Dr. Phil
Season 12
TV-PG
Dr. Phillip C. McGraw's show draws on his 25 years of experience in psychology, sociology and observation. Beginning his TV career as the resident expert on human behavior on Oprah Winfrey's daily talk show, Dr. Phil continues to deal with real issues in his blunt style.
Where to Watch Season 12
178 Episodes
- Love Scams: Courted by a Catfish?E3
Episode 3Love Scams: Courted by a Catfish?Dr. Phil sends a private investigator to check up on guests' fiances, whom they have never met in person; a woman flies to Nigeria to confront an online con artist; the man whose identity was stolen to lure former guest Dawn into a fake relationship. - Football Star Accused: Did He Do It?E4
Episode 4Football Star Accused: Did He Do It?A teen football star accused of rape and his accuser speak out about how one alcohol-fueled night changed their lives in an instant; his parents insist that their son is innocent and that the girl just wants attention. - Football Star Accused: The Alleged Victim Speaks OutE5
Episode 5Football Star Accused: The Alleged Victim Speaks OutA 16-year-old girl says four classmates raped her while she was intoxicated; one of the accused and his parents react; Leah says her 17-year-old daughter committed suicide after being raped and bullied; Alexis says she was also raped as a teen. - Nick Carter Tells All About Hitting Rock BottomE11
Episode 11Nick Carter Tells All About Hitting Rock BottomNick Carter of the Backstreet Boys discusses his struggles with drugs and alcohol; a teen high-school dropout admits to abusing drugs, stealing her parents' car and dating a man nearly 10 years older. - Topless Photo Scandal: Beauty Queen Victim or Girl Gone Wild?E16
Episode 16Topless Photo Scandal: Beauty Queen Victim or Girl Gone Wild?A 19-year-old beauty queen says her career was ruined when young women sent compromising photos of her to pageant officials, and she faces one of the former friends who admits to sending the images. - Death in 6 Seconds: A Night of Drinking, a Lifetime of RegretE18
Episode 18Death in 6 Seconds: A Night of Drinking, a Lifetime of RegretA young woman who was the only survivor of a drunken driving accident that killed two of her friends tells of her subsequent reckless behavior and leaving others to care for her infant son. - Stepdad Takes On Dr. PhilE32
Episode 32Stepdad Takes On Dr. PhilBrenda claims her husband, Drew, physically and verbally abuses her 14-year-old son and ridicules her 20-year-old daughter, who is intellectually disabled; he denies being abusive and says he is trying to prepare them for the real world. - Teen Mom: Should They Kick Her Out?E35
Episode 35Teen Mom: Should They Kick Her Out?Valerie says her 19-year-old daughter, Alyssa, is a lazy, irresponsible mother who refuses to get a job and leaves her baby unattended; Alyssa says her mother and stepfather's strict rules make her feel like she's in prison; actor Antonio Sabato Jr. - Abandoned by Their Mother: Reunion Aftermath/Exclusive: Baby Veronica ReturnsE37
Episode 37Abandoned by Their Mother: Reunion Aftermath/Exclusive: Baby Veronica ReturnsProfessional locator Troy Dunn helps to reunite a 19-year-old with the mother who gave her up; the custody battle involving baby Veronica. - Chained, Tortured and Starved: The First Cleveland Kidnapping Victim Reveals AllE43
Episode 43Chained, Tortured and Starved: The First Cleveland Kidnapping Victim Reveals AllAriel Castro abduction survivor Michelle Knight reveals details of more than a decade of captivity in the Cleveland house, the day she and the other women were rescued and what her life has been like since. - The Mysterious Death of Jacob LimberiosE49
Episode 49The Mysterious Death of Jacob LimberiosParents do not believe that their 19-year-old son committed suicide, and two witnesses agree to take polygraph tests to clear the cloud of suspicion they say follows them as the result of the parents' allegations. - The Mysterious Death of Jacob Limberios: The Polygraph ResultsE50
Episode 50The Mysterious Death of Jacob Limberios: The Polygraph ResultsParents do not believe that their 19-year-old son committed suicide, and two witnesses agree to take polygraph tests to clear the cloud of suspicion they say follows them as the result of the parents' allegations. - My Mother-in-Law Believes I'm a KillerE53
