The BEST episodes of Dr. Phil

#1 - Dying to Be Hot

Season 18 - Episode 30 - Aired 10/18/2019

Brazilian butt lifts, or BBLs as they are also known, are a growing trend -- often with dangerous results. Celebrities like Kylie Jenner and Kim Kardashian have countless fans, followers and admirers, but trying to emulate those hourglass figures can have a cost. Dr. Phil interviews the mother and grandfather of Danea Plasencia, who died after a Brazilian Butt lift surgery in Miami earlier this year. Then, Dr. Phil speaks with R&B singer and star of the hit reality show Love & Hip Hop, K. Michelle, about her traumatic experience getting black market butt injections and the numerous surgeries required to help her recover. Plus, Dr. Phil and K. Michelle meet Marlene, who also got black market butt injections and says she doesn’t know exactly what is inside of her. With the help of several doctors, including Dr. Andrew Ordon from The Doctors, Dr. Phil helps Marlene get to the bottom of what is going on medically.

#2 - 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.

#3 - In the Presence of Evil: Face to Face With Jeffrey Dahmer

Season 21 - Episode 47 - Aired 11/15/2022

#4 - A Family Cursed?

Season 20 - Episode 101 - Aired 2/14/2022

Ida, a woman who had two sets of twins before she was 19 writes to Dr. Phil to help break the cycle of dysfunction. Ida feels that she failed to protect her daughters from the dangerous situations that led to her own youthful indiscretions.

#5 - Prophet or Pedophile?

Season 10 - Episode 12 - Aired 9/27/2011

Former spokesman Willie Jessop, Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, talks of crimes that took place within the polygamous sect.

#6 - Publicly Shamed by 'The Cart Narcs' 

Season 20 - Episode 39 - Aired 11/4/2021

Dr. Phil welcomes controversial YouTuber “Agent Sebastian,” who runs a page called “Cart Narcs” where he posts hundreds of explosive videos of him apprehending shoppers in parking lots who do not return their carts to the corrals. “Agent Sebastian” meets one of his so-called “victims,” Tromaine, who was filmed in public by Sebastian for leaving out his cart. Watch while Tromaine tells Sebastian exactly why he believes what he is doing is morally wrong. Dr. Phil also welcomes Australian radio and TV host Mel Grieg, who experienced the unimaginable in 2012 when an innocent radio prank resulted in a suicide. Then, academic Dr. Nicholas John confronts Sebastian about his motivation for his “Cart Narcs” page. And, social media lawyer Ethan Wall takes part in the conversation to reveal whether what Agent Sebastian is doing is illegal. Is Sebastian breaking the law? Tune in to find out!

#7 - Love or Larceny: My Father's Fiancée is Fake

Season 20 - Episode 34 - Aired 10/28/2021

Dr. Phil meets Brittany, who claims her dad, Charlie, is being scammed by his online fiancée, “Stephanie,” and her roommate, “Carina.” Charlie says he has given “Stephanie” over $25,000 – and she hasn’t paid him back, despite her promises to do so. Charlie says he's tired of her excuses and even wants her arrested! Brittany says “Stephanie” claims she is expecting a $4.5 million inheritance and tells her dad she is sending him $250,000 – and Brittany says she wants answers. Dr. Phil starts his investigation in Los Angeles and ends in Denmark, where “Stephanie” claims her inheritance is being held. Tune in to find out what happens!

#8 - “Terrorized By My 10-Year-Old”

Season 18 - Episode 80 - Aired 1/10/2020

Alisha says her 10-year-old son, Kevin, is pushing his family to their limits of tolerance as they live in fear of his next violent outburst. They currently have to hide all the knives and lighters in the house, and his other siblings have to barricade themselves in their rooms at night when he flies into a rage. Alisha says she’s more frightened of the future Kevin hurting her entire family or ending someone’s life one day. She says Dr. Phil is her last hope to control her son’s behavior before it’s too late.

#9 - “Battered and Bruised: My Grandson Nearly Killed His Baby”

Season 18 - Episode 77 - Aired 1/7/2020

Emma claims she’s so angry with her grandson, Jordan, that she says she could, “Kill him, the next time I see him!” Emma says that her grandson nearly beat-to-death his then 1-month-old daughter, Leigh, who suffered multiple life-threatening injuries, but by a miracle, survived. Emma says despite her grandson being locked up, she is still concerned for Leigh’s well-being, because her daughter, Jenny, adopted the child, and she fears that despite legal orders, Jenny may be allowing Jordan to have contact with her, a claim Jenny adamantly denies.

