1 00:00:05,005 --> 00:00:08,274 - The following is an NBC Special Presentation 2 00:00:08,308 --> 00:00:10,844 of "American Ninja Warrior." 3 00:00:10,877 --> 00:00:12,779 [upbeat music] 4 00:00:12,812 --> 00:00:14,180 - * Here we come now * 5 00:00:14,214 --> 00:00:16,316 - It's time for the Couples Championship... 6 00:00:16,349 --> 00:00:18,451 - On "American Ninja Warrior." 7 00:00:18,485 --> 00:00:19,719 - Oh, that's pretty good. 8 00:00:19,753 --> 00:00:22,122 - Grab your partners, do-si-do! 9 00:00:22,155 --> 00:00:24,190 12 ninja couples are about to compete 10 00:00:24,224 --> 00:00:26,192 to be our new champions! 11 00:00:26,226 --> 00:00:29,262 - * Oh, here we come now * 12 00:00:29,295 --> 00:00:31,731 - They've been married longer than some of these couples 13 00:00:31,765 --> 00:00:33,033 have been alive. 14 00:00:33,066 --> 00:00:34,801 - I think there'd be nothing better 15 00:00:34,834 --> 00:00:38,772 than to teach the young kids a little bit of a lesson. 16 00:00:38,805 --> 00:00:40,674 - You can call us Beauty and the Geek. 17 00:00:40,707 --> 00:00:42,609 - Guess which one I am. 18 00:00:42,642 --> 00:00:46,112 - I want to see the PDA, yeah, all the hugs! 19 00:00:46,146 --> 00:00:47,313 - Are you ready for this? 20 00:00:47,347 --> 00:00:49,949 - Born ready. 21 00:00:49,983 --> 00:00:51,785 [cheering] 22 00:00:51,818 --> 00:00:53,486 - Ah! 23 00:00:53,520 --> 00:00:55,422 - Here we go. [bell chimes] 24 00:00:55,455 --> 00:00:56,823 Ah! 25 00:00:56,856 --> 00:00:59,292 - There can only be one couple that wins this, 26 00:00:59,325 --> 00:01:02,896 and it's going to be us. 27 00:01:02,929 --> 00:01:04,064 - Whoo! 28 00:01:04,064 --> 00:01:05,565 - We've been a team for 14 years, 29 00:01:05,598 --> 00:01:06,766 so it's going to be a blast being 30 00:01:06,800 --> 00:01:08,568 a team on the Ninja course. 31 00:01:09,369 --> 00:01:11,237 - I love you guys. I love Megan. 32 00:01:11,271 --> 00:01:12,839 I love the Couples Championship. 33 00:01:12,872 --> 00:01:14,574 - Oh-- - I love you! 34 00:01:14,607 --> 00:01:16,276 - Well, we raise a glass to love. 35 00:01:16,309 --> 00:01:17,444 - Oh, love. 36 00:01:17,477 --> 00:01:19,346 - * Here we come now * 37 00:01:19,379 --> 00:01:22,349 [dramatic music] 38 00:01:22,382 --> 00:01:23,583 * * 39 00:01:23,616 --> 00:01:26,152 - Love is in the air once again 40 00:01:26,186 --> 00:01:27,854 at Universal Studios Hollywood. 41 00:01:27,887 --> 00:01:30,290 It's our second Couples Championship 42 00:01:30,323 --> 00:01:32,659 on "American Ninja Warrior." 43 00:01:32,692 --> 00:01:34,394 Hello, everyone, and thanks for being with us 44 00:01:34,427 --> 00:01:36,763 on our version of Valentine's Day. 45 00:01:36,796 --> 00:01:37,797 I'm Matt Iseman. 46 00:01:37,831 --> 00:01:39,466 - And I'm Akbar Gbajabiamila. 47 00:01:39,499 --> 00:01:40,967 Matt, this is special. 48 00:01:41,001 --> 00:01:44,270 Remember, "Ninja" brought us together 12 years ago. 49 00:01:44,304 --> 00:01:45,305 - Oh--hey! 50 00:01:45,338 --> 00:01:46,673 - [laughing] 51 00:01:46,706 --> 00:01:48,875 Anyways, we're just one of the many couples united 52 00:01:48,908 --> 00:01:50,243 by our love of this sport. 53 00:01:50,276 --> 00:01:51,778 - You know it, big man. 54 00:01:51,811 --> 00:01:54,314 And, tonight, we'll see a dozen couples who Ninja together 55 00:01:54,347 --> 00:01:55,782 show off their skills. 56 00:01:55,815 --> 00:01:57,550 Now it was a lot of fun last year. 57 00:01:57,584 --> 00:02:00,220 But this time, we're adding side-by-side 58 00:02:00,253 --> 00:02:01,821 racing to the competition. 59 00:02:01,855 --> 00:02:04,391 For all the details, let's go down to the third wheel 60 00:02:04,424 --> 00:02:06,960 in our relationship, Zuri Hall. 61 00:02:07,060 --> 00:02:09,062 - Hey, as long as I don't have to pick up the check, 62 00:02:09,062 --> 00:02:10,430 I'm cool with it, OK? 63 00:02:10,463 --> 00:02:12,565 This is going to be a lot of fun. 64 00:02:12,599 --> 00:02:16,069 The winning couple has to earn this championship by competing 65 00:02:16,102 --> 00:02:17,904 on two different courses. 66 00:02:17,937 --> 00:02:22,242 In round 1, all 12 couples will run relay style 67 00:02:22,275 --> 00:02:25,278 through our qualifying course, with the first teammate 68 00:02:25,311 --> 00:02:28,748 taking on Pole Vault, Double Twister, 69 00:02:28,782 --> 00:02:30,717 and Dangerous Waters. 70 00:02:30,750 --> 00:02:33,887 Then they'll tag their partner for the final three, 71 00:02:33,920 --> 00:02:38,091 Duck Duck Goose, Ring the Bells, 72 00:02:38,124 --> 00:02:40,460 and the Warped Wall. 73 00:02:40,493 --> 00:02:42,195 The top eight teams, 74 00:02:42,228 --> 00:02:43,897 those that complete the most obstacles 75 00:02:43,930 --> 00:02:46,666 in the fastest time move on to round 2, 76 00:02:46,700 --> 00:02:50,103 where they'll race head to head on our two-lane course. 77 00:02:50,103 --> 00:02:53,173 All right, guys, let's see what these couples can do. 78 00:02:53,206 --> 00:02:54,274 - Thanks, Zuri. 79 00:02:54,307 --> 00:02:55,575 They may be competing as couples, 80 00:02:55,608 --> 00:02:57,310 but we're going to see some of the best ninjas 81 00:02:57,344 --> 00:02:58,445 in the business tonight. 82 00:02:58,478 --> 00:02:59,713 - That's right. 83 00:02:59,746 --> 00:03:02,949 We've got some new faces and some old favorites. 84 00:03:03,049 --> 00:03:05,418 - There's super mom Sandy Zimmerman 85 00:03:05,452 --> 00:03:07,153 and her husband Charlie. 86 00:03:07,187 --> 00:03:10,790 They may be in their 40s, but they are still a force. 87 00:03:10,824 --> 00:03:14,260 Plus, last year's winners, stuntman Kyle Soderman 88 00:03:14,294 --> 00:03:16,763 and his fiancée, Army doctor Megan Johnson, 89 00:03:16,796 --> 00:03:19,099 are back to defend their title. 90 00:03:19,132 --> 00:03:22,302 And from Houston, Texas, it's the Beast Body 91 00:03:22,335 --> 00:03:24,804 with more than 1/2 million followers. 92 00:03:24,838 --> 00:03:27,607 Social media star Tremayne Dortch returns to "Ninja" 93 00:03:27,640 --> 00:03:30,276 with his wife, Cassandra. 94 00:03:30,310 --> 00:03:33,513 And we're bringing in the big guns to kick things off. 95 00:03:33,546 --> 00:03:36,182 It's Army captain Jeri D'Aurelio 96 00:03:36,216 --> 00:03:39,819 and her husband, former Army officer Tyler Struss. 97 00:03:39,853 --> 00:03:41,855 Jeri's a longtime "Ninja" veteran, 98 00:03:41,888 --> 00:03:45,959 but for Tyler, being here is a bit of a surprise. 99 00:03:45,992 --> 00:03:47,527 [upbeat music] 100 00:03:47,560 --> 00:03:50,363 - We met back when we were both active duty Army. 101 00:03:50,397 --> 00:03:51,831 Members of the panel... 102 00:03:51,865 --> 00:03:54,534 - She was my legal advisor for a year 103 00:03:54,567 --> 00:03:56,469 for the operations that I was doing. 104 00:03:56,503 --> 00:03:58,204 * * 105 00:03:58,238 --> 00:04:00,373 - His job was to make things go boom. 106 00:04:00,407 --> 00:04:02,142 * * 107 00:04:02,175 --> 00:04:05,412 My job was to make sure when things went boom, 108 00:04:05,445 --> 00:04:07,547 we didn't violate any laws doing it. 109 00:04:07,580 --> 00:04:09,215 * * 110 00:04:09,249 --> 00:04:11,718 When I heard the Couples Championship was coming back, 111 00:04:11,751 --> 00:04:13,219 I got so excited. 112 00:04:13,253 --> 00:04:14,554 Open it! 113 00:04:14,587 --> 00:04:16,089 I went ahead and submitted an application 114 00:04:16,122 --> 00:04:18,925 for both of us without Tyler knowing. 115 00:04:18,958 --> 00:04:20,293 - Wait, what? 116 00:04:20,326 --> 00:04:22,462 She's, like, surprise, you know. 117 00:04:22,495 --> 00:04:25,198 * * 118 00:04:25,231 --> 00:04:28,802 I think we bring a unique aspect to the competition 119 00:04:28,835 --> 00:04:31,838 because we're so opposite in our strengths. 120 00:04:31,871 --> 00:04:33,473 * * 121 00:04:33,506 --> 00:04:36,710 I call her my Spider Monkey, and she calls me the Gorilla. 122 00:04:36,743 --> 00:04:39,379 - We are so excited to compete tonight. 123 00:04:39,412 --> 00:04:40,947 - I'll throw her across the course 124 00:04:40,980 --> 00:04:42,515 if that's what it takes. 125 00:04:42,549 --> 00:04:44,084 - [laughs] 126 00:04:44,084 --> 00:04:46,186 * * 127 00:04:47,320 --> 00:04:49,122 - They're going to split up now and take 128 00:04:49,155 --> 00:04:50,924 their places on the course. 129 00:04:50,957 --> 00:04:53,493 And their cheering section includes Jeri and Tyler's 130 00:04:53,526 --> 00:04:55,862 one-year-old son, Holden, who's on the sideline 131 00:04:55,895 --> 00:04:59,165 with his godfather, the Eskimo Ninja Nick Hanson. 132 00:04:59,199 --> 00:05:01,134 - You know he's going to be cheering for mama. 133 00:05:01,167 --> 00:05:02,402 - Hey, buddy! - There she is. 134 00:05:02,435 --> 00:05:04,104 - Hey, buddy! 135 00:05:04,137 --> 00:05:05,772 - Well, Jeri has the experience. 136 00:05:05,805 --> 00:05:08,241 She's competed eight times on "Ninja Warrior," 137 00:05:08,274 --> 00:05:11,378 so she'll take the more technical back-half obstacles. 138 00:05:11,411 --> 00:05:13,546 Tyler has no "Ninja" experience, 139 00:05:13,580 --> 00:05:15,448 so he's going to try to muscle his way 140 00:05:15,482 --> 00:05:17,050 through the first three. 141 00:05:17,050 --> 00:05:20,920 - He's 6'2", 205 pounds, the biggest athlete tonight. 142 00:05:20,954 --> 00:05:23,356 [countdown clock beeping] 143 00:05:23,390 --> 00:05:25,825 - He's gonna be tested right away on this first obstacle, 144 00:05:25,859 --> 00:05:27,060 Pole Vault. 145 00:05:27,093 --> 00:05:29,129 Big boy, get it! - Come on, all right. 146 00:05:29,162 --> 00:05:31,931 - Stays dry. - All right. 147 00:05:31,965 --> 00:05:33,133 - Whoo! 148 00:05:33,166 --> 00:05:34,467 - And that's got to be a nice boost. 149 00:05:34,501 --> 00:05:36,236 You survive the first one. 150 00:05:36,269 --> 00:05:37,904 - One at a time! 151 00:05:37,937 --> 00:05:39,072 - You got it! 152 00:05:39,105 --> 00:05:40,473 - And now on to Double Twister. 153 00:05:40,507 --> 00:05:43,309 We'll see how the big boy handles this. 154 00:05:43,343 --> 00:05:45,745 Those handles freely spin. 155 00:05:45,779 --> 00:05:47,647 See if he can control his momentum, 156 00:05:47,681 --> 00:05:50,583 if he can build up the strength to make the transfer. 157 00:05:50,617 --> 00:05:52,852 - Oh, he's spinning. He's starting to spin. 158 00:05:52,886 --> 00:05:54,087 - It's in the hips, homie. 159 00:05:54,087 --> 00:05:55,422 You've got to get north and south, 160 00:05:55,455 --> 00:05:57,490 and you've got to use your hips. 161 00:05:57,524 --> 00:05:59,626 - Kick it, kick it! 162 00:05:59,659 --> 00:06:01,461 - Go. 163 00:06:01,494 --> 00:06:04,764 - This next one, you got it! 164 00:06:04,798 --> 00:06:06,466 - Nice! - Good throw! 165 00:06:06,499 --> 00:06:10,070 - OK, and look at Jeri cheering him on. 166 00:06:10,103 --> 00:06:12,772 Everybody needs a partner like that that's going 167 00:06:12,806 --> 00:06:14,274 to cheer you on like that. 168 00:06:14,307 --> 00:06:15,775 - I think he's going for a blind reverse dismount. 169 00:06:15,809 --> 00:06:17,911 - Yeah. - You do it, big boy. 170 00:06:17,944 --> 00:06:19,913 - All right, here we go. He's going around. 171 00:06:19,946 --> 00:06:21,948 I think--oh! 172 00:06:22,048 --> 00:06:24,584 It's a 7.2 on the Richter scale! 173 00:06:24,617 --> 00:06:25,885 I felt the earth shake! 174 00:06:25,919 --> 00:06:27,787 - He is leaving it all out there. 175 00:06:27,821 --> 00:06:30,423 - That's the best. That's the best! 176 00:06:30,457 --> 00:06:33,727 - Two obstacles down, two points for this team. 177 00:06:33,760 --> 00:06:36,730 Big Tyler Struss is surprising us. 178 00:06:36,763 --> 00:06:39,132 - You got this! 179 00:06:39,165 --> 00:06:41,768 - Well, now he gets to test his agility, 180 00:06:41,801 --> 00:06:43,269 the Dangerous Waters, 181 00:06:43,303 --> 00:06:45,638 his wife waiting on the other side. 182 00:06:45,672 --> 00:06:47,173 - Oh, this is scary. 183 00:06:47,207 --> 00:06:50,143 At 205 pounds, those three panels are going to spin. 184 00:06:50,176 --> 00:06:52,078 - Nice, nice, nice, oh! 185 00:06:52,078 --> 00:06:53,079 Ah! 186 00:06:53,079 --> 00:06:54,614 [air horn blares] 187 00:06:54,647 --> 00:06:56,116 [crowd exclaiming] 188 00:06:56,149 --> 00:06:59,619 - Tyler narrowly misses the final obstacle. 189 00:06:59,652 --> 00:07:01,788 - Oh, look at that. 190 00:07:01,821 --> 00:07:03,323 - Let's go, Mom. 191 00:07:03,356 --> 00:07:04,724 Let's go, Mom. 192 00:07:04,758 --> 00:07:06,659 - Well, Tyler picked up two points. 193 00:07:06,693 --> 00:07:09,295 And even though he fell, Jeri gets to take over 194 00:07:09,329 --> 00:07:11,865 for the final three obstacles. 195 00:07:11,898 --> 00:07:14,167 Jeri's a lawyer in the Army JAG Corps, 196 00:07:14,200 --> 00:07:16,770 but she's also gone through Airborne School. 197 00:07:16,803 --> 00:07:19,506 She'll need to take flight on this obstacle, 198 00:07:19,539 --> 00:07:21,374 Duck Duck Goose. 199 00:07:21,408 --> 00:07:24,077 She's holding the wings of the brown duck, got to swing 200 00:07:24,110 --> 00:07:25,211 over to the white duck. 201 00:07:25,245 --> 00:07:28,048 - You got it, girl. - You got it! 202 00:07:28,048 --> 00:07:29,315 - Oh! 203 00:07:29,349 --> 00:07:30,316 [air horn blares] 204 00:07:30,350 --> 00:07:31,718 Our Army officer 205 00:07:31,751 --> 00:07:34,087 is grounded by Duck Duck Goose. 206 00:07:34,120 --> 00:07:35,588 Who would have guessed? 207 00:07:35,622 --> 00:07:38,925 The "Ninja" rookie gets the only points for this team. 208 00:07:38,958 --> 00:07:41,061 - Well, Jeri told us that Tyler likes 209 00:07:41,061 --> 00:07:44,798 to make things go boom, and he did just that. 210 00:07:44,831 --> 00:07:46,399 The "Ninja" rookie couldn't quite 211 00:07:46,433 --> 00:07:48,501 make it across the third obstacle, 212 00:07:48,535 --> 00:07:51,504 and then Jeri just missed with her hands on the fourth, 213 00:07:51,538 --> 00:07:54,074 so they end up with two points overall. 214 00:07:54,074 --> 00:07:55,942 - So we'll have to wait and see if that gets them 215 00:07:55,975 --> 00:07:57,911 to the next round, but either way, 216 00:07:57,944 --> 00:08:00,413 Holden's proud of his parents. 217 00:08:00,447 --> 00:08:04,351 Up next, a duo that takes the cake among "Ninja" couples. 218 00:08:04,384 --> 00:08:07,687 David Bergstrom-Wright is known as Da Cake Ninja, 219 00:08:07,721 --> 00:08:09,622 and he and Caitlyn Bergstrom-Wright 220 00:08:09,656 --> 00:08:12,192 are slicing up a wedding cake at the start line 221 00:08:12,225 --> 00:08:14,694 to celebrate their "Ninja" romance. 222 00:08:14,728 --> 00:08:17,330 - Whoo! 223 00:08:17,364 --> 00:08:19,599 [soft music] 224 00:08:19,632 --> 00:08:23,703 - David and I met in the 2019 Las Vegas Finals. 225 00:08:23,737 --> 00:08:25,605 - When we first started dating, it was tough. 226 00:08:25,638 --> 00:08:27,640 She lived in Florida. I was in Texas. 227 00:08:27,674 --> 00:08:30,043 - We were texting nonstop, FaceTiming nonstop. 228 00:08:30,043 --> 00:08:31,277 [laughs] 229 00:08:31,311 --> 00:08:33,346 And I guess he thought we were already dating. 230 00:08:33,380 --> 00:08:34,347 - I did. 231 00:08:34,381 --> 00:08:35,548 - But I wasn't ready to commit 232 00:08:35,582 --> 00:08:37,951 until we got to hang out more in person. 233 00:08:38,952 --> 00:08:41,488 - I moved to Florida three years ago. 234 00:08:41,521 --> 00:08:43,823 I got a summer job. 235 00:08:43,857 --> 00:08:45,759 And I said I was going for summer vacation, 236 00:08:45,792 --> 00:08:47,127 and I never moved back. 237 00:08:47,160 --> 00:08:49,262 - Right when he moved there, it was, like, 238 00:08:49,295 --> 00:08:52,332 oh, it just kind of clicked right away. 239 00:08:52,365 --> 00:08:56,069 - And then we got married in September 2022. 240 00:08:56,102 --> 00:08:57,837 - Competing in the Couples Championship 241 00:08:57,871 --> 00:08:59,372 is what I'm most excited for. 242 00:08:59,406 --> 00:09:02,909 I get to compete with my husband finally. 243 00:09:03,009 --> 00:09:05,311 There can only be one couple that wins this, 244 00:09:05,345 --> 00:09:08,481 and it's going to be us. 245 00:09:08,515 --> 00:09:11,685 - We have got the Bergstrom-Wright stuff. 246 00:09:11,718 --> 00:09:13,787 * * 247 00:09:13,820 --> 00:09:16,589 - Another couple brought together by "Ninja." 248 00:09:16,623 --> 00:09:18,458 Well, we raise a glass to love. 249 00:09:18,491 --> 00:09:20,160 - Oh, love. - And "Ninja." 250 00:09:20,193 --> 00:09:23,063 - Congratulations to the Bergstrom-Wrights. 251 00:09:23,096 --> 00:09:24,698 - Cheers! 252 00:09:24,731 --> 00:09:27,133 - Zuri's toasting with the rest of the Bergstrom family, 253 00:09:27,167 --> 00:09:30,704 including Caitlyn's brother, Caleb, and his wife, Ashley. 254 00:09:30,737 --> 00:09:32,138 They'd be competing tonight too, 255 00:09:32,172 --> 00:09:34,374 but Ashley injured herself in training. 256 00:09:34,407 --> 00:09:35,875 - Let's go, baby! 257 00:09:35,909 --> 00:09:38,244 - David's going to take the back half of the course. 258 00:09:38,278 --> 00:09:40,513 - He and Caitlyn have matching hairdos. 259 00:09:40,547 --> 00:09:42,615 He's got the power buns, and so does she. 260 00:09:42,649 --> 00:09:43,950 They better power up! [countdown clock beeping] 261 00:09:44,050 --> 00:09:46,086 - Let's go, Caity! - You got it! 262 00:09:46,119 --> 00:09:50,123 - Caitlyn Bergstrom-Wright, coming off her best season. 263 00:09:50,156 --> 00:09:51,725 - She made it to the Vegas Finals 264 00:09:51,758 --> 00:09:53,960 for the first time since season 11. 265 00:09:54,060 --> 00:09:56,363 That's when she and David met. 266 00:09:56,396 --> 00:09:58,064 No problem with Pole Vault. 267 00:09:58,064 --> 00:09:59,766 - On now to the Double Twister. 268 00:09:59,799 --> 00:10:02,168 - Caitlyn and David were the second married couple 269 00:10:02,202 --> 00:10:04,170 to qualify for the National Finals. 270 00:10:04,204 --> 00:10:05,772 The first married couple to do it, 271 00:10:05,805 --> 00:10:08,708 that was Caitlyn's brother, Caleb, and his wife, Ashley, 272 00:10:08,742 --> 00:10:09,976 who did it the year before. 273 00:10:10,010 --> 00:10:12,112 - And before that, Caitlyn and Caleb 274 00:10:12,145 --> 00:10:14,647 were the first brother-sister duo to make it to Vegas. 