The BEST seasons of Hard Knocks (2001)

Every season of Hard Knocks (2001) ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best seasons of Hard Knocks (2001)!

“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.

Last Updated: 12/10/2024Network: HBOStatus: Continuing

8.36

11 votes

#1 - Training Camp with the Detroit Lions

First Aired 8/10/2022

Training Camp with the Detroit Lions chronicles head coach Dan Campbell as he enters his second season leading the team and an intriguing mix of young emerging stars, established veterans, free agent additions and highly-regarded rookie hopefuls throughout training camp and the preseason.

7.83

12 votes

#2 - Training Camp with the Cleveland Browns

First Aired 8/8/2018

7.79

14 votes

#3 - Training Camp with the Houston Texans

First Aired 8/12/2015

The cinema verité series focuses on the daily lives and routines of players and coaches as the Houston Texans, who play in the hard-nosed AFC South, conduct the franchise's 14th training camp and prepare for the 2015 NFL season. “Hard Knocks: Training Camp with the Houston Texans” chronicles second-year head coach Bill O'Brien and an intriguing mix of high-profile veterans, emerging stars, free agents and rookie hopefuls throughout training camp and the four-game preseason schedule. Each week, players experience drills, instruction, meetings and fun, while striving to prove they have what it takes to make the team and leave their mark on the NFL. The Texans are a team on the rise, with O'Brien improving the team's record from 2-14 to 9-7 in his first season at the helm.

7.50

8 votes

#4 - Training Camp with the New York Jets

First Aired 8/9/2023

Embedded camera crews at the Jets’ training camp in Florham Park, N.J. chronicles third-year head coach Robert Saleh preparing his team of young emerging stars and prominent veterans – most notably, four-time NFL MVP, Aaron Rodgers, Offensive and Defensive Rookies of the Year Garrett Wilson and Sauce Gardner, and defensive All-Pros C.J. Mosley and Quinnen Williams — for the upcoming NFL season.

Training Camp with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers

7.14

7 votes

#5 - Training Camp with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers

First Aired 8/9/2017

In season twelve, the focus is on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, a team on the rise that many expect to contend for the NFC South crown. Coached by Dirk Koetter, who guided the team to a 9-7 season last year, the Bucs are led by second-year QB Jameis Winston. In training camp, Winston will join team veterans, rookies and free agents as they try to prove they have what it takes to make the team and leave their mark on the NFL.

7.11

9 votes

#6 - The Dallas Cowboys

First Aired 8/11/2021

HBO Sports and NFL Films are partnering with “America’s Team,” the Dallas Cowboys, for an unfiltered all-access look at what it takes to make it in the National Football League. This season chronicles training camp with the five-time Super Bowl champion NFC East franchise.

7.00

12 votes

#7 - Training Camp with the Los Angeles Rams

First Aired 8/10/2016

6.88

8 votes

#8 - Los Angeles

First Aired 8/12/2020

The fifteenth season of this sports reality series chronicles the preseason of two Los Angeles-based NFL franchises. The season follows head coaches Anthony Lynn of the Los Angeles Chargers and Sean McVay of the Los Angeles Rams leading a mix of established veterans, free-agent acquisitions and rising stars on both sides of the ball.

6.80

10 votes

#9 - Training Camp with the Oakland Raiders

First Aired 8/7/2019

Everybody wants to be a Raider--now see what it takes to become one. Under second-year head coach Jon Gruden, the team has an intriguing mix of established veterans, highly regarded rookie hopefuls and free-agent acquisitions.