Episode 1
Aired Sep 12, 2011
Brat Ban
Guests air their opinions on unruly children being kicked off flights and out of restaurants and vacation hot spots.
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Episode 2
Aired Sep 13, 2011
Cindy and George Anthony: The Interview
George and Cindy Anthony, parents of Casey Anthony, break their silence.
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Episode 3
Aired Sep 14, 2011
The Anthonys: What Really Happened?
Grandparents George and Cindy Anthony discuss the death of little Caylee Anthony.
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Episode 4
Aired Sep 15, 2011
Ted Williams: The Apology
Singer Ted Williams says he returned to treatment and is sober.
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Episode 5
Aired Sep 16, 2011
Sugar Baby Students
College students trade companionship for money and extravagant gifts.
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Episode 6
Aired Sep 19, 2011
The Trial: The Truth
George and Cindy Anthony discuss the defense and acquittal of their daughter, Casey.
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Episode 7
Aired Sep 20, 2011
Levi Johnston: Thrust Into the Spotlight
Levi Johnston, father of politician Sarah Palin's grandson.
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Episode 8
Aired Sep 21, 2011
The Cost of Beauty
A woman discusses how her penchant for plastic surgery may be affecting her young daughters.
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Episode 9
Aired Sep 22, 2011
One-on-One With Taylor Armstrong
Taylor Armstrong ("The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills") discusses the suicide of her husband, Russell.
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Episode 10
Aired Sep 23, 2011
Overweight or Underfed
A 550-pound boy taken away from his mother speaks on camera for the first time; a woman is questioned about why her 4-year-old weighs 117 pounds; personal trainer Jillian Michaels advises them.
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Episode 11
Aired Sep 26, 2011
Love Times Three
A polygamist family insist that their union is a love story.
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Episode 12
Aired Sep 27, 2011
Prophet or Pedophile?
Former spokesman Willie Jessop, Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, talks of crimes that took place within the polygamous sect.
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Episode 13
Aired Sep 28, 2011
Inside the FLDS
Willie Jessop, former spokesman for the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, comes face-to-face with ex-members of the polygamous sect and a private investigator.
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Episode 14
Aired Sep 29, 2011
Baby After Break-Up
Teen parents face off; an update from another teen mom.
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Episode 15
Aired Sep 30, 2011
Who's to Blame?
A father defends an online video that sparked outrage; a woman and her teen daughter need help with their volatile relationship.
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Episode 16
Aired Oct 3, 2011
Radical Parenting
Dr. Phil talks to families who have unconventional parenting styles.
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Episode 17
Aired Oct 4, 2011
Is My Teen Blinded by Love?
A woman says her 19-year-old daughter has fallen for a "bad boy," and she worries for her safety.
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Episode 18
Aired Oct 5, 2011
Life in the Fast Lane
Drug addiction may cause a former cheerleader to lose her freedom and custody of her 3-year-old son.
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Episode 19
Aired Oct 6, 2011
My Life, Deleted
A man experiences retrograde amnesia and must reinvent himself; technology helps to answer a family's questions about a son's mysterious memory loss.
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Episode 20
Aired Oct 7, 2011
Going to Extremes
A mother makes her living as an escort; a man says he is ready to divorce his wife because of her endless accusations of infidelity.
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Episode 21
Aired Oct 10, 2011
What Really Happened?
The sister of late reality star Russell Armstrong talks about the doubt she says she has about the details surrounding his death.
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Episode 22
Aired Oct 11, 2011
Missing for a Decade: A Girl Held Captive
A woman tells her story of being abducted as a teen and held captive for 10 years.
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Episode 23
Aired Oct 12, 2011
Missing for a Decade: The Girl Escapes
A woman abducted as a teen discusses her 10 years in captivity and how she broke free.
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Episode 24
Aired Oct 13, 2011
Guns N' Roses & Second Chances
Former Guns N' Roses member Duff McKagan tells of turning his life around; a 25-year-old admits that she robbed her family to feed her addiction.
