1 00:00:05,005 --> 00:00:08,174 [commentators speaking native languages] 2 00:00:12,512 --> 00:00:15,448 - "Ninja Warrior" has become a global phenomenon... 3 00:00:15,482 --> 00:00:18,418 [commentators speaking native languages] 4 00:00:19,419 --> 00:00:21,454 [cheers and applause] 5 00:00:21,488 --> 00:00:23,757 - With programs in 26 countries 6 00:00:23,790 --> 00:00:26,092 across the world. 7 00:00:26,126 --> 00:00:28,595 [exciting music] 8 00:00:28,628 --> 00:00:31,231 Tonight, athletes from all corners 9 00:00:31,264 --> 00:00:33,633 descend on San Antonio... 10 00:00:33,667 --> 00:00:36,603 - I've flown all the way from Australia to compete 11 00:00:36,636 --> 00:00:38,638 on "American Ninja Warrior." 12 00:00:38,672 --> 00:00:40,674 - I'm from Israel. Peace, shalom. 13 00:00:40,707 --> 00:00:42,709 - I am originally from Guam. 14 00:00:42,742 --> 00:00:44,144 * * 15 00:00:44,177 --> 00:00:45,512 [all singing] 16 00:00:45,545 --> 00:00:48,882 - I'm from Savoonga, Alaska. 17 00:00:48,915 --> 00:00:51,351 It's in the middle of the Bering Sea. 18 00:00:51,384 --> 00:00:55,689 - Because this course on this stage is the pinnacle, 19 00:00:55,722 --> 00:00:58,491 and hitting a buzzer here is worth the price 20 00:00:58,525 --> 00:01:00,326 of any journey. 21 00:01:00,360 --> 00:01:02,328 - I'm here in the biggest show in the world. 22 00:01:02,362 --> 00:01:04,297 I want to see the face of my family. 23 00:01:04,330 --> 00:01:06,833 I want to see them proud of me. 24 00:01:06,866 --> 00:01:10,337 [people chanting] 25 00:01:10,370 --> 00:01:13,940 - I just made it possible for everyone in my island 26 00:01:13,973 --> 00:01:16,076 to follow their dreams. 27 00:01:16,076 --> 00:01:17,510 * * 28 00:01:17,544 --> 00:01:19,979 - I have flown across the world 29 00:01:20,080 --> 00:01:22,649 to get on "American Ninja Warrior." 30 00:01:22,682 --> 00:01:24,784 This is my moment. 31 00:01:24,818 --> 00:01:27,787 [cheers and applause] 32 00:01:27,821 --> 00:01:30,790 [upbeat music] 33 00:01:30,824 --> 00:01:32,859 - Welcome back inside the Alamodome, 34 00:01:32,892 --> 00:01:35,261 for the final round of qualifying 35 00:01:35,295 --> 00:01:37,764 on "American Ninja Warrior." 36 00:01:37,797 --> 00:01:39,265 Hello, everyone. I'm Matt Iseman. 37 00:01:39,299 --> 00:01:41,101 - And I'm Akbar Gbajabiamila. 38 00:01:41,101 --> 00:01:44,170 Matt, we're just a few blocks away from the Alamo, 39 00:01:44,204 --> 00:01:46,773 and we've made our own history here in San Antonio. 40 00:01:46,806 --> 00:01:47,941 - Absolutely, big man. 41 00:01:47,974 --> 00:01:49,709 Last week for the first time, 42 00:01:49,743 --> 00:01:52,278 we had seven women land in the top 30, 43 00:01:52,312 --> 00:01:53,947 and that's just one of the records set 44 00:01:53,980 --> 00:01:55,348 during this year's qualifying. 45 00:01:55,382 --> 00:01:57,717 - And we could be setting more records tonight 46 00:01:57,751 --> 00:02:01,621 because this field is stacked with star power. 47 00:02:01,654 --> 00:02:04,858 - We'll see plenty of familiar faces, 48 00:02:04,891 --> 00:02:07,527 but watch out for a potential new star, 49 00:02:07,560 --> 00:02:10,296 "Ninja Junior" champion Jackson Erdos. 50 00:02:10,330 --> 00:02:12,699 - And Jackson does it! 51 00:02:12,732 --> 00:02:14,901 - We've also got one of last year's 52 00:02:14,934 --> 00:02:18,371 breakout teenagers, the Boss, Elijah Browning. 53 00:02:18,405 --> 00:02:19,539 [cheers and applause] 54 00:02:19,572 --> 00:02:23,076 And Utah's Mady Howard is back. 55 00:02:23,109 --> 00:02:24,678 - And she's got it! 56 00:02:24,711 --> 00:02:26,946 - And this time, she's got someone new on the sidelines. 57 00:02:26,980 --> 00:02:29,315 - Ah, so fun. 58 00:02:29,349 --> 00:02:31,317 - Last week's course was challenging. 59 00:02:31,351 --> 00:02:33,119 Only eight athletes hit the buzzer. 60 00:02:33,153 --> 00:02:35,388 For a look at what the ninjas will face tonight, 61 00:02:35,422 --> 00:02:37,090 let's go down to Zuri Hall. 62 00:02:37,090 --> 00:02:38,858 - Guys, some of the tough obstacles 63 00:02:38,892 --> 00:02:40,560 from last week are back, 64 00:02:40,593 --> 00:02:43,596 including the Minions and their balance obstacle, 65 00:02:43,630 --> 00:02:45,899 the Despicables. 66 00:02:45,932 --> 00:02:48,401 The Minions were rough on our ninjas last week. 67 00:02:48,435 --> 00:02:49,936 - Oh! 68 00:02:49,969 --> 00:02:51,705 Oh, no! 69 00:02:51,738 --> 00:02:53,373 - But this week at Split Decision, 70 00:02:53,406 --> 00:02:57,110 there's another option, Broken Bridge. 71 00:02:57,110 --> 00:02:59,245 Ring Chaser makes its debut this season 72 00:02:59,279 --> 00:03:01,915 in the number 4 position, 73 00:03:01,948 --> 00:03:04,050 and the difficult Final Frontier 74 00:03:04,084 --> 00:03:05,885 is back at number five. 75 00:03:05,919 --> 00:03:07,387 - Nice. - Got it! 76 00:03:07,420 --> 00:03:10,423 - The run ends at the 14 1/2 foot Warped Wall, 77 00:03:10,457 --> 00:03:13,493 or you can go up the 18-foot Mega Wall 78 00:03:13,526 --> 00:03:15,595 for a chance at 10,000 bucks. 79 00:03:15,628 --> 00:03:16,663 Guys. 80 00:03:16,696 --> 00:03:18,064 [wolf howls] 81 00:03:18,098 --> 00:03:20,233 - Well, it's about to get spooky in here 82 00:03:20,266 --> 00:03:21,935 because our first competitor is... 83 00:03:21,968 --> 00:03:24,070 [as Dracula] Out for blood. 84 00:03:24,104 --> 00:03:26,606 This ninja is originally from Romania, 85 00:03:26,639 --> 00:03:29,442 the homeland of Dracula, 86 00:03:29,476 --> 00:03:32,846 and he's ready to take a bite out of our course. 87 00:03:32,879 --> 00:03:34,280 - Oh, my goodness. 88 00:03:34,314 --> 00:03:37,350 - Prepare yourselves for Costin Becheanu. 89 00:03:37,384 --> 00:03:38,885 [siren wailing] 90 00:03:38,918 --> 00:03:42,689 Just like a vampire, he works at night as an EMT 91 00:03:42,722 --> 00:03:44,657 on the graveyard shift in Los Angeles, 92 00:03:44,691 --> 00:03:46,393 and he's embraced his heritage, 93 00:03:46,426 --> 00:03:48,094 dressing up as one of Romania's 94 00:03:48,128 --> 00:03:52,165 most famous residents, Dracula. 95 00:03:52,198 --> 00:03:53,733 - I promise you, 96 00:03:53,767 --> 00:03:56,569 my run will not be blah, blah. 97 00:03:56,603 --> 00:03:59,339 Worse comes to worse, I'll turn into a bat 98 00:03:59,372 --> 00:04:01,074 and fly over the course. 99 00:04:01,107 --> 00:04:05,412 I am ready to conquer the night and hit the buzzer. 100 00:04:05,445 --> 00:04:08,448 [cackles] 101 00:04:08,481 --> 00:04:11,317 - Uh-oh, I think he's putting a curse on the course, Matt. 102 00:04:11,351 --> 00:04:12,852 [wolf howls] 103 00:04:12,886 --> 00:04:15,355 - Well, everyone's got their fangs out for this run, 104 00:04:15,388 --> 00:04:16,523 even Zuri. 105 00:04:16,556 --> 00:04:19,793 - All right, Costin, come on! 106 00:04:19,826 --> 00:04:22,295 - And 6,000 miles away in Romania, 107 00:04:22,328 --> 00:04:24,064 Costin's brother and parents are watching. 108 00:04:24,097 --> 00:04:25,932 - We love you, we love you! 109 00:04:25,965 --> 00:04:27,434 - For the record, you are not allowed 110 00:04:27,467 --> 00:04:29,302 to transform into a bat and fly through the course. 111 00:04:29,336 --> 00:04:30,670 - Okay. 112 00:04:30,704 --> 00:04:32,539 - He does have to do it in his human form. 113 00:04:32,572 --> 00:04:34,708 [countdown clock beeping] 114 00:04:34,741 --> 00:04:36,176 Well, just in case, Akbar, 115 00:04:36,209 --> 00:04:39,212 we do have some garlic and wooden stakes up here. 116 00:04:39,245 --> 00:04:42,415 And the Vampire has slayed the Shrinking Steps. 117 00:04:42,449 --> 00:04:45,318 [cheers and applause] 118 00:04:45,352 --> 00:04:47,721 And now staring down tonight's second obstacle, 119 00:04:47,754 --> 00:04:49,656 Shattered Panes. 120 00:04:49,689 --> 00:04:52,459 - Ended the runs of 22 ninjas last week. 121 00:04:52,492 --> 00:04:54,894 An awkward obstacle, Matt. 122 00:04:54,928 --> 00:04:56,896 - Definitely scary. 123 00:04:56,930 --> 00:04:59,833 - Each of these panes has a shocking movement 124 00:04:59,866 --> 00:05:01,301 that will kick you off. 125 00:05:01,334 --> 00:05:03,536 - Nice. - See the drop there? 126 00:05:03,570 --> 00:05:06,072 Let's be honest, there's no sunlight in the dome, 127 00:05:06,106 --> 00:05:10,043 so we don't know that he's not a vampire. 128 00:05:10,076 --> 00:05:13,179 - Come on. Come on, big fella. 129 00:05:13,213 --> 00:05:15,315 Holds on. 130 00:05:15,348 --> 00:05:20,253 - And the Vampire continues to drain our course of obstacles. 131 00:05:20,286 --> 00:05:22,789 Watch the transfer here. 132 00:05:23,923 --> 00:05:25,225 - Oh, Matt, he's starting to struggle, Matt. 133 00:05:25,258 --> 00:05:26,760 He's got the wrong form, Matt. 134 00:05:26,793 --> 00:05:29,529 He's got the wrong form. Oh! 135 00:05:29,562 --> 00:05:31,331 [air horn blares] 136 00:05:31,364 --> 00:05:34,901 The Shattered Panes drives a stake through his run. 137 00:05:34,934 --> 00:05:36,569 No! 138 00:05:36,603 --> 00:05:38,271 - Now, that was spooky. 139 00:05:38,304 --> 00:05:40,073 - How many obstacles did he get through? 140 00:05:40,073 --> 00:05:42,242 [as Dracula] One. 141 00:05:42,275 --> 00:05:44,310 - Ah, I thought I had it. 142 00:05:44,344 --> 00:05:46,946 I thought I had it. 143 00:05:46,980 --> 00:05:49,983 - He definitely gets points for creativity. 144 00:05:50,083 --> 00:05:53,553 It wasn't the longest run, but he had fun out there, 145 00:05:53,586 --> 00:05:56,256 and the Shattered Panes can be a killer. 146 00:05:56,289 --> 00:05:59,325 [wolf howling] 147 00:06:00,293 --> 00:06:03,530 Our next competitor also likes to have fun out here. 148 00:06:03,563 --> 00:06:05,398 This is Jeramiah Boyd. 149 00:06:05,432 --> 00:06:07,434 - You see that, Matt. He's doing the Griddy. 150 00:06:07,467 --> 00:06:09,502 - Well, he is a teenager, after all. 151 00:06:09,536 --> 00:06:11,871 He just graduated from high school in Minnesota, 152 00:06:11,905 --> 00:06:13,873 and he's really grown up since we first saw him 153 00:06:13,907 --> 00:06:15,275 on "Ninja Junior." 154 00:06:16,543 --> 00:06:18,745 - I've been training Ninja for 6 years. 155 00:06:18,778 --> 00:06:21,448 - And Jeramiah Boyd is making a name for himself. 156 00:06:21,481 --> 00:06:23,183 Look at that big leap! 157 00:06:23,216 --> 00:06:25,318 - I'm super confident in the skills I have in Ninja, 158 00:06:25,352 --> 00:06:27,454 and I like to show all of my skills off 159 00:06:27,487 --> 00:06:28,822 when I'm in the spotlight. 160 00:06:28,855 --> 00:06:30,590 - My man be getting buzzers! 161 00:06:30,623 --> 00:06:33,660 [buzzers blaring] 162 00:06:35,462 --> 00:06:36,896 - On my TikTok account, 163 00:06:36,930 --> 00:06:39,299 I actually do Warped Wall videos. 164 00:06:39,332 --> 00:06:41,234 You can't pull up using only one arm. 165 00:06:41,267 --> 00:06:42,602 Let's go. 166 00:06:42,635 --> 00:06:45,305 [upbeat music] 167 00:06:45,338 --> 00:06:46,740 People comment under my videos 168 00:06:46,773 --> 00:06:48,908 what the next Warped Wall challenge is. 169 00:06:48,942 --> 00:06:49,909 Easy. 170 00:06:49,943 --> 00:06:51,077 One could be, like, 171 00:06:51,077 --> 00:06:52,846 do the wall with one leg, 172 00:06:52,879 --> 00:06:55,081 do the wall blindfolded... 173 00:06:55,115 --> 00:06:56,649 * * 174 00:06:56,683 --> 00:06:58,885 Or do the wall backwards. 175 00:06:58,918 --> 00:07:01,321 * * 176 00:07:01,354 --> 00:07:04,190 I have 130 million views on TikTok. 177 00:07:04,224 --> 00:07:06,059 I know I'm a rookie in this competition, 178 00:07:06,092 --> 00:07:07,794 but I know I can make a name for myself, 179 00:07:07,827 --> 00:07:09,229 and that starts tonight. 180 00:07:09,262 --> 00:07:11,564 * * 181 00:07:11,598 --> 00:07:12,866 [cheers and applause] 182 00:07:12,899 --> 00:07:14,534 - Jeramiah is gonna have family 183 00:07:14,567 --> 00:07:17,303 watching back in Minnesota, 184 00:07:17,337 --> 00:07:19,706 and his mom's down on the sideline. 185 00:07:20,573 --> 00:07:22,809 - Look at that, he's hyping up the crowd. 186 00:07:22,842 --> 00:07:25,078 This kid doesn't look nervous at all. 187 00:07:25,111 --> 00:07:28,081 [countdown clock beeping] 188 00:07:28,114 --> 00:07:29,816 - Always been an athlete. 189 00:07:29,849 --> 00:07:31,918 Captain of his high school track team, 190 00:07:31,951 --> 00:07:33,753 was a pole vaulter, and you can see just vaults 191 00:07:33,787 --> 00:07:35,455 right on to Shattered Panes. 192 00:07:35,488 --> 00:07:37,590 - I mean, he went right into it, wasting no time. 193 00:07:37,624 --> 00:07:38,825 Ooh. 194 00:07:38,858 --> 00:07:40,460 - Big drop every time you hear it. 195 00:07:40,493 --> 00:07:43,763 - There's a little jolt today. - There's another jolt here. 196 00:07:43,797 --> 00:07:45,632 This is the spot where our Vampire 197 00:07:45,665 --> 00:07:47,067 was vanquished minutes ago. 198 00:07:47,100 --> 00:07:48,868 - Come on, Jer, come on. 199 00:07:48,902 --> 00:07:51,071 - But Boyd hangs on. - Nice. 200 00:07:51,071 --> 00:07:53,239 - Got it. - Okay, now, Matt, here we go. 201 00:07:53,273 --> 00:07:55,375 Split Decision. - Look at him dancing. 202 00:07:55,408 --> 00:07:57,077 - And he'll go with the Minions. 203 00:07:57,077 --> 00:07:58,445 - Those Despicables will rotate. 204 00:07:58,478 --> 00:08:00,914 You can see it. - Oh, oh, oh, nice! 205 00:08:01,014 --> 00:08:03,717 - It's like it's easy for him. 206 00:08:03,750 --> 00:08:05,585 And right on to Ring Chaser. 207 00:08:05,618 --> 00:08:06,720 He wants to grab that rolling ring. 208 00:08:06,753 --> 00:08:07,887 - Oh, nice! - Got it! 209 00:08:07,921 --> 00:08:09,155 - On target. 210 00:08:09,189 --> 00:08:10,857 - Now has to jump over to the hook. 211 00:08:10,890 --> 00:08:12,325 - Good transfer. - Ooh! 212 00:08:12,359 --> 00:08:13,827 Great work. 213 00:08:13,860 --> 00:08:17,030 - Well, he has his foot firmly on the accelerator, 214 00:08:17,030 --> 00:08:19,132 Akbar, top speed. 215 00:08:19,165 --> 00:08:21,735 Let's see if he can handle Final Frontier. 216 00:08:21,768 --> 00:08:23,436 This was the tough one last week. 217 00:08:23,470 --> 00:08:25,905 Knocked out 20 competitors. 218 00:08:27,173 --> 00:08:29,309 In this one, you're gonna have to use the handle 219 00:08:29,342 --> 00:08:31,878 to transport yourself through our planets, 220 00:08:31,911 --> 00:08:33,947 trying to make your way home. 221 00:08:34,047 --> 00:08:36,783 This is a long journey. - Yes, it is. 222 00:08:36,816 --> 00:08:39,419 These ninjas have never seen an obstacle like this. 223 00:08:39,452 --> 00:08:40,920 It's a balancing act. 224 00:08:40,954 --> 00:08:43,556 You have to shift your weight and shift your hands 225 00:08:43,590 --> 00:08:47,060 on the bar as you work around these planets. 226 00:08:47,060 --> 00:08:49,429 He just graduated from high school. 227 00:08:49,462 --> 00:08:51,898 Plans to go into real estate like his mom. 228 00:08:51,931 --> 00:08:54,300 He's eating up the real estate on this course, 229 00:08:54,334 --> 00:08:56,236 getting closer to his first buzzer. 230 00:08:56,269 --> 00:08:58,138 - He's being very careful here, 231 00:08:58,171 --> 00:09:00,140 inching that bar along. 232 00:09:00,173 --> 00:09:02,042 - This is where many fell last week, 233 00:09:02,075 --> 00:09:05,011 making this big jump. 234 00:09:05,045 --> 00:09:07,047 - Nice! - Oh, okay. 235 00:09:07,080 --> 00:09:09,716 - Like Halley's Comet. 236 00:09:09,749 --> 00:09:12,719 He's looking at us smiling, Akbar. 237 00:09:12,752 --> 00:09:17,190 And look at this, Jeramiah Boyd-- 238 00:09:17,223 --> 00:09:18,391 is he going for the Mega Wall? 239 00:09:18,425 --> 00:09:20,193 - Oh, he wants the Mega Wall. 240 00:09:20,226 --> 00:09:23,563 - 5'7", but he's going for the 18-foot wall. 241 00:09:23,596 --> 00:09:26,132 - This kid's been confident from the start. 242 00:09:26,166 --> 00:09:27,767 Why stop now? 243 00:09:27,801 --> 00:09:30,337 - He made all of these videos about running up walls. 244 00:09:30,370 --> 00:09:32,872 They've got 130 million views on TikTok. 245 00:09:32,906 --> 00:09:34,774 - Matt, let me tell you, he scales this wall, 246 00:09:34,808 --> 00:09:36,142 it's going viral for sure. 247 00:09:36,176 --> 00:09:37,711 - For $10,000! 248 00:09:37,744 --> 00:09:39,412 - He ain't clowning around now-- 249 00:09:39,446 --> 00:09:41,281 - Oh, my! - Not clowning around now! 250 00:09:41,314 --> 00:09:43,249 - Explosive! 251 00:09:43,283 --> 00:09:44,684 [buzzer blares] 252 00:09:44,718 --> 00:09:46,686 Wow! 253 00:09:46,720 --> 00:09:48,788 [cheers and applause] 254 00:09:48,822 --> 00:09:52,225 - The teenager gets $10,000. 255 00:09:52,258 --> 00:09:54,527 [all cheering] 256 00:09:54,561 --> 00:09:55,628 - Wow! 257 00:09:55,662 --> 00:09:57,497 * * 258 00:09:57,530 --> 00:09:59,866 Soak it in, Jera Boyd. 259 00:09:59,899 --> 00:10:03,403 [cheers and applause] 260 00:10:03,436 --> 00:10:06,039 - Okay, first off, Jeramiah, I'm in shock. 