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American Ninja Warrior is a reality TV series that premiered on NBC on December 12, 2009. It has 18 seasons and 266 episodes so far and is still airing new episodes. The latest episode, Season 18 Episode 13 "National Finals 4", aired on August 31, 2026.
Follow competitors as they tackle a series of challenging obstacle courses in both city qualifying and city finals rounds across the country. Those that successfully complete the finals course in their designated region move on to the national finals round in Las Vegas, where they face a stunning four-stage course modeled after the famed Mt. Midoriyama course in Japan. The winner will take home a grand prize of $1 million.
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266 episodes · 18 seasons
2009 · 8 episodes · Last episode: 16 years ago
The search is on for 10 Americans who will travel to Japan and show that they have the strength, stamina and the guts to make the ultimate ascent to total victory.
The search is on for 10 Americans who will travel to Japan and show that they have the strength, stamina and the guts to make the ultimate ascent to total victory.
The search is on for 10 Americans who will travel to Japan and show that they have the strength, stamina and the guts to make the ultimate ascent to total victory.
The search is on for 10 Americans who will travel to Japan and show that they have the strength, stamina and the guts to make the ultimate ascent to total victory.
The search is on for 10 Americans who will travel to Japan and show that they have the strength, stamina and the guts to make the ultimate ascent to total victory.
The search is on for 10 Americans who will travel to Japan and show that they have the strength, stamina and the guts to make the ultimate ascent to total victory.
The search is on for 10 Americans who will travel to Japan and show that they have the strength, stamina and the guts to make the ultimate ascent to total victory.
The search is on for 10 Americans who will travel to Japan and show that they have the strength, stamina and the guts to make the ultimate ascent to total victory.
2010 · 10 episodes · Last episode: 15 years ago
Finals conclude at Japan's Mount Midoriyama.
Finals begin at Japan's Mount Midoriyama.
Day 4 of boot camp in the mountains of California.
Day 3 of boot camp in the mountains of California.
Day 2 of boot camp.
Boot camp on Day 1.
Semifinals from Venice Beach, Cal.
The qualifying round in Venice Beach, Cal., ends.
Contestants face the qualifying round in Venice Beach, Cal.
Contestants face the qualifying round in Venice Beach, Cal., in the 2nd-season premiere.
2011 · 10 episodes · Last episode: 15 years ago
Top teams of superstar ninja athletes try to earn a spot in the Playoffs and the Ninja vs Ninja championship!
The competitors go to Japan, where they face obstacles on Mt. Midoriyama, in the Season 3 finale. Matt Iseman and Jimmy Smith host, with reports from Alison Haislip.
Day 4 of boot camp in the California mountains.
Day 3 of boot camp in the California mountains.
Day 2 of boot camp in the California mountains.
Day 1 of boot camp in the California mountains.
The semi-finals in Venice Beach, Cal.
The qualifying round concludes in Venice Beach, Cal.
Competitors face the qualifying round in Venice Beach, Cal.
Competitors face the qualifying round in Venice Beach, Cal., in the Season 3 premiere.
2012 · 32 episodes · Last episode: 14 years ago
Top finishers from the regionals advance to the final round.
Athletes compete in the finals in Las Vegas.
Finalists take on a four-stage course. Challenges include a "jumping spider" and a "spinning bridge."
Athletes face the eight obstacles of Stage 1 in Las Vegas.
Competitors face a challenging obstacle course in hope of landing a spot in the finals.
Top contenders tackle a challenging obstacle course in hope of moving to the final round.
Competitors face a challenging obstacle course in hope of landing a spot in the finals.
Previously unseen footage includes top finishers from preliminary rounds tackling a challenging obstacle course.
Ultimate challenges including the Spider Flip and the Double Salmon Ladder.
Top finishers challenge Mount Midoriyama.
Stage 1 of the 8 obstacle course will challenge even the most skilled competitors.
Stage 1 of the most difficult obstacle course continues.
Stage 1 of the most-difficult obstacle course continues.
One hundred competitors attempt the most-difficult obstacle course.
The top 30 Southeast finishers compete on a more challenging course..
Athletes and everyday people compete for a chance to take on the World's Most Difficult Obstacle Course.
Athletes and everyday people compete for a chance to take on the World's Most Difficult Obstacle Course.
The top 30 Mid-south competitors compete.
Competitors from the Midsouth region.
Competitors from the Midsouth region.
The top 30 Northwest finishers compete.
Contestants from the Northwest compete.
Contestants from the Northwest compete.
The top 30 Northeast finishers take on a more challenging course.
Athletes from the Northeast compete.
Athletes from the Northeast compete.
The top 30 qualifiers compete for a chance to move on to the national finals and tackle a harder course in hope of getting the $50,000 prize.
Midwest competitors try to qualify for the national contest.
Midwest competitors try to qualify for the national contest.
The top 30 finishers from the Southwest qualifying round take on an even more challenging obstacle course to advance to the national finals.
People from the Southwest compete for a chance at the world's most difficult obstacle course.
People from the Southwest compete for a chance at the world's most difficult obstacle course.
2013 · 21 episodes · Last episode: 13 years ago
The top finishers from the regional finals face a course modeled after Mount Midoriyama in Japan. The remainen competitors try stage 3.
