Forged in Fire

Episode 1

On The Road: Texas Showdown

Wed, Oct 4, 2023 40 mins

We visit Texarkana, Texas and the Bill Moran School of Bladesmithing, where three of their top smiths will be put through the ultimate test.

Episode 2

On The Road: Montana Face-Off

Wed, Oct 4, 2023 40 mins

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.

Episode 3

On the Road: Appalachian Showdown

Wed, Oct 11, 2023 42 mins

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. After two grueling rounds of competition only one will be left standing. The winner will have the chance to compete against other smiths from across America to determine who will win the ultimate grand prize.

Episode 4

On the Road: Kalamazoo Combat

Wed, Oct 18, 2023

Head to Kalamazoo, Michigan 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.

Episode 5

On the Road: American Champion

Wed, Oct 25, 2023

At the home forge, four of the nation's top smiths will go head-to-head in one final battle. After three grueling challenges, which smith will come out on top, becoming the first ever Forged in Fire: On the Road champion, winning $20,000 for themselves and $10,000 in forging equipment for their shop?

Episode 6

The Frankenstein Challenge

Wed, Nov 1, 2023

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.

Episode 7

Chef's Special

Wed, Nov 8, 2023 42 mins

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.

Episode 8

Springtime for Napoleon

Wed, Nov 15, 2023

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.

Episode 9

Instruments of Death: Masters of the Siege

Wed, Oct 2, 2024 83 mins

In a Forged in Fire twist unlike anything we've ever done before, four teams of expert builders are tasked with making some of the largest and most notorious siege weapons ever seen on the battlefield. From war hammers to battering rams to ballistas, which team's weapons will be strong enough to take down the competition, earning them $20,000 and the first ever title of Forged in Fire: Instruments of Death champions?

Episode 10

Beat the Unbeaten: Mastering the Mystery

Wed, Oct 9, 2024 42 mins

In this special Forged in Fire competition, two previous champions go head to head in a 5-hour forging round making their own signature "can mai" blades for the chance to compete against one of our titans of the forge. They'll battle Gladiator of the Forge Jesse Hu, Super-champ Collin Sage, or our Undefeated Judge Ben Abbott, in an extreme 8-hour challenge where they'll have to make the Medieval Sword of Mystery. Do they have what it takes to Beat the Unbeaten?

Episode 11

Beat the Unbeaten: Conquering the Kachin Dao

Wed, Oct 16, 2024 42 mins

Two previous champions battle it out for the chance to compete against one of our titans of the forge: Gladiator of the Forge Jesse Hu, Super-champ Collin Sage, or our Undefeated Judge Ben Abbott. But first they must face off in a brutal 5-hour challenge, where they have to pick a box and build a signature blade using whatever method is inside. The winner will then have 8 hours to make the intimidating Kachin Dao. Will their weapon stack up and be able to Beat the Unbeaten?

Episode 12

Beat the Unbeaten: A Cutlass Above

Wed, Oct 23, 2024 42 mins

For the first time in Forged in Fire history, two champions will return for the opportunity to go head to head against one of our titans of the forge. 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 our Undefeated Judge Ben Abbott. In one of the most intense and heated battles ever seen, will they be able to beat the unbeaten?

Episode 13

Beat the Unbeaten: Off the Hook

Wed, Oct 30, 2024 42 mins

Two previous champions will face off in a grueling 5-hour challenge, making a blade inspired by Hollywood for the chance to duke it out against one of our titans of the forge. In a final 8-hour battle, the winner will face either Gladiator of the Forge Jesse Hu, Superchamp Collin Sage, or our Undefeated Judge Ben Abbott making the extremely challenging Kelewang.

Episode 14

Beat the Judges: Test of the Best

Wed, Nov 6, 2024 41 mins

For the first time in years, our top champions will step back into the Forged in Fire arena to face their toughest competition yet: one of our expert judges.

Episode 15

Beat the Judges: Machete Master

Wed, Nov 13, 2024 41 mins

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?

Episode 16

Beat the Judges: Tackling the Tizona

Wed, Nov 20, 2024 41 mins

Two of our top Forged in Fire champions head back into our arena for a chance at taking on one of our judges. Tasked with making the legendary Tizona of El Cid in eight hours, will this former champion be able to vanquish the toughest competition of all and beat a judge?

Episode 17

Beat the Judges: Shamshir Showdown

Wed, Nov 27, 2024 41 mins

In this final "Beat the Judges" competition, two former Forged in Fire champions duel it out in a 5-hour round making a pichangatti to earn the right to go head-to-head with one of our formidable judges.

Episode 18

Champion's Cup: Quest for Glory

Wed, Aug 6, 2025 42 mins

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.

Episode 19

Champion's Cup: Survival of the Fittest

Wed, Aug 13, 2025 42 mins

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.

Episode 20

Doug Marcaida's Secrets of the Forge

Wed, Aug 20, 2025 41 mins

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

Episode 21

Champion's Cup: Hunt for Victory

Wed, Aug 20, 2025 42 mins

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.

Episode 22

Ben Abbott's Secrets of the Forge

Wed, Aug 20, 2025 41 mins

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.

Episode 23

Siberian Forge

Wed, Aug 27, 2025 42 mins

Four bladesmiths turn snowflake canister Damascus into a deadly Yakut knife in freezing temperatures. After brutal testing, two competitors head home to tackle another Siberian staple: the Cossack Shashka sword.

Episode 24

The Melting Point

Wed, Aug 27, 2025 42 mins

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.

Episode 25

Damascus Go Mai Challenge

Wed, Sep 3, 2025 42 mins

Four smiths must combine two of the most difficult techniques in the forge to make a blade: Damascus and Go Mai.

Episode 26

Pimp My Knife

Wed, Sep 10, 2025 42 mins

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.

Episode 27

Junkyard Meltdown

Wed, Sep 17, 2025 42 mins

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.

Episode 28

Forged Flashbacks

Wed, Sep 24, 2025 42 mins