American Ninja Warrior
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Competitors from all across America take on the world’s most challenging obstacle course.
Cast & Crew
Upcoming TV Airings
The airings below are based on a generic national schedule. Times and dates can vary by TV provider.
Monday, April 14
Finals 1
Season 12 • Episode 7
In the Finals round, 28 top ninjas face up to 10 diabolical obstacles, including Falling Shelves.
Monday, April 14
Finals 2
Season 12 • Episode 8
The remaining ninjas compete on the finals course and Power Tower to determine the winner.
Wednesday, April 16
Qualifiers 5
Season 14 • Episode 5
The qualifying rounds conclude as the ninjas take on the world's most challenging obstacle course.
Wednesday, April 16
Semifinals 1
Season 14 • Episode 6
The semifinals begin as ninjas face 10 challenging obstacles, including Kaleidoscope and more.
Monday, April 21
Women's Championship
Season 15 • Episode 16
Sixteen elite female ninjas compete to take home the coveted title of women's champion.
Monday, April 21
Dallas City Qualifiers
Season 10 • Episode 1
In the first qualifying round, competitors tackle six obstacles, including the Mega Warped Wall.
Thursday, April 24
Semifinals 2
Season 14 • Episode 7
The semifinals continue as ninjas face challenging obstacles, including Hopscotch and Box Office.
Thursday, April 24
Semifinals 3
Season 14 • Episode 8
The semifinals continue as ninjas face 10 challenging obstacles, including Over Under and more.
Monday, April 28
Semifinals 4
Season 14 • Episode 9
The semifinals conclude in Los Angeles as the competing ninjas face 10 challenging obstacles.
Monday, April 28
National Finals 1
Season 14 • Episode 10
The finals return to Las Vegas, where the ninjas face up to eight super-sized obstacles.
Monday, April 28
Los Angeles City Qualifiers
Season 10 • Episode 2
Competitors face six obstacles, including the Jumper Cables and the Doorknob Drop.
Monday, April 28
Indianapolis City Qualifiers
Season 10 • Episode 4
Competitors face six obstacles including two new challenges, Wheel Flip and Spin Hopper.
Wednesday, April 30
ANW Women's Championship
Season 14 • Episode 14
Twelve elite female competitors battle across two courses; the top four advance to the Power Tower.
Wednesday, April 30
ANW Couple's Special
Season 15 • Episode 15
Ninja couples compete relay-style on an extreme obstacle course in teams of two.
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