The BEST episodes of Dr. Phil season 19
Every episode of Dr. Phil season 19, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Dr. Phil season 19!
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 - Is “Maria” Real? A Big Surprise for David
Season 19 - Episode 46 - Aired 11/16/2020
David says he is in love with a Christian woman from Texas named “Maria,” who claims she has an inheritance of $10 million. David says even though they have never met, he has paid $25,000 over the last two-and-a-half years to their lawyer in order to get the inheritance money. Dr. Phil investigates “Maria” to find out if she is a real person or if David is part of an online catfish scam.
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#2 - Torn Between Her Heart and Head: Is Anna’s Boyfriend Real?
Season 19 - Episode 47 - Aired 11/17/2020
Dr. Phil meets Nino and his fiancée, Alexandria, who say they are 100% convinced Nino’s mom, Anna, is being scammed by her alleged online boyfriend, “Sammie Lee Strong.” Despite their efforts to intervene, Nino says Anna is ignoring all the red flags and has sent “Sammie” over $120,000. Anna says she loves “Sammie,” but Nino has put so much doubt into her head, she doesn’t know who to believe. But where is “Sammie”? And, how can Dr. Phil help Anna? Find out today on part 1 of this three-part story.
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#3 - Dr. Phil International Investigation: Where is “Sammie Lee Strong”?
Season 19 - Episode 48 - Aired 11/18/2020
Dr. Phil continues to search for Anna’s alleged boyfriend, “Sammie Lee Strong,” and finds the man behind the photos. Dr. Phil then meets two women who claim the man isn’t telling the entire truth – making this a catfish story unlike any Dr. Phil has ever covered. Tune in today to see the unexpected twists and turns as Dr. Phil’s investigation turns international!
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#4 - Dr. Phil International Investigation: What Will Anna Decide?
Season 19 - Episode 49 - Aired 11/19/2020
For the past two days, Dr. Phil has been conducting an international investigation into Anna’s alleged online boyfriend, “Sammie Lee Strong”. On Wednesday, Dr. Phil found the man behind the photos of “Sammie Lee Strong,” and discovered he was neither critically ill nor in Nigeria. Today, Anna meets a woman who is a catfish victim herself, who explains to Anna that she has two choices: walk away now or lose everything she has. And, Dr. Phil has a surprise for that woman. What does Anna think? Plus, an update from a past guest and fan favorite who can relate to this situation all too well. Tune in today for Anna’s part three conclusion.
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#5 - My Mom Is in Love with a Man Who Doesn’t Exist
Season 19 - Episode 126 - Aired 4/6/2021
Karen says she’s fallen in love and plans to spend the rest of her life with a man named “Thomas,” whom she met online. But, Karen’s daughter, Mindy, says there is no “Thomas.” She says she is sure her mother is being catfished by a man she has never met or even video chatted with, who claims to be on an oil rig and stuck in the Gulf of Mexico. Mindy says her mother’s heart is not the only thing “Thomas” has stolen from her; he has also gone after money her recently retired mother doesn’t have to give. Karen says she is a dedicated Dr. Phil viewer and has watched all his shows on catfishing, so she knows her “lover” is real. She claims the fact that no one can prove he is a fake gives her great hope they will be together soon. Find out what happens when Dr. Phil provides Karen with evidence that she is being scammed. Will she believe the truth?
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#6 - Karen’s Catfish: Will She Believe the Truth
Season 19 - Episode 127 - Aired 4/7/2021
Dr. Phil continues his conversation with Mindy and her mother, Karen, who claimed to be in love with a man she had never met named “Thomas.” Despite Dr. Phil providing Karen with seemingly overwhelming evidence that “Thomas” was indeed a catfish, Karen seemed to have a hard time grasping what had happened to her and who was behind the scam. Today, Dr. Phil introduces Karen to the man whose photos were stolen and used by Karen’s catfish, which leads to a very emotional moment for Karen. But that’s not all. Dr. Phil also introduces Karen to the man whose name and personal details were stolen and used by the catfish. And, is this the first time Karen has possibly fallen prey to an online catfish? Can Dr. Phil help Karen stop getting duped by online predators? Plus, infectious disease expert Dr. Tony Mills answers any and all questions you may have about getting the COVID-19 vaccine.
