15x84 - My Husband Is Attracted to Little Girls, but I'm Standing By Him

January 23, 2017

Tabitha says she has no problem with her husband Gary being a self-proclaimed ``virtuous pedophile''; his former foster daughter, who was just 10 years old when she lived with Gary, comes face to face with him and makes some shocking accusations.

15x85 - A Housewife's Double Life

January 24, 2017

Marcedes, a wife and a mother of two, recently revealed on social media that she was leading a double life as an escort; her husband just learned that he is not the father of their younger child -- Marcedes' former client is.

15x86 - The Girl in the Closet: Five Years Later

January 25, 2017

Lauren struggles to regain control of her life after being held captive and tortured by her mother and stepfather from the ages of 2 to 8 years old and now suffers from flashbacks, nightmares and night terrors.

15x87 - The Girl in the Closet: Why I Never Tried to Save Her

January 26, 2017

Blake tells of being the older sister of a child kept captive and abused by their mother and stepfather for six years and says she has carried guilt for not rescuing her little sister.

15x88 - Our Deadbeat Son Stole ,000 From Us and Refuses to Move Out of Our Home With His Lazy Girlfriend!

January 27, 2017

15x89 - My Sister Went From a College Basketball Player to a Sugar Baby Party Teen With Disturbing Fantasies

January 30, 2017

Kalli, 19, dates older men for money and gifts, and her family fears for her safety, saying she also shoplifts and has disturbing fantasies about torture and control.

15x90 - My Fiancee Needs Wife Lessons Before I Put a Ring on Her Finger

January 31, 2017

Josh says he has very specific and high demands for his future wife, Rebecca, and she is not ready to walk down the aisle yet; Rebecca says Josh is too controlling and feels nothing she ever does is good enough for him.

15x91 - I Hate My Pathological, Alcoholic, Felon Mom

February 1, 2017

Marna, who admits she's a liar, reveals to Dr. Phil the outrageous falsehoods she says she's been telling everyone, including her fiancé, Mark; the secret that shocks everyone -- including Dr. Phil.

15x92 - 15-Year-Old Runs Away With Her Friend's Dad: The Amber Alert, the Search and the Rescue

February 2, 2017

Calah Waskow, 15, made national news when she was abducted by her friend's 37-year-old father; Calah was found safe five days later, but many questions remained; Calah tells her story in an exclusive interview.

15x93 - Whatever Happened to the Guest Claiming to Be Pregnant With Baby Jesus?

February 3, 2017

The teen who said she was pregnant with baby Jesus, swore Eminem was her father and said she was a contestant on ``American Idol'' has been in treatment, but her family says she may be more delusional and paranoid than ever.

15x94 - Haley's Backstage Drama: More With the Guest Claiming She Was Pregnant With Baby Jesus

February 6, 2017

Haley, the teen who was convinced she was pregnant with baby Jesus, now says she realizes her pregnancy wasn't real, but she still hears voices.

15x95 - Am I in Love With a Gold-Digging Younger Man? Who's the Catfish?

February 7, 2017

Suzanne's manipulative, mooching young boyfriend was online friends with her twin sister, who passed away, leaving him some big-ticket items in her will.

15x96 - A Questionable Will and a Suspect Twin: Is This the Craziest Catfish Story of Them All?

February 8, 2017

Inconsistencies pile up in the saga of young Ryan, his girlfriend, Suzanne, and her twin sister's will; Dr. Phil uncovers a massive secret that changes everything.

15x97 - If My Pregnant, Drug Addict Daughter Doesn't Come to See Dr. Phil, I'm Done With Her

February 9, 2017

Joelle says her 28-year-old former high-school cheerleader daughter, Kaitlin, is now six months pregnant with her third child and addicted to heroin; the young woman's sister blames their mother.

15x98 - Danielle, Known for Cash Me Ousside, How Bow Dah, Is Back!

February 10, 2017

Following her heated appearance last year, 13-year-old Danielle unexpectedly became an overnight social media star after she told the “Dr. Phil¨ audience to “cash me ousside, how bow dah;” why her mom is asking for Dr. Phil's help once again.

