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Dr. Phil Season 15, Episode 144: Transracial in America: The Rachel Dolezal Controversy
Former NAACP Chapter President Rachel Dolezal dominated headlines when she was outed by her own parents for “posing as a black woman when she is actually white.” The civil rights activist has been accused of being a cultural appropriator, an impersonator who was donning “blackface,” and a “race traitor”. Rachel is back in the news and has written a new book titled, In Full Color: Finding My Place In a Black and White World. In a one-on-one interview with Dr. Phil, Rachel addresses why she says she “ran away” when a local reporter asked her if she was African-American and if her parents are white. And what does she have to say to people who called her a “race faker” and an “ethnic fraud” who misrepresented herself to others? Watch Dr. Phil Season 15, Episode 144 Transracial in America: The Rachel Dolezal Controversy in HD free online. Enjoy high-quality streaming of Dr. Phil Season 15, Episode 144 and share your thoughts in the comments below!
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“My Husband Fathered a Love Child with Another Woman: I Married A Real Life Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde”
Cherie says she feels betrayed by her husband, Terry, who she recently found out has been cheating on her their entire relationship. To make matters worse, Cherie found out Terry fathered another child with Crystal, who claims Terry never told her about Cherie or their two children. Terry says he is a real life “Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde,” who claims he has memory loss and does not recollect many details of his affairs. Terry says he is not even sure Crystal’s child is actually his. Terry wants to put the past behind him and move on with Cherie, but will Cherie accept him back? Crystal says she is tired of Terry lying and avoiding his problems and says he needs to own up to his responsibilities as the father of her child.
60 min
Caught On Tape: "My Married Dentist Lover Accused of Murdering My Son"
It is every mother’s worst nightmare. Single mother Roxanne says she thought she met her Prince Charming, but did her successful, married, dentist boyfriend have a terrifying dark side? Authorities allege Bert Franklin was caught on home surveillance cameras causing life-ending injuries to Roxanne’s baby son, Lincoln, then casually eating a slice of pizza while holding the child’s limp body. Franklin has been charged with murder, and his trial is set for September. Roxanne speaks out for the first time in an exclusive interview.
60 min
"My Son Claims He Will Not Reoffend But Have I Raised a Sexual Predator?"
Seventeen-year-old Addison claims her 18-year old brother, Colin, has molested her on two separate occasions, once when she was 11 years old and the second time when she was 13. After it happened, Addison claims her parents did not call the police and did absolutely nothing about it. Find out why Addison and her mother, Kimberly, say they believe Colin will reoffend even though he was registered in several sex offender programs. Plus why is Colin pointing the finger at this mother and saying she is partially to blame for him touching his sister?
60 min
Sex, Drugs and a Missing Teen: Who’s to Blame?
When Camille wrote to Dr. Phil, her niece, Darbi, had been missing for over a month – and it wasn’t the first time Darbi had disappeared. In November 2015, Darbi ran away and became a victim of sex trafficking. Camille says she fears that nothing will happen to save Darbi’s life if Darbi’s parents, Janice and Wayne, don’t end their feuding and come together to help their daughter. Janice accuses Wayne of being a “Disneyland” father who took a back seat to parenting. Janice says she is convinced that Wayne’s absence is the reason Darbi started using drugs and running away. Wayne blames Janice for traumatizing their daughter because she is involved in a lesbian relationship. He claims Janice exposed Darbi to sex, drugs and porn, which Janice denies. Shannon, Janice’s wife, blames Wayne for Darbi’s overly sexual behavior. She claims he may have molested Darbi, causing her to seek out older men for drugs and sex, a claim he adamantly denies.
60 min
Beautiful Missing Teen: The Phone Call, The Chase, The Dramatic Conclusion
When Janice and Wayne spoke with Dr. Phil, their 16-year-old daughter Darbi had been missing for 24 days, and Dr. Phil questioned whether the parents were more focused on their hatred toward each other than working together to find their child. Just hours after they left Dr. Phil’s stage, they got a phone call that Darbi was alive. Janice and Wayne rushed the scene to meet their daughter. Why does Darbi say she left home? And, what does she reveal about what happened during her time on the run?
