Kevin Dowling
Director
Necessary Roughness (2011)
Season 2
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.
Released June 29, 2011
Episode 60 min
14+
Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance
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Network: USA Network
Country: United States
Languages:
English
S2E1 - Shrink or Swim
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.
June 6, 2012, midnight
S2E2 - To Swerve and Protect
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.
June 13, 2012, midnight
S2E3 - Wide Deceiver
A new recruit is sent to Dani for evaluation. T.K. disappears, and Dani is annoyed by Ray Jay's new girlfriend.
June 20, 2012, midnight
S2E4 - Slumpbuster
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.
June 27, 2012, midnight
S2E5 - Mr. Irrelevant
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.
July 11, 2012, midnight
S2E6 - What's Eating You?
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.
July 18, 2012, midnight
S2E7 - Spell It Out
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.
July 25, 2012, midnight
S2E8 - A Load of Bull
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.
Aug. 1, 2012, midnight
S2E9 - Might as Well Face It
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.
Aug. 15, 2012, midnight
S2E10 - Double Fault
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.
Aug. 22, 2012, midnight
S2E11 - All the King's Horses
Disaster looms as the Hawks season opener approaches.
Aug. 29, 2012, midnight
S2E12 - Frozen Fish Sticks
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.
Jan. 23, 2013, midnight
S2E13 - Hits and Myths
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.
Jan. 30, 2013, midnight
S2E14 - The Fall Guy
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.
Feb. 6, 2013, midnight
S2E15 - Regret Me Not
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.
Feb. 21, 2013, midnight
S2E16 - There's the Door
Season Finale
Feb. 21, 2013, midnight
Network: USA Network
Episode Runtime: 60 min.
Season Runtime: 2280 min.
Released: June 29, 2011
Last Air Date: Aug. 21, 2013, midnight
Status: Canceled
Certification: TV-PG
Common sense age: 14+
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