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#7 - My Dad Believes He’s Married to a Woman Named ‘Maria’ He’s Never Met
Season 19 - Episode 45 - Aired 11/13/2020
Shelby wants to find the truth about her father, David’s, online relationship with a woman he has never met. David says he met a woman named “Maria” online, and she has an inheritance of $10 million. David says he knows for a fact that “Maria” is a real person and can’t wait to introduce her to his daughter one day. Shelby says her relationship with her dad is broken and wishes he would spend more time with her, rather than chasing a woman who she fears doesn’t exist.
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#8 - My Family is Sabotaging My Life and My Inheritance
Season 19 - Episode 81 - Aired 1/21/2021
Natalie claims her inheritance has been completely sabotaged by her sister, Pascale, and mother, Mimi! She says they both claim she became “aggressive” with their family friend, Harry, who she was the live-in caretaker for. Natalie says she was wrongfully arrested and charged for crimes of elder abuse and battery, and her mom and sister are the ones to blame. Natalie says she has since been kicked out of Harry’s home and been served a restraining order against him, and feels like everyone is treating her as if she’s a “murderer”! Pascale, Mimi and Harry all tell a different story. Who is really to blame?
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#9 - COVID Debt and Controlling Husband: Should We Divorce?
Season 19 - Episode 61 - Aired 12/8/2020
Denise says her marriage to her husband, David, is on the rocks, and since the pandemic, things have only gotten worse. Denise claims David controls her life, including their finances, and she has become obedient to him. She says their family is in debt, they are about to be evicted, and she claims David still refuses to let her work. Denise says the stress of their marriage is causing their autistic daughter to act out, and she doesn’t know what to do. David says their marriage is not as bad as Denise describes, and their main issues are finances and raising their children. But Denise’s sister, Sue, claims she has not seen Denise in six years due to David’s controlling ways and says Denise needs to leave him.
#10 - Daughter Searches for Missing Mom
Season 19 - Episode 56 - Aired 12/1/2020
A daughter’s desperate search for answers. What really happened to her missing mom? Ellie claims her father initially told her that her mother was hospitalized in a mental institution and later died there, but later changed his story. Ellie is determined to solve her mother’s mysterious disappearance.
#11 - I Won’t Accept My Son as a Woman
Season 19 - Episode 150 - Aired 5/10/2021
Most parents' greatest wish for their children is to be happy and healthy. But Angela says she disagrees with her adult child’s lifestyle. She wrote to Dr. Phil because she says she is not happy with her child’s gender identity. She says she cannot accept that her adult child, who was born male, wants to dress like a woman. Angela says her child, who identifies as Jaybies, is disrespectful and a bad influence on her 16-year-old daughter. But Jaybies says Angela is the one with the issue. She says she’s been different her entire life, and her mom pushes her conservative beliefs on everyone.
#12 - My Husband Blames Me for His Drug Use
Season 19 - Episode 67 - Aired 12/16/2020
Alisa and Danny say their family of five is very well-known in their community because they own a popular food truck and food concession business. But sadly, what their neighbors don’t know is that Danny struggles with a meth addiction and relapsed last year after 12 years of sobriety. Alisa says for the past year, Danny has blamed her for his use. Danny claims his wife and the stress she brings him not only helped cause his relapse, but are also triggers that force him to use. But that’s not all; Alisa says besides a meth relapse and a what she calls a pill and alcohol problem, Danny also has a severe gambling addiction and has lost money as their business barely hangs on due to COVID-19.
#13 - Dr. Phil’s 3,000th Show -- With Bonus Footage!
Season 19 - Episode 124 - Aired 4/2/2021
After 17 seasons and nearly 20,000 guests, Dr. Phil celebrates his 3,000th episode! Dr. Phil’s studio audience is filled with some of your favorite guests from past seasons. From relationships on the brink of divorce to guests struggling with deadly addictions and disorders, find out how some of Dr. Phil’s most memorable guests are now. And, you will not believe which former guest surprised everyone with an engagement ring and proposal on Dr. Phil’s stage! Surprise guest messages from Oprah Winfrey, the Jonas Brothers, and more -- hear what they have to say about Dr. Phil’s 3,000th milestone. Plus, find out the surprise that left Dr. Phil nearly speechless!
#14 - Married 10 Times and Can’t Get It Right
Season 19 - Episode 27 - Aired 10/20/2020
Cassey says she’s desperate for Dr. Phil’s help because she’s been married 10 times and none of the marriages have worked out. She claims several of her exes have said it wasn’t her fault the marriage failed; it was theirs! She says she’s married all different types, from a preacher to a rocker, to her high school sweetheart, but no matter what type of man she picks, she always ends up alone. She says she’s 56 years young, still looking for the perfect match, and ready for Dr. Phil to get real with her so she can find out what’s gone wrong.
