1 00:00:05,005 --> 00:00:06,373 - Hey! [clicks tongue twice] 2 00:00:06,406 --> 00:00:08,141 - Huh? Bello! 3 00:00:08,174 --> 00:00:10,377 - Tonight on "American Ninja Warrior..." 4 00:00:10,410 --> 00:00:12,312 - This obstacle can be very tricky. 5 00:00:12,345 --> 00:00:14,180 all: Minions! Minions! 6 00:00:14,214 --> 00:00:16,016 - We're doing something despicable. 7 00:00:16,049 --> 00:00:17,384 [Diana Ross & Tame Impala's "Turn Up The Sunshine"] 8 00:00:17,417 --> 00:00:18,852 - * All around the world * 9 00:00:18,885 --> 00:00:20,720 - Those Despica-Balls have been diabolical. 10 00:00:20,754 --> 00:00:22,088 - * Turn up the sunshine * 11 00:00:22,122 --> 00:00:23,156 * We got to turn up the sunshine * 12 00:00:23,189 --> 00:00:25,592 - That ball was despicable. 13 00:00:25,625 --> 00:00:26,860 - [pops lips] 14 00:00:26,893 --> 00:00:28,161 - We're teaming up with the Minions. 15 00:00:28,194 --> 00:00:29,829 - Kevin, you're live. 16 00:00:29,863 --> 00:00:31,164 - Oh. Okay, uh-- 17 00:00:31,197 --> 00:00:33,266 - * All around the world * 18 00:00:33,299 --> 00:00:35,669 all: Minions, Minions! Minions! Minions! 19 00:00:35,702 --> 00:00:37,470 - * Turn up the sunshine * 20 00:00:37,504 --> 00:00:40,040 - Oh, banana! - Ba-na-na. 21 00:00:40,073 --> 00:00:42,342 In honor of their upcoming movie, 22 00:00:42,375 --> 00:00:45,278 we let the little guys run wild on our set... 23 00:00:45,311 --> 00:00:46,546 - [screams] - [cackles] 24 00:00:46,579 --> 00:00:49,015 - And they threw themselves into it. 25 00:00:49,049 --> 00:00:50,483 - [grunts] Whoo-hoo! 26 00:00:50,517 --> 00:00:54,220 - * A long night, waiting for the light * 27 00:00:54,254 --> 00:00:55,855 * Waiting for the light * 28 00:00:55,889 --> 00:00:59,392 - It's gonna be another night to remember at the Alamodome 29 00:00:59,426 --> 00:01:01,361 as we head into week four of qualifying 30 00:01:01,394 --> 00:01:03,763 on "American Ninja Warrior." 31 00:01:03,797 --> 00:01:04,964 Hello, everyone, I'm Matt Iseman. 32 00:01:05,065 --> 00:01:06,833 - And I'm Akbar Gbajabiamila. 33 00:01:06,866 --> 00:01:09,602 Matt, not only will we see lots of ninjas tonight, 34 00:01:09,636 --> 00:01:11,504 we're going to see lots of Minions. 35 00:01:11,538 --> 00:01:12,906 - That's right, big man. 36 00:01:12,939 --> 00:01:15,508 The new film "Minions: The Rise of Gru" 37 00:01:15,542 --> 00:01:17,177 arrives in theaters July 1st, 38 00:01:17,210 --> 00:01:19,079 but you're going to get a sneak peek of them 39 00:01:19,112 --> 00:01:20,880 on our course tonight. 40 00:01:20,914 --> 00:01:23,450 - We're going to see those little guys everywhere. 41 00:01:23,483 --> 00:01:26,986 In fact, they're even taking over one of our obstacles. 42 00:01:27,087 --> 00:01:29,289 - It's going to be ba-na-nas. [Akbar laughs] 43 00:01:29,322 --> 00:01:32,092 For more on that, let's go down to Zuri Hall. 44 00:01:32,092 --> 00:01:33,093 - Yeah, guys. 45 00:01:33,093 --> 00:01:34,227 Those little Minions 46 00:01:34,260 --> 00:01:36,129 have come up with a big, new balance obstacle 47 00:01:36,162 --> 00:01:39,432 which they call the Despica-Balls. 48 00:01:39,466 --> 00:01:42,102 As one of the options at Split Decision, 49 00:01:42,135 --> 00:01:44,504 our ninjas can choose to run across the heads 50 00:01:44,537 --> 00:01:47,474 of Otto, Bob, Stuart, and Kevin. 51 00:01:47,507 --> 00:01:49,743 To get there, the ninjas will have to survive 52 00:01:49,776 --> 00:01:52,245 the new obstacle, Shattered Panes, 53 00:01:52,278 --> 00:01:55,115 with boards that rotate, drop, and twist. 54 00:01:55,115 --> 00:01:57,851 Also debuting tonight in the number five spot 55 00:01:57,884 --> 00:01:59,319 is Final Frontier, 56 00:01:59,352 --> 00:02:01,755 a balancing act between planets. 57 00:02:01,788 --> 00:02:02,789 [cheers and applause] 58 00:02:02,822 --> 00:02:05,091 Guys, it's going to be a fun night. 59 00:02:05,125 --> 00:02:06,192 - Thanks, Zuri. 60 00:02:06,226 --> 00:02:07,727 Well, the Minions may be movie stars, 61 00:02:07,761 --> 00:02:09,796 but we've got plenty of ninja stars too. 62 00:02:09,829 --> 00:02:12,932 - Yeah, that's right. Check out this all-star lineup. 63 00:02:12,966 --> 00:02:14,768 We've got the runner-up 64 00:02:14,801 --> 00:02:17,604 from the past two seasons, Austin Gray. 65 00:02:17,637 --> 00:02:20,206 He's annihilating this course! 66 00:02:20,240 --> 00:02:22,342 Along with his Colorado roommate, 67 00:02:22,375 --> 00:02:26,913 the 5'2" Ninja Hero, Gnarly Nate Hansen. 68 00:02:26,946 --> 00:02:28,848 And the crowd erupting! 69 00:02:28,882 --> 00:02:31,384 Plus, Barclay Stockett is back, 70 00:02:31,418 --> 00:02:33,453 and the six-time veteran from Houston 71 00:02:33,486 --> 00:02:36,089 has some big news to share. 72 00:02:36,089 --> 00:02:39,526 And leading the teenagers is the Fly Boy, 73 00:02:39,559 --> 00:02:43,096 the 16-year-old from Texas, Isaiah Thomas. 74 00:02:43,096 --> 00:02:45,165 Fastest time of the night! 75 00:02:45,198 --> 00:02:47,634 [cheers and applause] 76 00:02:47,667 --> 00:02:50,236 - Well, put your seats in the upright position 77 00:02:50,270 --> 00:02:52,472 and get ready for takeoff, 78 00:02:52,505 --> 00:02:54,741 because up first is a 15-year-old 79 00:02:54,774 --> 00:02:57,544 from Greenwood, Indiana, Jess Wombles. 80 00:02:57,577 --> 00:03:00,914 She's got the aviator glasses and her own toy plane 81 00:03:00,947 --> 00:03:03,883 because this ninja is ready to soar. 82 00:03:03,917 --> 00:03:07,153 [dramatic music] 83 00:03:07,187 --> 00:03:08,688 - I'm kind of an adrenaline junkie. 84 00:03:08,722 --> 00:03:11,658 I love to fly through obstacles in the air... 85 00:03:13,226 --> 00:03:15,061 And I love to fly planes. 86 00:03:15,061 --> 00:03:16,496 [airplane engine droning] 87 00:03:16,529 --> 00:03:19,366 * * 88 00:03:19,399 --> 00:03:22,869 - Most kids are learning to drive cars at 16, 89 00:03:22,902 --> 00:03:25,972 but Jess is learning to fly planes anddrive cars. 90 00:03:27,574 --> 00:03:30,477 - Ready to get started? - Yep. 91 00:03:30,510 --> 00:03:33,446 All right. - Pre-flight checklist. 92 00:03:33,480 --> 00:03:35,615 [upbeat music] 93 00:03:35,648 --> 00:03:38,752 - My dad is an international airline pilot, 94 00:03:38,785 --> 00:03:42,989 but when me and my dad fly, we fly a Cessna 152. 95 00:03:43,089 --> 00:03:44,090 - Are you all set? 96 00:03:44,090 --> 00:03:45,458 - Ready for takeoff. - All right. 97 00:03:45,492 --> 00:03:46,493 - It's a small, little airplane. 98 00:03:46,526 --> 00:03:48,094 We have four seats in there, 99 00:03:48,094 --> 00:03:49,229 and that's where I first learned 100 00:03:49,262 --> 00:03:51,097 how to cruise in the sky by myself. 101 00:03:51,131 --> 00:03:52,932 * * 102 00:03:52,966 --> 00:03:55,335 Flying gives me a sense of freedom. 103 00:03:55,368 --> 00:03:57,103 Whenever you're up in the clouds, 104 00:03:57,103 --> 00:04:00,740 you leave all of your problems down on the runway. 105 00:04:00,774 --> 00:04:02,575 - Being able to share a passion 106 00:04:02,609 --> 00:04:04,878 for flying with Jessica is really special to me. 107 00:04:04,911 --> 00:04:07,047 It's hard as your teenager is growing up. 108 00:04:07,047 --> 00:04:08,915 They don't want to spend as much time with their parent. 109 00:04:08,948 --> 00:04:11,451 But this bond between the two of us 110 00:04:11,484 --> 00:04:13,687 really gives us some great father-daughter time. 111 00:04:14,921 --> 00:04:16,122 - Whenever I fly, 112 00:04:16,156 --> 00:04:17,490 I have control over the whole airplane. 113 00:04:17,524 --> 00:04:19,092 So whenever I get up on an obstacle, 114 00:04:19,125 --> 00:04:21,561 I have to remind myself that I'm fully in control. 115 00:04:21,594 --> 00:04:24,931 And I've been Ninja training for 3 1/2 years now. 116 00:04:24,964 --> 00:04:26,733 - Come on. Up, up, up, up, up, up, up. 117 00:04:26,766 --> 00:04:27,967 Yeah. There you go! 118 00:04:28,068 --> 00:04:31,338 - I'm so excited to finally show everyone 119 00:04:31,371 --> 00:04:32,739 what I've worked so hard for. 120 00:04:32,772 --> 00:04:34,274 [dramatic music] 121 00:04:34,307 --> 00:04:37,811 - Yeah, Jess! Nice. 122 00:04:37,844 --> 00:04:40,080 - As a pilot, I fly through the sky. 123 00:04:40,113 --> 00:04:42,749 But tonight, I'm gonna fly through this course. 124 00:04:42,782 --> 00:04:46,986 * * 125 00:04:47,087 --> 00:04:48,288 - This is your host teller 126 00:04:48,321 --> 00:04:49,789 telling you to fasten your seatbelts. 127 00:04:49,823 --> 00:04:52,125 Jess is ready, her parents are ready, 128 00:04:52,158 --> 00:04:53,360 and so are we. 129 00:04:53,393 --> 00:04:57,230 Sky Ninja, you are cleared for takeoff. 130 00:04:57,263 --> 00:05:00,467 [countdown clock beeping] 131 00:05:00,500 --> 00:05:03,403 She is now free to move about the course. 132 00:05:05,772 --> 00:05:07,707 - Let me tell you, I love her energy. 133 00:05:07,741 --> 00:05:10,310 [cheers and applause] 134 00:05:10,343 --> 00:05:11,678 - She's going to give us our first look 135 00:05:11,711 --> 00:05:14,581 at this new obstacle, Shattered Panes. 136 00:05:14,614 --> 00:05:16,516 This first one will rotate as you run up it. 137 00:05:16,549 --> 00:05:18,351 - Uh-oh, whoa, whoa, whoa. Okay. 138 00:05:18,385 --> 00:05:22,155 There you go. - A little turbulence. 139 00:05:22,188 --> 00:05:24,090 - Now she's going to make this big move. 140 00:05:24,124 --> 00:05:26,059 This second one will drop. 141 00:05:26,059 --> 00:05:27,761 - She's got her sister and friend 142 00:05:27,794 --> 00:05:29,329 watching from Nashville. 143 00:05:29,362 --> 00:05:31,564 Nice. 144 00:05:31,598 --> 00:05:33,099 - A little bit of a rough landing, 145 00:05:33,133 --> 00:05:34,934 but she's still going. 146 00:05:36,369 --> 00:05:38,338 - Let's go! Let's go! 147 00:05:38,371 --> 00:05:41,374 - Watch the tilt here on this third pane. 148 00:05:41,408 --> 00:05:43,376 - All right, smooth landing. 149 00:05:43,410 --> 00:05:44,811 Nice. - Ooh. 150 00:05:44,844 --> 00:05:47,747 - That was smooth enough, that was smooth enough. 151 00:05:47,781 --> 00:05:49,349 - She regripped. 152 00:05:49,382 --> 00:05:52,385 And Jess Wombles, the Sky Ninja's, 153 00:05:52,419 --> 00:05:55,121 on to Split Decision. 154 00:05:55,155 --> 00:05:57,123 - She can go left to Log Runner 155 00:05:57,157 --> 00:05:59,225 or right to our Minions obstacle, 156 00:05:59,259 --> 00:06:00,460 the Despica-Balls. 157 00:06:00,493 --> 00:06:02,162 all: Minions! Minions! Minions! Minions! 158 00:06:02,195 --> 00:06:04,431 - And the crowd is chanting, "Minions!" 159 00:06:04,464 --> 00:06:06,266 She's going to do it! 160 00:06:06,299 --> 00:06:09,135 She's going to try the Despica-Balls. 161 00:06:09,169 --> 00:06:10,503 - Oh, that's what I'm talking about. 162 00:06:10,537 --> 00:06:12,038 She knows she wants to run on the heads 163 00:06:12,072 --> 00:06:13,707 of Otto, Bob, Stuart, and Kevin. 164 00:06:13,740 --> 00:06:15,875 - Now, those heads will spin and rotate. 165 00:06:15,909 --> 00:06:18,411 Can the pilot navigate her way through? 166 00:06:18,445 --> 00:06:19,746 - Right, now-- - Oh! 167 00:06:19,779 --> 00:06:21,247 [air horn blares] 168 00:06:21,281 --> 00:06:24,317 The Minions get their first victim. 169 00:06:24,351 --> 00:06:26,753 Jess Wombles is grounded. 170 00:06:26,786 --> 00:06:28,355 - Well, take a look at this. 171 00:06:28,388 --> 00:06:30,623 She was fine running across Otto and Bob, 172 00:06:30,657 --> 00:06:34,561 but on Stuart, her left foot was too far inside, 173 00:06:34,594 --> 00:06:37,230 and she crash-landed on Kevin. 174 00:06:39,766 --> 00:06:42,068 - Whoo! 175 00:06:42,068 --> 00:06:43,503 That was so fun! 176 00:06:43,536 --> 00:06:47,507 It was literally the best moment of my life. 177 00:06:47,540 --> 00:06:49,943 - Well, Jess Wombles is a fly girl, 178 00:06:49,976 --> 00:06:53,780 and up next is the Fly Boy, Isaiah Thomas. 179 00:06:53,813 --> 00:06:56,549 The now 16-year-old from Garland, Texas, 180 00:06:56,583 --> 00:06:59,252 who actually blew us away last season. 181 00:06:59,285 --> 00:07:02,288 In his very first run in Tacoma qualifying, 182 00:07:02,322 --> 00:07:03,890 he not only hit a buzzer... 183 00:07:03,923 --> 00:07:05,625 - He's a bad boy! Look at him go. 184 00:07:05,658 --> 00:07:08,294 - He had the fastest time of the night. 185 00:07:08,328 --> 00:07:11,664 - I'm built different! - Oh! 186 00:07:11,698 --> 00:07:13,333 He said he's built different. 187 00:07:13,366 --> 00:07:15,502 I like the swag from the young gun. 188 00:07:15,535 --> 00:07:18,405 - After the show aired, it's felt like people, 189 00:07:18,438 --> 00:07:19,906 mainly on social media, 190 00:07:19,939 --> 00:07:22,609 found me as cocky or overly confident, 191 00:07:22,642 --> 00:07:25,745 but I was just a normal, teenage boy living his dream. 192 00:07:25,779 --> 00:07:27,213 I'm super excited to come back. 193 00:07:27,247 --> 00:07:29,916 Ready to show everyone what I have to share. 194 00:07:29,949 --> 00:07:31,851 - Well, Matt, I love this kid. 195 00:07:31,885 --> 00:07:35,321 He's got a little swag, but he backs it up on the course. 196 00:07:35,355 --> 00:07:36,823 - His mom's on the sideline, 197 00:07:36,856 --> 00:07:38,858 and he's got a big group of friends watching 198 00:07:38,892 --> 00:07:40,760 back in Texas where he trains. 199 00:07:40,794 --> 00:07:42,062 [all cheering] 200 00:07:42,095 --> 00:07:45,265 [countdown clock beeping] 201 00:07:45,298 --> 00:07:46,666 Got the nickname Fly Boy 202 00:07:46,700 --> 00:07:48,868 because he just sails through obstacles. 203 00:07:48,902 --> 00:07:50,170 Just like that. 204 00:07:50,203 --> 00:07:52,105 [cheers and applause] 205 00:07:52,138 --> 00:07:54,441 Goes right in to Shattered Panes. 206 00:07:54,474 --> 00:07:56,676 - You asking yourself, does he look a little different? 207 00:07:56,710 --> 00:07:58,678 Yup, because he grew. He grew a lot. 208 00:07:58,712 --> 00:08:00,513 He's now 6'1". 209 00:08:00,547 --> 00:08:03,450 And back on "Ninja Junior," he was only 5'7". 210 00:08:03,483 --> 00:08:06,853 - Made it to stage two in Vegas last year. 211 00:08:08,488 --> 00:08:12,192 And he's quickly through two obstacles. 212 00:08:12,225 --> 00:08:14,060 Now he's got a choice at Split Decision. 213 00:08:14,094 --> 00:08:17,464 Just saw Jess Wombles fall on the Despica-Balls, 214 00:08:17,497 --> 00:08:19,299 and he's going with Log Runner. 215 00:08:19,332 --> 00:08:23,136 High school basketball player, got long legs. 216 00:08:23,169 --> 00:08:25,038 - Yeah, nice. 217 00:08:25,071 --> 00:08:27,941 [cheers and applause] 218 00:08:28,041 --> 00:08:30,844 - Now another new obstacle, Kickboards. 219 00:08:30,877 --> 00:08:33,847 He needs to use his feet to knock the boards up, 220 00:08:33,880 --> 00:08:36,316 then swing up to those big, red disks. 221 00:08:36,349 --> 00:08:38,685 - There you go. Kick it. Nice! 222 00:08:38,718 --> 00:08:41,588 - Just like that. 223 00:08:41,621 --> 00:08:44,391 Now got to do the same thing on the second board. 224 00:08:44,424 --> 00:08:47,093 - Man, Fly Boy is flying through this course. 225 00:08:49,062 --> 00:08:51,197 - He's going to use his feet to line up the disk 226 00:08:51,231 --> 00:08:52,565 before he kicks it out. 227 00:08:52,599 --> 00:08:55,869 - There you go. Kick it. 228 00:08:55,902 --> 00:08:58,638 - Powerful kick right into place. 229 00:09:00,407 --> 00:09:02,475 - Another good transfer. 230 00:09:02,509 --> 00:09:05,679 He is just looking so solid. 231 00:09:05,712 --> 00:09:06,746 Nice. 232 00:09:06,780 --> 00:09:10,250 [cheers and applause] 233 00:09:10,283 --> 00:09:13,386 And he has flown through these first four obstacles. 234 00:09:13,420 --> 00:09:16,056 - What's up, man? 235 00:09:16,089 --> 00:09:17,824 - Come on, baby! 236 00:09:17,857 --> 00:09:21,194 - Now the last of the night's new obstacles, Final Frontier. 237 00:09:21,227 --> 00:09:24,264 Has to use that bar to balance his way across these planets. 238 00:09:24,297 --> 00:09:27,100 - Nice. Oh, watch out. Watch out, watch out now. 239 00:09:27,133 --> 00:09:28,768 - This is a different kind of obstacle. 240 00:09:28,802 --> 00:09:30,704 You really have to shift your weight, 241 00:09:30,737 --> 00:09:32,372 and that's going to create problems. 242 00:09:32,405 --> 00:09:35,342 - You can see his-- he's even on the bars, Matt. 243 00:09:35,375 --> 00:09:36,910 That can be a little bit tricky. 244 00:09:36,943 --> 00:09:38,211 He's got to make sure he transfers it over, 245 00:09:38,244 --> 00:09:40,146 lean heavy to the right. - Oh! 246 00:09:40,180 --> 00:09:42,449 - Lean heavy to the right, Matt! 247 00:09:42,482 --> 00:09:46,953 - Fly Boy splashes down. [audience groans] 248 00:09:47,053 --> 00:09:49,189 [all groaning] 249 00:09:49,222 --> 00:09:51,458 - I'm built different! 250 00:09:51,491 --> 00:09:53,960 - Oh, he's built different. 251 00:09:54,060 --> 00:09:55,895 He's still having fun, Matt. 252 00:09:55,929 --> 00:09:58,565 - We'll have to wait and see, but with his fast time, 253 00:09:58,598 --> 00:10:01,668 he's still got a good chance of moving on. 254 00:10:01,701 --> 00:10:03,370 - Watch as he tries to make the shift 255 00:10:03,403 --> 00:10:05,205 over to that small planet. 256 00:10:05,238 --> 00:10:06,706 Hejust missed. 257 00:10:06,740 --> 00:10:10,010 This obstacle is a tough one. 258 00:10:10,043 --> 00:10:11,611 - Tonight... 259 00:10:11,644 --> 00:10:13,046 the Minions are here. 260 00:10:13,079 --> 00:10:15,048 - [speaking Minionese] - Whoo-hoo-hoo! 261 00:10:15,081 --> 00:10:17,017 - Plus a whole lot more. 262 00:10:17,050 --> 00:10:19,753 - Flybird on "American Ninja Warrior." 263 00:10:19,786 --> 00:10:21,321 - [laughs] - Yeah! 264 00:10:21,354 --> 00:10:22,589 - We've got some of the most 265 00:10:22,622 --> 00:10:24,691 inspiring athletes of the season. 266 00:10:24,724 --> 00:10:27,827 - Oh, look at that! Come on! 267 00:10:27,861 --> 00:10:29,596 - Along with old friends, 268 00:10:29,629 --> 00:10:32,432 and even a visitor from the North Pole. 269 00:10:32,465 --> 00:10:34,334 - Ho, ho, ho, ho! - Okay, Santa. 270 00:10:34,367 --> 00:10:36,469 - It's going to be out of this world... 271 00:10:36,503 --> 00:10:39,773 - One large step for man. 272 00:10:39,806 --> 00:10:42,308 - When we light the candles and pop a cork. 273 00:10:42,342 --> 00:10:43,510 - Toast. 274 00:10:43,543 --> 00:10:44,511 [glass dings] 275 00:10:44,544 --> 00:10:46,680 - On "American Ninja Warrior." 276 00:10:51,651 --> 00:10:53,920 - It's Minions Night here on "American Ninja Warrior." 277 00:10:53,953 --> 00:10:56,956 [Strauss' "Also sprach Zarathustra"] 278 00:10:56,990 --> 00:11:00,660 But some other creatures have invaded the course. 279 00:11:00,694 --> 00:11:02,228 That's because minutes ago, 280 00:11:02,262 --> 00:11:06,166 the Space Ninja, Adam Naids, landed at the start line. 281 00:11:06,199 --> 00:11:09,135 - One large step for man. 282 00:11:09,169 --> 00:11:10,770 - Naids works for NASA 283 00:11:10,804 --> 00:11:13,106 and is developing a toilet that works in space, 284 00:11:13,139 --> 00:11:15,408 so he was ready to potty. 