275 00:10:14,681 --> 00:10:16,516 - So a lot of "Ninja" milestones 276 00:10:16,549 --> 00:10:18,084 for the Bergstrom family. 277 00:10:18,118 --> 00:10:20,320 And Caitlyn's now through two obstacles. 278 00:10:20,353 --> 00:10:22,055 - Come on, Caity, you can do it. 279 00:10:22,088 --> 00:10:23,757 - On now to the balance obstacle. 280 00:10:23,790 --> 00:10:25,191 She's taking a look at this one 281 00:10:25,225 --> 00:10:28,061 because she fell on this in the regular season. 282 00:10:28,094 --> 00:10:30,030 - Go, go for it, go for it, nice. 283 00:10:30,063 --> 00:10:31,231 - Nice. - Right into his hands. 284 00:10:31,264 --> 00:10:33,400 - Perfect. - Oh, nice little tag. 285 00:10:33,433 --> 00:10:37,070 - So Caitlyn completes three obstacles, get three points. 286 00:10:37,103 --> 00:10:39,673 David will try to finish off the remaining obstacles, 287 00:10:39,706 --> 00:10:41,374 starting with Duck Duck Goose. 288 00:10:41,408 --> 00:10:43,176 - You've got to grab the flapping wings. 289 00:10:43,209 --> 00:10:44,778 You've got the Mallard duck first. 290 00:10:44,811 --> 00:10:47,547 And then you fly over to the white duck, just like that. 291 00:10:47,580 --> 00:10:49,983 And then, finally, you got to let it loose 292 00:10:50,016 --> 00:10:51,551 and get that black goose. 293 00:10:51,584 --> 00:10:53,119 [cheering] 294 00:10:53,153 --> 00:10:56,256 - Well, Da Cake making it look like a piece of cake. 295 00:10:56,289 --> 00:10:59,693 - Just needs the dismount here to get their fourth obstacle. 296 00:10:59,726 --> 00:11:01,428 Well, there it is. 297 00:11:01,461 --> 00:11:03,797 - Now it'll give us our first look at Ring the Bells. 298 00:11:03,830 --> 00:11:06,433 - Nice, walk on with your bad self! 299 00:11:06,466 --> 00:11:09,969 - Well, Cake rolling right through the Bells. 300 00:11:11,237 --> 00:11:12,439 Loading up. 301 00:11:12,472 --> 00:11:13,740 -Nice, whoo! - Makes the transfer. 302 00:11:13,773 --> 00:11:15,542 He almost pulled off of that one. 303 00:11:15,575 --> 00:11:19,179 - Five quick points and now just needs the Warped Wall, 304 00:11:19,212 --> 00:11:22,248 and they can be our first finishers. 305 00:11:22,282 --> 00:11:24,150 And he's going to do it. 306 00:11:24,184 --> 00:11:27,287 - The Bergstrom-Wrights have a perfect six points. 307 00:11:27,320 --> 00:11:29,089 [cheering] 308 00:11:29,089 --> 00:11:31,157 And Caitlyn's running over. 309 00:11:31,191 --> 00:11:34,427 Yeah, bring her up. 310 00:11:34,461 --> 00:11:36,629 - Yes! 311 00:11:36,663 --> 00:11:38,298 How about that? 312 00:11:38,331 --> 00:11:40,367 Cheers to you guys, guys. - Cheers! 313 00:11:40,400 --> 00:11:42,002 We've got some cake right behind you. 314 00:11:42,102 --> 00:11:43,403 - Turn around, Caitlyn. 315 00:11:43,436 --> 00:11:44,671 - Turn around, right there. 316 00:11:44,704 --> 00:11:45,972 - Come on. - Yeah! 317 00:11:46,006 --> 00:11:48,675 - They started with Cake and ended with cake. 318 00:11:48,708 --> 00:11:51,644 And with six points, we can expect to see 319 00:11:51,678 --> 00:11:53,413 them racing in the next round. 320 00:11:53,446 --> 00:11:55,115 - You're tearing up. - No, I'm not. 321 00:11:55,115 --> 00:11:56,483 - Love, it's love. 322 00:11:56,516 --> 00:11:58,785 Love makes him do this, folks. 323 00:11:58,818 --> 00:12:00,553 He's a big softie. - Cheers. 324 00:12:01,554 --> 00:12:04,391 - Tonight, you're going to love it... 325 00:12:04,424 --> 00:12:07,427 - Oh, look at that. 326 00:12:07,460 --> 00:12:10,230 - As "Ninja's" most dynamic duos battle 327 00:12:10,263 --> 00:12:12,265 to be our Couples Champion. 328 00:12:12,298 --> 00:12:13,667 - Whoa! 329 00:12:13,700 --> 00:12:17,070 - Jared "Flash" Gordon is a star in the UFC. 330 00:12:17,103 --> 00:12:19,406 Now he and wife, Christina Gambino, 331 00:12:19,439 --> 00:12:22,676 will try to fight their way through a "Ninja" course. 332 00:12:22,709 --> 00:12:25,378 - Tonight, we're going to knock out the competition. 333 00:12:25,412 --> 00:12:28,281 - And they call him the Muscle for good reason. 334 00:12:28,314 --> 00:12:29,883 [upbeat music] 335 00:12:29,916 --> 00:12:33,319 Social media star Tremayne Dortch and his wife Cass 336 00:12:33,353 --> 00:12:35,088 are returning to "Ninja." 337 00:12:35,088 --> 00:12:37,824 - The Beast Bodies are back. 338 00:12:37,857 --> 00:12:41,494 - Plus, a rare disease meant she could barely walk. 339 00:12:41,528 --> 00:12:45,999 Now Lisa and Austin Hair are celebrating a miracle baby. 340 00:12:46,099 --> 00:12:48,268 - Mmm, that is good. 341 00:12:48,301 --> 00:12:50,704 [laughter] 342 00:12:50,737 --> 00:12:54,441 - I can't wait for Lena Rosa to see us both on the course. 343 00:12:54,474 --> 00:12:56,209 - Yeah! 344 00:12:56,242 --> 00:12:59,112 - That and more on the Couples Championship 345 00:12:59,112 --> 00:13:02,382 of "American Ninja Warrior." 346 00:13:06,419 --> 00:13:08,321 - Welcome back to Universal Studios Hollywood 347 00:13:08,355 --> 00:13:12,692 and the "American Ninja Warrior Couples Championship." 348 00:13:12,726 --> 00:13:16,363 And our next duo is hoping to do some damage on this course. 349 00:13:16,396 --> 00:13:19,532 It's Jared "Flash" Gordon, one of the top fighters 350 00:13:19,566 --> 00:13:21,901 in the UFC, competing with his wife, 351 00:13:21,935 --> 00:13:24,237 "Ninja" veteran Christina Gambino. 352 00:13:24,270 --> 00:13:27,474 They're an athletic couple, and their romance started all 353 00:13:27,507 --> 00:13:30,076 the way back in first grade. 354 00:13:30,076 --> 00:13:34,080 [soft music] 355 00:13:34,080 --> 00:13:36,850 - We've known each other for around 30 years. 356 00:13:36,883 --> 00:13:38,218 * * 357 00:13:38,251 --> 00:13:40,987 - We first met in first grade. 358 00:13:41,087 --> 00:13:42,489 * * 359 00:13:42,522 --> 00:13:43,823 - We were in the same class. 360 00:13:43,857 --> 00:13:45,725 I had a huge crush on Jared. 361 00:13:45,759 --> 00:13:47,260 * * 362 00:13:47,293 --> 00:13:49,529 I took a picture of Jared jumping in the air. 363 00:13:49,562 --> 00:13:50,597 I developed it. 364 00:13:50,630 --> 00:13:51,631 I remember looking at it and being like-- 365 00:13:51,664 --> 00:13:52,632 [gasps] 366 00:13:52,665 --> 00:13:54,100 Oh, Jared. 367 00:13:54,100 --> 00:13:56,102 I literally would kiss it when I was a child. 368 00:13:56,136 --> 00:13:57,504 [laughing] 369 00:13:57,537 --> 00:13:59,939 I know that's weird, but I still have the picture. 370 00:14:00,040 --> 00:14:02,375 You were so cute. 371 00:14:02,409 --> 00:14:03,743 [dramatic music] 372 00:14:03,777 --> 00:14:06,479 I've been training Ninja for eight years. 373 00:14:06,513 --> 00:14:08,415 - Nice, here we go, come on. 374 00:14:08,448 --> 00:14:11,117 - But Jared's background is in MMA. 375 00:14:11,151 --> 00:14:14,587 * * 376 00:14:14,621 --> 00:14:17,390 Before getting signed to the UFC, 377 00:14:17,424 --> 00:14:20,727 he won featherweight and lightweight championships. 378 00:14:20,760 --> 00:14:22,362 - Oh! 379 00:14:22,395 --> 00:14:23,563 When it comes to being a ninja, 380 00:14:23,596 --> 00:14:24,964 I'm greener than green. 381 00:14:25,065 --> 00:14:26,499 - [laughing] Ah, you kicked-- 382 00:14:26,533 --> 00:14:27,734 - I kneed you in the head. 383 00:14:27,767 --> 00:14:29,069 - You kicked me in the head. 384 00:14:29,069 --> 00:14:31,071 - But I've made leaps and bounds 385 00:14:31,104 --> 00:14:32,605 in the last couple of weeks. 386 00:14:32,639 --> 00:14:36,076 * * 387 00:14:36,109 --> 00:14:37,110 I'm not worried. 388 00:14:37,143 --> 00:14:39,212 - He's not-- [laughter] 389 00:14:39,245 --> 00:14:41,114 * * 390 00:14:41,147 --> 00:14:43,149 - Tonight, we're going to knock out the competition. 391 00:14:43,183 --> 00:14:49,622 * * 392 00:14:49,656 --> 00:14:51,558 - Well, Flash is a Ninja newbie, 393 00:14:51,591 --> 00:14:53,960 but Christina's got some Ninja experience. 394 00:14:53,993 --> 00:14:56,996 She's going to take the back-half obstacles. 395 00:14:57,097 --> 00:14:59,399 Flash Gordon starting things off. 396 00:14:59,432 --> 00:15:01,368 - Now, we'll see if he goes the distance. 397 00:15:01,401 --> 00:15:03,770 He's got his corner men down on the sideline. 398 00:15:03,803 --> 00:15:05,538 - They're over there with "Ninja" veteran 399 00:15:05,572 --> 00:15:06,906 Flip Rodriguez. 400 00:15:06,940 --> 00:15:10,276 He works with Christina at their gym in Florida. 401 00:15:11,111 --> 00:15:13,613 - Round 1, hit it, Akbar! 402 00:15:13,646 --> 00:15:15,482 - Let it begin! 403 00:15:15,515 --> 00:15:16,750 [bell rings] 404 00:15:16,783 --> 00:15:18,151 [countdown clock beeping] 405 00:15:18,184 --> 00:15:20,186 - He's been in a lot of big UFC fights, 406 00:15:20,220 --> 00:15:22,522 but this is like nothing he's tried before. 407 00:15:22,555 --> 00:15:24,858 - Ooh, look at the athleticism. 408 00:15:24,891 --> 00:15:26,659 - Come on, big man--no! 409 00:15:26,693 --> 00:15:29,262 - Oh, boy, that ended in a flash. 410 00:15:29,295 --> 00:15:31,197 - Akbar, that was like a Mike Tyson fight. 411 00:15:31,231 --> 00:15:33,366 That was over fast for Flash Gordon. 412 00:15:33,400 --> 00:15:35,235 - So no points for Jared. 413 00:15:35,268 --> 00:15:39,539 Christina Gambino will now start on obstacle number 4, 414 00:15:39,572 --> 00:15:41,508 Duck Duck Goose. 415 00:15:41,541 --> 00:15:43,543 - As we mentioned, she's a three-time "Ninja" 416 00:15:43,576 --> 00:15:47,080 veteran, was a college gymnast at Rutgers University. 417 00:15:47,080 --> 00:15:48,515 She's only 4'11". 418 00:15:48,548 --> 00:15:50,984 Needs to generate big swings. 419 00:15:52,585 --> 00:15:54,120 - Whoo! - Nice! 420 00:15:54,154 --> 00:15:55,955 She's looking strong here. 421 00:15:55,989 --> 00:15:59,092 This black goose though, those wings have the biggest drop. 422 00:15:59,125 --> 00:16:02,228 - Get up high, get it. 423 00:16:02,262 --> 00:16:05,165 Come on, Gambino. 424 00:16:05,198 --> 00:16:06,666 - Nice! 425 00:16:06,700 --> 00:16:10,270 And she is making sure, got that goose in a headlock. 426 00:16:10,303 --> 00:16:14,407 - You know, she's a black belt in jiujitsu herself. 427 00:16:14,441 --> 00:16:16,576 - Oh! Oh, look at that! 428 00:16:16,609 --> 00:16:18,044 - What was that? 429 00:16:18,078 --> 00:16:21,414 This team is on the board with one point. 430 00:16:21,448 --> 00:16:24,484 - That is how you exit a ring. 431 00:16:24,517 --> 00:16:26,486 That might be the best dismount 432 00:16:26,519 --> 00:16:28,154 we've ever seen on "Ninja." 433 00:16:28,188 --> 00:16:29,556 - Come on, Babe! 434 00:16:29,589 --> 00:16:32,058 - The UFC fighter knows how to answer the bell. 435 00:16:32,092 --> 00:16:34,527 Can his wife handle Ring the Bells? 436 00:16:34,561 --> 00:16:37,731 - This might be a little bit of a challenge with her reach. 437 00:16:37,764 --> 00:16:38,732 Ooh. 438 00:16:38,765 --> 00:16:40,600 - Round after round, this one, 439 00:16:40,633 --> 00:16:44,537 it's tough to go the distance on Ring the Bells. 440 00:16:44,571 --> 00:16:46,706 - She's already one up on her husband, Jared. 441 00:16:46,740 --> 00:16:48,174 She's completed one obstacle. 442 00:16:48,208 --> 00:16:50,577 All she needs to do is do this one here. 443 00:16:50,610 --> 00:16:52,345 - And you can see those bells bang 444 00:16:52,379 --> 00:16:54,180 into each other, makes reaching that handle tough... 445 00:16:54,214 --> 00:16:55,415 - Nice! - But she got it. 446 00:16:55,448 --> 00:16:58,318 - Oh, the more obstacles she completes, 447 00:16:58,351 --> 00:17:01,087 the more trash talking she can have 448 00:17:01,121 --> 00:17:02,689 when it's pillow talk time. 449 00:17:02,722 --> 00:17:04,024 - You dead hang so long. 450 00:17:04,057 --> 00:17:05,525 You can do this. 451 00:17:05,558 --> 00:17:08,528 - Oh, these two, just a great couple to be around. 452 00:17:08,561 --> 00:17:10,030 Love their energy. 453 00:17:10,030 --> 00:17:12,932 - Jared is never going to hear the end of this. 454 00:17:13,033 --> 00:17:14,467 - Come on, Christina! 455 00:17:14,501 --> 00:17:16,302 - Oh! 456 00:17:16,336 --> 00:17:19,139 - The grip gives out, but Christina 457 00:17:19,172 --> 00:17:22,108 got one where Flash got none. 458 00:17:22,142 --> 00:17:25,045 - Flash, the fighter, got knocked out early. 459 00:17:25,045 --> 00:17:26,813 But his wife came through. 460 00:17:26,846 --> 00:17:29,249 She flew through Duck Duck Goose, 461 00:17:29,282 --> 00:17:33,553 and the former gymnast gets a perfect 10 for that dismount. 462 00:17:34,654 --> 00:17:36,656 - Flash is a big star in the UFC, 463 00:17:36,690 --> 00:17:39,626 but tonight he knows his wife is the hero. 464 00:17:39,659 --> 00:17:40,960 - You did great. 465 00:17:41,061 --> 00:17:43,697 - Hey, Jared, I want to get in the ring with you! 466 00:17:43,730 --> 00:17:44,864 I want you. 467 00:17:44,898 --> 00:17:46,433 - I'm holding him back! - I want you! 468 00:17:46,466 --> 00:17:48,168 - I'm all yours! Let's go! 469 00:17:48,201 --> 00:17:49,803 - He's a good sport about all of it. 470 00:17:49,836 --> 00:17:51,671 Love having Flash out here. 471 00:17:51,705 --> 00:17:53,773 - Man, he'd probably knock me out. 472 00:17:53,807 --> 00:17:57,811 Up next, another couple from Florida, Lisa and Austin Hair. 473 00:17:57,844 --> 00:18:00,046 Austin is a former professional wakeboarder. 474 00:18:00,080 --> 00:18:01,681 But for his wife, some days, 475 00:18:01,715 --> 00:18:04,384 it's a miracle she can walk at all. 476 00:18:05,185 --> 00:18:07,220 [soft music] 477 00:18:07,253 --> 00:18:10,724 - Lisa has a condition called ankylosing spondylitis. 478 00:18:10,757 --> 00:18:12,392 It's where the spine fuses together 479 00:18:12,425 --> 00:18:14,728 and causes a lot of pain. 480 00:18:14,761 --> 00:18:17,630 - I have spent decades not knowing 481 00:18:17,664 --> 00:18:20,467 if I could walk that day, not knowing if I 482 00:18:20,500 --> 00:18:23,069 could even roll over in bed. 483 00:18:24,337 --> 00:18:28,241 In season 13, we found out we were having a baby. 484 00:18:28,274 --> 00:18:29,776 - And that's when we did our gender reveal. 485 00:18:29,809 --> 00:18:31,144 - Oh! 486 00:18:31,177 --> 00:18:32,579 It's a girl! 487 00:18:32,612 --> 00:18:34,147 - Girl dad. 488 00:18:34,180 --> 00:18:35,815 - Mmm, that was good. 489 00:18:35,849 --> 00:18:40,286 - With ankylosing spondylitis, I was so afraid 490 00:18:40,320 --> 00:18:42,922 that I wouldn't be able to be a mother. 491 00:18:42,956 --> 00:18:45,058 - [babbling] 492 00:18:45,058 --> 00:18:46,926 - Just waking up in the mornings 493 00:18:46,960 --> 00:18:48,161 and hearing her giggles 494 00:18:48,194 --> 00:18:50,063 gives you motivation and inspiration 495 00:18:50,063 --> 00:18:51,798 to do things that you never thought that you could do. 496 00:18:51,831 --> 00:18:54,801 Oh, my gosh, that's steep. 497 00:18:54,834 --> 00:18:56,603 - Yay! - Whoo! 498 00:18:56,636 --> 00:18:58,304 Whoo! 499 00:18:58,338 --> 00:19:01,074 - Having Lena Rose watch us in the Couples Championship 500 00:19:01,107 --> 00:19:03,143 is going to be absolutely amazing. 501 00:19:03,176 --> 00:19:05,045 It's going to be impossible not to have a good time. 502 00:19:05,078 --> 00:19:07,747 - And when we hit that buzzer, boom. 503 00:19:07,781 --> 00:19:10,583 She's going to say, nice, Mama. 504 00:19:10,617 --> 00:19:13,887 * * 505 00:19:13,920 --> 00:19:15,255 [cheering] 506 00:19:15,288 --> 00:19:16,756 - Hi. 507 00:19:16,790 --> 00:19:19,159 - They're waving over to that miracle baby, Lena Rose, 508 00:19:19,192 --> 00:19:20,527 who's got a front-row seat 509 00:19:20,560 --> 00:19:22,128 with Jeri D'Aurelio's son, Holden. 510 00:19:22,162 --> 00:19:24,230 - Aww, look at that, they're snacking on a little fruit. 511 00:19:24,264 --> 00:19:27,167 Zuri's down there babysitting. Man, they're in good hands. 512 00:19:27,200 --> 00:19:29,536 - Holden, you ready? You watching? 513 00:19:29,569 --> 00:19:31,805 - Austin's going to head back to take the final three 514 00:19:31,838 --> 00:19:33,773 obstacles, which means Mama Lisa 515 00:19:33,807 --> 00:19:35,408 will be kicking things off. 516 00:19:35,442 --> 00:19:37,744 [countdown clock beeping] 517 00:19:37,777 --> 00:19:40,814 Lisa's 5'1", barely 100 pounds. 518 00:19:40,847 --> 00:19:42,716 - Lightest athlete out here, making 519 00:19:42,749 --> 00:19:44,284 the Pole Vault look easy. 520 00:19:44,317 --> 00:19:47,153 - She did so well on season 6 of "Ninja Warrior," 521 00:19:47,187 --> 00:19:49,222 made it to the fourth obstacle. 522 00:19:49,255 --> 00:19:53,059 - Austin's impressed, and so is Lena Rose. 523 00:19:53,059 --> 00:19:56,863 Mom's got one point, going for another on Double Twister. 524 00:19:57,964 --> 00:20:00,333 Really about controlling your momentum, 525 00:20:00,367 --> 00:20:03,536 keeping it going north, south, avoiding the rotations. 526 00:20:03,570 --> 00:20:07,540 - Yeah, you start going southwest, northwest. 527 00:20:07,574 --> 00:20:08,875 - There it is! 528 00:20:08,908 --> 00:20:10,744 - She was a good athlete growing up. 529 00:20:10,777 --> 00:20:13,113 She was offered a college track scholarship 530 00:20:13,146 --> 00:20:15,515 before her medical issues sidelined her. 531 00:20:15,548 --> 00:20:18,985 - Good job there, that's two obstacles down. 532 00:20:20,453 --> 00:20:23,256 - But now Dangerous Waters. 533 00:20:23,289 --> 00:20:24,591 - Ooh. 534 00:20:24,624 --> 00:20:27,360 - Balance obstacle, kiddos, you ready? 535 00:20:29,596 --> 00:20:30,964 - This is going to be tough. 536 00:20:30,997 --> 00:20:32,766 Her medical condition makes it hard to walk, 537 00:20:32,799 --> 00:20:35,001 so running across these narrow panels, 538 00:20:35,035 --> 00:20:36,836 this may be her biggest test. 539 00:20:36,870 --> 00:20:38,071 - Come on. 540 00:20:38,104 --> 00:20:42,375 Nice, nice, nice, nice, yes, made it! 541 00:20:42,409 --> 00:20:44,377 Tag, you're it, Austin. 542 00:20:44,411 --> 00:20:46,146 - Wow! - It's your turn now. 543 00:20:46,179 --> 00:20:48,181 - What a job by Lisa Hair. 544 00:20:48,214 --> 00:20:51,685 The new mom battling a medical condition gets it done. 545 00:20:51,718 --> 00:20:55,522 - And now Austin showing that grip on Duck, Duck 546 00:20:55,555 --> 00:20:57,991 and trying to get to the Goose. 