Dr. Phil Primetime

Dr. Phil confronts some of America's issues, from the border crisis and fentanyl to the homelessness epidemic; hearing from Americans grappling with these challenges.

Dr. Phil speaks with parents who have coddling parenting styles some claim are hindering their children's success in the real world.

Romance scammers cashing in on the U.S. loneliness epidemic; widow Lucy sends her online boyfriend, Kane, $150,000 to help him get out of prison.

Dr. Phil speaks with teachers who say they were each physically attacked by high school students; they discuss what they believe is behind a surge in student aggression and misconduct towards teachers.

Dr. Phil discusses whether diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives must be improved or removed.

A Texas surgeon reveals himself as the whistleblower who outed one of America's biggest children's hospitals for allegedly performing secret gender surgeries on minors.

Dr. Phil Goes to Border to see for himself what's really going on in our country.

Dr. Phil is in Eagle Pass getting answers about the rumors of human and sex trafficking at the border.

US citizens are being targeted, threatened, and intimidated on American soil by the Chinese government and the Chinese Communist Party; how the CCP is undermining freedom and democracy and getting away with it.

Meeting guests who claim the government's response to COVID-19 was mismanaged and caused life-altering effects on children and adults.

Meeting guests who battled to get illegal house squatters out of their properties.

Guests who claim their paychecks are barely enough to survive in today's economy; adults that in their 70s who cannot afford to stop working.

Dr. Phil explores "pig butchering" scams, a type of investment fraud in which unknowing victims are lured to make increasing contributions before the scammer eventually disappears.

Family vloggers are cashing in, but also coming under fire for posting their kids; Dr Phil discusses whether children's comfort, safety and privacy are being compromised for a chunk of change.

Opinions on whether student loans should be forgiven have divided many; it has sparked outrage and led to protests at the foot of the Supreme court.

Drink spiking is on the rise and extremely underreported.

A look at a viral video of a teen beaten to death by a mob of bullies; two mothers confront the parents of a girl who they say bullied their daughters.

A look at a viral video of a teenage girl getting beaten up by her classmate; Dr. Phil sits down with the accused 13-year-old bully, who allegedly beat up two teens, to find out why she is so angry.

Trad-wife Estee talks about why she gave up a career to be a full-time housewife and submit to her husband; she confronts critics who say she's betraying feminism and setting women back decades.

Dr. Phil reveals a serious threat to the future of America, one that could threaten every aspect of its infrastructure, leaving families and businesses helpless.

Two mothers battling obesity actively utilize the GLP-1 shot for weight loss and now advocate for their children to follow suit.

Dr. Phil talks about trigger warnings, how they are originally used for people suffering from PTSD, and they are used everywhere for everything.

The latest report by the CDC says 488 people died from alcohol-related issues every day during the pandemic, reporting a surge in consumption that hadn't been seen in 50 years; people claim that the problem is not getting solved.

High school and college athletes who claim they were hazed and assaulted by their teammates inside locker rooms blame their coaches and schools for not punishing those responsible and for victim shaming them, but Dr. Phil blames someone else.

Dr. Phil discusses the protests led by pro-Hamas student organizations and outside agitators across college campuses all over America.

Dr. Phil discusses the issue of migrant crime in America.

NYPD chief of patrol John Chell joins Dr. Phil; they discuss concerns about a rise in migrant crime; recent headlining news has sparked national debate on the safety of American communities across the nation.

Dr. Phil goes inside NYPD headquarters, where officers work around the clock to keep the city safe; taking a look at NYPD patrolling the city's most dangerous streets, showing first-hand, the challenges they're up against.

Dr. Phil talks with lawmakers, addiction experts, and people affected by Oregon's drug legalization to see how it's impacting the state and if there's a chance for things to change.

From cats running on treadmills to monkeys gambling, these are just some of the unusual ways the government is wasting people's money.

Dr. Phil uncovers online sperm donation, the emerging underground path to parenthood.

Gangs of affluent teens are terrorizing towns in America; inside the Arizona town where a gang of teens ran amok; the Gilbert Goons have parents terrified to send their teens to school.

A showdown about America's migrant influx and how much it's costing; featuring a clash of opinions and personal stories.

The food industry has waged a silent war on the American people using addictive and toxic ingredients to increase profits at the cost of public health.

Dr. Phil ventures into the world of prepping; families and individuals prepare for doomsday scenarios amid political tension and global uncertainty.

Dr. Phil delves into the alarming rise of sextortion targeting teen boys, uncovering the silent threats lurking in the digital world and urging families to tighten their bonds before it is too late.

