American Ninja Warrior Season 15 The release date Sep 11, 2023 on NBC, Esquire Network

The National Finals conclude in Las Vegas as the remaining competitors move on to Stages 3 and 4 for their chance to win $1 million and become the next American Ninja Warrior.

The finals continue in Las Vegas where the ninjas face super-sized obstacles in Stages 1 and 2 in timed runs. The ninjas who advanced to Stage 2 must complete a six-obstacle course, including new obstacle "Hornet's Nest," to advance to Stage 3 of the national finals.

The finals return to Las Vegas where the ninjas face up to eight super-sized obstacles in Stage 1. For the first time this season, the runs will be timed. The ninjas must complete the course, including new obstacles "Three Ring Circus" and "Tetherball," to advance to Stage 2 of the national finals.

The semifinals conclude in Los Angeles where the competing ninjas will face up to 10 challenging obstacles. The two fastest ninjas will face off on the Power Tower for a Safety Pass going into the National Finals.

The semifinals continue in Los Angeles where competing ninjas will face up to 10 challenging obstacles, including new obstacles Over Under and Flipped Around. The two fastest ninjas will face off on the Power Tower for a Safety Pass going into the National Finals.

The semifinals continue in Los Angeles where the competing ninjas will face up to 10 challenging obstacles, including new obstacles Hopscotch and Box Office. The two fastest ninjas will face off on the Power Tower for a Safety Pass going into the National Finals.

The Semifinals begin in Los Angeles where the competing ninjas face up to 10 challenging obstacles, including, for the first time, Kaleidoscope, Ghost Town and Spin Zone. The two fastest ninjas will face off on the Power Tower for a Safety Pass.

The qualifying rounds conclude in San Antonio with ninjas from across the country taking on the world's most challenging obstacle course. Competitors as young as 15 return to take on seasoned veterans in this first round of competition from the Alamodome.

The qualifying rounds continue in San Antonio with competitors as young as 15 return in this first round of competition. Minions have taken over the course and brought new obstacle Despicaballs. Other new obstacles include Shattered Panes, Final Frontier in addition to the iconic Warped Wall.

The qualifying rounds continue in San Antonio with ninjas from across the country taking on the world's most challenging obstacle course. Competitors as young as 15 return to take on seasoned veterans in this first round of competition from the Alamodome. New obstacle Kickboards makes its debut on the course that ends with the iconic Warped Wall.

The qualifying rounds continue in San Antonio with ninjas from across the country taking on the world's most challenging obstacle course. Competitors as young as 15 return to take on seasoned veterans in this first round of competition from the Alamodome. New obstacle Piston Plunge makes its debut on the course that ends with the iconic Warped Wall.

The new season begins with the qualifying rounds in San Antonio with ninjas from across the country taking on the world's most challenging obstacle course. Competitors as young as 15 return to take on seasoned veterans in this first round of competition from the Alamodome. Four new obstacles will be featured, including Carnival, Salmon Roll, the Serpent and Roller Coaster in addition to the iconic Warped Wall.

Ten ninja families compete relay-style on a six obstacle course in teams consisting of three family members. The top four teams face off in a Power Tower tournament but only one family will be crowned American Ninja Warrior Family Champions.

Fan-favorites compete in the wildest head-to-head American Ninja Warrior competition ever. The iconic ANW obstacles get super-sized, some going as high as 80 into the Las Vegas skyline. All-star ninjas face-off in challenges including The Big Dipper, The Striding Steps, Spring Forward and the first-ever Cat Grab.

For the second straight year, 12 elite female competitors will battle in the American Ninja Warrior Women's Championship. The competitors will battle across two daunting courses. The top 4 women will then advance to race head-to-head on the Power Tower, with the winner taking home $50,000 and becoming this year's Women's Champion.

 The National Finals conclude in Las Vegas as the remaining competitors move on to Stage 2 and beyond for their chance to win $1 million and become the next American Ninja Warrior. 

The National Finals continue in Las Vegas where the ninjas face up to eight supersized obstacles on the world's most challenging course. For the first time in finals history, the competitors will have a Split Decision where they must decide between a grueling upper body obstacle or a riskier balance obstacle in the hopes of securing their spot in the last stage of the finals and a chance to win $1 million.

The finals return to Las Vegas where the ninjas face up to eight supersized obstacles; for the first time in finals history, competitors must decide between two obstacles in hopes of advancing.

The Semifinals conclude in Los Angeles where ninjas face up to 10 challenging obstacles. For Split Decision, ninjas must choose between an upper body and balance obstacle. The top two competitors will face off on the Power Tower where the winner will earn a Safety Pass for the National Finals.

The Semifinals continue from Los Angeles where ninjas face up to 10 challenging obstacles, including new obstacle Drop Zone. For Split Decision, ninjas must choose between an upper body and balance obstacle. The top two competitors will face off on the Power Tower where the winner will earn a Safety Pass for the National Finals.