547 00:20:58,024 --> 00:21:02,095 Well, Lisa, just a remarkable performance, loved it. 548 00:21:02,128 --> 00:21:04,164 Now it's on Austin to hit the buzzer. 549 00:21:04,197 --> 00:21:05,965 He's got to finish what she started. 550 00:21:06,066 --> 00:21:07,200 - Yes! Yes! 551 00:21:07,233 --> 00:21:08,468 Go, go! 552 00:21:08,501 --> 00:21:09,536 Let's go! 553 00:21:09,569 --> 00:21:12,072 Come on! Yeah! 554 00:21:12,105 --> 00:21:13,740 - Getting up on Ring the Bells. 555 00:21:13,773 --> 00:21:16,943 This one is not easy but a real smooth move there, 556 00:21:16,976 --> 00:21:19,079 getting already to the third bell 557 00:21:19,079 --> 00:21:20,547 and using that second one 558 00:21:20,580 --> 00:21:21,781 to build up the momentum. 559 00:21:21,815 --> 00:21:23,083 I like it. 560 00:21:23,083 --> 00:21:24,217 - Nice! 561 00:21:24,250 --> 00:21:25,552 - Oh, that's a big move. 562 00:21:25,585 --> 00:21:27,754 - He out there, showing off that wakeboarding power. 563 00:21:27,787 --> 00:21:29,322 Now, look at this. 564 00:21:29,356 --> 00:21:32,425 - This couple with a young baby may not be getting much sleep, 565 00:21:32,459 --> 00:21:34,627 but they are getting a buzzer. 566 00:21:36,162 --> 00:21:39,799 [buzzer blares] - Team Hair, wow! 567 00:21:41,868 --> 00:21:44,237 - You coming up? 568 00:21:44,270 --> 00:21:46,139 Hang on a minute. 569 00:21:46,172 --> 00:21:48,842 - Come on up, there you go. Look at that. 570 00:21:48,875 --> 00:21:51,511 Lisa running up to celebrate. 571 00:21:52,645 --> 00:21:54,114 Nice! 572 00:21:54,114 --> 00:21:57,217 [laughs] 573 00:21:57,250 --> 00:21:58,618 [buzzer blares] 574 00:21:58,651 --> 00:22:01,621 - The Hairs got all six points, and Lena Rose says, 575 00:22:01,654 --> 00:22:03,790 good job, guys. 576 00:22:03,823 --> 00:22:05,158 - Yes! 577 00:22:05,191 --> 00:22:07,694 - Lena Rose is going to have a great memory from this. 578 00:22:07,727 --> 00:22:09,462 But, Lisa, what do you want to say 579 00:22:09,496 --> 00:22:11,064 to people at home who are battling 580 00:22:11,064 --> 00:22:12,432 their own health challenges? 581 00:22:12,465 --> 00:22:14,234 - Oh, my heart is with you. 582 00:22:14,267 --> 00:22:15,702 I'm in the battle with you. 583 00:22:15,735 --> 00:22:18,338 If I can go and we can hit this buzzer, 584 00:22:18,371 --> 00:22:20,106 you can get up and do your goal today. 585 00:22:20,140 --> 00:22:21,741 Please let me be your inspiration. 586 00:22:21,775 --> 00:22:23,143 - Well, you were inspiring. 587 00:22:23,176 --> 00:22:25,245 Go celebrate with that beautiful girl of yours! 588 00:22:25,278 --> 00:22:26,379 - I love it. 589 00:22:26,413 --> 00:22:28,615 They surprised us with that run, Akbar, 590 00:22:28,648 --> 00:22:30,884 and now they're almost assured of moving 591 00:22:30,917 --> 00:22:32,352 on to the next round. 592 00:22:32,385 --> 00:22:35,388 [upbeat music] 593 00:22:35,422 --> 00:22:39,159 Coming up, another family dedicated to Ninja. 594 00:22:39,192 --> 00:22:41,327 Charlie and Sandy Zimmerman have a course 595 00:22:41,361 --> 00:22:42,762 in their backyard. 596 00:22:42,796 --> 00:22:44,664 And even though some of the other teams 597 00:22:44,698 --> 00:22:47,734 are 25 years younger, don't count this couple out. 598 00:22:47,767 --> 00:22:50,103 - We need to walk away with that crown. 599 00:22:50,136 --> 00:22:54,140 - We'll see them next on our "Couples Championship." 600 00:22:59,846 --> 00:23:03,183 - Sandy Zimmerman was 42 when she made history. 601 00:23:03,216 --> 00:23:05,051 - Yes! - Oh, oh! 602 00:23:05,085 --> 00:23:06,653 Yes, yes! 603 00:23:06,686 --> 00:23:08,788 - The first mom! 604 00:23:08,822 --> 00:23:12,559 - Now at 47, Sandy is ready to create more amazing moments 605 00:23:12,592 --> 00:23:14,361 in our Couples Championship. 606 00:23:14,394 --> 00:23:16,229 And Zuri's going to get her going. 607 00:23:16,262 --> 00:23:19,532 - They're almost 30 years older than some of the others, 608 00:23:19,566 --> 00:23:21,468 but Sandy Zimmerman and her husband, 609 00:23:21,501 --> 00:23:24,070 Charlie, are out to prove that they can still 610 00:23:24,104 --> 00:23:26,406 run with these younger ninjas. 611 00:23:26,439 --> 00:23:28,708 This couple from Spokane, Washington, 612 00:23:28,742 --> 00:23:31,945 has been married 25 years, and not all of them 613 00:23:31,978 --> 00:23:33,613 have been easy. 614 00:23:36,483 --> 00:23:39,252 During last year's Couples Championship, 615 00:23:39,285 --> 00:23:41,621 Sandy and Charlie were very candid about the state 616 00:23:41,654 --> 00:23:43,456 of their marriage. 617 00:23:43,490 --> 00:23:46,426 - In our 24 years of marriage, the word divorce hadn't 618 00:23:46,459 --> 00:23:49,095 come up, but it came up. 619 00:23:51,931 --> 00:23:54,367 - Anybody who says it's easy, they've never done it 620 00:23:54,401 --> 00:23:55,735 or they're lying. 621 00:23:55,769 --> 00:23:57,504 [cheering] 622 00:23:57,537 --> 00:24:00,674 - They went out early in the competition. 623 00:24:00,707 --> 00:24:03,143 - Oh! 624 00:24:06,546 --> 00:24:08,515 - But in the past year, they've been 625 00:24:08,548 --> 00:24:10,450 steadily overcoming the obstacles 626 00:24:10,483 --> 00:24:12,185 in their relationship. 627 00:24:12,218 --> 00:24:16,423 - Ninja is really a way for Charlie to show love. 628 00:24:16,456 --> 00:24:18,858 He's become more of a rock during the time, 629 00:24:18,892 --> 00:24:22,328 so I can kind of have my weaker moments that people don't see. 630 00:24:22,362 --> 00:24:26,132 [upbeat music] 631 00:24:26,166 --> 00:24:28,335 I couldn't do all this without him. 632 00:24:29,302 --> 00:24:30,870 - I'm a very, very lucky man. 633 00:24:30,904 --> 00:24:34,808 - Now they've got a chance to put their bond to the test. 634 00:24:34,841 --> 00:24:36,743 - Speaking for myself, I just want 635 00:24:36,776 --> 00:24:38,645 to get past the first round this year. 636 00:24:38,678 --> 00:24:39,879 You want to win it. 637 00:24:39,913 --> 00:24:40,914 - Yes. 638 00:24:40,947 --> 00:24:42,482 God, isn't that's why we're here? 639 00:24:42,515 --> 00:24:44,250 - Well. - Geez. 640 00:24:44,284 --> 00:24:46,386 - Yes, but baby steps here. 641 00:24:46,419 --> 00:24:51,691 * * 642 00:24:51,725 --> 00:24:53,760 - Matt, we love the Zimmermans. 643 00:24:53,793 --> 00:24:56,429 They've got their two oldest kids watching back in Spokane. 644 00:24:56,463 --> 00:24:57,731 - Let's go! 645 00:24:57,764 --> 00:24:59,766 - Along with a big group of those who train 646 00:24:59,799 --> 00:25:01,835 at their backyard course. 647 00:25:03,703 --> 00:25:05,171 - Last year, Sandy started it off. 648 00:25:05,205 --> 00:25:07,340 And she finished her three obstacles, 649 00:25:07,374 --> 00:25:09,042 but Charlie only finished one. 650 00:25:09,042 --> 00:25:10,944 So this year they're switching it up, 651 00:25:11,044 --> 00:25:13,613 and Charlie will take the first half. 652 00:25:13,646 --> 00:25:15,782 Their youngest child, Blake, on the sideline 653 00:25:15,815 --> 00:25:17,317 with other family members. 654 00:25:17,350 --> 00:25:19,819 And to give Mom a hug as she gets into position 655 00:25:19,853 --> 00:25:21,488 for the back half. 656 00:25:21,521 --> 00:25:22,789 - Charlie's a big guy now, 657 00:25:22,822 --> 00:25:24,557 6'3", our tallest competitor tonight. 658 00:25:24,591 --> 00:25:27,193 [countdown clock beeping] 659 00:25:27,227 --> 00:25:29,062 - Well, he's an athlete in his own right. 660 00:25:29,095 --> 00:25:30,897 He played baseball at Gonzaga. 661 00:25:30,930 --> 00:25:33,066 That's where he and Sandy met. 662 00:25:34,567 --> 00:25:35,735 - Yeah! 663 00:25:35,769 --> 00:25:37,237 - Well, he gets through Pole Vault. 664 00:25:37,270 --> 00:25:39,873 Now we'll see how the big boy handles Double Twister. 665 00:25:39,906 --> 00:25:41,975 - Come on, Charlie! 666 00:25:42,075 --> 00:25:44,611 - I've been to their backyard course, the Fortress, 667 00:25:44,644 --> 00:25:46,980 and I know they don't have the Double Twister. 668 00:25:47,080 --> 00:25:49,149 But they do put in a lot of work. 669 00:25:49,182 --> 00:25:50,617 - Look at this! 670 00:25:50,650 --> 00:25:52,285 - I think he's going to be able to complete this. 671 00:25:52,318 --> 00:25:55,655 - And he is completely locked in, Akbar, made it look easy. 672 00:25:55,689 --> 00:25:58,558 [cheering] 673 00:25:58,591 --> 00:26:01,561 - Charlie says, I know my wife is the Ninja boss. 674 00:26:01,594 --> 00:26:03,630 But I got some moves, too. 675 00:26:03,663 --> 00:26:05,231 - Already has picked up two points, 676 00:26:05,265 --> 00:26:06,866 can he make it a perfect 3? 677 00:26:06,900 --> 00:26:08,868 [cheering] 678 00:26:08,902 --> 00:26:10,036 - And he does it! 679 00:26:10,070 --> 00:26:11,438 - Wow. 680 00:26:11,471 --> 00:26:13,807 - Charlie holds up his end of the bargain. 681 00:26:14,741 --> 00:26:16,076 - Good save! 682 00:26:16,109 --> 00:26:17,811 - Now it's up to Sandy. 683 00:26:17,844 --> 00:26:19,746 - Charlie did his part. 684 00:26:21,114 --> 00:26:22,949 - Well, that's got to be a relief for Charlie. 685 00:26:23,049 --> 00:26:25,785 He knows Sandy is a ferocious competitor, 686 00:26:25,819 --> 00:26:27,153 known as the Pit Bull. 687 00:26:27,187 --> 00:26:30,323 - And now Sandy just has to carry that momentum. 688 00:26:30,357 --> 00:26:32,359 - Still several more teams to run. 689 00:26:32,392 --> 00:26:34,961 But if she can get through this and get four points, 690 00:26:35,061 --> 00:26:37,630 they'll be in a decent position to move on. 691 00:26:40,066 --> 00:26:41,101 - And she does it. 692 00:26:41,134 --> 00:26:42,268 - Whoo! 693 00:26:42,302 --> 00:26:45,338 [cheering] 694 00:26:46,106 --> 00:26:49,275 - Sandy now staring down Ring the Bells. 695 00:26:49,309 --> 00:26:50,944 - Let's go! 696 00:26:50,977 --> 00:26:52,645 [cheering] 697 00:26:52,679 --> 00:26:54,447 - The former basketball point guard 698 00:26:54,481 --> 00:26:57,684 needs to time her moves perfectly for this one. 699 00:26:58,852 --> 00:27:01,187 Interesting approach there by Sandy Zimmerman. 700 00:27:01,221 --> 00:27:02,822 This could be a little challenging. 701 00:27:02,856 --> 00:27:04,457 She will have to generate enough power 702 00:27:04,491 --> 00:27:05,892 to throw herself in there. 703 00:27:05,925 --> 00:27:08,261 - Well, strength is never in doubt with Sandy. 704 00:27:08,294 --> 00:27:09,429 Oh! 705 00:27:09,462 --> 00:27:10,430 [air horn blares] 706 00:27:10,463 --> 00:27:12,032 Couldn't do it! 707 00:27:12,065 --> 00:27:14,367 So they end up with four points. 708 00:27:14,401 --> 00:27:17,671 That could be good enough to get to the next round. 709 00:27:17,704 --> 00:27:21,307 - Charlie did his part, sailed through Double Twister 710 00:27:21,341 --> 00:27:24,310 and then just barely survived Dangerous Waters. 711 00:27:24,344 --> 00:27:26,846 Sandy picked up a point on Duck Duck Goose 712 00:27:26,880 --> 00:27:31,117 but couldn't find the handle on Ring the Bells. 713 00:27:31,918 --> 00:27:34,854 - Congratulations on an awesome run, you two. 714 00:27:34,888 --> 00:27:37,057 First of all, let's kick things off with you, Charlie. 715 00:27:37,057 --> 00:27:38,091 Look, we know Sandy. 716 00:27:38,124 --> 00:27:39,559 She expects a lot from you. 717 00:27:39,592 --> 00:27:41,494 Were you feeling the pressure tonight on the course? 718 00:27:41,528 --> 00:27:44,664 - No, I didn't want to let her down. 719 00:27:44,698 --> 00:27:46,099 I wanted to be there for her 720 00:27:46,132 --> 00:27:49,302 and carry my end of the stick so, yeah. 721 00:27:49,336 --> 00:27:50,837 - And you absolutely did. 722 00:27:50,870 --> 00:27:52,272 It was awesome to watch. 723 00:27:52,305 --> 00:27:54,207 Sandy, how proud are you when you think of everything 724 00:27:54,240 --> 00:27:56,142 that you've accomplished, particularly 725 00:27:56,176 --> 00:27:58,178 after everything you've been through, these younger 726 00:27:58,211 --> 00:27:59,512 ninjas coming in. 727 00:27:59,546 --> 00:28:01,114 And you were still showing them how to get down. 728 00:28:01,147 --> 00:28:04,184 - Yeah, that was something we joked about coming in. 729 00:28:04,217 --> 00:28:07,020 That here we are, married 25 years, 730 00:28:07,020 --> 00:28:10,590 which is longer than most of these people have been alive. 731 00:28:10,623 --> 00:28:13,593 So--but we've still got some game, and we 732 00:28:13,626 --> 00:28:15,028 definitely still got some abs. 733 00:28:15,061 --> 00:28:18,031 So we're still fighting and still getting after it. 734 00:28:18,031 --> 00:28:20,400 - I love it, 25 years, 25 abs. 735 00:28:20,433 --> 00:28:21,701 Y'all got a whole lot of abs between you. 736 00:28:21,735 --> 00:28:23,103 And I've got some good news. 737 00:28:23,136 --> 00:28:25,271 You're in third place right now with a good chance 738 00:28:25,305 --> 00:28:26,506 of moving on. 739 00:28:26,539 --> 00:28:28,041 - Yes, all right! We're still alive! 740 00:28:28,074 --> 00:28:31,244 - Matt, Akbar, back to you. 741 00:28:31,277 --> 00:28:32,712 - His abs have made him 742 00:28:32,746 --> 00:28:37,050 a social media sensation with 1/2 million followers. 743 00:28:37,050 --> 00:28:39,819 Now Tremayne Dortch and his wife, Cassandra, 744 00:28:39,853 --> 00:28:41,588 will try to muscle their way 745 00:28:41,621 --> 00:28:43,590 through the Couples Championship 746 00:28:43,623 --> 00:28:47,327 on "American Ninja Warrior." 747 00:28:52,165 --> 00:28:53,400 [upbeat music] 748 00:28:53,433 --> 00:28:56,069 - It's couples' night on "American Ninja Warrior." 749 00:28:56,102 --> 00:28:58,872 - And that means, we've got twice the fun out here. 750 00:28:58,905 --> 00:29:00,840 - And there's a couple having fun. 751 00:29:00,874 --> 00:29:04,010 It's our defending champions Kyle Soderman 752 00:29:04,010 --> 00:29:07,247 and Megan Johnson having a romantic candlelit dinner 753 00:29:07,280 --> 00:29:08,915 high above New York Street. 754 00:29:09,015 --> 00:29:11,551 We'll see them run in just a bit. 755 00:29:11,584 --> 00:29:14,220 And up next is one of the youngest couples of the night. 756 00:29:14,254 --> 00:29:16,523 This is 19-year-old Avery Glantz 757 00:29:16,556 --> 00:29:19,025 and 22-year-old Luke Dillon. 758 00:29:19,025 --> 00:29:21,561 Oh, nice! - Oh, that's cute. 759 00:29:21,594 --> 00:29:24,030 - As you can see, these two are in sync, 760 00:29:24,030 --> 00:29:25,365 which is impressive 761 00:29:25,398 --> 00:29:28,068 considering they live so far apart. 762 00:29:28,101 --> 00:29:30,937 [upbeat music] 763 00:29:31,037 --> 00:29:32,205 - I'm from Warwick, Rhode Island. 764 00:29:32,238 --> 00:29:33,840 - And I'm from Lafayette Hill, Pennsylvania. 765 00:29:33,873 --> 00:29:35,308 - So we're about four hours apart, 766 00:29:35,342 --> 00:29:39,279 and it's about 275 miles between us. 767 00:29:39,312 --> 00:29:42,048 I'll make the drive almost every weekend. 768 00:29:42,782 --> 00:29:44,150 It's absolutely worth it. 769 00:29:44,184 --> 00:29:47,053 Whenever we hang out, we have a whole bunch of fun. 770 00:29:47,087 --> 00:29:48,722 We looking good? - You look great. 771 00:29:48,755 --> 00:29:50,523 - Thank you. 772 00:29:50,557 --> 00:29:51,725 - Ready to cook. 773 00:29:51,758 --> 00:29:53,193 - All right. 774 00:29:53,226 --> 00:29:54,427 I like to cook for other people, 775 00:29:54,461 --> 00:29:55,729 then make them try my food. 776 00:29:55,762 --> 00:29:57,197 - He's pretty good, and he teaches me 777 00:29:57,230 --> 00:29:58,765 how to cook as well. 778 00:29:59,666 --> 00:30:01,067 - What's your opinion? 779 00:30:02,335 --> 00:30:03,603 - I'd say about a 9 out of 10. 780 00:30:03,636 --> 00:30:04,671 - Yeah. 781 00:30:04,704 --> 00:30:06,339 - I've been teaching him a bit of guitar. 782 00:30:06,373 --> 00:30:08,808 Put this finger on the bottom. 783 00:30:09,676 --> 00:30:11,544 [laughs] 784 00:30:11,578 --> 00:30:13,113 - Yeah, that was too hard. 785 00:30:14,047 --> 00:30:15,315 [laughter] 786 00:30:15,348 --> 00:30:18,051 * * 787 00:30:18,084 --> 00:30:19,886 - We've been doing acro, which is kind of like 788 00:30:19,919 --> 00:30:21,721 we balance each other on each other's hands 789 00:30:21,755 --> 00:30:23,723 and stuff like that. 790 00:30:23,757 --> 00:30:25,191 - Competing on the Couples Special 791 00:30:25,225 --> 00:30:27,394 gives us an opportunity to see each other. 792 00:30:27,427 --> 00:30:28,728 Ah! 793 00:30:28,762 --> 00:30:31,564 - And maybe walk away with $25,000. 794 00:30:31,598 --> 00:30:33,099 This is the best Ninja day ever. 795 00:30:33,133 --> 00:30:37,370 * * 796 00:30:37,404 --> 00:30:38,972 - These two have their parents watching 797 00:30:39,005 --> 00:30:40,640 back on the East Coast. 798 00:30:40,674 --> 00:30:43,543 - Let's go! - Whoo! 799 00:30:43,576 --> 00:30:45,879 Go get 'em, go get 'em. 800 00:30:47,013 --> 00:30:49,416 - Luke and Avery are going to get a final hug in 801 00:30:49,449 --> 00:30:51,451 and then take their places. 802 00:30:51,484 --> 00:30:53,053 It looks like Luke is going to run down 803 00:30:53,086 --> 00:30:54,521 to take the back half of the course, 804 00:30:54,554 --> 00:30:56,489 so Avery will be leading it off. 805 00:30:56,523 --> 00:30:59,092 - So far, all the teams that have finished 806 00:30:59,125 --> 00:31:00,460 had the women go first. 807 00:31:00,493 --> 00:31:02,962 That strategy seems to be working. 808 00:31:03,063 --> 00:31:05,965 [countdown clock beeping] 809 00:31:06,066 --> 00:31:08,501 - Avery recently graduated from high school. 810 00:31:08,535 --> 00:31:10,370 She's an avid rock climber. 811 00:31:10,403 --> 00:31:11,671 - Good ascent. 812 00:31:11,705 --> 00:31:13,273 - Nice, keep going, keep going, nice. 813 00:31:13,306 --> 00:31:15,108 - She actually has rock climbing holds 814 00:31:15,141 --> 00:31:16,976 built into the ceiling at her home 815 00:31:17,077 --> 00:31:18,878 so she can train any time. 816 00:31:18,912 --> 00:31:21,614 - Watch her control the momentum on Double Twister. 817 00:31:21,648 --> 00:31:23,249 - Just kick and go. It's there. 818 00:31:23,283 --> 00:31:24,484 It's there. 819 00:31:24,517 --> 00:31:25,685 - You can hear her boyfriend, Luke, 820 00:31:25,719 --> 00:31:27,287 kind of coaching her from a distance. 