Forged in Fire

E01

Episode 1

On the Road: Texas Showdown

2023-10-04 · 42m

Heading to Texarkana, Texas, to the Bill Moran School of Bladesmithing, the oldest bladesmithing school in the country, where three of their top smiths will be put through the ultimate test.

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E02

Episode 2

On the Road: Montana Face-Off

2023-10-04 · 42m

Heading to Bigfork, Mont., to the New Agrarian School where three of their top smiths will be tested like never before; after two grueling challenges only one will go on to represent the New Agrarian School in the finals for the ultimate grand prize.

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E03

Episode 3

★ 10.0

On the Road: Appalachian Showdown

2023-10-11 · 42m

In the heart of North Carolina's Appalachian Mountains is the world-renowned Clay Spencer Blacksmith shop, where three of the forge's best smiths will be tested; the winner will have the chance to compete against other smiths from across America.

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E04

Episode 4

★ 10.0

On the Road: Kalamazoo Combat

2023-10-18 · 42m

Heading to Kalamazoo, Mich., to Combat Ready Art, where three of their top smiths will be tested like never before; after two brutal challenges, only one will go on to represent Combat Ready Art back at the home forge for the ultimate grand prize.

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E05

Episode 5

★ 10.0

On the Road: American Champion

2023-10-25 · 42m

At the home forge, four of the nation's top smiths will go head-to-head in one final battle; after three grueling challenges, only one smith will come out on top, winning $20,000 for themselves and $10,000 in forging equipment for their shop.

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E06

Episode 6

The Frankenstein Challenge

2023-11-01 · 42m

Four smiths must "Frankenstein" together discarded pieces of scrap steel to make their blades; after a horrifying round of testing, the remaining two smiths retreat to their home forges to create the legendary Crusader Bible Falchion.

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E07

Episode 7

★ 10.0

Chef's Special

2023-11-08 · 42m

Four smiths get cooking when they are tasked with forging a chef's knife; only two head back to their home forge to build a brutal hog splitter.

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E08

Episode 8

Springtime for Napoleon

2023-11-15 · 42m

Four smiths spring into action when they must forge signature blades from the metal found in various household items; after a couple tough rounds, two smiths head to their home forges to recreate the Napoleon Presentation Saber.

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E09

Episode 9

Instruments of Death: Masters of the Siege

2024-10-02 · 84m

Four teams of expert builders must create siege weapons; from war hammers to battering rams to ballistas, the strongest weapons earn $20,000 and the title of Forged in Fire: Instruments of Death champions.

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E10

Episode 10

★ 10.0

Beat the Unbeaten: Mastering the Mystery

2024-10-09 · 42m

Two previous champions go head to head in a 5-hour forging round; they make their own signature San Mai blades for the chance to compete against one of the titans of the forge.

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Episode 11

★ 10.0

Beat the Unbeaten: Conquering the Kachin Dao

2024-10-16 · 42m

Previous champions battle for the chance to compete against one of the titans of the forge; but first they must face off in a brutal five-hour challenge, where they have to pick a box and build a signature blade using whatever method is inside.

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Episode 12

Beat the Unbeaten: A Cutlass Above

2024-10-23 · 42m

After facing off against a fellow champ, only one smith will remain and be tasked with making a M1917 Naval Cutlass, against either Gladiator of the Forge Jesse Hu, Superchamp Collin Sage, or Undefeated Judge Ben Abbott.

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E13

Episode 13

Beat the Unbeaten: Off the Hook

2024-10-30 · 42m

Two previous champions will face off in a grueling five-hour challenge, making a blade inspired by Hollywood for the chance to duke it out against one of the titans of the forge.

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E14

Episode 14

★ 10.0

Beat the Judges: Test of the Best

2024-11-06 · 42m

The top champions step back into the Forged in Fire arena to face their toughest competition yet: one of the expert judges. Tasked with making the grueling Ginunting sword in just five hours, only one will be left standing to compete.

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Episode 15

★ 10.0

Beat the Judges: Machete Master

2024-11-13 · 42m

Some of our top Forged in Fire champions head back to the forge to face their toughest competition yet: one of the judges. Tasked with making an intricate Vaquero Machete, will this former champion have the skills to prove they have what it takes to Beat the Judges?

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E16

Episode 16

★ 10.0

Beat the Judges: Tackling the Tizona

2024-11-20 · 42m

Master bladesmiths are challenged to re-create some of history's most iconic edged weapons, then a panel of judges tests the weaponry and decides who is the "Forged in Fire" champion.

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Episode 17

★ 10.0

Beat the Judges: Shamshir Showdown

2024-11-27 · 42m

Two former "Forged in Fire" champions duel it out in a five-hour round making a pichangatti to earn the right to go head-to-head with one of our formidable judges.

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E18

Episode 18

Champion's Cup: Quest for Glory

2025-08-06 · 42m

In the first of a three-episode event called the Champion’s Cup, three winning smiths return for a shot at forging their name in Forged in Fire history.

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E19

Episode 19

★ 10.0

Champion's Cup: Survival of the Fittest

2025-08-13 · 42m

In the second of a three-episode event called the Champion’s Cup, three smiths return for a chance at becoming a two-time winner and having their name forged in history.

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E20

Episode 20

Doug Marcaida's Secrets of the Forge

2025-08-13 · 42m

Doug Marcaida, Forged in Fire judge and edged weapons specialist, reveals his secrets of the forge in this special inside look.

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E21

Episode 21

Champion's Cup: Hunt for Victory

2025-08-20 · 42m

In the finale of the three-episode Champion’s Cup event, three smiths return for a chance to become a two-time winner and have their name forged in history.

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E22

Episode 22

Ben Abbott's Secrets of the Forge

2025-08-20 · 42m

Ben Abbott, Forged in Fire competitor turned judge, reveals his secrets of the forge in this special inside look. Ben will disclose how he’s been able to stay undefeated and divulge his most coveted tips and tricks to become a Forged in Fire champion.

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E23

Episode 23

Siberian Forge

2025-08-27 · 42m

Four blade smiths turn snowflake canister Damascus into a deadly Yakut knife in freezing temperatures; after brutal testing, two competitors head home to tackle another Siberian staple.

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E24

Episode 24

The Melting Point

2025-08-27 · 42m

The competition heats up when four competitors must use a metal never before seen in Forged in Fire history: copper; known for its tight forging window, the smiths must pay attention to their heat or risk melting their blades.

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E25

Episode 25

★ 10.0

Damascus Go Mai Challenge

2025-09-03 · 42m

Four smiths must combine two of the most difficult techniques in the forge to make a blade: Damascus and Go Mai; then, after an intense round of testing, two competitors head home to build an intricate 16th century Sidesword.

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Episode 26

Pimp My Knife

2025-09-10 · 42m

Four smiths put their design skills to the test when they are tasked with pimping out a machete; then, the two smiths with the most blinged out blades head back to their home forges to build history's original pimped out weapon.

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E27

Episode 27

Junkyard Meltdown

2025-09-17 · 42m

Four smiths must sift through a pile of junk in order to make a signature damascus blade. After an intense couple of rounds, two smiths head back to their home forge to recreate a complex Broadsword featuring an unusual snake-shaped grind.

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E28

Episode 28

Forged Flashbacks

2025-09-24 · 42m

Exploring iconic moments from past themed episodes in the series.

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