Dr. Phil (2002)
Using the power of television, Dr. Phil McGraw presents compelling stories about real people with a variety of emotional and behavioral problems, stripping away the shame and embarrassment that too often keep people from seeking help. Its a show that is suppose to help people with their problems and to find a solution on live TV .
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21x01 Carry to Bury: The Abortion Debate
13 September, 2022 12:00 am
Nancy Davis says she was about 10 weeks pregnant when the fetus she was carrying was diagnosed with a fatal condition. She claims she tried to have an abortion, but doctors denied her, because in her home state of Louisiana, abortions are banned.
21x02 The Invisibility of Anti-Asian Hate (Part 1)
14 September, 2022 12:00 am
In the US in 2020, there were approximately 8,000 hate crimes reported to the FBI. Dr. Phil speaks with parents, Gabriel and Nerissa, their daughter, Patricia, and their attorney, Sandy Roxas, who explain why they feel anti-Asian hate is often overlooked.
21x03 Fighting Anti-Semitism (Part 2)
15 September, 2022 12:00 am
Dr. Phil continues his conversation about the rise of hate crimes in America. Joey, a Jewish man, says he was assaulted by a gang. Then, Rabbi Aryeh Cohen shares some insight as to why hate crimes against Jewish people are sometimes ignored.
21x04 School Shooters: Is There A Solution?
16 September, 2022 12:00 am
This episode is a must-see for every parent sending their child off to school. On May 24, 2022, Ana dropped her 10-year-old daughter off at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas. Twelve hours later, she found out the tragic news that her daughter was one of the 19 children shot and killed. No matter what political side you support, no one wants to see another headline about one more horrific school shooting again. Dr. Phil is joined by Rudy Perez, president of the National Association of School Resource Officers, psychologist Dr. Jillian Peterson, and sociologist Dr. James Densley of The Violence Project to get to the bottom of how we can slow down these tragedies.
21x05 Inclusivity or Indoctrination? What's Happening in Schools Today?
17 September, 2022 12:00 am
Jennifer says she had no idea her 11-year-old daughter was using he/him/they pronouns and a different name while at school. She claims this went on for months before it was brought to her attention. Jennifer says she believes she should have been involved in the conversation from day one, and questions whether school faculty members may have been encouraging her daughter's transition. Dr. Phil invites experts Eli Erlick, Dr. Yalda Safai, and Asra Nomani to dive into the complex debate over gender identity and transgender inclusivity in schools today.
21x06 How to Survive Inflation
20 September, 2022 12:00 am
If you're anxious because every trip to the grocery store and gas station cuts deeper into your budget, you are not alone. At 9.1 percent, inflation is at a 40-year high. With less supply and more demand for so many products, two-thirds of Americans are living paycheck to paycheck and are outraged over prices. To help, Dr. Phil is starting a series on how to survive inflation. Learn credit card tips, grocery ideas, and coupon tricks that could save you thousands! Today, Harvard-trained economist and Chief Economist of Instawork Dan Altman explains what is happening with the economy. Then, get budget tips from Jordan Page, a mother of eight who calls herself the Fun, Cheap, and Free Queen. You won't believe some of the money-saving tips!
21x07 Horror Hazing: Left Blind & Paralyzed (Part 1)
21 September, 2022 12:00 am
Dr. Phil delves into the dangerous fraternity rituals putting young men at risk. One of these young men, Danny Santulli, was at a fraternity pledging event at the University of Missouri in October 2021. By the end of the evening, Danny was in the hospital with a blood alcohol content six times the legal limit. He survived, but is no longer the Danny that everyone knew. He suffered severe brain damage, lost his eyesight, can no longer speak, feed himself or walk, and spends his days in a wheelchair being cared for by his family. Hear what happened the night everything went tragically wrong and see the shocking surveillance video. Plus, Danny's family shares a glimpse into the aftermath of this tragic incident and how difficult life is day to day.
21x08 Deadly Brotherhood: The Fight to Stop College Hazing (Part 2)
22 September, 2022 12:00 am
Dr. Phil takes you inside a fraternity hazing trial that made national headlines. Two former Bowling Green State University fraternity brothers have been sentenced for their part in the alcohol poisoning death of 20-year-old student Stone Foltz. Since this tragedy, Foltz has become one of the most prominent faces of this national epidemic. He was in his final days of pledging Pi Kappa Alpha when prosecutors say he and other underage pledges were encouraged to drink an entire bottle of liquor in order to be initiated into the brotherhood. Meet Foltz's family and hear about the sentencing. Do they believe the punishment fits the crime? Plus, hear chilling testimony from Foltz's fellow pledges and his girlfriend that give insight into his deadly initiation night.
21x09 America's Short Fuse: Afraid to Leave the House
23 September, 2022 12:00 am
An umpire gets punched in the face by an upset mother, a worker gets a drink thrown in her face over a 25-cent overcharge on cheese fries, a customer rips a cash register off the counter after an order was made incorrectly, and a man gets so angry on the road while driving that he ends up dead. It sometimes feels like it has gotten too dangerous to leave the house because people's fuses are so short. What has happened to America? Why do people feel that they can do anything to anyone these days, that rules just don't apply to them, and/or if they don't like something, they have the right to intimidate, verbally abuse or even physically assault you? Dr. Phil speaks with people who have experienced firsthand when someone blows their fuse.
21x10 Student Loan Forgiveness: Worth It or Raw Deal?
24 September, 2022 12:00 am
President Biden recently announced a three-part plan to provide more breathing room to America’s working families as they continue to recover from the strains associated with the COVID-19 pandemic. This plan offers targeted debt relief as part of a comprehensive effort to address the burden of growing college costs and make the student loan system more manageable for working families. The Education Department has indicated that around 8 million federal student loan borrowers who already have their income information on file with the Department will be eligible for automatic student loan forgiveness. However, this announcement kicked off a nationwide debate. Supporters praised the act as a landmark move to wipe out millions of student loan debt, while critics say the plan will increase inflation and does not address the underlying problem of soaring higher-education costs. Dr. Phil speaks with people on both sides of this issue.
21x11 Athletes: Groomed to Be Untouchable and Above the Law
27 September, 2022 12:00 am
When it comes to children and sports, many believe there is a huge problem with entitled athletes. Are athletes being coached to believe they are individually more important than their teams and that the rules simply don't apply to them? Dr. Phil sits down with parents, athletes, coaches, and students who all say yes – but they strongly disagree about who is to blame. A coach claims parents are to blame due to modeling outrageous and entitled behavior. However, the sports parents in Dr. Phil's audience push back, claiming coaches need to stop blaming them and start blaming themselves. Then, meet a referee who wrote an emotional email to parents informing them he was quitting due to their sideline behavior. And, a former all-American quarterback talks about the dark side of college sports. Plus, ESPN investigative reporter Paula Lavigne reveals some of what she has uncovered.
21x12 Athletes: Behaving Badly or Targets for False Accusations?
