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The Husband, the Wife and the Mistress

September 17, 2021

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Jenaye meets the woman with whom her husband, James, cheated on their fifth wedding anniversary; Chelsey says she believes she has done nothing wrong -- and that she, too, is a victim.

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20x1 - Murder in Mexico?
September 13, 2021
Authorities in Cancun, Mexico, say vacationer Elijah Snow's death was an accident, but in an exclusive interview, wife Jamie reveals the evidence she says suggests he was brutally killed.
20x2 - The Untold Story of "Dirty John" Meehan's First Wife
September 14, 2021
Tonia Bales (podcast "The First Wife: John Meehan's Reign of Terror") is joined by his second wife, Debra Newell (book "Surviving Dirty John: My True Story of Love, Lies and Murder") and daughter Terra Newell, who fatally stabbed him in self-defense.
20x3 - In Love or in Denial?
September 15, 2021
Fran says she's in love with a man she has never met and hopes to prove to everyone that not only is their love real, but he is real too; her siblings say he is only in the "relationship" for the money -- Fran has sent him over ,000.
20x4 - My Husband's Cheating Went Viral
September 16, 2021
When Jenaye posted an emotional video online about uncovering husband James' infidelity, she never imagined it would go viral; he says he is willing to do anything to avoid losing his family; his former hairstylist creates more drama.
20x5 - The Husband, the Wife and the Mistress
September 17, 2021
Jenaye meets the woman with whom her husband, James, cheated on their fifth wedding anniversary; Chelsey says she believes she has done nothing wrong -- and that she, too, is a victim.
20x6 - Missing "Van Life" Woman's Father Speaks Out
September 20, 2021
In July 2021, 22-year-old Gabby Petito set off from Florida on a cross-country van trip with her fiancé, but two months later, he returned alone; her desperate father pleads for answers about the missing young woman.
20x7 - Beauty and the Boxer
September 21, 2021
Brian "The Bull" Barbosa, two-time Interim World Middleweight boxing champion, admits there is something seriously wrong with his brain; Dr. Phil reveals the results of a state-of-the-art brain scan he set up for Brian to take.
20x8 - "Van Life" to Vanished: Inside Gabby Petito's Disappearance and Death
September 22, 2021
What 22-year-old "van life" blogger Gabby Petito's final videos reveal about what might have happened to her; police release body cam footage of distraught Gabby crying about an altercation with her fiancé in the days before she disappeared.
20x9 - Battles of a Bulimic Cook
September 23, 2021
Josh wrote to Dr. Phil desperate for help to save his brother, Dustin’s, life. Josh says after years of battling addiction, there’s one thing that his little brother just cannot quit, and that’s his bulimia. His mom, Melissa, says she’s a registered nurse but cannot save her own son. Dustin says he’s tried everything to recover from his eating disorder, but nothing has worked.
20x10 - Flightmares
September 24, 2021
Dr. Phil meets airline passengers who filmed what became viral videos of physical altercations, verbal abuse and "entitled" behavior; two people who were kicked off their flights blame their flight attendant's "abuse of power."
20x11 - "Post Malone" Love Story or Scam?
September 27, 2021
Megan and Brandy say their 69-year-old grandmother, Gail, is being catfished by a scammer posing as musical artist Post Malone, and they are worried for her safety and mental health; Gail wants to prove that the relationship is real.
20x12 - My Boyfriend Is Stalking Me!
September 28, 2021
Sabrina says she has a relentless, obsessed stalker who monitors her every move -- her boyfriend of six years, Harold; he says he has no choice but to stalk her because she's become "untrustworthy" ever since her "Brazilian butt lift" surgery.
20x13 - My Mother, the Ex-Madam
September 29, 2021
Emily says her childhood was full of dysfunction because her mother, Linda, lived a double life as a suburban housewife and a drug-addicted "madam" who oversaw two brothels that serviced rich and powerful men.
20x14 - Mexico Plastic Surgery Meltdown
September 30, 2021
Samantha says her mini gastric bypass surgery in Tijuana went terribly wrong, and when she wanted to leave the hospital, her husband, Josh, stood by and would not help her leave -- and now her fears are tearing apart her already fractured family.
20x15 - Old, Bold, and Breaking the Mold
October 1, 2021
Former guest Lydia, 80, aka "Glamma," meets three wealthy eligible bachelors, who each take her on a date; Annie, 82, is a social media influencer with more than 250,000 followers; Ernestine, an 85-year-old bodybuilder, trains clients half her age.
20x16 - Come Clean to Get Clean
October 4, 2021
