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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!

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...
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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 7.2/10 based on 25 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 7/1/2013. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "Venice Qualifying Part 2".

  • Venice Qualifying Part 1
    7.2/10(25)

    #1 - Venice Qualifying Part 1

    Season 5 Episode 1

    Aired 7/1/2013

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Venice Qualifying Part 2
    6.9/10(22)

    #2 - Venice Qualifying Part 2

    Season 5 Episode 2

    Aired 7/2/2013

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Baltimore Qualifying Part 1
    7.6/10(20)

    #3 - Baltimore Qualifying Part 1

    Season 5 Episode 3

    Aired 7/8/2013

    Part 1 of 2. A qualifying round in Baltimore features obstacles such as the Downhill Jump, Prism Tilt, Swing Jump and Circle Cross.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Baltimore Qualifying Part 2
    6.9/10(19)

    #4 - Baltimore Qualifying Part 2

    Season 5 Episode 4

    Aired 7/9/2013

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Miami Qualifying Part 1
    7.4/10(21)

    #5 - Miami Qualifying Part 1

    Season 5 Episode 5

    Aired 7/14/2013

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Miami Qualifying Part 2
    7.8/10(19)

    #6 - Miami Qualifying Part 2

    Season 5 Episode 6

    Aired 7/16/2013

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

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  • Denver Qualifying Part 1
    7.1/10(20)

    #7 - Denver Qualifying Part 1

    Season 5 Episode 7

    Aired 7/21/2013

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Denver Qualifying Part 2
    7.9/10(19)

    #8 - Denver Qualifying Part 2

    Season 5 Episode 8

    Aired 7/23/2013

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Venice Finals Part 1
    7.1/10(20)

    #9 - Venice Finals Part 1

    Season 5 Episode 9

    Aired 7/28/2013

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Venice Finals Part 2
    7.3/10(20)

    #10 - Venice Finals Part 2

    Season 5 Episode 10

    Aired 7/30/2013

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Baltimore Finals Part 1
    6.9/10(18)

    #11 - Baltimore Finals Part 1

    Season 5 Episode 11

    Aired 8/5/2013

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Baltimore Finals Part 2
    7.7/10(18)

    #12 - Baltimore Finals Part 2

    Season 5 Episode 12

    Aired 8/6/2013

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Miami Finals Part 1
    7.5/10(17)

    #13 - Miami Finals Part 1

    Season 5 Episode 13

    Aired 8/12/2013

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Miami Finals Part 2
    7.6/10(19)

    #14 - Miami Finals Part 2

    Season 5 Episode 14

    Aired 8/12/2013

    Conclusion. The Top 30 competitors attempt the Miami Finals course, which includes two new obstacles: the Ledge Jump and the Rolling Steel.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Denver Finals Part 1
    7.7/10(13)

    #15 - Denver Finals Part 1

    Season 5 Episode 15

    Aired 8/19/2013

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Denver Finals Part 2
    7.8/10(14)

    #16 - Denver Finals Part 2

    Season 5 Episode 16

    Aired 8/20/2013

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Las Vegas Finals - Stage 1 Part 1
    7.2/10(16)

    #17 - Las Vegas Finals - Stage 1 Part 1

    Season 5 Episode 17

    Aired 8/25/2013

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Las Vegas Finals - Stage 1 Part 2
    6.9/10(19)

    #18 - Las Vegas Finals - Stage 1 Part 2

    Season 5 Episode 18

    Aired 8/27/2013

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Las Vegas Finals - Stage 1 Part 3
    6.8/10(18)

    #19 - Las Vegas Finals - Stage 1 Part 3

    Season 5 Episode 19

    Aired 9/2/2013

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Las Vegas Finals - Stage 2
    7.3/10(16)

    #20 - Las Vegas Finals - Stage 2

    Season 5 Episode 20

    Aired 9/9/2013

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Las Vegas Finals - Stage 3
    7.5/10(16)

    #21 - Las Vegas Finals - Stage 3

    Season 5 Episode 21

    Aired 9/16/2013

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A