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Season 18
Episode 169

A “Dr. Phil” Catfish Investigation: “My Mom is Being Scammed”

May 18, 2020

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Dr. Phil - S18 - E169

Dr. Phil meets Candice, who says she is 100% convinced her mom, Lois, is being scammed by men online and has tried everything to intervene. Dr. Phil also meets Lois’ younger sister, LouAnn, who says Lois sacrificed her 37-year marriage and retirement savings for fictional online love. Lois admits she has been scammed in the past, but says she is happily engaged to a man she met online. Despite her family’s concerns, Lois says she wants her daughter and sister to accept her fiancé – the only hiccup is that he is stuck in Africa.

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18x119 - Coronavirus: From The Front Lines
March 6, 2020
Medical workers on the frontlines are fighting the coronavirus and risking their own lives in the process of curbing some of the damage in this pandemic. Dr. Phil delves into how this is impacting all aspects of the medical community. He speaks with a doctor in the trenches of the ICU, and a nurse in the labor ward who can’t practice social distancing. Plus, hear how New York nurses are doing in the eye of the virus’ storm.
18x120 - An Intense Intervention: “I’m Addicted to Pain Pills, But Not an Addict”
March 6, 2020
Nate says he always knew his mom was a bit “off,” but was completely shocked after returning home four years ago to find his 52-year-old mother, Helen, looking like a frail old woman due to an opioid addiction. Nate says he believes his siblings, Demetria and Alex, could be more aggressive in helping their mother get clean. He also points a finger at his Aunt Joni, who he believes is enabling their mother’s addiction. Helen told Dr. Phil producers she wants to get help for her “medical issues” but is not drug-addicted. The siblings all agree on one thing: they didn't have a solid foundation growing up and are now having a difficult time agreeing on how to support their mother, who they all desperately want to save.
18x121 - “My Teen Son: Childhood Cancer Survivor To Gang Member”
March 9, 2020
Sharon says her 15-year-old son, Gabe, a childhood cancer survivor, has been in trouble with the law since he got arrested at age 12 and is now hanging out with alleged gang members. Gabe’s dad, Jason, claims his wife sinks to Gabe’s level and doesn’t understand Gabe is who he is and can’t be forced to change. Gabe’s older brother, Jadian, says his parents allow Gabe to manipulate them. Sharon’s best friend, Rosalie, says both Sharon and Jason blame Gabe’s cancer for his behavioral problems. Gabe says he likes to hang out with his “homies” and says his mom gets too emotional about everything he does.
18x122 - 14 Years Old, Out of Control and Desperate for Love
March 10, 2020
Heather claims her 14-year-old son, Jason, is completely out of control, runs away, refuses to go to school, steals, attacks police officers, and has even punched her in the face. Even worse, she claims he recently was involved in a shooting that led to her eviction! Heather’s sister, Amber, claims her sister is a terrible parent who ignored Jason his entire life. She says she believes Jason’s bad behavior is a desperate cry for love and attention. Can Dr. Phil turn this dysfunctional family around? Find out!
18x123 - Exclusive: Man Accused of Murdering Wife Freed After Friend Confesses
March 11, 2020
A brutal murder: Tracey Harris, a wife and young mother, was found naked, drowned, and possibly strangled in a river in 1990. The case went cold for over 20 years, before Harris’ husband, Carl, was arrested. But right before his murder trial, somebody very close to him confessed. Today, Carl speaks out in an exclusive interview. Plus, a shocking reunion. Will Carl’s daughter forgive him after believing he murdered her mother?
18x124 - “My Ex Put Cameras at My House to Prove I’m a Horrible Mom”
March 12, 2020
Jason says his 16-year-old daughter refuses to talk to him because he is a disciplinarian, while his ex-wife, Tina, refuses to be a parent. He says their daughter is so entitled, she runs the house – and Tina has allowed it. Tina says her relationship with Jason has always been dysfunctional and toxic, and they constantly fight and argue. She says Jason has even put up seven cameras around the outside of her house to watch her and her daughter and listen to their conversations. Jason’s mom, Patricia, says Tina gives her daughter anything she wants, and it’s her fault that her daughter has become violent and irresponsible.
18x125 - Black Eye and Busted Lip: Daughter Confronts Dad on Stage
March 13, 2020
Dr. Phil continues his conversation with Jason, who says his 16-year-old daughter won’t talk to him, and his ex-wife, Tina, refuses to be a parent. Their daughter claims Jason has followed her and tried to fight her friend. She says she’s ready to confront her dad on Dr. Phil’s stage about how she ended up with a black eye and busted lip during an argument with him. Jason adamantly denies hurting his daughter. Tina claims Jason and his mother, Patricia, make the situation worse by always exerting their power over Tina and their daughter’s living situation, including Jason installing cameras around the house they live in which Patricia owns. Patricia claims Tina always plays the victim and is the reason why her granddaughter is out of control.
18x126 - “My Top Model Son is Convinced He’s Mentally Ill”
March 16, 2020
Kimberly says her son Blake is a successful model who has traveled the world. However, she says behind his success, Blake lives in constant fear of developing schizophrenia. This has caused nonstop drama in the household and the family to pull apart. She says Blake will spend 10-plus hours on Google obsessing over what could be wrong with him and seeks his family’s reassurance that he's not mentally ill. Blake’s twin brother, Chad, says his brother’s obsession has affected their relationship, and Blake’s girlfriend, Maxie, is worried this will hold him back from his modeling career.
18x127 - Coronavirus: Facts vs Fears
March 17, 2020
