The Phil Donahue Show (Season 25)

The Donahue Show, also known as Donahue, was an American television talk show hosted by Phil Donahue that ran for 26 years on national television. Its run was preceded by three years of local broadcast in Dayton, Ohio, and it was broadcast nationwide between 1970 and 1996. In 2002, Donahue was ranked twenty-ninth on TV Guide magazine's list of the fifty greatest television shows of all-time.

  • Poster for Teenagers and the Club Scene

    Teenagers and the Club Scene (Episode 1)

    Air date: 1994-09-05

    Runtime: 60 min

    Overview: Scheduled topic: teenagers and the New York club scene.

  • Poster for Teenage Girls and Gangs

    Teenage Girls and Gangs (Episode 2)

    Air date: 1994-09-06

    Runtime: 60 min

    Overview: Scheduled program topic: teenage girls and gangs.

  • Poster for Rape and the Use of Condoms

    Rape and the Use of Condoms (Episode 3)

    Air date: 1994-09-07

    Runtime: 60 min

    Overview: Scheduled discussion topic: rape and the use of condoms.

  • Poster for Husbands Who Hide Money from Their Wives

    Husbands Who Hide Money from Their Wives (Episode 4)

    Air date: 1994-09-08

    Runtime: 60 min

    Overview: Scheduled topic: husbands who hide money from their wives.

  • Poster for Believing One's Life Is Like a Soap Opera

    Believing One's Life Is Like a Soap Opera (Episode 5)

    Air date: 1994-09-09

    Runtime: 60 min

    Overview: Scheduled topic: believing one's life is like a soap opera.

  • Poster for Friendships Between Heterosexuals and Homosexuals

    Friendships Between Heterosexuals and Homosexuals (Episode 6)

    Air date: 1994-09-12

    Runtime: 60 min

    Overview: Scheduled topic: friendships between heterosexuals and homosexuals.

  • Poster for Romantic Involvement with a Minor

    Romantic Involvement with a Minor (Episode 7)

    Air date: 1994-09-13

    Runtime: 60 min

    Overview: Scheduled program topic: romantic involvement with a minor.

  • Poster for Celebrities in the News

    Celebrities in the News (Episode 8)

    Air date: 1994-09-14

    Runtime: 60 min

    Overview: Scheduled topic: celebrities in the news.

  • Poster for Parents Who Get Involved in Their Children's Romances

    Parents Who Get Involved in Their Children's Romances (Episode 9)

    Air date: 1994-09-15

    Runtime: 60 min

    Overview: Scheduled topic: parents who get involved in their children's romances.

  • Poster for Lawsuits

    Lawsuits (Episode 10)

    Air date: 1994-09-16

    Runtime: 60 min

    Overview: Scheduled topic: lawsuits.

  • Poster for Confidence Schemes

    Confidence Schemes (Episode 11)

    Air date: 1994-09-19

    Runtime: 60 min

    Overview: Scheduled program topic: confidence schemes.

  • Poster for Shawn Russ Sues to Terminate Parental Rights

    Shawn Russ Sues to Terminate Parental Rights (Episode 12)

    Air date: 1994-09-20

    Runtime: 60 min

    Overview: Scheduled: Shawn Russ, who sued to terminate his mother's parental rights.

  • Poster for Jilted Lovers and Retribution

    Jilted Lovers and Retribution (Episode 13)

    Air date: 1994-09-21

    Runtime: 60 min

    Overview: Scheduled discussion topic: jilted lovers and retribution.

  • Poster for Cosmetic Surgery

    Cosmetic Surgery (Episode 14)

    Air date: 1994-09-22

    Runtime: 60 min

    Overview: Scheduled topic: cosmetic surgery.

  • Poster for Waiters and Waitresses

    Waiters and Waitresses (Episode 15)

    Air date: 1994-09-23

    Runtime: 60 min

    Overview: Scheduled topic: Waiters and waitresses discuss their pet peeves.

  • Poster for Dolly Parton

    Dolly Parton (Episode 16)

    Air date: 1994-10-31

    Runtime: 60 min

    Overview: Scheduled guest: Dolly Parton.

