Overview of 'Dr. Phil' Season 20

Episode 1 - Murder in Mexico?

Release Date: 2021-09-13

Authorities in Cancun, Mexico, say vacationer Elijah Snow's death was an accident, but in an exclusive interview, wife Jamie reveals the evidence she says suggests he was brutally killed.

Episode 2 - The Untold Story of "Dirty John" Meehan's First Wife

Release Date: 2021-09-14

Tonia Bales (podcast "The First Wife: John Meehan's Reign of Terror") is joined by his second wife, Debra Newell (book "Surviving Dirty John: My True Story of Love, Lies and Murder") and daughter Terra Newell, who fatally stabbed him in self-defense.

Episode 3 - In Love or in Denial?

Release Date: 2021-09-15

Fran says she's in love with a man she has never met and hopes to prove to everyone that not only is their love real, but he is real too; her siblings say he is only in the "relationship" for the money -- Fran has sent him over $30,000.

Episode 4 - My Husband's Cheating Went Viral

Release Date: 2021-09-16

When Jenaye posted an emotional video online about uncovering husband James' infidelity, she never imagined it would go viral; he says he is willing to do anything to avoid losing his family; his former hairstylist creates more drama.

Episode 5 - The Husband, the Wife and the Mistress

Release Date: 2021-09-17

Jenaye meets the woman with whom her husband, James, cheated on their fifth wedding anniversary; Chelsey says she believes she has done nothing wrong -- and that she, too, is a victim.

Episode 6 - Missing "Van Life" Woman's Father Speaks Out

Release Date: 2021-09-20

In July 2021, 22-year-old Gabby Petito set off from Florida on a cross-country van trip with her fiancé, but two months later, he returned alone; her desperate father pleads for answers about the missing young woman.

Episode 7 - Beauty and the Boxer

Release Date: 2021-09-21

Brian "The Bull" Barbosa, two-time Interim World Middleweight boxing champion, admits there is something seriously wrong with his brain; Dr. Phil reveals the results of a state-of-the-art brain scan he set up for Brian to take.

Episode 8 - "Van Life" to Vanished: Inside Gabby Petito's Disappearance and Death

Release Date: 2021-09-22

What 22-year-old "van life" blogger Gabby Petito's final videos reveal about what might have happened to her; police release body cam footage of distraught Gabby crying about an altercation with her fiancé in the days before she disappeared.

Episode 9 - Battles of a Bulimic Cook

Release Date: 2021-09-23

Josh wrote to Dr. Phil desperate for help to save his brother, Dustin’s, life. Josh says after years of battling addiction, there’s one thing that his little brother just cannot quit, and that’s his bulimia. His mom, Melissa, says she’s a registered nurse but cannot save her own son. Dustin says he’s tried everything to recover from his eating disorder, but nothing has worked.

Episode 10 - Flightmares

Release Date: 2021-09-24

Dr. Phil meets airline passengers who filmed what became viral videos of physical altercations, verbal abuse and "entitled" behavior; two people who were kicked off their flights blame their flight attendant's "abuse of power."

Episode 11 - "Post Malone" Love Story or Scam?

Release Date: 2021-09-27

Megan and Brandy say their 69-year-old grandmother, Gail, is being catfished by a scammer posing as musical artist Post Malone, and they are worried for her safety and mental health; Gail wants to prove that the relationship is real.

Episode 12 - My Boyfriend Is Stalking Me!

Release Date: 2021-09-28

Sabrina says she has a relentless, obsessed stalker who monitors her every move -- her boyfriend of six years, Harold; he says he has no choice but to stalk her because she's become "untrustworthy" ever since her "Brazilian butt lift" surgery.

Episode 13 - My Mother, the Ex-Madam

Release Date: 2021-09-29

Emily says her childhood was full of dysfunction because her mother, Linda, lived a double life as a suburban housewife and a drug-addicted "madam" who oversaw two brothels that serviced rich and powerful men.

Episode 14 - Mexico Plastic Surgery Meltdown

Release Date: 2021-09-30

Samantha says her mini gastric bypass surgery in Tijuana went terribly wrong, and when she wanted to leave the hospital, her husband, Josh, stood by and would not help her leave -- and now her fears are tearing apart her already fractured family.

Episode 15 - Old, Bold, and Breaking the Mold

Release Date: 2021-10-01

Former guest Lydia, 80, aka "Glamma," meets three wealthy eligible bachelors, who each take her on a date; Annie, 82, is a social media influencer with more than 250,000 followers; Ernestine, an 85-year-old bodybuilder, trains clients half her age.

Episode 16 - Come Clean to Get Clean

Release Date: 2021-10-04

Kelli, 32, says she has been to multiple drug and alcohol detox and rehab centers but can't stay clean; her mother says it's because Kelli refuses to face her traumas, and they are keeping her stuck in her addictions.

Episode 17 - Gabby Petito's Family Speaks Out

Release Date: 2021-10-05

Gabby Petito's parents are all interviewed together for the first time since the 22-year-old "Van Life" vlogger's body was discovered in Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming, as the manhunt for her fiancé, Brian Laundrie, continues.

Episode 18 - Gabby's Parents Come Together

Release Date: 2021-10-06

Gabby Petito's parents tell where they believe Brian Laundrie may be hiding and what they hope happens to him if he was involved in Gabby's death; their reaction to the latest developments in their daughter's case.

Episode 19 - Last Ditch Attempt to Save My Daughter

Release Date: 2021-10-07

Dr. Phil welcomes back previous guest Heather and her daughter, Marissa, who is rebelling in dangerous ways, and reads a chilling text exchange in which Marissa says she has attempted to kill her mother.

