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Season 1 – Necessary Roughness

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Picking up the pieces from a messy divorce, Dr. Dani Santino dives headfirst into her Long Island psychotherapy practice. She eventually lands a career-turning gig as the team therapist for the New York Hawks, the local pro football franchise, and begins the challenge of rehabbing its resident bad boy, star wide receiver Terrence King. When King shows progress on and off the field, word spreads about Dr. Dani's successful tough-love therapy, and it's not long before the good doctor is an in-demand counselor-to-the-stars, working with athletes, entertainers, politicians and other high-profile clients. She also works on her home life as a single mom to two teenagers and re-enters the dating scene.
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Necessary Roughness is unchallenging TV with bouts of whimsy to keep the mood even lighter.

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Emily Yahr Washington Post 04/09/2020
We get it -- she's tough. But, mostly, it just seems like she yells a lot. The series needs more than her toughness. Go to Full Review Alan Sepinwall HitFix 06/29/2011
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I think there's potential in this idea. But the execution and/or the network aren't right for the idea. Go to Full Review Robert Bianco USA Today 06/29/2011
2/4
Necessary Roughness is nice to look at, and while no one in it particularly shines, no one has to walk away embarrassed. But is "not awful" really the best we should be able to hope for? Go to Full Review Alastair Paulin The Post NZ 04/09/2020
Like the game itself, its over-the-top formulations are worth enduring for some stand-out performers. In this case it is Callie Thorn as the lead. Go to Full Review Christine Orlando TV Fanatic 04/09/2020
4.1/5
Necessary Roughness has a great cast and plenty of potentially intriguing characters. If the story can keep up with them, I think we can look forward to various sessions each week. Go to Full Review Mark A. Perigard Boston Herald 04/09/2020
Basic cable is known for carving out niche audiences, but it's hard to imagine this "Friday Night Lights Shrink" will score with many. Go to Full Review Read all reviews
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Callie Thorne

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Scott Cohen

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Mehcad Brooks

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Marc Blucas

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Hannah Marks

Lindsay Santino

Terrell Owens

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Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Jun 29, 2011 Pilot A Long Island divorcee becomes the therapist for a professional football team. Details Episode 2 Aired Jul 6, 2011 Anchor Management Dani works with a news anchor whose career is in jeopardy following an on-air gaffe. Elsewhere, Matt refuses to clear T.K. to play a game; and Lindsay dates a guy who seems too perfect. Details Episode 3 Aired Jul 13, 2011 Spinning Out Dr. Dani treats a NASCAR driver who is leery of returning to the races. Details Episode 4 Aired Jul 20, 2011 Habit Forming Dani works with rookie Randall Boozler, who continues to skip practices. Details Episode 5 Aired Jul 27, 2011 Poker Face A professional poker player wants Dr. Dani to identify his tell. Details Episode 6 Aired Aug 3, 2011 Dream On An entrepreneur worries that his frequent nightmares may threaten his success; Dani attends her high school reunion. Details Episode 7 Aired Aug 10, 2011 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. Details Episode 8 Aired Aug 17, 2011 Losing Your Swing Dani treats a golf star with the "yips"; TK gets a new therapist; a former professor sparks Dani's interest. Details Episode 9 Aired Aug 24, 2011 Forget Me Not Dani treats a boxer who is losing her memory; Matt receives an enticing offer. Details Episode 10 Aired Aug 31, 2011 A Wing and a Player Dani helps the Hawks through a playoff curse; TK meets his match. Details Episode 11 Aired Sep 7, 2011 Baggage Claim A media mogul's lifestyle threatens her empire; Dani's first divorce anniversary nears. Details Episode 12 Aired Sep 14, 2011 Goal Line Dani takes on an unexpected new client; TK faces his rival; Nico must make a decision. Details

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Season Info

Executive Producer
Elizabeth Kruger, Craig Shapiro, Kevin Dowling, Jeffrey Lieber
Network
USA
Rating
TV-14
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date
Jun 29, 2011
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