Jul 1, 2013 · 1h
Part 1 of 2. The fifth season opens with a qualifying round in Venice Beach, Cal., and features obstacles such as the Frame Slider, Domino Hill, Chain Swing and Flying Nun Chucks.


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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Jul 1, 2013 · 1h
Part 1 of 2. The fifth season opens with a qualifying round in Venice Beach, Cal., and features obstacles such as the Frame Slider, Domino Hill, Chain Swing and Flying Nun Chucks.
Jul 2, 2013 · 1h
The conclusion of the two-part Season 5 opener features a qualifying round in Venice Beach, Cal., with obstacles such as the Frame Slider, Domino Hill, Chain Swing and Flying Nun Chucks.
Jul 8, 2013 · 1h
Part 1 of 2. A qualifying round in Baltimore features obstacles such as the Downhill Jump, Prism Tilt, Swing Jump and Circle Cross.
Jul 9, 2013 · 1h
Conclusion. A qualifying round in Baltimore features obstacles such as the Downhill Jump, Prism Tilt, Swing Jump and Circle Cross.
Jul 14, 2013 · 1h
Part 1 of 2. A qualifying round in Miami featuring the Utility Pole Slider, the Balance Bridge, the Slider Jump and the Monkey Peg. Contestants include Olympic medalist Dee Dee Trotter.
Jul 16, 2013 · 1h
Conclusion. A qualifying round in Miami featuring the Utility Pole Slider, the Balance Bridge, the Slider Jump and the Monkey Peg. Contestants include Olympic medalist Dee Dee Trotter.
Jul 21, 2013 · 1h
Part 1 of 2. A qualifying round in Denver featuring obstacles such as the Rolling Log, the Rotating Bridge, the Jump Hang Kai and the Grip Hang. Contestants include professional snowboarder Graham Watanabe.
Jul 23, 2013 · 1h
Conclusion. A qualifying round in Denver featuring obstacles such as the Rolling Log, the Rotating Bridge, the Jump Hang Kai and the Grip Hang. Contestants include professional snowboarder Graham Watanabe.
Jul 28, 2013 · 1h
Part 1 of 2. Thirty contestants compete in the Venice Finals. The course features obstacles such as the Salmon Ladder, the Rope Maze, the Cliffhanger and the Spider Climb.
Jul 30, 2013 · 1h
Conclusion. Thirty contestants compete in the Venice Finals. The course features obstacles such as the Salmon Ladder, the Rope Maze, the Cliffhanger and the Spider Climb.
Aug 5, 2013 · 1h
Part 1 of 2. Participants compete in the Baltimore finals. The course features 10 obstacles, including the Rumbling Dice and Body Prop.
Aug 6, 2013 · 1h
Conclusion. Participants compete in the Baltimore finals. The course features 10 obstacles, including the Rumbling Dice and Body Prop.
Aug 12, 2013 · 1h
Part 1 of 2. The Top 30 competitors attempt the Miami Finals course, which includes two new obstacles: the Ledge Jump and the Rolling Steel.
Aug 12, 2013 · 1h
Conclusion. The Top 30 competitors attempt the Miami Finals course, which includes two new obstacles: the Ledge Jump and the Rolling Steel.
Aug 19, 2013 · 1h
Part 1 of 2. Thirty competitors attempt the Denver Finals course, which includes two new obstacles: the Floating Stairs and the Pole Grasper.
Aug 20, 2013 · 1h
Conclusion. Thirty competitors attempt the Denver Finals course, which includes two new obstacles: the Floating Stairs and the Pole Grasper.
Aug 25, 2013 · 1h
The top finishers from the regional finals face a course modeled after Mount Midoriyama in Japan. Competitors try stage 1.
Aug 27, 2013 · 1h
The top finishers from the regional finals face a course modeled after Mount Midoriyama in Japan. Competitors try stage 1.
Sep 2, 2013 · 1h
The top finishers from the regional finals face a course modeled after Mount Midoriyama in Japan. Competitors try stage 1.
Sep 9, 2013 · 1h
The top finishers from the regional finals face a course modeled after Mount Midoriyama in Japan. Competitors try stage 2.
Sep 16, 2013 · 1h
The top finishers from the regional finals face a course modeled after Mount Midoriyama in Japan. The remainen competitors try stage 3.
Quick answers about this season's release timeline and episode lineup.
American Ninja Warrior Season 5 premiered on July 1, 2013.
American Ninja Warrior Season 5 has 21 episodes.
The season opens with Season 5 Episode 1, "Venice Qualifying Part 1". It aired on July 1, 2013.
Go to Season 5 Episode 1