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Season 18
Episode 54

Terrorized by Technology: Held Hostage by Our Smart Homes

November 21, 2019

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Brooklyn, Arjun, and Andy all say they had the terrifying experience of having their smart home devices hacked: Brooklyn had complete strangers talking to her 8-year-old daughter, and Arjun’s smart thermostat was raised to 90 degrees while his 7-month-old son was asleep. In a surprising twist, also meet Hank, who hacked Andy’s system. Learn why he says he did it, and get a chance to see this scary situation from a hacker’s point of view. Then, cybersecurity expert and “the world’s most famous hacker” Kevin Mitnick demonstrates some methods hackers use to access sensitive information, and gives valuable tips to keep yourself safe in the cyberworld.

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Dr. Phil: Season 18 - 101 Episode s

18x4 - Desperate for Insta-Fame
September 12, 2019
Twenty-one-year-old Jessy says she is so consumed with finding social media fame, that she spends over 11 hours a day researching, planning, and taping outrageous, sometimes offensive, content just for “likes” and “follows.” She says when her Instagram was temporarily shut down, her career flashed before her eyes, because she believed she was “nothing without her followers.” Then, Ava, a former guest, returns to the stage to admit that she put on an act to gain followers last season on Dr. Phil. Ava says she didn’t listen to any of Dr. Phil’s advice and had to learn the hard way about the temptations of Insta-Fame. And, Nastassia, a fitness influencer, also weighs in to share her story on how she found Insta-Fame and success at just 19 years old. Will Jessy take the advice from Ava, Nastassia, or Dr. Phil?
18x5 - Caught Between Two Brittanys
September 13, 2019
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. Within the past year, Jeramie re-connected with an old classmate, Brittney, and moved her into his home. Jeramie has renamed the women “B1” and “B2,” in order to keep them straight. Brittany resents Brittney for “playing mom,” while Jeramie says his girlfriend provides a stable home life that his ex-wife never could.
18x6 - Did He Murder His Wife?
September 16, 2019
Robert says he was only married for 17 days when his wife was found dead in his million-dollar high rise apartment on June 30, 2018. The death was ruled an accident, but Robert now claims he murdered her, and it was premeditated. He says he should be handcuffed and charged with a crime. But Robert claims the police won’t touch him because he comes from wealth, privilege, and power. He says he believes he can get away with murder. What will Dr. Phil think about that? Plus, DailyMailTV host Jesse Palmer gives Dr. Phil viewers a sneak peek of some exclusives from DailyMailTV Season 3
18x7 - The Wrath of My Mother Wanda
September 17, 2019
Things get a little wild with a very passionate guest named Wanda. Her daughter, Tiffany, told her mother she ruined her wedding, among many other things. But Wanda says Tiffany is making up lies about her and she knows why; Wanda claims it’s payback for Wanda having an affair and abandoning the family when Tiffany was just 14 years old. Wanda says her bipolar disorder is at fault for her earlier actions. Tiffany says she is sick of her mother blaming her mental health issues for her bad behavior. Tiffany says if Dr. Phil can’t fix this, then her mother is out of her life for good. Can Dr. Phil get this mother-daughter duo to see eye to eye for the first time?
18x8 - The Good, The Bad and Wanda’s Bipolar
September 18, 2019
Part two with Wanda and Tiffany gets even more heated when Tiffany’s twin brother accuses their mother, Wanda, of stealing his wife’s wedding rings. Does Wanda have the rings? And if she does, will she hand them over? Plus, find out what Tiffany says to cause her father to jump out of his seat in the audience and make his way up to a chair right next to Wanda. Can Dr. Phil get this family communicating and listening to each other for the first time in the right way? And will Tiffany accept Wanda for her good, her bad, and her bipolar?
18x9 - The Disappearance of Jennifer Dulos
September 19, 2019
The mysterious disappearance of Connecticut mother of five Jennifer Dulos has captured the attention of the media. Dr. Phil is joined by a team of legal and law enforcement experts to analyze the reported circumstances surrounding her disappearance. Watch while Dr. Phil reveals details from the arrest warrants of Jennifer Dulos' estranged husband, Fotis, and his girlfriend, Michelle Troconis: two people who have become the focus of intense media and law enforcement scrutiny in the biggest missing person's case this year.
18x10 - Tragedy in the Tropics
September 20, 2019
In the past year, headline after headline has reported American tourists becoming violently ill, dying, and even being physically assaulted while vacationing in the tropics. Today, in a daytime exclusive, Dr. Phil speaks with Tammy Lawrence-Daley, who was savagely attacked while staying at a luxury resort in the Dominican Republic, only to be found in a crawlspace, clinging to life eight hours after she disappeared. Find out how Tammy responds to reports that the resort and local law enforcement have doubts about the validity of her attack. Is there a witness who can identify Tammy’s alleged attackers? Plus, Dr. Phil speaks with Dawn, whose husband is one of 12 reported American tourists who have died in the Dominican Republic since June 2018. Find out why she insists her husband did not die of natural causes. Will she learn new details about her husband’s death that could change her mind about how he died?
18x11 - Royal Tragedy: New Clues in Princess Diana’s Death
September 23, 2019
Princess Diana was one of the most beloved public figures in the world, and her death was a devastating loss. Now, after more than two decades, a private investigator claims he has new clues and information about what really happened when Princess Diana’s car crashed in a Paris tunnel, leading to her tragic death.
18x12 - Dr. Phil’s 3,000th Show
September 24, 2019
After 17 seasons and nearly 20,000 guests, Dr. Phil celebrates his 3,000th episode! Dr. Phil’s studio audience is filled with some of your favorite guests from past seasons. From relationships on the brink of divorce and out-of-control teenagers to guests struggling with deadly addictions and disorders, find out how some of Dr. Phil’s most memorable guests are now. And, you will not believe which former guest surprised everyone with an engagement ring and proposal on Dr. Phil’s stage! Surprise guest messages from Oprah Winfrey, the Jonas Brothers, and more -- hear what they have to say about Dr. Phil’s 3,000th milestone. Plus, find out the surprise that left Dr. Phil nearly speechless!
18x13 - Ghosted: “Why Are My Dates Disappearing?”
September 25, 2019
Many singles these days have fallen victim to the “silent” epidemic that has been sweeping the dating world. Yep, we’re talking about “ghosting.” Ghosting is when someone you’ve been dating ditches you without warning. Poof! Gone! Brittney, who says she’s been ghosted eight times, wants to know why. And Diane and her mother, Marlene, say they were ghosted six months ago by Diane’s live-in boyfriend. Will Dr. Phil be able to conjure up some ghosts to see why they suddenly disappeared on these ladies? And, if one appears, will the ladies like what they hear?
18x14 - Lavish, Luxurious, and Spoiled Rotten
September 26, 2019
Seventeen-year-old Ronald says he refuses to work and his only source of income is his ,000 a month allowance from his mother, Tyheisah! Ronald says ,000 is not nearly enough for his lavish taste, and in order to buy designer goods, he demands that his mother give him a raise! Tyheisah says she is breaking her back working 120 hours a week to afford Ronald’s allowance and fears that if she doesn’t give in to his demands, he will resort to stealing or getting money illegally. Ronald says the only thing he cares about is his money, designer goods, and aspirations to become a “famous YouTuber.” Ronald says he wants Dr. Phil’s help to raise his allowance, but Tyheisah says she wants Dr. Phil to give Ronald a major wake-up call!
18x15 - Young, 'Possessed,' and in Love
September 27, 2019
Victoria emailed Dr Phil because she says she feels there’s something demonic in her. She also believes she has passed her demons on to her boyfriend, Thomas. They both got an exorcism last February, but they claim it only worked on Thomas. Can Dr. Phil help Victoria?
18x16 - MTV Romance on the Rocks
September 30, 2019
Angela and Nelson, stars of MTV’s dating show Ex On the Beach, say they fell in love during the filming of the reality show. But when Angela and Nelson left the beach house, they say their relationship crashed on the rocks. Now, Angela questions whether her relationship with Nelson was ever real or just for the cameras. Nelson says the only reason their relationship isn’t working is because Angela refuses to forgive him for cheating on her. Things get so heated between the couple that Angela storms off the stage! Is this relationship salvageable? Can Dr. Phil help this volatile couple? Find out!
