Forged in Fire
TV-PG
8.2
2015
Reality
Competitors re-create weapons from historical periods ranging from Japanese katanas to medieval broadswords to ancient throwing blades. Each entry is judged on its artistry as well as its functionality and accuracy.
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- Cast:
- David Lain Baker , Doug Marcaida
Episode 45 : Beat the Unbeaten: The Final Showdown
February. 02,2022
Competitor-turned-judge Ben Abbott still remains undefeated in the forge with a record of 8-0, but two smiths handpicked by Doug and Dave want to change that; after a tough five-hour forging round, their weapons must survive a round of testing.
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Episode 44 : Beat the Unbeaten: Back for Revenge
January. 26,2022
Competitor turned Judge Ben Abbott remains undefeated in the forge, but soon that could all change; two of the smiths who faced Ben in his very first competition are back to seek their revenge in a single 5-hour showdown.
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Episode 43 : Beat the Unbeaten: Broken Blade Revenge
January. 19,2022
Competitor-turned-judge Ben Abbott remains undefeated in the forge; three smiths who suffered broken blades hope to rewrite history in a 5-hour round; their blades will be tested, and one of them will get the chance to face off against Ben Abbott.
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Episode 42 : Beat the Unbeaten: Scrap Steel Challenge
January. 12,2022
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Episode 41 : Beat the Unbeaten: Round One
January. 12,2022
In the first part of a five-episode challenge, three smiths go head-to-head-to-head in a single 5-hour round; their blades will then be put through an intense round of testing where only one will earn the opportunity to face off against Ben Abbott.
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Episode 40 : Fan's Choice
January. 05,2022
Forged in Fire marks its 200th competition; celebrating this milestone by turning complete control over to the fans, who vote on all the challenges, weapons and tests.
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Episode 39 : The Firangi Sword
December. 29,2021
The smiths have five hours to create any blade they want; the winner moves straight to the final challenge.
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Episode 38 : Judges Takeover: Dave Baker
December. 29,2021
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Episode 37 : Damascus 500
December. 29,2021
Smiths hit the fast track in a race to make a Damascus blade with the highest layer count.
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Episode 36 : Judges Takeover: J Neilson
December. 22,2021
Four smiths must create blades from the mind of J. Neilson; the remaining two must recreate the Maguindanao Kris.
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Episode 35 : The Dark Side
December. 15,2021
Four smiths make a knife out of a guillotine; the remaining two must fashion an Executioner's Sword to win $10,000 and the title of champion.
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Episode 34 : Judges Takeover: Ben Abbott
December. 15,2021
Four smiths must recreate the billhook knife; the remaining two must recreate the Sutton Hoo Sword.
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Episode 33 : Young Guns Challenge
December. 08,2021
Four of the youngest champions return to turn trampolines and skateboards into knives; the remaining two must recreate the legendary German Longsword.
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Episode 32 : Judges Takeover: Doug Marcaida
December. 08,2021
Four smiths recreate a weapon from the mind of judge Doug Marcaida; the remaining two must recreate the Supersized Kortada.
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Episode 31 : Armed Forces Tournament Finale
August. 04,2021
On the finale of the Armed Forces Tournament, the four surviving smiths will face off to determine who wins it all. In the first rounds, they're challenged to make military-style weapons out of an old bazooka. After a round of testing more intense than boot camp, the worthiest smiths return home to make the ultimate military weapon--the Ames Cavalry Sword. Which smith will take home the $10,000 and rise to the highest rank of Forged in Fire Armed Forces Tournament champion?
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Episode 30 : Armed Forces Tournament Part 2
July. 28,2021
In the second part of the Armed Forces Tournament, four U.S. service members redeploy to the forge floor to go head to head in one five-hour battle. Up first it's the Champions Duel where two Forged in Fire winners battle it out. Next, the Sergeants Duel, pits a sergeant from the Army against a sergeant from the Air Force. Which two smiths will come out on top and advance to the final round of the Armed Forces Tournament?
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Episode 27 : The Terrifying Tuareg Takoba
July. 07,2021
Four smiths turn a pile of rusty old nails into a pristine knife. After their weapons are hammered in testing, the two surviving competitors return home to recreate the terrifying North African Tuareg Takoba. When they return to the forge, another brutal round of tests will determine which smith really hit the nail on the head and will win $10,000 and the title of Forged in Fire Champion.
