Highlights
American Ninja Warrior

American Ninja Warrior - Season 8 (2016)

Audience Score
80

Season 8 Episodes

1. Los Angeles Qualifier

June 1st, 20161 hr

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

2. Atlanta Qualifier

June 8th, 20161 hr

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.

3. Indianapolis Qualifier

June 13th, 20161 hr

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.

4. Oklahoma City Qualifier

June 20th, 20161 hr

5. Philadelphia Qualifier

June 27th, 20161 hr

6. Los Angeles Finals

July 11th, 20161 hr

American Ninja Warrior Season 8 Finals

7. Atlanta Finals

July 18th, 20161 hr

80

8. Indianapolis Finals

July 25th, 20161 hr

9. Oklahoma City Finals

August 1st, 20161 hr

10. Philadelphia Finals

August 22nd, 20161 hr

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.

11. National Finals Week 1

August 29th, 20161 hr

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.

12. National Finals Week 2

September 5th, 20161 hr

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.

13. National Finals Week 3

September 12th, 20161 hr

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Season 15
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Jun 6, 2022
100
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Season 12
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Season 11
May 29, 2019
Season 10
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Season 9
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Season 8
Jun 1, 2016
80
Season 7
May 25, 2015
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Season 6
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Season 5
Jul 1, 2013
78
Season 4
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Season 3
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Season 2
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Season 1
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