16x62 - I Believe My Pregnant Daughter's Boyfriend Is Abusing Her

December 7, 2017

Hollywood actress and model Teri Copley says she's worried for the safety of her daughter, Ashley, and her 3-year-old granddaughter, claiming her daughter's boyfriend, Hector, is physically abusive and the family is homeless.

16x70 - My Quadruplet Son, Who Was an Honors Student, Dropped Out of College, Was Hospitalized 8 Times and Choked His Psychiatrist

December 19, 2017

Chase, 19, dropped out of college after smoking marijuana, which, he says, caused him to have mental problems; his parents say he has terrorized the family ever since he moved back home.

16x72 - My Ex-Fiancé Beat Me With a Meat Tenderizer, Snapped My Vertebrae and Left Me to Die

January 4, 2018

A woman's relationship with her ex-fiancé proves nearly fatal when he viciously attacks her; the woman's daughter saves her life.

16x74 - My Husband's Religious Beliefs Are Ruining Our Family, and Now CPS Has Our Children. Can We Get Them Back?

January 8, 2018

Tatiana has left Jehovah's Witnesses and wants her husband to leave, too; CPS has put their children in foster care over what the parents say is a misunderstanding, and they are fighting to get them back.

16x77 - Starting Fires, Killing Cats, Torturing Her Brother. ‘I’m Afraid of My 11-Year-Old Daughter’

January 11, 2018

From the outside, Tina says her 11-year-old daughter appears like a sweet, innocent girl, but Tina claims she’s actually a dangerous killer.

16x79 - Help! My Narcissist Ex Is Abusing My Children and Nobody Believes Me!

January 15, 2018

16x80 - Our 15-Year-Old Criminal Daughter Is Ruining Her Life and Our Marriage!

January 16, 2018

Sadara, 15, has been arrested more than 50 times, smokes, drinks, has dropped out of school and steals high-priced items; her parents are at odds over how to parent her, and she blames her father for disciplining her.

16x81 - Dr. Phil, You're Our Last Hope; Amazing Stories of Recovery

January 17, 2018

Dr. Phil presents the recovery stories of some of the nearly 500 past guests he has been able to help with inpatient treatment for substance abuse.

16x82 - My Husband Refuses to Get a Job and Believes He Is Going to Become a Famous Murder Rapper

January 18, 2018

Melissa says her husband refuses to get a job, dresses like a "demonic clown" and spends all day composing and posting "vile" music about killing people; members of Insane Clown Posse say what they think of his music.

16x83 - Spiritual Leader in the Spotlight: Ex-Rabbi Accused

January 19, 2018

A scandal erupted last year with allegations of sex abuse and harassment against former rabbi Marc Gafni. Gafni sits down with Dr. Phil.

16x84 - My Daughter Is Being Brainwashed by a Psychic and I Think He Is a Con Artist

January 22, 2018

Kristine says her vindictive daughter is a neglectful mother to her three young children and is mentally ill, claiming that she can see fairies and is a reincarnation of Pocahontas.

16x85 - Double Trouble Brothers: What Happened to Mike and Matt?

January 23, 2018

Dr. Phil follows up with past guests, including two sons whose parents said they made their lives a living hell, a woman whose daughter called her a raging alcoholic, and a woman who struggled with her weight.

16x86 - We Believe a Lying, Scheming Con Artist Has Scammed Disaster Relief Donations

January 24, 2018

Darlene says support-group leader Melinda is a lying, mentally unstable bully who scammed innocent victims of the 2016 Tennessee wildfires.

16x87 - 40 Trips to the ER, 27 Doctors, and 50 Christmas Trees. My Daughter Is a Hypochondriac and a Hoarder!

January 25, 2018

Kelly says that her daughter, Danielle, suddenly changed from a vibrant young woman to a health-obsessed hypochondriac and a hoarder.

16x88 - My Mooching Mom Has Cost Me and Needs to Get Out of My House!

January 26, 2018

Aja says she is sick and tired of taking care of her ungrateful, entitled, drug-addicted mother, who neglected her and her sister while they were growing up.

16x89 - Inside the California House of Horrors: 13 Children Allegedly Shackled, Starved and Abused

January 29, 2018

Police say parents starved, chained up and abused 13 children; family, neighbors, and childhood friends speak out; kidnap survivor Michelle Knight sends a message to the children.

16x90 - Critical Crossfire: My Husband's Ex-Wife Accused Me of Poisoning and Kidnapping Her Son

January 30, 2018

Police have been called more than 100 times because divorced parents Marty and Marla accuse each other of breaching their parenting agreement; Marla accuses Marty's new wife of abducting and poisoning the former couple's 10-year-old child.

