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Dr. Phil

2002 – 2023Show21 seasons3566 episodesTV-PG

Talk
43
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb3.7Metacritic–4.8
43
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb3.7Metacritic–4.8

Summary

Using the power of television. European-American, Dr. Phil McGraw presents compelling stories about real people with a variety of emotional and behavioral problems, stripping away the shame and embarrassment that too often keep people from seeking help. It’s a show that is suppose to help people with their problems and to find a solution on live TV .

Good for

  • Drop-in friendly
  • Thought-provoking
  • Adults

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Not for laughs, comfort or romance.

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Dr. Phil episodes

21 seasons · 3566 episodes

  1. S1 E0 Robin McGraw on Embracing Differences: The Behind-the-Scenes Star, 3.1
  2. S1 E1 Dr. Phil's First Show, 4.2
  3. S1 E2 Ask Dr. Phil, 3.8
  4. S1 E3 Kids and Weight, 1.8
  1. S2 E145 Mean Girls, 5.2
  1. S3 E115 Dr. Phil Meets the Osbournes, 3.7
  1. S4 E71 Love Smart: Part 1, 1.7
  1. S5 E6 Dr. Phil House, 7.9
  1. S12 E118 Party Mom: Did She Put Her Children in Danger?, 6.6
  2. S12 E145 A Dr. Phil Exclusive: The Boy Under the Stairs?, 7.8
  3. S12 E154 Michelle Knight One Year Later: Secrets of Cleveland's House of Horrors Revealed, 7.9
  4. S12 E163 Young, Gorgeous, Privileged and Destroying Her Family, 6.8
  5. S12 E166 Troubled Teen: Who Will Take Danielle?, 6.6
  1. S14 E1 A Baby Ripped from the Womb: One Mother's Nightmare, 7.4
  2. S14 E3 TV Star's Alcoholism and Depression Spiral Out of Control: Can His Career Be Saved?, 6.0
  3. S14 E59 I Can't Say No to Anything & It Could Literally Kill Me, 6.7
  1. S15 E6 The JonBenet Ramsey Murder: Brother Burke Breaks His 20-Year Silence, 4.7
  2. S15 E7 JonBenet Ramsey: Brother Burke and the Secret Interrogation Tapes, 4.9
  3. S15 E8 I Want to Give Up My Car-Stealing, Knife-Wielding, Twerking 13-Year-Old Daughter Who Tried to Frame Me for a Crime!, 8.1
  4. S15 E11 Who Killed Child Beauty Queen JonBenet Ramsey?, 2.9
  5. S15 E41 Former Priest Pete vs. Scorned Ex-Wife Pamela: Who Is to Blame for Their Son's Death?, 7.6
  6. S15 E52 Exclusive: Megyn Kelly Speaks Out: Trump, Sexual Harassment and Women Fighting Back!, 3.3
  7. S15 E55 From Hollywood Star to Near Isolation: Helping "The Shining's" Shelley Duvall, 1.6
  8. S15 E103 What Happened to the Tough-Talking Teen Who Had America Buzzing... Danielle Is Back, 6.2
  9. S15 E125 Private Planes, Black-Tie Parties, Elite Sporting Events: The Shocking Story of One Woman's Life in Sex Trafficking, 8.4
  10. S15 E126 "Making a Murderer" Exposed, 2.6
  1. S16 E94 Shocking Accusations of Child Sexual Abuse: Searching for the Truth, 6.8
  2. S16 E95 Help! My 21-Year-Old Daughter Is a Homeless Escort Neglecting Her Son, 5.0
  1. S17 E33 My African-American Daughter Believes She is European-American, 7.1
  2. S17 E44 My Sister Is Grooming Her 6-year-old Son to Become Transgender, 5.2
  3. S17 E94 I'm Afraid of My Violent, Video Game Addicted Son, 7.7
  1. S18 E1 A Jackass Star's Road to Rehab: Bam's Cry for Help, 5.2
  1. S20 E83 The Gender Pronoun Debate, 8.3
  2. S20 E113 My Tourette's Made Me Viral, 7.0

Cast

21 of 21 · most episodes first

Crew

Written by
Marcial Rios Salcido

Everyone

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Facts

September 16, 2002 · May 25, 2023 · Ended

First aired
September 16, 2002
Last aired
May 25, 2023
Status
Ended
Length
21 seasons · 3566 episodes
Age rating
TV-PG
Content
Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Talk
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
3 countries

Tropes

Can't Get Away with Nuthin', Bitch in Sheep's Clothing, What Were You Thinking? +9

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Dr. Phil?"

Questions about Dr. Phil

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Dr. Phil?

The RokuPluto TVSpectrum On Demand

In the United States, Dr. Phil streams on Spectrum On Demand, and it is free with ads on The Roku and Pluto TV. It also streams in 2 other countries.

Is Dr. Phil worth watching?

43
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 43 (IMDb 3.7). Season 4 is the weak spot, with an IMDb average of 1.7 against 8.2 for the best season.

Which season of Dr. Phil is best?

Season 20, with an IMDb average of 8.2. Season 4 is the weakest at 1.7. The highest-rated episode is Private Planes, Black-Tie Parties, Elite Sporting Events: The Shocking Story of One Woman's Life in Sex Trafficking (season 15, episode 125) at 8.4, and the lowest is From Hollywood Star to Near Isolation: Helping "The Shining's" Shelley Duvall (season 15, episode 55) at 1.6.

Is Dr. Phil okay for kids?

TV-PGStrong languageDisturbing imagery

Better for older viewers: it's rated TV-PG in the United States for strong language and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for adults.

How long does it take to watch Dr. Phil?

2496 h

About 2496 hours: 3566 episodes in 21 seasons of about 42 minutes each, aired from 2002 to 2023.

Is Dr. Phil plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on dialogue centrality (9 of 10) and character depth (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

What tropes does Dr. Phil use?

Can't Get Away with Nuthin'Bitch in Sheep's ClothingWhat Were You Thinking?Domestic AbuseDouble StandardOnce an EpisodeFailed a Spot CheckBoomerang BigotIt Came from Beverly HillsGrammar NaziJerkass Has a PointSpin-Offand 36 more

TV Tropes lists 48 tropes for it, including Can't Get Away with Nuthin', Bitch in Sheep's Clothing, and What Were You Thinking?.