Dr. Phil investigates the widespread pandemic known as the coronavirus. How afraid should we be? What are the facts? Dr. Phil speaks with a group of leading medical and health professionals who reveal their genuine concerns about this ever-growing, ever-changing medical phenomenon that is captivating the globe. First, eminent neurosurgeon Dr. Patrick Johnson discusses the fears around this virus along with distinguished molecular and microbiology professor Paula Cannon, PhD. Then, hear from Dr. Abdu Sharkawy, whose social media post about the pandemic was shared over 1.5M times. Plus, a coronavirus survivor and his wife relive the moment of his diagnosis. And, a woman in New York reveals she is so worried about the illness that she has isolated herself in her home and intends to do so for the next two months. Watch while Dr. Phil dissects the fine details of this complex and controversial illness. How bad will it get? When will it end? Tune in to find out!
18x128 - Gen Z: Lifestyles of the Mooching and Wanna Be Famous
March 18, 2020
Dr. Phil's guests say they believe internet fame is their road to fortune – but are they willing to put in the hard work to “make it big”? Mariah Malibu says she’s a “star in the making” on her way to becoming the next Anna Wintour or Paris Hilton. She wants her own fashion empire and says she’s willing to ruin relationships if that’s what gets her closer to the top! Twenty-year-old TJ says he’s wanted to be a YouTube star since he was 9 years old, so three months ago, he quit his job and is now pranking people and filming it. But his parents say he needs to come back to reality and find a job that pays the bills. And Billy Blu says his goal is to be an internet “influencer” and create his own skin care business, all while his father foots the bill. Is his father ready to cut the purse strings? Are these GenZ’ers ready for a wake-up call, or are they well on their way to a lifestyle of the rich and famous?
18x129 - Athlete to Addict
March 19, 2020
Bobby and Renna say their son, Cameron, was a local hero in their small town. They say Cameron was the homecoming king and an all-star football and baseball player with recruiters knocking down his door. But the parents say all that changed in the blink of an eye when injuries destroyed Cameron’s athletic career, and with the injuries came surgeries, and with the surgeries came pain pills. Cameron’s parents say now their son is a heroin-addicted criminal whose dirty needle use left him needing heart surgery to save his life. But, Bobby and Renna admit they are not on the same page on how to save their son. In fact, just four months ago, Bobby gave Renna an ultimatum: stop enabling their son, or she and Cameron needed to move out. Renna says she chose to walk away from her 30-year marriage to save her son. Can Dr. Phil get Renna to stop helping her son kill himself with drugs? Plus, find out the shocking confession Cameron makes to Dr. Phil producers?
18x130 - Coronavirus: Parenting Under Quarantine
March 24, 2020
COVID-19 has changed life as we know it. Here, in the United States, nearly 100,000 schools have closed, resulting in over 40 million children forced to stay home and leaving their parents with a new set of challenges. From children struggling with cabin fever and teens trying to cope with losing their senior year of high school, to parents struggling to turn their homes into classrooms, Dr. Phil is tackling all these new parenting struggles and more. Today, from a remote location, Dr. Phil is speaking with parents and teens from around the country, answering crucial questions when it comes to living and parenting under quarantine.
18x131 - Coronavirus Fears: "My Anxiety Is Crippling"
March 25, 2020
Guests join Dr. Phil remotely from around the country and world who say their anxieties are difficult to manage while coping during the coronavirus pandemic. Dr. Phil talks with 29-year-old Andrea from New York City, who says she is anxious day and night, fearing she could get sick and worrying about her parents who are halfway across the country. Jonathan, who is a journalist living in China, says he has experienced some of Andrea’s fears for the past few months and says being quarantined is a mental challenge. Then, Vanessa just learned that her 90-year-old mother, Fiona, was diagnosed with coronavirus and fears she won’t be able to be with her when she dies. And, Sarita, a widowed mother, fears she will have no financial stability. Dr. Phil injects some reasonable facts to help each person understand and rationalize their own situations so they can have a healthy perspective.
18x132 - Coronavirus Naysayers: “We’re Still Going To Live Our Lives”
March 26, 2020
As COVID-19 spreads across the United States, state officials have begun to establish curfews, shut down public spaces, and institute a host of other restrictions. Ava, a former Dr. Phil guest, is making headlines again. The 21-year-old college student who defied all the rules went viral on TikTok for licking a toilet seat on an airplane, as she headed to spring break festivities. Ava says the coronavirus is fake news made up by social media. Then, law enforcement visited Pastor Tony Spell because, in continuing to minister to his congregation, he violated an emergency order banning groups of more than 50 people. While Pastor Tony admittedly had over 1,100 people at Sunday Service, he says not allowing large groups to worship but letting people shop is a persecution of the faith.
18x133 - Coronavirus: How to Stay Safe
March 27, 2020
Grocery stores are being wiped clean of toilet paper and food, and there’s another product that people are stocking up on: guns and ammo. People who normally have never even given a thought to purchasing a gun are buying one. Is panic buying a gun really going to calm your fears? L.A. County Sheriff Alex Villanueva tells us how the largest sheriff's department in the country is handling this pandemic.
18x134 - Coronavirus: Couples In Crisis
March 30, 2020
