The BEST episodes of American Ninja Warrior season 12
Every episode of American Ninja Warrior season 12, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of American Ninja Warrior season 12!
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.
#1 - Finals 2
Season 12 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/6/2020
The remaining ninjas take their shot at the 10-obstacle Finals course. The top 8 then compete in a playoff bracket where they race head-to-head on the Power Tower for a $100,000 prize.
#2 - The American Ninja Warrior Women's Championship
Season 12 - Episode 9 - Aired 5/9/2021
Twelve elite female competitors battle across two daunting courses. The Top 4 finishers advance to race head-to-head on the Power Tower, with the winner taking home $50,000 and becoming the first ever American Ninja Warrior Women's Champion.
#3 - Qualifier 4
Season 12 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/5/2020
Ninjas face up to 6 challenging obstacles, including Off the Hook, Spinning Bridge, and the new Sideways, in addition to the fan favorite Spider Climb and the iconic Warped Wall. Ninjas include Meagan Martin, Joe Moravsky, Tiana Webberley, Michael Torres, and The Cowboy Ninja Lance Pekus.
#4 - Semifinals 1
Season 12 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/12/2020
Ninjas face up to 10 obstacles, including the new head-spinning Corkscrew and mechanical Clockwork, plus fan favorites such as the Salmon Ladder and the Warped Wall. Ninjas include Daniel Gil, Jesse Labreck, Sandy Zimmerman, Jody Avila, and Grant McCartney.
#5 - Qualifier 3
Season 12 - Episode 3 - Aired 9/21/2020
Ninjas face up to 6 challenging obstacles including the new high-flying Beehive, in addition to fan favorites the Shrinking Steps and the iconic Warped Wall. Ninjas include Najee Richardson, Michelle Warnky, Adam Rayl, and Jessie Graff.
#6 - Finals 1
Season 12 - Episode 7 - Aired 10/28/2020
The 28 top ninjas face up to 10 diabolical obstacles, including the new Falling Shelves and Dragonback. Only the top 8 will advance to the final round this year.
#7 - Qualifier 1
Season 12 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/7/2020
Ninjas face up to 6 challenging obstacles, including the new Weight For It, Ring Chaser, and Rib Run, in addition to fan favorites Shrinking Steps, Slingshot, and the iconic Warped Wall.
#8 - Semifinals 2
Season 12 - Episode 6 - Aired 10/21/2020
Ninjas face up to 10 brutal obstacles, including the dizzying Corkscrew, the Salmon Ladder, and the iconic Warped Wall. Ninjas include Jessie Graff, Najee Richardson, Joe Moravsky, and Meagan Martin.
#9 - Qualifier 2
Season 12 - Episode 2 - Aired 9/14/2020
Ninjas face up to 6 challenging obstacles, including the new Ring Chaser and Rib Run, in addition to the dynamic Ferris Wheel and the iconic Warped Wall. Ninjas include Jesse "Flex" Labreck, JJ Woods, Jamie "Captain NBC" Rahn, and Daniel Gil.