#10 - Chased by Police and Accused of An Interstate Crime Spree

Season 18 - Episode 63 - Aired 12/4/2019

Vicki says her 23-year-old granddaughter, Alexis, is accused of going on a crime spree across two states with a 30-year-old man named Lance, whom she met only four months ago. According to authorities, Lance was caught on a store security camera robbing a clerk with a gun, while Alexis waited for him in a stolen car. Stacey, Alexis’ mom, says Alexis completely changed when she met Lance. She says Alexis and Lance are accused of going through seven counties and stealing five cars before their arrest. Alexis says she will stand by Lance because he gave her love and acceptance after everything that has happened to her after she was raped three years ago. She says she is engaged to Lance and is willing to wait until he gets out of prison.

#11 - Battle of the Exes

Season 18 - Episode 62 - Aired 12/3/2019

Mike and his fiancé, Julia, claim that ever since their engagement, Mike’s ex-wife, Christy, has become “crazy with jealousy” and has been stalking and harassing them. They claim Christy has sent the police to their house over 20 times for no reason and even sent them to Mike and Christy’s son’s football practice! Christy denies their allegations and claims, instead, that her ex-husband is an irresponsible, overbearing, narcissist, who is poisoning their son against her. She says she couldn’t care less about Mike and his new “90-day fiancé,” Julia. Christy says she’s not stalking or harassing them, and has only used the police to ensure she receives her court-ordered weekends with her son. Can Dr. Phil help these battling exes come to a truce? Find out!

#12 - I’m Leaving My Husband Next Week if He Doesn’t Get Help with His OCD!

Season 18 - Episode 61 - Aired 12/2/2019

Robin wrote in to the show desperate for help for her husband, Mike. She says it’s urgent because she is ready to leave her husband if he won’t get help with his severe OCD. Robin says she’s set a deadline, and if he doesn’t get help, she’s out of his life and he may be out on the streets. Mike says his OCD has taken over his life and he’s a prisoner in his own head. He says he spends his life living in torment, but he’s willing to do anything to keep Robin in his life.

#13 - After Barricading Her Mom in the Car, Rae Makes it to Stage

Season 18 - Episode 56 - Aired 11/25/2019

After resisting all morning, Rae finally makes her way to the Dr. Phil stage. She claims her parents not only ignore her, but her mother’s illness and father’s alcoholism and physical abuse are the main reasons for her out-of-control anger. What happens when Rae refuses to go for treatment? You do not want to miss how this out-of-control teen drama ends!

#14 - We’ve Lost Control of Our Raging, Possibly Pregnant, Teen

Season 18 - Episode 55 - Aired 11/22/2019

Tony and Heather claim their 17-year-old daughter, Rae, has violent meltdowns that have ended with police intervention as many as 80 times! But that’s not all; they also say Rae is claiming she’s pregnant. Rae spent the morning before taping Dr. Phil, barricading her terminally ill mother in a car. Will this family ever make it to stage for Dr. Phil to help them? Find out!

#15 - Our 15-Year-Old Runaway Daughter Claims She’s Pregnant, But is She?

Season 18 - Episode 50 - Aired 11/15/2019

Maribeth and John say their 15-year-old daughter, Marie, has become distant, angry, and is no longer the charming honors school student they once knew. They say around one year ago, Marie began running away – appearing in the news and social media – until the police hunted her down! But they claim Marie has continued to act out by selling stolen items, driving her parents’ car without a license, and sneaking out at all hours of the night. So, Maribeth and John installed surveillance cameras, bolted Marie’s window shut, and took away her phone. But Marie disappeared again, and this time when she returned, she said she was pregnant.

#16 - “My Wife Tricked Me into Getting a Divorce”

Season 18 - Episode 76 - Aired 1/6/2020

Doug says he and his ex-wife, Amy, have been living in the same house since their recent divorce so they can co-parent their two children. He says it wasn’t his idea to end the marriage – and he wants his wife back. He blames his former steroid addiction for causing him to have an affair with an 18-year-old cheerleader. Amy claims Doug was always an abusive husband, and steroids only made it worse. She says Doug is using their children to manipulate her and pressure her to reconcile. She says she’s done with the marriage and wants nothing from Doug except to co-parent.

#17 - Bob and Dorothy Return: “Should I Divorce My Wife for Harassing Me?”

