Ep 122. Accusations of Bruises, Moldy Baby Bottles, & a SWAT Team: I'm Not Giving My Grandson Back!
- April 25, 2016
In season 13, episode 122 of the Dr. Phil Show, titled "Accusations of Bruises, Moldy Baby Bottles, & a SWAT Team: I'm Not Giving My Grandson Back!," tensions run high as a family dispute unfolds on national television. The episode focuses on the case of a grandmother, Mary, who is accused of abusing her grandson by her daughter-in-law, Sydney.
Sydney claims that Mary has physically and emotionally abused her son, and provides photos of alleged bruises as evidence. She also accuses Mary of neglect, saying that she found moldy baby bottles in her son's room. Sydney claims that she had to call a SWAT team to get her son back from Mary's home, after he was taken there without her knowledge or consent.
On the other hand, Mary denies all the allegations, saying that she has never abused or neglected her grandson. She claims that Sydney is a neglectful mother who does not provide adequate care for her son, and that she took him in to protect him. Mary insists that she loves her grandson and would never harm him.
Dr. Phil sits down with both women, as well as Sydney's husband and Mary's son, David, to get to the bottom of the situation. He asks each person to tell their side of the story, and tries to identify the root of the conflict. He also brings in an expert to examine the photos of the alleged bruises and determine if they are consistent with abuse.
As the episode unfolds, tensions rise and emotions run high. Sydney and Mary attack each other verbally, with Sydney accusing Mary of being a liar and a manipulator, and Mary accusing Sydney of being a bad mother. David is caught in the middle, torn between his loyalty to his wife and his love for his mother.
Ultimately, Dr. Phil offers his advice and guidance to each person, emphasizing the importance of putting the needs of the child first. He urges them to work together to find a solution that is in the best interest of the child. As the episode ends, it is unclear what the outcome will be, but one thing is certain – this is a family in crisis, and they have a long road ahead of them.