#15 - My 49-Year-Old Dad is Dating My 23-Year-Old Friend
Season 19 - Episode 26 - Aired 10/19/2020
Joni claims that Gina used to be one of her besties and that they were inseparable, from spending birthday trips out of town to girls’ nights out, often ending in Gina crashing at Joni’s house. Joni says all that changed when 23-year-old Gina began dating Joni’s 49-year-old father, David, behind her back and giving birth to David’s child. Joni says she feels betrayed by Gina and her father, even going as far as sharing her dislike for her former friend and father’s newfound romance on TikTok. Gina says the picture Joni paints of them being best friends is all a lie, but in any event, Joni needs to accept her relationship with Joni’s father. David says despite his daughter’s disapproval, he is going to continue being in a committed relationship with Gina, but that doesn’t mean he can’t also have a relationship with his daughter.
#16 - America's Oldest Moocher?
Season 19 - Episode 96 - Aired 2/12/2021
Terri claims her 68-year-old sister, Denise, is mooching off her aging parents. She claims Denise spends her days drinking and smoking, not to mention taking thousands of dollars’ worth of jewelry from her mother and pawning it. Terri and Denise’s niece, Alexis, says living with Denise is so toxic, she is considering moving out for her own mental health. Denise’s parents plead with their daughter to stand on her own two feet so they can retire in peace. Will Denise accept the help Dr. Phil offers? Tune in to find out!
#17 - OCD Interrupted: Diary of a Digital Addict
Season 19 - Episode 66 - Aired 12/15/2020
Melanie admits she is addicted to both physical and digital hoarding. She says her home is so filled with clutter, she can barely walk through it, and she stores over 100,000 videos, photos, selfies and screenshots on her phone. Melanie says she has a feeling of missing out if she doesn’t constantly take a photo or video of what she sees or collect every knickknack that tempts her. Melanie’s mother, Alisa, says her daughter is highly intelligent, a college graduate and has traveled the world, but claims that Melanie also uses her intelligence to control and manipulate others. Melanie’s best friend, Austin, says Melanie must stop trying to fill a void in her life by collecting free things.
#18 - Toxic Love: Will Heather Leave Collin?
Season 19 - Episode 109 - Aired 3/3/2021
Jennifer says she fears for her best friend, Heather’s, life, claiming she’s in a terribly abusive relationship but refuses to see how bad things really are. Heather says she doesn’t believe her boyfriend, Collin, is “that bad” and doesn’t think what he does is actual “abuse.” Dr. Phil says he thinks both Heather and Collin are in danger for completely different reasons. Dr. Phil sits down with Collin and Heather individually to explain where he thinks this relationship is headed. Will Heather leave Collin?
#19 - Update: “Dr. Phil Saved My Alcoholic Wife’s Life,” and “Dr. Phil Gave Me a Second Chance”
Season 19 - Episode 129 - Aired 4/9/2021
A few months ago, Keith and his wife of 28 years, JoLynn, visited Dr. Phil’s stage for the first time after making news headlines when JoLynn was arrested for public intoxication. JoLynn and Keith have returned with an unbelievable update. JoLynn thanks Dr. Phil for helping her make a dramatic change in her life. For the past few months, JoLynn has been supported by Dr. Deena Manion, Clinical Officer, and the staff at Westwind Recovery. Later, meet Dr. Phil Associate Producer Lindy Foust, who thanks Dr. Phil for giving her a second chance after her addiction to Adderall, Vicodin, and alcohol adversely affected her life and her ability to properly perform her job. Lindy’s parents, Susan and Butch, share their thoughts on their daughter’s recovery, as well as their gratitude to Dr. Phil and his staff.
#20 - How Do I Parent My ‘Jekyll and Hyde’ Daughter?
Season 19 - Episode 110 - Aired 3/4/2021
Heather, a lifelong fan of Dr. Phil and a member of the Dr. Phil Phanatics fan group, drove 1,600 miles from Arkansas to Los Angeles to get help with her 15-year-old daughter, Marissa, whom she describes as “Jekyll and Hyde.” She says one minute Marissa's an aspiring cardiologist with top grades, and the next, she’s a pot-smoking car thief who admits to stealing her own mother’s vehicle nine times. Heather says she is at her wits’ end and does not know how to parent her daughter effectively. Dr. Phil invites one of the world’s leading child behavioral experts on stage, Dr. Michele Borba, who works closely with Dr. Phil to impart potentially life-changing advice to Heather and her daughter. Watch while Dr. Phil encourages Marissa to tell her mother everything she is not picking up on when it comes to her needs. How will Heather react? Tune in to find out!
