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American Ninja Warrior Season 8 Episodes
Season 8 Episode Guide
15 Episodes 2016 - 2017
Episode 1
Los Angeles Qualifying
Wed, Jun 1, 201685 mins
The heart-racing obstacle course competition series "American Ninja Warrior" premieres for its eighth season this summer. The action-packed series follows competitors as they tackle the world's most difficult obstacle courses in qualifying and finals rounds across the country. Those that successfully complete the courses in each city will move onto the national finals round in Las Vegas and compete for a $1,000,000 prize. Four of the six obstacles on the Los Angeles course will be new to "American Ninja Warrior." For the first time, competitors will face the Floating Steps, Tic Toc, Escalator and Ring Jump. Veteran Ninjas Kevin Bull, Jessie Graff and Grant McCartney return for another shot at completing the course. Matt Iseman and Akbar Gbajabiamila return as hosts as Kristine Leahy co-hosts.
Episode 2
Atlanta Qualifying
Wed, Jun 1, 201684 mins
American Ninja Warrior" travels to Atlanta, Georgia where competitors tackle six obstacles, including the brand new Floating Steps, Block Run and Pipe Fitter. "American Ninja Warrior" veterans Drew Drechsel and Neil "Crazy" Craver return, along with seven-time competitor Travis Rosen. 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 Gbajabiamila host as Kristine Leahy co-hosts.
Episode 3
Indianapolis Qualifying
Mon, Jun 13, 201684 mins
"American Ninja Warrior" travels to Indianapolis, Indiana where competitors tackle six obstacles including the brand new Floating Steps, Fly Wheels and Disk Runner. "American Ninja Warrior" veterans Meagan Martin and Brian Arnold, from the famed Colorado rock climbing team "The Wolfpack," return, while Indianapolis 500 Champion Hélio Castroneves and NASCAR's Ricky Stenhouse Jr. take on the course for the first time. 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 Gbajabiamila host as Kristine Leahy co-hosts.
Episode 4
Oklahoma City Qualifying
Mon, Jun 20, 201684 mins
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma is the next stop for competitors to give it their all on the "American Ninja Warrior" obstacle course. Competitors will face several new obstacles, including the Floating Steps, Ring Swing and Rock 'n' Roll. "American Ninja Warrior" veterans Daniel Gil, Lance Pekus, Brent Steffensen and fan-favorite Kacy Catanzaro return, while American gymnast and Olympic gold medalist Mitch Gaylord takes on the course for the first time. Competitors will vie for a chance to win a cash prize of $1,000,000 and the title "American Ninja Warrior." Matt Iseman and Akbar Gbajabiamila hosts as Kristine Leahy co-hosts.
Episode 5
Philadelphia Qualifying
Mon, Jun 27, 201684 mins
Philadelphia, PA will host the last qualifying round where competitors tackle two new obstacles including, Wall Drop and Rolling Thunder. Ninjas will compete to qualify for the finals in Las Vegas and a shot at winning the grand prize of $1,000,000. Veterans Joe Moravsky, Jamie Rahn, Ryan Stratis, Michelle Warnky and Geoff Britten return. 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
Los Angeles Finals
Mon, Jul 11, 201685 mins
"American Ninja Warrior" travels back to Universal Studios' "New York Street" where the top 30 competitors from the Los Angeles Qualifier tackle the City Finals course. In addition to the obstacles from the City Qualifier, contestants will face the Salmon Ladder, The Wedge, Helix Hang and Invisible Ladder. Top competitors Kevin Bull, Grant McCartney and Jessie Graff will take on the course. 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 7
Atlanta Finals
Mon, Jul 18, 201684 mins
"American Ninja Warrior" returns to Atlanta, Georgia, where the top 30 competitors from the City Qualifier tackle an even more challenging course that includes ten obstacles in the City Finals.
Episode 8
Indianapolis Finals
Mon, Jul 25, 201684 mins
American Ninja Warrior travels back to Indianapolis, Indiana where the top 30 competitors from the City Qualifier tackle an even more challenging course that includes ten obstacles in the City Finals. In addition to the six already difficult obstacles from the Indianapolis Qualifier, contestants will face the Salmon Ladder, Hourglass Drop, Circuit Board and Invisible Ladder. Top ninjas Meagan Martin and Brian Arnold, from the famed Colorado rock climbing team "The Wolfpack," will take on the course. The competitors will vie for a chance to compete in the Las Vegas finales, to win a cash prize of $1 million and the title of "American Ninja Warrior." Matt Iseman and Akbar Gbajabiamila hosts as Kristine Leahy co-hosts.
Episode 9
Oklahoma City Finals
Mon, Aug 1, 201684 mins
"American Ninja Warrior" returns to Oklahoma City, where the finals round features one new obstacle - the Window Hang - and two modified obstacles from qualifying.
Episode 10
Philadelphia Finals
Mon, Aug 22, 201684 mins
"American Ninja Warrior" returns to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania where the top 30 competitors from the City Qualifier tackle an even more challenging course that includes ten obstacles in the City Finals. For the first time in "American Ninja Warrior" history, four women will compete in the Philadelphia Finals. Top female ninjas Michelle Warnky, Rachael Goldstein, Jesse La Breck and Alyssa Beird will take on the course, along with fan-favorites Geoff Britten, Joe Moravsky, Jamie Rahn and Ryan Stratis. In addition to the six already difficult obstacles from the Philadelphia Qualifier, contestants will face the Salmon Ladder, Flying Shelf Grab, Pipe Pyramid and Invisible Ladder. The competitors will vie for a chance to compete in the Las Vegas Finals, to win a cash prize of $1 million and the title of "American Ninja Warrior." Matt Iseman and Akbar Gbajabiamila hosts as Kristine Leahy co-hosts.
Episode 11
Vegas Finals
Mon, Aug 29, 201684 mins
"American Ninja Warrior" presents the National Finals where top finalists take on the ultimate challenge - a four-stage course modeled after the epic Japanese Mount Midoriyama.
Episode 12
Vegas Finals: Part 2
Mon, Sep 5, 201684 mins
The National Finals of "American Ninja Warrior" continue as the top finalists take on the ultimate challenge - a four-stage course modeled after the epic Japanese Mount Midoriayama.
Episode 13
Vegas Finals: Part 3
Mon, Sep 12, 201684 mins
The National Finals of "American Ninja Warrior" conclude as the top finalists take on the ultimate challenge - a four-stage course modeled after the epic Japanese Mount Midoriyama.
Episode 14
All Stars
Mon, Feb 20, 2017
Second two-hour all-star special. Like 2016, hosts Matt Iseman and Akbar Gbaja-Biamila, sideline interviewer Kristine Leahy chose their own all-star teams, this year composed of one veteran, one breakout star, and one woman.
Episode 15
USA vs. The World
Sun, Jun 4, 2017
The 3-hour special aired on June 4, 2017. Once again, it was hosted by the current ANW hosts, Matt Iseman, Akbar Gbaja-Biamila, and co-host Kristine Leahy. This year, Team USA and Team Europe faced a new challenger; Team Latin America.
