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The Best Episodes of Dr. Phil Season 19

Every episode of Dr. Phil Season 19 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Dr. Phil Season 19!

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Season 19 Ratings Summary

""I Believe My Sister is a Cult Leader Who Claims She’s Mother God"" is the best rated episode of "Dr. Phil" season 19. It scored N/A/10 based on 0 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 9/14/2020. This episode is rated NaN points higher than the second-best, "“Mother God’s” Followers and Alleged Victims Face Off".

  • "I Believe My Sister is a Cult Leader Who Claims She’s Mother God"
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    #1 - "I Believe My Sister is a Cult Leader Who Claims She’s Mother God"

    Season 19 Episode 1 - Aired 9/14/2020

    A Dr. Phil exclusive: Faith and spirituality usually bring families together. However, one family says they’ve been torn apart. Chelsea, her sister, Tara, and her mom, Linda, claim their beloved, Amy, is now allegedly a “cult leader” trying to change the world through natural healing methods. Chelsea has been writing to Dr. Phil for years because she says her sister, Amy, left the family, started calling herself “Mother God,” claims to do surgery with her hands and talk to dead people, and is so far gone, she’s already lost to her family.

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  • “Mother God’s” Followers and Alleged Victims Face Off
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    #2 - “Mother God’s” Followers and Alleged Victims Face Off

    Season 19 Episode 2 - Aired 9/15/2020

    In a Dr. Phil exclusive, Dr. Phil continues speaking with a family who claims they were torn apart because of an organization that professes love. Amy says she is “Mother God” and can heal the world with her group, Love Has Won. Her sister, Chelsea, does not think Amy is a deity, but alleges that she is a brainwashed “cult leader” who abandoned her family years ago and is putting other people’s lives at risk.

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  • The "Karen " Phenomenon
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    #3 - The "Karen " Phenomenon

    Season 19 Episode 3 - Aired 9/16/2020

    Exploring the term `Karen' and the people to whom it is ascribed: typically white, middle-class, entitled, aggressive or racist women. Also, viral-video subjects get into a heated argument, and asking whether the term is misogynistic.

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  • “What Ever Happened to the ‘Fat Guy’ Biking Across America?”
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    #4 - “What Ever Happened to the ‘Fat Guy’ Biking Across America?”

    Season 19 Episode 4 - Aired 9/17/2020

    Former guest Eric returns to tell Dr. Phil exactly how he wronged him the last time they met four years ago. Eric was the self-proclaimed “fat guy” weighing in at 560 lbs. and was supposed to bike across America to lose weight and win back his wife, Angie. After his story went viral, thousands of dollars rolled in, and so did the critics, saying Eric was scamming America. Eric never finished his journey. Now, pushing 700 lbs., Eric says he forgives Dr. Phil after all these years. For what? Find out when Eric unleashes on Dr. Phil. Plus, Eric hopes Dr. Phil will help him lose weight. Dr. Phil has a secret weapon -- another former guest, David, who also was pushing 700 lbs. Wait until you see his weight loss transformation!

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  • Should Schools Reopen?
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    #5 - Should Schools Reopen?

    Season 19 Episode 5 - Aired 9/18/2020

    It’s back to school time. But instead of excitement in the air, there’s fear and controversy in the era of coronavirus, as parents, teachers, and doctors try to navigate the onslaught of information to keep children safe. Some parents are desperately seeking a return to work and normalcy, while others say the risks of in-person classes outweigh the rewards. Dr. Phil talks to parents, doctors and teachers from all sides of the back to school debate.

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  • “Help, My Alcoholic Daughter is Drinking Hand Sanitizer During COVID”
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    #6 - “Help, My Alcoholic Daughter is Drinking Hand Sanitizer During COVID”

    Season 19 Episode 6 - Aired 9/21/2020

    Javanna admits she’s is alcohol dependent, and has resorted to drinking hand sanitizer when she is desperate for alcohol. Javanna says she blames her drinking on her mother, Tracy, due to her traumatic childhood and her mother not protecting her. Tracy says Javanna is out of control and becomes violent, argumentative, and gets in trouble with the law when she is drunk.

