Forged in Fire: Beat the Judges

Season 1

TV-PG

In each episode, the best bladesmiths from all over the country come to the forge for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, to square off against our renowned Forged in Fire Masters in the highest stakes forging competition yet!

Where to Watch Season 1

6 Episodes

Short Sword Damascus
E1
Episode 1Short Sword DamascusThree FORGED IN FIRE champions return to the forge hoping to defeat one of our three judges: Ben Abbott, Dave Baker, or J. Neilson. But first, they will have to face off against each other. After forging signature blades and a Khanda, one champion survives to enter their toughest challenge yet--competing against a judge. Tasked with making a short sword with just 8 hours on the clock, will the champion prove they have what it takes to Beat the Judges?
Medieval Times
E2
Episode 2Medieval TimesThree Forged in Fire Champions return with the hope of getting an opportunity to Beat a Judge. To determine which Champion will get to face Ben, Dave, or J -- the competitors will have their signature blades tested before recreating a medieval knight's dagger. With only 8 hours on the clock, the remaining Champion will see if they have the skills to recreate an Arming Sword worthy of Beating a Judge and winning $10,000.
Dual Swords
E3
Episode 3Dual SwordsThree champions face off against each other, testing their signature blades and re-creating a weapon from the "Forged in Fire" vault until only one champion remains to face off against Ben Abbott, David Baker or J Neilson.
Smith's Choice
E4
Episode 4Smith's ChoiceThree champions return to the forge to compete for the chance to take on one of the judges; in this choose-your-own-adventure style competition, the champions will decide their tests, materials and ultimately the judge they will be competing against.
The No Can Can
E5
Episode 5The No Can CanThree Forged in Fire Champions return for an opportunity to take down a judge; however after a grueling round of testing, only two move forward to recreate a Falcata.
Rock Star Smiths
E6
Episode 6Rock Star SmithsThree champions return to the forge looking to defeat one of the judges; in this musically themed competition, the smiths have to slash through level one to get a chance to rock out a 9-ringed broadsword in their home forges.