The Semifinals continue in Los Angeles where ninjas will face up to 10 challenging obstacles, including new obstacle Padlock. For Split Decision, ninjas must choose between an upper body and balance obstacle. The top two competitors will face off in the Power Tower where the winner will earn a Safety Pass for the National Finals.

The Semifinals begin in Los Angeles where the competing ninjas will face up to 10 challenging obstacles, including new obstacles Wall-to-Wall and the Inverter. For Split Decision, ninjas must choose between an upper body and balance obstacle. The top two runs of the night will face off in the Power Tower where the winner will get a Safety Pass in the National Finals.

The Qualifiers come to a close at the Tacoma Dome with a new generation of ninjas taking on the course. For the first time, competitors as young as 15 compete where they will face up to six challenging obstacles, including new obstacle Tilt A Whirl in addition to the iconic Warped Wall.

The Qualifiers continue at the Tacoma Dome with a new generation of ninjas taking on the course. For the first time, competitors as young as 15 compete and will face up to six challenging obstacles, including new obstacle Double Down in addition to the iconic Warped Wall.

The Qualifiers continue at the Tacoma Dome with a new generation of ninjas facing up to six challenging obstacles, including the new Air Surfer and Pretzel Twist in addition to the iconic Warped Wall.

The Qualifiers continue at the Tacoma Dome with a new generation of ninjas taking on the course. For the first time, competitors as young as 15 compete where they will face up to six challenging obstacles, including the Shrinking Steps, Weight for It, Split Decision, Tipping Point and V Formation in addition to the iconic Warped Wall.

A new generation of ninjas takes on the course at the famed Tacoma Dome. For the first time, competitors as young as 15 compete in round one of Qualifiers, where the ninjas face up to six challenging obstacles, including four new obstacles.

In the inaugural ANW Women's Championship, 12 elite female competitors battle across two daunting courses. The Top 4 finishers advance to race head-to-head on the Power Tower, with the winner taking home $50,000 and becoming the first ever American Ninja Warrior Women's Champion.

The competition intensifies as the remaining ninjas take their shot at the 10-obstacle Finals course. The elite few who move forward into the top eight will then compete in a playoff bracket where they will race head-to-head on the Power Tower. The winner takes home $100,000. 

The competition moves into the Finals round with a two-night event to determine this season's champion. 28 top ninjas face up to ten diabolical obstacles including Falling Shelves and Dragonback, which are new to the course this year. The top eight advance to the Power Tower Playoffs to compete head-to-head to determine a winner. Matt Iseman and Akbar Gbajabiamila host and Zuri Hall reports from the sidelines. 

In this second and final round of the Semi-Finals, competitors will face up to ten brutal obstacles including the dizzying Corkscrew, the Salmon Ladder and the iconic Warped Wall. Notable competitors include Jessie Graff, Najee Richardson, Joe Moravsky and Meagan Martin. Matt Iseman and Akbar Gbajabiamila host and Zuri Hall reports from the sidelines. 

Qualifying is over and it's time to step it up for the competition's Semi-Finals! Competitors will face up to ten daunting obstacles including the head-spinning Corkscrew and mechanical Clockwork, which are new to the course this season, in addition to fan favorites such as the Salmon Ladder and the iconic Warped Wall. Notable competitors include Daniel Gil, Jesse Labreck, Sandy Zimmerman, Jody Avila and Grant McCartney.

In this fourth and final round of Qualifying, the ninjas face up to six challenging obstacles including Off The Hook, Spinning Bridge and the new Sideways, in addition to fan Spider Climb and the iconic Warped Wall. Notable competitors include Meagan Martin, Joe Moravsky, Tiana Webberley, Michael Torres and The Cowboy Ninja Lance Pekus.

In the third round of Qualifying, ninjas including Jessie Graff, Najee Richardson, Michelle Warnky and Adam Rayl face up to six challenging obstacles, including the high-flying Beehive, which is new to the course this year.

In the second round of Qualifying, ninjas including Jesse "Flex" Labreck, Abel Gonzalez, Jamie "Captain NBC" Rahn and Daniel Gil face up to six challenging obstacles, including Ring Chaser and Rib Run, which are new to the course this year.

A new season begins with round one of Qualifying as the ninjas face up to six challenging obstacles, including Ring Chaser and Rib Run, which are new to the course this year, in addition to Shrinking Steps, Slingshot and the iconic Warped Wall.

Iconic obstacles get supersized as the best competitors face off in the high-octane Skills Competition, featuring the Big Dipper, Fearsome Ferris Wheel and Striding Steps; plus, three all-star teams compete in a competition relay race.