The top finishers from the regional finals face a course modeled after Mount Midoriyama in Japan. Competitors try stage 2.
The top finishers from the regional finals face a course modeled after Mount Midoriyama in Japan. Competitors try stage 1.
The top finishers from the regional finals face a course modeled after Mount Midoriyama in Japan. Competitors try stage 1.
The top finishers from the regional finals face a course modeled after Mount Midoriyama in Japan. Competitors try stage 1.
Conclusion. Thirty competitors attempt the Denver Finals course, which includes two new obstacles: the Floating Stairs and the Pole Grasper.
Part 1 of 2. Thirty competitors attempt the Denver Finals course, which includes two new obstacles: the Floating Stairs and the Pole Grasper.
Conclusion. The Top 30 competitors attempt the Miami Finals course, which includes two new obstacles: the Ledge Jump and the Rolling Steel.
Part 1 of 2. The Top 30 competitors attempt the Miami Finals course, which includes two new obstacles: the Ledge Jump and the Rolling Steel.
Conclusion. Participants compete in the Baltimore finals. The course features 10 obstacles, including the Rumbling Dice and Body Prop.
Part 1 of 2. Participants compete in the Baltimore finals. The course features 10 obstacles, including the Rumbling Dice and Body Prop.
Conclusion. Thirty contestants compete in the Venice Finals. The course features obstacles such as the Salmon Ladder, the Rope Maze, the Cliffhanger and the Spider Climb.
Part 1 of 2. Thirty contestants compete in the Venice Finals. The course features obstacles such as the Salmon Ladder, the Rope Maze, the Cliffhanger and the Spider Climb.
Conclusion. A qualifying round in Denver featuring obstacles such as the Rolling Log, the Rotating Bridge, the Jump Hang Kai and the Grip Hang. Contestants include professional snowboarder Graham Watanabe.
Part 1 of 2. A qualifying round in Denver featuring obstacles such as the Rolling Log, the Rotating Bridge, the Jump Hang Kai and the Grip Hang. Contestants include professional snowboarder Graham Watanabe.
Conclusion. A qualifying round in Miami featuring the Utility Pole Slider, the Balance Bridge, the Slider Jump and the Monkey Peg. Contestants include Olympic medalist Dee Dee Trotter.
Part 1 of 2. A qualifying round in Miami featuring the Utility Pole Slider, the Balance Bridge, the Slider Jump and the Monkey Peg. Contestants include Olympic medalist Dee Dee Trotter.
Conclusion. A qualifying round in Baltimore features obstacles such as the Downhill Jump, Prism Tilt, Swing Jump and Circle Cross.
Part 1 of 2. A qualifying round in Baltimore features obstacles such as the Downhill Jump, Prism Tilt, Swing Jump and Circle Cross.
The conclusion of the two-part Season 5 opener features a qualifying round in Venice Beach, Cal., with obstacles such as the Frame Slider, Domino Hill, Chain Swing and Flying Nun Chucks.
Part 1 of 2. The fifth season opens with a qualifying round in Venice Beach, Cal., and features obstacles such as the Frame Slider, Domino Hill, Chain Swing and Flying Nun Chucks.
2014 · 14 episodes · Last episode: 12 years ago
The National Finals in Vegas continue with stage 2 and beyond.
Top finishers from the regional finals continue to tackle stage 1 of the four stage finals course in Las Vegas.
Top finishers from the regional finals tackle stage 1 of the four stage finals course in Las Vegas.
Highlights from the season focus on the competitors that provided the most impressive or entertaining runs through what many consider to be the world's most difficult obstacle course.
Competitors face the finals course in Denver.
Top competitors from the Miami qualifier face the finals course, which includes Salmon Ladder, Floating Stairs, Mine Field and Spider Climb.
The Top 30 contenders from the St. Louis Qualifier compete in the St. Louis Finals course, which includes obstacles such as the Salmon Ladder, Rumbling Dice, Crazy Cliffhanger and Spider Climb.
The Top 30 contenders from the Dallas Qualifier compete in the Dallas Finals course, which includes obstacles such as the Salmon Ladder, Swinging Frames, Pole Grasper and Spider Climb.
The Top 30 contenders from the Venice Qualifier compete in the Venice Finals course, which includes obstacles such as the Salmon Ladder, Cannonball Alley, Body Prop and Spider Climb.
The final qualifying round takes place in Denver and features the never-before-seen Cat Grab and Spikes into Cargo obstacles. Contestants include former competitor Brian Arnold; mixed-martial-arts fighter Michelle Waterson; Bull Bullard of the Harlem Globetrotters; BMX champ Morgan Wade; and fitness blogger Drew Manning.
A qualifying round in Miami featuring the Dancing Stones, the Downhill Pipe Drop and the Mine Field. Contestants include wakeboard champions Rusty Malinoski and Shaun Murray; Olympians Fabien Lefevre and Preston Griffall; and former Las Vegas finalists Joyce Shahboz, Drew Drechsel and David "Flip" Rodriguez.
New obstacles in St. Louis include Rope Junction Into Cargo, Double Tilted Ladder and Crazy Cliffhanger. Competitors include X-Games athlete Kevin Robinson, motorcycle racer Domonic Anderson and Nick Groff ("Ghost Adventures").