Dr. Phil explores the impact of today's more potent marijuana, from addiction, psychosis and even suicide.

Families are under attack by our family court system; two parents say their children were put in harm's way when the judge placed them with the abusive parent.

With the United States more divided than ever, Dr. Phil sits down with modern day secessionists who say they feel the need to secede.

Dr. Phil enters the debate around the increasingly popular choice to not have children.

Discussing if it's possible to be too young to transition; a whistleblower who has been charged with four felonies after exposing a Children's Hospital for performing gender-affirming surgeries on patients as young as 11 years old.

America's drug shortage is impacting millions of lives and threatening the US's national security.

Dr. Phil discusses the impact advancements in technology are having on schools across the nation.

With less than two months from the presidential election many claim they are afraid to voice who they are voting for, out of fear of being canceled and retaliated against.

Parents who didn't know their teenage son was addicted to social media until he ended his life with his phone still in his hand, after one last post.

Dr. Phil dives into the controversial world of biohacking and do-it-yourself biology, where individuals push the limits of human enhancement in home labs.

Employees fight back against robbers, unruly customers, and gangs; they lose their jobs and say they deserve their jobs back.

Americans are leaving behind organized religion in shocking numbers.

TikTok's Taylor Odlozil shares the story of his wife Haley's cancer journey, death, and his life today as a single dad.

A growing movement of parents removing children from traditional schools for a controversial, child-led, homeschool education called unschooling.

From romance to rage, adoration online to in-person obsession, this episode is a cautionary tale about stalking.

Emotional reunions of everyday citizens and the strangers they risked their lives to save in dramatic rescues caught on tape.

Sexual assault in the classroom; teachers are convicted every year; three young men explain how their teachers altered their lives.

A former teacher sits down with Dr. Phil to discuss what motivated her to have an inappropriate relationship with her 14-year-old student.

America is home to the greatest medical advances in the world and yet it is the First World country where a woman is most likely to die in childbirth.

Dr. Phil dives into one of the most heated topics of recent times, the cancel culture.

Mushrooms, Molly, Ecstasy and MDMA might hold the key to not just battling but curing PTSD, depression and other mental health issues in veterans and active-duty service members.

Bringing to light the harrowing experiences of Cindy, a former resident of a Colorado apartment complex and her allegations of escalating violence and the presence of a Venezuelan gang.

Dr. Phil tries to decode the maze of conspiracy theories becoming more popular online.

A discussion about how many accuse the social media companies of intentionally designing social platforms to keep children and young adults addicted.

Discussing a reported dangerous teen trend called a "Takeover"; Dr. Phil's cameras follow law enforcement on a takeover raid that results in numerous arrests, and firearms seized.

Heartbreaking stories from hard-working Americans who are struggling to financially survive due to an inflated cost of living.

People are turning to technology to compensate for failed relationships and loneliness; Dr. Phil talks to people finding romance with artificial intelligence, life-size dolls and humanoid robots.

Uncovering the root causes behind the effects of understaffed police departments; two stories of women who lost loved ones due to law enforcement shortages; law officers talk about how these shortages have impacted their careers and communities.

Discussing the topic of medical aid in dying; speaking with Meg, a 47-year-old woman who suffers from chronic pain due to permanent spinal cord injury and has decided to medically end her life overseas in Switzerland.

Debating over the right to die from a controversial end of life option called Medical Aid in Dying.

Sexually explicit books available in public school libraries and teachers allowing students to secretly change their pronouns is becoming common; parents are now speaking out saying administrators have a woke agenda and are preying on our children.

The Adderall crisis; the use of this stimulant has exploded from 35.5 million prescriptions in 2019 to 45 million in 2022; these numbers only scratch the surface; the DEA warns.

In a nation with high tensions, rising anger levels in America demand attention.

An emotional conversation about why women being sexually assaulted is the most unreported crime in America.

Dr. Phil and Steve Harvey mentor 250 teenagers at the Steve Harvey Mentoring Camp; providing guidance to young men from single-mother households on personal responsibility and professional ambition.

An eye-opening Dr. Phil debate; celebrating figures in medicine tackle, diversity, equity, and inclusion, some pressing issues in health care today.

Dr. Phil meets with murdered Utah teen Dylan Rounds' mother; Candice Rounds discusses the disappearance of her son and the lengths she had to go to for justice.

Generation Z, those born between 1997 and 2012, have been branded with a chilling moniker: Generation Doom.

Explores whether DEI initiatives are the path to leveling the playing field or the very embodiment of the reverse racism they sought to eliminate.