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The Best Episodes of Dr. Phil

Every episode of Dr. Phil ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Dr. Phil!

The Best Episodes of Dr. Phil

Using the power of television, Dr. Phil McGraw presents compelling stories about real people with a variety of emotional and behavioral problems, stripping away the...
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    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #1 - Homeless Encampment Bans: Sweep or Stay?

    S21:E54

    California reportedly holds more than half of all unsheltered homeless people in the United States and the highest number of homeless encampments. Clusters of tent cities line almost every block. Beach paths, parks, underpasses and street dividers look like “Skid Row.” California’s problem is reflective of a growing national crisis, and now, major cities across the U.S. are taking aim at the issue by passing new laws that restrict where the homeless can camp. But, these new measures are sparking a heated debate. Dr. Phil is joined by a councilman who claims he has the solutions, as well as the Executive Director of the National Coalition for the Homeless. Plus, go inside some of Los Angeles’ most dangerous encampments, and hear from a homeless woman who says there is hope.

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    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #2 - Missing in the Dark World of Sex Trafficking

    S21:E133

    The search for a missing teen who may be the victim of sex trafficking; a girl says she was lured into sex trafficking by a man she met online; former athletes and assault survivors Jon Vaughn and Trinea Gonczar partner to fight sexual abuse.

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    Director:Unknown
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    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #3 - Busloads of Unauthorized Immigrants: What Should Be Done?

    S21:E78

    Thousands of asylum seekers from the Mexican border arrived in Washington, D.C. and New York City on buses sent by the governors of Texas and Arizona. The mayors of these cities asked for federal assistance because they believe this is a humanitarian crisis. Should the United States make it harder for people to cross borders? Dr. Phil debates that with the National Border Patrol Council President Brandon Judd and immigration attorney Saman Movassaghi Gonzalez.

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    7.6/10(32 votes)

    #4 - The Dr. Phil House: A Family's Last Chance (2)

    S5:E6

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    Director:Unknown
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    7.1/10(9 votes)

    #5 - My African-American Daughter Believes She Is Caucasian

    S17:E33

    Treasure, 16, is African-American, but aligns herself with European-Americans and has racist views against other African-Americans.

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    Director:Unknown
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    5.2/10(6 votes)

    #6 - My Sister Is Grooming Her 6-Year-Old Son to Become Transgender

    S17:E44

    Family members feel that Carly is pushing her child to transition from male to female too soon, and they think the child is complying with her in order to get her approval; former guests Toni and her transgender daughter, Ash, discuss their journey.

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    1.0/10(1 votes)

    #7 - Pregnant at 11

    S12:E24

    At 11 years old, Hope got pregnant with then 13-year-old Bailey's child.

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    #8 - Our Pregnant Daughter With Dreams of Being Rich and Famous Is Destitute in Las Vegas

    S16:E125

    Jessica moved to Las Vegas after a man she met online promised her fame and fortune, but she ended up being sex trafficked, abused and homeless.

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    #9 - Police Called 100 Times on Our Car-Stealing, Drug-Taking, Dad-Beating, Beautiful 15-Year-Old Daughter

    S15:E109

    Parents say they fear for their family's lives, as 15-year-old Madison assaults them, uses drugs, and was in a high-speed car chase that ended in the car being totaled.

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    #10 - Dr. Phil's First Show

    S1:E1

    Dr. Phil wastes no time kicking off his new show — what he calls Truth TV — by getting real with stressed out parents. It's a wake-up call to people who argue in front of their kids.

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    #11 - Ask Dr. Phil

    S1:E2

    A woman finds comfort with her baby blanket; Hollywood celebrities; Robin, Phil's wife, discusses living with the doctor.

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    #12 - Kids and Weight

    S1:E3

    Causes of and solutions for obesity in children.

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    #13 - Couples Who Fight Over Money

    S1:E4

    The doctor talks sense into couples arguing over finances.

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    #14 - Dr. Phil's How To

    S1:E5

    The doctor teaches guests how to lead happier, healthier lives; a mother wants to be a better parent; lazy husband; finicky wife.

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    #15 - Can't Stand Being a Mom

    S1:E6

    Join us as Dr Phil gives out-of-control mothers the tools they need to curb their offensive behaviour. Meet the woman whose yelling and offensive language are driving her teenage kids away.

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    #16 - When Sexual Styles Don't Match

    S1:E7

    The doctor gives sexual advice to disagreeing couples.

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    #17 - Rob Lowe: Cancer In The Family

    S1:E8

    Rob Lowe discusses his father's battle with cancer.

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    #18 - Fat Lawsuits

    S1:E9

    Dr Phil meets the mum who is suing McDonalds for making her child overweight. Is this unprecedented court battle based on a legitimate `beef', or just a way of shifting the blame?

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    #19 - Should You Have A Baby?

    S1:E10

    The doctor discusses factors in choosing to have a baby.

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    #20 - Heartbreaking Headlines

    S1:E11

    Two boys are convicted of murdering their father; fatal sorority hazing; hate crime against a gay man.

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    #21 - Ask Dr. Phil

    S1:E12

    Flirting boyfriends; parents holding onto the past; Dr. Phil look-alikes.

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    #22 - Body Image

    S1:E13

    A teenager believes she needs a nose job, liposuction and breast implants.

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    #23 - Feuding Families

    S1:E14

    Feuding families discuss their disagreements and lack of forgiveness.

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    #24 - Revenge and Deception

    S1:E15

    Ms. North Carolina poses for a topless photo; telling dates about a sex change.

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    #25 - Rescuing Angela

    S1:E16

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Best Episodes Summary

"Homeless Encampment Bans: Sweep or Stay?" is the best rated episode of "Dr. Phil". It scored 10/10 based on 1 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Marcial Rios Salcido, it aired on 11/24/2022. This episode scored 1.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Missing in the Dark World of Sex Trafficking".