The BEST episodes of Dr. Phil
Every episode of Dr. Phil ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Dr. Phil!
Dr. Phil is a talk show hosted by Phil McGraw. After McGraw's success with his segments on The Oprah Winfrey Show, Dr. Phil debuted on September 16, 2002. On both shows McGraw offers advice in the form of "life strategies" from his life experience as a clinical psychologist.
#5 - My Mother Is Dating the Man Who Abused My Sister
Season 17 - Episode 32 - Aired 10/23/2018
Alyssa, an 18-year-old college student, says she is horrified that her mom, Carla, is dating Ron, the man who was convicted of assaulting her baby sister 12 years ago.
#6 - In the Presence of Evil: Face to Face With Jeffrey Dahmer
Season 21 - Episode 47 - Aired 11/15/2022
#7 - Invested in Love or Just Another Scam?
Season 21 - Episode 139 - Aired 5/2/2023
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.
#9 - “Tales of Deception and Terror: Virtual Kidnapping” And “A Deadly Love Scam, Deceit and 'Dirty John'”
Season 17 - Episode 78 - Aired 1/10/2019
Andy and his wife, Bridget, say they were petrified after receiving a call from a scammer posing as a kidnapper who claimed he was holding their daughter, Sam, hostage for ransom money. Dr. Phil explains to the frightened couple that this trending scam is called “virtual kidnapping,” as he instructs the audience on how to recognize these types of scammers. Then, Dr. Phil meets with Debra Newell, the real woman behind the popular podcast and hit Bravo series Dirty John. Debra was a single, successful business owner who had raised her four children when she decided she was ready to go online to try to find love. Then, Debra met John, a man who first seemed like a charming, intelligent doctor but later revealed he was emotionally abusive with a dangerous and criminal past. Detective Julia Bowman also talks about how unbeknownst to Debra, she had arrested John in 2013 for stalking and harassing an ex, and he later tried to put a hit out on the detective.
#10 - Romance Scams, Fraudsters, and Their Victims
Season 21 - Episode 140 - Aired 5/3/2023
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?
#11 - Topless Photo Scandal: Beauty Queen Victim or Girl Gone Wild?
Season 12 - Episode 16 - Aired 9/30/2013
Nineteen-year-old Samara says her world came crashing down just three days after she was crowned Miss Tennessee Teen USA 2012, when a group of girls she thought were friends sent compromising photos of her to pageant officials. She says she was given two choices: resign or be fired, so she relinquished her title and all related prizes, and her pageant career came to an end. Emotions run high when Samara faces her former friend, Tosha, who admits to sending the photos. Why did Tosha do it? And, does she have any regrets? Plus, how did the controversial photos fall into the wrong hands in the first place? Then, hear from Samara’s older sister, Suway, who believes that Tosha and the two other girls involved should pay for what they did. Was a crime committed? And, Dr. Phil offers advice for moving forward after betrayal.
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#14 - Dad Confronts Daughter’s Abuser
Season 17 - Episode 47 - Aired 11/13/2018
Dr. Phil continues his conversation with D’Andre, who claims that his abusive relationship with his girlfriend, Autumn, is partly due to what he calls her “messed up” upbringing. And, hear what D’Andre says about violating the restraining order that Autumn has against him. Plus, psychiatrist and member of the Dr. Phil Advisory Board Dr. Charles Sophy weighs in. Find out why he says he believes Autumn’s parents are partly responsible for her constantly running to D’Andre.
#15 - Private Planes, Black Tie Parties, Elite Sporting Events: The Shocking Story of One Woman's Life in Sex Trafficking
Season 15 - Episode 120 - Aired 3/21/2017
Kendall claims she was sold by her parents at birth to a powerful international sex trafficker. She says when she wasn’t locked in a cage with other kidnapped children, she was flown all over the world on private planes, being sold to wealthy and powerful men. Kendall says as she grew older, she would often escort these rich and prominent clients to black tie affairs and high profile sporting events. From doctors and politicians to even law enforcement, Kendall says she was taught how to act and dress in order to never raise suspicion. For the first time since she says she left her life of sex trafficking three years ago, Kendall tells her story and explains why she is still petrified that the boss of this operation, whom she calls “the man who owns her,” will find her and bring her back.