Episode 53My Mother-in-Law Believes I'm a KillerTy's wife and mother have not seen or spoken to each other in seven years, because his mother has made serious accusations against his wife, including involvement in her other son's death; the three face one another onstage. - Pageant Mom: Did She Put Her Daughter in Danger?E57
Episode 57Pageant Mom: Did She Put Her Daughter in Danger?A pageant mom fights to have a website remove a sexually suggestive post featuring her 11-year-old daughter's photo; a 21-year-old mother of three explains her arrest for having sex with a 14-year-old. - Love, Lies and Murder: Killer Doctor's Daughter Reacts to Mistress InterviewE60
Episode 60Love, Lies and Murder: Killer Doctor's Daughter Reacts to Mistress InterviewA daughter of Dr. Martin MacNeill tells why she helped prosecutors build a case against him in the death of her mother and reacts to Dr. Phil's interview with her father's former mistress, Gypsy Willis. - Scandals Ripped From the HeadlinesE62
Episode 62Scandals Ripped From the HeadlinesKimberly is accused of throwing an alcohol-filled party with 26 teens in her home; Soraida says her ex posted her and her 16-year-old daughter's information on Internet escort sites, causing men to show up at their home; repairing one's reputation. - I Did Not Try to Blind My WifeE66
Episode 66I Did Not Try to Blind My WifeHeather says her new husband is physically and verbally abusive and she fears that he will seriously hurt or kill her; he says that since he returned from Iraq he has had trouble controlling his anger and has abused her dog, but would never harm her. - A High School Homecoming, a Rape and a Ruined RelationshipE69
Episode 69A High School Homecoming, a Rape and a Ruined RelationshipBrianna says she was raped by two high-school classmates at a party, and her mother coerced her into sharing her story with the national media, creating a backlash from her peers; her mother makes allegations of her own; author Mitch Albom weighs in. - A Husband's Betrayal: Lies, Secret Video Tapes and Financial RuinE71
Episode 71A Husband's Betrayal: Lies, Secret Video Tapes and Financial RuinA woman discovers her husband has spent almost all of their money on his affairs with multiple women; a surprise for the parents of a toddler injured by a drunk driver. - Life out of Order Because of My Disorder: Addicted to PregnancyE86
Episode 86Life out of Order Because of My Disorder: Addicted to PregnancyLiz's marriage is on the verge of divorce because of her many addictions and illnesses; Sydney says some sounds, smells and touches irritate her so much that she must keep her distance from her fiance and children. - Pregnant and Out of Control: Will Her Baby Be Addicted?E90
Episode 90Pregnant and Out of Control: Will Her Baby Be Addicted?Kristin says her daughters are using both cocaine and heroin, and she fears for the welfare of her unborn grandson; Dr. Phil uncovers shocking details about the sisters' childhoods. - Toxic and Offensive In-LawsE92
Episode 92Toxic and Offensive In-LawsAfter nine-and-a-half years with her husband, Jason, Angie says she’s completely fed up — with her mother-in-law, Kathy, who she claims won’t stop meddling in their lives. She says that Kathy rearranges their furniture, commandeers their kitchen — and once even came into their bedroom with a video camera! Angie says that she and Kathy argue constantly, and claims that Kathy draws on religion for her ammunition, telling her she’s the “spawn of Satan” and needs to be saved by God. Kathy insists that she’s only trying to help Angie and Jason — and says that Angie is the one who baits her into fighting. She also claims that Angie is a liar and a cheater and says she even doubts that Jason is the biological father of her 7-year-old grandson — an allegation Angie dismisses as “ridiculous.” Emotions run high when the feuding in-laws come face to face on Dr. Phil’s stage. Hear the nasty text messages the women admit they’ve exchanged — and how they almost came to physical blows! What does Jason, who is caught in the middle of the conflict, have to say? Does he think his mother is too involved in his marriage? Plus, Jason agrees to take a paternity test to prove that he’s really the father of his son — what will the results reveal? Can Dr. Phil help these feuding in-laws put their years of animosity to rest? - The Darkness of Riches: Born Billionaires but Starved, Abused and Locked in a BasementE93
