Episode 1
Aired Sep 14, 2009
A woman seeks help deciding whether to leave her abusive husband; a divorced couple considers reconciling for financial reasons.
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Episode 2
Aired Sep 15, 2009
The doctor offers advice to people he meets on the streets of New York and commuters onboard an Amtrak.
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Episode 3
Aired Sep 16, 2009
The doctor takes to the streets of Philadelphia to offer advice.
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Episode 4
Aired Sep 17, 2009
The doctor takes a cab ride with singles in New York.
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Episode 5
Aired Sep 18, 2009
The doctor continues to offer advice to the people of Philadelphia.
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Episode 6
Aired Sep 21, 2009
A family returns to discuss a teen daughter's downward spiral.
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Episode 7
Aired Sep 22, 2009
A mother, who was caught on video dragging her child around on a leash, defends her actions; a woman fears her husband's military-style discipline may be harming their 9-year-old son.
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Episode 8
Aired Sep 23, 2009
The doctor counsels an overwhelmed mother and a 16-year-old girl who wants to have a child by the time she is 20.
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Episode 9
Aired Sep 24, 2009
The kidnapping of Jaycee Lee Dugard; the treatment of sex offenders; family members of killer Marcus Wesson.
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Episode 10
Aired Sep 25, 2009
The doctor speaks with Amtrak passengers as he travels between New York and Philadelphia.
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Episode 11
Aired Sep 28, 2009
A family returns to seek help for a troubled 18-year-old daughter.
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Episode 12
Aired Sep 29, 2009
Author Patti Kelley Criswell and Dr. Phil team up to tackle important issues facing preteen girls.
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Episode 13
Aired Sep 30, 2009
Legal analyst Lisa Bloom and District Attorney Kathleen Rice weigh in on the tragic car accident caused by drunken driver Diane Schuler; a mother of two admits she has consumed alcohol before getting behind the wheel.
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Episode 14
Aired Oct 1, 2009
A 14-year-old girl says her female classmates bully her; bullying warning signs; tips for dealing with bullies; a former bully tells how she became mean.
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Episode 15
Aired Jan 1, 2015
When Does Discipline Go Too Far
In an exclusive interview, Dr. Phil talks to a mom accused of dragging her son through a store on a leash; Dr. Phil explains how to parent with purpose.
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Episode 15
Aired Oct 2, 2009
Race to the Altar
A 48-year-old woman wants her family to accept her fiance; reality TV star Shea Johnson ("Southern Belles: Louisville") discusses her broken engagement; a dating coach reveals the biggest dating mistakes women make.
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Episode 16
Aired Oct 5, 2009
A Family in Crisis: Dr. Phil speaks with Katherine's boyfriend and his mother; Katherine has a candid conversation with Dr. Phil about birth control; Sean reveals his intentions for his relationship with Katherine.
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Episode 17
Aired Oct 6, 2009
The McGraw family addresses a personal question and shares surprising news; the biggest mistakes people make during a recession; investment broker Marilyn Logan tells how to avoid foreclosure and get out of a financial hole.
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Episode 18
Aired Oct 7, 2009
A new documentary titled "Oral Sex is the New Goodnight Kiss" provides a shocking glimpse into the world of teens and sex.
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Episode 19
Aired Oct 8, 2009
Author Jane Velez-Mitchell ("iWant") discusses her struggles with alcoholism and sexual identity; a lesbian begins to have doubts about her sexuality after she conceives a child via in vitro fertilization; a teen says she is bisexual.
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Episode 20
Aired Oct 9, 2009
Dr. Phil speaks with Kevin Taveras, a man who was falsely accused of rape, about his struggle to rebuild his reputation; a woman finds a naked photo of herself on the Internet.
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Episode 21
Aired Oct 12, 2009
Inside Infidelity, Part 1
Dr. Phil peels back the curtain on cheating spouses when he talks to women from the online group Mistresses Anonymous; how to inoculate a relationship from infidelity.
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Episode 22
Aired Oct 13, 2009
Guests discuss their addictions to prescription drugs.
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Episode 23
Aired Oct 14, 2009
Women debate the pros and cons of being stay-at-home moms and working moms.
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Episode 24
Aired Oct 15, 2009
Guests provide their stories of sibling abuse.
