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Hard Knocks: In Season is a documentary TV series that premiered on HBO on November 17, 2021. It has 5 seasons and 43 episodes so far and is still airing new episodes. The latest episode, Season 5 Episode 7, aired on January 13, 2026.
The Emmy-winning weekly series delivers its signature all-access coverage in the first show of any kind to document an NFL franchise in-season and in real time, following the Colts as they navigate the challenges of an NFL season and battle for a playoff berth.
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43 episodes · 5 seasons
2021 · 9 episodes · Last episode: 4 years ago
Follow the Colts over the second half of the 2021 NFL season as they navigate the various challenges and battle for a playoff berth.
Hard Knocks: In Season The Indianapolis Colts release dates →The season ends in painful fashion as the Colts face the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 18.
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With starting QB Carson Wentz sidelined after a positive COVID test, the Colts navigate uncertainty heading into Week 17 vs the Las Vegas Raiders.
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A massive COVID-19 outbreak hits the roster just before the Christmas night game vs the Arizona Cardinals, and the Colts lean on depth and leadership.
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The Colts gear up for a primetime clash with the New England Patriots, head coach Frank Reich hands the game ball to owner Jim Irsay and dedicates it to the Kelly family after a tragedy inside the organization.
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As the Colts enter their bye week, Frank Reich explains why it’s less a vacation than a tool to help recharge for the playoff push. Practicing what the Irsay Family preaches about the importance of mental health, players travel the country to get a break from football.
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Following their closely contested loss to the Buccaneers, the Colts enter a December schedule in which every game is crucial. This week, they travel to Houston to play the Texans – a divisional opponent which veteran wideout T.Y. Hilton has tortured during his 10-year Colts career with explosive performances.
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The red-hot Colts, fresh off their 41-16 victory in Buffalo and with growing MVP buzz about second year running back Jonathan Taylor, come home for Thanksgiving and face their biggest test yet: Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
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As the Colts look to move past the .500 mark, Head Coach Frank Reich leads the team into Buffalo, where Reich quarterbacked the greatest comeback in NFL history.
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Inside the relationship between Colts head coach Frank Reich and his QB Carson Wentz; plus, a visit with growing Wentz family; a one-of-a-kind gender reveal party; at work and at home with linebacker Darius "Maniac" Leonard; and a look at the Colts game vs. the Jaguars.
2022 · 9 episodes · Last episode: 3 years ago
Follow the Arizona Cardinals as they navigate the challenges of an NFL season and battle to return to the post-season.
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In the season finale, the Cardinals wrap up a challenging year, reflecting on adversity, change, and what lies ahead for the organization.
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With J.J. Watt announcing his retirement, the Cardinals look to close the season on a high note as they travel to face the Atlanta Falcons.
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The Cardinals battle the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Christmas night as J.J. Watt and Budda Baker lead a depleted roster fighting to finish strong.
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With starting quarterback Kyler Murray injured, veteran Colt McCoy leads the Cardinals to Denver to face the Broncos; it's a homecoming for both Defensive Coordinator Vance Joseph and rookie Tight End Trey McBride.
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After a restful bye week, the Arizona Cardinals return to action with little margin for error against the New England Patriots; Head Coach Kliff Kingsbury faces the coach who drafted him, Bill Belichick.
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The Cardinals return home from Mexico City and deal with the fallout of a tough loss and the sudden dismissal of offensive line coach Sean Kugler.
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After an important division win over the Los Angeles Rams behind backup quarterback Colt McCoy, the Cardinals head to Mexico to take on another NFC West rival, the San Francisco 49ers.
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With a 3-6 record and injuries to star safety Budda Baker and quarterback Kyler Murray, the Cardinals head to Los Angeles to take on the division rival and reigning Super Bowl Champion Los Angeles Rams.
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The Arizona Cardinals react to their Week 8 loss to the Minnesota Vikings.
2023 · 9 episodes · Last episode: 2 years ago
Follow the current AFC East first-place Miami Dolphins, led by second-year head coach Mike McDaniel, as they navigate the final eight games of the regular season and battle to return to the NFL playoffs.
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For the Miami Dolphins, the road to Super Bowl LVIII begins with a Wild Card playoff game in Kansas City, where arctic conditions await them... along with Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs.
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Despite injury woes, the Dolphins prepare to face the Buffalo Bills with the division on the line.
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The good feelings from their big win against Dallas quickly fade as the Dolphins head to Baltimore to play the AFC's top-seeded Ravens.
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With Christmas and the playoffs approaching, the Dolphins get into the spirit of the season while getting ready for a huge game against the Dallas Cowboys.
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Coming off a tough loss to the Titans and an injury to superstar wide receiver Tyreek Hill, the Dolphins look to rebound against the New York Jets.
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Alec Ingold is nominated for the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award as the Dolphins prep for a Monday night home game vs. the Titans.
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In the wake of Jaelan Phillips' injury, the Dolphins add two-time Super Bowl champion Jason Pierre-Paul to the roster; meanwhile, the team prepares to face the Washington Commanders.
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The Dolphins prepare to play the New York Jets in the first-ever Black Friday game. The thrill of victory, however, is tempered by the reality of a devastating injury to star linebacker Jaelan Phillips.