Episode 20 - Broken Ties and Financial Lies

Release Date: 2021-10-08

Susan says her daughter, Emma, has always had a troubled life of drugs and abuse and that things took a turn for the worse when Emma's fiancé died of an overdose, leaving her alone with her two children.

Episode 21 - Murder in the Suburbs Part 1

Release Date: 2021-10-11

On an early June morning in 2007, 32-year-old Chris Vaughn was found limping away from his SUV with two non-fatal gunshot wounds. His children, 12-year-old Abigayle, 11-year-old Cassandra, and 8-year-old Blake, were found dead, seated together in the rear passenger seat, each shot twice. The body of Chris’ wife, Kimberly, was in the front passenger seat, slumped over the center console with a single contact gunshot wound under her chin. Chris’ handgun was found on the floorboard near her feet. Five years later, a jury convicted Chris of murdering his family, and he is now serving four life sentences. Chris’ parents, Gail and Pierre, sit down for their first television interview with Dr. Phil to tell him why they believe their son is innocent.

Episode 22 - Murder in the Suburbs: Inside the SUV

Release Date: 2021-10-12

Dr. Phil continues his conversation with Chris Vaughn’s parents, Gail and Pierre, who say they believe their son is innocent of committing the murders of their three grandchildren and daughter-in-law. Chris recently spoke out about the horrific morning of June 14, 2007, for the first time, when he sent Gail and Pierre a letter giving his explanation on what happened. For the past 14 years, private investigator Bill Clutter has been investigating the case and claims, with the help of Chris’ letter, he now has the answers in hopes of getting Chris out of prison. Bill shows what he believes happened inside that SUV. If Chris didn’t commit these murders, then who did and how? Also, hear from Chris Regis, the former Assistant State’s attorney who fought hard to put Chris behind bars. He says Chris Vaughn is right where he should be.

Episode 23 - My Little 9-Year-Old Terror

Release Date: 2021-10-13

Michelle says her 9-year-old son, Raymond, has screamed, cursed, and punched others since the age of 3 -- and even recently gave his grandmother a black eye! Michelle says she’s exhausted spending so much time trying to keep up with Raymond’s latest diagnoses and trying new medications that doctors prescribe for him. But Michelle’s family members say they want to know if Raymond’s issues are real or if he’s just choosing to act out? Certified Behavioral Analyst Megan St. Clair and Child and Family Psychiatrist Dr. Charles Sophy work with Raymond and his family and weigh in on the possibilities with Dr. Phil.

Episode 24 - Stop My Brother's Idiocy

Release Date: 2021-10-14

Carlea wrote into the show desperate for Dr. Phil’s help because she claims her brother, Jay, is an egotistical,untruthful narcissist who physically abused the mother of his child, Cassie. Carlea says her nephew, Ky, deserves better, and Jay needs to be Ky’s father 100 percent of the time; not after the next girl, the next party, or the next group of what she calls “idiots” he wants to associate with. Jay and Cassie both agree they do not know how to co-parent, and the only one they trust for advice is Dr. Phil.

Episode 25 - Finding Andrea

Release Date: 2021-10-15

On August 13, 2019, 37-year-old Andrea Knabel, an outgoing and devoted mother of two who volunteered for a group that helps find missing people, disappeared; it turns out that Andrea was hiding several secrets about her risky behavior.

Episode 26 - Mom, Divorce Your Husband Now!

Release Date: 2021-10-18

Keira says that when she was 15, her mother, Karen, chose to move across the state to be with her husband, James, leaving her behind and forcing her into foster care; a few years ago he called her a racial slur, and her mother still chose his side.

Episode 27 - Will Karen Choose Her Husband or Her Daughter?

Release Date: 2021-10-19

Keira and her stepfather, James, face off after discussing an argument they had two years ago that led to James calling Keira a racial slur; James also admits to hitting Keira when she was a child; Keira's mother returns to the stage without her.

Episode 28 - Social Media Challenge Got My Teen Expelled

Release Date: 2021-10-20

Heather's son, Trenton, 14, was expelled from school for four months after he was caught on camera destroying school property and stealing a sign; she and her fiancé, Michael, say Trenton's behavior has started to tear apart their relationship.

Episode 29 - Shaming and Blaming

Release Date: 2021-10-21

Fallon was rejected by a party bus heading to a nightclub because of her appearance; a video went viral after Korisa fell into an icy lake; Eric wants Taylor to work out with him and eat healthier; rock star Nikki Sixx (memoir "The First 21").

Episode 30 - Getting Richard Glossip Off Death Row

Release Date: 2021-10-22

Dr. Phil interviews death row inmate Richard Glossip, 58, who says he was wrongfully accused of the murder of Barry Van Treese in January 1997; CEO of Lava Media and the founding member of The Innocence Project, Jason Flom.

Episode 31 - Is My Fiancée Cheating With the Mailman?

Release Date: 2021-10-25

Tom says he's 100% convinced that his fiancée Teaka is cheating on him. He set up secret surveillance cameras inside their home so he can monitor her alleged infidelity. Teaka swears she's never cheated and feels like a prisoner in her own home.

Episode 32 - Dr. Phil Celebrating 20 Years

Release Date: 2021-10-26

Dr. Phil takes a look back and celebrates 20 years of 'Dr. Phil.' He shares inspirational updates from some of his most memorable guests and finds out how many of them are doing nearly 20 years later. Also, meet some of Dr. Phil's staff.

Episode 33 - Dr. Phil: 20 Years Changing Lives

Release Date: 2021-10-27

Dr. Phil continues looking back on the past 20 years. Updates include toddlers, what happened to a daughter who faked 10 pregnancies, a violent 12-year-old and a former all-star athlete turned heroin addict. Dr. Phil has another surprise for Robin.

