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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 totals08e01 Los Angeles Qualifier 2016-06-02 00:00
Los Angeles Qualifier
The heart-racing obstacle course competition series 'American Ninja Warrior' premieres for its eighth season this summer. The action-packed series follows competitors as they tackle the world's most difficult obstacle courses in qualifying and finals rounds across the country. Those that successfully complete the courses in each city will move onto the national finals round in Las Vegas and compete for a $1,000,000 prize. Four of the six obstacles on the Los Angeles course will be new to 'American Ninja Warrior.' For the first time, competitors will face the Floating Steps, Tic Toc, Escalator and Ring Jump. Veteran Ninjas Kevin Bull, Jessie Graff and Grant McCartney return for another shot at completing the course. Matt Iseman and Akbar Gbajabiamila return as hosts as Kristine Leahy co-hosts.
s08e02 Atlanta Qualifier 2016-06-09 00:00
Atlanta Qualifier
'American Ninja Warrior' travels to Atlanta, Georgia where competitors tackle six obstacles, including the brand new Floating Steps, Block Run and Pipe Fitter. 'American Ninja Warrior' veterans Drew Drechsel and Neil 'Crazy' Craver return, along with seven-time competitor Travis Rosen. Competitors in this rigorous obstacle course competition series vie for a chance to win a cash prize of $1,000,000 and the title 'American Ninja Warrior.' Matt Iseman and Akbar Gbajabiamila host as Kristine Leahy co-hosts.
s08e03 Indianapolis Qualifier 2016-06-14 00:00
Indianapolis Qualifier
'American Ninja Warrior' travels to Indianapolis, Indiana where competitors tackle six obstacles including the brand new Floating Steps, Fly Wheels and Disk Runner. 'American Ninja Warrior' veterans Meagan Martin and Brian Arnold, from the famed Colorado rock climbing team 'The Wolfpack,' return, while Indianapolis 500 Champion Hélio Castroneves and NASCAR's Ricky Stenhouse Jr. take on the course for the first time. Competitors in this rigorous obstacle course competition series vie for a chance to win a cash prize of $1,000,000 and the title 'American Ninja Warrior.'
s08e04 Oklahoma City Qualifier 2016-06-21 00:00
Oklahoma City Qualifier
Oklahoma is the next stop for competitors to give it their all on the 'American Ninja Warrior' obstacle course. Competitors will face several new obstacles, including the Floating Steps, Ring Swing and Rock 'n' Roll. 'American Ninja Warrior' veterans Daniel Gil, Lance Pekus, Brent Steffensen and fan-favorite Kacy Catanzaro return, while American gymnast and Olympic gold medalist Mitch Gaylord takes on the course for the first time. Competitors will vie for a chance to win a cash prize of $1,000,000 and the title 'American Ninja Warrior.'
s08e05 Philadelphia Qualifier 2016-06-28 01:00
Philadelphia Qualifier
Competitors in Philadephia take on obstacles, including Wall Drop and Rolling Thunder.
s08e06 Los Angeles Finals 2016-07-12 00:00
Los Angeles Finals
'American Ninja Warrior' travels back to Universal Studios' 'New York Street' where the top 30 competitors from the Los Angeles Qualifier tackle the City Finals course. In addition to the obstacles from the City Qualifier, contestants will face the Salmon Ladder, The Wedge, Helix Hang and Invisible Ladder. Top competitors Kevin Bull, Grant McCartney and Jessie Graff will take on the course. Competitors will vie for a chance to compete in the Las Vegas finals, to win a cash prize of $1,000,000 and the title of 'American Ninja Warrior.'
s08e07 Atlanta Finals 2016-07-19 00:00
Atlanta Finals
'American Ninja Warrior' returns to Atlanta, Georgia where the top 30 competitors from the City Qualifier tackle an even more challenging course that includes ten obstacles in the City Finals. In addition to the six already difficult obstacles from the Atlanta Qualifier, contestants will also face the Salmon Ladder, Floating Monkey Bars, The Clacker and Invisible Ladder. Top competitors Neil 'Crazy' Craver, Drew Dreschel and Travis Rosen will take on the course. The competitors will vie for a chance to compete in the Las Vegas finals, to win a cash prize of $1,000,000 and the title of 'American Ninja Warrior.' Matt Iseman and Akbar Gbajabiamila hosts as Kristine Leahy co-hosts.