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Episode 25
Aired Oct 16, 2009
Author Mitch Albom ("Have a Little Faith"); a woman wants her husband of 12 years to switch to her religion; a woman is angry at God over her husband's tragic death; Pastor Henry Covington.
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Episode 26
Aired Oct 19, 2009
The Dr. Phil Family returns with updates.
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Episode 27
Aired Oct 20, 2009
Family members of killer Marcus Wesson return to begin a journey of healing.
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Episode 28
Aired Oct 21, 2009
Dr. Phil continues his discussion with the family of killer Marcus Wesson.
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Episode 29
Aired Oct 22, 2009
Author Cindy M. Meston ("Why Women Have Sex"); Dr. Jennifer Berman discusses women and sex.
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Episode 30
Aired Oct 23, 2009
Guests discuss racial stereotypes.
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Episode 31
Aired Oct 26, 2009
Dr. Phil continues his in-depth look at a family in crisis.
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Episode 32
Aired Oct 27, 2009
Sins of a Father
A man blames himself for crimes his father committed; a woman tells how she was stabbed 27 times when she was seven months pregnant; dealing with post-traumatic stress disorder.
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Episode 33
Aired Oct 28, 2009
Revenge: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
Dr. Phil and guests Anthony Pope and Gina Barreca delve into headline-making stories of revenge.
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Episode 34
Aired Oct 29, 2009
A Family in Turmoil
The doctor counsels a family torn apart by one parent's desire for a divorce.
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Episode 35
Aired Oct 30, 2009
Affair Intervention
Dr. Phil continues his intervention with a family in turmoil over accusations of infidelity, betrayal and a surprise teen pregnancy.
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Episode 36
Aired Nov 2, 2009
The Dr. Phil Family returns and Alex confronts her mother and sister.
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Episode 37
Aired Nov 3, 2009
Save My Son
A 19-year-old man is addicted to prescription drugs.
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Episode 38
Aired Nov 4, 2009
Pressure for Perfection
Parents pressure their children to excel in school, sports and hobbies.
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Episode 39
Aired Nov 5, 2009
Are You Ready for Divorce?
Dr. Phil counsels a couple on the verge of divorce; attorney Areva Martin discusses protecting oneself during the process of divorce.
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Episode 40
Aired Nov 6, 2009
Top Three Ways You're Making Your Child Obese
Parents seek help for their obese children.
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Episode 41
Aired Nov 9, 2009
The Dr. Phil Family returns: Alex discusses her divorce and custody battles.
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Episode 42
Aired Nov 10, 2009
Lazy Husbands and Cling-On Kids
A woman says her 25-year-old daughter does not pay rent or help around the house; a woman says she is leaving her husband if he does not get a job.
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Episode 43
Aired Nov 11, 2009
How to Negotiate Anything
Guests learn the principles of negotiation; compromising; biggest car-buying mistakes.
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Episode 44
Aired Nov 12, 2009
The disappearance of 20-year-old Morgan Harrington; the kidnapping and murder of 7-year-old Somer Thompson; spotting predators, avoiding abduction and fighting off attackers.
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Episode 45
Aired Nov 13, 2009
A woman learns that her 19-year-old daughter has gone from honor roll student to adult film star; two women discuss how they were disfigured by a simple cosmetic procedure; a woman cannot forgive herself for killing a teen while drunken driving.
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Episode 46
Aired Nov 16, 2009
The Dr. Phil Family returns: Dr. Phil confronts Chris about Alex's accusations of abuse; Alex discusses her custody cases and her feelings about her mother.
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Episode 47
Aired Nov 17, 2009
When Good Kids Go Bad
Dr. Phil speaks to people close to the case of a 15-year-old girl who was gang raped and beaten while witnesses stood by without calling 911; a woman fears her 10-year-old grandson is going to become a murderer.
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Episode 48
Aired Nov 18, 2009
Dr. Phil addresses comments he received on his show dealing with infidelity; the leader of the online group Mistresses Anonymous faces off with a woman who says she was cheated on; a male perspective on infidelity.
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Episode 49
Aired Nov 19, 2009
Biggest Financial Mistakes
Dr. Phil discusses financial mistakes; women from "The Real Housewives of Orange County" discuss how the current economy is affecting them; a Hollywood divorce attorney reveals the top mistakes women make when it comes to money and marriage.
