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Season 12
Episode 123

The Fight Over Justina: Medical Child Abuse by Parents or Abuse of Power by a Hospital?

March 17, 2014

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Dr. Phil - S12 - E123

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.

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Dr. Phil: Season 12 - 101 Episode s

12x73 - Obsessed and Over It
December 19, 2013
A woman who can't stop picking at her skin; a man's perfectionism threatens to destroy his relationship.
12x74 - Amber Portwood: Teen Mom Out of Prison ... Now What?
December 20, 2013
Amber Portwood ("Teen Mom") discusses addiction, anger issues, prison and whether she can be a good mother to her 4-year-old daughter; a surprise for a deserving foster mother.
12x75 - Reckless Runaway Teen
January 6, 2014
Parents say that even a GPS tracking anklet has not prevented 16-year-old Caitlin from running away from home; siblings tell of being shot by intruders and witnessing their friend's death.
12x76 - Fat, Furious and Fed Up
January 7, 2014
Dr. Travis Stork helps 400-pound Robert and 300-pound Rose learn healthier eating habits.
12x77 - A Father Accused: Did He Molest His Children?
January 8, 2014
Adam denies raping his wife and molesting their two toddlers, saying she is mentally unstable and angry that their marriage is falling apart.
12x78 - I Swear I'm Being Cyber Stalked, Wiretapped and Followed
January 9, 2014
A 51-year-old man says he has been stalked, wiretapped and hacked by an unknown group of people trying to terrorize him for the past four years.
12x79 - Double Trouble: Teen Sisters Out of Control
January 10, 2014
Kristen says her nieces are angry, violent teens who abuse drugs and have been expelled from school for assaulting their classmates.
12x80 - Spankings, Secrets, a SWAT Standoff: A Family Torn Apart
January 13, 2014
Mindy says her children are afraid of their father's violent behavior; he says she is a liar and a manipulator.
12x81 - Hoarding Chew and Spit Bags: My Daughter's Eating Disorder Is Slowly Killing Her
January 14, 2014
Stefany says she fears for the life of her 17-year-old, who has had an eating disorder since the age of 5.
12x82 - Bad Teen or Bad Mom?
January 15, 2014
Fifteen-year-old Baylea's out-of-control rages are sometimes so violent that police are called to intervene.
12x83 - Stabbed and Abandoned/Addicted to Video Games?
January 16, 2014
Shannon says her family did not visit her in the hospital after her ex-boyfriend nearly killed her; Kasey wants her adult son to stop playing video games all the time and grow up.
12x84 - Elkhart 4: Justice or Overkill?
January 17, 2014
After five young people break into a home and the homeowner shoots one of them to death, the others are charged with his murder.
12x85 - Broken Nose, Broken Marriage
January 20, 2014
Danielle says her husband is jealous and abusive and was recently arrested for assaulting her, but she still wants to save their marriage.
12x86 - Life out of Order Because of My Disorder: Addicted to Pregnancy
January 21, 2014
Liz'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.
12x87 - Mooching, Stealing, Sloppy Son: Should They Kick Him Out?
January 22, 2014
Brandi and her fiance are on the verge of splitting up because of the tension and fighting her lazy 20-year-old son causes.
12x88 - A Daughter's Dark Memory: Why Doesn't Her Mother Remember?
January 23, 2014
Aubrey believes that her mother knew her stepfather was beating and molesting her from the ages of 8 to 16; her mother insists she had no idea what was going on.
12x89 - My Teen Daughter Faked Two Pregnancies
January 24, 2014
Nineteen-year-old Nicki faces her family after having recently faked a pregnancy and childbirth; her mother fears for her mental stability.
12x90 - Pregnant and Out of Control: Will Her Baby Be Addicted?
January 27, 2014
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.
12x91 - Pregnant and Abusing Drugs: The Ultimatum
January 28, 2014
Pregnant, drug-abusing Sara and her sister view a video of addicted newborns and must choose between treatment and jail.
12x92 - Toxic and Offensive In-Laws
January 29, 2014
Angie says her mother-in-law is rude, judgmental and constantly meddles in her life; at his mother's insistence, Angie's husband takes a paternity test for his son.
12x93 - The Darkness of Riches: Born Billionaires but Starved, Abused and Locked in a Basement
January 30, 2014
Teen twins, the only living heirs of the Duke tobacco fortune, tell of the abuse they suffered at the hands of their father.
12x94 - The Darkness of Riches: From Victims to Victors
January 31, 2014
In an exclusive interview, 16-year-old twins Georgia and Walker “Patterson” Inman, who, at 21, will reportedly inherit 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.
12x95 - A Family Slaughtered for Teen Love: The Convicted Daughter Speaks Out
February 3, 2014
Dr. 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?
12x96 - My Family Slaughtered for My Daughter's Teenage Love: Can a Father Forgive?
