Season 8

2009–2011

Sep 14, 2009 · 60m

Dr. Phil’s guests say they’re at a crossroads in their relationship, and they’re not sure if they should leave their spouses. Amber says her husband, Chris, is mentally, emotionally and verbally abusive. She says he throws things, curses at her and he even locked her out of the house in the pouring rain! Chris admits that he has control issues, but says Amber’s insecurity is the real problem. Can Chris get a handle on his anger, or should Amber cut her losses and move on? Then, Melissa and her soon-to-be ex husband, Paul, live in different homes, but due to financial burdens, she’s considering reconciling with him. The couple has three daughters, and they both say the cost of maintaining two households is overwhelming. Would Melissa set a bad example for her girls if she lets Paul back in the house for financial reasons? Family attorney Areva Martin weighs in.

E2. Dr. Phil in New York City

Sep 15, 2009 · 60m

Dr. Phil hits the road to kick off an all-new season! First stop: New York City! From park benches and pizza parlors to bridal boutiques and taxicabs, he tackles big questions from the Big Apple. He meets with singles who are looking for love, brides-to-be planning their dream weddings, pays a visit to the queen of soul food and more! Don't miss his Season 8 premiere from New York City on Tuesday!

E3. Live from Philedelphia

Sep 16, 2009 · 60m

Dr. Phil is LIVE from Philadelphia! First, it’s the story that has the city and the entire country divided: The NFL’s reinstatement of quarterback Michael Vick, who recently signed with the Philadelphia Eagles after serving an 18-month prison sentence for his role in running a dogfighting ring. Dr. Phil’s panel of experts discuss the Vick controversy. Does he deserve the second chance he’s been given? Then, Dr. Phil leads a company ready to hit the ground running with a plan to get fit. Plus, go behind the scenes as Dr. Phil returns to "The Oprah Winfrey Show" for the first time in seven years. Dr. Phil kicks off his LIVE show with a bang! Don’t miss it!

E4. Live from New York City, Part 2

Sep 17, 2009 · 60m

E5. Ask Dr. Phil in Philly

Sep 18, 2009 · 60m

E6. Dr. Phil Family returns

Sep 21, 2009 · 60m

E7. When Does Discipline Go Too Far?

Sep 22, 2009 · 60m

How can you gauge when discipline crosses the line? In an exclusive interview, Dr. Phil talks to a mom accused of dragging her son through a store on a leash, and he explains how to parent with purpose! A Dr. Phil Exclusive Interview! Melissa says she was devastated when a video surfaced on YouTube of her dragging her son around a store on a leash. Although she could face charges of a felony for cruelty to children, the mom maintains her innocence and says that she and her son play this game often. Is the video misleading? Can Melissa restore her damaged reputation? Extreme Punishment? Maureen says her husband, Dan’s, military-style discipline may be harming their 9-year-old son, Joseph. She says Dan screams in Joseph’s face, calls him names and even makes him hold up heavy objects as punishment! Dan says he’s just trying to prepare his son for the real world. Find out what happens when Dr. Phil meets with the boy backstage. Sign of the Times? How far would you go to prove a point to your child? Find out what Tasha says she did when her daughter, Coretha, received bad grades.