Episode 93The Darkness of Riches: Born Billionaires but Starved, Abused and Locked in a BasementTeen twins, the only living heirs of the Duke tobacco fortune, tell of the abuse they suffered at the hands of their father. - The Darkness of Riches: From Victims to VictorsE94
Episode 94The Darkness of Riches: From Victims to VictorsIn an exclusive interview, 16-year-old twins Georgia and Walker “Patterson” Inman, who, at 21, will reportedly inherit $1 billion as the only living heirs of the Duke tobacco fortune, open up to Dr. Phil about the abuse they claim they suffered for more than a decade. The twins were born into a family of prestige and extreme wealth -- vacationing on the beaches of Fiji, having wild animals as pets and bringing diamonds to school for show-and-tell -- but say their lives have been anything but privileged. After their parents divorced and their father, Walker Inman Jr., won custody, they claim they lived each day in a state of pure terror -- burned with boiling water, forced to live in a feces-filled basement and held prisoner behind dead-bolted doors. How do they say they survived years of alleged torture? Their father, whom they claim abused drugs, died of an overdose in 2010, and the teens were reunited with their mother, Daisha Inman, with whom they now live. - A Family Slaughtered for Teen Love: The Convicted Daughter Speaks OutE95
Episode 95A Family Slaughtered for Teen Love: The Convicted Daughter Speaks OutDr. Phil continues his exclusive interview with 16-year-old twins Georgia and Patterson Inman, heirs to the Duke tobacco fortune. How do they describe their relationship with their mom, Daisha, with whom they were estranged for most of their childhood? Then, Daisha opens up about her about her tumultuous relationship with the twins’ father, Walker Inman Jr., and why she says she was kept out of her children’s lives. Daisha, who is battling the bank for control of her children’s trust funds, which they gain access to when they turn 21, recently made headlines when she threatened to use an armed security team to scare away a process server. How does she answer to allegations that she is trying to drain the twins’ accounts and spend the money on lavish gifts? And, what do the kids have to say about their impending fortunes? Plus, Georgia and Patterson claim they survived years of abuse and neglect -- how can they move forward after the terror they say they endured? - My Family Slaughtered for My Daughter's Teenage Love: Can a Father Forgive?E96
Episode 96My Family Slaughtered for My Daughter's Teenage Love: Can a Father Forgive?Erin Caffey discusses her role in the brutal murders of her mother and younger brothers and how she felt when she learned that her father survived; her ex-boyfriend makes a shocking claim. - Love Scams: A Mother Hooked by a Catfish?E97
Episode 97Love Scams: A Mother Hooked by a Catfish?A 56-year-old widow says she is in love with a man she has never met in person and to whom she has given her life savings; Dr. Phil hires a private investigator to look into the boyfriend's claims and confronts him over the phone. - Was Her Son Kidnapped and Put in a Cult?E100
Episode 100Was Her Son Kidnapped and Put in a Cult?Minny says her teen son's father abducted him and put him in what she calls a Mormon cult; emotions run high as the parents face each other on Dr. Phil's stage and the teen makes shocking accusations against his mother and her husband. - Sex Abuse and Murder: A Daughter's Repressed Memories or Lies?E105
Episode 105Sex Abuse and Murder: A Daughter's Repressed Memories or Lies?Tracy says that several years ago she began having disturbing memories about sexual molestation and a murder occurring during her childhood; her mother says she is delusional. - Is Her Mother a Monster, or Is This Daughter Having False Memories?: The Polygraph ResultsE106
Episode 106Is Her Mother a Monster, or Is This Daughter Having False Memories?: The Polygraph ResultsA private investigator sorts through some of Tracy's painful childhood memories; Tracy's mother vehemently denies killing a young girl and burying her in the backyard, and takes a polygraph test to clear her name. - Facing Off With My Polygamous FLDS FatherE108
