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Dr. Phil (2002 – 2023)

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Episode 160 — Running on Empty: A Broken Family, Part 1

Season 19 • Dr. Phil

Released: 2021-05-24 • Talk

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Arielle says she has struggled with over a decade-long addiction to heroin. Her mother, Donna, and father, Ivy, say they’ve done all they can to keep Arielle safe – but is Donna helping or hurting the fragile situation? And, hear what their teen children, Arielle’s younger siblings, say about how Arielle’s addiction has affected them. Dr. Phil takes the first steps in addressing this family’s situation in part 1 of a three-part Dr. Phil.

Episodes

Episode 1
"I Believe My Sister is a Cult Leader Who Claims She’s Mother God"
2020-09-14

Episode 2
“Mother God’s” Followers and Alleged Victims Face Off
2020-09-15

Episode 3
The "Karen " Phenomenon
2020-09-16

Episode 4
“What Ever Happened to the ‘Fat Guy’ Biking Across America?”
2020-09-17

Episode 5
Should Schools Reopen?
2020-09-18

Episode 6
“Help, My Alcoholic Daughter is Drinking Hand Sanitizer During COVID”
2020-09-21

Episode 7
Sixteen and Out of Control
2020-09-22

Episode 8
Is Jake Sick or Just Lazy?
2020-09-23

Episode 9
“Mom Ruined My Sister’s Wedding and Our Childhood”
2020-09-24

Episode 10
What White People Need to Know
2020-09-25

Episode 11
The Fight Over a Little Boy: Who’s Telling the Truth?
2020-09-28

Episode 12
A Father Accused, a Mother Blamed, The Truth Revealed
2020-09-29

Episode 13
Burning Questions: From A to Gen Z
2020-09-30

Episode 14
"Our 12-Year-Old Daughter is Breaking Down Our Family!”
2020-10-01

Episode 15
Exclusive: Brother Finds Possible Break In Case Of Missing Colorado Mom
2020-10-02

Episode 16
“My Mom and Sister Are a Violent Mess”
2020-10-05

Episode 17
“Our Daughter is Raising Our Grandson in a Filthy Death Trap!”
2020-10-06

Episode 18
“Our Brother is a Mooch and Our Mother Needs to Cut the Cord”
2020-10-07

Episode 19
31-Years-Old and Out-of-Control
2020-10-08

Episode 20
"Beaten, Robbed and Left for Dead: Help Save My Beautiful Daughter from the Streets!”
2020-10-09

Episode 21
The Mystery of Melissa: Why Did She Vanish?
2020-10-12

Episode 22
A Daughter’s Dark Confession: A Family’s Reaction
2020-10-13

Episode 23
Christmas Day Shooting: “My Ex Tried to Kill Me!”
2020-10-14

Episode 24
“Our Daughter is Pregnant and Addicted to Heroin”
2020-10-15

Episode 25
Holly Gets Engaged!
2020-10-16

Episode 26
“My 49-Year-Old Dad is Dating My 23-Year-Old Friend”
2020-10-19

Episode 27
Married 10 Times and Can’t Get It Right
2020-10-20

Episode 28
Dr. Phil Follow Up
2020-10-21

Episode 29
Mom vs. Sons: Who is Bullying Whom?
2020-10-22

Episode 30
Failure of Justice? Brutal Murders, Claims of Wrongful Conviction
2020-10-23

Episode 31
“We Escaped a Cult”: Survivors Reunite After 30 Years
2020-10-26

Episode 32
Drinking Alcohol, Cleaning Supplies, Bug Spray: “My Twin’s Deadly Addiction”
2020-10-27

Episode 33
An Anxious Daughter, an Animal Rescue and a Surprising Reunion
2020-10-28

Episode 34
Up to 18 Allegations of Sexual Misconduct: “Help Me Clear My Name!”
2020-10-29

Episode 35
A Masseur Facing Allegations of Sexual Assault: Polygraph Results Revealed!
2020-10-30