February 4, 2014
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.
12x97 - Love Scams: A Mother Hooked by a Catfish?
February 5, 2014
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.
12x98 - Caught on Camera: Abused Wife or Abused Husband? You Decide
February 6, 2014
Marie says she is terrified of her violent husband and details his abuse of her; he says she is a compulsive liar and drug abuser with anger issues of her own.
12x99 - Child Molester or Innocent Soldier Accused?
February 7, 2014
Grandparents accuse their daughter-in-law of coercing her child into making false allegations of molestation against their son, who has been sentenced to life in prison for the crime.
12x100 - Was Her Son Kidnapped and Put in a Cult?
February 10, 2014
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.
12x101 - My Ex Brainwashed My Son! The Teen Boy Speaks Out
February 11, 2014
Minny's teen son tells why he shot himself and whether he is ready to let his mother back into his life.
12x102 - My Ex Is Slowly Killing Our Daughter
February 12, 2014
Pam says her ex-husband is enabling their 23-year-old daughter's addiction by giving her money to use for drugs; he says he fears she will resort to prostitution or worse if he cuts her off.
12x103 - Young, Privileged and in a Deadly Gang
February 13, 2014
The family of a 16-year-old gang member urges him to turn his life around; two former gang members have an important message for him.
12x104 - An Obsessed Love Triangle
February 14, 2014
Sandie's ex-husband's former girlfriend is stalking her, and she wants her prosecuted; the man wants both women out of his life.
12x105 - Sex Abuse and Murder: A Daughter's Repressed Memories or Lies?
February 17, 2014
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.
12x106 - Is Her Mother a Monster, or Is This Daughter Having False Memories?: The Polygraph Results
February 18, 2014
A 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.
12x107 - Fugitive Mom
February 19, 2014
A divorced mother of four, living on the run, facing up to 45 years in prison for attempted murder, sits down with Dr. Phil.
12x108 - Facing Off With My Polygamous FLDS Father
February 20, 2014
Author 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.
12x109 - My Husband's Secret Life Revealed
February 21, 2014
A 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.
12x110 - My Dad Tried to Frame Me for Murder
February 24, 2014
A man turns in his teen son for the brutal beating death of his young stepson, a year later confesses to the crime, then drops another bombshell in a phone interview with Dr. Phil from prison.
12x111 - My Dad Tried to Frame Me for Murder: The Polygraph Results
February 25, 2014
Dr. 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.
12x112 - A Lying, Cheating, Violent Husband or a Wife's False Accusations?
February 26, 2014
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.
12x113 - Beautiful People in an Ugly Divorce, With a Baby Trapped in the Middle
February 27, 2014
A couple's nasty divorce and custody battle involve accusations of kidnapping, domestic violence, parental alienation and child abuse.
12x114 - A Husband's Decade of Deceit: Uncovering 1,000 Affairs?
February 28, 2014
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.
12x115 - I'm Worried My Daughter May Turn Into a Terrorist
March 3, 2014
A woman disapproves of her daughter's decision to convert to Islam; the only minority juror in the George Zimmerman trial; author Lisa Bloom.
12x116 - Restraining Orders, Alleged Kidnappings and Hit With a Car: A Marriage of Accusations
March 4, 2014
A man accuses his estranged wife of violent behavior, while she says he raped, kidnapped and abused her.
12x117 - Party Mom: Did She Put Her Children in Danger?
March 5, 2014
A 23-year-old woman claims her mother goes out drinking several days a week, leaving her to care for her four younger siblings.
12x118 - Ultimate Betrayal: Forced to Kill His Father
March 6, 2014
Corey 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.
12x119 - Best Friend Killers: What Happened to Skylar Neese?
March 10, 2014
A 16-year-old's two best friends stab her to death; family members and friends discuss the tragedy and possible motives.
12x120 - My Husband Wants Me to Look Like Beyoncé
March 11, 2014
Fashion enthusiast Lawrence Zarian gives a guest a makeover in hope that her demanding husband will not leave her; Ruben Studdard and David Foster perform.
12x121 - I Think My Daughter-in-Law Poisoned My Son to Death
March 12, 2014
A woman believes that her deceased son was poisoned by his wife.
12x122 - My Head-Butting, Punching, Kicking, Bruising, Biting, Knife-Wielding 8-Year-Old
March 13, 2014
Dawn 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.
12x123 - The Fight Over Justina: Medical Child Abuse by Parents or Abuse of Power by a Hospital?
March 17, 2014
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.
12x124 - An Accused Man Dead: Murder or Suicide?
March 24, 2014