821 00:31:27,320 --> 00:31:28,588 - Intentionally turning around to build up 822 00:31:28,621 --> 00:31:32,092 momentum, another big swing. 823 00:31:32,092 --> 00:31:33,159 - Got it. 824 00:31:33,193 --> 00:31:34,494 - That's two down. 825 00:31:34,527 --> 00:31:35,929 - Whoo! 826 00:31:35,962 --> 00:31:38,164 - But now it's Dangerous Waters. 827 00:31:38,198 --> 00:31:40,834 - Avery in her career has never 828 00:31:40,867 --> 00:31:42,635 bested a balance obstacle. 829 00:31:42,669 --> 00:31:44,504 This would be huge. 830 00:31:44,537 --> 00:31:46,706 - Trust those steps, spot the feet. 831 00:31:46,740 --> 00:31:49,409 - It would be big for her personally and for her team 832 00:31:49,442 --> 00:31:51,611 if she can get through. 833 00:31:52,479 --> 00:31:53,680 - Wow! - Nice! 834 00:31:53,713 --> 00:31:54,948 OK, Avery. 835 00:31:54,981 --> 00:31:56,549 Very good run! - Take it, Luke. 836 00:31:56,583 --> 00:31:58,852 - Avery was locked in. 837 00:31:58,885 --> 00:32:03,156 - Now Luke on Duck Duck Goose, and this kid can fly. 838 00:32:03,189 --> 00:32:04,457 - Yes, he can, Matt. 839 00:32:04,491 --> 00:32:06,593 - Let's go, Luke! 840 00:32:07,627 --> 00:32:09,929 Yep, nice! 841 00:32:09,963 --> 00:32:12,098 - Just 5'5", but you can see the power 842 00:32:12,132 --> 00:32:14,567 he gets on the hooks. 843 00:32:14,601 --> 00:32:15,769 - Let's go! 844 00:32:15,802 --> 00:32:17,504 You're so strong. 845 00:32:18,538 --> 00:32:20,573 - And they have a good time going. 846 00:32:20,607 --> 00:32:23,109 The faster teams will go against the slower 847 00:32:23,143 --> 00:32:25,345 teams in the next round. 848 00:32:29,716 --> 00:32:32,952 - And Luke, clanging and banging to build up momentum. 849 00:32:32,986 --> 00:32:35,155 - Nice, throw yourself, nice! 850 00:32:35,188 --> 00:32:36,489 - Wow. - You see how-- 851 00:32:36,523 --> 00:32:38,658 - He muscled that. - He threw himself into that. 852 00:32:38,692 --> 00:32:40,560 That's exactly what you've got to do. 853 00:32:40,593 --> 00:32:43,096 - Look at this, our young couple's getting our third 854 00:32:43,096 --> 00:32:46,099 buzzer of the night, beating the Bergstrom-Wrights 855 00:32:46,132 --> 00:32:48,101 by more than 12 seconds. 856 00:32:48,101 --> 00:32:50,403 - Luke Dillon! 857 00:32:50,437 --> 00:32:52,005 - I love you! 858 00:32:52,105 --> 00:32:53,573 - I love you! 859 00:32:53,606 --> 00:32:55,175 - Whoo! 860 00:32:55,208 --> 00:32:58,712 [upbeat music] 861 00:32:58,745 --> 00:33:01,748 - Hey, Luke, get Avery up there. 862 00:33:01,781 --> 00:33:03,383 - Avery, get over here. 863 00:33:03,416 --> 00:33:05,051 - Do the wall! 864 00:33:05,051 --> 00:33:06,820 - Beat that wall. 865 00:33:06,853 --> 00:33:08,455 both: Beat that wall. 866 00:33:08,488 --> 00:33:10,223 Beat that wall. 867 00:33:11,124 --> 00:33:13,259 - There she goes. The crowd on their feet. 868 00:33:13,293 --> 00:33:15,228 - That's right, power, power, power, power. 869 00:33:15,261 --> 00:33:16,696 Yes! 870 00:33:16,730 --> 00:33:18,064 - Come on! 871 00:33:18,064 --> 00:33:19,599 [buzzer blares] 872 00:33:19,632 --> 00:33:22,202 - How about that? 873 00:33:22,235 --> 00:33:23,570 - I got to ask you guys. 874 00:33:23,603 --> 00:33:27,140 What's better, date night or doing this together? 875 00:33:27,173 --> 00:33:28,808 - This is our date night. 876 00:33:28,842 --> 00:33:30,443 - OK, all right. 877 00:33:30,477 --> 00:33:32,612 - All right, all right. 878 00:33:32,645 --> 00:33:34,481 Well done. 879 00:33:35,548 --> 00:33:37,217 Well, Avery Glantz and Luke Dillon 880 00:33:37,250 --> 00:33:38,785 showed they're a couple to be reckoned with 881 00:33:38,818 --> 00:33:40,086 in this competition. 882 00:33:40,086 --> 00:33:42,655 - Matt, that's what we call a power couple. 883 00:33:42,689 --> 00:33:46,693 - Coming up, the Webers have some secret weapons. 884 00:33:46,726 --> 00:33:48,094 - We got the family here. 885 00:33:48,094 --> 00:33:50,730 - A big family, his grizzly beard, 886 00:33:50,764 --> 00:33:52,532 and her delicious baking. 887 00:33:52,565 --> 00:33:54,734 - Whoever makes the best cookies should win tonight. 888 00:33:54,768 --> 00:33:58,004 - They're just ahead on "American Ninja Warrior's 889 00:33:58,104 --> 00:34:00,540 Couples Championship." 890 00:34:05,612 --> 00:34:07,681 - Another "Ninja" power couple hit 891 00:34:07,714 --> 00:34:09,783 the course while we were away. 892 00:34:09,816 --> 00:34:12,786 Colorado's Jaelyn Bennett and Austin Gray have 893 00:34:12,819 --> 00:34:14,587 been dating for two years. 894 00:34:14,621 --> 00:34:16,523 They were introduced by fellow ninja 895 00:34:16,556 --> 00:34:19,492 Gnarly Nate Hansen, who was watching with his girlfriend. 896 00:34:19,526 --> 00:34:20,794 - Let 'em cook! 897 00:34:20,827 --> 00:34:22,562 - These two made it to the final four 898 00:34:22,595 --> 00:34:24,497 in last year's Couples Championship, 899 00:34:24,531 --> 00:34:27,267 and they looked strong again tonight. 900 00:34:27,300 --> 00:34:28,835 - She's going for time too, Matt. 901 00:34:28,868 --> 00:34:31,571 I like it. They've got a game plan. 902 00:34:31,604 --> 00:34:34,174 - Jaelyn, the 24-year-old engineer, 903 00:34:34,207 --> 00:34:36,710 quickly made her way through the first three obstacles. 904 00:34:36,743 --> 00:34:39,212 - And look at Jaelyn doing her thing. 905 00:34:39,245 --> 00:34:41,414 - And Austin, the two-time runner-up 906 00:34:41,448 --> 00:34:44,284 on the regular season of "Ninja," kept it going. 907 00:34:44,317 --> 00:34:45,852 - He is not messing around. 908 00:34:45,885 --> 00:34:47,520 - Yes, come on. 909 00:34:47,554 --> 00:34:49,356 - He made it through all of his obstacles, 910 00:34:49,389 --> 00:34:51,391 giving them six points, and did it 911 00:34:51,424 --> 00:34:53,226 with the fastest time of the night, 912 00:34:53,259 --> 00:34:55,161 by more than 20 seconds. 913 00:34:55,195 --> 00:34:58,431 They're now guaranteed to move on to the next round. 914 00:34:59,933 --> 00:35:03,336 This next couple is bringing a six-pack to the start line. 915 00:35:03,370 --> 00:35:05,705 This is Cassandra and Tremayne Dortch. 916 00:35:05,739 --> 00:35:09,042 And as you can see, he is absolutely ripped. 917 00:35:09,042 --> 00:35:11,411 Tre competed for many seasons of "Ninja," 918 00:35:11,444 --> 00:35:14,914 and his muscles are legendary. 919 00:35:14,948 --> 00:35:17,584 - This guy is like carnitas because he is shredded. 920 00:35:17,617 --> 00:35:18,852 [laughing] 921 00:35:18,885 --> 00:35:24,057 - Tre is known as the Muscle Ninja because--mm. 922 00:35:24,057 --> 00:35:25,158 - You know. - Yeah. 923 00:35:25,191 --> 00:35:27,060 [laughing] 924 00:35:27,060 --> 00:35:28,695 - Look at them muscles. 925 00:35:28,728 --> 00:35:29,896 - Whoo! 926 00:35:29,929 --> 00:35:31,798 - I'm, like, yeah, that's my man. 927 00:35:31,831 --> 00:35:32,866 [scoffs] 928 00:35:32,899 --> 00:35:34,200 - Don't make me blush. 929 00:35:34,234 --> 00:35:35,969 - Whoo! 930 00:35:36,069 --> 00:35:38,138 - There's the commercial for his gym. 931 00:35:38,171 --> 00:35:40,607 - We own Beast Body Fitness together. 932 00:35:40,640 --> 00:35:42,542 If you ever see my social media, 933 00:35:42,575 --> 00:35:44,778 you might see some crazy stuff. 934 00:35:44,811 --> 00:35:47,747 - Some of his videos are like whoa. 935 00:35:47,781 --> 00:35:48,848 [laughing] 936 00:35:48,882 --> 00:35:51,951 But it's super motivational. 937 00:35:51,985 --> 00:35:54,487 - So it's been a while since we've seen the "Ninja" 938 00:35:54,521 --> 00:35:55,922 course, either one of us. 939 00:35:55,955 --> 00:35:59,459 - As a mom, it's extremely challenging finding 940 00:35:59,492 --> 00:36:01,628 the time to train for it. 941 00:36:01,661 --> 00:36:03,430 There's not a lot of time that we get without 942 00:36:03,463 --> 00:36:04,698 the kids around. 943 00:36:04,731 --> 00:36:08,301 So this is going to be like a date night for us. 944 00:36:08,335 --> 00:36:10,403 You ready? - Yeah, I can't wait. 945 00:36:10,437 --> 00:36:12,706 - The Beast Bodies are back. 946 00:36:12,739 --> 00:36:15,141 [upbeat music] 947 00:36:16,242 --> 00:36:18,645 - Their two kids are watching back in Texas 948 00:36:18,678 --> 00:36:20,880 with other family members. 949 00:36:20,914 --> 00:36:23,483 - Tre out there flexing. Man, look how ripped he is. 950 00:36:23,516 --> 00:36:25,318 You can see why he has 1/2 million 951 00:36:25,352 --> 00:36:26,653 followers on social media. 952 00:36:26,686 --> 00:36:28,254 - He's going to take those muscles 953 00:36:28,288 --> 00:36:30,123 to the back part of the course, 954 00:36:30,156 --> 00:36:31,725 so Cass will get them started. 955 00:36:31,758 --> 00:36:34,761 She's also a personal trainer, competed a few years ago, 956 00:36:34,794 --> 00:36:36,730 but it's been a while since this mom's 957 00:36:36,763 --> 00:36:38,298 been on a "Ninja" course. 958 00:36:38,331 --> 00:36:42,502 - Cassandra, long history as a dancer, great agility. 959 00:36:42,535 --> 00:36:45,505 [countdown clock beeping] 960 00:36:45,538 --> 00:36:46,806 - All right. 961 00:36:46,840 --> 00:36:48,875 - Oh, no! 962 00:36:49,743 --> 00:36:51,578 - She missed it. 963 00:36:51,611 --> 00:36:53,179 - It's all right, baby. 964 00:36:53,213 --> 00:36:56,783 - And that's just frustrating, just missed the pole. 965 00:36:56,816 --> 00:36:59,619 Well, the Dortch family now relying on Tre to keep 966 00:36:59,652 --> 00:37:01,454 them in this competition. 967 00:37:01,488 --> 00:37:03,923 And you could see Cass is a competitor. 968 00:37:04,024 --> 00:37:05,625 She's frustrated. 969 00:37:05,658 --> 00:37:09,029 Well, when Tre was competing regularly, he was a top ninja. 970 00:37:09,062 --> 00:37:11,297 He made it to the National Finals four times. 971 00:37:11,331 --> 00:37:14,067 - And here he is back on "Ninja Warrior." 972 00:37:14,100 --> 00:37:16,636 - Oh, it's good to see Tremayne back 973 00:37:16,670 --> 00:37:18,304 and doing what he loves doing. 974 00:37:18,338 --> 00:37:20,040 - Oh, no! 975 00:37:20,040 --> 00:37:21,307 [air horn blares] 976 00:37:22,108 --> 00:37:24,044 Well, that's a shocker, big man. 977 00:37:24,044 --> 00:37:26,346 - Wow, I did not see that one coming. 978 00:37:26,379 --> 00:37:29,916 - The Beast is down, and the Dortches, 979 00:37:29,949 --> 00:37:32,752 no obstacles cleared. 980 00:37:33,553 --> 00:37:36,489 Tre used to crush obstacles like this, no problem, 981 00:37:36,523 --> 00:37:39,592 but after not competing for a few years, he's rusty. 982 00:37:39,626 --> 00:37:43,763 He got his hands on the wings but couldn't lock it down. 983 00:37:43,797 --> 00:37:45,832 - They didn't do so great on the course, 984 00:37:45,865 --> 00:37:48,234 but those two still look good. 985 00:37:48,268 --> 00:37:51,671 And our next couple isn't doing our bodies any favors. 986 00:37:51,705 --> 00:37:54,140 This is Utah's Ian and Karissa Weber. 987 00:37:54,174 --> 00:37:57,077 She's a baker, and she brought us cookies. 988 00:37:57,077 --> 00:37:59,312 Karissa sent us some freshly-baked 989 00:37:59,346 --> 00:38:00,580 snickerdoodle cookies. 990 00:38:00,613 --> 00:38:02,682 - Oh, this is so warm, too. 991 00:38:02,716 --> 00:38:06,553 You know what, I'm on Team Weber. 992 00:38:06,586 --> 00:38:10,557 - Well, this family likes to go big in everything they do. 993 00:38:11,491 --> 00:38:13,626 - We have a huge family. 994 00:38:13,660 --> 00:38:16,563 - We've got the family here. 995 00:38:16,596 --> 00:38:19,366 I've got nine siblings and 50 nieces and nephews. 996 00:38:19,399 --> 00:38:20,533 Together, we are-- 997 00:38:20,567 --> 00:38:23,136 - Weber ninjas! 998 00:38:23,169 --> 00:38:25,705 - I really love baking. 999 00:38:25,739 --> 00:38:28,708 I do all our family's birthday cakes, 1000 00:38:28,742 --> 00:38:30,610 so I'm baking all the time. 1001 00:38:30,643 --> 00:38:32,412 And this guy has his hobbies. 1002 00:38:32,445 --> 00:38:34,314 - I've got a ton of hobbies. 1003 00:38:34,347 --> 00:38:36,216 I collect Hot Wheels. 1004 00:38:36,249 --> 00:38:38,785 I customize Hot Wheels. 1005 00:38:38,818 --> 00:38:40,787 I do beard competitions. 1006 00:38:40,820 --> 00:38:43,490 * * 1007 00:38:43,523 --> 00:38:46,259 And Ninja is the best hobby of all 1008 00:38:46,292 --> 00:38:47,494 because it brings us together. 1009 00:38:47,527 --> 00:38:49,596 - Weber ninja on 3! 1, 2, 3! 1010 00:38:49,629 --> 00:38:51,164 all: Weber ninjas! 1011 00:38:51,197 --> 00:38:53,533 - The last time we competed was on the "Family Championship." 1012 00:38:53,566 --> 00:38:57,837 - Ian Weber, wow, he is attacking this course, Akbar. 1013 00:38:57,871 --> 00:38:59,906 [buzzer blares] - Yes! 1014 00:39:00,006 --> 00:39:02,709 - It was a great experience, but I was so nervous. 1015 00:39:02,742 --> 00:39:04,010 - Stay on top! 1016 00:39:04,044 --> 00:39:05,512 Karissa, oh! 1017 00:39:05,545 --> 00:39:08,348 - So I'm hoping to make up for that this time. 1018 00:39:08,381 --> 00:39:11,718 I think we have the perfect recipe for success tonight. 1019 00:39:15,488 --> 00:39:18,224 - The Webers have their kids watching back home. 1020 00:39:18,258 --> 00:39:21,327 And, wow, it looks like every single member of their family 1021 00:39:21,361 --> 00:39:23,029 might be tuning in tonight. 1022 00:39:23,063 --> 00:39:25,565 - That's a reunion 'cause that's a big family. 1023 00:39:25,598 --> 00:39:27,500 - [indistinct] Power. 1024 00:39:27,534 --> 00:39:29,035 Show me, Baby. 1025 00:39:29,035 --> 00:39:31,037 - Ian's giving his wife a pep talk before he 1026 00:39:31,071 --> 00:39:32,405 heads to the back half. 1027 00:39:32,439 --> 00:39:35,041 Remember, Karissa didn't complete any obstacles 1028 00:39:35,041 --> 00:39:36,309 in the "Family Special." 1029 00:39:36,343 --> 00:39:38,044 Fell on the first one she attempted, 1030 00:39:38,078 --> 00:39:40,447 a balance obstacle, and that's haunted her. 1031 00:39:40,480 --> 00:39:43,450 [countdown clock beeping] 1032 00:39:43,483 --> 00:39:45,385 - If they can pick up 5 or more points, 1033 00:39:45,418 --> 00:39:48,321 they'll be guaranteed to move on. 1034 00:39:48,355 --> 00:39:50,323 - Get up, Karissa. Nice! 1035 00:39:50,357 --> 00:39:51,391 - Great job! 1036 00:39:51,424 --> 00:39:52,826 - Whoo! 1037 00:39:52,859 --> 00:39:54,561 Let's go! 1038 00:39:54,594 --> 00:39:55,795 - She already did better than she 1039 00:39:55,829 --> 00:39:57,163 did last time on the course. 1040 00:39:57,197 --> 00:39:59,566 That's got to give her some big confidence. 1041 00:39:59,599 --> 00:40:01,001 - And she gives a little smile. 1042 00:40:01,034 --> 00:40:02,736 You can tell she's relieved. 1043 00:40:02,769 --> 00:40:06,206 - On now to Double Twister, she's picked up one point. 1044 00:40:06,239 --> 00:40:07,707 - Look up! 1045 00:40:07,741 --> 00:40:10,844 - How far can this 34-year-old mother of three go? 1046 00:40:11,845 --> 00:40:14,014 - This obstacle is like mixing up cookie dough. 1047 00:40:14,047 --> 00:40:16,082 You start to turning it around and mixing 1048 00:40:16,116 --> 00:40:18,251 it right, throw it right onto the baking sheet, 1049 00:40:18,284 --> 00:40:19,552 just like that. 1050 00:40:19,586 --> 00:40:21,388 - Nice. - Now she's cooking! 1051 00:40:21,421 --> 00:40:24,190 - She almost smacked her head into the handle, 1052 00:40:24,224 --> 00:40:27,127 she threw that so well, generating 1053 00:40:27,160 --> 00:40:29,129 good power through the hips. 1054 00:40:29,963 --> 00:40:31,464 Got it! 1055 00:40:31,498 --> 00:40:33,099 - Whoo! 1056 00:40:33,133 --> 00:40:36,269 - You can see the joy in her face that she's doing so well. 1057 00:40:36,302 --> 00:40:38,238 - I'm excited to eat more of the cookies. 1058 00:40:38,271 --> 00:40:39,906 - You were doing that either way. 1059 00:40:39,939 --> 00:40:41,207 - I know. 1060 00:40:41,241 --> 00:40:42,742 I'm so sorry for smacking in your ears, 1061 00:40:42,776 --> 00:40:45,245 but I think she's going to make it across Dangerous Waters. 1062 00:40:45,278 --> 00:40:47,547 - Well, she fell on a similar balance obstacle 1063 00:40:47,580 --> 00:40:49,215 her last time on the course. 1064 00:40:49,249 --> 00:40:52,085 So this will be big if she can conquer it. 1065 00:40:52,752 --> 00:40:53,953 - Come on, come on. 1066 00:40:53,987 --> 00:40:55,488 Ooh! Oh! 1067 00:40:55,522 --> 00:40:56,656 Got it! 1068 00:40:56,690 --> 00:40:59,526 - OK, Karissa is perfect. 1069 00:40:59,559 --> 00:41:02,062 - Karissa just busted through Dangerous Waters. 1070 00:41:02,095 --> 00:41:04,064 [cheering] 1071 00:41:04,064 --> 00:41:07,334 - So now it's Ian's turn, and he's stroking the beard 1072 00:41:07,367 --> 00:41:09,069 so you know he's serious. 1073 00:41:09,069 --> 00:41:12,305 Got to jump up to Duck Duck Goose. 1074 00:41:12,339 --> 00:41:14,607 - Good launch there. 1075 00:41:14,641 --> 00:41:17,310 - 6'1", 200, one of the bigger boys 1076 00:41:17,344 --> 00:41:18,778 we'll see out here tonight. 1077 00:41:18,812 --> 00:41:21,147 - Nice, you got to just hope that as he's making 1078 00:41:21,181 --> 00:41:23,149 this transition, his beard doesn't get 1079 00:41:23,183 --> 00:41:25,785 caught up as he's bringing those wings down 1080 00:41:25,819 --> 00:41:27,954 on Duck Duck Goose. 1081 00:41:27,987 --> 00:41:30,490 - Well, just like Karissa, generating good power there 1082 00:41:30,523 --> 00:41:32,525 with the hips. 1083 00:41:34,894 --> 00:41:37,430 - He picks up their fourth point. 1084 00:41:39,099 --> 00:41:40,800 - On now to Ring the Bells. 1085 00:41:40,834 --> 00:41:43,103 - Get through this, and they'll have 5 points 1086 00:41:43,103 --> 00:41:45,905 and will clinch a spot in the next round. 1087 00:41:45,939 --> 00:41:47,574 And, you know, you could see, Akbar, 1088 00:41:47,607 --> 00:41:50,877 trying to make that move on the mount, couldn't do it. 1089 00:41:50,910 --> 00:41:53,013 - Got to make that transition quickly. 1090 00:41:53,113 --> 00:41:54,714 - Wow! - Nice! 1091 00:41:54,748 --> 00:41:56,783 - Good power for a big guy, Akbar. 1092 00:41:56,816 --> 00:41:58,785 He's real confident in his grip. 1093 00:41:58,818 --> 00:42:01,921 - Well, man, I think the strength is in his beard. 1094 00:42:01,955 --> 00:42:03,089 Nice! 1095 00:42:03,123 --> 00:42:04,724 - Nice, makes it. 1096 00:42:07,093 --> 00:42:08,795 - And he is pumped. 