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The Best Episodes of Dr. Phil Season 18

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Dr. Phil Season 18 Episode 1 - A “Jackass” Star’s Road to Rehab: Bam’s Cry for Help
    5.2/10(9 votes)

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

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    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.

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  2. Dr. Phil Season 18 Episode 2 - Scammed By an Imposter Posing as Miranda Lambert
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    #2 - Scammed By an Imposter Posing as Miranda Lambert

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    Shirley wrote to Dr. Phil because her husband, Dean, thought he was in direct contact with the country singer, Miranda Lambert. Even though he later found out he’s been scammed by multiple “Miranda” scammers, he says his love for Miranda Lambert did not stop. In fact, he’s doubled down, and now, he says he and Shirley are just roommates. They both say they need Dr. Phil’s help because they want to find out what’s going on in Dean’s head before he goes too far down the rabbit hole of his “obsession” with the star.

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  3. Dr. Phil Season 18 Episode 3 - Social Media Meltdown: Parenting Gone Wild
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    #3 - Social Media Meltdown: Parenting Gone Wild

    S18:E3

    Three moms say they were livestreaming, or posting videos, for what they thought was just their private audience of social media friends -- but they say their videos have now reached over 100 million views combined. Dr. Phil takes a closer look at the stories behind these viral videos to find out why the women's buttons were pushed. First, Karen, a mother of a now 17-year-old, says she went on her daughter's Snapchat after she found her daughter’s boyfriend hiding in her closet! Then, Cassandra, a young mother of two, says she began livestreaming on Facebook to vent after she was very upset after a conversation with police officers and her children’s school. Dr. Phil will also talk to a mother who posted a controversial video when she decided she had enough with her 2-year-old son's picky eating habits!

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  4. Dr. Phil Season 18 Episode 4 - Desperate for Insta-Fame
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    #4 - Desperate for Insta-Fame

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    Twenty-one-year-old Jessy says she is so consumed with finding social media fame, that she spends over 11 hours a day researching, planning, and taping outrageous, sometimes offensive, content just for “likes” and “follows.” She says when her Instagram was temporarily shut down, her career flashed before her eyes, because she believed she was “nothing without her followers.” Then, Ava, a former guest, returns to the stage to admit that she put on an act to gain followers last season on Dr. Phil. Ava says she didn’t listen to any of Dr. Phil’s advice and had to learn the hard way about the temptations of Insta-Fame. And, Nastassia, a fitness influencer, also weighs in to share her story on how she found Insta-Fame and success at just 19 years old. Will Jessy take the advice from Ava, Nastassia, or Dr. Phil?

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  5. Dr. Phil Season 18 Episode 5 - Caught Between Two Brittanys
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    #5 - Caught Between Two Brittanys

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    Brittany and Jeramie met in high school and have been in an on-and-off relationship for 18 years, which has led to a tumultuous co-parenting relationship. Within the past year, Jeramie re-connected with an old classmate, Brittney, and moved her into his home. Jeramie has renamed the women “B1” and “B2,” in order to keep them straight. Brittany resents Brittney for “playing mom,” while Jeramie says his girlfriend provides a stable home life that his ex-wife never could.

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  6. Dr. Phil Season 18 Episode 6 - Did He Murder His Wife?
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    #6 - Did He Murder His Wife?

    S18:E6

    Robert says he was only married for 17 days when his wife was found dead in his million-dollar high rise apartment on June 30, 2018. The death was ruled an accident, but Robert now claims he murdered her, and it was premeditated. He says he should be handcuffed and charged with a crime. But Robert claims the police won’t touch him because he comes from wealth, privilege, and power. He says he believes he can get away with murder. What will Dr. Phil think about that? Plus, DailyMailTV host Jesse Palmer gives Dr. Phil viewers a sneak peek of some exclusives from DailyMailTV Season 3

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  7. Dr. Phil Season 18 Episode 7 - The Wrath of My Mother Wanda
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    #7 - The Wrath of My Mother Wanda

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    Things get a little wild with a very passionate guest named Wanda. Her daughter, Tiffany, told her mother she ruined her wedding, among many other things. But Wanda says Tiffany is making up lies about her and she knows why; Wanda claims it’s payback for Wanda having an affair and abandoning the family when Tiffany was just 14 years old. Wanda says her bipolar disorder is at fault for her earlier actions. Tiffany says she is sick of her mother blaming her mental health issues for her bad behavior. Tiffany says if Dr. Phil can’t fix this, then her mother is out of her life for good. Can Dr. Phil get this mother-daughter duo to see eye to eye for the first time?

