Phil McGraw, also known as Dr. Phil, is an American television personality, author, and psychologist. He first gained national attention in the late 1990s as a regular guest on The Oprah Winfrey Show before launching his own daytime talk show, 'Dr. Phil,' in 2002. With a background in clinical psychology, McGraw uses his expertise to offer advice on relationships and mental health issues. Aside from television, he has written several best-selling self-help books and has been influential in popularizing psychological concepts in mainstream media.