The BEST episodes of American Ninja Warrior season 5
Every episode of American Ninja Warrior season 5, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of American Ninja Warrior season 5!
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 - Denver Finals (1)
Season 5 - Episode 15 - Aired 8/18/2013
The top 30 competitors return to Denver to take on new obstacles The Floating Stairs and The Pole Grasper.
Watch Now:Amazon#2 - Miami Finals (1)
Season 5 - Episode 13 - Aired 8/11/2013
A return to Miami for the finals course includes new obstacles The Ledge Jump and Rolling Steel.
Watch Now:Amazon#3 - Miami Qualifying (1)
Season 5 - Episode 5 - Aired 7/14/2013
Competitors in Miami face new obstacles in the Utility Pole Slider, Balance Bridge, Slider Jump, and Monkey Peg.
Watch Now:Amazon#4 - Venice Finals (1)
Season 5 - Episode 9 - Aired 7/28/2013
The Venice finals see the return of The Salmon Ladder, as well as new obstacles Rope Maze, the Cliffhanger, and Spider Climb.
Watch Now:Amazon#5 - Denver Finals (2)
Season 5 - Episode 16 - Aired 8/20/2013
The competitors tackle the final course; the floating stairs and the pole grasper.
Watch Now:Amazon#6 - Denver Qualifying (2)
Season 5 - Episode 8 - Aired 7/22/2013
Competitors face four new obstacles in Denver; contestants include snowboarder Graham Watanabe and rock climber Nikole Muckelroy.
Watch Now:Amazon#7 - Baltimore Qualifying (2)
Season 5 - Episode 4 - Aired 7/9/2013
The final night of Baltimore Qualifying.
Watch Now:Amazon#8 - Baltimore Finals (2)
Season 5 - Episode 12 - Aired 8/6/2013
The competition continues in Baltimore with obstacles that include Rumbling Dice and Body Prop.
Watch Now:Amazon#9 - USA vs Japan
Season 5 - Episode 22 - Aired 1/13/2014
The top five American competitors go up against the most accomplished Japanese contenders on all four stages of the finals course in Las Vegas. Team Japan includes grand champion Yuuji Urushihara, Shingo Yamamoto, Kazuma Asa, Ryo Matachi, and Hitoshi Kanno. Team USA features Brian Arnold, Brent Steffensen, James McGrath, Travis Rosen, and Paul Kasemir. Matt Iseman and Akbar Gbajabiamila host, as Jenn Brown co-hosts.
Watch Now:Amazon#10 - Baltimore Finals (1)
Season 5 - Episode 11 - Aired 8/4/2013
Competitors return to Baltimore to face obstacles that include Rumbling Dice and Body Prop.
Watch Now:Amazon#11 - Miami Qualifying (2)
Season 5 - Episode 6 - Aired 7/16/2013
The final night of Miami Qualifying.
Watch Now:Amazon#12 - Baltimore Qualifying (1)
Season 5 - Episode 3 - Aired 7/7/2013
Competitors in Baltimore tackle obstacles that include the Downhill Jump, Prism Tilt, Swing Jump and Circle Cross.
Watch Now:Amazon#13 - Denver Qualifying (1)
Season 5 - Episode 7 - Aired 7/21/2013
Competitors face new obstacles in the highest elevation to date.
Watch Now:Amazon#14 - Venice Qualifying (2)
Season 5 - Episode 2 - Aired 7/2/2013
Competitors face six obstacles in qualifying round.
Watch Now:Amazon#15 - Miami Finals (2)
Season 5 - Episode 14 - Aired 8/13/2013
The top 30 competitors take on new obstacles like The Ledge Jump and Rolling Steel.
Watch Now:Amazon#16 - Venice Finals (2)
Season 5 - Episode 10 - Aired 7/30/2013
The finals in Venice conclude.
Watch Now:Amazon#17 - Venice Qualifying (1)
Season 5 - Episode 1 - Aired 6/30/2013
Sixty competitors from the West Coast vie for a chance to take on the world's most-difficult obstacle course.
#18 - Las Vegas Finals - Stage 1 (3)
Season 5 - Episode 19 - Aired 9/2/2013
#19 - Las Vegas Finals - Stage 2
Season 5 - Episode 20 - Aired 9/9/2013
#20 - Las Vegas Finals - Stage 1 (2)
Season 5 - Episode 18 - Aired 8/27/2013
#21 - Las Vegas Finals - Stage 3
Season 5 - Episode 21 - Aired 9/16/2013
#22 - Las Vegas Finals - Stage 1 (1)
Season 5 - Episode 17 - Aired 8/25/2013
Competitors try stage 1; the giant cycle, rope glider, and the timbers.