18x17 - MTV Romance: Will Nelson Finally Come Clean?
October 1, 2019
After storming off, Angela returns to the stage for the conclusion to the battle between the Ex On the Beach costars. Nelson has some serious explaining to do after text messages reveal he has been threatening to release a sex tape he made with Angela. And the drama continues once the guests leave the stage. What did Angela and Nelson reveal about the state of their relationship? Don’t miss it!
18x18 - “My Mom Calls Us ‘The Beauty and the Brainwasher’”
October 2, 2019
Elisha claims her half-sister, Kristina’s, fiancé, Troy, who is 17 years older, is controlling her, "brainwashing" her and alienating her from their family. Elisha and her stepmom, Dawn, say they want Kristina to end her relationship with Troy before she walks down the aisle. Troy denies their claims and says he doesn’t know why there is any drama with Kristina’s family, as he has only met them twice. Kristina says Troy is her rock and wants her family to trust her and her decisions.
18x19 - Gen Z: Desperate to Go Viral
October 3, 2019
Dr. Phil talks to Gen Zers who all have one thing in common: They want to have more social media followers and become “relevant.” Twenty-year-old Telly Zelly says since recently dropping out of college, she is completely devoted to her new career as an aspiring rapper. Telly’s mother, Yowanly, and her aunt, Olga, say Telly’s new attitude does not reflect how she was raised. Telly boasts that when she posted a video of her getting a controversial tattoo on her face, she reached over 5 million views on Twitter alone. Her family wants to know what this outrageous behavior has to do with making music. Later, Dr. Phil meets with 20-year-old Larz and 19-year-old Bameron, who say they go to great lengths to create viral video content. Recently, there was a rash of teens caught stealing ice cream and eating it in stores. Larz and Bameron decided to pull a similar stunt, but they claim they made a video that was “better.” Within six hours after their video was posted, it received 1.3 million views. Dr. Phil encourages these Gen Zers to reach for their goals, but to also think about their future in a “big picture” way.
18x20 - Killer Cop Sentenced: Victim's Family Reacts
October 4, 2019
In an exclusive interview, Dr. Phil speaks with the family of Botham Jean, who was killed by Dallas police officer Amber Guyger in September 2018. Jean’s mother and father, Allison and Bertram, brother Brandt and sister Allisa speak out for the first time together. They open up about Botham’s death, the trial and the recent sentencing of Guyger.
18x21 - “No Smart Phone, No Computer, but That Doesn’t Stop My Teen’s Online Romance”
October 7, 2019
Cheryl and her husband, Danny, claim that their 17-year-old daughter, Becky, was addicted to talking to men online in video game chat rooms and that's where she met and fell in love with a 21-year-old man whom she has never met in person. They say that even though they took away her cell phone, webcam and computer, Becky still has found ways to contact him. Becky’s grandma, Loretta, says that she blames Cheryl and Danny’s bad parenting for Becky’s misbehaving and acting out. Becky says she’s in love and plans to move 3,000 miles away when she turns 18 in a month. She says her parents need to treat her like an adult and let her pursue her own relationship.
18x22 - “Dr. Phil, Only You Can Answer My Question”
October 8, 2019
Dr. Phil gives advice to guests navigating their careers and lives while dealing with roadblocks. First, meet 26-year-old identical twins, Allie and Lexi Kaplan, who say managing their social media as well as their growing careers as artists is a full-time job. They want to know how they can stop fighting with each other and their manager mom, Amy, as well as how to balance work and fun. Then, meet Mindy. She says while she loves working on her YouTube channel, Mindy Minx, which primarily focuses on giving beauty tips, she doesn’t know how to combat haters who bully her for being married to her husband, Larry, who is 30 years older! Finally, Dr. Phil meets Hattie, an 83-year-old who dates men half her age and says she is working to reverse the public’s negative stereotype of the term “cougar.”
18x23 - Family Divided: Torn Between Two Men
October 9, 2019
Betty, Kevin and Philip are involved in a love triangle -- however, Betty has been married to Philip for 29 years. Betty claims Philip allowed her to step outside the marriage because he wanted an open marriage, but Philip claims it was her idea. Betty says when she did explore meeting other men, she met and fell in love with Kevin. Philip says he does not want to let the marriage go, but Betty says she has been very unhappy because she claims Philip has been physically and verbally abusive for years. Philip admits he has hurt Betty but claims it was because her behavior made him angry. Betty and Philip’s two daughters, Victoria and Liz, say their parents are hypocrites for raising them to follow the church and act like decent people, and yet, are now doing the complete opposite by having extramarital affairs. Dr. Phil advises how this family can untangle the toxic patterns they have been in for decades. Plus, Dr. Phil meets Susan and Brad Black, who discuss how they successfully navigated through their divorce while continuing to run their company, EO.
18x24 - Rodney Reed’s Death Row Countdown: Is an Innocent Man about to Die?
October 10, 2019
Rodney Reed has spent 22 years on death row, and his execution is scheduled for November 20, 2019, but he insists he's innocent and shares with Dr. Phil the evidence he says will clear him; a detective makes a discovery that may change everything;
18x25 - What Happened to Stacey? What The Evidence Shows
October 11, 2019
In part two of Dr. Phil’s interview with death row inmate Rodney Reed, detective Kevin Gannon and victimologist Dr. Lee Gilbertson claim they know how Stacey was killed. What does the victim of this terrible tragedy, Stacey Stites’, family think about Rodney’s plea to save his life? Plus, Rodney tells Dr. Phil that he wants a new trial to prove to the world that he didn’t kill Stacey. He’s got less than six weeks to go before his November 20 date of execution. Will his team be able to save him?
18x26 - From Star Cheerleader to Juvenile Delinquent
October 14, 2019
Sixteen-year-old Savannah insists she is just like every other teen her age, smoking marijuana, skipping school, partying with her friends, and even sexting. But Savannah’s mother, Tami, claims her daughter is so out of control, she’s been suspended from school 40 times and parties with gang members, and Tami says she has run out of options to help her. In fact, Tami says in order to keep Savannah safe, she was forced to ship her daughter off to her grandma and grandpa’s house where they keep her under 24/7 house arrest. Will Tami ever allow her daughter to return home? Plus, find out why Dr. Phil questions Tami’s parenting strategy.
18x27 - Explosive Anger and Addiction
October 15, 2019
Kris says her 28- year-old son, Justin, is on the “fast track to the morgue”! She claims her son is a rageaholic, who has been arrested more than 10 times and has received multiple drunk driving offenses -- including recently. Furthermore, Kris claims her son is abusive to his girlfriend, Hanna, and worries about the safety of their two small children. Kris says she fears getting a call that it's too late to help her son before he, or someone else, winds up six feet under.
18x28 - When Social Media Turns Antisocial
October 16, 2019
Melinda and Amy claim their lives have been turned upside down by a social media influencer and political activist named Paloma, who they say has subjected them to nine months of cyberbullying and harassment. Paloma says they’ve got it all wrong and that she is the victim of their cyberbullying. Who is the real victim? Will Dr. Phil convince these three women to “log off” from each other? Find out in this explosive episode!
18x29 - “Chrisley Knows Best” Reality Star Lindsie: Allegations of Lies, Extortion and a Secret Meeting with Dad Todd
October 17, 2019
The Chrisley family rose to fame on the hit USA show Chrisley Knows Best. But on August 13, 2019, Todd and his wife, Julie Chrisley, were indicted on federal charges of tax evasion and other financial crimes. Now, Todd’s oldest daughter, Lindsie Chrisley, speaks out in an exclusive interview about her shocking allegation that her father threatened to release a sex tape of her. Todd and Julie were recently cleared of their tax evasion charge in the state of Georgia, but their legal troubles aren’t over. Go inside the accusations that have torn this reality show family apart.
