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Season 20
Episode 139

I Disregarded Dr. Phil's Advice

April 28, 2022

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Dr. Phil - S20 - E139

A woman had Dr. Phil investigate three men she was talking to online. Two years later, she contacted Dr. Phil and asked for his help with one of the men.

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Dr. Phil: Season 20 - 74 Episode s

20x89 - From Divorced Family to Drug Addict
January 27, 2022
Michelle says she wonders if her rocky divorce from Michael drove her son Logan to use drugs. She says their divorce was messy, there were accusations of cheating, the police were called, and their children witnessed it all.
20x90 - Public Shaming: My Fiancée Humiliated Me and It Went Viral
January 28, 2022
Tiffany claims her fiancé, Marques, forced her to expose him as a narcissist on social media, but she never imagined her online story would go viral and be viewed over three million times. After Tiffany’s popular post, she admits she posted more.
20x91 - Traumatized by My Police Incident
January 31, 2022
Tyler says she needs Dr. Phil's help on getting her life back to normal. In May of 2020 she lost control of her car and hit a tree. When police arrived, instead of helping her, they arrested her. She has been suffering from a mental illness since then.
20x92 - University of Michigan Sex Abuse Scandal
February 1, 2022
Jon Vaugh, Tad Deluca and Chuck Christian are former University of Michigan athletes who are coming forth with their stories of sexual abuse at the hands of university doctor Robert Anderson. They are among over 1000 people with similar stories.
20x93 - U of M Sex Scandal: What Did the Football Coach Know?
February 2, 2022
Ex-University of Michigan athletes say the team's doctor, Robert Anderson, sexually assaulted them; coach Bo Schembechler's son makes the same accusation; Trinae Goszcar, who survived abuse at the hands of Larry Nassar, inspires the men to speak out.
20x94 - 30 With 40 Kids: I'm a Fertility Expert
February 3, 2022
Dr. Phil meets Kyle, a 30 year old, who claims he is a fertility expert and has fathered 40 kids across the world through private sperm notations. Kyle sits down with an endocrinologist and Dr. Charles Sophy who weigh in on his donation process.
20x95 - Humble Yourself and Admit You're Cheating!
February 4, 2022
Nicole and her husband Marc turn to Dr. Phil for help. He says he's angry because he's 100% sure that she's cheated on him. She says she's been faithful. Dr. Phil reviews Marc's evidence and tries to help them save their marriage.
20x96 - Help Dr. Phil, I Think I'm a Narcissist
February 7, 2022
Bill says he believes he is a narcissist after pushing away almost all of his loved ones, including his brother Tom and his daughter Bridget. They have both stopped speaking with him. A tense reunion gets emotional.
20x97 - Survived Electrocution, But Barely Living
February 8, 2022
Dubbed as 'The Miracle Lady,' Carly was successfully resuscitated by her husband after being electrocuted. Family say she may have survived but she is not the person she used to be, exhibiting odd and troubling behaviour.
20x98 - Judge Reverses Sexual Assault Conviction: Tenn Victim Speaks Out
February 9, 2022
National outrage grew after an Illinois judge overturned guilty verdict of Drew Clinton, charged with one count of criminal sexual assault. Drew maintains his encounter with Cameron Vaughan was consensual.
20x99 - My Mugshot Is Ruining My Life
February 10, 2022
A night that was supposed to be fun night out with friends ended up turning into the worst night of a woman's life. Arrested for a crime she didn't commit, a mugshot and false charges made it to the news, viral, leaving her embarrassed and upset.
20x100 - An International Timeshare Scam Is Bankrupting Our Mom!
February 11, 2022
Almost 10 million households in the US own timeshares, shared ownership of vacation properties. Daughters say their mother is being scammed and want answers. Find out what Dr. Phil will uncover.
20x101 - A Family Cursed?
February 14, 2022
Ida, a woman who had two sets of twins before she was 19 writes to Dr. Phil to help break the cycle of dysfunction. Ida feels that she failed to protect her daughters from the dangerous situations that led to her own youthful indiscretions.
20x102 - Surprising Updates