28 September, 2022 12:00 am
You've seen the headlines about student athletes being accused of sexual assaults and other egregious acts -- but are athletes being supported and protected by universities? Dr. Phil meets two women who claim they were sexually assaulted by college athletes and say there is a big double standard when it comes to athletes accused versus typical students. Bailey claims she was sexually assaulted by three basketball players but claims they were protected by the university. Then, Teresa says she knows firsthand the double standard when it comes to athletic preferential treatment because, even though the person who assaulted her was convicted, served time, and had to register as a sex offender, he was allowed to return to the field and was hailed as a star for another university. Plus, when an attorney claims athletes are the victims and their notoriety makes them easy targets for false accusations, he sparks an emotional debate.
21x13 Deceived to Death: The Fentanyl Crisis in America
29 September, 2022 12:00 am
Fentanyl, a synthetic opioid, is plaguing the country and killing some of the most vulnerable people: children and young adults. Not only are counterfeit prescription pills routinely laced with Fentanyl, but so are street drugs like cocaine and marijuana, which is killing people in masses. Feliz shares the tragic story of losing her sister, Karina, to a mass fentanyl poisoning that killed her and four other adults. Also, John, a father, says he watched both his sons overdose in his home after taking what they thought was Oxycodone but instead was a counterfeit pill laced with fentanyl. One of his sons survived and shares what happened on that fatal night.
21x14 Quiet Quitting: Lazy Employees or Taking a Stand?
30 September, 2022 12:00 am
Refusing to answer an email or call after working hours, not doing a work assignment you felt wasn't in your job description, and insisting that if your employer wants you to go above and beyond, they need to pay you for it. Does that sound ridiculous? Quiet quitting, the idea that employees only do what is in their job description, between the hours they were hired to do it, and nothing more has become more than a viral social media hashtag; it has become a movement by employees of all ages. Dr. Phil speaks with an employment and labor attorney who says quiet quitting makes perfect sense, because if employers want employees to work extra, then they need to pay them extra. Then, hear from a young man who says he is currently quiet quitting. Why does he say he won't put in extra effort without being paid for it? Plus, business owners say quiet quitters are just a bunch of slackers, undependable employees hiding behind a cute hashtag to make lazy sound better.
21x15 Appropriation Nation: Has It Gone Too Far?
01 October, 2022 12:00 am
Cultural appropriation, to many, means people with a privileged status taking cultural identity markers from members of a minority community without permission or acknowledgment. This can include language, art, music, literature, clothing, food, beauty standards/traditions, social norms, customs, and values. So, does that mean that a Caucasian person can’t own a Chinese restaurant? Can a Latina wear braids or locks? Should children never wear Halloween costumes that depict another culture, ethnicity or race? When does admiration turn into appropriation, and is the argument against appropriation just? Does the anti-appropriation movement ever turn into a form of racism? Meet a young woman who says she received death threats for wearing a dress from another culture, a woman who says she was called out for cosplaying a Japanese anime character, and a woman who says people need to stop stealing other cultures' foods and calling them their own.
21x16 Citizen Sleuths
04 October, 2022 12:00 am
Dr. Phil sits down with Amy Hall, who explains how she and her husband, Allen, were blindsided when their 16-year-old son, Jed, vanished from their home in Idaho Falls, Idaho, in January 2018. Amy and Allen say they worked with the police and detectives to find Jed and finally accepted help from volunteers Jared Leisek and Doug Bishop from Adventure with Purpose, a search and recovery dive team who has helped to solve cold cases across the country. Dr. Phil sends a crew to Idaho Falls to follow the mystery of what happened to Jed. Then, retired law enforcement officer Frank Powell shares how regular citizens can help become volunteers to find missing people. And, past guest Mike Knabel, who along with his family has been searching for his daughter Andrea Knabel since she disappeared in August 2019, gives an update.
21x17 Life After Lockdown: Families in Crisis
05 October, 2022 12:00 am
As Americans begin to emerge after two-and-a-half years of enduring the COVID-19 pandemic, the real toll of the decisions made by the government and politicians is starting to show in children, teens, and families across the nation. One mother says the closure of schools during the pandemic caused her daughter's behavior to wreak havoc in their home as she struggled with online distance learning. A couple claims financial hardships took a toll on their family and caused an even further divide in their parenting decisions and relationship. And, a college freshman says she felt completely unprepared for her first year of school. Psychiatrist Dr. Charles Sophy joins Dr. Phil to help these people reclaim their relationships with tools from his new book, Family Values: Reset Trust, Boundaries, and Connection With Your Child.
21x18 Has the Body Positivity Movement Gone Too Far?
06 October, 2022 12:00 am
Dr. Phil discusses the highly debated issue of whether or not the body positivity movement -- a belief system that embraces bodies of all shapes and sizes -- has gone too far. Since 2020, 36.5% of Americans have been considered overweight and 32.5% obese. Are we doing too much to celebrate the plus-sized? Not according to Lexi and her husband, Will, who say they've struggled with their body image their entire lives and have now found freedom in letting go of the need to control their weight and instead accepting themselves the way they are. Dr. Phil also meets YouTube personality John Glaude, who says he once believed in the body positivity movement until it almost killed him. Plus, Dr. Howard Liebowitz discusses the medical realities of being overweight, and nutritionist Kelsey Koehler offers tips to set practical goals for weight loss.
21x19 Workplace Bullying: Is It Happening to You?
07 October, 2022 12:00 am
Dr. Phil discusses the highly debated issue of whether or not the body positivity movement -- a belief system that embraces bodies of all shapes and sizes -- has gone too far. Since 2020, 36.5% of Americans have been considered overweight and 32.5% obese. Are we doing too much to celebrate the plus-sized? Not according to Lexi and her husband, Will, who say they've struggled with their body image their entire lives and have now found freedom in letting go of the need to control their weight and instead accepting themselves the way they are. Dr. Phil also meets YouTube personality John Glaude, who says he once believed in the body positivity movement until it almost killed him. Plus, Dr. Howard Liebowitz discusses the medical realities of being overweight, and nutritionist Kelsey Koehler offers tips to set practical goals for weight loss.
21x20 Transgender Athletes
08 October, 2022 12:00 am
Should transgender athletes be allowed to compete with those of the gender they identify with or must they only compete with athletes who share the gender they were assigned at birth? Are laws that ban transgender women from participating in women's sports fair? LGBTQ+ activists have described criteria limiting transgender athlete involvement in gendered sports as "discriminatory." Lia Thomas made headline news and stirred debate when she competed in swimming nationals as a transgender woman. Dr. Phil, along with Layne Ingram, a transgender man and basketball coach, and Olympic swimmer Nancy Hogshead-Makar, an advocate for girls and women in sports and CEO of Champion Women, discuss what they believe is right and fair. Then, Riley Gaines, who competed against Lia Thomas, gives her perspective on how she felt after their race. The big question is: what does the science say? Harvard professor Dr. Carole Hooven breaks it down.