  • Poster for Caring for Aging Parents

    Caring for Aging Parents (Episode 17)

    Air date: 1994-11-01

    Runtime: 60 min

    Overview: Scheduled topic: caring for one's aging parents

  • Poster for Suspecting a Spouse of Plotting One's Murder

    Suspecting a Spouse of Plotting One's Murder (Episode 18)

    Air date: 1994-11-03

    Runtime: 60 min

    Overview: Scheduled topic: suspecting a spouse of plotting one's murder.

  • Poster for Believing a Co-Worker Is Responsible for the Loss of a Job

    Believing a Co-Worker Is Responsible for the Loss of a Job (Episode 19)

    Air date: 1994-11-08

    Runtime: 60 min

    Overview: Scheduled topic: believing a co-worker or friend is responsible for the loss of one's job.

  • Poster for Repressed Childhood Memories

    Repressed Childhood Memories (Episode 20)

    Air date: 1994-11-09

    Runtime: 60 min

    Overview: Scheduled topic: repressed childhood memories that surface in adult nightmares

  • Poster for Capturing Criminal Suspects

    Capturing Criminal Suspects (Episode 21)

    Air date: 1994-11-10

    Runtime: 60 min

    Overview: Scheduled topic: Bizarre stories involving the capture of criminal suspects.

  • Poster for African-American Males

    African-American Males (Episode 22)

    Air date: 1994-11-11

    Runtime: 60 min

    Overview: Scheduled topic: African-American males.

  • Poster for The Cast of "Frasier"

    The Cast of "Frasier" (Episode 23)

    Air date: 1994-11-14

    Runtime: 60 min

    Overview: Scheduled guests: The cast of "Frasier."

  • Poster for Disliking a Child's Spouse

    Disliking a Child's Spouse (Episode 24)

    Air date: 1994-11-28

    Runtime: 60 min

    Overview: Scheduled topic: disliking a child's spouse.

  • Poster for Homosexuality and Parenting

    Homosexuality and Parenting (Episode 25)

    Air date: 1994-11-29

    Runtime: 60 min

    Overview: Scheduled topic: homosexuality and parenting.

  • Poster for Unusual Pet Stories

    Unusual Pet Stories (Episode 26)

    Air date: 1994-11-30

    Runtime: 60 min

    Overview: Scheduled topic: unusual pet stories.

  • Poster for Infertility

    Infertility (Episode 27)

    Air date: 1994-12-01

    Runtime: 60 min

    Overview: Scheduled topic: infertility.

  • Poster for Tabloid TV

    Tabloid TV (Episode 28)

    Air date: 1994-12-02

    Runtime: 60 min

    Overview: Scheduled topic: tabloid TV.

  • Poster for Espionage

    Espionage (Episode 29)

    Air date: 1994-12-05

    Runtime: 60 min

    Overview: Scheduled topic: espionage.

  • Poster for Selecting Juries with the Aid of a Consultant

    Selecting Juries with the Aid of a Consultant (Episode 30)

    Air date: 1994-12-06

    Runtime: 60 min

    Overview: Scheduled topic: selecting a jury with the aid of consultant.

  • Poster for Overcoming Infertility

    Overcoming Infertility (Episode 31)

    Air date: 1994-12-07

    Runtime: 60 min

    Overview: Scheduled topic: overcoming infertility.

  • Poster for Women and Violent Behavior

    Women and Violent Behavior (Episode 32)

    Air date: 1994-12-08

    Runtime: 60 min

    Overview: Scheduled topic: women and violent behavior.

  • Poster for Teenage Homosexuality and Cross-Dressing

    Teenage Homosexuality and Cross-Dressing (Episode 33)

    Air date: 1994-12-09

    Runtime: 60 min

    Overview: Scheduled topic: teenage homosexuality and cross-dressing.

  • Poster for Claiming to Be Falsely Accused of Rape

    Claiming to Be Falsely Accused of Rape (Episode 34)

    Air date: 1994-12-12

    Runtime: 60 min

    Overview: Scheduled discussion topic: claiming to be falsely accused of rape.

  • Poster for Gigolos

    Gigolos (Episode 35)

    Air date: 1994-12-14

    Runtime: 60 min

    Overview: Scheduled topic: gigolos.