15x99 - The Girl in the Box: Kala Brown's Story of Being Abducted by a Suspected Serial Killer

February 13, 2017

Kala Brown, who made national headlines when she was discovered alive two months after she mysteriously disappeared in South Carolina, speaks out for the first time in an exclusive interview about her life in captivity.

15x100 - The Girl in the Box: Kala Brown's Story of Abduction by a Suspected Serial Killer, Her Dramatic Rescue

February 14, 2017

After spending more than two months locked in a metal storage container, Kala Brown continues to tell her story of captivity, her fight to survive and her dramatic rescue.

15x101 - Bad Boy Blake With Abs of Steel: Can Dr. Phil Break Through His Cold Heart?

February 15, 2017

Blake, 26, throws his college education to the wayside to sit around all day and smoke pot in the rent-free house his mother has put him up in; his mother and sister say he is verbally abusive, disrespectful and refuses to work.

15x102 - Multiple Restraining Orders and Fake Births: What's Next?

February 16, 2017

Dr. Phil's team uncovers Brittany's history of harassing men and fabricating pregnancies, births and even infant deaths; her former friends and one of her exes make additional accusations.

15x103 - Multiple Restraining Orders and Fake Births: Brittany Speaks

February 17, 2017

After Dr. Phil tells Brittany what his team has learned about her and asks her to prove she is pregnant, she storms off the stage and has an emotional backstage conversation with him.

15x105 - Did Stepdad Molest His Stepdaughter and Granddaughter?: The Polygraph Results

February 21, 2017

Ralph denies that he sexually molested his stepdaughter and granddaughter and agrees to take a polygraph test.

15x107 - My Ex-Boyfriend Believes He Is Jesus and Scolded, Starved and Tortured Me

February 23, 2017

Jem says her ex-boyfriend, who is now homeless, is dangerous and delusional; the young man says he believes his contact with the ``Dr. Phil'' show has been divinely inspired.

15x108 - My Entitled, Lazy Adult Rapper Son Is Sinking This Family!

February 24, 2017

Parents say 35-year-old Brandon refuses to get a job, wears superhero costumes daily and has caused ,000 in damages to their property; he says they don't understand how his mind works.

15x109 - Police Called 100 Times on Our Car-Stealing, Drug-Taking, Dad-Beating, Beautiful 15-Year-Old Daughter

February 27, 2017

Parents say they fear for their family's lives, as 15-year-old Madison assaults them, uses drugs, and was in a high-speed car chase that ended in the car being totaled.

15x110 - Double Trouble: Two Teen Sisters and Their Backstage Drama

February 28, 2017

Madison's parents say she is now corrupting her 13-year-old sister, who has harsh words for them as emotions run high.

15x111 - DUIs and Dementia: Inside David Cassidy's Secret Troubles

March 1, 2017

Former teen heartthrob David Cassidy sits down with Dr. Phil to discuss his announcement that he is battling dementia and address rumors that he was intoxicated during a recent performance.

15x112 - Our Son Is on the Run From the Law so He Can Become a Rock Star

March 2, 2017

Parents reunite with their estranged son, Brandon, who is “peacefully resisting” a federal arrest warrant by leaving town and heading to Hollywood to become a rock star, and his wife, whom they blame for encouraging him to “follow his dreams.”

15x113 - My Mom Is the Worst Mom in History

March 3, 2017

Elora says that when she was going through difficult teen years, her mother put her in the psych ward three times and even put her in foster care, and she fears for her young brother and niece, who currently live with her mother.

15x114 - Slashed Tires, Affairs, Harassment: Dr. Phil, Help Me Escape My Co-Parenting Nightmare!

March 6, 2017

Bobby says his ex-wife, Andrea, is a liar, a thief and a sex addict who exposes their 6-year-old son to her lifestyle; Andrea and her current boyfriend say Bobby is a deadbeat father who harasses her and slashed her tires.

15x115 - My Daughter's Boyfriend Has Been Arrested for Domestic Battery Twice, but She Refuses to Leave Him

March 7, 2017

Keirsten says that even though her boyfriend beats her and has been arrested for it, she refuses to press charges because she loves him and he is such a great father to her children.

