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Dr. Phil

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Using the power of television. European-American, Dr. Phil McGraw presents compelling stories about real people with a variety of emotional and behavioral problems, stripping away the shame and embarrassment that too often keep people from seeking help. It’s a show that is suppose to help people with their problems and to find a solution on live TV .

Created by: Oprah Winfrey, Phil McGraw

Season 12 Episodes

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Episode 1: Secret Life of a Sex Addict

Sep 9, 2013 · 42m

Whether sex addiction is a real disorder or just an excuse for bad behaviour. Marcos and Yvette say they are unable to stop having affairs and Staci says she meets strangers for sex anytime and anywhere.

Episode 3: Love Scams: Courted by a Catfish?

Sep 11, 2013 · 42m

Dr. Phil sends a private investigator to check up on guests' fiances, whom they have never met in person; a woman flies to Nigeria to confront an online con artist; the man whose identity was stolen to lure former guest Dawn into a fake relationship.

Episode 4: Football Star Accused: Did He Do It?

Sep 12, 2013 · 42m

A teen football star accused of rape and his accuser speak out about how one alcohol-fueled night changed their lives in an instant; his parents insist that their son is innocent and that the girl just wants attention.

Episode 5: Football Star Accused: The Alleged Victim Speaks Out

Sep 13, 2013 · 42m

A 16-year-old girl says four classmates raped her while she was intoxicated; one of the accused and his parents react; Leah says her 17-year-old daughter committed suicide after being raped and bullied; Alexis says she was also raped as a teen.

Episode 9: Dangerous Online Obsession (2)

Sep 19, 2013 · 42m

The parents of a 15-year-old girl who appears to have been abducted and killed by a man she met on Facebook come forward to share their heartbreaking story.

Episode 14: Debt Denial?/Mama's Boy Moocher

Sep 26, 2013 · 42m

A woman living the high life suddenly falls deep in debt when her husband files for divorce; 28-year-old Steven still lives at home, on his parents' dime.

Episode 15: Explosive Anger

Sep 27, 2013 · 42m

Nichole's husband denies getting violent when he drinks; a couple say their son's rage is out of control and they fear for their lives; two survivors of a road-rage incident caught on tape tell their story.

Episode 17: Dangerous and Violent Love

Oct 1, 2013 · 42m

Bridgette says she is terrified of her abusive, controlling boyfriend, but she is too fearful to leave him; women who survived brutal attacks by their exes tell their stories.

Episode 19: A Drunken Mother's Rage

Oct 3, 2013 · 42m

Jessica's fiance says her anger and drinking are out of control, causing chaos in their blended family; the husband of a woman who lost 100 pounds does not support her transformation.

Episode 20: Ask Dr. Phil

Oct 4, 2013 · 42m

A woman wonders whether she should marry her brother-in-law to fulfill her deceased sister's dying wish; a wife says her shopping addiction is ruining her marriage; an obese former beauty queen asks why she is afraid to slim down.

Episode 21: Pretty Mean Girls

Oct 7, 2013 · 42m

Holly says her sister Andrea is ruining their relationship because of her bullying and attacks on people.

Episode 22: Munchausen Mom

Oct 8, 2013 · 42m

Tina's syndrome causes her to harm herself to get attention; Samantha fakes illnesses.

Episode 30: Bitter and Twisted

Oct 18, 2013 · 42m

A pair accuse each other of being a poor parent to their 16-year-old son; Alysia says her mother neglected her and her siblings, leaving her to be the mother figure.

Episode 32: Stepdad Takes On Dr. Phil

Oct 22, 2013 · 42m

Brenda claims her husband, Drew, physically and verbally abuses her 14-year-old son and ridicules her 20-year-old daughter, who is intellectually disabled; he denies being abusive and says he is trying to prepare them for the real world.

Episode 33: Stepparent Abuse?

Oct 23, 2013 · 42m

Dr. Phil continues his discussion with Brenda and Drew, who are at odds over the way Brenda says he treats her two children; Dr. Phil's wife, Robin, has a strong message for the couple; Lauren says her 2-year-old daughter was murdered by her stepmom.

Episode 35: Teen Mom: Should They Kick Her Out?