February 15, 2022
Dr. Phil looks back on some of the most memorable guests who have appeared on the show, and gets surprising updates on where they are now.
20x103 - United States of Emergency: The Violence Epidemic
February 16, 2022
Dr. Phil invites everyday citizens, members of law enforcement, and policymakers to discuss the wave of violent crime that is on the rise across the country.
20x104 - The Child Who Feels No Pain
February 17, 2022
Lance and his wife Julie join Dr. Phil to discuss their emotional journey in figuring out a diagnosis for their 16-year-old son Jaxon. Then, we'll meet Jaxon and his orthopedic surgeon, Dr. David Feldman from the Paley Institute in West Palm Beach.
20x105 - Women Abused Behind Bars
February 18, 2022
Former inmates, Debra and Tiheba join Dr. Phil to discuss the abuse they experienced while incarcerated. While the two agree that individuals should be punished for crime, they believe no one should experience the same abuse as they did.
20x106 - I Sold My House for Online Love! Part One
February 21, 2022
Rebecca says her best friend, Jane, is being scammed by her online boyfriend, "Jonathan," who claims he is stuck on a construction site in Miami. Jane says she's in love with "Jonathan" and has been sending him money -- totaling nearly million dollars.
20x107 - Part Two: Where Is "Jonathan"?
February 22, 2022
Dr. Phil continues his conversation with Jane, who recently sold her dream home and has sent her online boyfriend, "Jonathan," close to million dollars. Today, Dr. Phil sends a producer to Miami to look for "Jonathan."
20x108 - My Lying Husband Refuses to Consummate Our 13-Year Marriage
February 23, 2022
A couple has never consummated their union of 13 years and the husband claims his wife is pushing him away by hitting and slapping him and being too controlling. The couple is sat down and importance of domestic violence is discussed.
20x109 - Social Media vs. Reality: Addicted to Like?
February 24, 2022
Dr. Phil and his panel of experts and people who are on social media, uncover the plusses and minuses of social media and what it is doing to our culture.
20x110 - My Wife Hired a Hitman
February 25, 2022
Married for over 30 years, the husband believes his wife has been hiding major secrets from him for over the past three years. He accuses her of having affairs and claims she hired a hitman to have him murdered.
20x111 - 2 Years Later: Have Views on Black Lives Changed?
February 28, 2022
Dr. Phil analyzes how life has changed for Black Americans since the deaths of Breonna Taylor and George Floyd and the subsequent Black Lives Matter protests. He meets with Dr. Shaun Harper, Rashad Turner, Lydia Pope, Natasha Scruggs, Allison Mahaley.
20x112 - An Extreme Religious Group Starved Her Baby
March 1, 2022
A mother shares her story about how the leader of the religious group forced her to starve her 15-month-old son when he didn't say 'amen' after Grace. Joy Fluker also shares her story of living with her mother, the leader of House of Prayer.
20x113 - My Tourette's Made Me Viral
March 2, 2022
Baylen, who struggles daily with tics and OCD due to Tourette Syndrome found support online when she shared her struggles on TikTok. Lele Pons, who also suffers from OCD, Tourette’s and depression, has had a different experience with social media.
20x114 - Pretty Panicked: Are My Parents My Triggers?
March 4, 2022
After having a brain tumor removed and relearning to do everything, a woman then suffered from debilitating anxiety attacks. Her father had to move in with her to help care for her. Plus, Jay Glazer shares his story of battling anxiety and depression.
20x115 - A Beautiful Rebellion
March 7, 2022
As the world is more connected online, beauty trends spread quickly, constantly redefining what beauty means. Dr. Phil discusses how the standards of beauty have changed and how some are rebelling against what they believe are outdated societal standards.
20x116 - When One Pill Kills
March 8, 2022
Four families come together to talk about the loss of their young children. They say their children purchased counterfeit pills on social media, which were laced with fentanyl, a deadly drug that killed their children within moments.
20x117 - Homelessness in America, Part 1
March 10, 2022
