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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

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    American Ninja Warrior Season 11 Episode 16 - Las Vegas Finals Night 4
    8.8/10(32 votes)

    S11:E16

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  2. American Ninja Warrior Season 7 Episode 16 - Vegas Finals 3
    8.6/10(30 votes)

    S7:E16

    In the last night of the Las Vegas finals, competitors tackle obstacles that include Psycho Chain and Area 51.

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  3. American Ninja Warrior Season 16 Episode 11 - Las Vegas Finals 4
    8.6/10(16 votes)

    S16:E11

    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.

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  4. American Ninja Warrior Season 9 Episode 16 - USA vs. the World
    8.4/10(21 votes)

    S9:E16

    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.

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  5. American Ninja Warrior Season 11 Episode 4 - Seattle/Tacoma City Qualifiers
    8.4/10(26 votes)

    S11:E4

    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.

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  6. American Ninja Warrior Season 12 Episode 8 - Finals 2
    8.4/10(27 votes)

    S12:E8

    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.

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  7. American Ninja Warrior Season 17 Episode 14 - Women's Special Episode
    8.4/10(12 votes)

    S17:E14

    Sixteen elite female ninjas compete on the world's toughest obstacle course with head-to-head races deciding this year's women's champion.

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  8. American Ninja Warrior Season 9 Episode 8 - San Antonio City Finals
    8.3/10(19 votes)

    S9:E8

    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.

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  9. American Ninja Warrior Season 17 Episode 5 - Qualifiers 5
    8.3/10(16 votes)

    S17:E5

    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.

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  10. American Ninja Warrior Season 9 Episode 10 - Cleveland City Finals
    8.2/10(18 votes)

    S9:E10

    The top 30 competitors from the Cleveland city qualifier compete on one of the the world's most challenging obstacle courses.

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  11. American Ninja Warrior Season 9 Episode 13 - Las Vegas - Finals Night 1
    8.2/10(16 votes)

    S9:E13

    The season's top competitors compete in the national finals in Las Vegas.

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  12. American Ninja Warrior Season 11 Episode 1 - Los Angeles City Qualifiers
    8.2/10(31 votes)

    S11:E1

    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.

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  13. American Ninja Warrior Season 11 Episode 5 - Baltimore City Qualifiers
    8.2/10(23 votes)

    S11:E5

    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.

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  14. American Ninja Warrior Season 8 Episode 6 - Los Angeles Finals
    8.1/10(19 votes)

    S8:E6

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  15. American Ninja Warrior Season 9 Episode 1 - Los Angeles Qualifiers
    8.1/10(34 votes)

    S9: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.

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  16. American Ninja Warrior Season 9 Episode 4 - Kansas City Qualifiers
    8.1/10(18 votes)

    S9:E4

    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.

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  17. American Ninja Warrior Season 9 Episode 11 - Kansas City City Finals
    8.1/10(18 votes)

    S9:E11

    The top 30 competitors from Kansas City, Mo., vie for a chance to compete in the national finals.

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  18. American Ninja Warrior Season 16 Episode 8 - Las Vegas Finals 1
    8.1/10(15 votes)

    S16:E8

    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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  19. American Ninja Warrior Season 17 Episode 3 - Qualifiers 3
    8.1/10(17 votes)

    S17:E3

    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.

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  20. American Ninja Warrior Season 17 Episode 4 - Qualifiers 4
    8.1/10(17 votes)

    S17:E4

    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.

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  21. American Ninja Warrior Season 9 Episode 6 - Denver Qualifiers
    8.0/10(17 votes)

    S9:E6

    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.

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  22. American Ninja Warrior Season 12 Episode 4 - Qualifier 4
    8.0/10(20 votes)

    S12:E4

    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.

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  23. American Ninja Warrior Season 12 Episode 7 - Finals 1
    8.0/10(23 votes)

    S12:E7

    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.

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  24. American Ninja Warrior Season 13 Episode 13 - ANW Women's Championship
    8.0/10(14 votes)

    S13:E13

    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.

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  25. American Ninja Warrior Season 16 Episode 9 - Las Vegas Finals 2
    8.0/10(13 votes)

    S16:E9

    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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Best Episodes Summary

"Las Vegas Finals Night 4" is the best rated episode of "American Ninja Warrior". It scored 8.8/10 based on 32 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 9/16/2019. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "Vegas Finals 3".