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Dr. Phil's Media Company Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

7/9/2025

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Dr. Phil McGraw's Merit Street Media faced a significant setback, filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on July 2, 2025. This move comes in the wake of a lawsuit against Trinity Broadcasting Network for breach of contract. Launched in early 2023, the network grappled with production woes and financial turmoil, resulting in layoffs and the suspension of beloved shows like "Dr. Phil Primetime."

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Dr. Phil McGraw's Merit Street Media faced a significant setback, filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on July 2, 2025. This move comes in the wake of a lawsuit against Trinity Broadcasting Network for breach of contract. Launched in early 2023, the network grappled with production woes and financial turmoil, resulting in layoffs and the suspension of beloved shows like "Dr. Phil Primetime."