American Ninja Warrior Show Summary, Upcoming Episodes and TV Guide

The National Finals conclude in Las Vegas as the remaining ninjas compete in Stage 3 and 4 and a $1 million winner is crowned as the next American Ninja Warrior. 

The National Finals continue in Las Vegas as the remaining ninjas compete in Stage 1 for their chance to win $1 million and become the next American Ninja Warrior. 

The semifinals wrap up 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. 

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.

The qualifying rounds continue in L.A. with ninjas from across the country taking on the world's most challenging obstacle course. Competitors as young as 15 return to take on veterans and will have a chance to face a taller Mega Warped Wall. 

The qualifying rounds continue in L.A. with ninjas from across the country taking on the world's most challenging obstacle course. Competitors as young as 15 return to take on veterans and will have a chance to face a taller Mega Warped Wall.

The qualifying rounds continue in L.A., with ninjas from across the country taking on the world's most challenging obstacle course. New obstacle Kite Surfer makes its debut.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The National Finals continue in Las Vegas where the ninjas face up to eight supersized obstacles on the world's most challenging course. For the first time in finals history, the competitors will have a Split Decision where they must decide between a grueling upper body obstacle or a riskier balance obstacle in the hopes of securing their spot in the last stage of the finals and a chance to win $1 million.

The Semifinals conclude in Los Angeles where ninjas face up to 10 challenging obstacles. For Split Decision, ninjas must choose between an upper body and balance obstacle. The top two competitors will face off on the Power Tower where the winner will earn a Safety Pass for the National Finals.

The Semifinals continue in Los Angeles where ninjas will face up to 10 challenging obstacles, including new obstacle Padlock. For Split Decision, ninjas must choose between an upper body and balance obstacle. The top two competitors will face off in the Power Tower where the winner will earn a Safety Pass for the National Finals.

The Qualifiers come to a close at the Tacoma Dome with a new generation of ninjas taking on the course. For the first time, competitors as young as 15 compete where they will face up to six challenging obstacles, including new obstacle Tilt A Whirl in addition to the iconic Warped Wall.

The Qualifiers continue at the Tacoma Dome with a new generation of ninjas facing up to six challenging obstacles, including the new Air Surfer and Pretzel Twist in addition to the iconic Warped Wall.

A new generation of ninjas takes on the course at the famed Tacoma Dome. For the first time, competitors as young as 15 compete in round one of Qualifiers, where the ninjas face up to six challenging obstacles, including four new obstacles.

The competition moves into the Finals round with a two-night event to determine this season's champion. 28 top ninjas face up to ten diabolical obstacles including Falling Shelves and Dragonback, which are new to the course this year. The top eight advance to the Power Tower Playoffs to compete head-to-head to determine a winner. Matt Iseman and Akbar Gbajabiamila host and Zuri Hall reports from the sidelines. 

Qualifying is over and it's time to step it up for the competition's Semi-Finals! Competitors will face up to ten daunting obstacles including the head-spinning Corkscrew and mechanical Clockwork, which are new to the course this season, in addition to fan favorites such as the Salmon Ladder and the iconic Warped Wall. Notable competitors include Daniel Gil, Jesse Labreck, Sandy Zimmerman, Jody Avila and Grant McCartney.

In the third round of Qualifying, ninjas including Jessie Graff, Najee Richardson, Michelle Warnky and Adam Rayl face up to six challenging obstacles, including the high-flying Beehive, which is new to the course this year.

A new season begins with round one of Qualifying as the ninjas face up to six challenging obstacles, including Ring Chaser and Rib Run, which are new to the course this year, in addition to Shrinking Steps, Slingshot and the iconic Warped Wall.

For the first time in four years a winner will be crowned on the finale of 'American Ninja Warrior.' A select group of competitors move forward in the competition to face stage three which features seven daunting obstacles; three new to the course this year - 'Battering Ram,' 'Curved Iron Maiden' and 'Dynamic Pole Grasp.' The elite few who conquer stage three move on to stage four, a final climb up Mt. Midoriyama, which they must complete in thirty seconds or less. Finalists vie for a $1 million prize and the title of 'American Ninja Warrior.' Matt Iseman and Akbar Gbajabiamila host and Zuri Hall reports from the sidelines.

On the second night of the four-week National Finals, top competitors, including Jessie Graff, Grant McCartney, Drew Drechsel and Mathis 'The Kid' Owhadi, tackle Stage 1, featuring eight obstacles that must be completed in 2:30 to advance to Stage 2.

The competition returns to Cincinnati for the City Finals, where competitors including Grant McCartney, Jesse 'Flex' Labreck, Michelle Warnky and more will face up to 10 challenging obstacles, including Slam Dunk, which is new to the course this year.

The competition returns to the Pacific Northwest's Tacoma Dome, where competitors including Jessie Graff, Lance 'The Cowboy Ninja' Pekus, Meagan Martin, Sean Bryan and more will face up to 10 challenging obstacles, including the new Northwest Passage.

The competition returns to Atlanta for the City Finals; competitors including Drew Drechsel, Jessica Clayton, Travis Rosen and more will face up to 10 challenging obstacles, including Up for Grabs, which is new to the course this year.