Oct 25, 2013 · 42m

Valerie says her 19-year-old daughter, Alyssa, is a lazy, irresponsible mother who refuses to get a job and leaves her baby unattended; Alyssa says her mother and stepfather's strict rules make her feel like she's in prison; actor Antonio Sabato Jr.

Episode 36: When Love Hurts

Oct 28, 2013 · 42m

Courtney must decide whether to return to her husband, who has been convicted of domestic assault; an abuse survivor's shocking story; Robin McGraw's important announcement.

Episode 49: The Mysterious Death of Jacob Limberios

Nov 14, 2013 · 42m

Parents do not believe that their 19-year-old son committed suicide, and two witnesses agree to take polygraph tests to clear the cloud of suspicion they say follows them as the result of the parents' allegations.

Episode 53: My Mother-in-Law Believes I'm a Killer

Nov 20, 2013 · 42m

Ty's wife and mother have not seen or spoken to each other in seven years, because his mother has made serious accusations against his wife, including involvement in her other son's death; the three face one another onstage.

Episode 55: Dump Your Fiancee Now!

Nov 22, 2013 · 42m

Tone and John disapprove of their brother's fiancee, who they say is rude, selfish, manipulative and abuses drugs; she says the siblings are responsible for all of the family drama.

Episode 62: Scandals Ripped From the Headlines

Dec 4, 2013 · 42m

Kimberly is accused of throwing an alcohol-filled party with 26 teens in her home; Soraida says her ex posted her and her 16-year-old daughter's information on Internet escort sites, causing men to show up at their home; repairing one's reputation.

Episode 65: Violent Vixen

Dec 6, 2013 · 42m

Parents say their 16-year-old daughter went from a straight-A student to violent and out of control during their contentious divorce.

Episode 66: I Did Not Try to Blind My Wife

Dec 10, 2013 · 42m

Heather says her new husband is physically and verbally abusive and she fears that he will seriously hurt or kill her; he says that since he returned from Iraq he has had trouble controlling his anger and has abused her dog, but would never harm her.

Episode 67: 16 and on the Path of Destruction

Dec 11, 2013 · 42m

Kelly says her 16-year-old daughter has an eating disorder, is suicidal, cuts herself, has overdosed on prescription medication and lashes out in anger on a daily basis; the girl says her mom is overreacting.

Episode 68: Give Me Back My Child

Dec 12, 2013 · 42m

Rabecca says her mother tricked her into giving her custody of her 4-year-old daughter; her mother tells why she contacted Child Protective Services.

Episode 75: Reckless Runaway Teen

Jan 6, 2014 · 42m

Parents say that even a GPS tracking anklet has not prevented 16-year-old Caitlin from running away from home; siblings tell of being shot by intruders and witnessing their friend's death.

Episode 94: The Darkness of Riches: From Victims to Victors

Jan 31, 2014 · 42m

In an exclusive interview, 16-year-old twins Georgia and Walker “Patterson” Inman, who, at 21, will reportedly inherit $1 billion as the only living heirs of the Duke tobacco fortune, open up to Dr. Phil about the abuse they claim they suffered for more than a decade. The twins were born into a family of prestige and extreme wealth -- vacationing on the beaches of Fiji, having wild animals as pets and bringing diamonds to school for show-and-tell -- but say their lives have been anything but privileged. After their parents divorced and their father, Walker Inman Jr., won custody, they claim they lived each day in a state of pure terror -- burned with boiling water, forced to live in a feces-filled basement and held prisoner behind dead-bolted doors. How do they say they survived years of alleged torture? Their father, whom they claim abused drugs, died of an overdose in 2010, and the teens were reunited with their mother, Daisha Inman, with whom they now live.

Episode 95: A Family Slaughtered for Teen Love: The Convicted Daughter Speaks Out

Feb 3, 2014 · 42m

Dr. Phil continues his exclusive interview with 16-year-old twins Georgia and Patterson Inman, heirs to the Duke tobacco fortune. How do they describe their relationship with their mom, Daisha, with whom they were estranged for most of their childhood? Then, Daisha opens up about her about her tumultuous relationship with the twins’ father, Walker Inman Jr., and why she says she was kept out of her children’s lives. Daisha, who is battling the bank for control of her children’s trust funds, which they gain access to when they turn 21, recently made headlines when she threatened to use an armed security team to scare away a process server. How does she answer to allegations that she is trying to drain the twins’ accounts and spend the money on lavish gifts? And, what do the kids have to say about their impending fortunes? Plus, Georgia and Patterson claim they survived years of abuse and neglect -- how can they move forward after the terror they say they endured?

