17x25 - She Claims Her Husband Left Her for Two Weeks With No Money, No Food and No Car

October 12, 2018

Lorreine claims her husband, Chance, is a controlling, vindictive narcissist; Chance says it's Lorreine who is always angry and childish; the ugly truth behind designer dogs.

17x26 - A Family Claims Their Former Model Daughter Won’t Stop Lying

October 15, 2018

Jimmy was the original drummer for legendary band Brooks and Dunn, but there is one area of his life that he says has completely gone off beat, his 37-year-old daughter, Tia. His wife Donna, Tia’s stepmother, says Tia has made all sorts of untrue accusations about her. And Jimmy says the accusations Tia has made against him, including sexual molestation, are even more outrageous and untrue. Jimmy says if there is one person who can break Tia’s loop of dysfunction, it’s Dr. Phil.

17x27 - "Dr. Phil, Can You Save My Marriage?" and "The Dubrows on Diets, Date Nights, And 'OC' Disasters"

October 16, 2018

In a matter of weeks, Marcea says her marriage to Dustin, whom she calls her “narcissistic, alcoholic, playboy husband,” will be over. Marcea claims Dustin was on a sugar daddy website looking for “discretion” and “friends with benefits,” paying college girls thousands of dollars for “unknown services.” If that wasn’t enough, Marcea claims he paid a ransom to prevent himself from being exposed. But, the divorce papers were not served by Marcea; they were served to Marcea by Dustin, who denies Marcea’s accusations and says he has had enough of Marcea’s controlling ways. Plus, from E!’s Botched and Heather Dubrow’s World podcast, Dr. Terry and Heather Dubrow share exciting details about their new book, The Dubrow Diet, which is based on the concept of interval eating, which they say allows you to lose weight and feel ageless.

17x28 - Being Gary Busey

October 17, 2018

Actor Gary Busey has appeared in hundreds of movies and was nominated for an Academy Award for playing Buddy Holly in “The Buddy Holly Story.” But as his star continued to rise, so did his dangerous behavior. He made headlines for multiple arrests and a near-fatal motorcycle accident that caused a traumatic brain injury, leaving him known more for his off-camera antics than his blockbuster films. The actor is once again in the news with his new autobiography, Buseyisms: Gary Busey’s Basic Instructions Before Leaving Earth, where he shares his ups and downs of almost 50 years in Hollywood and surviving a drug overdose. In his book, Busey talks about how a man who called himself the “Devil” showed up at his door with a box and that led to his addiction. Find out what was in that little blue box. Plus, meet Busey’s doctor and find out what he says he discovered when he did a SPECT scan of the famous actor’s brain. Can this discovery explain Busey’s publicized erratic behavior?

17x29 - Deconstructing Privilege

October 18, 2018

What "white privilege" really means and what can be done about it; Rene says she was wrongly accused of using her white privilege to harass a street vendor; legal assistant Quevaughn says he was singled out and viciously attacked at a pizzeria.

17x30 - Evicted and Homeless: My Daughter Is Not Capable of Being a Mother

October 19, 2018

LiAnne, who admits she has made some mistakes, says her mother went behind her back and stole custody of her children; her mother says LiAnne was evicted and homeless and is now living with her business partner, who ruined her life.

17x31 - A Meddling Father-in-Law Who Allegedly Trapped His Son on His Compound

October 22, 2018

Jorell and his wife say they fear his father will never stop trying to convince them to return to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, and that his father forced him to stay on his "compound" for several days.

17x32 - My Mother Is Dating the Man Who Abused My Sister

October 23, 2018

Alyssa, an 18-year-old college student, says she is horrified that her mom, Carla, is dating Ron, the man who was convicted of assaulting her baby sister 12 years ago.

17x33 - My African-American Daughter Believes She Is Caucasian

October 24, 2018

Treasure, 16, is African-American, but aligns herself with European-Americans and has racist views against other African-Americans.

17x34 - Exclusive: Hawaii Yoga Twin Who Drove Off Cliff With Her Sister

October 25, 2018

Alexandria and Anastasia Duval make headlines when, after a fight, their car plunges off a 200-foot cliff on Hawaii's notorious Hana Highway, killing one twin instantly and leaving the other on trial for her murder.

