American Ninja Warrior
Contestants run, jump, crawl, climb, hang, and swing through crazy obstacles as they compete to become the next American Ninja champion.
- 2009-2028
- 20 seasons
- G4
- Action & Adventure, Game Show, Reality, Sports
- TV-PG
Contestants run, jump, crawl, climb, hang, and swing through crazy obstacles as they compete to become the next American Ninja champion.
Season 7 Episode Guide
17 Episodes 2015 - 2016
Episode 1
Venice Qualifying 2015
Mon, May 25, 2015
The Season 7 premiere opened with a qualifying round for Venice Beach, California participants. Obstacles included the Mini Silk Slider, Spin Cycle, and Hourglass Drop. Contestants included Jackson Meyer, Kevin Bull, David Campbell, former Baltimore Raven Brendon Ayanbadejo and Seattle Seahawk Jon Ryan.
Episode 2
Kansas City Qualifying
Mon, Jun 1, 2015 60 mins
"American Ninja Warrior" travels to Kansas City, Missouri where competitors face new obstacles the Big Dipper, Floating tiles and Stretch Hold. "American Ninja Warrior" veteran, and first woman ever to complete the Jumping Spider in last season's National Finals, Meagan Martin returns, while Brian Arnold and the Denver rock climbing team dubbed the "Wolfpack" will also be making a comeback. Competitors in this rigorous obstacle course competition series vie for a chance to win a cash prize of $1,000,000 and the title "American Ninja Warrior." Matt Iseman and Akbar Gbaja Biamila host as Kristine Leahy co-hosts.
Episode 3
Houston Qualifying
Mon, Jun 8, 2015 86 mins
Fan favorite, the Mighty Kacy Catanzaro returns for the Houston qualifiers. Kacy Catanzaro, the first woman ever to complete the American Ninja Warrior course, is back, along with veterans Brent Steffensen and Sam Sann to compete for $1,000,000 in the world's most difficult obstacle course. Will the never-before-seen Tilting Slider, Cargo Crossing, and The Swinging Spikes stop the Mighty Kacy on her quest to conquer Mount Midoriyama?
Episode 4
Orlando Qualifying
Mon, Jun 15, 2015 86 mins
In the qualifying round at Universal Orlando Resort, veteran competitors including pro-wake boarder Sean Murray, William "Spartan" Brown, and long-time rivals Flip Rodriguez and Drew Drechsel take on Paddle Boards, the Tire Swing, and other new obstacles as they battle for a chance to compete for a $1,000,000 cash prize. With hosts Matt Iseman and Akbar Gbajabiamila, and co-host Kristine Leahy.
Episode 5
Pittsburgh Qualifying
Mon, Jun 22, 2015 86 mins
Pittsburgh, PA's historic Carrie Furnace will host the fifth qualifying round where competitors tackle two new obstacles including, the Snake Crossing and the Wind Chimes. Ninjas will compete to qualify for the finals in Las Vegas and a shot at winning the grand prize of $1,000,000. "American Ninja Warrior" veterans Michelle Warnky and "Captain NBC" Jamie Rahn return, while Olympian and Pittsburgh local Brianne McLaughlin and Harlem Globetrotter Flip White will take a shot at the course, along with University of Pittsburgh "vampire" professor Joel Brady and Team USA members Joe Moravsky and Elet Hall. Competitors in this rigorous obstacle course competition series will vie for the title "American Ninja Warrior." Matt Iseman and Akbar Gbajabiamila hosts as Kristine Leahy co-hosts.
Episode 6
Military Qualifying
Mon, Jul 6, 2015 86 mins
Competitors, including both active duty and retired military members, will tackle the six stage city qualifying course featuring two never-before-seen obstacles - the Log Runner and the challenging I-Beam Cross. Former Army National Guard Caption and six-time "American Ninja Warrior" veteran Ryan Stratis and active Navy Lieutenant Junior Grade Dustin McKinney return for another shot at the course. This round will be the last of the city qualifying rounds before the show heads to the city finals rounds. Contestants in this competition series will vie for a grand prize of $1,000.000 and the title "American Ninja Warrior." Matt Iseman and Akbar Gbajabiamila host. Kristine Leahy co-hosts.
Episode 7
Venice Finals
Mon, Jul 13, 2015 86 mins
American Ninja Warrior" travels back to Venice, California where the top 30 competitors from the Venice Qualifier tackle the Venice Finals course. In addition to the obstacles from the Venice Qualifier, contestants will face the Salmon Ladder, Rumbling Dice, Clear Climb and Invisible Ladder. Top competitors Kevin Bull, Nicholas Coolridge and Jessie Graff will take on the course. The Venice competitors will vie for a chance to compete in the Las Vegas finals, to win a cash prize of $1,000,000 and the title of "American Ninja Warrior." Matt Iseman and Akbar Gbajabiamila hosts as Kristine Leahy co-hosts
Episode 8
Kansas City Finals
Mon, Jul 20, 2015 86 mins
"American Ninja Warrior" travels back to Kansas City, Missouri where the top 30 competitors from the Kansas City Qualifier tackle the Kansas City Finals course. In addition to the obstacles from the Kansas City Qualifier, contestants will face the Salmon Ladder, Flying Shelf Grab, Body Prop and Invisible Ladder. Top competitors and fan-favorites Meagan Martin, Brian Arnold and Michael Stanger will take on the course. The Kansas City competitors will vie for a chance to compete in the Las Vegas finals, to win a cash prize of $1,000,000 and the title of "American Ninja Warrior." Matt Iseman and Akbar Gbajabiamila hosts as Kristine Leahy co-hosts.