Kelli, 32, says she has been to multiple drug and alcohol detox and rehab centers but can't stay clean; her mother says it's because Kelli refuses to face her traumas, and they are keeping her stuck in her addictions.
20x17 - Gabby Petito's Family Speaks Out
October 5, 2021
Gabby Petito's parents are all interviewed together for the first time since the 22-year-old "Van Life" vlogger's body was discovered in Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming, as the manhunt for her fiancé, Brian Laundrie, continues.
20x18 - Gabby's Parents Come Together
October 6, 2021
Gabby Petito's parents tell where they believe Brian Laundrie may be hiding and what they hope happens to him if he was involved in Gabby's death; their reaction to the latest developments in their daughter's case.
20x19 - Last Ditch Attempt to Save My Daughter
October 7, 2021
Dr. Phil welcomes back previous guest Heather and her daughter, Marissa, who is rebelling in dangerous ways, and reads a chilling text exchange in which Marissa says she has attempted to kill her mother.
20x20 - Broken Ties and Financial Lies
October 8, 2021
Susan says her daughter, Emma, has always had a troubled life of drugs and abuse and that things took a turn for the worse when Emma's fiancé died of an overdose, leaving her alone with her two children.
20x21 - Murder in the Suburbs Part 1
October 11, 2021
On an early June morning in 2007, 32-year-old Chris Vaughn was found limping away from his SUV with two non-fatal gunshot wounds. His children, 12-year-old Abigayle, 11-year-old Cassandra, and 8-year-old Blake, were found dead, seated together in the rear passenger seat, each shot twice. The body of Chris’ wife, Kimberly, was in the front passenger seat, slumped over the center console with a single contact gunshot wound under her chin. Chris’ handgun was found on the floorboard near her feet. Five years later, a jury convicted Chris of murdering his family, and he is now serving four life sentences. Chris’ parents, Gail and Pierre, sit down for their first television interview with Dr. Phil to tell him why they believe their son is innocent.
20x22 - Murder in the Suburbs: Inside the SUV
October 12, 2021
Dr. Phil continues his conversation with Chris Vaughn’s parents, Gail and Pierre, who say they believe their son is innocent of committing the murders of their three grandchildren and daughter-in-law. Chris recently spoke out about the horrific morning of June 14, 2007, for the first time, when he sent Gail and Pierre a letter giving his explanation on what happened. For the past 14 years, private investigator Bill Clutter has been investigating the case and claims, with the help of Chris’ letter, he now has the answers in hopes of getting Chris out of prison. Bill shows what he believes happened inside that SUV. If Chris didn’t commit these murders, then who did and how? Also, hear from Chris Regis, the former Assistant State’s attorney who fought hard to put Chris behind bars. He says Chris Vaughn is right where he should be.
20x23 - My Little 9-Year-Old Terror
October 13, 2021
Michelle says her 9-year-old son, Raymond, has screamed, cursed, and punched others since the age of 3 -- and even recently gave his grandmother a black eye! Michelle says she’s exhausted spending so much time trying to keep up with Raymond’s latest diagnoses and trying new medications that doctors prescribe for him. But Michelle’s family members say they want to know if Raymond’s issues are real or if he’s just choosing to act out? Certified Behavioral Analyst Megan St. Clair and Child and Family Psychiatrist Dr. Charles Sophy work with Raymond and his family and weigh in on the possibilities with Dr. Phil.
20x24 - Stop My Brother's Idiocy
October 14, 2021
Carlea wrote into the show desperate for Dr. Phil’s help because she claims her brother, Jay, is an egotistical,untruthful narcissist who physically abused the mother of his child, Cassie. Carlea says her nephew, Ky, deserves better, and Jay needs to be Ky’s father 100 percent of the time; not after the next girl, the next party, or the next group of what she calls “idiots” he wants to associate with. Jay and Cassie both agree they do not know how to co-parent, and the only one they trust for advice is Dr. Phil.
20x25 - Finding Andrea
October 15, 2021
On August 13, 2019, 37-year-old Andrea Knabel, an outgoing and devoted mother of two who volunteered for a group that helps find missing people, disappeared; it turns out that Andrea was hiding several secrets about her risky behavior.
20x26 - Mom, Divorce Your Husband Now!
October 18, 2021
Keira says that when she was 15, her mother, Karen, chose to move across the state to be with her husband, James, leaving her behind and forcing her into foster care; a few years ago he called her a racial slur, and her mother still chose his side.
20x27 - Will Karen Choose Her Husband or Her Daughter?
October 19, 2021
