For what age: 6+
How many episodes in 5 season: 21 episodes
The heart-racing obstacle course competition series "American Ninja Warrior" returns to both NBC and G4 this summer with all new episodes on each network. 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 course in each city will move onto the national finals round in Las Vegas where they face a stunning four-stage course modeled after the famed Mt. Midoriyama - based on the Japanese television series "Sasuke". This two-hour premiere features the qualifying round held in Venice Beach, California earlier this spring. Competitors must tackle six obstacles in the qualifying round and on this course they face four brand new obstacles including the Frame Slider, Domino Hill, Chain Swing and Flying Nun Chucks. Returning fan favorites in Venice include parkour enthusiasts Kyle Cochran and Brent Steffensen. Competitors vie for a chance to win a cash prize of 0,000 and the title "American Ninja Warrior".
"American Ninja Warrior" crosses the country to Baltimore, Maryland where competitors tackle four never-before-seen obstacles including the Downhill Jump, Prism Tilt, Swing Jump and Circle Cross. Returning fan favorites featured in Baltimore include former Harlem Globetrotter William "Bull" Bullard, who is hoping to repeat his success from last season, and Luis Moco, whose injury last year prematurely ended his run in the Las Vegas finals. Competitors in this rigorous obstacle course competition series vie for a chance to win a cash prize of 0,000 and the title of "American Ninja Warrior".
A qualifying round in Baltimore features obstacles such as the Downhill Jump, Prism Tilt, Swing Jump and Circle Cross.
American Ninja Warrior crosses the country to Miami, Florida where competitors tackle four brand new obstacles including the Utility Pole Slider, Balance Bridge, Slider Jump and Monkey Peg. Olympic gold medalist Dee Dee Trotter brings her elite athleticism to the course, while returning contender Flip Rodriguez attempts to defend his fastest qualifying time.
American Ninja Warrior crosses the country to Miami, Florida where competitors tackle four brand new obstacles including the Utility Pole Slider, Balance Bridge, Slider Jump and Monkey Peg. Olympic gold medalist Dee Dee Trotter brings her elite athleticism to the course, while returning contender Flip Rodriguez attempts to defend his fastest qualifying time.
American Ninja Warrior travels to Denver, Colorado where competitors tackle not only the elevation, but four new obstacles including the Rolling Log, Rotating Bridge, Jump Hang Kai and Grip Hang. Professional snowboarder Graham Watanabe competes, as well as rock-climbing veteran Nikole Muckelroy and her fiancé Conner Moyer.
American Ninja Warrior travels to Denver, Colorado where competitors tackle not only the elevation, but four new obstacles including the Rolling Log, Rotating Bridge, Jump Hang Kai and Grip Hang. Professional snowboarder Graham Watanabe competes, as well as rock-climbing veteran Nikole Muckelroy and her fiancé Conner Moyer.
American Ninja Warrior travels back to Venice, California where the top 30 competitors from the Venice Qualifier tackle the Venice Finals course and 4 new obstacles: the infamous Salmon Ladder and never-before-seen obstacles the Rope Maze, The Cliffhanger and the Spider Climb.
American Ninja Warrior travels back to Venice, California where the top 30 competitors from the Venice Qualifier tackle the Venice Finals course and 4 new obstacles: the infamous Salmon Ladder and never-before-seen obstacles the Rope Maze, The Cliffhanger and the Spider Climb.
American Ninja Warrior travels back to Baltimore, Maryland for the Baltimore Finals course, where competitors tackle ten obstacles including the Rumbling Dice and Body Prop. The Baltimore competitors will vie for a chance to compete in the Las Vegas finals, to win a cash prize of 0,000 and the title of "American Ninja Warrior".
American Ninja Warrior travels back to Baltimore, Maryland for the Baltimore Finals course, where competitors tackle ten obstacles including the Rumbling Dice and Body Prop. The Baltimore competitors will vie for a chance to compete in the Las Vegas finals, to win a cash prize of 0,000 and the title of "American Ninja Warrior".
American Ninja Warrior travels back to Miami, Florida where the top 30 competitors from the Miami Qualifier tackle the Miami Finals course and 2 new obstacles: the Ledge Jump and the Rolling Steel. The Miami competitors will vie for a chance to compete in the Las Vegas finals and to win a cash prize of 0,000 and the title of "American Ninja Warrior".
American Ninja Warrior travels back to Miami, Florida where the top 30 competitors from the Miami Qualifier tackle the Miami Finals course and 2 new obstacles: the Ledge Jump and the Rolling Steel. The Miami competitors will vie for a chance to compete in the Las Vegas finals and to win a cash prize of 0,000 and the title of "American Ninja Warrior".
American Ninja Warrior travels back to Denver, Colorado where the top 30 competitors from the Denver Qualifier tackle the Denver Finals course and 2 new obstacles: the Floating Stairs and the Pole Grasper. The Denver competitors will vie for a chance to compete in the Las Vegas finals and to win a cash prize of 0,000 and the title of "American Ninja Warrior".
American Ninja Warrior travels back to Denver, Colorado where the top 30 competitors from the Denver Qualifier tackle the Denver Finals course and 2 new obstacles: the Floating Stairs and the Pole Grasper. The Denver competitors will vie for a chance to compete in the Las Vegas finals and to win a cash prize of 0,000 and the title of "American Ninja Warrior".
American Ninja Warrior travels to Las Vegas, Nevada where the top finishers from the regional finals tackle the ultimate challenge - a four stage course modeled after 'Mount Midoriyama' in Japan. Competitors will attempt Stage 1 which includes three brand new obstacles: the Giant Cycle, Rope Glider, and the Timbers. The finalists will vie to win a cash prize of 0,000 and the title of "American Ninja Warrior".
American Ninja Warrior travels to Las Vegas, Nevada where the top finishers from the regional finals tackle the ultimate challenge - a four stage course modeled after 'Mount Midoriyama' in Japan. Competitors will attempt Stage 1 which includes three brand new obstacles: the Giant Cycle, Rope Glider, and the Timbers. The finalists will vie to win a cash prize of 0,000 and the title of "American Ninja Warrior".
The top finishers from the regional finals face a course modeled after Mount Midoriyama in Japan.
The top finishers from the regional finals face a course modeled after Mount Midoriyama in Japan.
