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.
- Directly follows the overarching narrative developments of American Ninja Warrior Season 4.
- 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 5 Progress Shield
Venice Qualifying Part 1
Jul 1, 2013
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
The top finishers from the regional finals face a course modeled after Mount Midoriyama in Japan. The remainen competitors try stage 3.