For the first time in four years a winner will be crowned on the finale of "American Ninja Warrior." A select group of competitors move forward in the competition to face stage three which features seven daunting obstacles; three new to the course this year - "Battering Ram," "Curved Iron Maiden" and "Dynamic Pole Grasp." The elite few who conquer stage three move on to stage four, a final climb up Mt. Midoriyama, which they must complete in thirty seconds or less. Finalists vie for a $1 million prize and the title of "American Ninja Warrior." Matt Iseman and Akbar Gbajabiamila host and Zuri Hall reports from the sidelines.

The competition heats up in Las Vegas as 28 competitors move forward in an attempt to conquer Stage 2 at the National Finals, where six dynamic obstacles await, including three new to the course - Giant Walk the Plank, Snap Back and Grim Sweeper.

On the second night of the four-week National Finals, top competitors, including Jessie Graff, Grant McCartney, Drew Drechsel and Mathis "The Kid" Owhadi, tackle Stage 1, featuring eight obstacles that must be completed in 2:30 to advance to Stage 2.

The season's top competitors attempt to conquer all four stages of the world's toughest obstacle course, beginning with Stage 1, which features eight grueling obstacles, including the new Roulette Row and Diving Boards.

The competition returns to Cincinnati for the City Finals, where competitors including Grant McCartney, Jesse "Flex" Labreck, Michelle Warnky and more will face up to 10 challenging obstacles, including Slam Dunk, which is new to the course this year.

The competition returns to Baltimore for the City Finals, where competitors including Joe Moravsky, Najee Richardson, Allyssa Beird and more will face up to 10 challenging obstacles, including Angry Birds, which is new to the course this year.

The competition returns to the Pacific Northwest's Tacoma Dome, where competitors including Jessie Graff, Lance "The Cowboy Ninja" Pekus, Meagan Martin, Sean Bryan and more will face up to 10 challenging obstacles, including the new Northwest Passage.

The competition returns to Oklahoma City for the City Finals; competitors including Daniel Gil, Barclay Stockett, The Kid and more will face up to 10 challenging obstacles, including Snap Back, which is new to the course this year.

The competition returns to Atlanta for the City Finals; competitors including Drew Drechsel, Jessica Clayton, Travis Rosen and more will face up to 10 challenging obstacles, including Up for Grabs, which is new to the course this year.

Competitors including Flip Rodriguez and Adam Rayl face up to 10 obstacles; in a new twist to the City Finals, the two fastest finishers take on the Power Tower for a chance at a safety pass, which provides a second chance at the National Finals.

American Ninja Warrior" heads to Cincinnati for the final City Qualifying Round. Competitors will face up to six challenging obstacles including Sling Shot which is new to the course this year.

Competitors including Najee Richardson, Joe Moravsky, Allyssa Beird, Captain NBC Jamie Rahn, Chris Wilczewski and more face up to six challenging obstacles, including Dangerous Curves and Hazard Cones, which are new to the course this year.

The competition heads to Seattle/Tacoma for the first time, as Jessie Graff, Meagan Martin, Lance "Cowboy Ninja" Pekus, Sean Bryan and more competitors face up to six challenging obstacles, including the new Lunatic Ledges and Barrel Roll.

Competitors including Barclay Stockett, Mathis "Kid" Owhadi, Daniel Gil, Olympian Jonathan Horton and more face up to six challenging obstacles, including Diving Boards and Coconut Climb, which are new to the course this year.

Last season's "Last Ninja Standing," Drew Drechsel, and former New England Patriot Tyrone Poole are among the notable competitors who will face Atlanta's challenging obstacles, including Off the Hook and Ferris Wheel, which are both new this year.

Ninjas take on six challenging obstacles, including two new ones: Walk the Plank and Spring Forward; in a new twist to the qualifying rounds, the two fastest finishers take on the Power Tower for a chance to advance straight to the National Finals.

Top competitors from "American Ninja Warrior" will go head-to-head with ninjas from around the globe in the two-hour special "USA vs. The World," featuring three six-member teams, including Team USA, Team Europe and Team Australia. The teams will compete across all four epic stages of the show's national finals course - 23 obstacles in all in this one-a-of-kind global TV event.

American Ninja Warrior hosts Matt Iseman, Akbar Gbajabiamila and Kristine Leahy have picked the fastest, strongest and most impressive athletes from the show to compete head-to-head on the National Finals course in this year's "American Ninja Warrior All-Stars." Competitors including Allyssa Beird, Jessie Graff, Jesse Labreck, Cowboy Ninja Lance Pekus and Flip Rodriguez will compete for bragging rights and the championship trophy. The All Star Skills competition features five "supersized" obstacles including a Super Salmon Ladder and the heart-stopping and high-flying Wicked Wingnuts - last season's most exciting obstacle turns the competition into an aerial show that is out of this world.

It's the last night of the "American Ninja Warrior" National Finals, where the season's best Ninjas tackle the toughest obstacle course in the world. Competitors who conquered stage one move on to stage two, in hopes of advancing to stages three and four.

