Plot Synopsis

Competitor-turned-judge Ben Abbott remains undefeated in the forge, but soon that could all change. In each episode of this five-episode challenge, three smiths go head-to-head-to-head in a single five-hour round. Their blades are then put through an intense round of testing where only one earns the opportunity to face off against Ben Abbott. After a grueling eight hours and another round of tests, the judges decide if this smith has what it takes to beat Ben and win $10,000.
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On Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at 9pm ET/PT, History Channel premiered "The Final Showdown," the season finale of FORGED IN FIRE: BEAT THE UNBEATEN. 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. After a tough 5-hour forging round, their weapons must survive an intense round of testing where only one will earn the opportunity to face off against Ben Abbott. With Ben's undefeated record on the line, will the judges decide this smith has what it takes to finally beat Ben or will he remain unbeaten?