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?
Watch Now:Amazon#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?
Watch Now:Amazon#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?
Watch Now:Amazon#4 - “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?
#5 - 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?
#6 - 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!
#7 - “My Husband Makes Me Think I'm Crazy, Then Videotapes Me:” Accusations of Abuse Caught on Camera
Season 13 - Episode 135 - Aired 4/13/2015
Anthony, 26, and Melinda, 25, say their year-and-a-half marriage is on the brink, and they need help for the sake of their children. Melinda claims Anthony is controlling and abusive, uses drugs and spoils his 4-year-old daughter from a previous relationship. She says she worries about his 15-month-old child with her. After one recent explosive fight, in which Melinda says that Anthony refused to hand over their child, she moved six hours away and filed for divorce. Anthony admits he has been physically abusive with Melinda but claims she has attacked him as well, and he says he has the video to prove that her anger is out of control. With one child together and another on the way, can this couple learn to peacefully co-parent for the sake of all the kids? Also, Anthony’s ex-girlfriend and mother of his first child makes an impassioned plea to Melinda. Will it make an impact?
#8 - Hundreds of Photos in a Box: Snapshots by an Admirer Who She Calls Her Stalker
Season 13 - Episode 166 - Aired 7/13/2015
Alexandra, 33, claims her friend, William, 57, is obsessed with her and says he tells people they have been dating on and off for the past eight years — even though she insists she has made it clear she will never be interested in him romantically. She claims William has stalked and harassed her — with up to 100 phone calls a day — and even carries around a box filled with hundreds of pictures of her. William says Alexandra “makes life worth living,” and he has said he hopes to marry her. Alexandra and William sit down for an emotional interview with Dr. Phil. How does Alexandra explain the photographs — including some that she admits may be too risqué to show on TV? And, why did she accept gifts from him on more than one occasion? Plus, Alexandra claims William once got physical in a fit of jealousy, because she was dating another man. Has William overstepped boundaries? Is Alexandra sending him mixed signals?
#9 - An Ex Accused of Stalking, Obsession and Abuse: Who's Telling the Truth?
Season 13 - Episode 139 - Aired 4/17/2015
Jennifer says she and her husband, Freddie, divorced four months ago, but she claims he is obsessed with her and refuses to let her go. She says he drives past her house repeatedly, watches her through her windows, calls her 100 times a week — accusing her of sleeping with other men — and has even snuck into her house to go through her belongings. Freddie denies all of Jennifer’s allegations and says the only reason she divorced him is because she is abusing prescription pain medication and is not thinking clearly. Jennifer says her decision to divorce Freddie was made with clarity — and she admits she abuses pain pills but claims she does so because of Freddie’s behavior. The couple admit their children are caught in the middle of the turmoil. Dr. Phil reads a recent note from their 6-year-old — will it be a wake-up call for both of them? Then, five siblings open up about the tragic day they lost their mother, police officer Brenda Sexton, who was brutally beaten to death by her boyfriend in August of 2000. Robin McGraw, along with her foundation, When Georgia Smiled, has a surprise in honor of Brenda. And, three sisters who lost their mother to a horrific act of domestic violence share their mission to empower and educate women.
#10 - “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?
#11 - “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?
#12 - Our Son Was Making Millions, but is Now Living in Our Garage with His Girlfriend
Season 13 - Episode 99 - Aired 2/6/2015
Mike and Vicki say their 37-year-old son, Ryan, was once making millions running a successful real estate company, but for the past three months, he has been living in their garage, on their dime, along with his 24-year-old girlfriend, Rachel. The parents claim Ryan is a “freeloader” who sleeps all day, acts entitled, picks fights and even leaves them to care for his 5-year-old son. Ryan admits things are chaotic in his life but insists it’s not all his fault. Why does he say his parents are partly to blame for his business failing? Dr. Phil has some tough questions for Ryan about his behavior — does he take any accountability? And, hear from Rachel — is she happy with their living situation? Plus, Ryan isn’t the only one staying with mom and dad — you won’t believe how many mouths Mike and Vicki say they are feeding! How can the parents stop the bleeding and take back control of their lives? And, is Ryan ready to step up to the plate and work toward living on his own?