As coronavirus continues to dominate the global conversation, Dr. Phil explores the impact this pandemic is having on relationships, especially since several news outlets published data on a spike in divorce filings in China, where self-quarantining has been in effect for longer than in America. Dr. Phil meets Pepper and Pearson, a couple married 42 years who run a marriage ministry and fear, despite their relationship wisdom, self-quarantining could lead them to the brink of divorce. Watch while Dr. Phil and his wife, Robin, give practical advice on how to deal with relationships during this unprecedented time. This episode is a must-see for any couple in conflict while stuck at home during the coronavirus outbreak!
18x135 - Quarantine: Mental Health Checkup
March 31, 2020
Dr. Phil wants everyone to stay as healthy as possible during this pandemic, and that includes your mental health. Dr. Phil talks with Dr. Daniel Amen, “BrainMD,” about maintaining good mental hygiene during times of great stress. The coronavirus pandemic has disrupted all of our lives, but to some, it could be life or death. Dr. Phil also meets Kaila and Isaac, who are extremely worried because their baby’s life-altering heart surgery was postponed due to the pandemic. Can Dr. Phil help this couple stay positive?
18x136 - Coronavirus: Signs and Symptoms
April 1, 2020
The fear of the unknown has everyone wondering: what if I get COVID-19? What will happen to me? Dr. Phil's guests are people who are battling this disease and say it is nothing like they expected. The shocking symptoms -- and the hard truth. Plus, a nurse who is sick after treating patients shares what's really happening in hospitals on the frontlines. Hear why she says it's a broken system that could lead to more lives lost.
18x137 - Coronavirus: Coping with Isolation and Depression
April 2, 2020
Dr. Phil comes to you live from his kitchen to discuss how social isolation in the time of coronavirus can and is leading to loneliness and depression. Dr. Phil speaks to Donna, a 63-year-old widow who feels trapped in her home that she hasn’t left in 11 days! She says her depression, due to her isolation, has gotten so bad that she’s not eating, sleeping, or showering. In fact, she says she’s so desperate for physical contact, she has been hugging her dogs nonstop – and now they’re hiding from her! Dr. Phil then calls on the expertise of disaster mental health specialist Dr. Norman Fried to discuss why some people, like Donna, have trapped themselves in their homes due to coronavirus, while others are foolishly still flocking to crowded beaches, boardwalks, and parties! You don’t want to miss what Dr. Phil has to say about these “Covididiots”!
18x138 - DNA Drama: Fertility Doctors' Secret Children
April 3, 2020
With advances in DNA technology, the exposure of so-called “fertility fraud” is on the rise. There are currently close to 70 children biologically linked to former fertility doctor Donald Cline, who used his own sperm to impregnate patients without their knowledge. These children are left to pick up the pieces after learning that he is their biological father -- not the person who raised them. Five of the children come together to ask Dr. Phil how they can move forward with their lives.
18x139 - Coronavirus: From The Front Lines
April 6, 2020
Medical workers on the frontlines are fighting the coronavirus and risking their own lives in the process of curbing some of the damage in this pandemic. Dr. Phil delves into how this is impacting all aspects of the medical community. He speaks with a doctor in the trenches of the ICU, and a nurse in the labor ward who can’t practice social distancing. Plus, hear how New York nurses are doing in the eye of the virus’ storm.
18x140 - “My Partying Sister Needs a Motherhood Master Class – Now”
April 7, 2020
Nick claims his 41-year-old sister, Jennifer, is a bad parent who prioritizes partying over parenting her 13-year-old daughter. Nick says ever since Jennifer divorced her husband, Ben, her parenting skills have spiraled out of control, resulting in a long list of worrying behaviors from their daughter, including violence and self-harm. Julie, Ben’s girlfriend, claims his daughter would be much happier away from her mother and living with them. Jennifer says she is sick and tired of being made out to be a bad mom and claims Ben has no idea how hard she has it as a single mother. Jennifer says she’s through being ganged up on by Ben, his girlfriend, and her brother, and wants Dr. Phil’s help to prove she is not the problem here. Can Dr. Phil convince this divorced couple to co-parent in harmony? Tune in to find out!
18x141 - Coronavirus: “What’s My Future?”
April 8, 2020
With much of the country and the world in lockdown due to COVID-19, what does the future hold? Dr. Phil speaks with an Olympic athlete who is not only struggling to make ends meet while he trains for a return to the world’s biggest stage, but after the historic postponement of the 2020 Tokyo Summer Olympics, is now questioning how much longer he should sacrifice the dreams of his family for his dream. Plus, a woman fears she won’t be able to leave her house for months or even a year. Should she be worried? And, Dr. Phil speaks with a doctor and scientist who has helped develop antiviral drugs for other deadly viruses. Find out why she fears the worst may be yet to come.
18x142 - “Covidiots” Sorry Not Sorry
April 9, 2020
Every day, there’s another headline of some rule-breaker going against what every medical expert is recommending in order to flatten the curve of the coronavirus. These naysayers have been honored with a new Urban Dictionary term describing their dimwitted defiance: "Covidiots." They are people frolicking on the beach, going to parties and weddings, and hoarding supplies. Meet a “Spring Breaker” who traveled to Miami despite government warnings and hear how she says 15 seconds changed her life forever. And, a restaurant owner who defied his Governor. Plus, musician David Foster helps people calm their nerves during these stressful times with some new music.
18x143 - “My Mom Took My Phone, Car, Condo and Kids – Help Me Get Them Back!”
April 10, 2020
Morgan claims that last year, her mother, Liz, stole her two children right out from under her and says she has no idea why. Morgan’s mother, Liz, claims she had no choice but to seek custody because Morgan is addicted to ADHD medication, hears voices, and hid a fugitive in her home for 11 days! Morgan denies that she has an addiction and says she is only taking what is prescribed to her. But Morgan’s mother and her best friend, Amy, believe Morgan’s prescription drug abuse is what caused what they call her “psychotic break.”