We all see the news reports of homelessness in America. But what's most shocking is the divide over the cause of this human suffering -- and how to fix it. Dr. Phil speaks with advocates, experts, residents, and people currently experiencing homelessness.
20x118 - Homelessness in America: Is There a Solution?
March 11, 2022
Dr. Phil continues the discussion on issues surrounding homelessness with advocates, experts, residents, and people currently experiencing this hotly contested social issue.
20x119 - 73 and Raising Another Grandchild
March 14, 2022
Seventy-three-year-old Linda says she is currently raising her grown daughter, Angie's, child -- and this isn't the first time she's raised one of Angie's children. Linda's sister, Joanie, says the stress has left Linda with terrible health issues.
20x120 - Horror and Hope: How War Affects Us
March 15, 2022
The whole world is watching Russia's invasion of Ukraine with horror. Dr. Phil speaks with several people deeply and personally affected by the senseless violence both in Ukraine and abroad.
20x121 - Public Health Issue: Suicide
March 16, 2022
As a string of high-profile stories dominate the news, Dr. Phil addresses the complex issue of suicide; family members left behind discuss working through their immense grief.
20x122 - Frozen by Fear
March 21, 2022
Two young women say they are suffering from phobias they claim have completely taken over their lives. First, Bethany says she is absolutely terrified of all pregnant women! Then, Victoria says she's terrified of eating or touching gluten.
20x123 - Coping After A Crisis
March 30, 2022
Deanna says she's been really down on herself ever since she started losing her hair and was diagnosed with alopecia a couple years ago. Her best friend hopes Dr. Phil can change her attitude. He enlists the help of celebrity wig maker Amy Gibson.
20x124 - The Youth Mental Health Crisis
March 31, 2022
Dr. Phil teams up with child behavioural expert Dr. Michele Borba to discuss the youth mental health crisis currently sweeping America. Joselyn says her son Rakim is totally out of control and won't cooperate with her.
20x125 - From Football Star to Manic Episodes: Can My Son Be Helped?
April 1, 2022
Pattie says her son, Ridge, was a star football player and athlete in high school. But once in college, Pattie says he began experimenting with drugs and alcohol. After a particular hazing incident, he returned home with unusual behaviour and tics.
20x126 - Is Our Homeless Daughter Brainwashed, Lazy or Just Entitled?
April 4, 2022
Brenda and her husband are worried about Brenda's daughter, Autumn, who is homeless and living somewhere in the desert in Arizona. They believe Autumn has been brainwashed by her boyfriend Mark. Dr. Phil speaks with the family to help encourage a change.
20x127 - The Tinder Swindler: His Accusers Speak
April 7, 2022
Dr. Phil sits down with Cecile and Pernilla, the two women who starred in the Netflix documentary, 'The Tinder Swindler.' They each met the man on Tinder and believed he was their Prince Charming. But they say he conned them out of their life savings.
20x128 - Deadly Travels: Rideshare Driver Kidnapped and Shot
April 8, 2022
A rideshare driver claims she was left fighting for her life after being kidnapped, attacked, and left for dead by a passenger with a sinister plan. Plus, a single mother of five was arrested for allowing her adolescent daughter to babysit her sibling.
20x129 - The Sentencing of Jussie Smollett: Justified? The Oscar Slap: The Aftermath of Explosive Anger
April 11, 2022
Dr. Phil examines the psychology behind the behaviors of those in the public eye. A panel of experts discuss the case of Jussie Smollett. Plus, Dr. Phil's experts discuss the infamous slap between Will Smith and Chris Rock at the 94th Academy Awards.
20x130 - The Many Faces of Anna Delvey
April 14, 2022
Journalist Alicia Quarles analyses the unique case of fake German heiress Anna Delvey, who `faked' her way into high society.
20x131 - Dr. Phil Exclusive: Anna Delvey and Friend Neff Tell All
April 15, 2022
Dr. Phil interviews Anna Delvey from the detention facility where she currently is being held, a friend of Anna's speaks out, and Dr. Phil meets the videographer who traveled with Anna on a lavish vacation to Morocco.
20x132 - Trapped in My Broken Relationship
April 18, 2022
Justin says his relationship with his fiancé of 11 years, Elizabeth, is 'broken and unfixable.' He claims that not only is she a bad parent, but a bad person. Elizabeth claims Justin is verbally abusive, controlling and demeaning.
