Dr. Phil — Season 15
This is the first segment of a three-part conversation with Burke Ramsey, who is 29 years old and the brother of JonBenét Ramsey, the child whose death captivated the nation.
Tabitha maintains she harbors no objection to her husband, Gary’s, self-described identity as a “virtuous pedophile.” However, Gary’s former foster daughter, who was a mere ten years old during her time in his care, confronts him and levels…
Marcedes, a wife and mother to two children, recently disclosed on social media that she maintained a secret life as an escort. Her husband learned this truth just now: he is not the biological father of their youngest child; Marcedes’ form…
The years spent held against her will, enduring the cruelty of her mother and stepfather from the tender age of two to eight, had left Lauren adrift. Now, she fought a constant battle to reclaim her life, haunted by vivid flashbacks, tormen…
Blake recounts the harrowing experience of being the elder sibling to a child enduring six years of captivity and abuse at the hands of their mother and stepfather. She speaks of a persistent burden of guilt, a weight borne from her perceiv…
At nineteen, Kalli cultivates relationships with older men, motivated by the promise of financial gain and material possessions. Her family harbors deep anxieties about her well-being, compounded by concerns regarding shoplifting and unsett…
Josh maintains exacting standards for a future wife, specifically for Rebecca, and she feels the time for marriage has not yet come. Rebecca, in turn, describes Josh as overly controlling, believing he consistently finds fault with her effo…
Marna, a woman who readily acknowledges her propensity for deceit, confesses to Dr. Phil the outlandish fabrications she has woven into her everyday life. She unveils these falsehoods to him – secrets that send ripples of disbelief through …
The abduction of fifteen-year-old Calah Waskow brought national attention when she was taken by the thirty-seven-year-old father of a friend. Though she was located unharmed five days later, the incident left many questions unanswered. In a…
The teenager who claimed to carry the Christ child, insisted Eminem was her father, and asserted she was a participant in "American Idol" has undergone treatment. However, her family reports that her delusions and paranoia appear to have in…
Haley, the teenager who once maintained she was carrying the Christ child, now claims to understand that her pregnancy was not a physical reality. Nevertheless, she persists in hearing voices.
Suzanne's young boyfriend, a man prone to manipulation and dependence, maintained an online friendship with her deceased twin sister. This connection proved significant, as she had bequeathed him substantial possessions in her will.
The narrative surrounding young Ryan, his girlfriend Suzanne, and the inheritance of Suzanne’s twin sister becomes increasingly riddled with contradictions. Then, Dr. Phil’s investigation reveals a profound secret, irrevocably altering the …
Joelle recounts that her daughter, Kaitlin, a former high school cheerleader now at twenty-eight years old, is six months along with her third pregnancy and battling a heroin addiction. Kaitlin’s sister places the responsibility for this si…
The previous year's contentious television appearance propelled thirteen-year-old Danielle into unexpected online fame when she delivered the phrase, "Cash me ousside, how bow dah," to the audience of "Dr. Phil." Now, her mother is once aga…
Kala Brown, the woman whose reappearance in South Carolina two months after a baffling disappearance captivated the nation, has spoken for the first time in an exclusive interview about her experiences while held against her will.
Kala Brown, having endured over two months confined within a metal storage container, persists in recounting her ordeal: the struggle for survival and the remarkable circumstances of her rescue.
At twenty-six, Blake abandoned the path of higher learning, choosing instead to spend his days in indolence, indulging in marijuana within the home his mother provides without cost. His mother and sister lament his behavior, describing him …
Dr. Phil's team has revealed a history of troubling behavior by Brittany, including patterns of harassment against men and the fabrication of pregnancies, births, and even infant deaths. Former friends and an ex-partner have since come forw…
Following Dr. Phil's summary of his team's findings regarding Brittany, and his request for confirmation of her pregnancy, she abruptly left the stage, retreating to a raw and emotionally charged conversation with him in the backstage area.
Ralph maintains he did not sexually abuse his stepdaughter and granddaughter, and has consented to undergo a polygraph examination.
The following is an account of an interview with a Texas resident who discharged a firearm at a neighbor following a dispute that occurred in his driveway. --- **Note:** This response maintains the original meaning, style, and approx…
Jem describes her former boyfriend, now living on the streets, as unstable and lost in fantasy. The young man, however, maintains that his connection to the television program "Dr. Phil" is a profoundly spiritual experience.