285 00:11:15,442 --> 00:11:18,244 The four-time veteran had lift-off at the start. 286 00:11:18,278 --> 00:11:20,547 - Okay, I see you! 287 00:11:20,580 --> 00:11:22,482 - And he made it to the end of Shattered Panes 288 00:11:22,515 --> 00:11:24,284 before splashdown. 289 00:11:24,317 --> 00:11:27,620 - Oh no! [air horn blares] 290 00:11:27,654 --> 00:11:30,590 Looks like the potty is over. 291 00:11:32,492 --> 00:11:34,594 - New Mexico's Megan Jarmosevich 292 00:11:34,627 --> 00:11:36,663 is a flight nurse. 293 00:11:36,696 --> 00:11:38,698 She flies in a helicopter, 294 00:11:38,732 --> 00:11:41,001 bringing critically-ill patients to hospitals 295 00:11:41,101 --> 00:11:42,836 every day for work. 296 00:11:42,869 --> 00:11:44,704 Yet at the top of Shattered Panes, 297 00:11:44,738 --> 00:11:48,274 the 39-year-old seemed to have a fear of heights. 298 00:11:48,308 --> 00:11:50,143 - Oh! [air horn blares] 299 00:11:50,176 --> 00:11:52,512 And she just... [air horn blares] 300 00:11:52,545 --> 00:11:53,780 Splashed down. 301 00:11:53,813 --> 00:11:55,782 [applause] - That was a big jump. 302 00:11:55,815 --> 00:12:02,722 - Then Tyler Yamauchi awakened the dragon with a shishimai. 303 00:12:02,756 --> 00:12:04,057 He had two of his kids 304 00:12:04,057 --> 00:12:05,625 inside a traditional shishimai costume 305 00:12:05,658 --> 00:12:07,060 to bring him good luck. 306 00:12:07,093 --> 00:12:08,461 - Okay, Yamauchi. 307 00:12:08,495 --> 00:12:11,264 - And it seemed to work as the 5'1" veteran 308 00:12:11,297 --> 00:12:13,500 survived Shattered Panes. 309 00:12:13,533 --> 00:12:17,070 - Did you see the way he threw his body? 310 00:12:17,070 --> 00:12:19,072 - At Split Decision... 311 00:12:19,105 --> 00:12:20,340 all: Minions, Minions, Minions! 312 00:12:20,373 --> 00:12:23,777 - His wife wanted Despica-Balls, 313 00:12:23,810 --> 00:12:25,211 and Mama knew best. 314 00:12:25,245 --> 00:12:26,413 - Nice! 315 00:12:26,446 --> 00:12:28,915 - He reached Final Frontier, 316 00:12:28,948 --> 00:12:31,685 but that's where Yamauchi's good fortune ended. 317 00:12:31,718 --> 00:12:33,219 - Oh! [air horn blares] 318 00:12:33,253 --> 00:12:35,789 - But it may be enough to get him into the semifinals. 319 00:12:35,822 --> 00:12:37,257 - Whoo! That was fun though. 320 00:12:38,992 --> 00:12:41,261 - Well, it may be summer, but our next competitor 321 00:12:41,294 --> 00:12:43,496 is already thinking about Christmas. 322 00:12:43,530 --> 00:12:46,266 It's 21-year-old Tristan Wyman. 323 00:12:46,299 --> 00:12:49,769 And guess where he's from. - I don't know, where? 324 00:12:49,803 --> 00:12:52,105 - The North Pole. 325 00:12:52,105 --> 00:12:53,673 This is a real place. 326 00:12:53,707 --> 00:12:54,841 [upbeat festive music] 327 00:12:54,874 --> 00:12:56,142 Now, for most of the year, 328 00:12:56,176 --> 00:12:59,279 this town of 2,700 people is ice cold. 329 00:12:59,312 --> 00:13:02,482 Temperatures sometimes dip to -60 degrees. 330 00:13:02,515 --> 00:13:04,951 But that doesn't stop this Ninja fanatic 331 00:13:05,051 --> 00:13:07,620 from training on his homemade obstacles 332 00:13:07,654 --> 00:13:09,723 with some unusual spectators. 333 00:13:09,756 --> 00:13:11,057 [reindeer grunts] 334 00:13:11,091 --> 00:13:12,926 But the coolest thing about this town 335 00:13:12,959 --> 00:13:15,328 is that it's basically Christmas all year round. 336 00:13:15,362 --> 00:13:19,065 [sleigh bells jingling] 337 00:13:19,065 --> 00:13:21,301 - There's a Santa Claus house, reindeer all over the place, 338 00:13:21,334 --> 00:13:23,203 and we got candy cane street lights. 339 00:13:23,236 --> 00:13:25,805 * * 340 00:13:25,839 --> 00:13:27,207 Santa delivers every Christmas, 341 00:13:27,240 --> 00:13:29,309 so it's my turn to deliver on the course tonight. 342 00:13:30,810 --> 00:13:34,180 - Well, Tristan's got a VIP guest to watch his run. 343 00:13:34,214 --> 00:13:36,383 That's right. Santa is here. 344 00:13:36,416 --> 00:13:38,451 The most famous North Pole resident 345 00:13:38,485 --> 00:13:40,420 has come down to watch Tristan. 346 00:13:40,453 --> 00:13:41,921 - We got Santa in the house! 347 00:13:41,955 --> 00:13:43,857 - Let's go! Yeah! 348 00:13:43,890 --> 00:13:45,425 - Some other friends and family are watching 349 00:13:45,458 --> 00:13:48,395 from back in Alaska. 350 00:13:48,428 --> 00:13:50,130 Tristan's family on the sidelines, 351 00:13:50,163 --> 00:13:52,599 everyone wearing Christmas colors. 352 00:13:52,632 --> 00:13:54,634 I think it's time to find out if Tristan 353 00:13:54,668 --> 00:13:56,736 has been naughty or nice. 354 00:13:56,770 --> 00:14:00,040 [countdown clock beeping] 355 00:14:00,073 --> 00:14:02,909 Santa and Tristan traveled over 3,000 miles 356 00:14:02,942 --> 00:14:04,310 to be here tonight. 357 00:14:04,344 --> 00:14:06,346 - Matt, for a kid, it's got to be pretty cool 358 00:14:06,379 --> 00:14:08,114 to grow up in the North Pole 359 00:14:08,148 --> 00:14:10,083 where it's Christmas all year round. 360 00:14:11,785 --> 00:14:14,487 - Tristan's trying to get traction on Shattered Panes. 361 00:14:14,521 --> 00:14:15,722 Now he's okay. 362 00:14:15,755 --> 00:14:17,557 Got to jump to the second pane. 363 00:14:17,590 --> 00:14:20,293 - Oh, I think he hit his head on that one. 364 00:14:20,326 --> 00:14:22,295 - Now this third pane has a 60-degree tilt. 365 00:14:22,328 --> 00:14:23,496 - If you don't land in the right place, 366 00:14:23,530 --> 00:14:24,964 it could be lights out. 367 00:14:25,065 --> 00:14:26,299 - Well, Tristan looks like 368 00:14:26,332 --> 00:14:28,768 he's okay with these reindeer games. 369 00:14:28,802 --> 00:14:30,804 [cheers and applause] 370 00:14:30,837 --> 00:14:32,405 On to Split Decision. 371 00:14:32,439 --> 00:14:33,907 - Whoa, Matt, before we get there, 372 00:14:33,940 --> 00:14:36,076 he almost split his head right here. 373 00:14:36,076 --> 00:14:38,812 - Ooh! - Took a shot to the dome. 374 00:14:38,845 --> 00:14:41,147 - And looks like he's going for Log Runner. 375 00:14:43,083 --> 00:14:45,652 Santa's good at going down chimneys... 376 00:14:45,685 --> 00:14:48,421 and he's going to run right through the logs. 377 00:14:48,455 --> 00:14:50,090 [cheers and applause] 378 00:14:50,123 --> 00:14:51,524 Let's see what's in his stockings, 379 00:14:51,558 --> 00:14:54,427 if he has the power to move these kickboards. 380 00:14:54,461 --> 00:14:56,096 5'11", 160. 381 00:14:56,129 --> 00:14:58,598 - Yeah, he's got to kick this first door like he's naughty. 382 00:14:58,631 --> 00:15:01,334 - But for Tristan, it's such a dream to be here. 383 00:15:01,368 --> 00:15:03,937 A superfan of the show, 384 00:15:04,037 --> 00:15:06,272 been training for this moment for nine years. 385 00:15:06,306 --> 00:15:08,641 Says he has an encyclopedic knowledge of the show. 386 00:15:10,276 --> 00:15:11,811 And now this second disk spins. 387 00:15:11,845 --> 00:15:14,848 Got to turn it 90 degrees so it's easier to grab. 388 00:15:14,881 --> 00:15:16,282 You see him reaching out with his foot 389 00:15:16,316 --> 00:15:19,486 to make the adjustment there. - Strong! Yeah. 390 00:15:19,519 --> 00:15:21,054 - And it looks like Rudolph's nose there. 391 00:15:21,054 --> 00:15:23,690 He's got to grab on to it on this kickboard. 392 00:15:23,723 --> 00:15:25,959 - Matt, he's a student at the University of Alaska, 393 00:15:26,059 --> 00:15:27,660 and he's done his homework. He knows how to do it. 394 00:15:27,694 --> 00:15:29,929 [cheers and applause] 395 00:15:29,963 --> 00:15:31,097 - Trying to get that dismount, 396 00:15:31,131 --> 00:15:34,467 and what a rookie effort this is. 397 00:15:34,501 --> 00:15:37,070 Well, he is spreading Christmas cheer 398 00:15:37,103 --> 00:15:39,072 for all the crowd to hear. 399 00:15:39,072 --> 00:15:40,874 Santa is pleased. 400 00:15:40,907 --> 00:15:43,410 And Tristan Wyman's been moving quickly. 401 00:15:43,443 --> 00:15:47,280 He's on the fifth obstacle already, Final Frontier. 402 00:15:49,883 --> 00:15:51,284 Oh. - Oh, boy. To Jupiter. 403 00:15:51,317 --> 00:15:52,585 - You see how he's turning around? 404 00:15:52,619 --> 00:15:53,687 - How is he hanging on? 405 00:15:53,720 --> 00:15:55,689 - He's twisting up like a pretzel. 406 00:15:55,722 --> 00:15:57,257 both: Oh! 407 00:15:57,290 --> 00:16:00,293 - Ho, ho, ho, ho! What happened? 408 00:16:00,326 --> 00:16:02,729 - Ho, ho, ho! 409 00:16:02,762 --> 00:16:06,766 - Let's go! - Tristan Wyman still elated. 410 00:16:06,800 --> 00:16:08,368 Will he move on? 411 00:16:08,401 --> 00:16:11,471 He's going to have to wait and see what's under the tree. 412 00:16:13,273 --> 00:16:15,442 - Man, he made the North Pole proud. 413 00:16:15,475 --> 00:16:19,045 This 21-year-old knows how to spread the Christmas cheer, 414 00:16:19,045 --> 00:16:21,614 and he made it all the way to the fifth obstacle. 415 00:16:21,648 --> 00:16:23,717 A great run for the rookie. 416 00:16:25,218 --> 00:16:27,454 - We'll have to wait and see if Tristan and Santa 417 00:16:27,487 --> 00:16:29,189 are moving on to the semifinals. 418 00:16:29,222 --> 00:16:30,757 [bell jingling] 419 00:16:30,790 --> 00:16:33,360 - Coming up, she can light up the course. 420 00:16:33,393 --> 00:16:34,761 - And she's done it! 421 00:16:34,794 --> 00:16:36,463 - And after some rough years, 422 00:16:36,496 --> 00:16:39,332 the sparkle is back for Barclay Stockett. 423 00:16:39,366 --> 00:16:42,369 She's up next on "American Ninja Warrior." 424 00:16:49,876 --> 00:16:53,313 - Welcome back to Minions Night on "American Ninja Warrior." 425 00:16:53,346 --> 00:16:56,082 Minutes ago, Houston's impressive mom, 426 00:16:56,082 --> 00:16:57,517 Sabrina Tamraz, 427 00:16:57,550 --> 00:16:59,619 showed why they call her Little Rowdy. 428 00:16:59,652 --> 00:17:01,054 - Look at them abs. 429 00:17:01,087 --> 00:17:03,023 - With her four kids watching at home, 430 00:17:03,023 --> 00:17:05,892 the 5'1" 39-year-old looked confident 431 00:17:05,925 --> 00:17:07,093 on the Shrinking Steps. 432 00:17:07,127 --> 00:17:08,728 Look at that! 433 00:17:08,762 --> 00:17:11,331 But the rookie wasn't quite ready for the Shattered Panes. 434 00:17:11,364 --> 00:17:13,767 - Oh, no! [air horn blares] 435 00:17:13,800 --> 00:17:15,035 [upbeat country music] 436 00:17:15,068 --> 00:17:16,803 - Louisiana's Andrew Naquin 437 00:17:16,836 --> 00:17:19,139 catches bullfrogs down in the bayou, 438 00:17:19,172 --> 00:17:22,042 and the Cajun Zeus brought us a frog named Francis. 439 00:17:22,042 --> 00:17:23,176 - [ribbits] 440 00:17:23,209 --> 00:17:24,244 - He's saying, ribbit, ribbit, ribbit. 441 00:17:24,277 --> 00:17:25,545 - [ribbits] 442 00:17:25,578 --> 00:17:28,114 - On the course, Naquin lost his hat early. 443 00:17:28,148 --> 00:17:30,650 - He lost his crown, and I'm about to lose Francis! 444 00:17:30,684 --> 00:17:33,186 - Naquin has fallen on a balance obstacle 445 00:17:33,219 --> 00:17:35,155 three out of the four years he's competed... 446 00:17:35,188 --> 00:17:36,556 - Hop, hop, hop. Nice. 447 00:17:36,589 --> 00:17:38,058 - But he survived tonight. 448 00:17:38,091 --> 00:17:39,459 One obstacle later, 449 00:17:39,492 --> 00:17:41,528 Naquin couldn't make the leap on Kickboards. 450 00:17:41,561 --> 00:17:43,630 No! [air horn blares] 451 00:17:43,663 --> 00:17:45,865 - Zoom in on this! Francis is smiling! 452 00:17:45,899 --> 00:17:47,133 - [ribbits] 453 00:17:47,167 --> 00:17:48,702 - In his trademark three-piece suit, 454 00:17:48,735 --> 00:17:50,804 the Classy Ninja, Donovan Metoyer, 455 00:17:50,837 --> 00:17:52,105 looked sharp on the course. 456 00:17:52,138 --> 00:17:53,840 - He's dressed for success! 457 00:17:53,873 --> 00:17:55,075 - Two years ago, 458 00:17:55,075 --> 00:17:57,711 Metoyer went 360 on the Warped Wall, 459 00:17:57,744 --> 00:18:00,013 and tonight, he was promising something special 460 00:18:00,013 --> 00:18:01,915 for the 18-foot Mega Wall 461 00:18:02,015 --> 00:18:03,583 - And he always impresses us! 462 00:18:03,616 --> 00:18:07,020 - But to get there, he'd have to get past Final Frontier. 463 00:18:07,020 --> 00:18:08,388 - That's my ninja right there. 464 00:18:08,421 --> 00:18:10,023 Oh! [air horn blares] 465 00:18:10,023 --> 00:18:11,891 - So he didn't get a Mega Wall, 466 00:18:11,925 --> 00:18:14,027 but it was still worthy of a mic drop. 467 00:18:14,060 --> 00:18:15,195 - What were the plans 468 00:18:15,228 --> 00:18:16,830 if you made it up the Mega Wall today? 469 00:18:16,863 --> 00:18:18,531 - Oh, sorry. - [laughs] 470 00:18:19,699 --> 00:18:21,501 - All eyes are on the start line 471 00:18:21,534 --> 00:18:24,104 as one of our all-time favorites steps up. 472 00:18:24,137 --> 00:18:28,208 It's the Sparkly Ninja, Barclay Stockett, 473 00:18:28,241 --> 00:18:30,343 This little firecracker from Houston, Texas, 474 00:18:30,377 --> 00:18:31,711 has had a couple of rough years, 475 00:18:31,745 --> 00:18:36,416 but this season, Barclay is healthy and happy. 476 00:18:36,449 --> 00:18:39,219 [soft dramatic music] 477 00:18:39,252 --> 00:18:44,057 - I met Tee Jackson in 2017 at a Ninja competition. 478 00:18:44,090 --> 00:18:45,892 - We became friends 479 00:18:45,925 --> 00:18:47,560 and bonded over our love of Ninja 480 00:18:47,594 --> 00:18:49,729 and caring for people. 481 00:18:49,763 --> 00:18:51,164 Nice job! 482 00:18:51,197 --> 00:18:54,167 - Tee and I were friends for about two full years. 483 00:18:54,200 --> 00:18:55,268 Best friends. 484 00:18:55,301 --> 00:18:56,536 * * 485 00:18:56,569 --> 00:18:59,072 Whoo! 486 00:18:59,072 --> 00:19:01,041 That's awesome. 487 00:19:01,074 --> 00:19:06,046 - And then my mom got sick, and Tee moved from Kentucky 488 00:19:06,079 --> 00:19:07,714 all the way to Texas 489 00:19:07,747 --> 00:19:10,617 to help take care of her during hospice. 490 00:19:10,650 --> 00:19:12,852 * * 491 00:19:12,886 --> 00:19:16,456 That was the worst time of my life. 492 00:19:16,489 --> 00:19:19,492 I think the only reason I survived my mom passing 493 00:19:19,526 --> 00:19:22,062 is because I had Tee. 494 00:19:22,095 --> 00:19:27,467 - * Say hello like it's the first time that you met * 495 00:19:27,500 --> 00:19:29,402 - And, um, 496 00:19:29,436 --> 00:19:32,038 that's when I realized we weren't just best friends. 497 00:19:32,038 --> 00:19:33,840 We're actually completely 498 00:19:33,873 --> 00:19:35,775 and totally in love with each other. 499 00:19:35,809 --> 00:19:39,479 - * I'm finally seeing who I am * 500 00:19:39,512 --> 00:19:41,581 * * 501 00:19:41,614 --> 00:19:44,884 * I feel the power coming back * 502 00:19:44,918 --> 00:19:47,087 - [claps] Let's go! - Oh, shoot! 503 00:19:47,120 --> 00:19:51,091 So we bought a house, we got a puppy. 504 00:19:51,124 --> 00:19:53,393 - Yes. - We have a bazillion plants. 505 00:19:53,426 --> 00:19:54,494 - Plants, plants, plants, plants, plants. 506 00:19:54,527 --> 00:19:56,463 - And we got engaged. 507 00:19:56,496 --> 00:19:58,665 - Ooh! [both laugh] 508 00:19:58,698 --> 00:20:00,633 [upbeat music] 509 00:20:00,667 --> 00:20:03,169 - When we first started dating, 510 00:20:03,203 --> 00:20:07,040 I was afraid of, like, 511 00:20:07,073 --> 00:20:09,809 what will my family say, what will society say? 512 00:20:09,843 --> 00:20:14,147 But the best thing I've ever done in my life 513 00:20:14,180 --> 00:20:18,284 is allow myself to love you. 514 00:20:18,318 --> 00:20:19,719 - Same here. 515 00:20:19,753 --> 00:20:22,922 * * 516 00:20:22,956 --> 00:20:24,024 - We want you to know that 517 00:20:24,057 --> 00:20:26,092 if you don't have someone in your life 518 00:20:26,126 --> 00:20:28,028 that will embrace you... 519 00:20:28,061 --> 00:20:29,429 both: We will. 520 00:20:29,462 --> 00:20:33,500 - * I feel the power coming back * 521 00:20:35,101 --> 00:20:39,806 - It's so good to see Barclay with that sparkle again. 522 00:20:39,839 --> 00:20:42,709 And Tee will be cheering her on as always. 523 00:20:42,742 --> 00:20:46,112 [countdown clock beeping] 524 00:20:46,146 --> 00:20:48,782 Always love seeing this woman on the course. 525 00:20:48,815 --> 00:20:50,383 - She's only 5 feet tall, 526 00:20:50,417 --> 00:20:51,985 the shortest competitor tonight, 527 00:20:52,018 --> 00:20:54,854 but she can do big things. 528 00:20:54,888 --> 00:20:58,258 - In the past, she's made it to the National Finals. 529 00:20:58,291 --> 00:20:59,926 She's been part of Team USA 530 00:20:59,959 --> 00:21:02,062 in our USA vs. the World competition, 531 00:21:02,062 --> 00:21:04,564 went up against the men in our skills competition, 532 00:21:04,597 --> 00:21:06,499 trying to regain that form. 533 00:21:06,533 --> 00:21:09,602 - But at her size, 5 feet, this is a long jump. 534 00:21:09,636 --> 00:21:12,172 - You can do it! Let's go! 535 00:21:12,205 --> 00:21:14,207 - She's got it. She doesn't care. 536 00:21:14,240 --> 00:21:17,077 The intensity on Barclay Stockett, I love it. 537 00:21:17,077 --> 00:21:19,079 - She's got that sparkle in her eyes, Matt. 538 00:21:19,079 --> 00:21:20,847 She's back. 539 00:21:20,880 --> 00:21:22,482 - And that was the thing we love about Barclay. 540 00:21:22,515 --> 00:21:26,886 Sparkly on the sidelines, but intense on the course. 541 00:21:28,688 --> 00:21:30,123 And a little roll. 542 00:21:30,156 --> 00:21:32,926 Lots of friends supporting her on the side lines. 543 00:21:32,959 --> 00:21:34,894 She's always been a fan favorite. 544 00:21:34,928 --> 00:21:37,163 So great to see that smile again. 545 00:21:37,197 --> 00:21:39,199 [cheers and applause] 546 00:21:39,232 --> 00:21:42,102 - Matt, think back to her first run on "Ninja Warrior." 547 00:21:42,102 --> 00:21:44,771 She fell on Log Runner, so she's staying away 548 00:21:44,804 --> 00:21:47,107 and going to try her luck on Despica-Balls. 549 00:21:47,107 --> 00:21:48,641 - You could see Otto giving her the stink eye. 550 00:21:48,675 --> 00:21:49,909 - Come on, Barclay. Come on. 551 00:21:49,943 --> 00:21:51,845 [Matt chuckles] - This ain't easy. 552 00:21:51,878 --> 00:21:53,113 - Ooh. 553 00:21:53,113 --> 00:21:54,114 - Bop, bop, bop, bop, bop. 554 00:21:54,114 --> 00:21:55,548 Ooh, I told you! 555 00:21:55,582 --> 00:21:57,851 [cheers and applause] 556 00:21:57,884 --> 00:21:59,753 It's in her eyes. Look in her eyes. 557 00:21:59,786 --> 00:22:01,588 She is intense and ready. 558 00:22:03,556 --> 00:22:05,959 - Now on to the Kickboards. 559 00:22:06,059 --> 00:22:07,394 If she gets through this, 560 00:22:07,427 --> 00:22:09,696 she'll have a very good shot at moving on. 561 00:22:09,729 --> 00:22:11,564 We know she's got power. 