18x30 - Dying to Be Hot
October 18, 2019
Brazilian butt lifts, or BBLs as they are also known, are a growing trend -- often with dangerous results. Celebrities like Kylie Jenner and Kim Kardashian have countless fans, followers and admirers, but trying to emulate those hourglass figures can have a cost. Dr. Phil interviews the mother and grandfather of Danea Plasencia, who died after a Brazilian Butt lift surgery in Miami earlier this year. Then, Dr. Phil speaks with R&B singer and star of the hit reality show Love & Hip Hop, K. Michelle, about her traumatic experience getting black market butt injections and the numerous surgeries required to help her recover. Plus, Dr. Phil and K. Michelle meet Marlene, who also got black market butt injections and says she doesn’t know exactly what is inside of her. With the help of several doctors, including Dr. Andrew Ordon from The Doctors, Dr. Phil helps Marlene get to the bottom of what is going on medically.
18x31 - The Trouble with Taylor
October 21, 2019
Taylor says she drinks hard liquor every weekend until she “feels it,” and smokes weed and her e-cigarette every day -- and she says she's not going to stop. But it wasn’t her mother, Kim, who emailed about Taylor; it was her 19-year-old sister, Madison. She claims their mother is an enabler who picks up Taylor from parties at 3 a.m. and gives her everything she wants, even when she punches her. And every time Madison tries to step in and be the parent, she says she gets yelled at, punched, shoved and has even been threatened with a knife by her younger sister, who she calls “unruly, ungrateful, and disobedient.” Their father, Troy, has given up, and their mother says she doesn’t know where she went wrong. Will Dr. Phil help this family figure it out?
18x32 - Liar, Liar: Which Sister is Telling the Truth?
October 22, 2019
In a twisted sister family feud, Kayla wrote in desperate for help with her sister, Alicia. Kayla alleges Alicia is a master manipulator who lies, steals, and faked cancer. Alicia denies Kayla’s allegations and says that she hates her sister to death, and her entire family has made her the black sheep. They come together with their father and stepmom for the first time in years on the Dr. Phil stage.
18x33 - Extreme Mama’s Boy
October 23, 2019
Jess says despite a chaotic upbringing, he was able to achieve a 4.0 in college, have a successful life with a nice home and pool, and have a good job. But it all ended five years ago after a bad breakup. Ever since, he has been lying in bed at his mother’s home, not even getting up to use the restroom. He says he lost all coping skills and thinks his mother might like it this way. Can Dr. Phil help Jess get out of bed again? Then, Robert spent most of his 20s incarcerated. He admits he did stupid things in the past, but he wants his mother to know that he’s not a bad guy and he has changed. Lynne says she’s desperate to help her son because if he gets in trouble again, he’s looking at 25-to-life in prison. You won’t want to miss what Robert did right before the show.
18x34 - DNA Drama: A Family in Turmoil
October 24, 2019
DNA results can sometimes cause more conflict than resolution. Amanda wrote in desperate for Dr. Phil’s help after an at-home DNA test led to the discovery of an entirely new biological family. Her search gave her three new sisters and a different biological dad! For the first time, on the Dr. Phil stage, all four sisters and their shared biological father come together to see if they have a deeper connection than simply genetics. Plus: filmmaker Kurt Neal and Annemarie Carrigan join Dr. Phil to discuss the new documentary film, “Normie,” which explores her life and the “illusion of normal” through the lens of Down syndrome.
18x35 - What Were They Thinking? When Sentencing Seems To Make No Sense
October 25, 2019
Dr. Phil takes a closer look at what many call “outrageously lenient sentences” for serious, high-profile crimes. Dr. Phil meets a former superior court judge who lost his job after giving zero jail time to a man who strangled a woman unconscious and threatened to kill her. Also, a rape victim’s mother speaks out for the first time on daytime television about how her daughter’s rapist walked out of court with zero jail time.
18x36 - “‘Love Stoned’ – My Daughter is Addicted to a Toxic Man!”
October 28, 2019
Laura says she’s desperately worried about her 19-year-old daughter, Rebecca, because she says she is in a toxic relationship with a rageaholic named Dominick. Laura says Rebecca dropped out of college and left her job to be with her boyfriend 24-7 and says she desperately needs Dr. Phil’s help to break her out of this spell. Dominick says he blames his anger and rage on a lesion on his brain. He also says that screaming fights with his mother, Marianne, make his anger even worse. Is Dominick’s brain to blame for his aggressive behavior? Tune in to find out!
18x37 - Gun Toting, Pot Smoking, and Only 11 Years Old
October 29, 2019
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.
18x38 - “My Beautiful Daughter Has Spiraled into a Homeless Hair Hoarder”
October 30, 2019
Monique claims her 23-year-old daughter, Krissy, has an obsession with hoarding hair and is refusing to bathe, claims her daughter denies. She says she also fears for her daughter’s safety since Krissy couch surfs with strangers she meets online. Sunjay, Krissy’s father, says his daughter is in desperate need of Dr. Phil’s help because Krissy suffers from fits of rage. He says his daughter went to jail after stabbing him in the leg. Krissy says she wants a closer relationship with her mom and to get some direction in her life -- but that Monique’s current husband gets in the way.
18x39 - Black and Blue Blackout Drunk
October 31, 2019
Opie says her friend, Shane, is living on borrowed time and fears it won’t be long before she gets the call saying he’s dead. She says Shane’s alcohol addiction has caused him to injure himself to the point where his entire face turned black-and-blue. Shane admits he has “busted himself up” from time to time while drinking, but claims he doesn’t know why he drinks. Will Shane finally get the answer he’s looking for?
18x40 - Former Anchorwoman and Beauty Queen Wife: Is She Addicted?
November 1, 2019
Steve says his wife, Tamara, went from being a beauty queen competing in the Miss America Pageant and having a career as a local anchorwoman, to dancing in a tutu in the middle of the night. Steve believes his wife’s behavior is a direct result of her dangerously abusing Adderall. Tamara insists she loves Adderall and all the “magical” things it is doing for her life, including allowing her to “give birth to a midlife awakening" and fulfill her fairytale fantasies. Tamara says Steve’s got another thing coming if he thinks shipping her off to rehab will fix her and their marriage. Will she listen to Dr. Phil?
18x41 - Torn Between Two Fiancés
November 4, 2019
Holly says she’s engaged to two men she met online, one from Brazil and the other from Turkey. Her mother, Linda, says she believes they are both in it for the green card but that Keoma, from Brazil, is the worse of her daughter’s two choices. Today, meet Keoma and find out if he’s in the relationship because he loves Holly, or if he’s trying to obtain a green card. Plus, Dr. Phil reveals what a private investigator discovered about Keoma’s past.
18x42 - Holly’s Fiancés Face Off
November 5, 2019
Holly says she’s in love and engaged to two men. But she has never met either one of these men in person, because fiancé number one, Keoma, is from Brazil and living in London, and fiancé number two, Gunes, is Turkish and lives in Ankara. Monday, viewers met Keoma, and Holly’s mother, Linda, said she was not a fan. Now, meet Gunes and find out if Linda is willing to give him her blessing. Then the two men meet for the first time. And, Holly reveals a secret she’s been keeping from both of her fiancés. Will Dr. Phil be OK with Holly marrying one of these men? Or, does he think they just want to use her to get to America?
18x43 - “My Teen Son is Facing Prison After Escaping Police Custody During a Televised Manhunt”
November 6, 2019
Dana says her son Chas, who was once a good student, star athlete, and self-professed momma’s boy, is now facing five felony charges. While in police custody, the 17-year-old escaped, causing a manhunt that ended after eight hours. Dana says she is scared and heartbroken because he could be facing 10 years in prison. Chas says he is all about “getting the money” and will “hustle” to get out of the hood. He says he is aware that he is facing serious trouble but says, “If you do the crime, you got to do the time.” Chas Sr. says Dana enables their son. He says he tries to discipline Chas, but Dana always shuts him down. Chas Sr. says that his son is reckless, on an out-of-control path, and if he is not careful, Chas will end up in jail or dead.
18x44 - Ukrainian Orphan: Child or Adult Sociopath? The Exclusive Interview
