The BEST episodes of Necessary Roughness season 1

Every episode of Necessary Roughness season 1, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Necessary Roughness season 1!

Necessary Roughness focuses on a tough, sexy Long Island divorcee (Callie Thorne) who 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 an in-demand therapist to 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.

Last Updated: 9/19/2024Network: USA NetworkStatus: Ended
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Pilot
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8.02
604 votes

#1 - Pilot

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 6/29/2011

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

Directors: Kevin Dowling
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Goal Line
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7.75
526 votes

#2 - Goal Line

Season 1 - Episode 12 - Aired 9/14/2011

As the Hawks head into the playoffs, Dani takes on an unexpected new client and TK must face his biggest rival. Nico has to decide where his loyalties lie.

Directors: Kevin Dowling
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Anchor Management
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7.60
534 votes

#3 - Anchor Management

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 7/6/2011

Dr. Dani treats a news anchor whose career is on the chopping block following an on-air crack up. TK takes on the team when Matt won't clear him to play on Sunday. Lindsay dates a boy who seems too good to be true.

Directors: Ron Underwood
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A Wing and a Player
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7.54
533 votes

#4 - A Wing and a Player

Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 8/31/2011

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.

Directors: Tim Hunter
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Baggage Claim
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7.54
559 votes

#5 - Baggage Claim

Season 1 - Episode 11 - Aired 9/7/2011

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.

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Habit Forming
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7.49
479 votes

#6 - Habit Forming

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 7/20/2011

Fullback Randy Boozler's rookie year will be his last if Dr. Dani can't figure out why he keeps failing to show up for practice. Meanwhile, sensitive information concerning Dani's patient is leaked and Matt is visited by an old friend with bad habits.

Directors: John Fortenberry
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Losing Your Swing
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7.45
553 votes

#7 - Losing Your Swing

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 8/17/2011

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

Directors: Gloria Muzio
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Spinning Out
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7.45
508 votes

#8 - Spinning Out

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 7/13/2011

Dr. Dani treats a NASCAR driver who can't get back behind the wheel after a crash. TK gets into a fight with the team's rookie wide receiver. Lindsay and RJ throw a party that gets out of hand.

Directors: Kevin Dowling
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Whose Team Are You On?
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7.43
559 votes

#9 - Whose Team Are You On?

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 8/10/2011

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

Directors: Elodie Keene
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Poker Face
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7.42
506 votes

#10 - Poker Face

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 7/27/2011

Professional poker play Jason Coogan wants Dani to uncover the "tell" that's destroying his career, but there's more to Coogan's problem than meets the eye. Meanwhile, the Hawks hire high-powered publicist Laura Radcliffe to improve TK's public image.

Directors: David Grossman
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Forget Me Not
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7.39
611 votes

#11 - Forget Me Not

Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 8/24/2011

Dani takes on a successful female boxer who's inexplicably losing fights and her memory. Meanwhile, Laz takes TK's therapy to the next level. Matt receives an enticing offer... and not just from Laura.

Directors: Kevin Hooks
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Dream On
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7.22
449 votes

#12 - Dream On

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 8/3/2011

Tyler Paxton -- an extreme sports star and entrepreneur -- appears fearless, but recurrent nightmares are starting to threaten his success. Dani attends her high school reunion, knowing Ray Sr. will be there. TK finds that there is such a thing as too much attention.

Directors: Andy Wolk
Writer: Mark Kruger
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