21x21 You Can't Say That! (Part 1)
11 October, 2022 12:00 am
Some believe self-censorship is a big problem today, particularly in light of the idea that someone can be "canceled" for their words -- blocked from having a prominent public platform or career for sharing their opinion. Dr. Phil interviews Nate, a former Idaho police officer, who claims he was fired after making a TikTok video about NBA superstar LeBron James that went viral and has been viewed over 4 million times. Nate explains how the fallout from the video affected him and his family, too. Dr. Phil also speaks with conservative political commentator Tomi Lahren, who says she recently had to be protected by state police from student protestors at the University of New Mexico. Greg Lukianoff, president of the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression, says he believes Americans have lost the ability to discuss their differences rationally.
21x22 You Said It ... Now You're Canceled! (Part 2)
12 October, 2022 12:00 am
The "self-censorship" debate continues. Meet Alejandro, a student who claims administrators at his community college violated his free speech rights. He says when he and members of the club Young Americans for Freedom posted flyers on campus, they were censored. Then, which public figures are fighting back against cancel culture? And, Dr. Phil takes a closer look at a list of terms that are now allegedly off limits. What words are on that list? Tune in to find out.
21x23 Harm Reduction: Safe Space for Addicts to Use
13 October, 2022 12:00 am
Dr. Phil discusses harm reduction, the concept of treating drug abuse like a medical issue and providing addicts with paraphernalia, such as clean needles in a safe space, and free housing regardless of whether or not they test positive for drugs. Michael Shellenberger, author of “San Fransicko: Why Progressives Ruin Cities,” says he believes that America’s approach to drug abuse, crime, and homelessness has gotten too soft. Los Angeles resident Marcy Jo agrees and says open drug use and homelessness in L.A. have gotten out of control. On the other side of the debate is California State Senator Scott Wiener, who wrote Senate Bill 57. The bill would have legalized safe consumption sites in San Francisco, Oakland, Los Angeles and Los Angeles County, but was vetoed by Governor Newsom in August 2022. Weiner says he was extremely disappointed that the veto blocked life-saving legislation.
21x24 The Right to Die?
14 October, 2022 12:00 am
In 2014, 29-year-old Brittany Maynard transformed the conversation about medical aid in dying, which allows a terminally ill patient with a prognosis of six months or less to live and is capable of making their own healthcare decisions, to self-administer prescribed medication to die with dignity. At the time, medical aid-in-dying was only authorized in four states, but today, it has been legalized in 10 states and Washington D.C. Additionally, many Americans are choosing to fly internationally to use medical aid-in-dying for non-terminal illnesses. With its growing popularity and more and more legislation being passed, Dr. Phil and his guests discuss dying on your own terms. With only one life, who says you can't control your end date? And, is it your right to die on your own terms?
21x25 Boomers vs. Zoomers: An Old-Age Debate
15 October, 2022 12:00 am
As a whole, Baby Boomers, those born between 1946 -1964, believe they have worked hard, sacrificed, and paid their dues – and that the younger generation is entitled and sits on social media all day, expecting to get everything handed to them. However, Gen Z, those born between 1997 – 2012, blame Baby Boomers for the current state of the environment and the economy. Since 2019, the hashtag #okboomer has been used 3.7 B times on TikTok to describe a Baby Boomer being "out of touch." Is Gen Z really being coddled, whereas Boomers "pulled themselves up by their bootstraps"? And, how is that affecting their mental health? Dr. Phil discusses these generational differences -- societal values, work ethic, use of technology -- and if these two generations, 50 years apart, are really that different, after all.
21x26 Bullied to Death
18 October, 2022 12:00 am
It used to be that if you were a child being bullied at school, once you walked over the threshold of your home, there would be a "reprieve" until you walked into school the next day. But times have changed. Teens, tweens, and those even younger are being bullied from every angle because, with the internet and the prevalence of social media, there are always ways to target a victim – oftentimes anonymously. And if a bullied teen does disconnect their devices, bullies can always use old-fashioned, in-person harassment. It seems there's no escape. Meet Antoinette, whose 13-year-old daughter, Muffin, took her own life after being bullied by children at her school. When not in school, Antoinette says they continued the bullying online, creating fake online pages and talking about Muffin's appearance. On the Saturday morning of Muffin's death, Antoinette went to the store only to return to every parent's worst nightmare.
21x27 In Just Five Days: Bullied to Death
19 October, 2022 12:00 am
Bullying in 2022 comes in many forms, and the internet continues to be the most popular way to deliver this toxic and cruel behavior. Bullying is a severe threat to a child's self-esteem and mental health. Being targeted by a cyberbully can increase the risk of anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, feelings of worthlessness, and, most tragically, suicide. But not all bullying is long-term. In fact, the heavy psychological toll this kind of harassment takes can often be swift. Meet Cheryl and Hunter, whose 16-year-old daughter, McKenna, took her own life after being bullied by four girls she thought were her friends. They say that after less than five days of being bullied, McKenna could no longer cope and made the tragic decision to take her own life. The parents say their daughter went to shower on a Saturday evening, and they never saw her alive again.
21x28 Parents Battle over "Woke" School Curriculum
20 October, 2022 12:00 am
In March 2022, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis passed the “Parents Rights in Education” law, preventing the discussion of sexuality or gender identity in kindergarten through third grades in Florida and requiring parents to be part of teacher and student meetings. Advocates say this law protects the rights of the parent. But critics nicknamed the law “Don’t Say Gay” and claim it turns back the clock on equality. Tiffany Justice and Tina Descovich, co-founders of Moms of Liberty, say every parent deserves a seat at the table to make sure that certain inappropriate content is not discussed. Candice Jackson, an attorney and mother who worked for the Department of Education under President Trump, says it’s our First Amendment right not to call someone by their preferred pronouns. However, Nadine Smith, executive director for Equality for Florida, says children need full transparency in their curriculum.
21x29 How to Survive Inflation: Smart Spending During Shortages
21 October, 2022 12:00 am
There are shortages of everything from flights and airplane pilots to teachers, baby formula, certain foods, workers, and more. Dr. Phil discusses how shortages are affecting us and how we can overcome these hard times. The Points Guy, Brian Kelly, gives tips on how to travel, get cash back, and go on a dream vacation -- or have extra money to pay your bills -- by using points. Economist Dr. Victor Claar explains the shortages our country is facing and how we can make things a little easier at home.
21x30 Is American Too High on Marijuana?
22 October, 2022 12:00 am
Marijuana, weed, pot, cannabis -- no matter what you call it -- it’s been hotly debated whether it’s safe to use or if legalization is doing more harm than good. The number of Americans using marijuana is at a record high, so it appears that using pot is getting a pass! But, many experts and concerned citizens insist marijuana is dangerous and that it should not be legal. Dr. Phil mediates a heated discussion between people on both sides of this issue, including retired police officer Major Neill Franklin, marijuana policy maker Karen O’Keefe, and dispensary insiders Bre and Char, who insist legalization is keeping children and communities safe. On the other side are anti-legalization activist Dr. Kevin Sabet, as well as ER physician Dr. Roneet Lev, who claims to see the effects of marijuana in her hospital every day. Plus, Laura Stack claims she lost her teenage son due to the legalization of marijuana.
