American Ninja Warrior

Season 9

TV-PG

Follow competitors as they tackle a series of challenging obstacle courses in both city qualifying and city finals rounds across the country. Those that successfully complete the finals course in their designated region move on to the national finals round in Las Vegas, where they face a stunning four-stage course modeled after the famed Mt. Midoriyama course in Japan. The winner will take home a grand prize of $1 million.

Where to Watch Season 9

17 Episodes

Los Angeles Qualifiers
E1
Los Angeles QualifiersIn the first Qualifying Round from Los Angeles, California, competitors must tackle 6 obstacles, including Cannonball Drop and Battering Ram, which are new this season. Ninja veterans Kevin Bull, Flip Rodriguez, and Grant McCartney return for another shot at completing the course.
San Antonio Qualifiers
E2
San Antonio QualifiersIn the second Qualifying Round from San Antonio, Texas, competitors face 2 new obstacles: the Spinning Bridge and Sky Hooks. Ninja veterans Kacy Catanzaro, Daniel Gil, and Brent Steffensen return. Newcomers include Indy car driver Conor Daly and Olympic Gold Medalist Jonathan Horton.
Daytona Beach Qualifiers
E3
Daytona Beach QualifiersIn the Qualifying Round from Daytona Beach, Florida, competitors tackle 6 obstacles including the brand new Rolling Pin and Wingnuts. Veteran Ninja fan-favorites Jessie Graff, Drew Drechsel, and JJ Woods return. NASCAR driver Ben Kennedy also takes on the course for the first time in front of the vibrant, energetic crowd.
Kansas City Qualifiers
E4
Kansas City QualifiersKansas City, Missouri is the next stop for competitors to give it their all on the obstacle course. Competitors face 6 challenging obstacles in the city qualifier, including 3 new ones: Hang Glider, Broken Pipes, and Crank It Up. Ninja veterans Lance Pekus, Brandon Mears, and Dan Polizzi return, while Olympic decathlete Jeremy Taiwo takes on the course for the first time.
Cleveland Qualifiers
E5
Cleveland QualifiersCleveland, Ohio hosts the next qualifying round where competitors tackle 2 new obstacles: Razor’s Edge and I-Beam Gap. 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 Ninja veterans Jon Alexis Jr., Mike Bernardo, Joe Moravsky, and Jamie Rahn.
Denver Qualifiers
E6
Denver QualifiersThe Mile High City hosts the final qualifying round where competitors tackle 3 challenging new obstacles: Bouncing Spider, Rail Runner, and Ninjago Roll. Denver features the return of Ninja veterans Jake Murray, Sam Sann, Meagan Martin, and Brian Arnold.
Los Angeles City Finals
E7
Los Angeles City FinalsThe top 30 competitors from the Los Angeles Qualifier tackle the City Finals course, which features the Salmon Ladder, Stair Hopper, Swinging Peg Board and Elevator Climb.
San Antonio City Finals
E8
San Antonio City FinalsCompetitors will face the Salmon Ladder, Hourglass Drop, Elevator Climb and new obstacle Spinball Wizard; veteran ninjas Kacy Catanzaro, Daniel Gil and Brent Steffensen return.
Daytona Beach City Finals
E9
Daytona Beach City FinalsContestants tackle obstacles including the Salmon Ladder, Circuit Board, Elevator Climb and new obstacle Giant Cubes.
Cleveland City Finals
E10
Cleveland City FinalsThe top 30 competitors from the Cleveland city qualifier compete on one of the the world's most challenging obstacle courses.
Kansas City City Finals
E11
Kansas City City FinalsThe top 30 competitors from Kansas City, Mo., vie for a chance to compete in the national finals.
Denver City Finals
E12
Denver City FinalsThe top competitors from the Denver qualifiers compete one more time before the national finals in Las Vegas.
Las Vegas - Finals Night 1
E13
Las Vegas - Finals Night 1The season's top competitors compete in the national finals in Las Vegas.
Las Vegas - Finals Night 2
E14
Las Vegas - Finals Night 2National finals continue in Las Vegas, where the season's top competitors tackle a four-stage course.
Las Vegas Season Finale
E15
Las Vegas Season FinaleIt'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." Matt Iseman and Akbar Gbajabiamila host as Kristine Leahy co-hosts.
USA vs. the World
E16
USA vs. the WorldSean Bryan, Drew Drechsel, Joe Moravsky and Najee Richardson represent Team USA against top athletes from Asia, Europe and Latin America in a battle for worldwide ninja domination.
All-Stars Special
E17
All-Stars SpecialTop ninjas, including Drew Drechsel, Jessie Graff, Najee Richardson and Flip Rodriguez, climb, sprint and fly through a special course and supersized obstacles as they compete in crazy feats of strength, skill challenges and a team relay for the ages...