The BEST episodes of Dr. Phil season 13
Every episode of Dr. Phil season 13, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Dr. Phil season 13!
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.
#1 - “Our 7-Year-Old Son Threatens to Kill Us!”
Season 13 - Episode 120 - Aired 3/10/2015
Kim and her ex-husband, Ryan, say they’re terrified of their 7-year-old son, Rylan, whom they adopted when he was an infant. They say Rylan has a fascination with knives, talks to an imaginary friend named “Bleeder” — who tells him to kill his entire family — and has even sent two teachers to the hospital. Desperate for help, the parents turn to Dr. Phil. What might be causing Rylan’s aggressive behavior? Could information about their son’s birth parents provide some clarity? Plus, Dr. Phil reviews home video of Rylan’s interactions with his parents and the police. Is he as dangerous as his parents fear?
#2 - “My Wife Chose Her Boyfriend over Her Children”
Season 13 - Episode 115 - Aired 3/2/2015
George says his estranged wife, Rachel, once was loving, fun and honest, but after 19 years and six children together, he claims she has become a liar, cheater and an unfit mother who puts boyfriends ahead of her kids’ needs. George claims Rachel has had sex with a boyfriend while their children were home, and on another occasion she even gave their youngest kids melatonin to make them sleep so she could go out partying — all of which Rachel denies. Rachel admits she had one affair during their marriage but claims it happened only after she discovered George had a girlfriend — and she blames him for neglecting her and their family. With a divorce imminent, the estranged couple face each other on Dr. Phil’s stage. How has their fighting affected their children? Don’t miss Dr. Phil’s advice and words of warning for the separated couple. Can they calm the chaos and learn to peacefully co-parent?
#3 - A Beautiful Teen Forced to Live a Horrible Nightmare: “I Was Held Captive by an Online 'Friend'”
Season 13 - Episode 134 - Aired 4/10/2015
Hope, 17, says three years ago, after an argument with her family, she posted a mean message about her mother online — and her life took a dramatic turn, when a woman responded and said Hope could stay with her. After accepting the offer, Hope says she never could have anticipated what happened next: Hope says she was drugged, beaten and forced into sex slavery for three horrific weeks before finally being rescued — an ordeal she says still haunts her. Hope says her mother, Desiree, lacks sympathy and wants her to just get over the past. Emotions run high when this mother and daughter sit down with Dr. Phil. Desiree insists she, too, was a victim in all this, but she has managed to keep moving forward. She says she loves Hope and has done her best to support her, including financially, but she can’t anymore — especially when she says Hope continues to make mistakes. Don’t miss Dr. Phil’s candid advice for Desiree — will it have an impact? Is there any chance for mending this relationship? And, how can Hope finally begin to heal?
#4 - Grandma Returns: Will She Finally Apologize for Her Molester Husband?
Season 13 - Episode 55 - Aired 11/21/2014
Dr. Phil continues his conversation with Ashley and Megan, who say they were sexually abused for years by their step-grandfather. And although he has been convicted, the siblings say their grandmother, Peggy, continues to deny that the abuse ever took place. Peggy insists her granddaughters are lying and have ruined her life. Is there any hope of fixing this fractured family? Hear from Ashley and Megan’s mother, Brenda, who says she is furious with Peggy, whom she trusted to care for her daughters. Did Brenda ever suspect anything was going on? How can Ashley and Megan begin to heal the wounds of the past and move forward? Plus, Dr. Phil shares information every parent needs to know to keep their kids safe. This program contains strong sexual content. Viewer discretion advised.
#5 - “I Am the Outcast of My Family, and They Threw Me Away Like Trash!”
Season 13 - Episode 113 - Aired 2/26/2015
Marissa, 22, says her family treated her like an outcast during her childhood and turned their backs on her when she was 17. She says she later began working as an escort to make ends meet. Marissa claims Robin — her biological aunt who adopted her as an infant — was a bad mother to her and criticized her for her weight and race. Robin insists she was a loving mother and that Marissa had a happy childhood. She says Marissa spiraled out of control as a teen, and the family doesn’t support her controversial lifestyle. Marissa faces her family for the first time in three years on Dr. Phil’s stage. Did they reject her when she needed them most? How can Marissa get her life back on track? Plus, is there any hope for repairing this fractured family?