Episode 34 - Love or Larceny: My Father's Fiancée is Fake

Release Date: 2021-10-28

Brittany and her dad Charlie are concerned that he is being scammed by his fiancée, 'Stephanie' and her roommate, 'Carina.' The couple have never met in person and Charlie has given 'Stephanie' over $25, 000. Dr. Phil leads an investigation.

Episode 35 - Charlie Meets His 'Fiancée' Face-to-Face

Release Date: 2021-10-29

Dr. Phil continues his conversation with Brittany, who claims her dad is being scammed by his online fiancée. Charlie still hopes to get married when they meet in person. Charlie finally meets the real women in the photos face-to-face.

Episode 36 - 68-Pound Anorexic Nutrition Counselor

Release Date: 2021-11-01

Danielle is a 34-year old who says she first began starving herself at age 14. Now weighing only 68 pounds and admitting she posed as a nutritionist online, Danielle's friends and mother seek out help from Dr. Phil and his team.

Episode 37 - Is Our Mom's 'Fiancé' a Con-Artist?

Release Date: 2021-11-02

Sandi says she will soon be flying to Nigeria to marry her 22-year-old fiancé, Peter – but her three daughters say not if they can stop her. Sandi’s daughters say she is being scammed for either money or a Green Card.

Episode 38 - The Truth Behind Sandi's Fiancé: Revealed

Release Date: 2021-11-03

Dr. Phil continues his conversation with Sandi and her three daughters, discussing Sandi’s online relationship, which the daughters believe is a scam. This is a 'catfish' story like no other - and 'Peter' talks to the team.

Episode 39 - Publicly Shamed by 'The Cart Narcs'

Release Date: 2021-11-04

Dr. Phil welcomes controversial YouTuber 'Agent Sebastian,' who runs a page called 'Cart Narcs.' He posts hundreds of explosive videos of him apprehending shoppers in parking lots who do not return their shopping carts.

Episode 40 - Exclusive: 'Queen of the Con'

Release Date: 2021-11-05

Dr. Phil meets victims who claim they were manipulated out of thousands of dollars by a woman named Mair Smyth, who has been accused of posing as an Irish heiress, a psychologist, a life coach, a mortgage broker, and even a cancer patient.

Episode 41 - Quadruplets: House of Chaos!

Release Date: 2021-11-08

Christine says her divorce from Tom 14 years ago affected all of the children, including her quadruplets. While she says Tom was abusive, he denies it, saying the kids are out of control; meanwhile, the kids say Tom is too controlling.

Episode 42 - Quadruplets Face Off

Release Date: 2021-11-09

Christine, Tom and the quadruplets continue speaking with Dr. Phil as he tries to determine the truth. Plus, award-winning author Mitch Albom joins Dr. Phil for a touching segment about spirituality, life and loss.

Episode 43 - Cold Case: Did Love Triangle Lead to Hero Cop's Murder?

Release Date: 2021-11-10

Undercover Detective Dennis Wustenhoff lived in Long Island with his wife and three children when he was murdered by a bomb planted under his unmarked police car. Police suspected he was targeted and killed, but now his family says they know the truth.

Episode 44 - The Disappearance of Summer Wells

Release Date: 2021-11-11

Don and Candus Wells join Dr. Phil to speak about their daughter, 5-year-old Summer, who went missing on June 15, 2021. The couple agrees to sit down with body language experts who worked with the FBI and military.

Episode 45 - Summer Wells Disappearance: What Do the Parents Know?

Release Date: 2021-11-12

In their first national television interview, Don and Candus Wells speak about their missing five-year-old daughter, Summer. The couple thought reaching out the public would help, but they became of cyberbullying and accusations.

Episode 46 - Locked in the Attic or Lying?

Release Date: 2021-11-15

Ariyanna claims that while her mother, Cornelia, was there for her financially, she locked her in the attic, abandoned her, and even resorted to waterboarding. Cornelia says Ariyanna is lying about some of her allegations and exaggerating about others.

Episode 47 - Talk to Dr. Phil or We're Done!

Release Date: 2021-11-16

Nancy is dating 'Shaun' online, but her son and his wife believe she's being scammed. After refusing to appear on Dr. Phil last season, Nancy's family has finally convinced her to talk with him and his staff about the man she's never even seen a photo of.

Episode 48 - Catfish Controversy: A Mom and Son Face Off!

Release Date: 2021-11-17

Nancy and her son speak face-to-face for the first time in over a year, and he's been a keeping a secret about the online lover she remains adamant exists. Plus, Dr. Phil's previous guests who relate to Nancy give updates on their lives.

Episode 49 - Trampled and Traumatized: Astroworld Aftermath

Release Date: 2021-11-18

Inside the madness of Astroworld, Travis Scott's Houston festival, a mass casualty event leaving people dead, children clinging to life and attendees traumatized. Attendees reveal the horror they saw and families file lawsuits.

Episode 50 - Fractured Family Fall Out!

Release Date: 2021-11-19

Cassie says the stress of raising four children, including her 15-year-old daughter, Brinley, is making her physically ill. She claims Brinley is constantly smoking pot, vaping, and running away.

Episode 51 - Cassie's Choice: Husband or Children?

Release Date: 2021-11-22

Cassie insists her teen daughter’s behavior is the root cause of her family’s dysfunction, despite her husband, Jonah, being addicted to drugs and alcohol and endangering their children. Dr. Phil presents Cassie with a difficult choice: pick your children or your husband. Cassie’s mother, Sandy, also joins and says she believes her granddaughter’s behavior will never improve until her parents get their act together. What will Cassie decide?

Episode 52 - We Deserve Our Kids Back, Why Won't CPS Agree?