17x35 - A Therapist Involved in a Money-Laundering Scam Faces Prison Time

October 26, 2018

A marriage counselor may go to prison after falling for a catfish scam, believing she is romantically involved with an actor from "The Walking Dead," being taken for thousands of dollars, and being put in the middle of a criminal conspiracy.

17x36 - Was Our Biological Father Involved in an Adoption Scam?

October 29, 2018

Frankie and his former wife were accused of scamming would-be adoptive parents out of thousands of dollars, but he now says eight of his children were placed for adoption without his knowledge; he meets one of his adult offspring for the first time.

17x37 - A Biological Father Accused of an Adoption Scam: The Aftermath

October 30, 2018

Dr. Phil continues his conversation with Sandy and Ava, who confronted their biological father, Frankie, about what they believe was his involvement in an adoption scam; another of his birth children and an adoptive mother speak out.

17x38 - A Woman Claims to Be Pregnant for 3 Years 7 months

October 31, 2018

Shayna and Zona say their pregnancies have lasted far more than nine months, but no o

17x39 - The Nanny Accused of a Firefighter Scam Faces Her Victims

November 1, 2018

Police say Ashley duped people into believing she was the wife of a firefighter collecting donations for the devastating California wildfires, creating a fantasy husband, fake children and different identities.

17x40 - Violent Love; A Boyfriend's Confession of Abuse

November 2, 2018

Mindy says she is petrified that her daughter Jourdon's boyfriend, Richard, is going to kill Jourdon due to his physical abuse; Mindy claims Richard admitted to stabbing and even attempting to drown Jourdon.

17x41 - Lies, Betrayal and Custody: It's Been 2 Years Since We've Seen Our Daughter

November 5, 2018

Kimberly says she had so choice but to obtain guardianship of her then-6-year-old niece because the child's parents were neglectful drug addicts with a history of arrests; they want her back, despite currently living in a homeless shelter.

17x42 - From Top Model to Bottom of the Bottle

November 6, 2018

Amanda's mother and sister say she is an extreme alcoholic who has nearly died twice and must use a pacemaker because of her drinking; her father lets her live with him because she would otherwise be homeless.

17x43 - My Husband Believes I Am a Serial Adulterer, but I Have Never Been Unfaithful

November 7, 2018

Jeff insists that his wife is a dangerous sex addict who has had affairs with hundreds of men, even though there is not one trace of evidence that she is cheating.

17x44 - My Sister Is Grooming Her 6-Year-Old Son to Become Transgender

November 8, 2018

Family members feel that Carly is pushing her child to transition from male to female too soon, and they think the child is complying with her in order to get her approval; former guests Toni and her transgender daughter, Ash, discuss their journey.

17x45 - Jersey Shore Mom and Daughter Bring Their Drama to Texas

November 9, 2018

Michele says her adult daughter, Stephanie, drinks to the point of hallucination and almost set their house on fire; Stephanie says her mother falsely accused her of assault, causing her to be arrested and jailed.

17x46 - Arrested for Keying Ex-Boyfriend's Car

November 12, 2018

Autumn claims she was pushed to the point of insanity after being stuck in a cycle of abuse for almost two years, when, she says, her ex-boyfriend, D'Andre, choked her, head-butted her and sexually assaulted her.

17x47 - Dad Confronts Daughter's Abuser

November 13, 2018

Dr. Phil continues his conversation with D'Andre, who claims that his abusive relationship with his girlfriend, Autumn, is partly due to what he calls her "messed up" upbringing.

17x48 - Witness to Murder

November 14, 2018

More than two decades after helping to put his father, Dr. John Boyle, behind bars, Collier Landry confronts him about his mother's death.

17x49 - My Husband's Face Has Been Used as Catfish Bait

November 15, 2018

For the past nine years, Alan's photos from social media have been used as catfish bait to lure women into online relationships; with the help of a private investigator he and his wife were surprised to learn who the catfish was.

17x50 - A Catfish Meets Her Victim

November 16, 2018

Catfish Sarah meets her bait and tells why she has been pretending to be a man online for so long; Alan and his wife say they don't believe she will ever stop.

17x51 - Exes at War: Bruises, CPS Reports, and Allegations of Abuse

November 19, 2018

Bronwyn claims a man she hooked up with a few times has teamed up with her mother to destroy her, and they have come up with so many outlandish lies against her that Child Protective Services knows her on a first-name basis.

