8.4/1093 votesLoading...#1 - 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.
Director: Tim Hunter
Writer: Steven Kriozere
- 8.3/1095 votesLoading...
#2 - Goal Line
Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 9/14/2011
It's the game the Hawks have been working towards all season, and everyone's got playoff fever-especially TK, whose symptoms include epic freakouts. For some reason, usually-tough TK is spooked big time by Maurice "The Minefield" Manningfield, a take-no-prisoners cornerback from Chicago with a flair for trash talk. And with TK's panic attacks threatening to ruin the Hawks' chances (not to mention his relationship with Vivica) Dani's got to figure out a way to get inside his head-and get the Minefield out of it-before the big game.
Director: Kevin Dowling
Writer: Jeffrey Lieber
- 8.3/1079 votesLoading...
#3 - Snap Out Of It
Season 3 Episode 4 - Aired 7/10/2013
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.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 8.2/1074 votesLoading...
- 8.2/1064 votesLoading...
#5 - 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.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 8.0/1093 votesLoading...
#6 - Poker Face
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 7/27/2011
A poker pro wants Dani to identify his "tell," which is damaging his career, but Dani thinks there is more behind his problems.
Director: David Grossman
Writer: Steven Kriozere
- 8.0/1099 votesLoading...
#7 - Baggage Claim
Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 9/7/2011
When a mogul's way of life puts her empire in danger, she seeks Dani's help who is nearing the first anniversary of her divorce.
Director: John T. Kretchmer
Writer: N/A
- 7.9/1070 votesLoading...
#8 - 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.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 7.8/1072 votesLoading...
#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.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 7.7/1071 votesLoading...
#10 - Shrink or Swim
Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 6/6/2012
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.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 7.7/1070 votesLoading...
#11 - To Swerve and Protect
Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 6/13/2012
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.
Director: Rob Morrow
Writer: N/A
- 7.7/1081 votesLoading...
#12 - Slumpbuster
Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 6/27/2012
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.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 7.7/1066 votesLoading...
#13 - 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.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 7.7/1071 votesLoading...
#14 - 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.
Director: Anton Cropper
Writer: N/A
- 7.7/1074 votesLoading...
#15 - All the King's Horses
Season 2 Episode 11 - Aired 8/29/2012
Disaster looms as the Hawks season opener approaches.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 7.7/1069 votesLoading...
#16 - Regret Me Not
Season 2 Episode 15 - Aired 2/21/2013
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.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 7.6/1056 votesLoading...
#17 - Anchor Management
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 7/6/2011
Dr. Dani begins working with a news anchor (Nicholas Bishop) after he makes some on-air mistakes. Meanwhile, T.K. is sidelined for a game and Lindsay (Hannah Marks) begins seeing a boy that Dani finds suspicious.
Director: Ron Underwood
Writer: Jeffrey Lieber
- 7.6/1081 votesLoading...
#18 - Habit Forming
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 7/20/2011
Dani works with rookie Randall Boozler (James Earl), who continues to skip practices.
Director: John Fortenberry
Writer: Ildy Modrovich
- 7.6/1078 votesLoading...
#19 - Losing Your Swing
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 8/17/2011
Dani treats a golf star with the "yips'; TK gets a new therapist; a former professor sparks Dani's interest.
Director: Gloria Muzio
Writer: N/A
- 7.6/1076 votesLoading...
#20 - Forget Me Not
Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 8/24/2011
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.
Director: Kevin Hooks
Writer: Ildy Modrovich
- 7.6/1062 votesLoading...
#21 - Spell It Out
Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 7/25/2012
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.
Director: Andy Wolk
Writer: Ildy Modrovich
- 7.6/1065 votesLoading...
#22 - 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.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 7.6/1066 votesLoading...
#23 - Double Fault
Season 2 Episode 10 - Aired 8/22/2012
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.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 7.6/1064 votesLoading...
#24 - 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.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 7.5/10145 votesLoading...
#25 - 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.
Director: Kevin Dowling
Writer: N/A
The Best Episodes of Necessary Roughness
Every episode of Necessary Roughness ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Necessary Roughness!
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...
Genres:ComedyDrama
Network:USA Network
Best Episodes Summary
"A Wing and a Player" is the best rated episode of "Necessary Roughness". It scored 8.4/10 based on 93 votes. Directed by Tim Hunter and written by Steven Kriozere, it aired on 8/31/2011. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Goal Line".