60 min
From Preschool Teacher and PTA Mom to a Shoplifting Drug Dealer
Rachel says she hates her mother, Aundrea, who she insists is not only an embarrassment to her and her family, but also stole her childhood due to Aundrea’s alcoholism and prescription pill addiction. From reportedly showing up drunk to Rachel’s 5th-grade birthday party in front of Rachel’s classmates and driving Rachel’s carpool intoxicated, to being arrested multiple times for DUI and shoplifting, Rachel says she doesn’t know if she can ever forgive her mother. Aundrea admits she’s an alcoholic and a liar, and claims she is keeping two dark and embarrassing secrets from her family that could cause her to serve serious prison time. How will her family handle Aundrea’s shocking confessions?
60 min
Help! Our Drunk Driving, Privileged Sons Are Drug Dealers!
Tina and David say their sons are drug-dealing, weed-smoking professional liars who drive under the influence, have flunked out of school and are doing nothing with their lives.
60 min
"My Father Brainwashed Me to Be His Wife"
Kelly says she was 11 years old when her father began grooming her to be his “wife.” Kelly claims her father made her iron his clothes, have food on the table when he got home from work, and even forced her into a sexual relationship with him for 12 years. Kelly claims she gave birth to two of his children and was brainwashed into believing it was “normal life.” Kelly’s mother, Christine, says she wondered whether Kelly was being abused by her father but says she eventually threw her hands up in the air and gave up trying to get custody of her because her ex was making it too difficult for her. Christine says she wants her daughter to “move on” with her life, which angers Kelly. Kelly’s best friend, Niquelle, says she noticed the odd relationship between Kelly and her father. When Kelly admitted she was being abused and that the father of her two children was her father, Niquelle immediately called the police, helping to put an end to Kelly’s 12-year ordeal.
60 min
Boyfriend Accused of Faking Cancer, Lying about Being Kidnapped and Scamming $70,000
Julianne claims her daughter’s boyfriend, Leighton, has “lied his way through life” and is turning her beautiful daughter, Mariah, into a liar and a con artist. She claims Leighton lied about being kidnapped, faked cancer and convinced a friend to give him $70,000 for a business that never opened. She claims he even created a crowdfunding page to raise money to treat his alleged cancer. Julianne also blames him for getting her daughter, Mariah, addicted to drugs. But Mariah says Leighton absolutely did not get her addicted to drugs — he just helped her because she has “bad veins.” Leighton and Mariah are pointing the finger at Julianne and claim she is the one who first introduced her daughter to alcohol and marijuana. Leighton says Julianne is very controlling and manipulative and constantly tries to break them up because she despises him. In a tense in-studio showdown, Julianne faces off against Mariah and Leighton. Are Mariah and Leighton ready to get help? Why was hotel security called before the show, and what happened after Leighton and Mariah arrived at the studio before the taping?
60 min
"Help! My Roommate is Obsessed with Me and Sabotaging My Relationships!"
Crystal claims her roommate, Ronnie, has become obsessed with her. Crystal says she met Ronnie, who was homeless, in a bar and within a week, she invited him and his son to move in with her and her two young children. Now, she says she has a “stalker living in her home.” She claims Ronnie has broken into her phone, sabotaged her relationships, won’t stop staring at her and watches her while she sleeps, eats and watches TV – she claims things are so bad, she won’t make eye contact with him because she fears he’ll take it the wrong way. Ronnie says he’s not obsessed. He says everything he does for Crystal is out of love and “nine out of 10 women would kill for a man like him.” He wants Crystal to admit her feelings for him and acknowledge they are a family. Ronnie’s 16-year-old son, Shawn, says his father is so “crazy and obsessed” with Crystal, and he acts out in school and gets bad grades in hopes his father will pay attention to him instead of her. Will Crystal admit her true feelings for Ronnie? Or does Ronnie believe his behavior has gone too far?
60 min
Open Heart Surgery, a Pacemaker and 10 Days in a Coma: "Our Beautiful Former Soccer Star Sister is Still Addicted"
Bethany was recently released from a hospital after two months due to the effects of her IV heroin use. From being in a medically induced coma for 10 days and placed on life support, to needing emergency open heart surgery and a pacemaker, she nearly lost her life. But despite nearly dying, Bethany says she is still using heroin multiple times a day but lies to her family and tells them that she is sober. That’s not the only dark secret Bethany is keeping from her family. How will her family react to Bethany’s new revelations and watching video of her using drugs? Plus, find out what leaves Bethany’s father in tears and almost unable to even speak to his youngest child?