17x52 - Exes at War: Who's Behind the CPS Reports? And Charlamagne Tha God's Blueprint for Beating Fear and Anxiety

November 20, 2018

Bronwyn and Brett each have thousands of pages of evidence claiming the other parent is unfit and have been battling in court for years; Charlamagne Tha God (radio show "The Breakfast Club") tells how anxiety has been a driving force in his life.

17x53 - Actress Daughter Confronts Hoarder Mother on Eve of Eviction

November 21, 2018

Soap-opera actress Tracy seeks Dr. Phil's help for her hoarding 71-year-old-mother, who could be evicted from her home at any minute, and tells him what it is like growing up in a home full of filth, chaos and animals.

17x54 - My Wife Cannot Stop Being Unfaithful and It Is Destroying Our Family

November 27, 2018

Despite their picture-perfect family life, Angela says she has cheated on her husband with nearly 20 men, claiming that, because of a "sex addiction," she just can't stop being unfaithful.

17x55 - Bad Parenting or Bad Teen? Who's Really to Blame?

November 28, 2018

BeVee and Steve say they are on constant high alert, as they never know when their 15-year-old daughter,Taylor, will be triggered into a violent outburst, punching holes in walls and hitting her mother.

17x56 - Dr. Phil: Should I Divorce My Narcissistic, Angry Husband?

November 29, 2018

Jenn claims her husband Seth's anger is out of control and destroying their marriage; her mother says she is afraid of her son-in-law when he rages and has even had to call the police on him.

17x57 - Unmasked but Still Unhappy

November 30, 2018

Depressed teen Brandon transitioned into a beautiful young woman named Diamond, who says she lives a glamorous lifestyle; her mother says Diamond is a jobless, homeless and emotionally unstable escort who has been kicked out of 13 shelters and homes.

17x58 - My Husband Butt-Dialed Me and Unknowingly Revealed He Blew His Secret Inheritance

December 3, 2018

17x59 - Our Lying Daughter Would Rather Live in a Car Than With Her Own Child

December 4, 2018

17x60 - My Cat-Hoarding Obsession Is Ruining My Marriage

December 5, 2018

17x61 - 12 Kids, One on the Way and Too Many Problems

December 6, 2018

17x62 - A Teen Obsessed With Beauty and Perfection

December 7, 2018

17x63 - Beautiful Disaster?

December 10, 2018

Noelle, 14, is out of control, brings drugs into the house, has stolen a car and backed it into a neighbor's mailbox, and has caused her stepfather to leave the home to escape the chaos of living with her.

17x64 - Accusations of Trespassing, Stalking and Lies: Twin Daughters Caught in the Middle

December 11, 2018

Stacie says her ex-husband has involved their 17-year-old twin daughters in some of his unhealthy behaviors, and they have refused to see him for the past eight months because he has been harassing, stalking and freaking them out.

17x65 - My 14-Year-Old Son Is Accused of Killing His Siblings; Up and Vanished: Where Is Kristal Reisinger?

December 12, 2018

A teen is accused of killing his baby brother and sister, but his mother insists he is innocent and has no behavioral issues; Payne Lindsey (podcast "Up and Vanished") looks into a small-town mom's disappearance; preview of Dr. Phil's new podcast.

17x66 - 200 Police Calls: Who's the Problem: Partying Teen or Attention-Seeking Mom?

December 13, 2018

Melinda says her 18-year-old daughter, Cassidy, smashes and destroys anything around her and has assaulted her; Cassidy says it is all a lie and she is being falsely accused.

17x67 - My Fiance Never Showed Up to Our Wedding, but I Still Love Him

December 14, 2018

Sasha has a secret to reveal to her family and friends a month after her fiance left her at the altar and her 125 guests, who had traveled from all over the country, and even abroad, were turned away by the wedding venue.

17x68 - Scott Peterson's Sister-in-Law: Scott Is Innocent

December 17, 2018

Janey, the sister-in-law of convicted murderer Scott Peterson, brings evidence to Dr. Phil she says will prove Peterson didn't murder his wife Laci.

17x69 - Husband, Father, Murderer: Inside the Chris Watts Case

December 18, 2018

A team of investigators and a criminal profiler go inside the mind of killer Colorado dad Chris Watts, the seemingly doting father who murdered his pregnant wife and two daughters.