261 00:10:06,072 --> 00:10:07,207 - Thank you. 262 00:10:07,240 --> 00:10:09,242 - Second-- [laughter] 263 00:10:09,275 --> 00:10:11,845 - So we saw you on "Ninja Junior" season one. 264 00:10:11,878 --> 00:10:13,213 - Right, right. 265 00:10:13,246 --> 00:10:15,248 - You seem to have gotten a little better since then. 266 00:10:15,281 --> 00:10:16,750 - Maybe a tad, maybe a tad. 267 00:10:16,783 --> 00:10:18,918 - Where did you get that Mega Wall skill, Boyd? 268 00:10:18,952 --> 00:10:20,587 - You know, I was practicing at the gym, 269 00:10:20,620 --> 00:10:22,589 track and field background, you already know. 270 00:10:22,622 --> 00:10:23,823 - Yeah, you already know, right? 271 00:10:23,857 --> 00:10:25,458 Got a little speed, you know what I'm saying? 272 00:10:25,492 --> 00:10:26,659 - Well, let's see, 273 00:10:26,693 --> 00:10:29,496 you got big plans for the $10,000? 274 00:10:29,529 --> 00:10:30,864 - Saving up for a car, you know? 275 00:10:30,897 --> 00:10:32,232 - Okay, I hear you. 276 00:10:32,265 --> 00:10:34,100 - It is about that time, right? - Right. 277 00:10:34,134 --> 00:10:35,969 - You're gonna need to take another flight 278 00:10:36,002 --> 00:10:37,137 because you're coming to LA, buddy! 279 00:10:37,170 --> 00:10:39,506 - Let's go! 280 00:10:39,539 --> 00:10:41,941 - Jeramiah Boyd, hit that buzzer 281 00:10:41,975 --> 00:10:43,476 one more time, pal. 282 00:10:43,510 --> 00:10:45,378 [buzzer blares] 283 00:10:45,412 --> 00:10:47,714 What a way to start the night. 284 00:10:47,747 --> 00:10:50,750 - That was impressive. 285 00:10:50,784 --> 00:10:53,286 - Tonight, "Ninja Warrior" is taking you to places 286 00:10:53,319 --> 00:10:55,789 you've never seen before. 287 00:10:55,822 --> 00:10:57,857 - I am from Savoonga, Alaska. 288 00:10:57,891 --> 00:10:59,726 It's in the middle of the Bering Sea. 289 00:10:59,759 --> 00:11:02,896 - And we've got athletes with inspirational stories... 290 00:11:02,929 --> 00:11:04,898 - I'm gonna do everything I can to get up that wall 291 00:11:04,931 --> 00:11:06,666 and hit a buzzer for him. 292 00:11:06,700 --> 00:11:08,568 - Ready to go to the Ninja gym? 293 00:11:08,601 --> 00:11:09,769 - Yeah. 294 00:11:09,803 --> 00:11:10,804 - She lives the dream through me 295 00:11:10,837 --> 00:11:12,072 of "American Ninja Warrior." 296 00:11:12,072 --> 00:11:14,274 It's like her dream come true. 297 00:11:14,307 --> 00:11:17,177 - My son had open-heart surgery at two months old. 298 00:11:17,210 --> 00:11:18,411 * * 299 00:11:18,445 --> 00:11:19,646 He's my inspiration. 300 00:11:19,679 --> 00:11:22,215 - On the final night of qualifying 301 00:11:22,248 --> 00:11:24,918 on "American Ninja Warrior." 302 00:11:29,723 --> 00:11:31,524 - The final night of qualifying 303 00:11:31,558 --> 00:11:34,994 is just getting started here in San Antonio. 304 00:11:35,095 --> 00:11:37,130 Kadeem Aarons traveled all the way 305 00:11:37,163 --> 00:11:39,099 from Australia to compete 306 00:11:39,099 --> 00:11:42,268 and did his best Crocodile Dundee impression. 307 00:11:42,302 --> 00:11:44,104 - Get it! - Get it, get it! 308 00:11:44,104 --> 00:11:45,705 - Don't fall in that water, mate. 309 00:11:45,739 --> 00:11:48,675 - The realtor from Melbourne is only 5'2", 310 00:11:48,708 --> 00:11:50,477 but he is solid muscle. 311 00:11:50,510 --> 00:11:51,811 - I don't think he has an ounce 312 00:11:51,845 --> 00:11:54,014 of body fat on him, Matt. 313 00:11:54,114 --> 00:11:55,315 But at Split Decision, 314 00:11:55,348 --> 00:11:57,484 his choice to go with Despicables 315 00:11:57,517 --> 00:11:59,819 didn't lead to a g'day. 316 00:11:59,853 --> 00:12:01,388 - No! 317 00:12:01,421 --> 00:12:03,189 - He jumped over the first ball! 318 00:12:03,223 --> 00:12:04,724 He skipped Otto! 319 00:12:05,859 --> 00:12:07,093 - Crikey. 320 00:12:08,061 --> 00:12:11,798 - Arizona's Ryan Slack made every obstacle exciting. 321 00:12:11,831 --> 00:12:14,567 - Oh, my goodness, look at him fighting for it, Matt. 322 00:12:14,601 --> 00:12:17,437 - The cancer survivor stayed alive on Shattered Panes. 323 00:12:17,470 --> 00:12:18,605 - He is a survivor. 324 00:12:18,638 --> 00:12:20,774 - And then again on Broken Bridge. 325 00:12:20,807 --> 00:12:23,143 - Oh, my goodness, got hit in the pelvis 326 00:12:23,176 --> 00:12:25,545 and rocked and rolled just like Elvis. 327 00:12:25,578 --> 00:12:28,648 - At Ring Chaser, the 39-year-old rookie 328 00:12:28,682 --> 00:12:30,917 grabbed the big ring temporarily. 329 00:12:30,950 --> 00:12:32,185 - I thought he had it, Matt. 330 00:12:32,218 --> 00:12:34,154 - Forced to use the smaller ring, 331 00:12:34,187 --> 00:12:37,090 his dramatic run finally ended. 332 00:12:37,090 --> 00:12:38,892 [air horn blares] 333 00:12:38,925 --> 00:12:42,595 Utah's Kyndal McKenzie is a photographer in Hyrum, Utah. 334 00:12:42,629 --> 00:12:45,298 She provided some great reaction shots 335 00:12:45,331 --> 00:12:47,634 when she survived the Broken Bridge. 336 00:12:47,667 --> 00:12:49,269 - Oh, she can't believe it. 337 00:12:49,302 --> 00:12:50,704 - Then the wedding photographer 338 00:12:50,737 --> 00:12:53,006 showed great focus on Ring Chaser... 339 00:12:53,106 --> 00:12:55,175 - She beat the ring there. Nice. 340 00:12:55,208 --> 00:12:57,844 - And was thrilled when she made it to the fifth obstacle. 341 00:12:57,877 --> 00:12:59,612 - I see you. [imitates camera shutter] 342 00:12:59,646 --> 00:13:01,581 - But that's where her impressive rookie run 343 00:13:01,614 --> 00:13:03,049 came to an end. 344 00:13:03,083 --> 00:13:05,218 - Ooh! 345 00:13:05,251 --> 00:13:07,754 - That went way better than I expected. 346 00:13:09,789 --> 00:13:12,058 - Up next is another ninja from Utah, 347 00:13:12,058 --> 00:13:14,194 and she's also a photographer. 348 00:13:14,227 --> 00:13:16,262 Cartwheeling her way to the start line 349 00:13:16,296 --> 00:13:18,631 is 21-year-old Heidi Jorgensen, 350 00:13:18,665 --> 00:13:20,700 who's competing not just for herself, 351 00:13:20,734 --> 00:13:22,736 but for a very good friend back home. 352 00:13:24,738 --> 00:13:26,072 - Ready to go to the Ninja gym? 353 00:13:26,106 --> 00:13:27,474 - Yeah. - Yeah? 354 00:13:27,507 --> 00:13:29,342 Julia, she is one of my really good friends 355 00:13:29,376 --> 00:13:30,343 from high school. 356 00:13:30,377 --> 00:13:31,878 She's got cerebral palsy. 357 00:13:31,911 --> 00:13:34,080 Remember what you told me about balance? 358 00:13:34,714 --> 00:13:35,915 - Fast feet. 359 00:13:35,949 --> 00:13:39,686 She can't talk very well or walk around very well. 360 00:13:44,124 --> 00:13:45,158 - I'm a little nervous about it, 361 00:13:45,191 --> 00:13:46,326 but I know I've trained for it, 362 00:13:46,359 --> 00:13:47,727 and you've helped me train for it, 363 00:13:47,761 --> 00:13:49,562 so I think it'll be good. 364 00:13:49,596 --> 00:13:51,698 I can't imagine going through the things 365 00:13:51,731 --> 00:13:53,533 that she does every day, 366 00:13:53,566 --> 00:13:55,869 but she does it with a smile on her face. 367 00:13:55,902 --> 00:13:57,170 Should we hit a buzzer? Ready? 368 00:13:57,203 --> 00:13:58,772 Three, two, one. 369 00:13:58,805 --> 00:14:01,875 [upbeat music] 370 00:14:01,908 --> 00:14:03,143 * * 371 00:14:03,176 --> 00:14:04,811 Preparing to compete on the show, 372 00:14:04,844 --> 00:14:06,813 Julia has been my training partner. 373 00:14:06,846 --> 00:14:08,048 How was that? 374 00:14:09,783 --> 00:14:11,217 - [laughs] 375 00:14:11,251 --> 00:14:12,452 Even though she's not on the obstacles with me, 376 00:14:12,485 --> 00:14:14,487 she's training me, coaching me 377 00:14:14,521 --> 00:14:16,556 through how to do the obstacles. 378 00:14:16,589 --> 00:14:18,058 Yeah, look at how she keeps her feet 379 00:14:18,058 --> 00:14:19,059 right underneath her, right? 380 00:14:19,092 --> 00:14:20,126 - Yeah. 381 00:14:25,398 --> 00:14:28,501 - Tonight is incredibly special for the both of us. 382 00:14:28,535 --> 00:14:30,970 When I'm in San Antonio, will you wear this shirt? 383 00:14:31,071 --> 00:14:33,573 It says "Team Heidi, Julia's Ninja." 384 00:14:33,606 --> 00:14:35,809 - I love it. 385 00:14:35,842 --> 00:14:39,579 - I'm the ninja, but Julia's the warrior. 386 00:14:39,612 --> 00:14:41,214 [cheers and applause] 387 00:14:41,247 --> 00:14:44,484 - Heidi is all smiles because Julia's wearing that shirt. 388 00:14:44,517 --> 00:14:46,920 She's watching back in Utah with another friend of theirs. 389 00:14:46,953 --> 00:14:48,788 - I love you! 390 00:14:48,822 --> 00:14:50,857 - I love you, Julia. 391 00:14:52,092 --> 00:14:54,828 - Heidi's got a big Utah contingent on the sidelines, 392 00:14:54,861 --> 00:14:57,597 including her husband, Josh. 393 00:14:57,630 --> 00:15:00,400 [countdown clock beeping] 394 00:15:00,433 --> 00:15:03,770 She recently graduated from Brigham Young University, 395 00:15:03,803 --> 00:15:06,072 but met Julia when they were seniors together 396 00:15:06,106 --> 00:15:07,741 at American Fork High School. 397 00:15:07,774 --> 00:15:09,809 [cheers and applause] 398 00:15:09,843 --> 00:15:11,578 On now to the Shattered Panes. 399 00:15:13,313 --> 00:15:16,583 Heidi is 5'7", grew up as a high-level gymnast. 400 00:15:17,884 --> 00:15:19,486 - She's done a lot of local training. 401 00:15:19,519 --> 00:15:22,889 Utah really becoming a hotbed for "Ninja Warrior." 402 00:15:22,922 --> 00:15:24,791 - All right. - Watching this transfer. 403 00:15:24,824 --> 00:15:26,659 - Nice, oh. - You can just see that focus. 404 00:15:26,693 --> 00:15:28,294 - She crushed that one, Matt. 405 00:15:28,328 --> 00:15:29,596 - Not in the clear yet though. 406 00:15:29,629 --> 00:15:30,897 One more pane to go. 407 00:15:30,930 --> 00:15:33,733 Aim for the center of this pane. 408 00:15:33,767 --> 00:15:37,370 Try to minimize the impact of this pivot that's coming. 409 00:15:37,404 --> 00:15:40,540 - That's so weird to just throw your body into-- 410 00:15:40,573 --> 00:15:41,841 oh, look at that. 411 00:15:41,875 --> 00:15:43,143 Look at that third pane. 412 00:15:43,176 --> 00:15:45,278 Everything is just moving and shaking. 413 00:15:45,311 --> 00:15:46,880 - 60-degree tilt. 414 00:15:46,913 --> 00:15:49,949 Lost traction but managed to save it. 415 00:15:49,983 --> 00:15:51,584 And she is through. 416 00:15:51,618 --> 00:15:53,787 [cheers and applause] 417 00:15:53,820 --> 00:15:55,722 But now it's Split Decision. 418 00:15:55,755 --> 00:15:57,490 Will she choose Broken Bridge on the left 419 00:15:57,524 --> 00:15:59,893 or the Despicables on the right? 420 00:15:59,926 --> 00:16:02,028 She's going for the Despicables. 421 00:16:02,062 --> 00:16:04,631 - Fast feet. Fast feet. 422 00:16:04,664 --> 00:16:06,266 - Julia says, "Fast feet." 423 00:16:06,299 --> 00:16:09,269 Remember, these two trained for balance obstacles. 424 00:16:09,302 --> 00:16:10,537 - Here we go, Matt. 425 00:16:10,570 --> 00:16:12,038 - Otto, Bob, Stuart, and Kevin. 426 00:16:12,038 --> 00:16:13,773 - There it is. - Nice! 427 00:16:13,807 --> 00:16:16,710 [cheers and applause] 428 00:16:19,312 --> 00:16:20,814 - And she's relieved. 429 00:16:20,847 --> 00:16:23,850 - Heidi, you got it! 430 00:16:23,883 --> 00:16:26,386 - They worked on balance, and it paid off. 431 00:16:26,419 --> 00:16:29,255 - Now Heidi's gonna step up to take on Ring Chaser. 432 00:16:29,289 --> 00:16:32,325 - She was on the USA Junior Olympic gymnastics team 433 00:16:32,359 --> 00:16:33,460 for four years. 434 00:16:33,493 --> 00:16:34,728 She's got legit skills. 435 00:16:34,761 --> 00:16:36,429 Let's see how well she can race 436 00:16:36,463 --> 00:16:37,764 out there and get that ring. 437 00:16:37,797 --> 00:16:39,432 - Like the playground. Oh, she missed it. 438 00:16:39,466 --> 00:16:40,900 Oh, she missed it. 439 00:16:40,934 --> 00:16:43,503 - Going with the smaller diameter ring, 440 00:16:43,536 --> 00:16:45,872 and this requires a lot more precision. 441 00:16:45,905 --> 00:16:48,375 - Man, is she gonna have to really get focused 442 00:16:48,408 --> 00:16:50,243 on this one. 443 00:16:50,276 --> 00:16:52,779 - Wow! Locked it right in. 444 00:16:52,812 --> 00:16:54,414 - That was no problem. 445 00:16:54,447 --> 00:16:56,616 I don't even think she cared that she missed the big ring. 446 00:16:56,649 --> 00:16:57,951 Okay, Heidi! 447 00:16:57,984 --> 00:17:00,653 [cheers and applause] 448 00:17:00,687 --> 00:17:04,324 And right to Final Frontier. 449 00:17:04,357 --> 00:17:06,092 This is where her friend, Kyndal McKenzie, 450 00:17:06,126 --> 00:17:07,594 went out moments ago. 451 00:17:07,627 --> 00:17:09,496 - I see you guys. - What's up? 452 00:17:09,529 --> 00:17:10,764 I see you. 453 00:17:10,797 --> 00:17:12,065 - I'm finally here. 454 00:17:12,098 --> 00:17:13,233 - Yeah, you're here. 455 00:17:13,266 --> 00:17:15,635 All that work with Julia paid off. 456 00:17:15,669 --> 00:17:17,737 - All right, she's got to get in the right headspace 457 00:17:17,771 --> 00:17:19,439 here in Final Frontier. 458 00:17:19,472 --> 00:17:21,875 - It just is so tricky. 459 00:17:25,045 --> 00:17:26,946 Great transfer there. 460 00:17:27,047 --> 00:17:28,915 - I like that, Matt, and it's all 461 00:17:28,948 --> 00:17:31,785 about manipulating that weight transfer. 462 00:17:31,818 --> 00:17:34,587 Get on one side, and then get to the other side. 463 00:17:34,621 --> 00:17:35,889 - Doing a good job. 464 00:17:35,922 --> 00:17:37,357 Those hands getting ready for the transfer 465 00:17:37,390 --> 00:17:39,325 into Earth's orbit. 466 00:17:39,359 --> 00:17:40,860 Trying to time it. 467 00:17:40,894 --> 00:17:42,696 Yes! - Got it, nice. 468 00:17:42,729 --> 00:17:44,597 Make sure you don't rock too much to the left. 469 00:17:44,631 --> 00:17:47,500 You see her trying to get it? Scoot, scoot, scoot. 470 00:17:47,534 --> 00:17:49,102 Oh, boy. 471 00:17:49,135 --> 00:17:51,404 - Only eight ninjas were able to get past this obstacle 472 00:17:51,438 --> 00:17:52,639 last week. 473 00:17:52,672 --> 00:17:54,374 One of them was teenager Katie Bone. 474 00:17:54,407 --> 00:17:55,875 - Yeah, you've got to be focused. 475 00:17:55,909 --> 00:17:58,611 - Jorgensen's struggling right now. 476 00:17:58,645 --> 00:18:00,814 both: No! [air horn blares] 477 00:18:03,016 --> 00:18:05,919 - A fantastic run by Heidi Jorgensen 478 00:18:06,019 --> 00:18:07,687 ends on the fifth obstacle. 479 00:18:07,721 --> 00:18:09,055 We'll have to wait and see, 480 00:18:09,089 --> 00:18:10,557 but that could get her into the semifinals. 481 00:18:10,590 --> 00:18:12,792 - She did it! 482 00:18:12,826 --> 00:18:15,929 - Oh, it brought Julia to tears. 483 00:18:16,029 --> 00:18:17,530 You've got to love it. 484 00:18:17,564 --> 00:18:20,467 Heidi Jorgensen was battling her way through the course 485 00:18:20,500 --> 00:18:22,702 while her coach Julia was beaming 486 00:18:22,736 --> 00:18:25,038 from ear to ear in Utah. 487 00:18:25,071 --> 00:18:27,507 Heidi made it to the fifth obstacle, 488 00:18:27,540 --> 00:18:31,044 and that could earn her a trip to LA. 489 00:18:31,044 --> 00:18:33,313 And she did it all for Julia. 490 00:18:33,346 --> 00:18:35,281 What a great run. 491 00:18:43,590 --> 00:18:45,625 - Welcome back to "American Ninja Warrior." 492 00:18:45,658 --> 00:18:47,961 We are in the final night of qualifying 493 00:18:48,061 --> 00:18:49,295 here in San Antonio, 494 00:18:49,329 --> 00:18:50,930 and if you're just joining us, 495 00:18:50,964 --> 00:18:53,733 it has been an action-packed start to the night. 496 00:18:53,767 --> 00:18:55,669 Minutes ago, Deren Perez 497 00:18:55,702 --> 00:18:57,871 proudly waved the flag of his homeland, 498 00:18:57,904 --> 00:18:59,372 the U.S. Territory of Guam. 499 00:18:59,406 --> 00:19:01,341 - Biba Guahan! 500 00:19:01,374 --> 00:19:03,176 - Excellent. I see you, big boy. 501 00:19:03,209 --> 00:19:04,577 [cheers and applause] 502 00:19:04,611 --> 00:19:07,047 - Perez is an officer in the U.S. Coast Guard 503 00:19:07,080 --> 00:19:09,516 and had his family watching back in Guam, 504 00:19:09,549 --> 00:19:11,351 more than 6,000 miles away. 505 00:19:11,384 --> 00:19:12,686 - He wants that buzzer. 506 00:19:12,719 --> 00:19:14,521 - The three-time veteran made it to stage one 507 00:19:14,554 --> 00:19:16,022 in Vegas last year, 508 00:19:16,022 --> 00:19:19,225 but he was sunk this year by the Despicables. 509 00:19:19,259 --> 00:19:21,661 - Oh! [air horn blares] 510 00:19:21,695 --> 00:19:24,397 - I really love Minions, but apparently, 511 00:19:24,431 --> 00:19:26,366 I forgot to bring my banana. 512 00:19:26,399 --> 00:19:29,135 - Utah's Tyler Kurtzhals was all fired up 513 00:19:29,169 --> 00:19:30,637 for his "Ninja" debut. 