A man accused of child molestation is found dead in a field from a gunshot wound to the chest; his wife, ex-fiancee and mother debate what may have happened.
12x125 - Animal Obsessed
March 25, 2014
Frances' obsession with her 13 rabbits may be hurting her relationship with her daughter; Gary says he is part human and part dog and tries to live as much like a canine as possible; Lori hates that her 20-year-old daughter attends furry conventions.
12x126 - Sexual Standoffs
March 26, 2014
Reagan says he turns to gambling and other women for an adrenaline rush because his wife refuses to have sex with him; newlyweds say they are in a sexual standoff that has pushed them to the brink of divorce.
12x127 - I Fear My Daughter Will Be Kidnapped and Forced Into Sex Trafficking
March 31, 2014
A mother fears that her daughter's admitted drug use will lead her into the same dangerous situations that she experienced when she was younger.
12x128 - Wedding Day Disaster: A Family Torn Apart
April 1, 2014
Lisa'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.
12x129 - Fighting Fiances: Ready for the Altar or Running for the Hills?
April 2, 2014
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.
12x130 - Charlie Brandt: Killer Child to Serial Killer? And, the Murder of Baby Elaina
April 3, 2014
A 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.
12x131 - Absent Dad or Alienating Mom and Mother-in-Law?
April 7, 2014
A divorced couple fight over visitation rights for their daughter.
12x132 - Dr. Phil's 2000th Show
April 8, 2014
A look back at the past 12 seasons of the show, including memorable guests and success stories. Also: audience prizes and a Hawaiian getaway sweepstakes.
12x133 - Kitchen Nightmares' Most Controversial Couple on the Defensive
April 9, 2014
A couple say they have been threatened and harassed since they were depicted as villains on the reality show "Kitchen Nightmares."
12x134 - You're Not Hot Enough
April 10, 2014
Jeremy says that his wife, who is the primary breadwinner of the family and raises their two children, does not put enough effort into her appearance.
12x135 - A Mother Consumed With Rage: Is Her Anger Destroying Her Family?
April 11, 2014
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.
12x136 - I'm Afraid My Husband Is Going to Kill Me
April 14, 2014
Caitlin 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.
12x137 - Should I Marry My Controlling, Alienating, Jealous Fiance?
April 15, 2014
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?
12x138 - I'm Over It!
April 16, 2014
A mother and her daughter-in-law disagree over parental boundaries; a couple learn to rebuild their romantic relationship after having kids. Also: a performance by Ronnie Dunn.
12x139 - My Sloppy, Lazy, Mooching Daughter Needs to Move Out!
April 17, 2014
A young woman who refuses to go to college or get a job, steals from her parents and hangs out with a bad crowd blames her mother for her current situation.
12x140 - Bait-and-Switch Bride?
April 18, 2014
Ben says his wife changed for the worse as soon as they got married; she says he is a narcissist and may be cheating on her.
12x141 - A Lying, Stealing, Cheating Girlfriend or a Paranoid, Obsessed Boyfriend?
April 21, 2014
Barbie takes a polygraph test in a bid to prove to her boyfriend that she is not cheating on him and has not stolen ,000 from him and his company; Robin McGraw checks in with three women who have overcome personal struggles.
12x142 - A Mother's Dangerous Decision: A Daughter Damaged Forever
April 22, 2014
Adult sisters say their mother chose drugs and alcohol over them throughout their childhoods, causing one of them to be born with fetal alcohol syndrome.
12x143 - Beauty and the OCD Beast
April 23, 2014
A woman with obsessive-compulsive disorder says most of her rituals are focused on trying to make herself more attractive than her sister.
12x144 - A Dr. Phil Exclusive: The Boy Under the Stairs?
April 24, 2014
The birth mother and stepmother of a 5-year-old boy said to have been locked in a closet and starved nearly to death tell their sides of the story.
12x145 - Where Are My Newborn Twins? Is This an Adoption Scam?
April 25, 2014
A couple who placed an online ad to adopt a child confront the woman who promised to give her unborn baby to them but has never turned over a child.
12x146 - Is Alleged Craigslist Killer Miranda Barbour a Serial Killer?
April 28, 2014
Dr. Phil sits down with the mother and sister of Miranda Barbour, who claims she has killed at least 22 people since age 13.
12x147 - My Husband, Pablo, and His Other Women
April 29, 2014
Dr. 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.
12x148 - My Daughter's Lies Are Tearing My Family Apart
April 30, 2014
Lynn, 17, says her father molested and raped her three times, which he adamantly denies.
12x149 - Daughter vs. Dad: The Truth Revealed
May 1, 2014
Chris and his 17-year-old daughter, who claims he has molested and raped her three times, take polygraph tests.
12x150 - Hands Off My Man!
May 2, 2014
Theresa says her fiance's ex-girlfriend is jealous and obsessed with them, and Dr. Phil must intervene in the drama-filled love triangle.