562 00:22:11,598 --> 00:22:12,799 Going to need to be explosive 563 00:22:12,832 --> 00:22:15,602 to get these 50-pound boards up. 564 00:22:15,635 --> 00:22:17,637 - Boom! 565 00:22:17,671 --> 00:22:20,073 - Come on, babe! Lock it in! 566 00:22:20,073 --> 00:22:22,175 [cheers and applause] 567 00:22:22,208 --> 00:22:24,210 - Now she's gonna need a big lache up 568 00:22:24,244 --> 00:22:27,414 'cause she didn't get that board close and horizontal... 569 00:22:27,447 --> 00:22:29,649 - Nice. - But she can fly. 570 00:22:29,683 --> 00:22:32,085 Barclay, we've seen her on the Super Salmon ladder. 571 00:22:32,085 --> 00:22:34,187 We know she's got grip and power. 572 00:22:34,220 --> 00:22:35,455 Doesn't have long legs, 573 00:22:35,488 --> 00:22:38,091 but still able to rotate that disk. 574 00:22:38,091 --> 00:22:40,260 - So much power, but look at that reach. 575 00:22:40,293 --> 00:22:42,762 Really has to stretch out, Matt. 576 00:22:42,796 --> 00:22:45,565 Doesn't have a lot of real estate there on the legs. 577 00:22:45,598 --> 00:22:46,633 - Come on, babe! 578 00:22:46,666 --> 00:22:49,969 [Barclay grunts] - Nice. Oh, wow! 579 00:22:50,003 --> 00:22:51,905 - I don't know that she can get out there at 5 feet. 580 00:22:51,938 --> 00:22:53,973 - Oh no, she can. She can. - Find a way down, Barclay! 581 00:22:54,007 --> 00:22:55,608 - But she's got to stretch it a little bit. 582 00:22:55,642 --> 00:22:57,110 That means she's going to have to hang on a little longer, 583 00:22:57,110 --> 00:22:58,545 but you know what? 584 00:22:58,578 --> 00:23:00,313 If anybody has the upper-body strength, it's her. 585 00:23:00,347 --> 00:23:02,382 - Well, here she goes. 586 00:23:02,415 --> 00:23:03,616 Locked in. 587 00:23:03,650 --> 00:23:06,086 And she's smiling, she is pumped. 588 00:23:06,119 --> 00:23:09,689 [cheers and applause] 589 00:23:09,723 --> 00:23:13,226 - Matt, there's only one thing that sparkles in space, 590 00:23:13,259 --> 00:23:14,828 and that is a star. 591 00:23:14,861 --> 00:23:17,831 Barclay Stockett's going to be a star in this obstacle. 592 00:23:17,864 --> 00:23:20,166 - Hey, Barclay, you're back. 593 00:23:20,200 --> 00:23:21,835 - I'm back, baby! 594 00:23:21,868 --> 00:23:23,603 [cheers and applause] 595 00:23:23,636 --> 00:23:26,439 - Yeah, she is back, and the best way to show it 596 00:23:26,473 --> 00:23:30,643 would be to get her first buzzer ever in qualifying. 597 00:23:30,677 --> 00:23:33,413 - She's going to have to get through Final Frontier, 598 00:23:33,446 --> 00:23:35,682 and we've already seen some top ninjas fall here. 599 00:23:35,715 --> 00:23:37,083 - She's going to go one ring. Nice. 600 00:23:37,083 --> 00:23:39,085 - She's got the power. - Yep. 601 00:23:39,085 --> 00:23:40,620 - She got to get into Jupiter's orbit there, 602 00:23:40,653 --> 00:23:42,922 the bigger planet. She's on Jupiter. 603 00:23:42,956 --> 00:23:44,324 - Got the handles in her hands there. 604 00:23:44,357 --> 00:23:45,492 - All right, okay. 605 00:23:45,525 --> 00:23:46,693 There's a shiny star right there. 606 00:23:46,726 --> 00:23:47,994 - And looking very comfortable. 607 00:23:48,094 --> 00:23:49,729 Really using that control stick well. 608 00:23:49,763 --> 00:23:51,564 - Now change the weight over. 609 00:23:51,598 --> 00:23:52,932 Nice, nice. - Got it. 610 00:23:52,966 --> 00:23:55,235 Oh, no! [air horn blares] 611 00:23:55,268 --> 00:23:56,870 Slips off. 612 00:23:56,903 --> 00:24:01,041 The Sparkly Ninja doused, Tee coming to hug her. 613 00:24:01,074 --> 00:24:02,409 - I love you! 614 00:24:02,442 --> 00:24:05,679 - And you can see the joy back on her face once again. 615 00:24:05,712 --> 00:24:08,048 [applause] 616 00:24:08,048 --> 00:24:10,550 - This looked like the Barclay of old, 617 00:24:10,583 --> 00:24:12,252 powering through obstacles 618 00:24:12,285 --> 00:24:14,921 and flashing that smile on the course. 619 00:24:14,954 --> 00:24:17,490 She made it to the fifth obstacle before falling, 620 00:24:17,524 --> 00:24:19,859 and that's her best run in years. 621 00:24:19,893 --> 00:24:23,129 - * I feel the power coming back * 622 00:24:25,331 --> 00:24:26,866 - Barclay! 623 00:24:26,900 --> 00:24:28,501 - Whoo! 624 00:24:30,303 --> 00:24:32,872 - I am so proud of you. 625 00:24:32,906 --> 00:24:34,507 - [sobs] 626 00:24:34,541 --> 00:24:36,609 - You--oh, my God. 627 00:24:36,643 --> 00:24:40,080 You have had the roughest few years. 628 00:24:40,080 --> 00:24:42,349 That was so-- that was so amazing. 629 00:24:42,382 --> 00:24:43,650 How are you feeling? 630 00:24:43,683 --> 00:24:45,819 - I'm, like, completely overwhelmed 631 00:24:45,852 --> 00:24:49,923 because I just came here with no expectations. 632 00:24:49,956 --> 00:24:51,925 I just wanted to have a good time. 633 00:24:51,958 --> 00:24:54,361 I just wanted to, like, take Ninja back. 634 00:24:54,394 --> 00:24:55,662 - Yeah. 635 00:24:55,695 --> 00:24:57,097 - When I lost my mom, I just-- 636 00:24:57,097 --> 00:25:01,034 I felt like I lost Ninja too, and-- 637 00:25:01,034 --> 00:25:03,069 - Girl, I'll tell you one thing right now, 638 00:25:03,103 --> 00:25:04,804 you did not lose Ninja. 639 00:25:04,838 --> 00:25:07,707 You showed us just how much you have it. 640 00:25:07,741 --> 00:25:09,376 What do you say to the folks at home 641 00:25:09,409 --> 00:25:12,545 who are watching and seeing this triumph over tragedy? 642 00:25:12,579 --> 00:25:14,881 - It's just incredible to see 643 00:25:14,914 --> 00:25:18,118 that you can find happiness after a tragedy, 644 00:25:18,151 --> 00:25:21,354 and I just never thought I would have that. 645 00:25:21,388 --> 00:25:22,522 - Well, I am so happy for you. 646 00:25:22,555 --> 00:25:23,957 We are clearly so happy for you. 647 00:25:24,057 --> 00:25:26,593 We love you, Barclay. 648 00:25:26,626 --> 00:25:28,461 You are such an inspiration, girl. 649 00:25:28,495 --> 00:25:31,197 All right. Oh, one more small thing. 650 00:25:31,231 --> 00:25:34,334 We'll see you in Los Angeles. You're heading to semifinals. 651 00:25:34,367 --> 00:25:37,470 [cheers and applause] 652 00:25:42,442 --> 00:25:45,378 - Coming up, she's a world-class climber 653 00:25:45,412 --> 00:25:46,946 bringing her skills to Ninja... 654 00:25:46,980 --> 00:25:48,381 - All right. 655 00:25:48,415 --> 00:25:50,283 - But there's something special about Katie Bone. 656 00:25:50,316 --> 00:25:52,118 - Type 1 didn't end my life. 657 00:25:52,152 --> 00:25:53,620 It just changed it. 658 00:25:53,653 --> 00:25:55,422 - Her inspiring story 659 00:25:55,455 --> 00:25:58,491 when "American Ninja Warrior" returns. 660 00:26:03,329 --> 00:26:04,664 - Welcome back to the Alamodome, 661 00:26:04,698 --> 00:26:07,033 where the University of Texas San Antonio 662 00:26:07,067 --> 00:26:10,036 cheer squad is showing our ninjas some love. 663 00:26:10,070 --> 00:26:12,906 Minutes ago, Texas mom Christie Brophy 664 00:26:12,939 --> 00:26:15,208 had a big group cheering her on, 665 00:26:15,241 --> 00:26:17,577 including her husband and four sons. 666 00:26:17,610 --> 00:26:19,846 This 41-year-old air force veteran 667 00:26:19,879 --> 00:26:21,748 looked smooth on takeoff... 668 00:26:21,781 --> 00:26:23,283 - That's what I'm talking about! 669 00:26:23,316 --> 00:26:25,085 - But it was a rough landing on Shattered Panes. 670 00:26:25,118 --> 00:26:27,153 - Ooh! 671 00:26:27,187 --> 00:26:29,055 Check this out again. 672 00:26:29,089 --> 00:26:30,590 Boom! [air horn blares] 673 00:26:30,623 --> 00:26:33,860 - Then it was active duty army soldier Nick DeMore. 674 00:26:33,893 --> 00:26:37,497 The 34-year-old father had to fight for every inch 675 00:26:37,530 --> 00:26:39,065 with close calls on the second... 676 00:26:39,099 --> 00:26:40,166 Whoa! 677 00:26:40,200 --> 00:26:41,468 And the third obstacle... 678 00:26:41,501 --> 00:26:43,536 - Ooh! Hell of a save right there! 679 00:26:43,570 --> 00:26:46,439 - Before it finally slipped away on the fourth. 680 00:26:46,473 --> 00:26:48,308 - No! 681 00:26:48,341 --> 00:26:51,177 I want to see that one again! 682 00:26:51,211 --> 00:26:53,947 Oh, boy. That looked like that hurts. 683 00:26:53,980 --> 00:26:56,249 - College sophomore David Tomassoni 684 00:26:56,282 --> 00:26:57,817 turned 20 tonight, 685 00:26:57,851 --> 00:27:00,487 and some of his Ninja friends were ready to celebrate. 686 00:27:00,520 --> 00:27:02,122 The rookie from Boulder, Colorado, 687 00:27:02,155 --> 00:27:04,024 made it a night to remember. 688 00:27:04,024 --> 00:27:06,226 - He's got a lot of potential here as a rookie. 689 00:27:06,259 --> 00:27:08,028 - In his first time on the course, 690 00:27:08,028 --> 00:27:09,796 Tomassoni made it all the way 691 00:27:09,829 --> 00:27:11,798 to the fifth obstacle, Final Frontier. 692 00:27:11,831 --> 00:27:14,300 - Oh, there's the black hole! 693 00:27:14,334 --> 00:27:17,103 - He didn't get a buzzer, but it's likely good enough 694 00:27:17,137 --> 00:27:19,372 to move on, and that's reason to celebrate. 695 00:27:19,406 --> 00:27:21,741 - Go ahead, blow out your candles, man. 696 00:27:21,775 --> 00:27:25,345 [cheers and applause] 697 00:27:25,378 --> 00:27:27,047 - Up next is one of this season's 698 00:27:27,047 --> 00:27:29,249 most promising young rookies. 699 00:27:29,282 --> 00:27:31,551 This is New Mexico's Katie Bone. 700 00:27:31,584 --> 00:27:35,588 She's only 16, but she is a world-class rock climber, 701 00:27:35,622 --> 00:27:37,857 and she's done it while facing the challenges 702 00:27:37,891 --> 00:27:40,760 of being a type 1 diabetic. 703 00:27:40,794 --> 00:27:43,563 - All right, you ready, Katie? Go for it. 704 00:27:43,596 --> 00:27:45,198 You got it. Come on, Katie. 705 00:27:45,231 --> 00:27:46,533 That's perfect. 706 00:27:46,566 --> 00:27:48,868 - I have been a competitive rock climber 707 00:27:48,902 --> 00:27:50,503 since I was eight years old. 708 00:27:50,537 --> 00:27:52,672 - You're doing awesome, Katie. 709 00:27:52,706 --> 00:27:55,208 [upbeat music] 710 00:27:55,241 --> 00:27:56,910 - I love getting to push my limits 711 00:27:56,943 --> 00:28:00,080 and train hard and see what I'm truly capable of. 712 00:28:00,113 --> 00:28:02,048 [cheers and applause] 713 00:28:02,082 --> 00:28:04,918 I found what I want to do for the rest of my life. 714 00:28:05,018 --> 00:28:07,020 - Come on, you got it, Katie. 715 00:28:07,020 --> 00:28:08,154 All right. 716 00:28:08,188 --> 00:28:09,556 - My dream would be 717 00:28:09,589 --> 00:28:12,025 to make the 2024 Olympic climbing team. 718 00:28:12,058 --> 00:28:16,029 But in 2017, I was at a big competition, 719 00:28:16,062 --> 00:28:18,898 and felt super sick. 720 00:28:18,932 --> 00:28:20,133 A couple days later, 721 00:28:20,166 --> 00:28:23,036 I was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. 722 00:28:23,036 --> 00:28:24,637 Seeing the look on my parents' face, 723 00:28:24,671 --> 00:28:28,108 on my doctor's face was so scary for an 11-year-old. 724 00:28:28,141 --> 00:28:30,076 [soft dramatic music] 725 00:28:30,110 --> 00:28:31,878 - Her first question to the doctor was, 726 00:28:31,911 --> 00:28:33,480 "When can I climb again?" 727 00:28:33,513 --> 00:28:36,216 I was just thinking about how to keep her alive, 728 00:28:36,249 --> 00:28:37,350 and she wanted to know 729 00:28:37,384 --> 00:28:39,352 when she would be able to go to the gym. 730 00:28:41,521 --> 00:28:44,824 - Diabetes has really affected my life. 731 00:28:44,858 --> 00:28:46,526 I have to wear an insulin pump 732 00:28:46,559 --> 00:28:49,229 and a continuous glucose monitor. 733 00:28:49,262 --> 00:28:53,266 It's a never-ending battle, but type 1 didn't end my life. 734 00:28:53,299 --> 00:28:54,768 It just changed it. 735 00:28:54,801 --> 00:28:58,972 - * Oh, we all get one moment to shine * 736 00:28:59,072 --> 00:29:00,507 * Ah * 737 00:29:00,540 --> 00:29:02,075 * This moment is mine * 738 00:29:02,108 --> 00:29:04,177 * Oh * 739 00:29:04,210 --> 00:29:07,847 - Being on the show this year is such a dream come true. 740 00:29:07,881 --> 00:29:10,583 I hope I inspire a little kid 741 00:29:10,617 --> 00:29:13,219 who is afraid to wear their pump on their arm, 742 00:29:13,253 --> 00:29:16,022 and know that it is okay to have it visible, 743 00:29:16,022 --> 00:29:18,491 and it doesn't make you weird. 744 00:29:18,525 --> 00:29:21,761 It makes everything that you do that much more amazing, 745 00:29:21,795 --> 00:29:24,397 and that much more special. 746 00:29:24,431 --> 00:29:27,901 My motto is, I don't need easy, I just need possible. 747 00:29:27,934 --> 00:29:29,602 - * This moment is mine * 748 00:29:29,636 --> 00:29:32,505 * This moment is mine * 749 00:29:32,539 --> 00:29:33,873 [cheers and applause] 750 00:29:33,907 --> 00:29:36,443 - And you can see the insulin pump on one arm, 751 00:29:36,476 --> 00:29:37,911 glucose monitor on the other. 752 00:29:37,944 --> 00:29:39,646 Doesn't slow her down. 753 00:29:39,679 --> 00:29:42,048 She's got her family on the sidelines 754 00:29:42,082 --> 00:29:43,616 along with some top ninjas, 755 00:29:43,650 --> 00:29:45,885 including her coach, Austin Gray. 756 00:29:45,919 --> 00:29:48,922 [countdown clock beeping] 757 00:29:48,955 --> 00:29:53,059 - Only 5'2" and 110 pounds, but she is powerful. 758 00:29:53,093 --> 00:29:54,461 - Good balance. 759 00:29:54,494 --> 00:29:56,529 [cheers and applause] 760 00:29:56,563 --> 00:29:59,232 She always has to be aware of her glucose levels. 761 00:29:59,265 --> 00:30:00,667 Here's a better look at the pump 762 00:30:00,700 --> 00:30:02,869 and monitor on her triceps. 763 00:30:02,902 --> 00:30:04,537 If her glucose drops too low, 764 00:30:04,571 --> 00:30:06,239 it could affect her balance, her eyesight. 765 00:30:06,272 --> 00:30:08,408 She could even lose consciousness. 766 00:30:08,441 --> 00:30:11,011 The insulin helps keep it at manageable levels. 767 00:30:11,044 --> 00:30:12,779 - This is where she can use her climbing skills 768 00:30:12,812 --> 00:30:14,547 right here on Shattered Panes. 769 00:30:14,581 --> 00:30:16,383 - Come on. Get it! - Watch the drop. 770 00:30:16,416 --> 00:30:18,284 You don't have drops like this in rock climbing. 771 00:30:18,318 --> 00:30:19,919 - But she got them vice grips though. 772 00:30:19,953 --> 00:30:21,121 - You got it. - Watch this. 773 00:30:21,154 --> 00:30:22,722 Look at her. Look at Katie Bone. 774 00:30:22,756 --> 00:30:24,357 That's an easy move. That's an easy move for her. 775 00:30:24,391 --> 00:30:26,426 - She seems solid. Well, it's amazing. 776 00:30:26,459 --> 00:30:28,595 She's been an elite rock climber for a long time, 777 00:30:28,628 --> 00:30:29,796 but when she was nine years old, 778 00:30:29,829 --> 00:30:31,197 she was asked what her dream was. 779 00:30:31,231 --> 00:30:32,699 She didn't mention the Olympics. 780 00:30:32,732 --> 00:30:35,168 She mentioned "American Ninja Warrior," 781 00:30:35,201 --> 00:30:36,903 and here she is living out that dream. 782 00:30:36,936 --> 00:30:38,038 A little tight there. 783 00:30:38,071 --> 00:30:39,506 - 16 years old. Nice. - Whoa. 784 00:30:39,539 --> 00:30:41,107 - She was not letting go, Matt. 785 00:30:41,141 --> 00:30:42,475 When she locks on-- 786 00:30:42,509 --> 00:30:43,710 I shook her hand earlier, Matt. 787 00:30:43,743 --> 00:30:44,944 She almost crushed my hand. 788 00:30:44,978 --> 00:30:48,982 [cheers and applause] 789 00:30:49,015 --> 00:30:50,750 - Now it's Split Decision. 790 00:30:50,784 --> 00:30:52,185 - She's looking over at the Minions. 791 00:30:52,218 --> 00:30:53,620 She's--is she going to go with Despica-Balls? 792 00:30:53,653 --> 00:30:54,988 No, she's going Log Runner. 793 00:30:55,021 --> 00:30:57,424 - Keep running, keep running. - Stay forward! 794 00:30:57,457 --> 00:30:59,325 - Her motto is, "I don't need easy. 795 00:30:59,359 --> 00:31:01,061 I just possible." 796 00:31:01,061 --> 00:31:02,228 - Yeah! 797 00:31:02,262 --> 00:31:03,963 - And she's showing what's possible. 798 00:31:04,064 --> 00:31:07,667 [cheers and applause] 799 00:31:07,701 --> 00:31:09,302 Now on to the Kickboards. 800 00:31:09,336 --> 00:31:11,771 And she's going to muster up some power for this obstacle. 801 00:31:11,805 --> 00:31:13,873 As we said, only 110 pounds, 802 00:31:13,907 --> 00:31:15,675 one of our lightest competitors, 803 00:31:15,709 --> 00:31:18,211 and these kickboards each weigh 50 pounds. 804 00:31:18,244 --> 00:31:19,546 - Boom! Just like that! 805 00:31:19,579 --> 00:31:21,948 Big kick right out of the gate! 806 00:31:21,981 --> 00:31:25,151 - Well, she's always up for a challenge. 807 00:31:25,185 --> 00:31:26,686 She and her family travel around the country 808 00:31:26,720 --> 00:31:29,222 to climbing competitions almost every weekend. 809 00:31:29,255 --> 00:31:30,490 - Come on, you got it! - Got it! 810 00:31:30,523 --> 00:31:31,891 - Nice. Look at that. 811 00:31:31,925 --> 00:31:33,226 Look at how she's just transferring her body. 812 00:31:33,259 --> 00:31:35,128 It's easy to her. - Good transfer. 813 00:31:35,161 --> 00:31:36,162 - Come on, Katie. 814 00:31:36,196 --> 00:31:37,397 - Keep breathing, keep breathing. 815 00:31:37,430 --> 00:31:39,966 - Like you said, hopes to be in Paris 816 00:31:40,000 --> 00:31:41,634 for the Olympics climbing. 817 00:31:41,668 --> 00:31:43,703 It's a new sport. We saw it last year, Akbar. 818 00:31:43,737 --> 00:31:45,305 We were there in Tokyo. 819 00:31:45,338 --> 00:31:46,773 Let's see the power here. 820 00:31:46,806 --> 00:31:48,675 - All right, big kick. 821 00:31:48,708 --> 00:31:50,510 - You're good. Come on, you got it! 822 00:31:50,543 --> 00:31:52,912 - She could probably hang there for days, Matt. 823 00:31:52,946 --> 00:31:55,015 Oh, yeah. Nice, big kick. 824 00:31:55,115 --> 00:31:56,583 - Good, good. 825 00:31:56,616 --> 00:31:57,617 - The handle is a little uneven. 826 00:31:57,650 --> 00:31:58,952 - Yeah, all right. 827 00:31:58,985 --> 00:32:00,487 This yoke will start to spin. 828 00:32:00,520 --> 00:32:01,688 It's a spinning yoke, but she's got it. 829 00:32:01,721 --> 00:32:04,057 - What control. That's just impressive. 830 00:32:04,057 --> 00:32:06,559 This 16-year-old looking like a veteran. 831 00:32:06,593 --> 00:32:08,161 - She ain't messing around. 832 00:32:08,194 --> 00:32:11,231 [cheers and applause] 833 00:32:12,966 --> 00:32:16,069 - A 16-year-old rookie with diabetes, 834 00:32:16,069 --> 00:32:18,338 and she's staring down the fifth obstacle. 835 00:32:18,371 --> 00:32:19,406 That's impressive. 836 00:32:19,439 --> 00:32:21,141 all: Katie, Katie, Katie! 837 00:32:21,174 --> 00:32:24,077 - But no one has gotten past Final Frontier tonight. 838 00:32:24,110 --> 00:32:25,478 So we haven't had a finisher, 839 00:32:25,512 --> 00:32:28,448 and only three women have hit a buzzer all season long. 840 00:32:30,150 --> 00:32:32,085 - Nice! There you go! 841 00:32:32,085 --> 00:32:33,920 - Yeah, come on! - Just keep hopping. 842 00:32:33,953 --> 00:32:35,655 Keep hopping! - Hopping, hopping! 843 00:32:35,689 --> 00:32:37,390 - It does come down to Ninja technique. 