Competition in Dallas includes Tilting Table, Ring Toss and Swinging Frames.
Season 6 opens with a qualifying round in Venice Beach, Cal., and features obstacles such as the Slack Ladder, the Jumping Bars Into Cargo, and the Cannonball Alley. Contestants include Olympians Susan Francia and Kate Hansen.
2015 · 16 episodes · Last episode: 11 years ago
In the last night of the Las Vegas finals, competitors tackle obstacles that include Psycho Chain and Area 51.
The finals continue in Las Vegas, Nevada, where the remaining finalists take on Stage 1. Those that finish move on to Stage 2.
Re-live the best moments from the season so far during this original, jam-packed special chronicling the best runs of this season.
The top 30 competitors from the Military Qualifier tackle the Finals course, which includes the Salmon Ladder, Arm Rings, Doorknob Arch, and Spider Climb. Top competitors include Army National Guard Caption Ryan Stratis, active Navy Lieutenant Junior Grade Dustin McKinney, and Coast Guard Aviation Survival Technician Robin Pietschmann.
The top 30 competitors from the Pittsburgh Qualifier tackle the Finals course, which includes the Salmon Ladder, Floating Monkey Bars, Door Knob Arch, and Invisible Ladder. Top competitors include Elet Hall, Michael Bernardo, Joe Moravsky, and Michelle Warnky.
The top 30 competitors from the Orlando Qualifier tackle the Finals course, which includes the Salmon Ladder, Cannonball Alley, Helix Hang, and Invisible Ladder.
The top 30 competitors from the Houston Qualifier tackle the Finals course, which includes the Salmon Ladder, Walking Bar, Crazy Cliffhanger, and Invisible Ladder. Top competitors and fan-favorites Brent Steffensen, Sam Sann, and Daniel Gil.
The top 30 competitors from the Kansas City Qualifier tackle the Kansas City Finals course which includes such obstacles as the Salmon Ladder, Flying Shelf Grab, Body Prop, and Invisible Ladder.
The top 30 competitors from the Venice Qualifier tackle the Venice Finals course, which includes such obstacles as the Salmon Ladder, Rumbling Dice, Clear Climb, and Invisible Ladder.
The qualifying rounds continue with a very special all-military cast competing on the pier in San Pedro, California in front of the historic battleship USS Iowa. Competitors, including both active duty and retired military members, will tackle the six stage city qualifying course featuring two never-before-seen obstacles – the Log Runner and the challenging I-Beam Cross. Former Army National Guard Caption and six-time Ninja veteran Ryan Stratis and active Navy Lieutenant Junior Grade Dustin McKinney return for another shot at the course. This round will be the last of the city qualifying rounds before the show heads to the city finals rounds.
Pittsburgh, PA's historic Carrie Furnace will host the fifth qualifying round where competitors tackle two new obstacles, the Snake Crossing and the Wind Chimes. Returning veterans include Michelle Warnky and "Captain NBC" Jamie Rahn, while Olympian and Pittsburgh local Brianne McLaughlin and Harlem Globetrotter Flip White will take a shot at the course, along with University of Pittsburgh "vampire" professor Joel Brady and Team USA members Joe Moravsky and Elet Hall.
Fearless competitors tackle obstacles, including the new Tire Swing and Paddle Boards.
Qualifying comes to Houston, Texas where competitors tackle 6 obstacles, including the brand new Tilting Slider, Cargo Crossing, and The Swinging Spikes. Returning veterans include Brent Steffensen and Sam Sann, along with season 6 breakout star and fan-favorite Kacy Catanzaro.
Qualifying comes to Kansas City, Missouri where competitors face new obstacles, including the Big Dipper, Floating tiles, and Stretch Hold. Veteran contestants include Meagan Martin (the first woman to complete the Jumping Spider last season), Brian Arnold and the "Wolfpack" rock climbing team.
2016 · 13 episodes · Last episode: 10 years ago
The National Finals continue in Las Vegas where the top competitors from the City Finals tackle the 4-stage course. Competitors continue to take on Stage 1, with 4 new obstacles: Snake Run, Giant Log Grip, Broken Bridge, and Flying Squirrel.
ANW travels to Las Vegas where the top competitors from the City Finals tackle the 4-stage course. Competitors take on Stage 1, with 4 new obstacles: Snake Run, Giant Log Grip, Broken Bridge, and Flying Squirrel.
The top 30 competitors from the Philadelphia Qualifier tackle an even more challenging course. The 4 added obstacles are: the Salmon Ladder, Flying Shelf Grab, Pipe Pyramid, and Invisible Ladder. For the first time in ANW history, four women will compete in a City Finals: top female ninjas Michelle Warnky, Rachael Goldstein, Jesse La Breck, and Alyssa Beird take on the course, along with fan-favorites Geoff Britten, Joe Moravsky, Jamie Rahn, and Ryan Stratis.
American Ninja Warrior Season 8 Finals
On the Indianapolis course competitors tackle six obstacles including the brand new Floating Steps, Fly Wheels, and Disk Runner. Veteran Ninjas Meagan Martin and Brian Arnold return to represent “The Wolfpack,” while Indianapolis 500 Champion Hélio Castroneves and NASCAR’s Ricky Stenhouse Jr. take on the course for the first time.
