10 Shows Like Forged in Fire (2015)

Description: Shares 'Forged in Fire's' hands-on approach to testing creations, though with more scientific focus. Both demonstrate practical applications of physics and engineering through dramatic experiments and builds.

Fact: The team destroyed over 1,000 cars during the series. Jamie Hyneman invented the show's logo. One episode caused a small earthquake in San Francisco.

Description: Like 'Forged in Fire', this show revolves around finding value in unexpected places—abandoned storage units versus raw metal. Both feature experts appraising and transforming items, with an emphasis on the potential hidden in ordinary materials.

Fact: The stars claim to have found a $1 million comic book in a locker. Some episodes feature forensic accountants verifying finds. The show popularized 'storage wars' style programs.

Description: Like 'Forged in Fire', this show celebrates the artistry in functional creations—custom vehicles versus blades. Both feature experts assessing, restoring, and modifying items with historical significance or unique craftsmanship.

Fact: Danny 'The Count' Koker is a licensed pilot and musician. The shop has worked on cars for celebrities like Shaquille O'Neal. Some restorations take over 1,000 hours to complete.

Description: Parallels 'Forged in Fire' in its transformation theme—junk cars become valuable rides just as raw steel becomes weapons. Both highlight the creative problem-solving and technical skills required to revive forgotten items.

Fact: Gas Monkey Garage started in a 1,200 sq ft space. Their most expensive build sold for $

Description: Resembles 'Forged in Fire' in its theme of transformation—turning scrap into valuable creations. Both highlight the ingenuity required to see potential in discarded materials and the skills needed to realize that potential.

Fact: Andy Cohen was a Wall Street trader before switching careers. The team once built a car from 14 different junk vehicles. Their creations have appeared in major auto shows.

Description: Shares 'Forged in Fire's' focus on mechanical craftsmanship and high-stakes competition. Both showcase skilled professionals pushing materials to their limits—metal in blades versus engines in cars—with dramatic test sequences.

Fact: The 405 crew members are real-life drag racing legends. Some cars can cover 1/4 mile in under 4 seconds. The show led to legal street racing events in several cities.

Description: Mirrors 'Forged in Fire's' blend of family dynamics and metalworking. Both showcase the transformation of raw materials into functional art under tight deadlines, with dramatic interpersonal conflicts adding tension.

Fact: The Teutul family feud became a cultural phenomenon. Their bikes have sold for over $1 million. Paul Jr. designed bikes for the US Military.

Description: Similar to 'Forged in Fire' in its educational focus on manufacturing processes, though more industrial. Both satisfy curiosity about how everyday objects are crafted, with emphasis on specialized tools and techniques.

Fact: Has filmed in over 20 countries. The narrator records 35 episodes in one day. Some factories won't reveal proprietary processes on camera.

Description: Like 'Forged in Fire', this show compares weapons and combat styles through practical testing. Both use expert analysis and dramatic demonstrations to evaluate the effectiveness of different fighting tools and techniques.

Fact: The show employed combat historians from 12 countries. Some tests used $100,000+ motion capture tech. A Spartan shield bash was measured at 1,100 psi.

Description: Similar to 'Forged in Fire' in its competitive nature and focus on skill-based challenges, 'Top Shot' pits marksmen against each other in various shooting disciplines. Both shows celebrate craftsmanship and precision, albeit in different fields—blacksmithing versus sharpshooting.

Fact: 'Top Shot' was the first competition series on the History Channel. Contestants use historical firearms in some challenges. The show's challenges are designed by military and law enforcement experts.