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A woman tells of learning that her husband had been sexually abusing their three daughters for years; warning signs

Imagine a life where every day you have to ask yourself, where is my family’s next meal going to come from, and how am I going to keep a roof over our heads? For one in six Americans, that is a reality. They are your neighbors, your friends, your children’s classmates; more people than you think are struggling to put food on the table.

Terri and Bob are desperate to save their 17-year-old daughter, Daniella, from her self-destructive behavior. Daniella says she’s struggling with her sexual identity and fears her parents won’t accept her choices. Can Dr. Phil help this teen find the reception she’s seeking?

Is laughter really the best medicine? Dr. Phil sits down with legendary comedians Darrell Hammond and Chris Titus to talk about how humor has helped them heal and move beyond their painful pasts. Learn how to laugh, live and love your life again!

Nikki says she is happily married to her husband, Rob, but her mother, Pat, won't accept him. And, 40 years of resentment reached a boiling point between two football greats one month ago, and fists — and canes — were thrown! Plus, Linda says her husband, Paul, spends ten hours a day on Facebook chatting with scantily-clad women! Can Dr. Phil mend these relationships in time for the holidays?

Have you ever dreamt of getting a second chance in life? Backstreet Boys’ Nick Carter was just 12 years old when he shot to worldwide fame, but behind the bright lights, he says he was rapidly spiraling out of control. Nick opens up to Dr. Phil about the life-threatening medical diagnosis that finally forced him to transform his life. And, learn of a chance encounter between two unlikely friends that changed both of their lives forever.

Trying to beat the bulge this holiday season? Cortney says she and her boyfriend, Travis, are in relationship “pork-a-tory” because she gained 50 pounds and refuses to get married until she loses the weight. She says she's failed at every diet she's tried, but Travis says she makes a lot of excuses. He says he tries to encourage her, but Cortney says his 20 calls a day to remind her to go to the gym are not helping. How can she finally slim down for good and walk down the aisle with confidence? And, Rhenotha weighs 330 pounds and says she's ready to feel healthy. Will she accept the help that's offered? Plus, learn the four stages of readiness a person must confront before they are ready to make a major life change. Whether you’re looking to lose 10 pounds -- or 100 pounds -- this is a show you can’t afford to miss!

From the outside, Mark and Karen seem to have the perfect all-American family, including a gorgeous home and three beautiful children. But on the inside, they say their world is crumbling as their 26-year-old daughter, Lane, a stunning former cheerleader, sinks further into the world of drug addiction, and her family struggles to save her and the child they say she's neglecting. Feeling hopeless and desperate, Lane’s sister, 28-year-old Malissa, wrote Dr. Phil for help. Her brother, Chase, says Lane will disappear for days at a time and is worried she's done the unthinkable to support her habit. And, just days before Lane was to appear on the show, she was arrested and incarcerated for allegedly harboring a fugitive. Now out on bail, Lane's cruise down life in the fast lane comes to an abrupt halt when recovering addict and former Dr. Phil guest, Brandon, and his mother, Debbie, stage an intervention alongside the family that says they fear for Lane's future and are resentful of the past. With her freedom and custody of her 3-year-old son at stake, Lane is now faced with a choice: get help or go back to jail. What will she decide? Will she be able to break the cycle of addiction? Don’t miss this emotional episode about addiction and the power of one family’s love to save one of its own.

From rigorous exercise as a form of discipline to lavish rewards for good grades, Dr. Phil's guests say they've unlocked the secret to raising happy children. But are their methods too extreme? Lana buys her teens expensive gifts -- $1,000 cooking classes in Italy, million-dollar parties and even penthouse mansions -- as bonuses for doing well in school. She says the ritzy rewards motivate her kids to excel in the classroom, but her sister, Natalya, thinks she’s spoiling them. Find out what Dr. Phil thinks about this heated family debate. Then, Sarge and Joy raise their kids under a military-style regimen that bans most television shows, contact with friends, Harry Potter books and even requires the children to do push-ups if they lose a board game. Joy’s half-sister, Shana, worries the children will become sheltered from such a strict upbringing. Are they too radical, or is there a rationale to their extremes? Weigh in! And, Cheryl made national headlines when she allowed her 5-year-old son, Dyson, to wear princess dresses to school. Dr. Phil sits down with the mom to talk about her recently published children’s book, My Princess Boy, and talks about her decision to accept Dyson, no matter what he wears.

