1 00:00:05,005 --> 00:00:06,906 [dramatic music] 2 00:00:06,940 --> 00:00:08,975 - * Here we go, here we go * 3 00:00:09,009 --> 00:00:10,343 * And we're putting on a show * 4 00:00:10,377 --> 00:00:12,078 - Welcome to Los Angeles, 5 00:00:12,112 --> 00:00:15,582 where we're on the backlot at Universal Studios Hollywood, 6 00:00:15,615 --> 00:00:19,419 home for qualifying on "American Ninja Warrior." 7 00:00:19,452 --> 00:00:20,754 Hello, everyone, and thanks for joining us. 8 00:00:20,787 --> 00:00:23,289 I'm Matt Iseman. - And I'm Akbar Gbajabiamila. 9 00:00:23,323 --> 00:00:27,227 Matt, we are just two weeks away from the semifinals 10 00:00:27,260 --> 00:00:30,397 when it's gonna be head-to-head racing all night. 11 00:00:30,430 --> 00:00:31,631 I can't wait for that. 12 00:00:31,664 --> 00:00:33,299 - Well, this group tonight will be fighting 13 00:00:33,333 --> 00:00:35,402 to get to those semifinal races. 14 00:00:35,435 --> 00:00:37,137 And for a look at who we'll see, 15 00:00:37,170 --> 00:00:38,738 let's go down to Zuri. 16 00:00:38,772 --> 00:00:40,040 - That's right, guys. 17 00:00:40,073 --> 00:00:41,741 This season is all about speed, 18 00:00:41,775 --> 00:00:44,878 and we will see one of our fastest ninjas tonight. 19 00:00:44,911 --> 00:00:47,514 It's Vance Walker, who never lost a race 20 00:00:47,547 --> 00:00:48,848 on two seasons of "Ninja Junior." 21 00:00:48,882 --> 00:00:49,849 [buzzer blares] 22 00:00:49,883 --> 00:00:51,418 - He did it. 23 00:00:51,451 --> 00:00:54,154 - And he's ready for a comeback year on the big show. 24 00:00:54,187 --> 00:00:55,822 Plus, ninja veterans 25 00:00:55,855 --> 00:00:58,224 like the Big Kat, Karsten Williams, 26 00:00:58,258 --> 00:01:00,727 along with the little dynamo from Houston, 27 00:01:00,760 --> 00:01:04,164 the Sparkly Ninja, Barclay Stockett. 28 00:01:04,197 --> 00:01:08,501 And new faces like the Bicep Babe, Clarisa Morris. 29 00:01:08,535 --> 00:01:10,870 - Mommy's got muscles. 30 00:01:10,904 --> 00:01:12,272 - Well, we're gonna lead things off 31 00:01:12,305 --> 00:01:14,140 with the night's youngest female competitor. 32 00:01:14,174 --> 00:01:16,776 It's 16-year-old Anna McArthur, 33 00:01:16,810 --> 00:01:19,412 and she has a very unique life. 34 00:01:19,446 --> 00:01:22,349 She lives and works at the family RV park. 35 00:01:22,382 --> 00:01:24,317 [horn honks] 36 00:01:24,351 --> 00:01:25,719 - Thank you, guys, 37 00:01:25,752 --> 00:01:28,088 for coming out to our 22nd annual Easter egg hunt. 38 00:01:28,088 --> 00:01:31,758 My family business is McArthur's Temple View RV Park. 39 00:01:31,791 --> 00:01:32,826 One... 40 00:01:32,859 --> 00:01:34,361 Whoa. 41 00:01:34,394 --> 00:01:36,329 I'm very involved at the RV park. 42 00:01:36,363 --> 00:01:38,565 We hold a lot of activities weekly, 43 00:01:38,598 --> 00:01:40,100 and I help with organizing those. 44 00:01:40,100 --> 00:01:42,135 - I almost died. 45 00:01:42,168 --> 00:01:43,703 - I started watching "American Ninja Warrior" 46 00:01:43,737 --> 00:01:45,872 when I was about seven years old. 47 00:01:45,905 --> 00:01:48,108 - And here comes mighty Casey! 48 00:01:48,141 --> 00:01:50,977 - First the Quintuple Steps. 49 00:01:51,011 --> 00:01:53,880 - She'd figured out how to record all the episodes. 50 00:01:53,913 --> 00:01:55,482 - Then you come right over here. 51 00:01:55,515 --> 00:01:58,385 - And then she would watch them over and over and over. 52 00:01:58,418 --> 00:02:00,453 - * Whoa-oh-oh-oh * 53 00:02:00,487 --> 00:02:04,057 - * This is your moment, so seize it * 54 00:02:04,057 --> 00:02:05,959 - Many times, she would say to me, 55 00:02:06,059 --> 00:02:08,395 "I'm gonna do this when I grow up, Mom." 56 00:02:08,428 --> 00:02:09,763 - Yeah, a little more this way. 57 00:02:09,796 --> 00:02:11,798 My least favorite job to do at the RV park 58 00:02:11,831 --> 00:02:13,700 is definitely cleaning the bathrooms. 59 00:02:13,733 --> 00:02:16,836 I made a bet with my parents that if I hit a buzzer, 60 00:02:16,870 --> 00:02:19,072 I won't have to work in the men's bathroom anymore, 61 00:02:19,105 --> 00:02:21,107 so I'm really motivated to go and hit that buzzer. 62 00:02:21,141 --> 00:02:24,878 - * You got the strength, so believe it * 63 00:02:24,911 --> 00:02:29,716 * Anything's possible * 64 00:02:29,749 --> 00:02:31,718 [horn honks] 65 00:02:31,751 --> 00:02:34,154 - Lots of folks at the RV park have gathered 66 00:02:34,187 --> 00:02:38,258 to watch their little Anna run the course tonight. 67 00:02:38,291 --> 00:02:39,726 - Come on, girl! 68 00:02:39,759 --> 00:02:41,961 She's got her family down on the sideline. 69 00:02:41,995 --> 00:02:44,664 [countdown clock beeping] 70 00:02:44,698 --> 00:02:46,900 Gonna get it going on Pole Vault. 71 00:02:46,933 --> 00:02:49,002 - Yeah, she's only five feet tall. 72 00:02:49,102 --> 00:02:51,104 She's gonna have to hustle to the top. 73 00:02:51,104 --> 00:02:53,206 There it is. Got it. 74 00:02:53,239 --> 00:02:55,408 When she's not cleaning up at the RV park, 75 00:02:55,442 --> 00:02:57,177 she's doing her schoolwork. 76 00:02:57,210 --> 00:03:00,714 She's got a 4.0 grade point average. 77 00:03:00,747 --> 00:03:02,582 - Well, let's see how she handles the Rollercoaster. 78 00:03:02,615 --> 00:03:04,651 16-year-old rookie. 79 00:03:04,684 --> 00:03:06,586 - So far, she's cleaned up one obstacle. 80 00:03:06,619 --> 00:03:08,054 Going for the second one. 81 00:03:08,054 --> 00:03:09,923 - And watch this, the slide into the cradle. 82 00:03:09,956 --> 00:03:11,291 Good job. 83 00:03:11,324 --> 00:03:13,393 Watched "Ninja" since she was seven years old, 84 00:03:13,426 --> 00:03:15,395 and here she is living out that dream. 85 00:03:15,428 --> 00:03:17,831 [cheers and applause] 86 00:03:17,864 --> 00:03:19,499 Regroups for the balance obstacle. 87 00:03:19,532 --> 00:03:21,101 Tonight: Log Runner. 88 00:03:21,134 --> 00:03:22,602 - Big one. Stay on top! Hey, stay on top! 89 00:03:22,635 --> 00:03:23,670 - Wow! 90 00:03:23,703 --> 00:03:24,938 - Oh, she ain't messing around! 91 00:03:24,971 --> 00:03:27,140 - She's rolling along like an RV! 92 00:03:27,173 --> 00:03:31,511 [cheers and applause] 93 00:03:31,544 --> 00:03:34,647 And look at that smile! She is living her dream. 94 00:03:34,681 --> 00:03:35,749 [cheers and applause] 95 00:03:35,782 --> 00:03:37,183 - Ready now for Kite Surfer. 96 00:03:37,217 --> 00:03:39,886 Has to swing her way across the two kites 97 00:03:39,919 --> 00:03:41,955 with a bungee in the middle. 98 00:03:41,988 --> 00:03:43,356 This is a challenge. Just five feet tall. 99 00:03:43,390 --> 00:03:45,325 Not much wingspan. She's gonna have to throw 100 00:03:45,358 --> 00:03:47,127 a longer lache here. 101 00:03:47,160 --> 00:03:49,129 She's not just gonna be able to get as wide 102 00:03:49,162 --> 00:03:50,964 with those arms. - Nice! 103 00:03:50,997 --> 00:03:52,766 [cheers and applause] 104 00:03:52,799 --> 00:03:54,267 - You can do it, Anna. You can do it. 105 00:03:54,300 --> 00:03:57,837 - All right, watch out. Anticipate that bungee. 106 00:03:57,871 --> 00:03:59,706 And that bungee can really mess with your swing. 107 00:03:59,739 --> 00:04:01,608 - Absolutely. 108 00:04:01,641 --> 00:04:03,643 If you find the momentum, it just tosses you right up, 109 00:04:03,677 --> 00:04:04,878 but that's the challenge. 110 00:04:04,911 --> 00:04:07,180 - Nice. Ooh. - Perfect. 111 00:04:07,213 --> 00:04:08,848 Now watch here. 112 00:04:08,882 --> 00:04:11,051 Gonna have to lache forward pretty far. 113 00:04:11,084 --> 00:04:13,286 - From a narrow grip to a wide grip 114 00:04:13,319 --> 00:04:14,521 away from your center of mass! 115 00:04:14,554 --> 00:04:15,922 - Oh! 116 00:04:15,955 --> 00:04:19,292 [together] Ohh! 117 00:04:19,325 --> 00:04:21,695 - Comes up just short on Kite Surfer, 118 00:04:21,728 --> 00:04:25,465 but a strong debut for rookie Anna McArthur. 119 00:04:25,498 --> 00:04:28,101 - She dreamed of running the course years ago, 120 00:04:28,134 --> 00:04:30,904 and tonight she did it for real for real. 121 00:04:30,937 --> 00:04:33,340 She enjoyed every minute of it 122 00:04:33,373 --> 00:04:37,177 and almost made it through four obstacles. 123 00:04:37,210 --> 00:04:38,411 We'll have to wait and see 124 00:04:38,445 --> 00:04:39,879 if she went far enough fast enough 125 00:04:39,913 --> 00:04:42,349 to move on to the semifinals. 126 00:04:42,382 --> 00:04:44,651 Well, up next, another impressive teenager. 127 00:04:44,684 --> 00:04:46,619 This is Hunter Ogden 128 00:04:46,653 --> 00:04:49,456 from tiny Church Hill, Tennessee. 129 00:04:49,489 --> 00:04:52,092 This kid has been through a lot in his 15 years, 130 00:04:52,125 --> 00:04:54,294 but he never let it keep him down. 131 00:04:54,327 --> 00:04:55,295 [gentle music] 132 00:04:55,328 --> 00:04:57,997 - That's the happiest day ever. 133 00:04:58,098 --> 00:05:00,166 - Yeah, this is it. - Right before surgery. 134 00:05:00,200 --> 00:05:03,036 And there you are right after. 