Release Date: 2021-11-23

Jessica and Ian’s two children were removed from their custody over a year-and-a-half ago. The parents insist they’ve done everything required to get custody back -- but is that true? Ian’s mother, Pamela, says the one thing they should do is end their toxic relationship. Ian’s brother Jeremy says Ian’s unstable lifestyle only makes matters worse. Is everyone in this family ready to get real with Dr. Phil?

Episode 53 - Marriage on Hiatus

Release Date: 2021-11-24

Whoever said being in a long-term relationship was easy? If you’re wishing you were married, thinking about getting married, or are married, you won’t want to miss this episode. After 21 years of marriage, Paula says she’s thinking about divorcing her husband, Jeremy, because, in her words, he’s “clueless, absent, and non-verbal.” But Jeremy says the real problem is Paula. He says not only is Paula controlling, but she’s a grudge-holder, too, and won’t move on from a mistake he made almost 10 years ago. Find out the mistake Jeremy made, and Dr. Phil gets to the bottom of why Paula is so controlling. Plus, Dr. Phil and Robin share the secret to their 45-year marriage.

Episode 54 - 19 Years Lost: I Am Innocent

Release Date: 2021-11-26

On April 16, 2001, two lives were forever changed. One, a man gunned down in cold blood, and the other, a teenage girl named Kiera, who was convicted of his murder and sentenced to 60 years to life in prison. After serving over 19 years in prison, Kiera was released early and has continued to claim she is innocent and was falsely incarcerated. Today, Dr. Phil exams Kiera’s case and speaks with her lawyers, who call Kiera’s conviction “the starkest miscarriage of justice” they have ever seen. Dr. Phil looks at all the evidence Kiera and her attorneys claim is proof that she had nothing to do with this horrendous crime. Plus, hear from Kiera’s high school teacher who testified that Kiera was in her classroom at the very same time the murder took place. But that’s not all, also hear from a key witness for the prosecution -- has he now changed his story?

Episode 55 - From Businessman to 'Cowboy TYGG'

Release Date: 2021-11-29

Jessica says her once successful Uncle Ed had a long-standing career in the aerospace industry but lost everything in just six months. She says he left his home, marriage, children, and job and began street performing and preaching as 'Cowboy Tygg.'

Episode 56 - Missing and Murdered in Montana

Release Date: 2021-11-30

Former criminal prosecutor Loni Coombs, tribal filmmaker Rain, and Representative Greg Stanton of Arizona tackle the nationwide epidemic of missing Indigenous women with Dr. Phil.

Episode 57 - Bullied by My Monster Children!

Release Date: 2021-12-01

BillieSue admits she enabled her now adult children, Alex and Hana, so badly that it's akin to child abuse. She says her enabling turned them into hateful, disrespectful menaces to society.

Episode 58 - License to Steal: The Shoplifting Crisis

Release Date: 2021-12-02

Dr. Phil devotes his platform to the current shoplifting crisis that is sweeping the nation, an epidemic that, according to experts, is costing the retail industry over 45 billion dollars a year.

Episode 59 - Good Children, Bad Choices!

Release Date: 2021-12-03

Today, meet two young adults who desperately need Dr. Phil's advice. Patriece and Eric say their son, Erin, is ready to drop out of college to pursue his dream of becoming the next big social media star.

Episode 60 - Our Brother Killed Our Father and Saved Our Lives

Release Date: 2021-12-06

On the night of July 25, 2003, Christopher Bennett, 18, broke into his stepfather's home and claims he caught him molesting his younger sister, Viccy. Chris shot Vincent in the head and confessed to the killing.

Episode 61 - Missing Mom: Where Is Lauren Dumolo

Release Date: 2021-12-07

Lauren Dumolo, a young mother, disappeared over a year-and-a-half ago. She seemingly vanished into thin air. Theories and questions continue to mount as her last known whereabouts do not add up.

Episode 62 - To Catch an Online Child Predator

Release Date: 2021-12-08

The pandemic made it easier for online predators to prey on children stuck at home. Dr. Phil speaks with parents who have experienced the dark side of the internet.

Episode 63 - Knock Knock ... It's Dr. Phil and Robin!/ Phanatics' Biggest Questions

Release Date: 2021-12-09

Dr. Phil launched a private 'Phanatics' Facebook group last season, where superfans gain exclusive access to news, content and a 'Dr. Phil' community. Today, members of Dr. Phil's 'Phanatics' group discuss common problems and real solutions.

Episode 64 - How Far Is 'Too Far?'

Release Date: 2021-12-10

Nowadays, social media rules the world, and this decade has proven to be more 'untraditional' and 'mold-breaking' than ever before. Dr. Phil meets three different people whose quest for fame and fortune not only went viral but also made national news.

Episode 65 - Tragic School Shootings: Who Is to Blame?

Release Date: 2021-12-13

On November 30, 2021, it is alleged that 15-year-old Ethan Crumbley opened fire at Oxford High School in suburban Detroit, killing four students and injuring seven others. It is the deadliest U.S. school shooting on a K-12 campus since May 2018.

Episode 66 - My Teen Is So Bad, I Called DCFS on Myself!

Release Date: 2021-12-14

Marie is a life coach but says she can't seem to find a plan that works for her 15-year-old daughter, Willow. Marie wrote to Dr. Phil desperate for his advice because she says her daughter is causing too much chaos in her life.

Episode 67 - A Desperate Housewife Returns: Can Mom and Daughter Make Amends

Release Date: 2021-12-15

Holly first appeared on Dr. Phil in 2004 where she revealed that she was hiding an alcohol addiction. It's been 17 years, and Holly is still sober but now her tumultuous relationship with her teen daughter, Ella.

Episode 68 - The Great Resignation: Do Quitters Ever Win?

Release Date: 2021-12-16

As over 30 million Americans quit their jobs this year, Dr. Phil welcomes guests from very different backgrounds to discuss 'The Great Resignation' and the phenomenon of 'Rage Quitting.'

