The WORST episodes of American Ninja Warrior
Every episode of American Ninja Warrior ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst episodes of American Ninja Warrior!
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 - 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.
#2 - Couples Championship
Season 15 - Episode 17 - Aired 5/27/2024
Twelve elite ninja couples compete together on the world’s most challenging obstacle course with the winners taking home the coveted title of this year’s couple’s champion.
#3 - ANW Couple's Special
Season 15 - Episode 15 - Aired 9/18/2023
Ninja couples compete relay-style on an extreme obstacle course in teams of two with one being crowned the next American Ninja Warrior Couples Champion.
#5 - ANW Woman's Championship
Season 14 - Episode 14 - Aired 5/29/2023
Twelve elite female competitors battle in the American Ninja Warrior Women's Championship. The competitors compete across two daunting courses, and the top four advance to race head to head on the Power Tower. The winner takes home $50,000.

#6 - Qualifiers 3 & 4
Season 16 - Episode 2 - Aired 6/10/2024
The qualifying rounds continue in L.A. with ninjas from across the country taking on the world's most challenging obstacle course.
#8 - 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.
Watch Now:Apple TV#9 - Las Vegas Finals 1
Season 16 - Episode 8 - Aired 8/19/2024
The National Finals begin in Las Vegas as the remaining competitors compete in Stage 1 for their chance to win $1 million and become the next American Ninja Warrior.

#10 - 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.

#11 - 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.
#12 - 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.
#16 - Las Vegas Finals - Stage 1 (2)
Season 5 - Episode 18 - Aired 8/27/2013
#18 - Las Vegas Finals - Stage 3
Season 5 - Episode 21 - Aired 9/16/2013
#20 - 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.
Watch Now:Apple TV#22 - American Ninja Warrior All Star Spectacular
Season 13 - Episode 14 - Aired 5/30/2022
Fan favorites compete in the wildest head-to-head ANW competition ever. Iconic obstacles get super-sized - some as high as 80 feet - as all-star ninjas face off.
#23 - Qualifiers 8
Season 16 - Episode 5 - Aired 7/15/2024
The qualifying rounds in L.A. conclude with ninjas from across the country taking on the world’s most challenging obstacle course. The head-to-head runoff races determine the final spot moving forward to the semifinals.