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s18e11 · 2026-08-18
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American Ninja Warrior
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American Ninja Warrior is an action-packed series that follows competitors as they tackle a series of challenging obstacle courses in both qualifying and finals rounds across the country. Those that successfully complete a course in their designated region move on to the national finals round in Las Vegas, where they face a stunning four-stage course modeled after the famed Mt. Midoriyama in Japan.
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13 this season · 253 totals14e01 Qualifiers 1 2022-06-07 00:00
Qualifiers 1
The new season begins with the qualifying rounds in San Antonio with ninjas from across the country taking on the world's most challenging obstacle course. Competitors as young as 15 return to take on seasoned veterans in this first round of competition from the Alamodome. Four new obstacles will be featured, including Carnival, Salmon Roll, the Serpent and Roller Coaster in addition to the iconic Warped Wall.
s14e02 Qualifiers 2 2022-06-14 00:00
Qualifiers 2
The qualifying rounds continue in San Antonio with ninjas from across the country taking on the world's most challenging obstacle course. Competitors as young as 15 return to take on seasoned veterans in this first round of competition from the Alamodome. New obstacle Piston Plunge makes its debut on the course that ends with the iconic Warped Wall.
s14e03 Qualifiers 3 2022-06-21 00:00
Qualifiers 3
The qualifying rounds continue in San Antonio with ninjas from across the country taking on the world's most challenging obstacle course. Competitors as young as 15 return to take on seasoned veterans in this first round of competition from the Alamodome. New obstacle Kickboards makes its debut on the course that ends with the iconic Warped Wall.
s14e04 Qualifiers 4 2022-06-28 00:00
Qualifiers 4
The qualifying rounds continue in San Antonio with competitors as young as 15 return in this first round of competition. Minions have taken over the course and brought new obstacle Despicaballs. Other new obstacles include Shattered Panes, Final Frontier in addition to the iconic Warped Wall.
s14e05 Qualifiers 5 2022-07-12 00:00
Qualifiers 5
The qualifying rounds conclude in San Antonio with ninjas from across the country taking on the world's most challenging obstacle course. Competitors as young as 15 return to take on seasoned veterans in this first round of competition from the Alamodome.
s14e06 Semifinals 1 2022-07-19 00:00
Semifinals 1
The Semifinals begin in Los Angeles where the competing ninjas face up to 10 challenging obstacles, including, for the first time, Kaleidoscope, Ghost Town and Spin Zone. The two fastest ninjas will face off on the Power Tower for a Safety Pass.
s14e07 Semifinals 2 2022-07-26 00:00
Semifinals 2
The semifinals continue in Los Angeles where the competing ninjas will face up to 10 challenging obstacles, including new obstacles Hopscotch and Box Office. The two fastest ninjas will face off on the Power Tower for a Safety Pass going into the National Finals.
s14e08 Semifinals 3 2022-08-02 00:00
Semifinals 3
The semifinals continue in Los Angeles where competing ninjas will face up to 10 challenging obstacles, including new obstacles Over Under and Flipped Around. The two fastest ninjas will face off on the Power Tower for a Safety Pass going into the National Finals.
s14e09 Semifinals 4 2022-08-09 00:00
Semifinals 4
The semifinals conclude in Los Angeles where the competing ninjas will face up to 10 challenging obstacles. The two fastest ninjas will face off on the Power Tower for a Safety Pass going into the National Finals.
s14e10 National Finals 1 2022-08-16 00:00
National Finals 1
The finals return to Las Vegas where the ninjas face up to eight super-sized obstacles in Stage 1. For the first time this season, the runs will be timed. The ninjas must complete the course, including new obstacles 'Three Ring Circus' and 'Tetherball,' to advance to Stage 2 of the national finals.
s14e11 National Finals 2 2022-08-23 00:00
National Finals 2
The finals continue in Las Vegas where the ninjas face super-sized obstacles in Stages 1 and 2 in timed runs. The ninjas who advanced to Stage 2 must complete a six-obstacle course, including new obstacle 'Hornet's Nest,' to advance to Stage 3 of the national finals.
s14e12 National Finals 3 2022-08-30 00:00
National Finals 3
The National Finals conclude in Las Vegas as the remaining competitors move on to Stages 3 and 4 for their chance to win $1 million and become the next American Ninja Warrior.