Keira and her stepfather, James, face off after discussing an argument they had two years ago that led to James calling Keira a racial slur; James also admits to hitting Keira when she was a child; Keira's mother returns to the stage without her.
20x28 - Social Media Challenge Got My Teen Expelled
October 20, 2021
Heather's son, Trenton, 14, was expelled from school for four months after he was caught on camera destroying school property and stealing a sign; she and her fiancé, Michael, say Trenton's behavior has started to tear apart their relationship.
20x29 - Shaming and Blaming
October 21, 2021
Fallon was rejected by a party bus heading to a nightclub because of her appearance; a video went viral after Korisa fell into an icy lake; Eric wants Taylor to work out with him and eat healthier; rock star Nikki Sixx (memoir "The First 21").
20x30 - Getting Richard Glossip Off Death Row
October 22, 2021
Dr. Phil interviews death row inmate Richard Glossip, 58, who says he was wrongfully accused of the murder of Barry Van Treese in January 1997; CEO of Lava Media and the founding member of The Innocence Project, Jason Flom.
20x31 - Is My Fiancée Cheating With the Mailman?
October 25, 2021
Tom says he's 100% convinced that his fiancée Teaka is cheating on him. He set up secret surveillance cameras inside their home so he can monitor her alleged infidelity. Teaka swears she's never cheated and feels like a prisoner in her own home.
20x32 - Dr. Phil Celebrating 20 Years
October 26, 2021
Dr. Phil takes a look back and celebrates 20 years of 'Dr. Phil.' He shares inspirational updates from some of his most memorable guests and finds out how many of them are doing nearly 20 years later. Also, meet some of Dr. Phil's staff.
20x33 - Dr. Phil: 20 Years Changing Lives
October 27, 2021
Dr. Phil continues looking back on the past 20 years. Updates include toddlers, what happened to a daughter who faked 10 pregnancies, a violent 12-year-old and a former all-star athlete turned heroin addict. Dr. Phil has another surprise for Robin.
20x34 - Love or Larceny: My Father's Fiancée is Fake
October 28, 2021
Brittany and her dad Charlie are concerned that he is being scammed by his fiancée, 'Stephanie' and her roommate, 'Carina.' The couple have never met in person and Charlie has given 'Stephanie' over , 000. Dr. Phil leads an investigation.
20x35 - Charlie Meets His 'Fiancée' Face-to-Face
October 29, 2021
Dr. Phil continues his conversation with Brittany, who claims her dad is being scammed by his online fiancée. Charlie still hopes to get married when they meet in person. Charlie finally meets the real women in the photos face-to-face.
20x36 - 68-Pound Anorexic Nutrition Counselor
November 1, 2021
Danielle is a 34-year old who says she first began starving herself at age 14. Now weighing only 68 pounds and admitting she posed as a nutritionist online, Danielle's friends and mother seek out help from Dr. Phil and his team.
20x37 - Is Our Mom's 'Fiancé' a Con-Artist?
November 2, 2021
Sandi says she will soon be flying to Nigeria to marry her 22-year-old fiancé, Peter – but her three daughters say not if they can stop her. Sandi’s daughters say she is being scammed for either money or a Green Card.
20x38 - The Truth Behind Sandi's Fiancé: Revealed
November 3, 2021
Dr. Phil continues his conversation with Sandi and her three daughters, discussing Sandi’s online relationship, which the daughters believe is a scam. This is a 'catfish' story like no other - and 'Peter' talks to the team.
20x39 - Publicly Shamed by 'The Cart Narcs'
November 4, 2021
Dr. Phil welcomes controversial YouTuber 'Agent Sebastian,' who runs a page called 'Cart Narcs.' He posts hundreds of explosive videos of him apprehending shoppers in parking lots who do not return their shopping carts.
20x40 - Exclusive: 'Queen of the Con'
November 5, 2021
Dr. Phil meets victims who claim they were manipulated out of thousands of dollars by a woman named Mair Smyth, who has been accused of posing as an Irish heiress, a psychologist, a life coach, a mortgage broker, and even a cancer patient.
20x41 - Quadruplets: House of Chaos!
November 8, 2021
Christine says her divorce from Tom 14 years ago affected all of the children, including her quadruplets. While she says Tom was abusive, he denies it, saying the kids are out of control; meanwhile, the kids say Tom is too controlling.
20x42 - Quadruplets Face Off
November 9, 2021
Christine, Tom and the quadruplets continue speaking with Dr. Phil as he tries to determine the truth. Plus, award-winning author Mitch Albom joins Dr. Phil for a touching segment about spirituality, life and loss.
20x43 - Cold Case: Did Love Triangle Lead to Hero Cop's Murder?
November 10, 2021
Undercover Detective Dennis Wustenhoff lived in Long Island with his wife and three children when he was murdered by a bomb planted under his unmarked police car. Police suspected he was targeted and killed, but now his family says they know the truth.
20x44 - The Disappearance of Summer Wells
November 11, 2021