135 00:05:03,036 --> 00:05:04,904 My baby. 136 00:05:04,938 --> 00:05:07,040 - I was born with cleft lip and cleft palate, 137 00:05:07,073 --> 00:05:08,475 and because of that, 138 00:05:08,508 --> 00:05:12,512 they had to do surgeries to close the gap. 139 00:05:12,545 --> 00:05:15,315 Since the time I was born, I've had 13 surgeries, 140 00:05:15,348 --> 00:05:17,751 and these surgeries have been 141 00:05:17,784 --> 00:05:21,187 really life-changing and life-saving for me. 142 00:05:21,221 --> 00:05:22,555 * * 143 00:05:22,589 --> 00:05:25,125 - He's an overcomer, and he's ready to fight 144 00:05:25,158 --> 00:05:27,794 from the minute he's born to overcome all challenges. 145 00:05:27,827 --> 00:05:30,463 * * 146 00:05:30,497 --> 00:05:32,298 - I really just started climbing trees 147 00:05:32,332 --> 00:05:34,401 outside in the backyard, 148 00:05:34,434 --> 00:05:37,437 and not just on trees. 149 00:05:37,470 --> 00:05:39,572 I climbed on everything I could, 150 00:05:39,606 --> 00:05:42,776 and that grew to my love of "American Ninja Warrior." 151 00:05:42,809 --> 00:05:44,811 [uplifting music] 152 00:05:44,844 --> 00:05:49,082 The roughness of the trees and just the unpredictability, 153 00:05:49,082 --> 00:05:50,950 it made the transition pretty easy. 154 00:05:50,984 --> 00:05:53,386 - * Whoa-oh-oh, whoa-oh-oh * 155 00:05:53,420 --> 00:05:55,422 - He is one of the most determined, 156 00:05:55,455 --> 00:05:57,691 self-driven people I know. 157 00:05:57,724 --> 00:06:02,228 So many times people have told him, "You can't do that." 158 00:06:02,262 --> 00:06:05,498 And his response is always, "Oh, yes, I can." 159 00:06:05,532 --> 00:06:07,600 * * 160 00:06:07,634 --> 00:06:09,069 - My main goal on "Ninja Warrior" 161 00:06:09,102 --> 00:06:10,670 is to be an inspiration 162 00:06:10,704 --> 00:06:14,708 and a relatable person to give the fans someone to root for. 163 00:06:14,741 --> 00:06:17,210 * * 164 00:06:17,243 --> 00:06:19,479 - Well, how could you not root for this kid? 165 00:06:19,512 --> 00:06:22,882 He'll have his family cheering for him on the sidelines. 166 00:06:22,916 --> 00:06:25,318 [countdown clock beeping] 167 00:06:25,352 --> 00:06:27,053 - I think Hunter can handle himself here 168 00:06:27,087 --> 00:06:28,521 on the Pole Vault. 169 00:06:28,555 --> 00:06:29,923 It's a like climbing the trunk of a tree. Got it. 170 00:06:29,956 --> 00:06:32,525 - 5'4", 125. That was smooth. 171 00:06:32,559 --> 00:06:35,695 Good power. Great upper-body strength. 172 00:06:35,729 --> 00:06:37,464 Great strength-to-weight ratio. 173 00:06:37,497 --> 00:06:38,698 - Yeah, that's right, Matt. 174 00:06:38,732 --> 00:06:40,100 You talk about his upper-body strength, 175 00:06:40,133 --> 00:06:42,836 55 push-ups in 60 seconds. 176 00:06:42,869 --> 00:06:44,270 That boy's got some body control, but uh-oh. 177 00:06:44,304 --> 00:06:45,438 - Uh-oh. Well, he's in trouble. 178 00:06:45,472 --> 00:06:46,740 - He's gotta control this here. 179 00:06:46,773 --> 00:06:49,409 Nice! - Great, great recovery there. 180 00:06:49,442 --> 00:06:51,344 - He stays cool under pressure. 181 00:06:51,378 --> 00:06:53,546 This kid is scrappy. 182 00:06:53,580 --> 00:06:55,415 - And he gets through Rollercoaster. 183 00:06:55,448 --> 00:06:57,317 And look at that smile! 184 00:06:57,350 --> 00:06:59,219 They're going crazy over there! 185 00:06:59,252 --> 00:07:03,123 And look at Mom! Everyone pulling for this kid. 186 00:07:03,156 --> 00:07:04,858 Just getting through two obstacles 187 00:07:04,891 --> 00:07:07,727 is a huge achievement, but Hunter Ogden wants more. 188 00:07:07,761 --> 00:07:10,397 Can he handle Log Runner? 189 00:07:10,430 --> 00:07:11,898 - Uh-oh, uh-oh. - Oh! 190 00:07:11,931 --> 00:07:14,200 - Oh, my goodness! - But he's still alive! 191 00:07:14,234 --> 00:07:15,835 We've seen ninjas save themselves 192 00:07:15,869 --> 00:07:18,705 from this position, but it's not easy. 193 00:07:18,738 --> 00:07:22,175 [all shouting] 194 00:07:22,208 --> 00:07:24,444 - Uh-oh. He's gotta figure this one out. 195 00:07:24,477 --> 00:07:26,413 You talked about it, getting through adversity. 196 00:07:26,446 --> 00:07:28,815 - Come on, Hunter! 197 00:07:28,848 --> 00:07:31,551 Gonna have to try to leap to that final log 198 00:07:31,584 --> 00:07:33,119 and then do a quick-- - No, don't do that. 199 00:07:33,153 --> 00:07:34,454 Don't do that! That's a yoga stance. 200 00:07:34,487 --> 00:07:37,290 - Well, this'll be a test of his balance. 201 00:07:37,323 --> 00:07:39,292 - You just gotta fly. You gotta fly. 202 00:07:39,325 --> 00:07:41,361 - And you can see the body starting to give out. 203 00:07:41,394 --> 00:07:43,797 Gotta go for it, Hunter. Come on, buddy! 204 00:07:43,830 --> 00:07:45,865 - At this point, you're in a awkward position. 205 00:07:45,899 --> 00:07:48,068 You gotta just commit to a plan! 206 00:07:48,068 --> 00:07:49,602 - He's loading up for it. 207 00:07:49,636 --> 00:07:51,271 Push it off! 208 00:07:51,304 --> 00:07:52,839 - Oh! - Oh, my! 209 00:07:52,872 --> 00:07:56,443 What a save! 210 00:07:56,476 --> 00:08:00,447 [cheers and applause] 211 00:08:00,480 --> 00:08:02,315 But now he's getting up slowly. 212 00:08:02,349 --> 00:08:03,483 - Oh, he's limping. 213 00:08:03,516 --> 00:08:05,018 He's limping badly. - Oh, my! 214 00:08:05,051 --> 00:08:06,886 That left ankle seems to be hurt. 215 00:08:06,920 --> 00:08:09,022 Let's go back and see what happened here. 216 00:08:09,055 --> 00:08:11,424 As he's running across the logs, 217 00:08:11,458 --> 00:08:12,759 yeah, right there 218 00:08:12,792 --> 00:08:15,028 he lands awkwardly on that left ankle, 219 00:08:15,028 --> 00:08:16,663 and it just collapsed on him. 220 00:08:18,031 --> 00:08:19,165 - Hunter, are you okay? 221 00:08:19,199 --> 00:08:21,034 - There is no quit in this kid. 222 00:08:21,034 --> 00:08:24,204 He's gonna keep going on only one leg. 223 00:08:24,237 --> 00:08:25,772 What determination! 224 00:08:25,805 --> 00:08:27,240 He can barely walk, 225 00:08:27,273 --> 00:08:29,509 and he still wants to try and finish this course. 226 00:08:29,542 --> 00:08:31,044 Come on. 227 00:08:31,044 --> 00:08:33,580 - Fighting through the pain, makes the first grab. 228 00:08:33,613 --> 00:08:35,315 You talk about someone who is tough, 229 00:08:35,348 --> 00:08:39,152 Hunter Ogden personifies overcoming obstacles. 230 00:08:39,185 --> 00:08:42,455 He's had to endure multiple surgeries in his young life, 231 00:08:42,489 --> 00:08:48,161 but the small-town kid from Tennessee keeps surprising us. 232 00:08:48,194 --> 00:08:49,829 Let's see the forward launch here. 233 00:08:49,863 --> 00:08:52,265 5'4", gotta get that wide wingspan. 234 00:08:52,298 --> 00:08:54,868 Wide grip! - Wide, wide, and hold. 235 00:08:54,901 --> 00:08:56,603 - Yes! 236 00:08:56,636 --> 00:08:59,539 And he gets through! 237 00:08:59,572 --> 00:09:01,775 - Oh, boy, Matt. - What a run! 238 00:09:01,808 --> 00:09:04,010 Everybody rooting for this kid! 239 00:09:04,044 --> 00:09:06,446 And look at him! He's smiling, Akbar! 240 00:09:06,479 --> 00:09:07,681 Despite the pain! 241 00:09:07,714 --> 00:09:09,816 - I see you, Hunter! I see you, Hunter! 242 00:09:09,849 --> 00:09:11,885 - Well, he's shaking his head. 243 00:09:11,918 --> 00:09:14,921 I don't know if he can continue. 244 00:09:15,021 --> 00:09:16,423 - He is not giving up. 245 00:09:16,456 --> 00:09:17,590 Look at that smile. 246 00:09:17,624 --> 00:09:19,826 He said he's gonna keep going! 247 00:09:19,859 --> 00:09:21,327 - You got it, baby! 248 00:09:21,361 --> 00:09:25,932 - He's gonna try to get across Lasso Launch on pure guts. 249 00:09:26,032 --> 00:09:27,801 Launches, gets it! - Nice! 250 00:09:27,834 --> 00:09:29,769 - Now with those hands down low, this is gonna be 251 00:09:29,803 --> 00:09:31,671 a tougher throw, this reverse throw. 252 00:09:31,705 --> 00:09:33,740 That rope is gonna start to drop. 253 00:09:33,773 --> 00:09:35,508 - Yeah, concentrate on this obstacle. 254 00:09:35,542 --> 00:09:38,378 And it takes the mind off of the pain. 255 00:09:38,411 --> 00:09:40,213 Here we go. 256 00:09:40,246 --> 00:09:43,550 See it? Up and out, up and out, up and out! 257 00:09:43,583 --> 00:09:44,851 - Building up. 258 00:09:44,884 --> 00:09:46,186 - Up and out! 259 00:09:46,219 --> 00:09:47,220 - Oh, boy, Matt. - Come on. 260 00:09:47,253 --> 00:09:49,322 - Oh! - Oh. 261 00:09:49,356 --> 00:09:52,292 - Hunter finally taken out by Lasso Launch 262 00:09:52,325 --> 00:09:55,862 but not before one of the great runs we've seen all year! 263 00:09:55,895 --> 00:09:59,866 And this crowd giving him a well-earned round of applause. 264 00:09:59,899 --> 00:10:01,668 Getting some help from the family, 265 00:10:01,701 --> 00:10:03,169 he'll get that ankle checked out 266 00:10:03,203 --> 00:10:07,307 and we'll see if that earns him a spot in the semifinals. 267 00:10:07,340 --> 00:10:10,510 Tonight we've got the former "Ninja Junior" champ, 268 00:10:10,543 --> 00:10:12,212 Vance Walker, 269 00:10:12,245 --> 00:10:13,880 one of our top women competitors, 270 00:10:13,913 --> 00:10:15,715 Barclay Stockett, 271 00:10:15,749 --> 00:10:17,884 and the 42-year-old fan favorite, 272 00:10:17,917 --> 00:10:19,119 Karsten Williams. 273 00:10:19,152 --> 00:10:20,820 - Whoo! 274 00:10:20,854 --> 00:10:23,957 - Plus a Tennessee teen who's got something cooking. 