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Episode 50
Aired Nov 20, 2009
Rudeness Epidemic
From cell phones ringing in the movies to people texting during dinner to obnoxious drivers, society's lack of civility is astounding. Dr. Phil shines a spotlight on rude people, and some are even sitting in his audience!
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Episode 51
Aired Nov 23, 2009
The Dr. Phil Family returns: Alex is asked to submit to random drug testing; Dr. Phil receives a disturbing e-mail and immediately contacts Erin; Alex and her attorney discuss why she did not appear at an emergency custody hearing.
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Episode 52
Aired Nov 24, 2009
Biggest Mistakes You Don't Know You're Making
A woman tries to rebuild her reputation after stealing her neighbor's dog and dropping it off 15 miles from home; a woman says she has spent nearly $30,000 preparing her 2-year-old daughter for beauty pageants.
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Episode 53
Aired Nov 25, 2009
A woman says her husband lies all the time; using body language to pinpoint deception; a woman says her 12-year-old daughter is lying, cheating and stealing; two women say they were victims of sweetheart scams.
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Episode 54
Aired Nov 27, 2009
A 16-year-old girl says her mother is judgmental about everything and it is ruining their relationship; 21-year-old identical twins say they want people to stop judging them based on their appearance.
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Episode 54
Aired Jan 1, 2015
Inside Infidelity Pt. 2
Dr. Phil explored the topic of infidelity on a recent show, sparking debates and viewer responses; now he's answering the question of whether or not it's possible to make a marriage affair-proof.
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Episode 55
Aired Nov 30, 2009
The Dr. Phil Family returns: Alex and Erin try to get past their issues and support each other; Alex, Chris and their attorneys hash out the remaining details of their divorce; Dr. Phil offers Alex and Chris advice for co-parenting after the divorce.
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Episode 56
Aired Dec 1, 2009
How to Get Along With Anyone
Co-authors Jennifer Newcomb Marine and Carole Marine ("No One's the Bitch") offer advice for strengthening the stepfamily; a woman struggles to get along with her husband's ex-wife.
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Episode 57
Aired Dec 2, 2009
Parents' Biggest Fears
Panelists debate controversial topics such as choosing a baby's sex, eye color or IQ and injecting a child with growth hormone to make him taller; a couple's 5-year-old daughter is critically ill with a malignant and aggressive brain tumor.
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Episode 58
Aired Dec 3, 2009
Dr. Phil and a panel of attorneys answer legal questions; unusual lawsuits; the accuracy of breathalyzer tests.
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Episode 59
Aired Dec 4, 2009
Author Jean M. Twenge ("Generation Me") discusses why many young people are narcissistic.
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Episode 60
Aired Dec 7, 2009
Guests continue to discuss why men cheat; a woman dating a married man wonders if she should continue the relationship or break it off.
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Episode 61
Aired Dec 8, 2009
When Should I Commit My Kids?
A couple struggles to parent children with behavorial disorders.
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Episode 62
Aired Dec 9, 2009
Dr. Phil offers tips to help determine if one is prepared to make life changes; six questions to ask oneself before making any decisions.
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Episode 63
Aired Dec 10, 2009
The McGraw family celebrates the holidays with favorite traditions, gift giveaways, a star-studded performance and a surprise for deserving children; holidays on a budget; the importance of giving.
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Episode 64
Aired Dec 11, 2009
Dr. Phil helps guests with adoption dilemmas.
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Episode 65
Aired Dec 14, 2009
Holiday Checklist: Is It OK To?
Dr. Phil and etiquette guru Peggy Post answer guests' questions about handling uncomfortable situations at holiday festivities.
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Episode 66
Aired Dec 15, 2009
Who Should Get Kate?
Dr. Phil mediates a custody battle between a little girl's aunt and father.
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Episode 67
Aired Dec 16, 2009
Dr. Phil and guests discuss how texts, blogs, cell phones and social networking sites are changing how society communicates.
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Episode 68
Aired Dec 17, 2009
Ask Dr. Phil
A woman says her mother does not approve of her fiance; a former crime analyst says she is disappointed her daughter has seven tattoos; a woman says the burns she has from saving her brother from a house fire are a deep source of shame.
