<P> Dr. Phil is an American tabloid talk show hosted by Phil McGraw . After McGraw 's success with his segments on The Oprah Winfrey Show , Dr. Phil debuted on September 16 , 2002 . On both shows McGraw offers advice in the form of `` life strategies '' from his life experience as a clinical and forensic psychologist . </P>
<P> Dr. Phil is an American tabloid talk show hosted by Phil McGraw . After McGraw 's success with his segments on The Oprah Winfrey Show , Dr. Phil debuted on September 16 , 2002 . On both shows McGraw offers advice in the form of `` life strategies '' from his life experience as a clinical and forensic psychologist . </P>
when did the dr. phil show first air
when did the dr. phil show first air
September 16 , 2002
September 16 , 2002