21x31 Sextortion: It Could Be Happening to Your Child (Part 1)
25 October, 2022 12:00 am
Sextortion, when someone blackmails you into providing them money, images of a sexual nature, or sexual favors by threatening to release your graphic information, videos, and/or pictures, is real and is not only happening to adults. College students and young kids from kindergarten to teens in high school are also becoming victims. Parents, this is a wake-up call because, in some of these cases, the results are fatal. Kaylee says she was a victim of sextortion from 12-16 years old. She says her sextortionists groomed her by pretending to be her friends online. Kaylee’s mother, Angela, says she only found out when the FBI showed up at her door when Kaylee was 19. Sierra, Kaylee’s best friend, says she was also groomed by the same men as Kaylee, but neither of them knew about the other until years later. Then, meet Carol whose 15-year-old daughter, Amanda, was sextorted and tragically took her own life.
21x32 Sextorted to Death (Part 2)
26 October, 2022 12:00 am
Dr. Phil continues his conversation about “sextortion,” a serious crime that occurs when someone manipulates you into sending a compromising image and threatens to distribute your private and sensitive material if you don’t provide them more images, sexual favors, or money. These relentless and remorseless predators are targeting children as young as 5 years old, and it’s not only happening to girls; boys are also victims as well. Mary and Darren say their son, Riley, died by suicide after being sextorted when he was 15. Pauline says her 17-year-old son, Ryan, sent a perpetrator, who he thought was a girl his age, a photo, and that’s when the blackmailing began. Pauline says after only eight hours, Ryan tragically took his own life.
21x33 Right to Life, Right to Choose: The Conversation
27 October, 2022 12:00 am
There is a raging national debate between people who are pro-life and those who are pro-choice. Nancy Davis is one of the women caught in the crossfire of the abortion debate since Roe v. Wade was overturned. Nancy says she was about 10 weeks pregnant when the fetus she was carrying was diagnosed with acrania, a fatal condition where the fetus’ skull does not form inside the womb. She claims she tried to have an abortion, but doctors denied her, saying she’d have to carry the baby to bury it because, in her home state of Louisiana, abortions are banned. Dr. Phil speaks with pro-choice advocate and President of the National Organization for Women, Christian Nunes, and Lila Rose, pro-life activist and president/founder of Live Action, a non-profit anti-abortion organization.
21x34 Dating App Horror Stories
28 October, 2022 12:00 am
Looking for love on these apps can be addictive -- but it can also be very dangerous. There have been people scammed, sexually assaulted, and others who have had their life threatened after meeting people on these apps. When Jules moved to California, she says she decided to jump on a dating app figuring it would be the easiest way to meet people. However, she says one date, who appeared to be jealous, stole her keys and hid under her bed to spy on her. Holden says he went to his date’s father’s house to play video games but ended up waking up in a bathtub and barely making it out alive. Christine says after her divorce, she thought she met her Prince Charming on a dating app, but he ended up scamming her out of a lot of money. Kelly says she met a man at a bar for her first date, and before she could say bye, he grabbed her, threw her in his car, and sexually assaulted her.
21x35 Slut Shaming or Asking for Modesty?
29 October, 2022 12:00 am
However, women who are choosing to wear the clothing in question claim they should have the freedom to wear what they want and shouldn’t be “slut shamed” or forced to censor their wardrobe. They claim women who have a problem with it are from an older generation with an even older sense of fashion and style. Nicole, a social media fashion influencer and wardrobe stylist, says showing more skin is all about female empowerment. Radio show host Andrea Kaye and Kent State University Associate Professor Dr. Suzy D’Enbeau weigh in, explaining why they disagree and believe dressing in a revealing way is not actually empowering to women at all. Plus, Dr. Phil meets Nicole, who claims she was denied entry at Disneyworld due to her outfit. She says when she posted a video of her story online, she was “slut shamed” and even received death threats because of her outfit.
21x36 How to Survive Inflation: Money Saving & Money Making Tips!
31 October, 2022 11:00 pm
Dr. Phil continues his series on how to survive inflation. Today, financial experts share money-saving and money-making tips to help you learn how to take control of your finances during inflation. Plus, find out the best ways to use money to make money, savings hacks, freebie secrets, and get advice on how to set up the next generation for financial success.
21x37 Dumbing Down America
01 November, 2022 11:00 pm
Sadly, interest in becoming a teacher or remaining a teacher is reportedly the worst in our nation's history. Dr. Phil tackles the teacher shortage, the "Great Resignation" of teachers, low student standards, teacher frustrations, and new laws in states like Arizona that put teachers with non-traditional backgrounds in classrooms. Other states are pushing universities to expedite teacher certifications, and some districts are hiring student teachers who are still enrolled in college to be full-time first-year teachers. Dr. Phil and his panel of guests also discuss possible solutions to the country's falling student performance in math, science and reading according to OECD's PISA 2018 international world ranking of developed nations.
21x38 Has "Sharenting" Gone Too Far?
02 November, 2022 11:00 pm
Nowadays, parents post about their children on social media platforms more than ever. "Sharenting" is the term used to describe parents publicizing sensitive content or oversharing their children on the internet. Proponents feel sharing their family is an expression of parental pride and argue that critics take their posts out of context. Critics say oversharing is an invasion of children's privacy, dangerous, and harmful to the relationship between parent and child. Dr. Phil speaks with the Furrha family, a popular social media family with roughly 16 million followers, as well as experts and parents, to discuss online sharing and what parents should consider before posting.
21x39 Subway Attack: A Surge in Violence
03 November, 2022 11:00 pm
Liz Gomes says she was brutally beaten by a homeless ex-con in a horrific attack caught on video. Her alleged attacker has spent time in prison for attempted murder and assault in the past, and Liz and her partner, Clement, say they want to know why this man was out on the streets to strike again. Liz and Clement say they question whether their elected officials will do anything about the surge of violence in their city. Don't miss the surprise Clement has for Liz that brings tears of joy to the audience. Next, meet Marcus Arbery. Almost three years ago, his 25-year-old son, Ahmaud, went jogging in a Georgia neighborhood and was shot to death after being chased by a trio of white men. Marcus says he's on a mission to fight in his son's name to get more people to understand why their vote counts.