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Episode 69
Aired Dec 18, 2009
Dr. Phil provides tips for overcoming guilt, lessening pressure, tempering conflict and easing one's schedule during the holiday season.
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Episode 70
Aired Jan 4, 2010
Comic Steve Harvey offers advice to guests who want to break bad habits in 2010; comic Kathleen Madigan hits the streets to hear New Year's resolutions.
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Episode 71
Aired Jan 5, 2010
Moms discuss their different parenting styles.
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Episode 72
Aired Jan 6, 2010
My Number One Complaint About My Spouse
Guests discuss their biggest complaints about their spouses; actor Ed Begley Jr. and wife Rachelle Carson ("Living With Ed"); "Dancing With the Stars" newlyweds Edyta Sliwinska and Alec Mazo.
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Episode 73
Aired Jan 7, 2010
Three Biggest Mistakes You Don't Know You're Making
Dr. Phil reveals eight nonnegotiable rules married couples must follow to fight fairly.
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Episode 74
Aired Jan 8, 2010
Am I the Only One?
Writer Teresa Strasser joins Dr. Phil to answer guests' questions about unique issues.
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Episode 75
Aired Jan 11, 2010
The Dr. Phil Family returns: Alex's custody battles; Erin reacts to some of her critics; Alex responds to harsh questions from her soon-to-be ex-husband, Chris.
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Episode 76
Aired Jan 12, 2010
Affair Repair
Dr. Phil counsels a couple dealing with infidelity; author Anne Bercht ("My Husband's Affair Became the Best Thing That Ever Happened to Me"); the audience weighs in on cheaters.
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Episode 77
Aired Jan 13, 2010
A young couple decide they do not want children; a 50-year-old woman dates a 32-year-old man; a woman says she has been judged ever since she adopted her daughter from China.
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Episode 78
Aired Jan 14, 2010
Dr. Phil examines why people lie and how to put an end to the falsehoods; a woman destroys her marriage with a lie; a woman hires a private investigator and discovers her fiance has been lying to her.
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Episode 79
Aired Jan 15, 2010
Dr. Phil tackles parenting dilemmas including disciplining a stranger's child and letting a baby cry it out; a woman says she is sick of motherhood.
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Episode 80
Aired Jan 18, 2010
The Dr. Phil Family returns: Katherine storms off when she receives an upsetting phone call from her father.
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Episode 81
Aired Jan 19, 2010
A woman goes to desperate measures to find a man; a man says he is looking for the perfect woman; a man who posted a billboard advertisement for a girlfriend; a woman admits to stalking her estranged husband to get him back.
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Episode 82
Aired Jan 20, 2010
Dr. Phil and guests discuss trends for 2010.
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Episode 83
Aired Jan 21, 2010
Biggest Mistakes You Don't Know You're Making With Your Child
Dr. Jim Sears joins Dr. Phil to tackle five childhood behaviors that often frustrate parents.
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Episode 84
Aired Jan 22, 2010
What's Your Personality?
A woman wonders if her perfectionist tendencies are taking a toll on her health; a woman has high dating standards; a woman says she and her husband have totally different personalities.
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Episode 85
Aired Jan 25, 2010
The Dr. Phil Family returns: Katherine explains why she still has drug paraphernalia in her possession; Alex questions the seriousness of Katherine's medical condition; an update on Alex's custody battles.
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Episode 86
Aired Jan 26, 2010
Controlling the Chaos
Educational consultant Dr. Michele Borba joins Dr. Phil to provide solutions for common parenting dilemmas.
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Episode 87
Aired Jan 27, 2010
Stories of courage and survival in the aftermath of the earthquake in Haiti.
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Episode 88
Aired Jan 28, 2010
Am I the Only One?
A surrogate mother demands the twin infants be returned to her just days after their birth.
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Episode 89
Aired Jan 29, 2010
Attention Seekers
Dr. Phil talks to guests who have gone to extremes to get attention.
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Episode 90
Aired Feb 1, 2010
The Dr. Phil Family returns: Dr. Phil helps Alexandra make a plan to get her life back on track and offers a strong warning about moving forward with a new man.
