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Season 8 – Forged in Fire

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Swords may not be the weapon of choice for many people nowadays, with more advanced weaponry readily available, but that doesn't stop some from continuing to work as bladesmiths. "Forged in Fire" tests some of the best in the field as they attempt to re-create some of history's most iconic edged weapons. Former Green Beret Grady Powell hosts the competition series that sees four master bladesmiths challenged in each episode to forge the swords, which are then tested by a panel of judges consisting of J. Neilson, who has been making knives for more than 20 years, hand-to-hand combat specialist Doug Marcaida, and David Baker, an authority on replicating period-accurate weaponry. The contestant who survives the elimination rounds and wins the episode's contest earns a cash prize and the title of "Forged in Fire" champion.
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Episode 1 Aired Nov 18, 2020 Veteran's Knife Special In a salute to the nation's veterans, four bladesmiths with ties to the military are tasked with re-creating four unique blades co-designed by distinguished vets during a grueling three-hour forging competition. Details Episode 2 Aired Nov 25, 2020 The Deadly Vajra-Mushti Four smiths get rolling when they are tasked with making canister Damascus from tubes; after a couple of intense rounds in the forge, two competitors head back to their home forges to re-create a deadly and unique Indian weapon: the vajra-mushti. Details Episode 3 Aired Apr 13, 2022 The Ninja's Sword In this competition, it's all about Japan's shadow warriors: the ninja; four smiths must forge their own version of a ninja blade, and in a show first, the smith with the lightest blade wins an extra 20 minutes in the second round. Details Episode 3 Aired Dec 2, 2020 The Legendary Sword of Saladin Four smiths are tasked with forging signature blades from either a large suspension cable or thin piano wire; after two intense rounds, two return home to re-create the legendary Sword of Saladin, one of the sharpest blades in the world. Details Episode 4 Aired Dec 9, 2020 M1905 Springfield Bayonet Four smiths must rely on their math skills to determine the amount the steel needed to make their signature blades; after a couple of calculating rounds, two smiths return home to build the intricate M1905 Springfield bayonet. Details Episode 5 Aired Dec 16, 2020 The Giant Sword of William Wallace Four bladesmiths are faced with a gigantic challenge: scaling down a 9 foot long dagger to exactly a fifth of its size. Details Episode 6 Aired Dec 23, 2020 Forged in Fire Christmas In this Christmas competition, four smiths get on the judges' nice list by forging blades using steel from Santa's sleigh; two smiths return home to re-create the iconic sword carried by George Washington during the American Revolution. Details Episode 7 Aired Jan 6, 2021 The Massive Maguro Bocho 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. Details Episode 7 Aired Dec 30, 2020 Judges' Home Forge Battle For the first time, Judges Ben Abbott, J. Neilson and David Baker are thrown into the fire for a grueling home forge battle against each other. Details Episode 8 Aired Jan 13, 2021 Teeth of the Tegha Four bladesmiths are tasked with forging signature blades from a burned car; the smiths race to salvage the best steel to make their blades; two contestants are sent home to re-create the Serrated Tegha Sword. Details Episode 8 Aired Jun 1, 2022 The Gaucho's Revenge In homage to the cowboys of South America, the Gauchos, four smiths lasso up their skills to re-create the iconic Gaucho knife; two smiths gallop home to forge the ornate Argentinian Saber. Details Episode 9 Aired Feb 17, 2021 Headhunter's Revenge Four smiths get to choose their forging method and materials, but each technique comes with its own clock for the round; after a round of testing, the two surviving smiths are tasked with creating a headhunter axe in only three days. Details Episode 9 Aired Jun 8, 2022 Sergeant Hayden's Sword Four smiths are given a small sliver of high carbon steel and a whole lot of mild steel to forge a knife; the two surviving smiths re-create a sword credited with helping win a war: Sgt. William Hayden's sword. Details Episode 10 Aired Feb 24, 2021 Russian Special Forces Spetsnaz Four bladesmiths are tasked with forging pry bar knives; after a grueling round of testing, two smiths return home to forge a pair of Spetsnaz shovels. Details Episode 11 Aired Mar 3, 2021 Machete of the Amazons The judges flip the script, giving the competitors the opportunity to choose their own challenge; the bladesmiths must work together to agree on the parameters before starting the round; two return home to re-create the fearsome Dahomey machete. Details Episode 12 Aired Mar 10, 2021 San Mai Mystery Four smiths are blindsided when they must choose from a selection of mystery steel to create san mai blades, but that isn't the only unknown -- the clock is off, leaving the smiths to rely solely on time calls for guidance. Details Episode 13 Aired Mar 24, 2021 Second Chance Tournament For the first time, eight former competitors head back into the arena for an epic tournament; two smiths who suffered catastrophic failures face off; two smiths who failed to turn in weapons in time get another shot to beat the clock. Details Episode 14 Aired Mar 31, 2021 Second Chance Tournament The Second Chance Tournament continues with two final duels; up first, two runners-up compete to prove they have what it takes to be in the No. 1 spot; then, two smiths whose blades failed to make it to testing go head-to-head. Details Episode 15 Aired Apr 7, 2021 Second Chance Tournament: Finals After winning their duels, the 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. Details Episode 16 Aired Apr 14, 2021 Memory Game Four smiths put their memory to the test when they are tasked with re-creating a complicated blade after looking at it for only 20 seconds. Details Episode 17 Aired Apr 21, 2021 WWE Edition Four smiths go