Hard Knocks

10 Worst 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 to be in the NFL.

Written by Sophie and last updated on feb 08, 2023.

PS: The following content contains spoilers!

PPS: I will admit that parts of this page was written with the help of AI - it makes my work so much easier to not start from a blank page!

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#10 - Episode 02 (Season 7 - Episode 2)

Training camp in South Florida heats up as players and coaches look back at their first preseason game, against Tampa Bay. The game recap will include exclusive NFL Films audio and video.

The episode was rated 6.52 from 23 votes.

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#9 - Episode 4 (Season 5 - Episode 4)

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The fourth week of Cincinnati Bengals training camp.

The episode was rated 6.50 from 12 votes.

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#8 - Training Camp with the Dallas Cowboys #1 (Season 4 - Episode 1)

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.

The episode was rated 6.45 from 20 votes.

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#7 - Training Camp With the Dallas Cowboys #3 (Season 2 - Episode 3)

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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.

The episode was rated 6.42 from 12 votes.

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#6 - Episode 04 (Season 7 - Episode 4)

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.

The episode was rated 6.40 from 15 votes.

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#5 - Training Camp With the Dallas Cowboys #4 (Season 2 - Episode 4)

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The Cowboys enjoy some good, clean fun before the "hard knocks" resume and injuries affect key members of the 2002 roster.

The episode was rated 6.33 from 12 votes.

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#4 - Training Camp With the Dallas Cowboys #2 (Season 2 - Episode 2)

The competition heats up as preparations for the 2002 season begin in earnest. The rookies face their first live test in a scrimmage against their in-state rivals, the Houston Texans.

The episode was rated 6.31 from 13 votes.

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#3 - Episode 5 (Season 5 - Episode 5)

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The fifth week of Cincinnati Bengals training camp.

The episode was rated 6.25 from 12 votes.

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#2 - Episode 05 (Season 7 - Episode 5)

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.

The episode was rated 6.21 from 14 votes.

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#1 - Training Camp with the Dallas Cowboys #5 (Season 4 - Episode 5)

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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.

The episode was rated 5.80 from 10 votes.

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