Series synopsis
The Doctors is an American medical television series that premiered on Syndication on September 8, 2008. It stars Andrew P. Ordon and Travis Lane Stork.
The Doctors is an American syndicated talk show airing daily in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Australia, Ireland, Sweden and Finland. It debuted on September 8, 2008. The hour-long daytime program is produced by Phil McGraw and his son Jay McGraw and is distributed domestically and globally by CBS Television Distribution. The series is a spin-off of Dr. Phil and is the first talk show to be a third generation talk show spin-off, as Dr. Phil itself spun-off of The Oprah Winfrey Show.
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Premise
The Doctors is an American syndicated talk show airing daily in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Australia, Ireland, Sweden and Finland. It debuted on September 8, 2008. The hour-long daytime program is produced by Phil McGraw and his son Jay McGraw and is distributed domestically and globally by CBS Television Distribution. The series is a spin-off of Dr. Phil and is the first talk show to be a third generation talk show spin-off, as Dr. Phil itself spun-off of The Oprah Winfrey Show.
It was announced in December 2009, during its second season, that The Doctors was cleared through the 2011-2012 season. The third season premiered September 13, 2010, in high definition. In late August 2012, The Doctors was renewed through the 2015-2016 season. The fifth season started on September 10, 2012. The series' sixth season premiered on September 9, 2013. Dr. Lisa Masterson did not return for the sixth season. Urologist Dr. Jennifer Berman and family medicine physician and sexologist Dr. Rachael Ross joined the series.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
Guest cast
- Mackenzie Phillips
- Aaron Carter
- David Cassidy as Self
- Lamar Odom
- Darryl Strawberry
- Elias Harger as Himself
- Melanie Martin as Woman Who Hates Exercise
- Edd Hall as MC / Announcer
- William Dorfman as Self
- Rosanna Pansino as Self
- Pamela Jean Noble as Ring Girl
Episodes
This series spans 16 seasons with 172 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 0 | ||
| Season 1 | 0 | September 8, 2008 | |
| Season 2 | 0 | ||
| Season 3 | 1 | September 13, 2010 | September 13, 2010 |
| Season 4 | 1 | November 3, 2011 | |
| Season 5 | 165 | September 11, 2012 | September 6, 2013 |
| Season 6 | 0 | ||
| Season 7 | 1 | April 14, 2015 | |
| Season 8 | 0 | ||
| Season 9 | 0 | September 8, 2017 | |
| Season 10 | 4 | April 9, 2018 | |
| Season 11 | 0 | ||
| Season 12 | 0 | ||
| Season 2018 | 0 | September 12, 2018 | September 18, 2018 |
| Season 2019 | 0 | September 9, 2019 | October 25, 2019 |
| Season 2020 | 0 | September 14, 2020 | November 25, 2020 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Doctors Season 3 Episode 1 | September 13, 2010 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 38 | Don't Judge It's Not Their Fault | November 3, 2011 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Most Surprising Episode Ever! Incredible makeovers; dazzling Hollywood stars; breakthrough surgeries; unexpected keys to a longer life; debunking beauty myths; "bad" habits that are actually good. |
September 11, 2012 |
| 2 |
The Doctors Get Their Game On! The set transforms into an interactive, over-the-top game show about health; quizzes reveal how many calories are in a favorite meal; a trick to healthier skin; why good-for-you foods taste bad. |
September 12, 2012 |
| 3 |
Never Give Up! 4 Incredible Medical Stories Cutting-edge technology gives a voice to an autistic teen who has never spoken before; after a single mother loses her arms and legs to a life-threatening illness, she beats the odds with the help of new technology. |
September 13, 2012 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 138 |
Foods That Help Prevent Illness/Secret to a Lasting Relationship Revealed/Bizarre Bowel Symptoms/Causes of Blood in Urine A debate about a psychologist's divisive view on monogamy; a young cancer patient fulfills her wish to be on a cooking show; foods that help prevent diabetes, heart disease and dementia. |
April 14, 2015 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 3 |
Caffeine Bracelet Put to the Test! Dangerous Drug Trend: Anti-Diarrhea Meds? Scarred by Dog Attack! Chef Rocco DiSpirito's Meal Makeovers! A caffeine bracelet to replace coffee; a dog attack leaves a girl scarred; chef Rocco DiSpirito cuts calories and fat; a fix for thin or aging lips. |
September 14, 2016 |
| 12 |
Procedure Slims Jawline? Put It to the Test: Electric Shock Workout? Umbilical Cord Art; Sauna Face Masks; Filler for Aging Genitals Slimming the face with a needle; a workout that shocks the muscles; umbilical cord art; sauna face masks; filler in aging genitals; balancing life as a working mother. |
September 27, 2016 |
| 13 |
Star Jamie-Lynn Sigler Reveals New Details About Life With MS; Exclusive: World's Most Advanced Amputee and Prosthetic Actress Jamie-Lynn Sigler; a woman becomes the first amputee to move and feel a prosthetic with her thoughts; cosmetic surgery for teenage girls; suing parents for embarrassing photos; dirty things in the home; make-ahead meals; low-libido treatment. |
June 7, 2017 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The United States of Addiction; Judge Scary Mary; Paid to Prescribe? The Doctors Saved My Life: Alcoholic Mom's Recovery Doctors being bribed to prescribe highly addictive opiates; judge Scary Mary administers swift justice; an alcoholic mom returns to the show; fecal matter in iced coffee; a young man's facial tumor takes over his life; social media backlash. |
September 12, 2017 |
| 2 |
World Exclusive: Aaron Carter Health Crisis, Part 1 Plagued by rumors of crack use, meth use, cancer and HIV, pop star Aaron Carter comes to The Doctors (2008) in a world exclusive to tell what's really going on. |
September 13, 2017 |
| 3 |
World Exclusive: Aaron Carter Health Crisis, Part 2 The doctors deliver the news to pop star Aaron Carter about his blood tests for HIV and meth use. |
September 14, 2017 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 3 | September 12, 2018 |
| 2 | Episode 4 | September 13, 2018 |
| 3 | Episode 5 | September 14, 2018 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Doctors Season 12 Premiere! | September 9, 2019 |
| 2 | Exclusive: Abby Lee Miller's Cancer Crisis; Mental Health Days for Kids; Hidden Germy Spot in Your Home! | September 10, 2019 |
| 3 | Women Secretly Filmed During Gyno Operations? The Doctors Investigate: Does Weight Affect Your Birth Control? Miracle Twins! | September 11, 2019 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Drs. Exclusive: Gloria Gaynor's Major Spine Surgery | September 14, 2020 |
| 2 | Best Pick-Up Lines For Women! | September 15, 2020 |
| 3 | I Lost 90 Pounds in 90 Days and Gained It All Back! | September 16, 2020 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Syndication |
|---|---|
| First aired | September 8, 2008 |
| Last aired | April 9, 2018 |
| Runtime | 60 minutes |
| Status | Returning Series |
| Schedule | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday |