I saw the show, and I watched it with my fiance' who also has Bipolar...(life is fun at our house); and we both thought it was really good. In a show such as Dr. Phil's, it's not his responsibility to show the 1st. woman's more mellow and pleasant side, as there isn't enough time...one of the things I like about Dr. Phil is that he's very direct.
I thought it was a great show...btw, in Re: to the Leno show that was mentioned in a post, though I didn't see the Leno show that was mentioned, I'm certain that most of Dr. Phil's clients are NUTS.
I'm certain that most of them are...I would venture to guess that many people who visit a therapist don't have a mental illness...the crazy people don't think they're crazy...it's the people that are "nuts" voluntarily go to a therapist because they can't get their life in order...don't be offended, as this is probably not Politically Correct, but come on, aren't we all a little nuts?
Anyway, there are too many people out there who use a mental illness (or supposed mental illness) to excuse bad behavior.
Though I have a few dx myself, I am still responsible for my actions, and don't expect the world to understand my illness if they're not in my shoes.
Enjoyed the show, grateful for any awareness and education in media...was the media (specifically the movie "Mr. Jones") to inform and convince me that I was Bipolar.