Episode 108Facing Off With My Polygamous FLDS FatherAuthor Rebecca Musser ("The Witness Wore Red") discusses the abuse she says she endured at the hands of fellow FLDS members and the day she found freedom; Rebecca's father confronts her and tells why he is threatening to sue. - My Husband's Secret Life RevealedE109
Episode 109My Husband's Secret Life RevealedA wife and mother tells of learning that her husband had been communicating with men online, looking for sex, and had downloaded child pornography to the family computer, and says she fears for her own children's safety. - My Dad Tried to Frame Me for Murder: The Polygraph ResultsE111
Episode 111My Dad Tried to Frame Me for Murder: The Polygraph ResultsDr. Phil continues his interview with a teen who says his father tried to frame him for the murder of his young stepbrother, then confessed to the crime himself; a cousin says she was asked to dispose of evidence; both take polygraph tests. - A Lying, Cheating, Violent Husband or a Wife's False Accusations?E112
Episode 112A Lying, Cheating, Violent Husband or a Wife's False Accusations?Despite his vehement denial of cheating, Dorothy continues to lash out at her husband daily, leading to violent arguments in front of their 12-year-old daughter. - A Husband's Decade of Deceit: Uncovering 1,000 Affairs?E114
Episode 114A Husband's Decade of Deceit: Uncovering 1,000 Affairs?Deb says her husband's tangled web of lies and sexual affairs spanned more than a decade, and she thinks he has cheated on her at least 1,000 times; he says her obsession with proving he is unfaithful is destroying their marriage. - Ultimate Betrayal: Forced to Kill His FatherE118
Episode 118Ultimate Betrayal: Forced to Kill His FatherCorey says that, when he was 10, his abusive stepmother manipulated him into shooting and killing his father and telling the police it was an accident; a woman who lost custody of her infant blames her sister. - My Head-Butting, Punching, Kicking, Bruising, Biting, Knife-Wielding 8-Year-OldE122
Episode 122My Head-Butting, Punching, Kicking, Bruising, Biting, Knife-Wielding 8-Year-OldDawn says she fears her violent 8-year-old son, who flies into rages and has threatened to kill her; a woman with chronic pain and fatigue caused by fibromyalgia wonders if she will ever find relief. - The Fight Over Justina: Medical Child Abuse by Parents or Abuse of Power by a Hospital?E123
Episode 123The Fight Over Justina: Medical Child Abuse by Parents or Abuse of Power by a Hospital?A couple battle the Commonwealth of Massachusetts for the custody of their teen daughter, who they say has been held against her will by a hospital in a dispute about her diagnosis and treatment; a cancer survivor and a sun worshipper need help. - Wedding Day Disaster: A Family Torn ApartE128
Episode 128Wedding Day Disaster: A Family Torn ApartLisa's relationship with her family has been strained ever since she and her uncle were run over by a minivan while trying to break up a fight at her wedding reception; Sarah Jakes, daughter of Bishop T.D. Jakes. - Fighting Fiances: Ready for the Altar or Running for the Hills?E129
Episode 129Fighting Fiances: Ready for the Altar or Running for the Hills?Sheryl called off her wedding because she and her fiance constantly argue about money, and his family calls her a gold-digger; past guests Jacob and Lucy return with an update on their son, Izaiah, injured by a drunken driver. - Charlie Brandt: Killer Child to Serial Killer? And, the Murder of Baby ElainaE130
Episode 130Charlie Brandt: Killer Child to Serial Killer? And, the Murder of Baby ElainaA boy who shot and killed his pregnant mother and attempted to murder his father and sister grows up to kill his wife and her niece before committing suicide; family members struggle to deal with a toddler's murder and her mother's conviction. - A Mother Consumed With Rage: Is Her Anger Destroying Her Family?E135
Episode 135A Mother Consumed With Rage: Is Her Anger Destroying Her Family?Ashley admits to verbally and physically abusing her husband in front of their two young children, often screaming at them so loudly she loses her breath or blacks out, and her son is starting to suffer from social and emotional issues. - I'm Afraid My Husband Is Going to Kill MeE136