20x133 - True Crime Updates
April 19, 2022
Elaine and Cory update Dr. Phil on the details of the case since Mark was found guilty last fall and sentenced to 48 years in prison. Then, hear from Cheryl, who appeared on Dr. Phil eight years ago, to find out what happened to her two grandchildren.
20x134 - 14-Year-Old and Full of Rage
April 20, 2022
Mercedes and her sister, Hanee, say that Mercedes’ 14-year-old daughter, Marie, is intelligent and capable but is completely out of control. The sisters and Mercedes’ husband, Carlos, say Marie is extremely violent and disrespectful.
20x135 - Our Toxic Mother's Past Is Destroying Our Future
April 21, 2022
Alicia and Shaniqua claim they had an abusive upbringing with their mother, Naretha, and that their lives are still affected by it. Naretha admits she wasn't perfect and says she regrets not being able to open up to her kids.
20x136 - My Father Was a Serial Killer
April 22, 2022
Deborah says for 27 years, she put her father, Robert Brashers, on a pedestal. Deborah says she feels guilty for her father's sins and asks Dr. Phil if she's been contaminated by her father's DNA.
20x137 - The Psychological Weight of Obesity
April 25, 2022
Dr. Phil takes a closer look at the psychology of obesity. First, Dr. Phil meets a woman who used to weigh 700 pounds but now advocates for living a healthy lifestyle. Then, hear from a woman who says she is body positive and proud.
20x138 - Three Generations of Problems
April 27, 2022
A woman says ever since she gained guardianship of her three grandchildren, the middle child has been out of control. The granddaughter and her mother claim the problem lies with her grandmother.
20x139 - I Disregarded Dr. Phil's Advice
April 28, 2022
A woman had Dr. Phil investigate three men she was talking to online. Two years later, she contacted Dr. Phil and asked for his help with one of the men.
20x140 - Lois Meets 'Fred' Face-to-Face: Will She Finally Believe?
April 29, 2022
Dr. Phil continues his conversation with past guest Lois, who says she disregarded Dr. Phil’s advice that her online boyfriend was scamming her.
20x141 - The Mystery of Our Messy Marriage: Who's the Cheater?
May 2, 2022
Yvette and Steve have been married for 28 years, but Yvette says the past 15 have been a nightmare because she claims Steve has been cheating and hacking into her phone to cover it up. Steve says her accusations are completely false.
20x142 - Is It My Fault My Mother Is Homeless?
May 3, 2022
Heather says her mother is choosing to live in a tent on the streets, drinking two bottles of vodka a day. Heather says the weight of knowing her mother is out on the streets alone is taking a devastating toll on Heather.
20x143 - Miami Model Stabs Boyfriend to Death Exclusive: His Family Speaks
May 5, 2022
A model stabs her boyfriend to death inside a luxury Miami high rise. Shocking video shows Courtney Clenney, a social media influencer who boasts millions of followers, wearing a bikini top and covered in her boyfriend, Christian “Toby” Obumseli’s blood.
20x144 - Four Car Accidents in Five Months: Help Get Our Mom Off the Road
May 6, 2022
Erica and Jean say they are very concerned for their 76-year-old mother, Blanche, and they are giving her an ultimatum: choose fentanyl or the family. The sisters claim they had an abusive upbringing with Blanche and hold a lot of resentment toward her.
20x145 - Mentally Ill or Just Awful? What's Wrong With Josh?
May 9, 2022
Danielle says her marriage to Josh is "totally toxic." She claims not only has he repeatedly cheated on her, but he's also physically abusive. Josh claims he's bipolar, which is what causes him to become physical with Danielle and to cheat on her.
20x146 - My Husband Can't Control His Violent Temper (Part 1)
May 10, 2022
Sara claims her husband, Jason, has a violent and uncontrollable temper that has resulted in physical abuse toward her. Jason admits that violence and aggression are all he knows and says when he gets angry, "a devil takes over."
20x147 - Dangerous Love: A Couple's Big Decision (Part 2)
May 11, 2022
Dr. Phil continues his conversation with Sara and her husband, Jason. Sara revealed a secret she had been hiding for nearly two decades, that Jason’s violent temper sometimes has left her battered and bruised.
20x148 - The Happy Hoarder