The National Finals in Las Vegas continue as ninja superstars, including Drew Drechsel, Barclay Stockett, Najee Richardson, Nicholas Coolridge, Jake Murray, Ryan Stratis, Meagan Martin and more, tackle Stage 1.

The top ninjas in the country face a daunting series of obstacles, including the Propeller Bar and Jumping Spider, as they tackle Stage 1 of the National Finals in Las Vegas.

Meagan Martin, Joe Moravsky, Jake Murray, Lance Pekus and more take on the finals course in Minneapolis for a chance to qualify for Vegas.

The top 30 competitors from the qualifying round face the new obstacle called Captain's Wheel.

New obstacles include the Wheel Flip and the Spin Hopper; Season 7 champion Isaac Caldiero returns.

The Miami City Finals feature the top 30 competitors from the qualifying round facing such obstacles as the "Crazy Clocks."

Daniel Gil, Barclay Stockett, Brent Steffensen, Abel Gonzalez and Kid Owhadi run in the Dallas City Finals for a chance to qualify for Vegas.

Sean Bryan, Flip Rodriguez, Tiana Webberley, Grant McCartney, Kevin Bull and more return for the Los Angeles City Finals and a chance to qualify for Vegas.

A qualifying round in Minneapolis. Competitors take on six obstacles, including "Double Twister" and "Diamond Dash." Nina veterans making their return include: Meagan Martin, Joe Moravsky, Lance Pekus, Maggi Thorne and Sarah Schoback.

"American Ninja Warrior" travels to Philadelphia where it takes over the Richmond Power Plant for the next City Qualifying round. Competitors will face six obstacles including two brand new challenges - "Spinning Bow Ties" and "Lightning Bolts." Ninja veterans Najee Richardson, Michelle Warnky, Allyssa Beird and Chris Wilczewski return to the competition and compete alongside former Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Jason Avant.

Season 7 champion Isaac Caldiero returns to the competition and joins Jesse Labreck, Travis Rosen, Scott Dixon, Kendall Coyne and more as they run to qualify in Indianapolis.

Drew Drechsel, Jessie Graff, Ryan Stratis, Jessica Clayton, Gabe Stewart and more take on the Razor's Edge, Ring Turn and other daunting obstacles as they run to qualify in Miami.

Flip Rodriguez, Grant McCartney, Zhanique Lovett, Tiana Webberley, Kevin Bull and more run to qualify in Los Angeles on a ferocious Jurassic World-themed course.

The new season kicks off with some big changes, including a lower age limit and an 18-foot Mega Warped Wall, as veterans Daniel Gil, Barclay Stockett, Brent Steffensen, Jon Stewart and more join newcomers to take on the qualifying course in Dallas.

Top competitors from "American Ninja Warrior" will go head to head with ninjas and skilled athletes from around the globe in the two-hour special, "USA Vs. The World," which features three teams each with five ninjas: including Team USA, Team Europe and for the first time, Team Australia. The teams will compete across all four epic stages of the show's national finals course - 23 obstacles in all.

Akbar Gbajabiamila takes on the Ninja Warrior course for the first time along with Derek Hough, NE-YO, Nikki Bella, Colton Dunn, Scott Evans, Gregg Sulkin and Olympic gold medalist Nastia Liukin in support of Red Nose Day.

The best ninjas compete to see who is the best on the different obstacles that appear on on the American Ninja Warrior course.

Only two weeks following the conclusion of the Winter Olympics, this special will once again bring athletes from around the globe together for intense competition. Four teams from North America, Europe, Latin America and Asia will battle on the tough, four-stage national finals course featured in "American Ninja Warrior."

Team USA features impressive veteran ninjas Drew Drechsel and "The Weatherman" Joe Moravsky. A speedy competitor, Drechsel has qualified for the finals in Las Vegas five times and made it to Stage 3 two times. Five-time competitor Moravsky has made it to Stage 3 on the Las Vegas finals course three times, more than any other athlete in the competition. Also joining Team USA this year are former nationally ranked gymnast and head coach/trainer Najee "The Phoenix" Richardson and Sean Bryan, the "Papal Ninja." Bryan is also a former competitive gymnast and NCAA athlete who enjoyed a breakout season on "American Ninja Warrior" this past summer.

Contestants will tackle "American Ninja Warrior's" punishing Las Vegas finals course in a head-to-head format that pits members from each team against one another.

It's the final night of the "American Ninja Warrior" National Finals, where the season's best Ninjas tackle the last stages of 'Mount Midoriyama'. Competitors who conquered Stage One move on to Stage Two, in hopes of advancing to Stages Three and Four. The finalists vie to win a cash prize of $1 million and the title of "American Ninja Warrior."

The "American Ninja Warrior" National Finals continue in Las Vegas, Nevada where the season's top competitors tackle a four-stage course. Ninja veterans Kacy Catanzaro, Jessie Graff, Najee Richardson and Sean Bryan are scheduled to compete. The finalists vie to win a cash prize of $1 million and the title of "American Ninja Warrior." Matt Iseman and Akbar Gbajabiamila host as Kristine Leahy co-hosts.

