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Love Scams: I Married a Catfish Over the Phone

May 16, 2014

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Dr. Phil - S12 - E160

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.

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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?
12x174 - Bully Teacher?/DNA Dilemma
July 16, 2014
Former 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?
12x175 - Deadly Relations
July 17, 2014
Bailey struggles to move on with her life after a terrifying home invasion and kidnapping; for 18 years, Jose was the prime suspect in the case of his missing girlfriend, until another man pleaded guilty to her murder.
12x176 - Did Walt Kill His Ex-Girlfriend? The Polygraph Test Results Revealed!
September 8, 2014
A 14-year-old's ex-boyfriend and her sister accuse each other of being involved in her death, and they both take polygraph tests.
12x177 - Not-So-Sweet 16: “My Daughter’s Dangerous Sex Life”
August 6, 2014
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?
12x178 - Tyrannical Teens
June 2, 2014
Lavena 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.

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?

12x153 - Michelle Knight One Year Later: Secrets of Cleveland's House of Horrors Revealed

12x154 - My Beauty Queen Baby Girl Has Gone Ballistic

12x155 - An Affair With a Friend Ended in a Bitter Custody Battle

12x156 - Acquitted by a Jury, but My Ex-Husband Still Thinks I'm Guilty

12x157 - Dr. Phil's Big Ultimatum: Will Accused Mother Heather Go to Rehab?

12x158 - Not-So-Sweet 16: My Daughter's Dangerous Sex Life

12x159 - An Ultimatum for a Hoarding Mother: Her Kids or Her Clutter

12x160 - Love Scams: I Married a Catfish Over the Phone

12x161 - Trapped by My Controlling Husband: I Feel Like I Can't Leave the House, Get a Job or Have a Phone!

12x162 - Young, Gorgeous, Privileged and Destroying Her Family

12x163 - V. Stiviano: The Woman Behind the Donald Sterling Scandal Takes Off Her Visor to Face Dr. Phil

12x164 - Headbutted and Choked Unconscious: A Wife and Children Left in Fear

12x165 - Troubled Teen: Who Will Take Danielle?

12x166 - Family Dramas, Mysteries and Facing the Unknown

12x167 - Tyrannical Teens

12x168 - Troubled Teen: Who Will Take Danielle?

12x169 - Family Dramas, Mysteries and Facing the Unknown

12x170 - Parental Alienation: Who’s to Blame?

12x171 - Saving Loni: From the Suburbs to the Slums

12x172 - Love, Lies, Scams, Murder

12x173 - A Mother Consumed with Rage: Is Her Anger Destroying Her Family?

12x174 - Bully Teacher?/DNA Dilemma

12x175 - Deadly Relations

12x176 - Did Walt Kill His Ex-Girlfriend? The Polygraph Test Results Revealed!

12x177 - Not-So-Sweet 16: “My Daughter’s Dangerous Sex Life”

12x178 - Tyrannical Teens

S0: Specials

S1: Season 1

S2: Season 2

S3: Season 3

S4: Season 4

S5: Season 5

S6: Season 6

S7: Season 7

S8: Season 8

S9: Season 9

S10: Season 10