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Same-Sex Marriage: The Prop 8 Debate
It’s a hot-button topic in California and around the country: The passage of Proposition 8, which reinstated a ban on same-sex marriage. Supporters of this initiative voted to preserve the sanctity of marriage solely between a man and a woman. Opponents of Prop 8 say it violates the constitutional rights of the gay community and that America’s laws should treat everyone equally. Since Election Day, numerous protests and rallies have been organized to overturn the law, and the debates are getting heated regarding this highly personal and controversial topic. Dr. Phil’s guests debate their opposing points of view: Discrimination attorney Gloria Allred, president of the Human Rights Campaign Joe Solmonese, San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom, Pastor Jim Garlow, president of National Organization of Marriage Maggie Gallagher and co-campaign manager for the Yes on 8 Campaign Jeff Flint. Whatever your beliefs, you won’t want to miss this show!
Ask any teenager, and he or she will tell you how tough life is: schoolwork, dating and dealing with pushy parents. But imagine having two kids while you’re still in high school. Dr. Phil sits down with Corey and Kim, a troubled young couple, to see if their relationship can be saved.
Dr. Phil checks back in with exes who’ve been doing battle since their divorce. Can their two families come together for the sake of the kids? Keri, her ex-husband, Ken, and his then fiancée, Cari, were locked in a feud over divorce and co-parenting issues. Keri says she was made to look like a bitter, jealous ex-wife, and now she’s back to set the record straight. Ken says he won’t even talk to his ex-wife because it always turns into a fight. Now, he reveals what he found on their son’s cell phone that has him scared and concerned. Dr. Phil tries to get to the bottom of the mudslinging.
Guests say they have body dysmorphic disorder, a preoccupation with real or imagined physical defects.
Dr. Phil introduces his House of Judgement.
Guests include Shirley a man-hater, Dick a chauvinist, Kimberly who acts morally righteous, Jason who hates society, Erin who is racist against black people, and Crystal a self-proclaimed "Bitch"
An out-of-control 14-year-old says she has had unprotected sex with as many as 50 men.
A bride-to-be takes on her future mother-in-law in an ugly feud that has torn a family apart. Can Dr. Phil cut through the drama and broker some peace for this family?
Shirley, Dick, Kimberly, Jason, Erin, and Crystal move into the Dr. Phil House for his "House of Judgement"
Celebrities like Britney Spears, Lindsay Lohan and Nicole Richie are known for wearing skimpy clothes, but does that mean midriffs and micro-minis are right for your daughter?
Same-Sex Marriage: The Prop 8 Debate
It’s a hot-button topic in California and around the country: The passage of Proposition 8, which reinstated a ban on same-sex marriage. Supporters of this initiative voted to preserve the sanctity of marriage solely between a man and a woman. Opponents of Prop 8 say it violates the constitutional rights of the gay community and that America’s laws should treat everyone equally. Since Election Day, numerous protests and rallies have been organized to overturn the law, and the debates are getting heated regarding this highly personal and controversial topic. Dr. Phil’s guests debate their opposing points of view: Discrimination attorney Gloria Allred, president of the Human Rights Campaign Joe Solmonese, San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom, Pastor Jim Garlow, president of National Organization of Marriage Maggie Gallagher and co-campaign manager for the Yes on 8 Campaign Jeff Flint. Whatever your beliefs, you won’t want to miss this show!
How far would you go to be a mother? Three women yearning to have a baby say they would risk everything to get pregnant. When Keith and Tonya tied the knot, they agreed they wouldn’t have children. Six years later, Tonya has had a change of heart and is now obsessed with having a baby, but Keith opposes the idea. Eric and Michelle have been married for a year but haven’t been able to conceive. Eric refuses to spend another dime on fertility treatments because he says there’s no guarantee. Michelle won’t take no for an answer. Dr. Phil fitness expert, Robert Reames, and his wife, Arminae, share their five-year struggle to become parents for the second time. Are their donor eggs healthy enough to be implanted, and will they bring another life into this world?
Dr. Phil goes inside a story that has captured national attention for over a month: The disappearance of 23-year old Stacy Peterson, mother of two, and wife of law enforcement officer Drew Peterson. Plus, meet another couple in crisis. Could they be the next to make news?
