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Dr. Phil : Season 17
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Air date: 10 Sep '18 - 143 episodesUsing the power of television, 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. Its a show that is suppose to help people with their problems and to find a solution on live TV .
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List of Episodes (143)
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76. Teenage Brides and Horrific Abuse: Escaping the Secret Life of Polygamy
08 Jan '19Dr. Phil speaks with two former Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints members: Marilyn claims her sexual abuse began at age 4; Ian says his uncle, Warren Jeffs, told him, as a little boy, he'd burn in hell if he didn't obey.
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77. A Secret Revealed; My Sister-in-Law Is a Danger to Her Son
09 Jan '19Chad allows his wife to be alone with their infant son after she overdosed while she was pregnant, caused the baby to be born addicted, and is accused of having been under the influence of heroin when she crashed her SUV with the baby in the vehicle.
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78. Tales of Deception and Terror: Virtual Kidnapping; A Deadly Love Scam, Deceit and Dirty John
10 Jan '19Parents Andy and Bridget received a call from a scammer who claimed he was holding their daughter hostage for ransom; Debra, the real woman behind the podcast and Bravo series "Dirty John," tells of meeting a dangerous criminal online.
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79. My Lazy Son Has No Empathy for My Cancer; My Mom Acts Like My Sister and Not My Mother
11 Jan '19Vera, who has stage 4 cancer, worries that her lazy adult son, Michael, will end up homeless after she passes away; Isaac says his mother, Christina, has told him multiple times that he ruined her life.
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80. What Happened to the Bakersfield 3?
14 Jan '19Cheryl's and Jane's two offspring disappeared without a trace within a month of each other, then Di's son was shot and killed; Di says her son told her something cryptic two weeks before he died.
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81. Bakersfield 3: What the Profiler Revealed
15 Jan '19Dr. Phil continues his conversation with Cheryl and Jane, whose offspring are missing, and Di, whose son was shot and killed while driving in a quiet Bakersfield neighborhood; a reporter, a former police detective and a former FBI profiler weigh in.
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82. I Regret Agreeing to My Wife Being a Sugar Baby
16 Jan '19Ryan says he filed for divorce from his wife, Danielle, because she worked as a sugar baby, had an affair, and engaged in sexually deviant behavior for money.
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83. A Member of My Secret Facebook Group Got Me Fired. I'm Afraid She's Stalking Me
17 Jan '19Kelly and Dana, leaders of a Facebook group designed to help women who have depression and anxiety, accuse each other of cyber bullying. They meet for the first time on Dr. Phil's stage.
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84. A Young Woman Tormented by Memories of Abuse: But Are They Real?
18 Jan '19Kelly says her 24-year-old daughter, Alicia, is suffering from many debilitating health issues as a result of her PTSD and needs constant care; Alicia claims her PTSD is caused by the horrific sexual abuse she had to endure as a child.
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85. My Grandson's Father Nearly Killed Us and His Mother Is Battling Us in Court
21 Jan '19Alexa cut off her now ex-mother-in-law's visitation with her grandson after her ex-husband tried to kill the family.
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86. My Son Lost $60,000 Gambling From My Basement and Now Can't Raise His Children!
22 Jan '19Gambler John has lost every penny he has ever made, has ruined his parents' credit, can't keep a job, can't provide for his three babies, lives in his mom's basement and steals money from her, but she doesn't have the heart to kick him out.
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87. Please Convince My Daughter She Has an Eating Disorder
23 Jan '19Maddie, 18, says she doesn't have an eating disorder even though her mother, stepfather and grandmother say she is slowly starving herself to death, has been hospitalized repeatedly for dehydration, and is so fatigued that she cannot live her life.
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88. My Husband Told My Best Friend I Was Dying and Asked Her to Marry Him
24 Jan '19Penny married her late friend's widower, Glen, then fell ill herself, and says that while she was in the hospital, Glen told her best friend that she was dying and asked her to move in, replace her as a mother to their daughter and marry him.
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89. Vanished Without a Trace: Girlfriend Missing 26 Years
25 Jan '19Twenty-year-old Laurie Depies vanished one night 26 years ago from her boyfriend Marc's apartment parking lot; he and her mother come together to discuss what may have happened to her; a psychic detective gives them some possible new clues.
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90. Criminal Love: Why Women Date Inmates
28 Jan '19Jenna says her sister, Alexx, is trying to buy the love of at least seven convicted felons; Suzie is married to an inmate, keeps a personal account of their love online and encourages other convicted felons to connect with loved ones through a blog.
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91. In Love With a Rageaholic
29 Jan '19Alethea says she feels like a prisoner trapped in a rage-filled relationship with her partner, Kevin, and has resorted to secretly taping his anger to have proof; Kevin says his rage is a result of brain trauma, and receives the results of an MRI.
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92. Our Son Is a 40-Year-Old Homeless Car Camper
30 Jan '19Mark says he chooses to live in his beat-up car, held together with bungee cords and glue, because it gives him the freedom to travel, which broadens his horizons; his family says he needs to get his life together and stop acting like an adolescent.
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93. The Boy Under the Stairs: Hero Siblings Speak Out
31 Jan '19The siblings of 5-year-old Jordan Bleimeyer, who was held captive in a tiny cubbyhole under the stairs, starved and abused by his father and stepmother, reveal how they sneaked Jordan food and freed him from his closet prison, saving his life.
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94. I'm Afraid of My Violent, Video Game Addicted Son
01 Feb '19Jennifer says her 12-year-old son's violent gaming addiction is not only exacerbating his numerous behavioral issues, but she fears it may be the catalyst for him becoming the next school shooter; Dr. Phil sits down with the boy.
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95. Our Lying Ex-Boyfriend Is the Next Dirty John
04 Feb '19Tiffany's relationship with her child's father, Erik, was destroyed by his constant lying and empty promises; after doing research midway through their relationship, Sheka uncovered Erik's lies and put a stop to their wedding plans.
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96. More Ex-Girlfriends Confront Accused Con Man Erik
05 Feb '19Erik's ex-girlfriends Torri and Courtney and ex-wife Martha each have different stories to share about his deceitful behavior.
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97. The BTK Killer's Daughter Speaks Out and The Mysterious Case of Crystal Rogers
06 Feb '19Kerri Rawson ("A Serial Killer's Daughter") discusses her father, Dennis Rader, whose murder spree terrorized Wichita, Kan., from 1974 to 1991; Sherry's daughter, Crystal Rogers, is missing, and during their search, Sherry's husband was killed.
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98. My Fiance Believes He's a Superhero
07 Feb '19Kalan is desperate for Dr. Phil's help because her fiance has taken on the persona of a superhero and will answer only to "Goose Wayne Batman," refusing to take off his mask or eye makeup.
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99. Is My Nigerian Boyfriend Scamming Me?
08 Feb '19Josie is in love with a much-younger Nigerian man she found on Facebook and has never actually met; her family and friends say he is just conning her into marrying him for a green card; Dr. Phil goes to Nigeria to talk with him and learn who he is.
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100. Expelled, Handcuffed & Violent: My 14-Year-Old Daughter Is Out of Control
11 Feb '19Melissa says her 14-year-old daughter, Destoni, is aggressive, violent and a bully who crossed a line when she threatened to shoot her teacher and other students, causing her to be suspended from two different schools.
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