November 7, 2019
The exclusive interview with the Ukrainian orphan who is making headlines. Is she the real life version of the horror movie "Orphan”? Natalia’s adoptive parents have been accused of abandoning her when she was just 9 years old. But they claim Natalia, who has a form of dwarfism, is really a sociopathic adult posing as a child -- who tried to kill them. Natalia speaks out for the first time to Dr. Phil.
18x45 - An Intense Intervention: “I’m Addicted to Pain Pills, But Not an Addict”
November 8, 2019
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.
18x46 - “My Mom is Homeless and Believes She is Engaged to Putin”
November 11, 2019
Jennifer says she believes she and Russian President Vladimir Putin are head over heels in love! She says she believes the Lord has shown her that she will soon be Putin’s wife, the Mother of Russia. Jennifer says she’s choosing to be homeless because Putin will be picking her up any day now. Jennifer’s children say they believe their mother is delusional and suffering from a mental illness. They say not only does she believe she’s engaged to Putin, but they claim she insists she has stopped President Trump’s assassination, terrorist plots, and four wars. Will Dr. Phil be able to help bring this family back together? Find out!
18x47 - Prescription Drugs, Drinking and DWIs, “My Daughter Is A Hot Mess”
November 12, 2019
Miranda says her mother is controlling, manic, and always nagging her. But Cathy says she has no choice because her 22-year-old daughter is living in her home, fighting, screaming, and drinking. Cathy says she just wants Miranda to think straight and keep a job. Can Dr. Phil help this family end all the drama and chaos in their life?
18x48 - Athlete to Addict
November 13, 2019
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?
18x49 - Twins’ Tragic Hot Car Death Exclusive
November 14, 2019
A New York man has been charged with second-degree manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide and child endangerment after the devastating death of his 1-year-old twins. Juan Rodriquez was supposed to drop off the children at daycare, but instead, forgot them for more than eight hours in a hot car while he was at work. In an exclusive interview, the twins’ devastated mother, Marissa Rodriquez, tells her story for the first time. She explains why she is standing by her husband and reveals what she wants other parents to learn from this tragedy. Plus: Dr. Phil shines a spotlight on the search for missing Auburn college student Aniah Blanchard. Her Mother and UFC fighter stepfather plead for her safe return.
18x50 - “Our 15-Year-Old Runaway Daughter Claims She’s Pregnant, But is She?”
November 15, 2019
Maribeth and John say their 15-year-old daughter, Marie, has become distant, angry, and is no longer the charming honors school student they once knew. They say around one year ago, Marie began running away – appearing in the news and social media – until the police hunted her down! But they claim Marie has continued to act out by selling stolen items, driving her parents’ car without a license, and sneaking out at all hours of the night. So, Maribeth and John installed surveillance cameras, bolted Marie’s window shut, and took away her phone. But Marie disappeared again, and this time when she returned, she said she was pregnant.
18x51 - Test Results Revealed: Is 15-Year-Old Marie Really Pregnant?
November 18, 2019
Today, meet 15-year-old Marie, who has told her parents she is now pregnant after running away three times. Dr. Phil confronts Marie about making sure she is following a prenatal regimen and asks her what her future plan is for her unborn child. Marie claims she knows who her baby’s father is and has a plan. Then, Dr. Phil asks her to take a pregnancy test so that everyone can determine what her next step should be. Finally, Marie and her parents, John and Maribeth, discuss the pregnancy results and what is going to happen for everyone as a family.
18x52 - Innocent and Behind Bars? Amanda Knox Fights to Free the Wrongfully Convicted
November 19, 2019
Amanda Knox spent four years locked in an Italian prison for the murder of her British roommate Meredith Kercher. Dubbed “Foxy Knoxy” by the press, she became one of the most famous cases of wrongful conviction.
18x53 - “I Will Do and Steal Anything to Be ‘Bad and Boujee’”
November 20, 2019
Alex says he will do absolutely anything to live his “bad and boujee” lifestyle. He admits he lies, cheats, and steals thousands of dollars from friends, family, and even strangers, just so he can live a lifestyle which includes shopping, tanning, and getting his hair done. Alex says he wants to become famous for his “twerking videos,” but until then, he believes his family should be taking care of him because he’s “just 26-years-old!” Alex’s mother, Kimberly, and sister, Elizabeth, say nothing about Alex’s life is glamorous. They claim Alex shows no remorse for any of his actions, even though he has stolen so much from his mother that she claims she will be homeless within the year! Can Dr. Phil get through to Alex? Will Alex ever change his “bad and boujee” ways? Find out!
18x54 - Terrorized by Technology: Held Hostage by Our Smart Homes
November 21, 2019
Brooklyn, Arjun, and Andy all say they had the terrifying experience of having their smart home devices hacked: Brooklyn had complete strangers talking to her 8-year-old daughter, and Arjun’s smart thermostat was raised to 90 degrees while his 7-month-old son was asleep. In a surprising twist, also meet Hank, who hacked Andy’s system. Learn why he says he did it, and get a chance to see this scary situation from a hacker’s point of view. Then, cybersecurity expert and “the world’s most famous hacker” Kevin Mitnick demonstrates some methods hackers use to access sensitive information, and gives valuable tips to keep yourself safe in the cyberworld.
18x55 - “We’ve Lost Control of Our Raging, Possibly Pregnant, Teen”
November 22, 2019
Tony and Heather claim their 17-year-old daughter, Rae, has violent meltdowns that have ended with police intervention as many as 80 times! But that’s not all; they also say Rae is claiming she’s pregnant. Rae spent the morning before taping Dr. Phil, barricading her terminally ill mother in a car. Will this family ever make it to stage for Dr. Phil to help them? Find out! .
18x56 - After Barricading Her Mom in the Car, Rae Makes it to Stage
November 25, 2019
After resisting all morning, Rae finally makes her way to the Dr. Phil stage. She claims her parents not only ignore her, but her mother’s illness and father’s alcoholism and physical abuse are the main reasons for her out-of-control anger. What happens when Rae refuses to go for treatment? You do not want to miss how this out-of-control teen drama ends!
18x57 - “My Husband’s Double Life Exposed: Should I End My Marriage?”
November 26, 2019
Nicole says she thought she knew her husband of nearly 20 years, Carter, but all that changed when Nicole uncovered a secret her husband has been hiding for years. Nicole says 12 days ago, she discovered that Carter has been having a nearly four-year sexual affair with a man. Even though Carter insists he has told Nicole everything, she is adamant that she believes there is more her husband is hiding. Find out the shocking results a private investigator revealed to Dr. Phil about the man Carter has been having an affair with.
18x58 - “I Run a Sober Living House but Can’t Save My Own Son”
November 27, 2019
Crystal says her son is a troubled, marijuana selling, smoking and vaping teen who is headed to prison or the grave. She runs a sober living house but says she can’t seem to practice the tough love she preaches on her son, Dominique, who went from honor roll student and varsity basketball player to high school dropout. Dominique turns 18 in just a couple of weeks, and the family is trying desperately to give him a wake-up call before it is too late.
18x59 - A Thanksgiving Disaster, a Burned Toddler and a Family at Odds
November 28, 2019
Jacob’s son Blake was burned at 2 1/2 years old on a treadmill in his sister Ellen’s home at Thanksgiving in 2014. Jacob claims Ellen was 100% responsible for his son’s injuries and scars. Jacob’s wife, Beth, says that their family was uninvited to further Thanksgivings by Ellen. Ellen says that she never uninvited Jacob and his family, is not responsible for Blake’s injuries and says that in the four-and-a-half years Jacob has held this grudge, Blake hasn’t developed scars. Ellen and Jacob’s brother, Ed, says that he’s tried to play mediator, but after Jacob went on a social media rant in February 2019, rehashing the accident and continuing to blame Ellen, he knew that this unhealthy family feud needed bigger help. Can Dr. Phil help these siblings mend fences?
18x60 - “I Blame Myself for My Father’s Murder”
November 29, 2019
