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.
The champs return to work.
Creator: Marty Callner
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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Hard Knocks is a 2001 documentary and reality TV series from the United States created by Marty Callner. It first aired on August 1, 2001. The series has 21 seasons and 107 episodes on HBO. Episodes run about 55 min, in English. Audiences rate it 7.9/10 from 23 votes — well received.
“The champs return to work.”
Hard Knocks premiered on August 1, 2001.
Hard Knocks was created by Marty Callner.
Hard Knocks has 21 seasons (107 episodes). Status: Returning Series.
No streaming service lists it for US yet. Add it to your watchlist and check back — availability updates regularly.
It holds an audience score of 7.9/10 from 23 ratings, so fans of documentary and reality titles are its best audience. Read member reviews below or add your own.
🏆 Awards: 7 wins & 22 nominations total
Every episode's audience rating at a glance — find the best (and worst) episodes before you binge.
| E1 | E2 | E3 | E4 | E5 | E6 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S1 | 8.0 | 7.0 | 8.0 | 8.0 | 7.0 | 8.0 |
| S2 | 8.0 | 8.0 | – | 8.0 | – | 8.0 |
| S3 | 7.0 | – | – | – | – | |
| S4 | – | – | – | – | – | |
| S5 | – | – | – | – | – | |
| S6 | 5.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | |
| S7 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 5.0 | 4.0 | 5.0 | |
| S8 | 5.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 6.0 | |
| S9 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.0 | 7.5 | 6.5 | |
| S10 | – | – | – | – | – | |
| S11 | – | – | – | – | – | |
| S12 | – | – | – | – | – | |
| S13 | – | – | – | – | – | |
| S14 | – | – | – | – | – | |
| S15 | – | – | – | – | – | |
| S16 | – | – | – | – | – | |
| S17 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 8.0 | 8.0 | 8.0 | |
| S18 | 8.0 | 8.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 7.0 | |
| S19 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 6.0 | – | 7.0 | |
| S20 | 8.0 | 6.5 | 6.0 | 6.5 | 7.0 | |
| S21 | 7.5 | 8.0 | 7.0 | 8.0 | 7.0 |
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