The BEST episodes of Dr. Phil season 14
Every episode of Dr. Phil season 14, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Dr. Phil season 14!
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 - The Disappearance of Christina Morris: A Mother’s Obsession with Finding Her Daughter Is Destroying Her Marriage
Season 14 - Episode 121 - Aired 3/22/2016
Jonni’s 23-year-old daughter, Christina Morris, disappeared almost two years ago, after a night out with friends. She was last seen on surveillance video walking into a parking garage with an acquaintance, Enrique Arochi. Just three minutes later, Enrique was seen on that same camera leaving the parking garage alone in his car. Christina has not been seen or heard from since. While Enrique has denied any involvement in Christina’s disappearance, he was arrested in December 2014 and charged with aggravated kidnapping, after authorities say Christina’s DNA was found in the trunk of his car. Jonni says she has become obsessed with finding her daughter, and it’s destroying her marriage. Jonni says she left her husband, Ronnie, behind and moved from Oklahoma to Texas for eight months to search for her daughter. She says her husband realized her only focus is on finding her daughter, not him or her stepchildren. Jonni says she searched every day for 10-12 hours for her daughter and wanted her husband there with her -- but Ronnie says he works 40-60 hours a week and can’t spend all his time trekking through the woods looking for Christina. But Jonni says she will not stop searching until Christina is found. Can Dr. Phil help this couple get their marriage back on track? And, what happened to Christina? Jonni says she has even gotten on her hands and knees and begged Enrique’s father to talk to his son and have him tell her where her daughter is. Plus, an update on the disappearance of Dylan Redwine, who vanished without a trace almost three years ago. The La Plata County Sheriff’s office named a person of interest in August 2015. Find out who that is. His mother, Elaine, gives us an update on the case.
#2 - Sandra and Joey Return: Will Sandra Finally Take the Polygraph and Drug Test?
Season 14 - Episode 161 - Aired 5/23/2016
A mother in a bitter custody battle is offered a polygraph test to prove that she has not coached her daughters to make false accusations of physical and sexual abuse against their father, but something causes her to storm off stage.
#3 - A Bitter Custody Battle: Claims of Poison in Ice Cream, a Child Wrapped in a Garbage Bag and Inappropriate Touching: What Will the Polygraph Reveal?
Season 14 - Episode 42 - Aired 11/10/2015
Sandra and her ex-husband, Joey, admit they’re in a bitter custody battle, and Sandra’s neighbor, Linda, says she’s concerned for their two young daughters caught in the middle. Sandra and Joey’s mudslinging has included accusations of poisoned ice cream, neglect and inappropriate conduct. Sandra has even alleged that Joey put one child in a garbage bag weighted-down with rocks in a bathtub and filled it with water. Linda says she’s been watching from the sidelines and still doesn’t know who to believe. Are these parents telling the whole truth? Sandra and Joey are offered polygraph and drug tests. Will they both agree to the tests? And if so, what do the results reveal? Don’t miss this dramatic conclusion! This program contains strong sexual content. Viewer discretion advised.
#4 - Surrogate Mother Convicted for Scamming Couple out of Thousands with Fake Pregnancy
Season 14 - Episode 43 - Aired 11/11/2015
Audrey made headlines and landed behind bars for running a surrogacy scam, by pretending to be pregnant and conning couples out of thousands of dollars. The 36-year-old mother of four was convicted of two charges of theft, one charge of identity theft and two charges of using a computer to commit a crime. Now, on Dr. Phil’s stage, she comes face to face with one of the couples, Peter and Cheniya, who say Audrey not only stole their money, but shattered their dreams of parenthood. Hear how they say they reacted when they learned there was no baby. And, with Audrey sentenced to 20 days in jail, two years of probation and ordered to pay $10,500 in restitution to the victims, Peter and Cheniya say they believe she only got a slap on the wrist. Hear why they say the punishment doesn’t fit the crime. How does Audrey respond? Tune in to this emotional Dr. Phil.
#5 - My Fiance Admits to Putting His Hands on Me and Pouring Ice Water on Me, but It's Partially My Fault for Provoking Him
Season 14 - Episode 156 - Aired 5/16/2016
Jordan says she is tired of her fiance's physical and verbal abuse, but adds that she loves him so much she is afraid to leave him.
#6 - The Unbelievable Story of the Breast Pump Bandit: His Affairs, His Addictions, His Excuses
Season 14 - Episode 53 - Aired 11/25/2015
On Tuesday, amid claims of drinking and doing drugs with teenagers and extramarital affairs, Dr. Phil revealed that Lauren’s father, John, had been dubbed the “Breast Pump Bandit” by his city’s local news, for stealing thousands of dollars’ worth of breast pumps and selling them online -- and admitted to taking Lauren on some of his shoplifting heists. Today, John admits that he’s addicted to Xanax and crack cocaine, and to stealing from Lauren’s mother to support his habit. Lauren says she wants her mom to kick him out of their lives once and for all. How does Laura respond? It’s a shocking conclusion you don’t want to miss!