s08e08 Indianapolis Finals 2016-07-26 00:00
Indianapolis Finals
American Ninja Warrior travels back to Indianapolis, Indiana where the top 30 competitors from the City Qualifier tackle an even more challenging course that includes ten obstacles in the City Finals. In addition to the six already difficult obstacles from the Indianapolis Qualifier, contestants will face the Salmon Ladder, Hourglass Drop, Circuit Board and Invisible Ladder. Top ninjas Meagan Martin and Brian Arnold, from the famed Colorado rock climbing team 'The Wolfpack,' will take on the course. The competitors will vie for a chance to compete in the Las Vegas finales, to win a cash prize of $1 million and the title of 'American Ninja Warrior.'
s08e09 Oklahoma City Finals 2016-08-02 00:00
Oklahoma City Finals
'American Ninja Warrior returns to Oklahoma City, Oklahoma where the top 30 competitors from the City Qualifier tackle an even more challenging course that includes ten obstacles in the City Finals. In addition to the six already difficult obstacles from the Oklahoma City Qualifier, contestants will face the Salmon Ladder, Bungee Road, Pinch Grab and Invisible Ladder. Top ninjas Daniel Gil, Lance Pekus and Brent Steffensen will take on the course. The competitors will vie for a chance to compete in the Las Vegas finals, to win a cash prize of $1 million and the title of 'American Ninja Warrior.'
s08e10 Philadelphia Finals 2016-08-23 00:00
Philadelphia Finals
American Ninja Warrior' returns to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania where the top 30 competitors from the City Qualifier tackle an even more challenging course that includes ten obstacles in the City Finals. For the first time in 'American Ninja Warrior' history, four women will compete in the Philadelphia Finals. Top female ninjas Michelle Warnky, Rachael Goldstein, Jesse La Breck and Alyssa Beird will take on the course, along with fan-favorites Geoff Britten, Joe Moravsky, Jamie Rahn and Ryan Stratis. In addition to the six already difficult obstacles from the Philadelphia Qualifier, contestants will face the Salmon Ladder, Flying Shelf Grab, Pipe Pyramid and Invisible Ladder. The competitors will vie for a chance to compete in the Las Vegas Finals, to win a cash prize of $1 million and the title of 'American Ninja Warrior.'
s08e11 National Finals Week 1 2016-08-30 00:00
National Finals Week 1
The top competitors from the city finals face a four-stage course with new obstacles, including the Snake Run, Giant Log Grip, Broken Bridge, and Flying Squirrel.
s08e12 National Finals Week 2 2016-09-06 00:00
National Finals Week 2
The 'American Ninja Warrior' National Finals continues from Las Vegas, Nevada where the top competitors from the City Finals tackle the four-stage course. The remaining competitors will take on Stage One with four new obstacles Snake Run, Giant Log Grip, Broken Bridge and Flying Squirrel. The finalists compete to win a cash prize of $1 million and the coveted title of 'American Ninja Warrior.'
s08e13 National Finals Week 3 2016-09-13 00:00
National Finals Week 3
It's the final night of the 'American Ninja Warrior' National Finals, where top competitors from the City Finals tackle the last three stages of 'Mount Midoriyama.' Competitors who survive Stage One will take on Stage Two, and possibly Stages Three and Four. The redesigned Stage Two includes five brand new obstacles- Giant Ring Swing, Down-Up Salmon Ladder, Hourglass to Atari, Double Wedge and Wall Flip. Stage Three features the new Keylock Hang, Curved Body Prop and Walking Bar. Lastly, if any competitors conquer both stages, they will attempt Stage Four with a cash prize of $1 million at stake and claim the title of 'American Ninja Warrior.'