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  • Sixteen and Out of Control
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    #7 - Sixteen and Out of Control

    Season 19 Episode 7 - Aired 9/22/2020

    Upon first look, 16-year-old Andrew appears to be an adorable, unassuming, successful student. But his mother, Joy, says he’s just the opposite, claiming that for the past year, Andrew has been terrorizing his twin brother, Matthew, and oldest sister, Kaylie, with the goal of becoming a famous TikTok prankster. Joy claims Andrew has been expelled from school twice, and the police now know him by name. She claims that ever since she kicked the twins' father, Dean, out of the house, it’s been an uphill battle. But Andrew says he would stop being “bad” if only his mother would allow him to live with his father. What Does Dr. Phil think?

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  • Is Jake Sick or Just Lazy?
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    #8 - Is Jake Sick or Just Lazy?

    Season 19 Episode 8 - Aired 9/23/2020

    Susan and Randy both describe their 27-year-old son, Jacob, as “incapacitated” and virtually unable to do anything for himself, including showering regularly, making doctor appointments, filling out job applications, cleaning his bedroom … and the list goes on! Susan and Randy say they fear they will have to put off their plans of retirement and selling their home to take care of Jacob for the rest of their lives! But, there’s nothing physically wrong with Jacob! So why do his parents let him get away with living in their home in a filthy bedroom and jobless, with no plans to change anytime soon? Is Jacob lazy, or is there something seriously wrong?

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  • “Mom Ruined My Sister’s Wedding and Our Childhood”
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    #9 - “Mom Ruined My Sister’s Wedding and Our Childhood”

    Season 19 Episode 9 - Aired 9/24/2020

    Danielle says her family never recovered from her sister’s wedding day disaster almost eight years ago when she claims her mom acted like a complete lunatic. Danielle says this was one of the many moments of trauma and chaos Janet caused in her life. Her entire family has not been face-to-face for years, but they come together to confront Janet about their childhood filled with different moves, men, and disappointments, to see if she will finally take accountability for the damage she’s allegedly done.

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  • What White People Need to Know
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    #10 - What White People Need to Know

    Season 19 Episode 10 - Aired 9/25/2020

    Black people falsely accused of crimes meet a white journalist who says the Black Lives Matter movement is really a terrorist hate group.

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  • The Fight Over a Little Boy: Who’s Telling the Truth?
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    #11 - The Fight Over a Little Boy: Who’s Telling the Truth?

    Season 19 Episode 11 - Aired 9/28/2020

    Megan says her ex-boyfriend Andy is trying to replace her as their 5-year-old son’s mother with his fiancée, Caitlin. Megan claims Andy lied to the judge and falsely painted her as an unfit, unstable, drug addict, and the judge believed him and ordered her to have supervised visitation with their son. Megan claims Andy is now abusing the order, and he and Caitlin have only allowed her to see her son once in the past three months. Andy and Caitlin say Megan’s tale of woe is nothing but a fabricated, manipulative sob story because she, and only she, is the one keeping her from her son, and they say they have the proof to back up every single one of their claims against Megan.

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  • A Father Accused, a Mother Blamed, The Truth Revealed
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    #12 - A Father Accused, a Mother Blamed, The Truth Revealed

    Season 19 Episode 12 - Aired 9/29/2020

    Dr. Phil continues his conversation with Megan, who claims her ex-boyfriend Andy has used the court system to make it impossible for her to be a mother to their 5-year-old son. She claims Andy and his fiancé, Caitlin, have alienated her from her little boy. Andy and Caitlin, however, presented Dr. Phil with what they claimed was evidence supporting their allegation that it is only Megan's own lifestyle and choices keeping her out of her son’s life. Who is telling the truth?

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  • Burning Questions: From A to Gen Z
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    #13 - Burning Questions: From A to Gen Z

    Season 19 Episode 13 - Aired 9/30/2020

    “Gen Zers,” born roughly between 1997 – 2012, are the first truly digital generation, growing up using social media, technology and smartphones – as well as the largest and most ethnically diverse generation in American History! During their lifetime, Gen Zers have been inundated by tragedies in the news and are now living in the middle of a pandemic, worried about online schooling, job freezes, and the rumored threat of a global recession. While Gen Zers are reportedly less hopeful about their economic future than ever before, they still believe they can make an impact through activism. Dr. Phil meets Gen Zers making a difference, who ask him their “burning questions” and for advice on how to tackle 2020. Plus, Dr. Phil makes one of his guest’s lifelong dreams come true – an emotional surprise you won’t want to miss!

