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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 Worst Episode
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    American Ninja Warrior Season 4 Episode 26 - Best of the Midwest
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #1 - Best of the Midwest

    S4:E26

    Competitors face a challenging obstacle course in hope of landing a spot in the finals.

    Director:Unknown
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  2. American Ninja Warrior Season 4 Episode 27 - Best of Northeast
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    #2 - Best of Northeast

    S4:E27

    Top contenders tackle a challenging obstacle course in hope of moving to the final round.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. American Ninja Warrior Season 4 Episode 28 - Best of Northwest
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    #3 - Best of Northwest

    S4:E28

    Competitors face a challenging obstacle course in hope of landing a spot in the finals.

    Director:Unknown
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  4. American Ninja Warrior Season 4 Episode 30 - Best of Southeast
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    #4 - Best of Southeast

    S4:E30

    Finalists take on a four-stage course. Challenges include a "jumping spider" and a "spinning bridge."

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. American Ninja Warrior Season 4 Episode 31 - Best of the Finals (1)
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    #5 - Best of the Finals (1)

    S4:E31

    Athletes compete in the finals in Las Vegas.

    Director:Unknown
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  6. American Ninja Warrior Season 6 Episode 7 - Dallas Finals
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    #6 - Dallas Finals

    S6:E7

    The Top 30 contenders from the Dallas Qualifier compete in the Dallas Finals course, which includes obstacles such as the Salmon Ladder, Swinging Frames, Pole Grasper and Spider Climb.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. American Ninja Warrior Season 6 Episode 11 - Best Runs of the Season
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    #7 - Best Runs of the Season

    S6:E11

    Highlights from the season focus on the competitors that provided the most impressive or entertaining runs through what many consider to be the world's most difficult obstacle course.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. American Ninja Warrior Season 7 Episode 13 - Best Runs of 2015
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #8 - Best Runs of 2015

    S7:E13

    Re-live the best moments from the season so far during this original, jam-packed special chronicling the best runs of this season.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. American Ninja Warrior Season 9 Episode 17 - All-Stars Special
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #9 - All-Stars Special

    S9:E17

    Top ninjas, including Drew Drechsel, Jessie Graff, Najee Richardson and Flip Rodriguez, climb, sprint and fly through a special course and supersized obstacles as they compete in crazy feats of strength, skill challenges and a team relay for the ages...

    Director:Unknown
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  10. American Ninja Warrior Season 10 Episode 15 - Las Vegas Season Finale
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    #10 - Las Vegas Season Finale

    S10:E15

    Competitors who conquered stage 1 move on to stage 2, in the hope of advancing to stages 3 and 4. Finalists vie to win a cash prize of $1 million and the title of “American Ninja Warrior.” New this year, the ninja who goes the farthest walks away with the “last ninja standing” prize of $100,000.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. American Ninja Warrior Season 10 Episode 17 - All Stars Skills Special
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    #11 - All Stars Skills Special

    S10:E17

    Iconic obstacles get super-sized as top competitors and fan-favorites from Season 10 face off in a high-octane skills competition featuring Wicked Wingnuts, Striding Steps and a record-setting attempt on the four-story Super Salmon Ladder.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. American Ninja Warrior Season 11 Episode 17 - USA Vs The World
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    #12 - USA Vs The World

    S11:E17

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    Director:Unknown
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  13. American Ninja Warrior Season 11 Episode 18 - All Stars Skills Challenge Special
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    #13 - All Stars Skills Challenge Special

    S11:E18

    Iconic obstacles get supersized as the best competitors face off in the high-octane Skills Competition, featuring the Big Dipper, Fearsome Ferris Wheel and Striding Steps; plus, three all-star teams compete in a competition relay race.

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

    #14 - 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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  15. American Ninja Warrior Season 13 Episode 9 - Semifinals 4
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    #15 - Semifinals 4

    S13:E9

    The Semifinals conclude as ninjas face up to 10 obstacles. For Split Decision, ninjas must choose between an upper-body and balance obstacle. The top 2 competitors face off on the Power Tower where the winner earns a Safety Pass for the National Finals.

    Director:Unknown
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  16. American Ninja Warrior Season 15 Episode 15 - ANW Couple's Special
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #16 - ANW Couple's Special

    S15:E15

    Ninja couples compete relay-style on an extreme obstacle course in teams of two with one being crowned the next American Ninja Warrior Couples Champion.

    Director:Unknown
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  17. American Ninja Warrior Season 15 Episode 16 - Women’s Championship
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #17 - Women’s Championship

    S15:E16

    The spotlight shines on the incredible achievements and indomitable spirit of female competitors who refuse to be held back by obstacles, both on and off the course. With heart-pounding action and inspirational stories, this episode promises to captivate audiences and showcase the power of determination and perseverance.

    Director:Unknown
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  18. American Ninja Warrior Season 15 Episode 17 - Couples Championship
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #18 - Couples Championship

    S15:E17

    Twelve elite ninja couples compete together on the world’s most challenging obstacle course with the winners taking home the coveted title of this year’s couple’s champion.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. American Ninja Warrior Season 1 Episode 6 - Episode 6
    5.4/10(15 votes)

    #19 - Episode 6

    S1:E6

    The search is on for 10 Americans who will travel to Japan and show that they have the strength, stamina and the guts to make the ultimate ascent to total victory.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. American Ninja Warrior Season 2 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    6.1/10(15 votes)

    #20 - Episode 5

    S2:E5

    Boot camp on Day 1.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. American Ninja Warrior Season 3 Episode 8 - Episode 8
    6.1/10(20 votes)

    #21 - Episode 8

    S3:E8

    Day 4 of boot camp in the California mountains.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. American Ninja Warrior Season 2 Episode 7 - Episode 7
    6.2/10(16 votes)

    #22 - Episode 7

    S2:E7

    Day 3 of boot camp in the mountains of California.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. American Ninja Warrior Season 4 Episode 16 - Southeast Regional Qualifying Round (1)
    6.2/10(20 votes)

    #23 - Southeast Regional Qualifying Round (1)

    S4:E16

    Athletes and everyday people compete for a chance to take on the World's Most Difficult Obstacle Course.

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

    #24 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
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  25. American Ninja Warrior Season 15 Episode 8 - Semifinals 1
    6.2/10(17 votes)

    #25 - Semifinals 1

    S15:E8

    The semifinals continue in Los Angeles, where the competing ninjas face up to six challenging obstacles and race head-to-head for a spot in the national finals.

    Director:Unknown
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Worst Episodes Summary

"Best of the Midwest" is the worst rated episode of "American Ninja Warrior". It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 7/8/2012. This episode scored 0.0 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Best of Northeast".