E8. The Reality of Motherhood

Sep 23, 2009 · 60m

E9. Jaycee Comes Home

Sep 24, 2009 · 60m

E10. All Aboard Amtrack with Dr. Phil

Sep 25, 2011 · 60m

E11. The Dr. Phil Family Returns: Katherine in Court

Sep 28, 2009 · 60m

E12. Ask Dr. Phil and American Girl

Sep 29, 2009 · 60m

E13. Drunk Driving Moms

Sep 30, 2009 · 60m

E14. Girl World

Oct 1, 2009 · 60m

E15. Race to the Altar

Oct 2, 2009 · 60m

Dr. Phil’s guests say they’re not getting any younger, and the race is on to say “I do.” Learn the biggest mistakes women make before walking down the aisle. Sharon is 48 and says her biological clock is ticking away. She recently got engaged to a man that she acknowledges is flawed, and she says her family doesn’t approve of her husband-to-be. Dating Blunders What goes through a man’s mind when he’s on a first date and he hears a woman talking about marriage and children? Stephanie, a Dr. Phil staffer, puts four unsuspecting men to the test! Devastated over Failed Romance Shea from the reality show Southern Belles: Louisville says that as she was planning her big day, she learned that her fiancé allegedly cheated. Now that the wedding is off, can Shea pick up the pieces and move on? A dating coach explains the biggest dating mistakes women make. Too Picky to Land a Man? Linda, 48, is divorced and childless. Although she admits that she has certain “must-haves” in a potential mate, she wonders if she’s being too selective.

E16. The Dr. Phil Family Returns: Katherine’s Boyfriend

Oct 5, 2009 · 60m

The Dr. Phil Family's dramatic summer; the baby is tested for drugs.

E17. Dr. Phil's Family Surprise and Financial Dilemmas

Oct 6, 2009 · 60m

E18. Teen Sex Trend

Oct 7, 2009 · 60m

A couple say their 18-year-old son, who has already fathered two children and is facing prison time for having sex with a 13-year-old, is tearing their family apart.

E19. Relationship Suprises

Oct 8, 2009 · 60m

You may think you know your loved ones, but could they be hiding a secret that would shock you? Dr. Phil’s guests reveal their personal stories about coming to terms with their sexuality and how it affects their loved ones. Dr. Phil polls the audience about a common relationship surprise: Infidelity. Elizabeth Edwards forgave her politician husband, John, after he cheated and reportedly fathered a child. Would you be able to do the same? “A Chain Reaction of Honesty” A high-profile news anchor with a successful 20-year career in television, Jane Valez-Mitchell, had a lot to lose when she decided to stop hiding and reveal her secrets. Her new book, iWant, chronicles her struggles with alcoholism and sexual identity and her triumphs in opening up. Plus, Jane’s boyfriend of more than a decade gives insight into their relationship before Jane got honest. Second Thoughts Barbara knew she was a lesbian at the age of 13. At 39, she decided to have a child using in vitro fertilization. During her pregnancy, Barbara says she suddenly had sexual urges for men. Her baby is now 5 months old, and Barbara says she is confused about her sexuality for the first time in her life. What is behind her shift in sexuality? Just Another Teen Fad? Meeka is a mother who was shocked when her 16-year-old daughter claimed to be bisexual. Meeka says she’s disgusted and wonders if it’s just another teen fad. She joins the show via telephone.

E20. Reputation Ruined

Oct 9, 2009 · 60m

E21. Inside Infidelity

Oct 12, 2009 · 60m

Dr. Phil peels back the curtain on cheating spouses when he talks to six women from the online group Mistresses Anonymous. Plus, learn how to inoculate your relationship from infidelity with Dr. Phil’s tips! The Other Woman’s Side Judy, a member of Mistresses Anonymous, has been having an affair with a married man for 15 years, and she even divorced her husband to be with her lover! And Sarah, the group moderator, explains her philosophy on dating married men. Why do the women stay in these relationships? Social Experiment on Infidelity Brett, an actor, conducts an experiment at a Los Angeles club to see how many women will approach a man with a wedding ring. The results may surprise you! A Cheater’s Point of View Marc admits that he’s been unfaithful to his wife for years, and says he’s currently cheating on his live-in girlfriend with another woman. Now that he has custody of his 16-year-old son, he says he wants to come clean.

E22. Easier Than You Think

Oct 13, 2009 · 60m

Prescription-drug abuse is discussed.

E23. Guilty Moms

Oct 14, 2009 · 60m

Should mothers stay at home with their young children, or should they pursue a career? Don’t miss an intense debate from both sides of this issue! The Audience Debate Jessica criticizes other mothers for entering the workforce, and Melina, a mom of three, says she can’t wait to go back to work. Babies and Blogs Mommy blogger Heather Armstrong of Dooce.com fame “tweets” her thoughts during the show. Where does she stand on the issue? Learn why Heather started her popular blog. Staff Members Speak Out The discussion heats up when the executive producer, an attorney and a producer of the Dr. Phil show join Dr. Phil onstage to share their thoughts on working mothers. Childcare Crisis Trena, a first-time mom, says she’s experiencing guilt about returning to work. Dr. Phil cameras follow her and her husband, Johnny, as they interview daycare providers and nannies for their 3-month-old son, Solomon.

