Shows This Week

Monday - June 17, 2013

Move On or Move Out

More than 10 years ago, Leah’s 15-year-old daughter, Jessica, was killed in a horrible car crash that also left Leah’s oldest son, Michael, now 22, paralyzed from the waist down. Since the tragedy, Leah has kept Jessica’s bedroom exactly the way the teen left it, and despite encouragement from her family, she says she can’t bring herself to pack up her daughter’s belongings. Leah’s husband, Curtis, says his wife is stuck in the past and that their marriage is suffering — so much so that they haven’t slept in the same bed for more than three years. Can Leah finally let go of her pain and anger? And, can her marriage be saved? Then, hear from Michael and from his brother, Brent, who walked away from the crash unhurt — but not unaffected. If you or someone you know is struggling to move past an unbearable loss, don’t miss this emotional Dr. Phil.

Tuesday - June 18, 2013

Lying, Spending Spouses

Kim says she recently discovered that for the past five years, her husband, Mike, has been pretending to go to work at high-profile jobs, but in reality, he’s been playing video games in the basement and sleeping in his car. She says Mike even convinced her to quit her job of 18 years to move their family to Germany for his new employment opportunity — that never existed. Mike admits that he lies so often that he can’t even keep track of the stories he's told. Why has he been carrying out this deceit for so long? And, is there anything else he’s hiding? Kim says she never suspected Mike was lying to her — but looking back, were there warning signs she might have missed? And, can this marriage be saved? Plus, Dr. Phil shares tips from his new book, Life Code: The New Rules for Winning in the Real World, to help Kim stop being victimized and become victim-wise!

Wednesday - June 19, 2013

Young, Reckless and Enabled

Donna and Roger say their 25-year-old daughter, Jordan, is addicted to drugs, reckless and out of control, but she wasn’t always that way. How did she go from a polite child to disrespectful teenager with multiple arrests in just a few short years? Donna says she blames her ex-husband for always coming to Jordan’s rescue and not allowing her to suffer the consequences of her bad behavior. She says Roger has given their daughter thousands of dollars, bailed her out of jail, bought her new cars and an apartment and has spoiled Jordan despite her defiance. Donna’s sister, Marianne, agrees that Roger is the problem and says until he changes his behavior, Jordan will never have a chance. Has Roger been enabling Jordan? Find out what Dr. Phil thinks. And, after five failed attempts at rehab, hear what Jordan has to say about why she can’t get clean. What does she think about the accusations toward Roger? And, where does Roger lay blame? Can Dr. Phil help these ex-spouses become a unified front to better serve their daughter? And, find out if you're an enabling parent. Tune in and take this quiz!

Thursday - June 20, 2013

Killer Mom: The Sole Survivor and Remarry or Run?

The Locator’s Troy Dunn is back to help Dr. Phil tackle two stories about separated loved ones. When Lori was 2 months old, her mother shot and killed Lori’s 10-year-old brother and 7-year-old sister while they were asleep in bed. She tried to shoot Lori next, but the heat of the gun barrel woke her up, and the gun misfired. Lori’s mother turned herself over to police, and Lori was raised by her biological father and stepmom, who never told Lori anything about the tragedy. When Lori was 14, she discovered the truth about her past, and two years ago, more than 40 years since the shooting, Lori learned that her biological mother gave birth to another daughter, Marlinda, while in the state’s custody. Lori has been desperately searching for her sister, with no success. When Troy surprises Lori and Marlinda walks on stage, will the reunion be everything Lori hoped for? And, Lori reveals the shocking information about their biological mother to her sister. How will Marlinda take the news? Plus, Lori explains how a visit with her biological mother 26 years ago took a horrifying turn. Then, Mitzi and Tim married after two years of dating, but she filed for divorce only three weeks later. A year and a half has passed, and Mitzi and Tim have broken up and reunited more than eight times and are now engaged again, but Mitzi is worried she might be making another wrong decision. She says Tim sends her mean text messages when he’s drunk, and she worries he still may have feelings for his ex-wife. Tim says he’s changed and is ready to right the wrongs of the past, but should Mitzi believe him? What do Dr. Phil and Troy think?

Friday - June 21, 2013

Little Liars?

Eighteen-year-old Leanna and her 17-year-old sister, Erica, made headlines when, after dancing at a strip club, they were arrested for theft, falsification of ID and child endangerment stemming from Erica’s underage topless dancing — and they say the media reports about that night are false and ruining their lives. The teens sit down with Dr. Phil to set the record straight. Their father, Don, says his daughters have a history of lying, and he doesn’t fully believe their accounts of what occurred on the night of their arrest. What does he think really happened? And, did he know his daughters were working at a strip club? Leanna and Erica's older sister, Shannon, and grandmother, Doris, weigh in on the girls' choices. Can they help Leanna and Erica realize the consequences of their actions? Then, Jennifer and Robert say their 18-year-old daughter’s false allegations of abuse caused their community to turn against them. They say Tiffany told police, family and friends that they’ve hit her and left bruise marks, kicked her in public and even locked her in a dog kennel. Tiffany admits to the lies and secretly audiotaping her mother— but why did she do this? With Dr. Phil’s help, can this family rebuild their trust? Plus, how well do you know your teen? Take a quiz at DrPhil.com!

LAST WEEK'S SHOWS

- When Love Hurts

- "My Friend is Too Obsessed with Me"

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- Bully Backlash

- Teenage Rage