#7 - Jayson's Polygraph Results Revealed: Kristina's Decision
Season 14 - Episode 160 - Aired 5/20/2016
A man accused of sexually abusing his children takes a polygraph; his girlfriend must choose between him and custody of her newborn son.
#8 - Exclusive: Accused Freeway Sniper Speaks Out
Season 14 - Episode 164 - Aired 5/26/2016
Leslie Merritt Jr. discusses being locked up for nearly a year after being accused of being the Arizona freeway sniper.
#9 - The Ultimate Enabler
Season 14 - Episode 130 - Aired 4/8/2016
A family has spent over $100,000 on helping their 29-year-old heroin addict son over the past 10 years and they want to stop bailing him out of trouble so he can get clean and be involved in his 5-month-old daughter's life.
#10 - Schoolyard Setup Exclusive: Drugs Planted in a PTA Mom's Car
Season 14 - Episode 158 - Aired 5/18/2016
Former PTA president Kelli says that after a school spat, fellow parents framed her by stashing bags of drugs in her car; one of them, who has served time for her part in the incident, speaks out for the first time.
#11 - “My Son-in-Law is Selfish, Angry, Disrespectful and Entitled”
Season 14 - Episode 38 - Aired 11/4/2015
Marilyn says she’s fed up with her son-in-law Adam, who she calls “irresponsible,” “hot-tempered,” “verbally-abusive,” “entitled,” and a “cheater.” She says she’s tired of what she calls Adam’s disrespectful attitude toward her and her daughter, Miranda, and claims that his reckless spending and inability to take care of his family make him a “poor excuse for a husband.” With Miranda and her four children living under her roof, Marilyn claims she’s constantly bailing Miranda and Adam out of financial hardship while Adam continues to spend money on cars, motorcycles, tattoos, guns and other “toys.” But are her accusations founded? Adam strongly denies Marilyn’s claims, says he’s a good dad and provider for his family. He says he’s tired of being judged and wants Marilyn to mind her own business. But with Adam currently banned from Marilyn’s house, how does Miranda feel? Find out if Dr. Phil can help heal this fractured family.
#12 - An Engaged Couple Divided: Will Kyle & Jordan Call Off Their Wedding?
Season 14 - Episode 157 - Aired 5/17/2016
Jordan and Kyle accuse each other of physical abuse, and Jordan's mother has advice for her; Robin McGraw describes warning signs of an abusive relationship.
#13 - Subway Sandwich King to Child Sex Scandal: The Jared Fogle Audio Tapes
Season 14 - Episode 34 - Aired 10/29/2015
Inside ex-Subway spokesman Jared Fogle's shocking sex scandal: For the first time ever, hear the disturbing secret audio tapes of Fogle talking about having sex with minors. Former journalist Rochelle Herman-Walrond claims she secretly recorded Fogle for the FBI for years in an effort to stop him. Learn how she says she tried to save more children from this predator’s grasp.
#14 - Exclusive: The First Victim of the Fogle Sex Scandal Comes Forward. Hidden Cameras, Secret Recordings, One Girl's Cautionary Tale
Season 14 - Episode 44 - Aired 11/12/2015
In a national television exclusive, the first identified victim in the Jared Fogle sex scandal speaks out only to Dr. Phil. Sixteen-year-old Analissa claims that when she was 14, she was a victim at the hands of the former executive director of the Jared Foundation, Russell Taylor. Analissa says, after watching the Dr. Phil episodes that revealed Fogle’s secret audio recordings, she felt compelled to speak out for the other victims of the shocking and appalling crimes. She confides that, as a friend of Taylor’s stepdaughter, she would frequently visit his house, and claims that Taylor would interact with her and make inappropriate sexual comments. Analissa says that hidden cameras throughout the house — including bedrooms and bathrooms — captured images of her undressing, and that these tapes may have been among those sent to Jared Fogle. Hear the inappropriate comments Analissa claims Taylor made and why she believes she was manipulated and groomed. Don’t miss this Dr. Phil exclusive!