1097 00:42:08,828 --> 00:42:10,463 - Yeah! 1098 00:42:10,497 --> 00:42:12,098 - The Webers are moving on. 1099 00:42:12,132 --> 00:42:14,100 - Whoo! 1100 00:42:14,134 --> 00:42:16,069 - They were disappointed with their showing 1101 00:42:16,069 --> 00:42:17,971 in the family special, but they have 1102 00:42:18,071 --> 00:42:20,073 come back with a perfect run. 1103 00:42:20,073 --> 00:42:22,409 [buzzer blares] - Yeah! 1104 00:42:22,442 --> 00:42:25,679 - What a turn-around for Karissa and Ian Weber. 1105 00:42:25,712 --> 00:42:27,781 - Whoo! 1106 00:42:27,814 --> 00:42:30,784 [upbeat music] 1107 00:42:30,817 --> 00:42:33,853 * * 1108 00:42:33,887 --> 00:42:36,089 - Ian, I feel like you've been waiting for this moment 1109 00:42:36,089 --> 00:42:37,991 for a long time. 1110 00:42:38,091 --> 00:42:39,359 - You got to--yo. 1111 00:42:39,392 --> 00:42:40,527 - Dude. 1112 00:42:40,560 --> 00:42:42,762 - I'm so proud of my wife. 1113 00:42:42,796 --> 00:42:45,098 On the family show, she fell in the first obstacle. 1114 00:42:45,131 --> 00:42:47,300 It's been eating her up for years. 1115 00:42:47,334 --> 00:42:49,669 And, man, I'm so proud of you. 1116 00:42:49,703 --> 00:42:51,171 [cheering] 1117 00:42:51,204 --> 00:42:53,907 - Karissa had never completed an obstacle 1118 00:42:53,940 --> 00:42:58,211 before she got through one, then two, then three of them. 1119 00:42:58,244 --> 00:43:00,847 And Ian followed it up with his three. 1120 00:43:00,880 --> 00:43:03,316 The Webers are moving on. 1121 00:43:03,350 --> 00:43:05,385 So right now, the Webers are 1122 00:43:05,418 --> 00:43:06,386 one of five couples 1123 00:43:06,419 --> 00:43:07,654 that are guaranteed 1124 00:43:07,687 --> 00:43:09,456 to be advancing to round 2. 1125 00:43:09,489 --> 00:43:11,958 These three couples are on the bubble 1126 00:43:12,058 --> 00:43:13,560 because there are still three more teams 1127 00:43:13,593 --> 00:43:16,629 that will get their chance to run in round 1. 1128 00:43:16,663 --> 00:43:19,499 - Coming up, she's a pageant queen. 1129 00:43:19,532 --> 00:43:21,735 He's a nerdy pharmacist. 1130 00:43:21,768 --> 00:43:23,303 - I'm all about science. 1131 00:43:23,336 --> 00:43:25,238 - And I'm all about fashion. 1132 00:43:25,271 --> 00:43:28,742 - Can this Beauty and the Geek beat our course? 1133 00:43:28,775 --> 00:43:32,545 The Wilsons are up next on "American Ninja Warrior's 1134 00:43:32,579 --> 00:43:34,781 Couples Championship." 1135 00:43:39,552 --> 00:43:40,620 - Welcome back to the Couples Championship 1136 00:43:40,653 --> 00:43:42,122 on "American Ninja Warrior." 1137 00:43:42,155 --> 00:43:44,591 Now, tonight, we've got a sweet surprise for our winning 1138 00:43:44,624 --> 00:43:46,092 couple, but it's not candy. 1139 00:43:46,092 --> 00:43:50,096 - That's right. It's a box of $25,000! 1140 00:43:50,096 --> 00:43:53,099 - Well, we only have a few couples left in round 1. 1141 00:43:53,099 --> 00:43:57,937 And up next, a tale as old as time, Beauty and the Geek. 1142 00:43:57,971 --> 00:43:59,305 - I like that. 1143 00:43:59,339 --> 00:44:01,107 - He's a nerdy pharmacist. 1144 00:44:01,141 --> 00:44:03,043 She's a pageant queen. 1145 00:44:03,043 --> 00:44:07,313 And, together, this pair from Tennessee can make sparks fly. 1146 00:44:07,347 --> 00:44:09,816 - Ah, look at that. 1147 00:44:11,084 --> 00:44:12,786 - You know, they say opposites attract. 1148 00:44:12,819 --> 00:44:15,955 - This pharmacist probably had his supplements this morning. 1149 00:44:16,056 --> 00:44:18,158 - I come from this sciencey background. 1150 00:44:18,191 --> 00:44:20,894 I was a chemist in undergrad, and I've 1151 00:44:20,927 --> 00:44:22,228 got a doctorate in pharmacy. 1152 00:44:22,262 --> 00:44:24,864 And she kind of comes from the pageantry world. 1153 00:44:24,898 --> 00:44:27,834 - Mrs. Tennessee, striking a pose. 1154 00:44:27,867 --> 00:44:30,370 - I was crowned Mrs. Tennessee and then 1155 00:44:30,403 --> 00:44:32,072 later Mrs. United States. 1156 00:44:32,105 --> 00:44:35,809 So my world is a lot of glitz, a lot of glamour, runways. 1157 00:44:35,842 --> 00:44:38,178 - The pageant queen had the answer. 1158 00:44:38,211 --> 00:44:39,913 - Something that's really important for the longevity 1159 00:44:39,946 --> 00:44:41,781 of a relationship is to find something 1160 00:44:41,815 --> 00:44:43,750 that you love together. 1161 00:44:43,783 --> 00:44:46,653 And for us, it's training for "American Ninja Warrior." 1162 00:44:46,686 --> 00:44:48,621 - Got it! - Wow, that was the Beauty. 1163 00:44:48,655 --> 00:44:50,290 - We're going to hit this course in style. 1164 00:44:50,323 --> 00:44:52,092 - I mean, have you seen us? 1165 00:44:55,161 --> 00:44:57,864 - Ah, look at that, they look so good together. 1166 00:44:57,897 --> 00:45:00,400 - We're going to make you proud! 1167 00:45:00,433 --> 00:45:03,436 - They'll have their families watching back in Tennessee. 1168 00:45:05,705 --> 00:45:07,273 Ben's got more experience. 1169 00:45:07,307 --> 00:45:09,709 He's been on three seasons of "Ninja," so he'll 1170 00:45:09,743 --> 00:45:11,177 head to the back half. 1171 00:45:11,211 --> 00:45:13,646 Juliana is going to kick things off. 1172 00:45:13,680 --> 00:45:17,550 5'9", our tallest woman competing tonight. 1173 00:45:17,584 --> 00:45:18,852 She'll need to keep that hair out 1174 00:45:18,885 --> 00:45:20,453 of the water on Pole Vault. 1175 00:45:20,487 --> 00:45:23,256 - This is the talent portion of the contest for Juliana. 1176 00:45:23,289 --> 00:45:26,326 [countdown clock beeping] 1177 00:45:27,127 --> 00:45:29,829 - A trained ballet dancer but sliding down the pole, 1178 00:45:29,863 --> 00:45:31,264 you've got to elevate. - Get up! 1179 00:45:31,297 --> 00:45:32,565 - Watch your hair! 1180 00:45:32,599 --> 00:45:34,234 - Oh! 1181 00:45:34,968 --> 00:45:37,237 - Her hair and her feet hit the water. 1182 00:45:37,270 --> 00:45:39,239 She is done. 1183 00:45:39,272 --> 00:45:41,841 - And that's got to be a frustrating start. 1184 00:45:41,875 --> 00:45:44,077 - So now it's up to Ben. 1185 00:45:44,077 --> 00:45:45,712 - Go, Ben! 1186 00:45:45,745 --> 00:45:47,714 - He'll need to get at least 2 points to have 1187 00:45:47,747 --> 00:45:49,482 any chance of moving on. 1188 00:45:49,516 --> 00:45:52,318 First up is Duck Duck Goose. 1189 00:45:52,352 --> 00:45:53,887 - Here we go! 1190 00:45:53,920 --> 00:45:56,156 - Ben grew up on a small farm in Tennessee. 1191 00:45:56,189 --> 00:45:59,359 They actually raised ducks, so he should feel at home here. 1192 00:45:59,392 --> 00:46:01,461 - You're good. Come on. 1193 00:46:01,494 --> 00:46:03,897 - He just got on that one. 1194 00:46:03,930 --> 00:46:06,933 - He's a big boy, 6', 185 pounds, 1195 00:46:07,033 --> 00:46:08,301 that's a lot of mass to move. 1196 00:46:08,335 --> 00:46:10,637 - Big drop here on the wings, 90 degrees. 1197 00:46:10,670 --> 00:46:12,038 Locked it in. 1198 00:46:12,038 --> 00:46:13,306 - Whoo, can't blame that one on the Goose! 1199 00:46:13,340 --> 00:46:16,609 - Nice job by Ben Wilson, and there's one. 1200 00:46:16,643 --> 00:46:18,111 - Yeah! 1201 00:46:18,144 --> 00:46:20,680 [cheering] 1202 00:46:20,714 --> 00:46:22,382 - On now to Ring the Bells. 1203 00:46:22,415 --> 00:46:23,583 - He'll jump right into it. 1204 00:46:23,616 --> 00:46:24,751 Nice. - There it is. 1205 00:46:24,784 --> 00:46:27,354 - Nice transition there by Ben Wilson. 1206 00:46:27,387 --> 00:46:30,123 That's about as efficient as you can be. 1207 00:46:30,156 --> 00:46:32,258 - Whoo! 1208 00:46:34,761 --> 00:46:37,130 - It looked like he rushed it. 1209 00:46:37,163 --> 00:46:38,898 - It's OK. We got this. 1210 00:46:38,932 --> 00:46:40,834 - But he's still going to get a kiss. 1211 00:46:40,867 --> 00:46:45,305 Our Beauty and the Geek couple end up with 1 point. 1212 00:46:45,338 --> 00:46:48,341 - They were smoking walking up to the start line. 1213 00:46:48,375 --> 00:46:50,744 And Ben came through on Duck Duck Goose. 1214 00:46:50,777 --> 00:46:53,380 But on Ring the Bells, he tried to get through it 1215 00:46:53,413 --> 00:46:56,549 quickly and just missed. 1216 00:46:58,084 --> 00:47:00,820 - And with only 1 point, no chance for the Wilsons 1217 00:47:00,854 --> 00:47:02,155 to move on. 1218 00:47:02,188 --> 00:47:03,823 They will walk off into the sunset 1219 00:47:03,857 --> 00:47:05,759 with a pageant wave. 1220 00:47:06,726 --> 00:47:08,762 Our next couple is one of the youngest 1221 00:47:08,795 --> 00:47:11,131 but also one of the most talented. 1222 00:47:11,164 --> 00:47:13,033 It's 20-year-old Isabella Wakeham 1223 00:47:13,033 --> 00:47:15,335 and 21-year-old Sam Folsom. 1224 00:47:15,368 --> 00:47:17,037 She lives in Texas. 1225 00:47:17,037 --> 00:47:21,241 He's in Illinois, brought together by this sport. 1226 00:47:22,409 --> 00:47:24,911 - So we are at the barn. It is called the Danger Zone. 1227 00:47:24,944 --> 00:47:26,946 And inside of the barn, I would estimate 1228 00:47:27,047 --> 00:47:29,582 around 70 to 100 obstacles. 1229 00:47:29,616 --> 00:47:31,384 And a lot of them are original designs 1230 00:47:31,418 --> 00:47:33,553 that I came up with myself. 1231 00:47:33,586 --> 00:47:34,854 - Whoa. 1232 00:47:36,356 --> 00:47:37,490 Geez. 1233 00:47:37,524 --> 00:47:38,758 That's legit. 1234 00:47:38,792 --> 00:47:41,661 Sam and I actually met through Ninja. 1235 00:47:41,695 --> 00:47:43,463 - Hey, you made a full move. 1236 00:47:43,496 --> 00:47:44,931 - That one's hard. 1237 00:47:44,964 --> 00:47:46,800 - We knew each other a long time in the Ninja community 1238 00:47:46,833 --> 00:47:48,368 before we started dating. 1239 00:47:48,401 --> 00:47:50,937 - I actually came out here for one of his barn comps. 1240 00:47:50,970 --> 00:47:53,440 - Yeah, yeah, yeah, and so it was actually a World Finals 1241 00:47:53,473 --> 00:47:55,508 event where we started dating. 1242 00:47:55,542 --> 00:47:56,710 - Right after I won, so... 1243 00:47:56,743 --> 00:47:57,777 - Yeah, we were running joke that I 1244 00:47:57,811 --> 00:47:59,279 was, like, whoever wins this thing, 1245 00:47:59,312 --> 00:48:01,348 I'm going to ask them out. 1246 00:48:01,381 --> 00:48:02,816 both: Yes! 1247 00:48:02,849 --> 00:48:04,718 - I like this one, Sam. - Thank you. 1248 00:48:04,751 --> 00:48:07,020 - Well, here it is, Duck Duck Goose. 1249 00:48:07,020 --> 00:48:08,788 Sam designed it. 1250 00:48:08,822 --> 00:48:11,157 - So on season 16, Sam and I both had 1251 00:48:11,191 --> 00:48:13,493 the privilege of competing on obstacles that he designed. 1252 00:48:13,526 --> 00:48:15,762 - And Isabella Wakeham! 1253 00:48:15,795 --> 00:48:17,597 - She isn't even looking fazed. 1254 00:48:17,630 --> 00:48:19,899 Now Sam Folsom is flying-- 1255 00:48:19,933 --> 00:48:21,434 - From the barn to the big course. 1256 00:48:21,468 --> 00:48:23,036 - Whoa! - Oh, no! 1257 00:48:23,069 --> 00:48:24,571 - He went out on the Duck. 1258 00:48:24,604 --> 00:48:26,840 - I'm excited to see Sam tackle Duck Duck Goose. 1259 00:48:26,873 --> 00:48:31,177 I mean, I got it in qualifying, so it's his turn for us. 1260 00:48:31,211 --> 00:48:32,545 - Yeah. 1261 00:48:34,180 --> 00:48:36,449 - Sam is ready for his rematch. 1262 00:48:36,483 --> 00:48:39,686 He's lined up to take on Duck Duck Goose in the back half 1263 00:48:39,719 --> 00:48:41,054 of the course. 1264 00:48:41,087 --> 00:48:42,889 Isabella will lead it off and attempt 1265 00:48:42,922 --> 00:48:44,257 the first three obstacles. 1266 00:48:44,290 --> 00:48:46,659 Her mom and brother are down on the sideline. 1267 00:48:46,693 --> 00:48:48,495 - Let's go! 1268 00:48:48,528 --> 00:48:50,864 - Right next to Sam's family. 1269 00:48:50,897 --> 00:48:52,132 - You got this, come on! 1270 00:48:52,165 --> 00:48:54,601 [countdown clock beeping] 1271 00:48:54,634 --> 00:48:58,104 - Well, this is the couple that everyone's talking about. 1272 00:48:58,138 --> 00:49:00,674 - Isabella has competed in our women's championships, 1273 00:49:00,707 --> 00:49:04,044 and both of them have been to the national finals in Vegas. 1274 00:49:05,645 --> 00:49:08,448 - Isabella Wakeham, so strong, got 1275 00:49:08,481 --> 00:49:11,885 her first buzzer last season on the big show 1276 00:49:11,918 --> 00:49:13,286 and has been rolling. 1277 00:49:13,319 --> 00:49:16,823 5'5", 135, this college student says 1278 00:49:16,856 --> 00:49:21,127 college has not slowed down her training, so disciplined. 1279 00:49:21,928 --> 00:49:24,464 - Breathe, Bell, breathe! 1280 00:49:24,497 --> 00:49:27,067 - Going to college at Texas A&M and still 1281 00:49:27,100 --> 00:49:29,169 training for "Ninja," and she gets 1282 00:49:29,202 --> 00:49:30,937 through her three obstacles. 1283 00:49:31,037 --> 00:49:33,707 And now Sam can get his revenge on the obstacle he 1284 00:49:33,740 --> 00:49:37,043 first designed, Duck Duck Goose. 1285 00:49:37,077 --> 00:49:39,646 - Well, it was the second duck that took him out. 1286 00:49:39,679 --> 00:49:40,847 - Yeah! 1287 00:49:40,880 --> 00:49:42,549 - But not tonight. 1288 00:49:42,582 --> 00:49:44,884 Second Ducky, quack-quack, baby! 1289 00:49:44,918 --> 00:49:47,921 - Well, got to be pretty cool for Sam Folsom. 1290 00:49:47,954 --> 00:49:50,190 - He gets to see his obstacle on the course, 1291 00:49:50,223 --> 00:49:54,961 and now he gets to defeat it and goes right into the Bells. 1292 00:49:55,061 --> 00:49:56,496 - Oh, nice. 1293 00:49:56,529 --> 00:49:59,199 Well, they want that top time, Akbar, give them 1294 00:49:59,232 --> 00:50:00,734 the seeding for the races. 1295 00:50:00,767 --> 00:50:03,169 - The fastest team will race against the slowest 1296 00:50:03,203 --> 00:50:04,537 in the next round. 1297 00:50:04,571 --> 00:50:06,239 - It's going to be close. 1298 00:50:06,272 --> 00:50:09,509 - Sam Folsom, wow! 1299 00:50:09,542 --> 00:50:11,978 - Let's go! - Man! 1300 00:50:12,012 --> 00:50:14,581 - They've got the fastest time of the night so far. 1301 00:50:14,614 --> 00:50:18,018 They are going to be dangerous racing in the next round. 1302 00:50:18,051 --> 00:50:20,754 - Isabella flew through her three obstacles, 1303 00:50:20,787 --> 00:50:23,123 and Sam made the most of his rematch 1304 00:50:23,156 --> 00:50:27,160 with Duck Duck Goose, then cruised through the final two. 1305 00:50:27,193 --> 00:50:29,929 They've got the top time so far. 1306 00:50:31,164 --> 00:50:34,734 And Isabella is going to join him at the top. 1307 00:50:34,768 --> 00:50:37,103 - Oh, look at that. 1308 00:50:37,137 --> 00:50:38,738 How beautiful is it! 1309 00:50:38,772 --> 00:50:41,174 - And they're at the top of our leaderboard. 1310 00:50:41,207 --> 00:50:43,943 Only the best eight will move on to the next round. 1311 00:50:43,977 --> 00:50:47,347 And with only one more couple to run, seven of the couples 1312 00:50:47,380 --> 00:50:49,916 are now locked in, with Jeri D'Aurelio 1313 00:50:49,949 --> 00:50:51,885 and Tyler Struss on the bubble. 1314 00:50:51,918 --> 00:50:55,655 - And that final team happens to be our defending champs. 1315 00:50:55,689 --> 00:50:58,358 - What a performance by these two! 1316 00:50:58,391 --> 00:51:01,795 - Kyle Soderman and Megan Johnson crushed it last year. 1317 00:51:01,828 --> 00:51:04,164 They'll try to make it two in a row. 1318 00:51:04,197 --> 00:51:07,067 And, later, we're kicking it into high gear, 1319 00:51:07,067 --> 00:51:10,904 as our couples race each other on our side-by-side course 1320 00:51:10,937 --> 00:51:13,640 to crown our new Couples Champion 1321 00:51:13,673 --> 00:51:16,309 on "American Ninja Warrior." 1322 00:51:23,950 --> 00:51:26,386 - Here is your massive trophy! 1323 00:51:26,419 --> 00:51:29,222 - Zuri helped them celebrate their victory last year, 1324 00:51:29,255 --> 00:51:30,557 so it's only fitting 1325 00:51:30,590 --> 00:51:33,560 that she should get them started tonight. 1326 00:51:33,593 --> 00:51:35,862 - Guys, they are the defending champions 1327 00:51:35,895 --> 00:51:37,864 of our Couples Championship. 1328 00:51:37,897 --> 00:51:39,899 Megan Johnson and Kyle Soderman 1329 00:51:39,933 --> 00:51:42,102 absolutely crushed it last year. 1330 00:51:42,102 --> 00:51:44,104 - And they're bringing that big, heavy trophy 1331 00:51:44,104 --> 00:51:45,572 to the start line, 1332 00:51:45,605 --> 00:51:48,241 making it look a lot lighter than it is. 1333 00:51:48,274 --> 00:51:50,110 The Army doctor and speedy stuntman 1334 00:51:50,110 --> 00:51:53,113 want to show that last season's win wasn't a fluke. 1335 00:51:53,146 --> 00:51:54,848 [cheering] 1336 00:51:54,881 --> 00:51:57,450 - Let's go, Kyle! 1337 00:51:57,484 --> 00:52:01,254 [cheering continues] - Yeah! 1338 00:52:01,287 --> 00:52:03,390 Whoo! 1339 00:52:03,423 --> 00:52:05,692 - This is our second Couples Championship, 1340 00:52:05,725 --> 00:52:07,494 and we're hyped. 1341 00:52:07,527 --> 00:52:09,929 - Ready to do it again. - Yeah. 1342 00:52:09,963 --> 00:52:12,532 - Soderman's a speed demon. He's pulling ahead. 1343 00:52:12,565 --> 00:52:15,301 - We were able to beat Chris DiGangi 1344 00:52:15,335 --> 00:52:17,270 and Jesse "Flex" Labreck. 1345 00:52:17,303 --> 00:52:20,240 They have 20 buzzers between them. 1346 00:52:20,273 --> 00:52:23,076 - Big upset! I can't believe it! 1347 00:52:23,076 --> 00:52:25,412 - Let's go! 1348 00:52:25,445 --> 00:52:27,681 - They're 25 grand richer. 1349 00:52:27,714 --> 00:52:29,616 - We just moved into a house. 1350 00:52:29,649 --> 00:52:31,718 - So many boxes. - I know. 1351 00:52:31,751 --> 00:52:33,386 And having that check 1352 00:52:33,420 --> 00:52:35,655 from winning the Couples Championship 1353 00:52:35,689 --> 00:52:37,457 gave us a really good head start 1354 00:52:37,490 --> 00:52:38,992 on the outside of the house. 1355 00:52:39,092 --> 00:52:41,227 Now if we can do it again, 1356 00:52:41,261 --> 00:52:42,996 we're going to get started on the inside. 1357 00:52:43,096 --> 00:52:45,465 Oh, yeah, this is, like, the movie-watching spot. 1358 00:52:45,498 --> 00:52:46,933 - Oh, this is perfect. 1359 00:52:46,966 --> 00:52:49,002 Only half of our house has flooring. 1360 00:52:49,102 --> 00:52:50,737 The other half is concrete. 