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The Best Episodes of Hard Knocks: In Season

Every episode of Hard Knocks: In Season ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Hard Knocks: In Season!

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#1 - Episode 5
S2:E512/14/2022
After a restful bye week, the Arizona Cardinals return to action with little margin for error against the New England Patriots; Head Coach Kliff Kingsbury faces the coach who drafted him, Bill Belichick.
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#2 - Episode 7
S2:E712/28/2022
The Cardinals battle the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Christmas night as J.J. Watt and Budda Baker lead a depleted roster fighting to finish strong.
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8.0/10(1 votes)
#3 - Episode 8
S2:E81/4/2023
With J.J. Watt announcing his retirement, the Cardinals look to close the season on a high note as they travel to face the Atlanta Falcons.
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8.0/10(1 votes)
#4 - Episode 1
S3:E111/21/2023
Head coach Mike McDaniel and the first-place Miami Dolphins return from their bye week refreshed and ready for the second half of the 2023 season, starting with a matchup against Maxx Crosby and the Las Vegas Raiders.
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8.0/10(1 votes)
#5 - Episode 2
S3:E211/28/2023
The Dolphins prepare to play the New York Jets in the first-ever Black Friday game. The thrill of victory, however, is tempered by the reality of a devastating injury to star linebacker Jaelan Phillips.
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8.0/10(1 votes)
#6 - Episode 5
S3:E512/19/2023
Coming off a tough loss to the Titans and an injury to superstar wide receiver Tyreek Hill, the Dolphins look to rebound against the New York Jets.
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#7 - Episode 6
S3:E612/26/2023
With Christmas and the playoffs approaching, the Dolphins get into the spirit of the season while getting ready for a huge game against the Dallas Cowboys.
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8.0/10(1 votes)
#8 - Episode 9
S3:E91/16/2024
For the Miami Dolphins, the road to Super Bowl LVIII begins with a Wild Card playoff game in Kansas City, where arctic conditions await them... along with Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs.
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8.0/10(1 votes)
#9 - Episode 5
S4:E512/31/2024
The Steelers and Ravens close out a schedule crunch--3 games in 11 days--with Christmas day games vs. the Chiefs and Texans, respectively.
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8.0/10(1 votes)
#10 - Episode 7
S4:E71/14/2025
Wildcard Weekend is here. In the AFC North, it comes down to Ravens vs. Steelers in the season's third installment of football's best rivalry. Meanwhile, the Browns and Bengals try to figure out where things went wrong.
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8.0/10(1 votes)
#11 - Episode 8
S4:E81/21/2025
Only one AFC North team remains standing: the Baltimore Ravens. Head coach John Harbaugh and defensive coordinator Zachary Orr turn their focus to their divisional-round battle in Buffalo, NY where they face harsh weather and an explosive Bills team.
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7.0/10(1 votes)
#12 - Episode 1
S2:E111/9/2022
The Arizona Cardinals react to their Week 8 loss to the Minnesota Vikings.
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7.0/10(1 votes)
#13 - Episode 2
S2:E211/16/2022
With a 3-6 record and injuries to star safety Budda Baker and quarterback Kyler Murray, the Cardinals head to Los Angeles to take on the division rival and reigning Super Bowl Champion Los Angeles Rams.
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7.0/10(1 votes)
#14 - Episode 3
S2:E311/23/2022
After an important division win over the Los Angeles Rams behind backup quarterback Colt McCoy, the Cardinals head to Mexico to take on another NFC West rival, the San Francisco 49ers.
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7.0/10(1 votes)
#15 - Episode 4
S2:E411/30/2022
The Cardinals return home from Mexico City and deal with the fallout of a tough loss and the sudden dismissal of offensive line coach Sean Kugler.
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7.0/10(1 votes)
#16 - Episode 6
S2:E612/21/2022
With starting quarterback Kyler Murray injured, veteran Colt McCoy leads the Cardinals to Denver to face the Broncos; it's a homecoming for both Defensive Coordinator Vance Joseph and rookie Tight End Trey McBride.
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7.0/10(1 votes)
#17 - Episode 3
S3:E312/5/2023
In the wake of Jaelan Phillips' injury, the Dolphins add two-time Super Bowl champion Jason Pierre-Paul to the roster; meanwhile, the team prepares to face the Washington Commanders.
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7.0/10(1 votes)
#18 - Episode 8
S3:E81/9/2024
Despite injury woes, the Dolphins prepare to face the Buffalo Bills with the division on the line.
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7.0/10(1 votes)
#19 - Episode 2
S4:E212/10/2024
Browns QB Jameis Winston reflects on his NFL journey as the team gameplans for their second battle vs. the Steelers in three weeks; Joey Porter Jr. talks about his family's deep Steelers roots; the Bengals head to Dallas for Monday Night Football.
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7.0/10(1 votes)
#20 - Episode 3
S4:E312/17/2024
Roquan Smith and the Ravens look fully-charged coming off their bye week. Browns defensive back Denzel Ward on his path to Cleveland. Ja'Marr Chase and the Bengals look to get back in the playoff race. Russell Wilson leads the Steelers into Philadelphia.
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7.0/10(1 votes)
#21 - Episode 4
S4:E412/24/2024
It's "rivalry week" in the AFC North as the Browns face the Bengals, while the Steelers and Ravens battle for the divisional crown.
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7.0/10(1 votes)
#22 - Episode 6
S4:E61/7/2025
The final week of the regular season is here. For the Ravens, a win over the Browns gives them the AFC North crown. Minkah Fitzpatrick and the Steelers look to turn things around vs. the red-hot Bengals who need a win to keep their playoff hopes alive.
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7.0/10(1 votes)
#23 - Episode 2
S5:E212/9/2025
Dak Prescott and the Cowboys look to stay hot while the Giants, Eagles, and Commanders all try to turn their luck around in Week 14; Eagles WR AJ Brown does a good deed while his teammate DeVonta Smith works on his Pilates; Commanders veteran TE Zach Ertz is dealt a tough blow--a knee injury that could potentially end his fantastic career.
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7.0/10(1 votes)
#24 - Episode 4
S5:E412/23/2025
Each of the NFC East teams prepares for Christmas... even if only the Eagles will find a playoff ticket under the tree; a look at The Philly Specials--a musical group featuring Eagles players Lane Johnson, Jordan Mailata, and retired star Jason Kelce; Dak Prescott encourages generosity from his Cowboys teammates.
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7.0/10(1 votes)
#25 - Episode 6
S5:E61/6/2026
It's the final week of the regular season. While the playoff-bound Eagles plan to rest their starters, the Giants, Cowboys, and Commanders all want to end their year on a high note. Commanders' LB Bobby Wagner looks to make football history. Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer reflects on his legendary late father Marty. Young Giants star Jaxson Dart gives a glimpse of his promising future.
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Best Episodes Summary

"Episode 5" is the best rated episode of "Hard Knocks: In Season". It scored 8/10 based on 1 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 12/14/2022. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Episode 7".