His parents describe their son, Brandon, a 35-year-old man who steadfastly avoids employment and habitually dresses in superhero costumes. His eccentric behavior has resulted in approximately $15,000 worth of damage to their home, a situati…
A chilling fear grips the parents of the fifteen-year-old Madison, who is exhibiting increasingly alarming behavior. They live in constant apprehension for their safety, burdened by incidents that include physical assaults, drug use, and a …
Madison’s parents express concern that their teenage daughter is negatively influencing her younger sister. Tensions are high in the household, and the younger girl is openly critical of their parenting.
David Cassidy, once a celebrated teen idol, recently sat for an interview with Dr. Phil to discuss his disclosure of a diagnosis of dementia and to address speculation surrounding a perceived inebriated state during a recent performance.
Brandon, their son, had vanished. His parents found him in Hollywood, pursuing a dream of rock stardom while simultaneously evading a federal arrest warrant. They met him there, a reunion tinged with a familiar disappointment, and a resentm…
Elora recounts that during her own turbulent adolescence, her mother placed her in a psychiatric ward on three separate occasions and subsequently arranged for her to be in foster care. Now, she harbors a deep apprehension for her young bro…
According to Bobby, his former wife, Andrea, is dishonest, prone to theft, and struggling with a sex addiction, behaviors he claims she parades before their six-year-old son. Andrea and her current partner, however, paint a contrasting pict…
Keirsten admits that despite the physical violence she endures at the hands of her boyfriend, and his subsequent arrest, she has not filed charges. She explains that her love for him, coupled with his devoted role as a father to their child…
The rush of shoplifting held a perverse allure for Claire, a dangerous compulsion she indulged despite the ever-present threat of imprisonment or the loss of her four young children. In stark contrast, Jeanine maintained a near-constant vig…
Two years and nine months prior, a devastating loss altered Alyssa’s life irrevocably. Her husband, Nick, died as a result of severe head injuries sustained in an accident at a charity event.
Caitlin strives to salvage her seven-year marriage to Robert, asserting that his behavior has been abusive since adolescence.
Terese labels her thirty-two-year-old daughter an alcoholic, describing periods of sustained intoxication lasting six to seven weeks. The daughter, however, maintains that alcohol provides a sense of strength and control.
Vicki has accused her daughter, Shawna, of physically harming her granddaughter. The accusation stems from Shawna's report that she discovered fifteen bruises on the child and witnessed Shawna repeatedly call her "worthless" and "stupid." …
Sheri describes her husband, Eric, as prone to outbursts and nagging when his desires are not met. Eric maintains that if his family adhered to his directives, he would not need to raise his voice to maintain order. Listen to recordings …
Kendall alleges that her parents sold her at birth to a powerful international sex trafficker. She recounts that when not confined in cages with other abducted children, she was transported across the globe on private aircraft, presented to…
Cindy confesses that, despite sixteen years of marriage marked by shouting, arguments, police interventions, physical injuries, and even a broken nose, she still harbors love for her husband, Trever. Trever, however, asserts that Cindy d…
A deep unease has settled over Marcia; she fears her nineteen-year-old daughter, Cheyenne, is residing in a motel with a man and a woman who, according to Cheyenne, have offered her refuge. Yet, Cheyenne insists that without Chris and Br…
Three months prior, twenty-one-year-old Nick departed his hometown, hitchhiking over two thousand three hundred miles to Los Angeles with nothing but the clothes on his back, no phone, and no concrete destination. He claims he was driven…
The Netflix docuseries "Making a Murderer," which captivated audiences last year, sparked widespread debate about the guilt or innocence of Steven Avery and his nephew Brendan Dassey in the 2005 murder of photographer Teresa Halbach. For…
Three years ago, Brooke found solace in faith, seeking divine guidance during a difficult period. However, her husband, Jack, believes her devotion has intensified to an unsettling degree. He claims she now experiences direct communication …
Brandi recounts meeting Max and believing him to be the idealized protector of her life. She brought him into her home with her three children within months of beginning their courtship. She maintains that she had envisioned a picture-pe…
Amy, Alisa, and Susan are urging their mother, Tammy, to acknowledge and accept the reality of Alisa's childhood – that she was repeatedly sexually abused by two different men. They also seek an apology from Tammy for her failure to act on …
Kristin declares she harbors deep resentment toward her mother, Marna, whom she characterizes as a compulsive liar and a woman consumed by alcohol, perpetually seeking attention and creating turmoil. Marna, openly acknowledging her prope…