16x91 - A Woman Terrified of Food ... And What Happened to Sexy Vegan?

January 31, 2018

Vanessa is convinced that if she eats anything she will choke and die; Sexy Vegan, who had to be escorted off stage by security on his previous visit, returns to the show.

16x92 - I'm in Love with Someone From My Social Media Whom I've Never Met

February 1, 2018

Twenty-one-year-old Bailey says eight months ago, she “liked” a tweet from a complete stranger and it was love at first post. Bailey says their relationship is like no other love story you’ve ever heard, but the shocking thing is this stranger has never met Bailey, and she wants her to stop sending thousands of messages professing her love. Bailey’s mom, Ericka, says she’s lost her daughter to this fixation she has with this stranger, and she wants her daughter back. When Bailey finds out she will be sharing the stage with her mom, Bailey storms off because she says she hates her mom. Will she come back and talk to Dr. Phil?

16x93 - My First Face-To-Face Meeting with The Girl Who is Obsessed and in Love With Me Online

February 2, 2018

Thursday, viewers met 21-year-old Bailey who says she has the greatest love story of the century. She says she met Jasmine on social media eight months ago and that it was love at first post. She says they’ve been communicating day and night but have never spoken on the phone and have never met. When Dr. Phil first tried to talk to Bailey, she became insistent that her mother, Ericka, not participate in the show, and Bailey angrily walked off the stage. Bailey decided to come back to tell Dr. Phil she wants to meet Jasmine for the first time because she has something important to tell her. Will Dr. Phil allow Bailey to meet the target of her obsession?

16x94 - Accusations of Lies, Child Sex Abuse and Stalking

February 5, 2018

Crystal accuses her ex-boyfriend, Anthony, of the unspeakable. She claims Anthony sexually assaulted their 3-year-old daughter on at least two separate occasions in 2016. Although she admits she did not witness the assaults, Crystal says she is 100% convinced her daughter is telling the truth. Crystal claims she’s brought proof confirming Anthony as the alleged monster she says he is. Crystal says that as long as she’s alive, Anthony will never breathe the same air as their daughter again. Anthony is adamant that he has never sexually assaulted his daughter or even touched her inappropriately. Anthony says Crystal is “crazy and a liar.” Anthony accuses Crystal and her mother, Barbara, of brainwashing and coaching his daughter into making these horrific claims. Did Anthony sexually assault the 3-year-old? Did Crystal invent this entire story? Can Dr. Phil expose the truth?

16x95 - Shocking Accusations of Child Sexual Abuse: Searching for the Truth

February 6, 2018

Dr. Phil continues his conversation with Crystal, who accuses her ex-boyfriend Anthony of sexually assaulting their 3-year-old daughter at least twice in 2016. Crystal’s mother, Barbara, is added to the conversation. She claims Anthony is a “disgusting, lying abusive narcissist” and says she is certain Anthony violated her granddaughter. Anthony, who adamantly denies the allegations, says Barbara is just a “lowlife dirtbag” who has been sucked in to Crystal’s false accusations. Dr. Phil examines all the purported evidence of 3-year-old Marie’s alleged sexual assault by her father and reaches a conclusion. You don’t want to miss it!

16x96 - "Help! My 21-Year-Old Daughter is a Homeless Escort Neglecting Her Son"

February 7, 2018

Twenty-one-year-old Ivey admits the only “job” she’s ever had has been working as an escort, which she claims she is only doing until she can afford a stable home for her and her 4-year-old son. Ivey says when her mother, Faith, found out she was working as an escort over two years ago, she put her things on the porch of their home and told her she had to leave – but without her son. Since then, Ivey has moved from house to house and stayed in various hotels where she meets her clients. Faith says she’s desperate for her daughter to get out of this dangerous lifestyle and step-up and stop being a deadbeat mother. According to Faith, a pimp just recently threw Ivey out of a hotel where she was staying last month. That’s when Ivey moved in with her best friend, Olivia, who says she has watched what she calls Faith’s out-of-control parenting for years and believes Faith is to blame for Ivey not having a sense of right and wrong.

16x97 - "My Mom is Delusional! She Thinks She’s Married to Tyler Perry and Has Sent Her Catfish ,000!"

February 8, 2018

Karla claims that she is in contact via online chats and texting with film industry legend Tyler Perry, and they are married. There’s one hitch to this fairy-tale romance; she’s never even met the man she calls her new husband! Dr. Phil received an urgent anonymous email claiming the clock is ticking for Karla who’s blowing through her retirement fund to please her online love. Karla’s lost her job, house and friends, and alienated family members, and has even lost custody of her two younger children. Her two older daughters, Kelly and Kourtney, join their mother to get her to face the truth about her digital marriage dilemma with the help of Dr. Phil.