#13 - 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!
#14 - “I Married My Sister's Boyfriend, And It's Time She Moves On”
Season 13 - Episode 168 - Aired 7/15/2015
Amber admits she made a mistake several years ago when she had an affair with Brian, her sister, Angel’s, then-boyfriend and father of their two children, and became pregnant. But she says she and Brian are now happily married — with two children and another on the way — and she believes Angel needs to let go of her anger once and for all for the sake of their family. Angel admits her relationship with Brian was rocky at the time, but she claims Amber took advantage by seducing Brian — and she feels Amber hasn’t properly apologized for what happened. Tension runs high when the sisters confront each other on Dr. Phil’s stage. Can Angel finally forgive her sister? And can the three adults learn to peacefully co-parent the kids who are caught in the middle? Then, Dr. Phil sits down with best friends Megan and Jenn who admit that their looks define who they are — but they’re still not confident. What’s driving their insecurities? Hear Dr. Phil’s advice to these women. Can they learn to boost their self-esteem from within?
#15 - Lies, Lust and a Missing Million? My Ex Needs to Confess
Season 13 - Episode 173 - Aired 9/9/2015
Leslie says she believes that when she and her husband of 22 years, Nelson, divorced four years ago, he hid a large sum of money. She claims that this was a deliberate attempt to leave her destitute and “living under a bridge.” She claims Nelson was abusive and controlling throughout their marriage and calls him a “lying, conniving sociopath.” Nelson admits he and Leslie fought often — including some pushing and shoving — but he insists Leslie was the instigator, and he was just defending himself. Nelson denies misrepresenting his finances and says Leslie wants to be taken care of forever, rather than get a job. Dr. Phil intervenes in this war of the exes — which even has their two adult children taking sides! Can these exes put an end to the animosity and move forward?
#16 - Convicted Grandpa Still Claims He is Innocent of Molestation
Season 13 - Episode 153 - Aired 5/7/2015
Betty says her life was turned upside down two years ago when her husband of 23 years, Bill, was falsely accused of molesting their then 5-year-old grandson — whom Bill can be heard calling “sexy butt” on home video. Betty claims the boy’s step-grandmother, Cindy, is jealous of her and Bill’s relationship and, out of revenge, coached the child to say Bill touched him inappropriately — all of which Cindy denies. Although Bill insists he is innocent, he ultimately agreed to plead no contest to two counts of felony child abuse and is now a registered child abuser. Dr. Phil sits down with Betty and Cindy in search of answers. Why does Cindy say she had no choice but to report the alleged abuse to authorities? And, how does she explain so-called inconsistencies in her police statements? Plus, see the video that Betty says was “the nail in Bill’s coffin,” although she insists it is not even remotely incriminating. Was Bill falsely accused? Don’t miss Part 2 tomorrow, when Bill speaks out — and offers to take a polygraph test. What will the results reveal? This program contains sexual content. Viewer discretion advised.
#17 - Inside the Bill Cosby Sex Scandal: New Accusers with New Revelations
Season 13 - Episode 174 - Aired 9/10/2015
Sexual assault and drugging allegations continue to mount against comedian Bill Cosby as more and more women come forward, pushing the number of accusers to nearly 50. But the statute of limitations has run out for most of his accusers, with the possible exception of one woman whose alleged assault could possibly fall within the six-year statute of limitations for the state of California. Chloe Goins speaks for the first time in a daytime exclusive about the night she claims Bill Cosby drugged and sexually assaulted her at a Playboy Mansion party. Plus supermodel Beverly Johnson talks about the first time she says she ran into Bill Cosby after he allegedly drugged her. What does she say happened when they saw each other for the first time? This program contains sexual content. Viewer discretion advised.