Mischa Barton offers a candid account in an exclusive interview, marking her first public statement regarding the recent, deeply troubling headlines. She alleges that a private recording of her sexual activity was obtained without her conse…
Janyce recounts the shock of learning her son, Chance, was transitioning and now lived as Hope. She admits to a growing fear as Hope navigates the streets of Hollywood as a sex worker. Hope explains that her aim is to accumulate enough m…
Dorothy explains that she relocated her sister, Denise, and niece, Tanyadawn, from the troubled neighborhood where Tanyadawn spent her childhood, fulfilling a final request from her dying mother. Denise asserts that Tanyadawn has always …
Four years ago, Bill first appeared on Dr. Phil, then actively pursuing a wife through twelve international dating sites. He invested fifty thousand dollars in this endeavor, traveling to Russia and Ukraine three separate times in search of…
Amy insists that she fell in love with her adopted son, Nick, the moment she began working with him as his adoption counselor at the age of eleven. However, since taking him into her home, she now alleges he has become increasingly unco…
Sixteen-year-old Morgan penned a letter to Dr. Phil, expressing her desperation for assistance. She felt her mother, Arlene, was prioritizing her boyfriend, Mark—a registered sex offender—over her own well-being, even accommodating him in t…
Emily asserts that she has inflicted wounds upon herself approximately five hundred thousand times, resulting in a body crisscrossed with scars from head to toe. Rather than concealing this aspect of her life, she has openly shared her expe…
Karla asserts that her husband, Stephen, has systematically deceived and manipulated her over their thirty-eight years together, often with such subtle tactics that she mistakenly believed herself to be at fault. Stephen acknowledges his…
Camma and Brandon’s ten-year-old daughter alleges that Camma’s fiancé, Andrew, sexually abused her – a crime for which he was convicted just months prior. Camma maintains her fiancé is innocent, asserting that the allegations were fabric…
Shannon describes her husband, Alex, as consumed by a relentless pursuit of enlightenment. She asserts that this spiritual journey has exacted a considerable toll, costing them upwards of two hundred thousand dollars and the business they h…
Rachel Dolezal, former president of the local NAACP chapter, once commanded public attention when her parents publicly revealed she had misrepresented her identity as Black. The civil rights activist has faced accusations of cultural app…
Krystina describes the years spent navigating her daughter Samantha's escalating dishonesty and truancy as a relentless battle. Now nineteen, Samantha is pregnant by a thirty-three-year-old man. Samantha states she desires her mother's s…
For the past eleven years, since her mother Cheryl’s divorce, twenty-six-year-old Stefanie feels consumed by her mother's attention, believing Cheryl has effectively treated her as a spouse in all but one way. Stefanie describes an unrel…
Steve and his fiancée, Jen, allege that his former partner, Robyn, manipulated his 12-year-old daughter, Alyssa, into accusing him of sexual abuse. Despite a subsequent investigation that led authorities to close the case, Steve and Jen …
For twelve years, Sandi has observed a profound disconnect between her husband, Iain, and their fifteen-year-old daughter, Samantha. She asserts that Iain harbors a deep disdain for the girl. Their relationship is marked by persistent c…
Following a recent episode of Dr. Phil focused on the subject of rape, Cindi resolved to have a frank discussion with her teenage daughters, intending to caution them about potential dangers. However, she was profoundly shocked by what …
Jennifer, a mother of six children, faces first-degree criminal abuse charges in connection with the death of her ten-year-old son, Dominic. He succumbed to an overdose of hydrocodone and subsequent sepsis. Despite being a registered nur…
Michael and Sharen Gravelle were found guilty of child endangerment and abuse stemming from their parenting methods, which included confining their children to cages for sleep. Eighteen-year-old Simon identifies as a survivor of this abu…
Following a court ruling that deemed Sarah unfit to care for her two-year-old daughter due to a lifestyle deemed dangerous and unpredictable, her family asserts they have been working tirelessly to shield the child from her influence. Sa…
Cherie feels deeply betrayed by her husband, Terry, after discovering he has been unfaithful throughout their marriage. The revelation grew even more painful when Cherie learned that Terry had fathered another child with Crystal, who al…
The scenario haunts every mother's imagination. Roxanne, a single parent, once believed she had found a soulmate in her boyfriend, Bert Franklin – a successful dentist who was happily married. But did this man possess a terrifying darkness …
Seventeen-year-old Addison alleges that her eighteen-year-old brother, Colin, sexually assaulted her on two occasions: when she was eleven years old and again when she was thirteen. Following these incidents, Addison maintains that her p…
Camille’s letter to Dr. Phil detailed a month-long absence of her niece, Darbi – an absence that was tragically not isolated. Back in November of 2015, Darbi had run away and fallen prey to sex trafficking. Camille expressed a deep fear …
