Necessary Roughness

Necessary Roughness is an American drama television series starring Callie Thorne and Scott Cohen that aired from June 29, 2011 to August 21, 2013. The second season premiered on June 6, 2012. The one-hour drama series was picked up for 12 episodes on January 19, 2011. On January 7, 2013, USA Network announced the series was renewed for a 10-episode third season, which began on June 12, 2013. On November 19, 2013, USA canceled the series after three seasons. Cast and characters Main Callie Thorne as Dr. Danielle "Dani" Santino (née Romano): The protagonist. Dr. Dani Santino is a tough divorcée who, to make ends meet, becomes the therapist for a professional football team and quickly becomes sought after by other athletes, musicians, politicians and those living in the spotlight. Starting season three she works for V3, a major talent agency in NYC, after being fired by the new GM/head coach of the New York Hawks. Marc Blucas as Matthew "Matt" Donnally (seasons 1–2): The New York Hawks' athletic trainer, and later general manager, to whom Dani was attracted. Scott Cohen as Dominic Eugene "Nico" Careles: A former Navy SEAL from Pittsburgh, head of security and "fixer" for first the Hawks and then V3. Hannah Marks as Lindsay Santino (seasons 1–2, guest season 3): Dani's rebellious teenage daughter. Patrick Johnson as Ray "Ray Jay" Santino Jr. (seasons 1–2): Dani's teenage son who is an avid fan of T.K., often using him to get things from the Hawks' team that regular fans could not. Mehcad Brooks as Terrence "T.K." King: The New Jersey Bobcats' star player, formerly the New York Hawks' star player and Dani's main focus when she was originally hired by the NY Hawks football team. Karissa Lee Staples as Paloma Madsen (season 3): Dani's ambitious new assistant. John Stamos as Connor McClane (season 3): the founder of a sports and entertainment management empire named V3, who employs Dani. Recurring Gregory Alan Williams as Coach Pat Purnell: The former head coach of the New York Hawks, now again TK's coach with the New Jersey Bobcats. Andrea Anders as Laura Radcliffe: A high-powered publicist hired by the Hawks to improve T.K.'s public image. She has also had a previous relationship with Matt Donnally. Amanda Detmer as Jeanette Fiero: Dani's best friend. Jason Gedrick as Dr. J. D.