American Ninja Warrior: Season 4
Season 4 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Directly follows the overarching narrative developments of American Ninja Warrior Season 3.
- Faction dynamics and core character alliances shift under escalating external stakes.
- Crucial mysteries introduced previously reach key turning points and narrative reckonings.
- Sets up serialized story arcs that build directly toward the climactic season finale.
Episode Guide
Season 4 Progress Shield
Southwest Qualifying Round (1)
May 20, 2012
People from the Southwest compete for a chance at the world's most difficult obstacle course.
Southwest Qualifying Round (2)
May 20, 2012
People from the Southwest compete for a chance at the world's most difficult obstacle course.
Southwest Regional Finals
May 22, 2012
The top 30 finishers from the Southwest qualifying round take on an even more challenging obstacle course to advance to the national finals.
Midwest Regional Qualifying Round (1)
May 27, 2012
Midwest competitors try to qualify for the national contest.
Midwest Regional Qualifying Round (2)
May 27, 2012
Midwest competitors try to qualify for the national contest.
Midwest Regional Finals
May 21, 2012
The top 30 qualifiers compete for a chance to move on to the national finals and tackle a harder course in hope of getting the $50,000 prize.
Northeast Regional Qualifying Round (1)
May 28, 2012
Athletes from the Northeast compete.
Northeast Regional Qualifying Round (2)
May 29, 2012
Athletes from the Northeast compete.
Northeast Region Finals
Jun 3, 2012
The top 30 Northeast finishers take on a more challenging course.
Northwest Regional Qualifying Round (1)
Jun 3, 2012
Contestants from the Northwest compete.
Northwest Regional Qualifying Round (2)
Jun 4, 2012
Contestants from the Northwest compete.
Midsouth Regional Qualifying Round (1)
Jun 10, 2012
Competitors from the Midsouth region.
Midsouth Regional Qualifying Round (2)
Jun 10, 2012
Competitors from the Midsouth region.
Southeast Regional Qualifying Round (1)
Jun 12, 2012
Athletes and everyday people compete for a chance to take on the World's Most Difficult Obstacle Course.
Southeast Regional Qualifying Round (2)
Jun 17, 2012
Athletes and everyday people compete for a chance to take on the World's Most Difficult Obstacle Course.
Southeast Regional Finals
Jun 17, 2012
The top 30 Southeast finishers compete on a more challenging course..
Las Vegas Finals (1)
Jun 18, 2012
One hundred competitors attempt the most-difficult obstacle course.
Las Vegas Finals (2)
Jun 19, 2012
Stage 1 of the most-difficult obstacle course continues.
Las Vegas Finals (3)
Jun 24, 2012
Stage 1 of the most difficult obstacle course continues.
Las Vegas Finals (4)
Jun 24, 2012
Stage 1 of the 8 obstacle course will challenge even the most skilled competitors.
Las Vegas Finals (6)
Jun 26, 2012
Ultimate challenges including the Spider Flip and the Double Salmon Ladder.
Best of Southwest
Jul 8, 2012
Previously unseen footage includes top finishers from preliminary rounds tackling a challenging obstacle course.
Best of the Midwest
Jul 8, 2012
Competitors face a challenging obstacle course in hope of landing a spot in the finals.
Best of Northeast
Jul 8, 2012
Top contenders tackle a challenging obstacle course in hope of moving to the final round.
Best of Northwest
Jul 9, 2012
Competitors face a challenging obstacle course in hope of landing a spot in the finals.
Best of Midsouth
Jul 10, 2012
Athletes face the eight obstacles of Stage 1 in Las Vegas.
Best of Southeast
Jul 16, 2012
Finalists take on a four-stage course. Challenges include a "jumping spider" and a "spinning bridge."
Best of the Finals (2)
Jul 24, 2012
Top finishers from the regionals advance to the final round.