1361 00:52:50,770 --> 00:52:53,640 So I would love to be able to get that done. 1362 00:52:53,673 --> 00:52:55,575 - Oh, yeah, and we got a puppy. 1363 00:52:55,608 --> 00:52:58,178 - And can't forget-- we have a dog now. 1364 00:52:58,211 --> 00:52:59,779 His name is Augie. 1365 00:52:59,813 --> 00:53:02,215 - And maybe we can build some obstacles for him outside. 1366 00:53:02,248 --> 00:53:03,850 [dog barks] 1367 00:53:03,883 --> 00:53:05,919 - We need to be able to give him the best life that we can. 1368 00:53:05,952 --> 00:53:08,621 - So we are back to defend our title. 1369 00:53:08,655 --> 00:53:10,924 - You ready to do this? - Absolutely. 1370 00:53:15,395 --> 00:53:17,464 - Hi! - Whoo! 1371 00:53:17,497 --> 00:53:19,065 - Love you! 1372 00:53:19,065 --> 00:53:21,701 - The defending champs have family watching at home, 1373 00:53:21,735 --> 00:53:25,305 including Kyle's energetic mom watching from Minnesota. 1374 00:53:25,338 --> 00:53:27,874 - Whoo! You got this, guys! 1375 00:53:27,907 --> 00:53:28,908 Come on! 1376 00:53:28,942 --> 00:53:30,343 - Kyle's going to hop down, 1377 00:53:30,377 --> 00:53:32,212 head to the back half of the course. 1378 00:53:32,245 --> 00:53:35,515 Megan, or Megatron as she's known, will lead it off. 1379 00:53:35,548 --> 00:53:36,883 As the last team to run, 1380 00:53:36,916 --> 00:53:38,885 they know what they need to do to advance. 1381 00:53:38,918 --> 00:53:41,721 Get three points, and they're guaranteed to move on. 1382 00:53:41,755 --> 00:53:44,290 [countdown clock beeping] 1383 00:53:44,324 --> 00:53:45,725 - Megan's got a lot of swag 1384 00:53:45,759 --> 00:53:47,627 from winning this event last year. 1385 00:53:47,660 --> 00:53:50,096 She carried that over into the regular season. 1386 00:53:50,096 --> 00:53:51,831 She made it all the way to Vegas. 1387 00:53:51,865 --> 00:53:53,967 - And good job holding the pole steady. 1388 00:53:54,000 --> 00:53:56,803 [cheers and applause] 1389 00:53:56,836 --> 00:53:58,905 - And now to Double Twister. 1390 00:53:58,938 --> 00:54:00,240 - Come on, Megan! 1391 00:54:00,273 --> 00:54:01,775 - 5'5", 130. 1392 00:54:01,808 --> 00:54:04,077 - Jump into it, nice power. 1393 00:54:04,110 --> 00:54:06,046 The more power you bring into it, 1394 00:54:06,046 --> 00:54:09,349 it allows you to get nice momentum north and south 1395 00:54:09,382 --> 00:54:10,383 and then launch. 1396 00:54:10,417 --> 00:54:12,919 - Ooh, extra swing here. 1397 00:54:12,952 --> 00:54:14,187 - You know, those extra swings 1398 00:54:14,220 --> 00:54:16,256 cost you about two seconds, Matt. 1399 00:54:16,289 --> 00:54:18,058 It's about an extra two to three seconds 1400 00:54:18,058 --> 00:54:19,192 on the extra swing. 1401 00:54:19,225 --> 00:54:21,861 - Well, the speed does matter 1402 00:54:21,895 --> 00:54:24,330 if you think about seeding for that next round of the races. 1403 00:54:24,364 --> 00:54:26,833 And Megatron, she's in trouble, 1404 00:54:26,866 --> 00:54:28,535 getting that east-west movement. 1405 00:54:28,568 --> 00:54:32,672 - [shouting indistinctly] 1406 00:54:32,706 --> 00:54:34,674 [cheering, yelling] 1407 00:54:34,708 --> 00:54:37,110 - She's an emergency-room doctor at Fort Hood, 1408 00:54:37,143 --> 00:54:41,581 working hard to keep this run alive, and she survives. 1409 00:54:41,614 --> 00:54:44,284 There it is, a little boost of adrenaline. 1410 00:54:44,317 --> 00:54:46,086 - Yes! Whoo! 1411 00:54:46,086 --> 00:54:47,520 Yes! 1412 00:54:47,554 --> 00:54:50,457 - Well, Megan could put them into the round of racing 1413 00:54:50,490 --> 00:54:52,158 with this obstacle here. 1414 00:54:52,192 --> 00:54:55,729 We'll see if the Army captain can handle Dangerous Waters. 1415 00:54:55,762 --> 00:54:57,397 - All right, come on, Megan Johnson. 1416 00:54:57,430 --> 00:54:58,431 - Yeah! 1417 00:54:58,465 --> 00:55:00,033 - And she's got it. - Yes! 1418 00:55:00,033 --> 00:55:02,268 - Now, if they finish, they'll have a much better seed 1419 00:55:02,302 --> 00:55:04,871 and won't have to face one of the faster teams 1420 00:55:04,904 --> 00:55:06,072 in the next round. 1421 00:55:06,106 --> 00:55:08,241 So Kyle's going to turn it on. 1422 00:55:08,274 --> 00:55:11,778 [cheers and applause] 1423 00:55:11,811 --> 00:55:13,079 - Here we go. 1424 00:55:13,113 --> 00:55:16,683 - Well, Soderman's so strong, so fast. 1425 00:55:16,716 --> 00:55:18,885 [cheers and applause] 1426 00:55:18,918 --> 00:55:20,320 - You got it, Kyle! 1427 00:55:20,353 --> 00:55:23,256 - He's going to launch in right to the second! 1428 00:55:23,289 --> 00:55:25,458 - He just said, forget about that first one. 1429 00:55:25,492 --> 00:55:26,960 That was a big leap. 1430 00:55:27,060 --> 00:55:28,695 He could have cracked his head open on that first one. 1431 00:55:28,728 --> 00:55:30,163 - Well, he is "Send It" Soderman. 1432 00:55:30,196 --> 00:55:32,132 He's going to do his 3 obstacles 1433 00:55:32,165 --> 00:55:34,234 in just over 20 seconds. 1434 00:55:34,267 --> 00:55:36,836 [buzzer blares] - Yeah! Let's go! 1435 00:55:36,870 --> 00:55:37,837 - Crushed it! 1436 00:55:37,871 --> 00:55:39,773 - Way to go, guys! 1437 00:55:39,806 --> 00:55:42,075 - Here we go, baby! 1438 00:55:42,075 --> 00:55:45,211 I love you! 1439 00:55:45,245 --> 00:55:47,547 - It took a couple of extra swings, 1440 00:55:47,580 --> 00:55:50,150 but Megan got through her three obstacles. 1441 00:55:50,183 --> 00:55:53,319 And then look at this leap by Kyle Soderman. 1442 00:55:53,353 --> 00:55:55,622 Flew right past the first bell to the second. 1443 00:55:55,655 --> 00:55:58,892 Man, you better watch out for the defending champs. 1444 00:55:58,925 --> 00:56:01,895 - And the doctor is going to join her fiancé at the buzzer. 1445 00:56:01,928 --> 00:56:05,031 - Yeah! Yeah! [wild cheering] 1446 00:56:05,031 --> 00:56:08,068 [buzzer blares] 1447 00:56:09,869 --> 00:56:12,272 - Well, they look like they haven't lost a step 1448 00:56:12,305 --> 00:56:13,807 since last year. 1449 00:56:13,840 --> 00:56:17,210 The defending champs--we'll see how they handle the racing, 1450 00:56:17,243 --> 00:56:19,646 'cause that's coming up next. 1451 00:56:19,679 --> 00:56:21,348 And check out the matchups. 1452 00:56:21,381 --> 00:56:22,415 Number one seed 1453 00:56:22,449 --> 00:56:24,684 Isabella Wakeham and Sam Folsom, 1454 00:56:24,718 --> 00:56:27,053 will face our oldest couple and eight seed, 1455 00:56:27,053 --> 00:56:28,488 the Zimmermans. 1456 00:56:28,521 --> 00:56:31,057 Number two seed Jaelyn Bennett and Austin Gray 1457 00:56:31,057 --> 00:56:32,592 will take on the Webers. 1458 00:56:32,625 --> 00:56:35,895 And that run by Megan and Kyle landed them a sixth seed. 1459 00:56:35,929 --> 00:56:38,798 They're up against Avery Glantz and Luke Dillon. 1460 00:56:38,832 --> 00:56:42,402 And our first race features miracle mom Lisa Hair 1461 00:56:42,435 --> 00:56:45,538 racing side by side against Da Cake Ninja, 1462 00:56:45,572 --> 00:56:47,207 David Bergstrom-Wright. 1463 00:56:47,240 --> 00:56:50,777 And that's next on our Couples Championship. 1464 00:56:54,714 --> 00:56:56,750 - Welcome back to Universal Studios Hollywood 1465 00:56:56,783 --> 00:56:58,585 and our Couples Championship. 1466 00:56:58,618 --> 00:57:00,387 Only eight teams are left. 1467 00:57:00,420 --> 00:57:02,088 We're about to hit the accelerator. 1468 00:57:02,122 --> 00:57:04,924 - That's right. We're going racing, Matt. 1469 00:57:05,025 --> 00:57:07,427 We've moved over to our two-lane course. 1470 00:57:07,460 --> 00:57:10,597 The first team member will have to sprint side by side 1471 00:57:10,630 --> 00:57:14,534 across Home Run, Spring Forward... 1472 00:57:14,567 --> 00:57:16,870 and the Wingnuts. 1473 00:57:16,903 --> 00:57:19,372 Then the second team member will face 1474 00:57:19,406 --> 00:57:21,875 Hopscotch, Spin Hopper, 1475 00:57:21,908 --> 00:57:24,544 and a Rope Climb to the buzzer. 1476 00:57:24,577 --> 00:57:26,212 So our fastest finishers, 1477 00:57:26,246 --> 00:57:28,214 Isabella Wakeham and Sam Folsom, 1478 00:57:28,248 --> 00:57:29,783 are the top seed. 1479 00:57:29,816 --> 00:57:31,885 They'll take on the number eight seed, the Zimmermans, 1480 00:57:31,918 --> 00:57:33,553 in just a few minutes. 1481 00:57:33,586 --> 00:57:37,223 But we'll start with a "4 seed versus a 5 seed" matchup, 1482 00:57:37,257 --> 00:57:39,059 as Austin and Lisa Hair 1483 00:57:39,092 --> 00:57:42,729 take on David and Caitlin Bergstrom-Wright. 1484 00:57:42,762 --> 00:57:44,898 These two teams have a lot in common. 1485 00:57:44,931 --> 00:57:47,734 One hosts weddings, and the other just had a wedding. 1486 00:57:47,767 --> 00:57:50,337 - [shouts] 1487 00:57:50,370 --> 00:57:52,739 - Our wedding was the storybook wedding 1488 00:57:52,772 --> 00:57:54,074 that I've always wanted. 1489 00:57:54,107 --> 00:57:56,076 We got married in this beautiful mansion 1490 00:57:56,109 --> 00:57:57,477 on the water. 1491 00:57:57,510 --> 00:57:59,612 - It was like a scene out of a fairy tale-- 1492 00:57:59,646 --> 00:58:03,283 lots of bright colors, lots of icing, lots of cake. 1493 00:58:03,316 --> 00:58:04,751 The wedding cake was Funfetti. 1494 00:58:04,784 --> 00:58:06,586 Oh, it was the perfect cake. 1495 00:58:06,619 --> 00:58:09,255 I almost cried, but I held myself back. 1496 00:58:09,289 --> 00:58:10,790 - I cried a lot. [both chuckle] 1497 00:58:10,824 --> 00:58:14,194 - Lisa and Austin Hair got married back in 2017, 1498 00:58:14,227 --> 00:58:16,363 but weddings are their bottom line. 1499 00:58:16,396 --> 00:58:18,365 They own a historic venue in Orlando, 1500 00:58:18,398 --> 00:58:20,033 where couples take their vows. 1501 00:58:20,066 --> 00:58:22,168 - When we first bought it, it was rustic-- 1502 00:58:22,202 --> 00:58:24,437 beautiful but needed a lot of work. 1503 00:58:24,471 --> 00:58:26,740 - It's a labor of love is the best way to put it. 1504 00:58:26,773 --> 00:58:28,875 So we've been doing a lot of renovations. 1505 00:58:28,908 --> 00:58:31,745 Knowing that people are coming here to potentially 1506 00:58:31,778 --> 00:58:33,446 have the most important day of their entire life 1507 00:58:33,480 --> 00:58:34,714 is just a really special feeling. 1508 00:58:34,748 --> 00:58:36,349 If we could persevere through all 1509 00:58:36,383 --> 00:58:38,284 the different stages of remodeling this house 1510 00:58:38,318 --> 00:58:39,519 and getting it ready... 1511 00:58:39,552 --> 00:58:41,388 - Then no obstacles are taking us down. 1512 00:58:41,421 --> 00:58:42,389 [laughs] 1513 00:58:42,422 --> 00:58:43,823 [bell tolls] 1514 00:58:43,857 --> 00:58:45,959 - Well, each team can pick the order to run, 1515 00:58:46,059 --> 00:58:48,061 and we're seeing two different strategies here. 1516 00:58:48,061 --> 00:58:50,397 The Hairs have their least experienced runner, Lisa, 1517 00:58:50,430 --> 00:58:51,564 doing the first leg, 1518 00:58:51,598 --> 00:58:53,166 while the Bergstrom-Wrights 1519 00:58:53,199 --> 00:58:56,536 have the more experienced ninja, David, leading it off. 1520 00:58:56,569 --> 00:58:59,572 So the Hairs will have Austin on the final three obstacles 1521 00:58:59,606 --> 00:59:01,408 going side by side with Caitlin. 1522 00:59:01,441 --> 00:59:02,575 - Boy, it's about to go down. 1523 00:59:02,609 --> 00:59:04,077 This is gonna be real interesting. 1524 00:59:04,110 --> 00:59:06,579 - And the Hair's one-year-old baby, Lena Rose, 1525 00:59:06,613 --> 00:59:09,783 will be on the sidelines next to the Bergstrom bunch. 1526 00:59:09,816 --> 00:59:11,284 - Let's go, Caitie! 1527 00:59:11,317 --> 00:59:14,521 - Both teams finished all 6 obstacles in round 1, 1528 00:59:14,554 --> 00:59:17,323 and their times were only 4 seconds apart, 1529 00:59:17,357 --> 00:59:18,625 so this could be close. 1530 00:59:18,658 --> 00:59:21,261 [countdown clock beeping] 1531 00:59:21,294 --> 00:59:22,462 Here we go. 1532 00:59:22,495 --> 00:59:24,264 And a late start for Da Cake Ninja. 1533 00:59:24,297 --> 00:59:25,699 - There he goes. 1534 00:59:25,732 --> 00:59:27,367 Lisa Hair surviving Home Run, 1535 00:59:27,400 --> 00:59:29,336 making sure she doesn't get tripped up. 1536 00:59:29,369 --> 00:59:30,937 And this is what we expected. 1537 00:59:31,037 --> 00:59:32,605 David's gonna build up a big lead 1538 00:59:32,639 --> 00:59:35,709 and hope that Caitlyn can hold off Austin down the stretch. 1539 00:59:35,742 --> 00:59:37,711 - Well, I think the strategy Lisa Hair's going with here-- 1540 00:59:37,744 --> 00:59:39,179 she might be a slow starter, 1541 00:59:39,212 --> 00:59:42,682 but knowing that Austin can finish strong. 1542 00:59:42,716 --> 00:59:44,317 - David finishes his third obstacle, 1543 00:59:44,351 --> 00:59:48,722 and he makes the tag just as Lisa is finishing her second. 1544 00:59:48,755 --> 00:59:51,725 Caitlin Bergstrom-Wright, a full obstacle ahead 1545 00:59:51,758 --> 00:59:53,860 and making her way through Hopscotch. 1546 00:59:53,893 --> 00:59:57,897 [cheering] 1547 00:59:57,931 --> 01:00:00,633 Lisa fighting through the Wingnuts. 1548 01:00:00,667 --> 01:00:03,236 This is not over, Akbar. - It is not over. 1549 01:00:03,269 --> 01:00:05,438 - Anything can happen. 1550 01:00:05,472 --> 01:00:07,907 - And look at Austin. He can't stand still. 1551 01:00:07,941 --> 01:00:10,477 He wants that tag and the bag. 1552 01:00:10,510 --> 01:00:12,912 - Caitlin gets through Hopscotch 1553 01:00:12,946 --> 01:00:14,547 and moves on to Spin Hopper. 1554 01:00:14,581 --> 01:00:16,583 But Lisa Hair is still fighting, 1555 01:00:16,616 --> 01:00:18,418 and she makes the tag. 1556 01:00:18,451 --> 01:00:20,153 And here comes Austin. 1557 01:00:20,186 --> 01:00:22,288 - Oh, man, Austin better get on it. 1558 01:00:22,322 --> 01:00:23,723 He better get on it like he want it. 1559 01:00:23,757 --> 01:00:24,958 - Well, he can look ahead. 1560 01:00:24,991 --> 01:00:27,594 He can see Caitlin progressing up. 1561 01:00:27,627 --> 01:00:29,329 - [shouting indistinctly] 1562 01:00:29,362 --> 01:00:31,364 - He's got to try to sell out here. 1563 01:00:31,398 --> 01:00:33,366 - Yeah, he's got to go all out here on this one. 1564 01:00:33,400 --> 01:00:37,237 - And Caitlyn Bergstrom transitioning for the descent. 1565 01:00:40,974 --> 01:00:43,443 - Austin can't shake it out. He's got to go. 1566 01:00:45,078 --> 01:00:47,280 - He may need a miracle here, big man. 1567 01:00:47,313 --> 01:00:49,115 - Yeah, he's going to need a big miracle. 1568 01:00:49,149 --> 01:00:51,217 - Caitlyn getting closer. 1569 01:00:51,251 --> 01:00:54,354 - Miracle on "Ninja" might happen. 1570 01:00:54,387 --> 01:00:56,690 - Oh, that was big! 1571 01:00:56,723 --> 01:01:01,127 Caitlyn Bergstrom going to the final climb. 1572 01:01:01,161 --> 01:01:03,697 Austin Hair! - It's not over! 1573 01:01:03,730 --> 01:01:05,965 He can still make it! Can he get there? 1574 01:01:06,066 --> 01:01:07,434 And here comes Caitlyn! 1575 01:01:07,467 --> 01:01:09,469 - Oh, what a race! [buzzer blares] 1576 01:01:09,502 --> 01:01:11,838 - Let's go! 1577 01:01:11,871 --> 01:01:15,408 - They gambled that Austin could catch up. 1578 01:01:15,442 --> 01:01:17,210 Just couldn't do it. 1579 01:01:17,243 --> 01:01:19,679 The Bergstrom-Wrights are moving on 1580 01:01:19,713 --> 01:01:22,248 and what a finish that was. 1581 01:01:22,282 --> 01:01:26,086 [cheering] 1582 01:01:26,086 --> 01:01:27,987 - David jumped out to a big lead. 1583 01:01:28,088 --> 01:01:31,257 And with the pressure on, Caitlyn brought it home. 1584 01:01:31,291 --> 01:01:33,259 And let's give some love to the Hairs. 1585 01:01:33,293 --> 01:01:34,594 They finished all six obstacles 1586 01:01:34,627 --> 01:01:39,265 and were just a few seconds behind. 1587 01:01:39,299 --> 01:01:41,835 - Well, Lena Rose can definitely be proud. 1588 01:01:41,868 --> 01:01:45,271 Her parents didn't hit the water all night. 1589 01:01:45,305 --> 01:01:48,174 Our next race is a Wild West showdown, 1590 01:01:48,208 --> 01:01:50,610 with Utah's Ian and Karissa Weber, 1591 01:01:50,643 --> 01:01:51,945 the number 7 seed, 1592 01:01:51,978 --> 01:01:53,913 taking on Colorado's Austin Gray 1593 01:01:53,947 --> 01:01:56,549 and Jaelyn Bennett, who are the number 2 seed, 1594 01:01:56,583 --> 01:01:59,285 and this could get hairy. 1595 01:01:59,319 --> 01:02:00,487 - Whoo! 1596 01:02:00,520 --> 01:02:02,355 I pull my strength from my beard. 1597 01:02:02,389 --> 01:02:04,124 It's got some special powers. 1598 01:02:04,157 --> 01:02:06,126 Jaelyn and Austin have got the cool hair. 1599 01:02:06,159 --> 01:02:08,128 The purple and the pink-- it's cool. 1600 01:02:08,161 --> 01:02:10,397 - It doesn't have the magic of the beard. 1601 01:02:10,430 --> 01:02:13,099 - You got to fear the beard, and they do. 1602 01:02:13,133 --> 01:02:15,235 - We are not going to fear the beard. 1603 01:02:15,268 --> 01:02:16,569 - You got to just hope 1604 01:02:16,603 --> 01:02:18,605 that his beard doesn't get caught up. 1605 01:02:18,638 --> 01:02:19,806 - They should fear the hair. 1606 01:02:19,839 --> 01:02:21,141 - And look at Jaelyn-- 1607 01:02:21,174 --> 01:02:23,109 got that cotton-candy hair dye going on. 1608 01:02:23,143 --> 01:02:25,412 - We're ready to go. 1609 01:02:25,445 --> 01:02:26,913 - Go, go, go! 1610 01:02:26,946 --> 01:02:29,749 Ooh! - Karissa is perfect! 1611 01:02:29,783 --> 01:02:31,451 - They got some experience coming into this. 1612 01:02:31,484 --> 01:02:33,086 They've got a full clear. 1613 01:02:33,086 --> 01:02:35,455 But we happen to have a lot of side-by-side racing experience. 1614 01:02:35,488 --> 01:02:38,224 - What a matchup we have right now. 1615 01:02:38,258 --> 01:02:41,094 - But they did make Matt and Akbar cookies. 1616 01:02:41,127 --> 01:02:43,196 - I'm all Team Weber. - [chuckles] 1617 01:02:43,229 --> 01:02:44,831 - So... 1618 01:02:46,966 --> 01:02:49,436 - Well, we got no cookie love here for the second round, 1619 01:02:49,469 --> 01:02:51,104 so all bets are off. 1620 01:02:51,137 --> 01:02:53,440 - Well, both teams going with the men at the start. 1621 01:02:53,473 --> 01:02:56,176 The women will take the final three obstacles. 