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  8. Dr. Phil Season 18 Episode 8 - The Good, The Bad and Wanda’s Bipolar
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    #8 - The Good, The Bad and Wanda’s Bipolar

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    Part two with Wanda and Tiffany gets even more heated when Tiffany’s twin brother accuses their mother, Wanda, of stealing his wife’s wedding rings. Does Wanda have the rings? And if she does, will she hand them over? Plus, find out what Tiffany says to cause her father to jump out of his seat in the audience and make his way up to a chair right next to Wanda. Can Dr. Phil get this family communicating and listening to each other for the first time in the right way? And will Tiffany accept Wanda for her good, her bad, and her bipolar?

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  9. Dr. Phil Season 18 Episode 9 - The Disappearance of Jennifer Dulos
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    #9 - The Disappearance of Jennifer Dulos

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    The mysterious disappearance of Connecticut mother of five Jennifer Dulos has captured the attention of the media. Dr. Phil is joined by a team of legal and law enforcement experts to analyze the reported circumstances surrounding her disappearance. Watch while Dr. Phil reveals details from the arrest warrants of Jennifer Dulos' estranged husband, Fotis, and his girlfriend, Michelle Troconis: two people who have become the focus of intense media and law enforcement scrutiny in the biggest missing person's case this year.

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  10. Dr. Phil Season 18 Episode 10 - Tragedy in the Tropics
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    #10 - Tragedy in the Tropics

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    In the past year, headline after headline has reported American tourists becoming violently ill, dying, and even being physically assaulted while vacationing in the tropics. Today, in a daytime exclusive, Dr. Phil speaks with Tammy Lawrence-Daley, who was savagely attacked while staying at a luxury resort in the Dominican Republic, only to be found in a crawlspace, clinging to life eight hours after she disappeared. Find out how Tammy responds to reports that the resort and local law enforcement have doubts about the validity of her attack. Is there a witness who can identify Tammy’s alleged attackers? Plus, Dr. Phil speaks with Dawn, whose husband is one of 12 reported American tourists who have died in the Dominican Republic since June 2018. Find out why she insists her husband did not die of natural causes. Will she learn new details about her husband’s death that could change her mind about how he died?

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  11. Dr. Phil Season 18 Episode 11 - Royal Tragedy: New Clues in Princess Diana’s Death
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    #11 - Royal Tragedy: New Clues in Princess Diana’s Death

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    Princess Diana was one of the most beloved public figures in the world, and her death was a devastating loss. Now, after more than two decades, a private investigator claims he has new clues and information about what really happened when Princess Diana’s car crashed in a Paris tunnel, leading to her tragic death.

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  12. Dr. Phil Season 18 Episode 12 - Dr. Phil’s 3,000th Show
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    #12 - Dr. Phil’s 3,000th Show

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    After 17 seasons and nearly 20,000 guests, Dr. Phil celebrates his 3,000th episode! Dr. Phil’s studio audience is filled with some of your favorite guests from past seasons. From relationships on the brink of divorce and out-of-control teenagers to guests struggling with deadly addictions and disorders, find out how some of Dr. Phil’s most memorable guests are now. And, you will not believe which former guest surprised everyone with an engagement ring and proposal on Dr. Phil’s stage! Surprise guest messages from Oprah Winfrey, the Jonas Brothers, and more -- hear what they have to say about Dr. Phil’s 3,000th milestone. Plus, find out the surprise that left Dr. Phil nearly speechless!

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  13. Dr. Phil Season 18 Episode 13 - Ghosted: “Why Are My Dates Disappearing?”
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    #13 - Ghosted: “Why Are My Dates Disappearing?”

    S18:E13

    Many singles these days have fallen victim to the “silent” epidemic that has been sweeping the dating world. Yep, we’re talking about “ghosting.” Ghosting is when someone you’ve been dating ditches you without warning. Poof! Gone! Brittney, who says she’s been ghosted eight times, wants to know why. And Diane and her mother, Marlene, say they were ghosted six months ago by Diane’s live-in boyfriend. Will Dr. Phil be able to conjure up some ghosts to see why they suddenly disappeared on these ladies? And, if one appears, will the ladies like what they hear?

