Season 1
2002 · 169 episodes
Episodes
1. Dr. Phil's First Show
September 16, 2002 · 1h
Dr. Phil wastes no time kicking off his new show — what he calls Truth TV — by getting real with stressed out parents. It's a wake-up call to people who argue in front of their kids.
2. Ask Dr. Phil
September 17, 2002 · 1h
A woman finds comfort with her baby blanket; Hollywood celebrities; Robin, Phil's wife, discusses living with the doctor.
3. Kids and Weight
September 18, 2002 · 1h
Causes of and solutions for obesity in children.
4. Couples Who Fight Over Money
September 19, 2002 · 1h
The doctor talks sense into couples arguing over finances.
5. Dr. Phil's How To
September 20, 2002 · 1h
The doctor teaches guests how to lead happier, healthier lives; a mother wants to be a better parent; lazy husband; finicky wife.
6. Can't Stand Being a Mom
September 23, 2002 · 1h
Join us as Dr Phil gives out-of-control mothers the tools they need to curb their offensive behaviour. Meet the woman whose yelling and offensive language are driving her teenage kids away.
7. When Sexual Styles Don't Match
September 24, 2002 · 1h
The doctor gives sexual advice to disagreeing couples.
8. Rob Lowe: Cancer In The Family
September 25, 2002 · 1h
Rob Lowe discusses his father's battle with cancer.
9. Fat Lawsuits
September 26, 2002 · 1h
Dr Phil meets the mum who is suing McDonalds for making her child overweight. Is this unprecedented court battle based on a legitimate `beef', or just a way of shifting the blame?
10. Should You Have A Baby?
September 27, 2002 · 1h
The doctor discusses factors in choosing to have a baby.
11. Heartbreaking Headlines
September 30, 2002 · 1h
Two boys are convicted of murdering their father; fatal sorority hazing; hate crime against a gay man.
12. Ask Dr. Phil
October 1, 2002 · 1h
Flirting boyfriends; parents holding onto the past; Dr. Phil look-alikes.
13. Body Image
October 2, 2002 · 1h
A teenager believes she needs a nose job, liposuction and breast implants.
14. Feuding Families
October 3, 2002 · 1h
Feuding families discuss their disagreements and lack of forgiveness.
15. Revenge and Deception
October 4, 2002 · 1h
Ms. North Carolina poses for a topless photo; telling dates about a sex change.
16. Rescuing Angela
October 7, 2002 · 1h
17. Rescuing Angela, Part 2
October 8, 2002 · 1h
18. Controlling People
October 9, 2002 · 1h
19. Face Your Fears
October 10, 2002 · 1h
20. Project Single Girls
October 11, 2002 · 1h
21. Moochers
October 14, 2002 · 1h
22. Ask Dr. Phil
October 15, 2002 · 1h
23. Sibling Rivalry
October 16, 2002 · 1h
24. 'Should We Get Married?'
