1 00:00:05,005 --> 00:00:06,306 [dramatic music] 2 00:00:06,339 --> 00:00:11,211 - Last week on "American Ninja Warrior," 3 00:00:11,244 --> 00:00:15,081 our new 18 1/2 foot Mega Wall went down not once... 4 00:00:15,115 --> 00:00:16,616 - Yes, yes! 5 00:00:16,649 --> 00:00:17,984 - But twice. 6 00:00:18,018 --> 00:00:18,985 - Oh, my goodness. 7 00:00:19,019 --> 00:00:20,453 What? 8 00:00:20,487 --> 00:00:22,822 - And we had the first head to head side by side 9 00:00:22,856 --> 00:00:25,058 races in the show's history. 10 00:00:25,091 --> 00:00:27,827 - This is crazy. 11 00:00:27,861 --> 00:00:29,863 It ain't over till it's over. 12 00:00:29,896 --> 00:00:32,932 - And tonight it only gets better. 13 00:00:32,966 --> 00:00:35,635 * * 14 00:00:35,669 --> 00:00:36,670 - Oh, my God. 15 00:00:36,703 --> 00:00:37,671 Get me out of here. 16 00:00:37,704 --> 00:00:39,572 - The entire crowd on feet! 17 00:00:39,606 --> 00:00:40,573 - Get me out of here. 18 00:00:40,607 --> 00:00:41,808 Oh, my goodness. 19 00:00:41,841 --> 00:00:43,743 In all of our years of doing this, 20 00:00:43,777 --> 00:00:47,947 I would have never thought we'd have seen something like this. 21 00:00:47,981 --> 00:00:51,184 - Welcome to Universal Studios Hollywood, where it's going 22 00:00:51,217 --> 00:00:54,421 to be a star studded night two of our new season 23 00:00:54,454 --> 00:00:56,122 on "American Ninja Warrior." 24 00:00:56,156 --> 00:00:57,757 Hello, everyone. Thanks for joining us. 25 00:00:57,791 --> 00:00:58,758 I'm Matt Iseman. 26 00:00:58,792 --> 00:01:00,393 - And I'm Akbar Gbajabiamila. 27 00:01:00,427 --> 00:01:03,063 Matt, we've got a fired up crowd here. 28 00:01:03,063 --> 00:01:05,765 And they want to see some buzzers. 29 00:01:05,799 --> 00:01:07,801 - Well, they came to the right place 30 00:01:07,834 --> 00:01:09,102 because they're going to see a fast, fun course 31 00:01:09,135 --> 00:01:10,537 with some new twists. 32 00:01:10,570 --> 00:01:13,106 For a preview, let's go down to Zuri Hall. 33 00:01:13,139 --> 00:01:15,442 - Guys, we've got a different balance obstacle 34 00:01:15,475 --> 00:01:17,344 for tonight, Log Runner. 35 00:01:17,377 --> 00:01:18,712 - Oh. 36 00:01:18,745 --> 00:01:21,314 - And that's followed by a brand new obstacle, 37 00:01:21,348 --> 00:01:23,750 Kite Surfer, where the ninjas have to use their grip 38 00:01:23,783 --> 00:01:26,152 and fly between the two kites. 39 00:01:26,186 --> 00:01:27,587 - Nice. 40 00:01:27,620 --> 00:01:30,090 - And if they finish in under 1 minute 20 seconds, 41 00:01:30,123 --> 00:01:33,293 they can take a shot at the 18 1/2 foot Mega Wall. 42 00:01:33,326 --> 00:01:35,428 Wells Fargo Active Cash credit card 43 00:01:35,462 --> 00:01:38,431 will pay $10,000 to an unlimited number 44 00:01:38,465 --> 00:01:41,167 of ninjas who can scale the Mega Wall this season, guys. 45 00:01:41,201 --> 00:01:42,302 - Thanks, Zuri. 46 00:01:42,335 --> 00:01:44,170 Last week's premiere was electric. 47 00:01:44,204 --> 00:01:46,806 We got our first look at something new this year, 48 00:01:46,840 --> 00:01:48,708 side by side racing in the runoffs. 49 00:01:48,742 --> 00:01:49,909 - It was exciting. 50 00:01:49,943 --> 00:01:51,344 - And we'll see that again tonight 51 00:01:51,378 --> 00:01:53,880 as ninjas go head to head for the final spots 52 00:01:53,913 --> 00:01:56,483 in the semifinals. 53 00:01:56,516 --> 00:01:58,385 And you're going to like our first runner. 54 00:01:58,418 --> 00:02:00,620 You may have already liked one of his videos. 55 00:02:00,653 --> 00:02:03,456 This is social media star Simba Jones. 56 00:02:03,490 --> 00:02:06,059 The 25-year-old from Georgia has millions 57 00:02:06,059 --> 00:02:08,261 of followers who check out the videos 58 00:02:08,294 --> 00:02:10,230 he and his crew come up with. 59 00:02:12,499 --> 00:02:14,067 - I'm in a group with a bunch of guys 60 00:02:14,100 --> 00:02:15,368 called the hustle house. 61 00:02:17,437 --> 00:02:21,074 We got up to 10 million followers on TikTok. 62 00:02:23,109 --> 00:02:24,577 Mama Jones is what blew us up. 63 00:02:31,885 --> 00:02:32,919 That's my mom. 64 00:02:32,952 --> 00:02:34,087 And if you don't make her laugh, 65 00:02:34,087 --> 00:02:35,655 you get smacked with a ball. 66 00:02:46,833 --> 00:02:48,001 She's a good mama. 67 00:02:48,101 --> 00:02:49,235 She just doesn't have a sense of humor. 68 00:02:50,537 --> 00:02:52,539 When I step on that course, I gotta make Mama Jones proud. 69 00:02:52,572 --> 00:02:54,841 Once I hit that buzzer, y'all going to see me hype. 70 00:02:54,874 --> 00:02:56,443 All the boys going to get hype. 71 00:03:02,682 --> 00:03:05,151 - And there's Mama Jones with Auntie Sabrina. 72 00:03:05,185 --> 00:03:07,220 - Mama ain't impressed. 73 00:03:07,253 --> 00:03:08,688 Simba's going to have to do something special 74 00:03:08,722 --> 00:03:11,091 to make her smile. 75 00:03:11,124 --> 00:03:12,926 - Well, the crowd loves him. 76 00:03:12,959 --> 00:03:16,496 And you know his bros are going to be making some noise. 77 00:03:16,529 --> 00:03:20,633 But I don't know about mama. 78 00:03:20,667 --> 00:03:23,203 Played football at Kennesaw Mountain High school. 79 00:03:23,236 --> 00:03:24,437 - Nice. Get up. 80 00:03:24,471 --> 00:03:25,605 All right, come on. Climb, climb. 81 00:03:25,638 --> 00:03:27,307 - Get up high. - Climb, climb. 82 00:03:27,340 --> 00:03:29,776 - Ooh, good footwork. 83 00:03:29,809 --> 00:03:32,579 [cheers and applause] 84 00:03:32,612 --> 00:03:34,681 - He know he would have got clowned by his bros 85 00:03:34,714 --> 00:03:37,350 on that one. 86 00:03:37,384 --> 00:03:39,519 - Simba on now to the Roller Coaster. 87 00:03:39,552 --> 00:03:41,321 - Let's ride! 88 00:03:43,289 --> 00:03:45,225 - Oh, you heard that roar. 89 00:03:45,258 --> 00:03:46,493 He's cutting it up. 90 00:03:46,526 --> 00:03:47,494 Nice. 91 00:03:47,527 --> 00:03:48,795 - A lot of pride for Simba. 92 00:03:48,828 --> 00:03:51,097 Cats don't like getting wet. 93 00:03:52,332 --> 00:03:54,734 - Mama Jones still ain't impressed. 94 00:03:54,768 --> 00:03:57,103 - Balance obstacle tonight is Log Runner. 95 00:03:57,103 --> 00:03:59,005 Can use those football skills. 96 00:03:59,105 --> 00:04:01,641 It is easy to get tripped up. 97 00:04:01,675 --> 00:04:03,443 - Ooh. 98 00:04:03,476 --> 00:04:04,911 Oh, my goodness. 99 00:04:04,944 --> 00:04:05,945 - Still alive. 100 00:04:06,046 --> 00:04:06,946 - Oh, boy. 101 00:04:07,047 --> 00:04:09,049 Oh, OK, OK. 102 00:04:09,049 --> 00:04:12,185 [cheers and applause] 103 00:04:13,720 --> 00:04:15,722 - He's making the most of this. 104 00:04:15,755 --> 00:04:17,924 - Go! Go, Simba! - Go, go, go! 105 00:04:17,957 --> 00:04:19,559 - And now he'll give us our first look 106 00:04:19,592 --> 00:04:22,262 at this new obstacle, Kite Surfer. 107 00:04:23,697 --> 00:04:26,299 He's got to use his hands to reach around the outside 108 00:04:26,332 --> 00:04:28,835 of this first kite. 109 00:04:28,868 --> 00:04:30,804 - Struggling already. 110 00:04:30,837 --> 00:04:35,075 - Now has to jump that gap to the small end of the kite. 111 00:04:35,075 --> 00:04:36,242 - Nice. 112 00:04:36,276 --> 00:04:38,445 - This TikToker has been impressive 113 00:04:38,478 --> 00:04:40,814 but now has to swing over to grab the kite spool, 114 00:04:40,847 --> 00:04:43,116 which is on bungees. 115 00:04:46,219 --> 00:04:49,723 Splashes down, can't handle Kite Surfer. 116 00:04:49,756 --> 00:04:51,091 Oh, the bros are joining him. 117 00:04:51,124 --> 00:04:52,459 - The bros. 118 00:04:52,492 --> 00:04:55,128 Oh, the bros came out. 119 00:04:55,161 --> 00:04:58,198 They came out to celebrate, Matt. 120 00:04:59,566 --> 00:05:02,035 A big smile from Mama Jones. 121 00:05:02,035 --> 00:05:03,770 That's a win in itself. 122 00:05:03,803 --> 00:05:06,039 Hey, yo, Matt, help me bust a rhyme real quick. 123 00:05:06,039 --> 00:05:07,340 Simba was balling-- 124 00:05:07,374 --> 00:05:09,709 - Like a lion calling. - Ahh! 125 00:05:09,743 --> 00:05:11,478 - But he was hauling-- 126 00:05:11,511 --> 00:05:12,612 - Until he was falling. 127 00:05:12,645 --> 00:05:13,913 - Nice. 128 00:05:13,947 --> 00:05:16,349 No bouncy ball to the face for Simba. 129 00:05:16,383 --> 00:05:18,051 His bros loved it. 130 00:05:18,084 --> 00:05:21,321 And his mom did too, I think. 131 00:05:21,354 --> 00:05:23,556 - And we've got another big star up next. 132 00:05:23,590 --> 00:05:26,292 This is the big dog, Jody Avila, 133 00:05:26,326 --> 00:05:29,829 standing 6'6" weighing 210 pounds. 134 00:05:29,863 --> 00:05:32,599 - He's waving to his boys who are watching back home with 135 00:05:32,632 --> 00:05:34,934 his father-in-law, his youngest Christian 136 00:05:34,968 --> 00:05:37,804 gave him an extra motivation for his run tonight. 137 00:05:37,837 --> 00:05:40,907 - My son drew me a picture before coming out here to LA. 138 00:05:40,940 --> 00:05:43,243 And it's a picture of me standing on top of the wall 139 00:05:43,276 --> 00:05:45,078 hitting the buzzer. 