844 00:32:37,424 --> 00:32:38,992 This one's a little tricky. 845 00:32:39,092 --> 00:32:41,428 You got to be able to see it and map your way through here. 846 00:32:41,461 --> 00:32:43,096 All right. 847 00:32:43,096 --> 00:32:44,764 All right, now go from one ring to the next. 848 00:32:44,798 --> 00:32:46,866 - Yeah, she may need to put her hands on both handles 849 00:32:46,900 --> 00:32:47,867 for this transfer. 850 00:32:47,901 --> 00:32:49,235 There it is. - Nice! 851 00:32:49,269 --> 00:32:50,537 - Good move! - You solve it with authority! 852 00:32:50,570 --> 00:32:52,672 - Oh, that was precarious. 853 00:32:52,706 --> 00:32:54,140 Come on, Katie! 854 00:32:54,174 --> 00:32:55,875 - Oh, she's trying to fight it and get it. 855 00:32:55,909 --> 00:32:58,111 She's trying to wiggle it. Wiggle, wiggle, wiggle, wiggle. 856 00:32:58,144 --> 00:32:59,279 - Watch it. - Okay! 857 00:32:59,312 --> 00:33:02,148 - Are you kidding me? - Okay! 858 00:33:02,182 --> 00:33:03,817 - One more move to bring it home! 859 00:33:03,850 --> 00:33:04,818 - You got it! Come on! 860 00:33:04,851 --> 00:33:06,386 - Katie, come on! - Come on! 861 00:33:06,419 --> 00:33:08,488 - Look at Bone, look at Bone. 862 00:33:08,521 --> 00:33:11,524 - Well, she might win a gold medal in 2024, 863 00:33:11,558 --> 00:33:13,660 but right now, she's winning over the hearts of America. 864 00:33:13,693 --> 00:33:16,096 - [indistinct] puts her mind to it at 16! 865 00:33:16,129 --> 00:33:17,597 - Are you kidding me? 866 00:33:17,630 --> 00:33:19,866 - How sweet is this at 16? 867 00:33:19,899 --> 00:33:23,069 [cheers and applause] 868 00:33:27,073 --> 00:33:28,742 Are you kidding me? 869 00:33:28,775 --> 00:33:30,143 all: Beat that wall! Beat that wall! 870 00:33:30,176 --> 00:33:33,580 - And now 14 and 1/2 feet away from her first buzzer. 871 00:33:33,613 --> 00:33:35,448 Hey, Katie! You got this! 872 00:33:35,482 --> 00:33:36,950 - Come on, Katie. 873 00:33:38,918 --> 00:33:40,487 Oh, fingertips. 874 00:33:40,520 --> 00:33:41,955 - She's getting a feel, she's getting a feel. 875 00:33:41,988 --> 00:33:43,156 - She just needs fingertips up there and she'll be good. 876 00:33:43,189 --> 00:33:45,091 - You got it, Katie. 877 00:33:45,091 --> 00:33:47,093 all: Beat that wall! Beat that wall! 878 00:33:47,127 --> 00:33:48,895 - She gets two more attempts, 879 00:33:48,928 --> 00:33:49,896 but how great would it be 880 00:33:49,929 --> 00:33:51,197 for this rookie to get a buzzer? 881 00:33:51,231 --> 00:33:52,799 - All right. Look up, see it. 882 00:33:52,832 --> 00:33:53,867 Look up, get it, grab it! 883 00:33:53,900 --> 00:33:56,936 Yes! - Yes! Yes! 884 00:33:56,970 --> 00:33:59,105 Katie Bone! 885 00:33:59,105 --> 00:34:01,841 Oh, my goodness! 886 00:34:01,875 --> 00:34:04,044 [cheers and applause] 887 00:34:04,044 --> 00:34:06,079 What a moment! 888 00:34:06,112 --> 00:34:08,448 [upbeat music] 889 00:34:08,481 --> 00:34:10,550 - * This moment is mine * 890 00:34:10,583 --> 00:34:13,820 * Whoa * 891 00:34:13,853 --> 00:34:15,522 - Yes. Let it out, let it out. 892 00:34:15,555 --> 00:34:16,956 - Oh, my God. 893 00:34:17,057 --> 00:34:18,491 - Celebrate and let it out. - I'm getting emotional. 894 00:34:18,525 --> 00:34:19,826 - Come here. Come here. 895 00:34:19,859 --> 00:34:22,162 Don't you have me up here crying. 896 00:34:22,195 --> 00:34:23,663 Why the tears? 897 00:34:23,697 --> 00:34:26,599 - I've been through so much, and it's such a proud moment. 898 00:34:26,633 --> 00:34:27,934 - Yeah. 899 00:34:27,967 --> 00:34:30,937 - Now you're out here as a rookie with diabetes. 900 00:34:30,970 --> 00:34:33,673 You got your buzzer, Katie! 901 00:34:33,707 --> 00:34:35,475 You got your buzzer! 902 00:34:35,508 --> 00:34:37,777 - * This moment is mine * 903 00:34:37,811 --> 00:34:40,380 - She was the first to conquer Final Frontier 904 00:34:40,413 --> 00:34:42,682 and had the crowd chanting her name. 905 00:34:42,716 --> 00:34:46,453 At 16, Katie Bone, a type 1 diabetic, 906 00:34:46,486 --> 00:34:49,189 gets the first buzzer of the night. 907 00:34:49,222 --> 00:34:51,758 - * This moment is mine * 908 00:34:51,791 --> 00:34:55,261 - Your dreams came true, and I love what you say. 909 00:34:55,295 --> 00:34:58,465 You don't need easy. You just need possible. 910 00:34:58,498 --> 00:35:00,567 What does it feel like right now? 911 00:35:00,600 --> 00:35:02,168 - It's such an unexplainable feeling 912 00:35:02,202 --> 00:35:04,504 to hit my first buzzer. 913 00:35:04,537 --> 00:35:08,641 - I have a feeling we're going to see you in Paris in 2024, 914 00:35:08,675 --> 00:35:12,312 but we know for sure we're going to see you in LA! 915 00:35:12,345 --> 00:35:14,647 [cheers and applause] 916 00:35:14,681 --> 00:35:18,051 Katie Bone, go celebrate with your family, sweetie. 917 00:35:18,051 --> 00:35:19,886 - Thank you so much. - You are awesome. 918 00:35:19,919 --> 00:35:21,588 - Matt, I am holding back my tears right now. 919 00:35:21,621 --> 00:35:22,722 - I am too. - I got chills. 920 00:35:22,756 --> 00:35:24,557 I got tears welling up in my eyes. 921 00:35:24,591 --> 00:35:26,760 That was such a powerful run. 922 00:35:26,793 --> 00:35:29,829 - And such a powerful message she has. 923 00:35:29,863 --> 00:35:32,632 - * This moment is mine * 924 00:35:32,665 --> 00:35:34,267 - Well, it looks like a ninja 925 00:35:34,300 --> 00:35:36,169 has camped out on the start line. 926 00:35:36,202 --> 00:35:37,937 What's that about? 927 00:35:37,971 --> 00:35:40,907 And later, he became a true ninja hero. 928 00:35:40,940 --> 00:35:42,976 - Whoo! 929 00:35:43,076 --> 00:35:47,080 - 5'2" Nate Hansen tries to amaze us once again 930 00:35:47,080 --> 00:35:50,250 when "American Ninja Warrior" returns. 931 00:35:55,822 --> 00:35:57,090 - Welcome back! 932 00:35:57,090 --> 00:35:59,325 Minutes ago, Wyoming's Parker Hewes 933 00:35:59,359 --> 00:36:02,362 was one happy camper when he woke up at the start line. 934 00:36:02,395 --> 00:36:05,365 - Yeah, time to break camp. You got to run the course. 935 00:36:05,398 --> 00:36:08,201 - The 28-year-old is an avid outdoorsman, 936 00:36:08,234 --> 00:36:10,704 and he climbed the peaks of Shattered Panes... 937 00:36:10,737 --> 00:36:12,038 - Okay! 938 00:36:12,038 --> 00:36:13,540 - And hiked across the Despica-Balls. 939 00:36:13,573 --> 00:36:14,808 - Nice! 940 00:36:14,841 --> 00:36:16,509 - The chiropractor from Jackson Hole 941 00:36:16,543 --> 00:36:18,678 made all the right adjustments 942 00:36:18,712 --> 00:36:20,080 until he reached Final Frontier. 943 00:36:20,113 --> 00:36:22,182 - Oh! [air horn blares] 944 00:36:22,215 --> 00:36:24,818 - The Hawaiian shirt came off, but the Wyoming doctor 945 00:36:24,851 --> 00:36:27,187 may have gone far enough to move on. 946 00:36:27,220 --> 00:36:29,255 [cheers and applause] 947 00:36:29,289 --> 00:36:31,124 New Orleans' Kristen Brickner is a safety officer 948 00:36:31,157 --> 00:36:32,926 at an oil refinery, 949 00:36:32,959 --> 00:36:35,729 so we were extra careful for her run. 950 00:36:35,762 --> 00:36:37,897 - Wearing this suit is what's hazardous. 951 00:36:37,931 --> 00:36:39,599 - The Brick, as she's known, 952 00:36:39,632 --> 00:36:41,668 had her family on the sidelines 953 00:36:41,701 --> 00:36:44,437 and co-workers watching from back at the refinery. 954 00:36:44,471 --> 00:36:47,674 But Brickner ran into trouble right away. 955 00:36:47,707 --> 00:36:48,808 - Matt, look at her. 956 00:36:48,842 --> 00:36:50,810 She's spinning. She's breaking bad. 957 00:36:50,844 --> 00:36:52,846 - And the Shrinking Steps were hazardous to her run. 958 00:36:52,879 --> 00:36:53,913 [Kristen screams] 959 00:36:53,947 --> 00:36:55,248 [air horn blares] 960 00:36:57,183 --> 00:37:00,653 Then Tennessee's Mike Eckert pulled up to the start line. 961 00:37:00,687 --> 00:37:03,890 - Save some of that for the course, I'm telling you. 962 00:37:03,923 --> 00:37:06,292 - This staff sergeant in the Marine Corps reserves 963 00:37:06,326 --> 00:37:08,628 broke the world record four years ago 964 00:37:08,661 --> 00:37:12,932 for most pull ups in 60 seconds with 58. 965 00:37:13,033 --> 00:37:15,268 Tonight, the 31-year-old marine 966 00:37:15,301 --> 00:37:16,836 marched though the first two obstacles 967 00:37:16,870 --> 00:37:19,506 and then decided to try the Despica-Balls. 968 00:37:19,539 --> 00:37:22,409 - Oh, oh, oh! He's spinning, Matt! 969 00:37:22,442 --> 00:37:23,743 Kevin got him! 970 00:37:23,777 --> 00:37:25,211 - But he did inspire Akbar 971 00:37:25,245 --> 00:37:27,480 to see how many pull ups he could do. 972 00:37:27,514 --> 00:37:29,049 One, 973 00:37:29,049 --> 00:37:31,317 two, 974 00:37:31,351 --> 00:37:33,453 three. 975 00:37:33,486 --> 00:37:35,188 - I couldn't hold on anymore. 976 00:37:35,221 --> 00:37:38,291 - They couldn't hold him up. They said he's too fat. 977 00:37:38,324 --> 00:37:39,826 That's what they just said. 978 00:37:41,828 --> 00:37:43,063 [whistle blows] 979 00:37:43,096 --> 00:37:45,065 All right, everyone out of the water 980 00:37:45,065 --> 00:37:46,966 because we've had a shark sighting. 981 00:37:47,067 --> 00:37:49,836 Heading to the start line is Mark the Shark. 982 00:37:49,869 --> 00:37:53,540 Inside that costume is 35-year-old Mark Antioquia. 983 00:37:53,573 --> 00:37:55,375 - Mark the Shark can dance! 984 00:37:55,408 --> 00:37:57,577 - And that T-Rex can dance too. 985 00:37:57,610 --> 00:37:59,279 That's actually his fiancée 986 00:37:59,312 --> 00:38:01,114 and fellow competitor, Heather Petty. 987 00:38:01,147 --> 00:38:04,351 They are a fun couple brought together by Ninja. 988 00:38:04,384 --> 00:38:06,186 [upbeat music] 989 00:38:06,219 --> 00:38:10,824 - We like to scuba dive, travel the world... 990 00:38:10,857 --> 00:38:12,225 - Whoa. 991 00:38:12,258 --> 00:38:16,863 - And dress up together in our inflatable costumes. 992 00:38:16,896 --> 00:38:18,598 * * 993 00:38:18,631 --> 00:38:20,233 - Hi, guys. - Hi, guys. 994 00:38:20,266 --> 00:38:21,401 High fin, high fin. 995 00:38:21,434 --> 00:38:23,870 - We're kind of an easy-to-spot couple. 996 00:38:23,903 --> 00:38:25,772 - Hello, miss diver. [Heather laughs] 997 00:38:25,805 --> 00:38:29,242 When we're in our shark and T-Rex costumes, 998 00:38:29,275 --> 00:38:31,144 we feel unstoppable. 999 00:38:31,177 --> 00:38:32,579 [laughter] 1000 00:38:32,612 --> 00:38:34,214 - People laugh, people smile. 1001 00:38:34,247 --> 00:38:36,049 - Do you want a flower? - I do want a flower. 1002 00:38:36,049 --> 00:38:37,350 - There you go. - Thank you. 1003 00:38:37,384 --> 00:38:39,719 - Have a great Friday. - You too. 1004 00:38:39,753 --> 00:38:41,788 - So if you can do something small 1005 00:38:41,821 --> 00:38:45,859 that just makes their day a little bit better, why not? 1006 00:38:45,892 --> 00:38:49,329 - Heather got me into scuba diving. 1007 00:38:49,362 --> 00:38:52,866 And recently, we went 75 feet underwater 1008 00:38:52,899 --> 00:38:54,801 to explore a sunken shipwreck, 1009 00:38:54,834 --> 00:38:59,205 and I asked her to be my wife. 1010 00:38:59,239 --> 00:39:01,908 - I have to say it probably took my breath away 1011 00:39:02,008 --> 00:39:04,911 for a second, but thankfully, I had an oxygen tank on. 1012 00:39:05,011 --> 00:39:06,012 [chuckles] 1013 00:39:06,012 --> 00:39:08,248 * * 1014 00:39:08,281 --> 00:39:09,683 To share so many hobbies 1015 00:39:09,716 --> 00:39:13,820 and to be able to compete together is so magical. 1016 00:39:13,853 --> 00:39:16,122 - Mark the Shark is coming out of the deep 1017 00:39:16,156 --> 00:39:18,024 and is ready to attack that course. 1018 00:39:18,024 --> 00:39:20,360 [imitates roar] [Heather laughs] 1019 00:39:21,695 --> 00:39:23,530 - Mark's taken off the suit, 1020 00:39:23,563 --> 00:39:25,198 but his friends back in Massachusetts 1021 00:39:25,231 --> 00:39:28,101 are going to keep the shark attack going. 1022 00:39:28,134 --> 00:39:31,037 The crowd here in San Antonio is also behind him. 1023 00:39:31,037 --> 00:39:34,040 all: Mark the Shark! Mark the Shark! 1024 00:39:34,040 --> 00:39:36,509 - And you can hear it, that Mark the Shark chant. 1025 00:39:36,543 --> 00:39:38,311 - I know sharks are great swimmers, 1026 00:39:38,345 --> 00:39:39,346 but Mark the Shark is not trying 1027 00:39:39,379 --> 00:39:41,214 to go swimming on this course. 1028 00:39:41,247 --> 00:39:43,616 And you can see Heather's gonna keep the T-Rex suit on. 1029 00:39:43,650 --> 00:39:45,085 That's dedication. 1030 00:39:45,118 --> 00:39:48,455 - Well, theirs is another Ninja love story. 1031 00:39:48,488 --> 00:39:50,557 Mark was a science teacher in New Jersey 1032 00:39:50,590 --> 00:39:52,092 when he met Heather at a Ninja competition. 1033 00:39:52,125 --> 00:39:53,393 - Let's go, let's go. 1034 00:39:53,426 --> 00:39:54,561 - They dated long distance for a while, 1035 00:39:54,594 --> 00:39:56,062 then he gave up teaching 1036 00:39:56,062 --> 00:39:59,199 and moved to be with her in Massachusetts. 1037 00:39:59,232 --> 00:40:00,400 Well, just like a shark, 1038 00:40:00,433 --> 00:40:02,302 the secret of Ninja is keep moving. 1039 00:40:02,335 --> 00:40:03,470 - Let's go! 1040 00:40:03,503 --> 00:40:04,771 - Oh. 1041 00:40:04,804 --> 00:40:06,740 - The Shark had some good traction there. 1042 00:40:06,773 --> 00:40:08,341 - You got it, buddy. It's right there. 1043 00:40:08,375 --> 00:40:09,876 It's right there, it's right there. 1044 00:40:09,909 --> 00:40:11,678 [cheers and applause] 1045 00:40:11,711 --> 00:40:13,146 - Babe, you look so good! 1046 00:40:13,179 --> 00:40:15,048 - He tells Heather she looks good. 1047 00:40:15,081 --> 00:40:17,350 I think that's what every T-Rex wants to hear. 1048 00:40:17,384 --> 00:40:19,786 - Now he's got the mother of all Ninja decisions: 1049 00:40:19,819 --> 00:40:21,187 Split Decision. all: Minions! Minions! 1050 00:40:21,221 --> 00:40:22,822 - The crowd's chanting Minions. 1051 00:40:22,856 --> 00:40:24,891 They want him to try Despica-Balls. 1052 00:40:24,924 --> 00:40:26,259 - The Shark looks hungry. 1053 00:40:26,292 --> 00:40:28,328 If I'm a shark, I'm going with Despica-Balls. 1054 00:40:28,361 --> 00:40:29,996 Go ahead, go Despica-Balls. 1055 00:40:30,030 --> 00:40:32,766 - A shark versus the Minions. 1056 00:40:32,799 --> 00:40:34,100 - Nice, nice. 1057 00:40:34,134 --> 00:40:36,202 - The Shark prevails! 1058 00:40:36,236 --> 00:40:38,538 - Mark the Shark ate that up. 1059 00:40:38,571 --> 00:40:40,206 - And this crowd's really rooting for this guy. 1060 00:40:40,240 --> 00:40:41,508 He's kind of an underdog. 1061 00:40:41,541 --> 00:40:43,710 Didn't have much of a sports background, 1062 00:40:43,743 --> 00:40:45,378 discovered Ninja, 1063 00:40:45,412 --> 00:40:47,714 feels like this is his first opportunity 1064 00:40:47,747 --> 00:40:49,049 to show his athleticism. 1065 00:40:49,082 --> 00:40:52,452 - Only 5'6", not a big guy. 1066 00:40:52,485 --> 00:40:53,787 - But he's coming up, 1067 00:40:53,820 --> 00:40:56,056 powering his way through the fourth obstacle. 1068 00:40:56,089 --> 00:40:57,757 Watch the transfer here. 1069 00:40:57,791 --> 00:41:00,694 - All right, Matt. Here he goes. 1070 00:41:00,727 --> 00:41:02,796 - The Shark is really moving 1071 00:41:02,829 --> 00:41:05,165 like a predator hunting his prey. 1072 00:41:05,198 --> 00:41:06,866 That prey is the buzzer. 1073 00:41:06,900 --> 00:41:08,168 - You got it. Go. 1074 00:41:08,201 --> 00:41:10,904 - He competed once before four years ago, 1075 00:41:10,937 --> 00:41:14,140 fell on the fourth obstacle. Looking much stronger now. 1076 00:41:14,174 --> 00:41:17,110 He'll make a big transfer here. 1077 00:41:17,143 --> 00:41:18,778 Oh! - Oh, buddy! 1078 00:41:18,812 --> 00:41:20,180 Oh! 1079 00:41:20,213 --> 00:41:23,983 Hold on, hold on! - Got to get the dismount! 1080 00:41:24,084 --> 00:41:25,485 Got through it. 1081 00:41:28,254 --> 00:41:31,591 - The Shark got some bite, and the crowd loves it. 1082 00:41:31,624 --> 00:41:33,126 - And Mark Antioquia's 1083 00:41:33,159 --> 00:41:35,095 diving right into the fifth obstacle, 1084 00:41:35,128 --> 00:41:36,496 Final Frontier. 1085 00:41:36,529 --> 00:41:41,134 We've never had a Shark in space until tonight. 1086 00:41:41,167 --> 00:41:42,836 - He's put in a lot of work, Matt. 1087 00:41:42,869 --> 00:41:44,771 He trains seven days a week. 1088 00:41:44,804 --> 00:41:46,573 - Going for a world record in muscle-ups, 1089 00:41:46,606 --> 00:41:48,641 so we know he's got that upper-body strength. 1090 00:41:48,675 --> 00:41:51,111 - Yeah, Matt, he's going from planet to planet right now. 1091 00:41:51,111 --> 00:41:53,346 He's planet hopping. Hop, hop, hop. 1092 00:41:53,380 --> 00:41:54,848 Nice. 1093 00:41:54,881 --> 00:41:58,118 - Well, Ninja literally changed Mark Antioquia's life. 1094 00:41:58,151 --> 00:42:01,187 Led him to his future wife, changed his career. 1095 00:42:01,221 --> 00:42:04,424 Getting a buzzer would be a great addition to his story. 1096 00:42:04,457 --> 00:42:08,928 all: Mark the Shark! Mark the Shark! 1097 00:42:08,962 --> 00:42:11,731 - Nice! - One more move here. 1098 00:42:11,765 --> 00:42:14,300 - This crowd is about to erupt! 1099 00:42:14,334 --> 00:42:17,871 - And look at this! A Shark made the journey! 1100 00:42:17,904 --> 00:42:19,072 [cheers and applause] 1101 00:42:19,072 --> 00:42:21,541 all: Mark the Shark! Mark the Shark! 1102 00:42:21,574 --> 00:42:22,909 - It's good to see you guys! 1103 00:42:22,942 --> 00:42:24,811 - You definitely are a ninja shark. 1104 00:42:24,844 --> 00:42:26,880 - It's been a long time! 1105 00:42:26,913 --> 00:42:28,114 - Here we go. 1106 00:42:28,148 --> 00:42:31,084 14 and 1/2 feet away from his first buzzer. 1107 00:42:31,084 --> 00:42:32,686 - Well, Ninja brought him his fiancée. 1108 00:42:32,719 --> 00:42:34,187 Can it bring him to LA? 1109 00:42:34,220 --> 00:42:38,625 all: Beat that wall! Beat that wall! Beat that wall! 1110 00:42:38,658 --> 00:42:40,593 - Yes, it does! 1111 00:42:40,627 --> 00:42:43,096 [buzzer blares] 1112 00:42:43,096 --> 00:42:44,497 - Yeah, baby! 1113 00:42:44,531 --> 00:42:47,867 - The Shark gets his buzzer! 1114 00:42:47,901 --> 00:42:49,936 - Whoo! 1115 00:42:49,969 --> 00:42:51,971 - Unbelievable! 1116 00:42:52,005 --> 00:42:55,308 - Mark, you stepped away from Ninja for a little bit. 1117 00:42:55,342 --> 00:42:57,277 What did you do during your off time? 1118 00:42:57,310 --> 00:42:58,645 - I was in the deep, 1119 00:42:58,678 --> 00:43:00,513 I was finding the love of my life 1120 00:43:00,547 --> 00:43:02,515 all right here with Ninja. 