American Ninja Warrior: Season 13
Season 13 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Picks up essential narrative continuity directly following the events of American Ninja Warrior Season 12.
- Character alliances, factions, and personal loyalties undergo significant shifts under escalating stakes.
- Addresses unresolved cliffhangers and thematic mysteries introduced during previous seasons.
- Establishes the primary seasonal conflict that drives serialized character arcs toward the finale.
Episode Guide
Season 13 Progress Shield
Qualifiers 1
May 31, 2021 · 60 min
Season 13 begins with a new generation of ninjas taking on the course in Tacoma, Wash., at the famed Tacoma Dome. For the first time, competitors as young as 15 compete in round on
Qualifiers 2
Jun 7, 2021 · 60 min
The qualifiers continue with the ninjas facing up to 6 challenging obstacles, including the Shrinking Steps, Weight for It, Split Decision, Tipping Point, V Formation, and the icon
Qualifiers 3
Jun 21, 2021 · 60 min
The qualifiers continue with ninjas facing up to 6 challenging obstacles, including the new Air Surfer and Pretzel Twist in addition to the iconic Warped Wall.
Qualifiers 4
Jun 28, 2021 · 60 min
The Qualifiers continue at the Tacoma Dome with a new generation of ninjas taking on the course. For the first time, competitors as young as 15 compete and will face up to six chal
Qualifiers 5
Jul 12, 2021 · 60 min
The qualifiers come to a close with ninjas facing up to 6 challenging obstacles, including the new Tilt A Whirl.
Semifinals 1
Jul 19, 2021 · 60 min
The Semifinals begin in Los Angeles where the competing ninjas will face up to 10 challenging obstacles, including new obstacles Wall-to-Wall and the Inverter.
Semifinals 2
Aug 9, 2021 · 60 min
The Semifinals continue in Los Angeles where ninjas will face up to 10 challenging obstacles, including new obstacle Padlock. For Split Decision, ninjas must choose between an uppe
Semifinals 3
Aug 16, 2021 · 60 min
The Semifinals continue from Los Angeles where ninjas face up to 10 challenging obstacles, including new obstacle Drop Zone.
Semifinals 4
Aug 23, 2021 · 60 min
The Semifinals conclude as ninjas face up to 10 obstacles. For Split Decision, ninjas must choose between an upper-body and balance obstacle. The top 2 competitors face off on the
National Finals 1
Aug 30, 2021 · 60 min
The finals return to Las Vegas where the ninjas face up to 8 super-sized obstacles. Competitors are given the choice between a grueling upper-body obstacle or a riskier balance obs
National Finals 2
Sep 6, 2021 · 60 min
The National Finals continue in Las Vegas where the ninjas face up to 8 super-sized obstacles. In Split Decision, the ninjas decide between a grueling upper-body obstacle or a risk
National Finals 3
Sep 13, 2021 · 60 min
The National Finals conclude as the remaining competitors move on to Stage 2 and beyond for their chance to win $1 million and become the next American Ninja Warrior.
ANW Women's Championship
May 8, 2022 · 85 min
Twelve female ninjas battle across 2 daunting courses with the top 4 finishers advancing to race head-to-head on the Power Tower for the $50,000 prize.