7.7/1071 votes#1 - 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 votes
#2 - 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
- 7.4/1063 votes
#3 - Wide Deceiver
Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 6/20/2012
A new recruit is sent to Dani for evaluation. T.K. disappears, and Dani is annoyed by Ray Jay's new girlfriend.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 7.7/1081 votes
#4 - 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 votes
#5 - 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
- 7.5/1086 votes
#6 - What's Eating You?
Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 7/18/2012
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.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 7.6/1062 votes
#7 - 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
- 7.6/1070 votes
#8 - 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
- 7.6/1064 votes
#9 - 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 votes
#10 - 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
- 7.7/1074 votes
#11 - 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
- 7.8/1072 votes
#12 - 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
- 7.9/1070 votes
#13 - 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
- 7.6/1064 votes
#14 - 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
- 7.7/1069 votes
#15 - 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
- 8.2/1074 votes
#16 - There's the Door
Season 2 Episode 16 - Aired 2/21/2013
Season Finale
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
The Best Episodes of Necessary Roughness Season 2
Every episode of Necessary Roughness Season 2 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Necessary Roughness 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...
Genres:ComedyDrama
Network:USA Network
Season 2 Ratings Summary
"Shrink or Swim" is the best rated episode of "Necessary Roughness" season 2. It scored 7.7/10 based on 71 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 6/6/2012. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "To Swerve and Protect".