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Dr. Phil<\/strong> <\/strong>is going BIG in his return to TV … he’s launching his own cable network, and anchoring a new nightly show.<\/p>\n Phil is calling his new TV network “Merit Street Media” … and his new talk show airing nightly at 8 PM ET is called “Dr. Phil Primetime.”<\/p>\n Dr. Phil says the first episode will premiere Monday, Feb. 26 … and it will follow the same format as his longtime daytime talk show, “Dr. Phil,” only it’s going to film in front of a live studio audience at a brand new studio in Texas.<\/p>\n Phil says his new cable network is “dedicated to bringing viewers essential news and entertainment” … and he wants to talk to families about real problems because “American families and our core values are under attack.”<\/p>\n Remember … Dr. Phil’s long-running talk show ended in May after 21 seasons on TV.<\/p>\n Now, Phil’s coming back on a new network and in a new time slot, but some things will remain the same, he says … “As always, the audience will dictate our content because they are our content.”<\/p>\n Dr. Phil adds … “I continue my pledge to help individuals, couples, and families have the tough conversations, face the hard realities, and get real answers for the most positive and effective outcome.”<\/p>\n In other words, your favorite TV doc is coming back to a screen near you. Stay tuned for the details on cable providers, dates, etc. — all that info is set to arrive in the coming weeks.<\/p>\n