American Ninja Warrior

2009-2026
18 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.

2009-2026
18 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.

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