21x40 America Divided
04 November, 2022 11:00 pm
America is very divided -- wear a mask, don't wear a mask, get vaxxed, don't vax, fund the police, defund the police, inflation or deflation, the election was rigged, no it wasn't! And, now, it seems we are living in two different worlds, and a perfect storm is brewing. Is America ready for an intervention? People feel more angry, isolated, and victimized than at any time in recent history, and politicians seem to be using a war of words that just keep stoking the fire. America's best-known and most respected political strategist and pollster, Dr. Frank Luntz, joins Dr. Phil to show us the words to use and which to lose when it comes to having a conversation with someone who doesn't share your beliefs.
21x41 Caught on Camera: Have We Lost Our Privacy?
08 November, 2022 12:00 am
Should someone be able to film you in public without your consent and post it online? Some say absolutely; everyone who behaves badly is fair game and sharing their behavior online is about accountability and justice. They don’t care about the repercussions the person may face after their behavior has been exposed. Others believe recording strangers in public is more about getting attention on social media and that even in public, people should have a semblance of privacy. Dr. Phil meets Jasmine, who claims she recorded and posted a video of a confrontation she had with an angry woman at a restaurant to get justice and force accountability. The woman in Jasmine’s video was identified online by a man known as ThatDaneshGuy, who says identifying people in these videos is a way to help people get justice -- but does it do more harm than good?
21x42 Questionable Law
09 November, 2022 12:00 am
Most laws are adopted to keep communities healthy and safe and to reflect and memorialize good public policy. But, even the most well-intentioned laws can backfire and lead to absurd or unjust outcomes. Dr. Phil's guests share what they consider outrageous miscarriages of justice involving a car accident, a rape, and a murder that ruined lives. Plus, hear from those trying to change the law.
21x43 Medical Gaslighting: It's Not All in Your Head
10 November, 2022 12:00 am
Have you ever been told by a doctor that your symptoms are all in your head? When a doctor dismisses a patient's health concerns as nothing more than the product of their imagination, some call it medical gaslighting. Dr. Phil meets several women who claim doctors didn't take them seriously, which led to major health problems. Philecia was 29 when she says her life came crashing down after an undiagnosed lump turned into stage 4 breast cancer. Then, a woman says she saw 30 different doctors within five years for migraines before she finally got a diagnosis. And, how did a 27-year-old woman go from a competitive runner to using a wheelchair and needing open heart surgery? Dr. Phil gives life-saving tips on how to be taken seriously at the doctor's office.
21x44 Two Families, One Tragedy
11 November, 2022 12:00 am
Two families, one tragedy, two different outcomes. On May 24, 2022, a gunman entered Uvalde Elementary School and took the lives of 19 students and two teachers. Parents Kimberly and Angel reflect back on that day when they lost their 10-year-old daughter, Amerie. Kimberly was with her daughter at the school just one hour before the gunman entered the building and says she asks herself why she wasn't there to protect her daughter. Amerie's best friend, Khloie, was in the classroom when the gunman entered their room. She says she was holding hands with Amerie right before she left her hiding spot to call 911 for help and was killed by the gunman. Khloie's parents, Jamie and Ruben, reveal what she told them happened inside her classroom during the 77 minutes as she, her classmates, and teachers waited helplessly for someone to save them.
21x45 Through a Child's Eyes: Surviving a Mass Tragedy
12 November, 2022 12:00 am
21x46 How to Survive Inflation: Couponing & Shrinkflation
15 November, 2022 12:00 am
21x47 In the Presence of Evil: Face to Face With Jeffrey Dahmer
16 November, 2022 12:00 am
21x48 Raising Evil: The Interview With Jeffrey Dahmer's Dad
17 November, 2022 12:00 am
21x49 Jeffrey Dahmer's Journey to Evil: The Home Movies and Childhood Clues
18 November, 2022 12:00 am
21x50 Leaked, Hacked, Posted and Intentionally Shamed
19 November, 2022 12:00 am
21x51 White Coat Betrayal
22 November, 2022 12:00 am
21x52 Inside America's Teen Mental Health Crisis
23 November, 2022 12:00 am
21x53 A Teen's Near-Fatal Decision
24 November, 2022 12:00 am
21x54 Homeless Encampment Bans: Sweep or Stay?
26 November, 2022 12:00 am
21x55 Tipped Off! Is the Customer Always Right?
29 November, 2022 12:00 am
Dr. Phil talks with guests who have different opinions about tipping or giving gratuity for various services, such as a haircut, a manicure, or dinner at a restaurant.
21x56 Procreation Debate: Is It Smart to Have Children?
30 November, 2022 12:00 am
The environmental, economic and racial concerns of having or not having children; how to take control of one's diabetes risk.
21x57 Cult Vibes?
01 December, 2022 12:00 am
Cult-like environments and tactics; a cult deprogrammer tells what elements make up a dangerous and destructive cult; women share their stories.
21x58 Disturbing Pet Trends
02 December, 2022 12:00 am
Pet theft, dog attacks, and pandemic pet regrets; a dog trainer gives suggestions; the hardships veterinarians face; precautions and advice all pet lovers need to consider.
21x59 Polarized America
03 December, 2022 12:00 am
Politics has been taking a toll on relationships since 2016, and sometimes it has gotten violent; Rick Wilson, former Republican strategist and co-founder of the Lincoln Project, tells how to communicate with someone who may not share one's opinions.
21x60 Overcoming Disaster
06 December, 2022 12:00 am
Dr. Phil meets Danielle who survived Hurricane Ian as it decimated her community and flooded her home, while she and her two sons with disabilities were trapped inside. Now, Danielle says the trauma she endured during the storm has left her barely living.
21x61 The Renewed Hate That Kanye Created
07 December, 2022 12:00 am
Recently, Jewish community centers and synagogues were evacuated due to bomb threats, and the sign in front of a synagogue was set on fire. Dr. Phil is joined by a panel of guests to discuss recent incidents of antisemitism and solutions.
21x62 Social Engineering: New Ways You're Being Scammed
08 December, 2022 12:00 am
Phishing, vishing, smishing, whaling: a cybersecurity expert explains how scam artists think and why they are so successful; singer and songwriter Katharine McPhee and her husband, 16-time Grammy Award-winner David Foster, chat and perform.
21x63 Bias in Real Estate: Enough Is Enough!
09 December, 2022 12:00 am
Keisha fears racial discrimination will affect the actual value of her property; James and Misty say they've filed a federal discrimination lawsuit stating that a local real estate agent rejected their intention to buy condos based on their race.
21x64 Fighting Back: Real Estate Bias Exposed
10 December, 2022 12:00 am
A real estate broker says he has witnessed firsthand property owners who refuse to sell to someone of a different ethnic background; Robert Schwemm ("Testing the Divide"); the mental toll bias takes on Black Americans.
21x65 Inside the Idaho College Killings; Targeted Or Random?
13 December, 2022 12:00 am
21x66 I Got Chipped: Are We Ready for Technology Under Our Skin?
14 December, 2022 12:00 am
21x67 36 Years and Counting: Clemency for Patty?