15x116 - Stay-at-Home Mom Arrested 4 Times for Shoplifting and Used Her Young Children as Decoys

March 8, 2017

Claire loves the thrill of shoplifting so much that she continues to risk going to jail or having her four young children taken away; Jeanine rarely lets her children leave home because of her fear of germs; how to boost the immune system.

15x117 - A Tragic Death, A Million Settlement and A Mom Out Of Control

March 9, 2017

Two-and-a-half years ago, tragedy struck when Alyssa’s husband, Nick, suffered massive head trauma during an accident at a fundraiser – ultimately passing away.

15x118 - “My Head-Butting, Furniture-Throwing 9-Year-Old Daughter Looks Like an Angel But Behaves Like a Wild Child: Who’s To Blame For Her Behavior?”

March 10, 2017

15x119 - My Mother-In-Law Allowed My Husband to Have an Affair Under Her Roof, and Now My Husband Is Threatening to Kill Me

March 13, 2017

Caitlin hopes to save her seven-year marriage to Robert, who she claims has been abusive since they were teens.

15x120 - Drinking Since 18, 3 DUIs by 21, Passed Out by the Side of the Road: My Beautiful Daughter Needs Rehab Now!

March 14, 2017

Terese calls her 32-year-old daughter an alcoholic who stays drunk for six to seven weeks straight; the woman says drinking makes her feel empowered.

15x121 - Busting A Bad Mom? Discipline Or Abuse?

March 15, 2017

Vicki accuses her daughter Shawna of abusing her granddaughter, after she says she found 15 bruises on her and witnessing Shawna tell her she is “worthless” and “stupid.” Shawna admits to having “smack[ed] the crap” out of her daughter and telling her she was the biggest mistake of her life, but claims it was discipline. Shawna’s husband, James, says he generally agrees with his wife’s discipline and says it’s their daughter who is out of control.

15x122 - My Wife's Beliefs Are Ruining Our Marriage

March 28, 2017

15x123 - Sleeping with the Enemy

March 17, 2017

Sheri says her husband, Eric, “rants” and “fusses” when he doesn’t get his way. Eric says if his family would obey his rules, he wouldn’t have to yell “a little bit” to keep them in line. Hear the audio recordings of Eric’s “fussing.” Do they explain why he’s been arrested over 40 times — 15 for alleged domestic violence and once for alleged aggravated child abuse that left Sheri’s daughter with a fractured skull and all three daughters in foster care? Find out what Dr. Phil uncovers.

15x124 - Mischa Barton: Exclusive

April 3, 2017

15x125 - Private Planes, Black Tie Parties, Elite Sporting Events: The Shocking Story of One Woman's Life in Sex Trafficking

March 21, 2017

Kendall claims she was sold by her parents at birth to a powerful international sex trafficker. She says when she wasn’t locked in a cage with other kidnapped children, she was flown all over the world on private planes, being sold to wealthy and powerful men. Kendall says as she grew older, she would often escort these rich and prominent clients to black tie affairs and high profile sporting events. From doctors and politicians to even law enforcement, Kendall says she was taught how to act and dress in order to never raise suspicion. For the first time since she says she left her life of sex trafficking three years ago, Kendall tells her story and explains why she is still petrified that the boss of this operation, whom she calls “the man who owns her,” will find her and bring her back.

15x126 - A Dangerous Dilemma: "I Still Love My Husband Even Though He Has Slapped My Face, Tried to Head-Butt Me and Broke My Nose!"

March 22, 2017

Cindy admits she still loves her husband, Trever, despite their 16-year marriage being full of screaming, fights, calls to the police, bruises and a broken nose! Trever says Cindy loves to play the “martyr,” and is badgering, controlling and pushing his buttons by constantly snooping through his things, which he claims has caused many of their altercations. Cindy also claims she’s not the only victim of Trever’s “monster-like” behavior … so are their kids, including their oldest son, Joe, who she says has demonstrated violence after years of watching Trever. Hear about a violent incident that happened between Trever and Joe a day before the show that resulted in hotel security being called! Does Cindy and Trever’s marriage have any hope? What will Dr. Phil recommend for this family to heal?

