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Dr. Phil

Dr. Phil

2002Ended21 Seasons3566 Episodes4.5TMDB

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 21 · Episode 85

Behind the Wheel: Drunk and Deadly

Jan 20, 2023·45m

Laura admits to driving drunk thousands of times but says she’s only been “caught” three times. Laura admits that even after receiving her third DUI, she still didn’t learn her lesson and totaled her car after she hit a guardrail, flipped over, and was saved by her airbags. Laura says she doesn’t want to drink and has tried to stay sober but claims the alcohol always wins. Laura says right now, her mother, Shirley, believes she’s 82 days sober but what Shirley doesn’t know is that Laura didn’t make it past 55 days and is drinking again. Laura says she has continued to drive drunk and drinks while driving. Laura says she wouldn’t be able to forgive herself if she hurt someone while driving intoxicated, but she can’t seem to fight her addiction. Dawn and her daughter, Katie, share their tragic story of when Dawn’s car was struck by a drunk driver killing three of her children. Is this the wake-up call Laura needs to put down the bottle for good?

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When did Dr. Phil Season 21 Episode 85 air?

Dr. Phil Season 21 Episode 85 aired on January 20, 2023.

How long is Dr. Phil Season 21 Episode 85?

This episode runs for approximately 45 minutes.

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