A TV show about the NYPD is now a legal drama starring the city and Dr. Phil’s son
January 22, 2026
A reality TV series meant to showcase the New York Police Department has spawned a legal showdown between city government and the show’s producer, Jordan McGraw — the son of TV’s Dr. Phil. The city has sued the younger McGraw this week for breach of contract and obtained a court order that blocks him, at least temporarily, from selling or disseminating any footage from the unfinished, Dr. Phil-hosted show, tentatively titled “Behind the Badge.” A hearing is scheduled for Friday in state court in Manhattan. A lawyer for Jordan McGraw and McGraw Media, says the lawsuit came as a surprise “as publication of any programming was not imminent.”