Season 8

E1. Los Angeles Qualifier

Jun 1, 2016 · 60m

In the Season 8 premiere features four new obstacles, including the Floating Steps, Tic Toc, Escalator and Ring Jump

E2. Atlanta Qualifier

Jun 8, 2016 · 60m

On the Atlanta course competitors tackle six obstacles, including the brand new Floating Steps, Block Run, and Pipe Fitter. Veteran Ninjas Drew Drechsel and Neil “Crazy” Craver return, along with seven-time competitor Travis Rosen.

E3. Indianapolis Qualifier

Jun 13, 2016 · 60m

On the Indianapolis course competitors tackle six obstacles including the brand new Floating Steps, Fly Wheels, and Disk Runner. Veteran Ninjas Meagan Martin and Brian Arnold return to represent “The Wolfpack,” while Indianapolis 500 Champion Hélio Castroneves and NASCAR’s Ricky Stenhouse Jr. take on the course for the first time.

E4. Oklahoma City Qualifier

Jun 20, 2016 · 60m

The fourth qualifying round, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, features multiple fan-favorites. The obstacles include the Floating Steps, Ring Swing, Log Runner, Tire Swing, Bar Hop, and Warped Wall. Veteran ninjas include worship leader Daniel Gil, gym owners Brent Steffensen and Kacy Catanzaro, and rancher Lance Pekus, while FedEx driver Kyle Mendoza and engineer Nate Burkhalter take on the course for the first time.

E5. Philadelphia Qualifier

Jun 27, 2016 · 60m

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania holds the fifth and final qualifying round, with the course featuring the Floating Steps, Log Grip, Paddle Boards, Wall Drop, Rolling Thunder, and Warped Wall. Veteran ninjas include the first ANW, Geoff Britten, plus meteorologist Joe Moravsky, Ryan Stratis, Michelle Warnky, and Jamie Rahn, while caregiver Jesse Labreck and track coach Anthony DeFranco take on the course for the first time.

E6. Los Angeles Finals

Jul 11, 2016 · 60m

The top 30 competitors from the Los Angeles Qualifier tackle the finals course with a chance to move on to Las Vegas. The back obstacles include the Salmon Ladder, The Wedge, Helix Hang, and Invisible Ladder. Favorites include Kevin Bull, Flip Rodriguez, Grant McCartney, and two women – Jessie Graff and Natalie Duran.

E7. Atlanta Finals

Jul 18, 2016 · 60m

The top 30 competitors from the Atlanta Qualifier tackle the finals course with a chance to move on to Las Vegas. The back obstacles are the Salmon Ladder, Floating Monkey Bars, The Clacker, and Invisible Ladder. Favorites include Drew Drechsel, James McGrath, Caleb Watson, Travis Rosen, and the “Redneck Ninja” Brent Ruffin.

E8. Indianapolis Finals

Jul 25, 2016 · 60m

The top 30 competitors from the Indianapolis Qualifier tackle the finals course with a chance to move on to Las Vegas. The back obstacles include the Salmon Ladder, Hourglass Drop, Circuit Board, and Invisible Ladder. Favorites include Meagan Martin, Brian Arnold, Ian Dory, Jake Murray, Lorin Ball, and dog-loving Andrew “Roo” Yori.

E9. Oklahoma City Finals

Aug 1, 2016 · 60m

The top 30 competitors from the Oklahoma City Qualifier tackle the finals course with a chance to move on to Las Vegas. The back obstacles are the Salmon Ladder, Bungee Road, Window Hang, and Invisible Ladder. Favorites include Daniel Gil, Brent Steffensen, Thomas Stillings, and Jon Stewart, along with the Godfather, David Campbell.

E10. Philadelphia Finals

Aug 22, 2016 · 60m

The top 30 competitors from the Philadelphia Qualifier tackle an even more challenging course. The 4 added obstacles are: the Salmon Ladder, Flying Shelf Grab, Pipe Pyramid, and Invisible Ladder. For the first time in ANW history, four women will compete in a City Finals: top female ninjas Michelle Warnky, Rachael Goldstein, Jesse La Breck, and Alyssa Beird take on the course, along with fan-favorites Geoff Britten, Joe Moravsky, Jamie Rahn, and Ryan Stratis.

E11. National Finals Week 1

Aug 29, 2016 · 60m

ANW travels to Las Vegas where the top competitors from the City Finals tackle the 4-stage course. Competitors take on Stage 1, with 4 new obstacles: Snake Run, Giant Log Grip, Broken Bridge, and Flying Squirrel.

E12. National Finals Week 2

Sep 5, 2016 · 60m

The National Finals continue in Las Vegas where the top competitors from the City Finals tackle the 4-stage course. Competitors continue to take on Stage 1, with 4 new obstacles: Snake Run, Giant Log Grip, Broken Bridge, and Flying Squirrel.

E13. National Finals Week 3

Sep 12, 2016 · 60m

The National Finals come to a close, where Stage 1 finishers tackle Stage 2, and possibly Stages 3 & 4. Stage 2 includes the Giant Ring Swing, Down Up Salmon Ladder, Wave Runner, Butterfly Wall, Double Wedge, and Wall Flip. Stage 3 features the Keylock Hang, Floating Boards, Ultimate Cliffhanger, Curved Body Prop, Hang Climb, Walking Bar, and Flying Bar. If anyone reaches Stage 4 and conquers it, they’ll win $1,000,000 and the title of “American Ninja Warrior.”