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Necessary Roughness
2011–2013
· TV Show
· 60 min episodes
· 3 seasons
C
MEANRANK
66/100
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A psychotherapist's private life comes apart at the seams when she discovers that her husband is cheating on her. Dr. Dani Santino throws herself fully into her work and soon becomes the most sought-after therapist for celebrity clients.
Details
- Released
- 29 June 2011
- Country
- United States
- Language
- English
- Episode length
- 60 min
- Rated
- TV-PG
- Episodes
- 38 across 3 seasons
- Awards
- 0 wins, 2 nominations
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Awards & nominations
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| Golden Globe Award 2012 | Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series – Drama | Callie Thorne | Nominee |
| Young Artist Awards 2013 | Best Performance in a TV Series - Leading Young Actor | Patrick Johnson | Nominee |
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Golden Globe Award
1 nomination
| Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series – Drama | Callie Thorne | Nominee |
Young Artist Awards
1 nomination
| Best Performance in a TV Series - Leading Young Actor | Patrick Johnson | Nominee |