Necessary Roughness

Necessary Roughness

Everyone has issues to tackle.

TV-PG 2011 · 3 seasons · 38 eps · ★ 6.9 · Comedy, Drama

Canceled

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 finds herself as the sought-after therapist to high-profile clients. As a newly single mom raising two teenagers, she is determined to make her new career work by striking a balance between her personal and professional worlds.

Directed by Kevin Dowling · Written by Ildy Modrovich

Network: USA Network

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Callie Thorne Dr. Danielle 'Dani' Santino
Scott Cohen Nico Careles
Mehcad Brooks Terrence King
Marc Blucas Matthew 'Matt' Donnally
Hannah Marks Lindsay Santino
Patrick Johnson Ray 'Ray Jay' Santino Jr.
John Stamos Connor McClane
Karissa Lee Staples Paloma Madsen
Danielle Panabaker Juliette Pittman
Gaius Charles Damon Razor
Ben Winchell Eric
Bron Schuler V3 Client

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