During Max's time as a Plumber, Phil was his partner. As one, they were able to stop Vilgax from taking nuclear missiles, ending with Vilgax's ship being destroyed. After that, their work was dried up causing the group of Plumbers to fall apart. Even though Max was retired, Phil still continued the life as a Plumber, imprisoning aliens and charging a fee for a variety of people for his service.

Throughout an accident with a minuscule alien, he encountered Max once more, and made an effort to Max to recreate The Plumbers again. After Max declined his offer, he eventually ends up calling for assistance to deal with more aliens on the run. He finds out Ben possesses the Omnitrix throughout the second battle, and urges to remake The Plumbers once more. From Phil's continuous determination and the recognizable aliens that they have been battling. Max learns that Phil utilized the Null Void Projector After Max realized this confidential information, Phil attempts to get rid of him two times, but is then halted by Ben who was XLR8 and Grey Matter at that time. In conclusion, Phil eventually ends up being imprisoned in the Null Void with the other aliens. Once Gwen wonders what would eventually occur to Phil, Grandpa simply replies, "There are some things about this job we're better off not knowing". It was revealed during Ben 10 Week that he is still alive and he was far away from the battle between Ben Tennyson, Vilgax and Kevin 11.

Phil's First Appearance
Truth

Phil's Last Appearance
Truth

Phil Has Appeared In These Episodes Of Ben 10
201 - "Truth"