275 00:10:23,990 --> 00:10:25,592 - All right, what can I get you started with? 276 00:10:25,625 --> 00:10:29,429 - And up next, she's a mom of two with a killer nickname. 277 00:10:29,462 --> 00:10:33,233 - I got the name Bicep Babe because of these babies. 278 00:10:33,266 --> 00:10:37,637 - All that and more on "American Ninja Warrior." 279 00:10:43,109 --> 00:10:45,812 - We're having some fun tonight at Universal Studios. 280 00:10:45,845 --> 00:10:49,516 Kentucky's Derek Doublin works at a nuclear waste plant, 281 00:10:49,549 --> 00:10:52,552 and he nearly had a meltdown at the start line. 282 00:10:52,585 --> 00:10:53,787 - Matt, is this safe to be here? 283 00:10:53,820 --> 00:10:55,188 - No. 284 00:10:55,221 --> 00:10:58,291 And he dropped it. Way to go, Derek. 285 00:10:58,324 --> 00:11:01,327 With his HAZMAT suit off, the 39-year-old dad 286 00:11:01,361 --> 00:11:04,330 had a different kind of accident on the course. 287 00:11:04,364 --> 00:11:06,266 - Oh! Come on! Come on! Oh, oh! 288 00:11:06,299 --> 00:11:07,801 Hit him right in the face! 289 00:11:07,834 --> 00:11:09,469 - Oh! 290 00:11:09,502 --> 00:11:10,837 [bluesy music] 291 00:11:10,870 --> 00:11:13,873 Michaela Holman is known as the Blues Ninja, 292 00:11:13,907 --> 00:11:16,109 and she got in some guitar licks at the start. 293 00:11:16,142 --> 00:11:17,410 [bluesy guitar music] 294 00:11:17,444 --> 00:11:20,080 - Ooh, that's funky. 295 00:11:20,080 --> 00:11:22,082 - The Massachusetts teenager has been accepted 296 00:11:22,082 --> 00:11:24,951 to the prestigious Berklee College of Music, 297 00:11:24,984 --> 00:11:28,288 but she couldn't find the rhythm on Rollercoaster. 298 00:11:28,321 --> 00:11:30,623 - Oh, no! 299 00:11:30,657 --> 00:11:33,226 We look good, though, Matt. We look good. 300 00:11:33,259 --> 00:11:36,563 - Actor Chris "Action" Adkins signed autographs 301 00:11:36,596 --> 00:11:39,632 before his run and promised a good show. 302 00:11:39,666 --> 00:11:40,800 Get your popcorn ready! - I knew it! 303 00:11:40,834 --> 00:11:42,769 - Get your popcorn ready! 304 00:11:42,802 --> 00:11:45,605 - The thespian from Dallas looked good at the start 305 00:11:45,638 --> 00:11:49,676 and got strong reviews for his performance on Rollercoaster. 306 00:11:49,709 --> 00:11:51,644 - Action Adkins, he's in action. 307 00:11:51,678 --> 00:11:54,514 - But at 5'2", when he reached Log Runner... 308 00:11:54,547 --> 00:11:57,817 - Oh, no! - The show was over. 309 00:11:57,851 --> 00:11:59,185 [cheers and applause] 310 00:11:59,219 --> 00:12:01,054 Next up, out of Spokane Valley, Washington, 311 00:12:01,054 --> 00:12:05,892 27-year-old fitness trainer, Clarisa Morris. 312 00:12:05,925 --> 00:12:07,260 - She is jacked. 313 00:12:07,293 --> 00:12:10,096 - Matt, I see why they call her the Bicep babe. 314 00:12:10,130 --> 00:12:12,866 - She is definitely one strong mother 315 00:12:12,899 --> 00:12:16,736 and gets that strength from her two daughters. 316 00:12:16,770 --> 00:12:17,937 - So we're gonna cook dinner. 317 00:12:17,971 --> 00:12:19,873 And you're gonna help chop this. 318 00:12:19,906 --> 00:12:22,075 Okay, watch your fingers. 319 00:12:22,108 --> 00:12:23,076 There you go. 320 00:12:23,109 --> 00:12:24,310 That was perfect. 321 00:12:24,344 --> 00:12:28,815 - I had my first daughter when I was 19 years old. 322 00:12:28,848 --> 00:12:30,250 I don't know if I was really ready 323 00:12:30,283 --> 00:12:32,986 to take on that responsibility, 324 00:12:33,086 --> 00:12:36,856 so I was actually considering putting her up for adoption. 325 00:12:36,890 --> 00:12:38,591 * * 326 00:12:38,625 --> 00:12:41,094 But then I just knew in my heart that 327 00:12:41,094 --> 00:12:43,763 becoming a mother was what I was supposed to do. 328 00:12:43,797 --> 00:12:46,166 Can you believe I'm gonna be on "American Ninja Warrior"? 329 00:12:46,199 --> 00:12:47,767 Is that so cool? 330 00:12:47,801 --> 00:12:49,502 Becoming a mom so early, 331 00:12:49,536 --> 00:12:52,505 I always felt like there was something missing in my life, 332 00:12:52,539 --> 00:12:55,208 and I've always been into working out. 333 00:12:55,241 --> 00:12:58,878 [uplifting music] 334 00:12:58,912 --> 00:13:02,449 And someone told me about Sandy Zimmerman, 335 00:13:02,482 --> 00:13:05,585 that she lived close by and she had this backyard course. 336 00:13:05,618 --> 00:13:07,253 * * 337 00:13:07,287 --> 00:13:08,822 - The moment I saw her, 338 00:13:08,855 --> 00:13:12,058 I could tell immediately she was a phenomenal athlete. 339 00:13:12,058 --> 00:13:13,159 Yeah. 340 00:13:13,193 --> 00:13:15,061 That's Vegas-bound material. 341 00:13:15,061 --> 00:13:16,596 I stopped her dead in her tracks, 342 00:13:16,629 --> 00:13:18,732 then I said, "You will be able to do 343 00:13:18,765 --> 00:13:21,067 "whatever it is you want to achieve in this sport 344 00:13:21,067 --> 00:13:24,404 if you're willing to put the hard work and the time in." 345 00:13:24,437 --> 00:13:26,139 Pop. Yeah, beautiful. 346 00:13:26,172 --> 00:13:28,641 - When I see my mom on the obstacles, 347 00:13:28,675 --> 00:13:31,277 I want to be just like her when I grow up. 348 00:13:31,311 --> 00:13:33,179 * * 349 00:13:33,213 --> 00:13:34,748 - Mommy's got muscles. 350 00:13:34,781 --> 00:13:36,082 * * 351 00:13:36,082 --> 00:13:37,517 - I'm definitely hoping to represent 352 00:13:37,550 --> 00:13:39,452 the moms out there on the ninja course. 353 00:13:39,486 --> 00:13:41,087 * * 354 00:13:41,087 --> 00:13:43,089 I'm gonna be the next mom to hit a buzzer. 355 00:13:43,089 --> 00:13:47,694 * * 356 00:13:47,727 --> 00:13:49,295 I love you, babies. 357 00:13:49,329 --> 00:13:50,830 I love you. 358 00:13:50,864 --> 00:13:52,732 - And those daughters are watching back home tonight 359 00:13:52,766 --> 00:13:55,301 with other family members. 360 00:13:55,335 --> 00:13:58,104 And he training partner, the first mom to hit a buzzer, 361 00:13:58,104 --> 00:14:00,407 Sandy Zimmerman, will be on the sideline. 362 00:14:00,440 --> 00:14:03,743 [countdown clock beeping] 363 00:14:03,777 --> 00:14:06,212 Has a background in gymnastics. 364 00:14:06,246 --> 00:14:08,381 Ooh, a little slip, but quick ascension. 365 00:14:08,415 --> 00:14:11,217 - Keep going, keep going. 366 00:14:11,251 --> 00:14:12,452 - Yeah! 367 00:14:12,485 --> 00:14:14,654 - She can bench press 175 pounds 368 00:14:14,688 --> 00:14:17,057 despite being only 118 pounds! 369 00:14:17,057 --> 00:14:19,893 That's almost 150% of her body weight. 370 00:14:19,926 --> 00:14:21,227 - Oh, she's strong-strong. 371 00:14:21,261 --> 00:14:22,862 - She's been going to ninja competitions 372 00:14:22,896 --> 00:14:25,231 around the country and doing well. 373 00:14:25,265 --> 00:14:27,067 - I saw her at the Arnold Classic, 374 00:14:27,067 --> 00:14:29,102 and she was crushing the course there! 375 00:14:29,135 --> 00:14:30,570 - What did Arnold have to say about her? 376 00:14:30,603 --> 00:14:32,339 - He said, "Yeah, it was excellent command, 377 00:14:32,372 --> 00:14:33,907 but let's see you do it on the big course." 378 00:14:33,940 --> 00:14:36,076 - Well, she's terminating the course so far. 379 00:14:36,109 --> 00:14:38,778 - Hasta la vista through the first two obstacles 380 00:14:38,812 --> 00:14:40,180 with no problem. 381 00:14:40,213 --> 00:14:42,215 - Morris actually moved her family to Utah 382 00:14:42,248 --> 00:14:44,651 for a few months in the winter so she could train 383 00:14:44,684 --> 00:14:46,619 at the Beckstrands' ninja gym. 384 00:14:46,653 --> 00:14:48,088 She's that dedicated. 385 00:14:48,121 --> 00:14:49,589 - Be careful on the Log Runner! 386 00:14:49,622 --> 00:14:51,191 We don't want no drama, Mama. 387 00:14:51,224 --> 00:14:55,095 - Wow, great job. - Whoo-hoo-hoo! 388 00:14:55,128 --> 00:14:56,830 [cheers and applause] 389 00:14:56,863 --> 00:14:59,899 - This crowd becoming Clarisa Morris fans. 390 00:14:59,933 --> 00:15:01,768 And you can see her confidence growing, 391 00:15:01,801 --> 00:15:05,538 but up next is the tricky fourth obstacle, Kite Surfer. 392 00:15:05,572 --> 00:15:07,707 Just 5'4", not much wingspan. 393 00:15:07,741 --> 00:15:09,943 - But, Matt, I love how she didn't waste any time. 394 00:15:10,043 --> 00:15:11,845 She just went straight into Kite Surfer. 395 00:15:11,878 --> 00:15:14,581 - Absolutely. 396 00:15:14,614 --> 00:15:16,049 And watch this drop. 397 00:15:16,082 --> 00:15:17,751 You can see the bungee cable on here. 398 00:15:17,784 --> 00:15:21,488 - Nice! - Good control. 399 00:15:21,521 --> 00:15:25,658 Gotta get a little lift. 400 00:15:25,692 --> 00:15:27,093 - All right, ride it on this one. 401 00:15:27,127 --> 00:15:28,294 Get it, see it. 402 00:15:28,328 --> 00:15:29,929 Nice. And this is a great angle 403 00:15:29,963 --> 00:15:31,297 she'll see right here. 404 00:15:31,331 --> 00:15:32,399 At 5'4", we've got to see, she's gotta go 405 00:15:32,432 --> 00:15:33,900 from a narrow to a wide grip. 406 00:15:33,933 --> 00:15:35,368 And she does it! - Wow. 407 00:15:35,402 --> 00:15:37,070 Locked it in. 408 00:15:37,070 --> 00:15:38,972 - Okay, Bicep Babe! 409 00:15:39,072 --> 00:15:40,573 [cheers and applause] 410 00:15:40,607 --> 00:15:43,276 - Sandy's still the only mom ever to hit a buzzer. 