American Ninja Warrior

- Season 6

(2014)

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The heart-racing obstacle course competition series "American Ninja Warrior" returns to NBC this summer with all new episodes. The action-packed series follows competitors as they tackle the world's most difficult obstacle courses in qualifying and finals rounds across the country. Those that successfully complete the courses in each city will move onto the national finals round in Las Vegas and compete for a $1,000,000 prize. In the first Qualifying Round from Venice Beach, California, competitors must tackle six obstacles, including three brand new ones: the Mini ...

Dozens of contestants converge in the Big D to compete on a redesigned course, featuring new obstacles the Tilting Table and Ring Toss.

Competitors of all walks of life meet in the Midwest to push past the pain and qualify for the title of American Ninja Warrior. In unseasonably cold weather, athletes take on two new obstacles including a rope swing and a double tilt ladder. Who will stand out in St. Louis: a trainer from Tennessee, Joe the meteorologist, a farm girl from Indiana or a college kid? See some of the top competition yet! Plus, history is made when the first on-course selfie takes place!

Dozens of contestants converge on the banks of Biscayne Bay to compete on a redesigned course, featuring new obstacles the Downhill Pipe Drop and Dancing Stones! The most competitive pool of athletes to date vie for 30 finalist spots. Among the challengers are Dr. Desiree Walker who has a workout area in her dental office, Cuban-born trainer Jorge Posada, and a father and son duo from Massachusetts. They'll be joined by a Spartan, the Tony Hawk of wakeboarding, and veterans Drew Drechsel and "Flip" Rodriguez on a hot night in downtown! Bienvenido a Miami!

Dozens of contestants brave the cold and thin air to compete on a redesigned course, featuring new obstacles the Cat Grab and Spikes Into Cargo! More than 120 athletes turned out for 30 finalist spots. Among the challengers are "ANW" veteran and Harlem Globetrotter Bull Bullard, the "cowboy ninja" Lance Pekus, and the man who went the farthest last year, Brian Arnold. They'll be joined by the Karate Hottie, a Dracula expert, and even more U.S. Olympians for a cold night at 5,300 feet!

Thirty finalists return to Venice Beach with a chance to land one of 15 spots in Las Vegas. In addition to the qualifying round's 6 obstacles, athletes must tackle 4 additional challenges--including the all-new Cannonball Alley! With one obstacle taking out half the field on its own, it'll be a brutal race against time to qualify for a date with Mt. Midoriyama. Watch as "The Godfather" himself David Campbell proves he's still got it, walk-on Kevin Bull completes a hanging backflip, and several veterans go splash. Is it possible for things to actually get harder?

Thirty finalists return to St. Louis with a chance to land one of 15 spots in Las Vegas. In addition to the qualifying round's 6 obstacles, athletes must tackle 4 additional challenges--including the all-new Crazy Cliffhanger! Did we mention the Rumbling Dice is decimating the competition? See the Moravsky cousins Joe and Rob, six-time "ANW" competitor Andrew Karsen, and several veterans compete in the shadow of the St. Louis Arch. Get into it!

Thirty finalists return to Miami with a chance to land one of 15 spots in Las Vegas. In addition to the qualifying round's 6 obstacles, athletes must tackle 4 additional challenges--including the all-new Minefield! Drew Dreschel, the veteran who clocked in with the fastest time in qualifying, says he plans to complete the tougher course in under two minutes. Can it be done? Watch Drew, the fire-breathing Reko Rivera, and Idoko Abuh, the man who made it to the third stage in Las Vegas last year, lead a very competitive field for a shot at Mt. Midoriyama!

Thirty finalists return to Denver for a chance to land one of 15 spots in Las Vegas. While facing 6 obstacles in the qualifying round, athletes must tackle 4 additional challenges--including the all-new Doorknob Arch! 52 year-old Jon Stewart aims to become the oldest ninja to conquer the course, but will the Warped Wall end his run for a third straight year? Watch Jon's incredible run, world-class rock climber Isaac Caldiero's mighty ascent, and Meagan Kelly, only the third woman to complete qualifying, challenging the "ANW" record books once again!

Welcome to Las Vegas! The top 90 competitors including 15 Wild Card selections race each other and the clock to complete Stage 1. In addition to old nemeses like the Giant Ring and Jumping Spider, contestants will need to master new obstacles Piston Road and the Silk Slider. Only those who complete the eight obstacles in less than 2:05 will move on to Stage 2.

Welcome back to Las Vegas! The second group of competitors race each other and the clock to complete Stage 1. In addition to old nemeses like the Giant Ring and Jumping Spider, contestants will need to master new obstacles Piston Road and the Silk Slider. Only those who complete the eight obstacles in less than 2:05 will move on to Stage 2.

The final group of 18 competitors advances beyond Stage 1 to face even greater challenges. Can any of the athletes progress all the way to Stage 4 for the first time? Find out if anyone claims the title American Ninja Warrior and go home with the $500,000 grand prize!

In the season finale, they're playing for national pride. All-Stars from "American Ninja Warrior" face off against teams from Japan and Europe for bragging rights.