15x127 - "Help! My Beautiful Teen Daughter Is Living in a Motel with Two Strangers"

March 23, 2017

Marcia is worried because she believes her 19-year old daughter, Cheyenne, is living in a motel with a pimp and a prostitute, who she says have taken her under their wing. But Cheyenne says if it weren’t for Chris and Brooke, she would have been homeless after her mom kicked her out for the fourth time. Chris says he isn’t a pimp, and Brooke and Cheyenne aren’t prostitutes. So why are men paying an hour for a “special massage?” Dr. Phil gives his opinion about where they are headed.

15x128 - From All-American Hockey Player To Homeless Aspiring Rapper: "Save Our Son From The Streets Of L.A."

March 24, 2017

Twenty-one-year-old Nick left his hometown three months ago, hitchhiking over 2,300 miles to Los Angeles with no money, no phone, and no specific plan. He says he was pursuing his “call to greatness” to become a rap superstar. Nick’s parents, Jennifer and Nick Sr., as well as his sisters, Sarah and Jacqueline, all say they are concerned Nick may have “lost it” because they say he has been homeless since leaving home, and seems to have no desire to get off the streets. Can Dr. Phil navigate this tense reunion?

15x129 - "Making a Murderer" Exposed

March 27, 2017

Last year, the Netflix docuseries “Making a Murderer” had everyone binge watching and buzzing over whether or not Steven Avery and his nephew Brendan Dassey murdered photographer Teresa Halbach in 2005. For the first time in 10 years, three major players of this murder mystery, defense attorney Jerry Buting, former prosecutor Ken Kratz and co-lead investigator Tom Fassbender, reunite and reveal details viewers never saw in the series that may leave you questioning who really killed Teresa. Did the police frame Steven? Is he really innocent? And was Brendan’s confession coerced by the police? Plus Ken Kratz talks about how he believes the series made him out to be the “villain,” and he says he’s ready to set everyone straight.

15x130 - “My Wife’s Beliefs are Ruining Our Marriage”

March 28, 2017

Brooke says she turned to God three years ago to help her get through tough times. But her husband, Jack, says his wife has gone to extremes with her new beliefs – he says she thinks God and Jesus speak to her and through her. Jack says it’s causing problems in their marriage because he claims that when he challenges her about God, she becomes unrecognizable and full of rage — red-faced, bulging eyes, spitting and screaming at him. Brooke says all she wants is for Jack to treat her with dignity and respect and to really listen to her beliefs without question. Find out the haunting discovery Dr. Phil makes from Brooke’s past that may help Jack understand why Brooke has changed.

15x131 - “My Husband Admitted He Lied and Cheated More Than He Can Count, Did I Marry A Complete Stranger?”

March 29, 2017

Brandi says she met Max and thought he was her knight in shining armor. She says she moved him into her house with her three children only months after dating. Brandi says she thought she had the perfect family until she found out that Max had been cheating on her since the beginning of their relationship. Max claims that he loves Brandi but has cheated on her more times than he can even count. He says he has sex with other women just because he can. However, Max says he loves Brandi and wants to make it work in order to save their marriage.

15x132 - "Our Mom Did Not Protect Us Against Sexual Abuse"

March 30, 2017

Sisters Amy, Alisa and Susan say they want their mom, Tammy, to acknowledge and accept that Alisa was sexually abused multiple times as a child by two different men. They also want their mom to apologize for not acting on the information and failing to protect Alisa. Tammy says she did what she thought was right at the time. Amy also claims that Tammy’s husband, Wendell, exposed himself to her then 2-year-old son – a claim Wendell adamantly denies. Can Dr. Phil help this family get the answers they’re searching for?

15x133 - "I Hate my Pathological, Alcoholic, Felon Mom"

March 31, 2017

Kristin says she hates her mother, Marna, who she claims is a pathological liar and a drunk who thrives on attention and drama. Marna, who admits she’s a liar, reveals to Dr. Phil the outrageous lies she says she’s been telling everyone, including her fiancé Mark. And, hear about the secret that shocks everyone – including Dr. Phil.