140 00:05:45,078 --> 00:05:47,247 I'm going to make that happen for him tonight. 141 00:05:47,280 --> 00:05:52,385 - That's pressure, especially considering Jody is 37. 142 00:05:52,419 --> 00:05:54,754 - His wife Pauline will love him no matter what. 143 00:05:54,788 --> 00:05:57,090 She's on the sideline. 144 00:05:58,825 --> 00:06:02,195 - At 6'6", this pole vault should be easy breezy for him. 145 00:06:02,228 --> 00:06:04,064 He's almost as tall as the pole. 146 00:06:04,097 --> 00:06:05,665 - Makes it look easy. 147 00:06:05,699 --> 00:06:08,501 Remember, he's in crawl spaces in attics for his heating 148 00:06:08,535 --> 00:06:09,936 and air conditioning business. 149 00:06:10,036 --> 00:06:12,038 So he's very agile for a big man. 150 00:06:12,038 --> 00:06:14,874 - Yeah, this big dog has a lot of bite left in him. 151 00:06:14,908 --> 00:06:16,843 Yeah, man, the odds are stacked against him 152 00:06:16,876 --> 00:06:17,844 because of his height... 153 00:06:17,877 --> 00:06:19,145 - Real smooth. 154 00:06:19,179 --> 00:06:21,047 - His weight and some may say his age. 155 00:06:21,047 --> 00:06:22,349 He's getting up there now. 156 00:06:24,117 --> 00:06:28,388 - 37 years old, but he can use those long legs on Log Runner. 157 00:06:28,421 --> 00:06:30,657 - Oh, he did that one with ease. 158 00:06:30,690 --> 00:06:33,193 [cheers and applause] 159 00:06:33,226 --> 00:06:34,794 - No problem so far. 160 00:06:34,828 --> 00:06:37,197 But at 210 pounds, his size could be 161 00:06:37,230 --> 00:06:40,600 an issue on this new fourth obstacle, Kite Surfer. 162 00:06:40,633 --> 00:06:42,969 That big boy is going to have to fly here. 163 00:06:43,069 --> 00:06:43,970 Now watch this bungee. 164 00:06:44,070 --> 00:06:44,971 He's going to get low. 165 00:06:45,071 --> 00:06:46,072 He's go to watch his feet. 166 00:06:46,106 --> 00:06:48,708 - Yeah, he's got to be compact. 167 00:06:50,343 --> 00:06:52,879 - You can see the water undisturbed. 168 00:06:52,912 --> 00:06:54,547 - Be careful 6'6". 169 00:06:54,581 --> 00:06:57,350 - Got to keep those legs up. 170 00:06:57,384 --> 00:07:00,587 Oh, and just grabs the kite with one hand, 171 00:07:00,620 --> 00:07:03,056 being 6'6", you can do things other ninjas can't. 172 00:07:03,089 --> 00:07:04,691 - Yeah, they didn't design this one 173 00:07:04,724 --> 00:07:06,326 with Jody Avila in mind. 174 00:07:06,359 --> 00:07:08,161 But the big dog making it work. 175 00:07:08,194 --> 00:07:10,597 - Oh, he got it. 176 00:07:10,630 --> 00:07:11,664 Come on. 177 00:07:11,698 --> 00:07:13,133 - Nice. 178 00:07:13,166 --> 00:07:15,101 - And he's made it to the fifth obstacle. 179 00:07:15,135 --> 00:07:16,469 - I see you, big dog. 180 00:07:16,503 --> 00:07:18,338 I see you, baby. 181 00:07:18,371 --> 00:07:21,141 - Christian's starting to feel pretty good. 182 00:07:21,174 --> 00:07:23,576 Jodie's getting close to a buzzer. 183 00:07:24,844 --> 00:07:27,047 But up next is Lasso Launch. 184 00:07:27,047 --> 00:07:29,516 Got to jump with the rope and land on the three cows. 185 00:07:29,549 --> 00:07:30,517 - Nice. 186 00:07:30,550 --> 00:07:31,718 - Good launch. 187 00:07:31,751 --> 00:07:33,386 Now has to rotate around and jump 188 00:07:33,420 --> 00:07:35,155 backwards to the second one. 189 00:07:35,188 --> 00:07:37,624 Just got to kick himself up high and use those long arms. 190 00:07:37,657 --> 00:07:38,625 - Use that force. 191 00:07:38,658 --> 00:07:39,626 Nice. 192 00:07:39,659 --> 00:07:40,660 - Nice. 193 00:07:40,694 --> 00:07:42,228 - OK, Jody Avila. 194 00:07:42,262 --> 00:07:45,432 - And now one more to go, this one 6 inches higher, 195 00:07:45,465 --> 00:07:48,668 closing in on our first finish of the night. 196 00:07:48,702 --> 00:07:50,070 - Nice. 197 00:07:50,103 --> 00:07:54,407 - Jody Avila, showing how to tame this course. 198 00:07:56,076 --> 00:07:59,312 The big dog is back. 199 00:07:59,346 --> 00:08:04,317 And he's going to get our first buzzer of the night. 200 00:08:04,351 --> 00:08:06,086 Come on. 201 00:08:06,119 --> 00:08:08,555 [cheers and applause] 202 00:08:08,588 --> 00:08:12,225 - Christian called it. 203 00:08:12,258 --> 00:08:14,194 I got to apologize. 204 00:08:14,227 --> 00:08:16,663 I was talking about you getting a little older. 205 00:08:16,696 --> 00:08:18,365 But you shut me up, man. 206 00:08:18,398 --> 00:08:20,033 - Old man still got it! 207 00:08:20,033 --> 00:08:21,701 - Let's go! 208 00:08:21,735 --> 00:08:23,737 - I got my boys at home. Just wanted to do it for them. 209 00:08:23,770 --> 00:08:26,306 - Hit that buzzer again, Jody. 210 00:08:26,339 --> 00:08:29,042 He gets his fifth qualifying buzzer, our first 211 00:08:29,042 --> 00:08:30,543 finisher tonight. 212 00:08:30,577 --> 00:08:32,812 And we're going to see him in the semifinals, 213 00:08:32,846 --> 00:08:35,648 where every run is a race. 214 00:08:35,682 --> 00:08:39,052 It's night two of qualifying on "American Ninja Warrior." 215 00:08:39,085 --> 00:08:42,255 And we're bringing in the big guns, including one 216 00:08:42,288 --> 00:08:44,858 of the best ever Daniel Gil 217 00:08:44,891 --> 00:08:46,493 and the fun loving island ninja, 218 00:08:46,526 --> 00:08:48,862 Grant McCartney, plus one of the most 219 00:08:48,895 --> 00:08:51,464 inspirational athletes we've ever had... 220 00:08:51,498 --> 00:08:53,099 - This year is my redemption year. 221 00:08:53,133 --> 00:08:55,101 - Amputee Gary Weiland is back 222 00:08:55,135 --> 00:08:57,637 to run the course on one leg. 223 00:08:57,671 --> 00:09:01,474 On "American Ninja Warrior." 224 00:09:05,512 --> 00:09:07,380 - Welcome back to qualifying on "American Ninja Warrior." 225 00:09:07,414 --> 00:09:09,482 While we were away, Elijah Levée 226 00:09:09,516 --> 00:09:12,752 came ready to prove that less shirt means more skill. 227 00:09:12,786 --> 00:09:14,888 - Boy, that's a mean crop top right there. 228 00:09:14,921 --> 00:09:17,424 I ain't seen those since two-a-days in football camp. 229 00:09:17,457 --> 00:09:19,826 - The New Orleans nursing student calls himself 230 00:09:19,859 --> 00:09:21,428 the Louisi-animal. 231 00:09:21,461 --> 00:09:23,863 He rehabs critters from all over the state. 232 00:09:23,897 --> 00:09:26,199 And Levée looked like a wild animal 233 00:09:26,232 --> 00:09:27,667 as he ripped through the course. 234 00:09:27,701 --> 00:09:29,469 - Levée with the nice laché. 235 00:09:29,502 --> 00:09:31,705 - He let the good times roll all the way 236 00:09:31,738 --> 00:09:33,239 to the fourth obstacle. 237 00:09:33,273 --> 00:09:35,308 - Oh. 238 00:09:35,342 --> 00:09:36,309 Let it go. 239 00:09:36,343 --> 00:09:38,945 Let it flow. 240 00:09:39,045 --> 00:09:41,648 - Heather Nelson's an animal in her own right. 241 00:09:41,681 --> 00:09:44,851 This 51-year-old is a beast of an endurance athlete 242 00:09:44,884 --> 00:09:46,319 and a mother of two. 243 00:09:46,353 --> 00:09:49,055 She had the whole family watching back in Washington. 244 00:09:49,089 --> 00:09:51,458 Nelson goes around the world kayaking 245 00:09:51,491 --> 00:09:53,493 and competing in OCR events. 246 00:09:53,526 --> 00:09:55,895 Known as Mama Swimja, she stayed out 247 00:09:55,929 --> 00:09:57,397 of the water on pole vault. 248 00:09:57,430 --> 00:09:59,265 - Go, go, go. 249 00:09:59,299 --> 00:10:01,101 That was close. 250 00:10:01,134 --> 00:10:04,170 - But she couldn't stay dry on Roller Coaster. 251 00:10:04,204 --> 00:10:08,241 - Ooh. 252 00:10:08,274 --> 00:10:11,344 - An even older competitor 55-year-old, 253 00:10:11,378 --> 00:10:15,415 Sam Sann, started his 10th ninja season off strong. 254 00:10:15,448 --> 00:10:17,517 The Houston gym owner survived Roller Coaster... 255 00:10:17,550 --> 00:10:19,085 - Now drop. There you go. 256 00:10:19,119 --> 00:10:20,387 Get it. 257 00:10:20,420 --> 00:10:22,422 - But had a rougher ride on Log Runner. 258 00:10:22,455 --> 00:10:23,423 - Boom. 259 00:10:23,456 --> 00:10:25,592 Oh, my goodness. 260 00:10:25,625 --> 00:10:26,960 Check this out. 261 00:10:26,993 --> 00:10:30,697 Ooh, nice little flip. 262 00:10:30,730 --> 00:10:33,199 - Boise Idaho's James Thorwart had 263 00:10:33,233 --> 00:10:35,835 his own issues on Log Runner. 264 00:10:35,869 --> 00:10:38,405 - Oh, no, hold on. OK. 265 00:10:38,438 --> 00:10:41,408 - After a stumble, the pilot went into a tailspin. 266 00:10:41,441 --> 00:10:43,343 - Matt, he calls himself indestructible. 267 00:10:43,376 --> 00:10:45,478 He cannot be destructed by this one. 268 00:10:45,512 --> 00:10:48,181 - The former Navy Petty Officer fought for more than 269 00:10:48,214 --> 00:10:51,117 a minute to stay out of the water. 270 00:10:51,151 --> 00:10:52,285 - Oh, he's going to try to swing it up. 271 00:10:52,318 --> 00:10:53,553 He's going to try to swing it up. 272 00:10:53,586 --> 00:10:54,788 Watch your feet. 273 00:10:54,821 --> 00:10:58,725 - He tried everything to save himself 274 00:10:58,758 --> 00:11:02,429 but finally had to surrender. 