Ten master artists turn up the heat in glassblowing sculpture challenges for the chance to win $60,000 in prizes and the title of champion.
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Season 4
2024
Bigger, bolder, hotter. Ten glassblowers turn up the heat for a grueling competition in North America's largest hot shop for a chance to win $100,000.
01. Star Power
2024-03-08
Ten glassblowers hit the hot shop to create pieces that show off their signature style. But when scale is a factor, will they rise to the occasion?
02. All Grown Up
2024-03-08
The artists design sculptures that celebrate what they wanted to be when they were kids — with pieces inspired by botanists, stunt performers and more.
03. Nature Calls
2024-03-08
The glassblowers take cues from natural wonders with vivid, gravity-defying installations while working in teams.
04. The Dark Side
2024-03-08
Channeling their dark side, the contestants bring to life mutant mushrooms, creepy krakens and evil eyeballs for this spooky challenge.
05. Sweet Tooth
2024-03-08
Lollipops, gummy bears and hard candies decorate the showroom as the artists make colorful, supersized confections for a tricky treat-based challenge.
06. The Kids Are Alright
2024-03-08
Inspired by kids' imaginative illustrations, the glassblowers prepare one-of-a-kind pieces including a top hat-wearing snake and a flame-throwing robot.
07. The Medium Is the Message
2024-03-08
Passions flare as the judges task the five remaining contestants with creating pieces that pay tribute to causes they care deeply about.
08. Highs & Lows
2024-03-08
The glassblowers put their presentation skills to the test by creating two pieces — one hanging and one sitting on a pedestal — that work cohesively.
09. Very Venetian
2024-03-08
The heat is on for the semifinals as contestants craft a pair of Venetian glass pieces: a quick-blow goblet and a highly detailed vessel.
10. Final Gallery
2024-03-08
In the fiery finale, the last two standing look to be the best in glass by designing an immersive installation. Will their pieces blow the judges away?
