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December 1 - December 5, 2008

Monday

"Bring Back My Child"

Parents try their best to protect their kids and teach them about stranger danger, but what if your child is abducted ... and the abductor is the other parent? Zanni and are former sisters-in-law who say their ex-husbands, and Silah, vanished and took their children with them. The mothers haven't heard from their sons in months and have no idea where they are. Why do Zanni and wish they trusted their instincts? Don't miss the warning signs these moms say they recognized too late. The mothers accuse the fathers of shady business practices, and you won't believe what they say they discovered in their ex-husbands' home! The men are wanted for child abduction and there is a $25,000 reward for their capture. Tune in to see if you recognize the fathers or sons and know their whereabouts. Then, says he was happily married to Bruna and had a 4-year-old son whom he loved dearly. When he dropped them off at the airport in 2004, he never imagined that would be the last time he would see either of them for years. When Bruna arrived in her native Brazil, she called and told him she wanted a divorce. , who was devastated by his wife's actions, has fought tirelessly to regain custody of his son. Recently, this story took a tragic turn. Hear from 's attorney and get insight into his case. And, after losing custody of her 14-month-old, Cecilia went on the run and became a fugitive. She says fleeing was her only option, but now that she's been arrested and has served time, would she do it again?

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Tuesday

Whatever Happened To ...

Do you ever wonder how your favorite Dr. Phil guest is faring since being on the show? Dr. Phil follows up with some of his most talked about guests. Up first is the story of Kaylee, whose mother, Krista, and grandmother, Bonii, alleged she was being sexually abused by her father, . vehemently denied the allegations, but a lie detector test found him to be deceptive. Find out the shocking twist that has occurred since their appearance two years ago. Next, Shenek admitted that she hated ugly people and didn't want to associate with them. She also had a diva attitude and gave the show a list of demands before her appearance. Shenek says she got a wake-up call when Dr. Phil conducted an experiment to show her what kind of first impression she was making on others. Has she changed? Was there a diva in the house this time around? You'll be shocked when you find out the answers! Then, when Sylvia first appeared on the show she was coping with the death of her husband, seven months pregnant and struggling to raise twin 4-year-olds. Now days away from delivering a baby girl, she joins the show via Web cam to share how she's doing. Don't miss the surprise Dr. Phil has for her -- one which you may have contributed to! And, remember Pierre who couldn't decide what was more important: his mother and the luxuries she provided or his wife? During his second appearance, Dr. Phil told him that his mom was holding his manhood in a Dixie cup, and he needed to man up. Did he heed Dr. Phil's advice, or is his mom still clinching the purse strings?

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Wednesday

Families under Fire

As the nation faces a collapsing financial market, record job losses and a foreclosure crisis, is your marriage strong enough to survive the storm? Bishop T.D. Jakes, renowned pastor and author of Before You Do, joins Dr. Phil to discuss how families can brave tough times. First up, says she and her husband, Walter, were living the American Dream: a loving marriage, a beautiful home and a 20-acre farm. But when she quit her job for health reasons two years ago, bills began piling up, and fears her spouse is cracking under the pressure. She says Walter gets tense, pounds his head with his fists and blames her for their mounting debt. Walter admits that he can hurl insults when he and fight over their finances, but says 's carelessness with credit cards is driving them further into the red. Find out what says her husband did that pushed her over the edge. Can Dr. Phil and Bishop Jakes get the couple back on track? Then, Sherida and have been married for three months, but instead of enjoying their honeymoon, they say their relationship is already on the rocks. Sherida says that has a law degree, but he refuses to get a job, and she's tired of being the sole provider. says he's waiting on a higher power to provide. Can Sherida and salvage their union, or should she cut her losses? Plus, don't miss Dr. Phil's survival plan to get your marriage through the economic meltdown.

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Thursday

Dr. Phil's Get Real Retreat, Part 4

Fourteen courageous people spend three days facing Dr. Phil and the reality of their problems, which include addiction, anger, grief and abuse. In part four of Dr. Phil's retreat, the guests examine their feelings towards their mom and dad. Will the participants free themselves from the pain of their past and let go of resentment they say they harbor against their parents? When is asked what she would say to her father if he were alive, her overwhelming emotions get the best of her. And, Carina delves into her feelings about her abusive stepfather. Is she waiting for an apology that will never come? Plus, R., who battles with weight and self-image, says she doesn't feel she deserves to be in the retreat. When Dr. Phil plays a video of her at home, will she realize she's right where she belongs?

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Friday

School Discipline: Out of Control?

When you send your children to school, you expect them to be taught in a nurturing environment. But what should you do if you learn your child has experienced extreme discipline by those entrusted to teach him or her? Eva and Doug's autistic daughter, Isabel, was 8 years old when her teachers claimed her behavior became too difficult to handle, and they sent her to the Time-Out room. Cameras captured Isabel's time spent in isolation, which her parents say lasted for more than three hours. Her parents say they had worked with the teachers regarding disciplining Isabel and were panicked and horrified when they saw the footage. Next, Martha says her 12-year-old daughter was in a classroom when $42 went missing. In an effort to find the money, a group of girls were strip-searched. You won't believe who reportedly ordered the investigation. Martha says her daughter is devastated and will never be the same. Then, when 5-year-old constantly complained that his teacher was mean and yelled at him, his mom, Tabitha, sent him to school with a tape recorder in his pocket. Hear the audio recordings and find out the shocking information Tabitha discovered. Psychologist Ken Merrell, special education teacher Kathy Riley and civil litigation attorney Areva weigh in on these cases. And, after years of being relentlessly bullied by fellow students, brought the torment to a tragic end. His father, Jeff, joins Dr. Phil and Jay McGraw to speak for the first time on television. Plus, if you're a teen and want to talk about what's happening at your school, join the Teen Talk message boards.

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