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American Ninja Warrior

2009 – nowShow18 seasons267 episodesTV-PG

Reality
70
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7Metacritic–7.5

A pulse-pounding, breakneck reality series about sports and everyday modern life.

Good for family movie night · friends night · party vibe

Skip it if you want something quiet and calm

Where to watch

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Not for romance, big ideas or brutality.

Shows with

Episodes

18 seasons · 267 episodes · best: S11E16 "Las Vegas National Finals Night 4" 8.8

Episodes

6.8
6.9
6.7
6.9
6.9
7.3
7.7
7.7
7.9
7.5
7.8
7.5
7.5
7.3
7.0
7.9
7.8
7.1

Story

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.

Feels like

  • High-Stakes Obstacle Course
  • Athletic Spectacle
  • Family-Friendly Competition
  • Adrenaline Rush
  • Underdog Stories
  • Physical Prowess
  • Energetic Editing
  • Community Spirit
  • Competitive Drive
  • Accessible Entertainment

Cast

7 of 7 · most episodes first

Facts

December 12, 2009 · August 31, 2026 · Still running

First aired
December 12, 2009
Latest episode
August 31, 2026
Status
Still running
Length
18 seasons · 267 episodes
Age rating
TV-PG
Genres
Reality
Original language
English
Also spoken
Spanish
Made in
United States, Japan
Available in
18 countries

Tropes

Timed Mission, I Know Mortal Kombat, Bald Head of Toughness +9

  • Timed Mission
  • I Know Mortal Kombat
  • Bald Head of Toughness
  • Catchphrase
  • Golden Snitch
  • Battle Couple
  • Recurring Element
  • Crowd Chant
  • Spin-Off
  • Down to the Last Play
  • Non-Gameplay Elimination
  • Double Unlock

12 of 71 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream American Ninja Warrior?"

Questions about American Ninja Warrior

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is American Ninja Warrior worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70 (IMDb 6.7).

Which season of American Ninja Warrior is best?

Seasons 9 and 16, with an IMDb average of 7.9. Season 3 is the weakest at 6.7. The highest-rated episode is Las Vegas National Finals Night 4 (season 11, episode 16) at 8.8, and the lowest is Episode #1.6 (season 1, episode 6) at 5.5.

Is American Ninja Warrior okay for kids?

TV-PG

Yes: it's rated TV-PG in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch American Ninja Warrior?

267 h

About 267 hours: 267 episodes in 18 seasons of about 60 minutes each since 2009, and it's still in production.

Can I half-watch American Ninja Warrior?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 3 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Will I feel good after watching American Ninja Warrior?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting series: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for hopefulness and 6 for wholesome.