Dr. Phil — Season 19
In a special feature with Dr. Phil, a family recounts a devastating rift. Chelsea, her sister Tara, and their mother Linda allege that their cherished Amy has become a divisive figure, now considered by them to be a "cult leader." Amy, they…
In an exclusive segment for Dr. Phil, a family grapples with the aftermath of a divisive influence. They allege a particular organization, proclaiming unconditional love, fractured their bonds. Amy insists she is "Mother God," possessing th…
The term "Karen" and its associated archetype – generally a white, middle-class woman perceived as entitled, aggressive, or racist – has gained considerable traction in recent years. This phenomenon often manifests in viral videos depicting…
Eric, a previous visitor to the show, returns to lay bare the ways in which he deceived Dr. Phil during their last encounter four years prior. At that time, Eric, who famously identified as the "fat guy," weighed 560 pounds and embarked on …
The familiar season of returning to school has arrived, yet this year it is shadowed by apprehension and debate. Amidst the coronavirus pandemic, parents, educators, and medical professionals grapple with a deluge of information, striving t…
Javanna acknowledges her dependence on alcohol, sometimes turning to hand sanitizer when craving a drink. She attributes her drinking to her mother, Tracy, citing a difficult childhood and a feeling of being unprotected. Tracy, in turn, des…
At first glance, sixteen-year-old Andrew presents as a charmingly unremarkable, accomplished student. However, his mother, Joy, insists the opposite is true. For the last year, he has been relentlessly tormenting his twin brother, Matthew, …
Susan and Randy both use the word "incapacitated" to describe their 27-year-old son, Jacob, portraying him as virtually unable to manage even basic self-care. This includes regular showering, scheduling medical appointments, completing job …
Danielle maintains that her family has never truly recovered from the wedding day debacle nearly eight years prior, an event she attributes to her mother's erratic behavior. In Danielle's view, this was but one of the many instances of trau…
Accused of offenses they did not commit, Black individuals encounter a white journalist who characterizes the Black Lives Matter movement as a terrorist hate group.
Megan alleges that her former boyfriend, Andy, is attempting to supplant her role as the primary caregiver for their five-year-old son by presenting his fiancée, Caitlin, as the maternal figure. She asserts that Andy misrepresented her to t…
Dr. Phil persists in his discussion with Megan, who asserts that her former boyfriend, Andy, has manipulated the legal system to obstruct her role as a mother to their five-year-old son. She alleges that Andy and his fiancée, Caitlin, have …
Born between 1997 and 2012, Generation Z represents the first generation to truly come of age immersed in a digital world, shaped by social media, technology, and smartphones. They are also the largest and most ethnically diverse generation…
Jennifer and David allege that their twelve-year-old daughter engages in physical aggression, frequently scratching and hitting them; damages their belongings; fabricates stories about completing her schoolwork; and abruptly departs from fa…
On Mother’s Day, Suzanne Morphew vanished without a trace near her Colorado residence. Has her grief-stricken brother uncovered clues that might shed light on her disappearance? Discover what he revealed in this exclusive daytime interview.
Erica describes a family environment marked by hostility and toxicity. Her mother, Desiree, and sister, Adrienne, are locked in a bitter conflict, a dispute that has necessitated over twenty police interventions. Desiree alleges that Adrien…
Fred and Cynthia assert that their daughter, Crystal, is subjecting their 12-year-old grandson to appalling conditions within her home. They describe a dwelling devoid of running water, plagued by leaky ceilings, exposed wiring, sparking el…
Samantha and her sister Sarah describe their mother, Stacy, as a highly accomplished special education teacher and behaviorist. However, this reputation seems to dissolve when it comes to parenting her 33-year-old son, Ben. They allege that…
Heather, her daughter Sheilagh, and her mother Kristi recount to Dr. Phil the repeated arrests of their son, Ryan, for disruptive behavior. His offenses, ranging from drunken street dancing to property destruction, have become a persistent …
For the last four years, Shannon has been the primary caregiver for her two young grandchildren, a responsibility borne while her daughter, Ginger, spiraled. Ginger has been adrift, consumed by substance abuse and a life of desperation, inc…
In May of 2020, twenty-six-year-old Melissa departed her home without a word, embarking on a two-thousand-mile flight across the country. She left behind only a note: “One day, Dr. Phil will be able to help me.” Her family reports that in t…