Today, an unsolved murder and the plot to cover it up! Police say Shannon Ivey was murdered sometime in 2016, but his body was not found until 2018. His body had been wrapped in a carpet and kept in a cold, dark storage unit, mummifying for nearly two years. But his family didn’t suspect a thing and never reported him missing. That’s because Shannon’s family believes not only did his then-wife, Toni, shoot Shannon in the back of the head, but they claim she then tricked everyone into believing he was still alive by impersonating him via email and text. Shannon’s son, Lance, says he hasn’t been the same since learning of his father's death and is still completely obsessed with the case. Lance says he is riddled with guilt and believes his choice to join the Navy was the literal nail in his father’s coffin. His mother, Melanie, says Lance just needs to move on, but Lance says that’s not possible until he figures out why on earth his stepmother murdered his father. You don’t want to miss this one!
18x61 - “I’m Leaving My Husband Next Week if He Doesn’t Get Help with His OCD!”
December 2, 2019
Robin wrote in to the show desperate for help for her husband, Mike. She says it’s urgent because she is ready to leave her husband if he won’t get help with his severe OCD. Robin says she’s set a deadline, and if he doesn’t get help, she’s out of his life and he may be out on the streets. Mike says his OCD has taken over his life and he’s a prisoner in his own head. He says he spends his life living in torment, but he’s willing to do anything to keep Robin in his life.
18x62 - Battle of the Exes
December 3, 2019
Mike and his fiancé, Julia, claim that ever since their engagement, Mike’s ex-wife, Christy, has become “crazy with jealousy” and has been stalking and harassing them. They claim Christy has sent the police to their house over 20 times for no reason and even sent them to Mike and Christy’s son’s football practice! Christy denies their allegations and claims, instead, that her ex-husband is an irresponsible, overbearing, narcissist, who is poisoning their son against her. She says she couldn’t care less about Mike and his new “90-day fiancé,” Julia. Christy says she’s not stalking or harassing them, and has only used the police to ensure she receives her court-ordered weekends with her son. Can Dr. Phil help these battling exes come to a truce? Find out!
18x63 - Chased by Police and Accused of An Interstate Crime Spree
December 4, 2019
Vicki says her 23-year-old granddaughter, Alexis, is accused of going on a crime spree across two states with a 30-year-old man named Lance, whom she met only four months ago. According to authorities, Lance was caught on a store security camera robbing a clerk with a gun, while Alexis waited for him in a stolen car. Stacey, Alexis’ mom, says Alexis completely changed when she met Lance. She says Alexis and Lance are accused of going through seven counties and stealing five cars before their arrest. Alexis says she will stand by Lance because he gave her love and acceptance after everything that has happened to her after she was raped three years ago. She says she is engaged to Lance and is willing to wait until he gets out of prison.
18x64 - A 'Dr. Phil' Exclusive: Two Young Women Who Put Larry Nassar Behind Bars
December 5, 2019
Ex-USA Gymnastics National Team and Michigan State University doctor Larry Nassar pleaded guilty to three counts of possession of child pornography and 10 counts of criminal sexual conduct and will spend the rest of his life in prison after hundreds of people – mostly young women – came forward about his abuse under the guise of “treatment.” In a Dr. Phil exclusive, two young women, Emma Ann and Grace, speak out for the first time on television about their experience with Larry Nassar. Also, hear from the controversial judge, Judge Rosemarie Aquilina, who said she signed Nassar’s “death warrant,” the attorney, Jamie White, who got a million settlement from MSU, and an author, Abigail Pesta, who is making sure no one forgets this unprecedented crime with her book, The Girls: An All-American Town, a Predatory Doctor, and the Untold Story of the Gymnasts Who Brought Him Down.
18x65 - Vanished! Where is Dulce? And What Does Her Mother Know?
December 6, 2019
The heartbreaking case of a missing little girl who vanished without a trace. Five-year-old Dulce Maria Alvarez disappeared more than two months ago, reportedly while playing in a New Jersey park as her mother sat in a car nearby. In an exclusive interview, her mother speaks out. What does she know?
18x66 - DNA Drama: Fertility Doctors' Secret Children
December 9, 2019
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.
18x67 - “My Mom Took My Phone, Car, Condo and Kids – Help Me Get Them Back!”
December 10, 2019
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.”
18x68 - Pedophile Hunters
December 11, 2019
There’s a social media phenomenon happening: vigilante “pedophile hunters.” Tony, from New York, says he’s a plumber by day … and a “pedophile hunter” by night! He and two other “hunters,” Jesse and Josh, join Dr. Phil to discuss how they claim they risk their lives each night by using "decoys” to lure suspected pedophiles to a public location where they confront them while livestreaming their “stings”! Are the pedophile hunters modern-day heroes or dangerous vigilantes?
18x69 - Pedophile Hunters: Victim of Sting Fights Back!
December 12, 2019
In part 2, find out what happens when vigilante “pedophile hunters,” Tony, Jesse, Josh, and former pedophile hunter Shane come face-to-face with a man who says he has falsely accused him of wanting to have sex with a 15-year-old child. Peter says his and his wife’s lives were turned upside down by a vigilante pedophile hunter group that publicly shamed him online.
18x70 - Murder in Alaska: Teen Allegedly Lured to Death By Best Friend
December 13, 2019
A gruesome death in the Alaskan wilderness -- an unsuspecting teen is allegedly lured into the woods and murdered by her best friend. The alleged motive? A mystery man who was posing online as a handsome millionaire and offering money for murder on video. It’s a story full of dark twists and turns. In an exclusive interview, the father on a relentless quest for justice for his daughter speaks out.
18x71 - “Our 11-Month-Old Died and I’m Being Blamed”
December 16, 2019
Jaclin says she has been living a nightmare since she lost her 11-month-old daughter, Madalin, 10 years ago, when she accidentally suffocated while sleeping in the same bed with Jaclin and her boyfriend, Justin. Jaclin says she has become a “ticking time bomb” and looks for ways to punish herself for what happened to Madalin. Justin, who says he’s been with Jaclin since high school, says they both blame each other for their daughter's death. Justin says they talk about marriage, but there is no way he can marry Jaclin in the state she is in now. Alicia says she has been friends with both Justin and Jaclin since high school, and their relationship has always been tumultuous. Alicia says Justin and Jaclin are both still in pain and need help.
18x72 - Breakup, Breakdown
December 17, 2019
Melanie emailed Dr. Phil saying her relationship with her 15-year-old daughter, Elena, is strained because Elena has been disobedient, grouchy and mean since her boyfriend broke up with her recently. Elena admits she’s miserable and says she’s disappointed she didn’t do enough to keep him. The breakup was so hard on Elena that she quit regular school and says she would rather go back to a mental health facility than see the boy who dumped her. Then, LaTonya emailed Dr. Phil saying she was pursuing her dreams in a big city, and everything was going her way until her boyfriend, Randy, cheated and then dumped her. Randy admits he was seeing several women and that he was never LaTonya’s boyfriend -- he just made her think he was. Can Dr. Phil help these heartbroken women?
18x73 - From Army Specialist to ‘Mooching Burnout' Brother
December 18, 2019
Roberto and Teresa say their 32-year-old son, Alex, is lazy, unemployable, angry, and abuses alcohol and marijuana. Alex’s siblings, Rob and Stephanie, say that while Alex definitely doesn’t have his life together, their parents are the ones enabling him by bankrolling Alex’s self-destruction. After an explosive altercation just six months ago that ended with Alex assaulting both his parents, Teresa kicked him out of her house but continues to pay his rent. Can Dr. Phil get this family to face their issues head-on?
18x74 - “CPS Investigated Me So I Kicked My Mother Out”
December 19, 2019
Jeanine and Nathan say they thought it would be mutually beneficial to have Jeanine’s 70-year-old mother, Liz, live with them when she couldn’t afford her building’s rent increase. But Liz says she was not prepared for what she calls their “dirty home,” which led to her complaining to others about the living conditions, and then led to CPS opening an investigation. Jeanine and Nathan then kicked out Liz. Liz claims that as a result of her daughter’s actions, she is homeless and living in her car. Jeanine and Nathan say they have not spoken to Liz until seeing her at the show. Dr. Phil works to find out why exactly CPS was initially called and if something can be done about Liz’s homelessness.
