American Ninja Warrior: Season 5
Season 5 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 4.
- 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 5 Progress Shield
Venice Qualifying Part 1
Jul 1, 2013 · 60 min
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.
Venice Qualifying Part 2
Jul 2, 2013 · 60 min
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 C
Baltimore Qualifying Part 1
Jul 8, 2013 · 60 min
Part 1 of 2. A qualifying round in Baltimore features obstacles such as the Downhill Jump, Prism Tilt, Swing Jump and Circle Cross.
Baltimore Qualifying Part 2
Jul 9, 2013 · 60 min
Conclusion. A qualifying round in Baltimore features obstacles such as the Downhill Jump, Prism Tilt, Swing Jump and Circle Cross.
Miami Qualifying Part 1
Jul 14, 2013 · 60 min
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 Tro
Miami Qualifying Part 2
Jul 16, 2013 · 60 min
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 Trot
Denver Qualifying Part 1
Jul 21, 2013 · 60 min
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 sn
Denver Qualifying Part 2
Jul 23, 2013 · 60 min
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 sno
Venice Finals Part 1
Jul 28, 2013 · 60 min
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.
Venice Finals Part 2
Jul 30, 2013 · 60 min
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.
Baltimore Finals Part 1
Aug 5, 2013 · 60 min
Part 1 of 2. Participants compete in the Baltimore finals. The course features 10 obstacles, including the Rumbling Dice and Body Prop.
Baltimore Finals Part 2
Aug 6, 2013 · 60 min
Conclusion. Participants compete in the Baltimore finals. The course features 10 obstacles, including the Rumbling Dice and Body Prop.
Miami Finals Part 1
Aug 12, 2013 · 60 min
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.
Miami Finals Part 2
Aug 12, 2013 · 60 min
Conclusion. The Top 30 competitors attempt the Miami Finals course, which includes two new obstacles: the Ledge Jump and the Rolling Steel.
Denver Finals Part 1
Aug 19, 2013 · 60 min
Part 1 of 2. Thirty competitors attempt the Denver Finals course, which includes two new obstacles: the Floating Stairs and the Pole Grasper.
Denver Finals Part 2
Aug 20, 2013 · 60 min
Conclusion. Thirty competitors attempt the Denver Finals course, which includes two new obstacles: the Floating Stairs and the Pole Grasper.
Las Vegas Finals - Stage 1 Part 1
Aug 25, 2013 · 60 min
The top finishers from the regional finals face a course modeled after Mount Midoriyama in Japan. Competitors try stage 1.
Las Vegas Finals - Stage 1 Part 2
Aug 27, 2013 · 60 min
The top finishers from the regional finals face a course modeled after Mount Midoriyama in Japan. Competitors try stage 1.
Las Vegas Finals - Stage 1 Part 3
Sep 2, 2013 · 60 min
The top finishers from the regional finals face a course modeled after Mount Midoriyama in Japan. Competitors try stage 1.
Las Vegas Finals - Stage 2
Sep 9, 2013 · 60 min
The top finishers from the regional finals face a course modeled after Mount Midoriyama in Japan. Competitors try stage 2.
Las Vegas Finals - Stage 3
Sep 16, 2013 · 60 min
The top finishers from the regional finals face a course modeled after Mount Midoriyama in Japan. The remainen competitors try stage 3.