Hosted by Matt Iseman and Akbar Gbajabiamila, along with sideline reporter Zuri Hall, the action-packed series follows competitors as they tackle a series of challenging obstacle courses in city qualifying and city finals rounds across the country. This year, "American Ninja Warrior" makes stops in Los Angeles, Atlanta, Oklahoma City, Baltimore, Cincinnati and Seattle/Tacoma, shooting indoors for the first time at the famed Tacoma Dome.
Episode 1
Los Angeles City Qualifiers
May 29, 2019
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.
Episode 2
Atlanta City Qualifiers
Jun 5, 2019
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.
Episode 3
Oklahoma City City Qualifiers
Jun 12, 2019
Episode 4
Seattle/Tacoma City Qualifiers
Jun 24, 2019
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.
Episode 5
Baltimore City Qualifiers
Jul 3, 2019
Competitors, including Najee Richardson, Joe Moravsky, Allyssa Beird, Captain NBC Jamie Rahn, Chris Wilczewski, face up to six challenging obstacles that include Dangerous Curves and Hazard Cones, which are new to the course this year.
Episode 6
Cincinnati City Qualifiers
Jul 8, 2019
In the final city qualifying round, competitors including Jesse Labreck, Grant McCartney, Ethan Swanson, Michelle Warnky, Mike Bernardo, 98 Degrees band member Drew Lachey and more face up to six challenging obstacles, including the new Sling Shot.
Episode 7
Los Angeles City Finals
Jul 15, 2019
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.
Episode 8
Atlanta City Finals
Jul 22, 2019
Episode 9
Oklahoma City City Finals
Jul 29, 2019
Episode 10
Seattle/Tacoma City Finals
Aug 5, 2019
Episode 11
Baltimore City Finals
Aug 12, 2019
Episode 12
Cincinnati City Finals
Aug 19, 2019
Episode 13
Las Vegas Finals Night 1
Aug 26, 2019
Episode 14
Las Vegas Finals Night 2
Sep 2, 2019
Episode 15
Las Vegas Finals Night 3
Sep 9, 2019
Episode 16
Las Vegas Finals Night 4
Sep 16, 2019
Episode 17
USA Vs The World
Jan 26, 2020
Episode 18
All Stars Skills Challenge Special
Sep 1, 2020
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.