16x98 - Two Sisters Confront Their Mom Who Says She’s Married To Tyler Perry: Can Karla Be Convinced She Was Scammed?

February 9, 2018

Kourtney and Kelly continue trying to convince their mother, Karla, that she’s not Mrs. Tyler Perry, but rather the victim of an online scammer who they claim has already cashed in on ,000 of Karla’s retirement fund. Time is running out for Karla to realize the truth before she spends the rest of her savings and alienates her entire support system. In the second part of this story, Karla finds out some shocking information about her online love who she’s never met in real life.

16x99 - “Our Daughter Who We Believe Has Faked Pregnancies and Stolen Money Blames Her Behavior on Having Mental Issues”

February 12, 2018

Stacey claims her sister, Courtney, has faked pregnancies and says she is angry that her parents seem to believe her lies because Courtney says she has a mental illness. Stacey, who lives with Courtney and their parents, claims the entire family must hide cash, jewelry, and all valuables, or Courtney will steal them. Their parents, Mitch and Cathie, agree it’s a huge problem but say they feel trapped. Courtney, who admits she has a history of lying, insists she was pregnant three times and says she wants her family to believe her. Dr. Phil producers investigated Courtney’s story and called one of her ex-boyfriends, who sheds light on her most recent pregnancy. When Dr. Phil reveals the truth behind Courtney’s story, the family is unprepared for Courtney’s reaction.

16x100 - The Daughter, The Girlfriend and the Wife: “We Want to Confront The Man in Our Life”

February 13, 2018

Four women have one man in common: Dennis. His daughter Amanda claims he is a master manipulator; his wife, Michelle, says she’s tired of his womanizing; his girlfriend, Melissa, says she believes he is the most loyal man ever and she wants to marry him, and Dennis’ long-lost daughter, Kaley, who is the product of an affair. Amanda says she has an agenda: get her father to sign divorce papers for her mother, Michelle; make sure her father doesn’t marry Melissa; and for her half-sister, Kaley, to get some closure from her father. Will Amanda’s plan for her father come to fruition?

16x101 - Dennis’ Daughter From a Secret Affair Confronts Him

February 14, 2018

Amanda claims her father, Dennis, is a controlling sexist who has broken the hearts of all the women he’s been involved with, including her mom, Michelle, and his girlfriend, Melissa. But 27 years ago, Dennis had an affair before he married his wife, Michelle. Ten years ago, Dennis found out that his affair produced a daughter, Kaley. Kaley found her dad on Facebook and had great expectations of meeting the father she’s always wanted, but she says meeting Dennis turned into one big disappointment, and today, she wants to tell him that he hurt her, too. Will Dennis make amends?

16x102 - “Our Daughter is Brainwashed by a Man Who Envisions Himself Being the King of a Commune of Women”

February 15, 2018

Erica’s family claims her boyfriend, Chris, has brainwashed her into believing he is the ultimate, perfect human being. They say Chris has convinced Erica that she and the world need to adopt his ideologies in order to be saved. Erica’s family claims Chris’ ideologies consist of humans completely rejecting traditional societal norms, money being obsolete, not working a job, and families living in communes relying on the barter system. But, the greatest concern Erica’s family says they have is her lifestyle with Chris, which they claim is her being happily homeless with her children while living in a polyamorous triad with another woman, Charnell, who is 7 months pregnant by Chris, and calling themselves the “First Poly Family of The Bible Belt,” where Chris has labeled himself the “King.” Erica and Chris both say Erica’s family is just being closed-minded and cannot accept anything different than a “classic, perfect picket fence” existence.

16x103 - “My Sister Drove From Canada to Mexico Searching for the Ex-Lover She Claims Sends Her Secret Messages via Songs on The Radio”

February 16, 2018

Sheila says that when the love of her life, Simon, said goodbye, he claimed he was going away for a few days but promised to return with flowers in a limousine. Simon never returned. Sheila claims that before Simon left, he programmed and bugged the radio stations in her car and her iPod so he could send her messages and clues as to his whereabouts via song titles and lyrics. Those “clues” set her off on a 80,000-mile road trip across Canada, America, and Mexico to find Simon. Sheila’s brother Curtis and her best friend, Leigh-Ann, claim she is delusional, mentally unstable and putting herself in danger searching for Simon, whom Sheila calls her “magical wizard with special powers.” But when Dr. Phil reunites Sheila with Simon, he tells a very different story.

16x104 - "My Husband is a Sex Addict and Even Exposed Himself to My Mother. I Need the Whole Truth!"