#6 - 1,000 Lies and Counting: A Husband Who Can't Tell the Truth
Season 13 - Episode 126 - Aired 3/30/2015
Melisa claims her estranged husband, Chris, is a pathological liar who lies about anything and everything — from small things, like what he had for lunch, to more elaborate lies, like posing as an airline pilot making $500,000 a year so he could view a luxury home. She says during their five years together, Chris has also struggled to hold a job, and she claims he has resorted to stealing money from her. Melisa and Chris are currently separated, but with a young child and another baby on the way, Melisa says she’s desperate to make things work. Chris admits he has a problem with telling the truth and insists he wants to change — but is that just another lie? Dr. Phil sits down with Melisa and Chris in search of a resolution. What’s at the root of Chris’ behavior? Meet Chris’ father, Steve, who says his son has been lying since he was a child. Has Steve been enabling his son’s behavior? And, should Melisa and Chris work on their relationship or call it quits?
#7 - Help! My Daughter is Addicted to Dangerous Men
Season 13 - Episode 127 - Aired 3/31/2015
Rhonda says she fears her 18-year-old daughter, Jade, is putting herself in harm’s way by pursuing dangerous men, including a recent relationship with a man in prison! Rhonda says she’ll do anything to keep Jade safe, including turning off her cell phone at night, restricting her Internet access and even blocking certain TV channels -- measures Jade calls “psycho.” Dr. Phil sits down with mother and daughter. Is Rhonda being too controlling, or does she have reason for concern? Then, Vickey says the night her ex allegedly attacked and shot her in the face was a night she had been planning for -- by hiding seven guns throughout their house for protection. Hear her shocking story and why she says she believes her ex might know information about the disappearance of a missing pregnant woman. Then, watch as Robin McGraw -- along with her foundation, When Georgia Smiled, and The Home Depot -- provides a local shelter for women and children with a deserving surprise! And, teachers and students share with Robin how The Aspire Initiative opened their eyes about abuse. Plus, go along with Robin as she is invited to speak at Miami Dade College in honor of Women’s History Month!
#8 - Is Dad a Bad Santa or Should His Son Be Put on the Naughty List?
Season 13 - Episode 71 - Aired 12/16/2014
Jon, 32, says he hates his father, Jim — with whom he and his 9-year-old daughter live — so much that he wishes Jim would die. He says Jim is money-hungry, selfish and untrustworthy and claims his dad has called the police on him multiple times — including once for “stealing” a pork chop! Jim, who works over the holidays as a Santa Claus, says all he wants for Christmas is peace in his house. He says his son is an entitled, ungrateful “mooch” who could never survive on his own. Dr. Phil intervenes in this father-son feud. Why hasn’t Jim told his son to leave? Hear from Jon’s brother, Jimmy, and mother, Luann — what do they say about the drama? Can Jon and Jim put an end to the fighting? Then, professional trainer and body builder Greg thinks he is on the show to talk about health and fitness, but Troy Dunn has a big surprise for him: his long-lost son! Tune in to see this emotional reunion decades in the making! And, don’t miss a moving performance by 14-year-old singing sensation Jackie Evancho!
#9 - “Falsely Accused of Murder and Now My Life is Spiraling out of Control”
Season 13 - Episode 128 - Aired 4/1/2015
Kezia says she is desperate to get help for her 27-year-old daughter, Derica, who she says has spiraled out of control since witnessing her best friend’s murder a year and a half ago — and then being wrongly accused of the crime. Derica says even though the charges were dropped, she has struggled to cope with the backlash in her hometown, and she admits she turned to drugs to escape reality. But now, Derica says she has been clean for five weeks — since learning she is pregnant, although she admits she still smokes cigarettes. Emotions run high when Dr. Phil sits down with Derica, Kezia, and Derica’s younger sister, Tristin. Can Derica find a way to get her life back on track? Tristin says Derica’s dangerous behavior started long before the murder and claims their mother is a big part of the problem — is she enabling Derica? Dr. Phil has some tough questions for Kezia — and a sobering wake-up call for Derica about the effects smoking can have on an unborn child. Will it make an impact and help her stay clean? Can this family come together to help Derica heal and move forward?
#10 - “I Believe My Parents are Enabling My Freeloading, Drug-Using, Model Brother & It Needs to Stop Today!”
Season 13 - Episode 140 - Aired 4/20/2015
Anthony says his fitness model brother, Jamie, has struggled for years with drugs and alcohol — all the while being financially supported by his parents. Jamie says he has been sober for two weeks and has things under control. Emotions run high when everyone sits down with Dr. Phil. What causes Jamie to storm out?
#11 - Molested for over 10 Years: “Why Won't My Grandma Believe Me?”
