The heart-racing obstacle-course competition of ultra-athletes questing for a shot at the fabled Mt. Midoriyama. This American version of the Japanese show Sasuke (aka Ninja Warrior) televises a series of qualification courses across the nation, with the top contenders going to Las Vegas for the finals on the 4-stage "Mt. Midoriyama" obstacle course.In earlier seasons the show was a proving ground to find (and train) American athletes to send to Japan to compete in the original Sasuke tournaments.
Written by Sophie and last updated on feb 06, 2023.
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The qualifying rounds continue in San Antonio's Alamodome. New obstacle Kickboards makes its debut on the course that ends with the iconic Warped Wall.
The episode was rated 7.43 from 28 votes.
The qualifying rounds continue in San Antonio. Minions have taken over the course and brought the new obstacle Despicaballs. Also new is Shattered Panes and Final Frontier.
The episode was rated 7.47 from 30 votes.
The qualifying rounds continue in San Antonio's Alamodome. New obstacle Piston Plunge makes its debut on the course that ends with the iconic Warped Wall.
The episode was rated 7.52 from 29 votes.
The qualifying rounds conclude in San Antonio.
The episode was rated 7.53 from 32 votes.
Ten ninja families compete relay-style on a 6 obstacle course in teams consisting of 3 family members. The top 4 teams face off in a Power Tower tournament but only one family will be crowned American Ninja Warrior Family Champions.
The episode was rated 7.67 from 21 votes.
Qualifying begins 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 are featured, including Carnival, Salmon Roll, the Serpent, and Roller Coaster.
The episode was rated 7.67 from 42 votes.
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.
The episode was rated 7.69 from 35 votes.
The semifinals continue in Los Angeles where competing ninjas face up to 10 challenging obstacles, including the new Hopscotch and Box Office. The 2 fastest ninjas face off on the Power Tower for a Safety Pass going into the National Finals.
The episode was rated 7.72 from 32 votes.
The semifinals conclude in Los Angeles where competing ninjas face up to 10 challenging obstacles. The 2 fastest ninjas face off on the Power Tower for a Safety Pass going into the National Finals.
The episode was rated 7.75 from 28 votes.
The semifinals begin in Los Angeles where the competing ninjas face up to 10 challenging obstacles, including the new Kaleidoscope, Ghost Town, and Spin Zone. The 2 fastest ninjas face off on the Power Tower for a Safety Pass going into the National Finals.
The episode was rated 7.77 from 31 votes.
The semifinals continue in Los Angeles where competing ninjas face up to 10 challenging obstacles, including the new Over Under and Flipped Around. The 2 fastest ninjas face off on the Power Tower for a Safety Pass going into the National Finals.
The episode was rated 7.78 from 27 votes.
The finals return to Las Vegas where the ninjas face up to 8 super-sized obstacles in Stage 1, including the new “Three Ring Circus” and “Tetherball.” Those that finish within the time limit advance to Stage 2.
The episode was rated 7.81 from 36 votes.
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 6-obstacle course, including the new “Hornet’s Nest,” to advance to Stage 3.
The episode was rated 8.04 from 25 votes.
