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.
- Picks up essential narrative continuity directly following the events of American Ninja Warrior Season 3.
- 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 4 Progress Shield
Southwest Qualifying Round (1)
May 20, 2012 · 60 min
People from the Southwest compete for a chance at the world's most difficult obstacle course.
Southwest Qualifying Round (2)
May 20, 2012 · 60 min
People from the Southwest compete for a chance at the world's most difficult obstacle course.
Southwest Regional Finals
May 22, 2012 · 60 min
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 · 60 min
Midwest competitors try to qualify for the national contest.
Midwest Regional Qualifying Round (2)
May 27, 2012 · 60 min
Midwest competitors try to qualify for the national contest.
Midwest Regional Finals
May 21, 2012 · 60 min
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 · 60 min
Athletes from the Northeast compete.
Northeast Regional Qualifying Round (2)
May 29, 2012 · 60 min
Athletes from the Northeast compete.
Northeast Region Finals
Jun 3, 2012 · 60 min
The top 30 Northeast finishers take on a more challenging course.
Northwest Regional Qualifying Round (1)
Jun 3, 2012 · 60 min
Contestants from the Northwest compete.
Northwest Regional Qualifying Round (2)
Jun 4, 2012 · 60 min
Contestants from the Northwest compete.
Midsouth Regional Qualifying Round (1)
Jun 10, 2012 · 60 min
Competitors from the Midsouth region.
Midsouth Regional Qualifying Round (2)
Jun 10, 2012 · 60 min
Competitors from the Midsouth region.
Midsouth Regional Finals
Jun 11, 2012 · 60 min
The top 30 Mid-south competitors compete.
Southeast Regional Qualifying Round (1)
Jun 12, 2012 · 60 min
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 · 60 min
Athletes and everyday people compete for a chance to take on the World's Most Difficult Obstacle Course.
Southeast Regional Finals
Jun 17, 2012 · 60 min
The top 30 Southeast finishers compete on a more challenging course..
Las Vegas Finals (1)
Jun 18, 2012 · 60 min
One hundred competitors attempt the most-difficult obstacle course.
Las Vegas Finals (2)
Jun 19, 2012 · 60 min
Stage 1 of the most-difficult obstacle course continues.
Las Vegas Finals (3)
Jun 24, 2012 · 60 min
Stage 1 of the most difficult obstacle course continues.
Las Vegas Finals (4)
Jun 24, 2012 · 60 min
Stage 1 of the 8 obstacle course will challenge even the most skilled competitors.
Las Vegas Finals (6)
Jun 26, 2012 · 60 min
Ultimate challenges including the Spider Flip and the Double Salmon Ladder.
Best of Southwest
Jul 8, 2012 · 60 min
Previously unseen footage includes top finishers from preliminary rounds tackling a challenging obstacle course.
Best of the Midwest
Jul 8, 2012 · 60 min
Competitors face a challenging obstacle course in hope of landing a spot in the finals.
Best of Northeast
Jul 8, 2012 · 60 min
Top contenders tackle a challenging obstacle course in hope of moving to the final round.
Best of Northwest
Jul 9, 2012 · 60 min
Competitors face a challenging obstacle course in hope of landing a spot in the finals.
Best of Midsouth
Jul 10, 2012 · 60 min
Athletes face the eight obstacles of Stage 1 in Las Vegas.
Best of Southeast
Jul 16, 2012 · 60 min
Finalists take on a four-stage course. Challenges include a "jumping spider" and a "spinning bridge."
Best of the Finals (1)
Jul 17, 2012 · 60 min
Athletes compete in the finals in Las Vegas.
Best of the Finals (2)
Jul 24, 2012 · 60 min
Top finishers from the regionals advance to the final round.