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Forged in Fire

  • 2015-2026
  • 11 seasons
  • History Channel
  • Game Show, Reality
  • TV-PG

World-class bladesmiths re-create historical edged weapons in a cutthroat competition.

Season 9 Episode Guide

26 Episodes 2022

Episode 1

Crushed Car Challenge; Championship Long Swords

Wed, Mar 30, 2022 42 mins

In a new twist on the classic car challenge, four smiths have to create a knife from the most mangled mess of a vehicle ever seen on the forge floor. After their weapons are driven to the brink in an intense round of testing, the two surviving smiths return to their home forges to recreate two of the most unique weapons from history--a matched set of curved katars. In the end, only one smith's set of weapons will prevail, earning him $10,000 and the title of Forged in Fire champion.

Episode 2

Blackout

Wed, Apr 6, 2022 42 mins

Four bladesmiths face double the trouble when they are tasked with forging not one, but two canister damascus knives. After a brutal round of testing, only two smiths move forward to build an extremely challenging Cinquedea sword. Who will rise to the doubly difficult challenge and be crowned Forged in Fire Champion and win $10,000?

Episode 3

The Ninja's Sword

Wed, Apr 6, 2022 42 mins

It's all about Japan's shadow warriors-the ninja. Four smiths are challenged to forge their own version of a ninja blade, and in a Forged in Fire first, the smith with the lightest blade wins an extra 20 minutes in the second round.

Forged in Fire Season 9 The Ninja's Sword
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Episode 4

Sheet Metal Challenge

Sun, Mar 20, 2022 40 mins

Four bladesmiths must forge a knife out of thin sheet metal; two smiths move onto re-create a serrated Indian sabre.

Forged in Fire Season 9 Sheet Metal Challenge

Episode 5

Blades Gone Wild: Championship Axes

Wed, Apr 13, 2022 42 mins

Forged in Fire Season 9 Blades Gone Wild: Championship Axes

Episode 6

Double Trouble Blades

Mon, Apr 4, 2022 41 mins

Forged in Fire Season 9 Double Trouble Blades

Episode 7

The Knife Fight

Wed, Apr 20, 2022

Forged in Fire Season 9 The Knife Fight

Episode 8

The Gaucho's Revenge

Wed, Jun 1, 2022 40 mins

Forged in Fire Season 9 The Gaucho's Revenge

Episode 9

Sergeant Hayden's Sword

Wed, Apr 27, 2022

Four smiths will need more than luck when they are given only a small sliver of high carbon steel and a whole lot of mild steel to forge a knife. After their knives are put through a round of brutal tests, the two surviving smiths return home to recreate a sword credited with helping win a war--Sergeant William Hayden's Sword. These weapons will then face a final testing battle, where only one smith will be victorious and walk away with $10,000 and the title of Forged in Fire Champion.

Forged in Fire Season 9 Sergeant Hayden's Sword

Episode 10

Revolutionary War Forge

Wed, Jun 15, 2022 41 mins

Four bladesmiths go back in time to the Revolutionary War to forge a Rifleman's Knife. After an intense round of testing, two smiths return home to recreate an even more iconic weapon of the revolution: The Continental Cavalry Sabre. Which smith's sword will overcome the competition, winning them an independent spot as Forged in Fire champion and $10,000?

Forged in Fire Season 9 Revolutionary War Forge

Episode 11

Flip the Forge

Wed, May 4, 2022 40 mins

In this competition, the judges flip the script once again, letting the bladesmiths choose their challenge. Will they take it easy or go big to impress the judges? After an intense bout of testing, the judges take back control. Next, they challenge the two surviving smiths to recreate the 18th century Tibetan Sword. Which smith will flip the forge in their favor to win $10,000 and the coveted title of Forged in Fire Champion?

Forged in Fire Season 9 Flip the Forge

Episode 12

Out to Sea

Wed, Jun 29, 2022

In a Forged in Fire first, three bladesmiths head to historic Mystic Seaport for a nautical themed competition. After a grueling round of coal forging, two travel back to their home forges to recreate another vital maritime tool: the Flensing Knife. Which bladesmith will sail away with $10,000 and the title of Forged in Fire champion?

Forged in Fire Season 9 Out to Sea

Episode 13

Gladiators of the Forge: Let the Battles Begin

Wed, Jul 6, 2022 42 mins

Forged in Fire Season 9 Gladiators of the Forge: Let the Battles Begin

Episode 14

Gladiators of the Forge: The Battles Continue

Wed, Jul 13, 2022 42 mins

Forged in Fire Season 9 Gladiators of the Forge: The Battles Continue

Episode 15

The Gladiators Of The Forge: Vikings Vs. Gladiators

Wed, Jul 20, 2022 40 mins

Forged in Fire Season 9 The Gladiators Of The Forge: Vikings Vs. Gladiators

Episode 16

The Gladiators Of The Forge: A Champion's Quest

Wed, Jul 27, 2022 42 mins

Forged in Fire Season 9 The Gladiators Of The Forge: A Champion's Quest

Episode 17

Gladiators of the Forge: The Final Battles

Wed, Aug 3, 2022 41 mins

Episode 18

Notorious Naga

Wed, Aug 10, 2022 41 mins

Episode 19

Fastest Blade in the West

Wed, Aug 17, 2022

Episode 20

Best in Damascus

Wed, Aug 24, 2022

Episode 21

Friend or Foe

Wed, Aug 31, 2022 42 mins

Episode 22

Supersized: Sword

Wed, Oct 5, 2022 42 mins

Episode 23

Supersized: Elephant Swords

Wed, Oct 12, 2022 41 mins

Episode 24

Supersized: 5 Ton Challenge

Wed, Oct 19, 2022 41 mins

Episode 25

Forged in Fire: Marvel's Midnight Suns

Wed, Oct 26, 2022 42 mins

Episode 26

Supersized: Hog Wild

Wed, Nov 2, 2022 42 mins

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