Episode 69 - From Bowling Alley Owner to Being Scammed Out of $530,000

Release Date: 2021-12-17

Lori received a phone call claiming she was eligible for thousands of dollars in federal grant money. Lori said she needed to send thousands in gift cards to someone claiming to be a federal grant officer before she could receive her lucky payday.

Episode 70 - Dr. Phil and Robin Gave Me a New Lease on Life!

Release Date: 2021-12-20

In 2019, there were reportedly 17 million cancer survivors in the US, and in 2020, 1.8 million new cases of cancer were diagnosed. Today, Dr. Phil meets a woman who has been diagnosed with terminal cancer but strives to maintain a positive outlook on life – and says she is Dr. Phil’s biggest fan! Additionally, Dr. Phil meets another woman who has been cancer free for five years but says she still fears the future. Both women say cancer has impacted the way they view themselves and would love Dr. Phil and Robin’s help improving their self-confidence. But, what Dr. Phil and Robin have in store might be more than they imagine – including a live performance by multi-platinum singer/songwriter Andy Grammer! Tune in for an episode of inspiration and surprises. Plus, Dr. Phil sits down with the pastor of America’s largest church, Joel Osteen, to discuss his latest book.

Episode 71 - Painfully Ill: Can Monica Be Saved?

Release Date: 2022-01-03

Monica's life consists of lying in bed, unable to eat solid food due to C-diff. Her mother, Stephanie, says taking care of Monica has become a full-time job, and gets accused of enabling her.

Episode 72 - My Daughter-in-law Is a Witch and Turned My Son Against Me

Release Date: 2022-01-04

Tammy and Mark say they haven't spoken with their son, Cory, in more than a year, because his wife, Katrina, is manipulative, mentally ill, and a Wiccan; Cory denies he's being controlled or brainwashed by Katrina.

Episode 73 - Critical Race Theory: A Nation Divided

Release Date: 2022-01-05

Parents say Critical Race Theory is being taught in K-12 schools, poisoning the minds of children and keeping racism alive; author James Lindsay calls CRT "Race Marxism"; a teacher says children need to learn about the racist history of the U.S.

Episode 74 - Out of Control or Provoked?!

Release Date: 2022-01-06

Sumyr says that if she says "no" to her out-of-control 13-year-old son, Ash, he hits, bites, and kicks her and sometimes hurts her pets, and he once set her car on fire; Ash's grandmother blames Sumyr for provoking Ash to violence.

Episode 75 - Bad Teen or Bad Parents?

Release Date: 2022-01-07

Junior says he has had enough of his 17-year-old daughter Ollie's stealing cars, physically fighting and running away; she says she is a normal teen doing normal teen things and that she had to raise herself during her parents' years of drug use.

Episode 76 - My Spoiled Daughter Falsely Accused Me of Sexual Abuse

Release Date: 2022-01-10

Larry and his wife, Marsha, say Larry's 32-year-old daughter, Taylor, accused Larry of sexually abusing her as a child - an accusation Larry vehemently denies. Taylor claims she experienced these flashbacks as an adult after seeking therapy.

Episode 77 - What's Behind Taylor's Alleged Flashbacks?

Release Date: 2022-01-11

Dr. Phil continues his conversation with Taylor and her mother, Jan, who both agree that Taylor is suffering from trauma. Hear why Dr. Phil questions if mother and daughter may have a dysfunctional relationship.

Episode 78 - Parenting Dilemma: Good Cop Dad vs. Bad Cop Mom

Release Date: 2022-01-12

Shelly and Oggie say they couldn't be more different in their parenting styles. Shelly says she's tired of being the 'bad cop' while Oggie gets to play the fun, 'good cop.' Shelly says her husband is always giving in to their 6-year-old daughter.

Episode 79 - From Honor Roll to Wannabe Gangster

Release Date: 2022-01-13

Abby says her 17-year-old son, Aidan, used to be a straight-A student but has now turned into a stealing, violent, wannabe gangster. She says the teen's behaviour is so out of control that he has physically pushed her and has broken down their front door.

Episode 80 - Our Drug Addict Sister Is in Denial!

Release Date: 2022-01-14

Caitlin claims her sister Rebecca is in complete denial that she has a drug addiction, alleging that she 'doctor shops' to obtain different prescription medications. Rebecca denies these claims, saying doctors have prescribed all her medications.

Episode 81 - Surviving Evil

Release Date: 2022-01-17

Tony Fort was just 10 years old when he says a man his mother trusted to watch him began grooming him, brainwashing him and sexually abusing him. Tony says he was vulnerable and lonely and he believed the older man was his best friend.

Episode 82 - 'Surviving Evil' Kidnapped and Abused: Former Victims Speak Out

Release Date: 2022-01-18

Tony Fort, a young man who was abducted by a family friend when he was 11 years old, reunites two decades later with the FBI agent that he says saved his life. Go inside the dramatic rescue of Tony from a convicted sex offender.

Episode 83 - The Gender Pronoun Debate

Release Date: 2022-01-19

Dr. Phil meets two LGBTQ+ activists who answer general questions about pronouns and their overall importance. Then, Dr. Phil meets a host and author who disagrees. Next, Dr. Phil talks to a communications professor who specializes in gender and feminism.

Episode 84 - 'Our Teen Refuses to Let Us Parent Him'

Release Date: 2022-01-20

Parents Suzette and Greg say their son, Dawson, is violent and abusive whenever he is told the word 'no.' The parents say their son's violent tantrums have even resulted in him using a hammer and a machete to destroy their home.