1622 01:02:56,209 --> 01:02:58,578 Gnarly Nate Hansen and his girlfriend 1623 01:02:58,611 --> 01:03:00,480 are cheering for Austin and Jaelyn, 1624 01:03:00,513 --> 01:03:03,783 and the Webers will have their family watching in Utah. 1625 01:03:03,817 --> 01:03:06,119 [all cheering] 1626 01:03:06,152 --> 01:03:07,854 Austin and Jaelyn were faster in round 1. 1627 01:03:07,887 --> 01:03:09,122 They're the number two seed, 1628 01:03:09,155 --> 01:03:12,058 but anything can happen head-to-head. 1629 01:03:12,058 --> 01:03:13,960 [countdown clock beeping] 1630 01:03:14,060 --> 01:03:15,729 - All right, here we go. 1631 01:03:15,762 --> 01:03:17,063 Run your own race, 1632 01:03:17,097 --> 01:03:19,065 but you're racing against the other ninja. 1633 01:03:19,099 --> 01:03:21,301 - Austin Gray, a two-time runner-up on "Ninja." 1634 01:03:21,334 --> 01:03:23,403 We expect him to go fast. 1635 01:03:23,436 --> 01:03:24,871 - Whoa! 1636 01:03:24,904 --> 01:03:26,740 But Ian's stepping up! It's got to be the beard! 1637 01:03:26,773 --> 01:03:28,675 - Ian Weber linking up, 1638 01:03:28,708 --> 01:03:32,579 and, shockingly, he's just a hair ahead of Austin Gray. 1639 01:03:32,612 --> 01:03:35,148 I don't think anyone thought it would be this close. 1640 01:03:35,181 --> 01:03:37,083 - And here comes Austin. 1641 01:03:37,117 --> 01:03:40,520 - This is why we run the race. It's dead even. 1642 01:03:40,553 --> 01:03:42,255 - Matt, it is getting hairy out there. 1643 01:03:42,288 --> 01:03:44,557 The women are going to decide this. 1644 01:03:44,591 --> 01:03:45,925 Karissa Weber's up first, 1645 01:03:45,959 --> 01:03:47,927 and Jaelyn goes to the second handle. 1646 01:03:47,961 --> 01:03:49,362 - Oh, my word! 1647 01:03:49,396 --> 01:03:52,198 - The Webers can get the upset, but she falls! 1648 01:03:52,232 --> 01:03:53,967 - No. 1649 01:03:54,000 --> 01:03:57,103 - Both women hit the water almost simultaneously. 1650 01:03:57,137 --> 01:03:59,272 With that fall, it now comes down 1651 01:03:59,305 --> 01:04:02,042 to which man completed the previous obstacle first, 1652 01:04:02,042 --> 01:04:03,777 and that looks too close to call. 1653 01:04:03,810 --> 01:04:05,145 - Yeah, let's take a look at it. 1654 01:04:05,178 --> 01:04:07,113 Right here, you can see they were in sync 1655 01:04:07,147 --> 01:04:08,615 on that third Wingnut. 1656 01:04:08,648 --> 01:04:11,384 - But Austin released just a hair earlier. 1657 01:04:11,418 --> 01:04:15,055 And right there, his feet did hit the pad first. 1658 01:04:15,088 --> 01:04:17,891 But Ian Weber made that incredibly close. 1659 01:04:17,924 --> 01:04:20,427 - And Zuri's going to give them the news. 1660 01:04:20,460 --> 01:04:21,561 - Oh, my goodness, y'all. 1661 01:04:21,594 --> 01:04:23,897 That was quite a show you just put on. 1662 01:04:23,930 --> 01:04:27,467 Is everyone confused about who is moving on at this point? 1663 01:04:27,500 --> 01:04:28,501 all: Yeah. - We have no clue. 1664 01:04:28,535 --> 01:04:29,769 - OK, got it. 1665 01:04:29,803 --> 01:04:32,272 The person whose feet touched the ground first 1666 01:04:32,305 --> 01:04:35,575 after Wingnuts... 1667 01:04:35,608 --> 01:04:37,077 was Austin. 1668 01:04:37,077 --> 01:04:40,547 Austin, Jaelyn, congratulations. 1669 01:04:40,580 --> 01:04:42,082 You two are moving on. 1670 01:04:42,115 --> 01:04:44,150 But, Ian, Karissa, you put up a great fight. 1671 01:04:44,184 --> 01:04:47,087 Good work out here tonight. all: Thank you. 1672 01:04:47,087 --> 01:04:48,655 - Guys, back to you. 1673 01:04:48,688 --> 01:04:52,258 - Up next, they're more than 25 years older, 1674 01:04:52,292 --> 01:04:53,993 but Sandy and Charlie Zimmerman 1675 01:04:54,094 --> 01:04:56,796 will try to outrun one of our youngest couples, 1676 01:04:56,830 --> 01:04:59,265 Isabella Wakeham and Sam Folsom, 1677 01:04:59,299 --> 01:05:03,169 when our Couples Championship returns. 1678 01:05:08,475 --> 01:05:11,878 - It was one of the biggest upsets in our semifinal races 1679 01:05:11,911 --> 01:05:13,646 back in season 15, 1680 01:05:13,680 --> 01:05:16,149 when number one seed Isabella Wakeham-- 1681 01:05:16,182 --> 01:05:17,584 - Oh! 1682 01:05:17,617 --> 01:05:19,285 - Shockingly fell, 1683 01:05:19,319 --> 01:05:22,422 giving the win to the underdog eighth seed, Sandy Zimmerman. 1684 01:05:22,455 --> 01:05:24,424 - [screaming] 1685 01:05:24,457 --> 01:05:27,927 - And now we've got a rematch of sorts between these women, 1686 01:05:27,961 --> 01:05:32,065 as Isabella and her boyfriend, Sam Folsom, number one seed, 1687 01:05:32,065 --> 01:05:34,601 will take on Sandy and her husband, Charlie, 1688 01:05:34,634 --> 01:05:38,672 the number eight seed, in a battle for the ages. 1689 01:05:38,705 --> 01:05:41,074 [rock music] 1690 01:05:41,074 --> 01:05:43,677 - Isabella and Sam are one of the youngest couples, 1691 01:05:43,710 --> 01:05:47,313 and we by far are the oldest couple. 1692 01:05:47,347 --> 01:05:48,615 - We've been together 1693 01:05:48,648 --> 01:05:50,350 longer than they've been alive, actually. 1694 01:05:50,383 --> 01:05:53,119 - You look like I'm an old man, and I can do this. 1695 01:05:53,153 --> 01:05:54,421 Come on! 1696 01:05:54,454 --> 01:05:55,955 - I definitely think that Sandy and Charlie 1697 01:05:55,989 --> 01:05:57,557 are going to have to step up their game 1698 01:05:57,590 --> 01:05:59,359 and push the pace if they want to keep up with us. 1699 01:05:59,392 --> 01:06:01,461 - Matt, this couple is dancing through the course 1700 01:06:01,494 --> 01:06:02,796 like it's the prom. 1701 01:06:02,829 --> 01:06:04,898 - We both train a lot, and a lot of it 1702 01:06:04,931 --> 01:06:07,500 is focused on speed and on efficiency. 1703 01:06:07,534 --> 01:06:10,503 So we're going to see how youth plays against experience 1704 01:06:10,537 --> 01:06:11,938 tonight on the course. 1705 01:06:12,038 --> 01:06:15,709 - Sam Folsom, wow! 1706 01:06:15,742 --> 01:06:17,877 - I think we both know that we're not going to beat 1707 01:06:17,911 --> 01:06:20,413 Isabella and Sam in a speed race. 1708 01:06:20,447 --> 01:06:23,683 - You guys make a great couple and a great team. 1709 01:06:23,717 --> 01:06:25,085 - We'll let the young kids 1710 01:06:25,118 --> 01:06:27,120 see if they try to go faster than maybe they should. 1711 01:06:27,153 --> 01:06:28,922 - You never know what's going to happen. 1712 01:06:28,955 --> 01:06:30,690 - You never know. - You really don't. 1713 01:06:30,724 --> 01:06:32,258 In fact, this feels a little familiar-- 1714 01:06:32,292 --> 01:06:33,560 a one versus an eight. 1715 01:06:33,593 --> 01:06:35,095 - Well, she's going to have to earn it 1716 01:06:35,128 --> 01:06:36,596 against the veteran Sandy Zimmerman. 1717 01:06:36,629 --> 01:06:37,664 both: Oh! 1718 01:06:37,697 --> 01:06:39,566 - Wakeham is down, 1719 01:06:39,599 --> 01:06:42,936 and Sandy Zimmerman's going to Vegas! 1720 01:06:42,969 --> 01:06:44,571 - Everyone kind of likes an underdog. 1721 01:06:44,604 --> 01:06:47,440 We've got a few tricks up our sleeves, right, honey? 1722 01:06:47,474 --> 01:06:49,843 [laughs] - Old folks rule. 1723 01:06:51,177 --> 01:06:52,579 - Sandy and Isabella 1724 01:06:52,612 --> 01:06:54,614 will be taking the back half of the course. 1725 01:06:54,647 --> 01:06:56,282 But before we get to that rematch, 1726 01:06:56,316 --> 01:06:58,118 the men are going to start it off, 1727 01:06:58,151 --> 01:07:01,287 with Sam and Charlie taking the first three obstacles. 1728 01:07:01,321 --> 01:07:05,892 Sam, 21 years old, Charlie Zimmerman, 49. 1729 01:07:05,925 --> 01:07:08,294 Well, we saw Charlie really impressed us 1730 01:07:08,328 --> 01:07:10,030 in that first run, Akbar. 1731 01:07:10,030 --> 01:07:11,164 - Yeah, that's right. 1732 01:07:11,197 --> 01:07:13,400 Charlie finished all three obstacles. 1733 01:07:13,433 --> 01:07:15,735 [countdown clock beeping] 1734 01:07:15,769 --> 01:07:17,904 - Well, this first obstacle, Home Run, is agility. 1735 01:07:17,937 --> 01:07:20,740 The next four, all about the upper body. 1736 01:07:20,774 --> 01:07:22,409 - Look at Charlie keeping up so far. 1737 01:07:22,442 --> 01:07:25,412 - But look at Sam linking every move. 1738 01:07:25,445 --> 01:07:28,081 Sam already on to the Wingnuts-- 1739 01:07:28,114 --> 01:07:31,084 Wow, just so fluid. 1740 01:07:31,117 --> 01:07:33,053 - And Charlie's still stuck on the second obstacle, 1741 01:07:33,053 --> 01:07:34,054 Spring Forward. 1742 01:07:34,054 --> 01:07:35,922 He's a full obstacle behind. 1743 01:07:35,955 --> 01:07:37,824 - Good. Take your time. 1744 01:07:37,857 --> 01:07:40,427 - And Isabella Wakeham will have a big lead. 1745 01:07:40,460 --> 01:07:44,564 Sandy's going to have to make up some ground. 1746 01:07:44,597 --> 01:07:46,166 - Oh! 1747 01:07:46,199 --> 01:07:50,303 - Charlie goes down. The Zimmermans are now out. 1748 01:07:50,337 --> 01:07:54,407 There will be no rematch between the women. 1749 01:07:54,441 --> 01:07:59,079 So Isabella Wakeham and Sam Folsom are moving on. 1750 01:07:59,079 --> 01:08:01,514 And Sandy can only watch. 1751 01:08:01,548 --> 01:08:03,016 - That's got to be hard, 1752 01:08:03,049 --> 01:08:05,618 'cause Charlie was on his way to that second Wingnut. 1753 01:08:05,652 --> 01:08:09,456 He got both hands on it, but he just couldn't hang on. 1754 01:08:09,489 --> 01:08:11,057 Hey, you know what? 1755 01:08:11,091 --> 01:08:13,727 Still, not a bad run for a guy 20-something years older. 1756 01:08:13,760 --> 01:08:16,062 - And Isabella now on Spin Hopper, 1757 01:08:16,096 --> 01:08:18,398 still wants to finish with a fast time. 1758 01:08:18,431 --> 01:08:21,201 This will establish seeding for the next round, 1759 01:08:21,234 --> 01:08:24,237 so Isabella still competing for something here, big man. 1760 01:08:24,270 --> 01:08:25,739 - Yeah, she is. 1761 01:08:25,772 --> 01:08:27,907 Going fast here means you'll go against a slower team 1762 01:08:27,941 --> 01:08:29,909 in the next race. 1763 01:08:29,943 --> 01:08:32,579 - Don't think they're going to catch the Bergstrom-Wrights 1764 01:08:32,612 --> 01:08:34,347 for fastest time, though. 1765 01:08:34,381 --> 01:08:37,384 Sandy's clapping, but she's such a competitor. 1766 01:08:37,417 --> 01:08:38,918 You know it's eating her up 1767 01:08:38,952 --> 01:08:41,221 that she can't tackle these final three obstacles. 1768 01:08:41,254 --> 01:08:43,456 - And this is going to give Isabella Wakeham 1769 01:08:43,490 --> 01:08:45,425 confidence for her next race. 1770 01:08:45,458 --> 01:08:47,360 - She knows it. 1771 01:08:47,394 --> 01:08:51,431 Isabella Wakeham and Sam Folsom remain perfect. 1772 01:08:51,464 --> 01:08:53,566 [buzzer blares] 1773 01:08:53,600 --> 01:08:55,769 [triumphant rock music] 1774 01:08:55,802 --> 01:08:57,971 - Yes! 1775 01:08:58,071 --> 01:09:00,640 [all cheering] - Let's go! 1776 01:09:00,674 --> 01:09:03,443 - I like that you got to hit that buzzer, Isabella. 1777 01:09:03,476 --> 01:09:05,311 We'll see you in the next round. 1778 01:09:05,345 --> 01:09:07,313 - Let's go. Thank you, guys. 1779 01:09:07,347 --> 01:09:10,116 - Those two are going to be tough to catch. 1780 01:09:10,150 --> 01:09:13,019 They'll get a few minutes before their next race, 1781 01:09:13,019 --> 01:09:15,555 but now we have to say goodbye to the Zimmermans, 1782 01:09:15,588 --> 01:09:18,458 but they represented well for the older ninjas. 1783 01:09:19,926 --> 01:09:22,228 Our next race also has a bit of an age gap. 1784 01:09:22,262 --> 01:09:23,463 It's our defending champs, 1785 01:09:23,496 --> 01:09:25,732 Kyle Soderman and Megan Johnson, 1786 01:09:25,765 --> 01:09:27,067 who are the six seed, 1787 01:09:27,100 --> 01:09:29,402 taking on the surprising three seed, 1788 01:09:29,436 --> 01:09:31,471 Luke Dillon and Avery Glantz. 1789 01:09:31,504 --> 01:09:33,073 The men will lead it off, 1790 01:09:33,106 --> 01:09:34,407 and there are some big differences 1791 01:09:34,441 --> 01:09:36,176 in where these couples are in life. 1792 01:09:36,209 --> 01:09:40,213 Kyle is 29, has a successful career as a stuntman. 1793 01:09:40,246 --> 01:09:43,049 Luke's 22 and still going to college. 1794 01:09:43,083 --> 01:09:46,886 For the women, Megan's 30 and a doctor in the Army, 1795 01:09:46,920 --> 01:09:49,889 while Avery's 19 and recently got out of high school. 1796 01:09:49,923 --> 01:09:51,858 The women used to train together 1797 01:09:51,891 --> 01:09:53,660 when Megan lived on the East Coast. 1798 01:09:53,693 --> 01:09:55,762 - With these two guys starting it off, 1799 01:09:55,795 --> 01:09:57,731 you can expect a lot of speed. 1800 01:09:57,764 --> 01:10:00,100 They're about to blaze through these first three obstacles. 1801 01:10:00,133 --> 01:10:02,268 [countdown clock beeping] 1802 01:10:02,302 --> 01:10:04,471 I like this, Matt. I really like this. 1803 01:10:04,504 --> 01:10:05,972 - Wow! That was dead even! 1804 01:10:06,006 --> 01:10:08,608 Oh, my, who can link 'em? 1805 01:10:08,641 --> 01:10:10,410 - We got a date night now. 1806 01:10:10,443 --> 01:10:13,513 - Both of these guys full out! [Akbar shouts indistinctly] 1807 01:10:13,546 --> 01:10:16,716 - It is just amazing-- no wasted moves. 1808 01:10:16,750 --> 01:10:18,885 - Luke Dillon is not going down. 1809 01:10:18,918 --> 01:10:20,954 He says, I want to take down the champ. 1810 01:10:20,987 --> 01:10:23,123 - And Luke the first one off. 1811 01:10:23,156 --> 01:10:25,458 Soderman needed one extra swing. 1812 01:10:25,492 --> 01:10:27,160 - And now it's Avery's chance. 1813 01:10:27,193 --> 01:10:29,462 - Avery up first on Hopscotch. 1814 01:10:29,496 --> 01:10:31,831 The women are going to decide this. 1815 01:10:31,865 --> 01:10:34,334 - And now Megan's catching up, though. 1816 01:10:34,367 --> 01:10:36,803 - Need a lot of grip strength, lot of upper-body strength 1817 01:10:36,836 --> 01:10:39,272 to absorb the drops. 1818 01:10:39,305 --> 01:10:43,109 - We saw high intensity between Kyle and Luke Dillon. 1819 01:10:43,143 --> 01:10:45,979 Now Avery's got to take that same momentum. 1820 01:10:46,012 --> 01:10:47,981 She can hit that buzzer. 1821 01:10:48,014 --> 01:10:50,150 [cheering] 1822 01:10:50,183 --> 01:10:51,584 - Now Megan is through. 1823 01:10:51,618 --> 01:10:54,888 Both women taking a breath before Spin Hopper. 1824 01:10:57,290 --> 01:10:59,259 - Well, Avery Glantz has the edge. 1825 01:10:59,292 --> 01:11:01,494 She completed Hopscotch first. 1826 01:11:01,528 --> 01:11:03,063 - Megan ain't just a doctor. 1827 01:11:03,063 --> 01:11:06,166 She's a soldier, and this mission isn't over, Matt. 1828 01:11:06,199 --> 01:11:09,069 - There you go. Come on, keep working it. 1829 01:11:09,069 --> 01:11:11,237 Keep working it, Megan. 1830 01:11:11,271 --> 01:11:16,109 - And look at Avery moving over to the descent. 1831 01:11:16,142 --> 01:11:19,446 But Megan Johnson keeping it close. 1832 01:11:19,479 --> 01:11:21,514 She's going to need a big surge here, 1833 01:11:21,548 --> 01:11:24,451 or the defending champs are going home. 1834 01:11:24,484 --> 01:11:25,952 Well, Akbar-- 1835 01:11:25,985 --> 01:11:28,455 - Oh, my goodness, they about to take down the champ. 1836 01:11:28,488 --> 01:11:30,690 - There could be a disturbance in the universe... 1837 01:11:30,724 --> 01:11:34,160 - Oh, my goodness. - A changing of the guard. 1838 01:11:34,194 --> 01:11:36,096 - Here we go. Oh! 1839 01:11:36,096 --> 01:11:38,965 - Luke and Avery are gonna do it. 1840 01:11:38,998 --> 01:11:41,801 And they're going to have the fastest time. 1841 01:11:41,835 --> 01:11:43,136 [buzzer blares] 1842 01:11:43,169 --> 01:11:46,639 They'll be the top seed in the next round. 1843 01:11:46,673 --> 01:11:49,676 [cheering] 1844 01:11:49,709 --> 01:11:53,013 And Megan Johnson's going to finish it out. 1845 01:11:53,113 --> 01:11:54,347 [buzzer blares] 1846 01:11:54,381 --> 01:11:56,983 - Good job, baby! 1847 01:11:57,017 --> 01:11:58,318 - Love the respect, 1848 01:11:58,351 --> 01:12:00,153 but this means we are going to have 1849 01:12:00,186 --> 01:12:04,157 a new couples champion this year. 1850 01:12:04,190 --> 01:12:07,060 - Luke and Kyle started off hot and stayed in sync 1851 01:12:07,060 --> 01:12:11,097 until the end of the Wingnuts, when Kyle took an extra swing. 1852 01:12:11,131 --> 01:12:14,267 That allowed Avery to start with a slight lead, 1853 01:12:14,300 --> 01:12:17,837 and the teenager took it to the house. 1854 01:12:17,871 --> 01:12:21,441 Down goes the champs. 1855 01:12:21,474 --> 01:12:24,711 You know, Megan, it feels like the passing of the torch. 1856 01:12:24,744 --> 01:12:26,846 I mean, you guys were last year's champions. 1857 01:12:26,880 --> 01:12:30,550 And now you've got this young couple, this young love. 1858 01:12:30,583 --> 01:12:32,719 - I remember when she started training. 1859 01:12:32,752 --> 01:12:35,622 She's come so far. - Thank you. 1860 01:12:35,655 --> 01:12:36,790 - I love it. 1861 01:12:36,823 --> 01:12:38,458 This Couples Special is all about love, 1862 01:12:38,491 --> 01:12:41,394 and we can see the love between the competitors as well. 1863 01:12:41,428 --> 01:12:44,097 Megan, you and Kyle were fantastic. 1864 01:12:44,130 --> 01:12:45,832 What a race, Akbar. 1865 01:12:45,865 --> 01:12:47,567 It is time for a changing of the guard 1866 01:12:47,600 --> 01:12:49,135 here at the Couples Special. 1867 01:12:49,169 --> 01:12:51,438 Those two can take a moment to celebrate. 1868 01:12:51,471 --> 01:12:53,707 They're in our final four couples. 1869 01:12:53,740 --> 01:12:56,609 That run makes Luke and Avery the top seed. 1870 01:12:56,643 --> 01:12:59,145 They'll be racing against the four seed, 1871 01:12:59,179 --> 01:13:00,814 Austin Gray and Jaelyn Bennett, 1872 01:13:00,847 --> 01:13:03,817 And the two seed, Caitlin and David Bergstrom-Wright, 1873 01:13:03,850 --> 01:13:05,051 will be taking on 1874 01:13:05,051 --> 01:13:06,786 Isabella Wakeham and Sam Folsom. 1875 01:13:06,820 --> 01:13:10,657 That's next on our Couples Championship. 1876 01:13:14,694 --> 01:13:16,463 - Welcome back to Universal Studios Hollywood 1877 01:13:16,496 --> 01:13:18,164 and our Couples Championship. 