15 December, 2022 12:00 am
21x68 Deconstructing Karen
16 December, 2022 12:00 am
21x69 School's Out! From "Saints" to Sex Workers
17 December, 2022 12:00 am
21x70 Was the Pandemic Mismanaged? What You Desperately Need to Know (Part 1)
20 December, 2022 12:00 am
21x71 Learning Loss During Lockdown: Are There Solutions? (Part 2)
21 December, 2022 12:00 am
21x72 Hardworking & Still Can't Afford a Home
04 January, 2023 12:00 am
21x73 You Can't Post That!
05 January, 2023 12:00 am
21x74 Shedding Light on "The Blackout Challenge"
06 January, 2023 12:00 am
21x75 Defunding the Police: A Failure or a Fallacy?
07 January, 2023 12:00 am
21x76 The Curse of the Lottery
10 January, 2023 12:00 am
21x77 Real Life Heroes
11 January, 2023 12:00 am
21x78 Busloads of Unauthorized Immigrants: What Should Be Done?
12 January, 2023 12:00 am
21x79 Eerie Details About the Idaho Murder Suspect
13 January, 2023 12:00 am
21x80 Idaho Murders Suspect: Childhood Details Revealed
14 January, 2023 12:00 am
The suspect in the quadruple murder of four university students in Moscow, Idaho, Bryan Kohberger, has an interesting past. Childhood friends of Kohberger speak out about the type of person he was.
21x81 How Should We Treat Juvenile Delinquents?
17 January, 2023 12:00 am
21x82 Groomed and Deceived by White Coat Predators
18 January, 2023 12:00 am
Dr. James Heaps, an obstetrician-gynecologist and oncologist, was found guilty of five counts related to sexual assault and misconduct against several female patients. Former patients are speaking out about the horrific abuse they claim they endured.
21x83 DNA Surprises
19 January, 2023 12:00 am
21x84 Flavor Chasing; The Teen Vaping Crisis
20 January, 2023 12:00 am
21x85 Behind the Wheel: Drunk and Deadly
21 January, 2023 12:00 am
21x86 Addicted to Driving Drunk: Laura's Final Decision
24 January, 2023 12:00 am
21x87 Supermom Missing: Inside the Sherri Papini Investigation
25 January, 2023 12:00 am
21x88 Murdaugh Murders
26 January, 2023 12:00 am
21x89 Aging Out Loud!
27 January, 2023 12:00 am
21x90 The Demise of Guys
28 January, 2023 12:00 am
21x91 Growing Up Digital: Are Your Kids Addicted?
31 January, 2023 12:00 am
Brittney says her teenage daughter is so addicted to social media, she resorted to running away from home so her mother cannot restrict her Wi-Fi. Tammy claims her 11-year-old daughter took her own life due to an addiction to social media.
21x92 Silver Splitters: Facing Divorce After
01 February, 2023 12:00 am
There has been an increase in divorces that happen after age 50. Dr. Phil meets Lara and her husband, Bill, who say they've been arguing constantly and want to know how to fix what's wrong. Then, a matchmaker sets up Kelly and Alex, both 51 and divorced.
21x93 Unsecured Guns: Who's to Blame?
02 February, 2023 12:00 am
21x94 He's Saving Models From Being Kidnapped ... or Is He?
03 February, 2023 12:00 am
21x95 Feuding Neighbors: Stop Feeding the Iguanas!
04 February, 2023 12:00 am
21x96 Postpartum Moms
07 February, 2023 12:00 am
One in seven women will develop postpartum depression. Many women have no history of mental health issues and are too embarrassed to talk publicly about this, however, they all say it's time to discuss this openly and remove the "baby blues" stigma.
21x97 Triggered: Is Social Media Pushing Girls to Self-Harm?
08 February, 2023 12:00 am
Cece is a high school senior who says she became addicted to social media when she was 12 years old. She claims Instagram algorithms took her down a dark rabbit hole, which led to an eating disorder.
21x98 Sex Abuse Allegations: Who Is Telling the Truth?
09 February, 2023 12:00 am
21x99 Just a Game or Kids at Risk?
10 February, 2023 12:00 am
21x100 On the Rocks: Americans Dying From Drink
11 February, 2023 12:00 am
21x101 Anatomy of a False Confession
14 February, 2023 12:00 am
21x102 Forget You, I'm Marrying Myself
15 February, 2023 12:00 am
21x103 Murdaugh Murders: The Trial
16 February, 2023 12:00 am
21x104 Murdaugh Murders: What the Housekeeper Saw
17 February, 2023 12:00 am
21x105 For the Love of the Game?
18 February, 2023 12:00 am
21x106 Microsoft Exec Conspiracy Killing
21 February, 2023 12:00 am
21x107 Kids and ADHD Meds: Too Much Too Soon?
22 February, 2023 12:00 am
21x108 Driving While Under the "Teenfluence"
23 February, 2023 12:00 am
21x109 Daycare Dangers
24 February, 2023 12:00 am
21x110 Social Media: The Real vs. The Facade
25 February, 2023 12:00 am
21x111 Am I Really Engaged to Superstar Entertainer Omarion?
28 February, 2023 12:00 am
21x112 Danger Diet Crazes
01 March, 2023 12:00 am
21x113 A Woman I've Never Met is Convinced She's My Mother
02 March, 2023 12:00 am
21x114 Detransitioning Is This a Growing Phenomenon?
03 March, 2023 12:00 am
21x115 College Athletes & Suicide: A Quiet Crisis
04 March, 2023 12:00 am
21x116 Parents Obsessed with Social Media
07 March, 2023 12:00 am
21x117 Murdaugh Murder Trial: Dissection of the Guilty Verdict
10 March, 2023 12:00 am
21x118 Alex Murdaugh Guilty: His Body Language of Lies
11 March, 2023 12:00 am
21x119 How Safe Are Our Streets?
13 March, 2023 11:00 pm
Dr. Phil has a powerful discussion with people on both sides of the criminal justice reform issue. He speaks with Olympic medalist Kim Glass and former LA County Deputy District Attorney Irene Lee, who both claim they were attacked by the same man.
21x120 Exclusive: I Believe I Am Madeleine McCann
28 March, 2023 12:00 am
21x121 The Rise of Victimhood Culture
29 March, 2023 12:00 am
21x122 Discrimination: A Two-Way Street?
30 March, 2023 12:00 am
21x123 Loneliness Epidemic
04 April, 2023 12:00 am
21x124 Is Forced Prison Labor Really Slavery?
05 April, 2023 12:00 am
21x125 Surviving Tragedy
06 April, 2023 12:00 am
21x126 Matters of the Heart
11 April, 2023 12:00 am
21x127 My Newsmaking Nightmare
12 April, 2023 12:00 am
21x128 Are Women Being Erased?
13 April, 2023 12:00 am
21x129 Under Attack by Spiritual Entities
18 April, 2023 12:00 am
Angel-Rose says for the past 13 years, she has only slept for three-to-four hours every night. She claims that every night, she is attacked by spiritual entities similar to ghosts from the “astral plane.”
