Beste Episodes
The heart-racing obstacle-course competition of ultra-athletes questing for a shot at the fabled Mt. Midoriyama. This American version of the Japanese show Sasuke (aka Ninja Warrior) televises a series of qualification courses across the nation, with the top contenders going to Las Vegas for the finals on the 4-stage "Mt. Midoriyama" obstacle course.In earlier seasons the show was a proving ground to find (and train) American athletes to send to Japan to compete in the original Sasuke tournaments.
Written by Sophie and last updated on Feb 06, 2023.
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Highlights from the season focus on the competitors that provided the most impressive or entertaining runs through what many consider to be the world's most difficult obstacle course.
The episode was rated 7,73 from 15 votes.
ANW travels to Dallas, Texas for the second qualifying round. The obstacles are the Quintuple Steps, Log Grip, Tilting Table, Swing Jump, Ring Toss, and Warped Wall. Veteran Ninjas include Brent Steffensen, former NCAA gymnast Kacy Catanzaro, Sam Sann, and Tremayne Dortch, while college student Dillon Gates and U.S. Olympic gymnast Jonathan Horton take on the course for the first time.
The episode was rated 7,89 from 28 votes.
The top 30 competitors from the St. Louis qualifying round tackle the finals course with a chance to move on to Las Vegas. The back obstacles include the Salmon Ladder, Rumbling Dice, Crazy Cliffhanger, and Spider Climb. Favorites include Joe Moravsky, Rob Moravsky, Travis Rosen, Elet Hall, brothers Brian and Chris Wilczewski, and top female Michelle Warnky.
The episode was rated 8,00 from 28 votes.
The top 30 competitors from the Miami qualifying round tackle the finals course with a chance to move on to Las Vegas. The back obstacles showcased are the Salmon Ladder, Minefield, Floating Stairs, and Spider Climb. Favorites include Drew Drechsel, Idoko Abuh, Ryan Stratis, Luciano Acuna, Jr., and the "Cajun Cowboy" Todd Bourgeois.
The episode was rated 8,03 from 31 votes.
The sixth season premieres in Venice Beach, California with a challenging qualifying course, featuring the Quintuple Steps, Spinning Wheel, Slack Ladder, Jumping Bars, Monkey Peg, and Warped Wall. Veteran Ninjas include the "Godfather" David Campbell, lifeguard James McGrath, Alan Connealy, and Dustin Rocho, while stock investor Kevin Bull and U.S. Olympic luger Kate Hansen take on the course for the first time.
The episode was rated 8,05 from 42 votes.
St. Louis, Missouri hosts the third qualifying round and features some of the best athletes. The obstacles are the Quintuple Steps, Rolling Log, Bridge of Blades, Rope Swing, Double Tilt Ladder, and Warped Wall. Veteran Ninjas Travis Rosen, "The Weatherman" Joe Moravsky, and brothers Brian and Chris Wilczewski return, while vet student Amy Pajcic takes on the course for the first time.
The episode was rated 8,19 from 21 votes.
The other group of national finalists take on Stage 1 of Mt. Midoriyama. Favorites include Brian Arnold, Kacy Catanzaro, David Campbell, Jon Stewart, Kevin Bull, Elet Hall, Paul Kasemir, and J.J. Woods, among others. Finishers will advance to Stage 2.
The episode was rated 8,30 from 23 votes.
The top 30 competitors from the Denver qualifying round tackle the finals course with a chance to move on to Las Vegas. The back obstacles include the Salmon Ladder, Arm Rings, Doorknob Arch, and Spider Climb. Favorites include Brian Arnold, Meagan Martin, Lance Pekus, Lorin Ball, Isaac Caldiero, and 52-year-old Jon Stewart.
The episode was rated 8,35 from 26 votes.
The course travels to Miami, Florida for the fourth qualifying round. The obstacles include the Quintuple Steps, Downhill Pipe Drop, Dancing Stones, Jump Hang, Curtain Slider, and Warped Wall. Veteran ninjas Drew Drechsel, the "Masked Man" Flip Rodriguez, Idoko Abuh, and Joyce Shahboz return, while smiling animator Kavon Sadler and Brooklyn stuntman Luciano Acuna, Jr. take on the course for the first time.
The episode was rated 8,35 from 17 votes.
The top 90 competitors from the regional competitions face off against Mt. Midoriyama's first stage. The course includes Piston Road, Giant Ring, Silk Slider, Jumping Spider, Half Pipe Attack, Warped Wall, Spinning Bridge, and Final Climb. Favorites include Joe Moravsky, Meagan Martin, Lorin Ball, Isaac Caldiero, Dr. Noah Kaufman, Travis Rosen, and Tremayne Dortch, among others. Those who finish advance to Stage 2.
The episode was rated 8,37 from 27 votes.
The top 30 competitors from the Venice Beach qualifying round tackle the finals course with a chance to move on to Las Vegas. The back obstacles are the Salmon Ladder, Cannonball Alley, Body Prop, and Spider Climb. Favorites include David Campbell, James McGrath, Alan Connealy, Dustin Rocho, and promising rookie Kevin Bull.
The episode was rated 8,43 from 21 votes.
Denver, Colorado holds the last of the five qualifying rounds, the course featuring the Quintuple Steps, Cat Grab, Spinning Log, Spikes into Cargo, Devil Steps, and Warped Wall. Veteran ninjas include top competitor Brian Arnold, with Paul Kasemir, Lance Pekus, Isaac Caldiero, and Noah Kaufman, while farmer Ian Dory and climbing coach Meagan Martin take on the course for the first time.
The episode was rated 8,52 from 21 votes.
The top 30 competitors from the Dallas qualifying round tackle the finals course with a chance to move on to Las Vegas. The back obstacles feature the Salmon Ladder, Swinging Frames, Pole Grasper, and Spider Climb. Favorites include phenomenal female Kacy Catanzaro, along with Sam Sann, Dillon Gates, Tremayne Dortch, and walk-on Abel Gonzalez.
The episode was rated 8,55 from 33 votes.