Episode 97: Love Scams: A Mother Hooked by a Catfish?

Feb 5, 2014 · 42m

A 56-year-old widow says she is in love with a man she has never met in person and to whom she has given her life savings; Dr. Phil hires a private investigator to look into the boyfriend's claims and confronts him over the phone.

Episode 100: Was Her Son Kidnapped and Put in a Cult?

Feb 10, 2014 · 42m

Minny says her teen son's father abducted him and put him in what she calls a Mormon cult; emotions run high as the parents face each other on Dr. Phil's stage and the teen makes shocking accusations against his mother and her husband.

Episode 102: My Ex Is Slowly Killing Our Daughter

Feb 12, 2014 · 42m

Pam says her ex-husband is enabling their 23-year-old daughter's addiction by giving her money to use for drugs; he says he fears she will resort to prostitution or worse if he cuts her off.

Episode 107: Fugitive Mom

Feb 19, 2014 · 42m

A divorced mother of four, living on the run, facing up to 45 years in prison for attempted murder, sits down with Dr. Phil.

Episode 108: Facing Off With My Polygamous FLDS Father

Feb 20, 2014 · 42m

Author Rebecca Musser ("The Witness Wore Red") discusses the abuse she says she endured at the hands of fellow FLDS members and the day she found freedom; Rebecca's father confronts her and tells why he is threatening to sue.

Episode 109: My Husband's Secret Life Revealed

Feb 21, 2014 · 42m

A wife and mother tells of learning that her husband had been communicating with men online, looking for sex, and had downloaded child pornography to the family computer, and says she fears for her own children's safety.

Episode 110: My Dad Tried to Frame Me for Murder

Feb 24, 2014 · 42m

A man turns in his teen son for the brutal beating death of his young stepson, a year later confesses to the crime, then drops another bombshell in a phone interview with Dr. Phil from prison.

Episode 125: Animal Obsessed

Mar 25, 2014 · 42m

Frances' obsession with her 13 rabbits may be hurting her relationship with her daughter; Gary says he is part human and part dog and tries to live as much like a canine as possible; Lori hates that her 20-year-old daughter attends furry conventions.

Episode 126: Sexual Standoffs

Mar 26, 2014 · 42m

Reagan says he turns to gambling and other women for an adrenaline rush because his wife refuses to have sex with him; newlyweds say they are in a sexual standoff that has pushed them to the brink of divorce.

Episode 128: Wedding Day Disaster: A Family Torn Apart

Apr 1, 2014 · 42m

Lisa's relationship with her family has been strained ever since she and her uncle were run over by a minivan while trying to break up a fight at her wedding reception; Sarah Jakes, daughter of Bishop T.D. Jakes.

Episode 132: Dr. Phil's 2000th Show

Apr 8, 2014 · 42m

A look back at the past 12 seasons of the show, including memorable guests and success stories. Also: audience prizes and a Hawaiian getaway sweepstakes.

Episode 134: You're Not Hot Enough

Apr 10, 2014 · 42m

Jeremy says that his wife, who is the primary breadwinner of the family and raises their two children, does not put enough effort into her appearance.

Episode 136: I'm Afraid My Husband Is Going to Kill Me

Apr 14, 2014 · 42m

Caitlin says that her husband abuses her verbally and physically, at one point causing the loss of their unborn baby, and that he has been physical with their two young children, who are afraid of him; he says she abuses him as well.

Episode 137: Should I Marry My Controlling, Alienating, Jealous Fiance?

Apr 15, 2014 · 42m

Diane says her 17-year-old daughter, Brianna, is an out-of-control drug abuser who has run away from home at least five times and does not respect authority. She says she recently forced Brianna into a youth shelter, hoping it would scare the teen straight, but nothing has changed — and she fears for her daughter’s life. Diane also claims her ex-husband, Michael, abandoned Brianna after their divorce — and she feels that contributed to the teen’s downward spiral. How does Michael respond? And, what ownership does Diane take in the situation? Brianna says her mother is overreacting and insists she’s just living the partying lifestyle by using Xanax, Molly, marijuana, PCP, heroin and alcohol. But is there something deeper at play? Emotions run high when the family comes together on Dr. Phil’s stage — and an unexpected moment happens. Will Brianna realize the dangers she’s facing and get the help she needs?