15x134 - Mischa Barton: Exclusive

April 3, 2017

The exclusive interview with Mischa Barton. The former The O.C. actress speaks out for the very first time following the shocking headlines that she claims she was secretly recorded having sex and that the recording is being shopped to porn sites. The starlet also sets the record straight about a recent disturbing video that shows her ranting incoherently in her West Hollywood backyard.

15x135 - From Chance to Hope: "My 22-Year-Old Son Transitioned to a Woman and is Now Living on the Streets of Hollywood!"

April 4, 2017

Janyce says she was shocked when she discovered that her son, Chance, was transitioning to female, going by the name Hope. Now, she says she is fearful as Hope wanders the streets of Hollywood as a sex worker. Hope says her goal is to earn enough money to complete her transition. Hope’s grandmother, Jan, says Hope is still legally “Chance,” and she is very upset Hope never apologized for stealing and taking advantage of her before leaving without saying goodbye years ago. Emotions run high during this rocky reunion. Will Janyce and her mother ever truly accept Hope as a daughter and granddaughter? Will Hope be able to stop taking dangerous risks and get her life on track while making her transition?

15x136 - Pregnant at 16: "Help! My Teenage Niece is on Probation and One Step Away From Ruining Her Life"

April 5, 2017

Dorothy says she moved her sister, Denise, and niece, Tanyadawn, away from the bad neighborhood where Tanyadawn grew up in order to fulfill her dying mother’s last wish. Denise claims Tanyadawn has always been picked on by other girls because she is so pretty. Now, fighting has landed her daughter with a serious felony charge. Trying to break away from her negative upbringing, 17-year-old Tanyadawn struggles to find her way while juggling a newborn baby, school and criminal probation. Can Dr. Phil help the teen break the self-destructive patterns to which she has become accustomed?

15x137 - "My Mom Kicked Out My Bride From Overseas"

April 6, 2017

When Bill first appeared on Dr. Phil four years ago, he was on 12 different international dating websites, spent ,000 and had been to Russia and the Ukraine three different times looking for his future wife. After the show, Bill says he moved back overseas where he met and married Gulshan. But the marriage only lasted nine months, and Bill eventually moved back to the U.S. to live with his 90-year-old mother, Pearl. Shortly after returning, Bill says he rekindled his relationship with Gulshan, and that Pearl invited her to move in with them. Just five days after arriving in the States, Gulshan says Pearl kicked them out with no place to live. Will Pearl allow Bill to move back into her home? Plus, hear updates on some of the most talked-about guests over the years.

15x138 - "My Adoptive Son’s Bio Mom is Out to Sabotage Our Family"

April 7, 2017

Amy claims she fell in love with her adoptive son Nick the moment she became his adoption counselor when he was just 11 years old. But since adopting him herself, she now claims he’s become out of control — from threatening to kill her family and being physically abusive, resulting in the police being called six times, to even being affiliated with gangs. Amy says in a desperate attempt to help her adoptive son, she tracked down Nick’s biological mother, Lupita, who Nick hadn’t seen in 10 years since losing her rights to him, to see if maybe Lupita could help. Amy claims that has backfired terribly and says Lupita is out to sabotage her relationship with Nick and turn him against her family. Today, Amy and Lupita face off in an attempt to prove who is a better parent for Nick.

15x139 - "16 and Removed from My Mom’s House: She is Choosing Her Sex Offender Boyfriend Over Me!"

April 10, 2017

Sixteen-year-old Morgan wrote to Dr. Phil saying she was desperate for help because she felt her mother Arlene was choosing her registered sex offender boyfriend, Mark, over her and even moved him into their house despite Morgan saying she felt uncomfortable. Morgan says she confided in her school guidance counselor about the troubles at home and the Department Of Children and Family Services quickly got involved, which resulted in Morgan moving in with her mom’s best friend, Anne, and Arlene signing over short-term guardianship – something Anne says is not enough. Arlene says Mark is absolutely not guilty of what he was convicted of and she’d never put her daughter in harm’s way. Mark says he had no intention of coming between this mother and daughter.

