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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. 9.1/10(30 votes)

    #1 - Las Vegas Finals Night 4

    S11:E16

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  2. 9.0/10(8 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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  3. 8.8/10(28 votes)

    #3 - 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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  4. 8.8/10(20 votes)

    #4 - 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.

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  5. 8.7/10(25 votes)

    #5 - 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.

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  6. 8.6/10(12 votes)

    #6 - Best of Midsouth

    S4:E29

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

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  8. 8.6/10(16 votes)

    #7 - 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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  9. 8.5/10(18 votes)

    #8 - 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.

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  10. 8.5/10(18 votes)

    #9 - 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.

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  11. 8.5/10(16 votes)

    #10 - Las Vegas - Finals Night 1

    S9:E13

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

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  12. 8.4/10(18 votes)

    #11 - Los Angeles Finals

    S8:E6

    American Ninja Warrior Season 8 Finals

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  13. 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.

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  14. 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.

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  15. 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.

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  16. 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.

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  17. 8.3/10(18 votes)

    #16 - Indianapolis Finals

    S8:E8

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  18. 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.

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  19. 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.

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  20. 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.

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  21. 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.

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  22. 8.3/10(9 votes)

    #21 - 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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  23. 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."

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  24. 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.

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  25. 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.

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  26. 8.2/10(18 votes)

    #25 - Philadelphia Qualifier

    S8:E5

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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".