Episode 85 - 'My Husband Accuses Me of Cheating With Over 170 People'

Release Date: 2022-01-21

Samantha says after her husband of nine years, Zachary, accused her of cheating, lying, and using drugs, and saying people were following him home from work, she separated from him for three months. After reconciling, Zachary's paranoia got worse.

Episode 86 - My Conservatorship Keeps Me From My Millions

Release Date: 2022-01-24

Sarah, 36, received a $5.1 million medical settlement at age four. This money was held for Sarah in a trust, but instead of receiving it at 18 or a designated age, she claims family members tried to control her money.

Episode 87 - Cryptocurrency: Scam or Not?

Release Date: 2022-01-25

Dr. Phil tackles the controversial topic of cryptocurrency: digital currencies that are being hailed as the future of finance by some and a scam by others.

Episode 88 - Paranoia, Jealousy and Wild Accusations

Release Date: 2022-01-26

Steven says he and his girlfriend, Danielle, have been together for 20 years but that he can no longer trust her because he believes Danielle has been hiding secrets from him.

Episode 89 - From Divorced Family to Drug Addict

Release Date: 2022-01-27

Michelle says she wonders if her rocky divorce from Michael drove her son Logan to use drugs. She says their divorce was messy, there were accusations of cheating, the police were called, and their children witnessed it all.

Episode 90 - Public Shaming: My Fiancée Humiliated Me and It Went Viral

Release Date: 2022-01-28

Tiffany claims her fiancé, Marques, forced her to expose him as a narcissist on social media, but she never imagined her online story would go viral and be viewed over three million times. After Tiffany’s popular post, she admits she posted more.

Episode 91 - Traumatized by My Police Incident

Release Date: 2022-01-31

Tyler says she needs Dr. Phil's help on getting her life back to normal. In May of 2020 she lost control of her car and hit a tree. When police arrived, instead of helping her, they arrested her. She has been suffering from a mental illness since then.

Episode 92 - University of Michigan Sex Abuse Scandal

Release Date: 2022-02-01

Jon Vaugh, Tad Deluca and Chuck Christian are former University of Michigan athletes who are coming forth with their stories of sexual abuse at the hands of university doctor Robert Anderson. They are among over 1000 people with similar stories.

Episode 93 - U of M Sex Scandal: What Did the Football Coach Know?

Release Date: 2022-02-02

Ex-University of Michigan athletes say the team's doctor, Robert Anderson, sexually assaulted them; coach Bo Schembechler's son makes the same accusation; Trinae Goszcar, who survived abuse at the hands of Larry Nassar, inspires the men to speak out.

Episode 94 - 30 With 40 Kids: I'm a Fertility Expert

Release Date: 2022-02-03

Dr. Phil meets Kyle, a 30 year old, who claims he is a fertility expert and has fathered 40 kids across the world through private sperm notations. Kyle sits down with an endocrinologist and Dr. Charles Sophy who weigh in on his donation process.

Episode 95 - Humble Yourself and Admit You're Cheating!

Release Date: 2022-02-04

Nicole and her husband Marc turn to Dr. Phil for help. He says he's angry because he's 100% sure that she's cheated on him. She says she's been faithful. Dr. Phil reviews Marc's evidence and tries to help them save their marriage.

Episode 96 - Help Dr. Phil, I Think I'm a Narcissist

Release Date: 2022-02-07

Bill says he believes he is a narcissist after pushing away almost all of his loved ones, including his brother Tom and his daughter Bridget. They have both stopped speaking with him. A tense reunion gets emotional.

Episode 97 - Survived Electrocution, But Barely Living

Release Date: 2022-02-08

Dubbed as 'The Miracle Lady,' Carly was successfully resuscitated by her husband after being electrocuted. Family say she may have survived but she is not the person she used to be, exhibiting odd and troubling behaviour.

Episode 98 - Judge Reverses Sexual Assault Conviction: Tenn Victim Speaks Out

Release Date: 2022-02-09

National outrage grew after an Illinois judge overturned guilty verdict of Drew Clinton, charged with one count of criminal sexual assault. Drew maintains his encounter with Cameron Vaughan was consensual.

Episode 99 - My Mugshot Is Ruining My Life

Release Date: 2022-02-10

A night that was supposed to be fun night out with friends ended up turning into the worst night of a woman's life. Arrested for a crime she didn't commit, a mugshot and false charges made it to the news, viral, leaving her embarrassed and upset.

Episode 100 - An International Timeshare Scam Is Bankrupting Our Mom!

Release Date: 2022-02-11

Almost 10 million households in the US own timeshares, shared ownership of vacation properties. Daughters say their mother is being scammed and want answers. Find out what Dr. Phil will uncover.

Episode 101 - A Family Cursed?

Release Date: 2022-02-14

Ida, a woman who had two sets of twins before she was 19 writes to Dr. Phil to help break the cycle of dysfunction. Ida feels that she failed to protect her daughters from the dangerous situations that led to her own youthful indiscretions.

Episode 102 - Surprising Updates

Release Date: 2022-02-15

Dr. Phil looks back on some of the most memorable guests who have appeared on the show, and gets surprising updates on where they are now.

Episode 103 - United States of Emergency: The Violence Epidemic

Release Date: 2022-02-16

Dr. Phil invites everyday citizens, members of law enforcement, and policymakers to discuss the wave of violent crime that is on the rise across the country.

Episode 104 - The Child Who Feels No Pain

Release Date: 2022-02-17

Lance and his wife Julie join Dr. Phil to discuss their emotional journey in figuring out a diagnosis for their 16-year-old son Jaxon. Then, we'll meet Jaxon and his orthopedic surgeon, Dr. David Feldman from the Paley Institute in West Palm Beach.

Episode 105 - Women Abused Behind Bars

Release Date: 2022-02-18

Former inmates, Debra and Tiheba join Dr. Phil to discuss the abuse they experienced while incarcerated. While the two agree that individuals should be punished for crime, they believe no one should experience the same abuse as they did.

