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Dr. Phil (2002 – 2023)

2002 • 21 seasons • Talk • TV-PG
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Season 14

Dr. Phil · S14E16 — “Our Son Claims He is a Famous Songwriter: Could He Be Delusional or a Master Manipulator?”

Oct 5, 2015 · 45 min

Synopsis

Robin worries about her son, Riley, now twenty-three. He struggles with substance use, lives without a fixed home, and maintains a conviction that he is a celebrated songwriter. She recalls his early years marked by deceit and manipulation, acknowledging her own role in enabling his behavior. Yet, she finds herself adrift, unsure how to navigate this situation. Is Riley genuinely battling inner turmoil, or is he simply exploiting the affection of those around him?