The previous day, Dr. Phil met with Melissa’s parents, who expressed concern about her history of bullying and struggles with self-worth, yet remained unaware of the circumstances surrounding her abrupt departure months prior. In a private …
On Christmas Day four years ago, Stacy alleges she was shot twice by her former boyfriend. She maintains she was left for dead, battling for survival in the hospital as he fled, triggering a nationwide manhunt by the U.S. Marshals Service. …
Beth wrote to Dr. Phil expressing deep concern for her stepdaughter, Teresa, who has battled heroin addiction for the last decade. The situation is dire; Teresa is not only using the drug daily but is also 34 weeks along with a baby girl on…
The previous season, viewers of Dr. Phil were introduced to Holly, a woman navigating a complicated romance. She was engaged to two men she’d met online – one from Brazil, the other from Turkey. Holly has since ended her relationship with t…
Joni insists that Gina was once her closest friend, an inseparable companion through everything from celebratory trips away for birthdays to regular girls' nights, often concluding with Gina staying overnight. Joni states that this all diss…
Cassey states she’s reached out to Dr. Phil in desperation, citing a string of ten marriages that have all ended in failure. She maintains that several of her former spouses have insisted the responsibility for those dissolutions lay with t…
Dr. Phil occasionally revisits individuals who have shared their stories with him, inquiring about the progress they've made in reshaping their lives. Did a troubled adolescent find a new direction? Did a guest who once identified as a cybo…
JT, twenty-four, and his younger brother Jacob, twenty, express a desire for independence and a life beyond their mother, Alisa’s, home. However, they confess to feeling subtly coerced by her into remaining at home to care for her. They als…
In the late hours of a March night in 1985, Derek and Nancy Haysom were discovered brutally murdered. The case captivated the world, leading to the imprisonment of Jens Soering, the son of a German diplomat, for their deaths. Soering’s then…
They recount childhoods spent within a religious sect, alleging sexual abuse and oppressive control over their lives. Three decades have passed since a major police operation dismantled The Zion Society, and now, some of its former members …
Brittany recounts that she and her identical twin sister, Erica, once shared a fierce struggle with alcohol addiction. Brittany is now sober, but Erica’s addiction has persisted, and she has survived thirty hospitalizations and fourteen com…
In Austin, Texas, Dr. Phil explores two animal shelters that served as locations for his forthcoming series, "That Animal Rescue Show." He meets a 19-year-old social media personality and college student grappling with burnout, who seeks re…
The masseur insists he is a victim of malicious accusations that have shattered his life and profession. He recounts a past as a licensed therapist, a career ended when allegations of sexual misconduct surfaced from as many as eighteen wome…
The second segment of the investigation focuses on allegations that massage therapist Tarek sexually assaulted women during his sessions. Tarek steadfastly maintains his innocence, vehemently denying the accusations. Dr. Phil brings togethe…
Tiffany and Walker describe their mother, Shari, as a woman who heads straight for the casino as soon as her paycheck appears. They estimate her debt to be nearly ninety thousand dollars, with a current checking account balance of -$437.01.…
Amethyst often tells the story of a promise made to her daughter, Kyrah: that they would remain together, always. Yet, Amethyst acknowledges she fractured that vow when she married Dustin and subsequently had three sons. A decade later, Dus…
Sarah and Bart have reached a breaking point, overwhelmed by the turmoil stemming from their 21-year-old son, Cameron. They describe daily outbursts of anger directed at them, a burden that prompted them to purchase him a one-way ticket to …
Amidst the nation’s lingering tension following the 2020 election, Dr. Phil sits down with Piers Morgan, broadcaster, journalist, and author of the new book, *Wake Up*. The book explores the fractures within our society, born from the COVID…
Dr. Phil examines a troubling trend in contemporary society: what he terms "Cancel Culture." This refers to the collective condemnation and often relentless efforts to damage the reputation, career, and even personal life of individuals who…
McKinley, now eighteen, recounts a decision made five years prior: a vow to sever all ties with her father, Cory. She describes him as a violent and dangerous man, a "psychopath" who inflicted physical abuse upon both her and her mother dur…
The culmination of a long-standing conflict between father and daughter is fraught with tension. After a five-year silence, McKinley confronts Cory, her father, accusing him of childhood abuse and, more gravely, of pedophilia – allegations …
Tracy worries her thirty-year-old son, Logan, is in dire need of assistance. She describes a transformation over the past year, watching him shift from a driven computer scientist into someone barely recognizable. Now, she says, Logan lacks…
