voices in his mind, whispering negativity and threats directed at those he holds dear.
Alexandra recounted the story of an older friend who kept a box overflowing with photographs of herself. This friend would call Alexandra as many as one hundred times a day, and on one occasion, reacted with physical aggression when Alexand…
Sarah worries that her twenty-three-year-old son has become consumed by video games. He left his studies, struggles to maintain employment, and has lost over fifty pounds. The young man himself claims a preference for the simulated existenc…
A clandestine relationship blossomed between Amber and the man who fathered her sister’s child, culminating in marriage, a union that has fractured familial bonds. The simmering resentment erupts on the set of Dr. Phil’s program as the sist…
Shawna faces a lawsuit from her former husband, alleging gross negligence in the death of their eleven-year-old son. The suit stems from the circumstances surrounding a situation where she left the boy in the care of her sixteen-year-old, w…
Kari recounts her husband's response when presented with irrefutable evidence of his predatory nature. She also reflects on earlier warning signs she may have overlooked.
Susan Sarandon is mounting a fervent campaign to prevent the imminent execution of Richard Glossip. With the scheduled date drawing near, the actress is dedicating considerable effort to secure his release from death row.
Rylie and Lenae recount a childhood marked by their father's physical and verbal abuse. The lasting impact of this treatment manifested in differing struggles: one sister developed an eating disorder, while the other navigated the complexit…
Leslie describes her former husband as a deceitful and abusive man exhibiting sociopathic tendencies. She alleges he has concealed a significant amount of money, intending to render her financially ruined.
Accounts from two of the numerous women who have publicly accused comedian Bill Cosby of drugging and sexual assault.
Sherman reports that his wife expends approximately one thousand dollars each month on kava and kratom teas, alcohol, Adderall, and vaping products. She, in turn, alleges that he is controlling and verbally abusive, further claiming he coer…