#18 - “I Hear Voices in My Head, but I'm Not Mentally Ill! Why Won't My Family Believe Me”
Season 13 - Episode 165 - Aired 5/26/2015
Nick says he has been tormented by disturbing voices in his head for the past three years. His family says they think he is suffering from a mental illness, but Nick insists that is not the case. How does Nick explain the voices? And, will Nick be open to taking help?
#19 - Won’t Work, Won’t Go to School: “My Son Just Wants to Game All Day”
Season 13 - Episode 167 - Aired 7/14/2015
Sarah says her 23-year-old son, Justin, is so consumed with playing video games that he dropped out of college, can’t hold a job and is neglecting his health — losing more than 50 pounds — and she fears he’ll die if he doesn’t stop. Sarah says she has tried cutting off Justin financially and giving him ultimatums, but he always finds a way to continue gaming to excess. Justin admits he can play 16 hours a day — sometimes lasting up to 30 hours straight — and says he would rather live in the virtual world than the real world. What could be driving his behavior? And, has his hobby become an addiction that could eventually kill him? With the help of Dr. Rachael Ross, co-host of the Emmy Award-winning show The Doctors, Dr. Phil opens Justin’s eyes to the potential health dangers he faces. Will it have an impact? Plus, how can Justin regain traction in his life?
#20 - Behind the Buggies and Bonnets: Amish Mafia Star Under Attack
Season 13 - Episode 157 - Aired 5/13/2015
In a daytime exclusive, Dr. Phil sits down with Levi and Merlin, nemeses from the hit reality show Amish Mafia. Levi says his new book, Amish Confidential, lifts the lid on the often-secretive Amish community — exposing its virtues as well as its vices. What’s more, Levi says if anyone should be making money off stories about the Amish, it’s the Amish — rather than outside tourism companies. Merlin says Levi is nothing but a “money-hungry Amish playboy,” who is exposing Amish secrets only for his own fame and fortune. Tensions flare when the men face each other on Dr. Phil’s stage. Is Levi helping or hurting the Amish community? Merlin’s friend, Dena, says she, too, is suspicious of Levi's motives and says she believes he's not helping the plight of many Amish women. Hear the problems she says they face and what she believes needs to be done. And, after hearing Dr. Phil’s advice, will Levi and Merlin finally bury the hatchet?
#21 - “My Stepmother Blew All of My Father's Money on a Scam Artist!”
Season 13 - Episode 148 - Aired 4/30/2015
Kaye, a widow, says she has sent more than $200,000 to “Aaron,” a man she met on the Internet and has been “dating” for a little over a year — but whom she has never met in person. She says she can’t wait to marry “Aaron” — who claims to be a retired airline engineer, aviation instructor and entrepreneur — as soon as he returns from the United Kingdom, where he claims he is stuck dealing with “business issues.” Kaye’s stepdaughter, Kathy, says she thinks “Aaron” is a scammer, and she’s angry at Kaye for wasting what she describes as her deceased father’s hard-earned money, which Kathy says he left for his wife’s retirement. Tensions flare when the women come face to face on Dr. Phil’s stage. Kaye insists Kathy needs to just butt out of her business.
#22 - The College Professor and His Many Women
Season 13 - Episode 147 - Aired 4/29/2015
Tanya says her soon-to-be ex-husband, Winston, is a “master manipulator” who used his status as an upstanding Christian professor at a prestigious university to violate her emotionally and financially. Winston says it was Tanya who misrepresented herself during their whirlwind, four-month courtship — and he claims she’s a gold digger. Tensions run high as the estranged couple faces each other on Dr. Phil’s stage — along with two other women who claim Winston also lied to them: His self-proclaimed former fiancée, Julie, and his ex-wife, Kelly. Was Winston engaged to Julie while dating Tanya? Plus, Winston accuses Tanya of hiding a secret from her past and getting him fired from his job — how does she respond? Don’t miss Dr. Phil’s advice for Winston and the three women. Is Winston an imposter, like the women claim — or are they just seeking revenge? And, can everyone move past the accusations and name-calling and reach a truce?
#23 - 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?
#24 - 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.
#25 - 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.