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Forged in Fire: Beat the Judges
Forged in Fire: Beat the Judges

Forged in Fire: Beat the Judges

★ 8.4•2020•1 Seasons•ANIME
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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! If the challenger can find a way to prevail against our judge in an intense bladesmithing showdown, they'll walk away with $10K and eternal bragging rights.

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Top Cast

Ben Abbott

Ben Abbott

Himself

David Lain Baker

David Lain Baker

Himself

Doug Marcaida

Doug Marcaida

Himself

Wil Willis

Wil Willis

Host

J. Neilson

J. Neilson

Himself

Episodes

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1. Short Sword Damascus

42m

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?

Aired: 6/3/2020
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2. Medieval Times

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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.

Aired: 6/10/2020
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3. Dual Swords

42m

Three 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.

Aired: 6/17/2020
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4. Smith's Choice

42m

Three 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.

Aired: 6/24/2020
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5. The No Can Can

42m

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.

Aired: 7/1/2020
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6. Rock Star Smiths

42m

Three 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.

Aired: 7/8/2020