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The Best Episodes of American Ninja Warrior Season 5

Every episode of American Ninja Warrior Season 5 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of American Ninja Warrior Season 5!

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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 5 Episode 1 - Venice Qualifying Part 1
    7.0/10(26 votes)

    #1 - 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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  2. American Ninja Warrior Season 5 Episode 2 - Venice Qualifying Part 2
    6.6/10(22 votes)

    #2 - 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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  3. American Ninja Warrior Season 5 Episode 3 - Baltimore Qualifying Part 1
    7.3/10(20 votes)

    #3 - 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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  4. American Ninja Warrior Season 5 Episode 4 - Baltimore Qualifying Part 2
    6.4/10(19 votes)

    #4 - Baltimore Qualifying Part 2

    S5:E4

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

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  5. American Ninja Warrior Season 5 Episode 5 - Miami Qualifying Part 1
    7.0/10(21 votes)

    #5 - 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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  6. American Ninja Warrior Season 5 Episode 6 - Miami Qualifying Part 2
    7.4/10(19 votes)

    #6 - 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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  7. American Ninja Warrior Season 5 Episode 7 - Denver Qualifying Part 1
    6.8/10(20 votes)

    #7 - 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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  8. American Ninja Warrior Season 5 Episode 8 - Denver Qualifying Part 2
    7.5/10(19 votes)

    #8 - 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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  9. American Ninja Warrior Season 5 Episode 9 - Venice Finals Part 1
    6.7/10(20 votes)

    #9 - 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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  10. American Ninja Warrior Season 5 Episode 10 - Venice Finals Part 2
    6.9/10(20 votes)

    #10 - 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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  11. American Ninja Warrior Season 5 Episode 11 - Baltimore Finals Part 1
    6.4/10(18 votes)

    #11 - Baltimore Finals Part 1

    S5:E11

    Part 1 of 2. Participants compete in the Baltimore finals. The course features 10 obstacles, including the Rumbling Dice and Body Prop.

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  12. American Ninja Warrior Season 5 Episode 12 - Baltimore Finals Part 2
    7.3/10(18 votes)

    #12 - Baltimore Finals Part 2

    S5:E12

    Conclusion. Participants compete in the Baltimore finals. The course features 10 obstacles, including the Rumbling Dice and Body Prop.

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  13. American Ninja Warrior Season 5 Episode 13 - Miami Finals Part 1
    7.0/10(17 votes)

    #13 - Miami Finals Part 1

    S5:E13

    Part 1 of 2. 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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  14. American Ninja Warrior Season 5 Episode 14 - Miami Finals Part 2
    7.2/10(19 votes)

    #14 - 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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  15. American Ninja Warrior Season 5 Episode 15 - Denver Finals Part 1
    7.0/10(13 votes)

    #15 - Denver Finals Part 1

    S5:E15

    Part 1 of 2. Thirty competitors attempt the Denver Finals course, which includes two new obstacles: the Floating Stairs and the Pole Grasper.

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  16. American Ninja Warrior Season 5 Episode 16 - Denver Finals Part 2
    7.2/10(14 votes)

    #16 - Denver Finals Part 2

    S5:E16

    Conclusion. Thirty competitors attempt the Denver Finals course, which includes two new obstacles: the Floating Stairs and the Pole Grasper.

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  17. American Ninja Warrior Season 5 Episode 17 - Las Vegas Finals - Stage 1 Part 1
    6.7/10(16 votes)

    #17 - Las Vegas Finals - Stage 1 Part 1

    S5:E17

    The top finishers from the regional finals face a course modeled after Mount Midoriyama in Japan. Competitors try stage 1.

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  18. American Ninja Warrior Season 5 Episode 18 - Las Vegas Finals - Stage 1 Part 2
    6.7/10(20 votes)

    #18 - Las Vegas Finals - Stage 1 Part 2

    S5:E18

    The top finishers from the regional finals face a course modeled after Mount Midoriyama in Japan. Competitors try stage 1.

    Director:Unknown
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  19. American Ninja Warrior Season 5 Episode 19 - Las Vegas Finals - Stage 1 Part 3
    6.2/10(18 votes)

    #19 - Las Vegas Finals - Stage 1 Part 3

    S5:E19

    The top finishers from the regional finals face a course modeled after Mount Midoriyama in Japan. Competitors try stage 1.

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  20. American Ninja Warrior Season 5 Episode 20 - Las Vegas Finals - Stage 2
    6.7/10(16 votes)

    #20 - Las Vegas Finals - Stage 2

    S5:E20

    The top finishers from the regional finals face a course modeled after Mount Midoriyama in Japan. Competitors try stage 2.

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  21. American Ninja Warrior Season 5 Episode 21 - Las Vegas Finals - Stage 3
    7.0/10(16 votes)

    #21 - Las Vegas Finals - Stage 3

    S5:E21

    The top finishers from the regional finals face a course modeled after Mount Midoriyama in Japan. The remainen competitors try stage 3.

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Season 5 Ratings Summary

"Venice Qualifying Part 1" is the best rated episode of "American Ninja Warrior" season 5. It scored 7/10 based on 26 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 7/1/2013. This episode is rated 0.4 points higher than the second-best, "Venice Qualifying Part 2".