Season 13 - Episode 54 - Aired 11/20/2014
Sisters Ashley, 30, and Megan, 24, say growing up they were sexually abused repeatedly by their step-grandfather, Joseph Palmer, and claim their grandmother, Peggy, knew about the abuse — but did nothing to stop it. In 2007, Palmer was convicted of 151 counts of sexual misconduct and sentenced to more than 250 years in prison. The sisters say they can’t move on until they get an apology from Peggy, who continues to adamantly deny that the abuse ever took place. Emotions run high on Dr. Phil’s stage when the sisters face their grandmother for the first time since the trial. Why does Peggy say her granddaughters are lying? Plus, what causes Peggy to storm off stage? And, don’t miss Part 2 tomorrow — will Peggy have a change of heart? This program contains strong sexual content. Viewer discretion advised.
#12 - “My Wife or My Girlfriend? Dr. Phil, You Decide”
Season 13 - Episode 58 - Aired 11/26/2014
Melvin says he is torn between his wife of eight years, Rachel, and his girlfriend of two years, Chantelle, and he wants Dr. Phil to help him decide whom he should choose. Melvin, who is currently living with Chantelle, admits he spends “quality time” with both women, whom he says he loves — but Rachel says she’s fed up with the dynamic and wants him to make a decision once and for all. Tension builds when the women meet face to face for the first time. Why has Rachel settled for sharing her husband? And, will she decide to stay in the marriage or leave him? Don’t miss Dr. Phil’s stern advice for all the players in this love triangle. Will Dr. Phil help Melvin with his choice — or will someone else make the decision for him?
#13 - A Dentist's Dilemma: “My Ex-Wife and Ex-Girlfriend Are Plotting against Me!”
Season 13 - Episode 53 - Aired 11/19/2014
Rick says his ex-wife, Nicole, and ex-girlfriend, Laura, used to hate each other, but now they have joined forces in an attempt to ruin his life by keeping him from his 16-year-old son. Rick says custody arrangements with Nicole were fine — until Laura got involved. Now, he finds himself in court answering to what he calls “absurd” allegations from both exes that he is a danger. But Nicole and Laura insist they are not in cahoots; they are genuinely scared of Rick, who they claim is abusive, controlling and has threatened to kill them both — claims Rick absolutely denies. Dr. Phil brings everyone together in search of answers. Is this a case of scorned exes seeking revenge? The plot thickens when two more of Rick’s ex-girlfriends join the conversation — what do they say about him? Plus, hear from Rick’s son — does he want a relationship with his dad? And, can these adults put an end to the drama? This program contains strong language. Viewer discretion advised.
#14 - My Model Brother Wants My Parents to Keep His Secret — Why He Stormed Off the Stage
Season 13 - Episode 141 - Aired 4/21/2015
Dr. Phil continues his intervention with Jamie, a model and personal trainer, who admits he has struggled with drugs and alcohol. But his brother, Anthony, says Jamie has one more serious problem he needs to put on the table. Is he ready to be totally honest? Plus, get an update on Tayler.
#15 - Real Housewife’s Exclusive: Kim Richards Tells All about Drunken Arrest
Season 13 - Episode 146 - Aired 4/28/2015
In a national television exclusive, Dr. Phil sits down with Kim Richards, one of the stars of the reality TV show Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, to discuss her ongoing battle with alcoholism and her recent arrest at the legendary Beverly Hills Hotel. Richards admits she was drinking that night -- what does she say led to her arrest? Richards is joined in the interview by her two daughters and son. How do they feel about their mother’s very public struggle with sobriety? After discussing her stormy relationship with her sister, Kyle, her Real Housewives cast members, and her storied history with addiction and specifics about possible treatment, Richards storms off. Will she return?
#16 - Cleveland Abduction: The Michelle Knight Movie and the Brutal Scenes She Couldn't Face
Season 13 - Episode 142 - Aired 4/22/2015
Dr. Phil continues his intervention with Jamie, a fitness model who admits he has struggled with drug and alcohol addiction for years. Jamie’s brother, Anthony, says their parents have enabled Jamie at every turn — including failing to acknowledge Jamie’s other serious problem, which he refuses to discuss. After storming off stage, Jamie rejoins the conversation. Is he ready to be completely honest with his family — and with himself? Dr. Phil has a sobering wake-up call for Jamie — and for his parents. Will Jamie finally get the help he needs to get clean — and stay clean for good? Plus, last month, Dr. Phil sat down with Nick Gordon, boyfriend of Whitney Houston’s daughter, Bobbi Kristina, for an interview that quickly turned into an intervention. How is Nick doing now? Hear the message he has for viewers.