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Episode 25
Aired Oct 14, 2011
Lisa Ling Investigates: The Secret World of Amateur Adult Video
Journalist Lisa Ling shares her findings about the multibillion-dollar amateur adult-video business.
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Episode 26
Aired Oct 17, 2011
Dr. Phil and Robin: Dancing With the Stars
"Dancing With the Stars" contestants Nancy Grace, David Arquette, Carson Kressley, Rob Kardashian and their professional dancers; Dr. Phil and Robin perform the salsa.
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Episode 27
Aired Oct 18, 2011
Bullying: The Power to Protect Your Child
Suicides of teens subjected to bullying; the roles others play in bullying; children lashing out.
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Episode 28
Aired Oct 19, 2011
Our Teen Is Tearing Our Family Apart
Parents struggle to save their out-of-control teen daughters.
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Episode 29
Aired Oct 20, 2011
Grandmas Feud Over Becca's Baby
A 16-year-old is at the center of a bitter battle between her unborn child's grandmothers.
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Episode 30
Aired Oct 21, 2011
Twins Search for Twins
Guests search for their long-lost twin siblings in an adoption mystery with many secrets.
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Episode 31
Aired Oct 24, 2011
Majoring in Failure?
Families say they are ready to send their adult offspring out on the road to independence.
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Episode 32
Aired Oct 25, 2011
Won't Do I Do Until ...
A bride gets ready for her 11th wedding; Dr. Phil gives advice to couples preparing for their big day.
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Episode 33
Aired Oct 26, 2011
Shaming the Family Name
A young drug-addict makes dramatic confessions and tells who she blames for her downward spiral; how to cope when a loved one is addicted.
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Episode 34
Aired Oct 27, 2011
Exes Behaving Badly
A man makes headlines by seeking revenge on the wife he is divorcing.
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Episode 35
Aired Oct 28, 2011
Pageant Mom and Daughters Compete
A woman competes in beauty pageants alongside her 18-year-old daughter.
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Episode 36
Aired Oct 31, 2011
House of Horrors and Other Shocking Headlines
Dr. Phil examines a handyman's discovery of four mentally challenged people held captive in a tiny, dank sub-basement of a Philadelphia building; parents in a Washington suburb face charges for imprisoning and starving 16-year-old twins.
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Episode 37
Aired Nov 1, 2011
Monster In-Laws
A woman admits to hating her son-in-law and belittling him by calling him names.
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Episode 38
Aired Nov 2, 2011
A Family Secret: A Brother's Apology
A family learns that a teen son has molested his younger half-sister.
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Episode 39
Aired Nov 3, 2011
Jealous Husband's Audio Evidence?
Jealousy chips away at the trust between partners, causing problems in marriages and ruining guests' abilities to be good parents and to function in their daily lives.
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Episode 40
Aired Nov 4, 2011
Parents Caught Crossing the Line?
Guests may have crossed the line in parenting and punishing their children.
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Episode 41
Aired Nov 7, 2011
The Dr. Phil Family Returns: Alexandra's Admissions
Dr. Phil checks in with a troubled 23-year-old; the young woman's sister shares shocking news.
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Episode 42
Aired Nov 8, 2011
Love Triangle
A man who cheated on his wife with her best friend.
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Episode 43
Aired Nov 9, 2011
Discipline Video: A Daughter's New Accusations Against the Judge
A judge comes under fire for whipping his teen daughter with a belt; discipline vs. child abuse.
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Episode 44
Aired Nov 10, 2011
A Father Accused: Who's Telling the Truth?
A man says he was shocked and appalled when his ex's mother accused him of sexually molesting his young daughter.
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Episode 45
Aired Nov 11, 2011
Dr. Phil's Twin-Tacular With Adam Sandler
Actor Adam Sandler; 77-year-old twins; identical twins with a complicated relationship.
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Episode 46
Aired Nov 14, 2011
The Mysterious Death of Rebecca Zahau
A woman's family searches for answers about her death.
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Episode 47
Aired Nov 15, 2011
Rebecca Zahau: The New Autopsy Results Revealed
A renowned forensic pathologist reveals his findings after examining Rebecca Zahau's exhumed remains.