On the Atlanta course competitors tackle six obstacles, including the brand new Floating Steps, Block Run, and Pipe Fitter. Veteran Ninjas Drew Drechsel and Neil “Crazy” Craver return, along with seven-time competitor Travis Rosen.
In the Season 8 premiere features four new obstacles, including the Floating Steps, Tic Toc, Escalator and Ring Jump
2017 · 17 episodes · Last episode: 8 years ago
Top ninjas, including Drew Drechsel, Jessie Graff, Najee Richardson and Flip Rodriguez, climb, sprint and fly through a special course and supersized obstacles as they compete in crazy feats of strength, skill challenges and a team relay for the ages...
Sean Bryan, Drew Drechsel, Joe Moravsky and Najee Richardson represent Team USA against top athletes from Asia, Europe and Latin America in a battle for worldwide ninja domination.
It's the final night of the National Finals, where the season's best Ninjas tackle the last stages of "Mount Midoriyama."
National finals continue in Las Vegas, where the season's top competitors tackle a four-stage course.
The season's top competitors compete in the national finals in Las Vegas.
The top competitors from the Denver qualifiers compete one more time before the national finals in Las Vegas.
The top 30 competitors from Kansas City, Mo., vie for a chance to compete in the national finals.
The top 30 competitors from the Cleveland city qualifier compete on one of the the world's most challenging obstacle courses.
Contestants tackle obstacles including the Salmon Ladder, Circuit Board, Elevator Climb and new obstacle Giant Cubes.
Competitors will face the Salmon Ladder, Hourglass Drop, Elevator Climb and new obstacle Spinball Wizard; veteran ninjas Kacy Catanzaro, Daniel Gil and Brent Steffensen return.
The top 30 competitors from the Los Angeles Qualifier tackle the City Finals course, which features the Salmon Ladder, Stair Hopper, Swinging Peg Board and Elevator Climb.
The Mile High City hosts the final qualifying round where competitors tackle 3 challenging new obstacles: Bouncing Spider, Rail Runner, and Ninjago Roll. Denver features the return of Ninja veterans Jake Murray, Sam Sann, Meagan Martin, and Brian Arnold.
Cleveland, Ohio hosts the next qualifying round where competitors tackle 2 new obstacles: Razor’s Edge and I-Beam Gap. Cleveland also features the return of last season’s “fantastic four” women – Alyssa Beird, Rachel Goldstein, Jesse “Flex” Labreck, and Michelle Warnky, as well as Ninja veterans Jon Alexis Jr., Mike Bernardo, Joe Moravsky, and Jamie Rahn.
Kansas City, Missouri is the next stop for competitors to give it their all on the obstacle course. Competitors face 6 challenging obstacles in the city qualifier, including 3 new ones: Hang Glider, Broken Pipes, and Crank It Up. Ninja veterans Lance Pekus, Brandon Mears, and Dan Polizzi return, while Olympic decathlete Jeremy Taiwo takes on the course for the first time.
E3
In the Qualifying Round from Daytona Beach, Florida, competitors tackle 6 obstacles including the brand new Rolling Pin and Wingnuts. Veteran Ninja fan-favorites Jessie Graff, Drew Drechsel, and JJ Woods return. NASCAR driver Ben Kennedy also takes on the course for the first time in front of the vibrant, energetic crowd.
E2
In the second Qualifying Round from San Antonio, Texas, competitors face 2 new obstacles: the Spinning Bridge and Sky Hooks. Ninja veterans Kacy Catanzaro, Daniel Gil, and Brent Steffensen return. Newcomers include Indy car driver Conor Daly and Olympic Gold Medalist Jonathan Horton.
E1
In the first Qualifying Round from Los Angeles, California, competitors must tackle 6 obstacles, including Cannonball Drop and Battering Ram, which are new this season. Ninja veterans Kevin Bull, Flip Rodriguez, and Grant McCartney return for another shot at completing the course.
2018 · 17 episodes · Last episode: 7 years ago
Iconic obstacles get super-sized as top competitors and fan-favorites from Season 10 face off in a high-octane skills competition featuring Wicked Wingnuts, Striding Steps and a record-setting attempt on the four-story Super Salmon Ladder.
Drew Drechsel, Jesse Labreck, Mathis "The Kid" Owhadi, Najee Richardson and Barclay Stockett represent Team USA against top athletes from Europe and Australia in a battle for worldwide ninja domination.
Competitors who conquered stage 1 move on to stage 2, in the hope of advancing to stages 3 and 4. Finalists vie to win a cash prize of $1 million and the title of “American Ninja Warrior.” New this year, the ninja who goes the farthest walks away with the “last ninja standing” prize of $100,000.
The season's top competitors must tackle eight obstacles to advance to stage two.
From Las Vegas.
The top 30 competitors from this city’s Qualifying round face an extended, 10-obstacle course, including a brand-new obstacle called “The Hinge.” Ninja veterans taking to the course include Meagan Martin, Joe Moravsky, Jake Murray, and Lance Pekus.
The top 30 Ninjas from the Philadelphia qualifying round face an even tougher obstacle course, including the “Captain’s Wheel.” Competitors include Najee Richardson, Michelle Warnky, Allyssa Beird, Jamie Rahn and Chris Wilczewski.