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Episode 91
Aired Feb 2, 2010
High School Reunion
Guests say they cannot shake their high school images and want to overcome their insecurities.
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Episode 92
Aired Feb 3, 2010
Controlling Husbands
Women say their husbands are too controlling.
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Episode 93
Aired Feb 4, 2010
Could You Be an Eyewitness?
Dr. Phil delves into a DNA exoneration case involving mistaken identity.
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Episode 94
Aired Feb 5, 2010
Could You Be an Eyewitness?
A woman is offered the chance to meet the man she mistakenly accused of raping her.
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Episode 95
Aired Feb 8, 2010
The Dr. Phil family of Erin, Alex and Katherine continues to battle.
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Episode 96
Aired Feb 9, 2010
Brandon Returns
The subject of one of the first interventions on national TV returns to talk about his new life; a desperate family turns to Dr. Phil to save a drug-addicted 20-year-old daughter.
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Episode 97
Aired Feb 10, 2010
The Fight Over Your Child
Dr. Phil addresses hot-button issues in custody fights.
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Episode 98
Aired Feb 11, 2010
Teens Obsessed With Love
Dean and Lahna say daughter Chloe, 17, is obsessed with Dusty, a dope-smoking high school dropout who lives on a friend's couch and has taken thousands of dollars from her; she says her parents have it all wrong; Dusty's thoughts on the situation.
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Episode 99
Aired Feb 12, 2010
Dr. Phil offers solutions to romantic roadblocks and doles out surprises in time for Valentine's Day.
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Episode 100
Aired Feb 15, 2010
The Dr. Phil Family returns: Alex makes a shocking announcement.
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Episode 101
Aired Feb 16, 2010
What Really Happened to Susan Powell?
Dr. Phil examines the case of missing mother of two, Susan Powell, whose husband, Josh Powell, is a person of interest, and Susan's parents, Charles and Judy Cox, are looking for answers.
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Episode 102
Aired Feb 17, 2010
A stay-at-home dad says he feels like less of a man because his wife is the breadwinner; author Lori Gottlieb ("Marry Him") discusses settling for a man.
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Episode 103
Aired Feb 18, 2010
Moms Who Drink
Mothers who drink and drive, often with their children in the car.
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Episode 104
Aired Feb 19, 2010
In-Law Drama
Dr. Phil talks to feuding in-laws.
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Episode 105
Aired Feb 22, 2010
The Dr. Phil Family returns: Alexandra confronts Chris about his lingering feelings for her.
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Episode 106
Aired Feb 23, 2010
A surrogate mother defends her decision to keep the twins she carried for another woman.
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Episode 107
Aired Feb 24, 2010
Are You an Enabler?
Dr. Phil speaks to parents who enable their children's drug addictions.
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Episode 108
Aired Feb 25, 2010
Repeat Offenders
Dr. Phil issues wake-up calls to guests who repeat destructive behaviors.
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Episode 109
Aired Feb 26, 2010
Spouses Under Suspicion
A man takes a lie-detector test to prove he is not cheating on his wife.
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Episode 110
Aired Mar 1, 2010
The Dr. Phil Family returns: Katherine says she will testify against Alexandra in the custody battle for her son, Nathan; Dr. Phil issues an ultimatum to the women of the family.
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Episode 111
Aired Mar 2, 2010
Dr. Phil speaks with guests battling over inheritances and prenuptial agreements.
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Episode 112
Aired Mar 3, 2010
Missing Mom
A man thinks his son-in-law had something to do with his daughter's disappearance.
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Episode 113
Aired Mar 4, 2010
What's Wrong With People
Dr. Phil and legal commentator Nancy Grace discuss recent headlines that they think demonstrate how the system has failed.
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Episode 114
Aired Mar 5, 2010
Seven Days to Change: Can Amanda Be Saved?
Drug addicts return with updates on their recoveries.
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Episode 115
Aired Mar 8, 2010
The Dr. Phil Family returns: Alexandra and Katherine struggle to get past the jealousy, betrayal and bitterness that is tearing them apart.
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Episode 116
Aired Mar 9, 2010
Spouses Under Suspicion, Part 2
Women suspect their husbands are being unfaithful.
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Episode 117
Aired Mar 10, 2010
Journalist Ashley Banfield joins Dr. Phil to discuss shocking headlines.