Twenty-four days had passed since Darbi, their sixteen-year-old daughter, had disappeared. During their conversation with Dr. Phil, he gently suggested that Janice and Wayne might be more consumed by their animosity toward one another than …
Rachel declares her profound dislike for her mother, Aundrea, asserting that Aundrea is not only a source of shame for herself and her family, but also irrevocably stole her childhood through her struggles with alcoholism and prescription d…
Tina and David describe their sons with a weary resignation, painting a bleak picture of lives adrift. They say their children are deeply flawed: involved in drug dealing and cannabis use, habitually dishonest, and prone to reckless behavio…
Kelly states that her father initiated a grooming process at the age of eleven, intending to mold her into his “wife.” She alleges that for twelve years, her father compelled her to perform household chores, ensure meals were prepared fo…
Julianne asserts that her daughter’s boyfriend, Leighton, has built his life on falsehoods, and is corrupting Mariah, turning her into a deceitful and manipulative person. She alleges he fabricated a kidnapping, misrepresented a serious …
Crystal insists her roommate, Ronnie, has developed an unhealthy fixation on her. She recounts meeting Ronnie, then living on the streets, in a bar. Within a week, she’d offered him and his son a place to stay alongside her two young ch…
Bethany emerged from the hospital after a two-month stay, a consequence of the long-term effects of intravenous heroin use. Her ordeal had been harrowing: a ten-day medically induced coma, life support, emergency open-heart surgery, and …
In the first part of an exclusive interview, Shayanna Jenkins-Hernandez, Aaron Hernandez’s fiancée, speaks publicly for the first time since the football star's devastating death by suicide in prison. She shares the words exchanged duri…
Dr. Phil’s ongoing conversation features Shayanna Jenkins-Hernandez, the fiancée of the late football player Aaron Hernandez. In her first public statement since Hernandez's death, Ms. Jenkins-Hernandez addresses the circulating rumors …
At nineteen, Cherylyn embraces a life of luxury, openly acknowledging her privileged status as a spoiled and entitled “princess” who has spent a considerable sum – tens of thousands of dollars – belonging to others on her extravagant lifest…
Kristine has asked her estranged husband, Jerry, to cease sending money to women he encounters online. She asserts that his expenditures are draining their resources, and they are now at risk of losing their home. Jerry counters by alleging…
Dr. Phil continues his conversation with Kristine, who alleges that her estranged husband, Jerry, is draining their finances through payments to women he encounters online. Kristine expresses a conviction that these women are not genuine…
Tina and David allege that their sons, Mike and Matt, are involved in drug dealing, consume marijuana, drive while impaired, and exhibit a general lack of purpose. They describe the young men as spiraling out of control, causing irrepar…
Marcy and Scott believe their daughter, Danielle, is exhibiting symptoms of Stockholm syndrome as a result of her relationship with Justin. They allege that Justin is an abusive narcissist who has skillfully manipulated Danielle into be…
Amber often claimed to be the object of envy among her peers—a picture of domestic success with a loving marriage, two children, a beautiful home, and a lucrative career as a top real estate agent earning a six-figure salary. However, that …
The protective order Bo holds against his ex-wife, Amber, details a disturbing pattern of behavior: death threats, stalking, delusions, excessive drinking, and instances of breaking and entering. Bo states he feared not only for his own…
Taylor Murphy, a former FDNY firefighter, possessed an enviable combination of good looks and charisma; he had even graced the cover of a New York City fireman’s calendar as Mr. March. Yet, he claims everything dissolved when he was accused…
A custody battle rages between Danielle and Brandon, centered on their ten-year-old daughter. Danielle, presently granted only visitation rights, seeks full custody, alleging a history of abuse and two instances of threats against her l…
Dr. Phil resumes his conversation with Danielle and Brandon, who are embroiled in a contentious custody dispute. Danielle has leveled serious accusations against Brandon, alleging physical abuse of their daughter, citing instances of contac…
Danny describes his mother-in-law, Alana, as a domineering presence in his wife Nicole's life. He feels she relentlessly occupies Nicole's time with fabricated illnesses, a barrage of phone calls, and frequent, unannounced visits. According…
Ceanne and Rashelle allege that their mother, Jemma, subjected them to twenty years of mental and physical abuse. However, when questioned about these claims, Jemma states she has no recollection of such events. Jemma suggests her family…
April and Nate are seeking assistance for their sixteen-year-old daughter, Annalisa, whom they allege is involved in prostitution and drug use for money. Annalisa’s aunt and uncle, Tanya and Dave, express their concern that April and Na…
