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.
Recently divorced, Dr. Dani Santino is assigned to be the new team therapist for the local pro football franchise, the New York Hawks.
Dani works with a newsanchor whose career is in jeopardy following an on-air gaffe. Elsewhere, Matt refuses to clear T.K. to play a game; and Lindsay dates a guy who seems too perfect.
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.
Dani works with rookie Randall Boozler (James Earl), who continues to skip practices.
A poker pro wants Dani to identify his "tell," which is damaging his career, but Dani thinks there is more behind his problems.
Tyler Paxton -- an extreme sports star and entrepreneur -- appears fearless, but recurrent nightmares are starting to threaten his success.
Dani is forced to step in when conflicts between the players' wives and girlfriends hit the Web. Elsewhere, T.K.'s relationship with Dani is tested; Nico tries to stop damaging footage from reaching the press.
An up-and-coming golf star develops a case of the yips and needs Dani's help. Elsewhere, T.K. works with a new therapist; and Dani takes an interest in her former professor.
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.
Dani tackles a playoff curse that's plagued the Hawks for years and also turns her attention to their self-destructive mascot. Elsewhere, T.K. meets his match; and Dani's relationship with J.D. progresses.
A lifestyle media mogul's own lifestyle threatens her empire. Dani faces her first anniversary since the divorce. TK tries to figure out what he really wants in his love life.
T.K. faces his rival (Terrell Owens) as the Hawks enter the playoffs in the Season 1 finale. Elsewhere, Dani takes on a new client, and Nico must determine where his loyalties lie.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Disaster looms as the Hawks season opener approaches.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
An unwelcome surprise has Connor hunting a mole at V3. Dani counsels an accountant with a big secret. Paloma wants to get on the fast track. TK's new relationship with Sheera heats up.
Dani helps a famed fantasy writer. A sex tape scandal has TK's career in limo and Connor on damage control. Nico possesses explosive information that could shake up V3.
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.
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.
Dr. Dani trades punches with a championship boxer who wants to get back in the ring. TK seeks treatment at the V3 clinic while Nico follows a new lead that takes him to the clinic as well. Abby is brought into the V3 fold, but it's unclear whose side she's really on.
Dani looks for her missing client as the V3 scandal reaches its climax; an injured T.K. may have to sit out a very important game; and Nico receives a surprise visitor.