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Episode 23 : Sledgehammer Showdown
June. 09,2021
It's hammer time in the forge when four smiths have to make knives out of 10 lb sledgehammers. After the blades are smashed and bashed during a brutal round of testing, the two surviving smiths return to their home forges to recreate another iconic pounder--the Polish War Hammer. In the end, only one smith will hammer out the competition to win $10,000 and the title of Forged in Fire Champion.
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Episode 15 : Second Chance Tournament: Finals
April. 07,2021
After winning their duels, the Second Chance Tournament concludes with four remaining smiths in an epic final battle. After a couple of grueling rounds, two survive and head back to their home forges to take on a complex weapon from the Forged in Fire vault. Which smith will take down the competition with a weapon worthy of $10,000 and finally be crowned Forged in Fire Champion?
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Episode 14 : Second Chance Tournament: Part 2
March. 31,2021
The Second Chance Tournament continues with two final duels. Up first, two runner-ups compete to prove they have what it takes to be in the number one spot. Then, two smiths whose blades failed to make it to testing will go head to head. Which smiths will advance to the final round of our Second Chance Tournament to prove they have what it takes to become the next Forged in Fire Champion and finally take home the $10,000 prize?
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Episode 13 : Second Chance Tournament: Part 1
March. 24,2021
For the first time, eight former competitors will head back into the arena for an epic tournament. However, before making it to the main event they will have to go head to head against another smith. Up first, two smiths who suffered catastrophic failures face off. Then, two smiths who failed to turn in weapons in time get another shot to beat the clock. Which smiths will seize the moment and advance to the final round of our Second Chance Tournament for the ultimate title of Forged in Fire Champion?
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Episode 10 : Russian Special Forces Spetsnaz
February. 24,2021
Four bladesmiths are in for a hands-on challenge when they are tasked with forging pry bar knives. Given a variety of tools to make their blades, will the smiths be able to figure out the right tool for the job? Then after grueling round of testing two Smith's return home to forge a pair of Spetsnaz shovels famously wielded by Russian Special Forces. Which smith will dig deep to forge a pair of weapons worthy of the Forged in Fire title and a check for $10,000?
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Episode 7 : The Massive Maguro Bocho
January. 06,2021
Four bladesmiths get cooking when they are tasked with forging a cleaver using only the steel from meat hooks. After two rounds of slicing and dicing, two smiths head back to their home forges to create the Maguro Bocho, a massive tuna knife.
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Episode 5 : The Giant Sword of William Wallace
December. 16,2020
Four bladesmiths are faced with a gigantic challenge, scaling down a nine foot long dagger to exactly a fifth of its size. After a couple of intense rounds of putting their skills and calculators to the test, two competitors earn the right to return to their home forges and craft the largest sword in Forged in Fire history--the William Wallace sword. While two smiths will enter the final testing arena, only one will emerge victorious with $10,000 and the title of Forged in Fire Champion.
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Episode 4 : M1905 Springfield Bayonet
December. 09,2020
Four smiths must rely on their math skills to determine the amount of steel needed to make their signature blades. After a couple calculating rounds, two smiths return home to build the intricate M1905 Springfield Bayonet. Which smith's design will lock him into first place, securing the Forged in Fire title and a check for $10,000?
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Episode 3 : The Legendary Sword of Saladin
December. 02,2020
Four smiths are in for a twist when they are tasked with forging signature blades from either a large suspension cable or thin piano wire. After two intense rounds that come down to the wire, two return home to recreate the legendary Sword of Saladin, one of the sharpest blades in the world. Which smith's weapon will cut through the competition, leading them to victory and a check for $10,000?
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Episode 2 : The Deadly Vajra-Mushti
November. 25,2020
Four smiths get rolling when they are tasked with making cannister Damascus from tubes. After a couple of intense rounds in the forge, two competitors head back to their home forges to recreate a deadly and unique Indian weapon: the varja-mushti. Which smith will produce a weapon worthy of the Forged in Fire title and walk away with a check for $10,000?
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