275 00:11:05,365 --> 00:11:08,335 And up next is one of our youngest competitors, 276 00:11:08,368 --> 00:11:10,470 15-year-old Madelyn Madaras. 277 00:11:10,503 --> 00:11:13,373 This high schooler only weighs 106 pounds. 278 00:11:13,406 --> 00:11:15,842 But she is powerful. 279 00:11:15,875 --> 00:11:18,878 And she gets that strength from her mom. 280 00:11:21,414 --> 00:11:25,085 - Oh, no, don't take that one. 281 00:11:25,085 --> 00:11:28,121 No. 282 00:11:28,154 --> 00:11:31,224 - My mom inspires me in every aspect of my life 283 00:11:31,257 --> 00:11:34,828 because she's going through something really hard. 284 00:11:34,861 --> 00:11:37,330 I got you your medicine. - Thanks. 285 00:11:37,364 --> 00:11:39,265 Thank you. 286 00:11:39,299 --> 00:11:42,135 - In March of 2020, my mom was diagnosed with 287 00:11:42,168 --> 00:11:44,671 stage four metastatic breast cancer. 288 00:11:48,441 --> 00:11:50,710 - One of the hardest things that I had to do 289 00:11:50,744 --> 00:11:54,314 was to tell my girls about it because I didn't want them 290 00:11:54,347 --> 00:11:57,217 to be frightened or worried. 291 00:11:57,250 --> 00:12:00,220 That's why I'm so happy that, you know, 292 00:12:00,253 --> 00:12:04,290 Madelyn decided to train for "American Ninja Warrior." 293 00:12:04,324 --> 00:12:06,793 Good job. Let's go! 294 00:12:06,826 --> 00:12:09,863 It's helped our relationship to spend time 295 00:12:09,896 --> 00:12:11,931 together and train together. 296 00:12:11,965 --> 00:12:13,566 You're gonna do awesome. 297 00:12:13,600 --> 00:12:15,602 - She shows me that no matter what you're going through, 298 00:12:15,635 --> 00:12:17,637 you can still push through it. 299 00:12:17,671 --> 00:12:18,872 - Good job. 300 00:12:18,905 --> 00:12:20,273 - And you can still be positive 301 00:12:20,306 --> 00:12:22,108 and happy along the way. 302 00:12:22,142 --> 00:12:25,345 - Beautiful! Good job, baby. 303 00:12:25,378 --> 00:12:26,546 - I definitely want to make my mom proud 304 00:12:26,579 --> 00:12:28,248 by hitting the buzzer. 305 00:12:28,281 --> 00:12:30,183 But I know she'll be proud of me no matter what. 306 00:12:33,653 --> 00:12:36,322 - And mom's here cheering from the sidelines 307 00:12:36,356 --> 00:12:38,792 along with a big group of supporters. 308 00:12:38,825 --> 00:12:41,761 Her dad and sister are watching back in Texas. 309 00:12:41,795 --> 00:12:44,531 [cheers and applause] 310 00:12:44,564 --> 00:12:46,099 - Matt, she is smart. 311 00:12:46,099 --> 00:12:50,437 Her IQ is so high she's a certified genius. 312 00:12:50,470 --> 00:12:51,771 - Figures out the pole vault. 313 00:12:51,805 --> 00:12:56,009 - And she's about to skip two grades. 314 00:12:56,109 --> 00:12:57,877 - Let's see if she can solve the challenge 315 00:12:57,911 --> 00:12:59,312 of the Roller Coaster. 316 00:12:59,346 --> 00:13:00,947 - Oh, yeah, this is physics, right? 317 00:13:01,047 --> 00:13:03,516 Or calculus, trigonometry, one of them, right, Matt? 318 00:13:03,550 --> 00:13:05,218 - All of the above, big man. 319 00:13:05,251 --> 00:13:06,619 - All right. Look at that. 320 00:13:06,653 --> 00:13:08,121 - Smooth. 321 00:13:08,154 --> 00:13:11,157 - Who needs algebra when you've got the Roller Coaster? 322 00:13:11,191 --> 00:13:13,727 - Gets through. 323 00:13:13,760 --> 00:13:15,428 Mom is beaming over there. 324 00:13:15,462 --> 00:13:17,063 Now facing Log Runner. 325 00:13:17,063 --> 00:13:20,066 - 5' 6", she's got to make sure she opens up her gate. 326 00:13:20,100 --> 00:13:21,267 - Stay centered. 327 00:13:21,301 --> 00:13:25,305 - You don't want to get it spinning. 328 00:13:25,338 --> 00:13:26,873 - And she gets through another. 329 00:13:26,906 --> 00:13:28,808 - OK, Maddie. 330 00:13:28,842 --> 00:13:30,443 [cheers and applause] 331 00:13:30,477 --> 00:13:31,911 - Learning to fight from her mom 332 00:13:31,945 --> 00:13:34,080 and Maddie fighting out here, already 333 00:13:34,114 --> 00:13:37,684 on the fourth obstacle, looking solid. 334 00:13:37,717 --> 00:13:39,386 All right, look at that wide wingspan. 335 00:13:39,419 --> 00:13:40,687 It's just 5' 6". 336 00:13:40,720 --> 00:13:42,188 She can laché, though. 337 00:13:42,222 --> 00:13:44,257 And she makes the grab. 338 00:13:44,290 --> 00:13:47,494 [cheers and applause] 339 00:13:47,527 --> 00:13:51,865 Those bungies barely moved, only weighs 106 pounds. 340 00:13:51,898 --> 00:13:55,902 Now has to fly up and grab that second kite. 341 00:13:55,935 --> 00:13:58,738 Taking a lot of swings here. 342 00:14:00,607 --> 00:14:02,242 Got it. 343 00:14:02,275 --> 00:14:04,110 - Got it! 344 00:14:05,078 --> 00:14:06,613 - This is the big move. - Here we go. 345 00:14:06,646 --> 00:14:07,647 See? Calculate. 346 00:14:07,681 --> 00:14:08,882 Calculate it. 347 00:14:08,915 --> 00:14:11,384 Did you see that calculation in midair? 348 00:14:11,418 --> 00:14:12,419 - Got to get the dismount. 349 00:14:12,452 --> 00:14:13,953 - Yes. 350 00:14:14,054 --> 00:14:17,090 - And she's through four obstacles on her first run. 351 00:14:17,123 --> 00:14:19,426 [cheers and applause] 352 00:14:19,459 --> 00:14:22,462 - Matt, I don't know what her formula was for that one. 353 00:14:22,495 --> 00:14:23,830 But she nailed it. 354 00:14:23,863 --> 00:14:25,498 - Solving problems. 355 00:14:25,532 --> 00:14:28,768 But can she solve the Lasso Launch? 356 00:14:32,138 --> 00:14:34,074 This is a tough obstacle. 357 00:14:34,074 --> 00:14:36,509 We saw a lot of tough ninjas fall here last week. 358 00:14:36,543 --> 00:14:38,611 - Nice, OK. 359 00:14:45,085 --> 00:14:46,553 She doesn't look tired. 360 00:14:46,586 --> 00:14:48,655 She doesn't look concerned. 361 00:14:48,688 --> 00:14:50,090 But this is a hard one. This is the reverse. 362 00:14:50,123 --> 00:14:51,091 - Launch up. 363 00:14:51,124 --> 00:14:52,792 - Laché. 364 00:14:56,396 --> 00:14:58,098 - Can't make that difficult move 365 00:14:58,098 --> 00:15:03,036 on Lasso Launch but a great debut run by Madelyn Madaras. 366 00:15:03,069 --> 00:15:06,639 And that may get her into the semifinals. 367 00:15:06,673 --> 00:15:09,476 His first run on the course was amazing... 368 00:15:09,509 --> 00:15:10,610 - Come on. 369 00:15:10,643 --> 00:15:12,512 - But ended in heartbreak. 370 00:15:12,545 --> 00:15:14,047 - Oh. 371 00:15:14,047 --> 00:15:17,650 - Now amputee Gary Weiland is back when "American 372 00:15:17,684 --> 00:15:21,454 Ninja Warrior" returns. 373 00:15:25,492 --> 00:15:27,060 - Welcome back to qualifying on "American Ninja 374 00:15:27,060 --> 00:15:29,295 Warrior," where three ninja hopefuls 375 00:15:29,329 --> 00:15:31,564 hit the course minutes ago. 376 00:15:31,598 --> 00:15:34,634 Army doctor Megan Johnson got some big Cheers 377 00:15:34,668 --> 00:15:37,804 from her fiancée, fellow ninja Kyle Soderman. 378 00:15:37,837 --> 00:15:39,239 - Let's go, Megan! 379 00:15:39,272 --> 00:15:41,775 - Megatron, as she's known, works at the ER 380 00:15:41,808 --> 00:15:43,543 in Fort Hood in Texas. 381 00:15:43,576 --> 00:15:45,578 This is her fifth season on "Ninja." 382 00:15:45,612 --> 00:15:47,547 And it did not go as planned. 383 00:15:47,580 --> 00:15:48,715 - Climb, climb, climb, climb. 384 00:15:48,748 --> 00:15:50,283 Fight, fight, fight, fight. 385 00:15:50,316 --> 00:15:52,552 - And she became the latest victim of the new obstacle 386 00:15:52,585 --> 00:15:54,688 Pole Vault. 387 00:15:54,721 --> 00:15:56,690 - Got to get her next time. 388 00:15:56,723 --> 00:15:59,793 - Spokane Washington's Cailin Jewell had 389 00:15:59,826 --> 00:16:02,529 the tool belt on ready to go to work. 390 00:16:02,562 --> 00:16:04,831 The 25-year-old and her boyfriend 391 00:16:04,864 --> 00:16:08,601 built a tiny house on wheels, all by themselves. 392 00:16:11,037 --> 00:16:13,573 The rookie rolled through the first two obstacles 393 00:16:13,606 --> 00:16:15,175 but got hammered on the third. 394 00:16:15,208 --> 00:16:16,176 - Stay on top. 395 00:16:16,209 --> 00:16:17,177 Stay on top. 396 00:16:17,210 --> 00:16:19,612 Oh. 397 00:16:19,646 --> 00:16:23,516 - Grant Kinningham's tool of choice is the chainsaw. 398 00:16:23,550 --> 00:16:26,219 The 20-year-old from Houston is an ice sculptor, 399 00:16:26,252 --> 00:16:29,189 turning blocks of ice into works of art. 400 00:16:29,222 --> 00:16:32,292 And tonight, he carved up the course. 401 00:16:32,325 --> 00:16:33,960 - I see you, Grant. 402 00:16:34,060 --> 00:16:36,096 - That may be due to the fact that he lives 403 00:16:36,129 --> 00:16:38,264 with ninja great Daniel Gil. 404 00:16:38,298 --> 00:16:41,201 - He and Daniel, they've got that infectious smile. 405 00:16:41,234 --> 00:16:43,870 - The rookie looked like he was on his way to a buzzer. 