Part 2 of Dr. Phil's "House of Judgement"
Final part of Dr. Phil's "House of Judgement"
Dr. Phil’s guests say their daughters were the apple of their eyes, but they’ve taken a dangerous turn and gone from cute to criminal.
You’ve heard the expression, “home sweet home,” but for many couples, this adage couldn’t be further from the truth. Jennie and Jeremy’s eight-year marriage is crumbling, and their home has turned into a battlefield where they fight up to five times a day. Jeremy says when he fights with Jennie, she hits, kicks and bites him. During one argument, he called the police, and she was arrested for domestic battery. Jennie says Jeremy pushes her buttons. Jennie’s family is so concerned about the effect the violent fighting is having on the couple’s three young daughters that they wrote in to the show. They say anorexia is partly to blame for Jennie’s extreme rage. Jennie’s sisters feel she and Jeremy should end their marriage. They say they refuse to stand by and watch their nieces’ childhoods being destroyed, and they want nothing to do with Jennie until she leaves Jeremy for good.
Top-of-the-line cars, boats and designer labels … Do you know someone whose spending is out of control? Dr. Phil speaks with guests who are fed up with the high roller in their life. Katie worries about her brother, Adam’s, impulsive spending. She says he loves to spoil himself with fancy toys so he can brag to others. Adam says what’s the point of buying the things he has if he can’t show them off? Kacedra says her sister, Gina, spends thousands spoiling her 4-year-old daughter, Dawson, and is creating a shopaholic who only wants to spend time with “Auntie Gina.” Gina sees nothing wrong with spoiling her niece. Pam says she loves to spoil her pet dog, Pie Boy. She buys him designer doggie duds, chews his food for him and even gave Pie Boy his own pet dog! Her ex-roommate, David, says Pam’s pampered pooch is the reason he moved out.
Would you post shocking and provocative photos of yourself on the Internet? Many women are doing just that. But are there unforeseen consequences to showing the world your personal life?
When couples tie the knot, they vow to stay together “’til death do us part,” but what happens when a marriage takes a few bad turns, and one partner desperately wants out? Hector and Nicole have been married nine years, and Nicole says she’s done with the marriage, no longer loves her husband and has a boyfriend to prove it. Hector says he’s desperate to save their union. Shaun says he wants to dump his wife, Nancy, because she stalks him and becomes aggressive when they fight. Nancy believes Shaun still loves her, and she’s hoping they can resurrect their union for the sake of their daughter.
You’ve heard the phrase, “I’m mad as hell, and I’m not going to take it anymore!” Dr. Phil’s guests say they were forced to dole out a special kind of justice. Dr. William Moody says his constitutional rights were violated when he was attacked while arguing with a man about moving his car. But the dentist wasn’t on his best behavior either. You won’t believe what’s on this tape ” but does it tell the whole story? Yolanda, the woman in the video who falls to the ground, says Dr. Moody is the one who attacked her. She works in the same building as the dentist and now has a protective order against him. Mona, 75, made national news when she walked into the office of her local cable company with a hammer and smashed up their equipment! She says they were rude and gave her inadequate service, and she doesn’t regret her actions. Matt shot video of himself pulling over an erratic driver whom he thought was under the influence. Although friends say he risked his life, Matt says he refuses to live in fear.
Affairs, sex with strangers, previous marriages and secret children … What happens to a relationship after someone confesses a deep, dark secret? Lee recently disclosed to his wife, Kristina, that he had been married three times before her and that he has a teenage daughter. Kristina says she feels stupid for buying Lee’s stories, and now she wants out. Lee, an actor, says he’s desperate to get his wife back, but has his best performance to date been playing husband to Kristina? Then, to the outside world, Sheri and Raymond appear to be a happily married couple of seven years with three young children, but behind closed doors, their marriage is nothing but a charade. Sheri admits that for the past four years, she has been dating close to 15 other men, whom she refers to as "friends with benefits." Raymond says he keeps up the facade for their children, but Sheri’s promiscuity has got to stop. You won’t believe what Sheri says happened to her eight years ago that may be at the center of her cheating heart.
