2002
star 4.5
layers 21 Seasons

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 .

Episodes

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S1 E1

Dr. Phil's First Show

Dr. Phil wastes no time kicking off his new show — what he calls Truth TV — by getting real with stressed out parents. It's a wake-up call to people who argue in front of their kids.

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S1 E2

Ask Dr. Phil

A woman finds comfort with her baby blanket; Hollywood celebrities; Robin, Phil's wife, discusses living with the doctor.

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S1 E3

Kids and Weight

Causes of and solutions for obesity in children.

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S1 E4

Couples Who Fight Over Money

The doctor talks sense into couples arguing over finances.

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S1 E5

Dr. Phil's How To

The doctor teaches guests how to lead happier, healthier lives; a mother wants to be a better parent; lazy husband; finicky wife.

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S1 E6

Can't Stand Being a Mom

Join us as Dr Phil gives out-of-control mothers the tools they need to curb their offensive behaviour. Meet the woman whose yelling and offensive language are driving her teenage kids away.

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S1 E7

When Sexual Styles Don't Match

The doctor gives sexual advice to disagreeing couples.

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S1 E8

Rob Lowe: Cancer In The Family

Rob Lowe discusses his father's battle with cancer.

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S1 E9

Fat Lawsuits

Dr Phil meets the mum who is suing McDonalds for making her child overweight. Is this unprecedented court battle based on a legitimate `beef', or just a way of shifting the blame?

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S1 E10

Should You Have A Baby?

The doctor discusses factors in choosing to have a baby.

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S1 E11

Heartbreaking Headlines

Two boys are convicted of murdering their father; fatal sorority hazing; hate crime against a gay man.

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S1 E12

Ask Dr. Phil

Flirting boyfriends; parents holding onto the past; Dr. Phil look-alikes.

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S1 E13

Body Image

A teenager believes she needs a nose job, liposuction and breast implants.

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S1 E14

Feuding Families

Feuding families discuss their disagreements and lack of forgiveness.

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S1 E15

Revenge and Deception

Ms. North Carolina poses for a topless photo; telling dates about a sex change.

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S1 E16

Rescuing Angela

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S1 E17

Rescuing Angela, Part 2

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S1 E18

Controlling People

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S1 E19

Face Your Fears

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S1 E20

Project Single Girls

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S1 E21

Moochers

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S1 E22

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S1 E23

Sibling Rivalry

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S1 E24

'Should We Get Married?'

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S1 E25

Addicted To...

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S1 E26

Mother vs. Daughter

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S1 E27

Commitment Phobia

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S1 E28

Discipline Debate

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S1 E29

How To Heal A Broken Heart

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S1 E30

Mixed Signals

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S1 E31

The Sex Talk

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S1 E32

Ask Dr. Phil

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S1 E33

Fighting in Front of Your Kids

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S1 E34

Eating Disorders

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S1 E35

Mom Follow-Up

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S1 E36

Child Predators

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S1 E37

Anger Management

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S1 E38

Marriage Roles

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S1 E39

Angela Update

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S1 E40

How To Get Kids To...

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S1 E41

More Controlling People

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S1 E42

Living Beyond Your Means

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S1 E43

Sexy Too Soon

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S1 E44

Dr. Phil's Family Crisis

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S1 E45

Infidelity

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S1 E46

How Well Do You Know Your Kids?

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S1 E47

Your Questions Answered

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S1 E48

Top Three Threats to Your Marriage

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S1 E49

Moms on the Verge

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S1 E50

A Dr. Phil Checkup

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S1 E51

Flirts and Teases

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S1 E52

Self Matters

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S1 E53

My Big Fat Attitude

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S1 E54

Feuding Families

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S1 E55

Empty Nest

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S1 E56

Get Straight With Your Weight

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S1 E57

Is This Normal?

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S1 E58

Self Matters, Part 2

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S1 E59

You're Not Who I Married

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S1 E60

Larry King

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S1 E61

Cheaters

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S1 E62

Closing The Gap

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S1 E63

Blended Families

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S1 E64

How Are They Now?

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S1 E65

Creating Happiness

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S1 E66

Spouses Who Let Themselves Go

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S1 E67

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S1 E68

Wrongly Accused

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S1 E69

Runaways

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S1 E70

Dreading The Holidays

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S1 E71

Making Your Resolutions A Reality

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S1 E72

How to Talk to Your Kids About...

