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The Best Episodes of American Ninja Warrior Season 18

Every episode of American Ninja Warrior Season 18 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of American Ninja Warrior Season 18!

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 18 Episode 1 - Western Regional Qualifying 1
    0.0/10(13 votes)

    #1 - Western Regional Qualifying 1

    S18:E1

    Ninjas from the western region kick off the qualifiers in Las Vegas for a spot in the all-new regional finals; hosts Matt Iseman and Akbar Gbajabiamila, along with co-host Zuri Hall, select their Fastest Pick of the Night.

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  2. American Ninja Warrior Season 18 Episode 2 - Western Regional Qualifying 2
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    #2 - Western Regional Qualifying 2

    S18:E2

    The western region qualifying rounds continue in Las Vegas as ninjas compete for a spot in the all-new regional finals; hosts Matt Iseman and Akbar Gbajabiamila, along with co-host Zuri Hall, select their fastest pick of the night.

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  3. American Ninja Warrior Season 18 Episode 3 - Western Regional Finals
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    #3 - Western Regional Finals

    S18:E3

    The new Regional Finals begin as ninjas from the Western Region compete for a spot in the National Finals. The "Tripleheader,' a supersized three-lane racecourse, debuts, where ninjas go head-to-head-to-head in high speed, side by side races.

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  4. American Ninja Warrior Season 18 Episode 4 - Eastern Regional Qualifying 1
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    #4 - Eastern Regional Qualifying 1

    S18:E4

    The eastern region qualifying rounds begin in Las Vegas as ninjas compete for a spot in the all-new regional finals; hosts Matt Iseman and Akbar Gbajabiamila, along with co-host Zuri Hall, select their fastest pick of the night.

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  5. American Ninja Warrior Season 18 Episode 5 - Eastern Regional Qualifying 2
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    #5 - Eastern Regional Qualifying 2

    S18:E5

    The Eastern Regional Qualifying rounds continue in Las Vegas as ninjas compete for a spot in the all-new Regional Finals.

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  6. American Ninja Warrior Season 18 Episode 6 - Eastern Regional Finals
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    #6 - Eastern Regional Finals

    S18:E6

    The Eastern Region ninjas compete for a spot in the National Finals. The Tripleheader makes a return as ninjas go head-to-head-to-head in high speed, side-by-side races.

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  7. American Ninja Warrior Season 18 Episode 7 - Central Regional Qualifying 1
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    #7 - Central Regional Qualifying 1

    S18:E7

    A new group of ninjas enters the competition as the central regional qualifying rounds begin in Las Vegas with an updated obstacle course; hosts Matt Iseman and Akbar Gbajabiamila, along with co-host Zuri Hall, select their fastest pick of the night.

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  8. American Ninja Warrior Season 18 Episode 8 - Central Regional Qualifying 2
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    #8 - Central Regional Qualifying 2

    S18:E8

    A new group of ninjas from the central region hits the course as the qualifying rounds come to a close in Las Vegas; hosts Matt Iseman and Akbar Gbajabiamila, along with co-host Zuri Hall, select their fastest pick of the night.

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  9. American Ninja Warrior Season 18 Episode 9 - Central Regional Finals
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    #9 - Central Regional Finals

    S18:E9

    It's all or nothing as the remaining central region ninjas compete for a spot in the national finals; Round 1 features two new obstacle courses, followed by the Tripleheader, grouping the fastest ninjas as they go head-to-head-to-head.

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Season 18 Ratings Summary

"Western Regional Qualifying 1" is the best rated episode of "American Ninja Warrior" season 18. It scored /10 based on 13 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 6/8/2026. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Western Regional Qualifying 2".