514 00:19:30,670 --> 00:19:32,372 - He put some spin on that flip. 515 00:19:32,405 --> 00:19:35,141 - The 18-year-old just graduated from high school, 516 00:19:35,175 --> 00:19:37,344 and he put together a run that had to impress 517 00:19:37,377 --> 00:19:39,546 his girlfriend, fellow teen competitor, 518 00:19:39,579 --> 00:19:41,281 Ava Colasanti. 519 00:19:41,314 --> 00:19:42,782 [cheers and applause] 520 00:19:42,816 --> 00:19:44,150 - He's pumped! 521 00:19:44,184 --> 00:19:45,885 - Kurtzhals looked like he was gonna cruise 522 00:19:45,919 --> 00:19:47,120 through Final Frontier... 523 00:19:47,153 --> 00:19:48,288 - Come on, Tyler. Dig deep. 524 00:19:48,321 --> 00:19:49,489 Nice. 525 00:19:49,522 --> 00:19:50,890 - But came up just short. 526 00:19:50,924 --> 00:19:53,059 - No! - No! 527 00:19:53,059 --> 00:19:54,627 - Oh, what a run, though. 528 00:19:54,661 --> 00:19:57,197 - It was so much fun! 529 00:19:57,230 --> 00:19:58,965 - Then it was Ava's turn. 530 00:19:59,065 --> 00:20:00,734 - You got this, Ave! 531 00:20:00,767 --> 00:20:03,837 - Last year, Colasanti lived up to her nickname Savage 532 00:20:03,870 --> 00:20:06,706 as she became the youngest female ever on stage one. 533 00:20:06,740 --> 00:20:08,008 - Nice. 534 00:20:08,041 --> 00:20:09,342 - So she was looking to kick off 535 00:20:09,376 --> 00:20:11,945 another big season tonight, 536 00:20:11,978 --> 00:20:14,714 but those plans were shattered by Shattered Panes. 537 00:20:14,748 --> 00:20:16,082 - Oh! 538 00:20:16,116 --> 00:20:17,751 - No! 539 00:20:17,784 --> 00:20:19,819 - And while she was disappointed, 540 00:20:19,853 --> 00:20:21,721 her boyfriend Tyler lifted her back up. 541 00:20:21,755 --> 00:20:23,089 - You did awesome. 542 00:20:23,123 --> 00:20:24,324 I want you to be proud of that, okay? 543 00:20:24,357 --> 00:20:26,493 I love you. You killed it, okay? 544 00:20:26,526 --> 00:20:27,727 Everyone... 545 00:20:27,761 --> 00:20:30,130 [cheers and applause] 546 00:20:30,163 --> 00:20:32,165 They love you! 547 00:20:32,198 --> 00:20:33,700 And I love you too. 548 00:20:33,733 --> 00:20:35,468 Whoo! 549 00:20:36,469 --> 00:20:38,405 - A very sweet moment, 550 00:20:38,438 --> 00:20:40,240 and here comes another one. 551 00:20:40,273 --> 00:20:42,976 This is Chris O'Connell, a 32-year-old dad 552 00:20:43,009 --> 00:20:45,879 from Northern California who's brought his son Kavan 553 00:20:45,912 --> 00:20:47,547 to the start line. 554 00:20:47,580 --> 00:20:49,983 They are rubbing their chests because both father 555 00:20:50,016 --> 00:20:53,053 and son are heart warriors. 556 00:20:53,086 --> 00:20:55,522 [soft dramatic music] 557 00:20:55,555 --> 00:20:58,992 - I was born with a congenital heart defect, 558 00:20:59,025 --> 00:21:00,960 and so when I was 24, 559 00:21:01,061 --> 00:21:03,763 I had to have open-heart surgery. 560 00:21:03,797 --> 00:21:06,966 However, my wife was eight months pregnant. 561 00:21:07,067 --> 00:21:09,903 * * 562 00:21:09,936 --> 00:21:13,073 - When Chris made it through his open-heart surgery, 563 00:21:13,073 --> 00:21:16,343 I started crying in relief 'cause I was just so happy. 564 00:21:16,376 --> 00:21:21,281 We were just ready to go home and just prepare for our baby. 565 00:21:21,314 --> 00:21:23,483 * * 566 00:21:23,516 --> 00:21:25,885 - When we took my son to his two-week checkup, 567 00:21:25,919 --> 00:21:28,488 that's where it all turned. 568 00:21:28,521 --> 00:21:30,256 My son had a heart defect too. 569 00:21:30,290 --> 00:21:32,892 * * 570 00:21:32,926 --> 00:21:35,495 My son had open-heart surgery at two months old. 571 00:21:35,528 --> 00:21:37,964 * * 572 00:21:37,997 --> 00:21:40,934 - Yeah, I mean, you can't really prepare 573 00:21:40,967 --> 00:21:42,302 for a moment like that. 574 00:21:42,335 --> 00:21:45,905 It's--every baby is supposed to be born healthy... 575 00:21:45,939 --> 00:21:48,008 * * 576 00:21:48,108 --> 00:21:51,778 And he wasn't born healthy. 577 00:21:51,811 --> 00:21:58,351 * * 578 00:21:58,385 --> 00:22:01,287 But he pulled through. 579 00:22:01,321 --> 00:22:04,691 * * 580 00:22:04,724 --> 00:22:06,960 - My son Kavan is now eight years old. 581 00:22:07,060 --> 00:22:10,163 You would have no clue that he had a heart condition. 582 00:22:10,196 --> 00:22:12,165 - Go, whoo, whoo! 583 00:22:12,198 --> 00:22:14,434 - Kavan is my little ninja sidekick. 584 00:22:14,467 --> 00:22:17,303 I love bringing him with me to the Ninja gyms to train, 585 00:22:17,337 --> 00:22:18,672 and he's my inspiration. 586 00:22:18,705 --> 00:22:20,707 - Yeah! Whoo! 587 00:22:20,740 --> 00:22:23,677 - I want to not only show Kavan, 588 00:22:23,710 --> 00:22:25,478 but prove to everyone out there 589 00:22:25,512 --> 00:22:27,447 who has a congenital heart defect 590 00:22:27,480 --> 00:22:29,249 that anything is possible. 591 00:22:29,282 --> 00:22:32,252 * * 592 00:22:32,285 --> 00:22:34,487 [applause] 593 00:22:34,521 --> 00:22:36,656 - There's a special bond between these two. 594 00:22:36,690 --> 00:22:39,392 Dad's gonna send Kavan off with Mom, 595 00:22:39,426 --> 00:22:42,262 and they're gonna watch from the sidelines, 596 00:22:42,295 --> 00:22:44,831 while Chris's own dad and mom will be watching 597 00:22:44,864 --> 00:22:46,232 from back in California. 598 00:22:46,266 --> 00:22:47,400 - Yeah! 599 00:22:47,434 --> 00:22:50,804 [countdown clock beeping] 600 00:22:50,837 --> 00:22:54,240 Chris has competed twice before without much success. 601 00:22:55,108 --> 00:22:57,110 Gets through the first obstacle. 602 00:22:57,143 --> 00:22:59,279 - He looks relieved. 603 00:22:59,312 --> 00:23:01,247 - That's make the family happy. 604 00:23:01,281 --> 00:23:03,249 Mom's keeping her hands on Kavan's ears 605 00:23:03,283 --> 00:23:05,719 because he's sensitive to loud noises, 606 00:23:05,752 --> 00:23:08,488 but he did not want to miss seeing Dad compete. 607 00:23:08,521 --> 00:23:10,056 - 'Cause Dad wants to show his son 608 00:23:10,056 --> 00:23:11,391 there are no limits 609 00:23:11,424 --> 00:23:13,593 no matter how many surgeries on your heart. 610 00:23:13,626 --> 00:23:15,595 - Confident, c'mon. 611 00:23:15,628 --> 00:23:17,464 Grab it. - Nice. 612 00:23:17,497 --> 00:23:19,065 [cheers and applause] 613 00:23:19,065 --> 00:23:21,067 - O'Connell's been Ninja training 614 00:23:21,067 --> 00:23:22,302 for a couple of years. 615 00:23:22,335 --> 00:23:23,937 Didn't do a lot of sports growing up 616 00:23:23,970 --> 00:23:25,605 because of concerns about his heart, 617 00:23:25,638 --> 00:23:28,508 but he's not afraid to try things anymore. 618 00:23:29,542 --> 00:23:31,077 - Nice! - Oh! 619 00:23:31,111 --> 00:23:33,947 - He's never made it past the second obstacle before, 620 00:23:33,980 --> 00:23:36,282 but he's making the moves tonight. 621 00:23:36,316 --> 00:23:37,884 - And he's through! 622 00:23:37,917 --> 00:23:39,819 [cheers and applause] 623 00:23:39,853 --> 00:23:41,955 And for the first time in his Ninja career, 624 00:23:41,988 --> 00:23:43,556 Chris O'Connell's gonna be taking on 625 00:23:43,590 --> 00:23:47,193 obstacle number three, going to Broken Bridge. 626 00:23:47,227 --> 00:23:50,096 And he's looking at Kavan for some inspiration. 627 00:23:51,164 --> 00:23:54,100 - You've got to stay on top, take big strides, 628 00:23:54,100 --> 00:23:55,335 and move quickly. 629 00:23:55,368 --> 00:23:58,238 - And he's through another obstacle. 630 00:23:58,271 --> 00:24:01,474 And he is pumped, his best run ever. 631 00:24:01,508 --> 00:24:04,744 Showing what it truly means to be a heart warrior. 632 00:24:04,778 --> 00:24:06,913 - Matt, he's a sports producer for a radio station. 633 00:24:06,946 --> 00:24:09,783 He might want to do a story about himself tomorrow. 634 00:24:09,816 --> 00:24:11,418 - Now on Ring Chaser. 635 00:24:11,451 --> 00:24:13,053 Didn't get that ring. 636 00:24:13,053 --> 00:24:14,287 The difficulty goes up, 637 00:24:14,320 --> 00:24:16,256 but this guy's faced long odds before. 638 00:24:16,289 --> 00:24:17,457 - Yeah, Matt. 639 00:24:17,490 --> 00:24:19,159 Missed the big ring. That's okay. 640 00:24:19,192 --> 00:24:20,460 He's still got an option. 641 00:24:20,493 --> 00:24:22,162 If you want to get to the next level, man, 642 00:24:22,195 --> 00:24:23,897 you better put a ring on it. 643 00:24:23,930 --> 00:24:25,732 - Well, this run's already been a victory 644 00:24:25,765 --> 00:24:27,200 for Chris and his son. 645 00:24:27,233 --> 00:24:29,169 Can he make the move here? 646 00:24:29,202 --> 00:24:31,938 - Oh! - No! 647 00:24:31,971 --> 00:24:34,574 Just couldn't get the smaller ring onto the hook, 648 00:24:34,607 --> 00:24:36,910 but still a victory for him, 649 00:24:36,943 --> 00:24:40,080 and he did it with his son, Kavan, by his side. 650 00:24:40,113 --> 00:24:42,282 - Chris O'Connell wanted to show his son 651 00:24:42,315 --> 00:24:44,150 to not be afraid of anything, 652 00:24:44,184 --> 00:24:45,652 and he did that. 653 00:24:45,685 --> 00:24:48,722 Couldn't land the small ring, but an inspirational run 654 00:24:48,755 --> 00:24:50,523 for the heart warrior. 655 00:24:50,557 --> 00:24:53,326 - Chris, we saw a beautiful moment at the start line. 656 00:24:53,360 --> 00:24:55,628 Your beautiful son, Kavan, tell us a little bit about him. 657 00:24:55,662 --> 00:24:57,897 Why was this run so special for you? 658 00:24:57,931 --> 00:24:59,733 - Well, he's had two open-heart surgeries, 659 00:24:59,766 --> 00:25:00,767 same as me. 660 00:25:00,800 --> 00:25:02,035 We both had two. 661 00:25:02,068 --> 00:25:03,036 So I just want to show him 662 00:25:03,069 --> 00:25:04,037 that anything's possible. 663 00:25:04,070 --> 00:25:05,505 Don't slow down. 664 00:25:05,538 --> 00:25:08,341 I was told that my whole life, to be careful of my heart, 665 00:25:08,375 --> 00:25:10,643 and that wasn't the case. 666 00:25:10,677 --> 00:25:12,479 You can do anything you put your mind to, 667 00:25:12,512 --> 00:25:13,913 and that's what I wanted to show him today. 668 00:25:13,947 --> 00:25:15,248 - Awesome job on the course tonight. 669 00:25:15,281 --> 00:25:16,649 You're such an inspiration. Thank you, Chris. 670 00:25:16,683 --> 00:25:18,051 - Thank you. 671 00:25:18,084 --> 00:25:19,452 This goes out to all the other heart warriors out there. 672 00:25:19,486 --> 00:25:22,489 Thank you. - Matt, Akbar, back to you. 673 00:25:22,522 --> 00:25:25,225 - Up next, we're headed out West, 674 00:25:25,258 --> 00:25:28,261 where Ninja's favorite cowboy has a new ranch hand. 675 00:25:28,294 --> 00:25:30,063 - Climbs it clear! 676 00:25:30,063 --> 00:25:33,500 - Lance Pekus and teenager Elijah Browning are just ahead 677 00:25:33,533 --> 00:25:35,702 on "American Ninja Warrior." 678 00:25:39,539 --> 00:25:41,174 - It's the final night of qualifying 679 00:25:41,207 --> 00:25:42,676 in San Antonio, 680 00:25:42,709 --> 00:25:45,278 last chance to earn a trip to the semifinals. 681 00:25:45,311 --> 00:25:48,081 One of the ninjas who's traveled far to be here 682 00:25:48,081 --> 00:25:52,619 tonight is professional dancer Asaf Goren who's from Israel. 683 00:25:52,652 --> 00:25:56,856 And his family was watching back home, 7,000 miles away. 684 00:25:56,890 --> 00:25:59,426 Goren won "Ninja Warrior Israel," 685 00:25:59,459 --> 00:26:01,594 but this was his first time on our course. 686 00:26:01,628 --> 00:26:04,030 - Now he's bringing his talent to America. 687 00:26:04,064 --> 00:26:07,067 This Orthodox Jew had an unorthodox style... 688 00:26:07,100 --> 00:26:08,668 He's leaving it to chance. 689 00:26:08,702 --> 00:26:11,037 But it seemed to work for him. - Ooh! 690 00:26:11,037 --> 00:26:13,073 - On Ring Chaser, he tried hooking 691 00:26:13,106 --> 00:26:15,842 the big ring with his foot, but still got through... 692 00:26:15,875 --> 00:26:17,310 - Nice! 693 00:26:17,344 --> 00:26:18,845 - And made it to Final Frontier, 694 00:26:18,878 --> 00:26:21,314 where the break dancer finally broke down. 695 00:26:21,348 --> 00:26:22,315 [buzzer blares] 696 00:26:22,349 --> 00:26:24,517 - Shalom, Mr. Goren. 697 00:26:24,551 --> 00:26:26,820 - Another rookie, Emmanuel Williams, 698 00:26:26,853 --> 00:26:29,055 showed off his happy feet at the start. 699 00:26:29,089 --> 00:26:31,391 - Okay, do your dance then! 700 00:26:31,424 --> 00:26:33,727 - The 29-year-old is a filmmaker, 701 00:26:33,760 --> 00:26:37,197 and he created a dramatic final scene for his run. 702 00:26:37,230 --> 00:26:38,932 - Ooh! [air horn blares] 703 00:26:41,067 --> 00:26:43,069 Oh, boy, that looked like it hurts. 704 00:26:43,069 --> 00:26:46,306 - We did it though! We did it. 705 00:26:46,339 --> 00:26:50,510 - Utah's Dan Wentworth is known for being injury prone. 706 00:26:50,543 --> 00:26:52,779 Over the years, the 37-year-old 707 00:26:52,812 --> 00:26:54,647 has suffered through numerous broken bones 708 00:26:54,681 --> 00:26:56,583 and bruises while training, 709 00:26:56,616 --> 00:26:58,818 so when the father of three hit the course, 710 00:26:58,852 --> 00:27:01,287 we he had all our ninjas with medical experience 711 00:27:01,321 --> 00:27:02,789 on standby, 712 00:27:02,822 --> 00:27:07,093 a nurse, surgeon, doctor, and physician assistant. 713 00:27:07,127 --> 00:27:09,429 - Wow, that is the "Ninja" medic team. 714 00:27:09,462 --> 00:27:11,398 - And it's a good thing we had them there 715 00:27:11,431 --> 00:27:13,266 because true to form, 716 00:27:13,299 --> 00:27:15,035 Wentworth suffered a hard fall... 717 00:27:15,035 --> 00:27:17,070 - Oh, my goodness! 718 00:27:17,837 --> 00:27:20,040 A shot to the kisser. 719 00:27:21,074 --> 00:27:22,876 - And he had to be carried away. 720 00:27:22,909 --> 00:27:24,644 - Oh, it's the knee. 721 00:27:24,678 --> 00:27:26,246 It's the knee again, guys. 722 00:27:26,279 --> 00:27:27,781 Thanks. 723 00:27:27,814 --> 00:27:29,282 - Oh, Dan Wentworth, 724 00:27:29,315 --> 00:27:31,918 he's always getting hurt, Matt. 725 00:27:31,951 --> 00:27:34,621 - There are plenty of cowboys in Texas 726 00:27:34,654 --> 00:27:38,358 but none quite like the Cowboy Ninja, Lance Pekus. 727 00:27:38,391 --> 00:27:41,561 The Idaho rancher is back for his 11th season, 728 00:27:41,594 --> 00:27:44,064 but he's looking to learn some new tricks, 729 00:27:44,097 --> 00:27:47,133 so he turned to one of the sport's young stars. 730 00:27:48,935 --> 00:27:51,271 - I've always been a huge fan of Lance Pekus. 731 00:27:51,304 --> 00:27:52,839 Like, I've always looked up to him. 732 00:27:52,872 --> 00:27:54,207 We started talking, and he's like, 733 00:27:54,240 --> 00:27:56,910 "Yeah, no ninja has ever come to Idaho before." 734 00:27:56,943 --> 00:27:59,412 - I've been doing Ninja for ten years. 735 00:27:59,446 --> 00:28:01,815 I've invited ninjas out every year. 736 00:28:01,848 --> 00:28:03,550 [cows mooing] 737 00:28:03,583 --> 00:28:07,087 Nobody takes me up 'cause I am in the middle of nowhere. 738 00:28:07,120 --> 00:28:09,089 - And me and my mom kind of looked at each other and like, 739 00:28:09,122 --> 00:28:10,390 "Well, we're coming to Idaho." 740 00:28:10,423 --> 00:28:13,393 [upbeat music] 741 00:28:13,426 --> 00:28:14,761 * * 742 00:28:14,794 --> 00:28:16,029 - Now to the balance. 743 00:28:16,062 --> 00:28:17,664 This is not his type of balance. 744 00:28:17,697 --> 00:28:19,366 * * 745 00:28:19,399 --> 00:28:20,934 And does it easy. 746 00:28:21,034 --> 00:28:22,235 - So it's Lance Pekus, right? 747 00:28:22,268 --> 00:28:23,937 He's an incredible ninja warrior. 748 00:28:24,037 --> 00:28:25,271 I was thinking, like, we'll get there, 749 00:28:25,305 --> 00:28:27,173 and he'll have a ton of ninja stuff. 750 00:28:27,207 --> 00:28:28,541 He has the sketchiest Warped Wall 751 00:28:28,575 --> 00:28:30,643 I've ever seen in my life. 752 00:28:30,677 --> 00:28:33,580 - Climbs it clear! Whoo! 753 00:28:33,613 --> 00:28:35,448 - Actually, most of his Ninja stuff 754 00:28:35,482 --> 00:28:36,916 is under his porch. 755 00:28:36,950 --> 00:28:39,652 - [screams] Oh, I broke my stairs 756 00:28:39,686 --> 00:28:41,087 I broke the step. 757 00:28:41,121 --> 00:28:43,790 - I'm like, "Bro, let's build you something." 758 00:28:43,823 --> 00:28:46,960 Loading up the lumber. - We're done. 759 00:28:47,060 --> 00:28:49,662 - Ultimately, we had the goal of building a rig 760 00:28:49,696 --> 00:28:52,265 so I can improve my lache and my connectivity. 761 00:28:52,298 --> 00:28:53,833 - He's got this. 762 00:28:53,867 --> 00:28:55,935 Whoa, makes it look easy. 763 00:28:55,969 --> 00:28:57,771 - The way the course is changing, 764 00:28:57,804 --> 00:29:00,106 you have to conserve that energy as much as possible, 765 00:29:00,140 --> 00:29:01,775 and these kids are really good at connecting 766 00:29:01,808 --> 00:29:03,209 obstacle after obstacle. 767 00:29:03,243 --> 00:29:06,012 And that's why I'm slower than all these young kids. 768 00:29:06,012 --> 00:29:07,414 - You know, Elijah might have learned 769 00:29:07,447 --> 00:29:09,049 over the years of watching me, 770 00:29:09,082 --> 00:29:11,017 but there's a lot I can learn from him. 771 00:29:11,017 --> 00:29:13,086 - Yeah, Lance, quick moves. 