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#1
S11E16 8.9
Las Vegas National Finals Night 4

For the first time in four years a winner will be crowned on the finale of "American Ninja Warrior." A select group of competitors move forward in the competition to face stage three which features seven daunting obstacles; three new to the course this year -- "Grip and Tip," "Iron Summit" and "Pipe Dream." The elite few who conquer stage three move on to stage four, a final climb up Mt. Midoriyama, which they must complete in thirty seconds or less. Finalists vie for a $1 million prize and the title of "American Ninja Warrior." Matt Iseman and Akbar Gbajabiamila host and Zuri Hall reports from the sidelines.

#2
S7E16 8.7
Vegas Finals: Part 3

It's the final night of the "American Ninja Warrior" Las Vegas finals where the top finishers from the regional finals tackle the final three stages of 'Mount Midoriyama'. Competitors who survive Stage 1 will take on Stage 2, and possibly Stage 3 and 4. Stage 2 has been redesigned and includes a brand new obstacle, Roulette Row. Stage 3 features the new Psycho Chain and Area 51 obstacles. Lastly, if any competitors conquer both stages, they will attempt Stage 4 with a cash prize of $1,000,000 at stake and the title of "American Ninja Warrior." Matt Iseman and Akbar Gbajabiamila host and Kristine Leahy co-hosts.

#3
S16E11 8.6
Las Vegas Finals 4

The National Finals conclude in Las Vegas as the remaining ninjas compete in Stage 3 and 4 for their chance to win $1 million and become the next American Ninja Warrior.

#4 Women's Special Episode S17E14 8.6
#5 All-Star Special S9E19 8.5
#6 Seattle/Tacoma City Qualifiers S11E4 8.5
#7 Finals 2 S12E8 8.5
#8 Vegas Finals: Part 3 S9E16 8.4
#9 Los Angeles City Finals S9E8 8.3
#10 Los Angeles Finals S8E6 8.2

Lowlights

#246 S1E6 Episode #1.6 5.4

A training challenge tests the finalists' strength, speed and endurance.

#245 Semifinals 3 & 4 S15E10 5.9
#244 Episode #3.8 S3E8 6.1
#243 Episode #2.5 S2E5 6.1
#242 Semifinals 1 S15E8 6.2

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