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The Worst Episodes of Hard Knocks: In Season

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#1 - Episode 1
S1:E111/17/2021
Inside the relationship between Colts head coach Frank Reich and his QB Carson Wentz; plus, a visit with growing Wentz family; a one-of-a-kind gender reveal party; at work and at home with linebacker Darius "Maniac" Leonard; and a look at the Colts game vs. the Jaguars.
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#2 - Episode 2
S1:E211/24/2021
As the Colts look to move past the .500 mark, Head Coach Frank Reich leads the team into Buffalo, where Reich quarterbacked the greatest comeback in NFL history.
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#3 - Episode 3
S1:E312/1/2021
The red-hot Colts, fresh off their 41-16 victory in Buffalo and with growing MVP buzz about second year running back Jonathan Taylor, come home for Thanksgiving and face their biggest test yet: Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
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#4 - Episode 4
S1:E412/8/2021
Following their closely contested loss to the Buccaneers, the Colts enter a December schedule in which every game is crucial. This week, they travel to Houston to play the Texans – a divisional opponent which veteran wideout T.Y. Hilton has tortured during his 10-year Colts career with explosive performances.
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#5 - Episode 5
S1:E512/15/2021
As the Colts enter their bye week, Frank Reich explains why it’s less a vacation than a tool to help recharge for the playoff push. Practicing what the Irsay Family preaches about the importance of mental health, players travel the country to get a break from football.
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#6 - Episode 6
S1:E612/22/2021
The Colts gear up for a primetime clash with the New England Patriots, head coach Frank Reich hands the game ball to owner Jim Irsay and dedicates it to the Kelly family after a tragedy inside the organization.
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The 20 BEST Episodes of Hard Knocks: In Season

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#7 - Episode 7
S1:E712/29/2021
A massive COVID-19 outbreak hits the roster just before the Christmas night game vs the Arizona Cardinals, and the Colts lean on depth and leadership.
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#8 - Episode 8
S1:E81/5/2022
With starting QB Carson Wentz sidelined after a positive COVID test, the Colts navigate uncertainty heading into Week 17 vs the Las Vegas Raiders.
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#9 - Episode 9
S1:E91/12/2022
The season ends in painful fashion as the Colts face the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 18.
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#10 - Episode 9
S2:E91/11/2023
In the season finale, the Cardinals wrap up a challenging year, reflecting on adversity, change, and what lies ahead for the organization.
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#11 - Episode 4
S3:E412/12/2023
Alec Ingold is nominated for the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award as the Dolphins prep for a Monday night home game vs. the Titans.
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#12 - Episode 7
S3:E71/2/2024
The good feelings from their big win against Dallas quickly fade as the Dolphins head to Baltimore to play the AFC's top-seeded Ravens.
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#13 - Episode 1
S4:E112/3/2024
After a snowy loss in Cleveland, Mike Tomlin and the Steelers look to get back to the "business of winning" as they head into a classic AFC North showdown vs. the Bengals. Meanwhile, the Ravens and struggling kicker Justin Tucker prepare for the Eagles.
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#14 - Episode 3
S5:E312/16/2025
Tough questions face all four NFC East teams. In Philly, Saquon Barkley and the Eagles look to rebound vs. the Raiders; Dallas kicker Brandon Aubrey hosts a dinner before the Cowboys' must-win game against the Vikings; the Giants and Commanders look to finish their lost seasons on a high note as they play each other on a snowy December Sunday.
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#15 - Episode 5
S5:E512/30/2025
Jaxson Dart and the Giants spread some holiday cheer; the playoff-bound Eagles prepare to face the Buffalo Bills, while the Cowboys, Commanders, and Giants talk about their motivation despite being eliminated.
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#16 - Episode 1
S5:E112/2/2025
The NFC East leading Eagles prep for a Black Friday battle vs. the Bears in the wake of a shocking loss to the Cowboys--who are climbing back into playoff contention. Though their seasons have both gone south, the Giants and the Commanders look to close out the year on a positive note. Giants QB Jaxson Dart is itching to return from injury as the team faces the Patriots on Monday Night Football.
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#17 - Episode 1
S2:E111/9/2022
The Arizona Cardinals react to their Week 8 loss to the Minnesota Vikings.
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#18 - 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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#19 - 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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#20 - 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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#21 - 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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#22 - 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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#23 - 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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#24 - 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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#25 - 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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Worst Episodes Summary

"Episode 1" is the worst rated episode of "Hard Knocks: In Season". It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 11/17/2021. This episode scored 0.0 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Episode 2".