Dr. Phil : Season 21

Dr. Phil is meeting the real people who say they knew the real monster that was Jeffrey Dahmer. In an exclusive interview, hear from the sister of one victim who says the Netflix series glorified the man she calls "Satan."

See a never-before-aired interview with Jeffrey Dahmer's father and stepmother that sheds light on the monster behind the man. They provide chilling details about his bizarre childhood behaviors.

What creates a monster? As the popular new Netflix series Dahmer - Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story pushes the heinous crimes of the notorious serial killer back into the spotlight, what can we learn about what may have made him the evil he was? Do chilling home videos of Jeffrey Dahmer as a little boy show an innocent child before he became evil? Or, were the signs already there? His parents reveal the red flags they say they missed.

Unsheltered homeless people; major cities across the U.S. pass new laws that restrict where homeless people can camp; inside some of Los Angeles' most dangerous encampments; a homeless woman says there is hope.

In October 2022, Dr. James Heaps, an obstetrician-gynecologist, was found guilty of five counts related to sexual assault and misconduct against some of his patients. Four of his victims share their stories of the horrific abuse they claim they endured.

Youth mental health is trending in the wrong direction across the country. Why is this happening? How do parents and schools play a role? Parents of teens with mental health struggles talk about their frustrations.

Emma says she was a cheerleader and "picture-perfect American girl" who appeared happy but was secretly struggling with severe anxiety and depression, which led her to make a near-fatal decision; the 9-8-8 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.

Unsheltered homeless people; major cities across the U.S. pass new laws that restrict where homeless people can camp; inside some of Los Angeles' most dangerous encampments; a homeless woman says there is hope.

Dr. Phil talks with guests who have different opinions about tipping or giving gratuity for various services, such as a haircut, a manicure, or dinner at a restaurant.

The environmental, economic and racial concerns of having or not having children; how to take control of one's diabetes risk.

Cult-like environments and tactics; a cult deprogrammer tells what elements make up a dangerous and destructive cult; women share their stories.

Pet theft, dog attacks, and pandemic pet regrets; a dog trainer gives suggestions; the hardships veterinarians face; precautions and advice all pet lovers need to consider.

Politics has been taking a toll on relationships since 2016, and sometimes it has gotten violent; Rick Wilson, former Republican strategist and co-founder of the Lincoln Project, tells how to communicate with someone who may not share one's opinions.

Dr. Phil meets Danielle who survived Hurricane Ian as it decimated her community and flooded her home, while she and her two sons with disabilities were trapped inside. Now, Danielle says the trauma she endured during the storm has left her barely living.

Recently, Jewish community centers and synagogues were evacuated due to bomb threats, and the sign in front of a synagogue was set on fire. Dr. Phil is joined by a panel of guests to discuss recent incidents of antisemitism and solutions.

Phishing, vishing, smishing, whaling: a cybersecurity expert explains how scam artists think and why they are so successful; singer and songwriter Katharine McPhee and her husband, 16-time Grammy Award-winner David Foster, chat and perform.

Keisha fears racial discrimination will affect the actual value of her property; James and Misty say they've filed a federal discrimination lawsuit stating that a local real estate agent rejected their intention to buy condos based on their race.

A real estate broker says he has witnessed firsthand property owners who refuse to sell to someone of a different ethnic background; Robert Schwemm ("Testing the Divide"); the mental toll bias takes on Black Americans.

Forensic expert Joseph Scott Morgan; former FBI agent Jonathan Gilliam; criminologist Dr. Casey Jordan; journalist Caitlyn Becker; cyber sleuth Lisamarie.

Exploring the possible benefits and consequences of people getting microchip implants; a woman who has 47 implants; VivoKey Technologies CEO Amal Graafstra; PrivacyCode CEO Michelle Dennedy; Dr. Charles Sophy.

Exploring the case of Patty Prewitt, a woman who maintains her innocence after spending decades in prison for the murder of her husband.

Authors Regina Jackson and Saira Rao; director Patty Ivins-Specht ("Deconstructing Karen"); author Mike Bayer.

Discussing whether it's acceptable for a teacher to turn to sex work as a side job; activists work to combat sex work stigma; critics believe teachers have a moral obligation to their students.

In a two-part episode, Dr. Phil discusses the handling -- or mishandling -- of the COVID-19 pandemic with experts from the CDC, medicine, education and legislation. A former CDC director explains what he believes were mistakes early during the pandemic.

Dr. Phil and his panel of experts continue their discussion about whether the COVID-19 pandemic was mishandled. The experts share what each community needs to do and what questions parents need to ask their school district right now.