A Cut Above

Episode 2

Bowling Over the Competition

The judges have a big surprise in store and a shocking elimination sends the carvers reeling.

Episode 3

Bird Abodes and Big Bugs

The remaining carvers must design and create birdhouses, then recreate insects on a massive scale.

Episode 4

Wooden Quackers

The competition heats up as carvers start to rack up wins, but they must bring their A-game as one tiny mistake could send someone packing.

Episode 5

Chainsaw Soapbox Derby

The carvers create and race cars, while the Master Carve pairs them up in a team challenge; they must work together or face the axe.

Episode 6

Carnival of Carving

The chainsaw woodcarving contestants compete in another tough challenge. Each carver must complete the challenge in the allotted time and turn their block of woods into stunning masterpieces.

Episode 7

Wet and Wild

The Master Carve gets personal. One carver finds redemption. An emotional elimination ceremony takes hold of the carvers.

Episode 8

Opposite Day

A shocking twist kicks off this week's challenges. The judges' expectations increase, along with the pressure to win.

Episode 9

Wearable Wood

The carvers create headgear and then travel back in time to create a story of evolution.

Episode 10

Flipping and Ripping

The remaining carvers are taken for a ride by this week's Quick Carve; they must defy gravity in the Master Carve to make it to the finale.

Episode 11

Subaquatic Sawing

In the penultimate challenge, the carvers are under pressure more than ever, as only three will advance to the final.

Episode 12

The Final Carve

In the season finale, three of the world’s best chainsaw carvers face off in the ultimate final challenge to earn $50,000, and the glory of being named “A Cut Above”!