#21 - It's Time to Let My Husband Peacefully Pass Away
Season 19 - Episode 111 - Aired 3/8/2021
Maegan and her mother-in-law, Kelly, are in a fierce tug-of-war over Maegan’s husband and Kelly’s son, Josh, who has been in a persistent vegetative state for the last two years due to an anoxic brain injury. After two years and no improvement, Maegan claims Josh’s condition is in decline, and it’s time for both her and Kelly to let him go and pass peacefully. Kelly says she completely disagrees with Maegan’s decision to end Josh’s life and finds all of Maegan’s social media posts about Josh “full of lies and exploitative.” Kelly claims the only reason Maegan wants to bring Josh home, remove his feeding tube, and allow him to die is that she needs “new material” for her social media followers. Maegan denies that she is exploiting her husband and says that she has helped to spread awareness of anoxic brain injuries. Can these women come together to decide what is truly best for Josh? Dr. Phil weighs in on this morally, ethically and spiritually challenging debate. Don’t miss it!
#22 - The “Bakersfield 3”: The Gruesome Discoveries Two Years Later
Season 19 - Episode 112 - Aired 3/9/2021
It’s a mystery that made local news and brought together three mothers under tragic circumstances. Two young people vanished and one was murdered within weeks of each other in Bakersfield, California. They became known as the “Bakersfield 3.” In March 2018, Cheryl’s son Micah disappeared. Two weeks later, Di’s son, James, was shot and killed. The two young men knew each other, and so their moms believed the cases were connected. Then, two weeks after James’ murder, Baylee, who was also in their circle, disappeared. The three mothers searched for answers and met for the first time with Dr. Phil in 2018. Since then, countless tips have come to the police, and there has been a heartbreaking discovery discussed with these families. Also, criminal charges have been made. Find out who among the "Bakersfield 3" has been accused of horrific crimes.
#23 - The “Bakersfield 3”: Moms Confront Their Own Demons
Season 19 - Episode 113 - Aired 3/10/2021
The mothers of the “Bakersfield 3” sit down with Dr. Phil to discuss their traumatic losses. Cheryl and her husband, Lance, are grieving for their murdered and tortured son, Micah, whose remains were discovered this past year. Dr. Phil helps them work through their griefand guilt with a revealing exercise. Di continues to investigate the murder of her son, James, who was shot and killed in 2018, and Jane struggles to understand the unbelievable twist in her missing daughter, Baylee's case.
#24 - From College Athlete to Homeless and Addicted
Season 19 - Episode 114 - Aired 3/15/2021
Ira was once a talented high school basketball player and even played in college. His mother, Chonte, says all of Ira’s basketball dreams were destroyed once he was introduced to partying and drugs on campus. Now, Ira is walking the streets of Los Angeles homeless and using Fentanyl on a daily basis. But despite being homeless and using drugs, Chonte says her son refuses to admit he’s a drug addict and pretends to live a lavish lifestyle on social media. Chonte says she’s cut off Ira financially, but Ira calls his mother’s “tough love” “bad parenting,” and claims his mother should be helping him get on his feet, especially since she has the money to do so. Plus, find out why Ira believes rehab is just a waste of his time, and see what brought this young man to tears.
#25 - My Mother Believes She’s Being Tracked by a Secret ‘Hookup’ App!
Season 19 - Episode 115 - Aired 3/16/2021
Jonny came to Dr. Phil begging for help because she claims her mom, Nancy, has become “delusional” and completely obsessed with what she calls a “secret hookup app.” She says her mom believes her ex-boyfriend is in cahoots with her coworkers and that they have now hacked her phone and created “fake profiles” for her on the app. Nancy says people on the app use a “secret color code” and a “secret number system” to try to communicate with her for sex. Nancy claims these people will hold up the numbers 1 through 8 on their fingers to communicate different sex acts. Nancy says she feels in danger because wherever she goes, she sees people tracking her location using the “hookup app!” But Jonny says nobody is tracking her mom, and it’s “all in her head.” Is Nancy being tracked? Dr. Phil investigates. Don’t miss it!