Phil’s Talk Show Comes to an End
After 21 seasons on the air, Dr. Phil McGraw’s long-running daytime talk show will be coming to a close. The beloved show, which has helped countless individuals over the years, will wrap up its final season in 2022-2023.
Dr. Phil McGraw, known simply as Dr. Phil, left the program after signing a five-year contract with CBS Media Ventures in 2018. While there may not be new episodes in the future, networks will still have the option to air previously recorded attacks during the 2023-24 season.
Reflecting on his time on the show, Dr. Phil expressed gratitude for the past 25 years in the world of daytime television. He shared, “With our show, we have helped tens of thousands of guests and millions of viewers with issues ranging from mental health to parenting to addiction to marriage.
This has been an incredible period in my life and career, but even though I’m leaving the daylight, I still want to accomplish so much.”
While bidding farewell to his talk show, Dr. Phil also teased an exciting “strategic primetime arrangement” that will enable him to have an even more significant impact on television and audiences. Fans can look forward to this new project, set to debut next year.
“I have serious concerns about the American family, and I’m motivated to help restore a clarity of purpose and our core values,” Dr. Phil added. “I feel compelled to engage with a larger audience.”
In recent years, Dr. Phil has produced scripted projects and hosted two podcasts, “Mystery & Murder: Analysis by Dr. Phil” and “Phil in the Blanks.” CBS officials have confirmed his dedication to expanding his reach and continuing to make a difference.
Dr. Phil’s television career skyrocketed when he frequently appeared as a guest expert on The Oprah Winfrey Show in the 1990s. He then debuted his show in 2002, hosting over 4,000 episodes with more than 20,000 guests and receiving over 5 million viewer letters.
With an average of 2 million viewers per episode, Dr. Phil’s talk show has become the second-most-watched in the genre. The current top-rated talk show is “Live with Kelly and Ryan,” according to Variety.
While saying goodbye to the show, Dr. Phil’s partnership with CBS Media Ventures will continue. Steve LoCascio, President of CBS Media Ventures, shared his excitement about their ongoing collaboration.
He said, “As the driving force behind one of daytime television’s most-watched conversation shows, Phil transformed the daily scene. We intend to continue our Dr. Phil collaboration with the library for many years and welcome any future collaboration opportunities.”
