The BEST episodes of Dr. Phil season 15

Every episode of Dr. Phil season 15, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Dr. Phil season 15!

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.

Last Updated: 12/16/2025Network: SyndicationStatus: Ended
Private Planes, Black Tie Parties, Elite Sporting Events: The Shocking Story of One Woman's Life in Sex Trafficking
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10.00
28 votes

#1 - 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.

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8.18
11 votes

#2 - Young, Smart and out of Control: Our 17-Year-Old Son Is Facing 2 DUIs and Prison!

Season 15 - Episode 57 - Aired 11/30/2016

Teen Bo faces two felony DUI charges, accused of running over someone and of wrecking his car after blacking out; he and his parents meet Janelle, who has lived with loss after one reckless, selfish act.

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8.17
6 votes

#3 - Mom, Stop Harassing Me and Give Me Back My Children!

Season 15 - Episode 65 - Aired 12/12/2016

Lisa has custody of her grandchildren because, she says, her daughter is an unfit mother with a drug problem.

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8.13
24 votes

#4 - Survivor Todd: On Death's Door

Season 15 - Episode 53 - Aired 11/23/2016

Todd Herzog, winner of ``Survivor: China,'' fights for his life.

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8.09
11 votes

#5 - Were Pet Owners Scammed Out of Thousands of Dollars by a Service Dog Company?

Season 15 - Episode 67 - Aired 12/14/2016

Families say a company that claimed to train service dogs to detect glucose levels in diabetics was a scam that left them with expensive pets who were not equipped to save lives.

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8.00
12 votes

#6 - The College Student, the Frat Boy and the Football Tailgate Party That Ended in Rape: The Exclusive Interview

Season 15 - Episode 41 - Aired 11/7/2016

A young woman tells of being brutally raped, then tricked into saying that she had consensual sex, and the charges against her rapist being temporarily dropped; her lawyer and a police veteran tell how she was finally given justice.

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8.00
18 votes

#7 - The Doctor Who Has Been Waiting Six Years for Two Mystery Boxes Totaling $6.5 Million: Is It a Scam?

Season 15 - Episode 52 - Aired 11/22/2016

Mark has sent hundreds of thousands of dollars overseas to help a woman he met online; Dr. Phil conducts a global investigation.

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8.00
1 votes

#8 - Our Daughter-in-Law Is Putting Us in the Middle and We Don't Know Who to Choose

Season 15 - Episode 56 - Aired 11/29/2016

Krysti tries to make her in-laws choose between herself and her sister-in-law, who she says is a manipulative, lying drug addict.

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7.93
14 votes

#9 - My Handsome Reality TV Star Ex and Father of My Son Thinks He's God's Gift to Women

Season 15 - Episode 71 - Aired 1/3/2017

Jessica believes Jason, Tank D from ``Redneck Island,'' cheated on her with a co-star.

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7.87
15 votes

#10 - My Doctor Has Sent $1 Million to a Woman Overseas to Get 2 Boxes Containing $6.5 Million in Cash, Jewelry and Diamonds

Season 15 - Episode 51 - Aired 11/21/2016

Mark says he sold property, took money from his business and stopped paying his taxes so he could send hundreds of thousands of dollars to Nigeria to cover customs fees for two boxes of money and jewelry for a woman he met online.

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7.74
19 votes

#11 - A Vindictive Ex-Wife or an Erratic Ex-Husband Using His Religion to Excuse His Behavior?

Season 15 - Episode 78 - Aired 1/12/2017

Crystal says her ex-husband is violent, hears voices and is so erratic she will not allow their children near him; the father and his new wife say Crystal is the problem and is using the children as a weapon to get money.

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7.70
20 votes

#12 - I Am Convinced My Beautiful Wife Is Poisoning Me With Borax! Who Did I Marry?

Season 15 - Episode 75 - Aired 1/9/2017

Jeremy thinks his wife is cheating with multiple men and is trying to kill him in order to collect his insurance money.

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7.69
16 votes

#13 - Every Parent's Worst Nightmare: The Senseless Killing of a 6-Year-Old Twin Girl and a Family's Struggle With the Aftermath

Season 15 - Episode 68 - Aired 12/15/2016

The family of a 6-year-old murdered by her mother's boyfriend has difficulty dealing with the loss.

A Questionable Will and a Suspect Twin: Is This the Craziest Catfish Story of Them All?
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7.64
28 votes

#14 - A Questionable Will and a Suspect Twin: Is This the Craziest Catfish Story of Them All?

Season 15 - Episode 96 - Aired 2/8/2017

In part 2 of one of the most bizarre love stories to come across Dr. Phil’s stage, with Ryan and Suzanne both accusing each other of manipulation, what exactly does Suzanne’s twin sister Michelle’s will say, and is Ryan really entitled to it? As the inconsistencies pile up, Dr. Phil uncovers a massive secret that changes everything. You won’t want to miss the explosive conclusion to this fascinating story of lies, deception and emotional extortion!

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7.64
11 votes

#15 - My Daughters Say I Physically Abused Them for 20 Years, but I Don't Remember

Season 15 - Episode 61 - Aired 12/6/2016

Jemma's adult daughters say she mentally and physically abused them, but she says that she has no memory of it and that they are using her as a scapegoat.