"American Ninja Warrior" arrives in Las Vegas, Nevada where the season's top competitors tackle a four-stage course. Ninja veterans Lance Pekus, Allyssa Beird, Joe Moravsky and Jesse "Flex" LaBreck are scheduled to compete. The finalists will vie to win a cash prize of $1 million and the title of "American Ninja Warrior." Matt Iseman and Akbar Gbajabiamila host as Kristine Leahy co-hosts.

The Mile High City hosts the final stop before the competition heads to the national finals in Las Vegas. The top competitors from the Denver City Qualifier compete on one of the world's most challenging obstacle courses. Returning Ninjas include: Meagan Martin, Ian Dory and Sam San. Competitors will vie for a chance to win a cash prize of $1 million and the title of "American Ninja Warrior."

The competition returns to Kansas City, Missouri for the city finals. The top 30 competitors from the City Qualifier compete on one of the world's most challenging obstacle courses. Returning Ninjas include: Lance Pekus, Brandon Mears and Dan Polizzi. Competitors will vie for a chance to compete in the national finals in September, to win a cash prize of $1 million and the title of American Ninja Warrior.

As the season continues, the competition returns to Cleveland, Ohio for the city finals. The top 30 competitors from the City Qualifier compete on one of the the world's most challenging obstacle courses. Returning Ninjas include: Alyssa Beird, Jesse "Flex" Labreck, Michelle Warnky, as well as "American Ninja Warrior" veterans Jon Alexis Jr., Mike Bernardo, Joe Moravsky and Jamie Rahn. 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.

"American Ninja Warrior" travels back to Daytona Beach, Florida where the top competitors from the City Qualifier tackle an even more challenging course that includes ten obstacles in the City Finals. In addition to the six qualifier obstacles, contestants will face the Salmon Ladder, Circuit Board, Elevator Climb and new obstacle Giant Cubes. Top ninjas Jessie Graff, Drew Drechsel and Travis Rosen will take on the course. 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 host, with Kristine Leahy as co-host.

American Ninja Warrior travels back to San Antonio, Texas where the top 30 competitors from the City Qualifier tackle the City Finals course. In addition to the obstacles from the qualifying round, contestants will face the Salmon Ladder, Hourglass Drop, Elevator Climb and brand new obstacle Spinball Wizard. Veteran ninjas Kacy Catanzaro, Daniel Gil and Brent Steffensen return. 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.

"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, Stair Hopper, and 2 challenging new obstacles: Swinging Peg Board and Elevator Climb. Top competitors Kevin Bull, Grant McCartney and Flip Rodriguez 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.

The Mile High City hosts the final qualifying round where competitors tackle three challenging new obstacles: Bouncing Spider, Rail Runner and Ninjago Roll. Ninjas will compete to qualify for the finals in Las Vegas and a shot at winning the grand prize of $1,000,000. Denver features the return of "American Ninja Warrior" veterans Jake Murray, Sam Sann, Meagan Martin and Brian Arnold. Competitors in this rigorous obstacle course competition series vie for the title "American Ninja Warrior."

Ohio hosts the next qualifying round where competitors tackle two new obstacles: Razor's Edge and I-Beam Gap. Ninjas will compete to qualify for the finals in Las Vegas and a shot at winning the grand prize of $1,000,000. Cleveland also features the return of last season's "fantastic four" women - Alyssa Beird, Rachel Goldstein, Jesse "Flex" Labreck and Michelle Warnky, as well as "American Ninja Warrior" veterans Jon Alexis Jr., Mike Bernardo, Joe Moravsky and Jamie Rahn. Competitors in this rigorous obstacle course competition series vie for the title "American Ninja Warrior." Matt Iseman and Akbar Gbajabiamila host with Kristine Leahy as co-host.

Kansas City, Missouri is the next stop for competitors to give it their all on the "American Ninja Warrior" obstacle course. Competitors face six challenging obstacles in the city qualifier, including three new obstacles: Hang Glider, Broken Pipes and Crank It Up. "American Ninja Warrior" veterans Lance Pekus, Brandon Mears and Dan Polizzi return, while Olympic decathlete Jeremy Taiwo 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."

Drew Drechsel, Jessie Graff, JJ Woods, Kevin Carbon, John Looby and more run to qualify in Daytona Beach.

Top ninjas, including crowd favorites Kacy Catanzaro, Brent Steffensen, and Daniel Gill, compete in San Antonio to see who will be making it to the city finals.

The heart-racing obstacle course competition series "American Ninja Warrior" premieres its ninth 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. In the first Qualifying Round from Los Angeles competitors must tackle six obstacles, including Cannonball Drop and Battering Ram, which are new this season. "American Ninja Warrior" veterans Kevin Bull and Grant McCartney return for another shot at completing the course.

