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The Best Episodes of American Ninja Warrior

Every episode of American Ninja Warrior ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of American Ninja Warrior!

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...
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Best Episodes Summary

"Las Vegas Finals Night 4" is the best rated episode of "American Ninja Warrior". It scored 9.1/10 based on 30 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 9/16/2019. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Las Vegas Finals 4".

  • Las Vegas Finals Night 4
    9.1/1030 votes
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    #1 - Las Vegas Finals Night 4

    Season 11 Episode 16 - Aired 9/16/2019

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  • Las Vegas Finals 4
    9.0/108 votes
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    #2 - Las Vegas Finals 4

    Season 16 Episode 11 - Aired 9/9/2024

    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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  • USA vs. the World
    8.9/1019 votes
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    #3 - USA vs. the World

    Season 9 Episode 16 - Aired 3/11/2018

    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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  • Vegas Finals 3
    8.8/1028 votes
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    #4 - Vegas Finals 3

    Season 7 Episode 16 - Aired 9/14/2015

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

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  • Seattle/Tacoma City Qualifiers
    8.7/1025 votes
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    #5 - Seattle/Tacoma City Qualifiers

    Season 11 Episode 4 - Aired 6/24/2019

    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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  • Best of Midsouth
    8.6/1012 votes
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    #6 - Best of Midsouth

    Season 4 Episode 29 - Aired 7/10/2012

    Athletes face the eight obstacles of Stage 1 in Las Vegas.

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  • Qualifiers 1 & 2
    8.6/1016 votes
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    #7 - Qualifiers 1 & 2

    Season 16 Episode 1 - Aired 6/3/2024

    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.

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  • San Antonio City Finals
    8.5/1018 votes
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    #8 - San Antonio City Finals

    Season 9 Episode 8 - Aired 7/31/2017

    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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  • Cleveland City Finals
    8.5/1018 votes
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    #9 - Cleveland City Finals

    Season 9 Episode 10 - Aired 8/14/2017

    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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  • Las Vegas - Finals Night 1
    8.5/1016 votes
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    #10 - Las Vegas - Finals Night 1

    Season 9 Episode 13 - Aired 9/4/2017

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

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  • Los Angeles Finals
    8.4/1018 votes
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    #11 - Los Angeles Finals

    Season 8 Episode 6 - Aired 7/11/2016

    American Ninja Warrior Season 8 Finals

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  • Kansas City City Finals
    8.4/1018 votes
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    #12 - Kansas City City Finals

    Season 9 Episode 11 - Aired 8/21/2017

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

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  • Baltimore City Qualifiers
    8.4/1021 votes
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    #13 - Baltimore City Qualifiers

    Season 11 Episode 5 - Aired 7/3/2019

    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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  • Vegas Finals 2
    8.3/1015 votes
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    #14 - Vegas Finals 2

    Season 7 Episode 15 - Aired 9/7/2015

    The finals continue in Las Vegas, Nevada, where the remaining finalists take on Stage 1. Those that finish move on to Stage 2.

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  • Indianapolis Finals
    8.3/1018 votes
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    #15 - Indianapolis Finals

    Season 8 Episode 8 - Aired 7/25/2016

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  • Kansas City Qualifiers
    8.3/1018 votes
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    #16 - Kansas City Qualifiers

    Season 9 Episode 4 - Aired 7/3/2017

    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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  • Denver Qualifiers
    8.3/1017 votes
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    #17 - Denver Qualifiers

    Season 9 Episode 6 - Aired 7/17/2017

    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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  • Philadelphia City Finals
    8.3/1022 votes
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    #18 - Philadelphia City Finals

    Season 10 Episode 11 - Aired 8/13/2018

    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.

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  • Los Angeles City Qualifiers
    8.3/1030 votes
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    #19 - Los Angeles City Qualifiers

    Season 11 Episode 1 - Aired 5/29/2019

    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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  • Las Vegas Finals 1
    8.3/109 votes
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    #20 - Las Vegas Finals 1

    Season 16 Episode 8 - Aired 8/19/2024

    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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  • Best of Southeast
    8.2/1011 votes
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    #21 - Best of Southeast

    Season 4 Episode 30 - Aired 7/16/2012

    Finalists take on a four-stage course. Challenges include a "jumping spider" and a "spinning bridge."

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  • Houston Qualifying
    8.2/1018 votes
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    #22 - Houston Qualifying

    Season 7 Episode 3 - Aired 6/8/2015

    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.

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  • Houston Finals
    8.2/1014 votes
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    #23 - Houston Finals

    Season 7 Episode 9 - Aired 7/27/2015

    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.

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  • Philadelphia Qualifier
    8.2/1018 votes
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    #24 - Philadelphia Qualifier

    Season 8 Episode 5 - Aired 6/27/2016

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  • Philadelphia Finals
    8.2/1016 votes
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    #25 - Philadelphia Finals

    Season 8 Episode 10 - Aired 8/22/2016

    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.

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