Natalie recounts that her husband, Brian, suffered a devastating work accident in 2015, falling from a height of sixty-eight feet while working on a crane. The fall left him paralyzed from the knees down, and she believes he has since withd…
Shelby is determined to uncover the truth behind her father, David's, online connection with a woman he has never encountered. He claims to have met this woman, named Maria, through the internet, and that she possesses an inheritance of ten…
David professes to be deeply in love with a woman named Maria, a devout Christian from Texas who asserts she possesses a $10 million inheritance. He claims that despite never having met her face-to-face, he has invested $25,000 over the pas…
Dr. Phil encounters Nino and his fiancée, Alexandria, who are deeply concerned about Nino’s mother, Anna. They insist that Anna is the victim of a scam orchestrated by her online companion, “Sammie Lee Strong.” Despite their attempts to war…
Dr. Phil’s pursuit of Anna’s purported boyfriend, “Sammie Lee Strong,” has led him to the man himself. But the story deepens when Dr. Phil encounters two women who allege he’s withholding crucial details – a deception that distinguishes thi…
For the last two days, Dr. Phil has been conducting an international inquiry into Anna’s purported online boyfriend, “Sammie Lee Strong.” On Wednesday, he located the man behind the photographs used to portray “Sammie Lee Strong,” and deter…
The fiercely contested presidential election of 2020 exposed a deep chasm within the United States, leaving half the nation jubilant and the other profoundly disheartened. This division casts a long shadow over the approaching holiday seaso…
Dr. Phil encounters a family struggling with the overwhelming impact of their youngest member: thirteen-year-old Jonelle. Her outbursts of rage have manifested in destructive ways – kicking a hole through the kitchen wall, shattering a phon…
Patricia, now sixty-nine, feels she lost a significant portion of her life during the twenty-four years she spent incarcerated after being convicted of murdering her ex-husband. Recently released on compassionate grounds, she maintains her …
Patricia became the first inmate serving a life sentence to receive an emergency compassionate release from Governor Newsom, a decision prompted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Now 69, Patricia expresses a profound sense of lost years and directs…
The sudden vanishing of a celebrated television producer in the remote Idaho wilderness cast a pall of uncertainty over those who knew him. His friends and family were left grappling with a bewildering absence, their inquiries met only with…
Heidi believes her twenty-two-year-old son, Noah, possesses a remarkable talent as a rapper and a promising future, yet he seems determined to squander it. Dr. Phil confronts him regarding his perspective and conduct, and a renowned figure …
Ellie recounts that her father first informed her of her mother's death within a psychiatric facility, only to later retract that statement. Now, driven by this shifting narrative, Ellie is resolved to uncover the truth behind her mother's …
Victoria describes her son DJ, who is fourteen years old, as having been perpetually angry, prone to violence, and beyond control since childhood. As a result of his behavior, she now retreats to her bedroom each night, fearing his frequent…
Gabe’s heroin use during pregnancy led to the premature birth of her child, who required oxygen to survive for seven weeks after arrival. Her mother has since become the child's legal guardian. Gabe maintains she is now clean and asks for …
Becky explains that her reluctance to relinquish guardianship of her grandchild stems from more than just her daughter Gabe’s drug use. Gabe’s words reveal to Dr. Phil a deeper uncertainty about her readiness to regain custody.
The stories of mothers who maintain their sons were deliberately lured into sex crimes by law enforcement are often deeply personal. They recount their experiences, a tapestry woven with grief, disbelief, and a fierce determination to expos…
The strain on her marriage had been evident for some time, but lately it felt insurmountable. Mounting debt and her husband’s increasingly controlling behavior had pushed the relationship to a breaking point. Desperate for a solution, she s…
The woman, her voice heavy with grief, recounted the ordeal that followed the carjacking and murder of her husband. She spoke of the terror inflicted by the kidnapper, detailing the events that unfolded, including the agonizing hours she sp…
A woman alleges her sister has repeatedly threatened her life, spoken of arson against their childhood home, and exhibits signs of instability. Despite these serious accusations, the sister continues to receive financial assistance from the…
The weight of the pandemic has settled heavily on the shoulders of many mothers, leaving them feeling weary, strained, and prone to anger as they navigate the demands of childcare and financial responsibility.
