View gallery Image Credit: WireImage for Turner Dr. Phil McGraw came to the end of his reign on Dr. Phil years ago. The talk show host and author, who holds a doctorate in clinical psychology, first rose to prominence while appearing alongside Oprah Winfrey on her landmark television talk show as a relationship expert. However, after several years his popularity became apparent, and he launched his own talk show, Dr. Phil, which has stood the test of time - lasting a whopping 21 seasons. On his rise to the very top of television talk show success, Dr. Phil has been married twice.