Episode 138: I'm Over It!

Apr 16, 2014 · 42m

A mother and her daughter-in-law disagree over parental boundaries; a couple learn to rebuild their romantic relationship after having kids. Also: a performance by Ronnie Dunn.

Episode 140: Bait-and-Switch Bride?

Apr 18, 2014 · 42m

Ben says his wife changed for the worse as soon as they got married; she says he is a narcissist and may be cheating on her.

Episode 143: Beauty and the OCD Beast

Apr 23, 2014 · 42m

A woman with obsessive-compulsive disorder says most of her rituals are focused on trying to make herself more attractive than her sister.

Episode 147: My Husband, Pablo, and His Other Women

Apr 29, 2014 · 42m

Dr. Phil offers to help a couple salvage their marriage in what resembles a real-life version of Cameron Diaz's movie, The Other Woman. Anna says Pablo cheats. Tensions run high when three women face Pablo. Dr. Phil enlists the help of Bishop T.D. Jakes.

Episode 150: Hands Off My Man!

May 2, 2014 · 42m

Theresa says her fiance's ex-girlfriend is jealous and obsessed with them, and Dr. Phil must intervene in the drama-filled love triangle.

Episode 156: Acquitted by a Jury, but My Ex-Husband Still Thinks I'm Guilty

May 12, 2014 · 42m

Michelle Knight, the first of three women abducted by Ariel Castro and held for more than a decade, first appeared on Dr. Phil last year and revealed the true story of what happened inside Cleveland’s notorious house of horrors. Now, one year after being rescued, Michelle says she is stronger, happier and finally free — and joins Dr. Phil for the first time ever in front of a live studio audience.

Episode 160: Love Scams: I Married a Catfish Over the Phone

May 16, 2014 · 42m

Dr. Phil enlists a private investigator and other specialists to verify the claims of a woman's "heart husband," whom she has sent tens of thousands of dollars and has never met in person; a former guest returns with an update and words of wisdom.

Episode 167: Tyrannical Teens

Jun 2, 2014 · 42m

Janette says in the past year, her husband, Clint, has turned into someone she doesn’t recognize. She says his temper is frightening, and he’s become mentally, verbally and physically abusive with her and their three children, and she’s afraid his behavior could turn deadly. Recently, Janette says one of their arguments escalated and ended with Clint choking her unconscious, while their 11-year-old son tried to pull his father off of her. Janette says there have been multiple incidents, and their children are now frightened of their father. Clint admits he has anger issues and gets physical with his wife but says she nags and provokes him until he snaps -- and he says she should be afraid of him when he’s angry.

Episode 168: Troubled Teen: Who Will Take Danielle?

May 23, 2014 · 42m

Exes Jeff and Valerie say they’re at a loss for how to help their 15-year-old daughter, Danielle, who they say has a history of lying, acting out and showing inappropriate sexual behavior. They say in kindergarten, Danielle began expressing herself sexually at school, and by second grade, was threatening physical harm and making sexually explicit comments to other students. They admit they have not been a united front while raising their daughter, who has been bounced around between them and her grandmothers while growing up.

Episode 169: Family Dramas, Mysteries and Facing the Unknown

May 27, 2014 · 42m

Dr. Phil taps into the spiritual world with help from the next generation of psychic mediums, Thomas John and Bill Philipps. When did they first realize they had psychic abilities? And, what messages will they have for guests, viewers, audience members and Dr. Phil staff? Then, recovering addict Kathie says her daughter, Whitney, refuses to forgive her for her past mistakes, and she wants to make amends. Whitney says her mother abandoned the family after Kathie’s mother passed away in 2002, leaving Whitney to fight for — and win — custody of her younger sister.

Episode 170: Parental Alienation: Who’s to Blame?

Jun 3, 2014 · 42m

Sara says her ex-husband, Mark, has brainwashed their three grown children against her, and she just wants to reclaim a place in their lives. Mark and his new wife, Mikel, say they’re afraid of Sara but are willing to face her onstage with Dr. Phil. Can these exes put the past behind them and make peace? And, is Sara’s 22-year-old daughter willing to fix their broken relationship?