411 00:15:43,309 --> 00:15:46,179 Could this 27-year-old mother of two be the second? 412 00:15:46,212 --> 00:15:49,616 She's getting close. - Let's go, Clarisa Morris! 413 00:15:49,649 --> 00:15:51,818 - First gotta get past Lasso launch. 414 00:15:51,851 --> 00:15:53,486 And this is a tough one. 415 00:15:53,520 --> 00:15:55,155 You have to use those rope handles 416 00:15:55,188 --> 00:15:57,157 to jump across the three cows. 417 00:15:57,190 --> 00:16:00,126 - You don't get the nickname "the Bicep Babe" 418 00:16:00,160 --> 00:16:01,227 for no reason. 419 00:16:01,261 --> 00:16:03,697 - Got the first cow. 420 00:16:03,730 --> 00:16:07,233 - Engage them biceps! 421 00:16:07,267 --> 00:16:09,369 All right, you gotta turn it around. 422 00:16:09,402 --> 00:16:11,871 - Nice! She is a fighter! 423 00:16:11,905 --> 00:16:13,106 - Big reverse throw here. 424 00:16:13,139 --> 00:16:16,876 Gotta lift that rope up, levitate it up. 425 00:16:16,910 --> 00:16:18,812 - With authority, commit to it! 426 00:16:18,845 --> 00:16:19,946 Momentum! 427 00:16:20,046 --> 00:16:20,947 Boom! 428 00:16:21,047 --> 00:16:24,050 both: Oh! 429 00:16:24,050 --> 00:16:26,286 [together] Ohh. 430 00:16:26,319 --> 00:16:28,221 - This mama doesn't get a buzzer 431 00:16:28,254 --> 00:16:31,524 but still an impressive run out of the Bicep Babe. 432 00:16:31,558 --> 00:16:34,294 [cheers and applause] 433 00:16:34,327 --> 00:16:38,064 She did her thing out there representing for the mothers 434 00:16:38,064 --> 00:16:39,733 making it to the fifth obstacle 435 00:16:39,766 --> 00:16:42,369 before Lasso Launch took her out. 436 00:16:42,402 --> 00:16:43,903 But that should be good enough 437 00:16:43,937 --> 00:16:46,639 to get her into the semifinals. 438 00:16:46,673 --> 00:16:48,074 Coming up... 439 00:16:48,108 --> 00:16:51,344 he can cut your grass and take your order... 440 00:16:51,378 --> 00:16:52,679 - What can I get you started with? 441 00:16:52,712 --> 00:16:54,247 - But what can this hardworking teen do 442 00:16:54,280 --> 00:16:55,582 on our course? 443 00:16:55,615 --> 00:17:00,220 He's next on "American Ninja Warrior." 444 00:17:04,024 --> 00:17:05,658 - Welcome back to "American Ninja Warrior," 445 00:17:05,692 --> 00:17:07,761 where ninja veteran Abel Gonzalez 446 00:17:07,794 --> 00:17:11,297 and two of his students hit the course minutes ago. 447 00:17:11,331 --> 00:17:14,501 19-year-old Erick Zamorano credits Coach Abel 448 00:17:14,534 --> 00:17:16,770 with helping him lose 90 pounds. 449 00:17:16,803 --> 00:17:19,539 - Ninja's a bit part of that change for him, Matt. 450 00:17:19,572 --> 00:17:22,475 - The Texas college student calls himself the Easy Ninja. 451 00:17:22,509 --> 00:17:24,811 - Zamorano's off to a great start. 452 00:17:24,844 --> 00:17:28,515 - And things were looking easy until he reached Log Runner. 453 00:17:28,548 --> 00:17:31,951 - Oh, wow! What an amazing flip! 454 00:17:32,052 --> 00:17:34,921 He went flip mode on that! 455 00:17:34,954 --> 00:17:36,790 - Then another Abel protégé, 456 00:17:36,823 --> 00:17:39,726 15-year-old Sebastian Chrismer, got his shot. 457 00:17:39,759 --> 00:17:43,263 - The Ghost Ninja making his "ANW" debut! 458 00:17:43,296 --> 00:17:45,465 - The rookie calls himself the Ghost Ninja 459 00:17:45,498 --> 00:17:47,934 because he was born on Halloween. 460 00:17:47,967 --> 00:17:50,303 And his little sister is his biggest fan! 461 00:17:50,337 --> 00:17:52,439 - Now, everybody needs a cheerleader like that. 462 00:17:52,472 --> 00:17:54,474 - And she had plenty to cheer about 463 00:17:54,507 --> 00:17:57,677 as Chrismer cruised all the way to Lasso Launch. 464 00:17:57,711 --> 00:17:59,279 - No! 465 00:17:59,312 --> 00:18:04,117 - Despite the fall, he's got a good chance of moving on. 466 00:18:04,150 --> 00:18:07,053 Then it was the teacher's time to shine as Gonzalez, 467 00:18:07,087 --> 00:18:09,089 the 39-year-old from Edinburg, Texas, 468 00:18:09,122 --> 00:18:10,590 got his turn... 469 00:18:10,623 --> 00:18:13,259 - It's all muscle memory here for Abel Gonzales! 470 00:18:13,293 --> 00:18:14,894 - With his students watching on the sideline 471 00:18:14,928 --> 00:18:16,730 and back in Texas, 472 00:18:16,763 --> 00:18:19,666 the nine-time veteran made some clutch moves. 473 00:18:19,699 --> 00:18:21,167 - Go out wide. Go out wide! 474 00:18:21,201 --> 00:18:22,769 - He looked like he might be the first 475 00:18:22,802 --> 00:18:24,471 to get past Lasso Launch. 476 00:18:24,504 --> 00:18:25,572 - Get it up! 477 00:18:25,605 --> 00:18:27,240 Oh, that was hard! 478 00:18:27,273 --> 00:18:28,441 - But there's a good chance 479 00:18:28,475 --> 00:18:29,909 we'll see him in the semifinals, 480 00:18:29,943 --> 00:18:32,612 where every run is a race. 481 00:18:32,645 --> 00:18:34,414 You may have seen our next ninja 482 00:18:34,447 --> 00:18:36,182 at the drive-through window. 483 00:18:36,216 --> 00:18:39,519 This is 18-year-old Benjamin Drake. 484 00:18:39,552 --> 00:18:41,254 That's his older sister, Rachel Beth, 485 00:18:41,287 --> 00:18:43,523 who'll run later, giving him a pep talk. 486 00:18:43,556 --> 00:18:46,192 But Benjamin doesn't need much motivation. 487 00:18:46,226 --> 00:18:50,397 Because he's one hardworking Tennessee teen. 488 00:18:50,430 --> 00:18:53,199 All right, lift up on the left one. 489 00:18:53,233 --> 00:18:54,634 I currently have three jobs. 490 00:18:54,668 --> 00:18:56,169 I'm a ninja coach... 491 00:18:56,202 --> 00:18:58,138 There we go. 492 00:18:58,171 --> 00:19:01,341 I have a lawn care business... 493 00:19:01,374 --> 00:19:04,010 but my main job is Chick-fil-A. 494 00:19:04,010 --> 00:19:06,146 Hey, welcome to Chick-fil-A. - Hi! Thanks. 495 00:19:06,179 --> 00:19:08,014 - All right, what can I get you started with? 496 00:19:08,048 --> 00:19:10,016 I started working here in order to earn enough money 497 00:19:10,016 --> 00:19:11,751 to start my lawn care business, 498 00:19:11,785 --> 00:19:15,255 but I actually really enjoy Chick-fil-A a lot. 499 00:19:15,288 --> 00:19:17,624 I bag all of the food. 500 00:19:17,657 --> 00:19:19,893 I make all the drinks. 501 00:19:19,926 --> 00:19:21,194 And I also take their order. 502 00:19:21,227 --> 00:19:22,829 Could I get you any sauce or jelly? 503 00:19:22,862 --> 00:19:24,364 Working at Chick-fil-A has definitely 504 00:19:24,397 --> 00:19:25,699 helped me with ninja. 505 00:19:25,732 --> 00:19:27,067 In the drive-through, 506 00:19:27,100 --> 00:19:28,468 you've gotta stay on your toes at all times... 507 00:19:28,501 --> 00:19:30,036 Here's Nick. 508 00:19:30,036 --> 00:19:31,438 Be calm under pressure. 509 00:19:31,471 --> 00:19:33,640 - Can you double-ice me? - Yeah, I got you. 510 00:19:33,673 --> 00:19:35,175 You can never get lazy. 511 00:19:35,208 --> 00:19:36,776 Just like "American Ninja Warrior," 512 00:19:36,810 --> 00:19:39,479 the second you get lazy, you're hitting the water, 513 00:19:39,512 --> 00:19:42,382 and that's why I feel prepared for this course. 514 00:19:42,415 --> 00:19:44,050 I'm gonna deliver on my rookie run, 515 00:19:44,050 --> 00:19:46,686 and it's gonna be my pleasure. 516 00:19:48,655 --> 00:19:50,757 - Matt, I don't know why, but I'm hungry. 517 00:19:50,790 --> 00:19:53,860 - Well, his parents on the sideline with his sister. 518 00:19:53,893 --> 00:19:56,896 [countdown clock beeping] 519 00:19:56,930 --> 00:19:58,665 - Well, Matt, f he can handle the drive-through, 520 00:19:58,698 --> 00:20:00,900 he should be able to run through the course. 521 00:20:00,934 --> 00:20:03,403 - Looks strong there, handles Pole Vault. 522 00:20:03,436 --> 00:20:06,573 Been training for this day since he was 11 years old. 523 00:20:06,606 --> 00:20:08,441 Family lives on a six-acre farm 524 00:20:08,475 --> 00:20:10,443 that includes a ninja course. 525 00:20:10,477 --> 00:20:11,845 Got a guitar on his shirt. 526 00:20:11,878 --> 00:20:13,580 That's because in addition to all his jobs, 527 00:20:13,613 --> 00:20:17,417 he's also a musician-- plays multiple instruments. 528 00:20:17,450 --> 00:20:20,020 - Matt, the kid just graduated from high school! 529 00:20:20,053 --> 00:20:21,654 I don't know how he finds the time to do 530 00:20:21,688 --> 00:20:23,556 all these things and train for ninja. 531 00:20:23,590 --> 00:20:26,993 - I have not idea how he does it, but it's working so far 532 00:20:27,027 --> 00:20:31,031 and looks relieved to be through Rollercoaster. 533 00:20:31,064 --> 00:20:32,999 Now the country boy's gonna try to keep it going 534 00:20:33,033 --> 00:20:35,035 on Log Runner. 535 00:20:35,068 --> 00:20:36,870 And no problem for the rookie! 536 00:20:36,903 --> 00:20:39,172 [cheers and applause] 537 00:20:39,205 --> 00:20:42,542 Benjamin Drake all the way to Kite Surfer. 538 00:20:42,575 --> 00:20:44,611 18 years old. 539 00:20:44,644 --> 00:20:47,881 And the fast-food worker really delivering tonight! 540 00:20:47,914 --> 00:20:49,616 - Come on, Matt. 541 00:20:49,649 --> 00:20:50,917 - Makes the grab! 542 00:20:50,950 --> 00:20:52,652 - He told us about his lawn care business, 543 00:20:52,686 --> 00:20:54,287 and looking at Matt, this young rookie 544 00:20:54,320 --> 00:20:57,557 is mowing through this course right now. 545 00:20:57,590 --> 00:20:59,726 - Gotta get up to the last kite. 546 00:20:59,759 --> 00:21:00,760 Launched up! 547 00:21:00,794 --> 00:21:02,295 Just making this look easy. 548 00:21:02,328 --> 00:21:04,197 5'7", 132. 