Dr. Phil - S17E36: Was Our Biological Father Involved in an Adoption Scam?
Frankie and his former wife were accused of scamming would-be adoptive parents out of thousands of dollars, but he now says eight of his children were placed for adoption without his knowledge; he meets one of his adult offspring for the first time.
Cast: Phil McGraw
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Dr. Phil S17E36 Synopsis
Stream Dr. Phil "Was Our Biological Father Involved in an Adoption Scam?" in HD quality on Goojara. Originally aired on 2018-10-29, this episode is part of Season 17 of Dr. Phil. Featuring performances from Phil McGraw among the cast. With a runtime of 1h, the episode keeps you engaged throughout. As part of this Talk series, the episode continues to build on the show's compelling narrative. Frankie and his former wife were accused of scamming would-be adoptive parents out of thousands of dollars, but he now says eight of his children were placed for adoption without his knowledge; he meets one of his adult offspring for the first time.
