Dr. Phil is coming to an end after more than 20 years on the air

It’s the end of an era in daytime television.

Dr Phil will bid farewell at the end of its current season later this year, E! The news confirms.

Hosted by Dr. Phil McGrawthe daytime talk show premiered in September 2002 and aired in syndication for 21 seasons.

“I’ve been blessed with over 25 wonderful years in daytime television,” McGraw said in a Jan. 31 statement. raising children. It’s been an amazing chapter in my life and career, but as I walk away from the day, there’s so much more I want to do.

In recent years, the 72-year-old has diversified his resume within the entertainment industry. He is currently an executive producer on CBS So help me Toddfeaturing Skylar Astin and Marcia Gay Harden. McGraw also hosts two podcasts, Phil in the whites and Mystery & Murder: Analysis by Dr. Phil.