A Cut Above - Episode Guide

In the series premiere, 12 of the world's top chainsaw carvers travel to a remote forest to compete in the ultimate carving competition.

This week the judges have a big surprise in store and a shocking elimination ceremony sends the carvers reeling.

The remaining carvers are left to battle it out in the ultimate chainsaw competition; they must design and create birdhouses then recreate insects on a massive scale.

The competition heats up as carvers start to rack up wins; they must bring their A-game as one tiny mistake could send someone packing.

The carvers create and race cars, while the Master Carve pairs them up in a team challenge; they must work together or face the axe.

The carvers must first carve musical instruments then create fantastical carousel animals ready to ride.

The Master Carve gets personal, one carver finds redemption and an emotional elimination ceremony takes hold of the carvers; in this competition, you are only as good as your last carve.

A shocking twist kicks off this week's challenges; as the judges' expectations increase, so does the pressure to win.

The carvers create headgear and then travel back in time to create a story of evolution.

The remaining carvers are taken for a ride by this week's Quick Carve; they must defy gravity in the Master Carve to make it to the finale.

In the penultimate challenge, the carvers are under pressure more than ever, as only three will advance to the final.

In the season finale, three of the world's best chainsaw carvers face off in the ultimate final challenge to earn $50,000 and the title.