Forged in Fire

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  • TV-PG
  • 2015
  • 9 Seasons
  • 8.3  (3,878)

In this competition series, expert armorers are tasked with recreating historically significant swords. The best craftsman, as determined by the results of three elimination rounds, will win a big cash prize. The series debuted in 2015 on the History cable network.

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Seasons
Supersized: Hog Wild
31. Supersized: Hog Wild
November 2, 2022
Four smiths need to make giant hog splitters using 12 pounds of steel. Later on, the remaining two are tasked to forge the Japanese Greatsword.
Forged in Fire: Marvel's Midnight Suns
30. Forged in Fire: Marvel's Midnight Suns
October 26, 2022
Three bladesmiths assemble as MARVEL takes over the competition. Tasked with forging iconic weapons from Marvel's video game, Midnight Suns, the smiths must defeat the evil clock to build their blades.
Supersized: 5 Ton Challenge
29. Supersized: 5 Ton Challenge
October 19, 2022
Four smiths face a challenge when they have to salvage steel from five tons of junk.
Friend Or Foe
28. Friend Or Foe
August 31, 2022
Two friends and two brothers enter the forge as teams to compete in an epic showdown. But after working as teams to recreate a Scottish Broadsword, the victorious team will be divided and forced to face each other. After an intense final battle, only one will walk away with $10,000 and the title of Forged in Fire champion. Show less
Best In Damascus
27. Best In Damascus
August 24, 2022
Four bladesmiths put it all on the line when they are challenged with creating their most dazzling Damascus knife; the smith who impresses the judges the most will bypass a brutal round of testing, heading straight to the final round.
Fastest Blade In The West
26. Fastest Blade In The West
August 17, 2022
In one of the most unique first rounds, four bladesmiths must giddy-up to finish their blade first and become the fastest blade in the West. After a wild round of testing, the two remaining smiths return to their home forges to lasso up an iconic weapon of the American Frontier: the Vaquero Machete. They then must survive one final standoff to win the reward of $10,000 and the title of Forged in Fire Champion.
The Notorious Naga
25. The Notorious Naga
August 10, 2022
Four smiths need to either go mai or go home when they're challenged to make a five-layer knife; after their blades are put through a grueling round of testing, the two remaining smiths return home to re-create the notorious 16th-century Naga sword.
Gladiators Of The Forge: The Final Battles
24. Gladiators Of The Forge: The Final Battles
August 3, 2022
It's back to the Colosseum for the last two one-on-one battles; the reigning champion has defeated six opponents, but now must face a returning challenger and forge the intricate Acinaces sword.
Gladiators of the Forge: A Champion's Quest
23. Gladiators of the Forge: A Champion's Quest
July 27, 2022
Back at the "Forged in Fire" gladiator arena, two more sudden death battles are held; the defending champion has four wins under his belt, but faces his toughest challenge yet forging the weapon used to assassinate Julius Caesar, the pugio daggers.
The Gladiators Of The Forge: Vikings Vs. Gladiators
22. The Gladiators Of The Forge: Vikings Vs. Gladiators
July 20, 2022
Back at the "Forged in Fire" Colosseum, two more intense one-on-one battles rage on; the defending champion has taken down two opponents, including a two-time gladiator of the Forge; smiths forge a gladiator favourite, the deadly sica.
Gladiators of the Forge: The Battles Continue
21. Gladiators of the Forge: The Battles Continue
July 13, 2022
Back at the "Forged in Fire" gladiator's arena, two more ferocious one-on-one battles rage on; the defending smith seeks to retain his title by building a gladiator favorite: the kopis; the winner advances to another round and a brand new challenger.
Gladiators of the Forge: Let the Battles Begin
20. Gladiators of the Forge: Let the Battles Begin
July 6, 2022
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Championship Throwing Weapons
19. Championship Throwing Weapons
June 8, 2022
Judge Dave Baker revisits five of the most intense championship rounds featuring the top throwing weapons to come out of the forge.
Championship Short Swords
15. Championship Short Swords
May 11, 2022
"Forged in Fire" judge Dave Baker revisits five of the most intense championship rounds featuring the top short swords to come out of the forge.
Gladiators of the Forge: Let the Battles Begin
13. Gladiators of the Forge: Let the Battles Begin
July 6, 2022
The forge is transformed into a gladiator's arena; in the opening battle, two smiths must forge a fierce Roman era falx; the winning smith takes on a new opponent for the chance to win the most money ever awarded in the forge: $75,000.
Out to Sea
12. Out to Sea
June 29, 2022
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.
Flip the Forge
11. Flip the Forge
June 22, 2022
