Former teacher Tanya Ramirez pled guilty for crossing a forbidden line, having sex with a 17-year-old student. She’s suing him claiming, for one, the teen showed a sex tape at school for bragging rights. Teacher and student face off on Dr. Phil’s stage. For more info: https://drphil.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tom and Karen say Madison, 15, is out of control. Tom has served seven tours of duty in the Middle East commanding troops but says he's faced his scariest and most dangerous enemy in his own home. Fearing for their lives, they need Dr. Phil’s help. Part 1. More info: https://drphil.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dr. Phil continues dialogue with Amanda who says she was sexually abused by her father, Earl Nix. Hear what Earl said to Amanda during a police-recorded phone call, which the jury heard. Amanda agrees to take a polygraph. Will the results convince? Part 2 New Book By Phillip C. McGraw Ph.D. : WE’VE GOT ISSUES: How You Can Stand Strong for America’s Soul and Sanity https://amzn.to/4bSffnO Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Amanda, 25, says she was molested over 795 times by her father, Earl Nix, a secret when revealed to family was rejected despite Nix being convicted of first-degree criminal sexual conduct. The family comes face-to-face in an emotional attempt for truth. Part 1 AVAILABLE NOW: WE’VE GOT ISSUES: How You Can Stand Strong for America’s Soul and Sanity by Phillip C. McGraw, Ph.D.: https://amzn.to/4bSffnO Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gina asked Dr. Phil for help with daughter Alexis saying she was kidnapped by her survivalist boyfriend David. As the story unfolds, another layer surfaces, allegations of molestation by a family member. Find out who, and will a polygraph tell all? Part 2. More info: https://drphil.com Advertise with us: https://www.advertisecast.com/BestOfDrPhil Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gina says her daughter, Alexis, 18, was "kidnapped" and "held hostage" by her survivalist boyfriend, David, 19, which Alexis and David deny. Mom Gina fears for Alexis's safety. David agrees he’s a survivalist who owns guns, but he's not dangerous. Part 1 For more information: https://drphil.com Advertise with us! https://www.advertisecast.com/BestOfDrPhil Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tina says her sons lived in a “house of horrors” with their biological father, Jeff, and his wife, Sandra, with reports to Child Protective Services that “fell on deaf ears.” Son Ian and Christa, also from the home, tell of horrific abuse they endured. More information: https://drphil.com Advertise with us: https://www.advertisecast.com/BestOfDrPhil Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sandra and ex-husband Joey admit they’re in a bitter custody battle. Sandra and Joey’s mudslinging has frightening accusations, but are they telling the truth? See what happens when these parents are offered polygraph and drug tests. Part 2 More info: https://drphil.com Advertise with us: https://www.advertisecast.com/BestOfDrPhil Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Linda is confused over who to believe regarding her neighbor Sandra, so she wrote to Dr. Phil. A bitter custody battle, kids in the middle, allegations and denials over what the children say. Tune in as Dr. Phil gets to the bottom of these accusations. Part 1 For more information: https://drphil.com Advertise with us! https://www.advertisecast.com/BestOfDrPhil Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dr. Phil continues his conversation with Daniel and Lynsey, embroiled in a custody battle over allegations of sexual abuse, with their child caught in the middle. Find out why Lynsey walks off stage, and will the parents agree to a polygraph test? Part 2 https://drphil.com Advertise with us! https://www.advertisecast.com/BestOfDrPhil Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Daniel says he and Lynsey are in a custody battle filled with lies and accusations and daughter Sophie, 4, is caught in the middle. Lynsey says after a visit with Daniel their daughter came home saying he hurt her. Dr. Phil sifts through the chaos. Part 1. For more information: https://drphil.com Advertise with us! https://www.advertisecast.com/BestOfDrPhil Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sarah, 46, has sent over $1 million to her boyfriend, “Chris,” whom she has only met online. She says she dreams about marriage, once he’s able to return to the U.S. from Africa. Dr. Phil’s Facebook followers joined the effort to track down the man! For more information: https://drphil.com Advertise with us! https://www.advertisecast.com/BestOfDrPhil Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

