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Necessary Roughness
2011 - 2013 6.8 (40 votes) 3 Seasons
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Comedy Drama
Networks
USA Network

Necessary Roughness

Everyone has issues to tackle.

Overview

A tough, sexy Long Island divorcee, Callie Thorne, gets a job as therapist for a professional football team in order to make ends meet. Underestimated at every turn, she succeeds beyond all expectations and soon finds herself as the sought-after therapist to high-profile clients. As a newly single mom raising two teenagers, she is determined to make her new career work by striking a balance between her personal and professional worlds.

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Seasons

Season 1 poster
Season 1 (2011)

No overview available.

12 episodes

Episodes
Episode 1: Pilot
2011-06-29

Recently divorced, Dr. Dani Santino is assigned to be the new team therapist for the local pro football franchise, the New York Hawks.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 2: Anchor Management
2011-07-06

Dr. Dani begins working with a news anchor (Nicholas Bishop) after he makes some on-air mistakes. Meanwhile, T.K. is sidelined for a game and Lindsay (Hannah Marks) begins seeing a boy that Dani finds suspicious.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 3: Spinning Out
2011-07-13

A NASCAR driver needs help getting back behind the wheel after a crash. Elsewhere, T.K. clashes with a rookie wide receiver; and Lindsay and R.J. lose control of a party they're throwing.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 4: Habit Forming
2011-07-20

Dani works with rookie Randall Boozler (James Earl), who continues to skip practices.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 5: Poker Face
2011-07-27

A poker pro wants Dani to identify his "tell," which is damaging his career, but Dani thinks there is more behind his problems.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 6: Dream On
2011-08-03

An entrepreneur worries that his frequent nightmares may threaten his success; Dani attends her high school reunion.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 7: Whose Team Are You On
2011-08-10

When infighting among the players' wives and girlfriends goes viral, Dani must intervene; Nico searches for a damaging video tape.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 8: Losing Your Swing
2011-08-17

Dani treats a golf star with the "yips'; TK gets a new therapist; a former professor sparks Dani's interest.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 9: Forget Me Not
2011-08-24

Dani takes on a successful female boxer who is inexplicably losing fights and her memory. Meanwhile, Laz takes TK's therapy to the next level, and Matt receives an enticing offer, just not from Laura.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 10: A Wing and a Player
2011-08-31

Dani helps the Hawks’ and their suicidal mascot get over the playoff curse that’s haunted them for six years. Meanwhile, TK meets his match off the field, and Dani’s relationship with J.D. heats up.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 11: Baggage Claim
2011-09-07

When a mogul's way of life puts her empire in danger, she seeks Dani's help who is nearing the first anniversary of her divorce.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 12: Goal Line
2011-09-14

It's the game the Hawks have been working towards all season, and everyone's got playoff fever-especially TK, whose symptoms include epic freakouts. For some reason, usually-tough TK is spooked big time by Maurice "The Minefield" Manningfield, a take-no-prisoners cornerback from Chicago with a flair for trash talk. And with TK's panic attacks threatening to ruin the Hawks' chances (not to mention his relationship with Vivica) Dani's got to figure out a way to get inside his head-and get the Minefield out of it-before the big game.

Runtime: 60 min
Season 2 poster
Season 2 (2012)

No overview available.

16 episodes

Episodes
Episode 1: Shrink or Swim
2012-06-06

The Hawks begin facing problems even before the football season begins, the team's owner Marshall Pittman is getting divorced with his wife, who is tryong to take control of everything, and Nico is trying to get ahold of Pittman's daugher, wondering if she has gotten into more trouble, or is hurt. Meanwhile, Dr. Dani tries to hide her relationship with Matt while dealing with the IRS and unpaid taxes along with her son who begins to sleep with his tutor. And Terrence King is trying to deal with getting shot in his own way, without any help from Dr. Dani.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 2: To Swerve and Protect
2012-06-13

Dani helps a roller-derby star get to the bottom of her collapse. Elsewhere, Ray Jay navigates relationship woes; and T.K. must prove he can run or risk losing his bonus.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 3: Wide Deceiver
2012-06-20

A new recruit is sent to Dani for evaluation. T.K. disappears, and Dani is annoyed by Ray Jay's new girlfriend.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 4: Slumpbuster
2012-06-27

Dani works with a baseball slugger who has had trouble hitting the ball. Pittman begins exhibiting strange behavior. T.K. must deal with his wound, and Matt bonds with Ray Jay and Lindsay while simultaneously weakening his and Dani's relationship.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 5: Mr. Irrelevant
2012-07-11

Dr. Dani works her magic on a world-renown illusionist whose next trick could prove his last. In addition, Dani tells the kids about her relationship with Matt as he learns to navigate front office politics. Plus, TK gets into a Twitter flame war with an all-too-familiar foe.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 6: What's Eating You?
2012-07-18