head-to-head in the ultimate forging battle; after an all-out smackdown, the two surviving smiths will head back to their home forges to build the gruesome Bastard Sword. Details Episode 18 Aired Apr 28, 2021 Arctic Forge Four smiths must brave the frigid cold in the Arctic Forge as they re-create Inuit and Viking tools from giant blocks of ice for a chance to win $10,000. Details Episode 19 Aired May 5, 2021 Civil War Battle In this special Civil War-themed competition, four smiths must turn either a massive cannonball or small grapeshots into the battle-tested Arkansas toothpick knife. Details Episode 20 Aired May 12, 2021 Casino Challenge Four smiths leave it all up to chance and allow the Wheel of Forging to determine their challenge; after the smiths press their luck in a brutal round of testing, two smiths risk it all one more time at the wheel to determine their final weapon. Details Episode 21 Aired May 19, 2021 Deadly Duo Four smiths make a single blade using the san mai and layered damascus techniques; the two smiths left standing re-create the Ginunting swords. Details Episode 22 Aired May 26, 2021 Fire and Water "Forged in Fire" pays homage to Korean bladesmithing by challenging four smiths to re-create the Hwando sword and attempt the dreaded water quench; two smiths advance to the final round, where they must re-create the fearsome Korean Woldo. Details Episode 23 Aired Jun 9, 2021 Sledgehammer Showdown It's hammer time in the forge when four smiths have to make knives out of 10 lb sledgehammers; the two surviving smiths return to their home forges to recreate the Polish War Hammer. Details Episode 24 Aired Jun 16, 2021 Medieval Mystery Sword Four smiths don't know what material they're working with until they open up a crate and reveal one of any number of salvaged metals. Details Episode 25 Aired Jun 23, 2021 Pick Your Poison In this competition, four smiths must make a difficult decision at the start that could help them later. Details Episode 26 Aired Jun 30, 2021 Forge of Fear Four bladesmiths are challenged to craft murderous knives out of old, rusty torture devices, then fashion handles from vampire stakes. Details Episode 27 Aired Jul 7, 2021 The Terrifying Tuareg Takoba 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 re-create the terrifying North African Tuareg Takoba. Details Episode 28 Aired Jul 14, 2021 Barrel Full of Mystery Four bladesmiths get to pick their mild steel to make a san mai blade, but the easier their choice, the more difficult their high carbon steel will be; the smiths who survive the testing then return home to re-create the Belgian Walloon sword. Details Episode 29 Aired Jul 21, 2021 Armed Forces Tournament Eight armed forces members redeploy to the forge for a three-part tournament where they will go head-to-head against one other smith in an intense five-hour battle. Details Episode 30 Aired Jul 28, 2021 Armed Forces Tournament 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. Details Episode 31 Aired Aug 4, 2021 Armed Forces Tournament Finale On the finale of the Armed Forces Tournament, the four surviving smiths will face off to determine who wins it all. Details Episode 32 Aired Dec 15, 2021 Judges Takeover: Doug Marcaida Four smiths recreate a weapon from the mind of judge Doug Marcaida; the remaining two must recreate the Supersized Kortada. Details Episode 33 Aired Dec 15, 2021 Young Guns Challenge Four of the youngest champions return to turn trampolines and skateboards into knives; the remaining two must recreate the legendary German Longsword. Details Episode 34 Aired Dec 15, 2021 Judges Takeover: Ben Abbott Four smiths must recreate the billhook knife; the remaining two must recreate the Sutton Hoo Sword. Details Episode 35 Aired Dec 22, 2021 Judges Takeover: J Neilson Four smiths must create blades from the mind of J. Neilson; the remaining two must recreate the Maguindanao Kris. Details Episode 36 Aired Dec 29, 2021 The Dark Side Four smiths make a knife out of a guillotine; the remaining two must fashion an Executioner's Sword. Details Episode 37 Aired Dec 29, 2021 Judges Takover: Dave Baker Four smiths must recreate one of Dave's favorite weapons, determining who will come out on top and walk away with $10,000 and the title of Forged in Fire Champion. Details Episode 38 Aired Jan 5, 2022 Damascus 500 Four smiths hit the fast track in a race to make a Damascus blade with the highest layer count; the remaining two have to recreate the Mesopotamian Sickle Sword. Details Episode 39 Aired Jan 5, 2022 The Firangi Sword The smiths have five hours to create any blade they want; the winner moves straight to the final challenge. Details Episode 40 Aired Jan 5, 2022 200th Episode: Fan's Choice "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. Details Episode 41 Aired Jan 12, 2022 Beat the Unbeaten: Round One Competitor-turned-judge Ben Abbott remains undefeated in the forge; three smiths compete in a single 5-hour round; their blades will be put through an intense round of testing, and only one will earn the opportunity to face off against Ben Abbott. Details Episode 42 Aired Jan 12, 2022 Beat the Unbeaten: Scrap Steel Challenge Competitor-turned-judge Ben Abbott remains undefeated in the forge; three smiths compete in a 5-hour round during which they make blades out of scrap steel; these blades will be tested, with one smith getting the chance to take on Ben. Details Episode 43 Aired Jan 19, 2022 Beat the Unbeaten: Broken Blade Revenge 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. Details Episode 44 Aired Jan 26, 2022 Beat the Unbeaten: Back for Revenge 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. Details Episode 45 Aired Feb 2, 2022 Beat the Unbeaten: The Final Showdown 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. Details
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Season Info

Director
Alfonso Trinidad
Executive Producer
Tim Healy, Jodi Flynn, David George, Shawn Witt, Simon Thomas, Jim Pasquarella, Sean Moran, Paul Buccieri
Network
History
Rating
TV-PG
Genre
Reality, History, Special Interest
Original Language
English
Release Date
Nov 18, 2020