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“I’ve never seen a catfish situation like this one. I’ve never seen one that has been so involved, so committed, so invested, so intertwined in people’s lives in this way.” – Dr.Phil  

(Hollywood, CA – April 22, 2015) – DR. PHIL, television’s #1-rated syndicated daytime talk show, continues its 13th hit season this month with more ripped-from-the-headlines exclusives, including the explosive story of seven women, many of whom were students at prestigious Brigham Young University, who were all catfished and fell prey to the same love sham. But they weren’t the only ones who were duped. The man they thought was their Prince Charming reveals that he, too, was victimized. For the first time, the real person behind this bizarre love deception comes forward with some shocking revelations. The episode airs Friday, April 24. (check local listings).

Also airing this month:

Airing Thursday, April 23 –“A Deadly Love Affair: The Widow, The Lover and a Spouse Behind Bars” – Ashlee’s husband, Emmett Corrigan, was having an affair with a co-worker when he was shot and killed by her husband in 2011. For the first time since the trial four years ago, the widow comes face to face with the mistress on Dr. Phil’s stage. What happened that fateful night? And, how can these women begin to move forward?

Airing Monday, April 27 – “Was It Child Abuse or Was It An Accident?” – Brenda and Josh say their baby, Naomi, was ripped from them after Josh says she accidentally fell from his lap, and Josh was then convicted of second-degree child abuse. Dr. Phil discusses the case with Brenda and Josh, who appears via satellite from prison. What might have happened to Naomi?

Airing Tuesday, April 28 – “Exclusive: One on One With Kim Richards” - In a national television exclusive, Dr. Phil sits down with “Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” star Kim Richards to discuss her ongoing struggle with alcoholism and her recent arrest that made headlines at the famed Beverly Hills Hotel and charges for public intoxication and trespassing.

DR. PHIL was created by Harpo Productions, is produced by Peteski Productions in association with CBS Television Distribution, which also distributes the show. Carla Pennington and Dr. Phillip C. McGraw are the executive producers.

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Thursday April 23 show clip available at: http://cbspressexpress.com/cbs-television-distribution/shows/dr-phil/video

Credit footage and photo to: Peteski Productions/CBS Television Distribution.