18x144 - COVID-19: Trapped Abroad
April 13, 2020
A reported more than 24,000 Americans remain stuck overseas due to canceled flights and closed borders throughout the world due to the coronavirus. Today, Dr. Phil speaks with a mother and daughter who say they are trapped in India and claim the hostel they are staying in is trying to keep them confined to the property grounds. Plus, Dr. Phil speaks with a retired couple who spent 13 days confined to their small room aboard a cruise ship, some of those days without a working toilet or cold water. Hear why the husband says he thought about taking his own life as his only way out. Also, Dr. Phil speaks with a travel industry expert to learn what stranded Americans should be doing to get home safely.
18x145 - COVID-19: Branded and Scorned
April 14, 2020
Fear and anxiety stemming from the coronavirus pandemic are causing some people to lash out at those who have been diagnosed with COVID-19 as well as Asian-Americans. Dr. Phil meets Clare, a 21-year-old from New York who contracted coronavirus in early March and claims that instead of love and support from friends, she received interrogation and scorn. Dr. Phil advises Clare about how to process the feelings of judgment she says she experienced as a result of her diagnosis. Dr. Phil also meets Valerie, a Chinese-American who claims she was verbally attacked, kicked at, and chased down her own street by a man who accused her of spreading the virus because of her ethnicity. Dr. Phil gives guidance and unique advice about how Valerie can move on from this attack.
18x146 - COVID-19: The Whistleblowers
April 15, 2020
As many Americans work from home and shelter in place, essential workers are risking their lives on the front lines of the global coronavirus pandemic. In what seems to be a disturbing trend, whistleblowers are allegedly being punished for calling for safe working conditions. Dr. Phil speaks to nurses who claim they have been penalized for demanding protective masks, and a man who claims he was fired by Amazon after fighting for safe working conditions.
18x147 - Miracle “Cures,” Scams, and What Really Might Treat COVID-19
April 16, 2020
Americans are desperate for cures for COVID-19, and some are turning to fake miracle products such as liquid silver, teas, tonics, and even toothpaste. Dr. Phil is joined by George Mueller, Deputy Commissioner for the California Department of Insurance's Enforcement Branch, to separate fact from fiction, and science from snake oil, to provide you all the information you need to stay ahead of these con artists. Dr. Phil also speaks with a young woman who says she is eating pineapple, mango, and drinking whiskey after contracting the virus. Then, former NFL player Kyle Turley says the government is trying to block him from saying CBD is the miracle cure for the virus. And finally, Associate Dean of Duke Medical School Dr. Susanna Naggie discusses how close we are to finding a cure. Don’t miss it!
18x148 - COVID-19: Sobriety in a Time of Crisis
April 17, 2020
People struggling with addiction are at a much higher risk for relapse as their lives and routines are put on pause during the global coronavirus pandemic. Many people have been introduced to new stressors as they’re laid off from work, have loved ones getting sick, or they’re being cooped up in their homes alone for weeks wondering when will this end? People who never thought they had a drinking problem are drinking more and are starting to wonder if they might develop a problem. Today, Dr. Phil talks to Anne, a woman who says that she and her boyfriend broke up a few days after they began self-isolating and shares that she's been drinking alcohol to help heal her broken heart. Also, two former guests, Danielle and Niki, join Dr. Phil to share the struggles they've seen firsthand in the sober community during the pandemic.
18x149 - Teen Rebellion
April 20, 2020
Gina and her husband, Desi, both say they are terrified that Gina’s 14-year-old daughter, Taylor – who was a once sweet and straight-A student -- has now gone down a bad path and is sneaking out of the house, even during the coronavirus quarantine. Taylor admits to “having done normal things that a normal rebellious teenager would do,” but she also admits to smoking marijuana, drinking alcohol, skipping school, and staying out past curfew. Her parents claim she has also faked having COVID-19 symptoms to get released from an inpatient treatment facility. Dr. Phil talks with the family about how to set boundaries as well as the importance of understanding each other’s emotional needs. And, later, Bishop T.D. Jakes shares some spiritual advice and healing for this family, and viewers, during this challenging time.
18x150 - Moms Gone Mad
April 21, 2020
It’s been several weeks since schools have shut down, and families are in lockdown for the unforeseeable future. Moms across the globe are feeling the frustrations of being stuck at home with their children 24/7 due to the coronavirus. Many states have said children are not going back to school anytime soon, leaving moms to become impromptu teachers, dance instructors, math tutors, wrestling coaches, short-order cooks -- and mom. Meet two moms who say their anxiety is keeping them up at night, and a school principal who is having trouble unplugging. Dr. Phil gives all parents tips on how to not feel like a failure parenting during this quarantine.
18x151 - Searching for the Cure
April 22, 2020
As COVID-19 continues to ravage America, Dr. Phil takes an inside look at the intense search for treatments and a cure. Learn about the latest progress being made on antibody and vaccine testing. How likely is it that we can get a handle on this, and when? Plus, hear from people who are battling the problems Americans are facing that aren't health related -- but are also dire. A CEO of a Texas food bank and Boy Scout are stepping up to the plate.
18x152 - Help! Overindulging Under Quarantine