1878 01:13:18,198 --> 01:13:21,167 - Matt, we're down to our final four. 1879 01:13:21,201 --> 01:13:23,169 This is when things get real. 1880 01:13:23,203 --> 01:13:26,539 - The winners here will move on to the championship race, 1881 01:13:26,573 --> 01:13:28,641 and we're starting it off with the young couple doing 1882 01:13:28,675 --> 01:13:30,276 the long-distance romance, 1883 01:13:30,310 --> 01:13:32,846 Avery Glantz and Luke Dillon, 1884 01:13:32,879 --> 01:13:34,981 going against Ninja veteran Austin Gray 1885 01:13:35,081 --> 01:13:38,685 and his girlfriend, Jaelyn Bennett. 1886 01:13:38,718 --> 01:13:41,221 Luke and Avery live in different states 1887 01:13:41,254 --> 01:13:43,490 nearly 300 miles apart, 1888 01:13:43,523 --> 01:13:46,359 while Austin and Jaelyn share an apartment. 1889 01:13:46,393 --> 01:13:49,295 The guys are known for their signature haircuts, 1890 01:13:49,329 --> 01:13:53,500 with Luke's dark curls and Austin's purple highlights, 1891 01:13:53,533 --> 01:13:56,736 while the girls both like to let loose-- 1892 01:13:56,770 --> 01:14:01,041 Avery on her guitar and Jaelyn on her motorcycle. 1893 01:14:01,041 --> 01:14:04,644 [engine revving] 1894 01:14:04,678 --> 01:14:06,346 Avery just ran minutes ago, 1895 01:14:06,379 --> 01:14:09,349 but she's going to lead it off next to Jaelyn Bennett. 1896 01:14:09,382 --> 01:14:11,651 The ninjas have to start from a different position 1897 01:14:11,685 --> 01:14:13,053 than in their last race. 1898 01:14:13,086 --> 01:14:14,621 If they did the back half before, 1899 01:14:14,654 --> 01:14:16,389 now they have to do the front half. 1900 01:14:16,423 --> 01:14:19,059 That means Luke and Austin will be waiting to take 1901 01:14:19,092 --> 01:14:22,062 the final three obstacles. 1902 01:14:22,062 --> 01:14:23,797 - Keeping it real loose out there, 1903 01:14:23,830 --> 01:14:25,465 despite the pressure of this contest. 1904 01:14:25,498 --> 01:14:27,901 Win it and you'll be in the championship race, 1905 01:14:27,934 --> 01:14:30,837 running for the trophy and 25 grand. 1906 01:14:30,870 --> 01:14:32,605 - Yeah! - Let's go! 1907 01:14:32,639 --> 01:14:34,841 - Here we go. 1908 01:14:34,874 --> 01:14:37,544 [countdown clock beeping] 1909 01:14:37,577 --> 01:14:39,079 Watch this start. 1910 01:14:39,112 --> 01:14:41,681 Avery's shorter, but she's first through Home Run. 1911 01:14:41,715 --> 01:14:44,217 Bounding through it, Avery Glantz first up. 1912 01:14:44,250 --> 01:14:47,387 - Avery's doing exactly what Luke did in the second round, 1913 01:14:47,420 --> 01:14:48,788 getting off to a fast start. 1914 01:14:48,822 --> 01:14:52,125 - And you can see Jaelyn just a beat behind. 1915 01:14:52,158 --> 01:14:54,127 [indistinct shouting] 1916 01:14:54,160 --> 01:14:55,729 Oh, my, what a race. 1917 01:14:55,762 --> 01:14:57,797 And there it is, dead even. 1918 01:14:57,831 --> 01:14:59,666 - Oh, I like this type of race. 1919 01:14:59,699 --> 01:15:01,601 You don't know which way this is going to go. 1920 01:15:01,634 --> 01:15:04,671 You get them going side by side, it gets crazy. 1921 01:15:04,704 --> 01:15:06,573 [indistinct shouting] 1922 01:15:06,606 --> 01:15:09,542 - Once again, Glantz a half move ahead. 1923 01:15:09,576 --> 01:15:13,046 Jaelyn's an engineer, trying to figure out the Wingnuts. 1924 01:15:13,046 --> 01:15:14,214 - Oh, no! 1925 01:15:14,247 --> 01:15:16,316 - Oh, she's down! - Oh, no! 1926 01:15:16,349 --> 01:15:20,320 - Jaelyn goes out, and that means Austin won't get to run. 1927 01:15:20,353 --> 01:15:22,088 They are done. 1928 01:15:22,122 --> 01:15:25,792 - Luke and Avery are advancing to the championship. 1929 01:15:25,825 --> 01:15:27,527 - Luke! 1930 01:15:27,560 --> 01:15:29,963 - But Luke's going to keep going. 1931 01:15:30,063 --> 01:15:33,366 [cheering] 1932 01:15:33,400 --> 01:15:36,636 Well, what a win. 1933 01:15:36,670 --> 01:15:38,872 At this point, he's just getting practice 1934 01:15:38,905 --> 01:15:41,474 for when he runs in the championship race. 1935 01:15:41,508 --> 01:15:44,144 Of course, getting a buzzer is always nice. 1936 01:15:44,177 --> 01:15:48,982 - Boy, it's like the wind just blew in a new Ninja couple. 1937 01:15:49,082 --> 01:15:51,918 - And this will give them a lot of confidence. 1938 01:15:51,951 --> 01:15:53,319 Hit that buzzer. 1939 01:15:53,353 --> 01:15:55,655 You're going to the championship. 1940 01:15:55,689 --> 01:15:57,757 [buzzer blares] - Whoo! 1941 01:15:57,791 --> 01:16:00,794 [shouts indistinctly] 1942 01:16:00,827 --> 01:16:03,029 - Ah, throwing up the heart sign. 1943 01:16:03,029 --> 01:16:04,164 [chuckles] 1944 01:16:04,197 --> 01:16:07,033 - Hey! 1945 01:16:07,033 --> 01:16:09,736 - And Jaelyn Bennett, one move away 1946 01:16:09,769 --> 01:16:13,506 from giving Austin a chance to match up against Luke. 1947 01:16:16,142 --> 01:16:19,612 - Jaelyn was keeping it close to Avery through most of it. 1948 01:16:19,646 --> 01:16:21,581 But as she went for the last Wingnut, 1949 01:16:21,614 --> 01:16:25,051 she just couldn't get a grip and peeled right off. 1950 01:16:25,051 --> 01:16:27,220 That gave the win to Avery and Luke, 1951 01:16:27,253 --> 01:16:29,289 and he coasted to the buzzer. 1952 01:16:29,322 --> 01:16:31,958 [buzzer blares] 1953 01:16:32,058 --> 01:16:34,461 [cheering] 1954 01:16:34,494 --> 01:16:35,962 - Congrats to those two. 1955 01:16:36,062 --> 01:16:38,298 They're going to be racing for the championship. 1956 01:16:38,331 --> 01:16:39,799 - So good. 1957 01:16:39,833 --> 01:16:42,502 - Now let's find out who their opponent will be. 1958 01:16:42,535 --> 01:16:44,838 It's going to be one of these two couples, 1959 01:16:44,871 --> 01:16:47,474 either Isabella Wakeham and Sam Folsom 1960 01:16:47,507 --> 01:16:52,145 or Caitlin Bergstrom-Wright and her husband, David. 1961 01:16:52,178 --> 01:16:55,915 Both couples have Ninja in the family bloodlines. 1962 01:16:55,949 --> 01:16:57,150 Caitlin, of course, 1963 01:16:57,183 --> 01:16:59,085 is a member of the Bergstrom bunch-- 1964 01:16:59,085 --> 01:17:01,688 the talented Ninja family from Florida. 1965 01:17:01,721 --> 01:17:04,157 Back in season 11, she and her brother Caleb 1966 01:17:04,190 --> 01:17:06,760 were the first brother and sister to qualify 1967 01:17:06,793 --> 01:17:08,661 for the National Finals. 1968 01:17:08,695 --> 01:17:10,030 Two years later, 1969 01:17:10,030 --> 01:17:12,465 Isabella Wakeham and her brother Isaiah 1970 01:17:12,499 --> 01:17:14,434 became the second brother-sister duo 1971 01:17:14,467 --> 01:17:15,935 to compete in Vegas. 1972 01:17:16,036 --> 01:17:17,871 - I've been racing my brother for years, 1973 01:17:17,904 --> 01:17:20,273 so I know what it's like to go up against tough competition 1974 01:17:20,306 --> 01:17:21,608 and come out on top. 1975 01:17:21,641 --> 01:17:23,543 - And Sam Folsom's younger brother Phil 1976 01:17:23,576 --> 01:17:25,445 took second place in season 3 1977 01:17:25,478 --> 01:17:27,914 of "American Ninja Warrior Junior." 1978 01:17:27,947 --> 01:17:29,816 - Phil Send, you're sending yourself 1979 01:17:29,849 --> 01:17:32,619 to the grand championship. 1980 01:17:32,652 --> 01:17:35,055 - And you can see those brothers, Phil Folsom 1981 01:17:35,088 --> 01:17:37,123 and Isaiah Wakeham, on the sideline, 1982 01:17:37,157 --> 01:17:40,527 and Ashley and Caleb Bergstrom are back front and center 1983 01:17:40,560 --> 01:17:42,162 to cheer on their family. 1984 01:17:42,195 --> 01:17:44,798 Both women ran the back half in the last round, 1985 01:17:44,831 --> 01:17:46,366 so they'll lead it off here. 1986 01:17:46,399 --> 01:17:48,835 - Oh, a little friendly hug right there, 1987 01:17:48,868 --> 01:17:52,238 but it is going to get very competitive in this race. 1988 01:17:52,272 --> 01:17:54,207 - One spot left in the finals. 1989 01:17:54,240 --> 01:17:57,077 [countdown clock beeping] 1990 01:17:57,077 --> 01:17:59,813 - You know that pressure can put a little extra step in-- 1991 01:17:59,846 --> 01:18:03,116 Oh, no! - Oh! 1992 01:18:03,149 --> 01:18:06,186 And just like that, Caitlyn hits the water, 1993 01:18:06,219 --> 01:18:07,921 and it's over for them. 1994 01:18:08,021 --> 01:18:10,023 - Love you, babe! 1995 01:18:10,023 --> 01:18:13,727 - Anything can happen when you're racing side by side. 1996 01:18:13,760 --> 01:18:15,829 Isabella and Sam have the win, 1997 01:18:15,862 --> 01:18:18,531 but they're going to keep going to get some practice. 1998 01:18:18,565 --> 01:18:20,433 - Well, let's go back and look at what happened. 1999 01:18:20,467 --> 01:18:21,935 Caitlin's only 5'3". 2000 01:18:22,035 --> 01:18:24,270 She was using two feet at first. 2001 01:18:24,304 --> 01:18:26,172 But then she tried to one-step it, 2002 01:18:26,206 --> 01:18:29,275 and she came up just short on that last one. 2003 01:18:29,309 --> 01:18:31,778 - Isabella's still going strong. 2004 01:18:31,811 --> 01:18:33,279 They want to finish it out. 2005 01:18:33,313 --> 01:18:35,448 They'll likely be handling the same obstacles 2006 01:18:35,482 --> 01:18:37,650 in the championship race. 2007 01:18:37,684 --> 01:18:40,487 [cheering] 2008 01:18:40,520 --> 01:18:42,055 Sam Folsom... 2009 01:18:42,088 --> 01:18:45,492 wow, he just hopped through Hopscotch. 2010 01:18:45,525 --> 01:18:48,128 And this means our two youngest teams 2011 01:18:48,161 --> 01:18:50,964 are going to face off in our championship race. 2012 01:18:51,064 --> 01:18:53,900 - Matt, this new generation of ninjas are built different. 2013 01:18:53,933 --> 01:18:57,370 - And look at this, they are absolutely flying. 2014 01:18:57,404 --> 01:19:00,306 - We're going to have two fast teams in our final. 2015 01:19:00,340 --> 01:19:02,142 - They are making a mark. 2016 01:19:02,175 --> 01:19:04,878 [buzzer blares] - Wow! 2017 01:19:04,911 --> 01:19:08,114 Wow! [cheering] 2018 01:19:08,148 --> 01:19:10,150 - And Sam's already headed down 2019 01:19:10,183 --> 01:19:11,718 to celebrate with Isabella 2020 01:19:11,751 --> 01:19:15,588 and get ready to run for $25,000. 2021 01:19:15,622 --> 01:19:17,757 And you have to feel for Caitlyn and David. 2022 01:19:17,791 --> 01:19:19,292 It was over so quickly. 2023 01:19:19,325 --> 01:19:23,096 They never got to show what they can do. 2024 01:19:23,129 --> 01:19:24,664 - It's OK. 2025 01:19:24,698 --> 01:19:26,766 - Matt, I'm not sure if anyone could have caught 2026 01:19:26,800 --> 01:19:29,436 Isabella and Sam in that race. 2027 01:19:29,469 --> 01:19:31,438 - So youth has prevailed. 2028 01:19:31,471 --> 01:19:33,406 Our championship's going to come down 2029 01:19:33,440 --> 01:19:35,542 to our two youngest couples. 2030 01:19:35,575 --> 01:19:37,110 Will it be the East Coast duo 2031 01:19:37,143 --> 01:19:39,112 of Luke Dillon and Avery Glantz? 2032 01:19:39,145 --> 01:19:40,714 - This is the best Ninja day ever. 2033 01:19:40,747 --> 01:19:43,450 - Or the twosome from Texas and Illinois, 2034 01:19:43,483 --> 01:19:45,518 Isabella Wakeham and Sam Folsom? 2035 01:19:45,552 --> 01:19:47,587 - We would be so stoked to take the crown 2036 01:19:47,620 --> 01:19:48,788 on the Couples Championship. 2037 01:19:48,822 --> 01:19:50,156 It would be pretty awesome. 2038 01:19:50,190 --> 01:19:53,159 - It's one race for 25 grand and the title 2039 01:19:53,193 --> 01:19:56,696 when "American Ninja Warrior" returns. 2040 01:20:01,768 --> 01:20:04,204 - We're about to crown a new couples champion, 2041 01:20:04,237 --> 01:20:06,072 and what a night it's been. 2042 01:20:06,106 --> 01:20:08,375 After round 1, we had to say goodbye 2043 01:20:08,408 --> 01:20:10,210 to the Beast Bodies, 2044 01:20:10,243 --> 01:20:13,179 the Pugilists, the Army Parents, 2045 01:20:13,213 --> 01:20:15,448 and Beauty and the Geek. 2046 01:20:15,482 --> 01:20:17,384 - Round 2 was the end of the road 2047 01:20:17,417 --> 01:20:21,321 for the Miracle Mom and Dad, the Determined Veterans, 2048 01:20:21,354 --> 01:20:25,625 the Beard and the Baker, and the defending champs. 2049 01:20:25,658 --> 01:20:29,095 - And round 3 wrapped up the night for Curls and Cake 2050 01:20:29,129 --> 01:20:31,498 and the Purple Pair from Colorado. 2051 01:20:31,531 --> 01:20:34,834 So now only two couples remain. 2052 01:20:34,868 --> 01:20:35,902 Well, this is it. 2053 01:20:35,935 --> 01:20:37,270 Our Couples Championship 2054 01:20:37,303 --> 01:20:39,706 is going to be decided by one final race. 2055 01:20:39,739 --> 01:20:41,741 - And you can feel the pressure. 2056 01:20:41,775 --> 01:20:44,310 One mistake could cost you the title. 2057 01:20:44,344 --> 01:20:47,247 - It'll be a sprint on our six-obstacle race course, 2058 01:20:47,280 --> 01:20:49,115 and Zuri is going to get them going. 2059 01:20:49,149 --> 01:20:51,418 - Guys, last year this trophy went 2060 01:20:51,451 --> 01:20:53,586 to Kyle Soderman and Megan Johnson, 2061 01:20:53,620 --> 01:20:56,356 but it's going home with someone new tonight. 2062 01:20:56,389 --> 01:20:58,224 Our championship is going to be decided 2063 01:20:58,258 --> 01:21:00,226 by our two youngest couples. 2064 01:21:00,260 --> 01:21:02,395 Will it be 22-year-old Luke Dillon 2065 01:21:02,429 --> 01:21:04,964 and 19-year-old Avery Glantz 2066 01:21:05,065 --> 01:21:09,903 or 20-year-old Isabella Wakeham and 21-year-old Sam Folsom? 2067 01:21:09,936 --> 01:21:11,438 - The guys are going to run down 2068 01:21:11,471 --> 01:21:13,206 to get into position for the back half, 2069 01:21:13,239 --> 01:21:14,674 and the women will lead it off 2070 01:21:14,708 --> 01:21:17,077 and race through the first three obstacles. 2071 01:21:17,110 --> 01:21:20,747 These teams so evenly matched. 2072 01:21:20,780 --> 01:21:22,882 With the championship on the line. 2073 01:21:22,916 --> 01:21:24,217 - Holy moly! 2074 01:21:24,250 --> 01:21:26,986 [countdown clock beeping] We got action. 2075 01:21:27,087 --> 01:21:30,123 - Starting off here, watch Isabella bounding. 2076 01:21:30,156 --> 01:21:33,093 - And Isabella knows what Avery's capable of. 2077 01:21:33,126 --> 01:21:36,730 Avery's done nothing but speed in her the last couple races. 2078 01:21:36,763 --> 01:21:38,398 - Well, see who can link it here. 2079 01:21:38,431 --> 01:21:40,400 Avery gets it! - Oh, boy! 2080 01:21:40,433 --> 01:21:42,502 - And that gives her an edge. 2081 01:21:42,535 --> 01:21:43,870 - Matt, this is what she's done best. 2082 01:21:43,903 --> 01:21:45,205 In her last couple races, 2083 01:21:45,238 --> 01:21:47,307 she's gotten out ahead and stayed ahead. 2084 01:21:47,340 --> 01:21:49,409 - But look at Isabella closing. 2085 01:21:49,442 --> 01:21:51,244 Oh, my! 2086 01:21:51,277 --> 01:21:53,580 And Isabella pulls ahead. - Who's gonna tag first? 2087 01:21:53,613 --> 01:21:55,482 Who's gonna tag first? - Oh! 2088 01:21:55,515 --> 01:21:58,685 Isabella gives Sam Folsom a slight edge, 2089 01:21:58,718 --> 01:22:01,121 but here comes Luke. 2090 01:22:01,154 --> 01:22:02,756 - Wow! 2091 01:22:02,789 --> 01:22:04,758 Luke is like the lache king here. 2092 01:22:04,791 --> 01:22:06,092 Oh! - Oh! 2093 01:22:06,126 --> 01:22:08,128 Look at that--Sam first off! 2094 01:22:08,161 --> 01:22:11,097 Oh, my goodness, watch out! Watch out on the Spin Hopper! 2095 01:22:11,131 --> 01:22:13,967 - Oh, it couldn't get better than this, Akbar! 2096 01:22:14,067 --> 01:22:15,068 - Look at this! 2097 01:22:15,068 --> 01:22:19,639 - And Sam Folsom is gonna do it! 2098 01:22:19,673 --> 01:22:21,675 [buzzer blares, cheering] 2099 01:22:21,708 --> 01:22:25,078 - Oh, my goodness! [cheering continues] 2100 01:22:25,111 --> 01:22:27,347 - What a race! 2101 01:22:27,380 --> 01:22:30,784 [buzzer blares] 2102 01:22:30,817 --> 01:22:33,887 - Matt, these young couples held up to the pressure. 2103 01:22:33,920 --> 01:22:36,456 I mean, what a way to end the night. 2104 01:22:36,489 --> 01:22:38,124 [cheering] 2105 01:22:38,158 --> 01:22:42,295 Sam Folsom, that right there was a barn burner, man! 2106 01:22:42,328 --> 01:22:44,998 - Thank you. - You both were spectacular. 2107 01:22:45,098 --> 01:22:47,634 Luke, how proud-- you and Avery, 2108 01:22:47,667 --> 01:22:50,470 out here making it all the way to the championship. 2109 01:22:50,503 --> 01:22:52,939 - I'm so proud of Avery. I'm so happy. I'm proud of her. 2110 01:22:52,972 --> 01:22:55,408 She did great stuff. She got the Warped Wall early. 2111 01:22:55,442 --> 01:22:58,011 It's been awesome all night. I'm so proud of her. 2112 01:22:58,111 --> 01:23:01,214 - And, Sam, you and Isabella are the champions! 2113 01:23:01,247 --> 01:23:02,515 - Yeah. 2114 01:23:02,549 --> 01:23:03,817 - Unreal! 2115 01:23:03,850 --> 01:23:05,385 Why don't you guys go celebrate? 2116 01:23:05,418 --> 01:23:06,519 - Awesome, thank you. 2117 01:23:06,553 --> 01:23:08,822 - Akbar, what a Couples Championship! 2118 01:23:08,855 --> 01:23:11,091 - Well, Matt, that one had us on the edge over here. 2119 01:23:11,124 --> 01:23:13,059 I didn't know which way this was going to go. 2120 01:23:13,059 --> 01:23:16,062 But what a great run. They deserved it. 2121 01:23:16,062 --> 01:23:18,832 [cheers and applause] 2122 01:23:18,865 --> 01:23:21,167 Isabella finished Home Run first, 2123 01:23:21,201 --> 01:23:23,703 but Avery linked moves on Spring Forward, 2124 01:23:23,737 --> 01:23:25,305 and she pulled ahead. 2125 01:23:25,338 --> 01:23:28,875 Then Isabella came back and passed Avery on Wingnuts. 2126 01:23:28,908 --> 01:23:32,879 That gave Sam a lead, but Luke immediately passed him, 2127 01:23:32,912 --> 01:23:36,549 only to see Sam come back and take the lead for good 2128 01:23:36,583 --> 01:23:39,552 and just barely held off Luke down the stretch. 2129 01:23:39,586 --> 01:23:42,555 - And these young ninjas continue to impress. 2130 01:23:42,589 --> 01:23:45,291 Zuri's going to give our winners their trophy! 2131 01:23:45,325 --> 01:23:48,395 - Congratulations to our couples champions, 2132 01:23:48,428 --> 01:23:50,730 Isabella Wakeham and Sam Folsom. 2133 01:23:50,764 --> 01:23:52,899 You guys are awesome. 2134 01:23:52,932 --> 01:23:54,634 [cheers and applause] 2135 01:23:54,668 --> 01:23:55,969 - Well, that's going to do it 2136 01:23:56,002 --> 01:23:57,904 for our second Couples Championship. 2137 01:23:57,937 --> 01:24:01,041 For Akbar Gbajabiamila and Zuri Hall, I'm Matt Iseman. 2138 01:24:01,074 --> 01:24:05,145 We'll see you next time on "American Ninja Warrior."