American Ninja Warrior Season 5

S05 E01
Jun 30, 2013Venice Qualifying Part 1 Jun 30, 2013 Venice finals kick off with the return of the dreaded Salmon Ladder. The infamous climbing obstacle has dashed the hopes of countless competitors with its emphasis on upper-body strength, hand-eye coordination and pin-point muscle control. In addition, brand new obstacles The Rope Maze, The Cliffhanger and Spider Climb have been added to confound veterans and newbies alike in a hellacious remake of the Venice course. However, several strong competitors have advanced including "American Ninja Warrior" legend David Campbell, tuxedo Speedo-wearing Dan Mast and the fleet-footed Jesse La Flair. Just one run stands between four-time finalist Campbell and his opponents from reaching Las Vegas and Mt. Midoriyama. See who has what it takes to scale The Spider Climb and continue their dream!

S05 E02
Jul 1, 2013Venice Qualifying Part 2 Jul 1, 2013 This two-hour episode features the second half of the qualifying round held in Venice Beach, California. Competitors must tackle six obstacles in the qualifying round and on this course they face four brand new obstacles including the Frame Slider, Domino Hill, Chain Swing and Flying Nun Chucks. Returning fan favorites in Venice include parkour enthusiasts Kyle Cochran and Brent Steffensen. Competitors vie for a chance to win a cash prize of 500,000 dollars and the title "American Ninja Warrior."

S05 E03
Jul 7, 2013Baltimore Qualifying Part 1 Jul 7, 2013 The northernmost qualifying city introduces four brand new obstacles.

S05 E04
Jul 8, 2013Baltimore Qualifying Part 2 Jul 8, 2013 Travel back to Baltimore, Maryland for part one of the finals course where competitors tackle ten obstacles, including brand new obstacles the Rumbling Dice and Body Prop. There are 30 athletes that passed through the qualifying course and will have to prove themselves once again in order to earn a trip to Las Vegas.

S05 E05
Jul 14, 2013Miami Qualifying Part 1 Jul 14, 2013 Miami athletes bring the heat for the first qualifying round in their region.

S05 E06
Jul 15, 2013Miami Qualifying Part 2 Jul 15, 2013 The qualifying round in Miami continues as competitors struggle to tackle the four brand new obstacles in the course--the Utility Pole Slider, the Balance Bridge, the Slider Jump and the Monkey Peg.

S05 E07
Jul 21, 2013Denver Qualifying Part 1 Jul 21, 2013 The final qualifying round, in Denver, Colorado, features the highest elevation to date!

S05 E08
Jul 22, 2013Denver Qualifying Part 2 Jul 22, 2013 The fourth and final qualifying round, held in Denver, Colorado, comes to a close! In the second half of Denver's tryouts, competitors continue to face six obstacles, four of which are new this year, as well as the threat of thin air.

S05 E09
Jul 28, 2013Venice Finals Part 1 Jul 28, 2013 Venice finals kick off with the return of the dreaded Salmon Ladder. The infamous climbing obstacle has dashed the hopes of countless competitors with its emphasis on upper-body strength, hand-eye coordination and pin-point muscle control. In addition, brand new obstacles The Rope Maze, The Cliffhanger and Spider Climb have been added to confound veterans and newbies alike in a hellacious remake of the Venice course. However, several strong competitors have advanced including "American Ninja Warrior" legend David Campbell, tuxedo Speedo-wearing Dan Mast and the fleet-footed Jesse La Flair. Just one run stands between four-time finalist Campbell and his opponents from reaching Las Vegas and Mt. Midoriyama. See who has what it takes to scale The Spider Climb and continue their dream!

S05 E10
Jul 29, 2013Venice Finals Part 2 Jul 29, 2013 In the second half of the Venice Finals, only the top finalist will continue to move on to Vegas. The first female to compete in the Venice semi-finals, Jessie Graff hopes that her stuntwoman skills will lead her to Vegas. Then, 26-year-old Lance Pekus, a rancher from Idaho looks to make the finals as well--but will his cowboy hat be his lucky accessory or will it be a distraction? Plus, former gymnast JB Douglas takes to the course to see if he can put his talents to good use. He also has an inspirational story on how he helps kids. Find out if that inspiration transcends into his sprint to the finish line!

S05 E11
Aug 4, 2013Baltimore Finals Part 1 Aug 4, 2013 Travel back to Baltimore, Maryland for part one of the finals course where competitors tackle ten obstacles, including brand new obstacles the Rumbling Dice and Body Prop. There are 30 athletes that passed through the qualifying course and will have to prove themselves once again in order to earn a trip to Las Vegas.

S05 E12
Aug 5, 2013Baltimore Finals Part 2 Aug 5, 2013 Conclusion. Participants compete in the Baltimore finals. The course features 10 obstacles, including the Rumbling Dice and Body Prop.

S05 E13
Aug 11, 2013Miami Finals Pt. 1 Aug 11, 2013 Travel back to Miami for the first half of the finals course.

S05 E15
Aug 18, 2013Denver Finals Pt. 1 Aug 18, 2013 Travel back to Denver where the top 30 competitors once again tackle The Grip Hang.

S05 E16
Aug 19, 2013Denver Finals: Part 2 Aug 19, 2013 The top 30 competitors in Denver continue to tackle The Grip Hang.

S05 E17
Aug 25, 2013National Finals: Stage 1 - Part 1 Aug 25, 2013 85 athletes take on 23 obstacles on 4 stages in Las Vegas' Mount Midoriyama for a chance to be the first American Ninja Warrior. However, it's not going to be an easy task. On stage one, the Jumping Spider will give every competitor trouble. They need to keep their focus in order to get through the obstacle. Adam Grossman, an engineer, comes close to touching the water--but does he make it through the Jumping Spider? Then, 29-year-old Philadelphia artist Travis Weinand takes his chance at the course, but when the clock starts to wind down, can he rush to finish? Also, a rookie moves through stage one like he is a professional.

S05 E18
Aug 26, 2013National Finals: Stage 1 - Part 2 Aug 26, 2013 The top finishers from the regional finals face a course modeled after Mount Midoriyama in Japan. Competitors try stage 1.

S05 E19
Sep 2, 2013National Finals: Stage 1 - Part 3 Sep 2, 2013 Only the toughest athletes out of the 60 that compete in Stage 1 will move on to Stage 2.

S05 E20
Sep 10, 2013National Finals: Stage 2 Sep 10, 2013 Finalists tackle Stage Two at Mt. Midoriyama with six troubling obstacles.

S05 E21
Sep 16, 2013National Finals Part 5 Sep 16, 2013 In the season finale, the remaining athletes fight to beat veteran Brent Steffensen's record and make it to Stage 4.

S05 E22
Jan 13, 2014USA vs. Japan Jan 13, 2014 The USA all-stars team takes on the All Time All-Stars from Japanese SASUKE on the championship course in Las Vegas.