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Necessary Roughness

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About Necessary Roughness

Necessary Roughness is a comedy and drama TV series that premiered on USA Network on June 29, 2011. It has 3 seasons and 38 episodes so far and was canceled. The latest episode, Season 3 Episode 10 "Sympathy For the Devil", aired on August 21, 2013.

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.

  • Comedy
  • Drama

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Episodes

38 episodes · 3 seasons

Season 1

2011 · 12 episodes · Last episode: 15 years ago

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  1. E12

    12. Goal Line

    Finale

    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.

  2. E11

    11. Baggage Claim

    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.

  3. E10

    10. A Wing and a Player

    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.

  4. E9

    9. Forget Me Not

    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.

  5. E8

    8. Losing Your Swing

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

  6. E7

    7. Whose Team Are You On

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

  7. E6

    6. Dream On

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

  8. E5

    5. Poker Face

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

  9. E4

    4. Habit Forming

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

  10. E3

    3. Spinning Out

    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.

  11. E2

    2. Anchor Management

    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.

  12. E1

    1. Pilot

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

Season 2

2012 · 16 episodes · Last episode: 13 years ago

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  1. E16

    16. There's the Door

    Finale

    Season Finale

  2. E15

    15. Regret Me Not

    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.

  3. E14

    14. The Fall Guy

    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.

  4. E13

    13. Hits and Myths

    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.

  5. E12

    12. Frozen Fish Sticks

    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.

  6. E11

    11. All the King's Horses

    Disaster looms as the Hawks season opener approaches.

  7. E10

    10. Double Fault

    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.

  8. E9

    9. Might as Well Face It

    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.

  9. E8

    8. A Load of Bull

    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.

  10. E7

    7. Spell It Out

    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.

  11. E6

    6. What's Eating You?

    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.

  12. E5

    5. Mr. Irrelevant

    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.

  13. E4

    4. Slumpbuster

    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.

  14. E3

    3. Wide Deceiver

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

  15. E2

    2. To Swerve and Protect

    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.

  16. E1

    1. Shrink or Swim

    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.

Season 3

2013 · 10 episodes · Last episode: 13 years ago

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  1. E10

    10. Sympathy For the Devil

    Finale

    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.

  2. E9

    9. Sucker Punch

    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.

  3. E8

    8. The Game's Afoot

    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.

  4. E7

    7. Bringing the Heat

    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.

  5. E6

    6. Good Will Haunting

    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.

  6. E5

    5. V3 for Vendetta

    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.

  7. E4

    4. Snap Out Of It

    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.

  8. E3

    3. Swimming with Sharks

    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.

  9. E2

    2. Gimme Some Lovin'

    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.

  10. E1

    1. Ch-Ch-Changes

    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.

Cast & crew

  • Orlando Jones

    Orlando Jones

  • Alaina Huffman

    Alaina Huffman

    Allie

  • Danielle Panabaker

    Danielle Panabaker

    Juliette Pittman

  • Gaius Charles

    Gaius Charles

    Damon Razor

  • Ben Winchell

    Ben Winchell

    Eric

  • Teddy Sears

    Teddy Sears

    Bobby Caldwell

  • Susie Abromeit

    Susie Abromeit

    Allison

  • Paul Blackthorne

    Paul Blackthorne

    Jack St. Cloud

  • LA Winters

    LA Winters

    Middle Aged Groupie

  • Levi Miller

    Levi Miller

    Fake Trent Rogers

  • Sam Page

    Sam Page

    Sam Conte

  • Juliet Kim

    Juliet Kim

    Charlene

  • Christina Bach

    Christina Bach

    Reporter #2

  • Alisha Honoré

    Dallas

  • Bron Schuler

    Bron Schuler

    V3 Client

Necessary Roughness FAQ

Will there be new episodes of Necessary Roughness?

Necessary Roughness has been canceled, so no new episodes are scheduled. The final episode aired on August 21, 2013.

When did the latest episode of Necessary Roughness come out?

The most recent episode of Necessary Roughness, Season 3 Episode 10 "Sympathy For the Devil", aired on August 21, 2013.

How many seasons of Necessary Roughness are there?

Necessary Roughness has 3 seasons with 38 episodes in total.

When did Necessary Roughness first air?

Necessary Roughness first aired on USA Network on June 29, 2011.

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