60 min
Exclusive: Aaron Hernandez’s Fiancée Breaks Her Silence
In part one of an exclusive interview, Aaron Hernandez’s fiancée, Shayanna Jenkins-Hernandez, speaks out for the very first time since the football star’s shocking prison suicide. She reveals what he said in their very last phone call, what she thinks about his suicide note, and sheds light on the former New England Patriots’ mindset in his final hours.
60 min
Aaron Hernandez’s Fiancée Addresses The Rumors
Dr. Phil’s exclusive interview continues with the fiancée of former football star Aaron Hernandez. Shayanna Jenkins-Hernandez speaks out for the first time following Hernandez’s suicide and responds to rumors about his sexuality and his alleged intimate relationship with a fellow inmate.
60 min
“My Daughter is a Spoiled and Entitled 19-Year-Old Who Steals and Has Blown $130,000 on Designer Bags, Makeup and Gambling"
Nineteen-year-old Cherylyn says she loves living the high life and admits she is a spoiled and entitled “princess” who has spent tens of thousands of other people’s money on her lavish lifestyle. Cherylyn says she maxed out her 17 credit cards on designer shoes, handbags, purses, clothes, makeup and pampering! And Cherylyn says she insists on fine dining, fast cars and her boyfriend, Tyler, footing the bill. However, Tyler says he has nothing more to give Cherylyn except an ultimatum, which he delivers when he comes face-to-face with her onstage. Cherylyn’s mom, Joey, says that her selfish and manipulative daughter has blown over $130,000 in less than a year and her spending has left a trail of devastation which includes pawning over $7,000 worth of family heirlooms and stealing her identity. Sparks fly when Cherylyn defends her entitled behavior during the taping. What jaw-dropping statement does an unrepentant Cherylyn make to Dr. Phil?
60 min
“I Believe My Husband is Romancing Women Online and Being Catfished. Help Me, Dr. Phil to Stop Him From Ruining Our Finances!”
Kristine says she wants her estranged husband Jerry to stop sending money to “random” women he meets online. She claims he is depleting their finances and that now they may lose their family home. Jerry claims Kristine is physically abusive and that she once put him in a chokehold when she found texts on his phone from another woman. Kristine says she feels she has done everything she can do to save her marriage and that after learning that Jerry has “blown all of his money” on women who she claims are catfishing and scamming him, she has completely lost her trust.
60 min
Is Jerry Being Catfished? The Women in the Photos Revealed!
Dr. Phil continues his discussion with Kristine who claims her estranged husband, Jerry, is depleting their finances by sending money to “random” women he meets online. Kristine says she believes the women Jerry has been talking to are not real. Today, Jerry will finally find out about who many of these women are. Hear from one of the women behind the pictures. What she has to say may be a surprise for both Kristine and Jerry. Does Jerry say he will continue his online relationships? What does Kristine say about staying with her estranged husband or leaving him once and for all?
60 min
"Help! Our Drunk Driving, Privileged Sons are Drug Dealers!"
Tina and David claim their sons, Mike and Matt, are drug-dealing, weed-smoking young men who drive under the influence, and are doing nothing with their lives They say the young men are spinning out of control and tearing their family to shreds. But Mike and Matt say their mom loves drama and exaggerates about everything. They say her parenting style is “ridiculous” and that they have been asked by friends if their mother is mentally ill. Can Dr. Phil help bring this family together and end the fighting?
60 min
"Our Hula-Hooping Superstar Daughter Has Stockholm Syndrome From Her Narcissist, DJ Boyfriend!"
Marcy and Scott say they believe their daughter, Danielle, has Stockholm syndrome from her boyfriend, Justin. They claim Justin is an abusive narcissist who has manipulated their daughter into believing he’s “God’s gift to the world.” Danielle says she loves Justin, and he’s not going anywhere. She says the only reason Justin has ever laid hands on her is to restrain her from her own angry rages, and her parents don’t understand their relationship. Justin says he’s a great guy with an “X factor” and doesn’t understand why Danielle’s parents dislike him. Although he’s currently dealing with a serious legal problem, he says he’s not a criminal, narcissist, or an abuser. And, in a shocking twist, Danielle reveals to Dr.Phil and her parents a secret about her relationship with Justin.