406 00:16:43,903 --> 00:16:44,871 - Come on, man. 407 00:16:44,904 --> 00:16:46,072 Come on. 408 00:16:46,106 --> 00:16:47,741 Oh. 409 00:16:47,774 --> 00:16:50,343 - But he's in good position to move on to the semifinals, 410 00:16:50,377 --> 00:16:52,412 where every run is a race. 411 00:16:52,445 --> 00:16:54,414 - So much fun. 412 00:16:54,447 --> 00:16:57,384 - Our next athlete is one of the most inspirational 413 00:16:57,417 --> 00:17:00,220 individuals we've ever had on "Ninja Warrior." 414 00:17:00,253 --> 00:17:02,789 Returning to the course on his prosthetic leg 415 00:17:02,822 --> 00:17:05,692 is Texas firefighter Gary Weiland. 416 00:17:05,725 --> 00:17:07,394 His shirt has an AO. 417 00:17:07,427 --> 00:17:09,629 That stands for adapt and overcome. 418 00:17:09,662 --> 00:17:14,634 That's how Gary Weiland lives his life. 419 00:17:14,668 --> 00:17:17,671 - I had a partial knee replacement in 2016. 420 00:17:17,704 --> 00:17:19,205 And over the next couple of years, 421 00:17:19,239 --> 00:17:22,342 I had some issues with it that caused the blood flow 422 00:17:22,375 --> 00:17:24,644 to my foot to stop. 423 00:17:24,678 --> 00:17:30,150 In 2018, they ultimately had to amputate my leg. 424 00:17:30,183 --> 00:17:32,152 - Well, just to be here is a triumph. 425 00:17:32,185 --> 00:17:34,154 And if he can get through this first obstacle 426 00:17:34,187 --> 00:17:35,822 with that prosthetic leg, that would 427 00:17:35,855 --> 00:17:37,891 truly be something special. 428 00:17:37,924 --> 00:17:39,159 Oh, look at that. 429 00:17:39,192 --> 00:17:40,360 Come on. 430 00:17:40,393 --> 00:17:41,895 Tell me that's not impressive. 431 00:17:41,928 --> 00:17:43,830 - Oh, that's amazing. 432 00:17:43,863 --> 00:17:46,900 [cheers and applause] 433 00:17:48,802 --> 00:17:53,840 Gary Weiland, oh, and he saves it again. 434 00:17:53,873 --> 00:17:56,576 - Last season I got to the Log Runner. 435 00:17:56,609 --> 00:17:59,212 And I was hanging on to that log for dear life. 436 00:17:59,245 --> 00:18:00,747 - This dude is a fighter, Matt. 437 00:18:00,780 --> 00:18:01,881 - I didn't want to quit. 438 00:18:01,915 --> 00:18:03,316 I didn't want to give up. 439 00:18:03,350 --> 00:18:05,752 - * I'm unbreakable, you can't stop me now * 440 00:18:05,785 --> 00:18:07,787 - When you're back is up against the wall, 441 00:18:07,821 --> 00:18:09,456 what do you do? 442 00:18:09,489 --> 00:18:11,691 - * This is my world now, I'm unbreakable * 443 00:18:11,725 --> 00:18:13,727 - So I did everything I could to spin 444 00:18:13,760 --> 00:18:15,228 back on top of that log. 445 00:18:15,261 --> 00:18:18,031 And that's about all the energy that I could suffice. 446 00:18:19,866 --> 00:18:23,036 - And that was one of the greatest runs we have seen. 447 00:18:23,036 --> 00:18:24,504 - * Unbreakable * 448 00:18:24,537 --> 00:18:25,705 - People from all over the world 449 00:18:25,739 --> 00:18:27,073 messaged me saying that was very 450 00:18:27,107 --> 00:18:29,042 inspirational, that was the greatest 451 00:18:29,042 --> 00:18:30,777 run I've ever seen. 452 00:18:33,046 --> 00:18:36,416 * This is my world now, I'm unbreakable * 453 00:18:36,449 --> 00:18:39,486 - You better believe I'm going to adapt and overcome 454 00:18:39,519 --> 00:18:41,187 this course tonight. 455 00:18:41,221 --> 00:18:42,689 I'm going to get that buzzer. 456 00:18:42,722 --> 00:18:45,692 - * I'm unbreakable * 457 00:18:45,725 --> 00:18:48,261 - And, Matt, Log Runner is back tonight. 458 00:18:48,294 --> 00:18:50,563 I don't know if Gary's bummed or excited 459 00:18:50,597 --> 00:18:52,065 to get another shot. 460 00:18:52,065 --> 00:18:53,366 - Hey, guys! 461 00:18:53,400 --> 00:18:56,069 - His family watching from back in Texas. 462 00:18:56,069 --> 00:18:57,103 - Love you! 463 00:18:57,137 --> 00:19:00,473 [cheers and applause] I got this. 464 00:19:00,507 --> 00:19:01,708 - This first obstacle is going to be 465 00:19:01,741 --> 00:19:03,810 a challenge, has to hit that trampoline 466 00:19:03,843 --> 00:19:06,446 with that prosthetic leg. 467 00:19:09,015 --> 00:19:10,250 - Oh, jump and hit it. Nice. 468 00:19:10,283 --> 00:19:11,251 Get up high. - Up high. 469 00:19:11,284 --> 00:19:12,485 - OK, Gary! 470 00:19:12,519 --> 00:19:13,520 OK, Gary! 471 00:19:13,553 --> 00:19:15,021 - And got it down. Stay up. 472 00:19:15,055 --> 00:19:16,122 - OK, Gary! 473 00:19:16,156 --> 00:19:17,590 - A little worried. 474 00:19:17,624 --> 00:19:21,561 But he handled that as well as anyone all season. 475 00:19:21,594 --> 00:19:23,930 His son and his Texas training partners 476 00:19:24,030 --> 00:19:25,799 appreciate the effort. 477 00:19:25,832 --> 00:19:26,933 What's your excuse? 478 00:19:27,033 --> 00:19:28,201 - None, zero. 479 00:19:28,234 --> 00:19:30,203 - None of these obstacles are easy. 480 00:19:30,236 --> 00:19:31,771 Can he handle the Roller Coaster? 481 00:19:31,805 --> 00:19:32,839 - All right, here we go. 482 00:19:32,872 --> 00:19:34,374 All about that timing, timing. 483 00:19:34,407 --> 00:19:35,742 Here we go. Let go. 484 00:19:35,775 --> 00:19:37,043 Boom. Let go. 485 00:19:37,043 --> 00:19:38,044 Take over. 486 00:19:38,044 --> 00:19:39,946 Nice. 487 00:19:40,046 --> 00:19:41,281 - Just needs a dismount. 488 00:19:41,314 --> 00:19:43,083 And we're getting a rematch. 489 00:19:43,116 --> 00:19:44,084 Gary Weiland... 490 00:19:44,117 --> 00:19:45,285 - Nice. 491 00:19:45,318 --> 00:19:49,055 - Versus the Log Runner once again. 492 00:19:49,055 --> 00:19:52,058 - Matt, I put this on my family, 493 00:19:52,058 --> 00:19:55,729 if he makes it through long runner, I'm about to go nuts. 494 00:19:55,762 --> 00:19:58,798 - This would be remarkable if Weiland could survive 495 00:19:58,832 --> 00:20:00,433 the treacherous Log Runner. 496 00:20:00,467 --> 00:20:01,868 - Matt, look at his eyes. 497 00:20:01,901 --> 00:20:03,470 He is not going down. 498 00:20:03,503 --> 00:20:05,038 He is not going down again. 499 00:20:05,071 --> 00:20:06,039 Nice. 500 00:20:06,072 --> 00:20:08,141 Go, go, go. 501 00:20:08,174 --> 00:20:09,242 - Oh, no. 502 00:20:09,275 --> 00:20:10,243 - What a save! 503 00:20:10,276 --> 00:20:11,378 - OK, save it. 504 00:20:11,411 --> 00:20:12,979 - You got this one. 505 00:20:13,013 --> 00:20:15,815 - A similar spot to where he fell last year. 506 00:20:15,849 --> 00:20:17,083 - Come on. 507 00:20:17,117 --> 00:20:18,585 - This move made even more challenging 508 00:20:18,618 --> 00:20:19,719 with that prosthetic. 509 00:20:19,753 --> 00:20:21,454 - Yeah, hold it. 510 00:20:21,488 --> 00:20:24,124 - Look at the fight in this man. 511 00:20:24,157 --> 00:20:25,925 - Gary, Gary. 512 00:20:25,959 --> 00:20:27,794 Forget commentating, Gary. 513 00:20:27,827 --> 00:20:28,795 - Come on, Gary. 514 00:20:28,828 --> 00:20:30,964 - Gary, Gary. 515 00:20:37,037 --> 00:20:38,171 - You can see it looks like he has trouble getting a feel 516 00:20:38,204 --> 00:20:39,839 for it there, obviously. 517 00:20:39,873 --> 00:20:41,941 - Yeah, he's trying to figure out where to position so he 518 00:20:41,975 --> 00:20:43,677 can launch himself forward. 519 00:20:43,710 --> 00:20:47,180 Well, this man adapt, overcome. 520 00:20:50,216 --> 00:20:52,819 - Well, we've seen some great saves on Log Runner. 521 00:20:52,852 --> 00:20:55,221 This would be the greatest. 522 00:20:55,255 --> 00:20:56,756 And you could just see how hard it is 523 00:20:56,790 --> 00:20:58,291 to maintain stability with both 524 00:20:58,324 --> 00:21:00,493 these logs rolling on you. 525 00:21:00,527 --> 00:21:04,330 And look at the fight in this man. 526 00:21:06,599 --> 00:21:08,068 - He's just trying to launch himself. 527 00:21:08,068 --> 00:21:10,303 Get in position to launch. 528 00:21:10,337 --> 00:21:12,672 Just go for it. 529 00:21:15,275 --> 00:21:17,811 Oh, my God! Oh, my God! 530 00:21:17,844 --> 00:21:18,945 Yes, yes. 531 00:21:18,978 --> 00:21:20,780 - What? - Get me out of here. 532 00:21:20,814 --> 00:21:22,349 - The entire crowd... - Get me out here. 533 00:21:22,382 --> 00:21:23,950 - On their feet. - Get me out of here. 534 00:21:23,983 --> 00:21:25,251 Oh, my goodness. - Gary Weiland. 535 00:21:25,285 --> 00:21:26,619 - Oh, my goodness. 536 00:21:26,653 --> 00:21:28,588 - One of the greatest saves we've ever seen. 537 00:21:28,621 --> 00:21:30,190 - Oh, my goodness. 538 00:21:30,223 --> 00:21:33,093 Cancel Christmas. Cancel Christmas. 539 00:21:33,093 --> 00:21:36,229 - The man on one leg gets through the balance obstacle. 540 00:21:36,262 --> 00:21:37,564 - Oh, my goodness. 541 00:21:37,597 --> 00:21:40,500 - A historic performance at Ninja Warrior. 542 00:21:40,533 --> 00:21:44,204 - Cancel the summer, it's over. 543 00:21:44,237 --> 00:21:45,739 It's over, ladies and gentlemen. 544 00:21:45,772 --> 00:21:47,240 - Well, I don't care what happens from here on out. 545 00:21:47,273 --> 00:21:48,708 - I don't care. 546 00:21:48,742 --> 00:21:50,443 - That is one of the great runs we're going to see. 547 00:21:50,477 --> 00:21:52,312 But Gary Weiland is not done. 548 00:21:52,345 --> 00:21:53,947 - Oh, my goodness. 549 00:21:53,980 --> 00:21:57,283 - Does he have anything left in that body after that fight? 