Necessary Roughness
Long Island psychotherapist Dr. Dani Santino's personal life unravels when she finds her husband cheating. Diving fully into her work, she soon becomes the most sought-after therapist for high-profile clients. Athletes, entertainers, politicians, and others living in the spotlight clamor for her unique brand of tough-love therapy during their moments of crisis. Her career is re-energized, but it wreaks havoc on her life as a newly-minted single mom of two teenagers.
- Metascore62
- 2011-2013
- 3 seasons
- USA Network
- Comedy, Drama
- TV-PG
Long Island psychotherapist Dr. Dani Santino's personal life unravels when she finds her husband cheating. Diving fully into her work, she soon becomes the most sought-after therapist for high-profile clients. Athletes, entertainers, politicians, and others living in the spotlight clamor for her unique brand of tough-love therapy during their moments of crisis. Her career is re-energized, but it wreaks havoc on her life as a newly-minted single mom of two teenagers.
Season 3 Episode Guide
10 Episodes 2013
Episode 1
Ch-Ch-Changes
Wed, Jun 12, 2013 43 mins
The Hawks' bully new coach comes with a stunning turnover record, and a ruthlessly demanding attitude, leading to Terrence quitting (but reconsidering) and him firing Dani for 'insubordination' by protecting her therapist confidentiality. Nico Careles gets more reproaches for having gone 'missing' six months then thanks for handing her another job at Connor McClane and Tom Wizinski's sports talents academy V3. Super-gifted, easy-natured Darryl Hutchinson's flying phobia proves only a symptom of a deep-rooted trauma in V3's past.
Episode 2
Gimme Some Lovin'
Wed, Jun 19, 2013 43 mins
Dani helps a former child star struggling with growing pains that have put her career on the rocks. Also, Connor works to revamp TK's image to snag a major endorsement.
Episode 3
Swimming with Sharks
Wed, Jun 26, 2013 43 mins
Dani steps in to help a star basketball player whose career is in free throw freefall. Meanwhile, Connor goes to war with a rival management company and TK might be the war's first casualty.
Episode 4
Snap Out of It
Wed, Jul 10, 2013 43 mins
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.
Episode 5
V3 for Vendetta
Wed, Jul 17, 2013 43 mins
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.
Episode 6
Good Will Haunting
Wed, Jul 24, 2013 43 mins
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.
Episode 7
Bringing the Heat
Wed, Jul 31, 2013 43 mins
Connor asks Dr. Dani to resume a course of therapy with her very first V3 client. Meanwhile, TK struggles to shake Sheera after their break-up.
Episode 8
The Game's Afoot
Wed, Aug 7, 2013 43 mins
Dr. Dani treats two track stars with a bad case of sibling rivalry. Also, Nico searches for a washed-out athlete, who just might be the missing piece to the V3 puzzle.
Episode 9
Sucker Punch
Wed, Aug 14, 2013 43 mins
Dr. Dani trades punches with a championship boxer who wants to get back in the ring. Also, TK seeks treatment at the V3 clinic while Nico follows a new lead that takes him to the clinic as well.
Episode 10
Sympathy for the Devil
Wed, Aug 21, 2013 43 mins
Dr. Dani searches for her missing client as the V3 scandal comes to a head. Meanwhile, TK's injury may leave him benched in what could be the biggest game of his career.