772 00:29:13,119 --> 00:29:15,321 Look at that cowboy fly. 773 00:29:15,355 --> 00:29:16,723 Being out there in Salmon, Idaho 774 00:29:16,756 --> 00:29:19,025 with Lance Pekus, it was so surreal. 775 00:29:19,025 --> 00:29:21,161 - This is where I went down on my run. 776 00:29:21,194 --> 00:29:23,530 Elijah is showing a lot better control. 777 00:29:23,563 --> 00:29:25,765 - I'm gonna use what the Cowboy Ninja taught me, 778 00:29:25,799 --> 00:29:27,367 and I'm gonna hit a buzzer tonight. 779 00:29:27,400 --> 00:29:30,503 * * 780 00:29:30,537 --> 00:29:32,105 [cheers and applause] 781 00:29:32,138 --> 00:29:33,640 - And of course, Elijah will be 782 00:29:33,673 --> 00:29:35,909 on the sideline for this run. 783 00:29:35,942 --> 00:29:38,411 Lance's biggest fans are back in Idaho, 784 00:29:38,445 --> 00:29:40,513 his wife, Heather, their two kids, 785 00:29:40,547 --> 00:29:42,349 and other family members. 786 00:29:42,382 --> 00:29:44,084 [countdown clock beeping] 787 00:29:44,117 --> 00:29:45,385 - Let's go, Lance! 788 00:29:45,418 --> 00:29:46,586 - Well, he wears a black hat, 789 00:29:46,619 --> 00:29:48,221 but Pekus is one of the good guys. 790 00:29:48,254 --> 00:29:51,124 Almost 20 years older than Elijah Browning, 791 00:29:51,157 --> 00:29:53,360 but they found a common bond in Ninja. 792 00:29:53,393 --> 00:29:55,061 - Let's go, Lance! 793 00:29:55,095 --> 00:29:58,064 - Elijah taught him a newer way to lache, 794 00:29:58,098 --> 00:30:01,034 taught him some newer tricks, the 2.0 versions. 795 00:30:01,067 --> 00:30:02,635 - Trying to make it real efficient there, 796 00:30:02,669 --> 00:30:04,304 5'8", 165. 797 00:30:04,337 --> 00:30:06,172 No shortage of beef on this dude. 798 00:30:06,206 --> 00:30:08,675 He is muscles. 799 00:30:08,708 --> 00:30:11,244 - And the one thing that Elijah Browning 800 00:30:11,277 --> 00:30:12,379 and Lance have in common 801 00:30:12,412 --> 00:30:13,413 is they both like to compete 802 00:30:13,446 --> 00:30:14,481 with their hat on. 803 00:30:14,514 --> 00:30:17,584 [cheers and applause] 804 00:30:18,651 --> 00:30:20,653 - Well, he tips his hat to the Minions, 805 00:30:20,687 --> 00:30:21,955 but he's not trying them. 806 00:30:21,988 --> 00:30:24,057 He's going to Broken Bridge. 807 00:30:24,090 --> 00:30:25,592 - Here we go. 808 00:30:25,625 --> 00:30:27,827 Nice, nice, nice, nice, nice, and he's through. 809 00:30:27,861 --> 00:30:29,162 Giddyap. 810 00:30:30,730 --> 00:30:31,998 - Ah, look at that, 811 00:30:32,032 --> 00:30:33,633 drops his hat as a tribute to the Minions. 812 00:30:33,667 --> 00:30:36,202 I bet that's for the kids, right there. 813 00:30:36,236 --> 00:30:38,638 Now let's see if those laches that Elijah 814 00:30:38,672 --> 00:30:40,707 was working on with him pay off. 815 00:30:40,740 --> 00:30:42,942 - There goes that ring. Get it, get it. 816 00:30:42,976 --> 00:30:45,145 - Oh, shocked. - He couldn't get that one in. 817 00:30:45,178 --> 00:30:48,181 - I am surprised he didn't get that. 818 00:30:48,214 --> 00:30:50,350 - Well, let's see what his lache skills are now. 819 00:30:50,383 --> 00:30:51,718 Got to be precise with that smaller handle. 820 00:30:51,751 --> 00:30:52,752 - Nice. Nice. 821 00:30:52,786 --> 00:30:54,454 He got it. Right on target. 822 00:30:54,487 --> 00:30:57,424 [cheers and applause] 823 00:30:57,457 --> 00:30:59,359 - Deep breaths, bro! You're good! 824 00:30:59,392 --> 00:31:02,962 - This is the one that's been tough tonight, Final Frontier. 825 00:31:03,063 --> 00:31:06,066 - How will the cowboy do in space? 826 00:31:06,066 --> 00:31:08,068 - You got it, broski! - Be easy on it. 827 00:31:08,068 --> 00:31:09,269 Be easy. 828 00:31:09,302 --> 00:31:10,904 You don't want too much weight moving forward 829 00:31:10,937 --> 00:31:12,706 'cause you don't want to slide off. 830 00:31:12,739 --> 00:31:15,075 - There you go. - Great control. 831 00:31:15,075 --> 00:31:16,176 - Lean in on the planet. 832 00:31:16,209 --> 00:31:17,677 Jupiter to Earth. 833 00:31:17,711 --> 00:31:19,079 - We've seen him on the Super Salmon Ladder. 834 00:31:19,112 --> 00:31:21,081 He's got power with the bar in his hands. 835 00:31:21,081 --> 00:31:23,516 Of course, we keep saying it, this control stick 836 00:31:23,550 --> 00:31:25,418 is so unique, that I-shape. 837 00:31:25,452 --> 00:31:26,753 And he's fighting it now. 838 00:31:26,786 --> 00:31:27,987 - Yeah, he is. 839 00:31:28,088 --> 00:31:29,856 He's kind of got to get it over there. 840 00:31:29,889 --> 00:31:30,924 Nice. 841 00:31:32,859 --> 00:31:34,494 Oh, there it is. - Get it on the center line. 842 00:31:34,527 --> 00:31:36,196 Nice, uh-oh, uh-oh, that's not secure. 843 00:31:36,229 --> 00:31:38,098 That's not secure. 844 00:31:38,098 --> 00:31:41,101 - Teetering on the edge, this may affect his jump. 845 00:31:41,101 --> 00:31:43,103 - Oh! 846 00:31:44,270 --> 00:31:45,772 Wow. 847 00:31:45,805 --> 00:31:48,308 - Only a few feet from completing the fifth obstacle. 848 00:31:48,341 --> 00:31:51,011 Not what he wanted, but he's still in good position 849 00:31:51,111 --> 00:31:53,179 to stay in the top 30. 850 00:31:53,213 --> 00:31:55,682 The Cowboy Ninja had a smooth ride early. 851 00:31:55,715 --> 00:31:57,484 Lance got to use those lache skills 852 00:31:57,517 --> 00:31:59,352 he's been working on with Elijah. 853 00:31:59,386 --> 00:32:01,888 But on Final Frontier, got hung up 854 00:32:01,921 --> 00:32:05,258 as he tried to swing over and came up just short. 855 00:32:07,527 --> 00:32:09,763 - So Lance is gonna dry off, 856 00:32:09,796 --> 00:32:11,398 and now his young training partner, 857 00:32:11,431 --> 00:32:13,967 Elijah Browning, will try his luck. 858 00:32:14,067 --> 00:32:16,836 The 17-year-old from Tennessee is nicknamed the Boss, 859 00:32:16,870 --> 00:32:18,972 and was a dominant force last year. 860 00:32:19,072 --> 00:32:21,541 Made it to stage two as a rookie. 861 00:32:21,574 --> 00:32:25,311 And there's his biggest fan, his mom Renée. 862 00:32:25,345 --> 00:32:28,348 Elijah's got more family watching back in Tennessee, 863 00:32:28,381 --> 00:32:30,250 plus the top ninja from last season, 864 00:32:30,283 --> 00:32:32,786 Kaden Lebsack and his family. 865 00:32:32,819 --> 00:32:34,487 [countdown clock beeping] 866 00:32:34,521 --> 00:32:35,689 They call him the Boss 867 00:32:35,722 --> 00:32:37,757 because he's a true entrepreneur. 868 00:32:37,791 --> 00:32:40,727 Only 17, but has his own sports car business 869 00:32:40,760 --> 00:32:42,929 and several other money-making ventures. 870 00:32:42,962 --> 00:32:45,432 - And he made a big impression last season. 871 00:32:45,465 --> 00:32:48,101 He was the second fastest in qualifying 872 00:32:48,134 --> 00:32:49,969 his first time on the course. 873 00:32:52,005 --> 00:32:55,909 6'1", 165, what a stud this guy is. 874 00:32:55,942 --> 00:32:57,377 I think he's got an autographed 875 00:32:57,410 --> 00:32:59,479 Akbar Gbajabiamila rookie card, doesn't he? 876 00:32:59,512 --> 00:33:00,880 - Yeah, you know, when he sent it to me, 877 00:33:00,914 --> 00:33:02,749 I was pretty honored that he went out 878 00:33:02,782 --> 00:33:04,117 and found my rookie card. 879 00:33:04,150 --> 00:33:05,485 I signed it for him, Matt. 880 00:33:05,518 --> 00:33:08,254 He really is a good kid and a great ninja. 881 00:33:08,288 --> 00:33:10,357 - No trouble with obstacle two here. 882 00:33:10,390 --> 00:33:12,759 The Boss with a decisive move at Split Decision, 883 00:33:12,792 --> 00:33:14,194 going with Broken Bridge. 884 00:33:14,227 --> 00:33:16,062 - All right, Matt. He's got to go fast here. 885 00:33:16,062 --> 00:33:17,297 He's got to go fast. He's got to go. 886 00:33:17,330 --> 00:33:18,631 Okay! 887 00:33:18,665 --> 00:33:20,100 - The Boss in command right now, 888 00:33:20,133 --> 00:33:22,235 going straight into Ring Chaser. 889 00:33:22,268 --> 00:33:24,604 - Nothing like this at Lance's ranch. 890 00:33:24,637 --> 00:33:26,106 - Oh, he's way ahead of the ring. 891 00:33:26,139 --> 00:33:27,941 - He was waiting for the ring. Come here. 892 00:33:27,974 --> 00:33:30,643 Come to daddy. - Come, my precious. 893 00:33:30,677 --> 00:33:32,712 - Nice. - Perfect. 894 00:33:32,746 --> 00:33:34,748 - Ooh, should be great on this lache. 895 00:33:34,781 --> 00:33:36,082 And he's through. 896 00:33:36,082 --> 00:33:37,851 - Come on, he's at the fifth obstacle 897 00:33:37,884 --> 00:33:39,285 in under a minute. 898 00:33:39,319 --> 00:33:41,488 - And Lance has now joined the sideline group. 899 00:33:41,521 --> 00:33:44,724 Only one finisher so far, Jeramiah Boyd, 900 00:33:44,758 --> 00:33:46,960 but the Boss is well ahead of that pace. 901 00:33:46,993 --> 00:33:49,262 His buddy Lance, though, showed how dangerous 902 00:33:49,295 --> 00:33:50,797 this obstacle can be. 903 00:33:50,830 --> 00:33:53,199 - Oh, be careful, young fella. 904 00:33:53,233 --> 00:33:54,768 - We go in Jupiter. 905 00:33:54,801 --> 00:33:57,337 Getting on the inside there, you can see it. 906 00:33:57,370 --> 00:33:59,172 It's where that center of gravity is 907 00:33:59,205 --> 00:34:00,573 to keep that handle in orbit. 908 00:34:00,607 --> 00:34:02,242 - Nice. - Good switch. 909 00:34:02,275 --> 00:34:03,843 - Boy, he went at that one like a satellite. 910 00:34:03,877 --> 00:34:06,379 - But it's that transition from Earth and Mars 911 00:34:06,413 --> 00:34:09,449 to the final "Ninja" space station. 912 00:34:09,482 --> 00:34:10,784 - Gliding through it. 913 00:34:10,817 --> 00:34:12,819 And you see how he just shifted his body weight? 914 00:34:12,852 --> 00:34:15,121 Nice. Lock it in, lock it in. 915 00:34:15,155 --> 00:34:17,490 - This is where Pekus fell. 916 00:34:17,524 --> 00:34:19,059 - Yeah, now it's secure. 917 00:34:19,092 --> 00:34:20,794 All he has to do is get enough momentum. 918 00:34:20,827 --> 00:34:22,696 I don't think he's got enough gas there, Matt. 919 00:34:22,729 --> 00:34:24,064 Land this one, and it's over! 920 00:34:24,097 --> 00:34:25,298 - Got it! 921 00:34:25,331 --> 00:34:28,101 Trying to be just tonight's second finisher. 922 00:34:29,736 --> 00:34:31,438 And he's through! 923 00:34:31,471 --> 00:34:33,673 [cheers and applause] 924 00:34:33,707 --> 00:34:35,241 Get that money. - Yeah, you are! 925 00:34:35,275 --> 00:34:36,443 - Get that money wall. 926 00:34:36,476 --> 00:34:37,610 - He just said, "Get that cheese." 927 00:34:37,644 --> 00:34:39,179 - Get that cheese. Oh, yeah. 928 00:34:39,212 --> 00:34:42,082 - These teenagers continue to amaze us. 929 00:34:42,082 --> 00:34:43,983 We've already had one, Jeramiah Boyd, 930 00:34:44,084 --> 00:34:45,185 get a Mega Wall tonight. 931 00:34:45,218 --> 00:34:47,887 Will Elijah Browning be the second? 932 00:34:47,921 --> 00:34:49,656 Here we go. 933 00:34:49,689 --> 00:34:53,593 $10,000 for the 17-year-old on the line. 934 00:34:55,562 --> 00:34:57,931 Oh, just missed it. 935 00:34:57,964 --> 00:35:00,200 And that's gonna cost him the fastest time, 936 00:35:00,233 --> 00:35:03,036 but the smaller wall should be no problem. 937 00:35:03,036 --> 00:35:05,505 [cheers and applause] 938 00:35:05,538 --> 00:35:06,940 [buzzer blares] 939 00:35:07,040 --> 00:35:10,143 - And the Boss is back! 940 00:35:10,176 --> 00:35:12,645 Our second finisher of the night. 941 00:35:12,679 --> 00:35:14,547 [upbeat music] 942 00:35:14,581 --> 00:35:16,216 - Let's go! 943 00:35:16,249 --> 00:35:18,718 * * 944 00:35:18,752 --> 00:35:22,655 - That close! - That close! 945 00:35:22,689 --> 00:35:24,057 * * 946 00:35:24,057 --> 00:35:26,493 - Elijah, I know you came so close 947 00:35:26,526 --> 00:35:27,660 to getting that Mega Wall. 948 00:35:27,694 --> 00:35:29,195 Take a look at it right here. 949 00:35:29,229 --> 00:35:30,463 See how close you were. 950 00:35:30,497 --> 00:35:33,099 Tell me what was going through your mind--oh! 951 00:35:33,133 --> 00:35:34,768 - Well, if that lip wasn't there. 952 00:35:34,801 --> 00:35:36,069 It was that. 953 00:35:36,102 --> 00:35:37,337 [laughter] 954 00:35:37,370 --> 00:35:38,405 - You know what? 955 00:35:38,438 --> 00:35:39,773 I have a feeling you're gonna have 956 00:35:39,806 --> 00:35:41,508 a lot more shots at that Mega Wall in the future, 957 00:35:41,541 --> 00:35:43,443 but as of now, the next time we'll see you, 958 00:35:43,476 --> 00:35:44,611 it'll be LA, buddy! 959 00:35:44,644 --> 00:35:45,712 - Let's go! 960 00:35:45,745 --> 00:35:47,847 - The Boss. - The Boss, Boss man. 961 00:35:47,881 --> 00:35:49,816 The Boss is back on tour. 962 00:35:49,849 --> 00:35:52,085 [cheers and applause] 963 00:35:52,085 --> 00:35:53,186 - Go ahead, Matt. 964 00:35:53,219 --> 00:35:55,088 We're gonna say it. Like a boss! 965 00:35:55,088 --> 00:35:56,556 - Boss! 966 00:35:57,524 --> 00:36:00,427 He's a high-flying professional dunker. 967 00:36:00,460 --> 00:36:04,264 She's an Orthodox Jewish mother of four, 968 00:36:04,297 --> 00:36:05,865 and we'll see them both 969 00:36:05,899 --> 00:36:09,069 when "American Ninja Warrior" returns. 970 00:36:13,640 --> 00:36:14,941 - They're the only athletes to compete 971 00:36:15,041 --> 00:36:17,610 on every season of "American Ninja Warrior" 972 00:36:17,644 --> 00:36:19,746 with 33 buzzers between them, 973 00:36:19,779 --> 00:36:21,781 and they hit the course minutes ago. 974 00:36:21,815 --> 00:36:24,217 First up was Brian Kretsch, who's struggled 975 00:36:24,250 --> 00:36:26,186 with balance obstacles over the years. 976 00:36:26,219 --> 00:36:28,655 And he had another rough ride tonight. 977 00:36:28,688 --> 00:36:31,591 - Oh, my goodness. He fell right on his appendix. 978 00:36:31,624 --> 00:36:32,926 Take a look at this. 979 00:36:32,959 --> 00:36:34,694 It took the wind right out of him. 980 00:36:34,728 --> 00:36:36,930 - But the 37-year-old powered through the pain 981 00:36:36,963 --> 00:36:38,531 and got through Ring Chaser... 982 00:36:38,565 --> 00:36:39,733 - Oh, yeah, he's grimacing, Matt. 983 00:36:39,766 --> 00:36:41,267 He's grimacing badly. 984 00:36:41,301 --> 00:36:43,069 - And nearly finished Final Frontier. 985 00:36:43,069 --> 00:36:45,672 - Oh! [air horn blares] 986 00:36:45,705 --> 00:36:47,273 - Oh, I had that. 987 00:36:47,307 --> 00:36:50,510 - Then the Godfather David Campbell took his shot. 988 00:36:50,543 --> 00:36:51,945 - Godfather, he's saying, 989 00:36:51,978 --> 00:36:53,446 "You ain't gonna take me out just yet." 990 00:36:53,480 --> 00:36:54,881 - The 44-year-old 991 00:36:54,914 --> 00:36:56,416 is nearly three times older 992 00:36:56,449 --> 00:36:58,818 than some of our teens but didn't show it. 993 00:36:58,852 --> 00:37:00,887 - Wow, looked like a football player on that one. 994 00:37:00,920 --> 00:37:02,889 - The pizza delivery driver delivered 995 00:37:02,922 --> 00:37:05,759 on the fifth obstacle where other veterans couldn't... 996 00:37:05,792 --> 00:37:07,060 - Nice hang time! 997 00:37:07,093 --> 00:37:08,595 - And made his way up the wall, 998 00:37:08,628 --> 00:37:10,430 finishing the qualifying course 999 00:37:10,463 --> 00:37:12,032 for the fifth straight year. 1000 00:37:12,032 --> 00:37:15,835 - The Godfather is going back to LA, buddy! 1001 00:37:15,869 --> 00:37:17,604 - Yeah! 1002 00:37:18,938 --> 00:37:20,874 - One of the great things about "Ninja" 1003 00:37:20,907 --> 00:37:23,043 is our athletes come in all sizes 1004 00:37:23,076 --> 00:37:24,778 and from all walks of life, 1005 00:37:24,811 --> 00:37:26,746 and our next athlete is proof of that. 1006 00:37:26,780 --> 00:37:28,481 This is Liba Yoffe. 1007 00:37:28,515 --> 00:37:31,785 She's an Orthodox Jew who's a mom to four kids. 1008 00:37:31,818 --> 00:37:35,722 She's only 4'11", but do not underestimate her. 1009 00:37:35,755 --> 00:37:38,792 [praying indistinctly] 1010 00:37:38,825 --> 00:37:40,527 Being a Jewish woman, 1011 00:37:40,560 --> 00:37:43,463 it's something that's really important to me. 1012 00:37:43,496 --> 00:37:45,065 I keep the Sabbath. 1013 00:37:45,065 --> 00:37:48,168 I eat only kosher. I dress modestly. 1014 00:37:48,201 --> 00:37:50,603 I believe in faith... 1015 00:37:50,637 --> 00:37:52,138 and fitness. 1016 00:37:52,172 --> 00:37:54,541 I always dreamed of being able to be 1017 00:37:54,574 --> 00:37:56,076 in any sort of competition. 1018 00:37:56,109 --> 00:37:58,978 In 2019, I started training as a power lifter. 1019 00:37:59,079 --> 00:38:00,246 I may only be 4'11", 1020 00:38:00,280 --> 00:38:03,016 but I was able to deadlift 189, 1021 00:38:03,016 --> 00:38:04,217 and I really excelled, 1022 00:38:04,250 --> 00:38:06,086 and I wanted to enter competitions, 1023 00:38:06,119 --> 00:38:09,756 but they wouldn't allow me to enter in a skirt, 1024 00:38:09,789 --> 00:38:11,191 so it was very disappointing. 