Teams from North America, Latin America and Europe travel to Las Vegas where they tackle the punishing finals course; competitors include Brian Arnold, Drew Drechsel, Daniel Gil, Jessie Graff, Josh Levin and Jake Murray.

Nine celebrities pair off with elite ninjas who help them prepare mentally and physically for the obstacle course.

"American Ninja Warrior" celebrates the upcoming season with its second annual "American Ninja Warrior All-Stars" two-hour special. Hosts Matt Iseman and Akbar Gbajabiamila along with co-host Kristine Leahy have each selected their dream teams, which will go head-to head on some of the show's most popular obstacles. Each of the teams is comprised of three competitors including Las Vegas finalists Jessie Graff, Grant McCartney, and Chris Wilczewski. The teams will go head-to-head for bragging rights and the championship trophy. This nail-biting special episode also features five "supersized" skills and obstacles competitions, including a breathtaking Endless Invisible Climb and a Super Salmon Ladder.

It's the final night of the "American Ninja Warrior" National Finals, where top competitors from the City Finals tackle the last three stages of 'Mount Midoriyama.' Competitors who survive Stage One will take on Stage Two, and possibly Stages Three and Four. The redesigned Stage Two includes five brand new obstacles- Giant Ring Swing, Down-Up Salmon Ladder, Hourglass to Atari, Double Wedge and Wall Flip. Stage Three features the new Keylock Hang, Curved Body Prop and Walking Bar. Lastly, if any competitors conquer both stages, they will attempt Stage Four with a cash prize of $1 million at stake and claim the title of "American Ninja Warrior."

The "American Ninja Warrior" National Finals continues from Las Vegas, Nevada where the top competitors from the City Finals tackle the four-stage course. The remaining competitors will take on Stage One with four new obstacles Snake Run, Giant Log Grip, Broken Bridge and Flying Squirrel. The finalists compete to win a cash prize of $1 million and the coveted title of "American Ninja Warrior."

The top competitors from the city finals face a four-stage course with new obstacles, including the Snake Run, Giant Log Grip, Broken Bridge, and Flying Squirrel.

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."

"American Ninja Warrior returns to Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 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 Oklahoma City Qualifier, contestants will face the Salmon Ladder, Bungee Road, Pinch Grab and Invisible Ladder. Top ninjas Daniel Gil, Lance Pekus and Brent Steffensen will take on the course. 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."

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."

"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. In addition to the six already difficult obstacles from the Atlanta Qualifier, contestants will also face the Salmon Ladder, Floating Monkey Bars, The Clacker and Invisible Ladder. Top competitors Neil "Crazy" Craver, Drew Dreschel and Travis Rosen will take on the course. The 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.

"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."

Competitors in Philadephia take on obstacles, including Wall Drop and Rolling Thunder.

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."

"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."

"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.

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.

AMERICAN NINJA WARRIOR' DEBUTS FIRST-EVER ALL-STAR WEEKEND SPECIAL, FEATURING SUPERSIZED OBSTACLES AND 'TEAM MATT' VS. 'TEAM AKBAR' SHOWDOWN-After a history-making seventh season, "American Ninja Warrior" celebrates with its first-ever All-Star special edition. Hosts Matt Iseman and Akbar Gbajabiamila have each selected their own teams comprised of five competitors, including one rookie and one female competitor. The teams will go head-to-head for bragging rights and the championship trophy. The show features five "supersized" skills and obstacles competitions-a giant peg board, a 40-foot Salmon Ladder, the Flying Shelf Grab, Jump Hang and the "Mega Wall." Kristine Leahy co-hosts.

The top five American ninjas face off against the top ninjas from Europe and Japan in Las Vegas to see who can claim the title of the top ninjas of the World.

The 38 finalists who made it past Stage 1 in Las Vegas take their turn on the next stages to see if one will become the first to defeat Mount Midoriyama and take home the million dollar prize.

The remaining city finishers take on the first stage of the Las Vegas finals, hoping to make their way up the infamous Mount Midoriyama.

The city finalists make their way to Las Vegas and tackle stage 1 of the infamous Mount Midoriyama.

Re-live the best moments from the season so far during this original, jam-packed special chronicling the best runs of this season. Matt Iseman and Akbar Gbajabiamila host as Kristine Leahy co-hosts.

"American Ninja Warrior" travels back to San Pedro, 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."

"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."

"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.

"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."

"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."

"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."

The qualifying rounds continue with a very special all-military cast competing on the pier in San Pedro, California in front of the historic battleship USS Iowa. 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."

A qualifying round in Pittsburgh features the Snake Crossing and Wind Chimes obstacles.

Orlando, Florida is the next stop for competitors to give it their all on the "American Ninja Warrior" obstacle course, this time from the grounds of the Universal Orlando Resort. There they will face several new obstacles, including the Paddle Boards and Tire Swing. Veteran competitors, including pro-wakeboarder Sean Murray, William "Spartan" Brown and rivals Flip Rodriguez & Drew Dreschel, return. Competitors will vie for a chance to win a cash prize of $1,000,000 and the title "American Ninja Warrior."