60 min
A Once Successful Wife, Mother and Entrepreneur Loses It All: What Went Wrong?
Amber says she was the envy of all her friends — married, two kids, a beautiful home and a six-figure salary as a top-selling real estate agent. But it all came to a screeching halt when she and her husband divorced nine years ago. She says her life went spiraling out of control. She had trouble with the law, and lost jobs, friends and even custody of her two children. As she was searching for reasons why she hit rock bottom, she says bad childhood memories resurfaced. She claims her parents, Vickie and Larry, were abusive growing up and blames them for her fall from grace — yet Vickie and Larry adamantly deny her allegations. Dr.Phil works to get to the bottom of Amber’s fall from grace in this two-part Dr. Phil.
60 min
Death Threats, Stalking, Breaking and Entering: Amber’s Ex-Husband Speaks Out
Death threats, stalking, delusions, drinking, breaking and entering — those are just some of allegations contained in the protective order Bo has against his ex-wife, Amber. Bo says he was afraid not only for his safety but for the safety of their two children. Amber’s parents, Vickie and Larry, want to know what’s behind Amber’s self-destructive behavior. Could it be a teenage trauma Amber never dealt with involving a murder?
60 min
NY Fireman Fired After Girlfriend Scandal
Former FDNY fireman Taylor Murphy had it all — looks, charm and he was even Mr. March in a NYC fireman’s calendar. But he says it all came crashing and burning down when he was accused of assaulting his model girlfriend. Adding fuel to the fire, his model girlfriend was also transgender. He talks about his trial, his life since then, and his fight to stand up for LGBTQ rights.
60 min
"All My Ex Cares About Is Acting and Singing For The Lord, Not Our Daughter!"
Danielle and Brandon are in an ongoing custody war over their 10-year-old daughter. Danielle, who currently has only visitation, wants custody back because she claims her ex is abusive and has threatened to kill her twice. Brandon denies Danielle’s allegations and claims Danielle is a terrible mother who is more concerned with what he calls her nonexistent acting and singing career than their child. Can Dr. Phil help these parents come together for the sake of their child caught in the middle?
60 min
"My Fame-Obsessed Ex Spreads Lies That I Tried To Poison Our Daughter With a Sports Drink"
Dr. Phil continues his discussion with Danielle and Brandon who are in the midst of a heated custody battle. Danielle has accused Brandon of abusing their daughter, even going so far as to call poison control and the Sheriff after Brandon gave the girl a sports drink. She also accuses him of neglecting their daughter by not providing basic necessities and claims she has had to send police to check on her daughter because she was dehydrated – accusations Brandon denies. He and his wife, Desiree, accuse Danielle of trying to ruin their wedding by sending CPS to the rehearsal dinner the night before their wedding. What does Dr. Phil say these parents need to do to create a peaceful environment for their 10-year-old daughter caught in the middle?
60 min
Son-In-Law vs. Mother-In-Law And A Wife "Caught in the Middle"
Danny says his mother-in-law, Alana, is a “monster-in-law” who monopolizes his wife, Nicole’s time with “made up” ailments, incessant phone calls and constant in-home visits because Nicole says Alana rarely eats and consumes mass quantities of sugary soda every day. Danny says if Nicole cannot put up some boundaries with her mother, he has even thought about divorce. After speaking with Dr. Phil and openly discussing serious concerns about Alana’s health, will they all agree on a plan to end this constant tug-of-war?
60 min
"My Daughters Say I Physically Abused Them For 20 Years But I Don’t Remember"
Ceanne and Rashelle claim their mother, Jemma, mentally and physically abused them for the past 20 years, but when confronted, Jemma says she can’t remember. Jemma says her family must have blinders on because they keep using her as a scapegoat to avoid what’s really going on. Are the girls making up this alleged abuse, or will Jemma acknowledge her daughters and apologize?
60 min
Discipline Dilemma: How To Help a Shoplifting, Class-Cutting, Sexting 16-Year-Old
April and Nate want help for their 16-year-old daughter, Annalisa, who they say they believe is prostituting herself for money and doing drugs. Annalisa’s aunt and uncle, Tanya and Dave, say they believe Nate and April are “doing a horrible job” at parenting Annalisa. They say they’re afraid that if something doesn’t happen soon, their niece will die. April and Nate say they have tried everything and want Dr. Phil’s help in order to save their daughter’s life.
60 min