1025 00:38:11,224 --> 00:38:12,826 [upbeat music] 1026 00:38:12,859 --> 00:38:16,196 I really needed an outlet in sports, 1027 00:38:16,229 --> 00:38:17,630 and that's when I discovered Ninja. 1028 00:38:17,664 --> 00:38:20,266 - * This moment is mine * 1029 00:38:20,300 --> 00:38:22,535 In Ninja, you can be whoever you are. 1030 00:38:22,569 --> 00:38:24,037 Climb up. Reach, reach, reach. 1031 00:38:24,070 --> 00:38:27,273 And you can be small, tall, male, female. 1032 00:38:27,307 --> 00:38:29,676 I want to show women and girls all over the world 1033 00:38:29,709 --> 00:38:32,479 that they can do anything that they desire 1034 00:38:32,512 --> 00:38:34,514 and keep to whatever their values are. 1035 00:38:34,547 --> 00:38:36,716 Being strong is beautiful. 1036 00:38:36,750 --> 00:38:40,053 - * This moment is mine * 1037 00:38:40,053 --> 00:38:42,589 - And her husband and all four kids 1038 00:38:42,622 --> 00:38:45,792 are down on the sidelines, so proud of their mom. 1039 00:38:45,825 --> 00:38:47,327 Her sister's family is watching 1040 00:38:47,360 --> 00:38:49,596 7,000 miles away in Israel. 1041 00:38:49,629 --> 00:38:52,432 - At only 4'11" and running in a skirt, 1042 00:38:52,465 --> 00:38:54,968 these Shrinking Steps might be a challenge. 1043 00:38:55,068 --> 00:38:57,837 [countdown clock beeping] 1044 00:38:57,871 --> 00:39:01,007 Okay, big strides. Big strides. 1045 00:39:01,007 --> 00:39:03,043 - Nice! Just like that. 1046 00:39:03,076 --> 00:39:05,211 - Great job by Liba Yoffe. 1047 00:39:05,245 --> 00:39:08,148 And you can see the relief on her face. 1048 00:39:08,181 --> 00:39:10,417 What a moment for her and her family. 1049 00:39:10,450 --> 00:39:11,785 - Matt, you can see her, 1050 00:39:11,818 --> 00:39:13,186 she's looking over at her four kids saying, 1051 00:39:13,219 --> 00:39:14,621 "Y'all see what Mama did?" 1052 00:39:14,654 --> 00:39:16,222 - Well, now she's got another mountain 1053 00:39:16,256 --> 00:39:17,891 to climb with Shattered Panes. 1054 00:39:17,924 --> 00:39:19,325 - If she thought the Shrinking Steps 1055 00:39:19,359 --> 00:39:20,593 was intimidating, 1056 00:39:20,627 --> 00:39:23,096 the first pane is almost 12 feet tall. 1057 00:39:23,129 --> 00:39:26,533 - Needs to get a good run up. - No! 1058 00:39:26,566 --> 00:39:28,535 [air horn blares] all: Aww! 1059 00:39:28,568 --> 00:39:31,037 - She didn't back down, but at 4'11", 1060 00:39:31,037 --> 00:39:33,139 couldn't get up the 12-foot wall. 1061 00:39:33,173 --> 00:39:34,874 - I love that she came out here 1062 00:39:34,908 --> 00:39:36,042 and give it her best shot. 1063 00:39:36,076 --> 00:39:37,911 - Little Liba represented 1064 00:39:37,944 --> 00:39:40,447 for Orthodox Jewish women everywhere. 1065 00:39:40,480 --> 00:39:42,182 Getting big hugs. 1066 00:39:42,215 --> 00:39:45,919 Her family, her community are all so proud of her tonight. 1067 00:39:45,952 --> 00:39:47,687 Well, only on "Ninja Warrior" 1068 00:39:47,721 --> 00:39:50,290 would a 4'11" Orthodox Jewish mom 1069 00:39:50,323 --> 00:39:53,593 be followed by a 6'2" professional dunker. 1070 00:39:53,626 --> 00:39:56,129 This is Chris Staples, one of the best 1071 00:39:56,162 --> 00:39:58,064 in the world at what he does, 1072 00:39:58,064 --> 00:40:01,001 pulling off jaw-dropping slam dunks. 1073 00:40:01,034 --> 00:40:02,535 [dramatic music] 1074 00:40:02,569 --> 00:40:05,372 - Slam dunking is an art form. 1075 00:40:05,405 --> 00:40:07,540 I've taken my talents all over the world. 1076 00:40:07,574 --> 00:40:10,677 I've jumped over motorcycles, people. 1077 00:40:10,710 --> 00:40:13,113 I've jumped over Metta World Peace before. 1078 00:40:13,146 --> 00:40:15,515 * * 1079 00:40:15,548 --> 00:40:19,085 Dunk after dunk after dunk. 1080 00:40:19,119 --> 00:40:21,021 I'm always trying to wow the crowd. 1081 00:40:21,054 --> 00:40:23,089 * * 1082 00:40:23,123 --> 00:40:24,257 I want to come out to compete 1083 00:40:24,290 --> 00:40:25,525 on "American Ninja Warrior," 1084 00:40:25,558 --> 00:40:27,660 because I want to challenge myself. 1085 00:40:27,694 --> 00:40:30,730 I have the ability. I have the athleticism. 1086 00:40:30,764 --> 00:40:32,165 I have the willpower, 1087 00:40:32,198 --> 00:40:34,000 and this is my time. 1088 00:40:34,034 --> 00:40:36,269 Looking at this course, feeling pretty good. 1089 00:40:36,302 --> 00:40:38,004 It's gonna be a slam dunk tonight. 1090 00:40:38,038 --> 00:40:41,474 * * 1091 00:40:41,508 --> 00:40:44,611 - Chris has a bunch of friends down on the sideline, 1092 00:40:44,644 --> 00:40:46,046 including his girlfriend. 1093 00:40:46,079 --> 00:40:47,781 - Whoo! 1094 00:40:47,814 --> 00:40:50,617 - Plus, an NBA legend wishing him good luck. 1095 00:40:50,650 --> 00:40:52,419 - Yo, what's good? My guy, Chris. 1096 00:40:52,452 --> 00:40:54,220 So happy to see all the successes and everything 1097 00:40:54,254 --> 00:40:55,622 that you achieve. 1098 00:40:55,655 --> 00:40:57,390 You got it, bro. Go out there and kill it. 1099 00:40:57,424 --> 00:40:58,692 You got this. 1100 00:40:58,725 --> 00:41:00,460 - Pretty cool having Metta World Peace 1101 00:41:00,493 --> 00:41:01,461 wish you good luck. 1102 00:41:01,494 --> 00:41:02,696 - That's pretty cool. 1103 00:41:02,729 --> 00:41:04,497 - Build you up. - Matt, can you do this? 1104 00:41:04,531 --> 00:41:06,533 Whoa. - Do what? 1105 00:41:06,566 --> 00:41:08,234 - Can you do-- - Can you do it? 1106 00:41:08,268 --> 00:41:09,402 [laughs] - Yeah, ooh, see? 1107 00:41:09,436 --> 00:41:10,437 - There it is. 1108 00:41:10,470 --> 00:41:13,073 [countdown clock beeping] 1109 00:41:13,073 --> 00:41:16,743 6'2", 190, with a 40-inch vertical leap. 1110 00:41:16,776 --> 00:41:18,411 - Matt, you know what I call that, right? 1111 00:41:18,445 --> 00:41:19,979 [together] Boosties! 1112 00:41:20,080 --> 00:41:22,649 [cheers and applause] 1113 00:41:22,682 --> 00:41:24,184 - All right, he's gonna need those boosties 1114 00:41:24,217 --> 00:41:25,852 here on Shattered Panes. 1115 00:41:25,885 --> 00:41:27,987 - Staples certainly has a longer stride 1116 00:41:28,088 --> 00:41:29,656 than little Liba Yoffe. 1117 00:41:29,689 --> 00:41:31,591 - Ooh, oh, oh, oh. - Whoa! 1118 00:41:31,624 --> 00:41:32,992 - He's got to boost himself up that pane. 1119 00:41:33,093 --> 00:41:34,661 - Does he have grip? 1120 00:41:34,694 --> 00:41:36,496 - And a great recovery. - Wow. 1121 00:41:36,529 --> 00:41:39,299 You know how powerful you have to be to recover like that? 1122 00:41:39,332 --> 00:41:40,934 - The shattered backboard, 1123 00:41:40,967 --> 00:41:42,802 he's looking for an exit, Matt. 1124 00:41:42,836 --> 00:41:44,571 He doesn't like being up there. 1125 00:41:44,604 --> 00:41:47,540 - The high-flying dunker looking surprisingly nervous 1126 00:41:47,574 --> 00:41:49,175 about jumping to the second pane. 1127 00:41:49,209 --> 00:41:52,112 - Hey, these courses are a lot harder than they look on TV. 1128 00:41:52,112 --> 00:41:55,415 He's way up there, and it's intimidating. 1129 00:41:55,448 --> 00:41:57,283 - Talking himself into it. 1130 00:41:57,317 --> 00:41:58,685 - You know, air up there. Nice! 1131 00:41:58,718 --> 00:42:00,053 - Got it. - Nice, nice. 1132 00:42:00,086 --> 00:42:01,287 - Hanging onto the rim, 1133 00:42:01,321 --> 00:42:03,757 that's allowed at "Ninja Warrior." 1134 00:42:03,790 --> 00:42:05,592 - Boy, he's got that hang time. 1135 00:42:05,625 --> 00:42:06,926 He's hanging on for dear life, 1136 00:42:06,960 --> 00:42:08,895 and you need technique here on the swing. 1137 00:42:08,928 --> 00:42:10,330 He's starting to slip, Matt. 1138 00:42:11,664 --> 00:42:13,667 - This third pane's gonna tilt on him. 1139 00:42:13,700 --> 00:42:15,235 - No! - Oh! 1140 00:42:15,268 --> 00:42:17,303 [air horn blares] 1141 00:42:17,871 --> 00:42:20,907 - Shattered Panes claims a second straight victim, 1142 00:42:20,940 --> 00:42:23,209 and whether you're 4'11" or 6'2", 1143 00:42:23,243 --> 00:42:24,911 this is a tough obstacle. 1144 00:42:24,944 --> 00:42:26,346 - That was tough. 1145 00:42:26,379 --> 00:42:29,215 - All right, watch this. Oh. 1146 00:42:29,249 --> 00:42:30,717 - Coming up, 1147 00:42:30,750 --> 00:42:34,254 on a remote Alaskan island, he had a Ninja dream, 1148 00:42:34,287 --> 00:42:36,456 and this competitor's journey is like nothing 1149 00:42:36,489 --> 00:42:38,258 you've seen before. 1150 00:42:38,291 --> 00:42:41,928 His story is next on "American Ninja Warrior." 1151 00:42:46,766 --> 00:42:48,368 - Welcome back to "American Ninja Warrior," 1152 00:42:48,401 --> 00:42:51,104 coming to you from the Alamodome in San Antonio. 1153 00:42:51,104 --> 00:42:53,206 - Matt, the night's only half over, 1154 00:42:53,239 --> 00:42:56,776 but already we've seen some remarkable performances. 1155 00:42:56,810 --> 00:42:59,479 Eight-time veteran Sweet T, Tiana Webberley, 1156 00:42:59,512 --> 00:43:01,715 is no stranger to the spotlight. 1157 00:43:01,748 --> 00:43:06,119 She's a Hollywood stuntwoman on big movies and video games. 1158 00:43:06,152 --> 00:43:08,288 [upbeat music] 1159 00:43:08,321 --> 00:43:10,724 Minutes ago, she had to rely on those skills 1160 00:43:10,757 --> 00:43:13,093 to survive an early close call. 1161 00:43:13,126 --> 00:43:15,295 - Oh! - A great save. 1162 00:43:15,328 --> 00:43:16,830 - But the eight-time veteran 1163 00:43:16,863 --> 00:43:19,065 from Palmdale, California recovered... 1164 00:43:19,065 --> 00:43:20,500 - And she is through. 1165 00:43:20,533 --> 00:43:22,068 - And showed why she's one of "Ninja's" 1166 00:43:22,102 --> 00:43:24,204 most consistent performers. 1167 00:43:24,237 --> 00:43:26,506 Oh, what a catch! 1168 00:43:26,539 --> 00:43:29,576 - She came very close to finishing the fifth obstacle. 1169 00:43:29,609 --> 00:43:31,244 - No! 1170 00:43:31,277 --> 00:43:32,979 - And she's got a good chance 1171 00:43:33,079 --> 00:43:34,547 of moving on to the semifinals. 1172 00:43:34,581 --> 00:43:37,650 - Another sweet run by Sweet T. 1173 00:43:38,718 --> 00:43:42,689 - Then the Archery Ninja, Anthony Porter, took his shot. 1174 00:43:42,722 --> 00:43:44,591 - And there it is. - Whoo! 1175 00:43:44,624 --> 00:43:46,860 [cheers and applause] 1176 00:43:46,893 --> 00:43:49,863 - The archery instructor from Chino Hills, California 1177 00:43:49,896 --> 00:43:52,098 was on target on the course too. 1178 00:43:52,098 --> 00:43:54,434 - Bull's-eye! - Let's go! 1179 00:43:54,467 --> 00:43:57,604 - The 25-year-old shot through all six obstacles 1180 00:43:57,637 --> 00:44:01,041 and got a qualifying buzzer for the second straight year. 1181 00:44:01,041 --> 00:44:03,109 - Whoo! 1182 00:44:03,143 --> 00:44:04,944 Yeah! 1183 00:44:05,045 --> 00:44:07,947 - And the shirt's coming off. 1184 00:44:08,048 --> 00:44:11,251 - Then it was the return of one our old friends, 1185 00:44:11,284 --> 00:44:12,485 Josh Levin. 1186 00:44:12,519 --> 00:44:13,687 - Great to have him back. 1187 00:44:13,720 --> 00:44:15,655 - Levin missed the past few years 1188 00:44:15,689 --> 00:44:17,791 while getting his master's degree at Harvard. 1189 00:44:17,824 --> 00:44:19,225 - He is so smart. 1190 00:44:19,259 --> 00:44:20,927 - But this world-class climber 1191 00:44:20,960 --> 00:44:23,596 has been a top ninja in the past. 1192 00:44:23,630 --> 00:44:25,498 He's never fallen on the qualifier course, 1193 00:44:25,532 --> 00:44:29,169 or a semifinals course, or a stage one course. 1194 00:44:29,202 --> 00:44:31,871 - With his Harvard classmates cheering him on, 1195 00:44:31,905 --> 00:44:35,275 the 27-year-old became the night's fifth finisher. 1196 00:44:35,308 --> 00:44:37,844 - Josh Levin back where he belongs! 1197 00:44:37,877 --> 00:44:39,179 - Whoo! 1198 00:44:39,212 --> 00:44:41,781 [cheers and applause] 1199 00:44:41,815 --> 00:44:44,217 - Up next is one of the most unique athletes 1200 00:44:44,250 --> 00:44:46,086 we've ever had on the show. 1201 00:44:46,086 --> 00:44:47,754 This is Isaiah Waghiyi, 1202 00:44:47,787 --> 00:44:51,257 and he came more than 4,000 miles to be here. 1203 00:44:51,291 --> 00:44:53,193 - Oh, he's flipping out. 1204 00:44:53,226 --> 00:44:54,994 - He's happy because being here 1205 00:44:55,095 --> 00:44:56,763 is a really big deal. 1206 00:44:56,796 --> 00:44:58,698 He lives on an island located 1207 00:44:58,732 --> 00:45:01,167 between mainland Alaska and Russia, 1208 00:45:01,201 --> 00:45:03,036 one of the most remote places on Earth. 1209 00:45:03,036 --> 00:45:05,839 [wind whistles] 1210 00:45:06,773 --> 00:45:08,708 - I'm from Savoonga, Alaska. 1211 00:45:08,742 --> 00:45:10,543 [dramatic music] 1212 00:45:10,577 --> 00:45:12,645 It's in the middle of the Bering Sea. 1213 00:45:12,679 --> 00:45:14,948 * * 1214 00:45:15,048 --> 00:45:16,649 It's a very remote place. 1215 00:45:16,683 --> 00:45:18,918 * * 1216 00:45:18,952 --> 00:45:21,287 Winter is nine months out of the year. 1217 00:45:21,321 --> 00:45:23,556 * * 1218 00:45:23,590 --> 00:45:26,726 Temperatures can drop to 40 to 50 below. 1219 00:45:26,760 --> 00:45:29,496 In summer, the sun is up 24/7. 1220 00:45:29,529 --> 00:45:32,565 [all singing melody in native language] 1221 00:45:34,701 --> 00:45:37,671 We are Siberian Yupik native. 1222 00:45:37,704 --> 00:45:39,839 We live off the land and the sea. 1223 00:45:39,873 --> 00:45:43,276 * * 1224 00:45:43,309 --> 00:45:44,477 There's no restaurants. 1225 00:45:44,511 --> 00:45:45,779 There's no supermarkets. 1226 00:45:45,812 --> 00:45:47,414 There's one native store. 1227 00:45:47,447 --> 00:45:50,150 There's not very much fresh product, 1228 00:45:50,183 --> 00:45:52,218 but the ocean is like our garden. 1229 00:45:52,252 --> 00:45:55,088 * * 1230 00:45:55,121 --> 00:45:57,357 We eat meat. We eat fish. 1231 00:45:57,390 --> 00:45:59,526 We harvest vegetation that grow 1232 00:45:59,559 --> 00:46:02,162 from the bottom of the ocean to feed our family. 1233 00:46:02,195 --> 00:46:06,032 * * 1234 00:46:06,066 --> 00:46:08,401 Life in Savoonga can be dangerous, 1235 00:46:08,435 --> 00:46:11,604 but I'm very blessed to have grown up that way. 1236 00:46:11,638 --> 00:46:15,275 * * 1237 00:46:15,308 --> 00:46:18,578 I competed in a lot of sports in high school, 1238 00:46:18,611 --> 00:46:20,213 and then I watched the show. 1239 00:46:20,246 --> 00:46:22,115 I was drawn to it. 1240 00:46:22,148 --> 00:46:23,950 I told all my friends 1241 00:46:24,050 --> 00:46:27,053 I'm going on that show one day. 1242 00:46:27,053 --> 00:46:29,956 I feel like my life brought me here, 1243 00:46:30,056 --> 00:46:31,758 and my whole town, 1244 00:46:31,791 --> 00:46:33,793 they're all rooting me on, cheering me on. 1245 00:46:33,827 --> 00:46:36,930 We come from community where we're close-knit people. 1246 00:46:36,963 --> 00:46:40,700 A small town kid like me making it on the show? 1247 00:46:40,734 --> 00:46:44,437 I just made it possible for everyone in my island 1248 00:46:44,471 --> 00:46:46,406 to follow their dreams. 1249 00:46:46,439 --> 00:46:48,375 This is where I climb. 1250 00:46:48,408 --> 00:46:50,643 Natural Ninja training. 1251 00:46:50,677 --> 00:46:51,978 [laughs] 1252 00:46:52,078 --> 00:46:55,081 To hit a buzzer tonight, it would not only 1253 00:46:55,115 --> 00:46:58,485 be my hopes and dreams, but the whole hope 1254 00:46:58,518 --> 00:47:00,153 of my whole community. 1255 00:47:00,186 --> 00:47:05,091 * * 1256 00:47:05,125 --> 00:47:06,693 [cheers and applause] 1257 00:47:06,726 --> 00:47:09,095 - Wow, just an incredible moment 1258 00:47:09,129 --> 00:47:12,032 for Isaiah and everyone in Savoonga. 1259 00:47:12,032 --> 00:47:13,700 Only a few hundred people in his town, 1260 00:47:13,733 --> 00:47:15,735 but looks like most of them have gathered to watch this. 1261 00:47:15,769 --> 00:47:18,438 And Isaiah's family has come to watch. 1262 00:47:18,471 --> 00:47:21,441 Many had never left Alaska before this week. 1263 00:47:21,474 --> 00:47:23,143 - How cool is this? 1264 00:47:23,176 --> 00:47:25,845 [countdown clock beeping] 1265 00:47:25,879 --> 00:47:27,080 Well, I gotta say, obviously, 1266 00:47:27,113 --> 00:47:28,715 this is his first time on the show. 1267 00:47:28,748 --> 00:47:31,184 Doesn't have a lot of obstacle experience 1268 00:47:31,217 --> 00:47:32,719 up in Savoonga. 1269 00:47:32,752 --> 00:47:34,454 - Yeah, it's too cold to be outside. 1270 00:47:34,487 --> 00:47:37,223 - But what a testament to the reach and impact 1271 00:47:37,257 --> 00:47:38,925 "American Ninja Warrior" has. 1272 00:47:38,958 --> 00:47:40,460 He and his family, 1273 00:47:40,493 --> 00:47:44,130 they logged 4,300 miles to get here 1274 00:47:44,164 --> 00:47:46,466 and had to take five plane rides. 1275 00:47:46,499 --> 00:47:48,868 It ain't easy to get here from Savoonga. 1276 00:47:48,902 --> 00:47:50,770 - He's been watching "Ninja" for nine years. 