#15 - “My Wife is Divorcing Me Because She is Obsessed with a Country Music Star”
Season 14 - Episode 45 - Aired 11/13/2015
Travis says that after eight years of marriage, his wife, Jenna, sent him a text message on her way home from a Kip Moore concert saying that she is “100 percent in love” with the country music star and wants a divorce. Travis says he thinks Jenna is delusional and claims that she also served him with a protection order and sold all his belongings in a yard sale. Jenna claims Travis has been mentally, verbally and physically abusive, including throwing her to the ground during a fight which resulted in breaking her ribs and puncturing her lung — a claim Travis strongly denies. Jenna says that after a few brief encounters with Kip Moore, she realized that the love she has for Kip is “the kind of love she wants and deserves.” She says she sent the country music singer a 12-page letter professing her love and asking him to give her a chance. But did he respond? Hear what Dr. Phil thinks may be driving Jenna’s infatuation with the country music artist. Plus, Jenna’s best friend Amanda is married to Travis’ brother and says she feels caught in the middle. Hear what Amanda thinks about Jenna’s “relationship” with Kip and with Travis. Can this marriage be saved? Plus, a special message from Kip Moore. Will Jenna get the answer she’s hoping for?
#16 - Mama's Little Boy or Daddy's Little Girl: Identity Confusion or Brainwashing?
Season 14 - Episode 55 - Aired 11/30/2015
Michelle and her ex-husband, Kyle, say when their daughter Aubrey was born intersex, they agreed to raise her as a girl. Until recently, they say they’ve been co-parenting Aubrey, now 4, as a girl, but Michelle claims Aubrey has been insisting that she’s a boy, so Michelle says she traded in Aubrey’s “girl” toys, clothes and hairstyle to appease her child’s wishes. Kyle says he was furious when he saw that Michelle cut Aubrey’s long hair without consulting him – and ever since, Aubrey has been living as a boy with his mom during the week, and as a girl with her dad on the weekends. Kyle’s current wife, Brittany, says she’s been running interference and wrote to Dr. Phil in a desperate attempt to end this gender war. Can Dr. Phil help these parents become a united front for the sake of their child?
#17 - 61-Year-Old Polygamous Pastor Marries 19-Year-Old Pregnant Girlfriend With His Wife's Blessing
Season 14 - Episode 69 - Aired 12/18/2015
Belinda, 44, says bringing a ``sister wife'' into her marriage is a ``beautiful thing''; her husband says the backlash to their lifestyle from the community and social media has been so severe that he fears for their safety; Pastor Joel Osteen.
#18 - Beautiful And Out Of Control
Season 14 - Episode 127 - Aired 4/5/2016
Maria and Paul need help with their violent 16-year-old daughter who started smoking at 10 and sneaking out of the house at 11; Maria admits to being afraid of her daughter and asks for Dr. Phil's help in regaining control of her.
#19 - Love Triangle Troubles: “Torn between My 'City Boy' Husband & My 'Country Boy' Boyfriend”
Season 14 - Episode 33 - Aired 10/28/2015
Julie has been married to her husband, Richard, for 13 years but has spent the last year and a half in an affair with her childhood friend Lloyd. Julie says Richard has provided stability, loyalty and support throughout their marriage, but with Lloyd she feels young, passionate and carefree. Richard and Julie are raising Julie’s grandson, and Julie says she has no choice but to bring him along when she sees Lloyd. Richard says the young boy talks, acts and dresses like Lloyd, which serves as a constant reminder of Julie’s infidelity. Richard says he blames Lloyd for keeping the relationship alive and claims that he manipulates and guilts Julie into continuing the affair — but is that the truth? Watch Dr. Phil navigate this tense love triangle as Richard and Lloyd speak for the very first time on his stage!
#20 - I Believe My Ex-Boyfriend Kidnapped Our Daughter and Kept Her for 5 Years!
Season 14 - Episode 132 - Aired 4/12/2016
After agreeing that her ex-boyfriend, Robert, would take their 1-year-old daughter with him to Michigan, “for the time being,” Ashley claims Robert “kidnapped” the child and kept her hidden for five years. Robert, who has lost full custody of their now-6-year-old, adamantly denies he “kidnapped” the child, and insists Ashley knew right where to find them all along. Robert also says their daughter would still be in his care if a woman, Mary, had not intervened. Mary, who is the grandmother of Robert’s current girlfriend Kim’s son, claims she rushed to Ashley’s side to help her get her daughter out of Robert and Kim’s home, because she alleged that Robert and Ashley were forcing the little girl to do squats and feeding her teaspoons of vinegar as punishment. Kim, who filed for a protective order against Mary for allegedly stalking and harassing her, alleges that Mary has a pattern of trying to file “phony” CPS charges, including on her family! Sparks fly and anger erupts as both Robert and Ashley argue over the best home for their daughter to live, and Kim criticizes Ashley, calling her a “deadbeat mom”! Will Robert and Ashley be able to come to an understanding on how to co-parent? Dr. Phil attempts to calm the chaos and help these parents determine what is best for the 6-year-old girl who is being pulled in every direction!
#21 - “My Husband Convinced Me to Sign a Postnup, but I Want It Thrown Out!”
