The WORST episodes of American Ninja Warrior

#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.

#4 - 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.

#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.

#7 - Qualifiers 4

Season 15 - Episode 3 - Aired 6/19/2023

The qualifying rounds continue in L.A., with ninjas from across the country taking on the world’s most challenging obstacle course. New obstacle “The Cubes” makes its debut.

#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.

#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.

#13 - Semifinals 2

Season 12 - Episode 6 - Aired 10/21/2020

Ninjas face up to 10 brutal obstacles, including the dizzying Corkscrew, the Salmon Ladder, and the iconic Warped Wall. Ninjas include Jessie Graff, Najee Richardson, Joe Moravsky, and Meagan Martin.

#14 - Episode 6

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 12/19/2009

#15 - Qualifier 1

Season 12 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/7/2020

Ninjas face up to 6 challenging obstacles, including the new Weight For It, Ring Chaser, and Rib Run, in addition to fan favorites Shrinking Steps, Slingshot, and the iconic Warped Wall.

#16 - Las Vegas Finals - Stage 1 (2)

Season 5 - Episode 18 - Aired 8/27/2013

#17 - Semifinals 2

Season 15 - Episode 9 - Aired 8/7/2023

The semifinals continue in Los Angeles where the competing ninjas face up to 6 challenging obstacles and race head-to-head for a spot in the national finals.

#18 - Las Vegas Finals - Stage 3

Season 5 - Episode 21 - Aired 9/16/2013

#19 - Qualifiers 3

Season 13 - Episode 3 - Aired 6/21/2021

The qualifiers continue with ninjas facing up to 6 challenging obstacles, including the new Air Surfer and Pretzel Twist in addition to the iconic Warped Wall.

#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.

#21 - Qualifiers 6

Season 15 - Episode 5 - Aired 7/10/2023

The 6th night of qualifiers in L.A.

#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.

#24 - Qualifiers 3

Season 15 - Episode 2 - Aired 6/12/2023

The qualifying rounds continue in L.A., with ninjas from across the country taking on the world's most challenging obstacle course. New obstacle Kite Surfer makes its debut.

#25 - Las Vegas Finals - Stage 2

Season 5 - Episode 20 - Aired 9/9/2013