"American Ninja Warrior" travels to Houston, Texas where competitors tackle six obstacles including the brand new Tilting Slider, Cargo Crossing and The Swinging Spikes. "American Ninja Warrior" veterans Brent Steffensen and Sam Sann return along with season six breakout star and fan-favorite Kacy Catanzaro. 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."

"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."

NBC will present its second annual "American Ninja Warrior" international competition with a three-hour special, "USA vs. the World." 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 on the show's famed four-stage finals course.

"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 Piston Road and Silk Slider. The finalists will vie to win a cash prize of $500,000 and the title of "American Ninja Warrior."

American Ninja Warrior recaps the best runs of the season.

The top qualifiers in Denver now face the final course, hoping to punch their tickets to the finals in Las Vegas.

"American Ninja Warrior" travels back to St. Louis, Missouri where the top 30 competitors from the St. Louis Qualifier tackle the St. Louis Finals course. They will face the Salmon Ladder, Rumbling Dice, Crazy Cliffhanger and Spider Climb. The St. Louis competitors will vie for a chance to compete in the Las Vegas finals, to win a cash prize of $500,000 and the title of "American Ninja Warrior."

"American Ninja Warrior" travels back to Dallas, Texas where the top 30 competitors from the Dallas Qualifier tackle the Dallas Finals course. They will face the Salmon Ladder, Swinging Frames, Pole Grasper and Spider Climb. The Dallas competitors will vie for a chance to compete in the Las Vegas finals, to win a cash prize of $500,000 and the title of "American Ninja Warrior."

The qualifying rounds conclude in Denver, Colorado where competitors tackle two never before seen obstacles, the Cat Grab and Doorknob Grasper. This round will be the last opportunity to qualify for the finals in Las Vegas and a shot at winning the cash prize of $500,000. The show's most notable competitor, Brian Arnold, returns to the course. MMA fighter Michelle Waterson competes along with Harlem Globetrotter Bull Bullard and BMX champion Morgan Wade. Also tackling the course is Drew Manning, author of the New York Times best seller "Fit2Fat2Fit." Competitors in this rigorous obstacle course competition series will vie for the title "American Ninja Warrior."

Miami, Florida is the next stop for competitors to give it their all on the obstacle course. They will face all new obstacles the Dancing Stones, the Downhill Pipe Drop and the Mine Field. Miami is never short of fierce competition. Former Las Vegas Finalists Joyce Shahboz, Drew Drechsel and David "Flip" Rodriguez return. Wakeboard champions Rusty Malinoski and Shaun Murray compete as well as former professional Baseball player Rich Thompson. Two Olympians will attempt the Miami obstacles, Canoeist Fabien Lafevre and luger Preston Griffall. Competitors will vie for a chance to win a cash prize of $500,000 and the title "American Ninja Warrior."

- "American Ninja Warrior" travels to St. Louis, Missouri where competitors face new obstacles the Rope Junction Into Cargo, Double Tilted Ladder and Crazy Cliffhanger. X-Games gold medalist Kevin Robinson, motorcycle racer Dominic Anderson and "Ghost Adventures" host Nick Groff compete. Former Olympic gymnast turned police officer, Terin Humphrey, returns for another shot at completing the course. Competitors in this rigorous obstacle course competition series vie for a chance to win a cash prize of $500,000 and the title "American Ninja Warrior."

"American Ninja Warrior" travels to Dallas, Texas where competitors tackle ten obstacles including the brand new Tilting Table, Ring Toss and Swinging Frames. Olympic gymnast Johnny Horton and Olympic bobsledder Johnny Quinn will compete along with "American Ninja Warrior" veteran Brent Steffenson. Kacy Catanzaro, girlfriend of Steffenson, returns as one of the strongest women in the competition. Competitors in this rigorous obstacle course competition series vie for a chance to win a cash prize of $500,000 and the title "American Ninja Warrior."

Five top American competitors from "American Ninja Warrior" will compete against five of the most accomplished Japanese contenders from "Sasuke" in a high stakes battle for international dominance. Representing Team USA are Brian Arnold, Paul Kasemir, James McGrath, Travis Rosen and Brent Steffensen, who will compete against Team Japan's Kazuma Asa, Hitoshi Kanno, Ryo Matachi, Shingo Yamamoto and two-time "Sasuke" Grand Champion Yuji Urushihara. Contestants will tackle all four stages of the Las Vegas "finals" course in a new head-to-head format that pits members from each team against one another. In the end, the championship trophy and international bragging rights will go to the victors in this inaugural USA vs. Japan contest. Matt Iseman and Akbar Gbaja Biamila host and Jenn Brown co-hosts.

