Dr. Phil, whose real name is Phil McGraw, recently retired from his daytime talk show after 21 seasons. The show was considered an immediate hit after premiering in September 2002, second only in ratings to “The Oprah Winfrey Show” . The program held the #1 or #2 spot in its genre for all 21 years it has been on the air and has received 31 Emmy® nominations alongside several other awards. Dr. Phil began his TV career on “The Oprah Winfrey Show” in the late ’90s. He has helped thousands of guests and millions of viewers through everything from addiction and marriage to mental wellness and raising children. Dr. Phil retired from daytime TV to pursue new ventures and focus on prime-time programming. He plans to announce a strategic prime-time partnership, scheduled for an early 2024 launch, which will expand his reach and increase his impact on television and viewers.