E24. Sibling Abuse

Oct 15, 2009 · 60m

Fifty-three out of every 100 siblings abuse their brother or sister. Is it happening in your home? If you’re a parent, learn the warning signs of when normal roughhousing and sibling fighting crosses over to abuse and how to stop it from happening. Who Tormented Whom? Amanda says her older sister, Corrina, used to roll her up in a carpet and stand her in a corner, where she was left feeling claustrophobic and trapped, and she also used to chase her with a butcher knife. Amanda is 28 years old, but the memory still sticks with her today. Corrina says she was the one terrorized by Amanda’s crazy, erratic behavior. A Parent’s Concern Kim is afraid her 11-year-old daughter, Mya, is abusing her 9-year-old son, Ian. She says Mya tells her little brother she hates him and wishes he was never born, and she kicks, bites and punches him daily. The siblings are always fighting and can’t be left alone together.

E25. Have A Little Faith

Oct 16, 2009 · 60m

E26. Alex Speaks Out

Oct 19, 2009 · 60m

E27. Wesson Family Massacre

Oct 20, 2009 · 60m

E28. Wesson Family Massacre Part 2

Oct 21, 2009 · 60m

E29. The 237 Reasons Women Have Sex

Oct 22, 2009 · 60m

“I wanted to make someone jealous.” “I was bored.” “I wanted to feel closer to God.” These are just a few of the 237 reasons why women say they have sex. Author and clinical psychologist Dr. Cindy Meston and Dr. Jennifer Berman, a sexual health expert, join Dr. Phil to talk about women and sex, and offer advice to couples with differing libidos. Women’s Reasons for Having Sex To get an idea of how women feel about having sex, Dr. Phil sends comedienne Kathleen Madigan to talk to women on the street. And, Dr. Cindy Meston, author of Why Women Have Sex, lists the good, bad, silly and shocking reasons that women do the deed. You may be surprised by the reasons some women get intimate. Differing Sexual Appetites Maribel says the number one reason she has sex is because she likes it. She’s gone to great lengths, from dressing sexy to undergoing surgery, to kissing another man to engage her husband, Jeff, but he’s just not interested. Jeff says he resists because he’s worried he may be at risk for another heart attack. Find out the real reason Jeff refuses to make love to his wife. Finding a Middle Ground Deanna says she only wants sex one way, but her husband of four years, Robert, complains he’s bored with the routine and wants to spice things up. What do they need to do to come together in the bedroom? Why Do You Do It? Find out the top five reasons women have sex and how they compare to men’s reasons. Do men and women have the same motives for sex?

E30. What No One Wants To Admit

Oct 23, 2009 · 60m

How do you really feel about the black person who is standing next to you on the elevator? What really goes through your mind when you pass an Asian person in the grocery store? Dr. Phil tackles hidden racial biases, and he has help from a panel of experts: comedians Paul Mooney, Kate Rigg and Manny Maldonado, civil and family attorney Areva Martin, USC professor of sociology Amon Emeka and radio host Michael Graham. Myths about the President Dr. Phil and his panel examine the subtle attacks many feel have been launched against President Obama. Don’t miss this no-holds barred discussion! Breaking Down Stereotypes From crime rates to eating habits, there are prejudiced attitudes that people hold about other races. Dr. Phil has members of his panel bust each stereotype. Painful Perception Howard says that when he’s out in public, white people shun him. He says they don’t want to walk near him, and when they see him approaching, they move away. Dr. Phil conducts an experiment with Howard and an audience member! Culture Clash Vicki complains that her children have to learn Spanish in school because of Hispanics, and she admits that she has a bias against Asians. Can Dr. Phil change Vicki’s views about other races?