Episode 136I'm Afraid My Husband Is Going to Kill MeCaitlin says that her husband abuses her verbally and physically, at one point causing the loss of their unborn baby, and that he has been physical with their two young children, who are afraid of him; he says she abuses him as well. - Should I Marry My Controlling, Alienating, Jealous Fiance?E137
Episode 137Should I Marry My Controlling, Alienating, Jealous Fiance?Diane says her 17-year-old daughter, Brianna, is an out-of-control drug abuser who has run away from home at least five times and does not respect authority. She says she recently forced Brianna into a youth shelter, hoping it would scare the teen straight, but nothing has changed — and she fears for her daughter’s life. Diane also claims her ex-husband, Michael, abandoned Brianna after their divorce — and she feels that contributed to the teen’s downward spiral. How does Michael respond? And, what ownership does Diane take in the situation? Brianna says her mother is overreacting and insists she’s just living the partying lifestyle by using Xanax, Molly, marijuana, PCP, heroin and alcohol. But is there something deeper at play? Emotions run high when the family comes together on Dr. Phil’s stage — and an unexpected moment happens. Will Brianna realize the dangers she’s facing and get the help she needs? - A Lying, Stealing, Cheating Girlfriend or a Paranoid, Obsessed Boyfriend?E141
Episode 141A Lying, Stealing, Cheating Girlfriend or a Paranoid, Obsessed Boyfriend?Barbie takes a polygraph test in a bid to prove to her boyfriend that she is not cheating on him and has not stolen $90,000 from him and his company; Robin McGraw checks in with three women who have overcome personal struggles. - My Husband, Pablo, and His Other WomenE147
Episode 147My Husband, Pablo, and His Other WomenDr. Phil offers to help a couple salvage their marriage in what resembles a real-life version of Cameron Diaz's movie, The Other Woman. Anna says Pablo cheats. Tensions run high when three women face Pablo. Dr. Phil enlists the help of Bishop T.D. Jakes. - I Believe My Ex Murdered Our ChildrenE151
Episode 151I Believe My Ex Murdered Our ChildrenIn 2010, Tommy’s 19-month-old son, Darby, and 4-year-old stepdaughter, Kiera, mysteriously died three months apart — and he says he believes his ex-wife, Julia, and her new husband, Codey, killed them. Although Julia and Codey vehemently deny any wrongdoing, they say Tommy and his mother, Cheryl, have engaged in a massive crusade online and in the media, labeling them as “baby killers.” The couple face their accusers on Dr. Phil’s stage. How do Julia and Codey explain what happened to Darby and Kiera? Don’t miss part two tomorrow, when forensic pathologist Dr. Cyril Wecht reviews the children’s autopsies — what does he conclude? And, will Julia and Codey agree to take polygraph tests? - Parents Accused of Murder: Will Julia and Codey Agree to Take the Polygraph Test?E152
Episode 152Parents Accused of Murder: Will Julia and Codey Agree to Take the Polygraph Test?Dr. Phil continues his interview with Tommy, who accuses his ex-wife, Julia, and her new husband, Codey, of killing his 19-month-old son, Darby, and 4-year-old stepdaughter, Kiera — an allegation the couple vehemently deny. Dr. Phil enlists the help of forensic pathologist Dr. Cyril Wecht to examine the autopsy reports of Darby and Kiera, who died three months apart, while in the care of Julia and Codey. What are his findings? And, hear from police — are the investigations still open? Julia and Codey say they’re tired of being falsely accused, and they want to prove their innocence. When offered the opportunity to take polygraph tests to clear their names, will they accept? - Michelle Knight One Year Later: Secrets of Cleveland's House of Horrors RevealedE153