American Ninja Warrior' heads to Cincinnati for the final City Qualifying Round. Competitors will face up to six challenging obstacles including Sling Shot which is new to the course this year.

The competition heads to Seattle/Tacoma for the first time, as Jessie Graff, Meagan Martin, Lance 'Cowboy Ninja' Pekus, Sean Bryan and more competitors face up to six challenging obstacles, including the new Lunatic Ledges and Barrel Roll.

Last season's 'Last Ninja Standing,' Drew Drechsel, and former New England Patriot Tyrone Poole are among the notable competitors who will face Atlanta's challenging obstacles, including Off the Hook and Ferris Wheel, which are both new this year.

The National Finals in Las Vegas continue as ninja superstars, including Drew Drechsel, Barclay Stockett, Najee Richardson, Nicholas Coolridge, Jake Murray, Ryan Stratis, Meagan Martin and more, tackle Stage 1.

Meagan Martin, Joe Moravsky, Jake Murray, Lance Pekus and more take on the finals course in Minneapolis for a chance to qualify for Vegas.

New obstacles include the Wheel Flip and the Spin Hopper; Season 7 champion Isaac Caldiero returns.

Daniel Gil, Barclay Stockett, Brent Steffensen, Abel Gonzalez and Kid Owhadi run in the Dallas City Finals for a chance to qualify for Vegas.

A qualifying round in Minneapolis. Competitors take on six obstacles, including 'Double Twister' and 'Diamond Dash.' Nina veterans making their return include: Meagan Martin, Joe Moravsky, Lance Pekus, Maggi Thorne and Sarah Schoback.

Season 7 champion Isaac Caldiero returns to the competition and joins Jesse Labreck, Travis Rosen, Scott Dixon, Kendall Coyne and more as they run to qualify in Indianapolis.

Flip Rodriguez, Grant McCartney, Zhanique Lovett, Tiana Webberley, Kevin Bull and more run to qualify in Los Angeles on a ferocious Jurassic World-themed course.

It's the final night of the 'American Ninja Warrior' National Finals, where the season's best Ninjas tackle the last stages of 'Mount Midoriyama'. Competitors who conquered Stage One move on to Stage Two, in hopes of advancing to Stages Three and Four. The finalists vie to win a cash prize of $1 million and the title of 'American Ninja Warrior.'

'American Ninja Warrior' arrives in Las Vegas, Nevada where the season's top competitors tackle a four-stage course. Ninja veterans Lance Pekus, Allyssa Beird, Joe Moravsky and Jesse 'Flex' LaBreck are scheduled to compete. The finalists will vie to win a cash prize of $1 million and the title of 'American Ninja Warrior.' Matt Iseman and Akbar Gbajabiamila host as Kristine Leahy co-hosts.

The competition returns to Kansas City, Missouri for the city finals. The top 30 competitors from the City Qualifier compete on one of the world's most challenging obstacle courses. Returning Ninjas include: Lance Pekus, Brandon Mears and Dan Polizzi. Competitors will vie for a chance to compete in the national finals in September, to win a cash prize of $1 million and the title of American Ninja Warrior.

'American Ninja Warrior' travels back to Daytona Beach, Florida where the top competitors from the City Qualifier tackle an even more challenging course that includes ten obstacles in the City Finals. In addition to the six qualifier obstacles, contestants will face the Salmon Ladder, Circuit Board, Elevator Climb and new obstacle Giant Cubes. Top ninjas Jessie Graff, Drew Drechsel 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 million and the title of 'American Ninja Warrior.' Matt Iseman and Akbar Gbajabiamila host, with Kristine Leahy as co-host.

'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, Stair Hopper, and 2 challenging new obstacles: Swinging Peg Board and Elevator Climb. Top competitors Kevin Bull, Grant McCartney and Flip Rodriguez 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.' Matt Iseman and Akbar Gbajabiamila hosts as Kristine Leahy co-hosts.

Ohio hosts the next qualifying round where competitors tackle two new obstacles: Razor's Edge and I-Beam Gap. Ninjas will compete to qualify for the finals in Las Vegas and a shot at winning the grand prize of $1,000,000. Cleveland also features the return of last season's 'fantastic four' women - Alyssa Beird, Rachel Goldstein, Jesse 'Flex' Labreck and Michelle Warnky, as well as 'American Ninja Warrior' veterans Jon Alexis Jr., Mike Bernardo, Joe Moravsky and Jamie Rahn. Competitors in this rigorous obstacle course competition series vie for the title 'American Ninja Warrior.' Matt Iseman and Akbar Gbajabiamila host with Kristine Leahy as co-host.

Drew Drechsel, Jessie Graff, JJ Woods, Kevin Carbon, John Looby and more run to qualify in Daytona Beach.

The heart-racing obstacle course competition series 'American Ninja Warrior' premieres its ninth 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. In the first Qualifying Round from Los Angeles competitors must tackle six obstacles, including Cannonball Drop and Battering Ram, which are new this season. 'American Ninja Warrior' veterans Kevin Bull and Grant McCartney return for another shot at completing the course.

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.'

