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Season 2 – 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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David Hinckley New York Daily News 02/12/2013
3/5
If the show doesn't score a touchdown, that's mostly because its subject is more complex and darker than USA "character dramas" are designed to handle. That's not a knock on Roughness or other USA shows, which are some of cable's most delightful. Go to Full Review Verne Gay Newsday 06/06/2012
C+
I just don't get the appeal. Go to Full Review Christine Orlando TV Fanatic 04/09/2020
4.5/5
I see an entire season of a whole new wonderful kind of crazy for Dr Dani to deal with. Bring it on. Go to Full Review Read all reviews
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Callie Thorne

Dani Santino

Scott Cohen

Nico Careles

Marc Blucas

Matthew Donnally

Mehcad Brooks

Terrence King

Hannah Marks

Lindsay Santino

Michaela McManus

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Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Jun 6, 2012 Shrink or Swim The Hawks face a crisis in the preseason; Dani and Matt keep their relationship a secret. Details Episode 2 Aired Jun 13, 2012 To Swerve and Protect A roller derby star wants to get to the bottom of a mysterious collapse; Ray Jay has problems with his new girlfriend; TK gets an ultimatum. Details Episode 3 Aired Jun 20, 2012 Wide Deceiver Dani evaluates a new recruit; Pittman turns up the heat; TK disappears; Ray Jay's girlfriend annoys Dani. Details Episode 4 Aired Jun 27, 2012 Slumpbuster Dani treats a baseball slugger in a hitting slump; Pittman's antics become more strange; TK must address the wound; Matt's bond with Ray Jay and Lindsay strains his relationship with Dani. Details Episode 5 Aired Jul 11, 2012 Mr. Irrelevant Dani works with an illusionist; Ray J and Lindsay find out about Dani's relationship with Matt; TK gets into a Twitter flame war. Details Episode 6 Aired Jul 18, 2012 What's Eating You? Dani treats a veteran linebacker; TK razzes the rookie; Jeanette returns for a visit; Lindsay sees a therapist. Details Episode 7 Aired Jul 25, 2012 Spell It Out A spelling bee whiz needs help to stop a stutter; TK faces an old problem; a league representative sees Nico. Details Episode 8 Aired Aug 1, 2012 A Load of Bull Dr. Dani treats a professional bull rider; Matt and Nico try to rein in a reporter who is visiting training camp; Ray Jay's SAT scores cause tension with Olivia. Details Episode 9 Aired Aug 15, 2012 Might as Well Face It Dr. Dani treats a professional video gamer; Matt and Dani consider perks to their breakup; Matt and Coach consider making cuts. Details Episode 10 Aired Aug 22, 2012 Double Fault Dani treats mixed-doubles tennis players; something is stolen from TK's apartment; Nico uncovers a security breach at the Hawks. Details Episode 11 Aired Aug 29, 2012 All the King's Horses With TK's unresolved drug problem and the Hawk's season opener approaching, the team heads towards disaster. Details Episode 12 Aired Jan 23, 2013 Frozen Fish Sticks Dani wants to get back to work with her patients; TK returns to the Hawks; a clash ensues in the wake of Pittman's death. Details Episode 13 Aired Jan 30, 2013 Hits and Myths Dani treats famous rockers; TK navigates team politics; the team adjusts to Juliette's leadership. Details Episode 14 Aired Feb 6, 2013 The Fall Guy Dani tries to help a hot-tempered coach keep a cool head; Nico and Matt investigate a scandal; TK tries to get back to number one. Details Episode 15 Aired Feb 13, 2013 Regret Me Not Dani tries to get to the bottom of a quarterback's rage; TK seeks help; Matt's love-life takes a turn. Details Episode 16 Aired Feb 20, 2013 There's the Door A secret could unleash a scandal that could destroy the Hawks' whole season; Dani makes a decision about her feelings. 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 6, 2012
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