The top 30 competitors from this city’s Qualifying round face an extended, 10-obstacle course including the brand-new “Cane Lane” and the grueling 10th obstacle “Spider Trap.” Ninjas include: Brian Arnold, Jimmy Choi, Jesse “Flex” Labreck, and season 7 champion Isaac Caldiero.
Competitors face up to 10 obstacles, including the brand new Crazy Clocks, vying for a chance to advance to the national finals.
Competitors vying for a chance to advance to the national finals face up to 10 obstacles, including Spider Trap and new challenge Fallout.
Competitors in the Minneapolis qualifiers face obstacles, including Double Twister and Diamond Dash.
A qualifying round in Philadelphia.
Drew Drechsel, Jessie Graff, Ryan Stratis, Jessica Clayton, Gabe Stewart and more take on the Razor's Edge, Ring Turn and other daunting obstacles as they run to qualify in Miami.
Dinosaurs from “Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom” invade the course during the Los Angeles qualifier along with a special appearance by the film’s stars, Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard. The competition features six obstacles, including the new “Jumper Cables” and “Doorknob Drop.”
The new season kicks off with some big changes, including a lower age limit and an 18-foot Mega Warped Wall, as veterans Daniel Gil, Barclay Stockett, Brent Steffensen, Jon Stewart and more join newcomers to take on the qualifying course in Dallas.
2019 · 18 episodes · Last episode: 6 years ago
Hosted by Matt Iseman and Akbar Gbajabiamila, along with sideline reporter Zuri Hall, the action-packed series follows competitors as they tackle a series of challenging obstacle courses in city qualifying and city finals rounds across the country. This year, "American Ninja Warrior" makes stops in Los Angeles, Atlanta, Oklahoma City, Baltimore, Cincinnati and Seattle/Tacoma, shooting indoors for the first time at the famed Tacoma Dome.
American Ninja Warrior Season 11 release dates →Iconic obstacles get supersized as the best competitors face off in the high-octane Skills Competition, featuring the Big Dipper, Fearsome Ferris Wheel and Striding Steps; plus, three all-star teams compete in a competition relay race.
Competitors including Flip Rodriguez and Adam Rayl face up to 10 obstacles; in a new twist to the City Finals, the two fastest finishers take on the Power Tower for a chance at a safety pass, which provides a second chance at the National Finals.
In the final city qualifying round, competitors including Jesse Labreck, Grant McCartney, Ethan Swanson, Michelle Warnky, Mike Bernardo, 98 Degrees band member Drew Lachey and more face up to six challenging obstacles, including the new Sling Shot.
Competitors, including Najee Richardson, Joe Moravsky, Allyssa Beird, Captain NBC Jamie Rahn, Chris Wilczewski, face up to six challenging obstacles that include Dangerous Curves and Hazard Cones, which are new to the course this year.
The competition heads to Seattle/Tacoma for the first time, as Jessie Graff, Meagan Martin, Lance "Cowboy Ninja" Pekus, Sean Bryan and more competitors face up to six challenging obstacles, including the new Lunatic Ledges and Barrel Roll.
Last season's "last ninja standing," Drew Drechsel, and former New England Patriot Tyrone Poole are among the notable competitors who will face Atlanta's challenging obstacles, including Off the Hook and Ferris Wheel, which are both new this year.
Ninjas take on six challenging obstacles, including two new ones: Walk the Plank and Spring Forward; in a new twist to the qualifying rounds, the two fastest finishers take on the Power Tower for a chance to advance straight to the National Finals.
2020 · 9 episodes · Last episode: 5 years ago
Twelve elite female competitors battle across two daunting courses. The Top 4 finishers advance to race head-to-head on the Power Tower, with the winner taking home $50,000 and becoming the first ever American Ninja Warrior Women’s Champion.
The remaining ninjas take their shot at the 10-obstacle Finals course. The top 8 then compete in a playoff bracket where they race head-to-head on the Power Tower for a $100,000 prize.
The competition moves into the Finals round with a two-night event to determine this season's champion. 28 top ninjas face up to ten diabolical obstacles including Falling Shelves and Dragonback, which are new to the course this year. The top eight advance to the Power Tower Playoffs to compete head-to-head to determine a winner. Matt Iseman and Akbar Gbajabiamila host and Zuri Hall reports from the sidelines.
Ninjas face up to 10 brutal obstacles, including the dizzying Corkscrew, the Salmon Ladder, and the Dungeon. Ninjas include Jessie Graff, Najee Richardson, Joe Moravsky, and Meagan Martin.
Ninjas face up to 10 obstacles, including the new head-spinning Corkscrew and mechanical Clockwork, plus fan favorites such as the Salmon Ladder and the Warped Wall. Ninjas include Daniel Gil, Jesse Labreck, Sandy Zimmerman, Jody Avila, and Grant McCartney.
Ninjas face up to 6 challenging obstacles, including Off the Hook, Spinning Bridge, and the new Sideways, in addition to the fan favorite Spider Climb and the iconic Warped Wall. Ninjas include Meagan Martin, Joe Moravsky, Tiana Webberley, Michael Torres, and The Cowboy Ninja Lance Pekus.