February 19, 2018

Whitney emailed Dr. Phil asking for guidance. She says she wasted years with someone who she thought was the love of her life. Whitney has been with her husband and high school sweetheart, Adam, since she was 16 years old, and they have three adorable children, but Adam admits he is “living a double life.” Just a few months ago, Whitney says she uncovered a web of nasty lies and infidelities. She says Adam has cheated on her numerous times, including with a girl from college, women from work and massage therapists, and that he has even exposed himself to her own mother 10 times! Whitney says she’s heartbroken because there’s no way to fix her relationship with her husband. Can Dr. Phil help move their marriage in the right direction, or is it time for Whitney to walk away from Adam once and for all?

16x106 - The Valentine's Day Tragedy; Profile Of An Accused School Shooter

February 21, 2018

In an exclusive interview, the friend who accused gunman Nikolas Cruz lived with for three months before the mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Florida speaks out for the very first time. He reveals the last text he received from Cruz, just moments before Cruz allegedly sprayed his former classmates with bullets. Dr. Phil also talks with the parents who took Cruz in, and what they say he was like the night before he allegedly committed this horrific act.

16x107 - Nearly 19 Years After Columbine; Survivors Speak To Parkland Students

February 22, 2018

Yesterday, in part 1 of Dr. Phil’s two-part special regarding the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting, Dr. Phil talked to people who knew Nikolas Cruz, from the family he was living with, to his classmates and a former teacher. Today, Dr. Phil speaks with students who were inside the school, some who were in the classrooms where shots were fired and their friends and classmates lost their lives. Plus, it’s been nearly 19 years since the Columbine High School shooting. What two survivors have to say to the students of the Parkland Shooting.

16x108 - "The Homeless Woman We Rescued Reported Us for Child Abuse"

February 23, 2018

Jason and Brooke have been married for 20 years and say that God comes first in their lives. As assistant church pastors, they say they do their best to help people in need, including adopting seven special needs children. But when they pulled former addict Sarah off the streets and into their home, they say their faith was tested in the cruelest way possible. Brooke says instead of being grateful, Sarah turned them into Child Services, alleging child neglect and sexual abuse. Jason and Brooke adamantly deny the allegations and say they are furious that Sarah committed the ultimate act of betrayal.

16x109 - “My Sister is Facing Multiple Felonies and Losing Custody of Her Children, but She Claims She’s the Victim”

February 26, 2018

Ryann claims her sister, Stephanie, is unstable and that her delusional and paranoid behavior is ruining her life and causing her to be a danger to herself and her children. Ryann and mother, Jode, claim Stephanie’s destructive behavior — being arrested for allegedly stealing a car and over 100 keys from a car dealership, being arrested for allegedly resisting arrest, and saying she believes the Italian Mafia is protecting her from stalkers — may be a result of drug addiction, mental illness, or both. Stephanie says she is only speaking with Dr. Phil to vindicate herself from her family’s ridiculous opinions and is tired of being judged because she is so pretty and smart. But how will Stephanie react when she learns her mother was just awarded temporary guardianship of her daughter?

16x110 - “Sexually Abused by My Father, and He Blames Me; Are There More Victims?”

February 27, 2018

Kim Claims her father sexually abused her from the ages of 7 to 14. Bob admits he had what he calls a “consensual sexual relationship” with his daughter Kim, he says, starting when she was 12; but claims Kim initiated 50 percent of their sexual interaction, and that he never forced Kim to do anything against her will. Bob was convicted of his crimes against Kim and served time in prison, but says Kim needs to stop playing “Miss Innocent.” Today, for the first time in years, Kim will face her father.

16x111 - Was Kim Bob’s Only Victim? His Stepdaughter’s Accusation

February 28, 2018

Yesterday, Kim confronted her father, Bob, who admitted to having what he called a “consensual sexual relationship” with her when she was a child. Bob claims Kim initiated 50 percent of their sexual interaction, and he never forced her to do anything against her will. But was Kim Bob’s only victim? Today, Bob’s stepdaughter Jessica confronts her stepfather who she claims sexually abused her starting when she was 6 years old. Bob denies ever being sexually inappropriate with Jessica. Plus, Kim and Jessica’s childhood friends reveal what they claim was inappropriate behavior Bob exhibited with them.

16x112 - “Help! My Daughter was Possessed, Had Three Exorcisms, and It is Still Ruining Her Life!”