Episode 153Michelle Knight One Year Later: Secrets of Cleveland's House of Horrors RevealedMichelle Knight, the first of three women abducted by Ariel Castro and held for more than a decade, first appeared on Dr. Phil last year and revealed the true story of what happened inside Cleveland’s notorious house of horrors. Now, one year after being rescued, Michelle says she is stronger, happier and finally free — and joins Dr. Phil for the first time ever in front of a live studio audience. Learn what happened to Michelle after she was freed and how she has reclaimed her life. Then, hear about Michelle’s troubled childhood. And, Michelle recently reunited with her fellow captives, Gina DeJesus and Amanda Berry — how is their relationship now? Plus, Michelle discusses her new book, Finding Me: A Decade of Darkness, a Life Reclaimed: A Memoir of the Cleveland Kidnappings, which details the terrifying abuse she suffered while being held hostage — incidents so horrific, she can’t talk about them all on TV. And, meet the people who have become Michelle’s newfound family — and see how they’re helping her fulfill her lifelong dreams. What does the future hold for this brave, young woman? Plus, don’t miss Dr. Phil’s special surprises for Michelle! - An Affair With a Friend Ended in a Bitter Custody BattleE155
Episode 155An Affair With a Friend Ended in a Bitter Custody BattleAmy says her friend's husband raped her and got her pregnant, and after an incident during a custody exchange, she took out a protective order against him; he says her accusations are revenge for him not leaving his wife. - Acquitted by a Jury, but My Ex-Husband Still Thinks I'm GuiltyE156
Episode 156Acquitted by a Jury, but My Ex-Husband Still Thinks I'm GuiltyMichelle Knight, the first of three women abducted by Ariel Castro and held for more than a decade, first appeared on Dr. Phil last year and revealed the true story of what happened inside Cleveland’s notorious house of horrors. Now, one year after being rescued, Michelle says she is stronger, happier and finally free — and joins Dr. Phil for the first time ever in front of a live studio audience. - Dr. Phil's Big Ultimatum: Will Accused Mother Heather Go to Rehab?E157
Episode 157Dr. Phil's Big Ultimatum: Will Accused Mother Heather Go to Rehab?Dr. Phil continues his interview with Heather, who says her ex-husband, Brian, blames her for their 15-year-old son, Brandon’s, accidental overdose death in 2008, despite her acquittal in a criminal trial. Where was she that night? Was she aware of her son’s condition? Hear from Brandon’s friends, who were among the last to see him alive — how do they describe what happened? And, two of the young men make shocking allegations against Heather — how does she respond? Then, Heather defends her drug use, insisting she only takes “minimal” medications, “as prescribed.” Is she overmedicating? Heather’s best friend, Bernice, pleads for her to get help, and Dr. Phil issues what he believes is a “life-saving” ultimatum. Will Heather accept the offer? - Not-So-Sweet 16: My Daughter's Dangerous Sex LifeE158
Episode 158Not-So-Sweet 16: My Daughter's Dangerous Sex LifeFany and her husband, Markus, say they’re at their wits’ end with Fany’s 16-year-old “party girl” daughter, Claire, who admittedly drinks, smokes marijuana and has sex with numerous partners. Fany says that recently, Claire even participated in an orgy at a party, which Fany found out about when graphic photos and a video surfaced online. Claire admits that her partying and promiscuity has earned her a reputation among her peers. How does she explain her choices? And, she opens up about the night at the party — and the backlash she says she has experienced since. How does she feel about the decisions she made that night? Can Dr. Phil get to the root of the teen’s self-destructive behavior? And, what responsibility do Fany and Markus hold in the situation? Then, when she appeared on the show three years ago, 20-year-old Layla was heading down a dangerous path of drinking, drugs and promiscuity. How is she doing now? And, hear Layla’s message for Claire — will it make an impact? This show contains strong sexual content. Viewer discretion advised. - An Ultimatum for a Hoarding Mother: Her Kids or Her ClutterE159
Episode 159An Ultimatum for a Hoarding Mother: Her Kids or Her ClutterFour siblings say their mother's hoarding is so out of control that nearly every inch of her 9,000-square-foot home is filled with junk, and their father says he moved out of the house two years ago because of the mess. - Love Scams: I Married a Catfish Over the PhoneE160