12x151 - I Believe My Ex Murdered Our Children
May 5, 2014
Chris says he thought he had a strong bond with his adopted daughter, Lynn, 17, until just two months ago, when he says she told an unthinkable lie that ripped apart their once-tight family. Lynn claims Chris molested and raped her three times -- twice at 9 and again at 12 – allegations that Chris adamantly denies. Lynn’s mother, Mandi, says her daughter has a history of lying, and she supports her husband. What does she say happened recently that caused the bad blood between Chris and Lynn? Chris says he feels like he’s the “pariah of the neighborhood” and fears he could end up in jail for a serious crime he didn’t commit. Is this just a rebellious teenager caught up in a lie she can’t get out of, or is Chris guilty of the unthinkable? Tune in for Part 2 tomorrow, when one guest makes a shocking confession!
12x152 - Parents Accused of Murder: Will Julia and Codey Agree to Take the Polygraph Test?
May 6, 2014
Dr. Phil continues unraveling a family drama full of serious accusations and adamant denials. Chris and Mandi say their 17-year-old daughter, Lynn, has told a shocking lie that Chris molested and raped her three times — twice at 9 and again at 12 — allegations that Chris adamantly denies. When Dr. Phil presses for answers, will he get to the truth? Chris and Lynn agree to take a polygraph test — what will the results reveal? And, someone makes a shocking confession. Don’t miss the dramatic conclusion! Plus, learn about the FBI’s Child ID app that could save your child’s life.
12x153 - Michelle Knight One Year Later: Secrets of Cleveland's House of Horrors Revealed
May 7, 2014
Theresa says her fiancé, Bill’s, ex-girlfriend, Melissa, is jealous and obsessed with trying to ruin their relationship. She claims Melissa is a “psycho stalker” who sends Bill naked pictures of herself, shows up at his workplace unannounced, and is making their lives “hell.” Melissa, who has a 3-year-old son with Bill, says she blames Theresa for destroying their family. She says Bill cheated on her with Theresa when she was pregnant with their son -- so for revenge, she claims she’s slept with Bill several times since he’s been with Theresa. Bill admits he’s made mistakes, including cheating on Theresa twice with Melissa -- but claims it was she who took advantage of him. He says he’s tired of being stuck in the middle of their drama, and just wants to peacefully co-parent with Melissa and marry his true love, Theresa -- but is he sending mixed messages? And, Theresa says she doubts that Bill is the father of Melissa’s 3-year-old son. What will the paternity results reveal? And, will they all heed Dr. Phil’s advice to bring resolution to this drama-filled love triangle?
12x154 - My Beauty Queen Baby Girl Has Gone Ballistic
May 8, 2014
Stephanie says her daughter went from a picture-perfect straight-A student and beauty-pageant queen to an out-of-control, violent drug abuser who has a gun and has threatened to kill her.
12x155 - An Affair With a Friend Ended in a Bitter Custody Battle
May 9, 2014
Amy 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.
12x156 - Acquitted by a Jury, but My Ex-Husband Still Thinks I'm Guilty
May 12, 2014
Michelle 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.
12x157 - Dr. Phil's Big Ultimatum: Will Accused Mother Heather Go to Rehab?
May 13, 2014
Stephanie says she wants to know how her daughter, Ashley, went from a picture-perfect, straight-A student and beauty pageant queen to an out-of-control, violent 16-year-old who has her fearing for her life. She says Ashley stole her car at 12, started dating an 18-year-old when she was just 13, was caught shoplifting, and started abusing drugs and alcohol. Stephanie says when Ashley doesn’t get her way, she becomes violent -- breaking lamps, punching holes in doors and kicking out car windshields with her feet -- and has even threatened to kill her. Stephanie says she recently found a gun in Ashley’s car and fears her daughter could actually follow through with the threat. Ashley says her mother harasses her with texts all day long and knows exactly how to push her buttons -- and she wants her to back off. Dr. Phil intervenes in this mother/daughter conflict. Has Stephanie been enabling her daughter’s bad behavior? And, why isn’t the teen in school? How does she explain her behavior?
12x158 - Not-So-Sweet 16: My Daughter's Dangerous Sex Life
May 14, 2014
Jeffrey admits he cheated on his wife, Gwynne, two years ago, with their once-close friend and bridesmaid, Amy — who got pregnant with his son. Jeffrey claims that Amy has since waged a custody battle by falsely accusing him of rape and trying to move their son to a different state — which he says is out of revenge for him not leaving his wife. Amy insists Jeffrey forced himself on her and claims he’s a control freak who is dragging her through the courts in an attempt to take her son away from her. What does she say happened during a recent custody exchange that caused her to take out a protective order against Jeffrey? And, why hasn’t she filed rape charges against him? Gwynne says she believes Amy is unstable and got pregnant intentionally because she wants Jeffrey for herself. How does Amy respond? Sparks fly when Dr. Phil sits everyone down in search of answers. Can these former friends resolve their differences and learn how to peacefully co-parent for the sake of the child?
