The BEST episodes of American Ninja Warrior season 18
Every episode of American Ninja Warrior season 18, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of American Ninja Warrior season 18!
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 - Western Regional Finals
Season 18 - Episode 3 - Aired 6/22/2026
The new Regional Finals begin as ninjas from the Western Region compete for a spot in the National Finals. The Tripleheader, a supersized three-lane racecourse, debuts, where ninjas go head-to-head-to-head in high speed, side by side races.
#2 - Western Regional Qualifying 1
Season 18 - Episode 1 - Aired 6/8/2026
Ninjas from the Western Region compete in qualifiers for a spot in the all-new Regional Finals. Hosts Matt Iseman and Akbar Gbajabiamila, along with co-host Zuri Hall, select their Fastest Pick of the Night.
#3 - Western Regional Qualifying 2
Season 18 - Episode 2 - Aired 6/15/2026
The Western Regional Qualifying rounds continue in Las Vegas as ninjas compete for a spot in the all-new Regional Finals.