Episode 106 - I Sold My House for Online Love! Part One

Release Date: 2022-02-21

Rebecca says her best friend, Jane, is being scammed by her online boyfriend, "Jonathan," who claims he is stuck on a construction site in Miami. Jane says she's in love with "Jonathan" and has been sending him money -- totaling nearly $1 million dollars.

Episode 107 - Part Two: Where Is "Jonathan"?

Release Date: 2022-02-22

Dr. Phil continues his conversation with Jane, who recently sold her dream home and has sent her online boyfriend, "Jonathan," close to $1 million dollars. Today, Dr. Phil sends a producer to Miami to look for "Jonathan."

Episode 108 - My Lying Husband Refuses to Consummate Our 13-Year Marriage

Release Date: 2022-02-23

A couple has never consummated their union of 13 years and the husband claims his wife is pushing him away by hitting and slapping him and being too controlling. The couple is sat down and importance of domestic violence is discussed.

Episode 109 - Social Media vs. Reality: Addicted to Like?

Release Date: 2022-02-24

Dr. Phil and his panel of experts and people who are on social media, uncover the plusses and minuses of social media and what it is doing to our culture.

Episode 110 - My Wife Hired a Hitman

Release Date: 2022-02-25

Married for over 30 years, the husband believes his wife has been hiding major secrets from him for over the past three years. He accuses her of having affairs and claims she hired a hitman to have him murdered.

Episode 111 - 2 Years Later: Have Views on Black Lives Changed?

Release Date: 2022-02-28

Dr. Phil analyzes how life has changed for Black Americans since the deaths of Breonna Taylor and George Floyd and the subsequent Black Lives Matter protests. He meets with Dr. Shaun Harper, Rashad Turner, Lydia Pope, Natasha Scruggs, Allison Mahaley.

Episode 112 - An Extreme Religious Group Starved Her Baby

Release Date: 2022-03-01

A mother shares her story about how the leader of the religious group forced her to starve her 15-month-old son when he didn't say 'amen' after Grace. Joy Fluker also shares her story of living with her mother, the leader of House of Prayer.

Episode 113 - My Tourette's Made Me Viral

Release Date: 2022-03-02

Baylen, who struggles daily with tics and OCD due to Tourette Syndrome found support online when she shared her struggles on TikTok. Lele Pons, who also suffers from OCD, Tourette’s and depression, has had a different experience with social media.

Episode 114 - Pretty Panicked: Are My Parents My Triggers?

Release Date: 2022-03-04

After having a brain tumor removed and relearning to do everything, a woman then suffered from debilitating anxiety attacks. Her father had to move in with her to help care for her. Plus, Jay Glazer shares his story of battling anxiety and depression.

Episode 115 - A Beautiful Rebellion

Release Date: 2022-03-07

As the world is more connected online, beauty trends spread quickly, constantly redefining what beauty means. Dr. Phil discusses how the standards of beauty have changed and how some are rebelling against what they believe are outdated societal standards.

Episode 116 - When One Pill Kills

Release Date: 2022-03-08

Four families come together to talk about the loss of their young children. They say their children purchased counterfeit pills on social media, which were laced with fentanyl, a deadly drug that killed their children within moments.

Episode 117 - Homelessness in America, Part 1

Release Date: 2022-03-10

We all see the news reports of homelessness in America. But what's most shocking is the divide over the cause of this human suffering -- and how to fix it. Dr. Phil speaks with advocates, experts, residents, and people currently experiencing homelessness.

Episode 118 - Homelessness in America: Is There a Solution?

Release Date: 2022-03-11

Dr. Phil continues the discussion on issues surrounding homelessness with advocates, experts, residents, and people currently experiencing this hotly contested social issue.

Episode 119 - 73 and Raising Another Grandchild

Release Date: 2022-03-14

Seventy-three-year-old Linda says she is currently raising her grown daughter, Angie's, child -- and this isn't the first time she's raised one of Angie's children. Linda's sister, Joanie, says the stress has left Linda with terrible health issues.

Episode 120 - Horror and Hope: How War Affects Us

Release Date: 2022-03-15

The whole world is watching Russia's invasion of Ukraine with horror. Dr. Phil speaks with several people deeply and personally affected by the senseless violence both in Ukraine and abroad.

Episode 121 - Public Health Issue: Suicide

Release Date: 2022-03-16

As a string of high-profile stories dominate the news, Dr. Phil addresses the complex issue of suicide; family members left behind discuss working through their immense grief.

Episode 122 - Frozen by Fear

Release Date: 2022-03-21

Two young women say they are suffering from phobias they claim have completely taken over their lives. First, Bethany says she is absolutely terrified of all pregnant women! Then, Victoria says she's terrified of eating or touching gluten.

Episode 123 - Coping After A Crisis

Release Date: 2022-03-30

Deanna says she's been really down on herself ever since she started losing her hair and was diagnosed with alopecia a couple years ago. Her best friend hopes Dr. Phil can change her attitude. He enlists the help of celebrity wig maker Amy Gibson.

Episode 124 - The Youth Mental Health Crisis

Release Date: 2022-03-31

Dr. Phil teams up with child behavioural expert Dr. Michele Borba to discuss the youth mental health crisis currently sweeping America. Joselyn says her son Rakim is totally out of control and won't cooperate with her.

Episode 125 - From Football Star to Manic Episodes: Can My Son Be Helped?

Release Date: 2022-04-01

Pattie says her son, Ridge, was a star football player and athlete in high school. But once in college, Pattie says he began experimenting with drugs and alcohol. After a particular hazing incident, he returned home with unusual behaviour and tics.