18x75 - The Search for Missing Grandma
December 20, 2019
Tyler’s grandmother was a mystery to him until today. She walked out of his father’s life 43 years ago when he was just a toddler. His father took his own life in 2015 and never got to see his mother again, something he always struggled with. Troy Dunn, The Locator, was able to solve this mystery for Tyler and reunites him with family members he didn’t even know existed. You won’t want to miss as Dr. Phil helps Tyler through this emotional roller-coaster.
18x76 - “My Wife Tricked Me into Getting a Divorce”
January 6, 2020
Doug says he and his ex-wife, Amy, have been living in the same house since their recent divorce so they can co-parent their two children. He says it wasn’t his idea to end the marriage – and he wants his wife back. He blames his former steroid addiction for causing him to have an affair with an 18-year-old cheerleader. Amy claims Doug was always an abusive husband, and steroids only made it worse. She says Doug is using their children to manipulate her and pressure her to reconcile. She says she’s done with the marriage and wants nothing from Doug except to co-parent.
18x77 - “Battered and Bruised: My Grandson Nearly Killed His Baby”
January 7, 2020
Emma claims she’s so angry with her grandson, Jordan, that she says she could, “Kill him, the next time I see him!” Emma says that her grandson nearly beat-to-death his then 1-month-old daughter, Leigh, who suffered multiple life-threatening injuries, but by a miracle, survived. Emma says despite her grandson being locked up, she is still concerned for Leigh’s well-being, because her daughter, Jenny, adopted the child, and she fears that despite legal orders, Jenny may be allowing Jordan to have contact with her, a claim Jenny adamantly denies.
18x78 - “Mom Went from Nursing Assistant to Homeless and Sleeping in Her Car”
January 8, 2020
Tina went from being a certified nursing assistant to living in her car for over a year. She says things haven’t improved since September 2018 because no one, not even her own children, have been able to meet her half way and help her get better. Her children, Elmer and Vanessa, both claim their mom is spiraling out of control, acting violently toward law enforcement, and refusing any type of treatment. They say the only person Tina might listen to is Dr. Phil.
18x79 - “I Need to Walk 100K Steps a Day”
January 9, 2020
Liz says she spends 11 to 13 hours a day jogging around her coffee table until she reaches 100,000 steps on her Fitbit – the equivalent of 50 miles a day – every day. Her mother, Karen, says Liz has no life, career or hobbies and is afraid Liz is ruining her body and could also be ruining her marriage by keeping up her step obsession. Can Dr. Phil help Liz identify the reason for her unusual compulsion? Then, musical artist Oli London says he has spent the last six years of his life transforming himself inside and out into the “perfect” K-pop idol. He’s undergone 15 procedures and has spent over ,000 on plastic surgery – even going so far as to have five facial surgeries in one day – in order to look like Jimin from the K-pop group BTS. His best friends, Frenchy and Vicky, say they are scared that Oli’s reckless pursuit of K-pop perfection could cost him his life and want Dr. Phil’s help getting through to Oli.
18x80 - “Terrorized By My 10-Year-Old”
January 10, 2020
Alisha says her 10-year-old son, Kevin, is pushing his family to their limits of tolerance as they live in fear of his next violent outburst. They currently have to hide all the knives and lighters in the house, and his other siblings have to barricade themselves in their rooms at night when he flies into a rage. Alisha says she’s more frightened of the future Kevin hurting her entire family or ending someone’s life one day. She says Dr. Phil is her last hope to control her son’s behavior before it’s too late.
18x81 - Inside A Religious Reform School: Survivors of Hephzibah House
January 13, 2020
Pastor Ronald Williams and his late wife, Patti, founded Hephzibah House in 1971, a Christian boarding school for teen girls. Kalie, Susan, and Gabby say they want to raise awareness about Hephzibah House, where they claim they experienced abuse that still haunts them to this day. But Lucinda, another former student, is defending the work she says Pastor Williams has done at Hephzibah House. For the first time ever, Ben, the founder’s son, speaks out. You won’t want to miss this episode.
18x82 - Former Students of Hephzibah House Speak Out
January 14, 2020
Kalie, Susan, and Gabby say they want to shutdown Hephzibah House, a Christian boarding school they were forced to attend as teens. They say they believe the girls in that home are at great risk, but another former student, Lucinda, says these women need to stop all the allegations because the home was a safe haven for her and many other girls. You won’t want to miss this conclusion as a former volunteer staff member joins the conversation.
18x83 - “My Partying Sister Needs a Motherhood Master Class – Now”
January 15, 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!
18x84 - From Housewife to Sex Offender
January 16, 2020
In May 2012, Mistie, a mom and housewife of 15 years, made national headlines when she was arrested and convicted of having a sexual relationship with her teenage son, whom she did not raise. The story sparked widespread outrage, and Mistie spent almost five years in prison for her crime. Now, out of prison, Mistie tells Dr. Phil her story in her first-ever television interview. Watch when Mistie breaks down while reliving the moment she met her son for the first time since walking out of his life over 15 years prior. Can Dr. Phil help Mistie put her trauma behind her so she can heal from her chaotic past? Tune in to find out!
18x85 - Do Words Matter or Are We Too Sensitive?
January 17, 2020
Are we too sensitive as a society, or do words really matter? People are eager to give their opinion; but sometimes, there are real consequences, including losing your entire career with just one tweet. Kathy won Miss Michigan 2019 but got her crown removed the day after because of comments she made on social media which the pageant deemed offensive, insensitive, and inappropriate. Then, Carissa was on her way to an international modeling career when posts labeled as transphobic derailed her dreams. She even lied about being transgender herself. Can Dr. Phil help these 20-year-olds come out of their PR nightmare, or will they stand by their social media comments?
18x86 - “My Boyfriend is Married and His Wife is Irrelevant to Me”
January 20, 2020
Eighteen-year-old Brooklyn says she is sick and tired of her mother butting into her love life and trying to ruin her relationship with her boyfriend, Eric. Brooklyn’s mother, Courtney, admits she wants nothing more than to see them apart, but that’s only because Brooklyn’s boyfriend has two children and a wife. Brooklyn says her mother needs to back off, or she will have no other choice than to file a restraining order against her for harassment. Eric’s wife, Mandy, says she wants Brooklyn to leave her husband alone. She says she’s here to fight for her marriage.
18x87 - “My Ex Put Cameras at My House to Prove I’m a Horrible Mom”
January 21, 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.
18x88 - Black Eye and Busted Lip: Daughter Confronts Dad on Stage
January 22, 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.
18x89 - Cheerleader Tries to Hire Hitmen to Kill Parents: The Exclusive Interview
January 23, 2020
A high school cheerleader tried to hire “hit men” to kill her parents. Why did the teen want them dead? Her parents speak out in an exclusive interview. Will she face decades in prison, or can she be rehabilitated?
18x90 - "Two Cancelled Engagements, Fighting and Drinking: Should I Leave My Fiancé?”
January 24, 2020
Loni emailed Dr. Phil multiple times saying her fiancé, Dustin, goes from sweet to furious in a split second, and has called her names in front of their 3-year-old daughter. His family questions why she stays -- but she says he just gets like that because he often drinks 12 beers a night and 60 over the weekend. Dustin admits he’s an alcoholic but he says the problem is that he lives in a state of boredom, so he turns on Dr. Phil and starts drinking until he passes out. Can Dr. Phil help Dustin acknowledge he has a problem?
18x91 - “My Manipulative, Raging Son Can’t Stop Lying and Refuses to Go to School”
January 27, 2020
Linda and Chuck say their 17-year-old son, Mike, refuses to take “no” for an answer. They say he refuses to follow their rules, go to school, or grow up! Linda and Chuck claim they have done everything possible to discipline their son, but nothing seems to work. Mike says he’s not the one who needs the help. In fact, he says his own mother is the one who needs to be "smacked in the face" with reality! Is Mike an out-of-control teen, or does his mother know exactly how to push his buttons?