Episode 36
Gambling Grandma
2020-11-02

Episode 37
“My Wife’s Daughter is Ruining Our Marriage”
2020-11-03

Episode 38
From Hollywood to Mental Health Hospital
2020-11-04

Episode 39
“Wake-Up Call For The Country”
2020-11-05

Episode 40
Cancel Culture
2020-11-06

Episode 41
“Sex Abuse Accusations Ruined My Run for Congress and My Relationship with My Daughter”
2020-11-09

Episode 42
"An Abusive Father or a Delusional Teen? Who is Telling the Truth?"
2020-11-10

Episode 43
From Tech-Genius to Unmotivated Mess
2020-11-11

Episode 44
“Help! My Handicapped Husband Treats Me Like a Slave”
2020-11-12

Episode 45
“My Dad Believes He’s Married to a Woman Named ‘Maria’ He’s Never Met”
2020-11-13

Episode 46
Is “Maria” Real? A Big Surprise for David
2020-11-16

Episode 47
Torn Between Her Heart and Head: Is Anna’s Boyfriend Real?
2020-11-17

Episode 48
“Dr. Phil” International Investigation: Where is “Sammie Lee Strong”?
2020-11-18

Episode 49
“Dr. Phil” International Investigation: What Will Anna Decide?
2020-11-19

Episode 50
After the 2020 Election: Families Divided
2020-11-20

Episode 51
TeenRager
2020-11-23

Episode 52
“I Blame My Brother for Putting Me in Jail for 24 Years!”
2020-11-24

Episode 53
A Brother and Sister Face Off
2020-11-25

Episode 54
Missing TV Producer: Where is Terrence Woods?
2020-11-27

Episode 55
My Rapper Son Needs a Reality Check
2020-11-30

Episode 56
Daughter Searches for Missing Mom
2020-12-01

Episode 57
My Son Was 5 Years Old and Stabbed 3 Family Members, Now I’m a Hostage in My Home!”
2020-12-02

Episode 58
Grandma vs. Mom: Give Me Back My Daughter
2020-12-03

Episode 59
Drugs and Lies, A Mother Accused: Can She Get Her Daughter Back?
2020-12-04

Episode 60
My Son Was Caught in a Sex Sting
2020-12-07

Episode 61
COVID Debt and Controlling Husband: Should We Divorce?
2020-12-08

Episode 62
Daytime Exclusive: Held Hostage and Her Husband Executed: A Wife’s Story of Survival
2020-12-09

Episode 63
My Sister Went from a Master’s in Geology to a Major Meltdown
2020-12-10

Episode 64
Mom Rage in the COVID Pandemic
2020-12-11

Episode 65
Destruction of a Young Lady?
2020-12-14

Episode 66
OCD Interrupted: Diary of a Digital Addict
2020-12-15

Episode 67
My Husband Blames Me for His Drug Use
2020-12-16

Episode 68
Ask Dr. Phil
2020-12-17

Episode 69
Neighborhood Prankster or Menace to Society?
2020-12-18

Episode 70
Exclusive: 16 and Charged with Murder: Parents Claim She is the Victim
2021-01-04

Episode 71
Save My Lazy Grandson Before I Make Him Homeless!
2021-01-05

Episode 72
Help! Do I Choose My Fiancé or My Son?!
2021-01-06

Episode 73
New Year ... New You
2021-01-07

Episode 74
Mom Made Our Lives a Living Hell
2021-01-08

Episode 75
Is My 2-Year Marriage to My Nigerian ‘Husband’ A Complete Sham?
2021-01-11

Episode 76
Will Sherry Stay with Her Nigerian Husband?
2021-01-12

Episode 77
How Do I Raise a Child That is a Monster?
2021-01-13

Episode 78
My Ex-Husband Believes He’s Being Tortured Electromagnetically
2021-01-14

Episode 79
My Hoarder Father Refuses to Clean Out Our Junk Filled, Bug Infested Home!
2021-01-18

Episode 80
17, Violent and Headed to a Group Home
2021-01-19

Episode 81
My Family is Sabotaging My Life and My Inheritance
2021-01-21

Episode 82
My Con Artist Son Has Drained My 401K
2021-01-25

Episode 83
Marrying Millions: He’s 62, She’s 23Marrying Millions: He’s 62, She’s 23
2021-01-26