12x159 - An Ultimatum for a Hoarding Mother: Her Kids or Her Clutter
May 15, 2014
Four 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.
12x160 - Love Scams: I Married a Catfish Over the Phone
May 16, 2014
Dr. 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.
12x161 - Trapped by My Controlling Husband: I Feel Like I Can't Leave the House, Get a Job or Have a Phone!
May 19, 2014
Fany 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.
12x162 - Young, Gorgeous, Privileged and Destroying Her Family
May 20, 2014
Chandra and her siblings, Charity, Perry and Preston, say their mother, Pamela’s, hoarding is so out of control that nearly every inch of her 9,000-square-foot home is filled with “junk.” The siblings say that growing up, Pamela would pick through their garbage to save items, which forced them to sneak trash out of the house. They say as they got older, her hoarding became progressively worse, prompting them to stage an intervention in 2012, which escalated to the point of police being called. Pamela says she feels her family unfairly “ganged up” on her and insists she’s not a hoarder — so, how does she explain the mess? Plus, Pamela’s husband, Richard, moved out of the house two years ago — he says because of the hoarding, but she says otherwise. Hear why Pamela claims Richard is equally to blame for the family’s problems. Can Dr. Phil help Pamela get rid of her clutter — and help this family get back on track?
12x163 - V. Stiviano: The Woman Behind the Donald Sterling Scandal Takes Off Her Visor to Face Dr. Phil
May 21, 2014
Fifty-five-year-old Joy says three months ago, she “heart married” her online boyfriend, “Donny,” over the phone and is looking forward to meeting him in person for the first time — at their official wedding, later this year. She says Donny told her he’s a millionaire who owns a mansion, with servants, in Alabama — but he’s currently being kept in Egypt, against his will, by the U.S. Air Force. Joy admits she has sent Donny tens of thousands of dollars, because he claims the military won’t pay for his medical care — but is that even possible? Dr. Phil enlists the help of a private investigator and other experts to verify Donny’s claims — is Joy being scammed? Plus, see what happens when a Dr. Phil producer travels to Alabama to search for Donny’s mansion. Then, former guest Sandie returns with an update — and some words of wisdom for Joy. How has she moved forward since learning she was scammed by a catfish?
12x164 - Headbutted and Choked Unconscious: A Wife and Children Left in Fear
May 22, 2014
Janette 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.
12x165 - Troubled Teen: Who Will Take Danielle?
May 23, 2014
A fractured family is desperate to get help for a young teen who has a history of lying, acting out and showing inappropriate sexual behavior.
12x166 - Family Dramas, Mysteries and Facing the Unknown
May 27, 2014
In April 2014, 80-year-old Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling came under fire after private recordings of him making racist remarks were leaked to the media. In a daytime exclusive, Dr. Phil sits down with the woman at the center of the scandal, Sterling’s 31-year-old confidante, V. Stiviano. What was her motive for recording Sterling? And, what role — if any — did she have in the leak? As a result of the controversy, Sterling was banned from the NBA for life and fined .5 million by the league — a fine that Sterling has refused to pay, while threatening a lawsuit. How does she feel about the punishment? And, what was the nature of her relationship with Sterling? Plus, new audio recordings have since surfaced, with Sterling allegedly accusing Stiviano of being the true racist, who hates being part black and bleaches her skin daily — how does she respond to the claims?
12x167 - Tyrannical Teens
June 2, 2014
Janette 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.
12x168 - Troubled Teen: Who Will Take Danielle?
May 23, 2014
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.
12x169 - Family Dramas, Mysteries and Facing the Unknown
May 27, 2014
Dr. 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.
12x170 - Parental Alienation: Who’s to Blame?
June 3, 2014
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?
12x171 - Saving Loni: From the Suburbs to the Slums
June 5, 2014
Lynn 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?
12x172 - Love, Lies, Scams, Murder
July 14, 2014
In 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.
12x173 - A Mother Consumed with Rage: Is Her Anger Destroying Her Family?
July 15, 2014
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?