15x140 - "I Shared My Darkest Secret on Social Media and Now There is a Petition to Kick Me Offline"

April 11, 2017

Emily claims she has cut her body 500,000 times, leaving her covered in scars from head to toe. Instead of living covered up, she has opened her life of self-harm to the world, becoming an internet celebrity with over 200,000 social media followers who hail from around the globe. But Emily has many critics who claim she is glorifying self-harm for fame and attention. Renee is one her biggest critics and has started a petition, which has nearly 30,000 signatures, to shut down Emily’s Facebook page. For the first time, Emily and Renee will meet face to face. Plus, many of Emily’s detractors who suffer from self-harm claim she is triggering them to cut themselves. Emily will hear from a young woman who claims Emily is responsible for her cutting relapse.

15x141 - "I Am Convinced My Husband is Gaslighting Me"

April 12, 2017

Karla claims her husband Stephen has lied to and manipulated her throughout their 38-year marriage – usually so subtly that she thought she was the problem. Stephen admits he has lied and played mind games with Karla, but when it comes to questions about his past, he says he doesn’t remember – like whether or not he ever planned to marry another woman. Could there be an explanation for Stephen’s claim of memory loss? And is Karla’s quest for the truth really going to improve their dysfunctional relationship? Watch as Dr. Phil gets to the bottom of this troubled marriage.

15x142 - "I Believe My Ex Manipulated Our Daughter Into Lying About Abuse And My Fiancé Was Falsely Convicted!"

April 13, 2017

Camma and Brandon’s 10-year-old daughter claimed Camma’s fiancé, Andrew, sexually abused her – something he was convicted of just a few months ago. Camma says she believes her fiancé is innocent and claims the allegations were cooked up by Brandon in an attempt to get custody alongside his fiancée, Christine, in order to evade child support. Brandon says there is no way he’s coached his daughter to allege abuse and claims this wasn’t the first time Camma put their daughter in danger. Andrew’s father, Gary, also believes his son is innocent and is the collateral damage in the custody battle between Camma and Brandon. Can Dr. Phil get to the bottom of this nightmarish situation?

15x143 - A Business and Lost; A Husband’s Obsession with Gurus, Aliens and Enlightenment

April 14, 2017

Shannon says her husband, Alex, has become obsessed with his quest for enlightenment. She claims this spiritual pilgrimage has cost them over ,000 dollars and their successful business. From following and obeying the teachings of controversial gurus and clairvoyants to believing in the existence of aliens, Shannon says she doesn’t recognize her husband. Alex claims he has not only become enlightened, but has come face to face with God himself, and has unlocked the answers to all of life’s greatest questions and mysteries. Alex claims his wife is just a negative person who would rather be a victim and live in misery, which he says creates huge roadblocks for their marriage. How does Alex’s enlightenment hold up when he is surprised and confronted by one of the most influential thinkers in the world, Dr. Deepak Chopra?

15x144 - Transracial in America: The Rachel Dolezal Controversy

April 17, 2017

Former NAACP Chapter President Rachel Dolezal dominated headlines when she was outed by her own parents for “posing as a black woman when she is actually white.” The civil rights activist has been accused of being a cultural appropriator, an impersonator who was donning “blackface,” and a “race traitor”. Rachel is back in the news and has written a new book titled, In Full Color: Finding My Place In a Black and White World. In a one-on-one interview with Dr. Phil, Rachel addresses why she says she “ran away” when a local reporter asked her if she was African-American and if her parents are white. And what does she have to say to people who called her a “race faker” and an “ethnic fraud” who misrepresented herself to others?

15x145 - "I Fear My 19-Year-Old Pregnant Daughter’s Negligence Will Kill Her and Disable Her Baby!"

April 18, 2017

Krystina claims raising her out-of-control daughter, Samantha, was a constant struggle between keeping up with her lies and cutting school. Now, the 19-year-old is pregnant by a 33-year-old man. Samantha says she just wants the support of her mother who she claims was always too busy or drunk to take care of her growing up. Krystina, who denies her daughter’s allegations, initially brought her best friend, Ingrid, to the show as her support. However, Ingrid told producers she has seen a completely different side of Krystina since flying out to Los Angeles and was shocked by her behavior. Hear what happened during their hotel stay in Los Angeles. Can Dr. Phil get to the bottom of what is really going on with Krystina and Samantha’s tumultuous relationship? And, Dr. Travis Stork, host of The Doctors, discusses the potential risks for Samantha’s baby.