Episode 126 - Is Our Homeless Daughter Brainwashed, Lazy or Just Entitled?

Release Date: 2022-04-04

Brenda and her husband are worried about Brenda's daughter, Autumn, who is homeless and living somewhere in the desert in Arizona. They believe Autumn has been brainwashed by her boyfriend Mark. Dr. Phil speaks with the family to help encourage a change.

Episode 127 - The Tinder Swindler: His Accusers Speak

Release Date: 2022-04-07

Dr. Phil sits down with Cecile and Pernilla, the two women who starred in the Netflix documentary, 'The Tinder Swindler.' They each met the man on Tinder and believed he was their Prince Charming. But they say he conned them out of their life savings.

Episode 128 - Deadly Travels: Rideshare Driver Kidnapped and Shot

Release Date: 2022-04-08

A rideshare driver claims she was left fighting for her life after being kidnapped, attacked, and left for dead by a passenger with a sinister plan. Plus, a single mother of five was arrested for allowing her adolescent daughter to babysit her sibling.

Episode 129 - The Sentencing of Jussie Smollett: Justified? The Oscar Slap: The Aftermath of Explosive Anger

Release Date: 2022-04-11

Dr. Phil examines the psychology behind the behaviors of those in the public eye. A panel of experts discuss the case of Jussie Smollett. Plus, Dr. Phil's experts discuss the infamous slap between Will Smith and Chris Rock at the 94th Academy Awards.

Episode 130 - The Many Faces of Anna Delvey

Release Date: 2022-04-14

Journalist Alicia Quarles analyses the unique case of fake German heiress Anna Delvey, who `faked' her way into high society.

Episode 131 - Dr. Phil Exclusive: Anna Delvey and Friend Neff Tell All

Release Date: 2022-04-15

Dr. Phil interviews Anna Delvey from the detention facility where she currently is being held, a friend of Anna's speaks out, and Dr. Phil meets the videographer who traveled with Anna on a lavish vacation to Morocco.

Episode 132 - Trapped in My Broken Relationship

Release Date: 2022-04-18

Justin says his relationship with his fiancé of 11 years, Elizabeth, is 'broken and unfixable.' He claims that not only is she a bad parent, but a bad person. Elizabeth claims Justin is verbally abusive, controlling and demeaning.

Episode 133 - True Crime Updates

Release Date: 2022-04-19

Elaine and Cory update Dr. Phil on the details of the case since Mark was found guilty last fall and sentenced to 48 years in prison. Then, hear from Cheryl, who appeared on Dr. Phil eight years ago, to find out what happened to her two grandchildren.

Episode 134 - 14-Year-Old and Full of Rage

Release Date: 2022-04-20

Mercedes and her sister, Hanee, say that Mercedes’ 14-year-old daughter, Marie, is intelligent and capable but is completely out of control. The sisters and Mercedes’ husband, Carlos, say Marie is extremely violent and disrespectful.

Episode 135 - Our Toxic Mother's Past Is Destroying Our Future

Release Date: 2022-04-21

Alicia and Shaniqua claim they had an abusive upbringing with their mother, Naretha, and that their lives are still affected by it. Naretha admits she wasn't perfect and says she regrets not being able to open up to her kids.

Episode 136 - My Father Was a Serial Killer

Release Date: 2022-04-22

Deborah says for 27 years, she put her father, Robert Brashers, on a pedestal. Deborah says she feels guilty for her father's sins and asks Dr. Phil if she's been contaminated by her father's DNA.

Episode 137 - The Psychological Weight of Obesity

Release Date: 2022-04-25

Dr. Phil takes a closer look at the psychology of obesity. First, Dr. Phil meets a woman who used to weigh 700 pounds but now advocates for living a healthy lifestyle. Then, hear from a woman who says she is body positive and proud.

Episode 138 - Three Generations of Problems

Release Date: 2022-04-27

A woman says ever since she gained guardianship of her three grandchildren, the middle child has been out of control. The granddaughter and her mother claim the problem lies with her grandmother.

Episode 139 - I Disregarded Dr. Phil's Advice

Release Date: 2022-04-28

A woman had Dr. Phil investigate three men she was talking to online. Two years later, she contacted Dr. Phil and asked for his help with one of the men.

Episode 140 - Lois Meets 'Fred' Face-to-Face: Will She Finally Believe?

Release Date: 2022-04-29

Dr. Phil continues his conversation with past guest Lois, who says she disregarded Dr. Phil’s advice that her online boyfriend was scamming her.

Episode 141 - The Mystery of Our Messy Marriage: Who's the Cheater?

Release Date: 2022-05-02

Yvette and Steve have been married for 28 years, but Yvette says the past 15 have been a nightmare because she claims Steve has been cheating and hacking into her phone to cover it up. Steve says her accusations are completely false.

Episode 142 - Is It My Fault My Mother Is Homeless?

Release Date: 2022-05-03

Heather says her mother is choosing to live in a tent on the streets, drinking two bottles of vodka a day. Heather says the weight of knowing her mother is out on the streets alone is taking a devastating toll on Heather.

Episode 143 - Miami Model Stabs Boyfriend to Death Exclusive: His Family Speaks

Release Date: 2022-05-05

A model stabs her boyfriend to death inside a luxury Miami high rise. Shocking video shows Courtney Clenney, a social media influencer who boasts millions of followers, wearing a bikini top and covered in her boyfriend, Christian “Toby” Obumseli’s blood.

Episode 144 - Four Car Accidents in Five Months: Help Get Our Mom Off the Road

Release Date: 2022-05-06

Erica and Jean say they are very concerned for their 76-year-old mother, Blanche, and they are giving her an ultimatum: choose fentanyl or the family. The sisters claim they had an abusive upbringing with Blanche and hold a lot of resentment toward her.

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