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Forged in Fire: Beat the Judges - Episode Guide

Season 1

Short Sword Damascus

Episode: 1x01 | Airdate: Jun 3, 2020

Short Sword Damascus

Three 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

Episode: 1x02 | Airdate: Jun 10, 2020

Medieval Times

Three 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

Episode: 1x03 | Airdate: Jun 17, 2020

Dual Swords

Three Forged in Fire Champions return to the forge with one goal: Beating a Judge. First, they must face off against each other, testing their signature blades and recreating a weapon from the Forged in Fire vault until only one Champion remains to face off against Ben Abbott, David Baker, or J Neilson. Tasked with forging two fighting knives in an epic 8-hour challenge, we will discover whether the last Champion standing has mastered the skills to Beat a Judge and win $10,000.

Smith's Choice

Episode: 1x04 | Airdate: Jun 24, 2020

Smith's Choice

Three Forged in Fire 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, our Champions will decide their tests, materials and ultimately the judge they will be competing against. Will our champions make the right choice, beat the judge and win $10,000?

The No Can Can

Episode: 1x05 | Airdate: Jul 1, 2020

The No Can Can

Three 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. Ultimately one champion heads into the judges arena where they have just 8-hours to forge a short sword using the canister method. But with no cans available, they must make their own before the forging can begin. Will the champion have the skills to make a no can can, beat a judge and claim the $10,000 prize?

Rock Star Smiths

Episode: 1x06 | Airdate: Jul 8, 2020

Rock Star Smiths

Three Forged in Fire Champions return to the forge looking to defeat one of our judges. In this musically themed competition, our smiths will have to slash through level one to have a chance to rock out a 9-Ringed Broadsword in their home forges. After one champion lands at the top of the charts, they head into a face melting showdown with one of the judges. Will the champion beat the judge and win $10,000?

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