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Monday, May 2 - "My Teen Can't Stand My Husband"

Marriages with blended families have a higher rate of divorce than the first trip down the aisle, and today’s guests say they know exactly why. When Kip married Vicky, he says he knew that her daughter, Tory, was part of the package. Now, he struggles to get along with the 17-year-old, and they often engage in jaw-dropping screaming matches followed by a month without speaking. Hear the scathing remarks that Dr. Phil describes as the most inappropriate comments that he’s ever heard a parent say about a child. What led someone to fear for Tory’s safety and make a worried call to authorities? And, what, if any, ownership do this teen and her mother have in this family dynamic? 

Tuesday, May 3 - Inside the Mind of a Mistress

In a groundbreaking two-part series, Dr. Phil sits down with four women who’ve had affairs with married men and asks them the hard questions everyone wants to know. Cara, 45, Marcella, 50, Angela, 30, and Beth, 49, open up about how their affairs started, what they think about the wives and how they justify their behavior. What the women don’t know is that two scorned wives are watching from backstage and will get their chance to confront these other women! Don’t miss this eye-opening look inside the minds of mistresses. You may learn something that can help protect your marriage from an affair!   

Wednesday, May 4 - Inside the Mind of a Mistress, Part 2

Dr. Phil continues his frank discussion with four women who’ve had affairs with married men. While two scorned wives watch from backstage, the women reveal what they really think about their lover’s wife. What would they say to her if confronted? Then, Dana, 39, and Sue, 45, are reeling from the news that their husbands had affairs and are trying to pick up the pieces of their lives and family. Hear their heartfelt and angry reactions to the mistresses when they confront the women face to face. Plus, one mistress reveals that she’s married. Her husband joins the discussion to share the damaging effects that her infidelity has had on him and their son. And, former mistress Sarah Symonds has words of warning for the other women. Will this be a wake-up call for the mistresses? Will the wives find some healing or closure? Don’t miss the explosive finale, and find out: Did the other women cut their married men loose?

Thursday, May 5 - Dr. Phil Family: Alexandra's Cover Up?

Twenty-three-year-old Alexandra from the Dr. Phil Family is unemployed, only sporadicaly visiting her three children, and Dr. Phil and her family believe she is addicted to prescription pills. Her parents, Erin and Marty, fear she could end up dead. See how Alexandra responds to accusations that she may know some of the people who were arrested in a local drug bust. Judge for yourself: Is she telling the truth or running from it? Dr. Phil sends former guest and recovering addict Brandon to Alexandra’s hometown. Don't miss what he uncovers! Then, see what happens when Dr. Phil accuses Alexandra of failing to see her children for 68 days, and see the shocking discovery Erin makes about her daughter that enrages her. And, learn what occurred on the young woman’s birthday and why she says she feels cut off from her family. As custody of Alexandra’s children comes into question, will this be Dr. Phil’s last conversation with her? 

Friday, May 6 - Maggots, Mold and Rotten Milk: A Mother Accused

Connie wrote Dr. Phil for help because she’s concerned for her grandchildren. Connie’s daughter, Jennifer, has custody of two of her five children, and Connie worries that they’re not being taken care of properly. Jennifer’s daughter drank bleach from her sippy cup when she was 3 and was found with a backpack of maggots, mold and rotten milk at 7. Dr. Phil delves into Jennifer’s history as a parent. Are her children slipping through the cracks? Connie says her daughter has a history with drug use and investigations by the Department of Social Services. Is the mom using drugs now? And, are there other signs of neglect? Don’t miss this shocking show!