Scott and Tanya believe their nineteen-year-old daughter, Courtney, has been thoroughly influenced and controlled by her eighteen-year-old boyfriend. Courtney, in turn, feels her parents have repeatedly violated her privacy and desires thei…
Melanie’s dwelling is a testament to accumulation; she navigates its crowded spaces with difficulty. Her phone holds a staggering collection of over one hundred thousand videos and photographs, and she lives with a persistent sense of havin…
Danny, a food-truck operator, battles a methamphetamine addiction. After a dozen years of sobriety, he relapsed last year. He attributes the relapse to his wife, Alisa, and the pressures she creates, describing them as powerful triggers tha…
The year 2020 will be remembered as an exceptionally difficult and sorrowful one, a trial unlike any of us have faced. As we approach the New Year, viewers have the opportunity to pose questions to Dr. Phil. A 33-year-old woman, who describ…
At seventeen, Jack has amassed over a billion views on his social media channels, driven by the pursuit of online approval. His parents express concern that he consistently escalates his behavior with increasingly outrageous and disruptive …
Zephaniah “Zephi” Trevino, a high school junior, balanced a life of softball pitching with the promise of singing in her church choir after recently earning a spot on the drill team. Now, the seventeen-year-old faces charges of capital murd…
Conner, Michelle’s twenty-two-year-old grandson, is currently unemployed and struggles with basic self-care. He rarely showers, neglects his oral hygiene, shaves infrequently, and allows his room to remain untidy. Changing his clothes is al…
According to Buck, Stephani’s sixteen-year-old son, Steven, has fractured the family. He states he cannot permit Steven to remain in their home after the boy brandished a handgun at his siblings. Meanwhile, Steven’s mother is considering a…
Danielle struggles with her weight, a challenge compounded by the demands of working remotely. Seventeen-year-old Chaz envisions a future crafting prank videos for social media, a path he prefers to higher education. Meanwhile, Nataliya, a …
Katrina describes her mother, Monica, with a weary familiarity. She is, in Katrina’s view, a woman of deceit and manipulation, prone to sudden, fierce anger, and ultimately incapable of navigating the complexities of adulthood. The situatio…
Sherry, fifty years old, journeyed to Abuja, Nigeria, two years ago to wed her boyfriend, David, thirty-seven. He had promised a life together in the United States, a future of shared happiness. Yet, despite repeated attempts to secure a vi…
Sherry claims she and David were married in Nigeria two years past, and now she seeks confirmation of whether he will ever join her in America. Dr. Phil’s team traveled to Nigeria to verify the authenticity of Sherry's marriage certificate,…
Anna admits to a profound sense of defeat regarding her adopted eleven-year-old son. She describes a growing feeling that she is raising something monstrous, something increasingly powerful. A deep fear grips her for the safety of the other…
For thirteen years, Fay recounts that her former husband, Bryan, has maintained he's been subjected to daily torment by electromagnetic frequencies emanating from an unseen entity he calls "Them." She describes how he spends his days battli…
Laurie describes her father, John, as being in complete denial regarding his severe hoarding. She asserts that every room in the house is overflowing with discarded items – “junk,” she calls it – extending even to the garage, where she once…
Tanya describes her seventeen-year-old son as prone to sudden, violent anger, beyond her control, and consumed by video games. In the last ten days alone, she has called the police three times, fearing for her own safety. She worries that h…
Natalie insists her inheritance has been systematically undermined by her sister, Pascale, and mother, Mimi. They both allege she exhibited "aggressive" behavior toward their family friend, Harry, for whom she served as a live-in caretaker.…
Kim embarked on a cross-country journey with her son, Donnie, driven by a desperate need to rescue him from a life of deceit and a crippling opioid addiction. She believes Donnie’s father, her ex-husband Donald, has been actively harming th…
Bill, sixty-two, and his twenty-three-year-old girlfriend, Bri, are subjects of interest on the Lifetime television series, *Marrying Millions*. The couple acknowledges a significant disparity in their lives – a thirty-nine-year age differe…
Nikki Sixx and Bret Michaels, names synonymous with stadium shows overflowing with fervent fans, require little introduction. Today, Dr. Phil speaks with Tina, one such devoted follower, who insists her connection to the rock icons runs dee…
Kimberly's mother alleges a litany of troubling behaviors from her daughter, Kimberly: threats against her life, physical assaults, an arrest resulting in handcuffs, dropping out of high school, repeated instances of running away, and the t…