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S1 E73

Opposites

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S1 E74

Eating Disorders, Part II

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S1 E75

Couple Follow-Ups

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S1 E76

Mom's On The Verge, Part II

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S1 E77

Obsessive-Compulsive Behavior

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S1 E78

Afraid To Age

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S1 E79

Can This Marriage Be Saved?

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S1 E80

Suddenly Rich

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S1 E81

Guest Check-Ups

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S1 E82

Is This Normal?

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S1 E83

Settle Your Disputes

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S1 E84

How to Talk to Your Teens

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S1 E85

Self-Defeating Games

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S1 E86

Mamma's Boys

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S1 E87

My Big Fat Attitude, Part II

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S1 E88

For Better or Worse!

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S1 E89

Are You Ready for Plastic Surgery?

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S1 E90

Etiquette

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S1 E91

My Big Fat Baby

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S1 E92

My Big Fat Baby, Part II

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S1 E93

'How To' For Husbands

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S1 E94

Wedding Etiquette

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S1 E95

Biggest Mistakes Parents Make

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S1 E96

Phil and Robin's Favorite Valentine Gifts

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S1 E97

Ask Dr. Phil

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S1 E98

Double Trouble

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S1 E99

Will There Be a Wedding?

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S1 E100

Project Single Girls, Part 2

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S1 E101

Looking For Mr. Millionaire

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S1 E102

Debate Dr. Phil

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S1 E103

The Other Woman

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S1 E104

Men Who Cheat

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S1 E105

Take It Off!

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S1 E106

Moochers, Part 2

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S1 E107

How To Fight Fair

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S1 E108

Parenting Follow-Up

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S1 E109

Bullies

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S1 E110

Town Controversies

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S1 E111

Shocking Headlines

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S1 E112

Annoying Habits

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S1 E113

Ask Dr. Phil

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S1 E114

Multiple Marriages

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S1 E115

Perfectionists

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S1 E116

Follow Ups

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S1 E117

Ask Dr. Phil, with Teens

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S1 E118

Newlyweds

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S1 E119

Living with the War, Part 1

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S1 E120

Living with the War, Part 2

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S1 E121

Ask Dr. Phil

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S1 E122

Secrets and Lies

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S1 E123

Jay Follow-up

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S1 E124

Debate Dr. Phil, Part 2

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S1 E125

'My Spouse Acts Like a Child'

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S1 E126

Center of Attention

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S1 E127

Ask Dr. Phil

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S1 E128

Women Who Dislike Women

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S1 E129

Moving On

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S1 E130

How to Negotiate

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S1 E131

Obesessed with Food

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S1 E132

Money Matters

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S1 E133

Sex Wars

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S1 E134

Kids Gone Wild

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S1 E135

Be My Guest

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S1 E136

Drama Queens

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S1 E137

Adult Bullies

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S1 E138

Big Changes, Bigger Problems

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S1 E139

Are You Raising a Spoiled Brat?

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S1 E140

Kids and Weight Follow-up

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S1 E141

What's Behind Our Choices

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S1 E142

Worst Spouse in America

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S1 E143

People Pleasers and Doormats

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S1 E144

The Dark Side of Cheerleading

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S1 E145

Biggest Mistakes Parents Make, Part 2

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S1 E146

Moms with Secret Lives

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S1 E147

Marriage Checkups

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S1 E148

Family Grudges

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S1 E149

Trading Places

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S1 E150

What Dr. Phil Knows About Men

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S1 E151

Hormones From Hell

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S1 E152

Weight Controversies

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S1 E153

Ask Dr. Phil

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S1 E154

Fifteen Minutes of Fame

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S1 E155

What Dr. Phil Knows About Men, Part 2

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S1 E156

Naysayers and Passive-Aggressives

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S1 E157

Dr. Phil's Vault

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S1 E158

Surviving Divorce

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S1 E159

What Do We Do Now?

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S1 E160

Get Straight with Your Weight, Part 2

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S1 E161

OCD Follow-up

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S1 E162

Surviving the Worst

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S1 E163

All New: Behind the Scenes

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S1 E164

How to Make Millions

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S1 E165

Balance of Power

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S1 E166

How Long Will I Live?

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S1 E167

Ask Dr. Phil

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S1 E168

Ask Dr. Phil

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S1 E169

Ask Dr. Phil

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