The Girl in the Closet: Five Years Later
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7.61
28 votes

#16 - The Girl in the Closet: Five Years Later

Season 15 - Episode 86 - Aired 1/25/2017

Lauren was held captive in a closet by her mother and stepfather, Barbara and Kenneth, from the ages of 2 to 8 years old. She says during the six excruciating years, she was tortured, starved, and abused. She says since her rescue, she has struggled to regain control of her life. Lauren says she suffers from flashbacks, nightmares and night terrors – which she says leave her paralyzed with fear. Lauren’s girlfriend, Janae, says she’s witnessed them firsthand and fears for Lauren’s life.

The Girl in the Closet: Why I Never Tried to Save Her
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7.58
26 votes

#17 - The Girl in the Closet: Why I Never Tried to Save Her

Season 15 - Episode 87 - Aired 1/26/2017

Blake’s younger sister, Lauren, was held captive in a closet by their mother and stepfather for six years. Blake says she was “brainwashed” by her parents into believing that Lauren deserved to be in the closet. She says she and her siblings referred to Lauren as “that girl,” “it,” and “the problem.” Blake says she tried to help Lauren by sneaking her food and bathing her. Blake also says she’s carried guilt for not rescuing her little sister.

If My Pregnant, Drug Addict Daughter Doesn't Come to See Dr. Phil, I'm Done With Her
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7.54
24 votes

#18 - If My Pregnant, Drug Addict Daughter Doesn't Come to See Dr. Phil, I'm Done With Her

Season 15 - Episode 97 - Aired 2/9/2017

Joelle says her 28-year-old former high school cheerleader daughter, Kaitlin, is now 6 months pregnant with her third child and addicted to heroin. But Kaitlin’s sister Amy blames their mom for Kaitlin’s addiction. She claims she’s such an enabler, she even helped Kaitlin buy drugs on the streets of Los Angeles the day before Kaitlin met Dr. Phil. Kaitlin says she can kick her habit on her own, but when Dr. Phil offers her a referral to rehab, you won’t believe the fight she puts up.

Multiple Restraining Orders and Fake Births: Brittany Speaks
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7.48
44 votes

#19 - Multiple Restraining Orders and Fake Births: Brittany Speaks

Season 15 - Episode 103 - Aired 2/17/2017

It all began with an email from a woman named Brittany, who wrote to Dr. Phil saying she was devastated after finding out her boyfriend, whose baby she’s carrying, was leading a double life. But as Dr. Phil began digging deeper into her story, he discovered that Brittany wasn’t telling the whole story. Instead, Dr. Phil uncovered information suggesting Brittany’s history of harassing men and fabricating pregnancies, births and infant deaths. Dr. Phil spoke to her former friends Randi and Haley, who gave an in-depth look into the web of lies they claimed Brittany was weaving. Today, Dr. Phil sits down with Brittany and reveals what he has learned, and even asks her to prove she is pregnant. Plus, see what sent Brittany storming off the stage, resulting in an emotional backstage conversation with Dr.Phil.

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7.47
15 votes

#20 - Our Bratty, Mooching Daughter Stole Her Dad's Identity and Aunt's Credit Card and Spent Thousands of Dollars!

Season 15 - Episode 63 - Aired 12/8/2016

Linda and Gary say their 24-year-old daughter has stolen thousands of dollars, refuses to move out of their home and has put on about 100 pounds since high school; Dr. Travis Stork ("The Doctors") gives advice to the family.

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7.47
15 votes

#21 - Our Toddler Grandson Is Malnourished and Living in a Homeless Shelter With Our Troubled Son

Season 15 - Episode 77 - Aired 1/11/2017

A man admits he is struggling but refuses to give legal custody of his 2-year-old to his parents, who say the child is homeless, living on milk and crackers, wearing filthy clothes and drinking from a moldy sippy cup.

A Housewife's Double Life
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7.44
27 votes

#22 - A Housewife's Double Life

Season 15 - Episode 85 - Aired 1/24/2017

Marcedes, a wife and a mother of two, recently revealed on social media that she was leading a double life as an escort, a secret she even kept from her own husband, Andrew. She also says Andrew just learned that he is not the father of their youngest child — Marcedes’ former client is. She says she came to the Dr Phil Show to come clean about her past and get help to change her behavior. Andrew admitted he knew Marcedes was stripping when they first met, but says he only found out about her escorting when he confronted her about their youngest child’s paternity. He says he is ready to divorce Marcedes but wants her to get help for the sake of their children.

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7.42
12 votes

#23 - From Soccer Mom to Party Mom: I Can't Be a Mother Right Now

Season 15 - Episode 60 - Aired 12/5/2016

Nikki ships her child 2,000 miles away to live with friends so she can engage in a wild lifestyle; Pastor T.D. Jakes gives her a heartfelt message.

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7.41
17 votes

#24 - My Narcissist Boyfriend Refuses to Change: Should I Leave Him?

Season 15 - Episode 62 - Aired 12/7/2016

Danielle says her unborn baby's father is explosive, controlling, verbally abusive, and has smashed things during his rages; he says he does not care if she leaves him.

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7.41
17 votes

#25 - My Head-Butting, Furniture-Throwing 9-Year-Old Daughter Looks Like an Angel but Behaves Like a Wild Child: Who's to Blame for Her Behavior?

Season 15 - Episode 66 - Aired 12/13/2016

Makenzie, 9, has been hospitalized numerous times and has been on 19 different medications because she hits people, breaks appliances, harms animals, attempted to harm a neighbor's child, and sits in the road, waiting for a car to hit and kill her.