May 12, 2022
Despite having 3,000 bottles of shampoo, 30,000 shirts, 5,000 cookbooks, and boxes on top of boxes of things, Kristen says she doesn’t think she is a hoarder. But Kristen claims her 'collection of things' has created a problem.
20x149 - My Husband Needs To Smoke Weed
May 13, 2022
Stuart says he has been smoking marijuana for 50 years and has spent over million on pot in his lifetime. Stuart says his addiction to marijuana is so strong that he smokes over 100 times a day just to stay 'stoned' all day long.
20x150 - Mark Anthony Returns: New Love or Old Flame?/ Wedding Disaster: Lost Memories
May 16, 2022
18-year-old Georgia tuned in to an episode of Dr. Phil in which Mark Anthony and his then Russian fiancée, Marina, were desperately looking for Dr. Phil to give them relationship advice. She felt bad for him and sent him a message of support.
20x151 - 17 and Extra Mean: Help My Pot-Smoking, School-Skipping Teen!
May 17, 2022
Christy says her 17-year-old son, Cameron, is mean, disrespectful, and has been physically and verbally abusive toward her. She says the last straw was when Cameron refused to take an at-home drug test and blew up at her.
20x152 - Buried Alive In Clutter
May 18, 2022
Lori and Bob say they moved into their current home seven years ago but they still haven’t unpacked. In fact, their home is so full of clutter, they claim they are being buried alive by their belongings.
20x153 - Unsolved Homicide: Who Put Ebby Steppach in the Drainpipe
May 19, 2022
Dr. Phil devotes his platform to shine a light on the 2015 disappearance and subsequent death of 18-year-old Ebby Steppach; a story that dominated national news. Ebby’s body was found in a drainpipe in her hometown of Little Rock, AR.
20x154 - My Fear of Dying Is Killing Me
May 20, 2022
Caitlin says she was once a successful medical assistant in a happy marriage, and life was great. However, she says ever since her mother died from cancer in 2021, her world came crashing down. She says she feels the medical field has failed her.
20x155 - I Lied and Sent My Husband to Prison!
May 23, 2022
Sue says she lied to police when she told them that her husband, Tim, abused her. Wracked with guilt, she recanted her testimony, but the judge didn't buy her new story. Body language and behaviour experts give their opinions.
20x156 - Our Narcissistic, Tone-Deaf Mother Needs A Wake-Up Call
May 24, 2022
Lisa says her four beautiful adult daughters are "monsters" who pick on her, and their constant drama is tearing apart their family; they claim she's a "textbook narcissist" who constantly plays the victim and has always put men before them.
20x157 - 'Danger On My Doorstep': America's Safety Crisis
May 25, 2022
Members of the public and law enforcement discuss the perceived lack of safety on American streets and the rising conflict between civilians and police; singer Clare Dunn says she was assaulted by a rideshare driver.
20x158 - Texas Shooting: Enough Is Enough
June 1, 2022
After another mass shooting in America, this one at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas, where two teachers and 19 children were killed, Dr. Phil is dedicating his show to speaking out about how these senseless acts of murder need to stop.
20x159 - My Mother-In-Law Is An Emotional Roller Coaster
September 6, 2022
Tiffany has allowed her mother-in-law, Nellie, to live with her family several times, but it did not go well; her husband, Chris, says he's extremely concerned for his mother's wellbeing, and wonders whether they should move her back into their home.
20x160 - A Catfish Faces His Victims
September 7, 2022
Social media influencer White Plastic faces off with his victims, whom he admits he's enjoyed catfishing; they want Dr. Phil to stop him and help him realize that what he is doing is hurting people.
20x161 - Imprisoned by My Anxiety
September 8, 2022
Lisa says her boyfriend Ted's anxiety has completely taken over both of their lives; simple things like picking out his outfit for the day, cooking, or going up the stairs can overwhelm him, so she does these things for him.
20x162 - Deception Detection
September 9, 2022
Body language and human behavior experts teach how to identify clues as to what people may be saying through their body language; they break down Dr. Phil's interview with Erin Caffey and R. Kelly's unbelievable sit-down with Gale King.

