Dr. Phil Season 16, Episode 17 - Movie Intelligence

Dr. Phil: Season 16, Episode 17
My Son Is Living in a Tent Because My Husband Won't Allow Him to Come Home; I Fear My Son Is Losing His Mind

Talk

Margaret's husband demands that she choose between him and her afflicted 22-year-old son, Tommy; Tommy's biological father says his son is disturbed and unhappy.

Writing:

Oprah Winfrey
Phil McGraw

Stars:

Release Date: 2002-09-16
Seasons: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21

TMDb: 5.0/10

Country: US
Language: English
Runtime: 42

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