#17 - “My Husband's Big Lottery Win is Ruining Our Marriage”
Season 13 - Episode 114 - Aired 2/27/2015
Jodie says ever since her husband, Edwin, won $1.66 million in a lottery pool two years ago, he has become angry, distant and secretive — and their marriage has gone downhill fast. She claims Edwin has squandered most of the winnings without her knowledge — even buying a house for one of his family members without consulting her — and she can’t trust him. She also says Edwin has a drinking problem, which she claims has resulted in explosive fights and arrests. Edwin denies having an alcohol problem and says he just drinks to escape Jodie’s nagging — and he feels she’s only with him for the money. Why does he say their marital problems started long before his big lottery win? And, how does he explain his spending? Plus, Jodie’s mom, Linda, says Edwin has become a jerk toward Jodie’s 11-year-old twin girls from a previous relationship, while treating his 1-year-old daughter with Jodie like a princess. Is Edwin playing favorites? The couple sits down with Dr. Phil in a last-ditch effort to repair the damage. Can this marriage be saved?
#18 - “Dr. Phil, Save My Family”
Season 13 - Episode 78 - Aired 1/8/2015
Allen and Cheryl say their 9-year-old son, Steve, is terrorizing their family. They say he has threatened to harm his siblings multiple times, tells his teachers that he wants to blow up his family’s home and shows no empathy for others or remorse for his bad behavior. They say Steve has been diagnosed with 18 mental illnesses and has been placed in three mental hospitals in the last year alone, but nothing seems to help for long. The parents turn to Dr. Phil for answers. What’s at the root of Steve’s bad behavior? Cheryl’s mother and two sisters say they believe the boy is overmedicated and under-parented -- and they say Cheryl’s blog about her parenting challenges is also a cause for concern. How does Cheryl respond? Then, Dr. Phil sits down with Steve for a one-on-one conversation. Does he see room for change? And, world-renowned child clinical psychologist Dr. Alan Kazdin shares a suggested plan for changing behavior in the child -- and the parents. How can Allen and Cheryl regain a peaceful, healthy family?
#19 - “Get Off My Back about My Body”
Season 13 - Episode 76 - Aired 1/6/2015
It’s a new year -- are you ready for a new you? Nicole says she wants to lose weight but says her “fitness freak” husband, George, has no compassion or empathy for her struggles, and his intense, drill-sergeant ways aren’t helping. George says Nicole is her own biggest obstacle to losing weight -- he says she’s lazy, makes excuses and gives up too easily -- and all his efforts to help her have only strained their relationship. How can he motivate his wife? And, Dominique says she knows she needs to lose weight but says her mom, JoAnn, won’t stop nagging her about it. Could JoAnn be sabotaging her daughter with her constant comments? Then, Charles says ever since his identical twin brother, Adam, lost 90 pounds, he has become an arrogant jerk who loves to embarrass Charles about his body. Adam says his brother resents him for getting healthier and needs a serious wake-up call about his weight. Can these brothers heal their relationship while getting to a healthier place?
#20 - A Daughter on the Brink: Did Mom Push Her Over the Edge?
Season 13 - Episode 60 - Aired 12/1/2014
Dana says her 23-year-old daughter, Melanie, is ripping apart their once-peaceful family with her out-of-control behavior that Dana says began five years ago, after Melanie took a hit of ecstasy. Dana says Melanie is a drug abuser who is physically violent and has experienced psychotic hallucinations — including one that involved Michael Jackson telling her to dig up the front yard. What’s at the root of Melanie’s behavior? Melanie admits to experimenting with drugs but says she’s not addicted and hasn’t had a drug-induced psychosis in at least two years — and she blames her mother for pushing her buttons and causing her to lose her cool. Dr. Phil brings this mother and daughter together in search of a resolution. Is Melanie as out of control as Dana says she is, or is Dana stirring unnecessary drama? And, how can this mother and daughter repair their relationship?
