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The Best Episodes of Hard Knocks Season 12

Every episode of Hard Knocks Season 12 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Hard Knocks Season 12!

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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 Rankings

  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Hard Knocks Season 12 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    8.4/10(66 votes)

    S12:E1

    Former Heisman winner Jameis Winston, outspoken DeSean Jackson and Pro Bowl perennial Gerald McCoy, along with rookies and free agents, go through the first week of drills at Buccaneers training camp.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Hard Knocks Season 12 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    8.4/10(43 votes)

    S12:E3

    Jameis Winston leads the Buccaneers to Jacksonville for practice sessions and a nationally televised preseason game with the Jaguars; competition heats up as 90 players vie for 53 roster spots.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Hard Knocks Season 12 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    8.4/10(41 votes)

    S12:E4

    Jameis Winston and the first team unit prepare for the home preseason clash with the Cleveland Browns; the rookie talent show takes place at camp.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Hard Knocks Season 12 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    8.2/10(54 votes)

    S12:E2

    Third-year QB Jameis Winston displays his leadership on the field and in the locker room; kicker Roberto Aguayo learns his fate; Brent Grimes has a revealing conversation with his wife, Miko; players and coaches get game-time action as the Buccaneers travel to Cincinnati to play the Bengals.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Hard Knocks Season 12 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    8.2/10(37 votes)

    S12:E5

    Jameis Winston, Gerald McCoy, Mike Evans and DeSean Jackson prepare for the regular season. Rookie hopefuls Riley Bullough, aka "Joe Dirt," and Jeremy McNichols, aka "McWeapon," hope to survive the final cuts, when 37 players will lose their jobs.

    Director:Unknown
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Season 12 Ratings Summary

"Episode 1" is the best rated episode of "Hard Knocks" season 12. It scored 8.4/10 based on 66 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 8/8/2017. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Episode 3".