The WORST episodes of Necessary Roughness

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

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: 3/30/2024Network: USA NetworkStatus: Ended
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Hits and Myths
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7.17
543 votes

#1 - Hits and Myths

Season 2 - Episode 13 - Aired 1/30/2013

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.

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To Swerve and Protect
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7.18
483 votes

#2 - To Swerve and Protect

Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 6/13/2012

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.

Directors: Rob Morrow
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Dream On
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7.22
448 votes

#3 - 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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The Game's Afoot
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7.26
400 votes

#4 - The Game's Afoot

Season 3 - Episode 8 - Aired 8/7/2013

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.

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Swimming with Sharks
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7.29
420 votes

#5 - Swimming with Sharks

Season 3 - Episode 3 - Aired 6/26/2013

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.

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Gimme Some Lovin'
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7.29
456 votes

#6 - Gimme Some Lovin'

Season 3 - Episode 2 - Aired 6/19/2013

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.

Directors: Kevin Dowling
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Ch-Ch-Changes
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7.33
458 votes

#7 - Ch-Ch-Changes

Season 3 - Episode 1 - Aired 6/12/2013

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.

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Mr. Irrelevant
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7.36
479 votes

#8 - Mr. Irrelevant

Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 7/11/2012

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.

Directors: Craig E. Shapiro
Writer: Mark Kruger
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Frozen Fish Sticks
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7.36
462 votes

#9 - Frozen Fish Sticks

Season 2 - Episode 12 - Aired 1/23/2013

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.

Directors: Kevin Dowling
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The Fall Guy
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7.38
429 votes

#10 - The Fall Guy

Season 2 - Episode 14 - Aired 2/6/2013

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.

Directors: Arlene Sanford
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Might As Well Face It
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7.38
483 votes

#11 - Might As Well Face It

Season 2 - Episode 9 - Aired 8/15/2012

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.

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A Load of Bull
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7.39
483 votes

#12 - A Load of Bull

Season 2 - Episode 8 - Aired 8/1/2012

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.

Directors: Anton Cropper
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Forget Me Not
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7.39
610 votes

#13 - 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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Poker Face
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7.41
505 votes

#14 - 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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Whose Team Are You On?
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7.42
558 votes

#15 - 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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Double Fault
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7.43
510 votes

#16 - Double Fault

Season 2 - Episode 10 - Aired 8/22/2012

Dr. Dani treats mixed-doubles tennis players who are all mixed up, on court and off. When something important is stolen from TK's apartment, Matt finds himself going toe to toe with TK's agent, Rob. Nico uncovers a major security breach at the Hawks. Ray Jay wants to supplement his college tuition. Jeanette's pregnancy panic comes to a head.

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Spinning Out
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7.44
507 votes

#17 - 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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Losing Your Swing
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7.44
552 votes

#18 - 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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Regret Me Not
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7.45
569 votes

#19 - Regret Me Not

Season 2 - Episode 15 - Aired 2/13/2013

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.

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V3 for Vendetta
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7.46
401 votes

#20 - V3 for Vendetta

Season 3 - Episode 5 - Aired 7/17/2013

Connor searches for the mole at V3 and Dani helps an accountant with a secret. Meanwhile, Paloma wants to get on the fast track and TK's relationship with Sheera heats up.

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Shrink or Swim
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7.48
433 votes

#21 - Shrink or Swim

Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 6/6/2012

The Hawks are facing problems before the football season even begins, the team's owner Marshall Pittman is getting divorced from his wife, who is trying to take control of everything. Meanwhile, Dr. Dani tries to hide her relationship with Matt while dealing with the IRS and unpaid taxes. And TK is trying to deal with getting shot in his own way, without any help from Dr. Dani.

Directors: Elodie Keene
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Habit Forming
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7.49
478 votes

#22 - 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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Sucker Punch
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7.51
395 votes

#23 - Sucker Punch

Season 3 - Episode 9 - Aired 8/14/2013

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.

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Bringing the Heat
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7.53
318 votes

#24 - Bringing the Heat

Season 3 - Episode 7 - Aired 7/31/2013

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.

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Baggage Claim
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7.54
558 votes

#25 - 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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