Season 14 - Episode 40 - Aired 11/6/2015
Karie claims her husband of eight years, Michael, won’t live in the same house with her, refuses to support her financially, and even bullied her into signing a postnuptial agreement which entitles her to zero spousal support should they divorce. Michael denies bullying Karie into signing the postnup and claims he’s just trying to protect his estate and help them avoid expensive legal fees should they ever terminate their marriage. He claims Karie should understand since she broke his trust by cheating in the past. Karie says she’s tired of feeling pushed around, but wants to stay married to Michael because she feels “old and not pretty enough” to find someone new. And, she and their children, Kristina and Eric, desperately hope Michael will toss out the postnup — whether they stay together or not. Estate planning attorney Ann Margaret Carrozza weighs in on this couple’s options. Is their postnup is legally binding? And, can Dr. Phil help this family find enough trust to work through their problems? Will Michael throw out the postnup?
#22 - Cory Knows Best
Season 14 - Episode 120 - Aired 3/21/2016
Elizabeth, 24, and her boyfriend, Cory, 36, have been together for three years and say they need Dr. Phil’s help before they can get married and spend the rest of their lives together. Cory, who had two children prior to meeting Elizabeth, says when he first met Elizabeth he told her that he is the “king of his castle” and that if she wanted to be “queen,” she has to listen to her “king.” Elizabeth says Cory’s dominant personality is what instantly drew her to him, and after only knowing each other for three weeks, Elizabeth moved into Cory’s home, and she claims that’s when the “Cory knows best” rules started, along with, she alleges, physical and verbal abuse. Cory absolutely denies Elizabeth’s allegations and, according to Cory, when he met Elizabeth, she was an “addicted mess,” and he “saved” her. Cory also claims he had to put strict rules in place to keep her safe and says he’s the best thing to ever happen to Elizabeth. According to Elizabeth, Cory monitors and screens her Facebook page, emails, and phone records. She also claims that he must also approve of her friends – and that she has lost 30 so far – that he doesn’t allow her to talk to any males, and that Cory must pick out Elizabeth’s lingerie. You may be surprised to see what else is on the list of so-called rules. Elizabeth says she is starting to question whether she’s “stupid” for trying to make this relationship work. Cory says if Elizabeth can’t abide by his rules, she’s free to go—so why hasn’t she? Can this relationship be fixed? You won’t want to miss Dr. Phil’s surprising response!
#23 - Was This Teacher Drunk in Her Elementary School Classroom?
Season 14 - Episode 51 - Aired 11/23/2015
Bad teacher? Michelle made headlines when she was accused of the unthinkable: showing up drunk to substitute teach children at an Oklahoma elementary school. Police say Michelle's blood-alcohol level was three times the legal limit. And her encounter with the police in the school parking lot was all caught on camera in what many believe looked like a lesson in bad behavior. But was Michelle really inebriated when she went to work? She swears there's an explanation for her appearance -- but will it pass the test? Then, don’t miss a preview of Dr. Phil’s guest role on the CW comedy Crazy Ex-Girlfriend!
#24 - Out of Control, Out of Patience and Out of Time
Season 14 - Episode 54 - Aired 11/27/2015
Jennifer says she’s at her wits’ end with her 13-year-old son’s behavioral problems. She says he’s angry and violent, starts fires, threatens to kill people and claims he sees vampires who tell him what to do. Jennifer claims her son is so out of control that she, her boyfriend and their two children sleep in a locked bedroom for safety. After five hospitalizations, countless therapists and a myriad of prescribed medications, Jennifer says she feels like she is out of options. Dr. Phil takes a look at some family home videos — and calls some parenting techniques into question. What could be at the root of the boy's bad behavior? And, Jennifer’s son opens up about what life is like in his family. What, if anything, might Jennifer do differently? And, how can they calm the chaos and get this teen on the right path?
#25 - Should I Give Up On Getting Hot?
Season 14 - Episode 60 - Aired 12/7/2015
Nadine is a beautiful 36-year-old who says behind her smile is a woman traumatized by a lifelong obsession to be thin. She estimates that over the years, she’s gained and lost at least 1,000 pounds, and says all of the yo-yo dieting has left her with what she calls “Post Traumatic Diet Disorder,” which includes feeling jittery, sleep deprivation and a list of foods she thinks she can’t eat. Jeannea, a 41-year-old mother of two, says she keeps a stash of junk food and drinks two 16-ounce sodas a day because she fears losing weight may ruin her marriage. Her husband, Travis, says he thinks that’s just an excuse for Jeanna to be inactive. Can Nadine and Jeannea learn to adopt healthier habits? Then, a 25-year-old blames her weight for never having a boyfriend, and a young mom says her scale hasn’t budged since she had her second child. Can Dr. Phil help get their health and fitness back on track? Plus, Dr. Phil provides tips for enjoying meals while still minding your weight goals this holiday season.