In the third round of Qualifying, ninjas including Jessie Graff, Najee Richardson, Michelle Warnky and Adam Rayl face up to six challenging obstacles, including the high-flying Beehive, which is new to the course this year.
In the second round of Qualifying, ninjas including Jesse "Flex" Labreck, Abel Gonzalez, Jamie "Captain NBC" Rahn and Daniel Gil face up to six challenging obstacles, including Ring Chaser and Rib Run, which are new to the course this year.
Ninjas face up to 6 challenging obstacles, including the new Weight For It, Ring Chaser, and Rib Run, in addition to fan favorites Shrinking Steps, Slingshot, and the iconic Warped Wall.
2021 · 14 episodes · Last episode: 4 years ago
Twelve female ninjas battle across 2 daunting courses with the top 4 finishers advancing to race head-to-head on the Power Tower for the $50,000 prize.
The National Finals conclude as the remaining competitors move on to Stage 2 and beyond for their chance to win $1 million and become the next American Ninja Warrior.
The National Finals continue in Las Vegas where the ninjas face up to 8 super-sized obstacles. In Split Decision, the ninjas decide between a grueling upper-body obstacle or a riskier balance obstacle in the hopes of securing their spot in Stage 2.
The finals return to Las Vegas where the ninjas face up to 8 super-sized obstacles. Competitors are given the choice between a grueling upper-body obstacle or a riskier balance obstacle in their run.
The Semifinals conclude as ninjas face up to 10 obstacles. For Split Decision, ninjas must choose between an upper-body and balance obstacle. The top 2 competitors face off on the Power Tower where the winner earns a Safety Pass for the National Finals.
The Semifinals continue from Los Angeles where ninjas face up to 10 challenging obstacles, including new obstacle Drop Zone.
The Semifinals continue in Los Angeles where ninjas will face up to 10 challenging obstacles, including new obstacle Padlock. For Split Decision, ninjas must choose between an upper body and balance obstacle.
E6
The Semifinals begin in Los Angeles where the competing ninjas will face up to 10 challenging obstacles, including new obstacles Wall-to-Wall and the Inverter.
E5
The qualifiers come to a close with ninjas facing up to 6 challenging obstacles, including the new Tilt A Whirl.
E4
The Qualifiers continue at the Tacoma Dome with a new generation of ninjas taking on the course. For the first time, competitors as young as 15 compete and will face up to six challenging obstacles, including new obstacle Double Down in addition to the iconic Warped Wall.
E3
The qualifiers continue with ninjas facing up to 6 challenging obstacles, including the new Air Surfer and Pretzel Twist in addition to the iconic Warped Wall.
E2
The qualifiers continue with the ninjas facing up to 6 challenging obstacles, including the Shrinking Steps, Weight for It, Split Decision, Tipping Point, V Formation, and the iconic Warped Wall.
E1
Season 13 begins with a new generation of ninjas taking on the course in Tacoma, Wash., at the famed Tacoma Dome. For the first time, competitors as young as 15 compete in round one of Qualifiers where the ninjas face up to six challenging obstacles.
2022 · 13 episodes · Last episode: 4 years ago
Ten ninja families compete relay-style on a six-obstacle course in teams consisting of three family members; the top four teams face off in a Power Tower tournament, but only one family will be crowned American Ninja Warrior Family Champions.
The national finals conclude in Las Vegas as the remaining competitors move on to stages 3 and 4 for their chance to win $1 million and become the next American Ninja Warrior.
The finals continue in Las Vegas, where the ninjas face super-sized obstacles in Stages 1 and 2 in timed runs; the ninjas who advance to Stage 2 must complete a six-obstacle course, including new obstacle Hornet's Nest, to advance to Stage 3.
The finals return to Las Vegas where the ninjas face up to eight super-sized obstacles in Stage 1; the ninjas must complete the course, including new obstacles Three Ring Circus and Tetherball, to advance to Stage 2 of the national finals.
The semifinals conclude in Los Angeles, where the competing ninjas will face up to 10 challenging obstacles; the two fastest ninjas will face off on the Power Tower for a Safety Pass going into the national finals.
The semifinals continue in Los Angeles, where competing ninjas will face up to 10 challenging obstacles, including new obstacles Over Under and Flipped Around; the two fastest ninjas will face off on the Power Tower for a Safety Pass.
The semifinals continue in Los Angeles where the competing ninjas face up to 10 challenging obstacles, including new obstacles Hopscotch and Box Office; the two fastest ninjas will face off on the Power Tower for a Safety Pass.
The semifinals begin in Los Angeles, where the competing ninjas face up to 10 challenging obstacles, including, for the first time, Kaleidoscope, Ghost Town and Spin Zone; the two fastest ninjas will face off on the Power Tower for a Safety Pass.
The qualifying rounds conclude in San Antonio with ninjas from across the country taking on the world's most challenging obstacle course; competitors as young as 15 take on seasoned veterans in this first round of competition from the Alamodome.
The qualifying rounds continue in San Antonio where Minions have taken over the course and brought the new obstacle Despicaballs; other new obstacles include Shattered Panes and Final Frontier in addition to the iconic Warped Wall.
The qualifying rounds continue in San Antonio, where competitors as young as 15 take on seasoned veterans on the world's most challenging obstacle course; the new Kickboards obstacle makes its debut on the course that ends with the Warped Wall.
