Season 5

1. Hardcore TV 194

The rivalry between Raven and The Sandman reaches the boiling point. Plus, Brian Lee, the Blue World Order, and more!

1997-01-07 • 60 min

2. Hardcore TV 195

Raven stands toe-to-toe with The Sandman to reclaim his stolen ECW Championship. Plus, a trip to Taz's Dojo, The Gangstas, and more!

1997-01-14 • 60 min

3. Hardcore TV 196

After Shane Douglas and his Triple Threat show Tommy Dreamer that he has a long way to fall, The Franchise receives a rude awakening.

1997-01-21 • 60 min

4. Hardcore TV 197

Shane Douglas looks for an awesome solution to a ravishing problem. Raven defends his ECW Title against The Sandman. All this and much more!

1997-01-28 • 60 min

5. Hardcore TV 198

Buh Buh Ray Dudley chooses brotherly love when The Sandman goes one-on-one with D-Von. Plus, Dr. Death Steve Williams, Raven, and more!

1997-02-04 • 60 min

6. Hardcore TV 199

Highlights from the Eliminators' rematch against Rob Van Dam and Sabu. Plus, Terry Funk, the debut of Lance Storm, and more!

1997-02-11 • 60 min

7. Hardcore TV 200

The Sandman receives a rematch against D-Von Dudley as they face off in a Boston Street Fight. Plus, Taz, Sabu, and more!

1997-02-18 • 60 min

8. Hardcore TV 201

Witness some incredible action from ECW's Cyberslam '97 featuring Rob Van Dam, The Eliminators, Taz, Raven, and many more!

1997-02-25 • 60 min

9. Hardcore TV 202

The ending to Raven and Brian Lee's battle with Tommy Dreamer and Terry Funk from Cyberslam '97. Plus, Chris Chetti, Axl Rotten, and more!

1997-03-04 • 60 min

10. Hardcore TV 203

The Pitbulls show that their rivalry with Triple Threat continues when Louie Spicolli battles Chris Candido. Plus, Raven, Taz, and more!

1997-03-11 • 60 min

11. Hardcore TV 204

Hostile City Showdown '97 is recapped including Rob Van Dam going one-on-one with Taz, Shane Douglas defending the TV Title, and more!

1997-03-18 • 60 min

12. Hardcore TV 205

Taka Michinoku, Terry Boy, and Dick Togo battle The Great Sasuke, Gran Hamada, and Gran Naniwa in a Six-Man Tag Team match. Plus much more!

1997-03-25 • 60 min

13. Hardcore TV 206

ECW Champion Raven and ECW TV Champion Shane Douglas take on Terry Funk and Tommy Dreamer. Plus, Sabu, a Three Way Tag Team match, and more!

1997-04-01 • 60 min

14. Hardcore TV 207

On the heels of ECW's Barely Legal, this edition of Hardcore TV previews all the action to take place at this groundbreaking event.

1997-04-08 • 60 min

15. Hardcore TV 208

Witness highlights of the most exciting action from ECW's Barely Legal featuring Rob Van Dam, Taz, Shane Douglas, and many more!

1997-04-15 • 60 min

16. Hardcore TV 209

Balls Mahoney goes one-on-one with Corporal Punishment in the main event. Plus, Chris Chetti, Taz, the Full Blooded Italians, and more!

1997-04-22 • 60 min

17. Hardcore TV 210

Tommy Dreamer takes matters into his own hands when Louie Spicolli takes on Chris Chetti. Plus, Rob Van Dam, the Blue World Order, and more!

1997-04-29 • 60 min

18. Hardcore TV 211

Hardcore TV gets ravishing when Rick Rude joins Joey Styles as the show's new co-host. Louie Spicolli turns the tables on Tommy Dreamer.

1997-05-06 • 60 min

19. Hardcore TV 212

Sabu and Rob Van Dam take on Taz and Chris Candido in a Tag Team main event. Tommy Dreamer battles Louie Spicolli. All this and more!

1997-05-13 • 60 min

20. Hardcore TV 213

Tommy Dreamer and Raven faceoff in a 'Dream Tag Team' match. Rob Van Dam's business decision causes problems in the ECW locker room.

1997-05-20 • 60 min

21. Hardcore TV 214

The Sandman answers Balls Mahoney's challenge to a fight as they faceoff in the main event. Plus, the Dudleys, Stevie Richards, and more!

1997-05-27 • 60 min

22. Hardcore TV 215

Taz and The Eliminators face Sabu, Rob Van Dam, and D-Von Dudley in a Six-Man Tag Team match. Plus, an update on Stevie Richards and more!

1997-06-03 • 60 min

23. Hardcore TV 216

Witness the final battle between Tommy Dreamer and Raven from Wrestlepalooza '97. Plus, Taz, Shane Douglas, Sabu, and more!

1997-06-10 • 60 min

24. Hardcore TV 217

More action from ECW's Wrestlepalooza '97 including Shane Douglas defending his TV Title against Taz. Plus, The Eliminators, Sabu, and more!

1997-06-17 • 60 min

25. Hardcore TV 218

Tommy Dreamer takes on Louie Spicolli in an 'I Quit' match main event. Plus, the Triple Threat, Balls Mahoney, and more in action!

1997-06-24 • 60 min

26. Hardcore TV 219

Jerry Lawler takes his anti-ECW campaign to the express lane when Sabu and Rob Van Dam face Tommy Dreamer and The Sandman in the main event.