#16 - Tragic Beauty: The Exclusive Story of a Bachelorette's Suicide
Season 12 - Episode 2 - Aired 9/10/2013
In a Dr. Phil exclusive, the mother of reality TV star Gia Allemand opens up about her daughter’s tragic suicide. On August 14, 2013, the 29-year-old former The Bachelor star was removed from life support two days after her boyfriend, NBA player Ryan Anderson, found her clinging to life after her suicide attempt. Gia’s mother, Donna, says she was the last person to speak to her daughter. Did Gia give any warning signs of what she was about to do? Donna speaks out about what she believes is the real reason her daughter took her own life. Then, he broke her heart on The Bachelor, but they developed a close and deep friendship. Bachelor star Jake Pavelka remembers Gia in emotional tribute. And, Gia’s former publicist, Penelope Jean Hayes, remembers her kind and gentle friend. If a friend or loved one is talking about or planning to take his or her life, reach out for help now. Call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255).
#17 - The Indiana Train Track Murders; The Search for a Killer
Season 16 - Episode 66 - Aired 12/13/2017
Teens Liberty German and Abigail Williams go hiking in the woods of their small hometown in Indiana and are brutally murdered; in their final moments, the best friends may have recorded images and audio of their killer.
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Season 21 - Episode 74 - Aired 1/5/2023
#19 - You Can't Say That! (Part 1)
Season 21 - Episode 21 - Aired 10/10/2022
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.
#20 - A Second Schizophrenic Child or a Misdiagnosing Mom: Can Bodhi Be Helped?
Season 17 - Episode 111 - Aired 2/26/2019
Dr. Phil continues his discussion with exes Michael and Susan about the care of 11-year-old Bodhi, who Susan insists is dealing with schizophrenia, just like their 16-year-old daughter, Janni.
#21 - Exes at War: Who's Behind the CPS Reports? And Charlamagne Tha God's Blueprint for Beating Fear and Anxiety
Season 17 - Episode 52 - Aired 11/20/2018
Bronwyn and Brett each have thousands of pages of evidence claiming the other parent is unfit and have been battling in court for years; Charlamagne Tha God (radio show "The Breakfast Club") tells how anxiety has been a driving force in his life.
#22 - Violent Love; A Boyfriend's Confession of Abuse
Season 17 - Episode 40 - Aired 11/2/2018
Mindy says she is petrified that her daughter Jourdon's boyfriend, Richard, is going to kill Jourdon due to his physical abuse; Mindy claims Richard admitted to stabbing and even attempting to drown Jourdon.
#23 - My Husband Thinks I'm Hacking Our Devices: Help Clear My Name!
Season 17 - Episode 16 - Aired 10/1/2018
Jennifer claims her family has been the victims of hackers for almost two years. The problem is her husband, Billy, thinks she is the hacker! Things have gotten so bad that Billy has asked for a divorce. Jennifer says he is so obsessed with the situation that he has lost weight and is about to lose the family auto business. But Billy says he just wants the truth. He claims Jennifer has admitted to hacking their phones and to being unfaithful. Jennifer says she only took the blame to end all arguments but instead, it made things worse. Jennifer says she wants to clear her name and save her marriage!
#25 - I Shot My Lying, Cheating, Manipulative, Narcissistic, Millionaire Boyfriend, and Now I Want to Marry Him
Season 16 - Episode 143 - Aired 4/26/2018
Maryann shot the "single, millionaire" boyfriend she met online when she learned he was a married man cheating with multiple women; they now want to know if Dr. Phil thinks it's a good idea for them to walk down the aisle.