Season 13 - Episode 35 - Aired 10/24/2014

When Bob and Dorothy last appeared on Dr. Phil, the quarreling couple agreed to tone down the cursing, screaming, hitting and accusations — which they confessed happened frequently in front of their 12-year-old daughter, Alice. Now, they’re back — and admittedly worse than ever. Bob says he moved out to escape Dorothy’s wrath, but he claims that hasn’t stopped her from throwing a rock and paint can at him, smashing his expensive guitar, breaking the windows of his rental home and falsely accusing him of running around on her. Dorothy blames Bob for her outrageous behavior and claims he mentally tortures her until she snaps. With the divorce papers in Bob’s possession but not yet signed, can these two finally calm the chaos and decide to go their separate ways? This program contains strong language and adult subject matter. Viewer discretion advised.

#18 - “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.

#19 - Badmouthing, Bruises and a Bitter Custody Battle: What Does the Neighbor Say?

Season 14 - Episode 41 - Aired 11/9/2015

Linda's neighbor Sandra is in the middle of a bitter custody battle with her ex-husband, Joey, and Linda says she’s tired of watching their two daughters get caught in the middle — and she wrote into Dr. Phil for help! Sandra claims her daughters tell her concerning things after visiting with Joey. Sandra even says that she suspects that Joey may have "poisoned their ice cream," touched them inappropriately and even, according to Sandra, put one child in a garbage bag, filled it with rocks and left her in a bathtub with the water running, and Sandra claims she fears for their lives. Joey unequivocally denies Sandra’s accusations and is adamant that he’s been nothing but a good dad. Linda says Sandra is constantly telling her stories about Joey, and she’s still not sure who to believe. Tune in as Dr. Phil tries to get to the bottom of these accusations. Will polygraph tests help determine who’s telling the truth? This program contains strong sexual content. Viewer discretion advised.

#20 - Why is My Prince Charming Hurting Me?

Season 13 - Episode 31 - Aired 10/20/2014

Beth says she thought her live-in boyfriend, Patrick, was her Prince Charming, but now she claims he’s a liar, cheater, alcoholic and narcissist who verbally abuses her daily — and she worries about the toll it’s taking on their blended family of seven, soon to be eight. Patrick admits he has said hurtful things in anger but insists he has nothing to hide and should be trusted. Beth reveals that she recently hired someone to follow Patrick and track his moves — has she caught him in a lie? Dr. Phil weighs in — does he think there’s a future for this couple in crisis? This program contains strong language. Viewer discretion advised.

#21 - He's Nearly 30 and Engaged to My Teen With Braces

Season 13 - Episode 15 - Aired 9/26/2014

Jean says her 17-year-old daughter, Cheyenne, was the all-American girl -- a cheerleader, track star and straight-A honor student -- until she began dating Josh, a 28-year-old divorced father. Jean says her daughter has become rude, disrespectful, verbally and physically abusive, and she’s worried Cheyenne is throwing away her promising future. Cheyenne says she loves Josh, and no one can keep her from seeing him -- not even her mother. Josh says there’s nothing wrong with his relationship with Cheyenne, and he can’t wait until his fiancée is 18, so they don’t have to deal with Jean anymore. Dr. Phil takes a look at Josh’s history -- should Jean be concerned? And, can this fractured mother-daughter relationship be repaired? This show contains sexual content. Viewer discretion advised.

#22 - Spies, Suspicions and Sexual Accusations

Season 12 - Episode 44 - Aired 11/7/2013

Cindy says her husband of 15 years, Mike, relentlessly accuses her of cheating and claims his unfounded mistrust has escalated to verbal and physical abuse. She says Mike will stop at nothing to catch her in the act, including hiring a private investigator, recording her phone calls and hiding cameras in the house. She says he has even faked suicide in an attempt to manipulate her to confess -- in front of their 12-year-old son. Cindy is adamant that she's never strayed but says to avoid the endless harassment, she moved out. Now, she says Mike is turning their son against her. Mike says his investigation began two-and-a-half years ago, when he caught his wife in a lie and became convinced that she cheated. What does he say happened? And, Mike says his wife passed a polygraph test to prove she’s not lying about being faithful -- so, why does he still not believe her? Plus, Dr. Phil takes a look at Mike’s evidence against Cindy -- are his suspicions valid? This program contains strong language and sexual content. Viewer discretion advised.

#23 - Generation Lazy?

Season 10 - Episode 62 - Aired 12/7/2011

#24 - In Cold Blood: A Daughter Murdered, Part Two

Season 9 - Episode 159 - Aired 5/23/2011

A murdered child's mother and sister confront one of her killers.

#25 - A Custody Confrontation as Sandra Storms Off: Will She Return?

Season 14 - Episode 162 - Aired 5/24/2016