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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!

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...
  1. Background image for Las Vegas Finals Night 4
    9.1/10(30 votes)

    #1 - Las Vegas Finals Night 4

    S11:E16

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  2. Background image for Vegas Finals 3
    8.8/10(29 votes)

    #2 - Vegas Finals 3

    S7:E16

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  3. Background image for USA vs. the World
    8.8/10(20 votes)

    #3 - USA vs. the World

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  4. Background image for Seattle/Tacoma City Qualifiers
    8.7/10(25 votes)

    #4 - Seattle/Tacoma City Qualifiers

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  5. Background image for Las Vegas Finals 4
    8.7/10(10 votes)

    #5 - Las Vegas Finals 4

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  6. Background image for Best of Midsouth
    8.6/10(12 votes)

    #6 - Best of Midsouth

    S4:E29

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  8. Background image for San Antonio City Finals
    8.5/10(18 votes)

    #7 - San Antonio City Finals

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  9. Background image for Cleveland City Finals
    8.5/10(18 votes)

    #8 - Cleveland City Finals

    S9:E10

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  10. Background image for Las Vegas - Finals Night 1
    8.5/10(16 votes)

    #9 - Las Vegas - Finals Night 1

    S9:E13

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  11. Background image for Women's Special Episode
    8.5/10(6 votes)

    #10 - Women's Special Episode

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  12. Background image for Los Angeles Finals
    8.4/10(18 votes)

    #11 - Los Angeles Finals

    S8:E6

    American Ninja Warrior Season 8 Finals

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  13. Background image for Kansas City City Finals
    8.4/10(18 votes)

    #12 - Kansas City City Finals

    S9:E11

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  14. Background image for Baltimore City Qualifiers
    8.4/10(21 votes)

    #13 - Baltimore City Qualifiers

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  15. Background image for ANW Women's Championship
    8.4/10(10 votes)

    #14 - ANW Women's Championship

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  16. Background image for Vegas Finals 2
    8.3/10(15 votes)

    #15 - Vegas Finals 2

    S7:E15

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  17. Background image for Indianapolis Finals
    8.3/10(18 votes)

    #16 - Indianapolis Finals

    S8:E8

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  18. Background image for Kansas City Qualifiers
    8.3/10(18 votes)

    #17 - Kansas City Qualifiers

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  19. Background image for Denver Qualifiers
    8.3/10(17 votes)

    #18 - Denver Qualifiers

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  20. Background image for Philadelphia City Finals
    8.3/10(22 votes)

    #19 - Philadelphia City Finals

    S10:E11

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  21. Background image for Los Angeles City Qualifiers
    8.3/10(30 votes)

    #20 - Los Angeles City Qualifiers

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  22. Background image for Finals 2
    8.3/10(24 votes)

    #21 - Finals 2

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  23. Background image for Best of Southeast
    8.2/10(11 votes)

    #22 - Best of Southeast

    S4:E30

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  24. Background image for Houston Qualifying
    8.2/10(18 votes)

    #23 - Houston Qualifying

    S7:E3

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  25. Background image for Houston Finals
    8.2/10(14 votes)

    #24 - Houston Finals

    S7:E9

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  26. Background image for Philadelphia Qualifier
    8.2/10(18 votes)

    #25 - Philadelphia Qualifier

    S8:E5

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    Director:Unknown
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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 Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 9/16/2019. This episode scored 0.3 points higher than the second highest rated, "Vegas Finals 3".