Show cover for Dr. Phil

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!

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...
Genre:Talk
Network:Syndication

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 N/A 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".

  • Homeless Encampment Bans: Sweep or Stay?
    10.0/101 votes
    Loading...

    #1 - Homeless Encampment Bans: Sweep or Stay?

    Season 21 Episode 54 - Aired 11/24/2022

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Marcial Rios Salcido

  • Missing in the Dark World of Sex Trafficking
    9.0/101 votes
    Loading...

    #2 - Missing in the Dark World of Sex Trafficking

    Season 21 Episode 133 - Aired 4/24/2023

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Busloads of Unauthorized Immigrants: What Should Be Done?
    8.0/101 votes
    Loading...

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

    Season 21 Episode 78 - Aired 1/11/2023

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Marcial Rios Salcido

  • I Want to Give Up My Car-Stealing, Knife-Wielding, Twerking 13-Year-Old Daughter Who Tried to Frame Me for a Crime!
    7.9/1028 votes
    Loading...

    #4 - I Want to Give Up My Car-Stealing, Knife-Wielding, Twerking 13-Year-Old Daughter Who Tried to Frame Me for a Crime!

    Season 15 Episode 8 - Aired 9/14/2016

    No description available

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Dr. Phil House: A Family's Last Chance (2)
    7.6/1031 votes
    Loading...

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

    Season 5 Episode 6 - Aired 9/25/2006

    No description available

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • A Baby Ripped from the Womb: One Mother’s Nightmare
    7.4/106 votes
    Loading...

    #6 - A Baby Ripped from the Womb: One Mother’s Nightmare

    Season 14 Episode 1 - Aired 9/14/2015

    An attack in Colorado almost too brutal to believe: A fetus ripped from a mother's womb. Dr. Phil has the exclusive interview with brave survivor Michelle Wilkins, whose story made national headlines. A young mother-to-be, full of joy and happily preparing for her baby daughter's arrival, answered a seemingly innocent ad on Craigslist offering up free maternity clothes. She had no idea she was about to walk into her worst nightmare. Michelle went to pick up the clothing, but she didn't leave with new outfits; she left in an ambulance, clinging to life, without her baby. Her fetus was ripped from her womb. Michelle's inspiring story is one of incredible survival, love and loss.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • My African-American Daughter Believes She Is Caucasian
    7.1/109 votes
    Loading...

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

    Season 17 Episode 33 - Aired 10/24/2018

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • TV Star's Alcoholism & Depression Spiral Out of Control: Can His Career Be Saved?
    6.0/106 votes
    Loading...

    #8 - TV Star's Alcoholism & Depression Spiral Out of Control: Can His Career Be Saved?

    Season 14 Episode 3 - Aired 9/16/2015

    TV Star Nicholas Brendon is best known for his role as “Xander Harris” on the hugely popular TV show Buffy the Vampire Slayer and most recently for his role as “Kevin Lynch” on the TV show Criminal Minds. But off-screen, he has been starring in his own private alcohol-fueled drama which has led to multiple arrests and been documented in celebrity magazines, social media and blogs. Nicholas, who was not exactly drama-free in preparation for his sit down with Dr. Phil, abruptly walks offstage during the interview. Is Nicholas ready to make hard choices and take the steps needed to save his life and career?

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • My Sister Is Grooming Her 6-Year-Old Son to Become Transgender
    5.2/106 votes
    Loading...

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

    Season 17 Episode 44 - Aired 11/8/2018

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • A “Jackass” Star’s Road to Rehab: Bam’s Cry for Help
    5.2/109 votes
    Loading...

    #10 - A “Jackass” Star’s Road to Rehab: Bam’s Cry for Help

    Season 18 Episode 1 - Aired 9/9/2019

    Bam Margera rose to fame as the star of the hit MTV series “Jackass,” but now, the reality star has reached out to Dr. Phil with a cry for help. In an emotional interview, Bam faces his mother and wife. Will he agree to go to treatment and get help? In this Dr. Phil exclusive, follow Bam's road to recovery.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Pregnant at 11
    1.0/101 votes
    Loading...

    #11 - Pregnant at 11

    Season 12 Episode 24 - Aired 10/10/2013

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Our Pregnant Daughter With Dreams of Being Rich and Famous Is Destitute in Las Vegas
    1.0/101 votes
    Loading...

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

    Season 16 Episode 125 - Aired 4/2/2018

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Police Called 100 Times on Our Car-Stealing, Drug-Taking, Dad-Beating, Beautiful 15-Year-Old Daughter
    0.5/101 votes
    Loading...

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

    Season 15 Episode 109 - Aired 2/27/2017

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Dr. Phil's First Show
    NaN/100 votes
    Loading...

    #14 - Dr. Phil's First Show

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 9/16/2002

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Ask Dr. Phil
    NaN/100 votes
    Loading...

    #15 - Ask Dr. Phil

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 9/17/2002

    No description available

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Kids and Weight
    NaN/100 votes
    Loading...

    #16 - Kids and Weight

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 9/18/2002

    No description available

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Couples Who Fight Over Money
    NaN/100 votes
    Loading...

    #17 - Couples Who Fight Over Money

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 9/19/2002

    No description available

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Dr. Phil's How To
    NaN/100 votes
    Loading...

    #18 - Dr. Phil's How To

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 9/20/2002

    No description available

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Can't Stand Being a Mom
    NaN/100 votes
    Loading...

    #19 - Can't Stand Being a Mom

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 9/23/2002

    No description available

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • When Sexual Styles Don't Match
    NaN/100 votes
    Loading...

    #20 - When Sexual Styles Don't Match

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 9/24/2002

    No description available

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Rob Lowe: Cancer In The Family
    NaN/100 votes
    Loading...

    #21 - Rob Lowe: Cancer In The Family

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 9/25/2002

    No description available

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Fat Lawsuits
    NaN/100 votes
    Loading...

    #22 - Fat Lawsuits

    Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 9/26/2002

    No description available

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Should You Have A Baby?
    NaN/100 votes
    Loading...

    #23 - Should You Have A Baby?

    Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 9/27/2002

    No description available

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Heartbreaking Headlines
    NaN/100 votes
    Loading...

    #24 - Heartbreaking Headlines

    Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 9/30/2002

    No description available

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Ask Dr. Phil
    NaN/100 votes
    Loading...

    #25 - Ask Dr. Phil

    Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 10/1/2002

    No description available

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A