Hard Knocks - Season 21

Hard Knocks - Season 21

First aired: 8/3/2026 5 episodes

TV's most acclaimed sports documentary franchise returns with an all-access look inside training camp as the reigning Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks get back to work. The five-episode series will feature head coach Mike Macdonald, quarterback Sam Darnold, 2025 Associated Press NFL Offensive Player of the Year Jaxon Smith-Njigba, and defensive standouts Devon Witherspoon and Byron Murphy II.

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Episodes

Episode 1

1. Episode 1

Aired: 8/4/2026

Having received their rings, the Super Bowl champion Seahawks head to training camp--and dreams of going back-to-back. Head coach Mike Macdonald looks to inspire the team by bringing up a legendary repeat champion: Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls.

Episode 2

2. Episode 2

Aired: 8/11/2026

Competition helps to up the intensity of training camp--and bring the team together. QB Sam Darnold talks about improving his spin rate. DT Leonard Williams reveals his love of gardening...and makes a surprising admission.

3. Episode 3

Aired: 8/18/2026

John Schneider continues to mold the Seahawks' formidable defense by signing former first-round cornerback Terrion Arnold. Meanwhile, as the first preseason game approaches, back-of-roster players hope to make the most of their opportunities.

4. Episode 4

Aired: 8/25/2026

5. Episode 5

Aired: 9/1/2026