Melinda appeared with Dr. Phil two years ago, declaring she would do anything to safeguard her daughter, Cassidy. Now, she returns with a starker assessment: Cassidy's behavior has deteriorated. At twenty, Cassidy asserts that her mother’s …
For thirteen months, Cassie recounts, her life has been unraveling. She lives with a persistent dread – the fear of a heart attack, anaphylactic shock, or even being poisoned by something she consumes. Her anxieties number over fifty, a li…
The police have charged her with the murder of the two-year-old girl, citing disturbing alleged internet searches by the babysitter and injuries to the child that medical professionals say are inconsistent with an accidental death. In an ex…
Drew Barrymore, a global icon, sits with Dr. Phil to discuss her latest venture, *The Drew Barrymore Show*. Each weekday, she offers viewers an hour of levity, humor, and genuine warmth. She shares her strategies for maintaining well-being,…
Theresa Michaels maintains she believed her marriage was idyllic, until the police arrested her husband on suspicion of plotting her murder. It was then, she says, that she understood the full extent of his deception – he wasn't merely accu…
The revelation of her husband's arrest – for allegedly plotting to overdose her with fentanyl – left Theresa Michaels reeling. The horror deepened with the discovery of a secret: he had a fiancée, a proposal made while he was still married …
A bond of shared history connects triplets Lindsay, Kelly, and Jessica, yet a single person has fractured their unity: Lindsay’s boyfriend of two and a half years, Brandon. Concerned for her welfare, Kelly and Jessica have uncovered a distu…
The simmering tension between the sisters erupts in the second part of the program as Kelly and Jessica finally find a moment to express their true feelings to Lindsay and her boyfriend, Brandon. Their words hang in the air, leaving the que…
Keith recounted that his wife of twenty-eight years, JoLynn, had recently become the subject of widespread news after her arrest for public intoxication. She subsequently alleged that she had been subjected to abuse by police while being he…
In the second part of the investigation, Keith and JoLynn are given an opportunity to speak with the Alameda County Sheriff's Department regarding their claims of misconduct. They allege that JoLynn’s injuries were inflicted by officers whi…
Terri insists that her sixty-eight-year-old sister, Denise, is living off their aging parents. She alleges that Denise spends her days drinking and smoking, and worse, pilfering thousands of dollars' worth of jewelry from their mother to pa…
Anna Lisa alleges that her daughter Amanda's fiancé, Alexis, abuses her, encourages drug use, and has repeatedly been unfaithful during Amanda’s pregnancy—accusations Alexis vehemently denies. Recently, the Department of Family and Protecti…
At the close of yesterday’s broadcast, Anna Lisa firmly stated that her daughter would not regain custody of her children so long as she remained engaged to Alexis. Anna Lisa accused Alexis of abusing her daughter, of infidelity, and of bei…
For the first time, Dr. Phil joins forces with bestselling author, heart surgeon, and Emmy-winning host of *The Dr. Oz Show*, Dr. Mehmet Oz, to confront the wave of online fraudsters exploiting their identities to promote CBD products. Toge…
Conflict is a common feature of the mother-daughter relationship during adolescence, but the situation escalates dramatically when violence enters the equation. Victoria reached out to Dr. Phil after describing how her 18-year-old daughter,…
Jeremy operates a funeral escort service, but maintains he is wrongly accused of impersonating a police officer. A conviction could carry a sentence of up to eighty-five years. Videos from his processions have been leaked online, garnering …
In his ongoing discussion with Jeremy, a funeral escort facing accusations of impersonating a police officer – a charge that carries a potential sentence of eighty-five years – Dr. Phil explores the unfolding situation. Jeremy claims edited…
Trap aspires to a career in mixed martial arts, crediting social media with aiding his pursuit. Yet, he laments the escalating toxicity of online discourse, describing instances where he's been ostracized from gyms and restaurants, and lost…
Ronnie maintains that his fourteen-year marriage to Kim is suffering under a campaign of retribution for an infidelity he vehemently denies. He asserts that Kim's unwarranted vengefulness escalated to the point where he was compelled to see…
In the studio, Dr. Phil persists in his discussion with Ronnie and his wife, Kim, who remains convinced of Ronnie's infidelity despite his repeated denials. Today, Dr. Phil scrutinizes the "irrefutable evidence" Kim asserts confirms Ronnie'…
A daytime phenomenon, Dr. Phil reigns as Australia's most-watched talk show, reaching audiences in fifty-five countries and territories. Today, sisters Amy and Emily, hailing from New South Wales, Australia, declare that despite the vast di…
