EVERY FRIDAY Forged in Fire

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

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January 17, 2025

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Judges Takeover: Dave Baker

In this special Judge's Takeover competition, every aspect of the challenge will be decided by renowned Hollywood weapons maker, Dave Baker. Four smiths must recreate one of Dave's favorite weapons--the Bone Daddy Fantasy Seax.

8:00A

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The Firangi Sword

Four bladesmiths are given just one simple parameter--impress the judges. In a single 5 hour round, they can make any blade they want from start to finish.

9:00A

5:00P

1:00A

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200th Episode: Fan's Choice

It's an episode of epic proportions as Forged in Fire marks its 200th competition. And to celebrate this milestone, all of the challenges, the weapons, and the tests were voted on by you.

10:00A

6:00P

2:00A

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Beat the Unbeaten: Round One

In the first of a five-episode challenge, three smiths will be put through an intense round of testing where only one will earn the opportunity to face off against Ben Abbott.

11:00A

7:00P

3:00A

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Beat the Unbeaten: Scrap Steel Challenge

In this challenge, three smiths face off in a single 5-hour round where they make a signature blade out of scrap steel from past Forged in Fire competitions.

12:00P

8:00P

4:00A

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Beat the Unbeaten: Broken Blade Revenge

Three smiths who suffered broken blades at the hand of Ben Abbott hope to rewrite history in a single 5-hour round.

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9:00P

5:00A

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Beat the Unbeaten: Back for Revenge

In the fourth part of this five-episode series, two of the smiths who faced Ben in his very first competition are back to seek their revenge in a single 5-hour showdown.

2:00P

10:00P

6:00A

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Beat the Unbeaten: The Final Showdown

In this final battle, 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.

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