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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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    8.8/10(78 votes)

    #1 - Episode 2

    S13:E2

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    Director:Unknown
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    8.8/10(74 votes)

    #2 - Episode 3

    S13:E3

    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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    Director:Unknown
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    8.8/10(62 votes)

    #3 - Episode 5

    S17:E5

    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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    8.7/10(57 votes)

    #4 - Episode 5

    S13:E5

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    8.7/10(67 votes)

    #5 - Episode 4

    S17:E4

    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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    8.6/10(28 votes)

    #6 - Episode 05

    S7:E5

    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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    8.6/10(65 votes)

    #7 - Episode 1

    S12:E1

    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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    Director:Unknown
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    8.6/10(42 votes)

    #8 - Episode 3

    S12:E3

    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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    8.6/10(40 votes)

    #9 - Episode 4

    S12:E4

    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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    8.6/10(82 votes)

    #10 - Episode 2

    S17:E2

    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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    8.5/10(28 votes)

    #11 - Training Camp With the Baltimore Ravens #5

    S1:E5

    The Ravens coaches go through their first-round cuts. The team's rookies stage a talent show where they mock several of the veteran players.

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    8.5/10(35 votes)

    #12 - Episode 5

    S12:E5

    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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    8.5/10(59 votes)

    #13 - Episode 4

    S13:E4

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

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    8.5/10(122 votes)

    #14 - Episode 1

    S17:E1

    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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    8.5/10(72 votes)

    #15 - Episode 3

    S17:E3

    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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    8.4/10(20 votes)

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

    S3:E2

    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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    8.4/10(29 votes)

    #17 - Episode 04

    S7:E4

    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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    8.4/10(53 votes)

    #18 - Episode 2

    S12:E2

    Third-year QB Jameis Winston displays his leadership on the field and in the locker room; kicker Roberto Aguayo learns his fate; Brent Grimes has a revealing conversation with his wife, Miko; players and coaches get game-time action as the Buccaneers travel to Cincinnati to play the Bengals.

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    8.4/10(109 votes)

    #19 - Episode 1

    S13:E1

    Training camp begins as 90 players compete for 53 spots, but all eyes are on QB Baker Mayfield. General manager John Dorsey and head coach Hue Jackson welcome a new batch of veteran acquisitions, including QB Tyrod Taylor and receiver Jarvis Landry.

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    8.3/10(29 votes)

    #20 - Training Camp With the Baltimore Ravens #2

    S1:E2

    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.

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    8.3/10(30 votes)

    #21 - Training Camp With the Baltimore Ravens #6

    S1:E6

    The coaches make their final round cuts, as players wait in suspense. Training camp ends and the players head for home.

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    8.3/10(20 votes)

    #22 - Training Camp with the Kansas City Chiefs #3

    S3:E3

    The coaching staff continues to struggle with picking a QB while they deal with their 2nd straight preseason loss. Training camp also moves from Wisconsin to Kansas City.

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    8.3/10(20 votes)

    #23 - Training Camp with the Kansas City Chiefs #4

    S3:E4

    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.

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    8.3/10(20 votes)

    #24 - Training Camp with the Kansas City Chiefs #5

    S3:E5

    The countdown to the final cuts begin with Bobby Sippio, Boomer Grigsby, Derrick Ross, and Tyron Brackenridge all on the bubble. The team attends a booster luncheon the day before the final preseason game versus St. Louis. The team needs to make a tough decision on one-time superstar Priest Homes.

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    8.3/10(23 votes)

    #25 - Episode 1

    S5:E1

    The first week of Cincinnati Bengals training camp.

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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 Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 8/14/2018. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Episode 3".