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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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