1121 00:43:02,549 --> 00:43:05,218 I'm just out here living my best life. 1122 00:43:05,251 --> 00:43:06,386 - Hey, buddy, 1123 00:43:06,419 --> 00:43:07,454 that's the best performance by a shark 1124 00:43:07,487 --> 00:43:09,356 since Katy Perry's halftime show. 1125 00:43:09,389 --> 00:43:11,758 [laughter] Buddy, you're going to LA! 1126 00:43:11,791 --> 00:43:14,494 - Let's go! Yeah! 1127 00:43:14,527 --> 00:43:17,897 - He found love, and he found a ticket to LA. 1128 00:43:17,931 --> 00:43:20,200 - Whoo! 1129 00:43:20,233 --> 00:43:24,104 - Coming up, this firefighter lost his leg 1130 00:43:24,137 --> 00:43:26,906 but never lost his fire. 1131 00:43:26,940 --> 00:43:30,810 The amazing Gary Weiland is going to run the course 1132 00:43:30,844 --> 00:43:33,680 when "American Ninja Warrior" returns. 1133 00:43:39,185 --> 00:43:41,654 - * All around the world * 1134 00:43:41,688 --> 00:43:44,324 - Welcome back to a special "American Ninja Warrior" 1135 00:43:44,357 --> 00:43:46,092 as we team up with the Minions 1136 00:43:46,126 --> 00:43:48,294 and their new movie, "The Rise of Gru," 1137 00:43:48,328 --> 00:43:50,130 which hits theaters on Friday. 1138 00:43:50,163 --> 00:43:52,799 We are about halfway through tonight's qualifying, 1139 00:43:52,832 --> 00:43:55,335 and what a night it's been so far. 1140 00:43:55,368 --> 00:43:58,638 Aspiring actor Chris Adkins was ready for his closeup. 1141 00:43:58,672 --> 00:44:00,040 And besides his family, 1142 00:44:00,040 --> 00:44:02,042 he had special guests watching him... 1143 00:44:02,042 --> 00:44:03,410 - Bello. 1144 00:44:03,443 --> 00:44:06,346 [speaking Minionese] - Minions Otto and Stuart. 1145 00:44:06,379 --> 00:44:08,648 Action Adkins had no problem early on... 1146 00:44:08,682 --> 00:44:10,316 - [speaking Minionese] - Hey, hey! 1147 00:44:10,350 --> 00:44:11,685 - And with Otto and Stuart watching, 1148 00:44:11,718 --> 00:44:13,653 he knew he had to try the Despica-Balls. 1149 00:44:13,687 --> 00:44:14,854 - Go, go, go! 1150 00:44:14,888 --> 00:44:17,390 - The 5'2" Adkins skated through 1151 00:44:17,424 --> 00:44:19,225 and reached the fourth obstacle, 1152 00:44:19,259 --> 00:44:21,728 but couldn't handle the Kickboards. 1153 00:44:21,761 --> 00:44:23,797 [air horn blares] 1154 00:44:23,830 --> 00:44:25,765 - [speaking Minionese] [Stuart grunting] 1155 00:44:25,799 --> 00:44:27,567 Hey, buddies! [laughs] 1156 00:44:27,600 --> 00:44:29,602 - Arkansas teenager Owen Dyer 1157 00:44:29,636 --> 00:44:31,871 came out with his trademark flamingo hat 1158 00:44:31,905 --> 00:44:33,473 and some killer flamingo shirts. 1159 00:44:33,506 --> 00:44:35,075 - I like this, Matt. 1160 00:44:35,075 --> 00:44:37,677 Owen Dyer knows how to win the hearts of the hosts here, huh? 1161 00:44:37,711 --> 00:44:39,946 - When the 17-year-old reached Split Decision, 1162 00:44:39,979 --> 00:44:41,981 he paid tribute to the Minions. 1163 00:44:42,082 --> 00:44:43,283 - Uh-oh, what-- what's going on here? 1164 00:44:43,316 --> 00:44:44,784 Oh, bananas! 1165 00:44:44,818 --> 00:44:46,619 - But he wasn't about to run across them, 1166 00:44:46,653 --> 00:44:48,288 so he went over Log Runner. 1167 00:44:48,321 --> 00:44:50,190 - Take the banana. Don't mess with me. 1168 00:44:50,223 --> 00:44:51,791 - Dyer got a buzzer last year 1169 00:44:51,825 --> 00:44:53,426 in qualifying as a rookie, 1170 00:44:53,460 --> 00:44:56,096 and he was overjoyed to get another one tonight. 1171 00:44:56,096 --> 00:44:57,364 [cheers and applause] 1172 00:44:57,397 --> 00:44:58,898 - Can I get a picture with you guys up there? 1173 00:44:58,932 --> 00:45:01,167 - Come on over here, man. - Yeah! 1174 00:45:04,037 --> 00:45:06,539 - Boston's Heather Petty ditched her T-Rex costume 1175 00:45:06,573 --> 00:45:08,141 for her shot at the course 1176 00:45:08,174 --> 00:45:09,909 with her fiancé, Mark the Shark, 1177 00:45:09,943 --> 00:45:12,178 cheering her on. 1178 00:45:12,212 --> 00:45:13,680 The 30-year-old medical researcher 1179 00:45:13,713 --> 00:45:16,082 mastered the steps... - Okay. 1180 00:45:16,116 --> 00:45:18,585 - But just like a T-Rex, her arms were too short 1181 00:45:18,618 --> 00:45:20,720 to handle the Shattered Panes. 1182 00:45:20,754 --> 00:45:22,422 [air horn blares] 1183 00:45:22,455 --> 00:45:24,858 - Thank you guys so much. 1184 00:45:24,891 --> 00:45:26,860 - Well, we've had some amazing individuals 1185 00:45:26,893 --> 00:45:28,461 tackle our course over the years, 1186 00:45:28,495 --> 00:45:31,197 and another one is about to join that list. 1187 00:45:31,231 --> 00:45:34,701 This is Texas firefighter Gary Weiland, 1188 00:45:34,734 --> 00:45:37,737 a 42-year-old father of four, and as you can see, 1189 00:45:37,771 --> 00:45:40,674 this man's come a long way after losing his leg. 1190 00:45:42,642 --> 00:45:45,578 [siren wailing] 1191 00:45:45,612 --> 00:45:48,448 - I've been a firefighter for ten years, 1192 00:45:48,481 --> 00:45:51,751 but following a routine knee surgery, 1193 00:45:51,785 --> 00:45:54,087 I had some rare complications 1194 00:45:54,087 --> 00:45:58,992 that led to my left leg being amputated in 2018. 1195 00:45:59,092 --> 00:46:00,927 [soft dramatic music] 1196 00:46:01,027 --> 00:46:05,932 My kids were in the hospital, and I remember laying in bed. 1197 00:46:06,032 --> 00:46:08,034 And the way that they, all four of them, 1198 00:46:08,068 --> 00:46:11,871 were looking at me, I decided right then and there 1199 00:46:11,905 --> 00:46:13,540 that this was not gonna beat me. 1200 00:46:13,573 --> 00:46:15,542 - * Whoa-oh-oh * 1201 00:46:15,575 --> 00:46:17,911 - I got out of bed and started moving, 1202 00:46:17,944 --> 00:46:21,047 and I got physically stronger and mentally stronger 1203 00:46:21,047 --> 00:46:24,217 and thought, "Okay, how can I get back on a fire truck?" 1204 00:46:24,250 --> 00:46:29,055 So I had some very serious conversations with my chief. 1205 00:46:29,055 --> 00:46:32,325 - * I know we set this all in motion * 1206 00:46:32,359 --> 00:46:35,228 * But we live to fight another day * 1207 00:46:35,261 --> 00:46:37,697 - Gary outperformed all our expectations. 1208 00:46:37,731 --> 00:46:40,066 Within six months, Gary was already asking 1209 00:46:40,066 --> 00:46:41,935 can he return back to full-duty status. 1210 00:46:41,968 --> 00:46:44,871 - My first shift back was the greatest day of my life. 1211 00:46:44,904 --> 00:46:50,143 - * It's never too late for second chances * 1212 00:46:50,176 --> 00:46:53,747 - I rappel out of buildings, I climb ladders, 1213 00:46:53,780 --> 00:46:55,782 I cut holes in roofs, I go to car wrecks, 1214 00:46:55,815 --> 00:46:57,650 I use the Jaws of Life. 1215 00:46:57,684 --> 00:46:59,619 I do all these things as a firefighter, 1216 00:46:59,652 --> 00:47:02,255 and I do it on one leg. 1217 00:47:02,288 --> 00:47:04,758 * * 1218 00:47:04,791 --> 00:47:06,693 - I'm so proud of my dad. 1219 00:47:06,726 --> 00:47:08,895 He's impacted so many other people. 1220 00:47:08,928 --> 00:47:11,264 My dad has always been my hero, 1221 00:47:11,297 --> 00:47:14,267 but now he's a hero to a lot of other people. 1222 00:47:14,300 --> 00:47:16,202 * * 1223 00:47:16,236 --> 00:47:18,038 - After I got back on the job, 1224 00:47:18,038 --> 00:47:20,774 I wanted to challenge myself in other ways, 1225 00:47:20,807 --> 00:47:23,843 so I've been doing Ninja for about two years now. 1226 00:47:23,877 --> 00:47:26,212 It challenges my leg, which helps me on my job, 1227 00:47:26,246 --> 00:47:28,715 and I fell in love with it. 1228 00:47:28,748 --> 00:47:30,316 [grunts] 1229 00:47:30,350 --> 00:47:32,419 Hopefully, I give people hope 1230 00:47:32,452 --> 00:47:34,554 that no matter what you're going through in life, 1231 00:47:34,587 --> 00:47:37,757 you can absolutely do anything you put your mind to. 1232 00:47:37,791 --> 00:47:40,326 - * Second chances * 1233 00:47:40,360 --> 00:47:43,363 * * 1234 00:47:43,396 --> 00:47:45,465 [cheers and applause] 1235 00:47:45,498 --> 00:47:47,801 - Yeah, you can see he's saying, "Mind blown." 1236 00:47:47,834 --> 00:47:50,470 Well, my mind's blown that he's out here doing this. 1237 00:47:50,503 --> 00:47:52,672 - And check out his buddies back at the firehouse 1238 00:47:52,706 --> 00:47:53,873 cheering him on. 1239 00:47:53,907 --> 00:47:55,241 - Let's go, Gary. You got this. Let's go. 1240 00:47:55,275 --> 00:47:56,776 - Along with his wife and family members 1241 00:47:56,810 --> 00:47:58,745 watching from home. 1242 00:47:58,778 --> 00:48:01,047 Well, just to be here is a triumph. 1243 00:48:01,081 --> 00:48:02,849 And if he can get through this first obstacle 1244 00:48:02,882 --> 00:48:04,451 with that prosthetic leg, 1245 00:48:04,484 --> 00:48:07,654 that would truly be something special. 1246 00:48:07,687 --> 00:48:09,589 - Oh, look at that! 1247 00:48:09,622 --> 00:48:12,025 Come on, tell me that's not impressive! 1248 00:48:12,025 --> 00:48:13,560 - Whoa, that's amazing! 1249 00:48:13,593 --> 00:48:14,728 - Whoo! 1250 00:48:14,761 --> 00:48:17,831 [cheers and applause] 1251 00:48:17,864 --> 00:48:19,099 Whoo! 1252 00:48:19,132 --> 00:48:21,167 - Got a big group on the sidelines, 1253 00:48:21,201 --> 00:48:23,470 including his son, who's holding a sign that says, 1254 00:48:23,503 --> 00:48:25,171 "My dad's an amputee. 1255 00:48:25,205 --> 00:48:27,040 What superpower does yours have?" 1256 00:48:27,040 --> 00:48:28,842 - Now, that's big-time right there. 1257 00:48:28,875 --> 00:48:31,911 Tell me that didn't give you chills. 1258 00:48:31,945 --> 00:48:34,047 - Let's go! - What can he do here? 1259 00:48:34,047 --> 00:48:36,282 Can he climb the Shattered Panes? 1260 00:48:36,316 --> 00:48:38,651 What a test this will be. 1261 00:48:38,685 --> 00:48:40,220 Come on! 1262 00:48:40,253 --> 00:48:43,857 This is a tough obstacle. Those panels are slick. 1263 00:48:43,890 --> 00:48:46,126 Think about the agility it takes for this. 1264 00:48:46,159 --> 00:48:48,528 And he's doing it with a prosthetic leg! 1265 00:48:48,561 --> 00:48:50,063 - Big grip, big grip. 1266 00:48:50,063 --> 00:48:52,065 - What are your limitations, folks? 1267 00:48:52,098 --> 00:48:53,767 - Come on, make it. Nice. 1268 00:48:53,800 --> 00:48:55,335 Nice! 1269 00:48:55,368 --> 00:48:57,570 - What's your excuse? Look at Gary Weiland. 1270 00:48:57,604 --> 00:49:01,141 - This firefighter is fighting here on Shattered Panes. 1271 00:49:01,174 --> 00:49:03,543 And don't forget he's 42, 1272 00:49:03,576 --> 00:49:05,812 one of our older competitors tonight. 1273 00:49:05,845 --> 00:49:08,782 [cheers and applause] 1274 00:49:08,815 --> 00:49:10,717 - Yeah, saved! - Come on, come on! 1275 00:49:10,750 --> 00:49:13,653 - This guy is cool under fire. 1276 00:49:13,687 --> 00:49:15,188 - Gary! Let's go! 1277 00:49:15,221 --> 00:49:17,090 - Gary Weiland! 1278 00:49:17,123 --> 00:49:21,027 Oh! And he saves it again! 1279 00:49:21,061 --> 00:49:23,630 - Matt, this is courage under fire. 1280 00:49:23,663 --> 00:49:25,031 - Are you kidding me? 1281 00:49:25,031 --> 00:49:26,666 - And even he's saying, "Are you kidding me?" 1282 00:49:26,700 --> 00:49:28,568 - Yes! 1283 00:49:28,601 --> 00:49:31,371 - Gary Weiland is wiling out right now. 1284 00:49:31,404 --> 00:49:33,707 - But Split Decision's going to be a real test. 1285 00:49:33,740 --> 00:49:37,243 Which one of these options is best with a prosthetic leg? 1286 00:49:37,277 --> 00:49:41,047 - He's choosing Log Runner over Despica-Balls. 1287 00:49:41,047 --> 00:49:42,382 - Pointing to his shirt. 1288 00:49:42,415 --> 00:49:45,285 The AO stands for "adapt and overcome," 1289 00:49:45,318 --> 00:49:49,222 and Gary Weiland's definitely doing that. 1290 00:49:49,255 --> 00:49:50,457 - Wow. 1291 00:49:50,490 --> 00:49:51,925 - Look at him. He's high stepping. 1292 00:49:51,958 --> 00:49:54,294 This would be incredible. 1293 00:49:54,327 --> 00:49:56,963 And the entire crowd on their feet. 1294 00:49:58,698 --> 00:50:00,700 - Hold on, hold on! Fight, fight, fight! 1295 00:50:00,734 --> 00:50:03,903 - Well, he's on the log. 1296 00:50:03,937 --> 00:50:05,905 - Matt, I swear on my mama, 1297 00:50:05,939 --> 00:50:08,074 if he makes it out of this one, 1298 00:50:08,108 --> 00:50:09,943 I'm going to jump out of this booth. 1299 00:50:09,976 --> 00:50:11,978 - You got to reach your legs back. 1300 00:50:12,012 --> 00:50:13,780 - This dude is a fighter, Matt. 1301 00:50:13,813 --> 00:50:16,149 If he's wet or dry, the dude is a fighter, Matt. 1302 00:50:16,182 --> 00:50:19,119 - 5'10", probably has the length to get back there. 1303 00:50:19,152 --> 00:50:20,587 And he's doing it. He is doing it. 1304 00:50:20,620 --> 00:50:22,055 - He makes no excuses. 1305 00:50:22,088 --> 00:50:23,623 This is what it's all about. 1306 00:50:23,656 --> 00:50:26,226 When your back is up against the wall, what do you do? 1307 00:50:26,259 --> 00:50:28,395 You try to figure it out. 1308 00:50:28,428 --> 00:50:30,397 - Look at this. 1309 00:50:30,430 --> 00:50:32,966 - He says adapt and overcome. 1310 00:50:32,999 --> 00:50:35,035 You got to fight now. 1311 00:50:36,403 --> 00:50:39,105 - Everything you got. Dig deep. 1312 00:50:39,139 --> 00:50:41,608 - Well, you can see Gary is giving it everything he's got. 1313 00:50:41,641 --> 00:50:44,577 - At 42-- - Oh, and he's getting up! 1314 00:50:44,611 --> 00:50:45,812 - He's going to go Superman! 1315 00:50:45,845 --> 00:50:48,415 - Get out of there! 1316 00:50:48,448 --> 00:50:49,949 Just got to leap it. 1317 00:50:49,983 --> 00:50:52,719 - Don't think about it. Just do it. 1318 00:50:52,752 --> 00:50:56,322 - This a guy who chose not to wallow in self-pity, 1319 00:50:56,356 --> 00:50:58,692 but chose to fight. - Oh! 1320 00:50:58,725 --> 00:51:01,327 - And that was one of the greatest runs we have seen. 1321 00:51:01,361 --> 00:51:05,532 - Matt, that was phenomenal. That was phenomenal. 1322 00:51:05,565 --> 00:51:08,134 - Ask yourself what is holding you back. 1323 00:51:08,168 --> 00:51:11,604 When you see Gary Weiland, you got to rethink it. 1324 00:51:11,638 --> 00:51:14,274 - As a firefighter, Gary saves lives. 1325 00:51:14,307 --> 00:51:17,711 And on the course, it was save after save. 1326 00:51:17,744 --> 00:51:21,381 On Log Runner, he made it to the last log where he slipped, 1327 00:51:21,414 --> 00:51:23,483 but he gave it everything he had 1328 00:51:23,516 --> 00:51:26,086 and fought to the very end. 1329 00:51:26,119 --> 00:51:28,588 - Gary, what message do you hope to send to your son 1330 00:51:28,621 --> 00:51:30,623 based on what you pulled off here tonight? 1331 00:51:30,657 --> 00:51:32,959 - I just hope that he can see 1332 00:51:32,992 --> 00:51:35,628 that no matter what happens to you in life, 1333 00:51:35,662 --> 00:51:37,697 you can absolutely get through it. 1334 00:51:37,731 --> 00:51:39,232 You can adapt and overcome, 1335 00:51:39,265 --> 00:51:42,502 and make the best of a really tough situation. 1336 00:51:42,535 --> 00:51:44,871 So I hope he learns that. 1337 00:51:44,904 --> 00:51:47,507 - Oh, I love it, I love it. Well, y'all hug it out. 1338 00:51:47,540 --> 00:51:49,909 Congratulations on an amazing run. 1339 00:51:49,943 --> 00:51:51,478 Guys, back to you. 1340 00:51:51,511 --> 00:51:53,880 [cheers and applause] 1341 00:51:53,913 --> 00:51:55,115 - Stick around... 1342 00:51:55,115 --> 00:51:56,750 - [babbles] 1343 00:51:56,783 --> 00:51:59,786 - 'Cause we've got a sneak peek at the new Minions movie. 1344 00:51:59,819 --> 00:52:00,920 - [screams] - [cackles] 1345 00:52:00,954 --> 00:52:01,921 - Coming up... 1346 00:52:01,955 --> 00:52:02,922 - [grunts] - Hmm? 1347 00:52:02,956 --> 00:52:04,257 [screams] - Whoo-hoo! 1348 00:52:04,290 --> 00:52:05,859 - On "American Ninja Warrior." 1349 00:52:05,892 --> 00:52:09,195 - [whistling] 1350 00:52:13,299 --> 00:52:15,368 - Welcome back to the Alamodome 1351 00:52:15,402 --> 00:52:18,705 where we've got big guys doing big things. 1352 00:52:18,738 --> 00:52:21,441 Minutes ago, 32-year-old Ben Evert 1353 00:52:21,474 --> 00:52:24,210 came to the start line wearing his welding mask 1354 00:52:24,244 --> 00:52:26,346 and a luscious beard, 1355 00:52:26,379 --> 00:52:27,881 a look that's not easy to pull off. 1356 00:52:27,914 --> 00:52:30,884 - You look ridiculous. [laughter] 1357 00:52:30,917 --> 00:52:32,719 - The rookie from Lubbock, Texas, 1358 00:52:32,752 --> 00:52:34,587 looked okay on the Shrinking Steps, 1359 00:52:34,621 --> 00:52:35,955 but on Shattered Panes, 1360 00:52:35,989 --> 00:52:38,758 his 174 pounds caught up to him. 1361 00:52:38,792 --> 00:52:40,994 - Oh, right on his back. 1362 00:52:41,094 --> 00:52:43,563 Check this out again. 1363 00:52:43,596 --> 00:52:45,732 Boom! 1364 00:52:45,765 --> 00:52:48,668 - Another one of larger ninjas is break dancing 1365 00:52:48,702 --> 00:52:51,104 software engineer Mark Farrell. 1366 00:52:51,104 --> 00:52:53,006 - This guy wakes up with passion. 1367 00:52:53,106 --> 00:52:54,207 - What? 1368 00:52:54,240 --> 00:52:55,442 - Though he's almost 200 pounds, 1369 00:52:55,475 --> 00:52:57,744 the mohawked 39-year-old from Utah 1370 00:52:57,777 --> 00:52:59,913 showed he's got plenty of muscle. 1371 00:52:59,946 --> 00:53:01,281 - Wow. 1372 00:53:01,314 --> 00:53:03,616 - Great mobility... - Ooh! 1373 00:53:03,650 --> 00:53:05,051 [Mark shouts] 1374 00:53:05,051 --> 00:53:07,053 - And some questionable fashion choices. 1375 00:53:07,053 --> 00:53:09,055 - It's got to be the jean shorts for sure. 1376 00:53:09,055 --> 00:53:11,624 - [shouts] Let's go! 1377 00:53:11,658 --> 00:53:14,227 - The rookie made it all the way to the fifth obstacle 1378 00:53:14,260 --> 00:53:16,396 where his over-the-top energy 1379 00:53:16,429 --> 00:53:19,265 caused him to overshoot it on Final Frontier. 1380 00:53:19,299 --> 00:53:21,401 - Oh! [air horn blares] 1381 00:53:21,434 --> 00:53:24,070 Skinny jeans don't work in space. 1382 00:53:24,070 --> 00:53:27,073 - But the biggest impression was made by the Big Dog, 1383 00:53:27,073 --> 00:53:29,743 6'6" Jody Avila. 1384 00:53:29,776 --> 00:53:33,179 The tallest ninja of the night showed amazing agility. 1385 00:53:33,213 --> 00:53:35,548 - Boy, he looks like a tall Spider-Man. 1386 00:53:35,582 --> 00:53:38,718 - And though he struggled on balance obstacles in the past, 1387 00:53:38,752 --> 00:53:40,153 it was no issue tonight. 1388 00:53:40,186 --> 00:53:41,888 - You see that? He's excited about that. 1389 00:53:41,921 --> 00:53:44,190 - And despite weighing 215 pounds, 1390 00:53:44,224 --> 00:53:46,993 he defied gravity on Final Frontier. 1391 00:53:47,093 --> 00:53:49,629 - Oh, he's showing off! He's showing off! 1392 00:53:49,662 --> 00:53:50,964 - And the seven-time veteran 1393 00:53:50,997 --> 00:53:52,999 became our fourth finisher of the night. 1394 00:53:53,099 --> 00:53:54,300 [cheers and applause] 1395 00:53:54,334 --> 00:53:55,769 - Let's go, baby! 1396 00:53:55,802 --> 00:53:57,337 - [barks] You know who that was. 1397 00:53:57,370 --> 00:53:59,606 - [barks] - Big Dog right there. 1398 00:53:59,639 --> 00:54:02,509 - Well, we need a drumroll for our next ninja. 1399 00:54:02,542 --> 00:54:05,912 This is 17-year-old Jonathan Godbout. 