The BEST episodes of Dr. Phil season 20
Every episode of Dr. Phil season 20, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Dr. Phil season 20!
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 - Murder in Mexico? Exclusive: Firefighter's Wife Claims Husband's Death Was Not an Accident
Season 20 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/13/2021
A mystery in Mexico; a young firefighter is found dead at a luxury resort. Elijah Snow and his wife, Jamie, flew to Cancun for what was supposed to be a romantic trip to celebrate their 10th anniversary. But on the very first night, their vacation turned into a nightmare. Jamie says she woke up alone and discovered her husband was missing. Hours later, she says she was told he was dead, and she would return home without him. Authorities say Elijah’s death was an accident, but in an exclusive interview, Jamie speaks out for the first time and claims it was murder. She reveals the evidence she says suggests her husband was brutally killed.
#2 - My Boyfriend is Stalking Me!
Season 20 - Episode 12 - Aired 9/28/2021
Sabrina says she has a relentless, obsessed stalker who monitors her location, phone calls, texts and even her social media. In fact, she says, on numerous occasions, she’s caught him staring at her through her bedroom window and even climbing in! But Sabrina’s stalker isn’t some stranger -- it’s actually her boyfriend of six years, Harold! Harold says he has no choice but to stalk Sabrina because she’s become “untrustworthy” ever since her “Brazilian Butt Lift” surgery. He says Sabrina cheated on him just two months ago and is still in contact and receiving money from the other guy! Can Dr. Phil help repair this “toxic relationship,” or is it finally time for this couple to go their separate ways? Find out!
#3 - United States of Emergency: The Violence Epidemic
Season 20 - Episode 103 - Aired 2/16/2022
Dr. Phil invites everyday citizens, members of law enforcement, and policymakers to discuss the wave of violent crime that is on the rise across the country.
#4 - Public Health Issue: Suicide
Season 20 - Episode 121 - Aired 3/16/2022
As a string of high-profile stories dominate the news, Dr. Phil addresses the complex issue of suicide; family members left behind discuss working through their immense grief.
#5 - The Child Who Feels No Pain
Season 20 - Episode 104 - Aired 2/17/2022
Lance and his wife Julie join Dr. Phil to discuss their emotional journey in figuring out a diagnosis for their 16-year-old son Jaxon. Then, we'll meet Jaxon and his orthopedic surgeon, Dr. David Feldman from the Paley Institute in West Palm Beach.
#6 - Women Abused Behind Bars
Season 20 - Episode 105 - Aired 2/18/2022
Former inmates, Debra and Tiheba join Dr. Phil to discuss the abuse they experienced while incarcerated. While the two agree that individuals should be punished for crime, they believe no one should experience the same abuse as they did.
#7 - I Sold My House for Online Love! Part One
Season 20 - Episode 106 - Aired 2/21/2022
Rebecca says her best friend, Jane, is being scammed by her online boyfriend, "Jonathan," who claims he is stuck on a construction site in Miami. Jane says she's in love with "Jonathan" and has been sending him money -- totaling nearly $1 million dollars.
#8 - Part Two: Where Is "Jonathan"?
Season 20 - Episode 107 - Aired 2/22/2022
Dr. Phil continues his conversation with Jane, who recently sold her dream home and has sent her online boyfriend, "Jonathan," close to $1 million dollars. Today, Dr. Phil sends a producer to Miami to look for "Jonathan."
#9 - My Lying Husband Refuses to Consummate Our 13-Year Marriage
Season 20 - Episode 108 - Aired 2/23/2022
A couple has never consummated their union of 13 years and the husband claims his wife is pushing him away by hitting and slapping him and being too controlling. The couple is sat down and importance of domestic violence is discussed.
#10 - Social Media vs. Reality: Addicted to Like?
Season 20 - Episode 109 - Aired 2/24/2022
Dr. Phil and his panel of experts and people who are on social media, uncover the plusses and minuses of social media and what it is doing to our culture.
#11 - My Wife Hired a Hitman
Season 20 - Episode 110 - Aired 2/25/2022
Married for over 30 years, the husband believes his wife has been hiding major secrets from him for over the past three years. He accuses her of having affairs and claims she hired a hitman to have him murdered.
#12 - 2 Years Later: Have Views on Black Lives Changed?