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Episode 118
Aired Mar 11, 2010
Dr. Phil provides updates on guests wrongly convicted of crimes.
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Episode 119
Aired Mar 12, 2010
Teens Under Pressure
Warning signs of suicidal teens; actor Hill Harper speaks with a group of young adults who feel pushed to the brink.
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Episode 120
Aired Mar 12, 2010
Is This Marriage Really Over
The doctor gives self-help advice and strategies for a healthy life.
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Episode 121
Aired Mar 17, 2010
Dr. Phil discusses America's justice system and delves into the minds of killers and sex offenders.
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Episode 122
Aired Mar 22, 2010
Child Obsessed
A woman says she is obsessed with making her 3-year-old daughter a star; a man fears his wife's all-consuming desire to become a mom is taking a toll on their relationship.
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Episode 123
Aired Mar 23, 2010
Backstabbing Friends
Dr. Phil speaks with feuding friends; the appropriate boundaries for maintaining healthy friendships; signs that a friendship has turned toxic.
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Episode 124
Aired Mar 24, 2010
Prescription for Disaster
Dr. Phil delves into the prescription drug crisis in America today, from high schools to Hollywood.
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Episode 125
Aired Mar 29, 2010
Dr. Phil Family Returns: Marriage in Question
Dr. Phil sits down with Marty, the father of the Dr. Phil Family, to discuss the chaos in the lives of his family members.
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Episode 126
Aired Mar 30, 2010
Are Moms Really That Busy?
Guests discuss the leisure time of moms.
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Episode 127
Aired Mar 31, 2010
Dangerous Fads
A 15-year-old girl abuses inhalants; a 51-year-old woman has been tanning since she was eight and owns her own tanning bed; a 23-year-old woman refuses to wear sunscreen; a woman loses 80 pounds with a diet pill.
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Episode 128
Aired Mar 31, 2010
Saboteurs
The doctor gives self-help advice and strategies for a healthy life.
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Episode 129
Aired Apr 1, 2010
Secrets to Becoming Smarter and Happier
Tips and tricks to boost brainpower and improve mood; 10 foods that sharpen the mind; battling the winter blues; remembering people's names.
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Episode 130
Aired Apr 6, 2010
The Fat Debate
A panel of guests discuss the stigmas and stereotypes associated with obesity, the size of airline seats and more.
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Episode 131
Aired Apr 7, 2010
The Fat Debate
A panel of guests continue their heated discussion about the treatment of overweight people in today's society.
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Episode 132
Aired Apr 8, 2010
Bullied to Death
Dr. Phil examines the connection between bullying and teen suicide.
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Episode 133
Aired Apr 9, 2010
Are You a Modern Woman?
A panel of guests discuss motherhood and marriage.
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Episode 134
Aired Apr 12, 2010
Dr. Phil Family Returns: Tough Choices
Alex says the latest developments in her life have caused her so much stress that her hair is falling out; Erin and Tony face off behind closed doors.
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Episode 135
Aired Apr 13, 2010
Ask Dr. Phil
Dr. Phil tackles serious questions about parenting and relationships.
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Episode 136
Aired Apr 14, 2010
Crisis in Family Court
Dr. Phil sheds light on the American family-court system and how often if fails its citizens.
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Episode 137
Aired Apr 15, 2010
Fighting for Your Child
A 12-year-old girl is arrested for doodling on her school desk; a surveillance camera captures a mute, autistic 14-year-old boy being dragged out of a classroom and placed in a dark room; the use of prone restraint in schools.
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Episode 138
Aired Apr 16, 2010
Dating and Married to Distraction
Men tell how they use Facebook to hook up with women; a woman says she is so focused on Facebook that she is never intimate with her husband.
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Episode 139
Aired Apr 19, 2010
Dr. Phil Family Returns: Tough Choices, Part 2
Dr. Phil has a powerful message for young mother Alex about the custody of her children.
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Episode 140
Aired Apr 20, 2010
Kelly Osbourne Helps a Drug Addict
Dr. Phil uncovers the parenting mistakes that sent one young man on a path of self-destruction; guest Kelly Osbourne.
