The BEST episodes of American Ninja Warrior season 17
Every episode of American Ninja Warrior season 17, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of American Ninja Warrior season 17!
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 - Qualifiers 5
Season 17 - Episode 5 - Aired 6/30/2025
The Qualifying rounds continue on the world's most challenging obstacle course. The top 20 athletes of the night advance to the semifinal.
#2 - Semifinals 1
Season 17 - Episode 7 - Aired 7/14/2025
The semifinals begin in Las Vegas where the ninjas will take on a longer course featuring 10 iconic obstacles from the past. The fastest advance to the National Finals and compete in head-to-head races.
#3 - Qualifiers 2
Season 17 - Episode 2 - Aired 6/9/2025
The Qualifiers continue with the “How to Train Your Dragon” episode. Dragons Toothless and Stormfly join the ninjas, and the film’s star, Mason Thames, joins Matt and Akbar in the booth.
#4 - Qualifiers 3
Season 17 - Episode 3 - Aired 6/16/2025
The Qualifying rounds continue in Las Vegas on the world's most challenging obstacle course. The top 20 athletes of the night advance to the semifinals.
#5 - Qualifiers 6
Season 17 - Episode 6 - Aired 7/7/2025
The Qualifying rounds conclude on the world's most challenging obstacle course. The top 20 athletes of the night advance to the semifinals.
#6 - Qualifiers 4
Season 17 - Episode 4 - Aired 6/23/2025
The Qualifying rounds continue in Las Vegas on the world’s most challenging obstacle course. The top 20 athletes of the night advance to the semifinals.
#7 - Qualifiers 1
Season 17 - Episode 1 - Aired 6/2/2025
Qualifying rounds begin in Las Vegas on the world's most challenging obstacle course. The competition returns bigger than ever by bringing back trailblazers, record-setters, and fan-favorite competitors from the last 16 seasons.
#8 - Semifinals 2
Season 17 - Episode 8 - Aired 7/21/2025
The Semifinals continue in Las Vegas where the ninjas take on a longer course featuring 10 iconic obstacles from the past. The fastest advance to the National Finals and compete in head-to-head races.