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Episode 48
Aired Nov 16, 2011
Imperfect Justice?
The lead prosecutor in the Casey Anthony case answers questions and reveals contents of Anthony's psychological report.
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Episode 49
Aired Nov 17, 2011
A New Dr. Phil Series: Marriage Meltdown
Women say they are sick and tired of their husbands' chauvinistic beliefs, controlling behavior and abuse.
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Episode 50
Aired Nov 18, 2011
Penn State Scandal: Parents Beware
Dr. Phil delves into the accusations of child molestation rocking Penn State; warning signs that can keep children from falling prey to a predator.
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Episode 51
Aired Nov 21, 2011
A New Dr. Phil Series: Marriage Meltdown, Part 2
Wives tired of their husbands' bad behavior check into the Dr. Phil House in last-ditch efforts to save their marriages.
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Episode 52
Aired Nov 22, 2011
Most Outrageous Monster In-Law Returns
A previous guest, who confessed to calling her son-in-law names and lacing his drink with a laxative, returns to face her harsh critics; the son-in-law's mother talks about the feud.
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Episode 53
Aired Nov 23, 2011
Heaviest Woman on Record
The world record-holder for heaviest living woman says she dreams of a better life for herself and her son; the Style Network's Ruby Gettinger discusses her weight-loss journey.
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Episode 54
Aired Nov 25, 2011
Have a Little Faith
The cast of the TV movie "Have a Little Faith" and the man behind the heartwarming tale join Dr. Phil.
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Episode 55
Aired Nov 28, 2011
Happy, Healthy and Hot for the Holidays!
A woman says she has failed at every diet she has tried; an obese woman says she is ready to feel healthy; making a major life-change.
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Episode 56
Aired Nov 29, 2011
A New Dr. Phil Series: Marriage Meltdown, Part 3
Three couples move into the Dr. Phil House in order to save their marriages.
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Episode 57
Aired Nov 30, 2011
Desperately Seeking Attention
A woman says her bodybuilder husband spends nearly $10,000 a year on tanning, transplants and neurotoxin, putting the family deep in debt; a man says he is unable to stop cheating.
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Episode 58
Aired Dec 1, 2011
Anger Intervention
A war veteran says his wife punches, slaps and kicks him, and his 2-year-old daughter's grandmothers fear that she has also fallen victim to the abuse.
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Episode 59
Aired Dec 2, 2011
Chore Wars
An experiment in role reversal forces three men to step into their wives' shoes; a chance to win a gift certificate to a spa.
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Episode 60
Aired Dec 5, 2011
Sibling Rivalry and Abuse
A guest says her daughters take sibling rivalry to the extreme, but they say she is to blame.
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Episode 61
Aired Dec 6, 2011
Get Divorced or Get Even
Wives say they caught their husbands with other women; whether a marriage can survive infidelity.
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Episode 62
Aired Dec 7, 2011
Generation Lazy?
Parents say their grown offspring are freeloaders who seem unable to cut the cord.
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Episode 63
Aired Dec 8, 2011
Plastic Disaster
Patients of a woman facing charges of practicing medicine without a license say she injected them with cement, mineral oil and glue.
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Episode 64
Aired Dec 9, 2011
Murder of a Preacher's Wife
A murderer faces his victims' children.
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Episode 65
Aired Dec 12, 2011
Innocence Robbed: A Horrific Story of Abuse
A woman tells of learning that her husband had been sexually abusing their three daughters for years; warning signs.
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Episode 66
Aired Dec 13, 2011
Cost of Living
A couple say their financial struggles are destroying their marriage; a single mother's story of survival; beating hunger in America.
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Episode 67
Aired Dec 14, 2011
Saving Daniella
Parents are desperate to save their 17-year-old daughter from her self-destructive behavior.
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Episode 68
Aired Dec 15, 2011
Comics Tell All
Comics Darrell Hammond and Chris Titus.