21x130 Should We Allow Reparations to Black Americans?
19 April, 2023 12:00 am
Dr. Phil discusses the highly debated topic of reparations. The HB 40 bill was passed in Congress last year, which establishes the Commission to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African Americans. Many feel this isn’t enough and insist there must be financial reparations given.
21x131 Dangers in America: Are We Being Protected?
20 April, 2023 12:00 am
Dr. Phil gives viewers a sneak peek at what happens when the show ends. After the taping, the often-lively exchanges continue -- especially when discussing important social issues -- and the cameras continue to roll. From the debate over the legalization of marijuana to how to ensure our streets are safe, you will see why Dr. Phil kept the cameras rolling. Plus, meet Chris, whose neighbors miraculously saved his life by performing CPR after he desperately rang their doorbell while having a heart attack -- and it was all caught on tape.
21x132 The Battle Over Gender Inclusivity in Schools
21 April, 2023 12:00 am
21x133 Missing in the Dark World of Sex Trafficking
25 April, 2023 12:00 am
Four years ago, 15-year-old Kristen Galvan ran away from home. Kristen’s mother, Robyn, claims an up-and-coming Houston rapper lured her daughter with promises of nice things and pretty nails. After a desperate two-week search, police found her little girl on a Houston street notorious for prostitution. Two months later, Kristen disappeared again, drawn into the dark world of child sex trafficking. She’s now been missing for three years.
21x134 Influenced to Spend
26 April, 2023 12:00 am
Influencing has changed everything consumers thought they knew about advertising. Using the trust and loyalty they’ve built with their viewers; influencers oftentimes use the facade of not being paid to sell products. However, over the past few years, viewers have turned on social media creators who got rich at their expense.
21x135 Generation XL
27 April, 2023 12:00 am
America’s children are facing a huge crisis – one putting their physical and mental health at terrible risk – their weight. Dr. Phil discusses the epidemic of childhood obesity, a condition that affects over 14 million children and adolescents. For the first time in 15 years, the American Academy of Pediatrics released new guidelines, including recommending the use of anti-obesity medications to treat children as young as 12 and weight loss surgery for kids as young as 13.
21x136 Dog Attacks on the Rise: Who's to Blame?
28 April, 2023 12:00 am
Teri says a year-and-a-half ago, she was attacked by her former friend, Valina’s, dog, Havoc. She says not only did she suffer physical damage, she still suffers emotional damage. Valina insists Teri exaggerated her injuries, so much so that Havoc was unjustly euthanized. Valina says she should be the one receiving an apology. Then, 23-year-old Jacqueline says she was hired to dog sit for three dogs, but when she arrived at the home, she was greeted with an attack by two of the dogs who bit her hundreds of times. Hear her miraculous story of survival.
21x137 Surviving a Vicious Dog Attack
29 April, 2023 12:00 am
Last year, Jacqueline says she was viciously attacked by two dogs she was hired to dog sit. She says when she arrived at the home, she was dragged inside by the dogs and bitten hundreds of times, and as a result, she nearly lost her life. Hear Jacqueline’s miraculous story of survival on the day that changed her life forever. Also, Brooklinn Khoury recalls the day she was bitten by a family member's dog, who ripped off her entire top lip. Hear how she’s recovering. Plus, celebrity dog trainer and behaviorist Jas Leverette shares his tips for what every dog owner should know.
21x138 My Husband Murdered His Fiancée
02 May, 2023 12:00 am
Dr. Phil delves into the psychology of how James Addie, a husband of 23 years and father, was living a double life, which eventually led to the murder of his fiancée, Molly Watson, 48 hours before their wedding day. In November 2022, a Missouri state appeals court upheld the murder verdict for the former Missouri prison guard. Now, in the aftermath of this man's selfish desires, two families – Addie’s ex-wife, Melanie, and daughter, Emma, and Watson’s brother, Tim, and cousin, Jodi -- meet to pick up the broken pieces of their lives. In an exclusive interview, Emma shares her struggle reconciling the dad she loved with the murderer she helped put behind bars.
21x139 Invested in Love or Just Another Scam?
03 May, 2023 12:00 am
Two years ago, Terri says she met her millionaire boyfriend, Ricardo, who she plans to marry. But, there was just one problem: They have never met in person. Terri says shortly after they met, Ricardo moved to Canada for work and asked Terri to invest $10,000 in Bitcoin, with promises that it would make her at least $1 million in six months. Terri continued to send money for two years, totaling nearly $80,000! Terri says not only has she not met her boyfriend, but she also hasn’t seen a penny of her investment. Terri’s sister, Tammy, says she believes Ricardo is nothing but a scammer who is using an innocent man’s photos and sweet-talking Terri out of her hard-earned money.
21x140 Romance Scams, Fraudsters, and Their Victims
04 May, 2023 12:00 am
Terri says she has been waiting two years for her millionaire boyfriend, Ricardo, to return home from Canada with their Bitcoin investment. Terri says as soon as Ricardo comes home with their money, they will be moving into their condo in Houston, TX, that Ricardo’s CEO purchased for them. However, Terri’s sister, Tammy, says everything Ricardo has told Terri is a lie. Is Ricardo being honest about anything, including his identity, and if not, who is Ricardo? Plus, see updates on some former Dr. Phil guests who were scammed. After being scammed once – and in some cases, twice – have they learned anything?
21x141 Moms on Mushrooms: A Growing Trend?
05 May, 2023 12:00 am
Dr. Phil discusses a growing controversial trend among moms: microdosing psychedelics to achieve relaxation. Tracey Tee, Founder of the platform Moms on Mushrooms, and Ashley, a former teacher who is now a psychedelic coach, both support microdosing and what they say are its healing effects. However, Debi Nadler, Co-Founder of Moms Against Drugs, and Dr. Kevin Sabet, President and CEO of Foundation for Drug Policy Solutions, say there will always be potential dangers when using drugs and alert others, “buyer beware.” Plus, Dr. Phil discusses the science of microdosing and its known benefits and risks with Nese Devenot, founder of the Psychedemia Interdisciplinary Psychedelics Conference, and licensed therapist, Dr. Deena Manion.
21x142 The Rise in Anti-Latino Hate
06 May, 2023 12:00 am
In recent years, Latino hate crimes have become a growing concern in the United States. Some research shows that the rise in hate crimes has coincided with a rise in anti-immigrant sentiment in America. Some of Dr. Phil’s guests argue immigration rhetoric has led to the stigmatization and demonization of Latinos and adversely affects their well-being.
21x143 Disruptive Thinking: T.D. Jakes
09 May, 2023 12:00 am
If there were ever a time for disruptive thinking, it’s now! We need new methods for these volatile times, and T.D. Jakes has a life-altering message that he has created in his new book, “Disruptive Thinking.” This movement is calling for an alternate way to change the systems that no longer serve the health of our families, no longer serve our professional interests or how we communicate with others who think or vote differently than us. Disruptive thinking has led to some of the world’s most innovative and necessary movements; every period of chaos brings an opportunity to disrupt by providing an unexpected alliance or solution. Young entrepreneur Vale and blogger sisters Sammy and Gracie explain how disruptive thinking helped their lives. T.D. Jakes explains disruptive thinking and how it can bring greatness to one’s life.