Episode 9
Houston Finals
Mon, Jul 27, 2015 85 mins
"American Ninja Warrior" travels back to Houston, Texas where the top 30 competitors from the Houston Qualifier tackle the Houston Finals course. In addition to the obstacles from the Houston Qualifier, contestants will face the Salmon Ladder, Walking Bar, Crazy Cliffhanger and Invisible Ladder. Top competitors and fan-favorites Brent Steffensen, Sam Sann and Daniel Gil will take on the course. The Houston competitors will vie for a chance to compete in the Las Vegas finals, to win a cash prize of $1,000,000 and the title of "American Ninja Warrior." Matt Iseman and Akbar Gbajabiamila host as Kristine Leahy co-hosts.
Episode 10
Orlando Finals
Mon, Aug 3, 2015 85 mins
"American Ninja Warrior" travels back to Orlando, Florida's Universal Orlando Resort where the top 30 competitors from the Orlando Qualifier tackle the Orlando Finals course. In addition to the obstacles from the Orlando Qualifier, contestants will face the Salmon Ladder, Cannonball Alley, Helix Hang and Invisible Ladder. Top competitors Flip Rodriguez, Drew Dreschel and Shaun Murray will take on the course. The Orlando competitors will vie for a chance to compete in the Las Vegas finals, to win a cash prize of $1,000,000 and the title of "American Ninja Warrior." Matt Iseman and Akbar Gbajabiamila host as Kristine Leahy co-hosts.
Episode 11
Pittsburgh Finals
Mon, Aug 10, 2015 85 mins
"American Ninja Warrior" travels back to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania where the top 30 competitors from the Pittsburgh Qualifier tackle the Pittsburgh Finals course. In addition to the obstacles from the Pittsburgh Qualifier, contestants will face Salmon Ladder, Floating Monkey Bars, Door Knob Arch and Invisible Ladder. Top competitors Elet Hall, Michael Bernardo, Joe Moravsky and Michelle Warnky will take on the course. The Pittsburgh competitors will vie for a chance to compete in the Las Vegas finals, to win a cash prize of $1,000,000 and the title of "American Ninja Warrior." Matt Iseman and Akbar Gbajabiamila host as Kristine Leahy co-hosts.
Episode 12
Military Finals
Mon, Aug 17, 2015 85 mins
"American Ninja Warrior" travels back to San Jose, California where the top 30 competitors from the Military Qualifier tackle the Military Finals course. In addition to the obstacles from the Military Qualifier, contestants will face Salmon Ladder, Arm Rings, Doorknob Arch and Spider Climb. Top competitors Army National Guard Caption Ryan Stratis, active Navy Lieutenant Junior Grade Dustin McKinney and Coast Guard Aviation Survival Technician Robin Pietschmann will take on the course. The Military competitors will vie for a chance to compete in the Las Vegas finals, to win a cash prize of $1,000,000 and the title of "American Ninja Warrior." Matt Iseman and Akbar Gbajabiamila host as Kristine Leahy co-hosts.
Episode 14
Vegas Finals
Mon, Aug 31, 2015 86 mins
"American Ninja Warrior" travels to Las Vegas, Nevada where the top finishers from the regional finals tackle the ultimate challenge - a four stage course modeled after 'Mount Midoriyama' in Japan. Competitors will attempt Stage One, with new obstacles the Sonic Curve and The Double Shock. The finalists will vie to win a cash prize of $1,000,000 and the title of "American Ninja Warrior." Matt Iseman and Akbar Gbajabiamila host and Kristine Leahy co-hosts.
Episode 15
Vegas Finals: Part 2
Mon, Sep 7, 2015 85 mins
The finals of "American Ninja Warrior" continue from Las Vegas, Nevada where the top finishers from the regional finals tackle the ultimate challenge - a four stage course modeled after 'Mount Midoriyama' in Japan. The remaining finalists take on Stage 1, with new obstacles Sonic Curve and The Double Shock. Those that finish move on to Stage 2, and continue their chance to win a cash prize of $1,000,000 and the title of "American Ninja Warrior." Matt Iseman and Akbar Gbajabiamila host and Kristine Leahy co-hosts.
Episode 16
Vegas Finals: Part 3
Mon, Sep 14, 2015 128 mins
It's the final night of the "American Ninja Warrior" Las Vegas finals where the top finishers from the regional finals tackle the final three stages of 'Mount Midoriyama'. Competitors who survive Stage 1 will take on Stage 2, and possibly Stage 3 and 4. Stage 2 has been redesigned and includes a brand new obstacle, Roulette Row. Stage 3 features the new Psycho Chain and Area 51 obstacles. Lastly, if any competitors conquer both stages, they will attempt Stage 4 with a cash prize of $1,000,000 at stake and the title of "American Ninja Warrior." Matt Iseman and Akbar Gbajabiamila host and Kristine Leahy co-hosts.
Episode 17
Team Ninja Warrior Preview Special
Wed, Dec 30, 2015
The new series 'Team Ninja Warrior' features America's fittest athletes racing an opposing team's players through a challenging obstacle course.
Episode 18
USA vs. The World II
Sun, Jan 31, 2016
Five of the top competitors from "American Ninja Warrior" will go head-to-head against competitors from Japan and from Europe in a high-stakes competition.