  • Poster for Inexpensive Holiday Decorations

    Inexpensive Holiday Decorations (Episode 36)

    Air date: 1994-12-15

    Runtime: 60 min

    Overview: Scheduled topic: Inexpensive holiday decorations.

  • Poster for High-School Dress Codes

    High-School Dress Codes (Episode 37)

    Air date: 1994-12-16

    Runtime: 60 min

    Overview: Scheduled topic: high-school dress codes.

  • Poster for Author Edward Wilson

    Author Edward Wilson (Episode 38)

    Air date: 1994-12-19

    Runtime: 60 min

    Overview: Scheduled guest: author Edward Wilson ("Naturalist").

  • Poster for Political Scientist Charles Murray

    Political Scientist Charles Murray (Episode 39)

    Air date: 1994-12-20

    Runtime: 60 min

    Overview: Scheduled guest: Charles Murray, coauthor of "The Bell Curve."

  • Poster for Welfare

    Welfare (Episode 40)

    Air date: 1995-01-03

    Runtime: 60 min

    Overview: Scheduled topic: welfare.

  • Poster for Mail-Order Bridegrooms

    Mail-Order Bridegrooms (Episode 41)

    Air date: 1995-01-04

    Runtime: 60 min

    Overview: Scheduled discussion topic: mail-order bridegrooms.

  • Poster for Reuniting with a Former Sweetheart

    Reuniting with a Former Sweetheart (Episode 42)

    Air date: 1995-01-05

    Runtime: 60 min

    Overview: Scheduled program topic: reuniting with a former sweetheart.

  • Poster for Unconventional Child-Rearing Methods

    Unconventional Child-Rearing Methods (Episode 43)

    Air date: 1995-01-06

    Runtime: 60 min

    Overview: Scheduled discussion topic: unconventional child-rearing methods.

  • Poster for Women Who Invest in the Stock Market

    Women Who Invest in the Stock Market (Episode 44)

    Air date: 1995-01-16

    Runtime: 60 min

    Overview: Scheduled guests: A group of Illinois women who invest in the stock market.

  • Poster for Improving Romantic Relationships

    Improving Romantic Relationships (Episode 45)

    Air date: 1995-01-17

    Runtime: 60 min

    Overview: Scheduled discussion topic: improving romantic relationships.

  • Poster for Believing One's Child Is a Danger to Society

    Believing One's Child Is a Danger to Society (Episode 46)

    Air date: 1995-01-18

    Runtime: 60 min

    Overview: Scheduled topic: believing that one's child is a danger to society

  • Poster for Friendship Between Ex-Spouses

    Friendship Between Ex-Spouses (Episode 47)

    Air date: 1995-01-19

    Runtime: 60 min

    Overview: Scheduled discussion topic: friendship between ex-spouses.

  • Poster for Racism

    Racism (Episode 48)

    Air date: 1995-01-20

    Runtime: 60 min

    Overview: Scheduled topic: racism.

  • Poster for Hillary Rodham Clinton

    Hillary Rodham Clinton (Episode 49)

    Air date: 1995-01-23

    Runtime: 60 min

    Overview: Scheduled program topic: First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton.

  • Poster for Alternative Schools

    Alternative Schools (Episode 50)

    Air date: 1995-01-24

    Runtime: 60 min

    Overview: Scheduled topic: alternative schools.

  • Poster for Returning Used Merchandise

    Returning Used Merchandise (Episode 51)

    Air date: 1995-01-25

    Runtime: 60 min

    Overview: Scheduled topic: returning used merchandise.

  • Poster for Marital Problems

    Marital Problems (Episode 52)

    Air date: 1995-01-26

    Runtime: 60 min

    Overview: Scheduled topic: marital problems.

  • Poster for Teens and Compulsive Shopping

    Teens and Compulsive Shopping (Episode 53)

    Air date: 1995-01-30

    Runtime: 60 min

    Overview: Scheduled discussion topic: teens and compulsive shopping.

  • Poster for Criminal Acts Caught on Videotape

    Criminal Acts Caught on Videotape (Episode 54)

    Air date: 1995-01-31

    Runtime: 60 min

    Overview: Scheduled discussion topic: criminal acts caught on videotape.

