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The Best Episodes of American Ninja Warrior

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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 Vegas Finals 3
    8.8/10(28 votes)

    #1 - Vegas Finals 3

    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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    Director:Unknown
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  2. Background image for Las Vegas Finals 4
    8.8/10(9 votes)

    #2 - 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.

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    Director:Unknown
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  3. Background image for Qualifiers 1 & 2
    8.6/10(16 votes)

    #3 - Qualifiers 1 & 2

    S16:E1

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

    #4 - Los Angeles Finals

    S8:E6

    American Ninja Warrior Season 8 Finals

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  5. Background image for Vegas Finals 2
    8.3/10(15 votes)

    #5 - 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.

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  6. Background image for Indianapolis Finals
    8.3/10(18 votes)

    #6 - Indianapolis Finals

    S8:E8

    No description available

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  8. Background image for Houston Qualifying
    8.2/10(18 votes)

    #7 - 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.

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

    #8 - 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.

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  10. Background image for Philadelphia Qualifier
    8.2/10(18 votes)

    #9 - Philadelphia Qualifier

    S8:E5

    No description available

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  11. Background image for Philadelphia Finals
    8.2/10(16 votes)

    #10 - Philadelphia Finals

    S8:E10

    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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  12. Background image for Las Vegas Finals 1
    8.2/10(10 votes)

    #11 - Las Vegas Finals 1

    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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  13. Background image for Venice Beach Qualifying
    8.1/10(14 votes)

    #12 - Venice Beach Qualifying

    S6:E1

    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.

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  14. Background image for Pittsburgh Qualifying
    8.1/10(20 votes)

    #13 - Pittsburgh Qualifying

    S7:E5

    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.

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  15. Background image for Kansas City Finals
    8.1/10(14 votes)

    #14 - Kansas City Finals

    S7:E8

    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.

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  16. Background image for Vegas Finals
    8.1/10(20 votes)

    #15 - Vegas Finals

    S7:E14

    No description available

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  17. Background image for Atlanta Qualifier
    8.1/10(24 votes)

    #16 - Atlanta Qualifier

    S8:E2

    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.

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  18. Background image for Oklahoma City Qualifier
    8.1/10(17 votes)

    #17 - Oklahoma City Qualifier

    S8:E4

    No description available

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  19. Background image for Oklahoma City Finals
    8.1/10(18 votes)

    #18 - Oklahoma City Finals

    S8:E9

    No description available

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  20. Background image for National Finals Week 3
    8.1/10(18 votes)

    #19 - National Finals Week 3

    S8:E13

    No description available

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  21. Background image for Las Vegas Finals 2
    8.1/10(9 votes)

    #20 - Las Vegas Finals 2

    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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  22. Background image for Baltimore Qualifying Part 1
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #21 - 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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  23. Background image for Miami Qualifying Part 1
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #22 - 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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  24. Background image for Miami Qualifying Part 2
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #23 - 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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  25. Background image for Denver Qualifying Part 1
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #24 - 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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  26. Background image for Denver Qualifying Part 2
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #25 - 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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Best Episodes Summary

"Vegas Finals 3" is the best rated episode of "American Ninja Warrior". It scored 8.8/10 based on 28 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 9/14/2015. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Las Vegas Finals 4".