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  14. Dr. Phil Season 18 Episode 14 - Lavish, Luxurious, and Spoiled Rotten
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    #14 - Lavish, Luxurious, and Spoiled Rotten

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    Seventeen-year-old Ronald says he refuses to work and his only source of income is his $1,000 a month allowance from his mother, Tyheisah! Ronald says $1,000 is not nearly enough for his lavish taste, and in order to buy designer goods, he demands that his mother give him a raise! Tyheisah says she is breaking her back working 120 hours a week to afford Ronald’s allowance and fears that if she doesn’t give in to his demands, he will resort to stealing or getting money illegally. Ronald says the only thing he cares about is his money, designer goods, and aspirations to become a “famous YouTuber.” Ronald says he wants Dr. Phil’s help to raise his allowance, but Tyheisah says she wants Dr. Phil to give Ronald a major wake-up call!

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  15. Dr. Phil Season 18 Episode 15 - Young, 'Possessed,' and in Love
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    #15 - Young, 'Possessed,' and in Love

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    Victoria emailed Dr Phil because she says she feels there’s something demonic in her. She also believes she has passed her demons on to her boyfriend, Thomas. They both got an exorcism last February, but they claim it only worked on Thomas. Can Dr. Phil help Victoria?

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  16. Dr. Phil Season 18 Episode 16 - MTV Romance on the Rocks
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    #16 - MTV Romance on the Rocks

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    Angela and Nelson, stars of MTV’s dating show Ex On the Beach, say they fell in love during the filming of the reality show. But when Angela and Nelson left the beach house, they say their relationship crashed on the rocks. Now, Angela questions whether her relationship with Nelson was ever real or just for the cameras. Nelson says the only reason their relationship isn’t working is because Angela refuses to forgive him for cheating on her. Things get so heated between the couple that Angela storms off the stage! Is this relationship salvageable? Can Dr. Phil help this volatile couple? Find out!

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  17. Dr. Phil Season 18 Episode 17 - MTV Romance: Will Nelson Finally Come Clean?
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    #17 - MTV Romance: Will Nelson Finally Come Clean?

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    After storming off, Angela returns to the stage for the conclusion to the battle between the Ex On the Beach costars. Nelson has some serious explaining to do after text messages reveal he has been threatening to release a sex tape he made with Angela. And the drama continues once the guests leave the stage. What did Angela and Nelson reveal about the state of their relationship? Don’t miss it!

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  18. Dr. Phil Season 18 Episode 18 - “My Mom Calls Us ‘The Beauty and the Brainwasher’”
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    #18 - “My Mom Calls Us ‘The Beauty and the Brainwasher’”

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    Elisha claims her half-sister, Kristina’s, fiancé, Troy, who is 17 years older, is controlling her, "brainwashing" her and alienating her from their family. Elisha and her stepmom, Dawn, say they want Kristina to end her relationship with Troy before she walks down the aisle. Troy denies their claims and says he doesn’t know why there is any drama with Kristina’s family, as he has only met them twice. Kristina says Troy is her rock and wants her family to trust her and her decisions.

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  19. Dr. Phil Season 18 Episode 19 - Gen Z: Desperate to Go Viral
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    #19 - Gen Z: Desperate to Go Viral

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    Dr. Phil talks to Gen Zers who all have one thing in common: They want to have more social media followers and become “relevant.” Twenty-year-old Telly Zelly says since recently dropping out of college, she is completely devoted to her new career as an aspiring rapper. Telly’s mother, Yowanly, and her aunt, Olga, say Telly’s new attitude does not reflect how she was raised. Telly boasts that when she posted a video of her getting a controversial tattoo on her face, she reached over 5 million views on Twitter alone. Her family wants to know what this outrageous behavior has to do with making music. Later, Dr. Phil meets with 20-year-old Larz and 19-year-old Bameron, who say they go to great lengths to create viral video content. Recently, there was a rash of teens caught stealing ice cream and eating it in stores. Larz and Bameron decided to pull a similar stunt, but they claim they made a video that was “better.” Within six hours after their video was posted, it received 1.3 million views. Dr. Phil encourages these Gen Zers to reach for their goals, but to also think about their future in a “big picture” way.

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  20. Dr. Phil Season 18 Episode 20 - Killer Cop Sentenced: Victim's Family Reacts
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    #20 - Killer Cop Sentenced: Victim's Family Reacts

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    In an exclusive interview, Dr. Phil speaks with the family of Botham Jean, who was killed by Dallas police officer Amber Guyger in September 2018. Jean’s mother and father, Allison and Bertram, brother Brandt and sister Allisa speak out for the first time together. They open up about Botham’s death, the trial and the recent sentencing of Guyger.