  • Poster for Disabled Comedians

    Disabled Comedians (Episode 55)

    Air date: 1995-02-01

    Runtime: 60 min

    Overview: Scheduled topic: disabled comedians.

  • Poster for Sexual Problems within a Marriage

    Sexual Problems within a Marriage (Episode 56)

    Air date: 1995-02-02

    Runtime: 60 min

    Overview: Scheduled discussion topic: sexual problems within a marriage.

  • Poster for Custody Battles in May-December Relationships

    Custody Battles in May-December Relationships (Episode 57)

    Air date: 1995-02-03

    Runtime: 60 min

    Overview: Scheduled discussion topic: custody battles in May-December relationships.

  • Poster for Parole for Convicts with Life Sentences

    Parole for Convicts with Life Sentences (Episode 58)

    Air date: 1995-02-06

    Runtime: 60 min

    Overview: Scheduled discussion topic: whether parole for convicted criminals with life sentences should be abolished.

  • Poster for Winning Back the Affections of an Unfaithful Spouse

    Winning Back the Affections of an Unfaithful Spouse (Episode 59)

    Air date: 1995-02-08

    Runtime: 60 min

    Overview: Scheduled discussion topic: winning back the affections of an unfaithful spouse.

  • Poster for Attention-Deficit Disorder

    Attention-Deficit Disorder (Episode 60)

    Air date: 1995-02-09

    Runtime: 60 min

    Overview: Scheduled discussion topic: attention-deficit disorder.

  • Poster for Posing Nude after Age 40

    Posing Nude after Age 40 (Episode 61)

    Air date: 1995-02-10

    Runtime: 60 min

    Overview: Scheduled discussion topic: posing nude after age 40.

  • Poster for Tensions between Jews and Blacks

    Tensions between Jews and Blacks (Episode 62)

    Air date: 1995-03-20

    Runtime: 60 min

    Overview: Scheduled discussion topic: tensions between Jews and blacks

  • Poster for Underwear That Enhances Figures

    Underwear That Enhances Figures (Episode 63)

    Air date: 1995-03-21

    Runtime: 60 min

    Overview: Scheduled discussion topic: underwear that enhances one's figure

  • Poster for Tips on Performing Tasks Usually Requiring Pros

    Tips on Performing Tasks Usually Requiring Pros (Episode 64)

    Air date: 1995-03-22

    Runtime: 60 min

    Overview: Scheduled topic: Tips on performing tasks that usually require professionals.

  • Poster for Having a Lazy Spouse

    Having a Lazy Spouse (Episode 65)

    Air date: 1995-03-23

    Runtime: 60 min

    Overview: Scheduled topic: having a lazy spouse.

  • Poster for Medical Malpractice in Emergency Rooms

    Medical Malpractice in Emergency Rooms (Episode 66)

    Air date: 1995-03-24

    Runtime: 60 min

    Overview: Scheduled topic: medical malpractice in emergency rooms.

  • Poster for Men Who Live with Their Parents

    Men Who Live with Their Parents (Episode 67)

    Air date: 1995-04-03

    Runtime: 60 min

    Overview: Scheduled program topic: men who live with their parents.

  • Poster for Former Surgeon General Joycelyn Elders

    Former Surgeon General Joycelyn Elders (Episode 68)

    Air date: 1995-04-04

    Runtime: 60 min

    Overview: Scheduled guest: former Surgeon General Joycelyn Elders.

  • Poster for Deceit Regarding True Identity of One's Parents

    Deceit Regarding True Identity of One's Parents (Episode 69)

    Air date: 1995-04-05

    Runtime: 60 min

    Overview: Scheduled discussion topic: deceit regarding the true identity of one's parents.

  • Poster for Murder and the Legal System

    Murder and the Legal System (Episode 70)

    Air date: 1995-04-06

    Runtime: 60 min

    Overview: Scheduled topic: murder and the legal system.

  • Poster for Olympian Greg Louganis

    Olympian Greg Louganis (Episode 71)

    Air date: 1995-04-07

    Runtime: 60 min

    Overview: Scheduled guest: Greg Louganis.

