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COLLECTION · Series · 2011

Necessary Roughness

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.

Source: TMDB
* 6.8 (40)ComedyDramaUnited States
Countries
United States
Studios
USA Network
Runtime
60 min/ep
Age rating
TV-PG
Release
29/06/2011
Score
6.8 / 10 (40)

Awards and nominations

  • Nominated at Golden Globe Award — Callie Thorne
  • Nominated at Golden Globe Award — Patrick Johnson
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Seasons and episodes
Season 1
Season 1
12 episodes · 2011
Episode 1. Pilot
2011-06-29 · 60 min

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

Episode 2. Anchor Management
2011-07-06 · 60 min

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.

Episode 3. Spinning Out
2011-07-13 · 60 min

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.

Episode 4. Habit Forming
2011-07-20 · 60 min

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

Episode 5. Poker Face
2011-07-27 · 60 min

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

Episode 6. Dream On
2011-08-03 · 60 min

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

Episode 7. Whose Team Are You On
2011-08-10 · 60 min

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

Episode 8. Losing Your Swing
2011-08-17 · 60 min

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

Episode 9. Forget Me Not
2011-08-24 · 60 min

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.

Episode 10. A Wing and a Player
2011-08-31 · 60 min

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.

Episode 11. Baggage Claim
2011-09-07 · 60 min

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.

Episode 12. Goal Line
2011-09-14 · 60 min

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"…

Season 2
Season 2
16 episodes · 2012
Episode 1. Shrink or Swim
2012-06-06 · 60 min

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…

Episode 2. To Swerve and Protect
2012-06-13 · 60 min

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.

Episode 3. Wide Deceiver
2012-06-20 · 60 min

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

Episode 4. Slumpbuster
2012-06-27 · 60 min

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…

Episode 5. Mr. Irrelevant
2012-07-11 · 60 min

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…

Episode 6. What's Eating You?
2012-07-18 · 60 min

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.

Episode 7. Spell It Out
2012-07-25 · 60 min

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.

Episode 8. A Load of Bull
2012-08-01 · 60 min

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…

Episode 9. Might as Well Face It
2012-08-15 · 60 min

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…

Episode 10. Double Fault
2012-08-22 · 60 min

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…

Episode 11. All the King's Horses
2012-08-29 · 60 min

Disaster looms as the Hawks season opener approaches.

Episode 12. Frozen Fish Sticks
2013-01-23 · 60 min

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.

Episode 13. Hits and Myths
2013-01-30 · 60 min

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.

Episode 14. The Fall Guy
2013-02-06 · 60 min

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.

Episode 15. Regret Me Not
2013-02-21 · 60 min

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.

Episode 16. There's the Door
2013-02-21 · 60 min

Season Finale

Season 3
Season 3
10 episodes · 2013
Episode 1. Ch-Ch-Changes
2013-06-12 · 60 min

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.

Episode 2. Gimme Some Lovin'
2013-06-19 · 60 min

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.

Episode 3. Swimming with Sharks
2013-06-26 · 60 min

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.

Episode 4. Snap Out Of It
2013-07-10 · 60 min

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.

Episode 5. V3 for Vendetta
2013-07-10 · 60 min

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.

Episode 6. Good Will Haunting
2013-07-24 · 60 min

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.

Episode 7. Bringing the Heat
2013-07-31 · 60 min

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.

Episode 8. The Game's Afoot
2013-08-07 · 60 min

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.

Episode 9. Sucker Punch
2013-08-14 · 60 min

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.

Episode 10. Sympathy For the Devil
2013-08-21 · 60 min

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.

Cast by season
Callie Thorne
Callie Thorne
Dr. Danielle 'Dani' Santino
Scott Cohen
Scott Cohen
Nico Careles
Mehcad Brooks
Mehcad Brooks
Terrence King
Marc Blucas
Marc Blucas
Matthew 'Matt' Donnally
Hannah Marks
Hannah Marks
Lindsay Santino
Patrick Johnson
Patrick Johnson
Ray 'Ray Jay' Santino Jr.
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