The BEST episodes of Hard Knocks
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“The first sports-based reality series” in television history presents viewers with an inside look at NFL training camps. From the top coaches to the rookies trying to make the team, Hard Knocks will showcase what it takes to be in the NFL.
#1 - Training Camp with the Los Angeles Rams #1
Season 11 - Episode 1 - Aired 8/9/2016
#2 - Training Camp with the Houston Texans - #2
Season 10 - Episode 2 - Aired 8/18/2015
#3 - Training Camp with the Los Angeles Rams #5
Season 11 - Episode 5 - Aired 9/6/2016
#4 - Training Camp with the Los Angeles Rams #4
Season 11 - Episode 4 - Aired 8/30/2016
#5 - Training Camp with the Los Angeles Rams #2
Season 11 - Episode 2 - Aired 8/16/2016
#6 - Training Camp with the Los Angeles Rams #3
Season 11 - Episode 3 - Aired 8/23/2016
#7 - Training Camp With the Dallas Cowboys Week 3
Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 8/21/2002
Dallas plays its first preseason game and for some cowboys, it's their last game. The competition for starting quarterback heats up as Quincy Carter is challenged by newcomer Chad Hutchinson.
#8 - Training Camp with Cincinnati Bengals Week 5
Season 5 - Episode 5 - Aired 9/9/2009
The fifth week of Cincinnati Bengals training camp.
#9 - Training Camp with the Houston Texans - #5
Season 10 - Episode 5 - Aired 9/8/2015
#10 - Training Camp with the Houston Texans - #3
Season 10 - Episode 3 - Aired 8/25/2015
#11 - Training Camp with the Atlanta Falcons - #5
Season 9 - Episode 5 - Aired 9/2/2014
The preseason comes to a close as the Falcons head to Jacksonville to face the Jaguars; coaches evaluate performances as they prepare for final cuts.
#12 - Training Camp with the Atlanta Falcons - #4
Season 9 - Episode 4 - Aired 8/26/2014
The intensity of training camp heats up as fifteen players are cut from the roster and veterans prepare for the regular season. Also: a thunderstorm sends the team heading for cover.
#13 - Training Camp with the Atlanta Falcons - #2
Season 9 - Episode 2 - Aired 8/12/2014
General manager Thomas Dimitroff outlines his view on the 2014 roster; linebacker Sean Weatherspoon is profiled; the Falcons scrimmage with the Tennessee Titans in Flowery Branch as they prep for their opening preseason game against the Miami Dolphins at the Georgia Dome.
#14 - Training Camp with the New York Jets Week 5
Season 6 - Episode 5 - Aired 9/8/2010
Cutdown Day has arrived in the NFL.
#15 - Training Camp with the New York Jets Week 1
Season 6 - Episode 1 - Aired 8/11/2010
In the opener of the sixth season, Jets players and coaches arrive in Cortland, N.Y., and settle in to their new quarters before beginning two-a-day drills.
#16 - Training Camp with Cincinnati Bengals Week 2
Season 5 - Episode 2 - Aired 8/19/2009
The second week of Cincinnati Bengals training camp.
#17 - Training Camp With The Dallas Cowboys #3
Season 4 - Episode 3 - Aired 8/20/2008
Terrell Owens shows off his leadership skills with the young wide receivers. The Cowboys travel to Denver for heated practices and a pre-season game against the Broncos.
#18 - Training Camp With the Kansas City Chiefs Week 4
Season 3 - Episode 4 - Aired 8/29/2007
The Chiefs begin the process of cutting players, including veteran Rod Gardner. After another preseason loss head coach Herm Edwards makes the difficult decision on who his starting QB will be.
#19 - Training Camp With the Kansas City Chiefs Week 2
Season 3 - Episode 2 - Aired 8/15/2007
The QB battle between Damon Huard and Brodie Croyle continues. 1st round pick Dwayne Bowe finally reports for camp, and the hazing begins.
#20 - Training Camp With the Baltimore Ravens Week 4
Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 8/22/2001
Tony Siragusa take out some of the rookies to his restaurant. The Ravens compete in their second preseason game.
#21 - Training Camp With the Baltimore Ravens Week 2
Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 8/8/2001
The practical jokes heat up at training camp. Also the team and it's coaching staff has to deal with the season ending injury of star running back Jamal Lewis.
#22 - Training Camp with the New York Jets Week 4
Season 6 - Episode 4 - Aired 9/1/2010
The fourth week of New York Jets training camp.
#23 - Training Camp with the Miami Dolphins - #4
Season 7 - Episode 4 - Aired 8/28/2012
As tensions mount to make the 53-man roster, HARD KNOCKS reviews the pivotal pre-season encounter against the Atlanta Falcons; the game recap will include exclusive NFL Films audio and video.
#24 - Training Camp with the Miami Dolphins - #5
Season 7 - Episode 5 - Aired 9/4/2012
The pre-season comes to a close as the Dolphins travel to Dallas to play the Cowboys; coaches evaluate players as they prepare for final roster cuts.
#25 - Training Camp with the Atlanta Falcons - #1
Season 9 - Episode 1 - Aired 8/5/2014
Head coach Mike Smith and a roster of 90 players kick off training camp in Flowery Branch, GA. Coaches take the Atlanta Falcons through the first week of on-field drills as the team prepares for the 2014 regular season in the challenging NFC South division.