17x70 - Missing: Where Is Corinna Slusser?; Girls Gone Update: Ebby Found

December 19, 2018

The disappearance of nineteen-year-old Corinna Slusser; the body of a missing teen is found.

17x71 - From Disney Star to Homeless and in Danger: Will Orlando Brown Accept Life-Saving Treatment?

December 20, 2018

17x72 - Controversial Parenting Gone Viral

December 21, 2018

Examining the controversial practice of parental humiliation, and whether its tactics could be considered child abuse.

17x73 - The Incomparable Kathy Bates

January 3, 2019

Acclaimed actress Kathy Bates talks about her battle with cancer, living with the disease lymphedema, and her work with advocates at the Lymphatic Education and Research Network.

17x74 - I Am Not Mentally Ill But I Am the Reincarnation of Pocahontas

January 4, 2019

Ayanna says she is the reincarnation of Pocahontas and claims she even has memories from the 1600s.

17x76 - Teenage Brides and Horrific Abuse: Escaping the Secret Life of Polygamy

January 8, 2019

Dr. Phil speaks with two former Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints members: Marilyn claims her sexual abuse began at age 4; Ian says his uncle, Warren Jeffs, told him, as a little boy, he'd burn in hell if he didn't obey.

17x77 - A Secret Revealed; My Sister-in-Law Is a Danger to Her Son

January 9, 2019

Chad allows his wife to be alone with their infant son after she overdosed while she was pregnant, caused the baby to be born addicted, and is accused of having been under the influence of heroin when she crashed her SUV with the baby in the vehicle.

17x78 - Tales of Deception and Terror: Virtual Kidnapping; A Deadly Love Scam, Deceit and Dirty John

January 10, 2019

Parents Andy and Bridget received a call from a scammer who claimed he was holding their daughter hostage for ransom; Debra, the real woman behind the podcast and Bravo series "Dirty John," tells of meeting a dangerous criminal online.

17x79 - My Lazy Son Has No Empathy for My Cancer; My Mom Acts Like My Sister and Not My Mother

January 11, 2019

Vera, who has stage 4 cancer, worries that her lazy adult son, Michael, will end up homeless after she passes away; Isaac says his mother, Christina, has told him multiple times that he ruined her life.

17x80 - What Happened to the Bakersfield 3?

January 14, 2019

Cheryl's and Jane's two offspring disappeared without a trace within a month of each other, then Di's son was shot and killed; Di says her son told her something cryptic two weeks before he died.

17x81 - Bakersfield 3: What the Profiler Revealed

January 15, 2019

Dr. Phil continues his conversation with Cheryl and Jane, whose offspring are missing, and Di, whose son was shot and killed while driving in a quiet Bakersfield neighborhood; a reporter, a former police detective and a former FBI profiler weigh in.

17x82 - I Regret Agreeing to My Wife Being a Sugar Baby

January 16, 2019

Ryan says he filed for divorce from his wife, Danielle, because she worked as a sugar baby, had an affair, and engaged in sexually deviant behavior for money.

17x83 - A Member of My Secret Facebook Group Got Me Fired. I'm Afraid She's Stalking Me

January 17, 2019

Kelly and Dana, leaders of a Facebook group designed to help women who have depression and anxiety, accuse each other of cyber bullying. They meet for the first time on Dr. Phil's stage.

17x84 - A Young Woman Tormented by Memories of Abuse: But Are They Real?

January 18, 2019

Kelly says her 24-year-old daughter, Alicia, is suffering from many debilitating health issues as a result of her PTSD and needs constant care; Alicia claims her PTSD is caused by the horrific sexual abuse she had to endure as a child.

17x85 - My Grandson's Father Nearly Killed Us and His Mother Is Battling Us in Court

January 21, 2019

Alexa cut off her now ex-mother-in-law's visitation with her grandson after her ex-husband tried to kill the family.

17x86 - My Son Lost ,000 Gambling From My Basement and Now Can't Raise His Children!

January 22, 2019

Gambler John has lost every penny he has ever made, has ruined his parents' credit, can't keep a job, can't provide for his three babies, lives in his mom's basement and steals money from her, but she doesn't have the heart to kick him out.

