Episode
Forged in Fire: Champion's Cup: Hunt for Victory
Overview
In the finale of the three-episode Champion’s Cup event, three smiths return for a chance to become a two-time winner and have their name forged in history.
Details
- Series
- Forged in Fire
- Season
- Season 10
- Episode
- Episode 21
- Air date
- 2025-08-20
- Runtime
- 42 min
Episode context
Champion's Cup: Hunt for Victory is Episode 21 in Season 10 of Forged in Fire. It aired on 2025-08-20. The runtime is 42 min.
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