549 00:21:04,230 --> 00:21:07,400 But this is a tough move. Gotta go wide with the arms. 550 00:21:07,434 --> 00:21:10,603 - Nice! Ooh! - Come on! 551 00:21:10,637 --> 00:21:13,173 [cheers and applause] 552 00:21:13,206 --> 00:21:15,175 Well, he knew he was a hard worker. 553 00:21:15,208 --> 00:21:17,911 But we didn't know he'd be that good of a ninja. 554 00:21:17,944 --> 00:21:20,947 Now on the fifth obstacle, closing in on a buzzer. 555 00:21:20,980 --> 00:21:22,382 - And he is dialed in. 556 00:21:22,415 --> 00:21:23,917 You can see the intensity 557 00:21:23,950 --> 00:21:26,186 on this 18-year-old Benjamin Drake's face. 558 00:21:26,219 --> 00:21:27,320 - Oh, it's good to be flexible. 559 00:21:27,354 --> 00:21:28,888 Looking back, he's visualizing it. 560 00:21:28,922 --> 00:21:31,291 - Nice! Whoo! Threw it right on the tongue! 561 00:21:31,324 --> 00:21:34,294 - But no one's made it all the way through Lasso Launch. 562 00:21:34,327 --> 00:21:36,329 This last one's six inches higher. 563 00:21:36,363 --> 00:21:37,764 But he lands it! 564 00:21:37,797 --> 00:21:41,234 Just needs the dismount. 565 00:21:41,267 --> 00:21:43,770 - Who is this 18-year-old? 566 00:21:43,803 --> 00:21:47,507 Benjamin Drake delivered a special performance! 567 00:21:47,540 --> 00:21:50,377 - All right, let's see it. Get up that Warped Wall! 568 00:21:50,410 --> 00:21:51,811 - And he's got it! 569 00:21:51,845 --> 00:21:53,346 [buzzer blares] 570 00:21:53,380 --> 00:21:55,181 [cheers and applause] 571 00:21:55,215 --> 00:21:56,249 - Let's go. 572 00:21:56,282 --> 00:21:58,318 The first finisher of the night! 573 00:21:58,351 --> 00:22:00,420 - [laughs] 574 00:22:00,453 --> 00:22:03,423 [uplifting music] 575 00:22:03,456 --> 00:22:05,525 * * 576 00:22:05,558 --> 00:22:08,161 I see you, Benjamin Drake! - Yeah! 577 00:22:08,194 --> 00:22:11,765 - Man, you hit that buzzer with authority, man! 578 00:22:11,798 --> 00:22:13,266 That was a lot of intensity! 579 00:22:13,299 --> 00:22:15,101 I know you've been waiting for this moment 580 00:22:15,135 --> 00:22:16,536 for a very long time. 581 00:22:16,569 --> 00:22:17,737 How does it feel? 582 00:22:17,771 --> 00:22:19,506 - Oh, dude, it feels great. Oh, my God. 583 00:22:19,539 --> 00:22:21,775 I've been training insane. This-- 584 00:22:21,808 --> 00:22:23,510 oh, I've waited for this. Oh, my gosh. 585 00:22:23,543 --> 00:22:26,646 - Hey, Benjamin. Go celebrate with your family. 586 00:22:26,680 --> 00:22:28,748 That was spectacular, buddy. - Yeah. 587 00:22:28,782 --> 00:22:30,116 Hey, good stuff, man. 588 00:22:30,150 --> 00:22:33,286 - Well, this fast-food worker served up a perfect run, 589 00:22:33,319 --> 00:22:35,088 We're gonna see Benjamin Drake 590 00:22:35,088 --> 00:22:39,325 racing in the semifinals, which start in two weeks. 591 00:22:39,359 --> 00:22:43,329 And there's a lot more to come. 592 00:22:46,833 --> 00:22:48,435 - Welcome back to "American Ninja Warrior" 593 00:22:48,468 --> 00:22:51,104 coming to you from Universal Studios, Hollywood. 594 00:22:51,104 --> 00:22:55,475 It's where you can experience the new Super Nintendo World. 595 00:22:55,508 --> 00:22:58,978 Let loose in this incredible, colorful land of play 596 00:22:59,012 --> 00:23:00,747 featuring the groundbreaking ride 597 00:23:00,780 --> 00:23:02,949 Mario Kart: Bowser's Challenge 598 00:23:03,049 --> 00:23:06,586 along with imaginative interactive areas, 599 00:23:06,619 --> 00:23:08,788 themed shopping, and dining. 600 00:23:08,822 --> 00:23:11,391 It's a new way to play. 601 00:23:11,424 --> 00:23:13,526 Ninja Rachel Novak would be right at home 602 00:23:13,560 --> 00:23:15,929 in Universal's WaterWorld show. 603 00:23:15,962 --> 00:23:18,465 That's because she's a professional mermaid 604 00:23:18,498 --> 00:23:21,167 and performs in shows in Las Vegas. 605 00:23:21,201 --> 00:23:22,502 The 33-year-old rookie 606 00:23:22,535 --> 00:23:25,271 stayed out of the water on Pole Vault... 607 00:23:25,305 --> 00:23:27,674 - Oh, yeah. She dancing with joy! 608 00:23:27,707 --> 00:23:30,910 - But on Rollercoaster, her run ended with a splash. 609 00:23:30,944 --> 00:23:32,545 - Oh! 610 00:23:32,579 --> 00:23:36,082 She's a mermaid, so she likes being in the water. 611 00:23:36,082 --> 00:23:38,985 Jonathan Bange is the Banging Ninja, 612 00:23:39,085 --> 00:23:40,720 because he likes to go... 613 00:23:40,754 --> 00:23:42,956 - Bang! - Bang! 614 00:23:42,989 --> 00:23:45,091 - The beloved Dallas ninja coach had dozens 615 00:23:45,091 --> 00:23:47,627 of his students watching back in Texas, 616 00:23:47,660 --> 00:23:50,730 and he looked bangin' in his gold lamé Hammer pants. 617 00:23:50,764 --> 00:23:53,700 - With all that gold, he better be money. 618 00:23:53,733 --> 00:23:55,769 - Bange, a three-time ninja veteran, 619 00:23:55,802 --> 00:23:57,737 matched the best run of his career 620 00:23:57,771 --> 00:23:59,739 making it to the fifth obstacle. 621 00:23:59,773 --> 00:24:00,807 - Here we go! 622 00:24:00,840 --> 00:24:02,375 Oh! 623 00:24:02,409 --> 00:24:04,144 - That should be good enough to get him 624 00:24:04,177 --> 00:24:06,279 into our ninja vs. ninja semifinals. 625 00:24:06,312 --> 00:24:08,581 - And bang! 626 00:24:08,615 --> 00:24:11,685 - Stuntman Kyle Soderman had his fiancée, 627 00:24:11,718 --> 00:24:15,055 fellow ninja Megan Johnson, cheering as he went in search 628 00:24:15,088 --> 00:24:17,424 of his third straight qualifying buzzer. 629 00:24:17,457 --> 00:24:20,527 - Oh, no! I got a little scared right there. 630 00:24:20,560 --> 00:24:23,063 - Despite the stumble, the four-time ninja veteran 631 00:24:23,096 --> 00:24:26,399 was on pace to have the fastest finish of the night. 632 00:24:26,433 --> 00:24:28,935 - That's the speed we've come to expect from Kyle Soderman. 633 00:24:28,968 --> 00:24:30,937 - But even this elite ninja... 634 00:24:30,970 --> 00:24:32,806 - No! 635 00:24:32,839 --> 00:24:34,841 - Couldn't get past Lasso Launch. 636 00:24:34,874 --> 00:24:38,912 But he, too, should be moving on to the semis. 637 00:24:38,945 --> 00:24:40,947 Tennessee teenager Benjamin Drake 638 00:24:40,980 --> 00:24:43,616 the only ninja to get past Lasso Launch tonight, 639 00:24:43,650 --> 00:24:47,320 but up next, a veteran with the skills to join him. 640 00:24:47,354 --> 00:24:50,390 It's the Big Kat, Karsten Williams, 641 00:24:50,423 --> 00:24:52,792 The nine-time veteran is a popular ninja coach 642 00:24:52,826 --> 00:24:54,427 in the Dallas area, 643 00:24:54,461 --> 00:24:58,465 and look at all the students who've come to watch his run. 644 00:24:58,498 --> 00:25:01,334 [countdown clock beeping] 645 00:25:01,368 --> 00:25:03,269 Longtime fans of "Ninja Warrior" know 646 00:25:03,303 --> 00:25:05,538 one of the highlights of a Karsten Williams run 647 00:25:05,572 --> 00:25:08,808 is seeing his energetic mom, Linda, on the sideline, 648 00:25:08,842 --> 00:25:10,176 and she's here tonight. 649 00:25:10,210 --> 00:25:11,945 - Oh, there's Zuri down there with Linda. 650 00:25:12,045 --> 00:25:13,947 We know we're gonna get a lot of responses 651 00:25:14,047 --> 00:25:15,949 from Linda during the run, Matt. 652 00:25:16,049 --> 00:25:17,450 - Come on, Big Kat. 653 00:25:17,484 --> 00:25:21,187 - 6'1", 175. 654 00:25:21,221 --> 00:25:25,558 The Big Kat purring along here. 655 00:25:25,592 --> 00:25:28,261 - Yeah, it's great to see Karsten Williams back. 656 00:25:28,294 --> 00:25:29,696 Couple of years ago he had a fracture in his foot. 657 00:25:29,729 --> 00:25:31,464 - Oh, oh! - Oh, no! 658 00:25:31,498 --> 00:25:33,233 Oh, no, that same foot! - Ouch! 659 00:25:33,266 --> 00:25:35,068 - Oh, boy. - Hard impact. 660 00:25:35,068 --> 00:25:37,370 But the Big Kat, what a recovery. 661 00:25:37,404 --> 00:25:38,905 - Well, Matt, if anybody can recover, 662 00:25:38,938 --> 00:25:40,106 it is the Big Kat. 663 00:25:40,140 --> 00:25:41,441 He's got nine lives. 664 00:25:41,474 --> 00:25:44,544 - But this can be so exhausting. 665 00:25:44,577 --> 00:25:45,578 - You're fine. 666 00:25:45,612 --> 00:25:46,980 Get up and go. 667 00:25:47,080 --> 00:25:48,081 You're fine. 668 00:25:48,081 --> 00:25:49,516 - 6'1". - Come on, now. 669 00:25:49,549 --> 00:25:51,518 - He can use his longer legs to try and save it. 670 00:25:51,551 --> 00:25:52,585 That boy good. - Come on! 671 00:25:52,619 --> 00:25:55,655 - That boy real good! 672 00:25:55,689 --> 00:25:57,791 - And he's going right into it, Akbar. 673 00:25:57,824 --> 00:25:59,726 That had to take some wind out of him. 674 00:25:59,759 --> 00:26:01,795 - Well, Matt, I think he was going for the time here 675 00:26:01,828 --> 00:26:04,431 wanting to get that 120 or under 676 00:26:04,464 --> 00:26:06,166 so he has a shot at the Mega Wall. 677 00:26:06,199 --> 00:26:08,301 - 42 years old, and he is putting on a show 678 00:26:08,335 --> 00:26:10,036 for all these students who came out 679 00:26:10,036 --> 00:26:13,340 to California to watch. 