FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

ACTOR NICHOLAS BRENDON RETURNS TO DR. PHIL JUST A FEW MONTHS AFTER WALKING OFF THE SHOW. WILL HE WALK OFF AGAIN OR FINALLY ACCEPT THE HELP HE SO DESPERATELY NEEDS? AIRING TOMORROW, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 1

(Hollywood, CA – November 30, 2015) – After making national headlines in September for infamously walking off the DR. PHIL stage, actor Nicholas Brendon (“Buffy the Vampire Slayer,” “Criminal Minds”) returns to the show to finally answer why he abruptly left before a dialogue with Dr. Phil ever began. Since that time, Brendon’s life has continued to spiral out of control, with another arrest and an alleged suicide attempt. Is he ready to tackle his issues, look Dr. Phil in the eye and answer the hard questions? The episode airs tomorrow, Tuesday, December 1 (check local listings). 

Brendon first sat down with Dr. Phil in September to discuss his mental health and addiction issues. But, he refused to engage in a discussion with Dr. Phil and left the show. After a desperate phone call to the show, he has chosen to return, saying he is ready to answer the tough questions that will potentially help save his life. Will he finally accept Dr. Phil’s help?

Select quotes from the episodes:

“I think I need more help than I realized. I just felt that this was the right thing.”

•  Nicholas Brendon on why he chose to return to the show.

“Did you want to die that day?”

•  Dr. Phil to Nicholas Brendon about his alleged suicide attempt.

DR. PHIL is produced by Peteski Productions in association with CBS Television Distribution, which also distributes the show. Carla Pennington and Dr. Phillip C. McGraw are the executive producers.

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