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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

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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    Necessary Roughness Season 3 Episode 5 - V3 for Vendetta
    5.2/10(84 votes)

    #1 - V3 for Vendetta

    S3:E5

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

    Director:Rob Morrow
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Necessary Roughness Season 3 Episode 3 - Swimming with Sharks
    5.6/10(90 votes)

    #2 - Swimming with Sharks

    S3:E3

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Necessary Roughness Season 3 Episode 8 - The Game's Afoot
    5.6/10(84 votes)

    #3 - The Game's Afoot

    S3:E8

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Necessary Roughness Season 3 Episode 2 - Gimme Some Lovin'
    5.7/10(94 votes)

    #4 - Gimme Some Lovin'

    S3:E2

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Necessary Roughness Season 3 Episode 6 - Good Will Haunting
    5.8/10(90 votes)

    #5 - Good Will Haunting

    S3:E6

    Dani works with a fantasy writer; a sex tape scandal threatens TK's career. Meanwhile, Connor works on damage control and Nico has information that could shake up V3.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Necessary Roughness Season 3 Episode 9 - Sucker Punch
    5.9/10(89 votes)

    #6 - Sucker Punch

    S3:E9

    Dr. Dani treats a boxer who wants to get back in the ring. Elsewhere, TK seeks treatment at the V3 clinic and Nico follows a new lead.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Necessary Roughness Season 3 Episode 1 - Ch-Ch-Changes
    6.1/10(105 votes)

    #7 - Ch-Ch-Changes

    S3:E1

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Necessary Roughness Season 3 Episode 10 - Sympathy For the Devil
    6.2/10(100 votes)

    #8 - Sympathy For the Devil

    S3:E10

    Dr. Dani searches for her missing client as the V3 scandal comes to a head. Meanwhile, TK may be benched for the big game and Nico has a surprise visitor.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Necessary Roughness Season 1 Episode 7 - Whose Team Are You On
    7.4/10(82 votes)

    #9 - Whose Team Are You On

    S1:E7

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

    Director:Elodie Keene
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Necessary Roughness Season 2 Episode 3 - Wide Deceiver
    7.4/10(62 votes)

    #10 - Wide Deceiver

    S2:E3

    A new recruit is sent to Dani for evaluation. T.K. disappears, and Dani is annoyed by Ray Jay's new girlfriend.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Necessary Roughness Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    7.6/10(146 votes)

    #11 - Pilot

    S1:E1

    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:Unknown

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  12. Necessary Roughness Season 1 Episode 3 - Spinning Out
    7.6/10(54 votes)

    #12 - Spinning Out

    S1:E3

    A NASCAR driver needs help getting back behind the wheel after a crash. Elsewhere, T.K. clashes with a rookie wide receiver; and Lindsay and R.J. lose control of a party they're throwing.

    Director:Kevin Dowling
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Necessary Roughness Season 1 Episode 4 - Habit Forming
    7.6/10(81 votes)

    #13 - Habit Forming

    S1:E4

    Dani works with rookie Randall Boozler (James Earl), who continues to skip practices.

    Director:John Fortenberry
    Writer:Ildy Modrovich

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  14. Necessary Roughness Season 1 Episode 6 - Dream On
    7.6/10(82 votes)

    #14 - Dream On

    S1:E6

    An entrepreneur worries that his frequent nightmares may threaten his success; Dani attends her high school reunion.

    Director:Andy Wolk
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Necessary Roughness Season 1 Episode 8 - Losing Your Swing
    7.6/10(79 votes)

    #15 - Losing Your Swing

    S1:E8

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

    Director:Gloria Muzio
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Necessary Roughness Season 1 Episode 2 - Anchor Management
    7.7/10(55 votes)

    #16 - Anchor Management

    S1:E2

    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

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  17. Necessary Roughness Season 1 Episode 9 - Forget Me Not
    7.7/10(76 votes)

    #17 - Forget Me Not

    S1:E9

    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

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  18. Necessary Roughness Season 2 Episode 2 - To Swerve and Protect
    7.7/10(70 votes)

    #18 - To Swerve and Protect

    S2:E2

    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:Unknown

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  19. Necessary Roughness Season 2 Episode 4 - Slumpbuster
    7.7/10(81 votes)

    #19 - Slumpbuster

    S2:E4

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Necessary Roughness Season 2 Episode 6 - What's Eating You?
    7.7/10(86 votes)

    #20 - What's Eating You?

    S2:E6

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Necessary Roughness Season 2 Episode 7 - Spell It Out
    7.7/10(62 votes)

    #21 - Spell It Out

    S2:E7

    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

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  22. Necessary Roughness Season 2 Episode 8 - A Load of Bull
    7.7/10(70 votes)

    #22 - A Load of Bull

    S2:E8

    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:Unknown

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  23. Necessary Roughness Season 2 Episode 9 - Might as Well Face It
    7.7/10(65 votes)

    #23 - Might as Well Face It

    S2:E9

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. Necessary Roughness Season 2 Episode 10 - Double Fault
    7.7/10(67 votes)

    #24 - Double Fault

    S2:E10

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. Necessary Roughness Season 2 Episode 1 - Shrink or Swim
    7.8/10(70 votes)

    #25 - Shrink or Swim

    S2:E1

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Worst Episodes Summary

"V3 for Vendetta" is the worst rated episode of "Necessary Roughness". It scored 5.2/10 based on 84 votes. Directed by Rob Morrow and written by Unknown, it aired on 7/10/2013. This episode scored 0.4 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Swimming with Sharks".