March 1, 2018

Karla wrote to the show saying she is terrified for her daughter, Abby, who she says is dealing with debilitating episodes of PTSD from being possessed by demons for over a decade. Karla says that at times during her possessions, the demons would beat, stab, and rape Abby multiple times a day, every single day. Karla says she was forced to contact a Catholic priest who performed three separate exorcisms on Abby and was able to finally remove the demons for good in 2015. But even though the demons are gone, Karla says the family’s lives completely revolve around Abby, who can have a seizure-like PTSD episode at a moment’s notice. Abby says one year ago, she began having traumatic PTSD episodes that mimic her possessions. Abby says she’s positive she’s no longer possessed by demons because prayer and Holy Water no longer affect her. Abby says she can no longer work, drive, or even shower without triggering a PTSD flashback to when she was possessed. Abby says she is turning to Dr. Phil for help, as no one in the medical or spiritual field has been able to help her. Is there any hope for Abby? Can Dr. Phil solve this supernatural crisis? Plus, Abby has an episode onstage.

16x113 - A Woman Terrified of Food ... And What Happened to Sexy Vegan?

March 2, 2018

Vanessa is convinced that if she eats anything she will choke and die; Sexy Vegan, who had to be escorted off stage by security on his previous visit, returns to the show.

16x114 - From Fearless Secret Service Special Agent to Being Trapped in a Troubled Marriage

March 5, 2018

Sam, a former U.S. Secret Service Agent, says her husband is destroying their marriage and tearing apart their family with his rage, constantly spewing his anger at their 10-year-old son.

16x115 - Anthony Scaramucci and Wife Deidre Reveal How Their Marriage Survived 11 Days in the White House & "My Sister and Her Ex-Husband Need a Referee or Someone is Going to Get Hurt"

March 6, 2018

Last year, Anthony, “The Mooch,” Scaramucci became a household name when President Trump named him the White House Communications Director. But after 11 days on the job, Anthony was fired and kicked to the curb. Anthony shares with Dr. Phil how in that short amount of time in Washington, he managed to shake up not only the White House but his own house, too, when his wife, Deidre, filed for divorce. For the first time ever, Deidre tells Dr. Phil why she decided not to go through with the divorce. And later in the show, Anthony helps Dr. Phil with exes, Kevin and Jana, who are at war and won’t stop putting their children in the middle of their battlefield.

16x116 - "Our Mother is a Gold Digger Who Chose Her Boyfriend over Us"

March 7, 2018

Sadie, Skylar and Zoe claim their mother, Niki, has neglected them and jumped from guy to guy since their parents divorced, which she denies. Now, they claim she has chosen her boyfriend of seven months, John, over them, because they say he has status and wealth. The siblings say their mother is a “gold digger” who always ditches them to spend time with her boyfriend or forces them to go to his house in order to see her. But Niki says she has not turned her back on her daughters and is pointing the finger at her ex-husband, Marcus, who she says has alienated their daughters from her and filled their heads with lies. Marcus says he is fed up with how Niki is treating their daughters and recently filed for full custody without Niki’s knowledge. How will Niki react when she finds out that Marcus filed for full custody? The family also met with Transformational Coach Lisa Nichols before the show, where Niki revealed a secret. Find out the secret, and see how her daughters react? Hear Dr. Phil’s advice for this family.

16x117 - We Want to Evict Our Violent Mooching Son; Will Kyle Move Out?

March 13, 2018

Jon Taffer ("Bar Rescue") offers advice to Karen and Jim and their abusive, overly dependent adult son, Kyle, who gives many excuses why he cannot move out of their home.

16x119 - Actor Terry Crews Speaks Out About Fatherhood, Hollywood; The Me Too Movement; My Stalker Ex Hired a Private Investigator To Follow Me

March 14, 2018

Actor Terry Crews ("Brooklyn Nine-Nine") and wife, Rebecca; Nicole says her children's father put a tracking device on her phone and hired a private investigator to follow her because he thinks she is being "unfaithful."Actor Terry Crews ("Brooklyn Nine-Nine") and wife, Rebecca; Nicole says her children's father put a tracking device on her phone and hired a private investigator to follow her because he thinks she is being "unfaithful."

16x120 - My 16-Year-Old Daughter is Throwing House Parties and Posted a Racist Viral Video. She Got Kicked Out of School and I Kicked Her Out Too!

March 19, 2018

Alma wrote to the show begging for help because her 16-year-old is acting like a wild child and posted a video saying a racist slur.

16x121 - Demi Lovato: Up Close and Personal

March 20, 2018

In a revealing interview, pop icon Demi Lovato speaks out about her past struggles, her sobriety, and her fight to inspire and help her fans. And, Dr. Phil and Demi take part in her new project, bringing mental health awareness to people across the country.

16x122 - Help, Dr. Phil! My Father Has Extreme Munchausen and It's Destroying the Entire Family

March 26, 2018

Carl, still grieving the loss of his daughter, 20 years ago, tells people that he has had four heart attacks in four days and that his liver is dead from liver cancer; his remaining daughters and sister confront him about his medical mayhem.