Season 20 - Episode 111 - Aired 2/28/2022
Dr. Phil analyzes how life has changed for Black Americans since the deaths of Breonna Taylor and George Floyd and the subsequent Black Lives Matter protests. He meets with Dr. Shaun Harper, Rashad Turner, Lydia Pope, Natasha Scruggs, Allison Mahaley.
#13 - An Extreme Religious Group Starved Her Baby
Season 20 - Episode 112 - Aired 3/1/2022
A mother shares her story about how the leader of the religious group forced her to starve her 15-month-old son when he didn't say 'amen' after Grace. Joy Fluker also shares her story of living with her mother, the leader of House of Prayer.
#14 - My Tourette's Made Me Viral
Season 20 - Episode 113 - Aired 3/2/2022
Baylen, who struggles daily with tics and OCD due to Tourette Syndrome found support online when she shared her struggles on TikTok. Lele Pons, who also suffers from OCD, Tourette’s and depression, has had a different experience with social media.
#15 - Pretty Panicked: Are My Parents My Triggers?
Season 20 - Episode 114 - Aired 3/4/2022
After having a brin tumor removed and relearning to do everything, a woman then suffered from debilitating anxiety attacks. Her father had to move in with her to help care for her. Plus, Jay Glazer shares his story of battling anxiety and depression.
#16 - A Beautiful Rebellion
Season 20 - Episode 115 - Aired 3/7/2022
As the world is more connected online, beauty trends spread quickly, constantly redefining what beauty means. Dr. Phil discusses how the standards of beauty have changed and how some are rebelling against what they believe are outdated societal standards.
#17 - When One Pill Kills
Season 20 - Episode 116 - Aired 3/8/2022
Four families come together to talk about the loss of their young children. They say their children purchased counterfeit pills on social media, which were laced with fentanyl, a deadly drug that killed their children within moments.
#18 - Homelessness in America, Part 1
Season 20 - Episode 117 - Aired 3/10/2022
We all see the news reports of homelessness in America. But what's most shocking is the divide over the cause of this human suffering -- and how to fix it. Dr. Phil speaks with advocates, experts, residents, and people currently experiencing homelessness.
#19 - Homelessness in America: Is There a Solution?
Season 20 - Episode 118 - Aired 3/11/2022
Dr. Phil continues the discussion on issues surrounding homelessness with advocates, experts, residents, and people currently experiencing this hotly contested social issue.
#20 - 73 and Raising Another Grandchild
Season 20 - Episode 119 - Aired 3/14/2022
Seventy-three-year-old Linda says she is currently raising her grown daughter, Angie's, child -- and this isn't the first time she's raised one of Angie's children. Linda's sister, Joanie, says the stress has left Linda with terrible health issues.
#21 - Horror and Hope: How War Affects Us
Season 20 - Episode 120 - Aired 3/15/2022
The whole world is watching Russia's invasion of Ukraine with horror. Dr. Phil speaks with several people deeply and personally affected by the senseless violence both in Ukraine and abroad.
#22 - The Gender Pronoun Debate
Season 20 - Episode 83 - Aired 1/19/2022
Dr. Phil meets two LGBTQ+ activists who answer general questions about pronouns and their overall importance. Then, Dr. Phil meets a host and author who disagrees. Next, Dr. Phil talks to a communications professor who specializes in gender and feminism.
#23 - University of Michigan Sex Abuse Scandal
Season 20 - Episode 92 - Aired 2/1/2022
Jon Vaugh, Tad Deluca and Chuck Christian are former University of Michigan athletes who are coming forth with their stories of sexual abuse at the hands of university doctor Robert Anderson. They are among over 1000 people with similar stories.
#24 - Deception Detection
Season 20 - Episode 162 - Aired 9/9/2022
Dr. Phil welcomes body language and human behavior experts Greg Hartley and Scott Rouse of The Behavior Panel. Together, they teach you the tips and tricks you need to be able to identify clues as to what people may be saying through their body language.
#25 - 'Our Teen Refuses to Let Us Parent Him'
Season 20 - Episode 84 - Aired 1/20/2022
Parents Suzette and Greg say their son, Dawson, is violent and abusive whenever he is told the word 'no.' The parents say their son's violent tantrums have even resulted in him using a hammer and a machete to destroy their home.