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  • "Our 12-Year-Old Daughter is Breaking Down Our Family!”
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    #14 - "Our 12-Year-Old Daughter is Breaking Down Our Family!”

    Season 19 Episode 14 - Aired 10/1/2020

    Jennifer and her husband, David, claim their 12-year-old daughter scratches and hits them, destroys their property, lies about finishing homework, and will suddenly leave in the middle of a family activity. By her own admission, the young teen says she “hates rules,” and claims to have even taught her parents that it’s better to have “no rules at all.” Dr. Phil talks with Jennifer, David, and their daughter about how they can work on understanding one another better at home. Dr. Phil also introduces 24-year-old Kaymen, who says she can relate to this teen’s struggle, as she also went through a rebellious time when she was younger and grew out of that phase and learned to respect her parents.

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  • Exclusive: Brother Finds Possible Break In Case Of Missing Colorado Mom
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    #15 - Exclusive: Brother Finds Possible Break In Case Of Missing Colorado Mom

    Season 19 Episode 15 - Aired 10/2/2020

    Suzanne Morphew mysteriously disappeared near her home in Colorado on Mother’s Day. Could her distraught brother have found evidence that could help solve his sister's disappearance? Find out what he discovered in this daytime exclusive interview!

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  • “My Mom and Sister Are a Violent Mess”
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    #16 - “My Mom and Sister Are a Violent Mess”

    Season 19 Episode 16 - Aired 10/5/2020

    Erica says her family is hostile and toxic. She says her mother, Desiree, and sister, Adrienne, are at one another’s throats, and the police have been called over 20 times. Desiree claims Adrienne has trashed her house and bullied the family for years. Adrienne claims her mother has always put men and alcohol before her children, and Adrienne had to become the protector of the family. Erica says she is about to cut ties with her family if Dr. Phil can’t fix them.

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  • “Our Daughter is Raising Our Grandson in a Filthy Death Trap!”
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    #17 - “Our Daughter is Raising Our Grandson in a Filthy Death Trap!”

    Season 19 Episode 17 - Aired 10/6/2020

    Fred and Cynthia claim their daughter, Crystal, is raising their 12-year-old grandson in a death trap! They say there is no running water, and the ceiling leaks; there are exposed wires, smoking electrical sockets, mice, and mold! They say their daughter’s home is such a health hazard that it needs to be burned to the ground, and they claim they are finally ready to call CPS to protect their grandson. Crystal admits she hasn’t cleaned in two years, and her home has become a living embodiment of how she feels on the inside due to her extensive childhood trauma. Dr. Phil is joined by Dr. Charles Sophy, and they both agree Crystal’s son can never return to their nightmarish living conditions. You don’t want to miss it!

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  • “Our Brother is a Mooch and Our Mother Needs to Cut the Cord”
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    #18 - “Our Brother is a Mooch and Our Mother Needs to Cut the Cord”

    Season 19 Episode 18 - Aired 10/7/2020

    Samantha and her sister Sarah say their mother, Stacy, is very successful as a special education teacher and behaviorist, but when it comes to parenting their 33-year-old brother, Ben, that’s another story. They claim their mother has allowed Ben to live rent free for the past two years, while he lays by the pool doing nothing to contribute around the house. Stacy’s husband, Doug, says he moved out and refuses to come home until Stacy kicks his stepson out of the house. Stacy says everything she is doing for her son, including teaching him how to pay his bills and eat his veggies, is all part of getting Ben to stand on his own two feet. Ben insists he is not taking advantage of his mother’s hospitality and kindness; he is just stuck in a rut.

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  • 31-Years-Old and Out-of-Control
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    #19 - 31-Years-Old and Out-of-Control

    Season 19 Episode 19 - Aired 10/8/2020

    Heather, her daughter, Sheilagh, and her mother, Kristi, complain to Dr. Phil that her adult son, Ryan, has been arrested at least 10 times for causing constant shenanigans, including dancing in the middle of the street drunk and destroying property — and yet, until recently, Heather allowed him to continue to live in her own home and cause constant chaos! Ryan’s entire family have all brought video evidence to show Dr. Phil the horrifying and embarrassing behaviors that they claim they’ve had to live with for years! But will Ryan want to change when Dr. Phil confronts him about his drinking and disrespectful attitude? You don’t want to miss this dramatic intervention.