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Episode 69
Aired Dec 16, 2011
Grudges, Gripes and Grievances
Guests look to mend shattered relationships in time for the holidays.
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Episode 70
Aired Dec 19, 2011
Second Chances
Musician Nick Carter tells of the second chance he received to transform his life.
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Episode 71
Aired Jan 3, 2012
Smart People, Bad Choices
Children are caught on the battlefield of their divorced parents' five-year war; the five keys to breaking a bad habit.
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Episode 72
Aired Jan 4, 2012
CBS This Morning
"CBS This Morning" hosts Charlie Rose, Gayle King and Erica Hill; Dr. Phil in the hot seat.
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Episode 73
Aired Jan 5, 2012
B-Wars
Mean women attract drama and say they do not need any female friends; reality stars Drita D'avanzo and Renee Graziano.
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Episode 74
Aired Jan 6, 2012
Weight Wars
Women say their sisters make hurtful comments about their weight.
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Episode 75
Aired Jan 9, 2012
Partying to Death
College students admit to binge-drinking regularly but say they are not alcoholics; a woman tells of her son's death by alcohol and drugs.
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Episode 76
Aired Jan 10, 2012
Psychic Investigations
Psychic mediums John Edward and Char Margolis converse with audience members and give Dr. Phil a reading.
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Episode 77
Aired Jan 11, 2012
Why Am I Single?
Matchmaker Siggy Flicker; five dating mistakes.
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Episode 78
Aired Jan 12, 2012
Held Captive?
A woman tells of being held captive and how she and her baby were rescued.
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Episode 79
Aired Jan 13, 2012
Tarnished Tiaras: Beauty Queens Gone Bad
Stripped of their titles amid scandal, two beauty queens struggle to repair their damaged reputations.
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Episode 80
Aired Jan 16, 2012
Incredible Survival Story
A woman tells of her abusive husband's attempt to murder her when he learned that she had filed for divorce.
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Episode 81
Aired Jan 17, 2012
Teen Trends: Killer Numbers
Teen trends with dangerous consequences: synthetic marijuana, illegal tattoos, beatings; a mother shares her heartbreaking story in the hope of helping others.
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Episode 82
Aired Jan 18, 2012
Unusual Syndromes and Fears
Phobias, fetishes and fears; a man lives a double life as a baby; a woman fears riding in cars.
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Episode 83
Aired Jan 19, 2012
Teen Girls in the News
A young mother kills an intruder in her home; a teen tells of faking a pregnancy for a high-school social experiment.
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Episode 84
Aired Jan 20, 2012
Cruise Ship Disaster
A family tells of surviving the Costa Concordia cruise ship disaster.
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Episode 85
Aired Jan 23, 2012
Under the Influence
A woman who says her high tolerance for alcohol enables her to drink and drive safely gets put to the test; the sister of the passenger killed in reality star Ryan Dunn's fatal drunken-driving crash speaks out.
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Episode 86
Aired Jan 24, 2012
Fix It or End It Today
Couples say infidelity has pushed them to the brink of breaking up, and they must choose whether to continue or end their relationships.
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Episode 87
Aired Jan 25, 2012
17 and Out of Control
A teen admits that she lies, steals, bullies anyone she can, and has been expelled, suspended and transferred to five alternative schools.
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Episode 88
Aired Jan 26, 2012
Starving to Death
Dr. Phil offers a lifeline to a 79-pound anorexic woman; actress Tracey Gold; an update on Jennifer.
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Episode 89
Aired Jan 27, 2012
Coming Clean
A medical assistant admits to stealing and calling in fake prescriptions to feed her painkiller addiction and faces her daughter for the first time in eight years.
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Episode 90
Aired Jan 30, 2012
Unforgivable Acts?
A bitter feud between neighbors leaves a gravely sick little girl in its cross hairs.
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Episode 91
Aired Jan 31, 2012
What Are You Thinking?
Feuding pageant-moms respond to their harshest critics.
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Episode 92
Aired Feb 1, 2012
Double Trouble: Violent Twins
Parents of violent 16-year-old twins fear that someone will end up seriously injured or dead.
