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.

Genre: Comedy, Drama

Cast:Callie Thorne , Scott Cohen , Mehcad Brooks , Marc Blucas , Hannah Marks , Patrick Johnson , John Stamos , Karissa Lee Staples , Danielle Panabaker

1Season 1

Necessary Roughness: Season 1 (2011): Episode 1 - Pilot

June 29, 2011

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

2Season 1

Necessary Roughness: Season 1 (2011): Episode 2 - Anchor Management

July 6, 2011

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.

3Season 1

Necessary Roughness: Season 1 (2011): Episode 3 - Spinning Out

July 13, 2011

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.

4Season 1

Necessary Roughness: Season 1 (2011): Episode 4 - Habit Forming

July 20, 2011

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

5Season 1

Necessary Roughness: Season 1 (2011): Episode 5 - Poker Face

July 27, 2011

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

6Season 1

Necessary Roughness: Season 1 (2011): Episode 6 - Dream On

August 3, 2011

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

7Season 1

Necessary Roughness: Season 1 (2011): Episode 7 - Whose Team Are You On

August 10, 2011

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

8Season 1

Necessary Roughness: Season 1 (2011): Episode 8 - Losing Your Swing

August 17, 2011

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

9Season 1

Necessary Roughness: Season 1 (2011): Episode 9 - Forget Me Not

August 24, 2011

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.

10Season 1

Necessary Roughness: Season 1 (2011): Episode 10 - A Wing and a Player

August 31, 2011

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.

11Season 1

Necessary Roughness: Season 1 (2011): Episode 11 - Baggage Claim

September 7, 2011

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.

12Season 1

Necessary Roughness: Season 1 (2011): Episode 12 - Goal Line

September 14, 2011

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.

1Season 2

Necessary Roughness: Season 2 (2012): Episode 1 - Shrink or Swim

June 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.

2Season 2

Necessary Roughness: Season 2 (2012): Episode 2 - To Swerve and Protect

June 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.

3Season 2

Necessary Roughness: Season 2 (2012): Episode 3 - Wide Deceiver

June 20, 2012

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

4Season 2

Necessary Roughness: Season 2 (2012): Episode 4 - Slumpbuster

June 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.

5Season 2

Necessary Roughness: Season 2 (2012): Episode 5 - Mr. Irrelevant

July 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.

6Season 2

Necessary Roughness: Season 2 (2012): Episode 6 - What's Eating You?

July 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.

7Season 2

Necessary Roughness: Season 2 (2012): Episode 7 - Spell It Out

July 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.

8Season 2

Necessary Roughness: Season 2 (2012): Episode 8 - A Load of Bull

August 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.

9Season 2

Necessary Roughness: Season 2 (2012): Episode 9 - Might as Well Face It

August 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.

10Season 2

Necessary Roughness: Season 2 (2012): Episode 10 - Double Fault

August 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.

11Season 2

Necessary Roughness: Season 2 (2012): Episode 11 - All the King's Horses

August 29, 2012

Disaster looms as the Hawks season opener approaches.

12Season 2

Necessary Roughness: Season 2 (2012): Episode 12 - Frozen Fish Sticks

January 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.

13Season 2

Necessary Roughness: Season 2 (2012): Episode 13 - Hits and Myths

January 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.

14Season 2

Necessary Roughness: Season 2 (2012): Episode 14 - The Fall Guy

February 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.

15Season 2

Necessary Roughness: Season 2 (2012): Episode 15 - Regret Me Not

February 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.

16Season 2

Necessary Roughness: Season 2 (2012): Episode 16 - There's the Door

February 21, 2013

Season Finale

1Season 3

Necessary Roughness: Season 3 (2013): Episode 1 - Ch-Ch-Changes

June 12, 2013

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.

2Season 3

Necessary Roughness: Season 3 (2013): Episode 2 - Gimme Some Lovin'

June 19, 2013

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.

3Season 3

Necessary Roughness: Season 3 (2013): Episode 3 - Swimming with Sharks

June 26, 2013

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.

4Season 3

Necessary Roughness: Season 3 (2013): Episode 4 - Snap Out Of It

July 10, 2013

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.

5Season 3

Necessary Roughness: Season 3 (2013): Episode 5 - V3 for Vendetta

July 10, 2013

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.

6Season 3

Necessary Roughness: Season 3 (2013): Episode 6 - Good Will Haunting

July 24, 2013

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.

7Season 3

Necessary Roughness: Season 3 (2013): Episode 7 - Bringing the Heat

July 31, 2013

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.

8Season 3

Necessary Roughness: Season 3 (2013): Episode 8 - The Game's Afoot

August 7, 2013

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.

9Season 3

Necessary Roughness: Season 3 (2013): Episode 9 - Sucker Punch

August 14, 2013

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.

10Season 3

Necessary Roughness: Season 3 (2013): Episode 10 - Sympathy For the Devil

August 21, 2013

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.