Episode 171: Saving Loni: From the Suburbs to the Slums

Jun 5, 2014 · 42m

Lynn and Paul say their 20-year-old daughter, Loni, went from a straight-A student to a heroin addict, and they’re desperate to get her help. After two felony arrests — including one for allegedly selling heroin to an undercover officer — Loni spent 30 days in rehab, but they say it wasn’t long before they discovered she was using heroin again — and stealing money and jewelry from family members to pay for it. Now, Lynn and Paul say Loni is living in a trailer with strangers, in the middle of nowhere, and they fear for her life. Dr. Phil sends mother-son intervention team Debbie and Brandon to track down Loni and offer her a chance to face her family and make a plan for a healthier future. Will Loni grab onto the lifeline?

Episode 172: Love, Lies, Scams, Murder

Jul 14, 2014 · 42m

In October 2013, Shay’s 19-year-old brother, Connor, was convicted of second-degree murder in the stabbing death of Shay’s boyfriend, Andrew, and sentenced to 20 to 60 years in prison. In a Dr. Phil exclusive, Shay and her parents share what they believe happened that night and why they feel Connor was acting in self-defense.

Episode 173: A Mother Consumed with Rage: Is Her Anger Destroying Her Family?

Jul 15, 2014 · 42m

Thirty-year-old Ashley admits she has an “extreme” anger problem and verbally and physically abuses her husband of eight years, Aaron — at times, in front of their 6-year-old son and 3-year-old daughter. She says she’s quick to become enraged, often screaming so loudly at Aaron that she loses her breath or blacks out — and she admits she once even punched him in the face while he was holding their baby. What’s at the root of her rage? And, why does Aaron — a former Marine who fought in the Iraq war — put up with this treatment? Plus, Ashley admits she also takes out her anger on her son by screaming in his face, and he’s now suffering from social and emotional issues. Dr. Phil sits the couple down in search of a resolution. Can Ashley learn to control her temper, for the sake of her children? And, can this marriage be saved?

Episode 174: Bully Teacher?/DNA Dilemma

Jul 16, 2014 · 42m

Former kindergarten teacher Cynthia says her life was torn apart when a classroom lesson led to her being convicted of official oppression, a misdemeanor, and sentenced to two years’ probation and 30 days in jail. Prosecutors claimed Cynthia told her students to line up and strike a 6-year-old boy, to teach him “how it feels to be bullied.” Cynthia says the whole ordeal was a big misunderstanding, and now she’s falsely labeled as a “bully teacher” — and might never lead a classroom again. How does she describe what happened that day?

Episode 175: Deadly Relations

Jul 17, 2014 · 42m

Bailey struggles to move on with her life after a terrifying home invasion and kidnapping; for 18 years, Jose was the prime suspect in the case of his missing girlfriend, until another man pleaded guilty to her murder.

Episode 177: Not-So-Sweet 16: “My Daughter’s Dangerous Sex Life”

Aug 6, 2014 · 42m

Fany and her husband, Markus, say they’re at their wits’ end with Fany’s 16-year-old daughter, Claire, who admittedly drinks, smokes marijuana and has sex with numerous partners. Dr. Phil has some tough questions for the teen about her choices — and for Fany and Markus about their parenting. How can Claire get back on track?

Episode 178: Tyrannical Teens

Jun 2, 2014 · 42m

Lavena says her 17-year-old son, Trevor’s, anger is out of control, and despite seeing mental health professionals for years, his behavior is growing more aggressive and defiant. She says Trevor screams, curses and breaks things during his rages and has even threatened to shoot people -- and never shows remorse for his actions. She says she fears he could snap and kill her, her husband, her 5-year-old twins -- or become the next school gunman.

Season 12 FAQ

Quick answers about this season's release timeline and episode lineup.

When did Dr. Phil Season 12 premiere?

Dr. Phil Season 12 premiered on September 9, 2013.

How many episodes are in Dr. Phil Season 12?

Dr. Phil Season 12 has 178 episodes.

What is the first episode of Dr. Phil Season 12?

The season opens with Season 12 Episode 1, "Secret Life of a Sex Addict". It aired on September 9, 2013.

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