How to Contact Dr. Phil

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Last Updated: June 12, 2022 References

Dr. Phil has been one of America's most famous talk show hosts for decades. If you'd love to share your story, comment on a recent episode, or ask Dr. Phil a question, just get in touch. Fortunately, it's easier than ever to contact Dr. Phil online, but if you'd prefer, you can still send him an old-fashioned letter.

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Website or Mail

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Go to Dr. Phil's website to find the general contact form. On Dr. Phil's homepage, you'll see a header titled "Be on the Show" (https://www.drphil.com/be-on-the-show/). Select any of the dropdown links to get to an online contact form.^{[1]
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- If you want to share your story about a specific topic, just scroll down on the "Be on the show" page until you see your topic. This takes you to the same contact form, but it has a unique link so it gets to Dr. Phil's program team.
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Fill out the form with your details and contact info. You can use the form to ask a question, share your story, offer a suggestion, or just let Dr. Phil know what you think! If you can't submit the form online, you can text it to 88500. To complete the form, give:^{[2]
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- Your name, birth date, and email address
- Phone number and address
- Your story, comment, or question (limited to 2500 words)
- Any special needs you have
- Consent to the terms of use
- A photo, optional
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Give your consent if you want to appear on the show. If you're hoping to be a guest, click the option to appear on the show. You'll find this on the form below the box where you can share your story or comment.^{[3]
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- Keep in mind that even if you don't want to appear on the show, the producers can use your comment or story since you've given consent by submitting the form.
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Send Dr. Phil a letter if you don't want to interact online. If you'd rather write or type a letter, that's completely fine! Just don't send Dr. Phil original photos, legal documents, medical documents, manuscripts, or personal items since they won't return them. When you're ready to mail your letter, address it to:^{[4]
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- Dr. Phil Show
- 325 N Larchmont Blvd, Suite 602
- Los Angeles, CA 90004
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Send a letter to the Dr. Phil Foundation. The Dr. Phil Foundation is dedicated to helping disadvantaged children and families. If you want to share a thank you note, comment on recent media coverage, or ask a question about the foundation, send a letter to:^{[5]
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- The Dr. Phil Foundation
- 137 N. Larchmont Blvd. #705
- Los Angeles, CA 90004

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Social Media

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Tweet Dr. Phil. Follow Dr. Phil's official Twitter handle @DrPhil so you can comment, like, and retweet his posts. Keep in mind that Dr. Phil mainly uses the Twitter account to promote his show rather than to interact with viewers.^{[6]
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- Dr. Phil probably doesn't operate his own Twitter account (https://twitter.com/DRPHIL) so you'll most likely be interacting with a member of his staff.
- Want to follow tweets from the show? Follow @TheDrPhilShow, which is a separate account.
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Interact with Dr. Phil on Facebook. If you have a Facebook account, consider “liking” Dr. Phil's page to follow his posts. You can also comment on his updates and send a direct message. Keep in mind that these messages are usually answered by his staff.^{[7]
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- There are lots of Dr. Phil groups on Facebook, so ensure that you're following the official one—https://www.facebook.com/drphilshow.
- Dr. Phil's Facebook page is a great place to talk with other Dr. Phil fans.
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Follow Dr. Phil on Instagram. Make sure you pick his official handle which is drphil. This way, you can see his verified posts and comment on them using your account. Unfortunately, you can't send him a direct message on Instagram, but it is a great way to connect with fans of Dr. Phil.^{[8]
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- Dr. Phil's Instagram page is https://www.instagram.com/drphil/ and he has a Tik Tok, too! Check out https://www.tiktok.com/@drphil to comment on his posts.
- Dr. Phil also has a Pinterest page, but you can't leave comments on the content he pins.

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Audience Reservations

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Check your availability and audience requirements. Dr. Phil tapes most Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays between 8 am and 2 pm PST. If you're over 18 years old, you can sign up for free tickets to be in the live audience if you live or will be in the Hollywood area, or you can sign up to be part of his free virtual audience.^{[9]
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- To be a virtual audience member, you need a webcam and a stable internet connection for your computer.
- If you want to be in the live audience, check Dr. Phil's website for current health and safety requirements.
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Select a virtual or in-person reservation form. On Dr. Phil's website, you'll see a dropdown menu with the header "Be part of the audience." From there, you can choose a virtual audience reservation or an in-person audience reservation.^{[10]
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- Don't submit more than one request to be in the audience. After you submit a reservation form, wait for a member of the audience department to contact you about tickets.
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Fill out and submit the form online. It only takes a minute to complete your reservation request. Just provide:^{[11]
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- Your name, birth date, and email address
- Phone number and address
- The dates and times you'd like to participate
- Any special needs you have
- Consent to the terms of use