April 23, 2020
Many Americans under stay-at-home orders due to the coronavirus pandemic are gaining weight, which has become known as “the Covid 19 -19" and the "Quarantine 15.” People are stocking up with enough food for a week or two, or even a month, and posting pictures of cakes, comfort food, and cocktails with #QuarantineLife and #EatingMyFeelings. But as boredom hits, or they walk by the kitchen, eating comfort food to feel good starts and continues until snacks are all gone. How can you manage your relationship with food and alcohol during this tough time? Dr. Phil talks to four women with this problem and tells them how to get their minds and bodies back on track.
18x153 - Questions Answered
April 24, 2020
Dr. Phil answers viewers’ most pressing questions, including how to handle the coronavirus quarantine while managing their marriage, family, and even sobriety. Board Certified Psychiatrist and Medical Director for the Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services Dr. Charles Sophy, and Life Coach Mike Bayer help Dr. Phil tackle some tough topics to get viewers the answers they need during difficult times.
18x154 - “Our 10-Year-Old Son is Controlling Our Entire Lives”
April 27, 2020
Previously recorded in studio before social distancing. Denise and her husband, Jarid, say they are extremely concerned about their 10-year-old son, Zak, who screams, curses, punches and tells family members he wants them to die. Zak was diagnosed with autism two years ago, and they believe his temper tantrums seem to be getting worse. So, Denise and Jarid moved in with Jarid’s parents, Carol and Brad, for extra hands-on help with Zak, but was that the right move? Dr. Phil brings in a team of experts to help Zak and his family, including psychiatrist Dr. Charles Sophy and Board Certified Behavior Analyst Megan St. Clair. Find out what Megan learns after she makes a home visit to get more findings to bring back to Dr. Phil and Dr. Sophy.
18x155 - Parents and Their Gen Z Son Struggle Under One Roof
April 28, 2020
As COVID-19 spreads across the country, Gen Zers are forced to move back home. Karen and her husband, Chuck, say they are under tremendous stress since their unmotivated 22-year-old son, Charlie, moved home and now stays up all night to play video games and sleeps past noon. By his own admission, Charlie has been "sleeping more than usual" but believes his parents, especially his mother, needs to stop nagging and acting extra "psycho."
18x156 - Tara’s Troubles
April 29, 2020
Previously recorded in studio before social distancing. Tara emailed Dr. Phil saying America needed to hear her story. She claims her husband, Mike, is a sociopath who controls her every move. She says he doesn't want her to succeed as an artist or teacher, and videotapes her constantly to make her look mentally ill or like a drunk. Mike claims Tara is manic, unstable, and might be bipolar. He says she degrades and embarrasses him in front of everyone, but he married for better or for worse. Can Dr. Phil help these spouses at war for the sake of their children?
18x157 - Blended Family Breakdown
April 30, 2020
As COVID-19 continues to impact and change our world, so does the way it impacts family dynamics. Dr. Phil meets a blended family of five from Florida, each of whom have been affected by COVID-19 in very different ways. Dr. Phil has a frank and honest conversation with father and husband Tom, who says the media has blown the virus out of proportion, while his wife, Jill, says she is worried Tom may fall ill. Dr. Phil also meets Tom and Jill’s adult children, Grace and Connor, who say living at home in lockdown is causing a lot of tension. Then, Dr. Phil speaks with Tom’s daughter, Brandi, who is still coming to terms with the tragic loss of her mother only a month ago. Can Dr. Phil give Brandi the guidance she needs to get through this dark and painful time? Tune in to find out!
18x158 - “Should I Marry My Russian Bride-To-Be?"
May 1, 2020
Being in a long-distance relationship is hard enough for Mark Anthony and his Russian fiancée, Marina. She lives in Russia, and he’s in the United States. To top it off, the coronavirus pandemic is making this couple wonder when they will ever see each other in person again. They had plans to marry this May, but now, Mark Anthony says their relationship is strained because they don’t have the same priorities. He wants to know from Dr. Phil if they are ready to tie the knot. Does Dr. Phil give this couple his blessing?
18x159 - 46-Year-Old Moocher Dad Sleeping in a Bunk Bed
May 4, 2020
Recorded before stay-at-home order. Kelly says she is concerned her father, Shade, allowed her ex-husband, Allen, to move into his home after their divorce. Now, Allen has found his way into Kelly's childhood bedroom, where he has been living for the past 5 ½ years, sleeping at night in a bunk bed and claiming to look for jobs in the daytime. Kelly says she wants her dad to confront Allen and make him get out! Kelly says Allen cannot start being an active father to their two children, Dylan and Lilli, until he becomes more independent, and their children agree. But Allen says the family has it all wrong, because he believes he and Shade are happily living together in their “bachelor pad.”
18x160 - “Confined with My Ex!”
May 5, 2020
Dianne says she's stuck living with her ex-husband, Ron, who she calls "The Beast"! Dianne says for the next 60-90 days, not only are they stuck self-isolating together under the same roof, but they're also sharing the same bed! Dianne and Ron both agree that they cannot seem to ever have a civilized conversation without triggering an argument and have turned to Dr. Phil for advice on how to get through this trying time without sending the other over the edge.
18x161 - “Help Me Prove to My Mom She’s Been Love Scammed Out of ,000”
May 6, 2020
Recorded before stay-at-home order. Norma says she has come out of retirement, after her second husband died, to fund three online boyfriends she’s never met because they told Norma they are all stuck overseas. Norma says these men need her help, and she’s given up her life savings of ,000 in hopes of meeting them. Her son, Rodney, and daughter-in-law, Cindy, say Norma is being scammed, but Norma says she doesn’t believe it. Are these online loves real? Dr. Phil finds out if any of these men are real or just an online love scam.
18x162 - Norma’s Online Boyfriends: The Truth Behind the Pictures
May 7, 2020
Recorded before stay-at-home order. Today, Dr. Phil finds out so much more about Norma’s online boyfriends. Norma’s number one love, Jeff, claims he bought a ticket home to the U.S. after Norma sent him even more money. Dr. Phil producers call the airlines to see if his name is their database. Dr. Phil producers also head to the Church in Cairo, Egypt where Jeff claims he’s been sleeping for months. Is Jeff telling the truth? Does Jeff make it home to Norma -- or is Norma being scammed? Dr. Phil helps Norma see the truth.
18x163 - “Feeding My Addiction”
May 8, 2020
Recorded before stay-at-home order. Mike and his fiancée, Ashley, have a beautiful home, a sweet 6-year-old daughter and a baby boy on the way. But, there is a dark secret tearing them apart -- Mike is addicted to opioids. Recently, Ashley was at the courthouse picking up paperwork to evict her fiancé. Today, she even brought the papers with her. Will Mike sign those papers? Also, author Dan Peres shares his new memoir, As Needed for Pain, where he reveals his former addiction to Vicodin after a back injury. At one point, he was taking as many as 60 pills a day while making a name for himself in the early 2000s as the editor-in-chief of Details magazine.
18x164 - When Being Daddy’s Girl Goes Too Far
May 11, 2020
In part 1 of two episodes, Dr. Phil meets Cheryl, her ex-husband, Dave, and their youngest daughter, Stephanie, who say oldest daughter, Cassie, has been a drug addict and an alcoholic for years and needs an intervention. One source of contention is the allegation that Dave not only did drugs with Cassie but also received money from her that she admittedly earned through prostitution. Dave counters that, despite using drugs with Cassie twice, he did not encourage Cassie to be a prostitute and he gave back the money Cassie earned through prostitution. Dave contends that he is actually fighting for Cassie’s sobriety and has helped save her life by giving her a home to live in. Things take an uncertain turn when Cassie decides to leave the studio one hour before the taping and runs down Melrose Avenue to a liquor store with staffers chasing her. Will Cassie ever make it to stage to talk to Dr. Phil?
18x165 - Will Cassie Keep Running or Will She Finally Meet Dr. Phil?
May 12, 2020
In part 2, Dr. Phil finally meets 28-year-old Cassie, who admits to being a drug addict since high school and using drugs with her father, Dave, in the past. Cassie ran out of the studio one hour before taping, with staffers chasing her, to buy alcohol. So, is Cassie really ready to be sober?
18x166 - From College Scholarship to Stealing, Smoking and Living in the Car
May 13, 2020
In high school, Karenna was an overachiever. She had a full college scholarship but only went for a week. Her mom, Deena, claims that since Karenna started hanging out with her now former boyfriend, Tommie, last year, she’s been on a downward spiral of smoking weed, lying, stealing, and getting fired from jobs. Deena says her daughter isn’t allowed in her house anymore because she isn’t following the rules and sneaks Tommie inside. Karenna defends Tommie and claims it’s actually her mother who is the problem. Both mother and daughter wrote in to the show desperate to fix their relationship before it’s too late.
18x167 - From Hollywood Body Double to Force Feeding Frenzy
May 14, 2020
Ten years ago, Suzy claims she developed a “mysterious illness” that leaves her shaking, trembling, convulsing, and having to force-feed herself more than 7,000 calories a day to stop her “attacks”! She says things are so bad that she must always have food on hand, including while she uses the bathroom and shower. What could this mysterious illness possibly be? Could Dr. Phil be the solution to Suzy’s 10-plus-year journey to find answers?
18x168 - Exclusive: Ahmaud Arbery’s Family Speaks Out
May 15, 2020
A case that has caused outrage and grief across the nation: The family of Ahmaud Arbery, a 25-year-old Georgia man who was killed in February, say he was simply out for an afternoon jog when he was shot and killed by two armed men in a pickup truck. The two men, charged with murder and aggravated assault almost three months after the incident, claim that they believed Arbery was a burglary suspect and they acted in self-defense. Arbery's parents speak out.
18x169 - A “Dr. Phil” Catfish Investigation: “My Mom is Being Scammed”
May 18, 2020
Dr. Phil meets Candice, who says she is 100% convinced her mom, Lois, is being scammed by men online and has tried everything to intervene. Dr. Phil also meets Lois’ younger sister, LouAnn, who says Lois sacrificed her 37-year marriage and retirement savings for fictional online love. Lois admits she has been scammed in the past, but says she is happily engaged to a man she met online. Despite her family’s concerns, Lois says she wants her daughter and sister to accept her fiancé – the only hiccup is that he is stuck in Africa.
18x170 - A “Dr. Phil” Catfish Investigation: What’s Really Inside Lois’ Safe?
May 19, 2020
Dr. Phil continues to uncover the truth behind Lois’ online relationships. Last year, Lois says she met with an "associate" of one of her former fiancés, "The General," and received something extremely valuable and keeps it in her home safe under lock and key. Today, Dr. Phil opens Lois’ safe. What is inside? Dr. Phil enlists the help of retired U.S. Secret Service Agent Ron Williams to analyze its contents. Dr. Phil also locates another one of Lois’ alleged former fiancés, “Fred Adler,” who Lois claims is working in Africa. Lois says “Fred” is a "good and honest man." Today, find out if “Fred” is telling Lois the truth.
18x171 - A “Dr. Phil” Catfish Investigation: Where is “Paul Shaw”?
May 20, 2020
