Season 12
20209 episodes
September 14, 2020
In the second round of Qualifying, ninjas including Jesse "Flex" Labreck, Abel Gonzalez, Jamie "Captain NBC" Rahn and Daniel Gil face up to six challenging obstacles, including Ring Chaser and Rib Run, which are new to the course this year.
Episode 3
Qualifier 3
September 21, 2020
In the third round of Qualifying, ninjas including Jessie Graff, Najee Richardson, Michelle Warnky and Adam Rayl face up to six challenging obstacles, including the high-flying Beehive, which is new to the course this year.
Episode 4
Qualifier 4
October 5, 2020
Ninjas face up to 6 challenging obstacles, including Off the Hook, Spinning Bridge, and the new Sideways, in addition to the fan favorite Spider Climb and the iconic Warped Wall. Ninjas include Meagan Martin, Joe Moravsky, Tiana Webberley, Michael Torres, and The Cowboy Ninja Lance Pekus.
Episode 5
Semifinals 1
October 12, 2020
Ninjas face up to 10 obstacles, including the new head-spinning Corkscrew and mechanical Clockwork, plus fan favorites such as the Salmon Ladder and the Warped Wall. Ninjas include Daniel Gil, Jesse Labreck, Sandy Zimmerman, Jody Avila, and Grant McCartney.
Episode 6
Semifinals 2
October 21, 2020
Ninjas face up to 10 brutal obstacles, including the dizzying Corkscrew, the Salmon Ladder, and the Dungeon. Ninjas include Jessie Graff, Najee Richardson, Joe Moravsky, and Meagan Martin.
Episode 7
Finals 1
October 28, 2020
The competition moves into the Finals round with a two-night event to determine this season's champion. 28 top ninjas face up to ten diabolical obstacles including Falling Shelves and Dragonback, which are new to the course this year. The top eight advance to the Power Tower Playoffs to compete head-to-head to determine a winner. Matt Iseman and Akbar Gbajabiamila host and Zuri Hall reports from the sidelines.
Episode 8
Finals 2
November 6, 2020
The remaining ninjas take their shot at the 10-obstacle Finals course. The top 8 then compete in a playoff bracket where they race head-to-head on the Power Tower for a $100,000 prize.
Episode 9
Womens Championship
May 9, 2021
Twelve elite female competitors battle across two daunting courses. The Top 4 finishers advance to race head-to-head on the Power Tower, with the winner taking home $50,000 and becoming the first ever American Ninja Warrior Women’s Champion.
