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Season 112 episodes · premiered Aug 8, 2022
- 1.01Cutting Down the CompetitionAug 8, 2022Rate
Twelve of the world's top chainsaw carvers compete in the ultimate carving competition; this grueling 12-week battle pushes the carvers to the extreme while expert judges decide who makes the cut and who's on the chopping block.
- 1.02Bowling Over the CompetitionAug 15, 2022Rate
The judges have a big surprise in store and a shocking elimination sends the carvers reeling.
- 1.03Bird Abodes and Big BugsAug 22, 2022Rate
The remaining carvers must design and create birdhouses, then recreate insects on a massive scale.
- 1.04Wooden QuackersAug 29, 2022Rate
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.
- 1.05Chainsaw Soapbox DerbySep 5, 2022Rate
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.
- 1.06Carnival of CarvingSep 12, 2022Rate
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.
- 1.07Wet and WildSep 19, 2022Rate
The Master Carve gets personal. One carver finds redemption. An emotional elimination ceremony takes hold of the carvers.
- 1.08Opposite DaySep 26, 2022Rate
A shocking twist kicks off this week's challenges. The judges' expectations increase, along with the pressure to win.
- 1.09Wearable WoodOct 3, 2022Rate
The carvers create headgear and then travel back in time to create a story of evolution.
- 1.10Flipping and RippingOct 10, 2022Rate
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.
- 1.11Subaquatic SawingOct 17, 2022Rate
In the penultimate challenge, the carvers are under pressure more than ever, as only three will advance to the final.
- 1.12The Final CarveOct 24, 2022Rate
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”!
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Top billed cast
Lucas Koka Penteado
as Richardsson
Adam Beach
as Self - Host
Solange Couto
as Cristina
Ryan Cook
as Self - Technical Judge
Serjao Loroza
as Jura
Katharine Dowson
as Self - Artistic Judge
Jeniffer Dias
as Danielle
Chris Wood
as Self - 20 years carving, Wales
Neusa Borges
as Dona Espir
Sam Bowsher
as Self - 5 years carving, Scotland
Juliana Alves
as Greice Kelly
Ryan Villiers
as Self - 5 years carving, AB, Canada
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