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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 to be in the NFL.

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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    Hard Knocks Season 2 Episode 3 - Training Camp With the Dallas Cowboys #3
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    #1 - Training Camp With the Dallas Cowboys #3

    S2:E3

    Dallas plays its first preseason game and for some cowboys, it's their last game. The competition for starting quarterback heats up as Quincy Carter is challenged by newcomer Chad Hutchinson.

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  2. Hard Knocks Season 2 Episode 5 - Training Camp With the Dallas Cowboys #5
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    #2 - Training Camp With the Dallas Cowboys #5

    S2:E5

    The Cowboys wind down training camp in San Antonio as the rookies battle for the few remaining spots on the roster.

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  3. Hard Knocks Season 3 Episode 1 - Training Camp with the Kansas City Chiefs #1
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    #3 - Training Camp with the Kansas City Chiefs #1

    S3:E1

    The K.C. Chiefs enter training camp under coach Herm Edwards. The team must deal with a battle at the QB position, a hold out by a star player, and many players fighting for positions.

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  4. Hard Knocks Season 3 Episode 2 - Training Camp with the Kansas City Chiefs #2
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    #4 - 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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  5. Hard Knocks Season 3 Episode 3 - Training Camp with the Kansas City Chiefs #3
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    #5 - 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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  6. Hard Knocks Season 3 Episode 4 - Training Camp with the Kansas City Chiefs #4
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    #6 - 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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  7. Hard Knocks Season 3 Episode 5 - Training Camp with the Kansas City Chiefs #5
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    #7 - 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. Hard Knocks Season 4 Episode 1 - Training Camp with the Dallas Cowboys #1
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    #8 - Training Camp with the Dallas Cowboys #1

    S4:E1

    An Insight into the training camp of "Americas Team", the Dallas Cowboys. This episode looks at the players arriving at camp, and how a group of players, each with different experience and expectations cope with camp life.

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  9. Hard Knocks Season 4 Episode 2 - Training Camp with the Dallas Cowboys #2
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    #9 - Training Camp with the Dallas Cowboys #2

    S4:E2

    Week 2 of training camp continues. We find out where a Cowboy goes for the freshest threads? Plus, linebacker Anthony Spencer continues to impress the coaching staff.

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  10. Hard Knocks Season 4 Episode 3 - Training Camp with the Dallas Cowboys #3
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    #10 - Training Camp with the Dallas Cowboys #3

    S4:E3

    Terrell Owens shows off his leadership skills with the young wide receivers. The Cowboys travel to Denver for heated practices and a pre-season game against the Broncos.

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  11. Hard Knocks Season 4 Episode 4 - Training Camp with the Dallas Cowboys #4
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    #11 - Training Camp with the Dallas Cowboys #4

    S4:E4

    Jerry Jones gives a behind-the-scenes look at the new Dallas Cowboys stadium being built. The Cowboys take on the Texans in their 3rd pre-season game. Bobby Carpenter steps up on defense. And the first cuts are made

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  12. Hard Knocks Season 4 Episode 5 - Training Camp with the Dallas Cowboys #5
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    #12 - Training Camp with the Dallas Cowboys #5

    S4:E5

    In the season finale of Hard Knocks the team has it's final pre-season game against the Vikings. Final cuts are made and the practice squad is formed. And Adam Jones finds out his fate from the league.

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  13. Hard Knocks Season 5 Episode 1 - Episode 1
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    #13 - Episode 1

    S5:E1

    The first week of Cincinnati Bengals training camp.

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  14. Hard Knocks Season 5 Episode 2 - Episode 2
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    #14 - Episode 2

    S5:E2

    The second week of Cincinnati Bengals training camp.

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  15. Hard Knocks Season 5 Episode 3 - Episode 3
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    #15 - Episode 3

    S5:E3

    The third week of Cincinnati Bengals training camp.

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  16. Hard Knocks Season 5 Episode 4 - Episode 4
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    #16 - Episode 4

    S5:E4

    The fourth week of Cincinnati Bengals training camp.

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  17. Hard Knocks Season 5 Episode 5 - Episode 5
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    #17 - Episode 5

    S5:E5

    The fifth week of Cincinnati Bengals training camp.

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  18. Hard Knocks Season 8 Episode 4 - Episode 04
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    #18 - Episode 04

    S8:E4

    The Bengals travel to Dallas for a preseason encounter with the Cowboys; the coaching staff meets to make important roster decisions as the deadline approaches.

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  19. Hard Knocks Season 10 Episode 1 - Episode 01
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    #19 - Episode 01

    S10:E1

    Reigning Defensive Player of the Year J.J. Watt and his fellow Texans kick off training camp in Houston. Head coach Bill O'Brien leads 90 players through the first week of drills, and the team travels to Virginia, where they practice against the NFC East's Washington Redskins.

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  20. Hard Knocks Season 10 Episode 2 - Episode 02
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    #20 - Episode 02

    S10:E2

    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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  21. Hard Knocks Season 10 Episode 3 - Episode 03
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    #21 - Episode 03

    S10:E3

    Jadeveon Clowney, the first pick of the 2014 draft, returns to the field after a long recovery from surgery; Peyton Manning and the Denver Broncos visit NRG Stadium for the Texans' second preseason game.

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  22. Hard Knocks Season 10 Episode 4 - Episode 04
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    #22 - Episode 04

    S10:E4

    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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  23. Hard Knocks Season 10 Episode 5 - Episode 05
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    #23 - Episode 05

    S10:E5

    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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  24. Hard Knocks Season 11 Episode 1 - Episode 01
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    #24 - Episode 01

    S11:E1

    The NFL meets Hollywood as the Rams move to Los Angeles with little time to spare in their quest to build an NFL roster and establish a new tradition in Southern California.

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  25. Hard Knocks Season 11 Episode 2 - Episode 02
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    #25 - Episode 02

    S11:E2

    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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Worst Episodes Summary

"Training Camp With the Dallas Cowboys #3" is the worst rated episode of "Hard Knocks". It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 8/21/2002. This episode scored 0.0 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Training Camp With the Dallas Cowboys #5".