Episodes (16)

Shrink or Swim
S02E01 · Shrink or Swim

Jun 06, 2012

Danni believes that T.K. Is experiencing post-traumatic stress disorder after the shooting, but T.K.'s agent ignores her warnings, Ray Jr. gets a cute SAT tutor, and a messy divorce puts the future of the Hawks in question.

To Swerve and Protect
S02E02 · To Swerve and Protect

Jun 13, 2012

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

Wide Deceiver
S02E03 · Wide Deceiver

Jun 20, 2012

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

Slumpbuster
S02E04 · Slumpbuster

Jun 27, 2012

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

Mr. Irrelevant
S02E05 · Mr. Irrelevant

Jul 11, 2012

Dr. Dani works her magic on a world-renown illusionist whose next trick could prove his last. Dani tells the kids about her relationship with Matt as he learns to navigate front office politics. TK gets into a Twitter flame war with an all-too-familiar foe.

What's Eating You?
S02E06 · What's Eating You?

Jul 18, 2012

Dani treats a veteran Hawks Linebacker's hefty problem. TK turns up the heat on the rookie Damon Razor with a little mischief. Dani's bff, Jeanette, returns for a visit as Lindsay goes to a therapist.

Spell It Out
S02E07 · Spell It Out

Jul 25, 2012

A spelling bee whiz kid turns to Dani with a case of the st-st-stutters. TK comes face-to-face with a problem he hoped was history. A league representative comes knocking on Nico's door.

A Load of Bull
S02E08 · A Load of Bull

Aug 01, 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.

Might as Well Face It
S02E09 · Might as Well Face It

Aug 15, 2012

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. Also, Matt and Dani find there are "hidden" perks to calling it quits.

Double Fault
S02E10 · Double Fault

Aug 22, 2012

Dr. Dani treats mixed-doubles tennis players who are all mixed up...on court and off. Also, when something important is stolen from TK's apartment, Matt finds himself going toe to toe with TK's agent, Rob.

All the King's Horses
S02E11 · All the King's Horses

Aug 29, 2012

As the Hawks season opener nears, Dani, TK, and the team teeter on the precipice of disaster.

Frozen Fish Sticks
S02E12 · Frozen Fish Sticks

Jan 23, 2013

Dr. Dani wants to get back to work with her patients, but getting there might require her to become a patient herself. Also, TK returns only to find that another wide-out has taken his place.

Hits and Myths
S02E13 · Hits and Myths

Jan 30, 2013

Dani treats two famous rockers and TK struggles to navigate team politics in a bid to get his old job back.

The Fall Guy
S02E14 · The Fall Guy

Feb 06, 2013

Dr. Dani tries to help hot-tempered Coach Purnell keep his cool. Nico and Matt investigate a major scandal. TK turns to the Hawks' Quarterback to try and get himself back up to #1 wide out. On the eve of Angela's birthday, Dani's sister comes to town.

Regret Me Not
S02E15 · Regret Me Not

Feb 13, 2013

Dr. 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.

There's the Door
S02E16 · There's the Door

Feb 20, 2013

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.

About

Necessary Roughness Season 2 (2012) is released on Jun 06, 2012 and the latest season 3 of Necessary Roughness is released in 2013. Watch Necessary Roughness online - the English Comedy TV series from United States. Necessary Roughness is directed by Kevin Dowling,John Fortenberry,Kevin Hooks,Tim Hunter and created by Elizabeth Kruger with Callie Thorne and Scott Cohen. Necessary Roughness is available online on Peacock Premium and The Roku Channel.

Long Island psychotherapist Dr. Dani Santino's personal life unravels when she finds her husband cheating. Diving fully into her work, she soon becomes the most sought-after therapist for high-profile clients. Athletes, entertainers, politicians, and others living in the spotlight clamor for her unique brand of tough-love therapy during their moments of crisis. Her career is re-energized, but it wreaks havoc on her life as a newly-minted single mom of two teenagers.

As know as:

La diva du divan, Sok terapija, Necessary Roughness, Dr. Dani Santino - Spiel des Lebens, Необходима грубост

Countries:

United States

Language:

English

Stream Service:

USA

Production Companies:

Still Married Productions, Universal Cable Productions, Sony Pictures Television

Taglines:

Jock therapy.

Reviews

David Hinckley
New York Daily News
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.
by rottentomatoes, Feb 12, 2013
Verne Gay
Newsday
I just don't get the appeal.
by rottentomatoes, Jun 06, 2012

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