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New Year’s Mystery: The Polygraph Test

Written by Dr. Phil Staff | January 05, 2025

Wednesday, January 8, 2024

Tensions run high in this special New Year’s episode of Dr. Phil, where a family finds themselves at odds over an unsettling mystery that threatens to tear them apart.

Desperate for the truth, they agree to take a polygraph test, hoping the results will put lingering suspicions to rest. Yet the looming question remains: who’s actually telling the truth, and who may be hiding damaging secrets?

Dr. Phil guides the family through the emotional stakes of the lie detector process, delving into the events that led to deep-seated mistrust. As the polygraph test unfolds, anxieties intensify, and honest confessions begin to emerge—potentially reopening old wounds. Amid rising tensions, Dr. Phil provides a roadmap to restore broken bonds, emphasizing open communication, mutual respect, and accountability.

This episode offers a powerful reminder that while the truth can be painful, it can also pave the way for a fresh start—an especially meaningful message as the new year begins. Check your local listings for airtime.