1400 00:54:05,945 --> 00:54:07,447 Just graduated from high school, 1401 00:54:07,480 --> 00:54:09,382 and he's the drummer in a prog rock band 1402 00:54:09,416 --> 00:54:10,583 he has with his brother. 1403 00:54:10,617 --> 00:54:11,651 - Let me see what you got, Matt. 1404 00:54:11,685 --> 00:54:14,788 [drumsticks tapping] 1405 00:54:14,821 --> 00:54:16,456 - You know, it's-- it's a little rusty. 1406 00:54:16,489 --> 00:54:17,757 - Uh, a little? 1407 00:54:17,791 --> 00:54:19,592 - Well, let's talk about Godbout. 1408 00:54:19,626 --> 00:54:21,828 He had a sensational rookie season, 1409 00:54:21,861 --> 00:54:25,065 hit three buzzers, and made it to stage two. 1410 00:54:25,098 --> 00:54:27,701 [countdown clock beeping] 1411 00:54:27,734 --> 00:54:31,538 - Let's see what Godbout can do in his sophomore campaign. 1412 00:54:31,571 --> 00:54:33,973 Bop, bop, bop. Nice beat, nice rhythm. 1413 00:54:34,074 --> 00:54:35,375 [cheers and applause] 1414 00:54:35,408 --> 00:54:36,843 - So impressive. 1415 00:54:36,876 --> 00:54:39,346 He was 16 years old, hit that qualifying buzzer, 1416 00:54:39,379 --> 00:54:41,348 semifinals buzzer, stage one buzzer. 1417 00:54:41,381 --> 00:54:43,883 - Matt, he's really upped his training for this season. 1418 00:54:43,917 --> 00:54:45,518 I mean, some intense workouts 1419 00:54:45,552 --> 00:54:47,921 like running four miles every four hours 1420 00:54:47,954 --> 00:54:50,323 for two straight days! 1421 00:54:50,357 --> 00:54:52,492 - Ooh, I think he banged his head there. 1422 00:54:52,525 --> 00:54:55,595 Good thing that edge is padded. 1423 00:54:55,628 --> 00:54:57,430 - He's been doing Navy SEAL workouts, 1424 00:54:57,464 --> 00:54:58,698 and that's made him tough. 1425 00:54:58,732 --> 00:55:00,567 - Let's go! Keep it going. 1426 00:55:02,736 --> 00:55:06,373 - He just wants to get off this obstacle right now... 1427 00:55:06,406 --> 00:55:08,341 and he does. 1428 00:55:08,375 --> 00:55:09,943 Oh, and he's feeling it. 1429 00:55:10,043 --> 00:55:12,212 - I bet he is, 'cause he caught the left side 1430 00:55:12,245 --> 00:55:16,516 of his face right on the top of that pane. 1431 00:55:16,549 --> 00:55:18,752 - Now it's Split Decision. 1432 00:55:18,785 --> 00:55:20,820 Looks like he's going with the Minions. 1433 00:55:20,854 --> 00:55:23,390 - Oh, yeah. I like it. 1434 00:55:23,423 --> 00:55:26,192 Just graduated from high school. 1435 00:55:26,226 --> 00:55:28,361 Showing he's a grown man now. 1436 00:55:28,395 --> 00:55:32,065 both: Oh, no! [air horn blares] 1437 00:55:32,098 --> 00:55:34,534 - And the Minions get another victim, 1438 00:55:34,567 --> 00:55:37,504 and Godbout was someone we expected to see in Vegas. 1439 00:55:37,537 --> 00:55:40,407 - Oh, man. I'm in shock. 1440 00:55:40,440 --> 00:55:42,308 - And so is Bob. 1441 00:55:42,342 --> 00:55:45,078 This just went wrong right from the start. 1442 00:55:45,078 --> 00:55:46,880 He didn't get his feet high enough, 1443 00:55:46,913 --> 00:55:49,482 and he tripped right over Otto's head. 1444 00:55:49,516 --> 00:55:53,453 And Godbout's season is over. 1445 00:55:53,486 --> 00:55:55,255 Well, after a disappointment like that, 1446 00:55:55,288 --> 00:55:57,390 we need a superhero to save the day, 1447 00:55:57,424 --> 00:55:59,092 and we've got one. 1448 00:55:59,092 --> 00:56:03,630 Coming to the start line is Flybird, AKA Ernesto Perez, 1449 00:56:03,663 --> 00:56:05,632 a landscaper from the New Orleans area. 1450 00:56:05,665 --> 00:56:07,767 We told you his story last year. 1451 00:56:07,801 --> 00:56:10,103 He and his close friend Jude Boynton 1452 00:56:10,136 --> 00:56:12,405 make YouTube videos about superheroes 1453 00:56:12,439 --> 00:56:14,574 who are on a mission to stop bullying. 1454 00:56:14,607 --> 00:56:15,942 - It's all over. 1455 00:56:16,042 --> 00:56:17,944 - [claps] Good job, Flybird. 1456 00:56:18,044 --> 00:56:19,245 - Thanks, man. 1457 00:56:19,279 --> 00:56:22,816 - The superhero Flybird represents people 1458 00:56:22,849 --> 00:56:26,052 who are getting bullied just like me. 1459 00:56:26,086 --> 00:56:27,854 - Jude's actually played hero to me at times 1460 00:56:27,887 --> 00:56:31,858 because I've seen videos of him doing Special Olympics, 1461 00:56:31,891 --> 00:56:33,560 and he kept falling down, 1462 00:56:33,593 --> 00:56:36,062 but he kept getting back up as well. 1463 00:56:36,096 --> 00:56:37,864 - Don't stop, Jude! 1464 00:56:37,897 --> 00:56:39,532 Go through the line! Let's go! 1465 00:56:39,566 --> 00:56:42,736 Let's go, Jude! Pump it up, boy! 1466 00:56:42,769 --> 00:56:45,705 - And it made me realize that a hero really is 1467 00:56:45,739 --> 00:56:47,674 not just those who can punch really hard, 1468 00:56:47,707 --> 00:56:49,676 but those who can take those hard punches 1469 00:56:49,709 --> 00:56:51,077 and keep getting back up. 1470 00:56:51,077 --> 00:56:52,212 [upbeat music] 1471 00:56:52,245 --> 00:56:53,680 Watch out, Batman and Robin. 1472 00:56:53,713 --> 00:56:56,082 There are two new superheroes in town. 1473 00:56:56,082 --> 00:56:59,586 - Together, me and him are an unstoppable force. 1474 00:57:02,422 --> 00:57:04,257 - And as Flybird is on the course, 1475 00:57:04,290 --> 00:57:06,192 Skybird joins us, and we've been told... 1476 00:57:06,226 --> 00:57:08,395 - Hey! - We can reveal his name. 1477 00:57:08,428 --> 00:57:10,497 Jude Boynton in here. 1478 00:57:10,530 --> 00:57:11,765 - Hey, what's going on, man? 1479 00:57:11,798 --> 00:57:14,034 You excited to be here? - Oh, yeah. I'm excited. 1480 00:57:14,067 --> 00:57:15,835 He's going to hit that buzzer 1481 00:57:15,869 --> 00:57:19,272 and get past that dangerous fifth obstacle. 1482 00:57:19,305 --> 00:57:21,274 - Yes. My goodness! - Yes! 1483 00:57:21,307 --> 00:57:24,577 - Well, let's get your buddy Flybird going on the course. 1484 00:57:24,611 --> 00:57:27,747 - Flybird on "American Ninja Warrior." 1485 00:57:27,781 --> 00:57:29,516 - Yeah! - Oh! 1486 00:57:29,549 --> 00:57:32,052 - Yeah! - You're doing it there! 1487 00:57:32,052 --> 00:57:34,554 [countdown clock beeping] 1488 00:57:34,587 --> 00:57:36,156 Here comes Flybird. 1489 00:57:36,189 --> 00:57:37,490 - Oh, look at that! 1490 00:57:37,524 --> 00:57:38,692 And he's doing it with this cape on too. 1491 00:57:38,725 --> 00:57:39,693 He's flying. - Oh, yeah! 1492 00:57:39,726 --> 00:57:41,394 He's flying through it. 1493 00:57:41,428 --> 00:57:43,897 - But now we've got this brand-new obstacle, 1494 00:57:43,930 --> 00:57:45,065 Shattered Panes. 1495 00:57:45,098 --> 00:57:46,466 - Shattered Panes. 1496 00:57:46,499 --> 00:57:48,335 It's going to be a pain to get through. 1497 00:57:48,368 --> 00:57:50,070 - [laughs] - Yes, it is. 1498 00:57:50,070 --> 00:57:52,772 - You're awesome, buddy! 1499 00:57:52,806 --> 00:57:55,542 He's better at puns than we are! 1500 00:57:55,575 --> 00:57:57,877 Ernesto competed last year in Tacoma, 1501 00:57:57,911 --> 00:57:59,379 made it to the fourth obstacle. 1502 00:57:59,412 --> 00:58:01,848 - Okay, here we go. 1503 00:58:01,881 --> 00:58:03,016 - Let's see how he does on the transfer. 1504 00:58:03,049 --> 00:58:04,384 Can he fly? 1505 00:58:07,354 --> 00:58:09,022 - Getting ready to-- 1506 00:58:09,022 --> 00:58:10,357 - Oh! 1507 00:58:10,390 --> 00:58:11,358 - Oh, no! 1508 00:58:11,391 --> 00:58:14,527 - I can't believe it, Skybird. 1509 00:58:14,561 --> 00:58:16,429 - Flybird has fallen, but Skybird... 1510 00:58:16,463 --> 00:58:17,764 - Oh, man. 1511 00:58:17,797 --> 00:58:19,165 - What message do you want to share 1512 00:58:19,199 --> 00:58:20,834 to the other children out there 1513 00:58:20,867 --> 00:58:22,702 who maybe feel that they're alone 1514 00:58:22,736 --> 00:58:23,770 or they're being picked on? 1515 00:58:23,803 --> 00:58:25,305 What would you tell those kids? 1516 00:58:25,338 --> 00:58:29,042 - Hey, make a difference out there, 1517 00:58:29,042 --> 00:58:31,845 and go fight for what's right. 1518 00:58:31,878 --> 00:58:33,346 - Yes. 1519 00:58:33,380 --> 00:58:36,149 - That is an awesome message, and I know you and Flybird 1520 00:58:36,182 --> 00:58:37,884 are going to continue to fight bullying. 1521 00:58:37,917 --> 00:58:39,753 - You're a awesome superhero, and guess what? 1522 00:58:39,786 --> 00:58:41,087 You're an awesome host. All right? 1523 00:58:41,121 --> 00:58:42,489 - You are. - Don't come taking our job. 1524 00:58:42,522 --> 00:58:43,623 - Stick to being a superhero, all right, buddy? 1525 00:58:43,656 --> 00:58:44,958 - I won't, I won't. 1526 00:58:53,266 --> 00:58:54,467 - Earlier tonight, 1527 00:58:54,501 --> 00:58:56,469 martial arts instructor Devon Collins 1528 00:58:56,503 --> 00:58:59,606 lit it up outside the Alamodome. 1529 00:58:59,639 --> 00:59:01,007 And minutes ago, 1530 00:59:01,041 --> 00:59:03,677 he brought the fire inside to the start line 1531 00:59:03,710 --> 00:59:07,113 as he showed off his flaming samurai swords. 1532 00:59:07,147 --> 00:59:09,916 - Is he nuts? Look at that! 1533 00:59:10,016 --> 00:59:12,285 - With his students and family watching 1534 00:59:12,318 --> 00:59:14,387 from back in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, 1535 00:59:14,421 --> 00:59:19,025 the 25-year-old rookie blazed through the Shrinking Steps. 1536 00:59:19,025 --> 00:59:20,694 - Got it, Coach. 1537 00:59:20,727 --> 00:59:21,861 - But his hopes were extinguished 1538 00:59:21,895 --> 00:59:23,630 on the Shattered Panes. 1539 00:59:23,663 --> 00:59:24,864 - Oh! [air horn blares] 1540 00:59:24,898 --> 00:59:26,266 The rotation got him! 1541 00:59:28,068 --> 00:59:31,538 - New Orleans' Elijah Levée tore it up at the start line, 1542 00:59:31,571 --> 00:59:35,041 showing why he's known as the Louisianimal. 1543 00:59:35,075 --> 00:59:39,079 Levée and his family rescue and rehabilitate wild animals. 1544 00:59:39,112 --> 00:59:40,747 - Yeah, he trains all sorts of animals, Matt. 1545 00:59:40,780 --> 00:59:42,816 He even taught a raccoon how to swim. 1546 00:59:42,849 --> 00:59:44,818 - [chittering] - Good job. 1547 00:59:44,851 --> 00:59:47,420 - And tonight, Levée let loose on the course. 1548 00:59:47,454 --> 00:59:50,056 And with a wild cheering section behind him, 1549 00:59:50,090 --> 00:59:52,459 he manhandled the second obstacle. 1550 00:59:52,492 --> 00:59:54,361 - Oh, my goodness! 1551 00:59:54,394 --> 00:59:56,896 - But the Louisianimal was no match for the Minions. 1552 00:59:56,930 --> 00:59:59,065 - Oh! [air horn blares] 1553 00:59:59,065 --> 01:00:00,667 And he took one to the kisser. 1554 01:00:00,700 --> 01:00:03,336 - Those dang Minions! 1555 01:00:03,370 --> 01:00:04,738 - Another rookie, 1556 01:00:04,771 --> 01:00:07,140 former college basketball star Liv Hackmann, 1557 01:00:07,173 --> 01:00:08,475 came to play. 1558 01:00:08,508 --> 01:00:10,710 - Ooh, great handle. 1559 01:00:10,744 --> 01:00:11,911 - The former shooting guard 1560 01:00:11,945 --> 01:00:13,913 from Southeast Missouri State University 1561 01:00:13,947 --> 01:00:15,849 dominated on the boards. 1562 01:00:15,882 --> 01:00:17,417 - Okay! 1563 01:00:17,450 --> 01:00:20,720 - Then used her 5'9" frame to jump past the Log Runner. 1564 01:00:20,754 --> 01:00:23,957 - She just dribbled her way through Log Runner. 1565 01:00:23,990 --> 01:00:26,760 - Though she didn't have the hops to handle Kickboards... 1566 01:00:26,793 --> 01:00:28,428 - Oh! [air horn blares] 1567 01:00:28,461 --> 01:00:30,263 - She's still got a shot to move on, 1568 01:00:30,296 --> 01:00:34,000 continuing a string of strong runs by the women tonight. 1569 01:00:35,268 --> 01:00:37,570 Well, here comes another rookie competitor. 1570 01:00:37,604 --> 01:00:40,573 This is 17-year-old Anabella Heinrichs. 1571 01:00:40,607 --> 01:00:44,244 She lives in Colorado, but she loves the ocean. 1572 01:00:44,277 --> 01:00:45,979 And if she's not Ninja training, 1573 01:00:46,012 --> 01:00:48,581 you'll find her scuba diving. 1574 01:00:48,615 --> 01:00:49,916 [upbeat music] 1575 01:00:49,949 --> 01:00:51,451 - I'm a senior in high school. 1576 01:00:51,484 --> 01:00:53,453 My day-to-day is kind of average, 1577 01:00:53,486 --> 01:00:56,222 but I've been able to do some really cool things. 1578 01:00:56,256 --> 01:01:03,063 * * 1579 01:01:03,096 --> 01:01:06,299 I've been scuba diving since I was ten years old. 1580 01:01:06,332 --> 01:01:09,536 I've seen, like, massive manta rays 10 feet wide. 1581 01:01:09,569 --> 01:01:11,338 I've seen whale sharks, 1582 01:01:11,371 --> 01:01:13,506 which are as long as a school bus. 1583 01:01:13,540 --> 01:01:15,075 When you're scuba diving, 1584 01:01:15,075 --> 01:01:17,077 you have to stay just really calm under pressure. 1585 01:01:17,077 --> 01:01:20,447 Like, mental pressure and also literal water pressure. 1586 01:01:21,981 --> 01:01:23,750 That kind of translates into Ninja 1587 01:01:23,783 --> 01:01:27,153 where you just stay calm no matter what happens. 1588 01:01:27,187 --> 01:01:29,089 I love exploring underwater, 1589 01:01:29,089 --> 01:01:31,858 but I have no intention of touching the water tonight. 1590 01:01:31,891 --> 01:01:33,259 [water bubbles] 1591 01:01:36,596 --> 01:01:37,964 - She got into diving 1592 01:01:37,997 --> 01:01:40,200 because her dad's an underwater filmmaker. 1593 01:01:40,233 --> 01:01:43,336 And there he is along with Anabella's mom and sister. 1594 01:01:43,370 --> 01:01:44,771 On the sidelines 1595 01:01:44,804 --> 01:01:47,107 with some of the Colorado ninjas she trains with. 1596 01:01:47,140 --> 01:01:49,242 [countdown clock beeping] 1597 01:01:49,275 --> 01:01:51,111 - Oh, she coordinated, Matt. 1598 01:01:51,144 --> 01:01:53,847 I like the pink hair and glasses. 1599 01:01:53,880 --> 01:01:56,750 - Nice. 1600 01:01:56,783 --> 01:01:58,785 5'4", 118 pounds, 1601 01:01:58,818 --> 01:02:01,955 ready to take a run up the Shattered Panes. 1602 01:02:02,055 --> 01:02:04,257 Well, she's looking real confident out here. 1603 01:02:04,290 --> 01:02:05,792 Her rookie campaign-- watch the drop. 1604 01:02:05,825 --> 01:02:07,360 - Yeah, dude. Trust. Come on. 1605 01:02:07,394 --> 01:02:08,428 - Come on! - Confident! 1606 01:02:08,461 --> 01:02:10,597 - Come on! - Trust, trust! 1607 01:02:10,630 --> 01:02:12,198 - Ooh. 1608 01:02:12,232 --> 01:02:13,800 Has really been working hard on her upper-body strength, 1609 01:02:13,833 --> 01:02:15,402 and it's showing. 1610 01:02:15,435 --> 01:02:18,171 I'm just impressed with the confidence coming out here. 1611 01:02:18,204 --> 01:02:21,441 17-year-old rookie looking solid. 1612 01:02:21,474 --> 01:02:23,176 - Nice, throwing herself on there. 1613 01:02:23,209 --> 01:02:25,445 [cheers and applause] 1614 01:02:25,478 --> 01:02:27,180 - And she is through. 1615 01:02:27,213 --> 01:02:29,783 [cheers and applause] 1616 01:02:29,816 --> 01:02:31,651 On now to Split Decision. 1617 01:02:31,685 --> 01:02:35,188 Let's see how those sea legs work on a balance obstacle. 1618 01:02:35,221 --> 01:02:36,623 - Uh-oh, I think she's going to go Minions. 1619 01:02:36,656 --> 01:02:38,892 - Is she going Minions? She's chose the Minions. 1620 01:02:38,925 --> 01:02:40,393 No, she's going for the Log Runner. 1621 01:02:43,096 --> 01:02:44,731 - Nice. Look at that. Ooh! 1622 01:02:44,764 --> 01:02:45,732 - Great footwork. 1623 01:02:45,765 --> 01:02:48,802 [cheers and applause] 1624 01:02:50,870 --> 01:02:53,540 Let's see what kind of power she has on the Kickboards. 1625 01:02:53,573 --> 01:02:56,142 You have to learn how to swim with a kickboard very often. 1626 01:02:56,176 --> 01:02:59,412 - Absolutely, Matt. - A little different here. 1627 01:02:59,446 --> 01:03:00,714 - Pink hair don't care. 1628 01:03:00,747 --> 01:03:03,450 She changes her hair color every month. 1629 01:03:03,483 --> 01:03:05,685 She's thinking about becoming a hairstylist. 1630 01:03:05,719 --> 01:03:07,487 - No hesitation in her motion. 1631 01:03:07,520 --> 01:03:10,123 Good execution. - And great adjustment. 1632 01:03:10,156 --> 01:03:12,392 You see how she bobbed her head to the left 1633 01:03:12,425 --> 01:03:14,928 to avoid that first spinning disk? 1634 01:03:14,961 --> 01:03:16,429 - Up high! Here we go! 1635 01:03:16,463 --> 01:03:17,430 Yes! 1636 01:03:17,464 --> 01:03:18,898 - Now she's got to kick. 1637 01:03:18,932 --> 01:03:20,567 This next one is-- you can see-- 1638 01:03:20,600 --> 01:03:22,635 the spinning yoke. 1639 01:03:22,669 --> 01:03:25,638 - What it's got to be like for a parent watching your-- 1640 01:03:25,672 --> 01:03:29,209 your teenager on this course doing so well. 1641 01:03:29,242 --> 01:03:30,677 Bit of trouble getting it moving. 1642 01:03:30,710 --> 01:03:32,512 - Yeah, she didn't get that right in the middle, 1643 01:03:32,545 --> 01:03:34,214 but she did make the adjustment. 1644 01:03:34,247 --> 01:03:35,582 Here we go. 1645 01:03:35,615 --> 01:03:36,783 - Got to get those handles, 1646 01:03:36,816 --> 01:03:38,118 and yeah, I think that'll work. 1647 01:03:38,151 --> 01:03:39,252 - Come on. - Come on! You got this! 1648 01:03:39,285 --> 01:03:40,253 Come on! 1649 01:03:40,286 --> 01:03:41,821 - Looking really comfortable 1650 01:03:41,855 --> 01:03:44,791 with that upper body, Akbar. - Ooh! Okay, look at that! 1651 01:03:44,824 --> 01:03:47,761 That's perfect form right there, Matt. 1652 01:03:47,794 --> 01:03:49,996 Okay, Anabella! 1653 01:03:50,096 --> 01:03:53,700 [cheers and applause] 1654 01:03:53,733 --> 01:03:58,638 Anabella Heinrichs made it all the way to Final Frontier. 1655 01:03:58,672 --> 01:04:01,241 - Let's go! Make it 30. 1656 01:04:01,274 --> 01:04:03,209 - And she's the third woman tonight 1657 01:04:03,243 --> 01:04:04,811 to reach this fifth obstacle. 1658 01:04:04,844 --> 01:04:06,880 Only Katie Bone made it through. 1659 01:04:06,913 --> 01:04:09,716 Now another teenage rookie, Anabella Heinrichs, 1660 01:04:09,749 --> 01:04:11,518 looking to do the same. 1661 01:04:11,551 --> 01:04:12,719 Oh! 1662 01:04:12,752 --> 01:04:14,421 [air horn blares] - Oh, no. 1663 01:04:14,454 --> 01:04:16,589 - The scuba diver goes for a swim, 1664 01:04:16,623 --> 01:04:19,859 but not before lodging an impressive rookie run. 1665 01:04:19,893 --> 01:04:21,561 [cheers and applause] 1666 01:04:21,594 --> 01:04:24,564 - The pink-haired teenager looked impressive, 1667 01:04:24,597 --> 01:04:27,167 powering her way through the first four obstacles. 1668 01:04:27,200 --> 01:04:30,804 She just missed on the first big move on Final Frontier, 1669 01:04:30,837 --> 01:04:33,073 but she's got no problems with the water. 1670 01:04:33,106 --> 01:04:36,443 - And Zuri's about to share some good news. 1671 01:04:36,476 --> 01:04:37,977 - You should be very happy with your run, 1672 01:04:38,078 --> 01:04:40,547 because it secured you a place in the semifinals. 1673 01:04:40,580 --> 01:04:42,349 We will see you in Los Angeles. 