20x89 - From Divorced Family to Drug Addict

20x90 - Public Shaming: My Fiancée Humiliated Me and It Went Viral

20x91 - Traumatized by My Police Incident

20x92 - University of Michigan Sex Abuse Scandal

20x93 - U of M Sex Scandal: What Did the Football Coach Know?

20x94 - 30 With 40 Kids: I'm a Fertility Expert

20x95 - Humble Yourself and Admit You're Cheating!

20x96 - Help Dr. Phil, I Think I'm a Narcissist

20x97 - Survived Electrocution, But Barely Living

20x98 - Judge Reverses Sexual Assault Conviction: Tenn Victim Speaks Out

20x99 - My Mugshot Is Ruining My Life

20x100 - An International Timeshare Scam Is Bankrupting Our Mom!

20x101 - A Family Cursed?

20x102 - Surprising Updates

20x103 - United States of Emergency: The Violence Epidemic

20x104 - The Child Who Feels No Pain

20x105 - Women Abused Behind Bars

20x106 - I Sold My House for Online Love! Part One

20x107 - Part Two: Where Is "Jonathan"?

20x108 - My Lying Husband Refuses to Consummate Our 13-Year Marriage

20x109 - Social Media vs. Reality: Addicted to Like?

20x110 - My Wife Hired a Hitman

20x111 - 2 Years Later: Have Views on Black Lives Changed?

20x112 - An Extreme Religious Group Starved Her Baby

20x113 - My Tourette's Made Me Viral

20x114 - Pretty Panicked: Are My Parents My Triggers?

20x115 - A Beautiful Rebellion

20x116 - When One Pill Kills

20x117 - Homelessness in America, Part 1

20x118 - Homelessness in America: Is There a Solution?

20x119 - 73 and Raising Another Grandchild

20x120 - Horror and Hope: How War Affects Us

20x121 - Public Health Issue: Suicide

20x122 - Frozen by Fear

20x123 - Coping After A Crisis

20x124 - The Youth Mental Health Crisis

20x125 - From Football Star to Manic Episodes: Can My Son Be Helped?

20x126 - Is Our Homeless Daughter Brainwashed, Lazy or Just Entitled?

20x127 - The Tinder Swindler: His Accusers Speak

20x128 - Deadly Travels: Rideshare Driver Kidnapped and Shot

20x129 - The Sentencing of Jussie Smollett: Justified? The Oscar Slap: The Aftermath of Explosive Anger

20x130 - The Many Faces of Anna Delvey

20x131 - Dr. Phil Exclusive: Anna Delvey and Friend Neff Tell All

20x132 - Trapped in My Broken Relationship

20x133 - True Crime Updates

20x134 - 14-Year-Old and Full of Rage

20x135 - Our Toxic Mother's Past Is Destroying Our Future

20x136 - My Father Was a Serial Killer

20x137 - The Psychological Weight of Obesity

20x138 - Three Generations of Problems

20x139 - I Disregarded Dr. Phil's Advice

20x140 - Lois Meets 'Fred' Face-to-Face: Will She Finally Believe?

20x141 - The Mystery of Our Messy Marriage: Who's the Cheater?

20x142 - Is It My Fault My Mother Is Homeless?

20x143 - Miami Model Stabs Boyfriend to Death Exclusive: His Family Speaks

20x144 - Four Car Accidents in Five Months: Help Get Our Mom Off the Road

20x145 - Mentally Ill or Just Awful? What's Wrong With Josh?

20x146 - My Husband Can't Control His Violent Temper (Part 1)

20x147 - Dangerous Love: A Couple's Big Decision (Part 2)

20x148 - The Happy Hoarder

20x149 - My Husband Needs To Smoke Weed

20x150 - Mark Anthony Returns: New Love or Old Flame?/ Wedding Disaster: Lost Memories

20x151 - 17 and Extra Mean: Help My Pot-Smoking, School-Skipping Teen!

20x152 - Buried Alive In Clutter

20x153 - Unsolved Homicide: Who Put Ebby Steppach in the Drainpipe

20x154 - My Fear of Dying Is Killing Me

20x155 - I Lied and Sent My Husband to Prison!

20x156 - Our Narcissistic, Tone-Deaf Mother Needs A Wake-Up Call

20x157 - 'Danger On My Doorstep': America's Safety Crisis

20x158 - Texas Shooting: Enough Is Enough

20x159 - My Mother-In-Law Is An Emotional Roller Coaster

20x160 - A Catfish Faces His Victims

20x161 - Imprisoned by My Anxiety

20x162 - Deception Detection

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