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Episode 93
Aired Feb 2, 2012
The Dr. Phil Family Returns: Alexandra Goes to Rehab
Drug-addicted Alexandra and her family return.
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Episode 94
Aired Feb 3, 2012
Missing in a Moment: Baby Lisa
The parents of baby Lisa, who disappeared in October 2011, break their silence.
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Episode 95
Aired Feb 6, 2012
The Girl in the Closet
An 18-year-old describes six years of extreme abuse at the hands of her parents.
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Episode 96
Aired Feb 7, 2012
Teen Mama Drama
A young man has no job and no permanent place to live, but he has two children by two 16-year-old girls.
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Episode 97
Aired Feb 8, 2012
Donny Osmond
Entertainer Donny Osmond; Stevie Wonder performs.
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Episode 98
Aired Feb 9, 2012
Beauty Queen Hits Rock Bottom
A former beauty queen tells of being addicted to heroin and meth; creating a healthy home environment for someone struggling with substance abuse.
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Episode 99
Aired Feb 10, 2012
Inside the Powell Family Tragedy
Joshua Powell, a person of interest in his wife's disappearance, and their two young sons die in a fiery explosion.
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Episode 100
Aired Feb 13, 2012
Dr. Phil Family Returns: Alexandra Inside Rehab
Alexandra comes clean about her drug use, lies and poor choices and wants to make amends with those who have stood by her.
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Episode 101
Aired Feb 14, 2012
Cut the Cord
A woman says she wants her deceitful, backstabbing, sneaky and controlling mother-in-law out of her life.
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Episode 102
Aired Feb 15, 2012
Will My Mother-in-Law Destroy My Marriage?
A guest says she is so fed up with her meddling mother-in-law she has filed for divorce and has nearly gotten physical with the woman on several occasions.
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Episode 103
Aired Feb 16, 2012
Shocking School Sex Abuse Accusations
Parents and former students discuss two former elementary-school teachers accused of committing lewd acts against their students.
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Episode 104
Aired Feb 17, 2012
PI Moms
A sting shines light on the activities of a private-investigator business.
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Episode 105
Aired Feb 20, 2012
Deadbeat Dad?
A man's children do not feel that they are a priority in his life.
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Episode 106
Aired Feb 21, 2012
My Lover, My Abuser
A woman with everything going for her refuses to leave her abusive boyfriend.
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Episode 107
Aired Feb 22, 2012
A Most Unusual Love Triangle
A man must choose between his wife and his transgender girlfriend.
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Episode 108
Aired Feb 23, 2012
Open Marriage
A couple with an open marriage say safe sex is not one of their ground rules.
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Episode 109
Aired Feb 24, 2012
Out-of-Control Jealousy
A woman says her husband is physically abusive and has raped her on three occasions; he says it is not rape, because they are married.
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Episode 110
Aired Feb 27, 2012
Mother-in-Law Mayhem
A new groom says that his verbally abusive mother calls his wife and him 20 to 30 times a day, which is ruining their marriage.
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Episode 111
Aired Feb 28, 2012
Held Hostage by My Father
A young woman tells of being locked away in a small camper for years, being sexually abused, and giving birth to four of her father's children.
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Episode 112
Aired Feb 29, 2012
Parental Abuse?
A woman says her adult daughter abuses her and steals from her; the mother of a former corrections officer says he intimidates her with his size and scares her with his rage.
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Episode 113
Aired Mar 1, 2012
Braxton Family Values
Singer Toni Braxton and her reality-star sisters and mother.
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Episode 114
Aired Mar 2, 2012
Model Mom Calls Her Religion a Cult
A woman says she was trapped for years in an abusive marriage in an ultra-Orthodox Jewish community and, having escaped, is now in danger of losing custody of her children.
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Episode 115
Aired Mar 5, 2012
Overly Competitive Parents
Athlete Deion Sanders takes overly competitive sports moms and dads to task in order to help them strike a balance.
