American Ninja Warrior Season 5 Episodes

Episode 1

Venice Qualifying Part 1

Sun, Jun 30, 201339 mins

Venice finals kick off with the return of the dreaded Salmon Ladder. The infamous climbing obstacle has dashed the hopes of countless competitors with its emphasis on upper-body strength, hand-eye coordination and pin-point muscle control. In addition, brand new obstacles The Rope Maze, The Cliffhanger and Spider Climb have been added to confound veterans and newbies alike in a hellacious remake of the Venice course. However, several strong competitors have advanced including "American Ninja Warrior" legend David Campbell, tuxedo Speedo-wearing Dan Mast and the fleet-footed Jesse La Flair. Just one run stands between four-time finalist Campbell and his opponents from reaching Las Vegas and Mt. Midoriyama. See who has what it takes to scale The Spider Climb and continue their dream!

Episode 2

Venice Qualifying Part 2

Mon, Jul 1, 201376 mins

This two-hour episode features the second half of the qualifying round held in Venice Beach, California. Competitors must tackle six obstacles in the qualifying round and on this course they face four brand new obstacles including the Frame Slider, Domino Hill, Chain Swing and Flying Nun Chucks. Returning fan favorites in Venice include parkour enthusiasts Kyle Cochran and Brent Steffensen. Competitors vie for a chance to win a cash prize of 500,000 dollars and the title "American Ninja Warrior."

Episode 3

Baltimore Qualifying Part 1

Sun, Jul 7, 2013

The northernmost qualifying city introduces four brand new obstacles.

Episode 4

Baltimore Qualifying Part 2

Mon, Jul 8, 201340 mins

Travel back to Baltimore, Maryland for part one of the finals course where competitors tackle ten obstacles, including brand new obstacles the Rumbling Dice and Body Prop. There are 30 athletes that passed through the qualifying course and will have to prove themselves once again in order to earn a trip to Las Vegas.

Episode 5

Miami Qualifying Part 1

Sun, Jul 14, 201338 mins

Miami athletes bring the heat for the first qualifying round in their region.

Episode 6

Miami Qualifying Part 2

Mon, Jul 15, 201339 mins

The qualifying round in Miami continues as competitors struggle to tackle the four brand new obstacles in the course--the Utility Pole Slider, the Balance Bridge, the Slider Jump and the Monkey Peg.

Episode 7

Denver Qualifying Part 1

Sun, Jul 21, 201336 mins

The final qualifying round, in Denver, Colorado, features the highest elevation to date!

Episode 8

Denver Qualifying Part 2

Mon, Jul 22, 201337 mins

The fourth and final qualifying round, held in Denver, Colorado, comes to a close! In the second half of Denver's tryouts, competitors continue to face six obstacles, four of which are new this year, as well as the threat of thin air.

Episode 9

Venice Finals Part 1

Sun, Jul 28, 201339 mins

Venice finals kick off with the return of the dreaded Salmon Ladder. The infamous climbing obstacle has dashed the hopes of countless competitors with its emphasis on upper-body strength, hand-eye coordination and pin-point muscle control. In addition, brand new obstacles The Rope Maze, The Cliffhanger and Spider Climb have been added to confound veterans and newbies alike in a hellacious remake of the Venice course. However, several strong competitors have advanced including "American Ninja Warrior" legend David Campbell, tuxedo Speedo-wearing Dan Mast and the fleet-footed Jesse La Flair. Just one run stands between four-time finalist Campbell and his opponents from reaching Las Vegas and Mt. Midoriyama. See who has what it takes to scale The Spider Climb and continue their dream!

Episode 10

Venice Finals Part 2

Mon, Jul 29, 201341 mins

In the second half of the Venice Finals, only the top finalist will continue to move on to Vegas. The first female to compete in the Venice semi-finals, Jessie Graff hopes that her stuntwoman skills will lead her to Vegas. Then, 26-year-old Lance Pekus, a rancher from Idaho looks to make the finals as well--but will his cowboy hat be his lucky accessory or will it be a distraction? Plus, former gymnast JB Douglas takes to the course to see if he can put his talents to good use. He also has an inspirational story on how he helps kids. Find out if that inspiration transcends into his sprint to the finish line!

Episode 11

Baltimore Finals Part 1

Sun, Aug 4, 201339 mins

Travel back to Baltimore, Maryland for part one of the finals course where competitors tackle ten obstacles, including brand new obstacles the Rumbling Dice and Body Prop. There are 30 athletes that passed through the qualifying course and will have to prove themselves once again in order to earn a trip to Las Vegas.

Episode 12

Baltimore Finals Part 2

Mon, Aug 5, 2013

Episode 13

Miami Finals Pt. 1

Sun, Aug 11, 201341 mins

Travel back to Miami for the first half of the finals course.

Episode 14

Miami Finals Pt. 2

Mon, Aug 12, 201340 mins

The second half of the Miami finals kick off.

Episode 15

Denver Finals Pt. 1

Sun, Aug 18, 201341 mins

Travel back to Denver where the top 30 competitors once again tackle The Grip Hang.

Episode 16

Denver Finals: Part 2

Mon, Aug 19, 201338 mins

The top 30 competitors in Denver continue to tackle The Grip Hang.

Episode 17

National Finals: Stage 1 - Part 1

Sun, Aug 25, 201377 mins

85 athletes take on 23 obstacles on 4 stages in Las Vegas' Mount Midoriyama for a chance to be the first American Ninja Warrior. However, it's not going to be an easy task. On stage one, the Jumping Spider will give every competitor trouble. They need to keep their focus in order to get through the obstacle. Adam Grossman, an engineer, comes close to touching the water--but does he make it through the Jumping Spider? Then, 29-year-old Philadelphia artist Travis Weinand takes his chance at the course, but when the clock starts to wind down, can he rush to finish? Also, a rookie moves through stage one like he is a professional.

Episode 18

National Finals: Stage 1 - Part 2

Mon, Aug 26, 2013

Episode 19

National Finals: Stage 1 - Part 3

Mon, Sep 2, 201378 mins

Only the toughest athletes out of the 60 that compete in Stage 1 will move on to Stage 2.

Episode 20

National Finals: Stage 2

Sun, Sep 1, 201339 mins

Finalists tackle Stage Two at Mt. Midoriyama with six troubling obstacles.

Episode 21

National Finals Part 5

Mon, Sep 16, 201341 mins

In the season finale, the remaining athletes fight to beat veteran Brent Steffensen's record and make it to Stage 4.

Episode 22

USA vs. Japan

Mon, Jan 13, 2014

The USA all-stars team takes on the All Time All-Stars from Japanese SASUKE on the championship course in Las Vegas.