The BEST episodes of American Ninja Warrior season 4
Every episode of American Ninja Warrior season 4, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of American Ninja Warrior season 4!
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 - Midsouth Regional Qualifying Round (2)
Season 4 - Episode 14 - Aired 6/17/2012
The other batch of Mid-South competitors do battle with the Mid-South qualifying course, which includes the Quad Steps, Log Grip, Bridge of Blades, Jump Hang, Rope Junction, and Warped Wall. Veteran ninjas include Colorado freerunner Jake Smith and Japan veteran Rich King, while former West Point cadet Ahmed Toure and breakdancer Lorin Ball take on the course for the first time.
Watch Now:Amazon#2 - Midwest Regional Qualifying Round (2)
Season 4 - Episode 5 - Aired 5/27/2012
The other batch of Midwest competitors tackle the qualifying course, which includes the Quad Steps, Log Grip, Bridge of Blades, Jump Hang, Curtain Slider, and Warped Wall. Veteran ninjas include cheerleader Andrew Karsen and fan-favorite Brent Kelly, while St. Louis' Matthew Derouen and freerunning Joshua Grant take on the course for the first time.
Watch Now:Amazon#3 - Midsouth Regional Qualifying Round (1)
Season 4 - Episode 13 - Aired 6/17/2012
Top Mid-South ninjas tackle a qualifying course that includes the Quad Steps, Log Grip, Bridge of Blades, Jump Hang, Rope Junction, and Warped Wall. Veteran ninjas include two-time Japan veteran Paul Kasemir and freerunner Brandon Douglass, while rock climber Brian Arnold and "Big" Bob Pondrom take on the course for the first time.
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#4 - Northwest Regional Qualifying Round (1)
Season 4 - Episode 10 - Aired 6/10/2012
Top contenders from the Northwest face off against the Northwest qualifying course, featuring the Quad Steps, Log Grip, Spinning Log, Jump Hang, Pipe Slider, and Warped Wall. Veteran ninjas include "the Godfather" David Campbell and the colorful Ryoga Vee, while type-1 diabetic Kyle Cochran and top female competitor Janine Cundy take on the course for the first time.
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#5 - Northwest Regional Qualifying Round (2)
Season 4 - Episode 11 - Aired 6/10/2012
The other batch of Northwest competitors take on the qualifying course that features the Quad Steps, Log Grip, Spinning Log, Jump Hang, Pipe Slider, and Warped Wall. Veteran ninjas include freerunner Brian Orosco and ice cream vendor James McGrath, while his brother Patrick McGrath and Alaskan native Gunner Bahn take on the course for the first time.
Watch Now:Amazon#6 - Northeast Regional Qualifying Round (2)
Season 4 - Episode 8 - Aired 6/3/2012
The other batch of Northeast competitors face the Northeast qualifying course, which includes the Quad Steps, Log Grip, Bungee Bridge, Jump Hang, Jumping Bars, Wall Lift, and Warped Wall. Veteran ninjas include freerunning champion Tim Shieff and Bay Area stuntman Luis Moco, while 5'5" Michael Needham and firefighter Mike Bernardo take on the course for the first time.
Watch Now:Amazon#7 - Southeast Regional Qualifying Round (1)
Season 4 - Episode 16 - Aired 6/24/2012
Talented Southeast standouts tackle the Southeast qualifying course in Miami, FL. The course includes the Quad Steps, Log Grip, Bungee Bridge, Jump Hang, Swing Circle, Wall Lift, and Warped Wall. Veteran ninjas include car salesman Drew Drechsel and elite competitor Ryan Stratis, while former pro football star Kamerion Wimbley takes on the course for the first time.
Watch Now:Amazon#8 - Northeast Regional Qualifying Round (1)
Season 4 - Episode 7 - Aired 6/3/2012
Elite Northeast ninjas take on the qualifying course in Miami, FL. The obstacles are the Quad Steps, Log Grip, Bungee Bridge, Jump Hang, Jumping Bars, Wall Lift, and Warped Wall. Veteran ninjas include top competitor Chris Wilczewski and Travis Graves, who has something to prove, while freerunning fisherman Jesse Villarreal and rapping Noel Reyes take on the course for the first time.
Watch Now:Amazon#9 - Midwest Regional Qualifying Round (1)
Season 4 - Episode 4 - Aired 5/27/2012
Top Midwest competitors take on the tough Midwest qualifying course in Dallas, TX. The obstacles include the Quad Steps, Log Grip, Bridge of Blades, Jump Hang, Curtain Slider, and Warped Wall. Veteran ninjas include the unemployed Stephen Volcko and favorite James Hardin, while pastor Johnathan Morin and the quick Zach Sokoloski take on the course for the first time.
Watch Now:Amazon#10 - Southeast Regional Qualifying Round (2)
Season 4 - Episode 17 - Aired 6/24/2012
The other batch of Southeast ninjas tackle the Southeast qualifying course, which features the Quad Steps, Log Grip, Bungee Bridge, Jump Hang, Swing Circle, Wall Lift, and Warped Wall. Veteran ninjas include Miami's David "Flip" Rodriguez and stock trader Travis Rosen, while Harlem Globetrotter Bull Bullard takes on the course for the first time.
Watch Now:Amazon#11 - Southwest Qualifying Round (1)
Season 4 - Episode 1 - Aired 5/20/2012
The fourth season begins in Venice Beach, California on the Southwest course featuring the Quad Steps, Log Grip, Spinning Log, Jump Hang, Devil Steps, and Warped Wall. Veteran ninjas include stuntman Brent Steffensen, speedy Michael "Frosti" Zernow, Universal Hollywood's Dan Mast, and stuntwoman Luci Romberg, while actor William Moseley and YouTube parkour sensation Jesse La Flair take on the course for the first time.
