Episode 1
Episode 01
55m5.0 / 10
In the eighth-season opener, the team assembles in the Queen City and kicks off training camp at Paul Brown Stadium.
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TV series
Hard Knocks
2001TV-MA21 seasons7.9 / 10
The champs return to work.
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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Checked Sep 3, 2026
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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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Episode 2
Episode 02
55m4.0 / 10
The Bengals travel to Atlanta and practice with the Falcons prior to their Aug. 8 meeting in the Georgia Dome.
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Episode 3
Episode 03
55m4.0 / 10
Training camp accelerates, and the Tennessee Titans of the AFC South visit Paul Brown Stadium for the Bengals' first pre-season home game.
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Episode 4
Episode 04
55m4.0 / 10
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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Episode 5
Episode 05
55m6.0 / 10finale
In the season finale, the preseason comes to a close as the Bengals prepare to face the visiting Indianapolis Colts; coaches evaluate player performances as they prepare for final roster cuts.
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More about Hard Knocks
Cast
Paul RuddSelf - Narrator
Alec BaldwinSelf - Host
Liev SchreiberSelf - Narrator
Ray Lewis
Magic Johnson
Deion Sanders
Joe Namath
Troy AikmanCredits
- Created by
- Marty Callner
Production details
- Status
- Returning Series
- Series type
- Reality
- Episodes
- 107
- Original language
- English
Networks & production
HBOUnited States
HBO SportsUnited States
NFL FilmsUnited States
Themes
american footballsportstraining camp