  • Poster for Government Intervention in Private Lives

    Government Intervention in Private Lives (Episode 72)

    Air date: 1995-04-10

    Runtime: 60 min

    Overview: Scheduled topic: Government intervention in citizens' private lives.

  • Poster for Singer Laurie Beechman

    Singer Laurie Beechman (Episode 73)

    Air date: 1995-04-11

    Runtime: 60 min

    Overview: Scheduled guest: Singer Laurie Beechman.

  • Poster for Controversy over Longevity-Enhancing Pills

    Controversy over Longevity-Enhancing Pills (Episode 74)

    Air date: 1995-04-12

    Runtime: 60 min

    Overview: Scheduled topic: the controversy over pills that are purported to enhance longevity.

  • Poster for Early Memories of a Parent's Death

    Early Memories of a Parent's Death (Episode 75)

    Air date: 1995-04-14

    Runtime: 60 min

    Overview: Scheduled discussion topic: how adult relationships are affected by early memories of a parent's death.

  • Poster for Refraining from Watching Television

    Refraining from Watching Television (Episode 76)

    Air date: 1995-04-24

    Runtime: 60 min

    Overview: Scheduled program topic: refraining from watching television.

  • Poster for Dealing with a Child's Anger

    Dealing with a Child's Anger (Episode 77)

    Air date: 1995-04-25

    Runtime: 60 min

    Overview: Scheduled topic: dealing with a child's anger.

  • Poster for Missing-Persons Cases

    Missing-Persons Cases (Episode 78)

    Air date: 1995-04-26

    Runtime: 60 min

    Overview: Scheduled topic: missing-persons cases.

  • Poster for Reports from Men Who Dated Penthouse Models

    Reports from Men Who Dated Penthouse Models (Episode 79)

    Air date: 1995-04-27

    Runtime: 60 min

    Overview: Scheduled topic: Reports from men who were sent on dates with Penthouse models.

  • Poster for Fortune Tellers

    Fortune Tellers (Episode 80)

    Air date: 1995-04-28

    Runtime: 60 min

    Overview: Scheduled topic: fortune tellers.

  • Poster for Celebrities and Scientology

    Celebrities and Scientology (Episode 81)

    Air date: 1995-05-15

    Runtime: 60 min

    Overview: Scheduled topic: celebrities and Scientology.

  • Poster for Nude Modeling in Public

    Nude Modeling in Public (Episode 82)

    Air date: 1995-05-16

    Runtime: 60 min

    Overview: Scheduled topic: nude modeling in public.

  • Poster for Teen Prostitution

    Teen Prostitution (Episode 83)

    Air date: 1995-05-18

    Runtime: 60 min

    Overview: Scheduled topic: teen prostitution.

  • Poster for Rekindling Passion in Marriage

    Rekindling Passion in Marriage (Episode 84)

    Air date: 1995-05-22

    Runtime: 60 min

    Overview: Scheduled program topic: rekindling passion in marriage.

  • Poster for The Interference of Ex-Spouses in New Marriage

    The Interference of Ex-Spouses in New Marriage (Episode 85)

    Air date: 1995-05-24

    Runtime: 60 min

    Overview: Scheduled topic: the interference of an ex-spouse in a new marriage.

  • Poster for Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich

    Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich (Episode 86)

    Air date: 1995-05-25

    Runtime: 60 min

    Overview: Scheduled topic: Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich (R-Ga.).

  • Poster for Class of '74 Reunion

    Class of '74 Reunion (Episode 87)

    Air date: 1995-05-26

    Runtime: 60 min

    Overview: Scheduled topic: the reunion of the class of '74 from a New Jersey High School.

  • Poster for Virginity

    Virginity (Episode 88)

    Air date: 1995-05-30

    Runtime: 60 min

    Overview: Scheduled topic: virginity.

  • Poster for Serial Killers

    Serial Killers (Episode 89)

    Air date: 1995-05-31

    Runtime: 60 min

    Overview: Scheduled topic: serial killers.

  • Poster for Wedding-Day Mishaps

    Wedding-Day Mishaps (Episode 90)

    Air date: 1995-06-01

    Runtime: 60 min

    Overview: Scheduled program topic: wedding-day mishaps.