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Episode 116
Aired Mar 6, 2012
Complicated Love
A couple say the last eight years of their marriage has been nearly sexless and filled with anger and resentment; the couple who overcame a devastating accident and inspired the movie "The Vow."
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Episode 117
Aired Mar 7, 2012
Stabbed in the Heart by My Teen
A woman says her three teen daughters, one of whom stabbed her in the chest with a kitchen knife, are evil and out of control.
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Episode 118
Aired Mar 8, 2012
Jeff, Who Lives at Home
Actress Susan Sarandon tells of playing a mother whose grown son refuses to leave the nest; Dr. Phil puts real-life moochers in the hot seat.
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Episode 119
Aired Mar 12, 2012
Questionable Cigarette Burns and Calls to CPS!
A mother and her boyfriend deny burning her 3-year-old daughter with cigarettes; a woman fears that her young grandsons are being abused.
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Episode 120
Aired Mar 13, 2012
Ripped From the Headlines: Shocking Love Stories
A mother confronts a man who quit his job and left his wife and three children to pursue a relationship with her teen daughter.
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Episode 121
Aired Mar 14, 2012
Beyond Control and Chaos
A woman says her new husband is controlling and abusive to her and her teen daughter; an accident killed a guest's father and sister and left him paralyzed.
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Episode 122
Aired Mar 26, 2012
The Surprising Reason He Hates Paying Child Support
A romance ends with the birth of a baby and the father claiming rape; a woman finds out her boyfriend of eight years is still married.
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Episode 123
Aired Mar 27, 2012
From Wall Street Trader to Bank Robber
A woman faces her now ex-husband who started robbing banks after he lost his job.
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Episode 124
Aired Mar 28, 2012
Hoping to Heal After Extreme Sexual Exploitation
A 19-year-old claims she was sexually abused and exploited by her father in exchange for drugs; a 21-year-old says she was held captive, sold on Craigslist and sexually assaulted for eight days when she was 17.
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Episode 125
Aired Mar 29, 2012
A Star Comes Clean: Can He Make a Comeback?
Actor Eric Roberts discusses the toll his drug addiction took on his mind, reputation and family.
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Episode 126
Aired Mar 30, 2012
Extreme Etiquette
Guests who exhibit embarrassing behavior; Nancy O'Dell talks about creative gifts.
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Episode 127
Aired Apr 2, 2012
Shocking Love Stories
A 36-year-old woman marries a 14-year-old boy; a former Arizona gubernatorial candidate winds up homeless on the streets of the Ukraine.
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Episode 128
Aired Apr 4, 2012
On Top of the World and Self-Destructive
Olympic gold-medalist Amanda Beard.
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Episode 129
Aired Apr 5, 2012
Caught in a Web of Lies
The story of a woman who calls herself a 9/11 survivor unravels; the woman Casey Anthony labeled "Zanny the Nanny" tells her side of the story.
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Episode 130
Aired Apr 6, 2012
Meet Baby London and Dr. Phil's Most-Talented Kids
Dr. Phil's babies, London and Avery; Dr. Phil and his wife baby-sit; talented and inspirational children.
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Episode 131
Aired Apr 9, 2012
Over-the-Top Moms?
A 33-year-old man is tired of his mother's meddling; 35-year-old reality star Anthony says he sees nothing wrong with living at home and letting his mom wait on him hand and foot.
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Episode 132
Aired Apr 10, 2012
Female Teacher's Affair With Student: The Aftermath
A 35-year-old former high-school teacher, who has had two babies by a student, considers herself the victim.
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Episode 133
Aired Apr 11, 2012
Mad Men
A man and his 18-year-old stepson, who are involved in an ongoing feud, come face to face for the first time in weeks.
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Episode 134
Aired Apr 12, 2012
Outrageous Parenting Dilemmas
A single dad wonders if he is pushing his 13-year-old aspiring actress and model too hard; singer Donny Osmond; a five-year father-daughter estrangement.
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Episode 135
Aired Apr 13, 2012
Deadly Consequences
A woman wants the right to euthanize her severely disabled offspring; a former model says she has chronic Lyme disease; Lyme disease hits home for a "Dr. Phil" staff member.