680 00:26:13,373 --> 00:26:16,443 He's hit a qualifying buzzer four times in his career. 681 00:26:16,476 --> 00:26:19,079 Looking like he could hit another tonight. 682 00:26:19,112 --> 00:26:22,148 Gets through Kite Surfer. 683 00:26:22,182 --> 00:26:25,118 And look at Linda! She's saying, "Stay dry!" 684 00:26:25,151 --> 00:26:28,455 But as we said, Lasso Launch has been a roadblock tonight, 685 00:26:28,488 --> 00:26:30,223 the Tennessee teen, Benjamin Drake, 686 00:26:30,256 --> 00:26:31,658 the only one to beat it. 687 00:26:31,691 --> 00:26:33,793 - Nice. 688 00:26:33,827 --> 00:26:36,162 - Kat looking strong. 689 00:26:36,196 --> 00:26:39,065 - Boy, the future's so great with "American Ninja Warrior." 690 00:26:39,065 --> 00:26:40,800 It's in good hands when you've got coaches 691 00:26:40,834 --> 00:26:43,703 looking like this and can do this! 692 00:26:43,737 --> 00:26:45,071 Nice! - Wow! 693 00:26:45,105 --> 00:26:46,973 - Here's a coach that don't just talk about it. 694 00:26:47,073 --> 00:26:50,310 He's doing it! - 6'1", 175. 695 00:26:50,343 --> 00:26:53,346 He's got to levitate here. - All right, come on now. 696 00:26:53,380 --> 00:26:55,615 Come on. Ah, he's getting a little fatigued. 697 00:26:55,648 --> 00:26:57,384 175. Come on, Big Kat. - Big Kat gotta pounce! 698 00:26:57,417 --> 00:26:59,085 - Just do it! You got eight more lives! 699 00:26:59,085 --> 00:27:00,653 - Oh! 700 00:27:00,687 --> 00:27:03,356 [together] Ohh! 701 00:27:03,390 --> 00:27:05,859 - Big Kat splashes down! 702 00:27:05,892 --> 00:27:08,628 But a strong run out of the 42-year-old coach. 703 00:27:08,661 --> 00:27:11,197 He survived a close call on the Log Runner 704 00:27:11,231 --> 00:27:13,033 and tried to claw his way through. 705 00:27:13,033 --> 00:27:15,035 He looked like he might be just the second 706 00:27:15,035 --> 00:27:18,038 to survive Lasso Launch but came up just short. 707 00:27:18,071 --> 00:27:21,908 - Karsten, man, how special is it to have all of them 708 00:27:21,941 --> 00:27:23,443 on the sideline when you do your thing? 709 00:27:23,476 --> 00:27:25,812 - Oh, it feels so amazing. This is why I do it right here. 710 00:27:25,845 --> 00:27:27,147 This is the next generation right here... 711 00:27:27,180 --> 00:27:28,581 - Yeah. 712 00:27:28,615 --> 00:27:30,550 - And I'm just thankful for them and all my supporters 713 00:27:30,583 --> 00:27:32,052 and just this opportunity. 714 00:27:32,085 --> 00:27:34,054 - Well, they're gonna have to get a little bit of sleep, 715 00:27:34,054 --> 00:27:36,389 'cause it's time to bring that energy to the semifinals. 716 00:27:36,423 --> 00:27:37,624 That's where you're headed! 717 00:27:37,657 --> 00:27:39,626 You went far enough fast enough. 718 00:27:39,659 --> 00:27:42,529 [all shouting] 719 00:27:42,562 --> 00:27:44,364 - No one lights up a course 720 00:27:44,397 --> 00:27:47,734 like the Sparkly Ninja, Barclay Stockett, 721 00:27:47,767 --> 00:27:51,604 and we'll see her next on "American Ninja Warrior." 722 00:27:56,676 --> 00:27:58,311 - Welcome back. 723 00:27:58,345 --> 00:28:01,014 Rookie Forest Strick came all the way from Wasilla, Alaska, 724 00:28:01,047 --> 00:28:03,550 where he competes in traditional Native sports 725 00:28:03,583 --> 00:28:07,287 and the World Eskimo-Indian Olympics. 726 00:28:07,320 --> 00:28:10,357 That's where he met the Eskimo Ninja, Nick Hanson, 727 00:28:10,390 --> 00:28:12,592 who got him into ninja. 728 00:28:12,625 --> 00:28:15,628 Tonight in Strick's first run on our course. 729 00:28:15,662 --> 00:28:18,698 The 27-year-old air force veteran was flying. 730 00:28:18,732 --> 00:28:20,433 - Very important here for Forest Strick 731 00:28:20,467 --> 00:28:22,502 to be very strict with his technique. 732 00:28:22,535 --> 00:28:25,238 - But the former airman couldn't make a safe landing 733 00:28:25,271 --> 00:28:26,539 on Kite Surfer. 734 00:28:26,573 --> 00:28:30,910 - Oh! And Strick couldn't stick. 735 00:28:30,944 --> 00:28:33,646 - Tennessee's Rachel Brown is a motorcycle-riding 736 00:28:33,680 --> 00:28:36,950 security guard who calls herself No Brakes Brown. 737 00:28:37,050 --> 00:28:38,785 - Press the throttle! Nice! 738 00:28:38,818 --> 00:28:40,320 That was easy. 739 00:28:40,353 --> 00:28:42,856 - The 20-year-old kept her foot on the accelerator 740 00:28:42,889 --> 00:28:45,392 and was able to fly past Kite Surfer. 741 00:28:45,425 --> 00:28:46,860 - Gotta go wide! 742 00:28:46,893 --> 00:28:48,528 Nice! 743 00:28:48,561 --> 00:28:50,497 - She was definitely flexing on the course 744 00:28:50,530 --> 00:28:53,166 and made it all the way to Lasso Launch... 745 00:28:53,199 --> 00:28:54,501 - Oh! 746 00:28:54,534 --> 00:28:55,835 - And that run was good enough 747 00:28:55,869 --> 00:29:00,006 to earn her a spot in the semifinals. 748 00:29:00,006 --> 00:29:03,843 - Our next ninja never fails to add sparkle to the course. 749 00:29:03,877 --> 00:29:07,447 I am talking about fan favorite Barclay Stockett. 750 00:29:07,480 --> 00:29:09,149 She's given us some memorable moments 751 00:29:09,182 --> 00:29:11,851 during her past runs on "Ninja Warrior." 752 00:29:11,885 --> 00:29:15,388 But believe it or not, Barclay's never hit a buzzer. 753 00:29:15,422 --> 00:29:19,025 - Barclay's fiancée, Tee, watching back in Houston 754 00:29:19,025 --> 00:29:22,429 and a big group of Texas ninjas are on the sidelines. 755 00:29:22,462 --> 00:29:24,264 [countdown clock beeping] 756 00:29:24,297 --> 00:29:25,732 She's a former gymnast, 757 00:29:25,765 --> 00:29:28,101 gets a big bounce off the trampoline. 758 00:29:28,134 --> 00:29:31,104 Just five feet tall, Barclay has such power. 759 00:29:31,137 --> 00:29:33,440 - Right, she just made Pole Vault look easy. 760 00:29:33,473 --> 00:29:35,675 - She's had health problems in recent years 761 00:29:35,709 --> 00:29:38,611 but says she is feeling strong tonight. 762 00:29:38,645 --> 00:29:41,748 Gotta reach up to grab the bar on Rollercoaster. 763 00:29:45,051 --> 00:29:46,286 - Nice. - Real strong. 764 00:29:46,319 --> 00:29:47,821 - Barclay Stockett has been doing this 765 00:29:47,854 --> 00:29:49,155 for a long time. 766 00:29:49,189 --> 00:29:52,459 She's a seven-time veteran. 767 00:29:54,394 --> 00:29:55,795 - And she gets through 768 00:29:55,829 --> 00:29:59,199 and this sets up a rematch with the Log Runner. 769 00:29:59,232 --> 00:30:01,634 - Back in season eight seven years ago, 770 00:30:01,668 --> 00:30:05,839 she fell on this obstacle in her very first run. 771 00:30:05,872 --> 00:30:08,641 She wants redemption tonight. 772 00:30:08,675 --> 00:30:10,477 - Look at the intensity in her eyes. 773 00:30:10,510 --> 00:30:11,778 She wants this one badly. 774 00:30:11,811 --> 00:30:13,747 - Five feet tall, these are long strides. 775 00:30:13,780 --> 00:30:14,981 - Let's go, Barclay! 776 00:30:15,015 --> 00:30:16,282 - Oh! 777 00:30:16,316 --> 00:30:17,917 Survives! 778 00:30:17,951 --> 00:30:19,452 And Barclay is smiling. She's pumped up! 779 00:30:19,486 --> 00:30:21,221 - She knows, she knows. 780 00:30:21,254 --> 00:30:25,392 - Akbar, that seven years of frustration wiped away. 781 00:30:25,425 --> 00:30:27,527 Now gonna go right into Kite Surfer. 782 00:30:27,560 --> 00:30:29,696 And time could be a factor if you want to land 783 00:30:29,729 --> 00:30:32,165 in the top four among the women and move on. 784 00:30:32,198 --> 00:30:33,466 Fully extended there. 785 00:30:33,500 --> 00:30:35,201 - Oh, yeah. That's everything. 786 00:30:35,235 --> 00:30:36,369 That's all five feet right there! 787 00:30:36,403 --> 00:30:38,338 - That's impressive. - Nice! 788 00:30:38,371 --> 00:30:41,207 - Good transfer. That is not easy to do. 789 00:30:41,241 --> 00:30:44,544 That is good power in the lats and the grip. 790 00:30:45,945 --> 00:30:50,483 Barclay a high-level gymnast, took to the sport so quickly. 791 00:30:50,517 --> 00:30:52,519 - All right, now, Matt, this is where 792 00:30:52,552 --> 00:30:53,787 you want to get wide. 793 00:30:53,820 --> 00:30:55,955 This is gonna be a big test for her. 794 00:30:55,989 --> 00:30:58,391 Can she do it? 795 00:30:58,425 --> 00:30:59,659 - Oh! - Just like that! 796 00:30:59,693 --> 00:31:00,894 She shocked herself! 797 00:31:00,927 --> 00:31:02,162 She even said, "Oh, look at that." 798 00:31:02,195 --> 00:31:05,699 - Barclay did it! - She was shocked. 799 00:31:05,732 --> 00:31:08,735 [cheers and applause] 800 00:31:08,768 --> 00:31:10,770 Look at how wide her arms had to get 801 00:31:10,804 --> 00:31:13,273 looking like a circus 747. 802 00:31:13,306 --> 00:31:14,808 And look at her face! 803 00:31:14,841 --> 00:31:19,412 She goes from grimace to, "Wait, what? I landed it?" 804 00:31:19,446 --> 00:31:21,715 - And now moves closer to her first buzzer 805 00:31:21,748 --> 00:31:24,084 but will have to survive Lasso Launch. 806 00:31:24,084 --> 00:31:28,088 And Benjamin Drake's the only one to do that so far. 807 00:31:28,088 --> 00:31:29,989 Lassos that first one. 808 00:31:30,090 --> 00:31:32,292 - And she is struggling to get it turned around. 809 00:31:32,325 --> 00:31:35,095 - Ooh, fighting it. 810 00:31:35,095 --> 00:31:37,630 She's got such power. 5 feet, 117. 