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  21. Dr. Phil Season 18 Episode 21 - “No Smart Phone, No Computer, but That Doesn’t Stop My Teen’s Online Romance”
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    #21 - “No Smart Phone, No Computer, but That Doesn’t Stop My Teen’s Online Romance”

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    Cheryl and her husband, Danny, claim that their 17-year-old daughter, Becky, was addicted to talking to men online in video game chat rooms and that's where she met and fell in love with a 21-year-old man whom she has never met in person. They say that even though they took away her cell phone, webcam and computer, Becky still has found ways to contact him. Becky’s grandma, Loretta, says that she blames Cheryl and Danny’s bad parenting for Becky’s misbehaving and acting out. Becky says she’s in love and plans to move 3,000 miles away when she turns 18 in a month. She says her parents need to treat her like an adult and let her pursue her own relationship.

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  22. Dr. Phil Season 18 Episode 22 - “Dr. Phil, Only You Can Answer My Question”
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    #22 - “Dr. Phil, Only You Can Answer My Question”

    S18:E22

    Dr. Phil gives advice to guests navigating their careers and lives while dealing with roadblocks. First, meet 26-year-old identical twins, Allie and Lexi Kaplan, who say managing their social media as well as their growing careers as artists is a full-time job. They want to know how they can stop fighting with each other and their manager mom, Amy, as well as how to balance work and fun. Then, meet Mindy. She says while she loves working on her YouTube channel, Mindy Minx, which primarily focuses on giving beauty tips, she doesn’t know how to combat haters who bully her for being married to her husband, Larry, who is 30 years older! Finally, Dr. Phil meets Hattie, an 83-year-old who dates men half her age and says she is working to reverse the public’s negative stereotype of the term “cougar.”

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  23. Dr. Phil Season 18 Episode 23 - Family Divided: Torn Between Two Men
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    #23 - Family Divided: Torn Between Two Men

    S18:E23

    Betty, Kevin and Philip are involved in a love triangle -- however, Betty has been married to Philip for 29 years. Betty claims Philip allowed her to step outside the marriage because he wanted an open marriage, but Philip claims it was her idea. Betty says when she did explore meeting other men, she met and fell in love with Kevin. Philip says he does not want to let the marriage go, but Betty says she has been very unhappy because she claims Philip has been physically and verbally abusive for years. Philip admits he has hurt Betty but claims it was because her behavior made him angry. Betty and Philip’s two daughters, Victoria and Liz, say their parents are hypocrites for raising them to follow the church and act like decent people, and yet, are now doing the complete opposite by having extramarital affairs. Dr. Phil advises how this family can untangle the toxic patterns they have been in for decades. Plus, Dr. Phil meets Susan and Brad Black, who discuss how they successfully navigated through their divorce while continuing to run their company, EO.

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  24. Dr. Phil Season 18 Episode 24 - Rodney Reed’s Death Row Countdown: Is an Innocent Man about to Die?
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    #24 - Rodney Reed’s Death Row Countdown: Is an Innocent Man about to Die?

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    Rodney Reed has spent 22 years on death row, and his execution is scheduled for November 20, 2019, but he insists he's innocent and shares with Dr. Phil the evidence he says will clear him; a detective makes a discovery that may change everything;

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  25. Dr. Phil Season 18 Episode 25 - What Happened to Stacey? What The Evidence Shows
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    #25 - What Happened to Stacey? What The Evidence Shows

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    In part two of Dr. Phil’s interview with death row inmate Rodney Reed, detective Kevin Gannon and victimologist Dr. Lee Gilbertson claim they know how Stacey was killed. What does the victim of this terrible tragedy, Stacey Stites’, family think about Rodney’s plea to save his life? Plus, Rodney tells Dr. Phil that he wants a new trial to prove to the world that he didn’t kill Stacey. He’s got less than six weeks to go before his November 20 date of execution. Will his team be able to save him?

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Season 18 Ratings Summary

"A “Jackass” Star’s Road to Rehab: Bam’s Cry for Help" is the best rated episode of "Dr. Phil" season 18. It scored 5.2/10 based on 9 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 9/9/2019. This episode is rated 5.2 points higher than the second-best, "Scammed By an Imposter Posing as Miranda Lambert".