1277 00:47:50,804 --> 00:47:52,172 He said as soon as he saw it, 1278 00:47:52,205 --> 00:47:54,207 he could picture himself on the show. 1279 00:47:54,240 --> 00:47:55,675 - He had his aha moment 1280 00:47:55,709 --> 00:47:57,143 when he was working on the family fishing boat. 1281 00:47:57,177 --> 00:47:59,446 Oh, good job hanging on. 1282 00:47:59,479 --> 00:48:01,014 That's his fishing experience. 1283 00:48:01,014 --> 00:48:03,283 He's used to scrambling around on the deck. 1284 00:48:03,316 --> 00:48:05,251 - Isaiah has an athletic background. 1285 00:48:05,285 --> 00:48:07,120 He did cross-country and wrestling 1286 00:48:07,153 --> 00:48:08,788 as he was growing up. 1287 00:48:08,822 --> 00:48:10,323 - He was state runner-up wrestler 1288 00:48:10,357 --> 00:48:12,625 in the Native Youth Olympics and met Nick Hanson, 1289 00:48:12,659 --> 00:48:14,027 the Eskimo Ninja. 1290 00:48:14,027 --> 00:48:15,061 He said it really convinced him 1291 00:48:15,095 --> 00:48:16,363 the journey was within his reach 1292 00:48:16,396 --> 00:48:17,364 to get on the show. 1293 00:48:17,397 --> 00:48:18,531 - Nice. - Great balance. 1294 00:48:18,565 --> 00:48:20,200 Are you kidding me? 1295 00:48:21,501 --> 00:48:24,170 - And showing great confidence for somebody who's never 1296 00:48:24,204 --> 00:48:25,605 been on obstacles before. 1297 00:48:25,638 --> 00:48:27,040 - And he's moving quickly. 1298 00:48:27,040 --> 00:48:28,942 Ready to take on Ring Chaser. 1299 00:48:29,042 --> 00:48:30,710 - There goes that ring. Get it. 1300 00:48:30,744 --> 00:48:32,045 Get it. - Come on. 1301 00:48:32,045 --> 00:48:34,280 - Yes--oh! - Oh! 1302 00:48:34,314 --> 00:48:36,383 Well, the difficulty gets ratcheted up, 1303 00:48:36,416 --> 00:48:39,052 but clearly, Isaiah is used to overcoming obstacles. 1304 00:48:39,052 --> 00:48:41,888 - Yeah, Matt, and the weather that they have to overcome, 1305 00:48:41,921 --> 00:48:43,223 that's an obstacle in itself. 1306 00:48:43,256 --> 00:48:45,458 Negative 50. 1307 00:48:45,492 --> 00:48:48,061 - No obstacles like this in Savoonga. 1308 00:48:50,096 --> 00:48:52,065 - Oh! [air horn blares] 1309 00:48:52,065 --> 00:48:53,600 - Can't quite convert it, 1310 00:48:53,633 --> 00:48:57,070 but still, what a journey for Isaiah and his family. 1311 00:48:57,070 --> 00:48:59,472 He showed great athleticism, 1312 00:48:59,506 --> 00:49:02,375 and the people of Savoonga gotta be so proud. 1313 00:49:02,409 --> 00:49:05,378 - They're gonna talk about this run back in Alaska 1314 00:49:05,412 --> 00:49:09,015 because Isaiah was impressive for a guy making his first run 1315 00:49:09,049 --> 00:49:10,483 on a "Ninja" course. 1316 00:49:10,517 --> 00:49:12,018 Just missed on the big ring, 1317 00:49:12,018 --> 00:49:14,454 and then bounced off with the smaller one, 1318 00:49:14,487 --> 00:49:17,023 but a tremendous effort. 1319 00:49:17,023 --> 00:49:19,025 - And Isaiah is gonna celebrate 1320 00:49:19,025 --> 00:49:20,460 with a traditional dance. 1321 00:49:20,493 --> 00:49:22,562 [all singing in native language] 1322 00:49:22,595 --> 00:49:25,331 - Just been incredible having him here to compete. 1323 00:49:27,100 --> 00:49:29,469 Coming up, some of the favorites to win it all 1324 00:49:29,502 --> 00:49:31,071 are just ahead. 1325 00:49:31,104 --> 00:49:33,907 Plus, adrenaline junkie, Brittney Durant. 1326 00:49:33,940 --> 00:49:35,041 - It's intense. 1327 00:49:35,041 --> 00:49:36,643 It's fast and such a rush. 1328 00:49:36,676 --> 00:49:38,678 - She can handle skydiving. 1329 00:49:38,712 --> 00:49:40,480 Can she handle our course? 1330 00:49:40,513 --> 00:49:43,283 Next on "American Ninja Warrior." 1331 00:49:47,954 --> 00:49:50,623 - We've been monkeying around while we were away. 1332 00:49:50,657 --> 00:49:53,460 Incoming high school senior Colton Skuster 1333 00:49:53,493 --> 00:49:55,128 is a bit of a class clown, 1334 00:49:55,161 --> 00:49:57,564 so he showed up in a monkey suit. 1335 00:49:57,597 --> 00:49:59,332 - He better not run in that costume. 1336 00:49:59,366 --> 00:50:00,800 - After ripping off the sleeves, 1337 00:50:00,834 --> 00:50:03,636 he did run in the suit, but lost something 1338 00:50:03,670 --> 00:50:04,871 running across the stack. 1339 00:50:04,904 --> 00:50:06,172 - He dropped a banana. 1340 00:50:06,206 --> 00:50:07,841 Boy, a monkey without his banana, 1341 00:50:07,874 --> 00:50:09,676 that could be problematic. 1342 00:50:09,709 --> 00:50:11,845 - And the 17-year-old learned a valuable lesson 1343 00:50:11,878 --> 00:50:12,846 on the Shattered Pane. 1344 00:50:12,879 --> 00:50:14,280 - Oh! 1345 00:50:14,314 --> 00:50:16,783 I said, don't monkey around on this obstacle. 1346 00:50:16,816 --> 00:50:18,418 [monkey screeches] 1347 00:50:18,451 --> 00:50:20,653 - Megan Johnson had reason to smile. 1348 00:50:20,687 --> 00:50:22,756 She's about to graduate med school 1349 00:50:22,789 --> 00:50:24,858 and become a doctor for the U.S. Army. 1350 00:50:24,891 --> 00:50:28,261 Cheered on by boyfriend, fellow ninja, Kyle Soderman, 1351 00:50:28,294 --> 00:50:31,564 the second lieutenant used her head on Shattered Panes... 1352 00:50:31,598 --> 00:50:34,901 - Oh! - And still survived. 1353 00:50:36,403 --> 00:50:39,039 But the four-time veteran, nicknamed Megatron, 1354 00:50:39,072 --> 00:50:41,041 had no answers for the Minions. 1355 00:50:41,074 --> 00:50:43,810 - Whoa! - Good job, Megan! 1356 00:50:43,843 --> 00:50:46,446 - Then it was Kyle's turn. 1357 00:50:46,479 --> 00:50:48,648 The three-time veteran made a different choice 1358 00:50:48,682 --> 00:50:51,251 at Split Decision, going with Broken Bridge. 1359 00:50:51,284 --> 00:50:53,219 [cheers and applause] 1360 00:50:53,253 --> 00:50:55,989 The movie stuntman was among the final four competitors 1361 00:50:56,022 --> 00:50:56,990 last season... 1362 00:50:57,023 --> 00:50:58,425 - Nice! 1363 00:50:58,458 --> 00:50:59,793 - And proved he's a force to be reckoned with 1364 00:50:59,826 --> 00:51:02,829 again this year, as he not only finished... 1365 00:51:02,862 --> 00:51:05,165 - Come on, get it, get it, get it. 1366 00:51:05,198 --> 00:51:07,867 - He took down the 18-foot Mega Wall, 1367 00:51:07,901 --> 00:51:11,071 the second athlete to earn 10K tonight. 1368 00:51:11,071 --> 00:51:14,774 - Let's go! - That's ten Gs, bro! 1369 00:51:14,808 --> 00:51:16,910 - Soderman's a stuntman, 1370 00:51:16,943 --> 00:51:19,079 and our next ninja also knows how to make 1371 00:51:19,079 --> 00:51:20,647 some moves in front of the camera. 1372 00:51:20,680 --> 00:51:22,315 This is Brittney Durant. 1373 00:51:22,349 --> 00:51:24,150 She's a three-time "Ninja" veteran, 1374 00:51:24,184 --> 00:51:26,986 and her "Ninja" appearances helped to earn a job 1375 00:51:27,087 --> 00:51:29,989 as a host who goes to extremes. 1376 00:51:30,090 --> 00:51:31,558 - My name is Brittney. 1377 00:51:31,591 --> 00:51:32,692 - What are we here to do today? 1378 00:51:32,726 --> 00:51:34,094 - I'm here to skydive. 1379 00:51:34,094 --> 00:51:36,930 I've always been into extreme sports, 1380 00:51:36,963 --> 00:51:40,533 and I've been lucky enough to be a host 1381 00:51:40,567 --> 00:51:41,968 and producer on a new show. 1382 00:51:42,002 --> 00:51:44,337 Hey guys, I'm your host, Brittney Durant. 1383 00:51:44,371 --> 00:51:46,106 The goal and ambition for this show 1384 00:51:46,139 --> 00:51:49,743 is to get women to try extreme sports 1385 00:51:49,776 --> 00:51:51,778 that are more male-dominated. 1386 00:51:51,811 --> 00:51:53,947 Some of the sports that we've done on the show 1387 00:51:53,980 --> 00:51:56,583 are MMA fighting, skydiving... 1388 00:51:56,616 --> 00:52:00,553 [upbeat music] 1389 00:52:00,587 --> 00:52:02,889 - Motorcycle driving. 1390 00:52:02,922 --> 00:52:05,892 It's intense. It's fast and such a rush. 1391 00:52:05,925 --> 00:52:07,827 Some of these things, I've never tried before. 1392 00:52:07,861 --> 00:52:10,397 They're scary. They're new. 1393 00:52:10,430 --> 00:52:12,232 And it's kind of like how Ninja is. 1394 00:52:12,265 --> 00:52:14,567 You never know what you're gonna get. 1395 00:52:14,601 --> 00:52:16,903 Doing all of these extreme sports was super fun, 1396 00:52:16,936 --> 00:52:19,239 but there's no rush like hitting a buzzer. 1397 00:52:19,272 --> 00:52:21,474 * * 1398 00:52:22,475 --> 00:52:24,077 [cheers and applause] 1399 00:52:24,077 --> 00:52:25,745 - And she's throwing some love to family 1400 00:52:25,779 --> 00:52:27,881 watching back in California. 1401 00:52:27,914 --> 00:52:29,949 - Let's go, B! 1402 00:52:29,983 --> 00:52:32,852 [countdown clock beeping] 1403 00:52:32,886 --> 00:52:34,320 - Well, she's one busy ninja. 1404 00:52:34,354 --> 00:52:36,089 In addition to her hosting job, 1405 00:52:36,089 --> 00:52:37,724 Brittney runs her own clothing company 1406 00:52:37,757 --> 00:52:39,092 with her mom. 1407 00:52:39,092 --> 00:52:40,593 That's her on the right. 1408 00:52:40,627 --> 00:52:43,463 - Brittney Durant has been getting better each season. 1409 00:52:43,496 --> 00:52:45,765 She made it to the National Finals last year. 1410 00:52:45,799 --> 00:52:48,435 - Climbing up the first Shattered Pane. 1411 00:52:50,637 --> 00:52:52,605 Looking a little hesitant though. 1412 00:52:52,639 --> 00:52:54,140 Only 5'3". 1413 00:52:54,174 --> 00:52:56,242 Makes the grab. 1414 00:52:56,276 --> 00:52:58,345 Has to be careful here as she makes her way down. 1415 00:52:58,378 --> 00:53:00,447 - Hold on. Nice. 1416 00:53:00,480 --> 00:53:02,215 She's been jumping out of planes, 1417 00:53:02,248 --> 00:53:04,851 so these panes should be easy for her. 1418 00:53:04,884 --> 00:53:06,720 - You've got to build up some momentum. 1419 00:53:06,753 --> 00:53:08,555 - And there it is! - Okay! 1420 00:53:08,588 --> 00:53:11,491 - And she's gonna scramble through this second obstacle. 1421 00:53:11,524 --> 00:53:14,494 [cheers and applause] 1422 00:53:14,527 --> 00:53:15,862 Some of the other California ninjas 1423 00:53:15,895 --> 00:53:17,230 cheering her on. 1424 00:53:17,263 --> 00:53:19,699 And just veers over to the Broken Bridge. 1425 00:53:19,733 --> 00:53:21,101 Quick decision there. 1426 00:53:21,134 --> 00:53:23,169 - Come on, Britt, attack it! 1427 00:53:23,203 --> 00:53:24,471 - She used to be a gymnast. 1428 00:53:24,504 --> 00:53:26,673 She can handle the Broken Bridge. 1429 00:53:28,074 --> 00:53:29,576 - Come on. Come on, come on. 1430 00:53:29,609 --> 00:53:31,711 Run for it. Nice. 1431 00:53:31,745 --> 00:53:33,913 - Well, Brittney Durant continues 1432 00:53:33,947 --> 00:53:36,950 to fly through this course. 1433 00:53:36,983 --> 00:53:38,885 And she's ready for Ring Chaser. 1434 00:53:38,918 --> 00:53:40,954 She's never made it past the fourth obstacle 1435 00:53:40,987 --> 00:53:42,155 in qualifying. 1436 00:53:42,188 --> 00:53:43,523 And misses the big ring. 1437 00:53:43,556 --> 00:53:44,858 - All right, she's fine. 1438 00:53:44,891 --> 00:53:46,126 - And with the smaller ring, you can just see 1439 00:53:46,159 --> 00:53:47,527 that smaller diameter. 1440 00:53:47,560 --> 00:53:49,095 - She's fine. 1441 00:53:49,129 --> 00:53:50,764 - You got this. 1442 00:53:50,797 --> 00:53:52,332 - You got it, B. Good job, girl. 1443 00:53:52,365 --> 00:53:55,201 - Got to be precise with this smaller ring placement. 1444 00:53:55,235 --> 00:53:57,237 Got it! - What I tell you? 1445 00:53:57,270 --> 00:53:58,571 - Just needs the dismount. 1446 00:53:58,605 --> 00:54:00,774 This will be her best performance ever. 1447 00:54:00,807 --> 00:54:02,375 - Boom! 1448 00:54:02,409 --> 00:54:05,045 [cheers and applause] 1449 00:54:05,045 --> 00:54:07,147 The Final Frontier has been a handful. 1450 00:54:07,180 --> 00:54:09,115 Four women have reached this point tonight. 1451 00:54:09,149 --> 00:54:11,084 None have gotten past it. 1452 00:54:11,117 --> 00:54:13,353 Brittney Durant hoping to join that elite group 1453 00:54:13,386 --> 00:54:15,922 of women who've hit a buzzer on "Ninja Warrior." 1454 00:54:15,955 --> 00:54:18,091 - Come on, let's go, B. - You got it, B. 1455 00:54:18,124 --> 00:54:19,926 - Orbiting around Jupiter. 1456 00:54:19,959 --> 00:54:22,128 Now got to get over to Earth. 1457 00:54:22,162 --> 00:54:23,363 Nice. 1458 00:54:23,396 --> 00:54:25,699 - Well, really times it well. 1459 00:54:25,732 --> 00:54:29,069 These ninjas are learning about space travel. 1460 00:54:29,069 --> 00:54:30,904 - She's got to picture it in her head. 1461 00:54:30,937 --> 00:54:32,906 See it. - Wow. 1462 00:54:32,939 --> 00:54:34,974 Great job fighting through it. 1463 00:54:35,075 --> 00:54:36,843 - She's right there. She's right there. 1464 00:54:36,876 --> 00:54:38,745 Are you kidding me? 1465 00:54:38,778 --> 00:54:42,549 Brittney Durant, she wants that buzzer, Matt. 1466 00:54:46,386 --> 00:54:47,987 Come on. 1467 00:54:48,088 --> 00:54:51,091 - Needs a big transfer here to get to that home station. 1468 00:54:51,124 --> 00:54:54,594 - Matt, I feel it. The planets are gonna align. 1469 00:54:54,627 --> 00:54:57,097 - Nice, nice! - Got it! 1470 00:54:57,097 --> 00:55:01,034 - Brittney Durant just needs the dismount. 1471 00:55:02,435 --> 00:55:03,803 Got it! 1472 00:55:07,474 --> 00:55:11,044 - Yes, celebrate. Go on, girl. 1473 00:55:11,077 --> 00:55:13,079 Get your buzzer. 1474 00:55:13,113 --> 00:55:14,948 [cheers and applause] 1475 00:55:15,048 --> 00:55:17,717 Only four women all season have hit a buzzer. 1476 00:55:17,751 --> 00:55:20,320 Brittney Durant will be announcing her presence 1477 00:55:20,353 --> 00:55:22,689 with authority here in season 14. 1478 00:55:22,722 --> 00:55:24,124 - She's so close. 1479 00:55:24,157 --> 00:55:26,059 She can feel it. She can see it. 1480 00:55:26,059 --> 00:55:27,260 She can touch it. 1481 00:55:27,293 --> 00:55:29,763 - Got her hand up there. She has two more tries. 1482 00:55:29,796 --> 00:55:31,598 - Come on, B. - Come on. 1483 00:55:31,631 --> 00:55:33,533 - She was a competitive cheerleader. 1484 00:55:33,566 --> 00:55:35,301 Now she's got this whole crowd cheering 1485 00:55:35,335 --> 00:55:36,736 for her on their feet. 1486 00:55:36,770 --> 00:55:39,706 Vacaville, California representing. 1487 00:55:39,739 --> 00:55:41,274 Yes! 1488 00:55:41,307 --> 00:55:43,376 - Brittney Durant gets her first buzzer! 1489 00:55:43,410 --> 00:55:46,379 [cheers and applause] 1490 00:55:46,413 --> 00:55:50,183 [upbeat music] 1491 00:55:50,216 --> 00:55:53,186 The first woman to hit a buzzer tonight, 1492 00:55:53,219 --> 00:55:55,922 and the emotions are real. 1493 00:55:55,955 --> 00:55:58,291 - Let's go! - Whoo! 1494 00:55:58,324 --> 00:55:59,626 - Well, you made it. 1495 00:55:59,659 --> 00:56:01,795 - Yeah! - You got your first buzzer. 1496 00:56:01,828 --> 00:56:05,031 - Ah, this is a dream. So surreal. 1497 00:56:05,031 --> 00:56:07,334 I felt it in my bones. 1498 00:56:07,367 --> 00:56:09,869 - Guess what. You're going to LA! 1499 00:56:09,903 --> 00:56:12,339 - Whoo, LA! 1500 00:56:12,372 --> 00:56:15,275 - Her TV show got her ready for this. 1501 00:56:15,308 --> 00:56:16,843 Flying across Shattered Panes 1502 00:56:16,876 --> 00:56:18,712 was like jumping out of an airplane, 1503 00:56:18,745 --> 00:56:21,047 she went fast across Broken Bridge 1504 00:56:21,081 --> 00:56:22,916 like she was on a motorcycle, 1505 00:56:22,949 --> 00:56:25,952 and she climbed the wall like she was doing a stunt. 1506 00:56:26,052 --> 00:56:28,521 And Brittney got a buzzer. 1507 00:56:28,555 --> 00:56:34,127 * * 1508 00:56:37,931 --> 00:56:39,933 - There was a pitching change while we were away 1509 00:56:39,966 --> 00:56:42,402 as former minor leaguer Adam Jorgenson 1510 00:56:42,435 --> 00:56:43,670 showed off his stuff. 1511 00:56:43,703 --> 00:56:45,071 - Ooh, that looked like a strike. 1512 00:56:45,071 --> 00:56:46,339 - Jorgenson played 1513 00:56:46,373 --> 00:56:48,408 in the Colorado Rockies Organization, 1514 00:56:48,441 --> 00:56:49,776 and he looked good rounding first. 1515 00:56:49,809 --> 00:56:51,311 - Nice. 1516 00:56:51,344 --> 00:56:53,446 - He was barely able to steal his way past second. 1517 00:56:53,480 --> 00:56:55,081 - Oh, my goodness. 1518 00:56:55,081 --> 00:56:56,549 - Safe. - It was safe. 1519 00:56:56,583 --> 00:56:59,386 - But was finally called out at third. 1520 00:56:59,419 --> 00:57:01,921 - Oh, that was a bad fall! 1521 00:57:02,022 --> 00:57:05,658 - Things cooled down with Idaho's Brigham Youngstrom. 1522 00:57:05,692 --> 00:57:08,161 The 24-year-old is an engineer, 1523 00:57:08,194 --> 00:57:11,031 creating elaborate ice palaces that attract tourists 1524 00:57:11,031 --> 00:57:12,632 from across the country. 1525 00:57:12,665 --> 00:57:15,135 On the course, the rookie was red-hot. 1526 00:57:15,168 --> 00:57:17,504 - Ice, ice, baby. Ice, ice, baby. 1527 00:57:19,406 --> 00:57:20,807 - In his "Ninja" debut, 1528 00:57:20,840 --> 00:57:22,909 Youngstrom carved up the course, 1529 00:57:22,942 --> 00:57:25,445 making it all the way to the fifth obstacle. 