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Episode 136
Aired Apr 16, 2012
Police Say I Married a Serial Rapist
A woman tells of learning that police believe her husband is "Ether Man," a rapist responsible for attacking dozens of women over the past 19 years.
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Episode 137
Aired Apr 17, 2012
17 and Out-of-Control: Follow-Up
A guest says her 14-year-old daughter is defiant, violent and rules the household; an update on out-of-control 17-year-old Courtney.
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Episode 138
Aired Apr 18, 2012
Dates for Sale: Life of an Escort
The world of male escorts; the owner of a male-escort website.
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Episode 139
Aired Apr 19, 2012
Heroes in Pain
Post-traumatic stress disorder can dismantle marriages, destroy families and leave victims reliving nightmares.
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Episode 140
Aired Apr 20, 2012
Cuba Gooding Jr.
Actor Cuba Gooding Jr. discusses portraying a youth correctional counselor who helps violent and troubled girls; a woman tells of having her teen daughter prosecuted for stealing; how to help troubled young people.
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Episode 141
Aired Apr 23, 2012
Intense Family Drama: Mom Likes Brother Best?
A teen says her parents treat her older brother as the favorite child, and she feels like an orphan; a guest says his marriage is on the brink because of a bitter feud between his wife and his parents.
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Episode 142
Aired Apr 24, 2012
Daddy's Little Girl
A young woman tells who she blames for her addiction problems.
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Episode 143
Aired Apr 25, 2012
Missing in a Moment
Two families desperate to find their missing children ask Dr. Phil for help. Two-year-old Bianca disappeared while in the care of her father. He says she was taken when he was carjacked. And, Josh hasn't seen his son, Trenton, since he was 2 years old.
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Episode 144
Aired Apr 26, 2012
The Dr. Phil Family: Alexandra's Progress ... and Setbacks
After addict Alexandra returns from five months in rehab, Dr. Phil fears that her mother, Erin, may be sabotaging her recovery.
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Episode 145
Aired Apr 27, 2012
The Dr. Phil Family: The Ultimate Conclusion
The final chapter in the Dr. Phil Family saga; Dr. Phil advises Alexandra on forging new relationships with her family; a peek into her life in rehab.
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Episode 146
Aired Apr 30, 2012
Grand Canyon Child Abuse
Police arrest and charge a man with child abuse while he is hiking with his three grandchildren at the Grand Canyon.
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Episode 147
Aired May 1, 2012
Khalood Is Back, and You Won't Believe It!
"Monster-in-law" Khalood returns and says her daughter, rather than her son-in-law, is now the target of her wrath.
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Episode 148
Aired May 2, 2012
Spoiled Rotten: My Son Needs a Reality Check
A young man forgoes a college education to pursue a singing career; a woman says her adult son is lazy and lacks ambition.
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Episode 149
Aired May 3, 2012
Murder of a Las Vegas Showgirl
The families of murdered Las Vegas showgirl Deborah Flores-Narvaez and the man who may have killed her meet for the first time.
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Episode 150
Aired May 4, 2012
Mom Under Suspicion
A woman who says she has no memory of abandoning her two toddlers at a gas station and going missing for 13 hours takes a polygraph test.
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Episode 151
Aired May 7, 2012
Rhode Island Girl Fight
A 12-year-old says she was forced to fight four girls she thought were her friends, and the attack was videotaped and posted online.
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Episode 152
Aired May 8, 2012
A Football Star's Daddy Drama
NFL star Terrell Owens talks about his life and accusations of being a deadbeat dad, then comes face to face with mothers of his children.
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Episode 153
Aired May 9, 2012
Did He or Didn't He? Inside a Murder Confession
An 18-year-old tells why he confessed, at age 12, to his younger sister's murder.
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Episode 154
Aired May 10, 2012
My Husband, My Kids and My Multiple Personalities
While on stage, a woman with dissociative identity disorder passes from one personality to another, and she discusses possible reasons for her condition.