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Head coach Mike McDaniel and the first-place Miami Dolphins return from their bye week refreshed and ready for the second half of the 2023 season, starting with a matchup against Maxx Crosby and the Las Vegas Raiders.
2024 · 8 episodes · Last episode: 1 year ago
For the first time ever, HBO and NFL Films will follow all four teams in the AFC North for their annual Hard Knocks: In Season, aiming to chronicle the inner workings of the rough-and-tumble quartet of squads. The new episodes will feature the Baltimore Ravens, Cincinnati Bengals, Cleveland Browns and Pittsburgh Steelers, members of the first division to finish with nothing but winning records, achieved in 2023.
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Only one AFC North team remains standing: the Baltimore Ravens. Head coach John Harbaugh and defensive coordinator Zachary Orr turn their focus to their divisional-round battle in Buffalo, NY where they face harsh weather and an explosive Bills team.
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Wildcard Weekend is here. In the AFC North, it comes down to Ravens vs. Steelers in the season's third installment of football's best rivalry. Meanwhile, the Browns and Bengals try to figure out where things went wrong.
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The final week of the regular season is here. For the Ravens, a win over the Browns gives them the AFC North crown. Minkah Fitzpatrick and the Steelers look to turn things around vs. the red-hot Bengals who need a win to keep their playoff hopes alive.
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The Steelers and Ravens close out a schedule crunch--3 games in 11 days--with Christmas day games vs. the Chiefs and Texans, respectively.
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It's "rivalry week" in the AFC North as the Browns face the Bengals, while the Steelers and Ravens battle for the divisional crown.
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Roquan Smith and the Ravens look fully-charged coming off their bye week. Browns defensive back Denzel Ward on his path to Cleveland. Ja'Marr Chase and the Bengals look to get back in the playoff race. Russell Wilson leads the Steelers into Philadelphia.
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Browns QB Jameis Winston reflects on his NFL journey as the team gameplans for their second battle vs. the Steelers in three weeks; Joey Porter Jr. talks about his family's deep Steelers roots; the Bengals head to Dallas for Monday Night Football.
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After a snowy loss in Cleveland, Mike Tomlin and the Steelers look to get back to the "business of winning" as they head into a classic AFC North showdown vs. the Bengals. Meanwhile, the Ravens and struggling kicker Justin Tucker prepare for the Eagles.
2025 · 8 episodes · Last episode: 9 months ago
Follow the reigning Super Bowl LIX champion Philadelphia Eagles, the Dallas Cowboys, the New York Giants, and the Washington Commanders during the final stretch of the NFL season. From wins and losses to injuries and adversity, the series will capture an inside look at life in one of football’s most historic divisions.
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After coming up short of the playoffs, the Commanders, Cowboys, and Giants immediately begin making coaching changes as they look to turn things around in 2026. In Philadelphia, Eagles' head coach Nick Sirianni enjoys some time with his young family as the Eagles get pumped for their Wild Card battle vs. the 49ers. For Saquon Barkley, that includes a screening of the 2014 film Whiplash.
It's the final week of the regular season. While the playoff-bound Eagles plan to rest their starters, the Giants, Cowboys, and Commanders all want to end their year on a high note. Commanders' LB Bobby Wagner looks to make football history. Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer reflects on his legendary late father Marty. Young Giants star Jaxson Dart gives a glimpse of his promising future.
Jaxson Dart and the Giants spread some holiday cheer; the playoff-bound Eagles prepare to face the Buffalo Bills, while the Cowboys, Commanders, and Giants talk about their motivation despite being eliminated.
Each of the NFC East teams prepares for Christmas... even if only the Eagles will find a playoff ticket under the tree; a look at The Philly Specials--a musical group featuring Eagles players Lane Johnson, Jordan Mailata, and retired star Jason Kelce; Dak Prescott encourages generosity from his Cowboys teammates.
Tough questions face all four NFC East teams. In Philly, Saquon Barkley and the Eagles look to rebound vs. the Raiders; Dallas kicker Brandon Aubrey hosts a dinner before the Cowboys' must-win game against the Vikings; the Giants and Commanders look to finish their lost seasons on a high note as they play each other on a snowy December Sunday.
Dak Prescott and the Cowboys look to stay hot while the Giants, Eagles, and Commanders all try to turn their luck around in Week 14; Eagles WR AJ Brown does a good deed while his teammate DeVonta Smith works on his Pilates; Commanders veteran TE Zach Ertz is dealt a tough blow--a knee injury that could potentially end his fantastic career.
The NFC East leading Eagles prep for a Black Friday battle vs. the Bears in the wake of a shocking loss to the Cowboys--who are climbing back into playoff contention. Though their seasons have both gone south, the Giants and the Commanders look to close out the year on a positive note. Giants QB Jaxson Dart is itching to return from injury as the team faces the Patriots on Monday Night Football.
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The most recent episode of Hard Knocks: In Season, Season 5 Episode 7, aired on January 13, 2026.
Hard Knocks: In Season has 5 seasons with 43 episodes in total.
Hard Knocks: In Season first aired on HBO on November 17, 2021.
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