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The Best Episodes of Hard Knocks

An inside look at NFL training camps. From the top coaches to the rookies trying to make the team, Hard Knocks showcases what it takes...

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  1. 8.8/10(78 votes)

    #1 - Episode 2

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  2. 8.8/10(74 votes)

    #2 - Episode 3

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    The grind and intensity of training camp produces flare-ups for both players and coaches on the practice field. The Browns play host Tyrod Taylor’s former team, the Buffalo Bills, in their second preseason game.

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  3. 8.8/10(62 votes)

    #3 - Episode 5

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    Coach Campbell and his staff make roster cuts and get ready for the season kickoff as the Lions finish up training camp.

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  4. 8.7/10(32 votes)

    #4 - Episode 03

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  5. 8.7/10(57 votes)

    #5 - Episode 5

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  6. 8.7/10(67 votes)

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    The Lions travel to Pittsburgh to play their final preseason game. With cutdown day approaching, it's the last chance for roster hopefuls.

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  8. 8.6/10(36 votes)

    #7 - Episode 04

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    The Texans begin reducing the roster in preparation for getting down to 53 players by opening day. The team travels to New Orleans to meet Drew Brees and the Saints in the third week of preseason play.

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  9. 8.6/10(33 votes)

    #8 - Episode 05

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  10. 8.6/10(65 votes)

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    Former Heisman winner Jameis Winston, outspoken DeSean Jackson and Pro Bowl perennial Gerald McCoy, along with rookies and free agents, go through the first week of drills at Buccaneers training camp.

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  11. 8.6/10(42 votes)

    #10 - Episode 3

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    Jameis Winston leads the Buccaneers to Jacksonville for practice sessions and a nationally televised preseason game with the Jaguars; competition heats up as 90 players vie for 53 roster spots.

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  12. 8.6/10(40 votes)

    #11 - Episode 4

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    Jameis Winston and the first team unit prepare for the home preseason clash with the Cleveland Browns; the rookie talent show takes place at camp.

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  13. 8.6/10(82 votes)

    #12 - Episode 2

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    Week 2 of training camp sees Lions Head Coach Dan Campbell challenging his players, including first round pick Aiden Hutchinson who appears in his first NFL preseason game in front of his hometown Michigan fans.

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  14. 8.5/10(27 votes)

    #13 - Episode 05

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    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.

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  15. 8.5/10(36 votes)

    #14 - Episode 02

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    Rookies and veterans show some style and the team gears up for its preseason slate with a home game against the San Francisco 49ers.

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  16. 8.5/10(36 votes)

    #15 - Episode 05

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    The Texans travel to Dallas for their final preseason game against the Cowboys. The coaching staff reduces the roster to 53 players in preparation for the Sept. 13 regular season opener with Kansas City.

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  17. 8.5/10(33 votes)

    #16 - Episode 02

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    The Los Angeles Rams mark their first home game at the venerable Memorial Coliseum in more than 35 years with the preseason opener versus the Dallas Cowboys.

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  18. 8.5/10(35 votes)

    #17 - Episode 5

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    Jameis Winston, Gerald McCoy, Mike Evans and DeSean Jackson prepare for the regular season. Rookie hopefuls Riley Bullough, aka "Joe Dirt," and Jeremy McNichols, aka "McWeapon," hope to survive the final cuts, when 37 players will lose their jobs.

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  19. 8.5/10(59 votes)

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    Star receiver Josh Gordon returns while players on the margins fight for their place on the team.

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  20. 8.5/10(122 votes)

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    Enthusiasm is building for the 2022 Lions. In his second season as Head Coach, Dan Campbell welcomes the youngest roster in the NFL back to training camp, including this year’s number two overall draft pick, Michigan native Aiden Hutchinson.

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  21. 8.5/10(72 votes)

    #20 - Episode 3

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    The grind and intensity of training camp sets in. The Lions travel to Indianapolis to take on the Colts in their second preseason game.

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  22. 8.5/10(53 votes)

    #21 - Episode 5

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  23. 8.4/10(20 votes)

    #22 - Training Camp with the Kansas City Chiefs #2

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    The QB battle between Damon Huard and Brodie Croyle continues. 1st round pick Dwayne Bowe finally reports for camp, and the hazing begins.

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  24. 8.4/10(28 votes)

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    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. Included: head coach Rex Ryan sets an ambitious goal for the season; Darrelle Revis is a no-show; the first cuts are made; Marty Schottenheimer and Joe Namath visit camp.

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  25. 8.4/10(23 votes)

    #24 - Episode 04

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    The team visits Long Island for a scrimmage at Hofstra University and faces the Redskins in its third preseason game. Also: a key player gets hurt; a respected veteran is cut as the roster is pared to 75 players; the battle at left guard heats up; the offense continues to struggle.

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  26. 8.4/10(28 votes)

    #25 - Episode 04

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    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.

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Best Episodes Summary

"Episode 2" is the best rated episode of "Hard Knocks". It scored 8.8/10 based on 78 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 8/14/2018. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Episode 3".