18x92 - “Forced at 14 to Be a Parent to My Out-of-Control Brothers”
January 28, 2020
Ariana’s father was killed five years ago, and she claims ever since that day, her mother, Jodi, checked out completely as a parent and started dating and going out, leaving her to raise her destructive and violent 9- and 12-year-old brothers. Ariana claims her brothers’ behavior is so out of control that one of them killed the family dog, and the other gets strip-searched for weapons at school every day. Jodi says she always has her children’s best interest in mind, but Ariana says that couldn’t be further from the truth.
18x93 - “We Think Our Mother and Her Husband Are Being Duped by Her Online Boyfriend”
January 29, 2020
Marcy and Todd say their 71-year-old mother, Renee, may be married to their stepfather, Harold, but that hasn’t stopped her from giving away hundreds of thousands of dollars to an online scammer who Renee says she is in love with. Renee, a retired mortgage banker, says her children live in another state and don’t have the first clue about her relationship with “Thomas" or “Tom Nunez Hughs,” who is handsome and wealthy but unfortunately is stuck in South Africa. Renee says her boyfriend is the most romantic man she has ever met, even more so than her husband, who she plans to divorce once “Thomas Hughs” returns to the U.S. Marcy and Todd say their mother’s obsession has escalated to frightening proportions. Now, Marcy has disinvited her mother to her wedding because Renee is completely absorbed in her relationship with this catfish. And, Todd says he has not spoken to his mother in two years because she only wants money from him to give to her online lover. As Dr. Phil investigates Renee’s love life, she learns essential information about “Thomas Nunez Hughs.”
18x94 - Exclusive: Family Accused of Locking Their Children in Cages
January 30, 2020
Four children have been removed from what Lee County District Attorney is calling a real-life house of horrors. The children’s great-grandparents, Pamela and James Bond, and their mother, Kylla Mann, were arrested and charged with aggravated child abuse and reckless endangerment. In an exclusive interview, the children’s family speaks out for the first time about what they claim really happened inside those walls.
18x95 - “My Son Believes He’s a Cyborg from the Future!”
January 31, 2020
Anita says two years ago, after graduating from NYU, her 24-year-old son, Orrin, suddenly announced that he is, and always has been, a mechanized cyborg from the year 2050! Orrin says he’s part of a “collective intelligence” who was sent back in time by “higher beings” to warn humanity of the upcoming apocalypse. In order to spread his message, Orrin says he created a hip hop artist persona to gain followers on social media for his cause. Anita says she believes Orrin is using his cyborg persona as an excuse to live in her house and mooch off of her. She says Orrin needs to get a paying job before worrying about the future destruction of humanity. Can Dr. Phil convince Orrin he’s not a cyborg, or at the very least, to get a job? Find out!
18x96 - A House of Addicts
February 3, 2020
Mary and her husband, Michael, say they are worried about losing their daughter, Shayne, to a drug overdose. They already lost one daughter to an overdose in 2011, and are worried about history repeating itself. Shayne’s sister, Shelby, admits to having had an addiction in the past, and now that she's sober, she wants Shayne to get clean. The family says their biggest fear is finding Shayne dead from using drugs in her home, which is cluttered due to hoarding.
18x97 - House of Addicts: The Family Confronts Shayne
February 4, 2020
Shayne is ready to face her family about her drug addiction, and to confront her sister, Shelby, who she feels is at least partly to blame for their sister’s death. The sisters' parents, Mary and Michael, say they hope Shelby and Shayne can work through their issues, and that Shayne finally realizes she has a serious drug addiction and needs help.
18x98 - “My Daughter Won’t Stop Faking Pregnancies!”
February 5, 2020
Janene claims her daughter Taylor is a “pathological liar” who has faked 10 previous pregnancies. However, a sonogram convinced her that Taylor was finally telling the truth about her latest “pregnancy,” so much so, that she threw her daughter a gender reveal party and baby shower. After nine months of allegedly being pregnant, Taylor told the family she miscarried. Janene and Taylor’s younger sister, Breanna, now believe Taylor was never pregnant and faked her miscarriage, too. Taylor says she’s come to Dr. Phil to come clean to her family and tell them the truth about her latest pregnancy. Was she ever really pregnant as she claims? Dr. Phil investigates and learns the shocking truth. Don’t miss it!
18x99 - “Help! I’m Going to Inherit a Messy Mansion, Millions and My Adult Sister”
February 6, 2020
Lydia says she is living in her dream home with a spectacular view that reminds her of Italy and of being in love. She says she has it all: a happy second marriage, money to have hired help, and her adult daughter, Lori, living in her basement. But Lydia’s other daughter, Kim, emailed Dr. Phil because she says she’s terrified that not only is she going to inherit her mother’s overcrowded and messy mansion, but also her sister. Can Dr. Phil help Lori get out of her mother’s basement before it’s too late? You won’t want to miss this!
18x100 - “Our Family is Being Bullied by Raging Ryan”
February 7, 2020
Alyssa, Amanda, and their brother, Dylan, say they live in fear of their 25-year-old brother, Ryan, who turns into a monster, destroying whatever is in his path if he doesn’t get what he wants, which mainly includes: spending money, his favorite meals and a continuous supply of marijuana. The family says when Ryan rages, he will kick holes in walls, punch doors, destroy furniture, and scream at the top of his lungs. They say Ryan has even terrified Alyssa so badly that she hid in her closet with her dog and a Taser! But despite all of Ryan’s acts of intimidation, his siblings and their mother, Erika, admit to giving into almost all of Ryan’s demands to make sure he is kept happy. But is Ryan “happy?” Dr. Phil talks with Ryan and learns more about what is going on behind his violent rages that go on at home.
18x101 - "A Monster In The Media?”
February 10, 2020
Dr. Phil Exclusive: Lovie says on New Year’s Day 2020, a video of her son, Darnell, went viral on the news where he is shown attacking his ex-girlfriend and dragging her back to his vehicle. Lovie says the man in the video is not the son she raised and says if Darnell wasn’t drinking that night, this would have never happened. Darnell says he doesn’t recognize himself in the video and says he wants to apologize to the world for what he has done. Brianna, the sister of the woman in the video, shares her side of the story, and claims the attack caught on camera was just one of three assaults her sister endured that night. However, Darnell says he does not remember what happened that night.
18x102 - “My Ex-Husband Blew Our Million Dollar Retirement”
February 11, 2020
Robert, a retired professor, says he began dating again as his 40-year marriage to his then-wife, Jeremi, began to unravel three years ago. Now, he says he is currently focused on five women, but he admits he's never met any of them in person. Jeremi says she is furious because first, Robert lost all of their million retirement savings on day trading and now, he's giving money away to these women, who she insists are catfish. Robert admits he may have made some mistakes but says now that he’s in the online dating world, he’s smart enough to know how to figure out who is and isn’t a scammer. But is he? Dr. Phil starts to put the pieces of the puzzle together to find out what’s really going on.
18x103 - The Truth about Robert’s Top 5 Women is Finally Revealed
February 12, 2020
Dr. Phil continues the search to help unravel the puzzle of what’s really going on with Robert and the women he thinks he’s dating online. Now, the investigation goes across the country to various locales to track down and verify information Robert says he’s gotten from his “girlfriends.”
18x104 - The Adoption Imposter: “Catch Me If You Can”
February 13, 2020
Multiple families are believed to have been targeted by an adoption imposter who finds couples online and tricks them into believing she has a baby for them, only to disappear days or weeks down the line with no explanation. Dr. Phil meets Amy and Kylie who run an adoption website and say their clients are terrified of becoming victims of this scheme. Dr. Phil also meets Lauren and Julio, who were duped by this imposter, and Kyndra, whose identity was stolen. Will Dr. Phil get to the bottom of who is doing this and why? Tune in to find out!