The qualifying rounds continue in San Antonio, where competitors as young as 15 take on seasoned veterans on the world's most challenging obstacle course; the new Piston Plunge obstacle makes its debut on the course that ends with the Warped Wall.
Qualifying rounds begin in San Antonio as the ninjas face four new obstacles plus the Warped Wall.
2023 · 17 episodes · Last episode: 2 years ago
Twelve elite ninja couples compete together on the world’s most challenging obstacle course with the winners taking home the coveted title of this year’s couple’s champion.
The spotlight shines on the incredible achievements and indomitable spirit of female competitors who refuse to be held back by obstacles, both on and off the course. With heart-pounding action and inspirational stories, this episode promises to captivate audiences and showcase the power of determination and perseverance.
Ninja couples compete relay-style on an extreme obstacle course in teams of two with one being crowned the next American Ninja Warrior Couples Champion.
The national finals conclude in Las Vegas as the remaining ninjas compete in Stages 3 and 4, and a $1 million winner is crowned as the next American Ninja Warrior.
The national finals continue in Las Vegas as the remaining competitors move on to Stages 2 and 3 for their chance to win $1 million and become the next American Ninja Warrior.
The national finals continue in Las Vegas as the remaining ninjas compete in Stage 1 for their chance to win $1 million and become the next American Ninja Warrior.
The National Finals begin in Las Vegas as the remaining competitors move on to Stage 1 for their chance to win $1 million and become the next American Ninja Warrior.
The semifinals wrap up in Los Angeles, where the competing ninjas face up to six challenging obstacles and race for a spot in the national finals.
The semifinals continue in Los Angeles, where the competing ninjas face up to six challenging obstacles and race head-to-head for a spot in the national finals.
The semifinals continue in Los Angeles, where the competing ninjas face up to six challenging obstacles and race head-to-head for a spot in the national finals.
The qualifying rounds continue in Los Angeles with ninjas from across the country taking on the world's most challenging obstacle course; competitors as young as 15 return to take on veterans and will have a chance to face a taller Mega Warped Wall.
The qualifying rounds continue in Los Angeles with ninjas from across the country taking on the world's most challenging obstacle course; competitors as young as 15 return to take on veterans and will have a chance to face a taller Mega Warped Wall.
The qualifying rounds continue in Los Angeles with ninjas from across the country taking on the world's most challenging obstacle course; competitors as young as 15 return to take on veterans and have a chance to face a taller Mega Warped Wall.
The qualifying rounds continue in Los Angeles with ninjas from across the country taking on the world's most challenging obstacle course; competitors as young as 15 return to take on veterans and have a chance to face a taller Mega Warped Wall.
Qualifying rounds continue in Los Angeles on the world's most challenging obstacle course; new obstacle The Cubes makes its debut, and the final spot in the semifinals for each round will be determined by all-new head-to-head runoff races.
Qualifying rounds continue in Los Angeles on the world's most challenging obstacle course; new obstacle Kite Surfer makes its debut, and the final spot in the semifinals for each round will be determined by all-new head-to-head runoff races.
The qualifying rounds begin in L.A. with ninjas from across the country taking on the world’s most challenging obstacle course. Competitors as young as 15 return to take on veterans and will have a chance to face an even taller Mega Warped Wall.
2024 · 11 episodes · Last episode: 2 years ago
The National Finals conclude in Las Vegas as the remaining ninjas compete in Stage 3 and 4 for their chance to win $1 million and become the next American Ninja Warrior.
The national finals continue in Las Vegas as the remaining ninjas move on to Stages 2 and 3 for their chance to win $1 million and become the next American Ninja Warrior.
The National Finals continue in Las Vegas as the remaining ninjas compete in Stage 1 for their chance to win $1 million and become the next American Ninja Warrior.
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The National Finals begin in Las Vegas as the remaining competitors compete in Stage 1 for their chance to win $1 million and become the next American Ninja Warrior.
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The Semifinals continue in Los Angeles as the competing ninjas race head to head for a spot in the National Finals and face up to six challenging obstacles.
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The Semifinals begin in Los Angeles where the competing ninjas face up to six challenging obstacles and race head to head for a spot in the National Finals.
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The qualifying rounds in L.A. conclude with ninjas from across the country taking on the world's most challenging obstacle course. The Mega Warped Wall returns and head-to-head runoff races determine the final spot moving forward to Semifinals.
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The qualifying rounds continue in L.A. with ninjas from across the country taking on the world's most challenging obstacle course. The Mega Warped Wall returns and head-to-head runoff races determine the final spot moving forward to Semifinals.
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The qualifying rounds continue in L.A. with ninjas from across the country taking on the world's most challenging obstacle course. The competition is bigger than ever with two different qualifying courses and a chance at the Mega Warped Wall.
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The qualifying rounds continue in L.A. with ninjas from across the country taking on the world's most challenging obstacle course. The competition is bigger than ever with two new qualifying courses and a chance at the Mega Warped Wall.
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The qualifying rounds begin in L.A. with ninjas from across the country taking on the world's most challenging obstacle course. The competition returns bigger than ever with two unique qualifying courses and a chance at the Mega Warped Wall.