Episode 84
I Believe I’m Engaged to Bret Michaels and Texting Daily with Nikki Six
2021-01-27

Episode 85
Help! I’ve Lost Control of My 16-Year-Old Daughter Who Spent 38 Days in Juvenile Hall
2021-01-28

Episode 86
Party Girl Cassidy Returns: Her Mother’s Final Ultimatum
2021-01-29

Episode 87
50+ Fears and No Life
2021-02-01

Episode 88
Parents’ Worst Nightmare: Babysitter Accused of Murder
2021-02-02

Episode 89
Drew Barrymore: Drew or False?
2021-02-03

Episode 90
My Husband is Accused of Plotting To Kill Me
2021-02-04

Episode 91
My Husband is Accused of Plotting to Kill Me: His Mistress Speaks
2021-02-05

Episode 92
Triplet Sisters or Boyfriend: Who Will Lindsay Choose?
2021-02-08

Episode 93
Cheating and Secret Affairs: Will Lindsay Leave Brandon?
2021-02-09

Episode 94
My Wife’s Alcoholism Made International News
2021-02-10

Episode 95
Exclusive Police Footage Revealed: What Really Happened to JoLynn?
2021-02-11

Episode 96
America's Oldest Moocher?
2021-02-12

Episode 97
My Daughter Needs to Leave Her Horrible Fiancé!
2021-02-15

Episode 98
Accusations of Drugs, Abuse and Child Neglect: Will Amanda and Alexis Stay Together?
2021-02-16

Episode 99
Dr. Phil and Dr. Oz Fight Fraudsters!
2021-02-17

Episode 100
My Violent Teen’s Meltdown
2021-02-18

Episode 101
Playing Cop … Or Just Doing His Job?
2021-02-19

Episode 102
Polygraph Results Revealed: Is Jeremy Telling the Truth?
2021-02-22

Episode 103
Aspiring MMA Fighter: Social Media Obsessed or Victim?
2021-02-23

Episode 104
My Wife is Punishing Me for An Affair I Swear Never Happened
2021-02-24

Episode 105
Ronnie’s Flirting, Kim’s Jealousy: Can This Marriage Be Saved?
2021-02-25

Episode 106
Dr. Phil Down Under: “Poisoned in Our Own Home?”
2021-02-26

Episode 107
TV Doctor Warns Parents After Son’s Quarantine Overdose
2021-03-01

Episode 108
Toxic Love
2021-03-02

Episode 109
Toxic Love: Will Heather Leave Collin?
2021-03-03

Episode 110
How Do I Parent My ‘Jekyll and Hyde’ Daughter?
2021-03-04

Episode 111
It's Time to Let My Husband Peacefully Pass Away
2021-03-08

Episode 112
The “Bakersfield 3”: The Gruesome Discoveries Two Years Later
2021-03-09

Episode 113
The “Bakersfield 3”: Moms Confront Their Own Demons
2021-03-10

Episode 114
From College Athlete to Homeless and Addicted
2021-03-15

Episode 115
My Mother Believes She’s Being Tracked by a Secret ‘Hookup’ App!
2021-03-16

Episode 116
Belligerent and Blacked Out But Not a Drop to Drink
2021-03-17

Episode 117
The Police Chief, His Wife, and His 6 Girlfriends: The Exclusive Interview
2021-03-23

Episode 118
Exclusive: Texas Police Chief Leading Secret Triple Life Speaks
2021-03-24

Episode 119
Life After “Death”: Lethal Surgeon Sentenced to Prison
2021-03-25

Episode 120
Help! My Brother Would Rather Be Homeless Than Get a Job
2021-03-29

Episode 121
Beautiful, Rebellious and Always Running Away
2021-03-30

Episode 122
Will He Remarry His Russian Bride?
2021-03-31

Episode 123
My Brother is Delusional and Believes in Conspiracy Theories
2021-04-01

