But by 2011 , Dr. Phil 's ratings had slipped .
WPLG announced that the show would move back to WFOR , replacing Oprah which had just ended its 25 - year run .
But by 2011 , Dr. Phil 's ratings had slipped and WPLG announced that the show would move back to WFOR , replacing Oprah which had just ended its 25 - year run .