Yvonne and Yvette were beautiful twin sisters until they started abusing pain pills six years ago. Since then, their lives have spiraled out of control. Their younger sister, Maria, brings them to Dr. Phil to make the twins take a hard look at what their drug abuse is doing to their kids and the entire family. Maria says one twin is the leader and influences the other to keep popping pills. Do they agree with her claim? And, Dr. Phil gets to the bottom of why the twins are really taking the drugs. Maria worries for the children’s future with all that they are exposed to in the house. The Dr. Phil cameras capture what it’s like living under their roof.
Dr. Phil continues delving into the lives of twin sisters, Yvette and Yvonne, who have been abusing pain pills for six years. Their younger sister, Maria, brings them to the show to face reality and see the chaos and emotional harm they’re inflicting on their families. Yvonne and Yvette’s father, Timothy, joins them onstage. He says he knows what’s it’s like to battle drugs, because he’s in recovery. Will his emotional message to his daughters make them want to kick their habit? Yvonne blames someone else for her drug abuse. Is she justified? And, Dr. Phil confronts the twins with the cold, hard facts.
If you’re a parent, there is no greater pain than seeing your child hurt, or possibly worse, sexually molested. A family friend, helper or relative is often the person who victimizes innocent children. Heidi was sexually molested in her home by her stepfather, John. After two decades of mental anguish, will Heidi receive answers from her mother? Heidi was sexually assaulted by John from ages 5 to 15. Her mother, Susan, knew about the abuse because she walked in on it when Heidi was 9, but she stayed with her husband for years while the abuse continued. Heidi joins her mom and Dr. Phil onstage. How does she react to hearing what her mom has said? Will Susan admit her wrongdoings, or will she continue to blame her daughter for the assaults? Dr. Phil has a one-on-one conversation with John backstage in a private room, because John refuses to be seen on television. After hearing her stepfather recount the past, Heidi is outraged. And, can the women come together and heal their relationship?
When you get married, you look forward to a life filled with love, happiness and security. But what if you find out your spouse has been telling you lies and is someone completely different than the person you thought you knew? Elizabeth says her husband, Matt, is a pathological liar, a con man and an alcoholic who has lied about everything from what he does for a living to dying of cancer. Matt says Elizabeth is a sociopath, and he accuses her of molesting her 12-year-old son. Randy and Rhonda are a married couple who have invited Matt to live in their home. They believe they are caring for him through what may be the final phase of his life. In an effort to sift through the mudslinging and get to the truth, Matt and Elizabeth agree to take a lie detector test. Matt and Elizabeth are currently separated and negotiating for custody of their two young daughters. After their first visit to court, an argument ensues outside the courthouse and sparks fly.
Stalking allegations, surveillance cameras, restraining orders. This is the real-life drama of a mother and daughter who have declared war on each other! Rita claims her daughter, Lisa, is alienating her from her 13-year-old grandson, Koal, and is brainwashing him to hate her. Lisa says Rita is crazy and is using Koal as a weapon to hurt her.
Do you know someone whose private persona is dramatically different from the face he or she shows to the world? Dr. Phil’s guests say their mates lead a double life, and it’s wreaking havoc on their relationships.
A family drama revolves around teen marriage, accusations of sexual abuse and maternal abandonment.
A family drama revolves around teen marriage, accusations of sexual abuse and maternal abandonment.
Are you stuck in an emotional, marital or financial rut? Dr. Phil has advice for reshaping your future, and he's bringing reinforcements! Joining him is Bishop T.D. Jakes, pastor of one of the fastest-growing mega-churches in the country and author of Reposition Yourself.
When you walk down the aisle and say "I do," you look forward to a life of wedded bliss. But what if your soul mate turns into a stranger? Dr. Phil's guests say their spouses have become their worst nightmares.
Motherhood isn't always about the good times, like baking brownies and having game night with the family. Dr. Phil talks to women who say they can't cope with their children, and they're running out of resources.
What if the person who’s supposed to love, honor and cherish you becomes the person you fear the most? Dr. Phil’s guests are women who say they were subjected to brutal assaults and violent outburtst by the men they loved.