Episode 124
Dr. Phil’s 3,000th Show -- With Bonus Footage!
2021-04-02

Episode 125
Where Are They Now? You Asked, We Answer!
2021-04-05

Episode 126
My Mom Is in Love with a Man Who Doesn’t Exist
2021-04-06

Episode 127
Karen’s Catfish: Will She Believe the Truth
2021-04-07

Episode 128
My Dad Can’t Stand My Ex-Boyfriend
2021-04-08

Episode 129
Update: “Dr. Phil Saved My Alcoholic Wife’s Life,” and “Dr. Phil Gave Me a Second Chance”
2021-04-09

Episode 130
Vanished: Where is Maya?
2021-04-12

Episode 131
Help! Our Home is One Big Storage Unit!
2021-04-13

Episode 132
I’m Afraid My Phobia and OCD Will Ruin My Wedding!
2021-04-14

Episode 133
Threatened By My Second Grader
2021-04-15

Episode 134
I’m Addicted to Vaping!
2021-04-16

Episode 135
Help! My Mom’s an Empty Mess-Ter
2021-04-19

Episode 136
My Wife Claims She is Being Mind Controlled
2021-04-20

Episode 137
Traumatic Past and Odd Behavior: Is My Cousin Having a Breakdown?
2021-04-21

Episode 138
My Twin Sister Thinks She is Etta James Reincarnated!
2021-04-22

Episode 139
Violence, Arrests, School Drop Out and Drugs: My Grandson Needs Help!
2021-04-23

Episode 140
My Narcissistic Drama Queen Teen is Dead to Me
2021-04-26

Episode 141
Something is Seriously Wrong with My Mother
2021-04-27

Episode 142
“90210” Star AnnaLynne McCord Reveals Dissociative Identity Disorder Diagnosis
2021-04-28

Episode 143
My 3-Month-Old Grandson Was Murdered; Who is To Blame?
2021-04-29

Episode 144
Who Killed Baby Lucas?
2021-04-30

Episode 145
Our Mom Lived Without Heat and Water … For Online Scammers!
2021-05-03

Episode 146
Dr. Phil Goes Global: Where is “Matt Hurley?”
2021-05-04

Episode 147
Our 11-Year-Old is Starving Herself to Death
2021-05-05

Episode 148
Help! I’m Engaged to a Womanizing, Love-Bombing Psychopath!
2021-05-06

Episode 149
Where is Baby James?
2021-05-07

Episode 150
I Won’t Accept My Son as a Woman
2021-05-10

Episode 151
My Husband Rages
2021-05-11

Episode 152
My Mom is Dying From Cancer and Killing Herself with Alcohol
2021-05-12

Episode 153
Terrorized By My Teenager
2021-05-13

Episode 154
My Mom is No Mother Teresa
2021-05-14

Episode 155
Social Media Outcast: The Organizer of TanaCon Speaks Out
2021-05-17

Episode 156
More Allegations Against TanaCon Organizer Michael: How Will He Respond?
2021-05-18

Episode 157
$10,000 and Counting: My Sister’s ‘Hypochondria’ is Ruining Her Life
2021-05-19

Episode 158
Accusations of Abuse and Tampering with a Corpse: What Happened to “Mother God”?
2021-05-20

Episode 159
Addicted to Enabling My Alcoholic Daughter
2021-05-21

Episode 160
Running on Empty: A Broken Family, Part 1
2021-05-24

Episode 161
Running on Empty: A Broken Family, Part 2
2021-05-25

Episode 162
Secrets, Addictions And Lies: Can This Family Heal?
2021-05-26

Episode 163
My Perfect Husband’s Secret Life Exposed
2021-05-27

Episode 164
Inmate on Death Row: Review of the Evidence
2021-05-31

Episode 165
On Trial For Being Male
2021-09-06

Episode 166
A Former Beauty Queen Sex Trafficked?
2021-09-07

Episode 167
Dr. Phil Making House Calls
2021-09-08

Episode 168
My “Good” Daughter is Now Bad
2021-09-09

Episode 169
Last Call for My Former “Party Animal” Mom!
2021-09-10

Information

Creator	Oprah Winfrey, Phil McGraw
Episode air date	24.05.2021
Episode runtime	45 min
Episode rating	0.00
Genres	Talk
TMDB series rating	4.5
IMDb series rating	3.7
Series status	Ended
Age rating	6+
Country	US

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