1530 00:57:25,478 --> 00:57:27,514 - Oh! 1531 00:57:27,547 --> 00:57:30,583 - And he's got a good shot at making it to the semifinals. 1532 00:57:30,617 --> 00:57:32,619 - Ah, so much fun. 1533 00:57:32,652 --> 00:57:34,320 Yeah! 1534 00:57:34,354 --> 00:57:36,256 - Fremont, California's Grant Nguyen 1535 00:57:36,289 --> 00:57:39,259 has some very unorthodox training methods. 1536 00:57:39,292 --> 00:57:41,761 The college student wears a straitjacket 1537 00:57:41,795 --> 00:57:43,697 while training balance obstacles. 1538 00:57:43,730 --> 00:57:46,199 The technique paid off at Split Decision. 1539 00:57:46,232 --> 00:57:47,500 [cheers and applause] 1540 00:57:47,534 --> 00:57:48,735 - Okay! 1541 00:57:48,768 --> 00:57:50,503 - And the 23-year-old was impressive, 1542 00:57:50,537 --> 00:57:54,107 making it to the buzzer his first time on the course. 1543 00:57:54,140 --> 00:57:55,909 - Let's go! 1544 00:57:55,942 --> 00:57:57,277 - I've dreamed of this, 1545 00:57:57,310 --> 00:57:59,179 and I'm so afraid I'm gonna wake up at any moment. 1546 00:57:59,212 --> 00:58:01,448 [laughter] 1547 00:58:01,481 --> 00:58:03,416 - Our next competitor is coming out 1548 00:58:03,450 --> 00:58:05,518 to make his first run on a "Ninja" course 1549 00:58:05,552 --> 00:58:07,554 at the age of 45. 1550 00:58:07,587 --> 00:58:10,156 This is Las Vegas entertainer David Funk. 1551 00:58:10,190 --> 00:58:12,225 He's got a smile on his face because he's 1552 00:58:12,258 --> 00:58:15,595 got extra motivation for his "Ninja" debut. 1553 00:58:15,628 --> 00:58:17,130 [soft music] 1554 00:58:17,163 --> 00:58:19,065 - I was born right here in San Antonio, 1555 00:58:19,099 --> 00:58:20,400 and then I was adopted 1556 00:58:20,433 --> 00:58:23,036 when I was like two days old. 1557 00:58:23,036 --> 00:58:26,806 I grew up thinking that my birth family didn't want me. 1558 00:58:26,840 --> 00:58:28,608 So last year, my wife got me one 1559 00:58:28,641 --> 00:58:30,944 of those family DNA tests online, 1560 00:58:31,044 --> 00:58:34,447 and I got a hit on an aunt 1561 00:58:34,481 --> 00:58:35,849 that still lived in San Antonio. 1562 00:58:35,882 --> 00:58:38,351 She actually put me in contact with my sisters. 1563 00:58:38,385 --> 00:58:40,954 Hey. [laughs] 1564 00:58:41,054 --> 00:58:42,255 The first time we made contact, 1565 00:58:42,288 --> 00:58:43,656 I was 45 years old. 1566 00:58:43,690 --> 00:58:45,191 - So I tried to look for you. 1567 00:58:45,225 --> 00:58:47,460 I always thought you might have been in San Antonio. 1568 00:58:47,494 --> 00:58:51,398 - I found out they had been looking for me the whole time. 1569 00:58:51,431 --> 00:58:54,901 To find out after all those years that I was wanted, 1570 00:58:54,934 --> 00:58:56,069 it's a weight lifted off. 1571 00:58:56,069 --> 00:58:58,071 * * 1572 00:58:58,071 --> 00:58:59,873 I'm from San Antonio, 1573 00:58:59,906 --> 00:59:02,542 and my birth family still live there. 1574 00:59:02,575 --> 00:59:04,210 The fact that the competition 1575 00:59:04,244 --> 00:59:05,612 would be in San Antonio 1576 00:59:05,645 --> 00:59:07,180 the year we reconnect, 1577 00:59:07,213 --> 00:59:09,382 how much more could the planets align? 1578 00:59:09,416 --> 00:59:12,152 This, I would say, is extra special 1579 00:59:12,185 --> 00:59:14,020 because this is gonna be the second time 1580 00:59:14,054 --> 00:59:15,622 I've seen my birth family. 1581 00:59:15,655 --> 00:59:19,092 To be able to show them and share the excitement 1582 00:59:19,125 --> 00:59:20,860 that I'm feeling right now, 1583 00:59:20,894 --> 00:59:22,662 that's a dream come true. 1584 00:59:22,696 --> 00:59:25,365 If I can hit a buzzer, that's just gonna make it 1585 00:59:25,398 --> 00:59:27,033 even more special. 1586 00:59:31,237 --> 00:59:34,040 - This is a real homecoming for David Funk. 1587 00:59:34,040 --> 00:59:36,376 His birth parents and sisters are here. 1588 00:59:36,409 --> 00:59:38,078 They still live in San Antonio. 1589 00:59:38,111 --> 00:59:41,681 He's seeing them for only the second time in 45 years. 1590 00:59:41,715 --> 00:59:43,783 His wife Heather also cheering him on, 1591 00:59:43,817 --> 00:59:46,353 more family watching back in Arizona. 1592 00:59:46,386 --> 00:59:48,221 - They've got pompoms and everything. 1593 00:59:48,254 --> 00:59:51,157 [countdown clock beeping] 1594 00:59:51,191 --> 00:59:52,425 - If you've been to Vegas, 1595 00:59:52,459 --> 00:59:54,127 you may have seen this guy perform. 1596 00:59:54,160 --> 00:59:56,496 He's been in a lot of the big productions, 1597 00:59:56,529 --> 00:59:59,466 including the medieval show at Excalibur. 1598 00:59:59,499 --> 01:00:02,702 Does fire twirling, horse riding, you name it. 1599 01:00:02,736 --> 01:00:04,738 Just such a positive guy. 1600 01:00:04,771 --> 01:00:07,941 "Ninja" superfan, says he's been training since 2008. 1601 01:00:07,974 --> 01:00:09,476 - Check him out. 1602 01:00:09,509 --> 01:00:11,478 He's really moving through these first two obstacles. 1603 01:00:11,511 --> 01:00:12,979 He doesn't look 45 at all. 1604 01:00:13,013 --> 01:00:14,647 - Just needs the dismount. 1605 01:00:14,681 --> 01:00:16,182 And he's through. 1606 01:00:16,216 --> 01:00:19,252 [cheers and applause] 1607 01:00:19,986 --> 01:00:21,921 But now Split Decision. 1608 01:00:23,223 --> 01:00:25,025 He consults with his wife. 1609 01:00:25,058 --> 01:00:27,360 And she says go with the Despicables. 1610 01:00:29,329 --> 01:00:30,864 - All right, high knees. 1611 01:00:30,897 --> 01:00:32,899 Come on, pick up your feet. 1612 01:00:32,932 --> 01:00:35,935 Oh, oh, oh. Whoo! 1613 01:00:35,969 --> 01:00:37,871 A little funky there, but he survives. 1614 01:00:37,904 --> 01:00:39,039 - Wow. 1615 01:00:39,072 --> 01:00:41,441 Are we sure this guy is 45? 1616 01:00:41,474 --> 01:00:43,209 - We're looking right on to Ring Chaser. 1617 01:00:43,243 --> 01:00:44,978 Come on, come on. Get it, get it, get it. 1618 01:00:45,011 --> 01:00:47,714 Nice! Are you kidding me? 1619 01:00:47,747 --> 01:00:50,016 Where did this guy come from? 1620 01:00:50,050 --> 01:00:53,486 - Well, he is putting on a show for his birth family. 1621 01:00:55,088 --> 01:00:58,658 - He's got to go up and out. Whoo! 1622 01:00:58,692 --> 01:01:01,461 - Look at him. Gets through. 1623 01:01:01,494 --> 01:01:03,596 - David with that funky beat. 1624 01:01:03,630 --> 01:01:05,298 I got to be honest, I didn't think 1625 01:01:05,331 --> 01:01:06,833 he had a chance to hit a buzzer 1626 01:01:06,866 --> 01:01:09,502 in front of his birth family, but he is impressive. 1627 01:01:09,536 --> 01:01:12,772 Could be the oldest rookie ever to finish a course. 1628 01:01:14,974 --> 01:01:17,077 This rookie, looking to solve one 1629 01:01:17,110 --> 01:01:18,712 of the most challenging obstacles we've had. 1630 01:01:18,745 --> 01:01:20,146 - Nice. 1631 01:01:20,180 --> 01:01:22,415 - This is just such a unique obstacle, 1632 01:01:22,449 --> 01:01:24,651 the technique, that I-handle, 1633 01:01:24,684 --> 01:01:27,954 having to kind of defying what appears to be physics there. 1634 01:01:27,987 --> 01:01:30,390 - And then it's all about the transfer to here. 1635 01:01:30,423 --> 01:01:32,492 Transferring over, transferring the weight. 1636 01:01:32,525 --> 01:01:33,860 - And he is fighting through it. 1637 01:01:33,893 --> 01:01:35,328 - He's almost there. 1638 01:01:35,362 --> 01:01:36,863 He's almost to the promised land. 1639 01:01:36,896 --> 01:01:38,598 And how cool is this for his birth parents 1640 01:01:38,631 --> 01:01:39,799 to be able to watch him? 1641 01:01:39,833 --> 01:01:42,168 Oh, be careful now. Be careful. 1642 01:01:42,202 --> 01:01:44,404 - Trying to go back to space station "Ninja." 1643 01:01:44,437 --> 01:01:46,506 - Nice. - Yes! 1644 01:01:46,539 --> 01:01:48,241 Just needs the dismount. 1645 01:01:48,274 --> 01:01:51,411 What a rookie effort by the 45-year-old David Funk! 1646 01:01:51,444 --> 01:01:53,780 - Get out of there, David. Get out of there. 1647 01:01:53,813 --> 01:01:55,982 Get it out of there, David. 1648 01:01:56,016 --> 01:01:58,385 - Got it--no! 1649 01:01:58,418 --> 01:02:00,253 [air horn blares] 1650 01:02:00,286 --> 01:02:04,057 - Splashes back in. 1651 01:02:04,057 --> 01:02:06,326 So close. 1652 01:02:06,359 --> 01:02:08,294 - I thought he had it, Matt. 1653 01:02:08,328 --> 01:02:12,665 - Still a truly impressive run for a rookie who's 45. 1654 01:02:12,699 --> 01:02:14,467 - Ah! 1655 01:02:14,501 --> 01:02:17,604 - He got all the way through Final Frontier, 1656 01:02:17,637 --> 01:02:19,339 but he lands on the edge, 1657 01:02:19,372 --> 01:02:21,841 and he can't quite stick the dismount. 1658 01:02:21,875 --> 01:02:24,077 He was so close to finishing. 1659 01:02:25,912 --> 01:02:28,848 - He's got a good shot at moving on to the semifinals, 1660 01:02:28,882 --> 01:02:31,084 worth celebrating with the family. 1661 01:02:32,185 --> 01:02:34,954 She just gave birth six months ago, 1662 01:02:34,988 --> 01:02:38,258 but Mady Howard's ready to tackle the course again. 1663 01:02:38,291 --> 01:02:40,627 We'll see her and her baby 1664 01:02:40,660 --> 01:02:43,329 next on "American Ninja Warrior." 1665 01:02:48,001 --> 01:02:49,436 - San Antonio, if you love "American Ninja Warrior," 1666 01:02:49,469 --> 01:02:51,171 make some noise! 1667 01:02:51,204 --> 01:02:53,540 - Vegas MC Michael Pericoloso 1668 01:02:53,573 --> 01:02:55,942 got the party going while we were away... 1669 01:02:55,975 --> 01:02:58,378 - When I say "Ninja," you say "Warrior," 1670 01:02:58,411 --> 01:02:59,879 Ninja! - Warrior! 1671 01:02:59,913 --> 01:03:01,481 - Ninja! - Warrior! 1672 01:03:01,514 --> 01:03:05,051 - And got a shoutout from UFC champion, Rampage Jackson. 1673 01:03:05,051 --> 01:03:06,586 - You got this Mikey P. You got this. 1674 01:03:06,619 --> 01:03:08,054 Easy work. 1675 01:03:08,054 --> 01:03:10,857 - Pericoloso is a legend of the Vegas party scene, 1676 01:03:10,890 --> 01:03:12,892 But the 36-year-old 1677 01:03:12,926 --> 01:03:15,729 got bounced out of the club early tonight. 1678 01:03:15,762 --> 01:03:17,664 - Ooh! 1679 01:03:17,697 --> 01:03:20,367 - Man, Spider-Man can't even do that. 1680 01:03:20,400 --> 01:03:23,269 - Then it was the pride of Butte, Montana, 1681 01:03:23,303 --> 01:03:25,238 17-year-old Evan Andrews. 1682 01:03:25,271 --> 01:03:27,240 - Okay! - Let's go! 1683 01:03:27,273 --> 01:03:28,842 - The high school student had family and friends 1684 01:03:28,875 --> 01:03:31,678 watching as the rookie from Big Sky country 1685 01:03:31,711 --> 01:03:33,279 blew through the course. 1686 01:03:33,313 --> 01:03:34,881 - Just a playground to him. 1687 01:03:34,914 --> 01:03:37,083 - The teenager looked like he might have the fastest time 1688 01:03:37,117 --> 01:03:38,385 of the night... 1689 01:03:38,418 --> 01:03:39,853 - Is he even gonna stop and take a breath? 1690 01:03:39,886 --> 01:03:43,089 - Until he was tripped up by the fifth obstacle. 1691 01:03:43,089 --> 01:03:44,691 - Oh! 1692 01:03:44,724 --> 01:03:48,361 - But his fast time meant Zuri could deliver some good news. 1693 01:03:48,395 --> 01:03:49,696 - We will see you in Los Angeles. 1694 01:03:49,729 --> 01:03:51,097 Congratulations. You excited? 1695 01:03:51,097 --> 01:03:52,699 - Thank you so much. 1696 01:03:52,732 --> 01:03:54,968 Los Angeles is gonna be a party. 1697 01:03:55,001 --> 01:03:58,271 - Another teen, 19-year-old Izabella Adkins, 1698 01:03:58,304 --> 01:04:00,407 also got off to a hot start. 1699 01:04:00,440 --> 01:04:01,641 - Yeah, Matt. 1700 01:04:01,675 --> 01:04:03,410 She's got some type of Ninja swag. 1701 01:04:03,443 --> 01:04:06,246 - She's a student at Northern Arizona University 1702 01:04:06,279 --> 01:04:08,615 and had school mascot Louie the Lumberjack 1703 01:04:08,648 --> 01:04:10,183 cheering her on. 1704 01:04:10,216 --> 01:04:12,419 - She's on this course like, "Let me introduce myself." 1705 01:04:12,452 --> 01:04:14,921 - The rookie was only the second woman tonight 1706 01:04:14,954 --> 01:04:17,057 to work her way through Final Frontier 1707 01:04:17,090 --> 01:04:19,893 - Oh, get out of there. Get out of there, Izabella. 1708 01:04:19,926 --> 01:04:21,628 Yes! 1709 01:04:21,661 --> 01:04:24,464 - But the fast pace seemed to catch up to her 1710 01:04:24,497 --> 01:04:27,534 as she failed three straight times on the Warped Wall. 1711 01:04:27,567 --> 01:04:29,069 - Oh! 1712 01:04:29,069 --> 01:04:31,571 - But it's the second best run tonight by a woman, 1713 01:04:31,604 --> 01:04:34,074 guaranteeing her a spot in the semifinals. 1714 01:04:34,107 --> 01:04:35,575 - Hey, you go, girl. 1715 01:04:35,608 --> 01:04:37,977 [cheers and applause] 1716 01:04:38,078 --> 01:04:40,880 - Up next, another one of our strong women. 1717 01:04:40,914 --> 01:04:43,283 It's our old friend Mady Howard. 1718 01:04:43,316 --> 01:04:45,385 The Utah nurse was a breakout star 1719 01:04:45,418 --> 01:04:47,787 three years ago and instantly became 1720 01:04:47,821 --> 01:04:49,489 one of our top competitors, 1721 01:04:49,522 --> 01:04:53,326 but Mady took last season off for a good reason. 1722 01:04:54,427 --> 01:04:57,597 - * I'm seeing it so clearly * 1723 01:04:57,630 --> 01:05:00,333 * Breathing in like a daydream * 1724 01:05:00,367 --> 01:05:02,035 [soft music] 1725 01:05:02,035 --> 01:05:04,037 - Last year, I didn't compete 1726 01:05:04,037 --> 01:05:06,206 because I had a little baby boy. 1727 01:05:06,239 --> 01:05:08,141 Ah, so fun. 1728 01:05:08,174 --> 01:05:09,642 His name is Beckham, 1729 01:05:09,676 --> 01:05:11,678 and he is just the cutest little guy. 1730 01:05:11,711 --> 01:05:13,847 Hey, buddy. 1731 01:05:13,880 --> 01:05:16,282 Did you wake up from your nap? 1732 01:05:16,316 --> 01:05:18,651 He is at such a fun stage right now. 1733 01:05:18,685 --> 01:05:22,122 He's rolling over, sitting up by himself, 1734 01:05:22,155 --> 01:05:25,392 and he's starting to laugh, which is so cute. 1735 01:05:25,425 --> 01:05:27,060 You never know how much you can love something 1736 01:05:27,093 --> 01:05:28,361 until you have a baby. 1737 01:05:28,395 --> 01:05:29,729 [laughs] 1738 01:05:29,763 --> 01:05:33,299 - * Every minute feels like happiness * 1739 01:05:33,333 --> 01:05:35,669 * Yeah, I guess I think I'm happy then * 1740 01:05:35,702 --> 01:05:37,270 * * 1741 01:05:37,303 --> 01:05:40,073 - I've been doing my workouts when I'm at home with him, 1742 01:05:40,106 --> 01:05:43,610 and if I'm looking at him and jumping, 1743 01:05:43,643 --> 01:05:45,578 he thinks it's the coolest thing ever. 1744 01:05:45,612 --> 01:05:46,946 Good job. 1745 01:05:46,980 --> 01:05:48,848 Beckham might be a ninja in training. 1746 01:05:48,882 --> 01:05:51,418 We'll have to see what he likes in the future. 1747 01:05:51,451 --> 01:05:53,687 It can be hard to balance the demands 1748 01:05:53,720 --> 01:05:56,589 of my job, and motherhood, and Ninja training, 1749 01:05:56,623 --> 01:05:58,158 but I've been working hard, 1750 01:05:58,191 --> 01:06:00,026 and I can't wait to hit that course. 1751 01:06:00,060 --> 01:06:04,030 - * Yeah, I guess I think I'm happy then * 1752 01:06:04,030 --> 01:06:06,266 - Look at that. 1753 01:06:06,299 --> 01:06:07,767 [cheers and applause] 1754 01:06:07,801 --> 01:06:10,503 - And baby Beckham is here in San Antonio. 1755 01:06:10,537 --> 01:06:13,073 - Aww, coming to support Mommy. 1756 01:06:13,106 --> 01:06:15,141 - He's with Mady's husband, Tyler. 1757 01:06:15,175 --> 01:06:17,744 Everyone's excited for Mady's return. 1758 01:06:17,777 --> 01:06:19,779 Her parents are on the sideline 1759 01:06:19,813 --> 01:06:21,915 and a big bunch of fans in the stands, 1760 01:06:21,948 --> 01:06:24,351 and her co-workers back at the hospital 1761 01:06:24,384 --> 01:06:26,653 where she works also watching. 1762 01:06:26,686 --> 01:06:29,356 [countdown clock beeping] 1763 01:06:29,389 --> 01:06:32,459 - Akbar, six months ago, she was giving birth. 1764 01:06:32,492 --> 01:06:35,295 It's remarkable that she's back out here already. 1765 01:06:35,328 --> 01:06:38,164 - Any mom will tell you, it's hard to find time 1766 01:06:38,198 --> 01:06:40,100 just to sleep when you have a newborn, 1767 01:06:40,133 --> 01:06:41,701 much less train for "Ninja." 1768 01:06:41,735 --> 01:06:44,137 - And she's back working at the hospital too. 1769 01:06:44,170 --> 01:06:45,972 She is so impressive. 1770 01:06:46,072 --> 01:06:48,641 Never underestimate the power of a mother. 1771 01:06:48,675 --> 01:06:49,976 - Oh, Mama's strong. 1772 01:06:50,076 --> 01:06:51,378 - And she knows Beckham is gonna 1773 01:06:51,411 --> 01:06:53,079 want to watch this someday, see-- 1774 01:06:53,113 --> 01:06:55,548 - Oh, hanging on. 1775 01:06:55,582 --> 01:06:56,983 - Said she doesn't feel as strong 1776 01:06:57,083 --> 01:06:58,518 as she did in the past. 1777 01:06:58,551 --> 01:07:01,054 - Oh, she's gonna need some good strength here, Matt, 1778 01:07:01,087 --> 01:07:03,089 and your core strength is so needed 1779 01:07:03,123 --> 01:07:04,424 on "American Ninja Warrior." 