After a long and fruitful run spanning two decades, the well-known television program starring Dr. Phil McGraw is coming to an end. After concluding his most recent five-year contract with CBS Media Ventures, Dr. Phil declared in 2018 that the show would officially end after the 2022–2023 season, when it will enter its 21st year on air.
Dr. Phil expressed his gratitude for his 25 years of daytime television success, noting that he has assisted tens of thousands of guests and millions of viewers with problems ranging from mental health to addiction and marriage counseling. Even though he is leaving the daytime spotlight, he claimed that he still has some professional aspirations.
Fans will be able to continue reliving Dr. Phil’s timeless counsel and direction thanks to CBS Media Ventures’ offer to networks to air previously recorded episodes during the 2023–24 season. Even after his final episode, his influential work will still have an impact on many people whose lives it has touched over the past 20 years.
Dr. In order to increase his visibility and influence on television and viewers, Phil McGraw plans to discuss a significant primetime project. According to McGraw, who expressed a desire to give Americans a stronger sense of purpose and fundamental values, this ambitious program will debut in the upcoming year.
Developing scripted project plots and hosting two podcasts, Mystery and Murder: Analysis by Dr. Phil and Phil in the Blanks, have reportedly taken up the television personality’s time, according to a CBS representative.
This project comes after a period of intense introspection during which McGraw struggled to comprehend how American families are faring in this unsettling time. He sees this as a chance to interact with people positively on a much larger scale, giving him the chance to educate and entertain people through his shows and podcasts while also inspiring them with fundamental values.
McGraw is working hard to make sure that his project is a success when it debuts next year with this goal in mind. He’s already started laying the groundwork for it by creating intriguing episodes for his podcast series and scripted shows, both of which he hopes will be popular with viewers.
Even though there are many unanswered questions, it is obvious that McGraw is dedicated to using his new project to have a positive influence on those who watch or listen to him.
Dr. In the 1990s, Phil McGraw frequently served as a guest expert on The Oprah Winfrey Show, which launched his successful television career. After the launch of his program in late 2002, he has since hosted more than 4,000 episodes with more than 20,000 guests and has accumulated more than 5 million fan letters.
With an estimated 2 million viewers tuning in each episode on average, Dr. Phil is currently the second most watched talk show, trailing only Live with Kelly and Ryan, according to Variety’s ratings.
McGraw’s decision to end his show after 21 years of success was met with a statement from Steve LoCascio of CBS Media Ventures, who said, “Phil is a treasured partner and member of the CBS/King World family. I’m delighted to announce our connection will continue.”.
Phil was the brains behind one of the most popular conversation shows on daytime television, changing the everyday scene that so many viewers had grown to love. “We hope to work with the library in the future and intend to keep up our Dr. Phil collaboration for many years to come.
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This is yet another legendary daytime talk show finale, reflecting a shift away from this particular format of shows that have delighted audiences for decades, along with The Wendy Williams Show, The Ellen DeGeneres Show, Dr. Oz, and The Real.