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Sympathy for the Devil
s03e10 · 2013-08-22 · 02:00
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Necessary Roughness focuses on tough sexy Long Island divorcee Dani who re-energizes her life and career when she becomes a therapist for a professional football team. Underestimated at every turn, she succeeds beyond all expectations and soon finds herself the most sought-after therapist for 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.
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16 this season · 38 totals02e01 Shrink or Swim 2012-06-07 02:00
Shrink or Swim
Dani and the Hawks kick off pre-season preparations and quickly run into trouble in the Season 2 premiere. Elsewhere, Dani and Matt's secret relationship heats up.
s02e02 To Swerve and Protect 2012-06-14 02:00
To Swerve and Protect
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.
s02e03 Wide Deceiver 2012-06-21 02:00
Wide Deceiver
Dani's routine "psych eval" of a potential draft pick turns out to be anything but. Meanwhile, Pittman turns up the heat at the Combine, TK plays hooky in his old neighborhood, and Ray Jay's girlfriend annoys Dani to no end.
s02e04 Slumpbuster 2012-06-28 02:00
Slumpbuster
Dani treats a baseball slugger who suddenly can't hit. Meanwhile, Pittman's antics get even stranger, TK's challenged to address the wound his shooting left behind, and Matt's bond with Ray Jay and Lindsay strains his relationship with Dani.
s02e05 Mr Irrelevant 2012-07-12 02:00
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.
s02e06 What's Eating You? 2012-07-19 02:00
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.
s02e07 Spell It Out 2012-07-26 02:00
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.
s02e08 A Load of Bull 2012-08-02 02:00
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.
s02e09 Might as Well Face It 2012-08-16 02:00
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.
s02e10 Double Fault 2012-08-23 02:00
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.
s02e11 All the King's Horses 2012-08-30 02:00
All the King's Horses
Disaster looms as the Hawks season opener approaches.
s02e12 Frozen Fish Sticks 2013-01-24 03:00
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.
s02e13 Hits and Myths 2013-01-31 03:00
Hits and Myths
Dani lends her talents to a feuding rock band, while she struggles with some elaborate issues of her own. The team labours under new ownership.
s02e14 The Fall Guy 2013-02-07 03:00
The Fall Guy
Dr. Dani tries to help hot-tempered Coach Purnell keep his cool. Nico and Matt investigate a major scandal. TK's comeback hits a snag and he turns to the Hawks' Quarterback to try and get himself back up to #1 wide out. On the eve of Angela's birthday, a visit from Dani's family leads to disturbing revelations.
s02e15 Regret Me Not 2013-02-14 03:00
Regret Me Not
Dani helps the quarterback get to the bottom of his rage problems; T.K. faces challenges on and off the field; Dani discusses her mother with her therapist; Matt's romantic prospects improve; and the plan to sell the Hawks hits a roadblock.
s02e16 There's the Door 2013-02-21 03:00
There's the Door
A secret surfaces and threatens to cause a scandal that could bring down the Hawks' entire season. Dani makes a decision regarding her feelings for Matt and Nico.