For the past two days, Dr. Phil has been investigating Lois' online relationships. Yesterday, Dr. Phil opened Lois’ home safe, analyzed her “white money,” and with the help of retired U.S. Secret Service Agent Ron Williams, established the money was fake. Dr. Phil also found the real man in the photos of Lois’ alleged former fiancé, “Fred Adler,” who confirmed he was a victim of having his identity stolen. Today, Dr. Phil takes the search across the world to Nigeria to locate Lois’ current fiancé, “Paul Shaw.” Lois says “Paul” is stuck in Africa and asks Dr. Phil to fly him to the U.S. so they can start their future together. What do Dr. Phil's investigators find when they launch their global investigation? Find out on today’s part 3 conclusion.
18x172 - Debt Collectors at the Door; Can These Fighting Spouses Save Their Home?
May 21, 2020
Christy claims that she found out her house was almost in foreclosure because her husband, Earnest, had stopped paying the mortgage. Christy says that was the final straw and claims Earnest did this on purpose to torture her because he knows how much she loves this home. But Earnest says the problem is his wife and claims that she is a hoarder who doesn’t cook, clean, or even parent their daughters -- and the only reason they are losing their home is because she refuses to help out with the home expenses. Can Dr. Phil save this marriage in time for them to save their home?
18x174 - Kaylyn Whitaker: Confessions of Her Killer
May 25, 2020
A young woman’s boyfriend tells police she committed suicide. Years later, he walks into a police station and confesses to her murder. Kaylyn Whitaker’s parents speak out in an exclusive interview. They say they knew from the beginning their daughter’s death was not a suicide.
18x175 - Caught Between Two Brittanys
May 26, 2020
Brittany and Jeramie met in high school and have been in an on-and-off relationship for 18 years, which has led to a tumultuous co-parenting relationship. Jeramie also has an off-and-on relationship with an old classmate named Brittney who is currently living in his home. Brittany says she resents Brittney for “playing mom,” to her kids while Jeramie says his girlfriend provides a stable home life that his ex-wife never could.
18x176 - Gun Toting, Pot Smoking, and Only 11 Years Old
May 27, 2020
Bree says she is very concerned about her 11-year-old son, JJ’s, extremely violent behavior, which includes threatening to kill her with a steak knife. But Bree says JJ isn’t just acting out at home; his school was forced to implement a safety plan as a result of the 51 disciplinary infractions he’s incurred in the last three years, as well as a plan to harm another student.Bree says her son recently ran away for three days and he posted photos on social media smoking weed and holding a handgun. Find out what happened that has Dr. Phil concerned about the child returning home with his mother.
18x177 - "Is My Nigerian Boyfriend Scamming Me?"
May 28, 2020
Sixty-four-year-old Josie says she met the love of her life, Victor, on Facebook. Even though he’s Nigerian, 30 years younger, and she’s never physically met him, she insists it’s true love. She’s purchased a ticket to Nigeria and hopes to marry Victor, but her older sister, Carmen, her best friend, Angela, and her 19-year-old son, Anthony, say Josie is acting like a teenage fool. They believe Victor is conning Josie into marrying him for a green card. Dr. Phil took cameras to Nigeria to find Victor to see if he’s telling Josie the truth. Josie’s family says they want Dr. Phil to convince Josie that this relationship will never work. Is Victor who he says he is, and will Josie leave for Nigeria after hearing what Dr. Phil has to say?
18x178 - Social Media Meltdown: Parenting Gone Wild
May 29, 2020
Three moms say they were livestreaming, or posting videos, for what they thought was just their private audience of social media friends -- but they say their videos have now reached over 100 million views combined. Dr. Phil takes a closer look at the stories behind these viral videos to find out why the women's buttons were pushed. First, Karen, a mother of a now 17-year-old, says she went on her daughter's Snapchat after she found her daughter’s boyfriend hiding in her closet! Then, Cassandra, a young mother of two, says she began livestreaming on Facebook to vent after she was very upset after a conversation with police officers and her children’s school. Dr. Phil will also talk to a mother who posted a controversial video when she decided she had enough with her 2-year-old son's picky eating habits!
18x179 - Fighting to Save Us, But Who is Saving Them?
June 1, 2020
Dr. Phil discusses the emotional and psychological toll being placed on our health care workers and first responders during the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Phil speaks with an ICU nurse who says she is struggling with not being able to save her patients, and admits she is haunted by the faces of those she has lost. Plus, Dr. Phil speaks with the Vice President of the FDNY EMS local 2507 union which represents the over 4,000 uniformed EMTs, paramedics, and fire inspectors of the FDNY. Find out why he says he is concerned about the heroic men and women he represents.
18x180 - Coping With Grief
June 2, 2020
America is mourning differently because of the novel coronavirus. Kelly says the virus has broken her family after she lost both her parents and brother to COVID-19 while her husband fought for his life. Hannah lost her father without being able to properly say her last goodbyes and is now sleeping 18 hours a day. Both women are desperate for Dr. Phil’s advice on how to grieve and move forward.
18x181 - America On Fire
June 3, 2020
As the country continues to navigate its way through an unprecedented global pandemic and widespread civil unrest following the May 25 death of George Floyd, the unarmed Minneapolis man who lost his life while in police custody, Dr. Phil leads a discussion with prominent members of the Black community analyzing the events of the past week and what may have sparked them. Guests include national civil rights attorney S. Lee Merritt, Democratic Congresswoman Karen Bass representing California’s 37th district, author and activist Marc Lamont Hill, and activist and one of “Time Magazine’s 100 Most Influential People” of 2017, Tamika Mallory. And as the focus shifts to the future, what happens now? And how can you help?