Episode 160Love Scams: I Married a Catfish Over the PhoneDr. Phil enlists a private investigator and other specialists to verify the claims of a woman's "heart husband," whom she has sent tens of thousands of dollars and has never met in person; a former guest returns with an update and words of wisdom. - Young, Gorgeous, Privileged and Destroying Her FamilyE162
Episode 162Young, Gorgeous, Privileged and Destroying Her FamilyJoy and Jerri say their 24-year-old daughter, Jessi, has a severe addiction to alcohol and suffers from bulimia, and her self-destructive choices are destroying their family. Joy says Jessi lies, manipulates and steals to get alcohol, and was recently arrested for assaulting her father in a drunken rage. Jessi’s father, Jerry, says they’ve spent thousands of dollars trying to help her but nothing has worked. Jessi admits she drinks a gallon of vodka a day to function and says she keeps a lot of secrets about her behavior from her family. Is she ready to come clean -- and get clean for good? Plus, Jessi opens up about a painful childhood experience -- could this explain her behavior? When Dr. Phil throws her a lifeline, will she grab ahold? - Headbutted and Choked Unconscious: A Wife and Children Left in FearE164
Episode 164Headbutted and Choked Unconscious: A Wife and Children Left in FearJanette says her husband has recently become mentally, verbally and physically abusive to her and their three children, and she fears that his behavior could turn deadly; a woman's abusive boyfriend disfigured her with hot cooking oil. - Family Dramas, Mysteries and Facing the UnknownE166
Episode 166Family Dramas, Mysteries and Facing the UnknownDr. Phil taps into the spiritual world with help from the next generation of psychic mediums, Thomas John and Bill Philipps. When did they first realize they had psychic abilities? And, what messages will they have for guests, viewers, audience members and Dr. Phil staff? Then, recovering addict Kathie says her daughter, Whitney, refuses to forgive her for her past mistakes, and she wants to make amends. Whitney says her mother abandoned the family after Kathie’s mother passed away in 2002, leaving Whitney to fight for — and win — custody of her younger sister. - Tyrannical TeensE167
Episode 167Tyrannical TeensJanette says in the past year, her husband, Clint, has turned into someone she doesn’t recognize. She says his temper is frightening, and he’s become mentally, verbally and physically abusive with her and their three children, and she’s afraid his behavior could turn deadly. Recently, Janette says one of their arguments escalated and ended with Clint choking her unconscious, while their 11-year-old son tried to pull his father off of her. Janette says there have been multiple incidents, and their children are now frightened of their father. Clint admits he has anger issues and gets physical with his wife but says she nags and provokes him until he snaps -- and he says she should be afraid of him when he’s angry. - Troubled Teen: Who Will Take Danielle?E168
Episode 168Troubled Teen: Who Will Take Danielle?Exes Jeff and Valerie say they’re at a loss for how to help their 15-year-old daughter, Danielle, who they say has a history of lying, acting out and showing inappropriate sexual behavior. They say in kindergarten, Danielle began expressing herself sexually at school, and by second grade, was threatening physical harm and making sexually explicit comments to other students. They admit they have not been a united front while raising their daughter, who has been bounced around between them and her grandmothers while growing up. - Family Dramas, Mysteries and Facing the UnknownE169
Episode 169Family Dramas, Mysteries and Facing the UnknownDr. Phil taps into the spiritual world with help from the next generation of psychic mediums, Thomas John and Bill Philipps. When did they first realize they had psychic abilities? And, what messages will they have for guests, viewers, audience members and Dr. Phil staff? Then, recovering addict Kathie says her daughter, Whitney, refuses to forgive her for her past mistakes, and she wants to make amends. Whitney says her mother abandoned the family after Kathie’s mother passed away in 2002, leaving Whitney to fight for — and win — custody of her younger sister. - Parental Alienation: Who’s to Blame?E170