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  • "Beaten, Robbed and Left for Dead: Help Save My Beautiful Daughter from the Streets!”
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    #20 - "Beaten, Robbed and Left for Dead: Help Save My Beautiful Daughter from the Streets!”

    Season 19 Episode 20 - Aired 10/9/2020

    Shannon says for the past four years, she’s been raising her two young grandchildren while her daughter, Ginger, has been running the streets, drinking, doing drugs, and selling her body for money. Shannon says just this past year, Ginger was beaten, robbed, and left for dead on the side of the road and was lucky to survive. Shannon says Ginger’s children need their mother now more than ever, but says she’s prepared to care for her grandchildren for the rest of her life. Is Shannon the best option to raise the children?

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  • The Mystery of Melissa: Why Did She Vanish?
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    #21 - The Mystery of Melissa: Why Did She Vanish?

    Season 19 Episode 21 - Aired 10/12/2020

    In May 2020, 26-year-old Melissa left home without warning and flew 2,000 miles across the country, leaving behind a note that said, “One day, Dr. Phil will be able to help me.” Melissa’s family says months before she left, she hadn’t “been herself,” but has no idea why she up and vanished. Melissa, who has written 393 emails to Dr. Phil, says she’s finally ready to reveal the reason to her family, but feels he is the only person who can help. Today, Dr. Phil meets Melissa’s parents, Donna and Mark, and then talks to Melissa one-on-one to discuss the dark secret she’s been keeping.

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  • A Daughter’s Dark Confession: A Family’s Reaction
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    #22 - A Daughter’s Dark Confession: A Family’s Reaction

    Season 19 Episode 22 - Aired 10/13/2020

    Yesterday, Dr. Phil met Melissa’s parents, who said she has suffered from bullying and self-esteem issues, but had no idea why she left home without warning a few months ago. Dr. Phil spoke to Melissa one-on-one, who revealed she has vivid urges to kill her family and moved 2,000 miles across the country for their safety. Today, Melissa confronts her family and reveals the dark secret she’s been keeping. How will they react? Find out during the conclusion of Melissa’s story.

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  • Christmas Day Shooting: “My Ex Tried to Kill Me!”
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    #23 - Christmas Day Shooting: “My Ex Tried to Kill Me!”

    Season 19 Episode 23 - Aired 10/14/2020

    Four years ago, on Christmas Day, Stacy claims she was shot twice by her ex-boyfriend. Stacy claims she was left for dead and fighting for her life in the hospital, while her ex went on the run, sparking a nationwide search by the U.S. Marshals. Even though he was eventually apprehended and sentenced to 105 years in prison, Stacy says she is still haunted by that tragic day and worries her engagement to her fiancé, Chad, may not last because of her past. Dr. Phil shares the shocking 911 call from that Christmas day, which not only recorded the shots fired, but the emotional aftermath of Stacy’s teen daughter pleading for her mother to survive. Plus, Dr. Phil speaks with Brieanna, who shares her amazing story of survival after being attacked by her ex-boyfriend. And lastly, Dr. Phil and Robin speak with Terra Newell, who fatally stabbed her estranged stepfather and whose story garnered notoriety with the hugely successful podcast and scripted series, “Dirty John.”

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  • “Our Daughter is Pregnant and Addicted to Heroin”
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    #24 - “Our Daughter is Pregnant and Addicted to Heroin”

    Season 19 Episode 24 - Aired 10/15/2020

    Beth wrote to Dr. Phil saying she fears for her stepdaughter, Teresa's, life because she has been using heroin for the past 10 years. Not only is Teresa using heroin every day, but she is 34 weeks pregnant with a baby girl. Teresa’s father, Barry, admits that he enables his daughter’s drug habit by continuously giving her money and paying her bills. Teresa’s mother, Karin, says if no one is going to step in to take care of Teresa’s baby, then she will fight for custody.

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  • Holly Gets Engaged!
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    #25 - Holly Gets Engaged!

    Season 19 Episode 25 - Aired 10/16/2020

    Last season, Dr. Phil viewers met Holly, who was in love and engaged to two foreign men she met online, one Brazilian, the other Turkish. She has since dumped the Brazilian and gone to Turkey where she officially became engaged to her Turkish love, Gunes. But her mother, Linda, says Holly hasn’t been the same since her return. Linda says she blames it on one thing. Find out what that is and if Dr. Phil agrees with Linda. Plus, is Holly ready for marriage? Dr. Phil weighs in on that, too.

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