Everyone has fibbed at one time in their life, but what happens when you become a habitual liar? Parents and siblings face off with loved ones and say, “You’re a liar, and we’re sick of it!” Annie says her younger sister, Abby, lies so much that no one in their family can believe a word she says. They claim Abby lies about doing drugs, being abused by her father and stripping for a living. Abby says it’s her family who’s lying about her. Abby says that as a child she was abused by her father, a claim he denies. And, Dr. Phil confronts Abby regarding her drug use, and surprises her with a drug test. Abby says her family disowned her when she started stripping as a profession. This wasn’t the first time she felt unloved by her parents. Jon’s family says he has been lying to them for over 10 years, about everything from grades to money. His parents say the creditors call every day, and they are now in financial ruin because of all his lies. Jon’s brother, Brian, wants him to finally stop lying. He surprises Jon onstage. And, Jon comes clean to his family about all his secrets.
Bad relationships with in-laws are discussed.
She was the most sought-after nanny in her neighborhood. Moms trusted her and kids adored her. However, Stephanie, 23, has been hiding a secret for two years: She’s addicted to crack and heroin.
Dr. Phil speaks with some opinionated guests! Can he get them to see that their opinions and judgments can be hurtful? Shenek doesn’t like ugly people, refuses to have unattractive friends and will literally run away if an ugly guy approaches her. She says ugly people are out to sabotage a very attractive person like her. Shenek gave a very specific description of what she’s looking for in a man, so Dr. Phil finds three gentlemen who fit her type and lets them secretly watch her interview with a producer. Find out what they have to say about “flawless” Shenek! Michelle says she’s repulsed by obese people and has to avoid them because they make her physically ill. She meets Janine, who weighs 343 pounds and is tired of being judged. Ricky and Mike made national news when they say they were discriminated against at an all-you-can-eat Chinese restaurant. They say they were told they were too fat, and if they got a second plate of food, they would be charged double. Gretchen says she’s at her wits’ end with her three daughters, ages 13, 11 and 5, because they’re becoming obsessed with their looks.
Psychic medium James Van Praagh discusses his latest book, "Ghosts Among Us"'; actress Jennifer Love Hewitt; a woman spends excessive amounts of money on psychic readings. Jennifer Love Hewitt, star of Ghost Whisperer, discusses her role as a medium and the unexplained events she encountered on the set of her show. Diane claims to be haunted by the spirit of a 10-year-old boy, who she says zaps her hands, arms and legs when he’s angry! Dr. Phil arranges a meeting between James and Diane to see if the medium can communicate with the wayward wraith. Mercedes says she has spent nearly $4,000 a year on psychics. She even consulted with six soothsayers to see if she should appear on Dr. Phil! Mercedes’ son, Glenn, says he doesn’t need a crystal ball to see that his mom is being taken to the cleaners. James performs readings for members of Dr. Phil’s studio audience. Don’t miss his startling revelations that bring several people to tears.
Dr. Phil's team of medical experts are back to answer any and every medical question! These four physicians with four different medical specialties are armed with an endless warehouse of health information.
As a parent, you're likely to be concerned about sexual predators who could potentially gain access to your child. But what if you suspected a child molester were living under the same roof as your child or grandchild? Dr. Phil tackles the stories of two concerned moms.
Do you ever wonder why kids from the same family grow up to be so different from one another? Dr. Phil's guests are siblings who have taken different paths in life, lost their close bond and now want to rebuild their relationships.
What happens when family feuds turn into legal wars? Dr. Phil's guests are ready to lay down the law with their family members.
Are you stuck in a rut? Learn how to get out of it before it's too late. Dr. Phil welcomes Bishop T.D. Jakes back to the show. He's a renowned pastor and motivational speaker and says he's in the business of mending the broken. Maybe that's why Time magazine and CNN refer to him as "America's Best Preacher." His book, Reposition Yourself, is inspiring people to live life without limits!
Are you modeling behavior that is harming your children? Do you say things to your kid you wish you could take back? Or, are you clueless about how to raise a teen? Dr. Phil has advice for making it through tricky parenting dilemmas.
These days, it's a common thing to surf the net, shop or even pay bills online, but do you know someone who spends way too much time on the computer? According to a Stanford University School of Medicine study, one out of eight American adults has problematic Internet use. Dr. Phil's guests are desperate to get their loved ones off the PC because their obsession with the Internet causes major drama in their families and marriages.
Dr. Phil visits with some of his most popular previous guests, including two intoxicated parents, a woman who was able to break away from a polygamous religious cult with her friend, and a man whose father shot and killed his mother.