Don and Candus Wells join Dr. Phil to speak about their daughter, 5-year-old Summer, who went missing on June 15, 2021. The couple agrees to sit down with body language experts who worked with the FBI and military.
20x45 - Summer Wells Disappearance: What Do the Parents Know?
November 12, 2021
In their first national television interview, Don and Candus Wells speak about their missing five-year-old daughter, Summer. The couple thought reaching out the public would help, but they became of cyberbullying and accusations.
20x46 - Locked in the Attic or Lying?
November 15, 2021
Ariyanna claims that while her mother, Cornelia, was there for her financially, she locked her in the attic, abandoned her, and even resorted to waterboarding. Cornelia says Ariyanna is lying about some of her allegations and exaggerating about others.
20x47 - Talk to Dr. Phil or We're Done!
November 16, 2021
Nancy is dating 'Shaun' online, but her son and his wife believe she's being scammed. After refusing to appear on Dr. Phil last season, Nancy's family has finally convinced her to talk with him and his staff about the man she's never even seen a photo of.
20x48 - Catfish Controversy: A Mom and Son Face Off!
November 17, 2021
Nancy and her son speak face-to-face for the first time in over a year, and he's been a keeping a secret about the online lover she remains adamant exists. Plus, Dr. Phil's previous guests who relate to Nancy give updates on their lives.
20x49 - Trampled and Traumatized: Astroworld Aftermath
November 18, 2021
Inside the madness of Astroworld, Travis Scott's Houston festival, a mass casualty event leaving people dead, children clinging to life and attendees traumatized. Attendees reveal the horror they saw and families file lawsuits.
20x50 - Fractured Family Fall Out!
November 19, 2021
Cassie says the stress of raising four children, including her 15-year-old daughter, Brinley, is making her physically ill. She claims Brinley is constantly smoking pot, vaping, and running away.
20x51 - Cassie's Choice: Husband or Children?
November 22, 2021
Cassie insists her teen daughter’s behavior is the root cause of her family’s dysfunction, despite her husband, Jonah, being addicted to drugs and alcohol and endangering their children. Dr. Phil presents Cassie with a difficult choice: pick your children or your husband. Cassie’s mother, Sandy, also joins and says she believes her granddaughter’s behavior will never improve until her parents get their act together. What will Cassie decide?
20x52 - We Deserve Our Kids Back, Why Won't CPS Agree?
November 23, 2021
Jessica and Ian’s two children were removed from their custody over a year-and-a-half ago. The parents insist they’ve done everything required to get custody back -- but is that true? Ian’s mother, Pamela, says the one thing they should do is end their toxic relationship. Ian’s brother Jeremy says Ian’s unstable lifestyle only makes matters worse. Is everyone in this family ready to get real with Dr. Phil?
20x53 - Marriage on Hiatus
November 24, 2021
Whoever said being in a long-term relationship was easy? If you’re wishing you were married, thinking about getting married, or are married, you won’t want to miss this episode. After 21 years of marriage, Paula says she’s thinking about divorcing her husband, Jeremy, because, in her words, he’s “clueless, absent, and non-verbal.” But Jeremy says the real problem is Paula. He says not only is Paula controlling, but she’s a grudge-holder, too, and won’t move on from a mistake he made almost 10 years ago. Find out the mistake Jeremy made, and Dr. Phil gets to the bottom of why Paula is so controlling. Plus, Dr. Phil and Robin share the secret to their 45-year marriage.
20x54 - 19 Years Lost: I Am Innocent
November 26, 2021
On April 16, 2001, two lives were forever changed. One, a man gunned down in cold blood, and the other, a teenage girl named Kiera, who was convicted of his murder and sentenced to 60 years to life in prison. After serving over 19 years in prison, Kiera was released early and has continued to claim she is innocent and was falsely incarcerated. Today, Dr. Phil exams Kiera’s case and speaks with her lawyers, who call Kiera’s conviction “the starkest miscarriage of justice” they have ever seen. Dr. Phil looks at all the evidence Kiera and her attorneys claim is proof that she had nothing to do with this horrendous crime. Plus, hear from Kiera’s high school teacher who testified that Kiera was in her classroom at the very same time the murder took place. But that’s not all, also hear from a key witness for the prosecution -- has he now changed his story?
20x55 - From Businessman to 'Cowboy TYGG'
November 29, 2021
Jessica says her once successful Uncle Ed had a long-standing career in the aerospace industry but lost everything in just six months. She says he left his home, marriage, children, and job and began street performing and preaching as 'Cowboy Tygg.'