811 00:31:37,664 --> 00:31:38,798 Let's see her fly. - Nice! 812 00:31:38,832 --> 00:31:40,100 - Look at that! 813 00:31:40,100 --> 00:31:41,501 - Wow, that's a hard transition, 814 00:31:41,534 --> 00:31:43,003 and she made it happen! 815 00:31:43,103 --> 00:31:44,571 - In her quest for a buzzer, 816 00:31:44,604 --> 00:31:47,941 she's made it to the fifth obstacle three times before, 817 00:31:47,974 --> 00:31:49,309 and every time, 818 00:31:49,342 --> 00:31:51,945 she's made it to the last move before falling. 819 00:31:51,978 --> 00:31:53,580 And that's where she is right now. 820 00:31:53,613 --> 00:31:55,749 Will this be the year she lands it? 821 00:31:55,782 --> 00:31:57,117 - She needs a lot of power. - Look at that. 822 00:31:57,117 --> 00:31:59,285 - She's gotta swing and get it up. 823 00:31:59,319 --> 00:32:01,054 - Come on, Barclay! - On that backswing! 824 00:32:01,054 --> 00:32:02,789 Up and--oh! 825 00:32:02,822 --> 00:32:05,058 - Oh! 826 00:32:05,058 --> 00:32:06,326 - That's okay, babe. 827 00:32:06,359 --> 00:32:08,161 You did so great. 828 00:32:08,194 --> 00:32:10,063 - A good run for Barclay 829 00:32:10,063 --> 00:32:12,599 but once again comes up just short 830 00:32:12,632 --> 00:32:14,634 of getting a buzzer. 831 00:32:14,668 --> 00:32:16,836 - She made a great save on Log Runner 832 00:32:16,870 --> 00:32:19,839 but on Lasso Launch just didn't get high enough 833 00:32:19,873 --> 00:32:23,743 with the rope and came up a little short. 834 00:32:23,777 --> 00:32:26,079 - I'm always this close. 835 00:32:26,079 --> 00:32:27,280 But I'm not gonna give up, you know? 836 00:32:27,313 --> 00:32:29,883 - Well, the good news, she's moving on. 837 00:32:29,916 --> 00:32:31,851 That run puts her third among the women 838 00:32:31,885 --> 00:32:34,187 joining Bicep Babe Clarisa Morris 839 00:32:34,220 --> 00:32:36,556 and No Brakes Rachel Brown. 840 00:32:36,589 --> 00:32:38,892 Teenager Anna McArthur landed in fourth, 841 00:32:38,925 --> 00:32:41,494 so she'll face Benjamin Drake's sister, 842 00:32:41,528 --> 00:32:43,830 Rachel Beth, in our women's runoff, 843 00:32:43,863 --> 00:32:45,432 which is coming up. 844 00:32:45,465 --> 00:32:47,167 But still a few more athletes to run, 845 00:32:47,200 --> 00:32:51,604 including this next one, 18-year-old Vance Walker. 846 00:32:51,638 --> 00:32:53,973 This kid has a remarkable story. 847 00:32:54,007 --> 00:32:56,309 He was born with cerebral palsy. 848 00:32:56,343 --> 00:32:59,579 Up until first grade, he had to wear braces to walk, 849 00:32:59,612 --> 00:33:03,049 was told he'd never be able to do sports, and even now, 850 00:33:03,049 --> 00:33:06,553 he does regular physical therapy to manage the pain. 851 00:33:06,586 --> 00:33:08,822 That's why his success on "American Ninja Warrior" 852 00:33:08,855 --> 00:33:10,557 has been so impressive. 853 00:33:10,590 --> 00:33:12,792 He's a two-time "Ninja Junior" champion 854 00:33:12,826 --> 00:33:15,061 who did well in his rookie season on the big show, 855 00:33:15,095 --> 00:33:17,097 but last year things fell apart 856 00:33:17,130 --> 00:33:19,065 - We love you, Vance! 857 00:33:19,065 --> 00:33:20,500 - He's going straight for the Mega Wall! 858 00:33:20,533 --> 00:33:21,868 - Come on, Vance. - Ooh, look at the speed! 859 00:33:21,901 --> 00:33:24,337 - Oh, yeah! - Speed Walker! Speed Walker! 860 00:33:24,371 --> 00:33:26,639 - I started out my ninja career as Mr. Perfect. 861 00:33:26,673 --> 00:33:29,542 [buzzer blaring] 862 00:33:29,576 --> 00:33:30,777 And I made it all the way 863 00:33:30,810 --> 00:33:32,379 to stage three in my first season. 864 00:33:32,412 --> 00:33:35,382 - Oh, my goodness! He is the greatest of all time! 865 00:33:35,415 --> 00:33:38,218 - And almost won the $1 million in Vegas. 866 00:33:38,251 --> 00:33:40,720 Last season, I put way too much pressure on myself. 867 00:33:40,754 --> 00:33:43,490 - Even and steady up. - Oh, no! 868 00:33:43,523 --> 00:33:45,792 - I went from Mr. Perfect to Mr. Imperfect. 869 00:33:45,825 --> 00:33:48,128 - Oh, oh! - Oh, no! 870 00:33:48,161 --> 00:33:49,696 - I made it to stage one in Vegas. 871 00:33:49,729 --> 00:33:51,698 both: No! 872 00:33:51,731 --> 00:33:52,999 - But I fell in the Jumping Spider, 873 00:33:53,099 --> 00:33:56,336 leaving the season without a single buzzer. 874 00:33:56,369 --> 00:33:58,304 Coming into the season, I'm feeling really strong, 875 00:33:58,338 --> 00:33:59,873 but there's still that little bit of nervousness 876 00:33:59,906 --> 00:34:01,474 having to get some redemption. 877 00:34:01,508 --> 00:34:02,809 I can't even describe how much I want 878 00:34:02,842 --> 00:34:03,943 to hit a buzzer this year 879 00:34:04,044 --> 00:34:05,879 and start that winning streak again. 880 00:34:05,912 --> 00:34:07,914 [cheers and applause] 881 00:34:07,947 --> 00:34:09,449 - And Vance will have Mom, Grandma, 882 00:34:09,482 --> 00:34:12,385 and other family on the sidelines. 883 00:34:12,419 --> 00:34:13,687 [countdown clock beeping] 884 00:34:13,720 --> 00:34:15,722 Still only one finisher tonight. 885 00:34:15,755 --> 00:34:18,191 - Matt, you know Vance Walker is gonna be pushing hard 886 00:34:18,224 --> 00:34:22,128 to get a buzzer and show he's back amongst the ninja elite. 887 00:34:22,162 --> 00:34:23,897 - In two seasons of "Ninja Junior," 888 00:34:23,930 --> 00:34:26,666 he never fell and never lost a race. 889 00:34:26,700 --> 00:34:28,868 It's so incredible, especially when you consider 890 00:34:28,902 --> 00:34:31,671 he was born with cerebral palsy. 891 00:34:31,705 --> 00:34:34,908 Had to walk with braces on his legs growing up. 892 00:34:34,941 --> 00:34:37,110 - He looks so fluid, Matt. 893 00:34:37,143 --> 00:34:39,979 - And right into Kite Surfer. 894 00:34:40,080 --> 00:34:42,182 - I think Vance Walker is super focused. 895 00:34:42,215 --> 00:34:44,984 We might be looking at our second finisher of the night! 896 00:34:45,085 --> 00:34:46,453 - If he keeps up this pace, 897 00:34:46,486 --> 00:34:48,722 he might be the first to attempt the Mega Wall. 898 00:34:48,755 --> 00:34:49,989 - Nice. 899 00:34:50,090 --> 00:34:51,991 - Just needs to finish in under 1:20. 900 00:34:52,092 --> 00:34:55,662 And he's just cruising through Kite Surfer. 901 00:34:55,695 --> 00:34:57,530 And he's through it. 902 00:34:57,564 --> 00:34:59,666 - Matt, check this out. He's rubbing his knee. 903 00:34:59,699 --> 00:35:02,102 He might have injured himself somewhere on this run. 904 00:35:02,135 --> 00:35:05,038 - Stretching it out obviously in pain. 905 00:35:05,038 --> 00:35:06,840 It has slowed him down a little. 906 00:35:06,873 --> 00:35:09,409 Will he have enough left to get through Lasso Launch, 907 00:35:09,442 --> 00:35:11,811 which has ended so many runs tonight? 908 00:35:11,845 --> 00:35:13,046 - Look at the technique. 909 00:35:13,046 --> 00:35:15,315 Great high hold there on Lasso. 910 00:35:15,348 --> 00:35:17,484 And you know he's got the vice grip. 911 00:35:17,517 --> 00:35:19,819 He is not letting go of that high position. 912 00:35:19,853 --> 00:35:22,055 - Well, he's gonna really have to hurry if he wants to finish 913 00:35:22,055 --> 00:35:26,659 under 1:20 and get a shot at the Mega Wall. 914 00:35:26,693 --> 00:35:29,863 But he'll be happy to just hit the buzzer. 915 00:35:29,896 --> 00:35:32,399 Only one ninja tonight has made this big leap up 916 00:35:32,432 --> 00:35:34,100 to the final cow. 917 00:35:34,134 --> 00:35:35,669 - This would be a great statement 918 00:35:35,702 --> 00:35:37,671 to start his comeback season. 919 00:35:37,704 --> 00:35:41,174 It's this transition here that's ended so many runs. 920 00:35:41,207 --> 00:35:44,244 And he got it! Vance Walker is gonna do it! 921 00:35:44,277 --> 00:35:46,946 Gonna be our second finisher of the night! 922 00:35:46,980 --> 00:35:51,584 And right up the Warped Wall, Vance Walker gets that buzzer! 923 00:35:51,618 --> 00:35:54,587 - Let's go, baby! 924 00:35:54,621 --> 00:35:57,424 [cheers and applause] 925 00:35:57,457 --> 00:36:01,094 - No buzzers last season, but he's got one tonight. 926 00:36:01,127 --> 00:36:02,896 He is back! 927 00:36:02,929 --> 00:36:04,898 - I slammed my knee on one, bro. 928 00:36:04,931 --> 00:36:06,466 [laughter] 929 00:36:06,499 --> 00:36:09,369 - He said he slammed his knee on the first obstacle, 930 00:36:09,402 --> 00:36:11,071 and you can see it right there. 931 00:36:11,104 --> 00:36:13,073 But that wasn't gonna slow him down. 932 00:36:13,106 --> 00:36:17,210 He becomes our second finisher tonight. 933 00:36:17,243 --> 00:36:19,045 - And remember, in "Ninja Junior," 934 00:36:19,079 --> 00:36:21,047 he never lost a race. 935 00:36:21,047 --> 00:36:23,516 He's gonna be trouble in the semifinals. 936 00:36:25,819 --> 00:36:27,787 And now we're just two weeks away 937 00:36:27,821 --> 00:36:30,557 from the start of those semifinals 938 00:36:30,590 --> 00:36:32,892 when our remaining athletes go head-to-head 939 00:36:32,926 --> 00:36:35,795 in a full night of ninja vs. ninja races... 940 00:36:35,829 --> 00:36:37,330 - Oh, my goodness! 941 00:36:37,364 --> 00:36:40,066 - On "American Ninja Warrior." 