17x87 - Please Convince My Daughter She Has an Eating Disorder

January 23, 2019

Maddie, 18, says she doesn't have an eating disorder even though her mother, stepfather and grandmother say she is slowly starving herself to death, has been hospitalized repeatedly for dehydration, and is so fatigued that she cannot live her life.

17x88 - My Husband Told My Best Friend I Was Dying and Asked Her to Marry Him

January 24, 2019

Penny married her late friend's widower, Glen, then fell ill herself, and says that while she was in the hospital, Glen told her best friend that she was dying and asked her to move in, replace her as a mother to their daughter and marry him.

17x89 - Vanished Without a Trace: Girlfriend Missing 26 Years

January 25, 2019

Twenty-year-old Laurie Depies vanished one night 26 years ago from her boyfriend Marc's apartment parking lot; he and her mother come together to discuss what may have happened to her; a psychic detective gives them some possible new clues.

17x90 - Criminal Love: Why Women Date Inmates

January 28, 2019

Jenna says her sister, Alexx, is trying to buy the love of at least seven convicted felons; Suzie is married to an inmate, keeps a personal account of their love online and encourages other convicted felons to connect with loved ones through a blog.

17x91 - In Love With a Rageaholic

January 29, 2019

Alethea says she feels like a prisoner trapped in a rage-filled relationship with her partner, Kevin, and has resorted to secretly taping his anger to have proof; Kevin says his rage is a result of brain trauma, and receives the results of an MRI.

17x92 - Our Son Is a 40-Year-Old Homeless Car Camper

January 30, 2019

Mark says he chooses to live in his beat-up car, held together with bungee cords and glue, because it gives him the freedom to travel, which broadens his horizons; his family says he needs to get his life together and stop acting like an adolescent.

17x93 - The Boy Under the Stairs: Hero Siblings Speak Out

January 31, 2019

The siblings of 5-year-old Jordan Bleimeyer, who was held captive in a tiny cubbyhole under the stairs, starved and abused by his father and stepmother, reveal how they sneaked Jordan food and freed him from his closet prison, saving his life.

17x94 - I'm Afraid of My Violent, Video Game Addicted Son

February 1, 2019

Jennifer says her 12-year-old son's violent gaming addiction is not only exacerbating his numerous behavioral issues, but she fears it may be the catalyst for him becoming the next school shooter; Dr. Phil sits down with the boy.

17x95 - Our Lying Ex-Boyfriend Is the Next Dirty John

February 4, 2019

Tiffany's relationship with her child's father, Erik, was destroyed by his constant lying and empty promises; after doing research midway through their relationship, Sheka uncovered Erik's lies and put a stop to their wedding plans.

17x96 - More Ex-Girlfriends Confront Accused Con Man Erik

February 5, 2019

Erik's ex-girlfriends Torri and Courtney and ex-wife Martha each have different stories to share about his deceitful behavior.

17x97 - The BTK Killer's Daughter Speaks Out and The Mysterious Case of Crystal Rogers

February 6, 2019

Kerri Rawson ("A Serial Killer's Daughter") discusses her father, Dennis Rader, whose murder spree terrorized Wichita, Kan., from 1974 to 1991; Sherry's daughter, Crystal Rogers, is missing, and during their search, Sherry's husband was killed.

17x98 - My Fiance Believes He's a Superhero

February 7, 2019

Kalan is desperate for Dr. Phil's help because her fiance has taken on the persona of a superhero and will answer only to "Goose Wayne Batman," refusing to take off his mask or eye makeup.

17x99 - Is My Nigerian Boyfriend Scamming Me?

February 8, 2019

Josie is in love with a much-younger Nigerian man she found on Facebook and has never actually met; her family and friends say he is just conning her into marrying him for a green card; Dr. Phil goes to Nigeria to talk with him and learn who he is.

17x100 - Expelled, Handcuffed & Violent: My 14-Year-Old Daughter Is Out of Control

February 11, 2019

Melissa says her 14-year-old daughter, Destoni, is aggressive, violent and a bully who crossed a line when she threatened to shoot her teacher and other students, causing her to be suspended from two different schools.

17x101 - Destoni's Drama: Will She Accept Help?

February 12, 2019

Melissa fears teen Destoni's outrageous behavior will land her in jail or get her killed, and the house is not safe when Destoni is there, so she wants to send her to foster care; Dr. Phil wants Destoni to meet someone who could change her life.

