The WORST episodes of Dr. Phil

#1 - We Think Our Mom Is Cheating, Lying and Choosing Men Over Us! Should We Cut Her Off or Cut Her Some Slack?

Season 14 - Episode 65 - Aired 12/14/2015

Teen girls and their grandmother are concerned by their mother's promiscuous behavior and choice to party with men rather than be a mom; she says she is ready to cut ties if they do not stop ganging up on her.

#2 - 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.

#3 - 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!

#4 - “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?

#5 - 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!

#6 - “My Crazy Childhood: My Dad Was The Breast Pump Bandit and His Mistress Lived in Our House”

Season 14 - Episode 52 - Aired 11/24/2015

Lauren says she resents her parents, Laura and John, for the life she says she lived as a teen. She claims that Laura neglected to teach her any life skills and encouraged her to drop out of high school in the eleventh grade and that John was more of a friend than a parent, who drank alcohol and used drugs with her and her teenage friends. John admits he was the “party dad,” who even hosted parties at his house, but says he used drugs and alcohol as a way to bond with Lauren. But is this just the tip of the iceberg? Lauren also claims that her dad had multiple affairs – including one with her mom’s best friend – and that her mom stole her identity and racked up $50,000 in debt – a claim Laura denies. Then, Dr. Phil drops the bombshell that John spent nearly two years behind bars and was dubbed the “Breast Pump Bandit” by his city’s local news, for stealing thousands of dollars’ worth of breast pumps and selling them online. Hear what Dr. Phil has to say when he learns John allegedly used Lauren as an unknowing accomplice in his shoplifting heists! Plus, learn why Laura says she allowed John to bring other woman to live with them -- while she slept on the couch! It’s a Dr. Phil episode you cannot miss!

#7 - 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!

#8 - 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?

#9 - 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?

#10 - I Can't Say No to Anything and It Could Literally Kill Me

Season 14 - Episode 59 - Aired 12/4/2015

Sadie is a full-time high-school teacher, a beauty queen and a candidate for political office; Courtney has OCD and spends most of her time trying to avoid germs.

#11 - 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.

#12 - Animal Activist Under Attack

Season 14 - Episode 61 - Aired 12/8/2015

An animal rescuer comes face to face with members of a hateful Facebook group dedicated to destroying her reputation.

#13 - I'm Terrified My Son Could Become a Mass Murderer

Season 14 - Episode 62 - Aired 12/9/2015

#14 - The Pain of Marriage Remorse: I'm Ready to Leave My Husband, Who Is 26 Years Older

Season 14 - Episode 63 - Aired 12/10/2015

Brenda says her much-older husband became crazy and temperamental soon after their wedding; Bev fears that her sister's younger boyfriend is in the relationship for a green card and money; author Mitch Albom.

#15 - My Daughter Is Obsessed With Being the Black Sheep: Is She Mentally Ill or a Drama Queen?

Season 14 - Episode 64 - Aired 12/11/2015

Kim fears for her teen daughter's safety and wonders if mental illness could be the cause of her outrageous behavior.

#16 - 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.

#17 - An In-Law Ultimatum: My Beauty Queen Daughter's Ex-Cop Husband Needs to Get a Job or Get Out of My House!

Season 14 - Episode 66 - Aired 12/15/2015

Daniela says her husband has been fighting the debilitating symptoms of PTSD and she resents her mother, with whom they live, for calling him lazy and worthless because he does not support his wife and child.

#18 - 2 DUIs, 5 Stints in Rehab, 22 Days in a Coma, 1 Upcoming Wedding, 3 Kids, and 1 Fed-Up Wife

Season 14 - Episode 67 - Aired 12/16/2015

Scott insists he was not drunk when he fell down a flight of stairs and says he has his drinking under control, but his family tells a different story; the winner of the Walk a Day in Robin's Shoes campaign tells her story of domestic violence.

#19 - Death, Drugs and Lies

Season 14 - Episode 68 - Aired 12/17/2015

Dr. Phil must determine whether a young woman is addicted to anti-anxiety medication, or whether her family is overreacting.

#20 - 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.

#21 - I Want a Divorce but My Obsessive and Controlling Husband Won't Let Me Go

Season 14 - Episode 70 - Aired 1/4/2016

When Alyssa leaves her controlling husband, her mother fears he is desperate and capable of anything; Rachael Ray (``Everyone Is Italian on Sunday'') helps a couple.

#22 - We Believe Our Mother Blames Us for Our Sister's Death!

Season 14 - Episode 71 - Aired 1/5/2016

Debbie's son and daughter say their mother refuses to move past the tragedy of their 16-year-old sister's death, and the family is falling apart; John Stamos (``Grandfathered'').

#23 - Exclusive: Missing 15-Year-Old Girl Found Alive After Allegedly Being Held Hostage! Is There More to the Story?

Season 14 - Episode 72 - Aired 1/6/2016

A 15-year-old tells what happened when she went missing.

#24 - The Parents of Missing 15-Year-Old Found Alive React to Her Claims

Season 14 - Episode 73 - Aired 1/7/2016

A woman and her fiance react to revelations from her 15-year-old daughter about what happened when the girl disappeared.

#25 - Facing Jail Time Because Step-Daughter Is a Liar

Season 14 - Episode 74 - Aired 1/8/2016

Ruth and her husband say her 20-year-old daughter's lies are ruining their lives and have landed them both behind bars; the young woman admits she lies but says she does not know why.