12x73 - Obsessed and Over It

12x74 - Amber Portwood: Teen Mom Out of Prison ... Now What?

12x75 - Reckless Runaway Teen

12x76 - Fat, Furious and Fed Up

12x77 - A Father Accused: Did He Molest His Children?

12x78 - I Swear I'm Being Cyber Stalked, Wiretapped and Followed

12x79 - Double Trouble: Teen Sisters Out of Control

12x80 - Spankings, Secrets, a SWAT Standoff: A Family Torn Apart

12x81 - Hoarding Chew and Spit Bags: My Daughter's Eating Disorder Is Slowly Killing Her

12x82 - Bad Teen or Bad Mom?

12x83 - Stabbed and Abandoned/Addicted to Video Games?

12x84 - Elkhart 4: Justice or Overkill?

12x85 - Broken Nose, Broken Marriage

12x86 - Life out of Order Because of My Disorder: Addicted to Pregnancy

12x87 - Mooching, Stealing, Sloppy Son: Should They Kick Him Out?

12x88 - A Daughter's Dark Memory: Why Doesn't Her Mother Remember?

12x89 - My Teen Daughter Faked Two Pregnancies

12x90 - Pregnant and Out of Control: Will Her Baby Be Addicted?

12x91 - Pregnant and Abusing Drugs: The Ultimatum

12x92 - Toxic and Offensive In-Laws

12x93 - The Darkness of Riches: Born Billionaires but Starved, Abused and Locked in a Basement

12x94 - The Darkness of Riches: From Victims to Victors

12x95 - A Family Slaughtered for Teen Love: The Convicted Daughter Speaks Out

12x96 - My Family Slaughtered for My Daughter's Teenage Love: Can a Father Forgive?