16x123 - Our 48-Year-Old Son Claims We Fired Him 200 Times, Stole the Family Business and Turned Him Into a Felon

March 27, 2018

Parents claim their middle-aged son is a violent, manipulative liar who refuses to get a job and has stolen more than ,000 from them; he admits stealing and says he won't stop until he gets what's "rightfully" his.

16x124 - My Wife Claims She Is Allergic to Everything, Including Intimacy With Me! It's Destroying Our Marriage

March 28, 2018

Debbie says she is allergic to everything, and goes to extremes to avoid allergens; her husband says she is not really allergic to anything and that her "selfish" obsessive-compulsive disorder has completely devastated their marriage and family.

16x125 - Our Pregnant Daughter With Dreams of Being Rich and Famous Is Destitute in Las Vegas

April 2, 2018

Jessica moved to Las Vegas after a man she met online promised her fame and fortune, but she ended up being sex trafficked, abused and homeless.

16x126 - Homeless Mom in Vegas: Jessica and Her Backstage Drama and Every Day She's Hustling ... Vivica A. Fox on Love and Life Lessons Learned

April 3, 2018

Homeless Jessica faces off with her parents, who say she has a history of not telling the truth and demand a pregnancy test; actress Vivica A. Fox ("Empire," book "Every Day I'm Hustling").

16x127 - SOS! My Beautiful Violinist Daughter Is Living in a Shelter

April 4, 2018

Young Anika got great grades and played the violin at Carnegie Hall, but her mother says Anika had disturbing behavioral issues and is now a 31-year-old homeless, unfit mother.

16x128 - My Granddaughter Is a Danger to Our Family. Is Her Mom to Blame?

April 5, 2018

Fourteen-year-old Tatum puts herself in dangerous situations by meeting men online and sneaking out of her home; she is currently living in a juvenile detention facility for assaulting her mother.

16x129 - Our Mother Blames Us for Her Being a Violent, Raging Drunk

April 6, 2018

Three sisters say their mother, Shelly, is a raging alcoholic who abuses them and their father and regularly threatens to kill him; Shelly says she is the real victim.

16x130 - Cold Case I Didn’t Murder My 15-Year-Old Sister! The False Accusations and Small Town Gossip Haunt Me

April 9, 2018

A woman discusses the brutal murder of her 15-year-old sister, which has haunted her for the past 30 years since she was considered a prime suspect in the killing at the time, and the people in her town continue to gossip about the case.

16x131 - My Son Blames His Grandmother's Murder for Him Being a Violent, Neglectful Mooch

April 10, 2018

Eight years ago, AJ found his grandmother lying in a pool of blood after a brutal home invasion, and his family members say he is using his PTSD as a crutch to get away with being violent, lazy and always playing the victim.

16x132 - When Love Hurts

April 11, 2018

Engaged parents of a baby girl admit to repeatedly assaulting each other.

16x133 - The Woman Who Adopted Me Just Stole My Baby

April 12, 2018

Sandy says that after she found out her toddler grandson was being neglected, she and her husband filed for permanent guardianship of the boy; her daughter says she has a full-time job and is no longer homeless, so she deserves to have her baby back.

16x134 - I Was Held Hostage by My Narcissist Ex. Now I Want to Help His Fiancee

April 13, 2018

Laurie-Ann says her dangerous, narcissist ex-boyfriend and his new fiancee are retaliating against her for breaking her silence and filing charges against him for domestic violence, emotional abuse, theft and fraud.

16x135 - She Stabbed and Killed the Man Who Claimed to Have Disposed Natalee Hollyway's

April 16, 2018

A 23-year-old woman named Emily Heistand, who was nearly kidnapped in Florida by John Ludwick, a man who claimed to have helped hide the body of missing teenager Natalee Holloway, discusses stabbing the man to death during the attack.

16x136 - My Daughter Abandoned Her Young Children for a Toxic Relationship

April 17, 2018

Splendor and Jeremie fear that their adult daughter is being abused by her current boyfriend; the young woman admits that she needs to work on being a better mother.

16x137 - Episode 137

April 18, 2018

16x138 - Should I Leave My Angry, Money-Hungry Husband?

April 19, 2018

After a whirlwind romance and wedding, Holly realizes that her abusive new husband married her only for the millions of dollars she stands to inherit.

16x139 - My Wife's Son Can't Function in Society and I'm Ready to Kick Him Out!

April 20, 2018

Sandy says her 22-year-old son's life has been halted since his best friend died of a drug overdose, and her husband does not understand his pain; stepfather Thomas says the young man is just spoiled and defiant, and he wants to kick him out.

