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The Best Episodes of American Ninja Warrior Season 8

Every episode of American Ninja Warrior Season 8 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of American Ninja Warrior Season 8!

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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 8 Episode 1 - Los Angeles Qualifier
    7.0/10(23 votes)

    #1 - Los Angeles Qualifier

    S8:E1

    In the Season 8 premiere features four new obstacles, including the Floating Steps, Tic Toc, Escalator and Ring Jump

    Director:Unknown
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  2. American Ninja Warrior Season 8 Episode 2 - Atlanta Qualifier
    7.8/10(24 votes)

    #2 - Atlanta Qualifier

    S8:E2

    On the Atlanta course competitors tackle six obstacles, including the brand new Floating Steps, Block Run, and Pipe Fitter. Veteran Ninjas Drew Drechsel and Neil “Crazy” Craver return, along with seven-time competitor Travis Rosen.

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  3. American Ninja Warrior Season 8 Episode 3 - Indianapolis Qualifier
    7.1/10(21 votes)

    #3 - Indianapolis Qualifier

    S8:E3

    On the Indianapolis course competitors tackle six obstacles including the brand new Floating Steps, Fly Wheels, and Disk Runner. Veteran Ninjas Meagan Martin and Brian Arnold return to represent “The Wolfpack,” while Indianapolis 500 Champion Hélio Castroneves and NASCAR’s Ricky Stenhouse Jr. take on the course for the first time.

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  4. American Ninja Warrior Season 8 Episode 4 - Oklahoma City Qualifier
    7.8/10(17 votes)

    #4 - Oklahoma City Qualifier

    S8:E4

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  5. American Ninja Warrior Season 8 Episode 5 - Philadelphia Qualifier
    7.9/10(18 votes)

    #5 - Philadelphia Qualifier

    S8:E5

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  6. American Ninja Warrior Season 8 Episode 6 - Los Angeles Finals
    8.2/10(18 votes)

    #6 - Los Angeles Finals

    S8:E6

    American Ninja Warrior Season 8 Finals

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  7. American Ninja Warrior Season 8 Episode 7 - Atlanta Finals
    7.6/10(16 votes)

    #7 - Atlanta Finals

    S8:E7

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  8. American Ninja Warrior Season 8 Episode 8 - Indianapolis Finals
    8.0/10(18 votes)

    #8 - Indianapolis Finals

    S8:E8

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  9. American Ninja Warrior Season 8 Episode 9 - Oklahoma City Finals
    7.8/10(18 votes)

    #9 - Oklahoma City Finals

    S8:E9

    No description available

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  10. American Ninja Warrior Season 8 Episode 10 - Philadelphia Finals
    7.8/10(16 votes)

    #10 - Philadelphia Finals

    S8:E10

    The top 30 competitors from the Philadelphia Qualifier tackle an even more challenging course. The 4 added obstacles are: the Salmon Ladder, Flying Shelf Grab, Pipe Pyramid, and Invisible Ladder. For the first time in ANW history, four women will compete in a City Finals: top female ninjas Michelle Warnky, Rachael Goldstein, Jesse La Breck, and Alyssa Beird take on the course, along with fan-favorites Geoff Britten, Joe Moravsky, Jamie Rahn, and Ryan Stratis.

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  11. American Ninja Warrior Season 8 Episode 11 - National Finals Week 1
    7.5/10(18 votes)

    #11 - National Finals Week 1

    S8:E11

    ANW travels to Las Vegas where the top competitors from the City Finals tackle the 4-stage course. Competitors take on Stage 1, with 4 new obstacles: Snake Run, Giant Log Grip, Broken Bridge, and Flying Squirrel.

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  12. American Ninja Warrior Season 8 Episode 12 - National Finals Week 2
    7.5/10(17 votes)

    #12 - National Finals Week 2

    S8:E12

    The National Finals continue in Las Vegas where the top competitors from the City Finals tackle the 4-stage course. Competitors continue to take on Stage 1, with 4 new obstacles: Snake Run, Giant Log Grip, Broken Bridge, and Flying Squirrel.

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  13. American Ninja Warrior Season 8 Episode 13 - National Finals Week 3
    7.8/10(18 votes)

    #13 - National Finals Week 3

    S8:E13

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Season 8 Ratings Summary

"Los Angeles Qualifier" is the best rated episode of "American Ninja Warrior" season 8. It scored 7/10 based on 23 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 6/1/2016. This episode is rated 0.8 points higher than the second-best, "Atlanta Qualifier".