1674 01:04:42,382 --> 01:04:44,084 Congratulations. - Thank you so much. 1675 01:04:44,117 --> 01:04:46,820 - Of course. Guys, back to you. 1676 01:04:46,853 --> 01:04:49,456 - Last year, Austin Gray came up just short 1677 01:04:49,489 --> 01:04:51,391 of climbing for $1 million. 1678 01:04:51,424 --> 01:04:53,660 both: No! 1679 01:04:53,693 --> 01:04:56,396 - But this veteran's ready to hold off the teenagers 1680 01:04:56,429 --> 01:04:58,098 and win it all this season, 1681 01:04:58,098 --> 01:05:01,234 and he's next on "American Ninja Warrior." 1682 01:05:05,672 --> 01:05:08,408 - Plenty of Minions in the Alamodome tonight. 1683 01:05:08,441 --> 01:05:12,212 College student Erick Zamorano was wearing the Minion colors 1684 01:05:12,245 --> 01:05:14,647 when he hit the course minutes ago. 1685 01:05:14,681 --> 01:05:16,416 But on just the second obstacle, 1686 01:05:16,449 --> 01:05:18,618 the course hit back. 1687 01:05:18,651 --> 01:05:21,621 - Takes it right on the bridge of the nose. 1688 01:05:21,654 --> 01:05:23,556 - But the 18-year-old recovered 1689 01:05:23,590 --> 01:05:27,093 only to take another hard hit one obstacle later. 1690 01:05:27,127 --> 01:05:30,130 - Oh! Oh, my goodness. 1691 01:05:30,163 --> 01:05:31,598 Did the scorpion on that one. 1692 01:05:31,631 --> 01:05:33,733 - And he became the second casualty of the night 1693 01:05:33,767 --> 01:05:35,902 on Log Runner. 1694 01:05:35,935 --> 01:05:40,073 Kansas dentist Devin Harr juggles six kids at home, 1695 01:05:40,073 --> 01:05:42,409 so juggling toothbrushes is no problem. 1696 01:05:42,442 --> 01:05:44,210 - I'll brush my teeth later. 1697 01:05:44,244 --> 01:05:46,346 - With his wife and one child on the sideline 1698 01:05:46,379 --> 01:05:48,915 and the other five watching back home, 1699 01:05:48,948 --> 01:05:50,684 the dentist dad fought tooth and nail 1700 01:05:50,717 --> 01:05:52,085 on one obstacle... 1701 01:05:52,118 --> 01:05:53,620 - Oh, whoa, whoa, whoa! 1702 01:05:53,653 --> 01:05:54,854 - After another... 1703 01:05:54,888 --> 01:05:56,723 - Yeah, just don't fall in between. 1704 01:05:56,756 --> 01:05:58,692 Oh! - After another. 1705 01:05:58,725 --> 01:06:00,093 - Whoo! 1706 01:06:00,126 --> 01:06:02,595 - And made it all the way to Final Frontier. 1707 01:06:02,629 --> 01:06:05,265 Oh! [air horn blares] 1708 01:06:05,298 --> 01:06:09,035 Which put a smile on his and his six kids' faces. 1709 01:06:09,035 --> 01:06:11,705 Colorado's Jaelyn Bennett is a rookie, 1710 01:06:11,738 --> 01:06:13,807 but she's been training with one of the best, 1711 01:06:13,840 --> 01:06:15,408 her boyfriend Austin Gray. 1712 01:06:15,442 --> 01:06:17,243 Bennett's a 22-year-old 1713 01:06:17,277 --> 01:06:18,645 mechanical engineering student, 1714 01:06:18,678 --> 01:06:20,246 and she made quick work 1715 01:06:20,280 --> 01:06:23,416 of the first few obstacles, including the Despica-Balls. 1716 01:06:23,450 --> 01:06:25,285 - That's how it's done! 1717 01:06:25,318 --> 01:06:27,220 - The former gymnast flew through Kickboards... 1718 01:06:27,253 --> 01:06:28,822 - Oh, nice! 1719 01:06:28,855 --> 01:06:31,257 [cheers and applause] 1720 01:06:31,291 --> 01:06:33,126 - And made it to Final Frontier. 1721 01:06:33,159 --> 01:06:35,261 - She's trying to get to a safe space. 1722 01:06:35,295 --> 01:06:36,296 Oh! [air horn blares] 1723 01:06:36,329 --> 01:06:37,764 Despite the fall, 1724 01:06:37,797 --> 01:06:39,399 she's safely in the top 30, 1725 01:06:39,432 --> 01:06:42,068 continuing a strong night for our women competitors. 1726 01:06:42,102 --> 01:06:44,871 - I'm so proud of you. I'm so proud of you. 1727 01:06:44,904 --> 01:06:46,406 - That was minutes ago. 1728 01:06:46,439 --> 01:06:48,341 Now it's Austin's turn. 1729 01:06:48,375 --> 01:06:51,144 Zuri, get him started. 1730 01:06:51,177 --> 01:06:54,147 - Guys, our next ninja has been awfully close 1731 01:06:54,180 --> 01:06:55,882 to winning $1 million. 1732 01:06:55,915 --> 01:06:58,685 Austin Gray has been the runner-up on "Ninja Warrior" 1733 01:06:58,718 --> 01:07:00,553 the past two seasons. 1734 01:07:00,587 --> 01:07:02,055 He is definitely one 1735 01:07:02,088 --> 01:07:03,857 of the favorites to go all the way this year. 1736 01:07:03,890 --> 01:07:07,560 Only 25 years old, but he's considered a veteran. 1737 01:07:07,594 --> 01:07:11,031 He's one of the guys the other ninjas really look up to. 1738 01:07:11,031 --> 01:07:13,933 - And he's got a lot of fans here tonight, 1739 01:07:14,034 --> 01:07:15,502 but they're his two biggest: 1740 01:07:15,535 --> 01:07:17,771 his girlfriend Jaelyn, who just ran, 1741 01:07:17,804 --> 01:07:21,041 and his roommate Nate Hansen, who runs later. 1742 01:07:21,074 --> 01:07:23,910 [countdown clock beeping] - Let's go! Let's get this! 1743 01:07:23,943 --> 01:07:25,578 - Here we go, here we go. 1744 01:07:25,612 --> 01:07:29,049 - Austin's so talented and so generous. 1745 01:07:29,049 --> 01:07:30,517 Wears that Share Your Spare T-shirt 1746 01:07:30,550 --> 01:07:32,052 to promote kidney donation. 1747 01:07:32,085 --> 01:07:34,320 A few years ago, he gave one of his kidneys 1748 01:07:34,354 --> 01:07:35,588 to his friend Kaylee. 1749 01:07:35,622 --> 01:07:37,157 - Nice and easy, Austin. 1750 01:07:37,190 --> 01:07:39,159 - She's watching there with her sister, 1751 01:07:39,192 --> 01:07:42,062 and Austin helps spread that message with every run. 1752 01:07:42,062 --> 01:07:44,330 - Another ninja making a difference. 1753 01:07:44,364 --> 01:07:48,268 - Well, like Zuri said, he is capable of going all the way. 1754 01:07:48,301 --> 01:07:51,171 He's got the skills to do it. 1755 01:07:51,204 --> 01:07:52,672 And he's through Shattered Panes. 1756 01:07:52,706 --> 01:07:54,074 - Come on, Austin. 1757 01:07:54,074 --> 01:07:55,575 - He already told us he's going to go fast. 1758 01:07:55,608 --> 01:07:57,977 He's not even stopping to look at Despica-Balls. 1759 01:07:58,078 --> 01:08:00,513 - Those Despica-Balls have been diabolical. 1760 01:08:00,547 --> 01:08:01,748 - Go through it, go through it. 1761 01:08:01,781 --> 01:08:03,516 Oh, nice job. Right on to the pad. 1762 01:08:03,550 --> 01:08:05,452 - Awesome balance. 1763 01:08:05,485 --> 01:08:07,620 And you see some of the ninjas he trains. 1764 01:08:07,654 --> 01:08:10,423 Austin Gray has become a very sought-after coach. 1765 01:08:10,457 --> 01:08:11,624 Let's see if the coach 1766 01:08:11,658 --> 01:08:13,693 can kick his way past the Kickboards. 1767 01:08:13,727 --> 01:08:15,695 - He is so comfortable on these obstacles, Matt. 1768 01:08:15,729 --> 01:08:17,063 Look at him just kicking it. 1769 01:08:17,097 --> 01:08:19,632 [cheers and applause] 1770 01:08:19,666 --> 01:08:20,834 - He and Nate Hanson have built 1771 01:08:20,867 --> 01:08:22,202 obstacles in their basement, 1772 01:08:22,235 --> 01:08:24,838 even a replica of stage three in Vegas. 1773 01:08:24,871 --> 01:08:26,873 - It just shows you how dedicated those two are 1774 01:08:26,906 --> 01:08:29,075 and how hard they work at it. 1775 01:08:30,744 --> 01:08:33,713 - Come on, Austin. Easy! 1776 01:08:33,747 --> 01:08:36,249 Easy, come on. 1777 01:08:36,282 --> 01:08:38,251 - Nice. - Just needs the dismount. 1778 01:08:38,284 --> 01:08:41,921 - You see how easy it looks for Austin? 1779 01:08:41,955 --> 01:08:44,257 - He's hopping up to Final Frontier, 1780 01:08:44,290 --> 01:08:47,093 and don't look now, but he's got a shot at the fastest time. 1781 01:08:47,127 --> 01:08:48,962 That's currently held by Owen Dyer 1782 01:08:49,062 --> 01:08:50,897 at 3 minutes, 2 seconds. 1783 01:08:52,499 --> 01:08:54,067 - Good. Nice. We like that. 1784 01:08:54,100 --> 01:08:55,168 - Yeah, come on! 1785 01:08:55,201 --> 01:08:57,070 - Good progress. - There we go. 1786 01:08:57,070 --> 01:08:58,371 Now take that weight and move it up to the other side. 1787 01:08:58,405 --> 01:08:59,572 Nice. Just like that. 1788 01:08:59,606 --> 01:09:01,608 - Oh, you can see how it rocks. 1789 01:09:01,641 --> 01:09:03,176 - Let's go. Come on. Keep going. 1790 01:09:03,209 --> 01:09:04,477 - You're good, you're good. Come on. 1791 01:09:04,511 --> 01:09:06,379 - You're good, you're good! - You got this! 1792 01:09:06,413 --> 01:09:07,747 - And you can see the challenge 1793 01:09:07,781 --> 01:09:10,550 in trying to get the control stick to move 1794 01:09:10,583 --> 01:09:13,319 without rolling out of orbit. 1795 01:09:13,353 --> 01:09:15,522 Leaning in on that right side, nice. 1796 01:09:15,555 --> 01:09:17,257 And then get back to center. 1797 01:09:17,290 --> 01:09:19,759 - Well, look at what you can do with one kidney. 1798 01:09:19,793 --> 01:09:23,196 - Come on, Austin! - Come on, Chief. 1799 01:09:23,229 --> 01:09:24,664 - Whoo! 1800 01:09:24,698 --> 01:09:27,934 Save a life and complete a course. 1801 01:09:28,034 --> 01:09:30,337 - And he's got a shot at the fastest time. 1802 01:09:30,370 --> 01:09:33,173 Will he take it or go for the Mega Wall? 1803 01:09:33,206 --> 01:09:34,274 - Oh, he ain't messing around. 1804 01:09:34,307 --> 01:09:36,843 He going for the fastest time. 1805 01:09:36,876 --> 01:09:38,678 - And he's going to do it! 1806 01:09:38,712 --> 01:09:40,714 [buzzer blares] 1807 01:09:40,747 --> 01:09:43,283 [soft dramatic music] 1808 01:09:43,316 --> 01:09:45,719 - Whoo! - Whoo! 1809 01:09:45,752 --> 01:09:48,788 [cheers and applause] 1810 01:09:52,559 --> 01:09:53,727 - You didn't even look at it. 1811 01:09:53,760 --> 01:09:55,962 I thought you might give it a glance, Austin. 1812 01:09:56,062 --> 01:09:57,063 - I gave it a glance. I thought about it. 1813 01:09:57,097 --> 01:09:58,064 - Why not? [Matt laughs] 1814 01:09:58,098 --> 01:09:59,366 How come you didn't do it? 1815 01:09:59,399 --> 01:10:01,601 - Man, I've only hit one qualifying buzzer. 1816 01:10:01,634 --> 01:10:03,003 Let's just--I just want to get it done. 1817 01:10:03,036 --> 01:10:05,205 - Last year, you made it to stage three. 1818 01:10:05,238 --> 01:10:06,639 Could this be your year? 1819 01:10:06,673 --> 01:10:08,441 - I think this is my year. 1820 01:10:08,475 --> 01:10:10,477 - Well, you're off to a good start. 1821 01:10:10,510 --> 01:10:12,846 You've got the fastest time of the night. 1822 01:10:12,879 --> 01:10:13,847 - Whoo! 1823 01:10:13,880 --> 01:10:16,883 - Hit that buzzer one more time! 1824 01:10:16,916 --> 01:10:18,551 [buzzer blares] 1825 01:10:18,585 --> 01:10:20,186 - Let's go! 1826 01:10:20,220 --> 01:10:22,188 - What a run! 1827 01:10:22,222 --> 01:10:23,590 We got no shortage of excitement tonight, 1828 01:10:23,623 --> 01:10:26,359 but get ready for even more action with the Minions! 1829 01:10:26,393 --> 01:10:29,362 "The Rise of Gru" in theaters July 1st. 1830 01:10:29,396 --> 01:10:31,931 - Here's an exclusive sneak peek at the film. 1831 01:10:35,368 --> 01:10:36,636 - Welcome back to Minions Night 1832 01:10:36,670 --> 01:10:38,738 on "American Ninja Warrior." 1833 01:10:38,772 --> 01:10:41,341 When Megan Rowe, the Axe-Throwing Ninja, 1834 01:10:41,374 --> 01:10:42,776 hit the start line, 1835 01:10:42,809 --> 01:10:44,878 it inspired us to give it a try. 1836 01:10:44,911 --> 01:10:46,312 - All right, here we go. Let me show you how to do this. 1837 01:10:46,346 --> 01:10:48,448 - What could go wrong? - You got to go just like this. 1838 01:10:48,481 --> 01:10:49,816 [glass shattering] 1839 01:10:49,849 --> 01:10:51,685 - I think you just killed one of our cameramen. 1840 01:10:51,718 --> 01:10:52,919 [Akbar laughs] 1841 01:10:52,952 --> 01:10:54,487 Rowe, the three-time veteran, 1842 01:10:54,521 --> 01:10:56,156 was a lot smoother than we were... 1843 01:10:56,189 --> 01:10:57,791 - Flip mode! Come on now. 1844 01:10:57,824 --> 01:10:59,426 - Rolling through the early obstacles. 1845 01:10:59,459 --> 01:11:01,061 - She's got great form, Matt. 1846 01:11:01,061 --> 01:11:03,963 - The graphic designer made it to Vegas last season, 1847 01:11:04,064 --> 01:11:05,632 so it was a bit of a shock... 1848 01:11:05,665 --> 01:11:07,300 both: Oh! 1849 01:11:07,334 --> 01:11:09,102 - When she fell on Kickboards. 1850 01:11:09,135 --> 01:11:10,537 And she'll have to wait and see 1851 01:11:10,570 --> 01:11:12,405 if it's good enough to move on. 1852 01:11:12,439 --> 01:11:14,941 Hip hop musician Emmanuel Aouad 1853 01:11:14,974 --> 01:11:16,476 got the crowd on its feet. 1854 01:11:16,509 --> 01:11:18,078 - * Mind over matter * 1855 01:11:18,078 --> 01:11:19,346 * A machine clank-clank when I'm going up the ladder * 1856 01:11:19,379 --> 01:11:21,181 * Take a few spills while you elevate your skills * 1857 01:11:21,214 --> 01:11:22,849 * Ain't for the fame, it's for the thrills * 1858 01:11:22,882 --> 01:11:25,385 - As we're laying down some of his original lyrics, 1859 01:11:25,418 --> 01:11:27,921 the 34-year-old from Plano, Texas, 1860 01:11:27,954 --> 01:11:30,423 laid down an impressive run. 1861 01:11:30,457 --> 01:11:33,159 - That's my ninja right there. 1862 01:11:33,193 --> 01:11:35,962 - He made it all the way to the fifth obstacle. 1863 01:11:35,995 --> 01:11:37,397 - Nice--oh! [air horn blares] 1864 01:11:37,430 --> 01:11:39,165 Too aggressive. 1865 01:11:39,199 --> 01:11:41,101 - Despite the fall, that run was good enough 1866 01:11:41,101 --> 01:11:43,136 to earn him a trip to the semifinals 1867 01:11:43,169 --> 01:11:46,106 and a kiss from the wife. 1868 01:11:46,106 --> 01:11:48,308 Isaiah Wakeham also had something to celebrate. 1869 01:11:48,341 --> 01:11:49,976 He turned 21 today. 1870 01:11:50,010 --> 01:11:51,911 - Guess we should give him a little toast, huh? 1871 01:11:51,945 --> 01:11:53,513 - We had the champagne waiting, 1872 01:11:53,546 --> 01:11:55,382 but first, the two-time veteran 1873 01:11:55,415 --> 01:11:56,950 had to get through the course. 1874 01:11:56,983 --> 01:11:58,618 - He made that look easy. 1875 01:11:58,651 --> 01:12:01,621 - The artist and filmmaker was almost flawless... 1876 01:12:01,654 --> 01:12:03,223 - Balling! 1877 01:12:03,256 --> 01:12:05,892 - And tried to give himself a 10-grand birthday present 1878 01:12:05,925 --> 01:12:07,227 on the Mega Wall... 1879 01:12:07,260 --> 01:12:09,696 - Oh, my gosh! 1880 01:12:09,729 --> 01:12:12,432 He could touch it! - Oh! 1881 01:12:12,465 --> 01:12:15,068 But he regrouped and got his buzzer... 1882 01:12:15,068 --> 01:12:16,469 - Let's go! 1883 01:12:16,503 --> 01:12:18,972 - And savored his first glass of champagne. 1884 01:12:19,072 --> 01:12:20,507 - Cheers. Happy birthday, man. 1885 01:12:22,075 --> 01:12:24,711 Toast. [glass dings] 1886 01:12:24,744 --> 01:12:26,980 - Well, now it's time for the other Wakeham, 1887 01:12:27,080 --> 01:12:29,315 Isaiah's kid sister, Isabella. 1888 01:12:29,349 --> 01:12:30,984 She just graduated from high school 1889 01:12:31,084 --> 01:12:33,720 and is on her way to Texas A&M this fall. 1890 01:12:33,753 --> 01:12:35,388 And if her first year of college 1891 01:12:35,422 --> 01:12:37,157 goes like her first year of Ninja, 1892 01:12:37,190 --> 01:12:39,526 she's going to be just fine. 1893 01:12:39,559 --> 01:12:41,494 In her rookie campaign last season, 1894 01:12:41,528 --> 01:12:44,097 she was the top woman in her night of qualifying... 1895 01:12:44,097 --> 01:12:46,099 - Ooh! Look at that! 1896 01:12:46,099 --> 01:12:47,734 - And semifinals-- 1897 01:12:47,767 --> 01:12:49,969 where she made it all the way to the ninth obstacle... 1898 01:12:50,003 --> 01:12:51,604 - Oh, yeah! 1899 01:12:51,638 --> 01:12:54,107 - And when she and her brother both qualified for Vegas... 1900 01:12:54,140 --> 01:12:56,776 - You're both headed to Vegas. [both cheering] 1901 01:12:56,810 --> 01:12:58,812 - Their mom followed through on a promise 1902 01:12:58,845 --> 01:13:00,947 and got a tattoo of us. 1903 01:13:01,047 --> 01:13:03,817 - That's a really good forearm right there, Matt. 1904 01:13:03,850 --> 01:13:07,354 - Then Isabella had a stellar performance on stage one, 1905 01:13:07,387 --> 01:13:10,657 going farther than any female rookie in history. 1906 01:13:10,690 --> 01:13:12,892 - Oh! 1907 01:13:12,926 --> 01:13:14,361 - Leaving the season knowing 1908 01:13:14,394 --> 01:13:17,063 that I left my mark as a rookie and as a female 1909 01:13:17,063 --> 01:13:18,398 was phenomenal. 1910 01:13:18,431 --> 01:13:19,933 But I know I can do better this year, 1911 01:13:19,966 --> 01:13:22,102 and I'm so excited to show that. 1912 01:13:22,135 --> 01:13:23,703 [cheers and applause] 1913 01:13:23,737 --> 01:13:26,773 - Isabella's mom and brother on the sidelines as always. 1914 01:13:26,806 --> 01:13:28,341 Now, shockingly, it turns out 1915 01:13:28,375 --> 01:13:30,210 those tattoos of us were just temporary. 1916 01:13:30,243 --> 01:13:32,412 But she's still getting a tattoo, just not of us. 1917 01:13:32,445 --> 01:13:34,080 - Oh, man. 1918 01:13:34,080 --> 01:13:36,082 - Isabella's dad and other ninjas 1919 01:13:36,082 --> 01:13:38,118 watching back in Houston. 1920 01:13:38,151 --> 01:13:40,920 Plus her grandparents are watching with a Minion friend. 1921 01:13:40,954 --> 01:13:43,623 - Who is that? Is that Kevin? [laughter] 1922 01:13:43,656 --> 01:13:46,826 [countdown clock beeping] 1923 01:13:46,860 --> 01:13:48,495 - Last year, Isabella and her brother 1924 01:13:48,528 --> 01:13:50,597 made it to the same spot on the course 1925 01:13:50,630 --> 01:13:52,832 in qualifying and semifinals. 1926 01:13:52,866 --> 01:13:54,167 - That bodes well for her 1927 01:13:54,200 --> 01:13:56,236 'cause we just saw Isaiah hit a buzzer. 1928 01:13:56,269 --> 01:13:58,605 - 5'5" and so strong. 1929 01:13:58,638 --> 01:14:00,707 - Watch that tilt, 45-degree tilt. 1930 01:14:00,740 --> 01:14:02,108 - And just rock solid. 1931 01:14:02,142 --> 01:14:03,710 You can see her anticipating it. 1932 01:14:03,743 --> 01:14:05,378 - All right, girl! 1933 01:14:05,412 --> 01:14:07,047 - And again, one of the things I love is she has such focus. 1934 01:14:07,080 --> 01:14:08,848 She's been watching the ninjas, 1935 01:14:08,882 --> 01:14:10,550 formulating her plan of attack. 1936 01:14:10,583 --> 01:14:11,551 - Yeah, that's right-- 1937 01:14:11,584 --> 01:14:12,919 oh, she's had a slip! 1938 01:14:12,952 --> 01:14:14,054 That's a great recovery right there. 1939 01:14:14,054 --> 01:14:15,321 - Great recovery. 1940 01:14:15,355 --> 01:14:16,823 - Matt, that's the way you got to do it. 1941 01:14:16,856 --> 01:14:18,391 Let's look at it again. 1942 01:14:18,425 --> 01:14:21,294 Her left foot slipped as she was making the jump. 1943 01:14:21,327 --> 01:14:24,564 Luckily, she was still able to make the grab. 1944 01:14:24,597 --> 01:14:26,166 - Well, the great ones know 1945 01:14:26,199 --> 01:14:27,934 something's always going to go wrong. 1946 01:14:27,967 --> 01:14:30,236 It's how you respond to it. 1947 01:14:30,270 --> 01:14:32,072 - And that's the sign of a great athlete 1948 01:14:32,072 --> 01:14:33,440 and a great ninja: 1949 01:14:33,473 --> 01:14:35,308 making the adjustments when stuff goes wrong. 