Following the tragic death of her sixteen-year-old son, Sam, from an accidental drug overdose, celebrity relationship expert Laura Berman has issued a plea to parents. Dr. Berman and her husband attribute Sam’s death to a dangerous practice…
Jennifer’s letter to Dr. Phil conveyed a chilling conviction: she felt her closest friend, Heather, would only escape the relationship in a coffin. Heather, however, maintained that Collin was not abusive, though she conceded to instances o…
Jennifer expresses deep concern for her close friend, Heather, believing she is trapped in an abusive relationship, yet Heather remains unwilling to fully acknowledge the severity of her situation. Heather downplays her boyfriend Collin's b…
Heather, a devoted follower of Dr. Phil and active in his fan community, journeyed 1,600 miles from Arkansas to Los Angeles seeking assistance for her fifteen-year-old daughter, Marissa. She describes Marissa as possessing a startling duali…
A bitter conflict has erupted between Maegan and her mother-in-law, Kelly, centered on Maegan's husband, Josh. For the past two years, Josh has resided in a persistent vegetative state, the result of an anoxic brain injury. With no discerni…
A perplexing series of events captured local attention, drawing together three mothers in the face of profound sorrow. In Bakersfield, California, two young men vanished and one was murdered within a span of weeks, becoming tragically known…
The mothers of the “Bakersfield Three” share their profound grief with Dr. Phil, grappling with losses that have irrevocably altered their lives. Cheryl and Lance, his parents, mourn their son Micah, whose body was found just last year. In …
Once a promising high school basketball player, Ira continued his athletic pursuits at the collegiate level. His mother, Chonte, believes that all of Ira’s aspirations in basketball crumbled the moment he encountered the temptations of part…
Jonny sought out Dr. Phil's counsel, pleading for assistance with her mother, Nancy. She insists Nancy has become profoundly detached from reality, consumed by an obsession with what Nancy terms a "secret hookup app." Nancy alleges that ind…
Stephanie describes her life with Hal, her partner of fifteen years, as a relentless nightmare. Hal has been diagnosed with a rare condition that causes his body to produce the effects of alcohol, rendering him legally intoxicated without a…
The marriage of a Texas police chief has unraveled following the public exposure of his numerous extramarital affairs. Jason Collier has confessed to engaging in infidelity with multiple women while married and living with his wife. In an e…
He presented himself as an ideal partner: handsome and the esteemed police chief of a Texas town. Yet, the women he was involved with soon discovered that Jason Collier embodied their deepest fears – a married man perpetrating deceit agains…
Known as “Dr. Death,” Christopher Duntsch is the first surgeon to receive a life sentence for egregious malpractice. Between 2011 and 2013, he allegedly致残 thirty-three patients while practicing at hospitals in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, wi…
Mia and Kiki describe their thirty-year-old brother, Forrest, as residing in their late grandmother's house, within a room they’ve dubbed “the cave.” They say he exists in squalor, refusing to leave the dwelling, remaining unemployed, and n…
Jennifer describes her fifteen-year-old daughter, Marie, as being utterly beyond her control. Marie consistently refuses to attend school and frequently runs away. At one point, Jennifer’s exasperation reached a breaking point, compelling h…
Our last encounter with Mark Anthony and his soon-to-be wife, Marina, found them eagerly anticipating their wedding on May 25th, 2020. The pandemic, however, irrevocably altered those plans. Separated by distance – Marina in Russia, Mark An…
Stephanie insists her brother Brandon has become consumed by conspiracy theories, a preoccupation that is fracturing their family. He is convinced he is the target of malicious forces, that a shadowy "elite" orchestrates all events. She des…
Marking seventeen seasons and nearly twenty thousand guests, Dr. Phil has reached a significant milestone: his three thousandth episode. The studio audience was filled with familiar faces from previous seasons, offering a glimpse into the l…
Dr. Phil revisits two familiar faces to assess their journeys. Ryan, known as “Raging Ryan” to many, initially sought Dr. Phil’s help struggling with volatile anger, exacerbated by alcohol and marijuana, which had created a climate of fear …
Karen declares she’s found love and intends to spend her remaining years with a man named Thomas, whom she connected with online. However, Karen's daughter, Mindy, insists that no such Thomas exists. She believes her mother is the victim of…
Dr. Phil continues his discussion with Mindy and her mother, Karen, who insisted she was deeply in love with a man named "Thomas" whom she had never actually met. Despite Dr. Phil presenting Karen with what appeared to be irrefutable eviden…