  • Poster for Makeovers for Parents

    Makeovers for Parents (Episode 91)

    Air date: 1995-06-02

    Runtime: 60 min

    Overview: Scheduled topic: Makeovers for parents.

  • Poster for Discovering a Husband's Secret Life

    Discovering a Husband's Secret Life (Episode 92)

    Air date: 1995-06-05

    Runtime: 60 min

    Overview: Scheduled discussion topic: discovering a husband's secret life.

  • Poster for Interactive TV

    Interactive TV (Episode 93)

    Air date: 1995-06-06

    Runtime: 60 min

    Overview: Scheduled topic: interactive TV.

  • Poster for Disliking One's Mother

    Disliking One's Mother (Episode 94)

    Air date: 1995-06-07

    Runtime: 60 min

    Overview: Scheduled program topic: disliking one's mother.

  • Poster for Author Laura Schlessinger

    Author Laura Schlessinger (Episode 95)

    Air date: 1995-06-08

    Runtime: 60 min

    Overview: Scheduled guest: Laura Schlessinger ("Ten Stupid Things Women Do to Mess Up Their Lives").

  • Poster for Long-Held Secret Affections

    Long-Held Secret Affections (Episode 96)

    Air date: 1995-06-12

    Runtime: 60 min

    Overview: Scheduled topic: Disclosing a secret affection after many years.

  • Poster for Reba McEntire

    Reba McEntire (Episode 97)

    Air date: 1995-06-13

    Runtime: 60 min

    Overview: Scheduled guest: Reba McEntire.

  • Poster for Rape and Retribution

    Rape and Retribution (Episode 98)

    Air date: 1995-06-14

    Runtime: 60 min

    Overview: Scheduled topic: rape and retribution.

  • Poster for Past-Life Regression Therapy

    Past-Life Regression Therapy (Episode 99)

    Air date: 1995-06-15

    Runtime: 60 min

    Overview: Scheduled topic: past-life regression therapy.

  • Poster for Suspecting Infidelity Between Spouses and Best Friends

    Suspecting Infidelity Between Spouses and Best Friends (Episode 100)

    Air date: 1995-06-16

    Runtime: 60 min

    Overview: Scheduled topic: suspecting infidelity between a spouse and a best friend.

  • Poster for AIDS and the Blood Supply

    AIDS and the Blood Supply (Episode 101)

    Air date: 1995-06-21

    Runtime: 60 min

    Overview: Scheduled discussion topic: AIDS and the blood supply.

  • Poster for Maintaining Amicable Relationships with Ex-Spouses

    Maintaining Amicable Relationships with Ex-Spouses (Episode 102)

    Air date: 1995-06-23

    Runtime: 60 min

    Overview: Scheduled topic: maintaining an amicable relationship with an ex-spouse.

  • Poster for Meddlesome Mothers-in-Law.

    Meddlesome Mothers-in-Law. (Episode 103)

    Air date: 1995-06-26

    Runtime: 60 min

    Overview: Scheduled discussion topic: meddlesome mothers-in-law.

  • Poster for Turning One's Child in to Police

    Turning One's Child in to Police (Episode 104)

    Air date: 1995-06-27

    Runtime: 60 min

    Overview: Scheduled topic: turning one's child in to the police.

  • Poster for Seeking a Wife

    Seeking a Wife (Episode 105)

    Air date: 1995-06-28

    Runtime: 60 min

    Overview: Scheduled topic: seeking a wife.

  • Poster for Homemakers and Heroin

    Homemakers and Heroin (Episode 106)

    Air date: 1995-06-29

    Runtime: 60 min

    Overview: Scheduled program topic: homemakers and heroin.

  • Poster for Gifted Teens

    Gifted Teens (Episode 107)

    Air date: 1995-06-30

    Runtime: 60 min

    Overview: Scheduled topic: gifted teens.

  • Poster for Marriage and Violence

    Marriage and Violence (Episode 108)

    Air date: 1995-07-05

    Runtime: 60 min

    Overview: Scheduled discussion topic: marriage and violence.

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