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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 14 Episode 1 - Qualifiers 1
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #1 - Qualifiers 1

    S14:E1

    Qualifying rounds begin in San Antonio as the ninjas face four new obstacles plus the Warped Wall.

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  2. American Ninja Warrior Season 14 Episode 2 - Qualifiers 2
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #2 - Qualifiers 2

    S14:E2

    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.

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  3. American Ninja Warrior Season 14 Episode 3 - Qualifiers 3
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #3 - Qualifiers 3

    S14:E3

    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.

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  4. American Ninja Warrior Season 14 Episode 4 - Qualifiers 4
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #4 - Qualifiers 4

    S14:E4

    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.

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  5. American Ninja Warrior Season 14 Episode 5 - Qualifiers 5
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #5 - Qualifiers 5

    S14:E5

    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.

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  6. American Ninja Warrior Season 14 Episode 6 - Semifinals 1
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #6 - Semifinals 1

    S14:E6

    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.

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  7. American Ninja Warrior Season 14 Episode 7 - Semifinals 2
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #7 - Semifinals 2

    S14:E7

    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.

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  8. American Ninja Warrior Season 14 Episode 8 - Semifinals 3
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #8 - Semifinals 3

    S14:E8

    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.

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  9. American Ninja Warrior Season 17 Episode 10 - Finals 1
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #9 - Finals 1

    S17:E10

    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.

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  10. American Ninja Warrior Season 5 Episode 3 - Baltimore Qualifying Part 1
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #10 - Baltimore Qualifying Part 1

    S5:E3

    Part 1 of 2. A qualifying round in Baltimore features obstacles such as the Downhill Jump, Prism Tilt, Swing Jump and Circle Cross.

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  11. American Ninja Warrior Season 5 Episode 5 - Miami Qualifying Part 1
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #11 - Miami Qualifying Part 1

    S5:E5

    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.

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  12. American Ninja Warrior Season 5 Episode 6 - Miami Qualifying Part 2
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #12 - Miami Qualifying Part 2

    S5:E6

    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.

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  13. American Ninja Warrior Season 5 Episode 7 - Denver Qualifying Part 1
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #13 - Denver Qualifying Part 1

    S5:E7

    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.

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  14. American Ninja Warrior Season 5 Episode 8 - Denver Qualifying Part 2
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #14 - Denver Qualifying Part 2

    S5:E8

    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.

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  15. American Ninja Warrior Season 5 Episode 9 - Venice Finals Part 1
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #15 - Venice Finals Part 1

    S5:E9

    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.

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  16. American Ninja Warrior Season 5 Episode 10 - Venice Finals Part 2
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #16 - Venice Finals Part 2

    S5:E10

    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.

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  17. American Ninja Warrior Season 5 Episode 14 - Miami Finals Part 2
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #17 - Miami Finals Part 2

    S5:E14

    Conclusion. The Top 30 competitors attempt the Miami Finals course, which includes two new obstacles: the Ledge Jump and the Rolling Steel.

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  18. American Ninja Warrior Season 8 Episode 8 - Indianapolis Finals
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #18 - Indianapolis Finals

    S8:E8

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  19. American Ninja Warrior Season 5 Episode 1 - Venice Qualifying Part 1
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #19 - Venice Qualifying Part 1

    S5:E1

    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.

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  20. American Ninja Warrior Season 5 Episode 2 - Venice Qualifying Part 2
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #20 - Venice Qualifying Part 2

    S5:E2

    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.

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  21. American Ninja Warrior Season 7 Episode 1 - Venice Qualifying
    0.5/10(1 votes)

    #21 - Venice Qualifying

    S7:E1

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  22. American Ninja Warrior Season 1 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #22 - Episode 1

    S1:E1

    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.

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  23. American Ninja Warrior Season 1 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #23 - Episode 2

    S1:E2

    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.

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  24. American Ninja Warrior Season 1 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #24 - Episode 3

    S1:E3

    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.

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  25. American Ninja Warrior Season 1 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #25 - Episode 4

    S1:E4

    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.

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Best Episodes Summary

"Qualifiers 1" is the best rated episode of "American Ninja Warrior". It scored 10/10 based on 1 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 6/6/2022. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Qualifiers 2".