16x140 - Our Daughter Is Starving Herself to Death and It's Killing Our Family

April 23, 2018

Jordan, 23, says she loves the attention she gets from her anorexia; her stepfather says he has spent more than ,000 trying to save her life, but is done.

16x141 - Down to 75 Pounds: Can Jordan Be Saved?

April 24, 2018

Jordan, 23, says her eating disorder is her best friend; her parents meet the boyfriend they want out of her life; Cleveland kidnapping survivor Michelle Knight discusses her secret wedding and how she found love.

16x142 - I Wish I Was Never a Mother, but I Have 5 Children

April 25, 2018

Jenny's teens say their mother rarely gets out of bed and is always threatening to leave them or to drive her car off a cliff; Jenny reveals a family secret that she has been keeping for 17 years.

16x143 - I Shot My Lying, Cheating, Manipulative, Narcissistic, Millionaire Boyfriend, and Now I Want to Marry Him

April 26, 2018

Maryann shot the "single, millionaire" boyfriend she met online when she learned he was a married man cheating with multiple women; they now want to know if Dr. Phil thinks it's a good idea for them to walk down the aisle.

16x144 - Accusations of Drugging and Indoctrination: One Man's Days Inside the Controversial Church of Wells

April 27, 2018

A religious group in a tiny, isolated town is accused of holding one member against her will for years; a man tells of being indoctrinated and drugged and eventually leaving the group and its strict dogma behind.

16x145 - Inside the Church of Wells: One Family's Struggle to Save Their Daughter

April 30, 2018

In 2013, Catherine Grove, a pretty, young nursing student with a bright future, vanished without a trace. It wasn’t long before her parents, who feared the worst, discovered that she was alive and living in Wells, TX within the controversial Church of Wells. Catherine’s parents say they believe their daughter is being held against her will and claim she has made at least four attempts to escape, claims the church and Catherine deny. Today, they share their story and a desperate plea for Catherine to return home. Plus, a local pastor who lives next door to the church’s property and claims to have witnessed strange practices for years.

16x146 - "My 15-Year-Old Daughter is a Rich and Spoiled Beverly Hills Brat!"

May 1, 2018

Nina says even after she lowered her 15-year-old daughter, Nicolette’s, monthly allowance from ,000 to ,000, Nicolette is still overspending on her credit cards in order to keep up with teens in their hometown of Beverly Hills. Nina says she recently allowed a family friend, Joel, to move into her home so he could help chauffeur Nicolette around and watch her spending. Nicolette admits to spending her day having lunch in Beverly Hills, shopping and making YouTube videos. Nina and Joel say they worry about Nicolette, who admits to having zero future goals except to not work, be rich, wear designer clothes and drive a Mercedes G-Wagen. Dr. Phil surprises Nicolette, her mother, and Joel by sending Nicolette on a special assignment near Skid Row in downtown Los Angeles a few days prior to taping “Dr. Phil.”

16x147 - "I Was in Prison for Reckless Homicide and Now My Sister Needs to Give My Kids Back"

May 2, 2018

On March 5, 2014, Tricia was arrested for selling heroin to someone who subsequently died of an overdose. For her part in his death, Tricia was convicted of reckless homicide and sentenced to three years in prison. While in prison, Tricia’s sister, Christy, was given legal custody of Tricia’s two daughters. After being released from prison, Tricia says she is clean, sober, and ready to get her daughters back. But Christy flat out refuses, saying her sister is not stable enough and never will be. Tricia claims Christy is only keeping her children out of spite. Can Dr. Phil get these two sisters on the same page for the sake of the children? Find out!

16x148 - "I’ve Turned My Life Around but My Sister Refuses to Give My Children Back!"

May 3, 2018

Dr. Phil continues his conversation with sisters Tricia and Christy who are at odds over the custody of Tricia’s children. When Tricia went to prison, Christy was given legal custody of Tricia’s two daughters. Now out of prison, Tricia says she is clean and sober and wants her sister to return her daughters to her, but Christy claims Tricia is an “unstable drug addict” and says she will never return her children. Tricia and Christy’s brother, Mark, joins the conversation. Mark says Christy is purposely being an obstacle to reunification between Tricia and her daughters. Mark says Tricia has done everything to prove she’s ready to be a mom, and he claims Christy is now a drug addict and alcoholic. Mark also claims Christy is a pathological liar and accuses her of faking a pregnancy! Plus, the explosive drama continues backstage. Will this family come together for the sake of Tricia’s children? You don’t want to miss this!

