Hard Knocks

Name: Hard Knocks
Genre: Sports
Cast: Liev Schreiber, Paul Rudd

TV Series2001 –1h21 seasons · 107 episodes

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HBO Sports, NFL Films and the Seattle Seahawks team up for an all-access look at what it takes to make it in the National Football League when the first sports-based reality series - and one of the fastest-turnaround programs on TV.

Creator: Marty Callner
Stars: Liev Schreiber Paul Rudd

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E1Training Camp with the Seattle Seahawks - #1Aug 4, 2026 · 1h · Head coach Mike Macdonald uses the 1990s Chicago Bulls team as an example of what happens when the entire team starts playing as one and getting everyone involved. This messaging is essentially what Macdonald is talking about with his "12 as One" mentality. Sam Darnold and Cooper Kupp resonate with LeBron James' decision to sign with the Philadelphia 76ers. A conversation between Macdonald and Emmanwori is a great look at Macdonald's mindset when it comes to outside opinions. In this episode, Emmanwori tells Macdonald that he wants to be out at practice with his teammates, but he doesn't want the fans to see him in a boot. Macdonald essentially says that outside noise doesn't matter and the most important thing is for Emmanwori to take care of what he needs to get healthy.Not rated yet

E2Training Camp with the Seattle Seahawks - #2Aug 11, 2026 · 1h · Head coach Mike Macdonald sets a standard and when it's not followed, there are real consequences. During practice, linebacker Derick Hall kept getting too close to quarterback Sam Darnold and Macdonald, who wants to keep the quarterback safe, was not happy with that. This led to an interaction that shows how much Macdonald doesn't mess around. All of last season, the players talked about how much shadow boxing meant to the locker room in terms of being a connected team. During the episode, the Hard Knocks crew detailed how exactly to play and why the players like the game so much. Marshawn Lynch is always going to be himself and he made an appearance during Seattle's football fest at Lumen Field as a ratings adjuster for Madden.Not rated yet

E3Training Camp with the Seattle Seahawks - #3Aug 18, 2026 · 1h · Fans got a look at how accountable head coach Mike Macdonald is when he detailed his coaching philosophy from his first year. The episode also gave receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba his flowers and captured the moment cornerback Devon Witherspoon walked into the locker room after signing his contract extension. A visually interesting feature on Smith-Njigba that detailed what makes him such a great route runner. During a practice, in the episode, Macdonald can be seen on the side saying "Jesus. This (expletive) guy," after Smith-Njigba beat Witherspoon and caught a touchdown. Macdonald also call him the "Silver Surfer." Second-year receiver Montorie Foster Jr. has dealt with since entering the league. The undrafted free agent spent time with the Seahawks during his first year before getting injured. He went home and became a substitute teacher and got his real estate license. Now he's back trying to carve out a role for himself. Witherspoon is a player who is always showing love to his teammates, and after signing his contract, his teammates showed him the same love.Not rated yet

E4Training Camp with the Seattle Seahawks - #4Aug 25, 2026 · 1h · While head coach Mike Macdonald frequently references Seattle's leadership council, it's never been known who exactly was on that leadership council. During Tuesday's episode, fans got a look at what goes on during a leadership council meeting. Macdonald shared a moment with the team on what his late longtime mentor O.J. Brigance meant to him. Highlights of Seattle's rookie talent show that took place during their road trip to Nashville for joint practice.Not rated yet

E5Training Camp with the Seattle Seahawks - #5Sep 1, 2026 · 1h · Seahawks training camp, put a bow on the Seahawks' preseason by highlighting the Seahawks 53-man roster as well as their philosophy on the practice squad, which the Seahawks call "Ready Squad." Receiver Montorie Foster Jr. had been making a name for himself all throughout training camp, impressing coaches along the way and that hard work paid off when he found out he was making the Seahawks' initial 53-man roster. Hard Knocks took fans behind the scenes of the meetings that happened in Atlanta during the approval of the new Seahawks owners, the Khosla family. Trevon Diggs who played during Seattle's final preseason matchup, flashed during his first game.Not rated yet

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Premiered: August 1, 2001
Status: Running
Network: HBO
Country of origin: United States
Language: English
Episode runtime: 1h
Official site: hbo.com/hard-knocks
TVmaze ID: 891

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