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Episode 141
Aired Apr 21, 2010
Meddling Moms
Adults who cannot escape the tight grip their mothers have on them; socialite Tinsley Mortimer and her mother, Dale Mercer.
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Episode 142
Aired Apr 22, 2010
Bullied Teens Fight Back
School bullying because of religion; a couple who have married and divorced repeatedly.
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Episode 143
Aired Apr 23, 2010
Fighting for Your Child, Part 2
Dr. Phil continues his discussion about the use of restraints in school.
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Episode 144
Aired Apr 26, 2010
Dr. Phil Family Returns: Behind the Bruises
Alexandra's fiance, Tony, takes a lie-detector test to prove he did not cause the bruises on Alexandra's 2-year-old daughter.
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Episode 145
Aired Apr 27, 2010
Why Men Cheat
Medical experts discuss the new science behind predicting infidelity.
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Episode 146
Aired Apr 28, 2010
A Predator Next Door
A couple say they are on a mission to force a sex offender out of their neighborhood; a man whose 12-year-old sister was raped and murdered weighs in on the rights of sexual predators.
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Episode 147
Aired Apr 29, 2010
Revenge Revisited
Dr. Phil revisits a couple whose revenge tactics landed the husband in jail and may have resulted in him faking his own death once free.
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Episode 148
Aired Apr 30, 2010
For Better or Worse?
A woman who donated a kidney to her husband fears he is now cheating on her; a woman wonders if she should divorce her dying husband.
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Episode 149
Aired May 3, 2010
Dr. Phil Family Returns: Erin's Outrage
A man is unable to complete two polygraphs.
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Episode 150
Aired May 4, 2010
Bully Moms
Mothers who admit to bullying their children.
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Episode 151
Aired May 5, 2010
Severed Ties
A woman and her daughter discuss their broken relationship.
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Episode 152
Aired May 6, 2010
Meet the McGraw Baby!
Jay McGraw and his wife, Erica, introduce their new baby girl; a sweet surprise for a couple expecting twins; a woman plays favorites with her grandchildren.
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Episode 153
Aired May 7, 2010
Runaway Moms
Dr. Phil talks to the family of missing mom Julie Ann Gonzalez.
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Episode 154
Aired May 10, 2010
Dr. Phil Family Returns: Katherine Fired
Katherine pushes Dr. Phil too far.
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Episode 155
Aired May 11, 2010
Dr. Phil Confronts Animal Abusers
Dr. Phil talks to a man who supports dog fighting; the cast of "Rescue Ink" gathers evidence for a bust.
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Episode 156
Aired May 12, 2010
Dying to Be Thin
Dr. Phil examines the effects of anorexia nervosa on a victim and her family.
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Episode 157
Aired May 13, 2010
Alienation of Affection
Cynthia Shackelford talks about suing the woman she claims stole her husband; author Jenny Sanford ("Staying True").
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Episode 158
Aired May 14, 2010
Runaway Mom: The Polygraph
The husband of missing Texas woman Julie Ann Gonzalez talks about what he thinks happened to her.
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Episode 159
Aired May 17, 2010
Dr. Phil Family Returns: The Trouble With Alexandra
Dr. Phil confronts Alexandra about her rebellious attitude and reveals some of her bad behavior caught on tape.
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Episode 160
Aired May 18, 2010
Ultimate Betrayal
A woman says her husband destroyed their marriage when he propositioned her 20-year-old daughter for sex; a woman says her new husband kept his financial instability and debt a secret.
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Episode 161
Aired May 19, 2010
Troubled Teens: An Intervention
Teens smoke, drink, speed, pop pills, disappear all night and disrespect their parents all day, and Dr. Phil has a wake-up call for them -- and their parents.
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Episode 162
Aired May 20, 2010
Breaking the Cycle of Abuse
A woman who grew up in an abusive home fears the cycle of violence is continuing in her own marriage.
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Episode 163
Aired May 21, 2010
Too Young, Too Fast?
A 14-year-old girl has multiple sexual partners; a man suspects his 15-year-old daughter is having sex; author Kerry Cohen ("Loose Girl"); sending sexy text messages; talking to children about one's sexual past.
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Episode 164
Aired May 24, 2010
Dr. Phil Family Returns: Warning Marty
Dr. Phil Family member Marty returns to discuss his biggest fear, and Dr. Phil issues him a stern warning.
