The BEST episodes of Hard Knocks (2001) season 9
Every episode of Hard Knocks (2001) season 9, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Hard Knocks (2001) season 9!
“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 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.

#2 - 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.

#3 - 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.

#4 - 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.

#5 - Training Camp with the Atlanta Falcons - #3
Season 9 - Episode 3 - Aired 8/19/2014
With jobs on the line, the Falcons fly to Houston to scrimmage the Texans before their second preseason game. Also: competition heats up for the backup quarterback job.