#21 - The “Here Comes Honey Boo Boo” Scandal: Mama June Speaks Out
Season 13 - Episode 51 - Aired 11/17/2014
Earlier this year, 9-year-old former child pageant star Alana “Honey Boo Boo” Thompson saw her four-year reality television reign come to an end after reports surfaced that her mother, June “Mama June” Shannon, was allegedly dating convicted sex offender Mark McDaniel — who pleaded guilty to molesting Mama June’s oldest daughter, 20-year-old Anna, who recently publicly confirmed that she was his victim. Mama June denies being romantically involved with McDaniel, who was released from prison in March 2014 after serving a 10-year sentence for aggravated child molestation. In a daytime television exclusive, Dr. Phil travels to Georgia to visit Mama June. How does she answer to allegations that she has allowed McDaniel around her younger children? Plus, Anna reportedly claims that Mama June depleted her trust fund and used some of the money to buy McDaniel a new car — how does Mama June respond? Does she have her children's best interests at heart? This program contains strong language and adult subject matter. Viewer discretion advised.
#22 - Young, Beautiful and Missing/“Homeless Joe” Returns
Season 13 - Episode 124 - Aired 3/23/2015
Dr. Phil explores potential new clues in the cold cases of two missing women. First, 14-year-old Ashley Summers vanished in 2007 — just blocks away from Ariel Castro’s Cleveland “House of Horrors” — and aside from a brief phone call to her mother in 2008, she hasn’t been heard from since. Ashley’s mother, Jennifer, and step-grandmother, Linda, join Dr. Phil in search of answers. Could a newly-released FBI photo prove that Ashley is alive and well? Two facial recognition experts analyze the photo — what do they conclude? Then, in November 2011, Michelle Parker disappeared without a trace after dropping off her 3-year-old twins at the home of their father — the same day the bitter exes appeared together in an episode of People’s Court. Michelle’s father, Brad, says he believes Michelle’s ex had something to do with her disappearance — which her ex absolutely denies, despite having been named early in the investigation as the primary suspect. What happened to Michelle? Plus, when Dr. Phil last checked up on “Homeless Joe”, he was missing in action after abruptly leaving rehab in Texas. After being tracked down, Joe returns to Dr. Phil — how is he doing now?
#23 - Lifetime Grudge: Can Mother and Daughter Finally Bury the Hatchet?
Season 13 - Episode 125 - Aired 3/24/2015
Amber, 24, says her mother, Julie, failed her as a parent, and she wants an apology for what she claims were years of verbal, emotional and physical abuse. Amber claims that when she was between the ages of 7 and 14, her mother slapped her, punched her and threw items at her several times a week. Julie completely denies ever laying a hand on her daughter, except in self-defense, and says she doesn’t understand why Amber recently cut her out of her life. She says Amber has always been dramatic, and she claims their problems started when Amber falsely accused her father of the unthinkable. Dr. Phil brings Amber and her mother together in hopes of a resolution. Is there a chance at fostering a peace? Plus, don’t miss an update on guests Candi and Lyndsey, who started Dr. Phil’s 20/20 diet two months ago. How are they now?
#24 - Young, in Love and in over Their Heads
Season 13 - Episode 70 - Aired 12/15/2014
Natalie, 22, says her boyfriend of four years, Justin, 25, has an anger problem, and she fears for her life and for their 10-month-old son. Natalie says that since their son was born, Justin has turned into someone she doesn’t even recognize. She says he throws things, rips doors off their hinges and once shoved her while she was holding their baby. Justin admits he has punched holes in walls and slammed doors into walls but denies pushing Natalie and says she is overly dramatic. Both admit their child has witnessed the turmoil. Does this young relationship have a future? Then, Samantha shared her experience with abuse in The Aspire Initiative, a free domestic violence education curriculum from When Georgia Smiled: The Robin McGraw Revelation Foundation. She returns and has some words of wisdom for Natalie. Plus, tune in as Robin announces the winners of the iAspire Campus Challenge, which awards a grant to students who effect change on the issue of sexual violence on college campuses.
#25 - Yes, I Abandoned My Children, but I’m Not a Bad Mom
Season 13 - Episode 84 - Aired 1/16/2015
Jamie says his longtime girlfriend, Akealia, was an abusive and irresponsible mom who abandoned him and their five children more than two years ago to start a new life with a man she had known for only a few days — and has seen the kids only twice since. Akealia admits to smacking her children in the face and calling them names but denies being abusive and says she thought they were better off living with Jamie. Tensions run high when Dr. Phil brings the exes together for the first time in more than two years. Why hasn’t Akealia seen her children all this time? Does she want a relationship with them? Plus, hear from Akealia’s sister, Josephine, who says Jamie isn’t innocent in the situation. Why does she blame Jamie for causing Akealia to leave? Plus, Jamie and Akealia both say their 12-year-old daughter’s behavior has gotten out of control to the point where she’s a threat to her siblings. Can these parents put their differences aside and work toward getting their family back on track?