About this season
A father and his sons run a blacksmithing business in Milwaukee. They make some cool metal stuff.
Episodes (10)
1. The Forge Awakens
Aired 23 August 2016 • 21 min
Veteran blacksmith Kent Knapp and his three sons put their 5,000-year-old craft to the test as they take on a commission for a one-of-a-kind Death Star firepit.
2. Brewed Force
Aired 23 August 2016 • 21 min
The Knapps pay tribute to the city's rich brewing history by attempting to build a giant steel beer bottle for the annual Brewfest. Plus, the family needs Birdie to save the day, if he doesn't quit first.
3. There's a Knapp for That
Aired 30 August 2016 • 21 min
Sparks fly in the forge after the local high school commissions a high-profile build and Kent brings in his oldest daughter to help.
4. Armed Forges
Aired 30 August 2016 • 21 min
Oldest brother Miles Knapp's inspired idea to craft a pile of steel scrap into a giant octopus chandelier lands him his first job as foreman.
5. Tour de Forge
Aired 6 September 2016 • 21 min
When the team gets their biggest commission ever–a $25,000 order for a humongous steel dinosaur–they must take it on while juggling a second job on a tight deadline.
6. Jurassic Spark
Aired 6 September 2016 • 21 min
With a $25,000 T-Rex commission in jeopardy the family pulls together to forge what will either be their most colossal failure, or greatest triumph.
7. Enter the Dragon
Aired 13 September 2016 • 21 min
When their 100-year-old power hammer breaks down, the team must use their bare hands and ingenuity to finish a rush job.
8. Steely Knapp
Aired 13 September 2016 • 21 min
The forge rocks around the clock when blacksmith Kent Knapp tries to create a giant steel version of a classic Les Paul guitar.
9. Forge Ahead
Aired 20 September 2016 • 21 min
The kids put their craftsmanship to the test when Kent has them switch duties in the shop while forging a motorcycle-inspired steel behemoth.
10. Bye Bye Birdie
Aired 20 September 2016 • 21 min
While the Mayor of Milwaukee commissions the Knapps to build their largest and most important sculpture to date, Birdie has one foot out the door.