Hard Knocks

Season 20 Premiere: August 11, 2026

Hard Knocks - HBO

9/8c
Tuesdays

HBO

Reality Series

2001

TVMA

Documentary

Follows executives, players, and coaches from the Seattle Seahawks as they prepare for an upcoming NFL season.

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Cast & Crew

Liev Schreiber

Liev Schreiber Narrator

Josh Allen

Josh Allen Self

Brandon Bell Director

Pat Harris Director

Kobi Theiler Director

Kaley Campen Director

Emily Winter Director

⨁Full Cast & Crew

Where to Stream

2001– Reality Series 19 Seasons 8 Episodes

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Upcoming TV Airings

The airings below are based on a generic national schedule. Times and dates can vary by TV provider.

Sunday, April 12

1:00 PM

Season 19 • Episode 1

MVP Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills are back in action; joining the team for an inside look.

Sunday, April 12

2:00 PM

Season 19 • Episode 2

A look at undrafted local kid "Buffalo Joe" Andreesen; RB Ray Davis tries kicking.

Sunday, April 12

3:00 PM

Season 19 • Episode 3

Featuring head coach Sean McDermott and general manager Brandon Beane.

Sunday, April 12

4:00 PM

Season 19 • Episode 4

Josh Allen shows how he has developed into an elite QB; roster cuts loom.

Sunday, April 12

5:00 PM

Season 19 • Episode 5

Players on the bubble learn their fates; Josh Allen looks to take the team to the next level.

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