16x149 - "Blame It on a Religious Upbringing or a Dark Family Secret? My 19-Year-Old Daughter is Living a Dangerous Double Life"

May 4, 2018

Ever since Shirley kicked her 19-year-old daughter, Marie, out of the house for voting for Hillary Clinton, she says Marie has been living a dangerous life, drinking, doing drugs and, worst of all, making money as a sugar baby. Marie’s behavior goes against Shirley’s strict Catholic upbringing, and Shirley says she doesn’t know where she went wrong with Marie, because her older sons, Jan and Scott, turned out OK. Jan says he feels responsible for Marie’s rebellion because of a dark family secret he was part of, but Dr. Phil discovers another dark secret the family has been hiding.

16x150 - “Love, Hip Hop, And Cyberstalking?”

May 7, 2018

Mercuree wrote to Dr. Phil asking for help because she claims she is being cyberstalked, harassed, and threatened by a former cast member of VH1’s “Love & Hip Hop,” Chrissy Monroe. Mercuree claims Chrissy has used her celebrity status in an attempt to blackball her from the entertainment industry and ruin her life. She says Chrissy has even befriended her childhood friends and an ex to try and “get dirt” on her! Chrissy says that’s all backward! She claims Mercuree, who she barely knows, is cyberstalking her! Chrissy says Mercuree is completely obsessed with her and has even called into radio stations and restaurants to curse her out! Due to what Chrissy calls a “cryptic death threat” posted by Mercuree online, Chrissy says she’s terrified of what Mercuree might do next. Chrissy says she’s tried to get the police involved but claims nothing she does ever stops Mercuree’s incessant online harassment. Can Dr. Phil get these women to stop this war of words? Find out!

16x151 - Millionaire’s Brother Found Liable for the Death of Rebecca Zahau: What Her Family Says

May 8, 2018

Young and beautiful Rebecca Zahau was found naked and hanging from the balcony of her millionaire boyfriend’s mansion in 2011. Police ruled her death a suicide, but her family insists she would never take her own life, and they claim she was murdered. Today, seven painful years later, has justice for Rebecca finally been served? A jury found her boyfriend’s brother, who discovered her body, civilly liable for her death. The family speaks out for the very first time since these shocking new developments.

16x152 - My Destructive and Angry Teen Daughter Blames Me after I Left Her Father for His Best Friend!

May 9, 2018

Raegon and Steve claim their 17-year- old daughter, Maya, has become a belligerent, violent, pot smoking, school-skipping teen who is spiraling out of control. They say Maya’s downward spiral started five years ago when she caught Raegon cheating with Steve’s best friend, the man his children called “Uncle Craig.” They say Maya is not only acting out but has given her mother an ultimatum: Craig or her children. Maya says Craig is an “evil parasite” who “wrecked” her family and she will do anything to make his life a living hell. Craig says it’s not his fault he fell in love, and then moved in with his best friend’s wife. He says Maya needs to stop blaming him for her destructive behavior and take accountability for her actions. Can Dr. Phil bring this family together?

16x153 - My Fiancé is Making Me Choose Between My Identical Twin Sister or Him!

May 10, 2018

Chad and his fiancée, McKenzie, plan to tie the knot in September. McKenzie says she always dreamed her twin sister, Brittanie, would be her maid of honor, but that is no longer happening because, just a few weeks ago, McKenzie told her twin to stay away from the wedding because she claims her sister is a manipulative drug addict who is currently not fit to attend the wedding. She also says Chad told her to choose between her twin sister and him! Brittanie says she is devastated and will do whatever it takes to get clean.

16x154 - Enough is Enough! My College Dropout Daughter Needs To Grow Up!

May 11, 2018

Michele says she had no idea that after her daughter, Stephanie, dropped out of college she would still be financially supporting her nine years later, preventing her from exploring her own passions like living in Hawaii and studying marine biology. Stephanie says that even though her mother allows her to live at home and mostly pays for everything – including the boxed wines she drinks daily – she is overbearing, suffocating and even calls her names like “useless” and a “worthless waste of a life.” Stephanie says in order to get sober, she must figure out a way to escape the co-dependent and toxic relationship she has with her mother who she gets into blow-up arguments with daily.

16x155 - My Mom is Out of Control Since Dad Died. She Lost 100 Lbs, Parties, and Plans to Run Away with a Man She’s Never Met

May 14, 2018

Hannah wrote into the show saying she was desperate to get help for her 59-year-old party mom, Teresa. Hannah claims her mom has changed for the worse since losing over 100 pounds and the death of her husband, Hannah’s father. Hannah’s sister, Charlie, says she’s worried her mom’s behavior is going to lead to her death. Teresa says she’s been a caretaker all her life, and now it’s time for her to focus on herself. Hannah claims Teresa bounces from man to man, spends money on clothes instead of bills, and has multiple online and real-life boyfriends! Both sisters are looking for Dr. Phil’s help to put an end to their mom’s behavior.