"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 1 which includes three brand new obstacles: the Giant Cycle, Rope Glider, and the Timbers. The finalists will vie to win a cash prize of $500,000 and the title of "American Ninja Warrior.".

"American Ninja Warrior" travels back to Denver, Colorado where the top 30 competitors from the Denver Qualifier tackle the Denver Finals course and 2 new obstacles: the Floating Stairs and the Pole Grasper. The Denver competitors will vie for a chance to compete in the Las Vegas finals and to win a cash prize of $500,000 and the title of "American Ninja Warrior.".

"American Ninja Warrior" travels back to Miami, Florida where the top 30 competitors from the Miami Qualifier tackle the Miami Finals course and 2 new obstacles: the Ledge Jump and the Rolling Steel. The Miami competitors will vie for a chance to compete in the Las Vegas finals and to win a cash prize of $500,000 and the title of "American Ninja Warrior.".

"American Ninja Warrior" travels back to Baltimore, Maryland for the Baltimore Finals course, where competitors tackle ten obstacles including the Rumbling Dice and Body Prop. The Baltimore competitors will vie for a chance to compete in the Las Vegas finals, to win a cash prize of $500,000 and the title of "American Ninja Warrior.".

"American Ninja Warrior" travels back to Venice, California where the top 30 competitors from the Venice Qualifier tackle the Venice Finals course and 4 new obstacles: the infamous Salmon Ladder and never-before-seen obstacles the Rope Maze, The Cliffhanger and the Spider Climb.

Competitors face new obstacles in the highest elevation to date.

Picking up from last night's episode on G4, top finishers from the NBC regional finals tackle the ultimate challenge - a four stage course modeled after the famed 'Mount Midoriyama' course in Japan. Tonight's competitors take on Stage 1, a punishing 8 obstacle course that includes a Jumping Spider, Half Pipe Attack and Spinning Bridge. Only the competitors skilled enough to conquer all 8 obstacles will move onto Stage 2. Comedian Matt Iseman and Olympic Gold Medalist Jonny Moseley host and Angela Sun ("Yahoo! Sports Minute") reports from the sidelines as the competitors continue in their quest for the $500,000 cash prize and the chance to win the first "American Ninja Warrior" title.

The top competitors of the Southwest Region qualifiers compete for a spot in the regional finals.

Highlights from previous seasons feature the stories of fathers and sons and their remarkable efforts to conquer the challenging course.

Top finishers from the regional rounds advance to the final "Las Vegas" round, which featured the ultimate challenge - a stunning four-stage obstacle course modeled after the famed "Mount Midoriyama" in Japan. Matt Iseman hosts the heart-racing competition show in which competitors take on various "finals round" stages as they vie to move onto the final stage 4 in their quest for a $500,000 cash prize and the title of American Ninja Warrior.

Top finishers from the regional rounds advance to the final "Las Vegas" round, which featured the ultimate challenge - a stunning four-stage obstacle course modeled after the famed "Mount Midoriyama" in Japan. Matt Iseman hosts the heart-racing competition show in which competitors take on various "finals round" stages as they vie to move onto the final stage 4 in their quest for a $500,000 cash prize and the title of American Ninja Warrior.

Comedian Matt Iseman hosts the heart-racing obstacle course competition series "American Ninja Warrior." Top finishers from the preliminary rounds take on a challenging obstacle course to compete for the chance to move onto the finals round in Las Vegas and the chance to win $500,000. Competitors range from trained athletes to everyday Americans including schoolteachers, police officers, moms and even granddads.

Comedian Matt Iseman hosts the heart-racing obstacle course competition series "American Ninja Warrior." Top finishers from the preliminary rounds take on a challenging obstacle course to compete for the chance to move onto the finals round in Las Vegas and the chance to win $500,000. Competitors range from trained athletes to everyday Americans including schoolteachers, police officers, moms and even granddads.

Comedian Matt Iseman hosts the heart-racing obstacle course competition series "American Ninja Warrior." Top finishers from the preliminary rounds take on a challenging obstacle course to compete for the chance to move onto the finals round in Las Vegas and the chance to win $500,000. Competitors range from trained athletes to everyday Americans including schoolteachers, police officers, moms and even granddads.

Top finishers from the preliminary rounds take on a challenging obstacle course to compete for the chance to move onto the finals round in Las Vegas and the chance to win $500,000. Competitors range from trained athletes to everyday Americans including schoolteachers, police officers, moms and even granddads.

." Top finishers from the preliminary rounds take on a challenging obstacle course to compete for the chance to move onto the finals round in Las Vegas and the chance to win $500,000. Competitors range from trained athletes to everyday Americans including schoolteachers, police officers, moms and even granddads.

Top finishers from the preliminary rounds take on a challenging obstacle course to compete for the chance to move onto the finals round in Las Vegas and the chance to win $500,000. Competitors range from trained athletes to everyday Americans including schoolteachers, police officers, moms and even granddads.