15x146 - "Dr. Phil, My Mom is Obsessed with Me and Competes with My Boyfriend for My Affection!"

April 19, 2017

Twenty-six-year-old Stefanie says that ever since her mother, Cheryl’s, divorce 11 years ago, Cheryl has been absolutely obsessed with her and has turned Stefanie into her spouse in every sense, except intimately. Stefanie says her mom demands daily phone calls and texts, has no sense of boundaries and has used her as a confidant ever since she was a child. Stefanie says she believes her mom is guilty of “emotional incest”! The troubles in their relationship came to a head when Stefanie began dating Michael, who claims Cheryl is less of a mother and more of a “smother” and has been hell-bent on destroying their relationship, all under the guise of being a devoted mom. Cheryl says ever since Michael came into the picture, Stefanie’s view of their relationship has been poisoned and her disrespect has been amped up. Can Dr. Phil help bring some peace to this fierce family feud?

15x147 - "My Ex is Shaking Me Down for Money after Falsely Accusing Me of a Crime – So Why Should I Pay Child Support?"

April 20, 2017

Steve and his fiancée, Jen, claim his ex, Robyn, coached his 12-year-old daughter, Alyssa, to accuse him of sexual abuse. Although authorities closed the case after investigating, Steve and Jen say they’re still struggling financially as a result of the investigation and do not want to pay child support. Robyn claims that Steve is a deadbeat dad who is just trying to avoid financial responsibility. Estate management attorney and author Ann Margaret Carrozza discusses the financial impacts of raising children with an ex and the repercussions of not paying child support, as discussed in her first book, Love and Money: Protecting Yourself From Angry Exes, Wacky Relatives, Con Artists, And Inner Demons, which includes a forward written by Dr. Phil.

15x148 - "I Want My 15-Year-Old Stepdaugther Out of My House!"

April 21, 2017

Sandi says her husband of 12 years, Iain, has never been able to bond with her now 15-year-old daughter, Samantha, whom she claims he despises. Sandi says she and Iain are constantly fighting and he has threatened to kick his stepdaughter out of the house four-to-five times in the last year. Iain says his stepdaughter is lazy, inconsiderate, unmotivated and a master manipulator who is destroying their marriage, and he wants her out of his house at the end of the school year. But Sandi claims Iain’s mother is also a big problem and constantly stirs the pot by spying on her and her daughter and reporting everything to Iain. Sandi says her husband is always protecting his mother and treats her more like his wife and Sandi like his servant. Now, Sandi says she feels like she has to choose between her husband and her daughter. Who will Sandi choose? Will Sandi and Iain be able to save their marriage?

15x149 - A Dark Family Secret: The Aftermath

April 24, 2017

After watching a recent episode of Dr. Phil about rape, Cindi says she decided to have a serious conversation with her teen daughters to warn them of the dangers. But Cindi says she was shocked to learn what the girls told her – they alleged that her father had raped her older daughter and molested her younger when they were 10 and 8. Cindi says her extended family turned their backs on her and her girls and that they blame her for sending her father to prison. Cindi’s husband, Jason, says that since his wife found out the dark family secret, she’s become another person and he wonders if divorce is their only option. See what happens when this family speaks with Dr. Phil.

15x150 - A Mother Charged with Criminal Child Abuse in the Death of Her 10-Year-Old Son

April 25, 2017

Jennifer, a mother of six, is being charged with first-degree criminal abuse in the death of her 10-year-old son, Dominic, who died from an overdose of hydrocodone and sepsis. Even though Jennifer is a registered nurse, she says she failed to see the signs that her son was seriously ill and did not immediately take him to the hospital, leading to his death. But Dominic is not the only one of Jennifer’s children who has died mysteriously in her family. Years earlier, Jennifer’s 2-month-old son, Ezekial, died from SIDS. What happened the day Dominic died? How did Jennifer miss the signs that her son was seriously ill? And, hear from Jennifer’s husband, Joseph, who is currently incarcerated. What does he have to say about the death of his 10-year-old son?