550 00:21:57,317 --> 00:21:58,385 - Come on, man. 551 00:21:58,418 --> 00:21:59,552 Come on. 552 00:21:59,586 --> 00:22:01,254 - Oh, the crowd is just electrified 553 00:22:01,287 --> 00:22:02,255 by what they're saying. 554 00:22:02,288 --> 00:22:03,423 - Oh, my goodness. 555 00:22:03,456 --> 00:22:06,426 I'm out of words I'm out of breath. 556 00:22:06,459 --> 00:22:08,628 - Oh! 557 00:22:11,131 --> 00:22:12,432 The grip gives out. 558 00:22:12,465 --> 00:22:13,933 But it doesn't matter. 559 00:22:13,967 --> 00:22:19,072 What one the great runs we've seen on "Ninja Warrior." 560 00:22:19,072 --> 00:22:22,075 - Getting through to obstacles was an accomplishment. 561 00:22:22,075 --> 00:22:25,178 But Gary wanted a rematch with the Log Runner. 562 00:22:25,211 --> 00:22:28,181 And though he stumbled at almost the same place, 563 00:22:28,214 --> 00:22:30,517 his motto is adapt and overcome. 564 00:22:30,550 --> 00:22:32,552 And he did just that. 565 00:22:32,585 --> 00:22:34,421 What a run. 566 00:22:34,454 --> 00:22:36,623 - Gary, oh my goodness. 567 00:22:36,656 --> 00:22:38,291 Dude, put it there. - Bring it in. 568 00:22:38,324 --> 00:22:39,726 - I love it. 569 00:22:39,759 --> 00:22:41,928 I'm so glad I get to talk to you right now. 570 00:22:41,961 --> 00:22:45,999 A year ago Log Runner ended very differently. 571 00:22:46,099 --> 00:22:48,668 Had you been thinking about that obstacle? 572 00:22:48,702 --> 00:22:50,503 - Just for 364 days. 573 00:22:50,537 --> 00:22:52,439 So absolutely. 574 00:22:52,472 --> 00:22:54,240 - Now, did you have a new strategy, 575 00:22:54,274 --> 00:22:55,809 a new approach this go around? 576 00:22:55,842 --> 00:22:59,312 And how did you pull off what we just saw there? 577 00:22:59,346 --> 00:23:00,947 - That's a great question. 578 00:23:01,047 --> 00:23:03,116 Hanging, holding, fighting. 579 00:23:03,149 --> 00:23:04,250 Just made it happen. 580 00:23:04,284 --> 00:23:05,485 - That was incredible. 581 00:23:05,518 --> 00:23:06,519 Guys, back to you. 582 00:23:06,553 --> 00:23:09,189 [cheers and applause] 583 00:23:09,222 --> 00:23:11,091 - What's your excuse? 584 00:23:11,124 --> 00:23:13,660 - Zero, none. 585 00:23:13,693 --> 00:23:15,228 - Coming up... 586 00:23:15,261 --> 00:23:18,264 Nobody gets a crowd going like Grant McCartney. 587 00:23:18,298 --> 00:23:20,266 And we'll see the island ninja next 588 00:23:20,300 --> 00:23:23,803 on "American Ninja Warrior." 589 00:23:28,274 --> 00:23:29,509 - Welcome back to qualifying night 590 00:23:29,542 --> 00:23:31,311 an "American Ninja Warrior." 591 00:23:31,344 --> 00:23:34,381 Minutes ago welding student Nolan Ward 592 00:23:34,414 --> 00:23:36,116 came ready to bring the heat. 593 00:23:36,149 --> 00:23:37,650 - I like it. 594 00:23:37,684 --> 00:23:40,086 - The 19-year-old Texan designs and welds 595 00:23:40,086 --> 00:23:42,722 his own obstacles for his backyard course. 596 00:23:42,756 --> 00:23:44,424 - That's it. Nice. 597 00:23:44,457 --> 00:23:46,726 - But he was not ready for one of ours. 598 00:23:46,760 --> 00:23:47,727 - Oh. 599 00:23:47,761 --> 00:23:49,529 Oh, my goodness. 600 00:23:49,562 --> 00:23:53,099 An oldie but a goodie, Log Runner. 601 00:23:53,099 --> 00:23:55,869 - Speaking of oldies but goodies, Ian Dory was 602 00:23:55,902 --> 00:23:58,204 back after a four-year hiatus. 603 00:23:58,238 --> 00:24:00,607 Dory spends most of his time these days 604 00:24:00,640 --> 00:24:03,276 on the hemp farm he runs with his family, 605 00:24:03,309 --> 00:24:05,478 who are watching back in Colorado. 606 00:24:05,512 --> 00:24:09,315 From 2014 to 2018, Dory was a true ninja 607 00:24:09,349 --> 00:24:11,651 elite, finishing the qualifying course 608 00:24:11,685 --> 00:24:13,219 every year in that period. 609 00:24:13,253 --> 00:24:15,422 And he looked like he hadn't lost a step. 610 00:24:15,455 --> 00:24:18,458 - Boy, it is great to see Ian Dory back. 611 00:24:18,491 --> 00:24:21,728 - The 32-year-old farmer was blazing his way across 612 00:24:21,761 --> 00:24:23,730 the course and looked like he might become 613 00:24:23,763 --> 00:24:25,398 the night's second finisher. 614 00:24:25,432 --> 00:24:27,567 - Oh. 615 00:24:27,600 --> 00:24:30,236 - But that should get him to the semifinals 616 00:24:30,270 --> 00:24:31,871 where every run is a race. 617 00:24:31,905 --> 00:24:35,742 - Super fun to be back. Holy cow. 618 00:24:35,775 --> 00:24:39,346 - The flyboy, Texas teenager Isaiah Thomas just 619 00:24:39,379 --> 00:24:41,081 graduated from high school. 620 00:24:41,081 --> 00:24:43,083 - That's a talented kid right there. 621 00:24:43,083 --> 00:24:45,985 - The 17-year-old has been schooling courses since 622 00:24:46,086 --> 00:24:47,887 he debuted two years ago. 623 00:24:47,921 --> 00:24:50,423 And he was flying across the obstacles tonight. 624 00:24:50,457 --> 00:24:52,425 You want to see this kid race. 625 00:24:52,459 --> 00:24:53,927 He can go now. 626 00:24:53,960 --> 00:24:56,463 Thomas looked like he was destined for a buzzer. 627 00:24:56,496 --> 00:24:58,565 - This is the sign of a-- 628 00:24:58,598 --> 00:25:00,900 oh, no! 629 00:25:00,934 --> 00:25:03,703 - Despite the shocking exit, he went fast enough 630 00:25:03,737 --> 00:25:06,539 to guarantee a spot in the semis. 631 00:25:06,573 --> 00:25:08,775 - Guys, when I say get ready to dance, 632 00:25:08,808 --> 00:25:11,344 you already know who's coming to the start line. 633 00:25:11,378 --> 00:25:14,047 It can only be Grant McCartney. 634 00:25:14,047 --> 00:25:15,815 The eight time Ninja veteran always 635 00:25:15,849 --> 00:25:18,785 brings lots of personality to the Ninja course. 636 00:25:18,818 --> 00:25:21,755 But now he's sharing his fun fitness routines 637 00:25:21,788 --> 00:25:24,624 on social media in a big way. 638 00:25:24,657 --> 00:25:28,328 [upbeat music] 639 00:25:28,361 --> 00:25:31,331 - "Ninja Warrior" has opened up doors in every which way. 640 00:25:31,364 --> 00:25:33,867 Today's the big day. My app is now live. 641 00:25:33,900 --> 00:25:36,302 It's opened up this whole new world on social media. 642 00:25:36,336 --> 00:25:37,971 Different ways to take an ice bath. 643 00:25:38,071 --> 00:25:39,773 And I get to use my personality 644 00:25:39,806 --> 00:25:41,141 to get people excited. 645 00:25:41,174 --> 00:25:42,542 We're gonna go see my homie Shaun Murray 646 00:25:42,575 --> 00:25:43,743 and we're gonna learn how to do 647 00:25:43,777 --> 00:25:45,645 some wakeboard maneuvers. 648 00:25:45,679 --> 00:25:48,682 - Here we go! Whoo! 649 00:25:48,715 --> 00:25:49,683 - I'm traveling around. 650 00:25:49,716 --> 00:25:50,750 Whoo-hoo! 651 00:25:50,784 --> 00:25:52,485 Get up there, man! Get up there! 652 00:25:52,519 --> 00:25:55,655 Doing entertainment and sporting together. 653 00:25:55,689 --> 00:25:57,257 A new Ninja season was coming. 654 00:25:57,290 --> 00:25:59,259 And I knew I was not going to be cutting weight. 655 00:25:59,292 --> 00:26:02,128 I've competed as low as 185. 656 00:26:02,162 --> 00:26:04,864 And this year I'm upwards of 205. 657 00:26:04,898 --> 00:26:06,566 And I'm not worried about it. 658 00:26:06,599 --> 00:26:09,936 Inside of me is a desire to be big and to be strong. 659 00:26:10,036 --> 00:26:11,705 And I've gotten very strong. 660 00:26:11,738 --> 00:26:14,674 It may not be perfectly suitable for "Ninja." 661 00:26:14,708 --> 00:26:17,344 But I think I can put it together. 662 00:26:21,247 --> 00:26:22,882 - He's looking good. 663 00:26:22,916 --> 00:26:25,919 But that's a lot of muscle to carry across these obstacles. 664 00:26:25,952 --> 00:26:27,754 - Let's go, baby. 665 00:26:27,787 --> 00:26:29,522 - His good buddy Nick Hanson leading 666 00:26:29,556 --> 00:26:31,224 a whole posse of ninjas down on the sideline. 667 00:26:31,257 --> 00:26:32,225 - Let's go. 668 00:26:32,258 --> 00:26:33,526 - Everybody loves Grant. 669 00:26:33,560 --> 00:26:34,527 - Come on. 670 00:26:34,561 --> 00:26:35,595 - Let's go, Grant. 671 00:26:35,628 --> 00:26:37,597 - He's so strong right now. 672 00:26:37,630 --> 00:26:41,568 You look at his Instagram, he's lifting a lot of weights. 673 00:26:41,601 --> 00:26:43,636 - That was easy. - Whoa. 674 00:26:43,670 --> 00:26:46,906 - G Mac onto the Roller Coaster. 675 00:26:46,940 --> 00:26:50,377 - That's a big dude coming on course right here. 676 00:26:50,410 --> 00:26:52,645 Hoping to be our second finisher tonight. 677 00:26:52,679 --> 00:26:55,515 - He's hit five qualifying buzzers in his career. 678 00:26:55,548 --> 00:26:58,084 He's definitely capable of doing it. 679 00:26:58,084 --> 00:27:01,354 [cheers and applause] 680 00:27:01,388 --> 00:27:03,356 Well, this dude's so awesome. 681 00:27:03,390 --> 00:27:05,892 He wrote a kid's book called "Everyone Knows 682 00:27:05,925 --> 00:27:07,894 Flamingos like to Party." 683 00:27:07,927 --> 00:27:11,231 - He needs to turn up right now on the Log Runner. 