October 17, 2002 · 1h
25. Addicted To...
October 18, 2002 · 1h
26. Mother vs. Daughter
October 21, 2002 · 1h
27. Commitment Phobia
October 22, 2002 · 1h
28. Discipline Debate
October 23, 2002 · 1h
29. How To Heal A Broken Heart
October 24, 2002 · 1h
30. Mixed Signals
October 25, 2002 · 1h
31. The Sex Talk
October 28, 2002 · 1h
32. Ask Dr. Phil
December 17, 2002 · 1h
33. Fighting in Front of Your Kids
October 30, 2002 · 1h
34. Eating Disorders
October 31, 2002 · 1h
35. Mom Follow-Up
November 1, 2002 · 1h
36. Child Predators
November 4, 2002 · 1h
37. Anger Management
November 5, 2002 · 1h
38. Marriage Roles
November 6, 2002 · 1h
39. Angela Update
November 7, 2002 · 1h
40. How To Get Kids To...
November 8, 2002 · 1h
41. More Controlling People
November 11, 2002 · 1h
42. Living Beyond Your Means
November 12, 2002 · 1h
43. Sexy Too Soon
November 13, 2002 · 1h
44. Dr. Phil's Family Crisis
November 14, 2002 · 1h
45. Infidelity
November 15, 2002 · 1h
46. How Well Do You Know Your Kids?
November 18, 2002 · 1h
47. Your Questions Answered
November 19, 2002 · 1h
48. Top Three Threats to Your Marriage
November 20, 2002 · 1h
49. Moms on the Verge
November 21, 2002 · 1h
50. A Dr. Phil Checkup
November 22, 2002 · 1h
51. Flirts and Teases
November 25, 2002 · 1h
52. Self Matters
November 26, 2002 · 1h
53. My Big Fat Attitude
November 27, 2002 · 1h
54. Feuding Families
November 28, 2002 · 1h
55. Empty Nest
November 29, 2002 · 1h
56. Get Straight With Your Weight
December 2, 2002 · 1h
57. Is This Normal?
December 3, 2002 · 1h
58. Self Matters, Part 2
December 4, 2002 · 1h
59. You're Not Who I Married
December 5, 2002 · 1h
60. Larry King
December 6, 2002 · 1h
61. Cheaters
December 9, 2002 · 1h
62. Closing The Gap
December 10, 2002 · 1h
63. Blended Families
December 11, 2002 · 1h
64. How Are They Now?
December 12, 2002 · 1h
65. Creating Happiness
December 13, 2002 · 1h
66. Spouses Who Let Themselves Go
December 16, 2002 · 1h
67. Ask Dr. Phil
December 17, 2002 · 1h
68. Wrongly Accused
December 18, 2002 · 1h
69. Runaways
December 19, 2002 · 1h
70. Dreading The Holidays
December 20, 2002 · 1h
71. Making Your Resolutions A Reality
January 6, 2003 · 1h
72. How to Talk to Your Kids About...
January 7, 2003 · 1h
73. Opposites
January 8, 2003 · 1h
74. Eating Disorders, Part II
January 9, 2003 · 1h
75. Couple Follow-Ups
January 10, 2003 · 1h
76. Mom's On The Verge, Part II
January 13, 2003 · 1h
77. Obsessive-Compulsive Behavior
January 14, 2003 · 1h
78. Afraid To Age
January 15, 2003 · 1h
79. Can This Marriage Be Saved?
January 16, 2003 · 1h
80. Suddenly Rich
January 17, 2003 · 1h
81. Guest Check-Ups
January 20, 2003 · 1h
82. Is This Normal?
January 21, 2003 · 1h
83. Settle Your Disputes
January 22, 2003 · 1h
84. How to Talk to Your Teens
January 23, 2003 · 1h
85. Self-Defeating Games
January 24, 2003 · 1h
86. Mamma's Boys
January 27, 2003 · 1h
87. My Big Fat Attitude, Part II
January 28, 2003 · 1h
88. For Better or Worse!
January 29, 2003 · 1h
89. Are You Ready for Plastic Surgery?
January 30, 2003 · 1h
90. Etiquette
January 31, 2003 · 1h
91. My Big Fat Baby
February 3, 2003 · 1h
92. My Big Fat Baby, Part II
February 4, 2003 · 1h
93. 'How To' For Husbands
February 5, 2003 · 1h
94. Wedding Etiquette
February 6, 2003 · 1h
95. Biggest Mistakes Parents Make
February 7, 2003 · 1h