21x144 Critical Race Theory
10 May, 2023 12:00 am
The debate about Critical Race Theory (CRT) being included in K-12 school curriculum has intensified. One side fears that CRT admonishes all white people for being oppressors while classifying all Black people as hopelessly oppressed victims.
21x145 Judgment Day in a New Orleans Court
11 May, 2023 12:00 am
John Kinsel has been locked up for more than 26 years for a crime he says he did not commit -- raping, choking and threatening to kill a child.
21x146 Ask Dr. Phil and Robin
12 May, 2023 12:00 am
Dr. Phil and Robin answer burning questions and address rumors from their fans, like, have you ever wondered if Dr. Phil is a real doctor? Where does Robin get her beautiful wardrobe? And, is Robin paid to sit in the audience? Tune in today for answers straight from the sources themselves -- nothing is off limits! Plus, questions and tributes from some of Dr. Phil and Robin’s celebrity friends, including Bishop T.D. Jakes, Entertainment Tonight hosts Kevin Frazier and Nischelle Turner, David Foster and Katharine McPhee Foster, Ronnie Dunn, Marcia Gay Harden, Skylar Astin and Madeline Wise who star in the hit show So Help Me Todd, and the Jonas Brothers.
21x147 Artificial Intelligence: Too Smart for Our Own Good?
13 May, 2023 12:00 am
Artificial Intelligence is a subject that's been capturing our imaginations for decades, and now, as technology continues to evolve, AI is becoming more prevalent in our everyday lives. But, that’s not Dr. Phil’s opinion -- that was written with the use of artificial intelligence. So, why is everyone talking about this? Artificial intelligence has the potential to improve our daily lives, but it also raises ethical and societal concerns about its impact on employment, privacy, and the future of humanity. Will AI go too far and one day replace the skills and contributions of human beings? Or, will it make our lives easier? Dr. Phil discusses this technology with leading experts. He also receives a special delivery from Serve Robotics. What is it? Tune in and find out!
21x148 Families Fighting for Freedom
16 May, 2023 12:00 am
Doreen and Yvette have never met, but they have a lot in common; both say their lives are consumed fighting for freedom in a broken justice system. Doreen’s son, John Giuca, and Yvette’s brother, Billie Allen, have spent half their lives in prison for crimes they say they did not commit.
21x149 9 Execution Dates, 3 Last Meals: Save Richard Glossip!
17 May, 2023 12:00 am
Richard Glossip was convicted of first-degree murder in 1998 for the beating death of his boss, Barry Van Treese. The conviction was based largely on the testimony of Justin Sneed, who admitted to killing Van Treese but claimed Glossip hired him to carry out the murder.
21x150 Battle of the Sexes: Part 2
18 May, 2023 12:00 am
Andrew Tate is known for his misogynistic social media posts and videos claiming to be helping young men acquire lots of money, drive luxury cars, and pick up hot women. Tate is fighting a legal battle in Romania right now, but should parents worry about his influence on their sons?
21x151 Thank You, Dr. Phil: Amazing Updates
19 May, 2023 12:00 am
Dr. Phil follows up with some of his most talked about guests to find out what happened when they left his stage and returned home
21x152 Dr. Phil Changed My Life
20 May, 2023 12:00 am
Dr. Phil continues to share amazing updates and transformations about the guests viewers ask about most.
21x153 Underage and Interrogated
23 May, 2023 12:00 am
If you think only guilty people confess to crimes, think again. Innocent people are often convicted after providing police with a false confession -- and many of them are underage. Terrill Swift was 17 when he claims Chicago police officers lied to him during an interrogation, accusing him and three other teens of raping and murdering a woman. Swift spent more than a decade in prison for a crime he did not commit before he was exonerated in 2012 based on DNA evidence. Brendan Dassey, featured in the Netflix series “Making a Murderer,” was in high school when he was interrogated – and remains in prison today for his alleged role in the murder of Tereasa Halbach. His attorney, Laura Nirider, claims Dassey’s confession was coerced and unjust. Plus, Dave Thompson, an expert in interrogation training and a certified forensic interviewer, tells parents what they need to know to prevent this from happening to their children.
21x154 Aging Out of Foster Care
24 May, 2023 12:00 am
More than 23,0000 children age out of the U.S. foster care system every year. Studies indicate that foster care children report lower scores for happiness, higher for depression, lower self-esteem, lower scores on marital happiness, and higher incidence of social isolation than adults who were never in foster care. Hear the challenges two women say they faced in the foster care system and aging out of it. Lisa claims she had a rough childhood separated from her siblings, enduring abuse, becoming homeless, starting college only to drop out, and then finally turning her life around after joining the army. She says she lost touch and hasn’t seen some of her siblings -- but today, she gets the surprise of a lifetime! Ne’a says she also struggled in foster care. Since aging out, she says she has discovered the extended foster care program and is fighting to make a good future for herself. Both say the foster care system is broken, and changes need to be made. CEO of CASA, Charity Chandler-C
21x155 Not Guilty of Murder But Sentenced to Life
25 May, 2023 12:00 am
On April 25, 1998, in the small town of Waverly, Virginia, Allen Gibson, a young, up-and-coming white police officer who was new to the force and excited about his job, saw a man run into the woods. Gibson suspected a drug deal was going down, so he followed. That’s when he locked eyes with two Black men. Gibson’s dying words were, “Two Black males were responsible.” The two men arrested for the crime, Terrence Richardson and Ferrone Claiborne, say they did not commit this murder. A federal jury agreed with them and found the pair not guilty. So, why were they sentenced to life in prison? Dr. Phil finds out when their attorney, Jarrett Adams, explains what the judge on the case did. Gibson's daughter, Crissana, who was 8 years old when her father was killed, says she believes the right two men are behind bars. Crissana shows Dr. Phil what she found from her dad that means so much to her. Plus, for the first time, Crissana comes face to face with Richardson's daughter, Iquisha, and Clai
21x156 Laced, Lethal and Killing Our Children
26 May, 2023 12:00 am
Fentanyl, a deadly synthetic opioid, has poisoned and killed many of the country’s youth and young adults -- and if it isn’t killing them, they're getting hooked. One woman shares how she became addicted to Xanax and Oxycodone that she was purchasing through social media and later learned the pills were laced with fentanyl. A former drug dealer shares his perspective on just how dangerous buying drugs on and off the street can be. Also, find out why one father says he is pushing to designate fentanyl as a “weapon of mass destruction.” Plus, families share tragic stories of how they lost their loved ones to fentanyl poisoning, and the changes they are demanding so that no more lives are lost.
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