20x1 - Murder in Mexico?

20x2 - The Untold Story of "Dirty John" Meehan's First Wife

20x3 - In Love or in Denial?

20x4 - My Husband's Cheating Went Viral

20x5 - The Husband, the Wife and the Mistress

20x6 - Missing "Van Life" Woman's Father Speaks Out

20x7 - Beauty and the Boxer

20x8 - "Van Life" to Vanished: Inside Gabby Petito's Disappearance and Death

20x9 - Battles of a Bulimic Cook

20x10 - Flightmares

20x11 - "Post Malone" Love Story or Scam?

20x12 - My Boyfriend Is Stalking Me!

20x13 - My Mother, the Ex-Madam

20x14 - Mexico Plastic Surgery Meltdown

20x15 - Old, Bold, and Breaking the Mold

20x16 - Come Clean to Get Clean

20x17 - Gabby Petito's Family Speaks Out

20x18 - Gabby's Parents Come Together

20x19 - Last Ditch Attempt to Save My Daughter

20x20 - Broken Ties and Financial Lies

20x21 - Murder in the Suburbs Part 1

20x22 - Murder in the Suburbs: Inside the SUV

20x23 - My Little 9-Year-Old Terror

20x24 - Stop My Brother's Idiocy

20x25 - Finding Andrea

20x26 - Mom, Divorce Your Husband Now!

20x27 - Will Karen Choose Her Husband or Her Daughter?

20x28 - Social Media Challenge Got My Teen Expelled

20x29 - Shaming and Blaming

20x30 - Getting Richard Glossip Off Death Row

20x31 - Is My Fiancée Cheating With the Mailman?

20x32 - Dr. Phil Celebrating 20 Years

20x33 - Dr. Phil: 20 Years Changing Lives

20x34 - Love or Larceny: My Father's Fiancée is Fake

20x35 - Charlie Meets His 'Fiancée' Face-to-Face

20x36 - 68-Pound Anorexic Nutrition Counselor

20x37 - Is Our Mom's 'Fiancé' a Con-Artist?

20x38 - The Truth Behind Sandi's Fiancé: Revealed

20x39 - Publicly Shamed by 'The Cart Narcs'

20x40 - Exclusive: 'Queen of the Con'

20x41 - Quadruplets: House of Chaos!

20x42 - Quadruplets Face Off

20x43 - Cold Case: Did Love Triangle Lead to Hero Cop's Murder?

20x44 - The Disappearance of Summer Wells

20x45 - Summer Wells Disappearance: What Do the Parents Know?

20x46 - Locked in the Attic or Lying?

20x47 - Talk to Dr. Phil or We're Done!

20x48 - Catfish Controversy: A Mom and Son Face Off!

20x49 - Trampled and Traumatized: Astroworld Aftermath

20x50 - Fractured Family Fall Out!

20x51 - Cassie's Choice: Husband or Children?

20x52 - We Deserve Our Kids Back, Why Won't CPS Agree?

20x53 - Marriage on Hiatus

20x54 - 19 Years Lost: I Am Innocent

20x55 - From Businessman to 'Cowboy TYGG'

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