American Ninja Warrior

American Ninja Warrior

American Ninja Warrior

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American Ninja Warrior

2009- 2025

17 Seasons

253 Episodes

6.8(72 votes)

Returning Series

Reality

Overview

Follow competitors as they tackle a series of challenging obstacle courses in both city qualifying and city finals rounds across the country. Those that successfully complete the finals course in their designated region move on to the national finals round in Las Vegas, where they face a stunning four-stage course modeled after the famed Mt. Midoriyama course in Japan. The winner will take home a grand prize of $1 million.

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Production Companies

NBCUniversal

Pilgrim Media Group

A. Smith & Co. Productions

TBS

Universal Media Studios

Universal Television

Cast & Crew

2 members

Acting

Matt Iseman

Self - Host

Matt Iseman

Acting

Akbar Gbaja-Biamila

Self - Host

Akbar Gbaja-Biamila

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