The Steve Wilkos Show Season 8 Episode 122 He'll Still Be My Son

He'll Still Be My Son is the 122nd episode of the eighth season of The Steve Wilkos Show. The show is a syndicated daytime talk show that premiered on September 10, 2007, and is hosted by Steve Wilkos, a former Marine and a retired police officer. The show deals with a range of issues such as family drama, relationships, cheating, and criminal activity, primarily featuring guests with personal conflicts seeking resolution.

In this episode, Steve Wilkos welcomes a mother and son on to the show to discuss their relationship and the issues that have caused them to become estranged. The mother, Karen, explains that she and her son, Mike, used to be very close, but their relationship fell apart when Mike started using drugs and became violent. Karen admits that she hasn't seen or spoken to her son in over two years and is worried about his well-being. She says that she still loves him and wants to help him get back on track, but doesn't know how to reach him.

Mike joins the show via video call and talks to Steve about his side of the story. He explains that he started using drugs after his girlfriend died in a car accident, and he couldn't deal with the pain. He says that he knows he's made mistakes and has hurt his family, but he's trying to turn his life around. Mike says that he's been clean for six months and has started going to therapy, but he doesn't know how to repair his relationship with his mother.

Throughout the show, Steve listens to both Karen and Mike's perspectives and offers his advice and support. He encourages them to be open and honest with each other about their feelings and to focus on moving forward instead of dwelling on the past. Steve also speaks to Karen about the importance of supporting her son, even if she doesn't agree with his choices, and reminds Mike that he needs to take responsibility for his actions and work on rebuilding trust with his family.

The episode culminates with Karen and Mike meeting in person for the first time in two years. There are tears and hugs as they both express their love for each other and apologize for the pain they've caused. They acknowledge that they have a lot of work to do to repair their relationship, but they're willing to try. Steve offers to pay for therapy for both Karen and Mike and encourages them to continue working on their issues.

Overall, He'll Still Be My Son is a powerful episode that deals with the complex dynamics of family relationships. It shows the importance of forgiveness, understanding, and communication, and offers hope that even the most damaged relationships can be healed with time and effort.