18x119 - Coronavirus: From The Front Lines

18x120 - An Intense Intervention: “I’m Addicted to Pain Pills, But Not an Addict”

18x121 - “My Teen Son: Childhood Cancer Survivor To Gang Member”

18x122 - 14 Years Old, Out of Control and Desperate for Love

18x123 - Exclusive: Man Accused of Murdering Wife Freed After Friend Confesses

18x124 - “My Ex Put Cameras at My House to Prove I’m a Horrible Mom”

18x125 - Black Eye and Busted Lip: Daughter Confronts Dad on Stage

18x126 - “My Top Model Son is Convinced He’s Mentally Ill”

18x127 - Coronavirus: Facts vs Fears

18x128 - Gen Z: Lifestyles of the Mooching and Wanna Be Famous

18x129 - Athlete to Addict

18x130 - Coronavirus: Parenting Under Quarantine

18x131 - Coronavirus Fears: "My Anxiety Is Crippling"

18x132 - Coronavirus Naysayers: “We’re Still Going To Live Our Lives”

18x133 - Coronavirus: How to Stay Safe

18x134 - Coronavirus: Couples In Crisis

18x135 - Quarantine: Mental Health Checkup

18x136 - Coronavirus: Signs and Symptoms

18x137 - Coronavirus: Coping with Isolation and Depression

18x138 - DNA Drama: Fertility Doctors' Secret Children

18x139 - Coronavirus: From The Front Lines

18x140 - “My Partying Sister Needs a Motherhood Master Class – Now”

18x141 - Coronavirus: “What’s My Future?”

18x142 - “Covidiots” Sorry Not Sorry

18x143 - “My Mom Took My Phone, Car, Condo and Kids – Help Me Get Them Back!”

18x144 - COVID-19: Trapped Abroad

18x145 - COVID-19: Branded and Scorned

18x146 - COVID-19: The Whistleblowers

18x147 - Miracle “Cures,” Scams, and What Really Might Treat COVID-19

18x148 - COVID-19: Sobriety in a Time of Crisis

18x149 - Teen Rebellion

18x150 - Moms Gone Mad

18x151 - Searching for the Cure

18x152 - Help! Overindulging Under Quarantine

18x153 - Questions Answered

18x154 - “Our 10-Year-Old Son is Controlling Our Entire Lives”

18x155 - Parents and Their Gen Z Son Struggle Under One Roof

18x156 - Tara’s Troubles

18x157 - Blended Family Breakdown

18x158 - “Should I Marry My Russian Bride-To-Be?"

18x159 - 46-Year-Old Moocher Dad Sleeping in a Bunk Bed

18x160 - “Confined with My Ex!”

18x161 - “Help Me Prove to My Mom She’s Been Love Scammed Out of ,000”

18x162 - Norma’s Online Boyfriends: The Truth Behind the Pictures

18x163 - “Feeding My Addiction”

18x164 - When Being Daddy’s Girl Goes Too Far

18x165 - Will Cassie Keep Running or Will She Finally Meet Dr. Phil?

18x166 - From College Scholarship to Stealing, Smoking and Living in the Car

18x167 - From Hollywood Body Double to Force Feeding Frenzy

18x168 - Exclusive: Ahmaud Arbery’s Family Speaks Out

18x169 - A “Dr. Phil” Catfish Investigation: “My Mom is Being Scammed”

18x170 - A “Dr. Phil” Catfish Investigation: What’s Really Inside Lois’ Safe?

18x171 - A “Dr. Phil” Catfish Investigation: Where is “Paul Shaw”?

18x172 - Debt Collectors at the Door; Can These Fighting Spouses Save Their Home?

18x174 - Kaylyn Whitaker: Confessions of Her Killer

18x175 - Caught Between Two Brittanys

18x176 - Gun Toting, Pot Smoking, and Only 11 Years Old

18x177 - "Is My Nigerian Boyfriend Scamming Me?"

18x178 - Social Media Meltdown: Parenting Gone Wild

18x179 - Fighting to Save Us, But Who is Saving Them?

18x180 - Coping With Grief

18x181 - America On Fire

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