12x97 - Love Scams: A Mother Hooked by a Catfish?

12x98 - Caught on Camera: Abused Wife or Abused Husband? You Decide

12x99 - Child Molester or Innocent Soldier Accused?

12x100 - Was Her Son Kidnapped and Put in a Cult?

12x101 - My Ex Brainwashed My Son! The Teen Boy Speaks Out

12x102 - My Ex Is Slowly Killing Our Daughter

12x103 - Young, Privileged and in a Deadly Gang

12x104 - An Obsessed Love Triangle

12x105 - Sex Abuse and Murder: A Daughter's Repressed Memories or Lies?

12x106 - Is Her Mother a Monster, or Is This Daughter Having False Memories?: The Polygraph Results

12x107 - Fugitive Mom

12x108 - Facing Off With My Polygamous FLDS Father

12x109 - My Husband's Secret Life Revealed

12x110 - My Dad Tried to Frame Me for Murder

12x111 - My Dad Tried to Frame Me for Murder: The Polygraph Results

12x112 - A Lying, Cheating, Violent Husband or a Wife's False Accusations?

12x113 - Beautiful People in an Ugly Divorce, With a Baby Trapped in the Middle

12x114 - A Husband's Decade of Deceit: Uncovering 1,000 Affairs?

12x115 - I'm Worried My Daughter May Turn Into a Terrorist

12x116 - Restraining Orders, Alleged Kidnappings and Hit With a Car: A Marriage of Accusations

12x117 - Party Mom: Did She Put Her Children in Danger?

12x118 - Ultimate Betrayal: Forced to Kill His Father

12x119 - Best Friend Killers: What Happened to Skylar Neese?

12x120 - My Husband Wants Me to Look Like Beyoncé

12x121 - I Think My Daughter-in-Law Poisoned My Son to Death

12x122 - My Head-Butting, Punching, Kicking, Bruising, Biting, Knife-Wielding 8-Year-Old

12x123 - The Fight Over Justina: Medical Child Abuse by Parents or Abuse of Power by a Hospital?

12x124 - An Accused Man Dead: Murder or Suicide?

12x125 - Animal Obsessed

12x126 - Sexual Standoffs

12x127 - I Fear My Daughter Will Be Kidnapped and Forced Into Sex Trafficking

12x128 - Wedding Day Disaster: A Family Torn Apart

12x129 - Fighting Fiances: Ready for the Altar or Running for the Hills?

12x130 - Charlie Brandt: Killer Child to Serial Killer? And, the Murder of Baby Elaina

12x131 - Absent Dad or Alienating Mom and Mother-in-Law?

12x132 - Dr. Phil's 2000th Show

12x133 - Kitchen Nightmares' Most Controversial Couple on the Defensive

12x134 - You're Not Hot Enough

12x135 - A Mother Consumed With Rage: Is Her Anger Destroying Her Family?

12x136 - I'm Afraid My Husband Is Going to Kill Me

12x137 - Should I Marry My Controlling, Alienating, Jealous Fiance?

12x138 - I'm Over It!

12x139 - My Sloppy, Lazy, Mooching Daughter Needs to Move Out!

12x140 - Bait-and-Switch Bride?

12x141 - A Lying, Stealing, Cheating Girlfriend or a Paranoid, Obsessed Boyfriend?

12x142 - A Mother's Dangerous Decision: A Daughter Damaged Forever

12x143 - Beauty and the OCD Beast

12x144 - A Dr. Phil Exclusive: The Boy Under the Stairs?

12x145 - Where Are My Newborn Twins? Is This an Adoption Scam?

12x146 - Is Alleged Craigslist Killer Miranda Barbour a Serial Killer?

12x147 - My Husband, Pablo, and His Other Women

12x148 - My Daughter's Lies Are Tearing My Family Apart

12x149 - Daughter vs. Dad: The Truth Revealed

12x150 - Hands Off My Man!

12x151 - I Believe My Ex Murdered Our Children

12x152 - Parents Accused of Murder: Will Julia and Codey Agree to Take the Polygraph Test?