17x102 - Our Mother Is a Manipulator Who Abandoned Us as Children

February 13, 2019

Sonya says she does not remember starving her three children or locking them out of the house; they say they grew up in deplorable conditions, while one had to sneak food into the house to feed the others, until Sonya suddenly packed up and left.

17x103 - From Physician Assistant to Living in Her Truck With Foreign Accent Syndrome

February 14, 2019

Family members are alarmed about Rose after witnessing some of her odd behavior on social media; Rose says she had a stroke and now speaks with a foreign accent.

17x104 - An Unspeakable Accusation: My Daughter Believes I Molested My Granddaughter

February 15, 2019

Kelly says her mom, Terrie, is a serial child molester who molested her, her sister and her 5-year-old daughter; Terrie says Kelly also claims to have seen aliens who may have abducted, raped and impregnated her.

17x105 - My Ex Is Trying to Erase Me From My Children's Lives

February 18, 2019

Brian claims Libby has poisoned four of their children against him and is trying to remove him from their lives; Libby says it's Brian's abusive and demeaning behavior toward her and their children that has them turning their backs on him.

17x106 - An Estranged Father Finally Confronts His Children

February 19, 2019

Exes Libby and Brian are unable to put their animosity for each other aside for the sake of their children; Brian sits down with two of his oldest children for an emotional reunion.

17x107 - Is a Serial-Killer Gang Murdering Young Men Across the U.S.?

February 20, 2019

Investigators say a spray-painted smiley face could be the disturbing signature of a nationwide network of serial killers who target college-aged men, having been found near the bodies of young men whose deaths police ruled accidental drownings.

17x108 - Insta-Famous to Insta-Lonely

February 21, 2019

Ava says her one goal in life is to be Insta-famous and she'll stop at nothing to get there, but her real-life relationships are suffering because of her online persona; actress Amanda Cerny tries to get young people to drop their social media masks.

17x109 - Held Captive, Drugged and Abused by My Own Father

February 22, 2019

Tatiana says that, for 19 years, her father forced her to do drugs so he could physically and sexually abuse her, and she bore three of his children.

17x110 - Edge of Insanity: I Believe I Have a Second Schizophrenic Child

February 25, 2019

Susan and Michael, parents of schizophrenic Janni, return to the show at odds over their 11-year-old son, Bodhi, who Susan is convinced is schizophrenic as well; Michael thinks Susan's quest for a diagnosis will harm their son.

17x111 - A Second Schizophrenic Child or a Misdiagnosing Mom: Can Bodhi Be Helped?

February 26, 2019

Dr. Phil continues his discussion with exes Michael and Susan about the care of 11-year-old Bodhi, who Susan insists is dealing with schizophrenia, just like their 16-year-old daughter, Janni.

17x112 - Controversy Over Hate Crime Hoaxes

February 27, 2019

Media personalities, including Harvey Levin ("TMZ Live"), share theories about Jussie Smollett's claim of being the victim of a hate crime and the police suspicion of it being a hoax; a victim who lied to police; a criminal turns his life around.

17x113 - The Most Enabling Mother in America?

February 28, 2019

Amy says her 20-year-old son, Jai, is a "rageaholic ticking time bomb" and worries he's on the verge of seriously hurting someone, especially since he recently purchased a semi-automatic rifle.

17x114 - Sex Trafficking Survivor Demands Answers From Her Therapist Mother

March 1, 2019

As a teenager, Savannah was involved in prostitution and was eventually kidnapped and sex trafficked; actress Jan Broberg's story is the subject of the Netflix documentary "Abducted in Plain Sight."

17x115 - Reunion Gone Wrong?

March 4, 2019

Dan says that since his wife, Lorie, reunited with her now 26-year-old son two years ago, their entire family life has been shattered; he believes they have an inappropriate relationship, and the young man has violent outbursts.

17x116 - Exclusive: Chris Watts' Full Confession. His Daughter's Final Words

March 5, 2019

Authorities reportedly recorded audio of Colorado killer Chris Watts during a brand-new five-hour prison interview in which he reveals to investigators the horrifying truth about his wife's and daughters' final moments; lawyers reveal details.

17x117 - Save My Beautiful Daughters From Their Narcissistic Father

March 6, 2019

Jessica says her soon-to-be ex-husband, Mike, is a narcissist who controls everything in her and their teen daughters' lives, especially the finances; Mike says Jessica is brainwashing the young women to hate him.