Episode 170Parental Alienation: Who’s to Blame?Sara says her ex-husband, Mark, has brainwashed their three grown children against her, and she just wants to reclaim a place in their lives. Mark and his new wife, Mikel, say they’re afraid of Sara but are willing to face her onstage with Dr. Phil. Can these exes put the past behind them and make peace? And, is Sara’s 22-year-old daughter willing to fix their broken relationship? - Saving Loni: From the Suburbs to the SlumsE171
Episode 171Saving Loni: From the Suburbs to the SlumsLynn and Paul say their 20-year-old daughter, Loni, went from a straight-A student to a heroin addict, and they’re desperate to get her help. After two felony arrests — including one for allegedly selling heroin to an undercover officer — Loni spent 30 days in rehab, but they say it wasn’t long before they discovered she was using heroin again — and stealing money and jewelry from family members to pay for it. Now, Lynn and Paul say Loni is living in a trailer with strangers, in the middle of nowhere, and they fear for her life. Dr. Phil sends mother-son intervention team Debbie and Brandon to track down Loni and offer her a chance to face her family and make a plan for a healthier future. Will Loni grab onto the lifeline? - Love, Lies, Scams, MurderE172
Episode 172Love, Lies, Scams, MurderIn October 2013, Shay’s 19-year-old brother, Connor, was convicted of second-degree murder in the stabbing death of Shay’s boyfriend, Andrew, and sentenced to 20 to 60 years in prison. In a Dr. Phil exclusive, Shay and her parents share what they believe happened that night and why they feel Connor was acting in self-defense. - A Mother Consumed with Rage: Is Her Anger Destroying Her Family?E173
Episode 173A Mother Consumed with Rage: Is Her Anger Destroying Her Family?Thirty-year-old Ashley admits she has an “extreme” anger problem and verbally and physically abuses her husband of eight years, Aaron — at times, in front of their 6-year-old son and 3-year-old daughter. She says she’s quick to become enraged, often screaming so loudly at Aaron that she loses her breath or blacks out — and she admits she once even punched him in the face while he was holding their baby. What’s at the root of her rage? And, why does Aaron — a former Marine who fought in the Iraq war — put up with this treatment? Plus, Ashley admits she also takes out her anger on her son by screaming in his face, and he’s now suffering from social and emotional issues. Dr. Phil sits the couple down in search of a resolution. Can Ashley learn to control her temper, for the sake of her children? And, can this marriage be saved? - Bully Teacher?/DNA DilemmaE174
Episode 174Bully Teacher?/DNA DilemmaFormer kindergarten teacher Cynthia says her life was torn apart when a classroom lesson led to her being convicted of official oppression, a misdemeanor, and sentenced to two years’ probation and 30 days in jail. Prosecutors claimed Cynthia told her students to line up and strike a 6-year-old boy, to teach him “how it feels to be bullied.” Cynthia says the whole ordeal was a big misunderstanding, and now she’s falsely labeled as a “bully teacher” — and might never lead a classroom again. How does she describe what happened that day? - Not-So-Sweet 16: “My Daughter’s Dangerous Sex Life”E177
Episode 177Not-So-Sweet 16: “My Daughter’s Dangerous Sex Life”Fany and her husband, Markus, say they’re at their wits’ end with Fany’s 16-year-old daughter, Claire, who admittedly drinks, smokes marijuana and has sex with numerous partners. Dr. Phil has some tough questions for the teen about her choices — and for Fany and Markus about their parenting. How can Claire get back on track? - Tyrannical TeensE178
Episode 178Tyrannical TeensLavena says her 17-year-old son, Trevor’s, anger is out of control, and despite seeing mental health professionals for years, his behavior is growing more aggressive and defiant. She says Trevor screams, curses and breaks things during his rages and has even threatened to shoot people -- and never shows remorse for his actions. She says she fears he could snap and kill her, her husband, her 5-year-old twins -- or become the next school gunman.