18x4 - Desperate for Insta-Fame

18x5 - Caught Between Two Brittanys

18x6 - Did He Murder His Wife?

18x7 - The Wrath of My Mother Wanda

18x8 - The Good, The Bad and Wanda’s Bipolar

18x9 - The Disappearance of Jennifer Dulos

18x10 - Tragedy in the Tropics

18x11 - Royal Tragedy: New Clues in Princess Diana’s Death

18x12 - Dr. Phil’s 3,000th Show

18x13 - Ghosted: “Why Are My Dates Disappearing?”

18x14 - Lavish, Luxurious, and Spoiled Rotten

18x15 - Young, 'Possessed,' and in Love

18x16 - MTV Romance on the Rocks

18x17 - MTV Romance: Will Nelson Finally Come Clean?

18x18 - “My Mom Calls Us ‘The Beauty and the Brainwasher’”

18x19 - Gen Z: Desperate to Go Viral

18x20 - Killer Cop Sentenced: Victim's Family Reacts

18x21 - “No Smart Phone, No Computer, but That Doesn’t Stop My Teen’s Online Romance”

18x22 - “Dr. Phil, Only You Can Answer My Question”

18x23 - Family Divided: Torn Between Two Men

18x24 - Rodney Reed’s Death Row Countdown: Is an Innocent Man about to Die?

18x25 - What Happened to Stacey? What The Evidence Shows

18x26 - From Star Cheerleader to Juvenile Delinquent

18x27 - Explosive Anger and Addiction

18x28 - When Social Media Turns Antisocial

18x29 - “Chrisley Knows Best” Reality Star Lindsie: Allegations of Lies, Extortion and a Secret Meeting with Dad Todd

18x30 - Dying to Be Hot

18x31 - The Trouble with Taylor

18x32 - Liar, Liar: Which Sister is Telling the Truth?

18x33 - Extreme Mama’s Boy

18x34 - DNA Drama: A Family in Turmoil

18x35 - What Were They Thinking? When Sentencing Seems To Make No Sense

18x36 - “‘Love Stoned’ – My Daughter is Addicted to a Toxic Man!”

18x37 - Gun Toting, Pot Smoking, and Only 11 Years Old

18x38 - “My Beautiful Daughter Has Spiraled into a Homeless Hair Hoarder”

18x39 - Black and Blue Blackout Drunk

18x40 - Former Anchorwoman and Beauty Queen Wife: Is She Addicted?

18x41 - Torn Between Two Fiancés

18x42 - Holly’s Fiancés Face Off

18x43 - “My Teen Son is Facing Prison After Escaping Police Custody During a Televised Manhunt”

18x44 - Ukrainian Orphan: Child or Adult Sociopath? The Exclusive Interview

18x45 - An Intense Intervention: “I’m Addicted to Pain Pills, But Not an Addict”

18x46 - “My Mom is Homeless and Believes She is Engaged to Putin”

18x47 - Prescription Drugs, Drinking and DWIs, “My Daughter Is A Hot Mess”

18x48 - Athlete to Addict

18x49 - Twins’ Tragic Hot Car Death Exclusive

18x50 - “Our 15-Year-Old Runaway Daughter Claims She’s Pregnant, But is She?”

18x51 - Test Results Revealed: Is 15-Year-Old Marie Really Pregnant?

18x52 - Innocent and Behind Bars? Amanda Knox Fights to Free the Wrongfully Convicted

18x53 - “I Will Do and Steal Anything to Be ‘Bad and Boujee’”

18x54 - Terrorized by Technology: Held Hostage by Our Smart Homes

18x55 - “We’ve Lost Control of Our Raging, Possibly Pregnant, Teen”

18x56 - After Barricading Her Mom in the Car, Rae Makes it to Stage

18x57 - “My Husband’s Double Life Exposed: Should I End My Marriage?”

18x58 - “I Run a Sober Living House but Can’t Save My Own Son”

18x59 - A Thanksgiving Disaster, a Burned Toddler and a Family at Odds

18x60 - “I Blame Myself for My Father’s Murder”

18x61 - “I’m Leaving My Husband Next Week if He Doesn’t Get Help with His OCD!”

18x62 - Battle of the Exes

18x63 - Chased by Police and Accused of An Interstate Crime Spree

18x64 - A 'Dr. Phil' Exclusive: Two Young Women Who Put Larry Nassar Behind Bars

18x65 - Vanished! Where is Dulce? And What Does Her Mother Know?

18x66 - DNA Drama: Fertility Doctors' Secret Children

18x67 - “My Mom Took My Phone, Car, Condo and Kids – Help Me Get Them Back!”

18x68 - Pedophile Hunters

18x69 - Pedophile Hunters: Victim of Sting Fights Back!

18x70 - Murder in Alaska: Teen Allegedly Lured to Death By Best Friend

18x71 - “Our 11-Month-Old Died and I’m Being Blamed”

18x72 - Breakup, Breakdown

18x73 - From Army Specialist to ‘Mooching Burnout' Brother

18x74 - “CPS Investigated Me So I Kicked My Mother Out”

18x75 - The Search for Missing Grandma

18x76 - “My Wife Tricked Me into Getting a Divorce”

18x77 - “Battered and Bruised: My Grandson Nearly Killed His Baby”

18x78 - “Mom Went from Nursing Assistant to Homeless and Sleeping in Her Car”

18x79 - “I Need to Walk 100K Steps a Day”

18x80 - “Terrorized By My 10-Year-Old”

18x81 - Inside A Religious Reform School: Survivors of Hephzibah House

18x82 - Former Students of Hephzibah House Speak Out

18x83 - “My Partying Sister Needs a Motherhood Master Class – Now”