An emotional intervention on Dr. Phil's stage: Siblings Sarah and PJ say for the past two years their mom, Kim, chose alcohol and pills over her four children. With father Pete headed to prison for mail fraud in a few weeks, the family is falling apart. For more: https://drphil.com Advertise with us! https://www.advertisecast.com/bestofdrphil Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Melvin says he is torn between his wife of eight years, Rachel, and his girlfriend of two years, Chantelle, and he wants Dr. Phil to help decide whom he should choose. When the women meet face to face for the first time, does Dr. Phil help him choose? For more: https://drphil.com Advertise with us! https://www.advertisecast.com/bestofdrphil Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rick says his ex-wife, Nicole, and his ex-girlfriend, Laura, have teamed up to ruin his life by keeping him from his 16-year-old son. But the women claim Rick is controlling and abusive, which he denies. Can Dr. Phil provide clarity and calm the chaos? For more: https://drphil.com Advertise with us! https://www.advertisecast.com/BestOfDrPhil Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dr. Phil continues conversation with Shemida and her sister, Dana, who says Shemida’s 70-plus diagnoses are tearing the family apart. Dr. Phil unites this family in an effort to find answers. Is Shemida really sick, or is she addicted to attention? Part 2 For more information: https://drphil.com Advertise with us! https://www.advertisecast.com/BestOfDrPhil Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Shemida says she has been diagnosed with more than 70 medical and mental health conditions and prescribed more than 80 medications over a 10 year span. Her sister, Dana, believes Shemida fabricates her issues for attention. Is Shemida really sick? Part 1 For more: https://drphil.com Advertise with us! https://www.advertisecast.com/BestOfDrPhil Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dr. Phil tries to unravel the truth in a toxic relationship between a student and a professor. Did they cross the line? Will they take responsibility for their roles in this ill-fated acquaintance? For more information: https://drphil.com Advertise with us! https://www.advertisecast.com/BestOfDrPhil Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Teresa says her husband of 12 years, Joe, cheated on her and was abusive until 2011 when he sought help with his own anger. Now, Teresa says she is filled with rage and directed at Joe, often in front of their three children. Can she learn to trust again? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Christi says she was an Emmy-winning TV news reporter at the top of her career, but now her struggle with alcohol has left her jobless, homeless and estranged from her two adult daughters. Christi faces her girls for the first time in more than two years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dr. Phil continues his examination of Mike’s “evidence” that his wife, Cindy, has cheated, including polygraph results, STD tests and a DNA test. Dr. Phil also sits down one-on-one with their 12-year-old son. Hear what he says about his mother. Part 2. For more information: https://drphil.com Advertise with us! https://www.advertisecast.com/bestofdrphil Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Cindy says her husband of 15 years, Mike, relentlessly accuses her of cheating and says his unfounded mistrust escalates to verbal abuse. She says he even faked suicide in an attempt to manipulate her to confess, in front of their 12-year-old son. Part 1 For more information: https://drphil.com Advertise with us! https://www.advertisecast.com/bestofdrphil Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dr. Phil offers to help a couple salvage their marriage in what resembles a real-life version of Cameron Diaz's movie, The Other Woman. Anna says Pablo cheats. Tensions run high when three women face Pablo. Dr. Phil enlists the help of Bishop T.D. Jakes. For more information: https://drphil.com Advertise with us! https://www.advertisecast.com/bestofdrphil Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dr. Phil continues with pregnant teen, Sara, who says she’s not addicted--her sister is a bad influence. Dr. Phil learns she and sister Sadie did cocaine the night before the show. Dr. Phil shows video of addicted babies and issues an ultimatum. Part 2. For more information: https://drphil.com Advertise with us! https://www.advertisecast.com/bestofdrphil Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices