Should I Marry My Controlling, Alienating, Jealous Fiance?
Diane says her 17-year-old daughter, Brianna, is an out-of-control drug abuser who has run away from home at least five times and does not respect authority. She says she recently forced Brianna into a youth shelter, hoping it would scare the teen straight, but nothing has changed — and she fears for her daughter’s life. Diane also claims her ex-husband, Michael, abandoned Brianna after their divorce — and she feels that contributed to the teen’s downward spiral. How does Michael respond? And, what ownership does Diane take in the situation? Brianna says her mother is overreacting and insists she’s just living the partying lifestyle by using Xanax, Molly, marijuana, PCP, heroin and alcohol. But is there something deeper at play? Emotions run high when the family comes together on Dr. Phil’s stage — and an unexpected moment happens. Will Brianna realize the dangers she’s facing and get the help she needs?
More from Season 12
Episode 1
Secret Life of a Sex Addict
Whether sex addiction is a real disorder or just an excuse for bad behaviour. Marcos and Yvette say they are unable to stop having affairs and Staci says she meets strangers for sex anytime and anywhere.
Episode 2
Tragic Beauty: The Exclusive Story of a Bachelorette's Suicide
"The Bachelor" star Gia Allemand's mother discusses her recent suicide, and co-star Jake Pavelka gives an emotional tribute.
Episode 3
Love Scams: Courted by a Catfish?
Dr. Phil sends a private investigator to check up on guests' fiances, whom they have never met in person; a woman flies to Nigeria to confront an online con artist; the man whose identity was stolen to lure former guest Dawn into a fake relationship.
Episode 4
Football Star Accused: Did He Do It?
A teen football star accused of rape and his accuser speak out about how one alcohol-fueled night changed their lives in an instant; his parents insist that their son is innocent and that the girl just wants attention.
Episode 5
Football Star Accused: The Alleged Victim Speaks Out
A 16-year-old girl says four classmates raped her while she was intoxicated; one of the accused and his parents react; Leah says her 17-year-old daughter committed suicide after being raped and bullied; Alexis says she was also raped as a teen.
Episode 6
Outrageous Monster-in-Law Khalood Is Back!
Self-professed monster-in-law Khalood returns with shocking news; her daughter has a heart-to-heart with Dr. Phil.
