Talk shows have always been a big hit for television, and one of the most successful has been Dr. Phil. The show premiered in 2002 and has been nominated for 31 Daytime Emmys. The show has dealt with a variety of topics including drug addiction, financial recovery, and helping young people leave toxic relationships. Despite its popularity, the show has seen its fair share of controversy. In 2016, for instance, a Dr. Phil episode featured Shelley Duvall, a former actress from The Shining, who appeared to have various mental delusions. The episode caused a lot of backlash and criticism.

The show is filmed in the studio of Paramount Studios. The entrance to the studio is located at 860 North Gower Street in Hollywood, California 90038. The studio is located at Stage 29 and the studio audience typically arrives between 8:00 and 8:30 a.m. The show usually tapes two shows a day and audience members can expect to be in the studio for about three hours.

Those who want to visit the set can sign up for a spot in the studio audience. The audience coordinator will email you more information, but in general you are asked to arrive at the studio wearing business attire. You are also asked not to bring anything with you that might be considered a distraction for the cast or crew. This includes cameras, recording devices, cell phones, pagers, books, food, and any other items that might cause a distraction.