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S11 E63 To Catch A Catfish: An Online Dating Predator Exposed

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TV-PG

41 minutes

Nov 29, 2012

Dr. Phil exposes an online dating fraud -- a catfish -- accused of duping as many as 26 women into relationships. What were the red flags the women missed? Plus, a Dr. Phil producer tracks the catfish down -- and you won’t believe who they find!Featuring: Dr. Phillip C. McGraw, Robin McGraw

Season 11, 19 Episodes

Dr. Phil - Daughter Drama

Daughter Drama,

Julie & Mike say daughter Brooke, 16, may look sweet & innocent, but she's an out-of-control teen who fights, runs away from home, shoplifts & dates older men. Plus, meet Jody, an admitted alcoholic & anorexic. Can Dr. Phil save these two from themselves?

Dr. Phil - Million Dollar Custody Battle

Million Dollar Custody Battle,

Ex-spouses Pam & Jim say they've spent $1 million combined in a custody battle for Dawn, 9, a fight that includes multiple arrests, restraining orders & accusations of abuse & molestation. Can the parents stop finger-pointing & mud-slinging?

Dr. Phil - Broken Bones, Broken Hearts, Broken Engagements?

Broken Bones, Broken Hearts, Broken Engagements?,

Brittany says boyfriend Tim is evil, abusive & unfaithful. Tim admits that he can't control his rage & choked Brittany while holding their 6-month-old daughter & says he fears he'll hurt the baby next. Tim confesses to cheating with both men and women.

Dr. Phil - Dr. Phil Mystery: Was Morgan Murdered By Stalkers?

Dr. Phil Mystery: Was Morgan Murdered By Stalkers?,

In 2011, Morgan, 20, was found dead, a suspected overdose with a later ruling of death by suicide. Parents Toni & Steve believe something more sinister: she was stalked, tormented & killed by Brooke, 18, who joins the show with her dad, Jim.

Dr. Phil - I Hate My Daughter-In-Law

I Hate My Daughter-In-Law,

Donna has extreme hatred for her daughter-in-law, Jen, and it's coming between her relationship with her son, Brad. Jen & Brad say they're so terrified of Donna, they changed the locks and sleep with a gun. Can Dr. Phil calm these feuding in-laws?

Dr. Phil - In Love And Illegal

In Love And Illegal,

Thirty-year-old mom of four, Melissa Dilan-Hernandez, made headlines when arrested and charged with having sex with her 17-year-old fiancé, T.J. The couple sits down with Dr. Phil to justify their relationship. Plus, does T.J.'s father approve?

Dr. Phil - To Catch A Catfish: An Online Dating Predator Exposed

To Catch A Catfish: An Online Dating Predator Exposed,

Dr. Phil exposes an online dating fraud -- a catfish -- accused of duping as many as 26 women into relationships. What were the red flags the women missed? Plus, a Dr. Phil producer tracks the catfish down -- and you won’t believe who they find!

Dr. Phil - New Year: Mama Drama

New Year: Mama Drama,

Learn how to tear down barriers and live with "No Fear In The New Year!" Son Gabriel says his mom, Linda, is crazy, intrusive, "religious to the extreme" causing unnecessary drama. Dr. Phil explains the "Why Lie" that he says guest Linda is hiding behind.

Dr. Phil - Young, Innocent, And Held Captive

Young, Innocent, And Held Captive,

Two survivors of abduction, Katie Beers and Sarah Maynard, share their stories in exclusive interviews with Dr. Phil. How did they survive their horrifying ordeals?

Dr. Phil - Teenage Wasteland

Teenage Wasteland,

Paula says her 19-year-old daughter, Kylie is on a path of self-destruction, but Kylie says Paula is at fault for being a bad role model. Who is telling the truth?

Dr. Phil - Baby Snatcher: Barely Escaping A Fetal Abduction

Baby Snatcher: Barely Escaping A Fetal Abduction,

In her first nationally-televised interview, Angelique, 20, breaks her silence about a sinister plot she says she thwarted that almost claimed her life -- and that of her unborn baby.

Dr. Phil - Heroin In Suburbia: A Town Intervention

Heroin In Suburbia: A Town Intervention,

Heroin use among America's youth is plaguing some of the most prestigious & safest suburban towns. Dr. Phil sheds light on Simi Valley, CA, where residents are fighting a heroin epidemic. Dr. Phil talks to teens., parents & meets with Mayor Bob Huber.

Dr. Phil - Dr. Phil Mystery: Hit And Run Killing Or Falsely Accused?

Dr. Phil Mystery: Hit And Run Killing Or Falsely Accused?,

Carol & Tab's 20-year-old son, Alex, was killed by a hit-and-run driver. They believe that Alex's death was no accident claiming Rob, 24, of being responsible. Rob, joined by his family, say he's falsely accused & part of an "unrelenting witch hunt".

Dr. Phil - Misbehaving Moms?

Misbehaving Moms?,

Leah says mom Dora appears sweet but she's actually a narcissist, hypochondriac, drama queen & liar. Can this mother-daughter find common ground and rebuild? Plus Carrie says mom Paula, 61, has been meeting strangers online having sex. Dr. Phil weighs in.

Dr. Phil - Ultimate Home Invasion

Ultimate Home Invasion,

Mary says husband Jesse is abusive, unfaithful, controlling & she feels she's living in a prison. Jesse says he's not controlling, he's just "containing the beast," & his wife needs to abide by his rules if she wants to stay married. Dr. Sophy steps in.

Dr. Phil - Confronting The Girl Who Shot Me In The Face

Confronting The Girl Who Shot Me In The Face,

In 1992, 17-year-old Shawna was robbed while at work. Jerrie, 14, held her at gunpoint demanding money: the gun went off, destroying Shawna's jaw. Shawna, now 39, and Jerrie, out of prison, meet on Dr. Phil’s stage for the first time since the shooting.

Dr. Phil - Are My Children In A Cult?

Are My Children In A Cult?,

Husband James says he's fighting for custody of his four children alleging his estranged wife, Jennifer, is controlled by a religious group. Jennifer developed an attachment to the ministry's leader, Doug Perry, of The Fellowship of the Martryrs (FOTM).

Dr. Phil - Dr. Phil Visits Monster-In-Law Khalood

Dr. Phil Visits Monster-In-Law Khalood,

When Monster-In-Law Khalood last met with Dr. Phil, she wanted her lazy kids out of her house and invited Dr. Phil to her home to prove her claims. Dr. Phil takes Khalood up on her offer, and gets a firsthand look at what’s going on behind closed doors!

Dr. Phil - The Lohans

Actress Lindsay Lohan's mom, Dina, has been accused of being a bad mom, to riding the coattails of her daughter. Dina sets the record straight & reveals details inside her marriage to Michael. Plus, meet a woman who says Michael is her child's father.

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Dr. Phil

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TV-14

20 Seasons

41 minutes

DR. PHIL, Emmy®-nominated hit syndicated, a daily one-hour talk show hosted by America's most popular psychologist and lifestyle strategist, Dr. Phillip C. McGraw.

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