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The Best Episodes of American Ninja Warrior Season 12

Every episode of American Ninja Warrior Season 12 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of American Ninja Warrior Season 12!

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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
    American Ninja Warrior Season 12 Episode 1 - Qualifier 1
    6.3/10(29 votes)

    #1 - Qualifier 1

    S12:E1

    Ninjas face up to 6 challenging obstacles, including the new Weight For It, Ring Chaser, and Rib Run, in addition to fan favorites Shrinking Steps, Slingshot, and the iconic Warped Wall.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. American Ninja Warrior Season 12 Episode 2 - Qualifier 2
    6.9/10(21 votes)

    #2 - Qualifier 2

    S12:E2

    In the second round of Qualifying, ninjas including Jesse "Flex" Labreck, Abel Gonzalez, Jamie "Captain NBC" Rahn and Daniel Gil face up to six challenging obstacles, including Ring Chaser and Rib Run, which are new to the course this year.

    Director:Unknown
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  3. American Ninja Warrior Season 12 Episode 3 - Qualifier 3
    7.6/10(21 votes)

    #3 - Qualifier 3

    S12:E3

    In the third round of Qualifying, ninjas including Jessie Graff, Najee Richardson, Michelle Warnky and Adam Rayl face up to six challenging obstacles, including the high-flying Beehive, which is new to the course this year.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. American Ninja Warrior Season 12 Episode 4 - Qualifier 4
    8.1/10(18 votes)

    #4 - Qualifier 4

    S12:E4

    Ninjas face up to 6 challenging obstacles, including Off the Hook, Spinning Bridge, and the new Sideways, in addition to the fan favorite Spider Climb and the iconic Warped Wall. Ninjas include Meagan Martin, Joe Moravsky, Tiana Webberley, Michael Torres, and The Cowboy Ninja Lance Pekus.

    Director:Unknown
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  5. American Ninja Warrior Season 12 Episode 5 - Semifinals 1
    7.8/10(18 votes)

    #5 - Semifinals 1

    S12:E5

    Ninjas face up to 10 obstacles, including the new head-spinning Corkscrew and mechanical Clockwork, plus fan favorites such as the Salmon Ladder and the Warped Wall. Ninjas include Daniel Gil, Jesse Labreck, Sandy Zimmerman, Jody Avila, and Grant McCartney.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. American Ninja Warrior Season 12 Episode 6 - Semifinals 2
    7.6/10(19 votes)

    #6 - Semifinals 2

    S12:E6

    Ninjas face up to 10 brutal obstacles, including the dizzying Corkscrew, the Salmon Ladder, and the Dungeon. Ninjas include Jessie Graff, Najee Richardson, Joe Moravsky, and Meagan Martin.

    Director:Unknown
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  7. American Ninja Warrior Season 12 Episode 7 - Finals 1
    8.1/10(21 votes)

    #7 - Finals 1

    S12:E7

    The competition moves into the Finals round with a two-night event to determine this season's champion. 28 top ninjas face up to ten diabolical obstacles including Falling Shelves and Dragonback, which are new to the course this year. The top eight advance to the Power Tower Playoffs to compete head-to-head to determine a winner. Matt Iseman and Akbar Gbajabiamila host and Zuri Hall reports from the sidelines.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. American Ninja Warrior Season 12 Episode 8 - Finals 2
    8.5/10(25 votes)

    #8 - 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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  9. American Ninja Warrior Season 12 Episode 9 - Womens Championship
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #9 - Womens Championship

    S12:E9

    Twelve elite female competitors battle across two daunting courses. The Top 4 finishers advance to race head-to-head on the Power Tower, with the winner taking home $50,000 and becoming the first ever American Ninja Warrior Women’s Champion.

    Director:Unknown
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Season 12 Ratings Summary

"Qualifier 1" is the best rated episode of "American Ninja Warrior" season 12. It scored 6.3/10 based on 29 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 9/7/2020. This episode is rated 0.6 points higher than the second-best, "Qualifier 2".