#12 - Southwest Regional Finals
Season 4 - Episode 3 - Aired 5/21/2012
The top 30 competitors from the Southwest qualifying round take on the finals course with a chance to move on to Las Vegas. The back obstacles are the Salmon Ladder, Arm Rings, and Cargo Climb. Favorites include Brent Steffensen, Jesse La Flair, Michael "Frosti" Zernow, Dan Mast, Kole Stevens, Evan Dollard, and Derek Nakamoto.
#13 - Southwest Qualifying Round (2)
Season 4 - Episode 2 - Aired 5/20/2012
The other batch of Southwest competitors tackle the qualifying course, which includes the Quad Steps, Log Grip, Spinning Log, Jump Hang, Devil Steps, and Warped Wall. Veteran Ninjas include top competitor Levi Meeuwenberg, "Twilight" stuntman Paul Darnell, and "Grandpa Ninja" Kelvin Antoine, while hotshot rookie Alex Duong and father-son duo Ron Shalvis, Sr. and Ronnie Shalvis, Jr. take on the course for the first time.
#14 - Las Vegas Finals (5)
Season 4 - Episode 23 - Aired 7/16/2012
Stage 1 of Mt. Midoriyama comes to a close. The 12 competitors are David "Flip" Rodriguez, David Campbell, Tim Shieff, Paul Kasemir, James McGrath, Andrew Karsen, Evan Dollard, Drew Drechsel, Jesse La Flair, Matthew Derouen, Brandon Douglass, and Luis Moco. The finishers advance to Stage 2.
#15 - Las Vegas Finals (6)
Season 4 - Episode 24 - Aired 7/23/2012
The National Finals come to a close on Mt. Midoriyama's final stages. Stage 2 includes the Slider Drop, Double Salmon Ladder, Unstable Bridge, Balance Tank, Metal Spin, and Wall Lift. Stage 3 features the Roulette Cylinder, Door Knob Grasper, Floating Boards, Ultimate Cliffhanger, Bungee Rope Climb, Hang Climb, Spider Flip, and Flying Bar. If anyone reaches Stage 4 and conquers it, they'll earn $500,000 and the title of "American Ninja Warrior."
#16 - Las Vegas Finals (1)
Season 4 - Episode 19 - Aired 7/8/2012
The National Finals commence in Las Vegas, NV on a course featuring the Step Slider, Rolling Log, Giant Swing, Jumping Spider, Half Pipe Attack, Warped Wall, Spinning Bridge, and Final Climb. Favorites include David Money, Michael "Frosti" Zernow, Gunner Bahn, Marcus Ramos, and Nathaniel Spencer, among others. Finishers advance to Stage 2.
#17 - Northwest Regional Finals
Season 4 - Episode 12 - Aired 6/12/2012
The top 30 competitors from the Northwest qualifying round tackle the finals course with a chance to move on to Las Vegas. The back obstacles are the Salmon Ladder, Arm Rings, and Cargo Climb (additionally, the Pipe Slider is replaced by the Devil Steps). Favorites include David Campbell, James McGrath, Patrick McGrath, Kyle Cochran, Gunner Bahn, and 51-year-old Tom Hutchman.
#18 - Midwest Regional Finals
Season 4 - Episode 6 - Aired 5/28/2012
The top 30 competitors from the Midwest qualifying round tackle the finals course with a chance to move on to Las Vegas. The back obstacles featured are the Salmon Ladder, Lamp Grasper, and Cargo Climb. Favorites include Andrew Karsen, Matthew Derouen, Joshua Grant, Johnathan Morin, and Stephen Volcko.
#19 - Las Vegas Finals (2)
Season 4 - Episode 20 - Aired 7/8/2012
Stage 1 of Mt. Midoriyama continues in Las Vegas, NV. Favorites include Jake Smith, Dan Mast, Ryan Thompson, Bob Pondrom, and Ben Snead. Those who finish move on to Stage 2.
#20 - Midsouth Regional Finals
Season 4 - Episode 15 - Aired 6/18/2012
The top 30 competitors from the Mid-South qualifying round tackle the finals course with a chance to move on to Las Vegas. The back obstacles are the Salmon Ladder, Lamp Grasper, and Cargo Climb. Favorites include Paul Kasemir, Jake Smith, Ahmed Toure, Brandon Douglass, Brian Arnold, and Bob Pondrom.
#21 - Las Vegas Finals (3)
Season 4 - Episode 21 - Aired 7/8/2012
Stage 1 moves into its third episode. Favorites include Bull Bullard, Derek Nakamoto, Johnathan Morin, and Jesse Villarreal. Finishers go to Stage 2.
#22 - Northeast Regional Finals
Season 4 - Episode 9 - Aired 6/5/2012
The top 30 competitors from the Northeast qualifying round tackle the finals course with a chance to move on to Las Vegas. The back obstacles are the Salmon Ladder, Cycle Road, and Cargo Climb. Favorites include Tim Shieff, Chris Wilczewski, Michael Needham, Jesse Villarreal, Luis Moco, and Elet Hall.
#23 - Southeast Regional Finals
Season 4 - Episode 18 - Aired 6/25/2012
The top 30 competitors from the Southeast qualifying round tackle the finals course with a chance to move on to Las Vegas. The back obstacles featured are the Salmon Ladder, Cycle Road, and Cargo Climb. Favorites include David "Flip" Rodriguez, Drew Drechsel, Bull Bullard, Kamerion Wimbley, and Travis Rosen.
#24 - Las Vegas Finals (4)
Season 4 - Episode 22 - Aired 7/9/2012
Stage 1 continues in Las Vegas. Favorites include Brent Steffensen, Stephen Volcko, Kyle Cochran, Remi Bakkar, and Chris Wilczewski. The finishers move on to Stage 2.