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.'

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.'

'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.'

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.'

'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.

The 38 finalists who made it past Stage 1 in Las Vegas take their turn on the next stages to see if one will become the first to defeat Mount Midoriyama and take home the million dollar prize.

The city finalists make their way to Las Vegas and tackle stage 1 of the infamous Mount Midoriyama.

'American Ninja Warrior' travels back to San Pedro, California where the top 30 competitors from the Military Qualifier tackle the Military Finals course. In addition to the obstacles from the Military Qualifier, contestants will face Salmon Ladder, Arm Rings, Doorknob Arch and Spider Climb. Top competitors Army National Guard Caption Ryan Stratis, active Navy Lieutenant Junior Grade Dustin McKinney and Coast Guard Aviation Survival Technician Robin Pietschmann will take on the course. The Military 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.'

'American Ninja Warrior' travels back to Orlando, Florida's Universal Orlando Resort where the top 30 competitors from the Orlando Qualifier tackle the Orlando Finals course. In addition to the obstacles from the Orlando Qualifier, contestants will face the Salmon Ladder, Cannonball Alley, Helix Hang and Invisible Ladder. Top competitors Flip Rodriguez, Drew Dreschel and Shaun Murray will take on the course. The Orlando 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 host as Kristine Leahy co-hosts.

'American Ninja Warrior' travels back to Kansas City, Missouri where the top 30 competitors from the Kansas City Qualifier tackle the Kansas City Finals course. In addition to the obstacles from the Kansas City Qualifier, contestants will face the Salmon Ladder, Flying Shelf Grab, Body Prop and Invisible Ladder. Top competitors and fan-favorites Meagan Martin, Brian Arnold and Michael Stanger will take on the course. The Kansas City 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.'

The qualifying rounds continue with a very special all-military cast competing on the pier in San Pedro, California in front of the historic battleship USS Iowa. Competitors, including both active duty and retired military members, will tackle the six stage city qualifying course featuring two never-before-seen obstacles - the Log Runner and the challenging I-Beam Cross. Former Army National Guard Caption and six-time 'American Ninja Warrior' veteran Ryan Stratis and active Navy Lieutenant Junior Grade Dustin McKinney return for another shot at the course. This round will be the last of the city qualifying rounds before the show heads to the city finals rounds. Contestants in this competition series will vie for a grand prize of $1,000.000 and the title 'American Ninja Warrior.'

Orlando, Florida is the next stop for competitors to give it their all on the 'American Ninja Warrior' obstacle course, this time from the grounds of the Universal Orlando Resort. There they will face several new obstacles, including the Paddle Boards and Tire Swing. Veteran competitors, including pro-wakeboarder Sean Murray, William 'Spartan' Brown and rivals Flip Rodriguez & Drew Dreschel, return. Competitors will vie for a chance to win a cash prize of $1,000,000 and the title 'American Ninja Warrior.'

'American Ninja Warrior' travels to Kansas City, Missouri where competitors face new obstacles the Big Dipper, Floating tiles and Stretch Hold. 'American Ninja Warrior' veteran, and first woman ever to complete the Jumping Spider in last season's National Finals, Meagan Martin returns, while Brian Arnold and the Denver rock climbing team dubbed the 'Wolfpack' will also be making a comeback. 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.'

NBC will present its second annual 'American Ninja Warrior' international competition with a three-hour special, 'USA vs. the World.' Five of the top competitors from 'American Ninja Warrior' will go head-to-head against competitors from Japan and from Europe in a high-stakes competition on the show's famed four-stage finals course.

American Ninja Warrior recaps the best runs of the season.

'American Ninja Warrior' travels back to Dallas, Texas where the top 30 competitors from the Dallas Qualifier tackle the Dallas Finals course. They will face the Salmon Ladder, Swinging Frames, Pole Grasper and Spider Climb. The Dallas competitors will vie for a chance to compete in the Las Vegas finals, to win a cash prize of $500,000 and the title of 'American Ninja Warrior.'

The qualifying rounds conclude in Denver, Colorado where competitors tackle two never before seen obstacles, the Cat Grab and Doorknob Grasper. This round will be the last opportunity to qualify for the finals in Las Vegas and a shot at winning the cash prize of $500,000. The show's most notable competitor, Brian Arnold, returns to the course. MMA fighter Michelle Waterson competes along with Harlem Globetrotter Bull Bullard and BMX champion Morgan Wade. Also tackling the course is Drew Manning, author of the New York Times best seller 'Fit2Fat2Fit.' Competitors in this rigorous obstacle course competition series will vie for the title 'American Ninja Warrior.'

- 'American Ninja Warrior' travels to St. Louis, Missouri where competitors face new obstacles the Rope Junction Into Cargo, Double Tilted Ladder and Crazy Cliffhanger. X-Games gold medalist Kevin Robinson, motorcycle racer Dominic Anderson and 'Ghost Adventures' host Nick Groff compete. Former Olympic gymnast turned police officer, Terin Humphrey, returns for another shot at completing the course. Competitors in this rigorous obstacle course competition series vie for a chance to win a cash prize of $500,000 and the title 'American Ninja Warrior.'