17x118 - The One Who Survived

March 7, 2019

Jennifer Asbenson, author of "The Girl in the Treehouse," tells the chilling details of how she escaped serial killer Andrew Urdiales and why she was chosen as his victim.

17x119 - Lies, Betrayal and Custody: “It’s Been Two Years Since We’ve Seen Our Daughter”

March 8, 2019

Danielle and Nick insist they were great parents to their now 8-year-old daughter. They claim it’s been nearly two years since Danielle’s sister, Kimberly, has “kidnapped” their daughter and not allowed them to visit her. Kimberly claims she had no choice but to obtain guardianship of her niece because she says Danielle and Nick are drug addicts and have a history of arrests. She also claims they both neglected the little girl while they disappeared to do drugs. Nick and Danielle admit they were drug addicts but say they’re clean now. They deny all of Kimberly’s accusations of neglect, and say coming to Dr. Phil is their chance to fight to bring their little girl home, despite currently living in a homeless shelter.

17x120 - Exclusive: Grieving Parents React To Chris Watts Confession

March 11, 2019

Authorities release a shocking five-hour prison confession from Colorado killer dad Chris Watts describing disturbing new details about the murder of his pregnant wife, Shan’ann, and their two daughters. In an exclusive interview, Shan’ann’s parents and brother reveal their reaction to Watts finally admitting what happened to their daughter and grandchildren in their final moments.

17x121 - I Swiped Right on My Quadriplegic Boyfriend

March 12, 2019

Harley says when she met her boyfriend, Bailey, on a dating app, she knew he was unable to walk but that didn’t stop her from getting to know him and falling in love. Now, three years later, she says she is at the end of her rope being his full-time caregiver. She says all they do is fight, and she feels so guilty for getting frustrated with him. Bailey says nine years after the accident that left him paralyzed, things started to look up when he met his beautiful girlfriend. Now, he says he constantly feels like a burden to Harley and all those around him and wonders if it would be better if he just moved into a nursing home and died. Harley and Bailey both say they love each other and are willing to do whatever it takes to make things right. Can this relationship be saved?

17x122 - A Secret Revealed; “My Sister-in-Law is a Danger to Her Son”

March 13, 2019

Megan says that six months ago, she was shocked to discover that her sister-in-law, Lindsay, was hiding a dark secret, and her brother, Chad, was covering up for her. Megan says all was exposed after Lindsay was arrested for allegedly being under the influence of heroin and crashing her SUV into multiple cars with her infant son in the backseat. That’s when Megan says Chad came clean about Lindsay’s long-term drug addiction. Megan says he even admitted that Lindsay overdosed while three months pregnant, and their baby was born addicted. Megan says despite everything, Chad is giving his wife another chance and allowing Lindsay to be alone with their infant son. Lindsay insists she is six months sober, but is she telling the truth?

17x123 - Our Lying Daughter Would Rather Live in a Car Than with Her Own Child

March 14, 2019

Nancy is a concerned grandmother who says she’s pleading for her daughter, Paige’s, life because she claims Paige stopped caring for her 18-month-old little girl. Nancy and her husband, Lance, say Paige left her daughter with them to live in a car with her girlfriend. Her girlfriend recently entered a treatment facility, and Paige moved in with her parents, but they fear that the minute her girlfriend is released, Paige will go back to living in a car with her girlfriend and leave her daughter behind with them. Lance says he’s been waiting to confront his daughter until they get on Dr. Phil’s stage. The family comes together to stop Paige before she hits the road again.

17x124 - A Therapist Involved in a Money Laundering Scam Faces Prison Time

March 15, 2019

James says his 58-year-old Aunt Terri is a very smart and independent woman, who is a marriage counselor with a master’s degree in clinical psychology. James claims Aunt Terri has fallen for a celebrity catfish scam, by believing she was romantically involved with Hollywood actor Jeffrey Dean Morgan from The Walking Dead. Terri says she even believed he wanted to marry her. Whoever contacted Terri online isn’t the real Jeffrey Dean Morgan. But Terri claims she’s 100 percent convinced that the actor or someone working with him is her “secret lover” who scammed her out of thousands of dollars, and put her in the center of an international money laundering scam that left her broke, brokenhearted, and potentially behind bars.