1950 01:14:35,342 --> 01:14:37,077 [cheers and applause] 1951 01:14:37,110 --> 01:14:38,445 all: Minions! Minions! Minions! 1952 01:14:38,478 --> 01:14:40,080 - On to Split Decision. 1953 01:14:40,080 --> 01:14:41,481 And you know the grandparents are hoping 1954 01:14:41,514 --> 01:14:43,183 for the Despica-Balls, 1955 01:14:43,216 --> 01:14:45,285 but she's headed towards the Log Runner. 1956 01:14:45,318 --> 01:14:48,588 A nice smile to her family. 1957 01:14:48,621 --> 01:14:50,824 - She told family, "No, I'm not messing with the Minions. 1958 01:14:50,857 --> 01:14:54,294 No Despica-Balls for me." 1959 01:14:54,327 --> 01:14:56,329 - Great, great, great, great! 1960 01:14:56,363 --> 01:14:57,764 - Right through it. 1961 01:14:57,797 --> 01:14:59,866 [cheers and applause] 1962 01:14:59,899 --> 01:15:02,502 And the great night for the women continues. 1963 01:15:02,535 --> 01:15:06,239 Right now, 5 are guaranteed to make the top 30. 1964 01:15:06,272 --> 01:15:08,141 Got to get through Kickboards here. 1965 01:15:08,174 --> 01:15:10,310 This obstacle should be in her wheelhouse. 1966 01:15:10,343 --> 01:15:11,444 - Yeah, right there. Push. 1967 01:15:11,478 --> 01:15:14,714 - Ooh. - Go! Come on! 1968 01:15:14,748 --> 01:15:17,183 - The powerful kick, nice transfer there. 1969 01:15:17,217 --> 01:15:18,651 - Good lache. 1970 01:15:18,685 --> 01:15:21,588 - I love the wide angle and the adjustment there. 1971 01:15:21,621 --> 01:15:23,390 Good. 1972 01:15:23,423 --> 01:15:26,226 - You got it, girl. Straighten it out. 1973 01:15:26,259 --> 01:15:28,328 Fix it, fix it, fix it. 1974 01:15:28,361 --> 01:15:30,697 - Started ninja training eight years ago 1975 01:15:30,730 --> 01:15:32,532 when she was ten years old. 1976 01:15:32,565 --> 01:15:34,434 Part of this new generation of ninjas 1977 01:15:34,467 --> 01:15:37,137 that grew up on this sport-- they are so good. 1978 01:15:37,170 --> 01:15:39,072 I love it 'cause she is so smiling 1979 01:15:39,072 --> 01:15:40,573 and sweet off the course, 1980 01:15:40,607 --> 01:15:43,743 but you see the focus that makes her such a good ninja. 1981 01:15:43,777 --> 01:15:45,245 And she is through. 1982 01:15:45,278 --> 01:15:46,479 And with her time, 1983 01:15:46,513 --> 01:15:48,648 she's guaranteed a spot in the top 30, 1984 01:15:48,682 --> 01:15:50,717 but you know she wants a buzzer. 1985 01:15:50,750 --> 01:15:52,352 - It's good to see you guys. 1986 01:15:52,385 --> 01:15:53,520 - Hey, good to see you! - Good to see you too! 1987 01:15:53,553 --> 01:15:54,854 - You know, it might be easier to talk 1988 01:15:54,888 --> 01:15:56,589 if you get a little closer. 1989 01:15:56,623 --> 01:15:59,526 - Okay. [laughter] 1990 01:15:59,559 --> 01:16:01,027 I'll be there in a minute. 1991 01:16:01,027 --> 01:16:03,229 - That's what we figured. 1992 01:16:03,263 --> 01:16:05,432 Final Frontier, though, has been a roadblock. 1993 01:16:05,465 --> 01:16:08,034 Only six ninjas have gotten past it. 1994 01:16:08,034 --> 01:16:09,235 One of them was her brother. 1995 01:16:09,269 --> 01:16:12,172 - This is all you. Aim high, aim high. 1996 01:16:12,205 --> 01:16:14,107 [cheers and applause] 1997 01:16:14,140 --> 01:16:15,875 - Katie Bone, another teenager, 1998 01:16:15,909 --> 01:16:18,411 the only woman to make it through. 1999 01:16:18,445 --> 01:16:19,913 You see Isabella is really having to fight 2000 01:16:19,946 --> 01:16:21,181 to move that bar. 2001 01:16:21,214 --> 01:16:22,315 - Hop it, Bell, hop it. 2002 01:16:22,349 --> 01:16:23,350 - Easy, easy, easy. - There you go. 2003 01:16:23,383 --> 01:16:24,751 - Let it swing, Bell. 2004 01:16:24,784 --> 01:16:26,152 - Big transfer. 2005 01:16:26,186 --> 01:16:28,221 - All right, she's gonna beam to this other planet. 2006 01:16:28,254 --> 01:16:29,489 - Transfer. 2007 01:16:29,522 --> 01:16:30,690 - Watch that bar. 2008 01:16:30,724 --> 01:16:32,425 You could just--oh no! [air horn blares] 2009 01:16:34,594 --> 01:16:36,229 Sha-na-na! 2010 01:16:36,262 --> 01:16:38,365 - She didn't get the buzzer she wanted, 2011 01:16:38,398 --> 01:16:41,101 but still an impressive run by Isabella Wakeham. 2012 01:16:41,134 --> 01:16:42,469 - Belly! 2013 01:16:42,502 --> 01:16:45,972 - And her brother's jumping in to let her know it. 2014 01:16:46,072 --> 01:16:48,141 - You're still a badass. - You got me, bro. 2015 01:16:48,174 --> 01:16:50,243 - She looked very strong early, 2016 01:16:50,276 --> 01:16:51,845 but like so many others tonight, 2017 01:16:51,878 --> 01:16:54,080 couldn't make the moves on the fifth obstacle. 2018 01:16:54,080 --> 01:16:57,350 But we'll still see her in the semifinals. 2019 01:16:59,652 --> 01:17:02,022 - Well, Akbar, we are on the verge of history. 2020 01:17:02,022 --> 01:17:04,057 Right now, there are a record-breaking 2021 01:17:04,090 --> 01:17:05,859 7 women in the top 30. 2022 01:17:05,892 --> 01:17:07,227 But whether they stay there 2023 01:17:07,260 --> 01:17:09,229 will depend on our final runners, 2024 01:17:09,262 --> 01:17:11,464 one of which is the little big man, 2025 01:17:11,498 --> 01:17:13,867 5'2" Nate Hansen. 2026 01:17:13,900 --> 01:17:16,503 Gnarly Nate is always must-see TV, 2027 01:17:16,536 --> 01:17:19,305 and he's next on "American Ninja Warrior." 2028 01:17:23,543 --> 01:17:25,412 - Some big drama here in the Alamodome 2029 01:17:25,445 --> 01:17:27,147 in these last few minutes. 2030 01:17:27,180 --> 01:17:29,215 Six women, the most ever, 2031 01:17:29,249 --> 01:17:31,885 have already secured a spot in the top 30. 2032 01:17:31,918 --> 01:17:34,821 They're guaranteed to move on to the semifinals. 2033 01:17:34,854 --> 01:17:38,224 And another woman, Megan Rowe, could make it seven. 2034 01:17:38,258 --> 01:17:41,861 She sat in 28th place with three runners left. 2035 01:17:41,895 --> 01:17:43,663 Minutes ago, she watched nervously 2036 01:17:43,697 --> 01:17:46,866 as teenager Christian Youst did the course. 2037 01:17:46,900 --> 01:17:50,270 The 17-year-old from Dallas is only 5'4," 2038 01:17:50,303 --> 01:17:51,604 but it didn't stop him 2039 01:17:51,638 --> 01:17:53,873 from making big moves on the course. 2040 01:17:53,907 --> 01:17:55,608 [cheers and applause] 2041 01:17:55,642 --> 01:17:57,944 - He even tried to become the shortest ninja ever 2042 01:17:57,977 --> 01:17:59,379 to take down the Mega Wall. 2043 01:17:59,412 --> 01:18:00,914 both: Oh! 2044 01:18:01,014 --> 01:18:02,649 - But settled for the regular wall 2045 01:18:02,682 --> 01:18:05,151 and celebrated his very first buzzer. 2046 01:18:05,185 --> 01:18:06,886 [buzzer blares] - Let's go! 2047 01:18:06,920 --> 01:18:08,355 Let's go! 2048 01:18:09,856 --> 01:18:11,591 Whoo! 2049 01:18:11,624 --> 01:18:15,662 - But that run pushed Megan to 29th with two runners left, 2050 01:18:15,695 --> 01:18:19,165 including four-time veteran Elliott Jolivette. 2051 01:18:19,199 --> 01:18:21,468 Now, if he made it to the fourth obstacle, 2052 01:18:21,501 --> 01:18:24,170 that would prevent Megan from clinching a spot. 2053 01:18:24,204 --> 01:18:26,940 Jolivette has made it to the national finals in the past, 2054 01:18:27,040 --> 01:18:28,675 and he looked confident early on 2055 01:18:28,708 --> 01:18:30,377 as he lined up at Split Decision. 2056 01:18:30,410 --> 01:18:31,878 - All right, going through Log Runner. 2057 01:18:31,911 --> 01:18:34,481 Oh, no! [air horn blares] 2058 01:18:34,514 --> 01:18:36,049 - And that shocking fall meant 2059 01:18:36,082 --> 01:18:39,052 Megan Rowe was assured a spot in the top 30. 2060 01:18:39,085 --> 01:18:41,955 And even bigger history has been made! 2061 01:18:42,055 --> 01:18:43,423 - What? 2062 01:18:43,456 --> 01:18:46,893 - 7 women in the top 30 for the first time ever! 2063 01:18:46,926 --> 01:18:50,063 - Herstory! Herstory has been made! 2064 01:18:50,063 --> 01:18:52,265 - Well, now there's only one runner left. 2065 01:18:52,298 --> 01:18:55,435 You can see it on his shirt. He's Gnarly. 2066 01:18:55,468 --> 01:18:57,504 This is Gnarly Ninja Nate, 2067 01:18:57,537 --> 01:19:00,040 Colorado college student Nate Hanson. 2068 01:19:00,073 --> 01:19:03,109 He's only 5'2", but in his brief ninja career, 2069 01:19:03,143 --> 01:19:06,813 he has become a huge fan favorite. 2070 01:19:06,846 --> 01:19:08,114 [soft dramatic music] 2071 01:19:08,148 --> 01:19:10,016 - At the age of 12, 2072 01:19:10,016 --> 01:19:12,585 I was diagnosed with growth hormone deficiency, 2073 01:19:12,619 --> 01:19:14,754 and so I had to take growth hormone 2074 01:19:14,788 --> 01:19:17,123 for about four or five years of my life. 2075 01:19:17,157 --> 01:19:18,725 * * 2076 01:19:18,758 --> 01:19:20,360 It didn't work as well as we thought. 2077 01:19:20,393 --> 01:19:24,030 I was supposed to be 5'8", only ended up being 5'2." 2078 01:19:24,030 --> 01:19:25,932 Now I realize that being 5'2" 2079 01:19:26,032 --> 01:19:27,901 is one of the biggest benefits in "Ninja Warrior" 2080 01:19:27,934 --> 01:19:30,603 that I could ever have asked for. 2081 01:19:30,637 --> 01:19:32,472 It's easier for me to fly between things, 2082 01:19:32,505 --> 01:19:34,307 all that weight that I don't have to hold up 2083 01:19:34,341 --> 01:19:35,675 makes it really beneficial. 2084 01:19:35,709 --> 01:19:38,545 - And he's going to set a new fastest time! 2085 01:19:38,578 --> 01:19:41,281 - You always bet on the Gnarly Ninja! 2086 01:19:41,314 --> 01:19:43,116 - Turns out there's a lot of smaller ninjas 2087 01:19:43,149 --> 01:19:44,284 like me out there. 2088 01:19:44,317 --> 01:19:46,252 - Come on. Yes. 2089 01:19:46,286 --> 01:19:47,787 Yes, good. 2090 01:19:47,821 --> 01:19:50,156 - After my first season, I got a lot of messages 2091 01:19:50,190 --> 01:19:53,460 from people wanting me to come out and teach Ninja camps 2092 01:19:53,493 --> 01:19:55,328 or speak to their Ninja students, 2093 01:19:55,362 --> 01:19:57,630 and really just influence them in a positive way. 2094 01:19:57,664 --> 01:19:59,733 We may be small, but are we strong? 2095 01:19:59,766 --> 01:20:01,001 - Yep. 2096 01:20:01,034 --> 01:20:02,002 - And if we fall down, what do we do? 2097 01:20:02,035 --> 01:20:03,370 - We always get back up. 2098 01:20:03,403 --> 01:20:04,804 - Growing up as a kid, I watched the show, 2099 01:20:04,838 --> 01:20:07,240 and I looked up to all the superstars. 2100 01:20:07,273 --> 01:20:10,510 And it's crazy that now I get to share my story with kids 2101 01:20:10,543 --> 01:20:13,346 and make sure that they know that nothing's impossible. 2102 01:20:13,380 --> 01:20:15,849 - Nothing is going to stop Gnarly Nate 2103 01:20:15,882 --> 01:20:17,450 from getting that buzzer! 2104 01:20:17,484 --> 01:20:18,718 [buzzer blares] 2105 01:20:18,752 --> 01:20:20,720 - It's a miracle that I am where I am today. 2106 01:20:20,754 --> 01:20:22,288 Whoo! 2107 01:20:22,322 --> 01:20:23,623 This is only the beginning, 2108 01:20:23,656 --> 01:20:25,992 and I'm ready to inspire thousands more. 2109 01:20:27,460 --> 01:20:28,962 [cheers and applause] 2110 01:20:28,995 --> 01:20:30,764 - Well, Nate's going to have folks cheering him on 2111 01:20:30,797 --> 01:20:32,165 from all over the country, 2112 01:20:32,198 --> 01:20:34,601 including his mom and three brothers. 2113 01:20:34,634 --> 01:20:37,737 Down on the sideline, his roommate Austin Gray 2114 01:20:37,771 --> 01:20:40,573 along with other ninjas he trains with in Colorado. 2115 01:20:40,607 --> 01:20:44,277 [countdown clock beeping] 2116 01:20:44,310 --> 01:20:45,845 And this dude is intense. 2117 01:20:45,879 --> 01:20:48,114 Always goes with his pedal to the metal. 2118 01:20:48,148 --> 01:20:49,649 - Yeah, that's right, Matt. 2119 01:20:49,683 --> 01:20:51,985 He's got--he's got a new look for this season, Matt. 2120 01:20:52,018 --> 01:20:54,821 Grown out his beard, got some new ink. 2121 01:20:54,854 --> 01:20:56,189 - And you can just see-- 2122 01:20:56,222 --> 01:20:57,924 what I love about him, he's a business student. 2123 01:20:57,957 --> 01:21:00,927 He always has a plan, a plan of attack. 2124 01:21:00,960 --> 01:21:02,195 - Yeah! 2125 01:21:02,228 --> 01:21:04,330 - And he's been great at executing. 2126 01:21:04,364 --> 01:21:06,199 Made it to Vegas last year. 2127 01:21:06,232 --> 01:21:08,768 - Matt, he's not just an inspirational story. 2128 01:21:08,802 --> 01:21:10,637 He has made himself an elite ninja. 2129 01:21:10,670 --> 01:21:12,806 - Boy, he just looks locked in, Akbar. 2130 01:21:12,839 --> 01:21:14,574 He's anticipating all the moves, 2131 01:21:14,607 --> 01:21:15,775 going right to Log Runner. 2132 01:21:15,809 --> 01:21:18,311 - Yeah, he wastes no time, Matt. 2133 01:21:18,345 --> 01:21:19,679 Great balance. 2134 01:21:19,713 --> 01:21:21,881 Look at him go, look at him go. 2135 01:21:21,915 --> 01:21:23,383 He is really so efficient, 2136 01:21:23,416 --> 01:21:25,385 and it looks like he's going for the fastest time. 2137 01:21:25,418 --> 01:21:28,288 - Well, that's currently held by his roommate, Austin Gray. 2138 01:21:28,321 --> 01:21:30,090 You know that adds some extra motivation. 2139 01:21:30,090 --> 01:21:32,592 He would love to have bragging rights over his buddy. 2140 01:21:32,625 --> 01:21:35,095 - So many people doubted him growing up, Matt. 2141 01:21:35,095 --> 01:21:37,430 - And he uses that to motivate him, 2142 01:21:37,464 --> 01:21:41,101 and this guy works so hard to be this good. 2143 01:21:42,702 --> 01:21:44,938 Didn't get a chance to twist those handles. 2144 01:21:44,971 --> 01:21:46,439 Got to reach out. 2145 01:21:46,473 --> 01:21:48,808 Got it. 2146 01:21:48,842 --> 01:21:49,876 Look at this. 2147 01:21:49,909 --> 01:21:52,012 - Matt, that man is on a mission. 2148 01:21:52,112 --> 01:21:54,748 [cheers and applause] 2149 01:21:54,781 --> 01:21:57,117 - Not even breathing hard, Akbar. 2150 01:21:57,150 --> 01:21:59,419 - Come on, dude. Come on. - Breathe! 2151 01:21:59,452 --> 01:22:01,254 Heart rate down and breathe. You got this. 2152 01:22:01,287 --> 01:22:02,722 - Go Nate! 2153 01:22:02,756 --> 01:22:04,524 - Austin Gray and everyone else in the building 2154 01:22:04,557 --> 01:22:06,159 cheering him on, 2155 01:22:06,192 --> 01:22:08,628 but he's got to get through this difficult fifth obstacle, 2156 01:22:08,661 --> 01:22:10,230 Final Frontier. 2157 01:22:10,263 --> 01:22:13,533 The clock slowly ticking away, but he has to be careful. 2158 01:22:13,566 --> 01:22:15,935 Got to make small hops so he doesn't swing off. 2159 01:22:15,969 --> 01:22:18,972 - Keep doing that! 2160 01:22:19,072 --> 01:22:21,341 - Got to make a big move. - Keep that up. 2161 01:22:21,374 --> 01:22:22,342 - Nice. - Good move! 2162 01:22:22,375 --> 01:22:23,677 - Whoo-hoo! 2163 01:22:23,710 --> 01:22:25,679 Sounded like Gnarly just landed. 2164 01:22:25,712 --> 01:22:27,280 - And you can see how precarious these get. 2165 01:22:27,313 --> 01:22:29,115 Both hands on the inside. 2166 01:22:29,149 --> 01:22:31,151 [cheers and applause] 2167 01:22:31,184 --> 01:22:34,120 But now he's in there between Earth and Mars. 2168 01:22:34,154 --> 01:22:36,222 He's going to launch back to space station. 2169 01:22:36,256 --> 01:22:38,591 That's home. - All right. Park it. 2170 01:22:38,625 --> 01:22:40,093 Park it right there. 2171 01:22:40,126 --> 01:22:43,496 Do not let gravity win. 2172 01:22:43,530 --> 01:22:44,497 - Got it! - Nice! 2173 01:22:44,531 --> 01:22:46,166 - Just needs the dismount. 2174 01:22:46,199 --> 01:22:49,703 - It's got to be the beard, it's got to be the beard! 2175 01:22:49,736 --> 01:22:52,939 - Now just needs the wall, and he can do it. 2176 01:22:52,972 --> 01:22:54,974 And gets that buzzer! 2177 01:22:55,008 --> 01:22:58,845 [buzzer blares] - Let's go! Whoo! 2178 01:22:58,878 --> 01:23:00,747 - The fastest time of the night! 2179 01:23:00,780 --> 01:23:03,616 [cheers and applause] 2180 01:23:03,650 --> 01:23:05,885 - * Got it down, 'cause it's going down * 2181 01:23:05,919 --> 01:23:08,588 [Matt laughs] - Whoo! 2182 01:23:08,621 --> 01:23:10,423 - Nate, you know there are a lot of kids out there, 2183 01:23:10,457 --> 01:23:12,692 some who maybe get picked on for their size. 2184 01:23:12,726 --> 01:23:13,893 What would you tell them? 2185 01:23:13,927 --> 01:23:16,096 - You know, I grew up in a middle school 2186 01:23:16,129 --> 01:23:17,697 and high school getting bullied all the time, 2187 01:23:17,731 --> 01:23:19,399 and "Ninja Warrior" really helped me 2188 01:23:19,432 --> 01:23:21,101 find who I was as a person. 2189 01:23:21,134 --> 01:23:23,603 So find something that you truly are passionate about, 2190 01:23:23,636 --> 01:23:25,805 and you can really find your identity 2191 01:23:25,839 --> 01:23:29,409 and then spread the love and the passion with other people. 2192 01:23:29,442 --> 01:23:31,277 And that's what I'm doing here. - Oh, spreading the love. 2193 01:23:31,311 --> 01:23:32,645 Yes, you are, man. 2194 01:23:32,679 --> 01:23:34,280 - Hey, man, we are proud to watch you, Nate. 2195 01:23:34,314 --> 01:23:36,349 We'll see you in LA. - Thank you very much. 2196 01:23:36,383 --> 01:23:38,618 I love you guys. [chuckles] 2197 01:23:38,651 --> 01:23:42,322 - So Nate Hansen lands atop our final leaderboard, 2198 01:23:42,355 --> 01:23:45,759 just a few seconds ahead of his roommate, Austin Gray. 2199 01:23:45,792 --> 01:23:47,794 We had eight finishers in all, 2200 01:23:47,827 --> 01:23:50,096 including 16-year-old Katie Bone, 2201 01:23:50,096 --> 01:23:53,333 the night's only woman to hit a buzzer. 2202 01:23:53,366 --> 01:23:55,935 Among the non-finishers moving on are the Flyboy, 2203 01:23:55,969 --> 01:23:59,339 the 16-year-old from Texas, Isaiah Thomas. 2204 01:23:59,372 --> 01:24:01,474 In all, there are 30 competitors 2205 01:24:01,508 --> 01:24:03,810 who are advancing to the semifinals. 2206 01:24:03,843 --> 01:24:05,578 We'll see all of them in a few weeks 2207 01:24:05,612 --> 01:24:08,682 in Los Angeles at Universal Studios. 2208 01:24:08,715 --> 01:24:11,651 That includes this record-setting group 2209 01:24:11,685 --> 01:24:14,354 of seven women who made the top 30, 2210 01:24:14,387 --> 01:24:16,756 the most we've ever had. 2211 01:24:16,790 --> 01:24:18,558 - And we have to say a huge thanks 2212 01:24:18,591 --> 01:24:20,293 to the Minions for being here tonight. 2213 01:24:20,326 --> 01:24:21,594 - And be sure to get your tickets 2214 01:24:21,628 --> 01:24:24,130 to go see "Minions: The Rise of Gru" 2215 01:24:24,164 --> 01:24:25,532 in theaters July 1st. 2216 01:24:25,565 --> 01:24:26,966 - Well, that does it for tonight. 2217 01:24:27,067 --> 01:24:29,069 For Akbar Gbajabiamila and Zuri Hall, I'm Matt Iseman. 2218 01:24:29,102 --> 01:24:33,073 We'll see you next time on "American Ninja Warrior." 2219 01:24:33,106 --> 01:24:35,075 [cheers and applause] 2220 01:24:35,108 --> 01:24:38,078 [dramatic music] 2221 01:24:38,111 --> 01:24:45,151 * *