At twenty-three, Jen projects an image of enviable success: striking looks, a thriving business, and a vibrant three-year-old daughter. Yet beneath this carefully constructed facade, she describes a life consumed by anxiety, a waking nightm…
Keith and his wife of twenty-eight years, JoLynn, recently returned to Dr. Phil’s stage, marking their first visit following the news coverage surrounding JoLynn’s arrest for public intoxication. They shared a remarkable development: JoLynn…
The disappearance of Maya Millete, a beautiful woman who vanished from her California home, grows increasingly perplexing. Her sister and brother-in-law have stated that Maya was experiencing a turbulent marriage and was preparing to consul…
Jodee describes her husband, Charlie, as having a hoarding problem. He resists the label, preferring to think of himself as a collector. His acquisitions include nine kayaks, nine backpacks, ten bicycles, forty guitars, sixty soccer balls, …
For seventeen years, Jamie has navigated the challenges of obsessive-compulsive disorder and a debilitating fear of vomiting. This fear has fostered a profound reluctance to leave her home, where she finds her greatest sense of security. Th…
Faren describes her seven-year-old son Michael's all-day outbursts as the defining feature of their household. She says he is frequently aggressive, violent, and excessively loud, a situation she feels is unbearable. He screams, kicks, and …
With the rise of vaping as a purported alternative to cigarette smoking, a question persists: does it offer a safer path, or simply a different kind of dependence? In this segment, Dr. Phil speaks with Carissa, who explains she adopted vapi…
Jackie had sent Dr. Phil over six hundred and sixty emails, detailing a growing crisis since her daughter’s departure for college. She explained that the house was now overwhelmed with clutter, making it difficult to even see the floor. It …
Rachel asserts that she is a survivor of sexual abuse, human trafficking, and psychological manipulation. She describes a lifetime marked by fear and maltreatment, a reality that continues to affect her, leaving her vulnerable to unexplaine…
Stephanie asserts that her cousin, Bonnie, has endured a deeply painful life marked by abuse, sexual assault, and a period of work in the adult entertainment industry. Bonnie’s Aunt Cyndi states that the “manic episodes” she observes in Bon…
Tamera asserts that she is not merely reminiscent of Etta James, but rather the singer herself, reborn. She maintains that the four-time Grammy winner inhabited her body shortly after her passing in 2012. Since then, Tamera claims to have e…
Lee describes his seventeen-year-old nephew, Dakota, as being increasingly difficult. He attributes this to a difficult upbringing; following his father's suicide, Dakota moved in with his grandparents, Catherine and Jim, and his behavior h…
Mya expresses weariness with the constant envy and undermining she experiences from those around her, claiming a pervasive desire to emulate her while simultaneously attempting to diminish her. She even asserts that her father, Jim, is cons…
Dr. Phil encounters Sara, an attorney deeply concerned about her mother, Chris. Over the past year, Chris's behavior has deteriorated to a troubling degree, leading to involuntary psychiatric evaluation and a diminished capacity to care for…
AnnaLynne McCord, recognized for her performances in *90210* and *Nip/Tuck*, states plainly that she harbors no shame regarding her diagnosis of dissociative identity disorder, previously known as multiple personality disorder. Speaking alo…
Elke and Steven are enduring the profound grief of losing their three-month-old son, Lucas, who died tragically in May of last year. Their pain is compounded by the lingering uncertainty surrounding the circumstances of his death. Steven ma…
The investigation into the death of three-month-old Lucas continued, and in its second phase, his parents, Elke and Steven, consulted with a leading authority on traumatic brain injuries and child abuse. Dr. Phil examined the case, seeking …
Stacey and Traci describe their mother, Gail, as being "blinded by love," currently the victim of a scam perpetrated by her online companion, "Matt Hurley." Yet, Gail insists her connection with "Matt Hurley" is perfectly clear; after four …
Dr. Phil continues his discussion with Gail and her daughters, Stacey and Traci, who allege their mother has been financially devastated by an online romance scam. Gail vehemently disagrees, asserting that her boyfriend of four years, “Matt…
Matt reached out to Dr. Phil, describing how his eleven-year-old daughter, Hannah, has struggled with an eating disorder since she was nine. Doctors have informed him and his wife, Malina, that Hannah’s case represents one of the most chall…
Jennifer states she is engaged for the fourth time to the same man, Steven, and seeks Dr. Phil’s guidance in determining whether to end their relationship now or attempt to salvage it before their wedding. She alleges that Steven is an abus…