15x151 - Sleeping in a Cage Like an Animal: "Our Adoptive Parents Were Convicted Of Child Endangerment"

April 26, 2017

Michael and Sharen Gravelle were convicted of child endangerment and abuse for their parenting tactics, including making their children sleep in cages. Eighteen-year-old Simon says he was a survivor of the abuse. Dr. Phil producers track down one of Simon’s adopted siblings, a young girl named Abba, and surprise the two by reuniting them for the first time in 10 years. And, there are more shocking revelations when Simon and Abba are reunited with other people from their past, including the person who reported the abuse which then helped with their rescue!

15x152 - “We Believe Our Daughter is Running with Gangs and a Danger to Our Granddaughter”

April 27, 2017

After the courts found Sarah failing to protect her 2-year-old daughter due to her dangerous lifestyle and erratic behavior, her family says they’ve been doing everything in their power to protect Sarah’s daughter from her. Sarah insists her daughter is safe in her care and claims her family kidnapped her daughter and refuses to give her back. What Sarah doesn’t know is her mother, Sharon, placed a secret GPS on her car, and the coordinates have them convinced Sarah is living a double life of selling drugs, running money for gangs, as well as engaged in prostitution. Add to that Sarah’s recent drug arrest while in the company of an accused violent gang member, Sarah’s family say they are petrified for her safety and health. Emotions run high when Sarah’s family reveals the secret GPS and confronts her with the evidence they have gathered. Will Sarah admit to gang, drug, and illegal activity?

15x153 - “My Husband Fathered a Love Child with Another Woman: I Married A Real Life Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde”

April 28, 2017

Cherie says she feels betrayed by her husband, Terry, who she recently found out has been cheating on her their entire relationship. To make matters worse, Cherie found out Terry fathered another child with Crystal, who claims Terry never told her about Cherie or their two children. Terry says he is a real life “Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde,” who claims he has memory loss and does not recollect many details of his affairs. Terry says he is not even sure Crystal’s child is actually his. Terry wants to put the past behind him and move on with Cherie, but will Cherie accept him back? Crystal says she is tired of Terry lying and avoiding his problems and says he needs to own up to his responsibilities as the father of her child.

15x154 - Caught On Tape: "My Married Dentist Lover Accused of Murdering My Son"

May 1, 2017

It is every mother’s worst nightmare. Single mother Roxanne says she thought she met her Prince Charming, but did her successful, married, dentist boyfriend have a terrifying dark side? Authorities allege Bert Franklin was caught on home surveillance cameras causing life-ending injuries to Roxanne’s baby son, Lincoln, then casually eating a slice of pizza while holding the child’s limp body. Franklin has been charged with murder, and his trial is set for September. Roxanne speaks out for the first time in an exclusive interview.

15x155 - "My Son Claims He Will Not Reoffend But Have I Raised a Sexual Predator?"

May 2, 2017

Seventeen-year-old Addison claims her 18-year old brother, Colin, has molested her on two separate occasions, once when she was 11 years old and the second time when she was 13. After it happened, Addison claims her parents did not call the police and did absolutely nothing about it. Find out why Addison and her mother, Kimberly, say they believe Colin will reoffend even though he was registered in several sex offender programs. Plus why is Colin pointing the finger at this mother and saying she is partially to blame for him touching his sister?

15x156 - Sex, Drugs and a Missing Teen: Who’s to Blame?

May 3, 2017

When Camille wrote to Dr. Phil, her niece, Darbi, had been missing for over a month – and it wasn’t the first time Darbi had disappeared. In November 2015, Darbi ran away and became a victim of sex trafficking. Camille says she fears that nothing will happen to save Darbi’s life if Darbi’s parents, Janice and Wayne, don’t end their feuding and come together to help their daughter. Janice accuses Wayne of being a “Disneyland” father who took a back seat to parenting. Janice says she is convinced that Wayne’s absence is the reason Darbi started using drugs and running away. Wayne blames Janice for traumatizing their daughter because she is involved in a lesbian relationship. He claims Janice exposed Darbi to sex, drugs and porn, which Janice denies. Shannon, Janice’s wife, blames Wayne for Darbi’s overly sexual behavior. She claims he may have molested Darbi, causing her to seek out older men for drugs and sex, a claim he adamantly denies.