Plot Synopsis

DR. PHIL is a syndicated, daytime talk show (check local listings), as Dr. Phil McGraw, who draws on over 30 years of experience in psychology and human functioning, addresses a wide range of issues, like relationships, sex, family, finances, and emotional health. Each one-hour episode typically focuses on a single topic, such as: "Love Scams: Courted by a Catfish"; "Football Star Accused: Did He Do It?"; and "Football Star Accused: The Alleged Victim Speaks Out." Season 12 debuted on Tuesday, September 10, 2013, with an exclusive story about BACHELORETTE star Gia Allemand's suicide, as Dr. Phil gets Gia's mother, Donna, to open up about her daughter. On Tuesday, September 9, 2014, DR. PHIL returned for its thirteenth season. In the Season 13 premiere, Dr. Phil sits down with Gary Giordano to sort through the details about Robyn Gardner's disappearance while they were on vacation together in Aruba in 2011.
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Season 14 of DR. PHIL premiered on Monday, September 14, 2015 (check local listings for time and channel), with these guests scheduled during premiere week:

Monday, Sep. 14: Survivor Michelle Wilkins, whose fetus was ripped from her womb after answering a seemingly innocent ad on Craigslist offering up free maternity clothes.

Tuesday, Sep. 15: Suzy Favor Hamilton, a former world-class runner, who seemed to have a picture-perfect life -- but she was also a $600-an-hour call girl who worked the Vegas strip.

Wednesday, Sep. 16: Nicholas Brendon, best known for his role as Xander on the TV series BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER, whose alcoholism and depression spiraled out of control.

Thursday, Sep. 17: A man who was floored when his nephew Zach, whom he's been raising since he was a few days old and considers a son, revealed she identifies as transgender, using the name Steph.

Friday, Sep. 18: MMA Fighter Eddie, who has spent the past eight years battling his ex-wife Melissa in court over custody of their son.