684 00:27:11,264 --> 00:27:12,932 It's time to party, baby. 685 00:27:13,033 --> 00:27:14,434 [cheers and applause] 686 00:27:14,467 --> 00:27:16,636 - Nick giving him some advice on his footwork. 687 00:27:16,670 --> 00:27:18,038 All right, watch the balance here. 688 00:27:18,038 --> 00:27:19,039 All right, big fella. 689 00:27:19,039 --> 00:27:20,040 - G Mac. 690 00:27:20,040 --> 00:27:21,341 - All right, big fella. 691 00:27:21,374 --> 00:27:25,045 - Oh, hammy, hammy. 692 00:27:25,045 --> 00:27:26,046 - Oh, he got us. 693 00:27:26,046 --> 00:27:27,047 - He got me. 694 00:27:27,080 --> 00:27:28,815 I thought he pulled a hammy. 695 00:27:28,848 --> 00:27:30,216 I thought he pulled a hammy. 696 00:27:30,250 --> 00:27:31,651 - He broke it down. 697 00:27:31,685 --> 00:27:33,353 Now let's see how the big boy can handle 698 00:27:33,386 --> 00:27:35,388 the not so friendly skies of Kite Surfer. 699 00:27:35,422 --> 00:27:36,456 - Yeah, he's a flight attendant. 700 00:27:36,489 --> 00:27:37,490 Come on, fly. 701 00:27:37,524 --> 00:27:38,725 Fly that kite. 702 00:27:38,758 --> 00:27:40,360 - And this is where you really feel 703 00:27:40,393 --> 00:27:42,395 that extra weight, 205 pounds. 704 00:27:42,429 --> 00:27:44,631 And you're hanging on by your fingertips. 705 00:27:44,664 --> 00:27:46,066 And he better watch the drop when 706 00:27:46,099 --> 00:27:48,802 he grabs on to the bungees. 707 00:27:50,537 --> 00:27:51,805 - Nice, holding on. 708 00:27:51,838 --> 00:27:52,972 You see how he came in there, compact. 709 00:27:53,073 --> 00:27:53,973 Those bungee... 710 00:27:54,074 --> 00:27:54,974 - Nice. 711 00:27:55,075 --> 00:27:57,143 - Cables are extended fully. 712 00:27:57,177 --> 00:28:00,013 Maybe not graded for his weight. 713 00:28:00,013 --> 00:28:01,181 - Getting some lift there. 714 00:28:01,214 --> 00:28:02,349 You can just see the timing is tough. 715 00:28:02,382 --> 00:28:03,483 - He better make that transition. 716 00:28:03,516 --> 00:28:05,118 He better hurry up. 717 00:28:05,151 --> 00:28:06,419 Oh, he's tripping. 718 00:28:06,453 --> 00:28:08,388 - Well, the bungee cords are really 719 00:28:08,421 --> 00:28:09,756 messing up his momentum. 720 00:28:09,789 --> 00:28:11,758 - Man, he's tripping, tripping. 721 00:28:11,791 --> 00:28:13,126 What is he doing? 722 00:28:13,159 --> 00:28:15,161 - Well, these cables stretching four feet. 723 00:28:15,195 --> 00:28:16,162 And he said it. 724 00:28:16,196 --> 00:28:18,264 And he got it. 725 00:28:18,298 --> 00:28:21,801 It was Jody Avila earlier and now Grant McCartney. 726 00:28:21,835 --> 00:28:25,205 These big guys making this obstacle interesting. 727 00:28:25,238 --> 00:28:26,272 - Matt, I'm a little nervous. 728 00:28:26,306 --> 00:28:27,273 Matt, you're looking at him. 729 00:28:27,307 --> 00:28:28,742 He's got to get wide. 730 00:28:28,775 --> 00:28:30,043 Or he's got to come on the back side. 731 00:28:30,043 --> 00:28:31,911 - Yes! - Oh, and he does it. 732 00:28:31,945 --> 00:28:32,946 - He's exhausted. 733 00:28:33,046 --> 00:28:35,415 But he's through. 734 00:28:35,448 --> 00:28:38,918 [cheers and applause] 735 00:28:40,253 --> 00:28:42,589 - Heavy. I feel so heavy. 736 00:28:42,622 --> 00:28:43,590 - Yeah, you are heavy. 737 00:28:43,623 --> 00:28:45,392 You're 205 pounds. 738 00:28:45,425 --> 00:28:48,261 - I'm light. - [laughs] 739 00:28:48,294 --> 00:28:49,763 - I'm light. 740 00:28:49,796 --> 00:28:52,732 - He is putting a positive mantra into his head. 741 00:28:52,766 --> 00:28:54,934 And with his size, Lasso Launch is 742 00:28:54,968 --> 00:28:56,269 not going to be easy either. 743 00:28:56,302 --> 00:28:57,470 - Nice. 744 00:28:57,504 --> 00:28:59,739 - Now, he has to rotate around and jump 745 00:28:59,773 --> 00:29:02,542 backwards onto the second cow. 746 00:29:02,575 --> 00:29:03,543 - Launch it up. 747 00:29:03,576 --> 00:29:04,544 - Power, power. 748 00:29:04,577 --> 00:29:06,212 Ooh. 749 00:29:06,246 --> 00:29:07,213 - He's looking gassed. 750 00:29:07,247 --> 00:29:08,214 - Yeah, he doesn't have any-- 751 00:29:08,248 --> 00:29:10,884 - He's on fumes. 752 00:29:10,917 --> 00:29:11,885 - Whoa. 753 00:29:11,918 --> 00:29:13,353 - He's up on the horns. 754 00:29:13,386 --> 00:29:14,421 - He's on the horn. 755 00:29:14,454 --> 00:29:15,422 He landed it. 756 00:29:15,455 --> 00:29:16,656 - Come on. 757 00:29:16,690 --> 00:29:18,291 But how will he make the next move? 758 00:29:18,324 --> 00:29:19,292 - Oh, boy. 759 00:29:19,325 --> 00:29:21,561 Oh, he's trying to fight it. 760 00:29:21,594 --> 00:29:23,163 - That is incredible height. 761 00:29:23,196 --> 00:29:25,098 - I don't know how he's going to get it off of that one. 762 00:29:25,131 --> 00:29:27,300 - Hanging by a thread on the cow's head, 763 00:29:27,334 --> 00:29:31,037 trying to be our second finisher. 764 00:29:31,037 --> 00:29:33,039 This would be an incredible save 765 00:29:33,039 --> 00:29:34,941 if he survives. 766 00:29:35,041 --> 00:29:37,644 both: Oh! 767 00:29:37,677 --> 00:29:39,779 - Bucked off Lasso Launch. 768 00:29:39,813 --> 00:29:41,448 We'll have to see if that's enough 769 00:29:41,481 --> 00:29:43,483 to get him into the semifinals. 770 00:29:43,516 --> 00:29:45,318 - Well, let's look at this again. 771 00:29:45,352 --> 00:29:48,621 He throws the rope and hooks it on top of the cow's head. 772 00:29:48,655 --> 00:29:51,624 That rope is supposed to land down here. 773 00:29:51,658 --> 00:29:55,462 He tried to recover, but no luck for the big fella. 774 00:29:55,495 --> 00:29:57,697 - I think I've been in Texas too long. 775 00:29:57,731 --> 00:29:59,799 'Cause I know in Texas, 776 00:29:59,833 --> 00:30:03,470 they like you to lasso the head of the cow 777 00:30:03,503 --> 00:30:05,338 and bring it down. 778 00:30:05,372 --> 00:30:08,274 - Coming up, he's one of the best ever. 779 00:30:08,308 --> 00:30:10,910 The Kingdom ninja Daniel Gill hits 780 00:30:10,944 --> 00:30:16,583 the course next on "American Ninja Warrior." 781 00:30:20,453 --> 00:30:22,288 - Welcome back to Universal Studios, Hollywood. 782 00:30:22,322 --> 00:30:24,724 - It has been another wild night of competition 783 00:30:24,758 --> 00:30:26,626 on this qualifying course. 784 00:30:26,659 --> 00:30:31,331 - Minutes ago, US Army soldier Deion Butler got his shot. 785 00:30:31,364 --> 00:30:33,366 Butler is a supply specialist 786 00:30:33,400 --> 00:30:35,568 at Camp Bullous in San Antonio. 787 00:30:35,602 --> 00:30:37,437 - Well, I'm excited for this one. 788 00:30:37,470 --> 00:30:39,005 Be all that you can't be. 789 00:30:39,039 --> 00:30:40,674 - The 23-year-old marched through 790 00:30:40,707 --> 00:30:45,779 the first and the second obstacle 791 00:30:45,812 --> 00:30:47,514 but ran into trouble on the third. 792 00:30:47,547 --> 00:30:49,049 - Ooh, my goodness. 793 00:30:49,082 --> 00:30:50,283 But he saved it. 794 00:30:50,316 --> 00:30:52,252 - It looked like his run was over. 795 00:30:52,285 --> 00:30:53,820 - He's wrestling with it now. 796 00:30:53,853 --> 00:30:56,256 - But this soldier kept fighting. 797 00:30:56,289 --> 00:30:58,425 - And this is why we have him in the service. 798 00:30:58,458 --> 00:31:00,427 - He definitely gave this crowd 799 00:31:00,460 --> 00:31:01,761 something to cheer about. 800 00:31:01,795 --> 00:31:04,464 But his run ended one obstacle later. 801 00:31:04,497 --> 00:31:07,067 - Ooh. 802 00:31:07,067 --> 00:31:10,503 - Arkansas teenager Joseph Rouse brought along the robot 803 00:31:10,537 --> 00:31:11,705 he built himself. 804 00:31:11,738 --> 00:31:14,107 - That's a talented kid right there. 805 00:31:14,140 --> 00:31:16,810 Though only 15, the budding engineer 806 00:31:16,843 --> 00:31:19,079 had this course figured out. 807 00:31:19,079 --> 00:31:21,147 He's got a lot of potential here as a rookie. 808 00:31:21,181 --> 00:31:23,783 - With his nervous mom watching on the sideline 809 00:31:23,817 --> 00:31:26,086 and a rowdy group back in Arkansas, 810 00:31:26,086 --> 00:31:27,320 the high school student made it 811 00:31:27,354 --> 00:31:29,189 all the way to Lasso Launch. 812 00:31:29,222 --> 00:31:30,990 - No! 813 00:31:31,091 --> 00:31:34,327 - And that earned him a spot in the top 12. 814 00:31:35,195 --> 00:31:37,697 Then it was one of the top women competitors, 815 00:31:37,731 --> 00:31:40,433 19-year-old college student Isabella Wakeham 816 00:31:40,467 --> 00:31:42,135 and her older brother 22-year-old 817 00:31:42,168 --> 00:31:44,204 videographer Isaiah. 818 00:31:44,237 --> 00:31:45,505 - The Wakehams, they can go now. 819 00:31:45,538 --> 00:31:46,773 - These two have a history of getting 820 00:31:46,806 --> 00:31:49,242 to the same place on the course. 821 00:31:49,275 --> 00:31:51,778 And tonight, they both sail through the first four 822 00:31:51,811 --> 00:31:53,947 obstacles and reached Lasso Launch... 823 00:31:53,980 --> 00:31:55,715 - Wakey, wakey don't shakey. 824 00:31:55,749 --> 00:31:58,685 - Where they went out on the same obstacle once again. 825 00:31:58,718 --> 00:32:00,653 - Oh. 826 00:32:00,687 --> 00:32:04,424 - But they'll both be moving on to the semifinals. 