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Episode 155
Aired May 11, 2012
Last Chance for Amanda
Parents return in a desperate attempt to save the life of their 22-year-old drug-addicted daughter.
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Episode 156
Aired May 14, 2012
Caught on Tape: A Mom's Out-of-Control Rage
A teen says her mother is a "raging lunatic" who yells and curses and stabs walls and doors, and she fears her sister has turned to drugs and alcohol to cope.
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Episode 157
Aired May 15, 2012
A Sister's Accusation: An Onstage Confrontation
A woman says she is desperate to reconcile with her sister, who has not spoken to her or their dying mother for three years.
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Episode 158
Aired May 16, 2012
From Teenage Star to Addicted and Homeless
A family confronts a young Hollywood hopeful who has become a homeless heroin addict.
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Episode 159
Aired May 17, 2012
Too Much of a Good Thing?
A teen says she is embarrassed by her mother's attempts to be the center of attention by flaunting her huge breast-implants; when a man suggested his wife become a sugar baby, he never imagined the damage it would to do their marriage.
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Episode 160
Aired May 18, 2012
Robert the Nearly 800-Pound Man
A severely overweight young man makes a desperate plea for Dr. Phil's help; an update on adult baby Brett; a video chat with Dr. Phil.
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Episode 161
Aired May 21, 2012
High Society Whodunit: Murder in the Hamptons
Convicted killer Daniel Pelosi discusses the night multimillionaire Ted Ammon died.
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Episode 162
Aired May 22, 2012
World's Biggest Bride: Confessions of a Morbidly Obese Woman
A guest says she is consuming up to 30,000 calories a day in her quest to become the fattest woman alive.
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Episode 163
Aired May 23, 2012
Behind the Lens: Child Pornography
Parents who rescued and adopted a 5-year-old child-pornography victim worry about the effect his past trauma is having on him now that he is a teen; survivors work to raise awareness and advocate for victims; protecting one's own children.
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Episode 164
Aired May 24, 2012
Demise of Guys
Dr. Phil discusses the growing trend of young men flunking out of school, avoiding responsibility and struggling socially.
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Episode 165
Aired May 25, 2012
Inside the Other Side
Panel members say they have psychic abilities, and Dr. Phil puts them to the test.
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Episode 166
Aired May 28, 2012
Behind the Headlines
A former madam tells all; a bank customer turns hero; a hotel guest says she was sexually assaulted when the front desk gave her room key to her assailant.
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Episode 167
Aired May 29, 2012
Bring Me Back My Hot, Sexy Spouse
Physicians in the beauty industry tell how to get one's body back in shape without surgery.
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Episode 168
Aired Jul 9, 2012
Torn Between Two Bridesmaids
Wedding planning gone sour ends a lifelong friendship and turns twins into enemies.
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Episode 169
Aired Jul 10, 2012
Is My Child a Star?
Dr. Phil puts aspiring child-stars to the test and takes a look at their dedicated stage-moms.
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Episode 170
Aired Jul 11, 2012
Is My Child a Star?
Child-star hopefuls compete for a luxurious prize package.
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Episode 171
Aired Sep 4, 2012
Worst Husbands in America?
Women say their husbands could be the worst in America, and Dr. Phil tells which marriage should be saved and which should not.
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Episode 172
Aired Sep 5, 2012
Teen Sex Obsession
A couple say their 18-year-old son, who has already fathered two children and is facing prison time for having sex with a 13-year-old, is tearing their family apart.
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Episode 173
Aired Sep 6, 2012
A Mother's Betrayal: My Mother Adopted My Ex-Boyfriend
A woman who always wanted a son adopts her daughter's 36-year-old former boyfriend, a married father of three.
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Episode 174
Aired Sep 7, 2012
She Lost Weight, He Lost His Temper
A woman says her marriage fell apart after gastric bypass surgery helped her to lose 220 pounds; an update on former guests.
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Episode 175
Aired Sep 10, 2012
Out of Control and Out of Options
Jealousy, abuse and name-calling threaten a six-year marriage; a woman says her son's video-game addiction is out of control.
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