Dani treats a Hawks linebacker; T.K. causes mischief as he puts the pressure on Damon; Jeanette returns to town; and Lindsay sees a therapist.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 7: Spell It Out
2012-07-25

A spelling-bee champ needs help dealing with his stuttering; T.K. is faced with a problem he thought was in the past; a league representative pays a visit to Nico; and Jeanette delays coming clean.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 8: A Load of Bull
2012-08-01

Dani cowboys up to treat a professional bull rider. Dani and Matt navigate their breakup while Matt and Nico try to keep the reigns on a reporter who's come to Hawks training camp to focus on TK. Ray Jay's surprisingly good SAT scores cause tension in his relationship with Olivia.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 9: Might as Well Face It
2012-08-15

Dr. Dani treats a pro video gamer. Matt and Dani find there are "hidden" perks to calling it quits. Training camp is over for the Hawks and it's time for Matt and Coach to decide who will make the cut. Razor's troublesome past becomes an issue in the present and when TK tries to help him out, it becomes apparent that TK needs help too...and fast.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 10: Double Fault
2012-08-22

Dani helps tennis players who are having problems on and off the court. Elsewhere, T.K. is the victim of a theft, leading Matt to face off with T.K.'s agent; Nico discovers a security breach; Ray Jay has a new financial plan; and Jeanette's dilemma comes to a head.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 11: All the King's Horses
2012-08-29

Disaster looms as the Hawks season opener approaches.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 12: Frozen Fish Sticks
2013-01-23

Dani must become a patient in order to get her career back on track; T.K. returns to work but is dismayed to find he's been replaced; and Juliette, Nico and the front office clash after Pittman's death.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 13: Hits and Myths
2013-01-30

Dani treats rock stars; T.K. tries to get his job back; the team adjust to Juliette's leadership; and Dani tries to tap into her subconscious for insight into her love life.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 14: The Fall Guy
2013-02-06

Dr. Dani tries to help hot-tempered Coach Purnell keep his cool. Also, Nico and Matt investigate a major scandal. Meanwhile, TK turns to the Hawks' Quarterback to try and get himself back up to #1 wide out.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 15: Regret Me Not
2013-02-21

Dani tries to unearth the cause of Quarterback Rex Evans' rage problem. Meanwhile, TK looks for help because he's getting worked on and off the field.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 16: There's the Door
2013-02-21

Season Finale

Runtime: 60 min
Season 3 poster
Season 3 (2013)

No overview available.

10 episodes

Episodes
Episode 1: Ch-Ch-Changes
2013-06-12

Dani receives a tempting offer from a businessman. Elsewhere, TK tries to adjust to a tough new coach; Nico returns; and Dani helps a baseball player confront his fear of flying.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 2: Gimme Some Lovin'
2013-06-19

Dani helps a former child star struggling with growing pains that have put her career on the rocks. Connor works to revamp TK’s image to snag a major endorsement. Nico finds himself at odds with Dani.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 3: Swimming with Sharks
2013-06-26

Dani steps in to help a star basketball player whose career is in free throw freefall. Connor goes to war with a rival management company. TK might be the war’s first casualty.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 4: Snap Out Of It
2013-07-10

Dani helps a self-help guru who doesn't believe in talk therapy. TK meets his match in Sheera. Nico gathers inside information on V3.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 5: V3 for Vendetta
2013-07-10

Connor searches for the mole at V3; Dani helps an accountant with a secret; Paloma wants to get on the fast track; TK's relationship with Sheera heats up.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 6: Good Will Haunting
2013-07-24

Dani works with a fantasy writer; a sex tape scandal threatens TK's career. Meanwhile, Connor works on damage control and Nico has information that could shake up V3.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 7: Bringing the Heat
2013-07-31

Connor asks Dr. Dani to resume a course of therapy with her very first V3 client. TK struggles to shake Sheera after their break-up. Nico continues to work behind the scenes for the FBI to investigate the scandal at V3.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 8: The Game's Afoot
2013-08-07

Dr. Dani treats two track stars with a bad case of sibling rivalry. TK’s quest for his first championship ring is put in jeopardy. Nico searches for a washed-out athlete, who just might be the missing piece to the V3 puzzle.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 9: Sucker Punch
2013-08-14

Dr. Dani treats a boxer who wants to get back in the ring. Elsewhere, TK seeks treatment at the V3 clinic and Nico follows a new lead.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 10: Sympathy For the Devil
2013-08-21

Dr. Dani searches for her missing client as the V3 scandal comes to a head. Meanwhile, TK may be benched for the big game and Nico has a surprise visitor.

Runtime: 60 min

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