Could you share your husband with two additional wives? Meet the Dargers: A happy family made up of one husband, three wives and 24 kids. Joe Darger and his wives, twin sisters Vicki and Valerie, and their cousin, Alina, join Dr. Phil for a candid discussion about their polygamous lifestyle. From their daily routine to their unusual honeymoon, and the possibility of adding a fourth wife, get a rare look into plural marriage. By authoring the book, Love Times Three, the Dargers are coming out of hiding and are ready to tackle the toughest questions about their choices — but could they also be facing criminal charges? The family insists their union is a love story; the same as everyone else's — only multiplied by three. What do you think? Watch and weigh in!

A woman competes in beauty pageants alongside her 18-year-old daughter.

Teen parents face off; an update from another teen mom.

A father defends an online video that sparked outrage; a woman and her teen daughter need help with their volatile relationship.

Former Guns N' Roses member Duff McKagan tells of turning his life around; a 25-year-old admits that she robbed her family to feed her addiction.

A young drug-addict makes dramatic confessions and tells who she blames for her downward spiral; how to cope when a loved one is addicted.

Children are caught on the battlefield of their divorced parents' five-year war; the five keys to breaking a bad habit.

``CBS This Morning'' hosts Charlie Rose, Gayle King and Erica Hill; Dr. Phil in the hot seat.

Mean women attract drama and say they do not need any female friends; reality stars Drita D'avanzo and Renee Graziano.

Women say their sisters make hurtful comments about their weight.

Brett, 24, is an adult baby who admits to wearing diapers. And, 55-year-old Robin says she’s terrified of riding in cars.

On Friday, January 13, the Costa Concordia cruise ship ran aground off the coast of Tuscany, killing 11 and injuring at least 42, with 21 passengers still among the missing.

Dr. Phil attempts to set a rebellious teen straight. 17-year-old Courtney is out of control.

This episode highlights the eating disorders anorexia and bulimia. Dr. Phil interviews a young woman struggling to recover from her disease.

A 58-year-old certified medical assistant is addicted to Hydrocodone. She lies and steals to fill her need for the drug.

A feud between neighbors escalates to the point that the seven-year-old child of one family is bullied by the other. The child, Kathleen, has since died from Huntington’s disease. Can apologies be enough to end the feud?

Three and five-year-old beauty pageant contestants and their mothers are highlighted in this episode. Both mothers are questioned about their inappropriate behavior.

Sixteen-year-old identical twins have extreme tempers and often get into physical altercations with one another. Can Dr. Phil set them straight?

It's been six months since Dr. Phil talked with Alexandra about entering a rehab facility. She finally agrees to "check it out". Motives are questioned on all sides.

Ten-month-old baby Lisa disappeared from her home in early October. The mother, Deborah, admits to being drunk that night. And her and the father, Jeremy, have been accused of being uncooperative.

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Experts say there's a growing trend of young men flunking out of school, avoiding responsibility and struggling socially. Just how many of today's boys are becoming unproductive adults, and is there a way to stop this cycle? Dr. Phil is joined by Dr. Phillip Zimbardo, an internationally-recognized psychologist, educator, scholar and researcher who co-authored the book, The Demise of Guys, which explores the reasons why many young men are struggling academically and socially in today's society. According to Dr. Zimbardo, one key factor is the role that a father plays in a young man's life. Lori says that may be the case with her 16-year-old son, Levi, whose bad behavior she blames on her ex-husband, Don. She says Don verbally and physically abuses Levi, and is especially hard on him compared to his siblings. Levi says his dad makes him feel unwanted and unloved, and that if his father died tomorrow, no one would cry at his funeral. Just how much is Levi's relationship with his dad affecting his failing grades and substance abuse? Don says he is not abusive and thinks Levi "just doesn't get it," but what do Levi's brothers and sister think? Can Dr. Phil help repair this fractured father-son relationship? Plus, get the top factors that may be contributing to your son's unproductive lifestyle!