2025 · 14 episodes · Last episode: 1 year ago
Sixteen elite female ninjas compete on the world's toughest obstacle course with head-to-head races deciding this year's women's champion.
The finals conclude in Las Vegas where the nation's top ninjas go head-to-head in high-stakes, side-by-side races; a new bracket-style tournament crowns the next American Ninja Warrior champion, earning them the grand prize of $250,000.
The finals continue in Las Vegas as the remaining ninjas go head-to-head in high-stakes, side-by-side races with the fastest advancing in the competition; 32 athletes compete in a new bracket-style tournament to determine the next champion.
The finals continue in Las Vegas as the remaining ninjas go head-to-head in side-by-side races with the fastest advancing in the competition; athletes face six iconic obstacles including Pole Grasper, Floating Monkey Bars and Piston Plunge.
The finals begin in Las Vegas as the remaining ninjas go head-to-head in side-by-side races with the fastest advancing in the competition; athletes face six iconic obstacles including Shrinking Steps, Swinging Frames and the legendary Salmon Ladder.
The semifinals conclude in Las Vegas where the ninjas take on a longer course featuring 10 iconic obstacles from the past; the fastest advance to the national finals and compete in head-to-head races.
The semifinals continue in Las Vegas, where the ninjas take on a longer course featuring 10 iconic obstacles from the past; the fastest will advance to the national finals and compete in head-to-head races.
The semifinals begin in Las Vegas, where the ninjas take on a longer course featuring 10 iconic obstacles from the past; the fastest will advance to the national finals and compete in head-to-head races.
Qualifying rounds conclude in Las Vegas on the world's most challenging obstacle course; the top 20 athletes of the night advance to the semifinals.
Qualifying rounds continue in Las Vegas on the world's most challenging obstacle course; the top 20 athletes of the night advance to the semifinals.
Qualifying rounds continue in Las Vegas on the world's most challenging obstacle course; the top 20 athletes of the night advance to the semifinals.
Qualifying rounds continue in Las Vegas on the world's most challenging obstacle course; the top 20 athletes of the night will advance to the semifinals.
Qualifiers continue in Las Vegas with a special "How to Train Your Dragon" episode; dragons Toothless and Stormfly join the ninjas, and the film's star, Mason Thames, joins Matt and Akbar in the booth.
Qualifying rounds begin in Las Vegas on the world's most challenging obstacle course. The competition returns bigger than ever by bringing back trailblazers, record-setters, and fan-favorite competitors from the last 16 seasons.
2026 · 13 episodes · Last episode: 2 months ago
It's down to the wire on the last night of the national finals where only one ninja can be crowned American Ninja Warrior champion; after a record-breaking season, the top four women ninjas compete for the title of Season 18 women's champion.
The competition continues on the third night of the national finals; the remaining ninjas from across the country face off in a series of races with the hope of being crowned champion.
More ninjas take on the course as the national finals continue; the remaining competitors from across the country face off in a series of electrifying races with the hopes of being crowned ANW champion.
The national finals kick off with the top 60 athletes competing in head-to-head races as they attempt to become American Ninja Warrior champion.
It's all or nothing as the remaining central region ninjas compete for a spot in the national finals; Round 1 features two new obstacle courses, followed by the Tripleheader, grouping the fastest ninjas as they go head-to-head-to-head.
A new group of ninjas from the central region hits the course as the qualifying rounds come to a close in Las Vegas; hosts Matt Iseman and Akbar Gbajabiamila, along with co-host Zuri Hall, select their fastest pick of the night.
A new group of ninjas enters the competition as the central regional qualifying rounds begin in Las Vegas with an updated obstacle course; hosts Matt Iseman and Akbar Gbajabiamila, along with co-host Zuri Hall, select their fastest pick of the night.
The Eastern Region ninjas compete for a spot in the National Finals. The Tripleheader makes a return as ninjas go head-to-head-to-head in high speed, side-by-side races.
The Eastern Regional Qualifying rounds continue in Las Vegas as ninjas compete for a spot in the all-new Regional Finals.
The eastern region qualifying rounds begin in Las Vegas as ninjas compete for a spot in the all-new regional finals; hosts Matt Iseman and Akbar Gbajabiamila, along with co-host Zuri Hall, select their fastest pick of the night.
The new Regional Finals begin as ninjas from the Western Region compete for a spot in the National Finals. The "Tripleheader,' a supersized three-lane racecourse, debuts, where ninjas go head-to-head-to-head in high speed, side by side races.
The western region qualifying rounds continue in Las Vegas as ninjas compete for a spot in the all-new regional finals; hosts Matt Iseman and Akbar Gbajabiamila, along with co-host Zuri Hall, select their fastest pick of the night.
Ninjas from the western region kick off the qualifiers in Las Vegas for a spot in the all-new regional finals; hosts Matt Iseman and Akbar Gbajabiamila, along with co-host Zuri Hall, select their Fastest Pick of the Night.
Jessie Graff
Self
William Moseley
Self - Competitor
Damir Okanović
Self - Competitor
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The most recent episode of American Ninja Warrior, Season 18 Episode 13 "National Finals 4", aired on August 31, 2026.
American Ninja Warrior has 18 seasons with 266 episodes in total.
American Ninja Warrior first aired on NBC on December 12, 2009.
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