96. Phil and Robin's Favorite Valentine Gifts
February 10, 2003 · 1h
97. Ask Dr. Phil
February 11, 2003 · 1h
98. Double Trouble
February 12, 2003 · 1h
99. Will There Be a Wedding?
February 13, 2003 · 1h
100. Project Single Girls, Part 2
February 14, 2003 · 1h
101. Looking For Mr. Millionaire
February 17, 2003 · 1h
102. Debate Dr. Phil
February 18, 2003 · 1h
103. The Other Woman
February 19, 2003 · 1h
104. Men Who Cheat
February 20, 2003 · 1h
105. Take It Off!
February 21, 2003 · 1h
106. Moochers, Part 2
February 24, 2003 · 1h
107. How To Fight Fair
February 25, 2003 · 1h
108. Parenting Follow-Up
February 26, 2003 · 1h
109. Bullies
February 27, 2003 · 1h
110. Town Controversies
February 28, 2003 · 1h
111. Shocking Headlines
March 7, 2003 · 1h
112. Annoying Habits
March 10, 2003 · 1h
113. Ask Dr. Phil
March 11, 2003 · 1h
114. Multiple Marriages
March 12, 2003 · 1h
115. Perfectionists
March 13, 2003 · 1h
116. Follow Ups
March 31, 2003 · 1h
117. Ask Dr. Phil, with Teens
April 1, 2003 · 1h
118. Newlyweds
April 2, 2003 · 1h
119. Living with the War, Part 1
April 3, 2003 · 1h
120. Living with the War, Part 2
April 4, 2003 · 1h
121. Ask Dr. Phil
April 8, 2003 · 1h
122. Secrets and Lies
April 9, 2003 · 1h
123. Jay Follow-up
April 10, 2003 · 1h
124. Debate Dr. Phil, Part 2
April 11, 2003 · 1h
125. 'My Spouse Acts Like a Child'
April 14, 2003 · 1h
126. Center of Attention
April 15, 2003 · 1h
127. Ask Dr. Phil
April 16, 2003 · 1h
128. Women Who Dislike Women
April 17, 2003 · 1h
129. Moving On
April 18, 2003 · 1h
130. How to Negotiate
April 21, 2003 · 1h
131. Obesessed with Food
April 22, 2003 · 1h
132. Money Matters
April 23, 2003 · 1h
133. Sex Wars
April 24, 2003 · 1h
134. Kids Gone Wild
April 25, 2003 · 1h
135. Be My Guest
April 28, 2003 · 1h
136. Drama Queens
April 29, 2003 · 1h
137. Adult Bullies
April 30, 2003 · 1h
138. Big Changes, Bigger Problems
May 1, 2003 · 1h
139. Are You Raising a Spoiled Brat?
May 2, 2003 · 1h
140. Kids and Weight Follow-up
May 5, 2003 · 1h
141. What's Behind Our Choices
May 6, 2003 · 1h
142. Worst Spouse in America
May 7, 2003 · 1h
143. People Pleasers and Doormats
May 8, 2003 · 1h
144. The Dark Side of Cheerleading
May 9, 2003 · 1h
145. Biggest Mistakes Parents Make, Part 2
May 12, 2003 · 1h
146. Moms with Secret Lives
May 13, 2003 · 1h
147. Marriage Checkups
May 14, 2003 · 1h
148. Family Grudges
May 15, 2003 · 1h
149. Trading Places
May 16, 2003 · 1h
150. What Dr. Phil Knows About Men
May 19, 2003 · 1h
151. Hormones From Hell
May 20, 2003 · 1h
152. Weight Controversies
May 21, 2003 · 1h
153. Ask Dr. Phil
September 24, 2003 · 1h
154. Fifteen Minutes of Fame
May 23, 2003 · 1h
155. What Dr. Phil Knows About Men, Part 2
May 26, 2003 · 1h
156. Naysayers and Passive-Aggressives
May 27, 2003 · 1h
157. Dr. Phil's Vault
May 28, 2003 · 1h
158. Surviving Divorce
May 29, 2003 · 1h
159. What Do We Do Now?
May 30, 2003 · 1h
160. Get Straight with Your Weight, Part 2
June 2, 2003 · 1h
161. OCD Follow-up
June 3, 2003 · 1h
162. Surviving the Worst
June 5, 2003 · 1h
163. All New: Behind the Scenes
June 6, 2003 · 1h
164. How to Make Millions
June 13, 2003 · 1h
165. Balance of Power
June 20, 2003 · 1h
166. How Long Will I Live?
July 4, 2003 · 1h
167. Ask Dr. Phil
October 1, 2002
168. Ask Dr. Phil
December 7, 2002
169. Ask Dr. Phil
October 15, 2002