Hard Knocks

Name: Hard Knocks
Genre: Documentary, Reality
Released: 2001-08-01
Rating: 7.9

RETURNING21 Seasons107 Episodes★ 7.9

Hard Knocks is a documentary and reality series on HBO that premiered in 2001, with 21 seasons and 107 episodes to date. It has been renewed for Season 22, and a premiere date has not been announced yet.

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NetworkHBO

First AiredAug 1, 2001

Last AiredSep 1, 2026

GenreDocumentary, Reality

Runtime55 min

Created ByMarty Callner

LanguageEnglish

CountryUnited States

ProductionHBO Sports, NFL Films

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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Seasons & Episodes21 seasons · 107 episodes

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TV's most acclaimed sports documentary franchise returns with an all-access look inside training camp as the reigning Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks get back to work. The five-episode series will feature head coach Mike Macdonald, quarterback Sam Darnold, 2025 Associated Press NFL Offensive Player of the Year Jaxon Smith-Njigba, and defensive standouts Devon Witherspoon and Byron Murphy II.

E1Episode 1

Aug 4, 202651m

Having received their rings, the Super Bowl champion Seahawks head to training camp--and dreams of going back-to-back. Head coach Mike Macdonald looks to inspire the team by bringing up a legendary repeat champion: Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls.

E2Episode 2

Aug 11, 202650m

Competition helps to up the intensity of training camp--and bring the team together. QB Sam Darnold talks about improving his spin rate. DT Leonard Williams reveals his love of gardening...and makes a surprising admission.

E3Episode 3

Aug 18, 202652m

John Schneider continues to mold the Seahawks' formidable defense by signing former first-round cornerback Terrion Arnold. Meanwhile, as the first preseason game approaches, back-of-roster players hope to make the most of their opportunities.

E4Episode 4

Aug 25, 202655m

E5Episode 5

Sep 1, 202652m

About Hard Knocks

Hard Knocks is a documentary, reality series on HBO. The show first aired on Aug 1, 2001 and currently has 21 seasons and 107 episodes. Hard Knocks has been renewed for Season 22, and a premiere date has not been announced yet. It has a rating of 7.9/10 based on 23 votes. Created by Marty Callner.