Necessary Roughness 2011
“Everyone has issues to tackle.”
- Status
- Canceled
- First Aired
- June 29, 2011
- Last Aired
- August 21, 2013
- Format
- 3 seasons · 38 eps
- Total Runtime
- ~38 hours (60 min/ep)
- Essential Runtime
- ~37 hours (skips filler)
- Network
- USA Network
- Where to Stream
- Peacock Premium, Peacock Premium Plus
What is Necessary Roughness?
Necessary Roughness is an American drama television series starring Callie Thorne and Scott Cohen that aired on USA Network from June 29, 2011, to August 21, 2013. The second season of the show premiered on June 6, 2012.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2011
- Status
- Canceled
- Episodes
- 38
- Runtime
- 60 minutes
- First aired
- Jun 29, 2011
- Last aired
- Aug 21, 2013
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- USA Network
- Genres
- Comedy, Drama
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.9/10 from 44 votes
- Format
- 3 seasons · 38 episodes
- Episode runtime
- ~60 minutes
- Status
- Canceled
- Network
- USA Network
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Overview
Necessary Roughness is an American drama television series starring Callie Thorne and Scott Cohen that aired on USA Network from June 29, 2011, to August 21, 2013. The second season of the show premiered on June 6, 2012. Classified under the comedy and drama genres, the series follows a tough Long Island divorcee who gets a job as a 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 mother raising two teenagers, she is determined to make her new career work by striking a balance between her personal and professional worlds. Her personal life initially unravels when she finds her husband cheating, leading her to dive fully into her work.
Should you watch it?
“A tough Long Island divorcee becomes a therapist for a professional football team.”
- Starring Callie Thorne as a determined psychotherapist balancing work and family
- Explores the high-stakes world of professional football and high-profile clients
- A blend of comedy and drama elements across its broadcast run
- May not appeal to viewers seeking fast-paced action without interpersonal relationship drama
Watch it if you enjoy dramatic series about professionals balancing demanding careers with raising teenagers.
The tone balances comedy and drama suitable for television audiences.
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Season 1 · 12 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 Pilot Mytharc Jun 29, 2011
- E2 Anchor Management Core Jul 6, 2011
- E3 Spinning Out Core Jul 13, 2011
- E4 Habit Forming Core Jul 20, 2011
- E5 Poker Face Core Jul 27, 2011
- E6 Dream On Core Aug 3, 2011
- E7 Whose Team Are You On Core Aug 10, 2011
- E8 Losing Your Swing Core Aug 17, 2011
- E9 Forget Me Not Core Aug 24, 2011
- E10 A Wing and a Player Core Aug 31, 2011
- E11 Baggage Claim Mytharc Sep 7, 2011
- E12 Goal Line Mytharc Sep 14, 2011
Season 2 · 16 episodes
Open the complete Season 2 guide & lore primer →- E1 Shrink or Swim Mytharc Jun 6, 2012
- E2 To Swerve and Protect Core Jun 13, 2012
- E3 Wide Deceiver Core Jun 20, 2012
- E4 Slumpbuster Core Jun 27, 2012
- E5 Mr. Irrelevant Core Jul 11, 2012
- E6 What's Eating You? Core Jul 18, 2012
- E7 Spell It Out Core Jul 25, 2012
- E8 A Load of Bull Core Aug 1, 2012
- E9 Might as Well Face It Core Aug 15, 2012
- E10 Double Fault Core Aug 22, 2012
- E11 All the King's Horses Core Aug 29, 2012
- E12 Frozen Fish Sticks Core Jan 23, 2013
- E13 Hits and Myths Core Jan 30, 2013
- E14 The Fall Guy Mytharc Feb 6, 2013
- E15 Regret Me Not Mytharc Feb 21, 2013
- E16 There's the Door Mytharc Feb 21, 2013
Season 3 · 10 episodes
Open the complete Season 3 guide & lore primer →- E1 Ch-Ch-Changes Mytharc Jun 12, 2013
- E2 Gimme Some Lovin' Core Jun 19, 2013
- E3 Swimming with Sharks Core Jun 26, 2013
- E4 Snap Out Of It Core Jul 10, 2013
- E5 V3 for Vendetta Core Jul 10, 2013
- E6 Good Will Haunting Core Jul 24, 2013
- E7 Bringing the Heat Filler Jul 31, 2013
- E8 The Game's Afoot Core Aug 7, 2013
- E9 Sucker Punch Mytharc Aug 14, 2013
- E10 Sympathy For the Devil Mytharc Aug 21, 2013
Frequently asked questions
Where to stream Necessary Roughness?
Streaming availability can be checked on platforms like JustWatch, though specific streaming services are subject to change.
Is Necessary Roughness worth watching?
It is worth watching for fans of character-driven drama and sports-themed storytelling starring Callie Thorne.
What is the binge duration for Necessary Roughness?
The series ran from June 29, 2011, to August 21, 2013, spanning multiple seasons on USA Network.
What are the essential episodes of Necessary Roughness?
Essential episodes include the series premiere that launched on June 29, 2011, and the second season premiere that debuted on June 6, 2012.
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