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Monday, January 4
Show #14074 (TV PG (L))
"I Want a Divorce but My Obsessive and Controlling Husband Won't Let Me Go"
ALL-NEW! Alyssa, 23, says she had no choice but to leave her husband, Mario, 25, who she claims was controlling and degraded her constantly, but now she says he's obsessed and refuses to leave her alone. Mario says he's just trying to show Alyssa that he loves her and will fight to get his family back. Alyssa's mother, Diana, fears Mario is desperate and capable of anything. She says something needs to be done now to ensure her daughter and grandchildren are safe. Then, TV host and New York Times best-selling author Rachael Ray helps a couple divvy up the dinner-making responsibilities in their household, and talks about her new book, Everyone Is Italian On Sunday.
Tuesday, January 5
Show #14075 (TV PG (L)(D))
"We Believe Our Mother Blames Us for Our Sister's Death!"
ALL-NEW! Debbie says on December 4, 2009, her 16-year-old daughter, Kaylene, lost control of her car on black ice and hit a tree, and she was pronounced dead at the scene. Six years later, her family says that instead of holding each other closer in their grief, they have been falling further apart. Debbie's daughter, Shaunase, and son, Justin, claim their mother not only refuses to move past the tragedy, but also blames them for their sister's death, a claim Debbie denies. Debbie admits her pain is still horrible and getting worse. Can Dr. Phil help this family heal? Then, actor John Stamos joins Dr. Phil and provides a sneak peek at Dr. Phil's guest role on the Fox comedy Grandfathered.
Wednesday, January 6
Show #14065 (TV 14 (L)(S)(D))
"Exclusive: Missing 15-Year-Old Girl Found Alive After Allegedly Being Held Hostage! Is There More to the Story?"
ALL-NEW! Linda says her life became a living nightmare the night her 15-year-old daughter went out to walk the dog and didn't return. With family, friends and loved ones desperate to find the missing girl, a massive search was launched and continued for the next 23 days until Linda's daughter was found. Dr. Phil show producers were on the phone the same day she found out her daughter was found by the FBI, and then also traveled with her to reunite with her in Missouri! Today, the young teen girl sits down with Dr. Phil to speak for the first time publicly about what she says happened during her time with the accused predator. What does she say prompted her to leave her house that night? And, what does she claim happened to her once she left her family home?
Thursday, January 7
Show #14309 (TV 14 (L)(S)(D))
"The Parents of Missing 15-Year-Old Found Alive React to Her Claims"
ALL-NEW! Dr. Phil meets the family of the missing 15-year-old girl, who say they were shocked by the details she revealed to Dr. Phil about what she says happened to her when she went missing. Her mom, Linda, and Linda's fiancé, Britt, learn new information about the reasons Linda's daughter says she wanted to leave home. Find out what happens that causes Britt to storm off stage. Can this divided family put their tension aside and work together for the sake of the teen?
Friday, January 8
Show #14057 (TV 14 (L)(S)(D))
"Facing Jail Time Because Step-Daughter is a Liar"
ALL-NEW! Ruth and her husband, Mike, say Ruth's 20-year-old daughter, Allie's, lies are ruining their lives and have cost them relationships with family and friends, their business, more than $100,000 in legal fees, and have landed them both behind bars. Mike claims he's often the target of Allie's lies and says as a result, he is facing up to four years in jail on charges of statutory rape in the 2nd degree – for something he is adamant he never did. Allie admits that she lies, but says she doesn't know why. What does Dr. Phil think may be at the root of her behavior?
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