827 00:32:04,457 --> 00:32:07,227 - She is in the history books as the first mom 828 00:32:07,260 --> 00:32:08,762 to ever hit a buzzer. 829 00:32:08,795 --> 00:32:12,866 And Sandy Zimmerman is still going strong at 46 years old. 830 00:32:12,899 --> 00:32:13,867 And she looks great. 831 00:32:13,900 --> 00:32:15,702 I mean, check out those abs. 832 00:32:15,735 --> 00:32:17,771 She got that history making buzzer 833 00:32:17,804 --> 00:32:19,639 four years ago in Tacoma. 834 00:32:19,673 --> 00:32:20,707 But one thing is missing 835 00:32:20,740 --> 00:32:21,808 from her résumé. 836 00:32:21,841 --> 00:32:22,809 She's never reached 837 00:32:22,842 --> 00:32:24,411 the National Finals. 838 00:32:25,145 --> 00:32:27,247 - Her family will be watching from home 839 00:32:27,280 --> 00:32:28,715 along with many of the folks 840 00:32:28,748 --> 00:32:30,684 she trains with back in Spokane. 841 00:32:30,717 --> 00:32:33,386 She is immensely popular. 842 00:32:33,420 --> 00:32:35,488 [cheers and applause] 843 00:32:35,522 --> 00:32:37,524 Well, formerly our favorite gym teacher. 844 00:32:37,557 --> 00:32:39,292 But she's left that career behind, 845 00:32:39,325 --> 00:32:40,727 graduated to something new. 846 00:32:40,760 --> 00:32:43,196 She's now a motivational speaker. 847 00:32:43,229 --> 00:32:45,465 Good job, stays alive. 848 00:32:45,498 --> 00:32:47,534 [cheers and applause] 849 00:32:47,567 --> 00:32:50,103 - Starting this new career, new chapter in her life, 850 00:32:50,136 --> 00:32:51,171 it's risky and scary. 851 00:32:51,204 --> 00:32:53,373 But so is "Ninja Warrior." 852 00:32:53,406 --> 00:32:57,010 - 5'6", 140 and just a ferocious competitor-- 853 00:32:57,110 --> 00:32:58,445 is known as pit bull. 854 00:32:58,478 --> 00:33:00,046 - Nice transition. 855 00:33:00,046 --> 00:33:01,348 - She's got some dog in her. 856 00:33:01,381 --> 00:33:03,850 - Oh, yes, she does. - She will fight. 857 00:33:03,883 --> 00:33:07,220 - And not only she got some dog in her, she can bite. 858 00:33:07,253 --> 00:33:08,755 - Just crazy to think she's-- 859 00:33:08,788 --> 00:33:10,523 there it is, the superhero landing. 860 00:33:10,557 --> 00:33:12,158 - You know what that is. 861 00:33:12,192 --> 00:33:14,561 - She is in such tremendous shape. 862 00:33:14,594 --> 00:33:16,863 Nothing is impossible. 863 00:33:16,896 --> 00:33:19,399 On now to the Log Runner. 864 00:33:19,432 --> 00:33:20,400 - Oh, oh! 865 00:33:20,433 --> 00:33:22,836 - Oh, no. 866 00:33:22,869 --> 00:33:23,837 - Wow. 867 00:33:23,870 --> 00:33:25,905 - Not what she was hoping for. 868 00:33:25,939 --> 00:33:28,842 But she's the last of tonight's women competitors. 869 00:33:28,875 --> 00:33:31,811 And that run lands her in fourth place. 870 00:33:31,845 --> 00:33:34,647 She ends up behind Isabella Wakeham, 871 00:33:34,681 --> 00:33:35,749 Madelyn Madaras, 872 00:33:35,782 --> 00:33:37,350 and Cailin Jewell. 873 00:33:37,384 --> 00:33:39,986 So now we're going to see Sandy competing in the runoff 874 00:33:40,086 --> 00:33:42,188 race in just a few minutes, taking on 875 00:33:42,222 --> 00:33:44,257 fifth place, Lindsey Darling, 876 00:33:44,290 --> 00:33:47,360 for the final spot in the semis. 877 00:33:47,394 --> 00:33:49,963 Still only one finisher tonight. 878 00:33:49,996 --> 00:33:53,566 But the last man to run is one of the greatest of all time. 879 00:33:53,600 --> 00:33:56,436 It's the kingdom ninja Daniel Gil back 880 00:33:56,469 --> 00:33:58,338 after taking last year off. 881 00:33:58,371 --> 00:34:00,940 And he's ready to go right back to the top. 882 00:34:01,041 --> 00:34:04,277 - Back on season 11, I made it all the way to stage 4 883 00:34:04,310 --> 00:34:06,513 and had my first try on Mount Madhurima. 884 00:34:06,546 --> 00:34:09,716 And I timed out and was just a few seconds away 885 00:34:09,749 --> 00:34:11,084 from a million dollars. 886 00:34:11,117 --> 00:34:13,553 And you better believe I want my rematch 887 00:34:13,586 --> 00:34:15,121 against Mt. Midoriyama. 888 00:34:16,723 --> 00:34:18,091 - Daniel is going to have his wife, 889 00:34:18,124 --> 00:34:20,593 Abby, on the sideline, along with a big group 890 00:34:20,627 --> 00:34:22,495 of Texas ninjas. 891 00:34:22,529 --> 00:34:25,665 [cheers and applause] 892 00:34:25,699 --> 00:34:26,666 - Here we go. 893 00:34:26,700 --> 00:34:27,667 - He can fly. 894 00:34:27,701 --> 00:34:28,668 - Nice. 895 00:34:28,702 --> 00:34:29,836 - Up high. 896 00:34:29,869 --> 00:34:31,137 - Boy, he just did that. 897 00:34:31,171 --> 00:34:33,306 Didn't he? 898 00:34:33,340 --> 00:34:35,608 - And Gil running with some urgency. 899 00:34:35,642 --> 00:34:37,510 He may be gunning for that Mega Wall. 900 00:34:37,544 --> 00:34:39,913 We need to finish in under a 1:20. 901 00:34:39,946 --> 00:34:41,748 - This is Daniel Gil we're talking about. 902 00:34:41,781 --> 00:34:43,083 If that man wants the Mega Wall, 903 00:34:43,083 --> 00:34:44,317 he will get the Mega Wall. 904 00:34:44,351 --> 00:34:45,618 I can feel it. 905 00:34:45,652 --> 00:34:47,087 Run, run, run, run, nice. - All right. 906 00:34:47,087 --> 00:34:48,088 - Whoo. 907 00:34:48,088 --> 00:34:49,389 Did you see the speed? 908 00:34:49,422 --> 00:34:51,358 - Now it's a chance for that Mega Wall. 909 00:34:51,391 --> 00:34:54,160 Now 29 years old showing he can still 910 00:34:54,194 --> 00:34:55,929 keep up with the teenagers. 911 00:34:55,962 --> 00:34:57,764 He is looking like the old Daniel Gil. 912 00:34:57,797 --> 00:34:59,799 - He thought about making that transition. 913 00:34:59,833 --> 00:35:01,067 He says, all right, hold on. 914 00:35:01,101 --> 00:35:02,268 Wow. 915 00:35:02,302 --> 00:35:04,371 - Launched his body parallel to it. 916 00:35:04,404 --> 00:35:06,573 He is moving. 917 00:35:06,606 --> 00:35:08,742 - I mean he is in great form. 918 00:35:08,775 --> 00:35:10,210 He might have a shot at the Mega Wall. 919 00:35:10,243 --> 00:35:12,278 - Well, only Jody Avila has survived 920 00:35:12,312 --> 00:35:13,480 Lasso Launch this far. 921 00:35:13,513 --> 00:35:14,948 Can Gil be the second? 922 00:35:15,048 --> 00:35:16,816 - All right, it's all about that technique. 923 00:35:16,850 --> 00:35:17,917 - 30 seconds... 924 00:35:17,951 --> 00:35:19,519 - Nice. 925 00:35:19,552 --> 00:35:21,221 - To get that buzzer and get a shot at the Mega Wall. 926 00:35:21,254 --> 00:35:22,789 - Well, I think it would be foolish to rush 927 00:35:22,822 --> 00:35:24,858 here on Lasso Launch. 928 00:35:24,891 --> 00:35:26,826 All right, see it, regrouping. 929 00:35:26,860 --> 00:35:27,827 Let it flow. 930 00:35:27,861 --> 00:35:29,396 - There it is. - Nice. 931 00:35:29,429 --> 00:35:32,065 - 20 seconds, Daniel! 20 seconds! 932 00:35:32,065 --> 00:35:33,667 - Grant McCartney yelling out times. 933 00:35:33,700 --> 00:35:34,668 - Up, up, up and out. 934 00:35:34,701 --> 00:35:35,669 - Yes. 935 00:35:35,702 --> 00:35:37,303 - Nice. - 10. 936 00:35:37,337 --> 00:35:38,638 - He's got it. - Get it going, Gil. 937 00:35:38,672 --> 00:35:39,639 - He can get it. 938 00:35:39,673 --> 00:35:43,176 Run up, run up. Ooh! 939 00:35:43,209 --> 00:35:45,679 - Only the second finisher tonight! 940 00:35:45,712 --> 00:35:49,649 And he's earned a shot at the Mega Wall! 941 00:35:49,683 --> 00:35:53,386 - Hey, Daniel, I got to say, man, 942 00:35:53,420 --> 00:35:54,921 you seem to have gotten faster. 943 00:35:54,954 --> 00:35:56,523 What's the secret? 944 00:35:56,556 --> 00:35:58,091 - A little bit of age, a little bit of wisdom. 945 00:35:58,124 --> 00:36:00,026 A lot of training. - Yeah. 946 00:36:00,026 --> 00:36:03,029 - I got good news, you get a shot at the Mega Wall! 947 00:36:03,029 --> 00:36:06,599 Get down there and give it a shot, bud! 948 00:36:06,633 --> 00:36:11,838 Can Gil climb that 18 1/2 feet and earn that $10,000? 949 00:36:11,871 --> 00:36:14,274 all: Mega Wall! Mega Wall! 950 00:36:14,307 --> 00:36:15,942 - He's done it twice before. 951 00:36:16,042 --> 00:36:20,046 But that's when it was 6 inches shorter. 952 00:36:20,046 --> 00:36:22,949 - It's all about driving your feet, driving your feet. 953 00:36:23,049 --> 00:36:24,718 Watch his feet. Watch his feet. 954 00:36:24,751 --> 00:36:25,719 Get up there. 955 00:36:25,752 --> 00:36:27,354 Nice! 956 00:36:27,387 --> 00:36:29,889 [cheers and applause] 957 00:36:29,923 --> 00:36:31,691 - Oh, my. 958 00:36:31,725 --> 00:36:35,295 And he just earned $10,000 959 00:36:35,328 --> 00:36:38,732 from Wells Fargo Active Cash credit card. 960 00:36:38,765 --> 00:36:41,801 [cheers and applause] 961 00:36:41,835 --> 00:36:43,069 - Who's still got it? 962 00:36:43,069 --> 00:36:44,471 - You still got it. 963 00:36:44,504 --> 00:36:46,306 - Will this be the year 964 00:36:46,339 --> 00:36:48,808 that you get that million dollars, Daniel? 965 00:36:48,842 --> 00:36:50,210 - I'm thinking so. 966 00:36:50,243 --> 00:36:53,213 [cheers and applause] 967 00:36:53,246 --> 00:36:54,981 - Daniel Gil is back. 968 00:36:55,081 --> 00:36:57,350 Go celebrate, buddy. 969 00:36:57,384 --> 00:36:59,452 He was the final runner of the night. 970 00:36:59,486 --> 00:37:02,122 So we now know who's going to the semifinals. 971 00:37:02,155 --> 00:37:05,025 Daniel Gil leads the way just ahead of our only 972 00:37:05,025 --> 00:37:07,060 other finisher, Jody Avila. 973 00:37:07,093 --> 00:37:09,396 Among the non-finishers, Ian Dory 974 00:37:09,429 --> 00:37:11,331 and Grant McCartney are moving on, 975 00:37:11,364 --> 00:37:14,200 along with TikToker Simba Jones. 976 00:37:14,234 --> 00:37:16,302 All of those in the top 11 are in. 977 00:37:16,336 --> 00:37:19,506 But 12th and 13th will race for the final spot. 978 00:37:19,539 --> 00:37:22,175 And look who's in number 12, Gary Weiland. 979 00:37:22,208 --> 00:37:24,611 The amputee who amazed us earlier 980 00:37:24,644 --> 00:37:27,514 will race newcomer James Thorwart 981 00:37:27,547 --> 00:37:29,783 on our side by side course. 982 00:37:29,816 --> 00:37:34,320 And we'll see it next on "American Ninja Warrior." 983 00:37:39,526 --> 00:37:41,561 - Welcome back to Universal Studios Hollywood. 984 00:37:41,594 --> 00:37:44,531 Minutes ago we saw tonight's first run off race 985 00:37:44,564 --> 00:37:46,099 as the fourth and fifth place women 986 00:37:46,132 --> 00:37:49,069 battled for the final spot in the semifinals. 987 00:37:49,069 --> 00:37:51,671 We got experience versus youth on this one. 988 00:37:51,705 --> 00:37:54,607 It was a face-off between 46-year-old super mom 989 00:37:54,641 --> 00:37:55,842 Sandy Zimmerman 990 00:37:55,875 --> 00:37:57,977 and 20-year-old artist Lindsey Darling, 991 00:37:58,078 --> 00:37:59,813 who's 5'11". 992 00:37:59,846 --> 00:38:03,083 But her long legs didn't help her on the first obstacle. 993 00:38:03,116 --> 00:38:04,651 - Ooh. 994 00:38:04,684 --> 00:38:06,886 - That fall gave Sandy the win. 995 00:38:06,920 --> 00:38:11,257 And she kept going, hoping for a buzzer. 996 00:38:11,291 --> 00:38:15,295 Though she fell on sideways, she's still going 997 00:38:15,328 --> 00:38:18,498 to the semifinals, where every run is a race. 998 00:38:18,531 --> 00:38:22,402 - [shouting indistinctly] 999 00:38:22,435 --> 00:38:24,270 Whoo! 1000 00:38:24,304 --> 00:38:26,639 So now it's our men's run off race. 1001 00:38:26,673 --> 00:38:28,341 And this is going to be something. 1002 00:38:28,375 --> 00:38:29,909 Gary Weiland already gave us one 1003 00:38:29,943 --> 00:38:32,045 of the most electrifying moments of the night, 1004 00:38:32,078 --> 00:38:33,380 maybe the season. 1005 00:38:33,413 --> 00:38:34,914 He's now going to attempt to race down 1006 00:38:34,948 --> 00:38:36,883 this course on that prosthetic leg. 1007 00:38:36,916 --> 00:38:40,387 He'll be racing James Thorwart, a 26-year-old pilot 1008 00:38:40,420 --> 00:38:45,525 from Boise, Idaho, who's shown he's pretty tough himself. 1009 00:38:45,558 --> 00:38:48,395 - They call me Industructa-bro because I'm indestructible. 1010 00:38:48,428 --> 00:38:52,165 I've been in several car crashes, motorcycle accidents, 1011 00:38:52,198 --> 00:38:53,800 and I've never been hurt. 1012 00:38:54,768 --> 00:38:56,469 - James is indestructible. 1013 00:38:56,503 --> 00:38:58,104 But so am I. 1014 00:38:58,138 --> 00:38:59,873 When I first lost my leg 1015 00:38:59,906 --> 00:39:03,543 and got my prosthetic leg, I had to relearn how to walk. 1016 00:39:03,576 --> 00:39:05,779 So I'm still building that muscle memory, 1017 00:39:05,812 --> 00:39:08,348 still working on my balance every day. 1018 00:39:08,381 --> 00:39:11,851 But I'm willing to try and give my best effort at everything. 1019 00:39:11,885 --> 00:39:14,854 [dramatic music] 1020 00:39:14,888 --> 00:39:16,322 * * 1021 00:39:16,356 --> 00:39:18,024 - I'm excited for this one, Matt. 1022 00:39:18,024 --> 00:39:20,727 We've had a few amputees run our course over the years, 1023 00:39:20,760 --> 00:39:24,030 but none have ever made it to the semi-finals. 1024 00:39:24,030 --> 00:39:26,833 - James Thorwart's family watching back in Idaho. 1025 00:39:26,866 --> 00:39:29,235 And Gary Weiland's son on the sideline 1026 00:39:29,269 --> 00:39:31,604 with a big group of supporters. 1027 00:39:31,638 --> 00:39:34,207 - History on the line here for Gary. 1028 00:39:34,240 --> 00:39:36,076 Right now he's got to race, though. 1029 00:39:36,109 --> 00:39:37,577 Here we go. 1030 00:39:37,610 --> 00:39:39,779 - First obstacle may be the toughest for Gary. 1031 00:39:39,813 --> 00:39:42,449 Got to take it slow with his prosthetic. 1032 00:39:42,482 --> 00:39:44,451 Well, Gary Weiland making the smart play. 1033 00:39:44,484 --> 00:39:47,187 Catch him later. 1034 00:39:47,220 --> 00:39:50,457 Thorwart up on Flying Shelves first. 1035 00:39:50,490 --> 00:39:52,892 And now this gets interesting. 1036 00:39:52,926 --> 00:39:54,094 Oh! 1037 00:39:54,127 --> 00:39:55,095 - Oh, my goodness. Oh, my goodness. 1038 00:39:55,128 --> 00:39:56,096 - Thorwart is down. 1039 00:39:56,129 --> 00:39:57,464 - Oh, my goodness. 1040 00:39:57,497 --> 00:39:58,465 Oh, my goodness. 1041 00:39:58,498 --> 00:40:00,266 Shut the front door! 1042 00:40:00,300 --> 00:40:03,570 - Gary Weiland must complete the Flying Shelves 1043 00:40:03,603 --> 00:40:05,171 and he will make history. 1044 00:40:05,205 --> 00:40:08,208 all: Gary! Gary! Gary! 1045 00:40:08,241 --> 00:40:10,577 - It's not how you start, it's how you finish. 1046 00:40:10,610 --> 00:40:11,911 Can Weiland give us... - Look at his technique. 1047 00:40:11,945 --> 00:40:12,912 - Another... - He's gotta throw himself. 1048 00:40:12,946 --> 00:40:14,080 - Electric moment? 1049 00:40:14,114 --> 00:40:15,749 - Yeah, let yourself go. Throw it. 1050 00:40:15,782 --> 00:40:17,017 Nice. Nice. 1051 00:40:17,050 --> 00:40:18,251 - Oh, my. 1052 00:40:18,284 --> 00:40:20,520 And James Thorwart's even applauding. 1053 00:40:20,553 --> 00:40:21,755 - Oh, my goodness. 1054 00:40:21,788 --> 00:40:23,189 Come on, baby. - It's a... 1055 00:40:23,223 --> 00:40:24,391 - Let's go, Gary. 1056 00:40:24,424 --> 00:40:27,293 - Five-alarm fire one more move. 1057 00:40:27,327 --> 00:40:31,131 - It's the Gary Weiland show he out here wilding out. 1058 00:40:31,164 --> 00:40:33,066 - Gary Weiland on fire. 1059 00:40:33,099 --> 00:40:35,902 - Yes, history has just been made! 1060 00:40:35,935 --> 00:40:39,005 - He's going to the semis, another... 1061 00:40:39,039 --> 00:40:40,206 - Oh, my goodness. 1062 00:40:40,240 --> 00:40:42,275 - Electrifying performance. 1063 00:40:42,308 --> 00:40:44,644 - Matt, in all of our years of doing this, 1064 00:40:44,678 --> 00:40:47,247 I would have never thought we'd have seen something like this. 1065 00:40:47,280 --> 00:40:48,715 Are you kidding me? 1066 00:40:48,748 --> 00:40:51,785 [cheers and applause] 1067 00:40:53,653 --> 00:40:56,389 Gary, Gary! 1068 00:40:56,423 --> 00:40:57,490 - He's got the win. 1069 00:40:57,524 --> 00:40:59,359 But he's going to keep going. 1070 00:40:59,392 --> 00:41:01,127 - Holy moly. 1071 00:41:01,161 --> 00:41:03,396 - Now attacking the honeycombs, a beehive. 1072 00:41:03,430 --> 00:41:05,765 How far can he go? 1073 00:41:05,799 --> 00:41:09,069 [cheers and applause] 1074 00:41:09,069 --> 00:41:10,937 How did he make that catch? 1075 00:41:10,970 --> 00:41:12,072 - Come on. 1076 00:41:12,105 --> 00:41:13,673 Come on. 1077 00:41:13,707 --> 00:41:15,408 Matt, what's your question you always ask? 1078 00:41:15,442 --> 00:41:16,409 What's the question? 1079 00:41:16,443 --> 00:41:17,811 - What's your excuse? 1080 00:41:17,844 --> 00:41:19,112 - Oh, my goodness. 1081 00:41:19,145 --> 00:41:20,480 I have none. 1082 00:41:20,513 --> 00:41:23,183 - Gary Weiland, when he lost that leg, 1083 00:41:23,216 --> 00:41:25,452 many thought he'd never be a firefighter again. 1084 00:41:25,485 --> 00:41:27,587 Well, not only did he return to active duty, 1085 00:41:27,620 --> 00:41:28,988 here he is on "Ninja Warrior." 1086 00:41:29,089 --> 00:41:30,590 - Come on, man. Get it. 1087 00:41:30,623 --> 00:41:33,159 Get it. Get it. 1088 00:41:33,193 --> 00:41:34,794 Oh! My goodness. 1089 00:41:34,828 --> 00:41:36,129 - What a run. 1090 00:41:36,162 --> 00:41:39,099 Gary Weiland just keeps giving us gold. 1091 00:41:39,099 --> 00:41:42,335 - Matt, everyone's on their feet. 1092 00:41:42,369 --> 00:41:44,237 Look at the crowd. 1093 00:41:44,270 --> 00:41:46,306 I can't wait to see him in a few weeks 1094 00:41:46,339 --> 00:41:47,941 racing in the semifinals. 1095 00:41:47,974 --> 00:41:50,343 - Whoo! 1096 00:41:50,377 --> 00:41:51,778 - That wraps it up for tonight. 1097 00:41:51,811 --> 00:41:53,546 For Akbar Gbajabiamila and Zuri Hall, 1098 00:41:53,580 --> 00:41:54,881 I'm Matt Iseman. 1099 00:41:54,914 --> 00:41:58,418 We'll see you next time on "American Ninja Warrior." 1100 00:41:58,451 --> 00:42:01,955 * * 1101 00:42:03,256 --> 00:42:06,226 [dramatic music] 1102 00:42:06,259 --> 00:42:13,299 * *