The desperate search for baby James in Texas culminated in a chilling revelation. James’ family states they haven't seen the toddler since Thanksgiving, and allege his mother offered a series of flimsy explanations when questioned about his…
The deepest hopes of most parents for their children revolve around their well-being and contentment. Yet, Angela finds herself in disagreement with her adult child's chosen path. She reached out to Dr. Phil, expressing her unhappiness with…
Despite eight years of marriage to Brenden – a period marked by screaming matches, arguments, threats, insults, and what Natasha describes as “muffing,” or pushes to the face – she remains with him. The question lingers: why does Natasha pe…
Alexa expresses a deep weariness at witnessing her mother, Jen, consistently make poor choices. Following a second cervical cancer diagnosis, Jen was initially told she had only four to six years to live, yet she steadfastly refuses chemoth…
Venessa writes to Dr. Phil, pleading for assistance with her volatile and aggressive fourteen-year-old son, Michael. She states his outbursts are uncontrollable; he has repeatedly broken windows, doors, walls, and even forced locks to recla…
At thirty-six weeks of pregnancy, Kiara recounts the devastating moment her child's heart ceased to beat. Instead of her mother, Teresa, offering comfort, she alleges that Teresa first shared the tragic news on social media, before allowing…
In 2018, Michael, an entrepreneur and social media manager, recalls being at the zenith of his career when he organized TanaCon, a convention designed to bring online content creators and their fans together. Regrettably, citing unforeseen …
Dr. Phil continues his discussion with Michael, the entrepreneur and organizer of TanaCon, the 2018 social media convention that was abruptly shut down due to security concerns. The event’s controversial closure garnered international atten…
Anna insists her younger sister, Alexandra, has suffered from debilitating hypochondria since childhood, a condition now unraveling her life. Alexandra herself states she’s accumulated $10,000 in medical debt due to frequent emergency room …
Nearly eight months following Dr. Phil’s exclusive interview with Amy Carlson, the leader of the religious group “Love Has Won,” also known as “Mother God,” her body was found in a Colorado residence. Carlson's remains were discovered on Ap…
Debbie acknowledges her role in supporting her 48-year-old daughter, Malissa, who struggles with alcohol dependence. Malissa has sought treatment in rehabilitation centers four times, yet remains unable to maintain employment, has damaged v…
Arielle admits to battling a heroin addiction for over a decade. Her mother, Donna, and father, Ivy, maintain they have exhausted every possible avenue to protect Arielle – yet, is Donna's involvement truly supportive, or does it inadverten…
Donna, Ivy, Arielle, Elle, and Michael return for the second day with Dr. Phil. Arielle recounts a decade-long struggle with heroin addiction, detailing how it fractured her family. The family members, in turn, speak of years of accumulated…
For a decade, Donna, her husband Ivy, and their children Arielle, Elle, and Michael have wrestled with the consequences of Arielle's addiction. Arielle believes her past struggle with heroin irrevocably fractured their family, leaving a res…
In a conversation with Dr. Phil, Brittanie recounts the story behind a viral social media video that has garnered nearly three million views. She describes the unraveling of her seemingly perfect marriage, beginning the day U.S. Marshals ar…
Dr. Phil examines a murder case spanning twenty-one years. Rob Will was twenty-two when convicted of capital murder and sentenced to death nineteen years ago for the shooting and killing of a thirty-eight-year-old Sheriff’s Deputy. Yet, Rob…
On his show, Dr. Phil addresses the notion of straight men as a burgeoning minority, inviting a diverse array of guests to share their perspectives. He engages with political commentator Tomi Lahren, who gained attention for a viral video i…
Jill recounts a past life of international pageantry, a world where she possessed everything. She stepped away from that life to build a family, marrying and having a son. However, following her divorce, Jill says a desperate yearning to co…
This summer, Dr. Phil embarked on a series of visits, offering his traditional counsel for his new CBS primetime docuseries, "House Calls with Dr. Phil." Today, he reconnects with four families featured in the show. In Utah, Dr. Phil spoke …
For two decades, Maria has felt consumed by the demands of raising her elder daughter, Aly, who lives with borderline personality disorder. Simultaneously, Maria describes a stark contrast in her sixteen-year-old daughter, Alayna. Once a mo…
Michaela describes her forty-five-year-old mother, Janie, as a woman who never fully embraced adulthood, a former "party girl" at heart. Yet, Janie maintains that life's hardships have fueled her dependence on alcohol. Michaela recounts a s…