942 00:36:46,539 --> 00:36:48,742 - Welcome back to Universal Studios, 943 00:36:48,775 --> 00:36:50,377 where our final runners of the night 944 00:36:50,410 --> 00:36:52,712 hit the course minutes ago. 945 00:36:52,746 --> 00:36:56,082 First up was the Eskimo Ninja, Nick Hanson. 946 00:36:56,116 --> 00:36:59,152 The eight-time ninja veteran from Unalakleet, Alaska 947 00:36:59,185 --> 00:37:01,354 skated through the first few obstacles... 948 00:37:01,388 --> 00:37:03,023 - It's like running on ice! 949 00:37:03,056 --> 00:37:05,058 - But ran into trouble on Kite Surfer. 950 00:37:05,091 --> 00:37:06,326 - He's got good wingspan. 951 00:37:06,359 --> 00:37:08,495 No! 952 00:37:08,528 --> 00:37:11,231 - Then it was a young gun who likes to go fast, 953 00:37:11,264 --> 00:37:13,400 Ninja Cal, Cal Plohoros. 954 00:37:13,433 --> 00:37:14,868 - He is so confident, Matt! 955 00:37:14,901 --> 00:37:16,736 You can tell by the body language 956 00:37:16,770 --> 00:37:18,271 that Cal is ready to get it! 957 00:37:18,304 --> 00:37:20,674 - The Pennsylvania teenager came out hot. 958 00:37:20,707 --> 00:37:22,776 - He is determined. Look at him! He's possessed! 959 00:37:22,809 --> 00:37:24,210 - And looked like he'd get 960 00:37:24,244 --> 00:37:26,246 his third straight qualifying buzzer. 961 00:37:26,279 --> 00:37:27,947 - No! 962 00:37:29,082 --> 00:37:31,084 - But both these ninjas went far enough fast enough 963 00:37:31,117 --> 00:37:34,087 to make it into the semifinals. 964 00:37:34,120 --> 00:37:36,356 So here's everyone who's moving on. 965 00:37:36,389 --> 00:37:38,058 The only two to hit a buzzer, 966 00:37:38,091 --> 00:37:40,060 Vance Walker and Benjamin Drake, 967 00:37:40,060 --> 00:37:41,628 led the way. 968 00:37:41,661 --> 00:37:45,165 Among non-finishers advancing are veteran Abel Gonzalez 969 00:37:45,198 --> 00:37:47,934 and one of his students, Sebastian Chrismer. 970 00:37:47,967 --> 00:37:50,437 But Abel's other protégé, Erick Zamorano, 971 00:37:50,470 --> 00:37:52,272 ended up in 13th place, 972 00:37:52,305 --> 00:37:54,341 so he had to go to our men's runoff 973 00:37:54,374 --> 00:37:57,377 to try to earn the last spot in the semifinals. 974 00:37:57,410 --> 00:37:59,879 Zamorano, the 19-year-old college student 975 00:37:59,913 --> 00:38:01,681 known as the Easy Ninja, 976 00:38:01,715 --> 00:38:05,018 had to face off against the 12th place Andrey Collins, 977 00:38:05,051 --> 00:38:07,787 a truck driver from Byhalia, Mississippi. 978 00:38:07,821 --> 00:38:11,057 [countdown clock beeping] 979 00:38:11,091 --> 00:38:13,893 Collins jumped to an early lead on Home Run. 980 00:38:13,927 --> 00:38:15,829 - Andrey ain't messing around! 981 00:38:15,862 --> 00:38:17,831 - But it didn't last long. 982 00:38:17,864 --> 00:38:20,834 - Oh! He was aggressive! 983 00:38:20,867 --> 00:38:23,036 - So Zamorano just had to complete 984 00:38:23,036 --> 00:38:25,472 the flying shelf grab for an easy win, 985 00:38:25,505 --> 00:38:27,574 and he did it. 986 00:38:27,607 --> 00:38:30,944 Zamorano kept going to try to get a buzzer. 987 00:38:31,044 --> 00:38:32,412 - No! 988 00:38:32,445 --> 00:38:34,681 - But he came up short, though he's still moving on 989 00:38:34,714 --> 00:38:37,150 with his coach and training partner. 990 00:38:37,183 --> 00:38:39,486 So now it's the women's runoff 991 00:38:39,519 --> 00:38:41,588 featuring two of our smallest ninjas 992 00:38:41,621 --> 00:38:43,723 who have come up big tonight. 993 00:38:43,757 --> 00:38:45,759 It's 16-year-old Anna McArthur, 994 00:38:45,792 --> 00:38:48,828 who works at the RV park in St. George, Utah. 995 00:38:48,862 --> 00:38:51,064 She had that impressive run earlier. 996 00:38:51,097 --> 00:38:52,665 She's only five feet tall. 997 00:38:52,699 --> 00:38:55,635 But she's going against someone even smaller, 998 00:38:55,669 --> 00:38:59,906 20-year-old Rachel Beth Drake from Lascassas, Tennessee. 999 00:39:00,006 --> 00:39:02,676 - At 4'10", Rachel Beth is our smallest 1000 00:39:02,709 --> 00:39:04,411 competitor all season. 1001 00:39:04,444 --> 00:39:06,680 - I think people definitely underestimate me 1002 00:39:06,713 --> 00:39:08,214 being on the smaller side, 1003 00:39:08,248 --> 00:39:10,850 but my favorite thing is just to prove them wrong. 1004 00:39:10,884 --> 00:39:12,452 - After watching her younger brother 1005 00:39:12,485 --> 00:39:14,421 hit the first buzzer of the night, 1006 00:39:14,454 --> 00:39:17,023 Rachel Beth powered through the first two obstacles 1007 00:39:17,057 --> 00:39:19,125 and became the shortest competitor ever 1008 00:39:19,159 --> 00:39:20,560 to complete the Log Runner. 1009 00:39:20,593 --> 00:39:23,530 - Okay, Rachel Beth Drake! 1010 00:39:23,563 --> 00:39:26,266 - And she nearly survived Kite Surfer. 1011 00:39:26,299 --> 00:39:27,600 - Oh! 1012 00:39:27,634 --> 00:39:30,070 - My grip strength is my best skill. 1013 00:39:30,103 --> 00:39:31,638 The longest I have done a dead hang 1014 00:39:31,671 --> 00:39:33,073 would be 47 minutes, 1015 00:39:33,106 --> 00:39:36,309 I can also do a 225-pound deadlift. 1016 00:39:36,343 --> 00:39:39,245 - Now she'll take on five-foot-tall Anna McArthur 1017 00:39:39,279 --> 00:39:43,049 in a battle of mighty mini-warriors. 1018 00:39:43,049 --> 00:39:44,484 - Don't let my size deceive you. 1019 00:39:44,517 --> 00:39:46,853 I'm capable of big things. 1020 00:39:46,886 --> 00:39:50,824 [dramatic music] 1021 00:39:50,857 --> 00:39:53,727 - Matt, they might small, but they are strong. 1022 00:39:53,760 --> 00:39:55,628 - Anna's got her family on the sideline 1023 00:39:55,662 --> 00:39:59,199 and that big crowd watching back at the RV park. 1024 00:39:59,232 --> 00:40:01,201 Rachel Beth's family also here. 1025 00:40:01,234 --> 00:40:04,137 Her brother's hoping she can join them in the semifinals. 1026 00:40:04,170 --> 00:40:06,573 [countdown clock beeping] 1027 00:40:06,606 --> 00:40:07,841 First obstacle is Home Run. 1028 00:40:07,874 --> 00:40:11,144 Gotta safely move across the four houses. 1029 00:40:11,177 --> 00:40:12,912 And you see McArthur bounding out, 1030 00:40:12,946 --> 00:40:16,049 but Rachel Beth keeping pace! 1031 00:40:16,082 --> 00:40:17,517 Good start! 1032 00:40:17,550 --> 00:40:19,085 - And you can see they're moving quickly, Matt. 1033 00:40:19,119 --> 00:40:20,920 Anna's already onto the second ledge! 1034 00:40:20,954 --> 00:40:23,156 - Well, these are some relatively long throws 1035 00:40:23,189 --> 00:40:24,324 when you're five feet and under, 1036 00:40:24,357 --> 00:40:25,859 but they're handling it. 1037 00:40:25,892 --> 00:40:30,864 Anna McArthur first off the Flying Shelf Grab. 1038 00:40:30,897 --> 00:40:32,799 And she starts up on Beehive. 1039 00:40:32,832 --> 00:40:35,001 Rachel Beth keeping the pressure on! 1040 00:40:35,035 --> 00:40:37,337 - Anna McArthur, she's got a lot of that discipline 1041 00:40:37,370 --> 00:40:40,607 her parents put on her, got her cleaning the restroom! 1042 00:40:40,640 --> 00:40:43,309 She's got that dog fight in her! 1043 00:40:43,343 --> 00:40:45,679 - Rachel Beth Drake not going away. 1044 00:40:45,712 --> 00:40:49,349 She's staying within striking distance. 1045 00:40:49,382 --> 00:40:51,051 Anna McArthur first off Beehive 1046 00:40:51,084 --> 00:40:52,519 and takes a peek back. 1047 00:40:52,552 --> 00:40:54,454 - She's looking back competitively knowing where 1048 00:40:54,487 --> 00:40:56,890 her competition is, but you've got to run your race. 1049 00:40:56,923 --> 00:40:58,224 Here she goes! 1050 00:40:58,258 --> 00:41:00,326 - She's onto the final obstacle, Sideways. 1051 00:41:00,360 --> 00:41:02,195 These two keeping it close! 1052 00:41:02,228 --> 00:41:05,665 McArthur just-- and Rachel Beth is down! 1053 00:41:05,699 --> 00:41:09,202 So Anna McArthur gets the win. 1054 00:41:09,235 --> 00:41:10,837 - Matt, she ain't just gonna get a win. 1055 00:41:10,870 --> 00:41:12,472 She's going for her first buzzer! 1056 00:41:12,505 --> 00:41:15,075 - Well, they're celebrating back at the RV park. 1057 00:41:15,075 --> 00:41:18,178 Anna McArthur started her ninja dream nine years ago, 1058 00:41:18,211 --> 00:41:20,080 now she's going to the semifinals. 1059 00:41:20,080 --> 00:41:22,549 - Get that buzzer, get that buzzer, Anna! 1060 00:41:22,582 --> 00:41:28,788 [cheers and applause] 1061 00:41:28,822 --> 00:41:32,192 - Well, there's lots to talk about back at the RV park. 1062 00:41:32,225 --> 00:41:34,661 What a night for the teenager. 1063 00:41:34,694 --> 00:41:37,230 These two tiny titans delivered. 1064 00:41:37,263 --> 00:41:38,965 Rachel Beth Drake made it 1065 00:41:38,998 --> 00:41:41,167 to the final obstacle before falling. 1066 00:41:41,201 --> 00:41:43,503 That gave the win to Anna McArthur, 1067 00:41:43,536 --> 00:41:45,338 who got through every obstacle 1068 00:41:45,372 --> 00:41:48,108 and collected her first buzzer. 1069 00:41:48,108 --> 00:41:49,442 And we'll see her racing 1070 00:41:49,476 --> 00:41:51,878 in our ninja vs. ninja semifinals, 1071 00:41:51,911 --> 00:41:54,581 which get underway in two weeks. 1072 00:41:54,614 --> 00:41:56,383 For Akbar Gbajabiamila and Zuri Hall, 1073 00:41:56,416 --> 00:41:57,817 I'm Matt Iseman. 1074 00:41:57,851 --> 00:42:00,887 We'll see you next time on "American Ninja Warrior."