1997-07-01 • 60 min

27. Hardcore TV 220

Speculation over whether Jerry Lawler will be at Hardcore Heaven '97 grows. Plus, Taz, Lance Storm, and more in action!

1997-07-08 • 60 min

28. Hardcore TV 221

A war breaks out when Balls Mahoney and The Pitbulls face the Triple Threat in a Six-Man Tag Team match. Plus, Taz, Tommy Dreamer, and more!

1997-07-15 • 60 min

29. Hardcore TV 222

Witness the action and excitement from Heat Wave '97 featuring Rick Rude, Tommy Dreamer, Sabu, Terry Funk, and more!

1997-07-22 • 60 min

30. Hardcore TV 223

Witness the conclusion of the Steel Cage match from Heat Wave '97 that saw Rick Rude turn his back on Tommy Dreamer and The Sandman.

1997-07-29 • 60 min

31. Hardcore TV 224

Shane Douglas' arrogrance incites dissension within the ECW locker room. Plus, Rob Van Dam, Taz, Spike Dudley, and many more!

1997-08-05 • 60 min

32. Hardcore TV 225

Highlights from Sabu taking on Terry Funk for the ECW Championship in a Barbed Wire match. Plus, Taz, Bam Bam Bigelow, and more!

1997-08-12 • 60 min

33. Hardcore TV 226

Chaos erupts in the ECW locker room when Tommy Dreamer goes one-on-one with Rob Van Dam. Plus, highlights for Hardcore Heaven '97 and more!

1997-08-19 • 60 min

34. Hardcore TV 227

Rob Van Dam and Tommy Dreamer faceoff in a main event rematch. Plus, Shane Douglas battles Al Snow, Taz in action, and more!

1997-08-26 • 60 min

35. Hardcore TV 228

ECW World Television Champion Taz proves that his loyalties are extreme when Tommy Dreamer looks for payback on Sabu and Rob Van Dam.

1997-09-02 • 60 min

36. Hardcore TV 229

Tommy Dreamer and ECW TV Champion Taz take the fight to Sabu and Rob Van Dam. Plus, Shane Douglas defends his ECW Title, Kronus in action.

1997-09-09 • 60 min

37. Hardcore TV 230

Taz defends his ECW World Television Title against Tommy Dreamer in the main event. Plus, Kronus, the debut of Jerry Lynn, and much more!

1997-09-16 • 60 min

38. Hardcore TV 231

The Dudley Boys defend their Tag Team Titles against The Gangstanators. Plus, Balls Mahoney, Bam Bam Bigelow, and more!

1997-09-23 • 60 min

39. Hardcore TV 232

Things get heated when The Sandman and Sabu faceoff. Plus, Shane Douglas defends the ECW Title, Taz targets The Pitbulls, and more!

1997-09-30 • 60 min

40. Hardcore TV 233

Tommy Dreamer and Beulah McGillicutty take on Rob Van Dam and Bill Alfonso in a Mixed Tag Team match from As Good As It Gets.

1997-10-11 • 60 min

41. Hardcore TV 234

Witness all the highlights from ECW's As Good As It Gets featuring Shane Douglas, The Gangstanators, Sabu, and many more!

1997-10-18 • 60 min

42. Hardcore TV 235

Bam Bam Bigelow challenges Shane Douglas for his ECW Championship. Plus, Mikey Whipwreck, Sabu, The Great Sasuke, and more!

1997-10-25 • 60 min

43. Hardcore TV 236

Taz defends his World Television Title against Rob Van Dam in the main event. Plus, Chris Candido, Lance Storm, Tommy Dreamer, and more!

1997-11-01 • 60 min

44. Hardcore TV 237

Shane Douglas battles Tommy Dreamer and Sabu in a Three-Way Dance main event. Plus, Rick Rude explains why he targeted Francine.

1997-11-08 • 60 min

45. Hardcore TV 238

Tommy Dreamer and TV Champion Taz take on the team of Sabu and Rob Van Dam in the main event. Plus, the Blue Meanie, Rick Rude, and more!

1997-11-15 • 60 min

46. Hardcore TV 239

Relive classic moments from past November to Remember events. Plus, a Fatal 4 Way Elimination match, Shane Douglas, and more!

1997-11-22 • 60 min

47. Hardcore TV 240

Bam Bam Bigelow defends his ECW Championship against Sabu in the main event. Plus, Taz, Buh Buh Ray Dudley, and more in action!

1997-11-29 • 60 min

48. Hardcore TV 241

Joey Styles recaps the action and excitement from November to Remember '97 with highlights featuring Taz, Sabu, and many more!

1997-12-06 • 60 min

49. Hardcore TV 242

Things heat up when two teams challenge Doug Furnas and Phil Lafon for the Tag Team Titles. Plus, Mikey Whipwreck, The Sandman, and more!

1997-12-13 • 60 min

50. Hardcore TV 243

The rivalry between Mikey Whipwreck and Justin Credible takes a turn that leads to the hospital. Plus, Sabu, Chris Chetti, and more!

1997-12-20 • 60 min

51. Hardcore TV 244

Taz defends his ECW World Television Title against Tommy Dreamer in the main event. Plus, Balls Mahoney, Rob Van Dam, and more!

1997-12-27 • 60 min