How many seasons does Necessary Roughness have?

Necessary Roughness has 3 seasons with 38 episodes.

What network is Necessary Roughness on?

Necessary Roughness airs on USA Network.

When did Necessary Roughness premiere?

Necessary Roughness premiered on September 22, 2004.

Necessary Roughness

7.1/10

USA Network Ended Drama • Comedy

3 Seasons · 38 Episodes · Premiered September 22, 2004 · Ended August 21, 2013

Necessary Roughness focuses on tough sexy Long Island divorcee Dani who re-energizes her life and career when she becomes a therapist for a professional football team. Underestimated at every turn, she succeeds beyond all expectations and soon finds herself the most sought-after therapist for high-profile clients. Athletes, musicians, politicians and others living in the spotlight - all in a moment of crisis - clamor for her unique brand of tough love therapy. As a newly single mom raising two teenagers, her start-up practice wreaks havoc on her life. But recognizing that she's changing people's lives for the better, she is determined to make her new career work by striking a balance between her personal and professional worlds.

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Seasons & Episodes

Season 1

12 episodes

E01

Pilot

Thu, Jun 30 2011 2:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min

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

E02

Anchor Management

Thu, Jul 7 2011 2:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min

Dani works with a newsanchor 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.

E03

Spinning Out

Thu, Jul 14 2011 2:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min

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.

E04

Habit Forming

Thu, Jul 21 2011 2:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min

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

E05

Poker Face

Thu, Jul 28 2011 2:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min

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

E06

Dream On

Thu, Aug 4 2011 2:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min

Tyler Paxton -- an extreme sports star and entrepreneur -- appears fearless, but recurrent nightmares are starting to threaten his success.

E07

Whose Team Are You On?

Thu, Aug 11 2011 2:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min

Dani is forced to step in when conflicts between the players' wives and girlfriends hit the Web. Elsewhere, T.K.'s relationship with Dani is tested; Nico tries to stop damaging footage from reaching the press.

E08

Losing Your Swing

Thu, Aug 18 2011 2:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min

An up-and-coming golf star develops a case of the yips and needs Dani's help. Elsewhere, T.K. works with a new therapist; and Dani takes an interest in her former professor.

E09

Forget Me Not

Thu, Aug 25 2011 2:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min

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.

E10

A Wing and a Player

Thu, Sep 1 2011 2:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min

Dani tackles a playoff curse that's plagued the Hawks for years and also turns her attention to their self-destructive mascot. Elsewhere, T.K. meets his match; and Dani's relationship with J.D. progresses.

E11

Baggage Claim

Thu, Sep 8 2011 2:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min

A lifestyle media mogul's own lifestyle threatens her empire. Dani faces her first anniversary since the divorce. TK tries to figure out what he really wants in his love life.

E12

Goal Line

Thu, Sep 15 2011 2:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min

T.K. faces his rival (Terrell Owens) as the Hawks enter the playoffs in the Season 1 finale. Elsewhere, Dani takes on a new client, and Nico must determine where his loyalties lie.

Season 2

16 episodes

E01

Shrink or Swim

Thu, Jun 7 2012 2:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min

Dani and the Hawks kick off pre-season preparations and quickly run into trouble in the Season 2 premiere. Elsewhere, Dani and Matt's secret relationship heats up.

E02

To Swerve and Protect

Thu, Jun 14 2012 2:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min

A Roller Derby star needs Dani to sniff out the cause of her mysterious collapse. Meanwhile, Ray Jay tries to figure out how to skate through issues with his new girlfriend. Plus, Marshall Pittman gives TK an ultimatum: prove you can run... or lose your bonus.

E03

Wide Deceiver

Thu, Jun 21 2012 2:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min

Dani's routine "psych eval" of a potential draft pick turns out to be anything but. Meanwhile, Pittman turns up the heat at the Combine, TK plays hooky in his old neighborhood, and Ray Jay's girlfriend annoys Dani to no end.

E04

Slumpbuster

Thu, Jun 28 2012 2:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min

Dani treats a baseball slugger who suddenly can't hit. Meanwhile, Pittman's antics get even stranger, TK's challenged to address the wound his shooting left behind, and Matt's bond with Ray Jay and Lindsay strains his relationship with Dani.

E05

Mr Irrelevant

Thu, Jul 12 2012 2:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min

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.

E06

What's Eating You?

Thu, Jul 19 2012 2:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min

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.

E07

Spell It Out

Thu, Jul 26 2012 2:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min

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.

E08

A Load of Bull

Thu, Aug 2 2012 2:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min

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.

E09

Might as Well Face It

Thu, Aug 16 2012 2:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min

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.

E10

Double Fault

Thu, Aug 23 2012 2:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min

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.

E11

All the King's Horses

Thu, Aug 30 2012 2:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min

Disaster looms as the Hawks season opener approaches.

E12

Frozen Fish Sticks

Thu, Jan 24 2013 3:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min

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.

E13

Hits and Myths

Thu, Jan 31 2013 3:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min

Dani lends her talents to a feuding rock band, while she struggles with some elaborate issues of her own. The team labours under new ownership.

E14

The Fall Guy

Thu, Feb 7 2013 3:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min

Dr. Dani tries to help hot-tempered Coach Purnell keep his cool. Nico and Matt investigate a major scandal. TK's comeback hits a snag and he turns to the Hawks' Quarterback to try and get himself back up to #1 wide out. On the eve of Angela's birthday, a visit from Dani's family leads to disturbing revelations.

E15

Regret Me Not

Thu, Feb 14 2013 3:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min

Dani helps the quarterback get to the bottom of his rage problems; T.K. faces challenges on and off the field; Dani discusses her mother with her therapist; Matt's romantic prospects improve; and the plan to sell the Hawks hits a roadblock.

E16

There's the Door

Thu, Feb 21 2013 3:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min

A secret surfaces and threatens to cause a scandal that could bring down the Hawks' entire season. Dani makes a decision regarding her feelings for Matt and Nico.

Season 3

10 episodes

E01

Ch-Ch-Changes

Thu, Jun 13 2013 2:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min

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.

E02

Gimme Some Lovin'

Thu, Jun 20 2013 2:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min

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.

E03

Swimming with Sharks

Thu, Jun 27 2013 2:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min

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.

E04

Snap Out of It

Thu, Jul 11 2013 2:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min

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.

E05

V3 for Vendetta

Thu, Jul 18 2013 2:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min

An unwelcome surprise has Connor hunting a mole at V3. Dani counsels an accountant with a big secret. Paloma wants to get on the fast track. TK's new relationship with Sheera heats up.

E06

Good Will Haunting

Thu, Jul 25 2013 2:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min

Dani helps a famed fantasy writer. A sex tape scandal has TK's career in limo and Connor on damage control. Nico possesses explosive information that could shake up V3.

E07

Bringing the Heat

Thu, Aug 1 2013 2:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min

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.

E08

The Game's Afoot

Thu, Aug 8 2013 2:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min

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.

E09

Sucker Punch

Thu, Aug 15 2013 2:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min

Dr. Dani trades punches with a championship boxer who wants to get back in the ring. TK seeks treatment at the V3 clinic while Nico follows a new lead that takes him to the clinic as well. Abby is brought into the V3 fold, but it's unclear whose side she's really on.

E10

Sympathy for the Devil

Thu, Aug 22 2013 2:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min

Dani looks for her missing client as the V3 scandal reaches its climax; an injured T.K. may have to sit out a very important game; and Nico receives a surprise visitor.