After a 13-year hiatus from the series, the Dallas Cowboys took over the spotlight on HBO’s “Hard Knocks.”
The first two episodes of the series’ 16th season have covered the trials and tribulations of America’s team, focusing on stars such as Dak Prescott, Ezekiel Elliot, Ceedee Lamb, Amari Cooper and head coach Mike McCarthy as they go through training camp.
The first episode honed in on Prescott’s recovery from his serious right ankle injury during the 2019-20 season, and how his most recent shoulder injury is halting him from spending more time on the field. The focus shifted more towards Ben DiNucci’s fight for the No. 3 quarterback spot and linebacker Azur Kamara’s journey from the Ivory Coast in the second episode as the Cowboys prepared for their preseason matchups against McCarthy’s home favorite Steelers and the Cardinals.
There’s no question that the Cowboys are fully stocked with quirky characters, including Amari Cooper, who went so far as to compare his demeanor on the field to a knight on a chess board. However, In preparation for the Sept. 9 season opener against the Buccaneers, the show will likely continue to focus on McCarthy’s quest to transform the Cowboys into playoff contenders and Prescott’s return from injury.
Here's everything to know about Episode 3 of HBO's "Hard Knocks," including the start time and TV schedule to watch the training camp special on the Cowboys.
MORE: Full schedule for "Hard Knocks" in 2021
What time does Hard Knocks air tonight?
- Date: August 24
- Time: 10 p.m. ET
- Channel: HBO
Episode 3 of 2021's "Hard Knocks" series airs on Tuesday, Aug. 24 at 10 p.m. ET on HBO.
The five-episode training-camp series airs every Tuesday night until the Cowboys kick off their regular season against the Buccaneers on Thursday, Sept. 9.
How to watch, stream Episode 3
- TV channel: HBO
- Live stream: HBO Max
HBO will broadcast the five-episode series while HBO's streaming service, HBO Max, will provide viewers an opportunity to live stream the event.
2021 STANDARD FANTASY RANKINGS:
Quarterback | Running back | Wide receiver | Tight end | D/ST | Kicker | Top 200
Hard Knocks schedule: When does episode 4 air?
This year's "Hard Knocks" series will feature five one-hour-length episodes, released each Tuesday. The show will take viewers inside the Cowboys' training camp and highlight Prescott's return from injury, as well as McCarthy's quest to turn Dallas into a playoff team after a rocky first season in charge in 2020.
The next episode drops on Tuesday, Aug. 31.
| Episode | Air date | Channel | Live stream |
| Episode 3 | Aug. 24, 10 p.m. ET | HBO | HBO Max |
| Episode 4 | Aug. 31, 10 p.m. ET | HBO | HBO Max |
| Episode 5 | Sept. 7, 10 p.m. ET | HBO | HBO Max |