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Necessary Roughness

  • TV-PG
  • 2011–2013
  • 3 seasons
  • Comedy, Drama
  • 6.9

Everyone has issues to tackle.

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.

Episodes

16 episodes
  1. 1Shrink or Swim

    60 minJun 6, 2012

    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.

  2. 2To Swerve and Protect

    60 minJun 13, 2012

    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.

  3. 3Wide Deceiver

    60 minJun 20, 2012

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

  4. 4Slumpbuster

    60 minJun 27, 2012

    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.

  5. 5Mr. Irrelevant

    60 minJul 11, 2012

    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.

  6. 6What's Eating You?

    60 minJul 18, 2012

    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.

  7. 7Spell It Out

    60 minJul 25, 2012

    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.

  8. 8A Load of Bull

    60 minAug 1, 2012

    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.

  9. 9Might as Well Face It

    60 minAug 15, 2012

    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.

  10. 10Double Fault

    60 minAug 22, 2012

    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.

  11. 11All the King's Horses

    60 minAug 29, 2012

    Disaster looms as the Hawks season opener approaches.

  12. 12Frozen Fish Sticks

    60 minJan 23, 2013

    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.

  13. 13Hits and Myths

    60 minJan 30, 2013

    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.

  14. 14The Fall Guy

    60 minFeb 6, 2013

    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.

  15. 15Regret Me Not

    60 minFeb 21, 2013

    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.

  16. 16There's the Door

    60 minFeb 21, 2013

    Season Finale

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Series cast

Callie ThorneDr. Danielle 'Dani' Santino38 episodes
Scott CohenNico Careles38 episodes
Mehcad BrooksTerrence King38 episodes
Marc BlucasMatthew 'Matt' Donnally28 episodes
Hannah MarksLindsay Santino28 episodes
Patrick JohnsonRay 'Ray Jay' Santino Jr.28 episodes
John StamosConnor McClane10 episodes
Karissa Lee StaplesPaloma Madsen10 episodes
Danielle PanabakerJuliette Pittman5 episodes
Gaius CharlesDamon Razor4 episodes
Ben WinchellEric2 episodes
Bron SchulerV3 Client2 episodes
Orlando Jones1 episode
Alaina HuffmanAllie1 episode
Teddy SearsBobby Caldwell1 episode
Susie AbromeitAllison1 episode
Paul BlackthorneJack St. Cloud1 episode
LA WintersMiddle Aged Groupie1 episode

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