The judges flip the script once again, letting the bladesmiths choose their challenge; after an intense bout of testing, the judges take back control; they challenge the two surviving smiths to recreate the 18th century Tibetan sword.
Revolutionary War Forge
10. Revolutionary War Forge
June 15, 2022
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.
Sergeant Hayden's Sword
9. Sergeant Hayden's Sword
June 8, 2022
Four smiths 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 then face a final testing battle, where only one smith is victorious and walks away with $10,000 and the title.
The Gaucho's Revenge
8. The Gaucho's Revenge
June 1, 2022
In this competition, we pay homage to the cowboys of South America--the Gauchos. Four smiths lasso up their skills to recreate the iconic Gaucho knife. The two smiths who survive an intense round of testing then must gallop home to forge the ornate Argentinian Saber. After another brutal round of testing, only one smith will round up the competition with a bounty of $10,000 and the title of Forged in Fire Champion.
The Knife Fight
7. The Knife Fight
May 25, 2022
Four bladesmiths enter the forge to compete in an epic Forged in Fire first: the Knife Fight. Arriving with their best blades in hand, competitors will immediately be put to the test and one will be eliminated before the first forge is ever lit. After two of the most grueling forging rounds in Forged in Fire's history, only one will survive the Knife Fight and walk away with $10,000.
Double Trouble Blades
6. Double Trouble Blades
May 4, 2022
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.
Blades Gone Wild
5. Blades Gone Wild
April 27, 2022
In round one, four bladesmiths are tasked with forging a Saw Back machete out of steel tent stakes. After two grueling rounds of testing, two smiths return to their home forges to create a deadly Malaysian backcountry tool and weapon, the infamous, Parang Nabur, that's been hacking its way through Pacific jungles for over a hundred years.
Sheet Metal Challenge
4. Sheet Metal Challenge
April 20, 2022
Four bladesmiths must forge a knife out of thin sheet metal; two smiths move on to re-create a serrated Indian sabre.
The Ninja's Sword
3. The Ninja's Sword
April 13, 2022
Four smiths forge their own version of a ninja blade, with the smith with the lightest blade winning an extra 20 minutes in round two.
Blackout
2. Blackout
April 6, 2022
Four bladesmiths face double the trouble when they are tasked with forging not one, but two canister damascus knives.
Crushed Car Challenge
1. Crushed Car Challenge
March 30, 2022
Four smiths have to create a knife from the most mangled mess of a vehicle ever seen on the forge floor; the two surviving smiths return to their home forges to re-create a matched set of curved katars.
Championship Long Swords
102. Championship Long Swords
March 30, 2022
Dave Baker revisits five of the most intense championship rounds featuring the top long swords to come out of the forge.
Best Of: Championship Weapons of China
103. Best Of: Championship Weapons of China
April 6, 2022
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 Army Ranger Wil Willis 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 $10,000 and the title of Forged in Fire champion.
Best of: Strongest Championship Weapons
104. Best of: Strongest Championship Weapons
April 15, 2022
Judge Dave Baker revisits five championship rounds featuring the strongest weapons built and tested in the forge.
Best of: Championship Axes
106. Best of: Championship Axes
April 27, 2022
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 Army Ranger Wil Willis 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 $10,000 and the title of Forged in Fire champion.
Best of: Championship Daggers and Knives
107. Best of: Championship Daggers and Knives
May 4, 2022
Judge Dave Baker revisits four of the most intense championship rounds featuring the top daggers and knives to come out of the forge.
Championship Supersized Weapons
111. Championship Supersized Weapons
June 15, 2022
"Forged in Fire" Judge Dave Baker revisits five of the most intense championship rounds featuring the top supersized weapons to come out of the forge.
Description

In this competition series, expert armorers are tasked with recreating historically significant swords. The best craftsman, as determined by the results of three elimination rounds, will win a big cash prize. The series debuted in 2015 on the History cable network. Forged in Fire is a series that is currently running and has 9 seasons (245 episodes). The series first aired on June 22, 2015.

Where to Watch Forged in Fire

Forged in Fire is available for streaming on the History website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch Forged in Fire on demand at Apple TV Channels, Disney+, Amazon Prime, Philo, Netflix, Amazon, Hulu, Vudu, History Vault, Microsoft Movies & TV, Sling, Google Play, Apple TV, History and Pluto TV.

  • Premiere Date
    June 22, 2015
  • IMDB Rating
    8.3  (3,878)