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Episode 165
Aired May 25, 2010
Love Triangle
A married woman says she is in love with another man, whom she has known for only three weeks.
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Episode 166
Aired May 26, 2010
Dr. Phil Family Returns: Erin's Reveal
Dr. Phil family member Erin shows off her new look; a pregnant teen must decide whether to keep her baby or place him for adoption.
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Episode 167
Aired May 27, 2010
Extreme Teen Dangers
Teens attempt extremely risky backyard stunts, light themselves on fire, and boast about their exploits in videos posted online.
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Episode 168
Aired May 28, 2010
Locate Your Love With Steve Harvey
Actor Steve Harvey reveals his thoughts on what men really think of love, relationships, intimacy and commitment; a 30-year-old woman says she has never had a boyfriend; a woman wants to learn how to be less bossy and demanding.
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Episode 169
Aired May 31, 2010
Silent Darkness
The parents of deaf and blind triplets provide an update on their family's challenges.
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Episode 170
Aired Jun 1, 2010
P.I. Moms
Mothers work as gun-toting private investigators.
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Episode 171
Aired Jun 2, 2010
Adoption: Return to Sender?
Mothers discuss the potential problems of international adoption.
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Episode 172
Aired Jun 3, 2010
Behind the Scenes
Dr. Phil gives viewers an exclusive look into the making of his talk show.
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Episode 173
Aired Jul 5, 2010
Teens Obsessed With Love: Sami's Struggle
Teens obsessed with love; how to end an unhealthy infatuation.
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Episode 174
Aired Jul 6, 2010
Driven to Succeed
Author Sean Payton ("Home Team") joins Dr. Phil to offer insight to guests who say they have drive but struggle to find balance and focus in their lives.
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Episode 175
Aired Jul 7, 2010
The doctor gives self-help advice and strategies for a healthy life.
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Episode 176
Aired Jul 7, 2010
Ask the Experts
Attorneys Lisa Bloom, Areva Martin, Anthony Pope, Loni Coombs and Chris Chatham discuss shocking legal headlines.
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Episode 177
Aired Jul 8, 2010
Am I the Only One?
Guests seek help for issues including problems in the bedroom, strange habits and sudden life changes.
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Episode 178
Aired Jul 9, 2010
I Can't Live Like This
A couple say caring for their son's special needs has taken a toll on their marriage and made them feel they have missed out on time with their other children.
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Episode 179
Aired Jul 23, 2010
The doctor gives self-help advice and strategies for a healthy life.
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Episode 180
Aired Aug 2, 2010
The doctor gives self-help advice and strategies for a healthy life.
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Episode 181
Aired Aug 30, 2010
Wedding Woes
Dr. Phil helps families keep the happiest day in a young couple's life from turning into a nightmare.
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Episode 182
Aired Aug 31, 2010
A House Divided
The chaos of having a teen with bipolar disorder is tearing apart a family.
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Episode 183
Aired Sep 1, 2010
I Want My Parents to Divorce
Young people who grew up listening to their parents' constant screaming matches say the family would be better off if the couple divorced.
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Episode 184
Aired Sep 2, 2010
Can You Get Over Your Past?
Two men struggle to turn their lives around after joining ranks with white supremacists and neo-Nazi groups.
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Episode 185
Aired Sep 3, 2010
Am I the Only One?
After 18 years of marriage, a woman begins to think she may be a lesbian; a young woman likes gory, terrifying movies; a beautiful woman says no one will take her seriously.
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Episode 186
Aired Sep 6, 2010
Teens: Life on the Street
Dr. Phil and TV personality Kelly Osbourne shine a spotlight on life on the street for homeless teens.
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Episode 187
Aired Sep 7, 2010
For Better or Worse?
A woman wonders if she should leave her dying husband.
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Episode 188
Aired Sep 8, 2010
Crossing the Line?
A woman says her husband is verbally and emotionally abusive.
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Episode 189
Aired Sep 9, 2010
Rude Teens
A woman says her son is rude and disrespectful; dealing with arrogant, bullying teens.
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Episode 190
Aired Sep 10, 2010
When Enough Is Enough
A man discusses his struggle with PTSD; a married couple at a crossroads talk about their problems.
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