1780 01:07:04,457 --> 01:07:06,793 - Like right here on Shattered Panes. 1781 01:07:06,826 --> 01:07:08,261 - She was a college gymnast. 1782 01:07:08,294 --> 01:07:09,462 Got a lot of skills, 1783 01:07:09,496 --> 01:07:10,764 able to move her body in space. 1784 01:07:10,797 --> 01:07:12,365 - Oh, whoa, whoa, watch it. 1785 01:07:12,399 --> 01:07:13,900 - Good anticipation there. 1786 01:07:13,933 --> 01:07:17,203 That was a violent drop. - Ooh, rock the baby. 1787 01:07:17,237 --> 01:07:19,539 - Well, that's what Dad is doing over there. 1788 01:07:19,572 --> 01:07:22,876 Beckham, your mom's made it to Split Decision. 1789 01:07:22,909 --> 01:07:26,112 - Blowing a kiss to baby Beckham for good luck. 1790 01:07:26,146 --> 01:07:29,182 - All right, looks like she's gonna try Broken Bridge. 1791 01:07:29,215 --> 01:07:30,850 Mom doesn't want the Minions. 1792 01:07:30,884 --> 01:07:32,285 - All right, here we go, Matt. 1793 01:07:32,318 --> 01:07:34,287 Go, go, go, go. Nice! 1794 01:07:34,320 --> 01:07:36,523 - And rolls in. There's the tumbling! 1795 01:07:36,556 --> 01:07:38,124 - Whoa. That's it. 1796 01:07:38,158 --> 01:07:40,160 - And she looked like she surprised herself. 1797 01:07:40,193 --> 01:07:43,496 - Oh, and that one scared baby Beckham. 1798 01:07:43,530 --> 01:07:46,066 - She's keeping it moving, not taking a lot 1799 01:07:46,099 --> 01:07:47,667 of time between obstacles. 1800 01:07:47,701 --> 01:07:49,269 Going up on Ring Chaser. 1801 01:07:49,302 --> 01:07:51,204 - Oh, just missed it. 1802 01:07:51,237 --> 01:07:52,539 That's all right. 1803 01:07:52,572 --> 01:07:54,507 - Well, let's see how her laches are. 1804 01:07:54,541 --> 01:07:55,942 Gonna have to be precise. 1805 01:07:55,975 --> 01:07:58,778 Less margin for error with that smaller ring. 1806 01:07:58,812 --> 01:08:02,048 - Here's a chance to use those gymnastic skills. 1807 01:08:02,082 --> 01:08:03,249 - Nice. 1808 01:08:03,283 --> 01:08:05,552 - Did you see how soft that was? 1809 01:08:05,585 --> 01:08:09,089 - Well, she is just an outstanding athlete. 1810 01:08:09,122 --> 01:08:12,459 [cheers and applause] 1811 01:08:12,492 --> 01:08:14,094 - [crying] 1812 01:08:14,127 --> 01:08:16,096 - Beckham can't even watch. He's too nervous. 1813 01:08:16,129 --> 01:08:19,532 - Aww, it's okay, Beckham. Aww. 1814 01:08:19,566 --> 01:08:21,301 Poor mother, that's gotta be difficult, 1815 01:08:21,334 --> 01:08:22,669 to be competing 1816 01:08:22,702 --> 01:08:24,671 and hearing your baby crying on the sideline, 1817 01:08:24,704 --> 01:08:26,806 but yet, she's still so focused. 1818 01:08:26,840 --> 01:08:30,343 - And on the fifth obstacle, closing in on a buzzer 1819 01:08:30,377 --> 01:08:32,612 six months after giving birth. 1820 01:08:32,645 --> 01:08:34,848 - The Final Frontier is a beast. 1821 01:08:34,881 --> 01:08:37,250 - It's just such an unforgiving obstacle. 1822 01:08:37,283 --> 01:08:39,252 - Whoa, that handle's twisting. 1823 01:08:39,285 --> 01:08:41,087 - Oh, oh, oh, oh. Good save. 1824 01:08:41,121 --> 01:08:42,489 - That was a great adjustment. 1825 01:08:42,522 --> 01:08:44,057 That's exactly the adjustment you wanna make. 1826 01:08:44,057 --> 01:08:46,559 - Well, she's worked for years in the hospital ICU. 1827 01:08:46,593 --> 01:08:48,361 She knows pressure. 1828 01:08:49,329 --> 01:08:50,764 Good transfer. 1829 01:08:50,797 --> 01:08:52,499 - Yeah, she is so trained to be locked in, Matt. 1830 01:08:52,532 --> 01:08:54,634 - Come on! - Nice. 1831 01:08:54,668 --> 01:08:57,070 - And she's fighting her way. 1832 01:08:57,737 --> 01:09:00,073 And she's using her core muscle 1833 01:09:00,106 --> 01:09:02,308 to scoot that bar across. 1834 01:09:02,342 --> 01:09:05,278 Look at that. That's all core strength. 1835 01:09:06,479 --> 01:09:09,616 - This is remarkable. - It is, Matt. 1836 01:09:09,649 --> 01:09:11,351 And you see how much she's holding-- 1837 01:09:11,384 --> 01:09:13,019 uh-oh, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa. 1838 01:09:13,019 --> 01:09:14,287 - Good recovery. 1839 01:09:14,320 --> 01:09:16,656 - Yeah, it's all about control. 1840 01:09:16,690 --> 01:09:18,692 - Uh-oh, uh-oh, that's not all the way locked in. 1841 01:09:18,725 --> 01:09:20,026 That's not all the way locked in 1842 01:09:20,026 --> 01:09:21,027 - It's spinning. 1843 01:09:21,027 --> 01:09:23,363 - No! - No! 1844 01:09:23,396 --> 01:09:24,664 - Oh! 1845 01:09:24,698 --> 01:09:26,166 - The grip gave out, 1846 01:09:26,199 --> 01:09:29,669 but not before an awesome return from Mady Howard. 1847 01:09:29,703 --> 01:09:32,439 - Baby Beckham, Mama did good. 1848 01:09:32,472 --> 01:09:35,475 - This new mom had extra motivation 1849 01:09:35,508 --> 01:09:37,777 with baby Beckham on the sideline, 1850 01:09:37,811 --> 01:09:40,647 and she didn't look rusty at all on the course, 1851 01:09:40,680 --> 01:09:43,950 powering her way to the fifth obstacle. 1852 01:09:44,050 --> 01:09:47,587 - And she and baby Beckham are standing by with Zuri. 1853 01:09:47,620 --> 01:09:50,457 - Oh, my goodness. 1854 01:09:50,490 --> 01:09:53,460 First of all, Mady, a lot has changed. 1855 01:09:53,493 --> 01:09:55,295 - Yes, it has. 1856 01:09:55,328 --> 01:09:56,596 - You are a new mama. 1857 01:09:56,629 --> 01:09:58,164 Baby Beckham was on the sidelines. 1858 01:09:58,198 --> 01:09:59,666 Hi, baby boy. 1859 01:09:59,699 --> 01:10:01,101 How hard was it for you to keep pushing through the course 1860 01:10:01,134 --> 01:10:02,635 when you heard him crying? 1861 01:10:02,669 --> 01:10:04,838 - Oh, my gosh, my mom heart hurt for a minute. 1862 01:10:04,871 --> 01:10:06,973 [laughs] 1863 01:10:07,007 --> 01:10:11,611 But I knew he was okay with his dad, so... 1864 01:10:13,613 --> 01:10:15,849 - What do you think about that, Beckham? 1865 01:10:15,882 --> 01:10:17,684 Yeah? 1866 01:10:17,717 --> 01:10:19,352 I think she's a rock star too. 1867 01:10:19,386 --> 01:10:21,388 You want to tell her, or should I? 1868 01:10:21,421 --> 01:10:23,023 She's going to semifinals, Beckham. 1869 01:10:23,056 --> 01:10:24,391 - I am? - I know. 1870 01:10:24,424 --> 01:10:26,393 - Yay! - Good news. 1871 01:10:26,426 --> 01:10:28,695 There's a lot to celebrate, buddy. 1872 01:10:28,728 --> 01:10:30,930 Oh, my goodness, congratulations. 1873 01:10:30,964 --> 01:10:32,999 You guys soak up the mommy and me time. 1874 01:10:33,033 --> 01:10:34,634 I'll see you in LA. 1875 01:10:34,668 --> 01:10:36,403 Guys, back to you. 1876 01:10:36,436 --> 01:10:38,872 - Big things are coming... 1877 01:10:38,905 --> 01:10:40,240 There's a big drink of water. 1878 01:10:40,273 --> 01:10:41,975 Because our tallest competitor, 1879 01:10:42,008 --> 01:10:47,047 6'5" John Mack, is up next on "American Ninja Warrior." 1880 01:10:50,984 --> 01:10:52,986 - It's our final night of qualifying here in Texas, 1881 01:10:53,019 --> 01:10:55,288 but minutes ago, it was a Minnesotan 1882 01:10:55,321 --> 01:10:57,490 bringing some Latin flair. 1883 01:10:57,524 --> 01:11:00,860 16-year-old Paris Juarez showed off the dance moves 1884 01:11:00,894 --> 01:11:02,629 she learned for her quinceañera. 1885 01:11:02,662 --> 01:11:04,130 - Oh, she got it. 1886 01:11:04,164 --> 01:11:07,067 - The Minnesota teenager is known asla Quebradora 1887 01:11:07,067 --> 01:11:09,736 the Crusher, because she destroys courses. 1888 01:11:09,769 --> 01:11:11,104 - She crushed that one, Matt. 1889 01:11:11,137 --> 01:11:12,639 - With her coach Ninja veteran, 1890 01:11:12,672 --> 01:11:14,140 Hunter Guerard, cheering her on... 1891 01:11:14,174 --> 01:11:16,076 - Come on, Paris! 1892 01:11:16,076 --> 01:11:18,411 - Juarez powered through Ring Chaser 1893 01:11:18,445 --> 01:11:20,447 and became the seventh woman tonight 1894 01:11:20,480 --> 01:11:22,082 to reach the fifth obstacle. 1895 01:11:22,082 --> 01:11:23,883 - Oh! 1896 01:11:23,917 --> 01:11:26,820 - And though she fell, her fast time guaranteed her 1897 01:11:26,853 --> 01:11:28,288 a spot in the semifinals. 1898 01:11:28,321 --> 01:11:29,723 - Good job, Paris! 1899 01:11:29,756 --> 01:11:30,990 [cheers and applause] 1900 01:11:31,091 --> 01:11:33,193 - Then the roles were reversed, 1901 01:11:33,226 --> 01:11:35,161 and Hunter got his shot on the course. 1902 01:11:35,195 --> 01:11:36,896 - All you, Hunter. Come on. 1903 01:11:36,930 --> 01:11:40,100 - The five-time veteran, whose nickname is the Lizard, 1904 01:11:40,100 --> 01:11:41,668 is known for going fast on the course. 1905 01:11:41,701 --> 01:11:42,902 - Nice. 1906 01:11:42,936 --> 01:11:44,771 - And he turned it on tonight... 1907 01:11:44,804 --> 01:11:47,107 - You showoff. He was showing off. 1908 01:11:47,140 --> 01:11:48,875 - Flying through Final Frontier... 1909 01:11:48,908 --> 01:11:50,410 [cheers and applause] 1910 01:11:50,443 --> 01:11:52,112 And grabbing the night's top time 1911 01:11:52,112 --> 01:11:54,114 by almost ten seconds. 1912 01:11:54,114 --> 01:11:56,316 [buzzer blares] - Another year. 1913 01:11:56,349 --> 01:12:00,387 - Not only was it another one, it was the fastest one. 1914 01:12:00,420 --> 01:12:02,255 - Whoo! 1915 01:12:02,288 --> 01:12:05,058 - Up next is our tallest competitor of the night, 1916 01:12:05,058 --> 01:12:07,961 Utah's 6'5" John Mack, 1917 01:12:08,061 --> 01:12:09,863 whose nickname is the Reach. 1918 01:12:09,896 --> 01:12:12,232 - You can see why. Look at that wingspan. 1919 01:12:12,265 --> 01:12:13,900 He could reach anything. 1920 01:12:13,933 --> 01:12:15,468 - And you can see the college student 1921 01:12:15,502 --> 01:12:16,970 pointing up to the sky. 1922 01:12:17,070 --> 01:12:18,772 That's to honor his dad. 1923 01:12:18,805 --> 01:12:21,975 [FLETCHER's "Healing"] 1924 01:12:22,075 --> 01:12:23,877 - Sports were really important with me and my dad 1925 01:12:23,910 --> 01:12:25,912 in our relationship when I was growing up. 1926 01:12:25,945 --> 01:12:28,515 * * 1927 01:12:28,548 --> 01:12:30,150 When I was 12 and 13, I suffered 1928 01:12:30,183 --> 01:12:32,852 two major head injuries that kind of prevented me 1929 01:12:32,886 --> 01:12:34,521 from playing any contact sports, 1930 01:12:34,554 --> 01:12:36,823 and I got really, really depressed. 1931 01:12:36,856 --> 01:12:38,258 * * 1932 01:12:38,291 --> 01:12:39,492 My dad discovered "Ninja Warrior" 1933 01:12:39,526 --> 01:12:40,860 when I was at home in hospital. 1934 01:12:40,894 --> 01:12:43,129 We were like, "Let's just see if we can build 1935 01:12:43,163 --> 01:12:44,531 some of the stuff in the backyard." 1936 01:12:44,564 --> 01:12:46,366 It kind of brought me back to 100%-- 1937 01:12:46,399 --> 01:12:47,600 110%, really. 1938 01:12:47,634 --> 01:12:49,235 * * 1939 01:12:49,269 --> 01:12:50,804 After a few months of really getting 1940 01:12:50,837 --> 01:12:52,372 into "Ninja Warrior"... 1941 01:12:52,405 --> 01:12:54,007 * * 1942 01:12:54,107 --> 01:12:57,377 My dad took his own life and committed suicide. 1943 01:12:57,410 --> 01:13:00,180 - * I've been feeling * 1944 01:13:00,213 --> 01:13:03,149 * Inside out in my feelings * 1945 01:13:03,183 --> 01:13:05,418 - We had finally really started to connect 1946 01:13:05,452 --> 01:13:06,786 over something again, 1947 01:13:06,820 --> 01:13:10,957 and then one day, he just wasn't there anymore. 1948 01:13:11,057 --> 01:13:14,227 - * Breaking down don't mean I'm broken * 1949 01:13:14,260 --> 01:13:17,230 * Losing hope don't mean I'm hopeless * 1950 01:13:17,263 --> 01:13:20,133 - It wasn't easy to be 13 years old, 1951 01:13:20,166 --> 01:13:23,069 have a concussion, and then have your dad die 1952 01:13:23,103 --> 01:13:26,272 and then have to find a way to keep going, 1953 01:13:26,306 --> 01:13:27,707 but John did. 1954 01:13:27,741 --> 01:13:30,810 * * 1955 01:13:30,844 --> 01:13:35,615 One of the things that really saved him... 1956 01:13:35,648 --> 01:13:39,853 was being able to go outside 1957 01:13:39,886 --> 01:13:42,188 and be on his Ninja course. 1958 01:13:42,222 --> 01:13:44,657 - * The smoke ain't gone, but it's clearing * 1959 01:13:44,691 --> 01:13:46,860 - I'm so proud of John. 1960 01:13:46,893 --> 01:13:49,763 - * I ain't there yet, but I'm healing * 1961 01:13:49,796 --> 01:13:53,099 * Ooh, yeah, yeah * 1962 01:13:53,099 --> 01:13:56,469 * I ain't there yet, but I'm healing * 1963 01:13:56,503 --> 01:13:57,671 - My mom struggled, 1964 01:13:57,704 --> 01:13:59,539 but she was always there for us, 1965 01:13:59,572 --> 01:14:01,408 even at great personal sacrifice. 1966 01:14:01,441 --> 01:14:03,610 - Do you remember when he let you guys silly string him? 1967 01:14:03,643 --> 01:14:04,844 - Going to football games with Dad, 1968 01:14:04,878 --> 01:14:06,246 those are some of my favorite memories. 1969 01:14:06,279 --> 01:14:08,181 - And you had to be twins. - Oh, yeah. 1970 01:14:08,214 --> 01:14:11,051 - * I'm finally breathing * 1971 01:14:11,051 --> 01:14:14,254 * The smoke ain't gone, but it's clearing * 1972 01:14:14,287 --> 01:14:16,289 - To be able to run this course in front of her, 1973 01:14:16,322 --> 01:14:18,692 in memory of my dad, in honor of him, 1974 01:14:18,725 --> 01:14:20,260 it means a lot. 1975 01:14:20,293 --> 01:14:22,962 - * I ain't there yet, but I'm healing * 1976 01:14:23,063 --> 01:14:26,066 * I ain't there yet, but I'm healing * 1977 01:14:26,099 --> 01:14:28,401 [cheers and applause] 1978 01:14:28,435 --> 01:14:33,173 - And there's mom going crazy, along with John's grandmother, 1979 01:14:33,206 --> 01:14:34,708 and a big group 1980 01:14:34,741 --> 01:14:37,344 of other friends and ninjas chanting "Reach." 1981 01:14:37,377 --> 01:14:38,978 - Hey, I love y'all! 1982 01:14:39,079 --> 01:14:40,880 - He's also got the love and support of friends and family 1983 01:14:40,914 --> 01:14:42,816 back in Utah. 1984 01:14:42,849 --> 01:14:45,985 [countdown clock beeping] 1985 01:14:46,086 --> 01:14:48,321 - With them long legs, he should have no problems 1986 01:14:48,355 --> 01:14:50,623 with the Shrinking Steps. 1987 01:14:50,657 --> 01:14:51,691 - And he's through it quickly. 1988 01:14:51,725 --> 01:14:53,460 - Yeah, John, let's go! 1989 01:14:53,493 --> 01:14:55,562 - He'll probably only need a few steps 1990 01:14:55,595 --> 01:14:57,263 to get up Shattered Panes. 1991 01:14:57,297 --> 01:14:59,632 - That's a big body, though, to be throwing around, 1992 01:14:59,666 --> 01:15:02,135 6'5" and 190 pounds. 1993 01:15:02,168 --> 01:15:03,903 - Mack made it to the semifinals 1994 01:15:03,937 --> 01:15:05,538 last year as a rookie. 1995 01:15:05,572 --> 01:15:07,040 - Matt, he's so big, 1996 01:15:07,040 --> 01:15:09,809 his feet are almost touching that third pane! 1997 01:15:11,344 --> 01:15:12,946 - Sticks the landing, 1998 01:15:13,046 --> 01:15:14,848 wastes no time at Split Decision, 1999 01:15:14,881 --> 01:15:17,183 heading straight for Broken Bridge. 2000 01:15:17,217 --> 01:15:19,486 - Nice. - Oh, my goodness. 2001 01:15:19,519 --> 01:15:21,154 Now he's hitting the afterburners. 2002 01:15:21,187 --> 01:15:23,523 - Nice. - Are you serious? 2003 01:15:23,556 --> 01:15:24,958 Look at this. 2004 01:15:25,058 --> 01:15:26,726 - Whoa, John Mack is just like a Mack truck 2005 01:15:26,760 --> 01:15:28,061 on this course, Matt. 2006 01:15:28,061 --> 01:15:29,929 He's bulldozed through four obstacles 2007 01:15:29,963 --> 01:15:32,399 in under 45 seconds! 2008 01:15:32,432 --> 01:15:34,601 - Hunter Guerard has that top time, 2009 01:15:34,634 --> 01:15:37,604 but John Mack's got a good chance to beat it. 2010 01:15:37,637 --> 01:15:39,606 - He is flying, the Reach. 2011 01:15:39,639 --> 01:15:42,075 [crowd chanting] Reach, Reach, Reach! 2012 01:15:42,108 --> 01:15:43,543 - Listen to this crowd, Matt. 2013 01:15:43,576 --> 01:15:45,345 They want him to reach that buzzer. 2014 01:15:45,378 --> 01:15:48,314 - Well, he is absolutely beasting this. 2015 01:15:48,348 --> 01:15:51,518 And what's so impressive is his technique looks on point. 2016 01:15:51,551 --> 01:15:53,486 - Matt, I don't even have a word to explain 2017 01:15:53,520 --> 01:15:54,888 what I'm watching right now. 2018 01:15:54,921 --> 01:15:58,324 - 21 years old, went through that tragedy 2019 01:15:58,358 --> 01:16:01,494 losing his father in his teens. 2020 01:16:01,528 --> 01:16:03,630 Well, what a moment this is. 2021 01:16:03,663 --> 01:16:05,298 - Come on, come on, get it. Boom! 2022 01:16:05,331 --> 01:16:06,666 - Nice! 2023 01:16:06,700 --> 01:16:08,935 - And look at him pointing at the Mega Wall. 2024 01:16:09,035 --> 01:16:11,771 - At 6'5", homie's got to at least try it. 2025 01:16:11,805 --> 01:16:14,374 - Oh, the shirt's coming off. 2026 01:16:14,407 --> 01:16:16,443 - Oh! 2027 01:16:16,476 --> 01:16:19,212 - This has been an insane run. 2028 01:16:19,245 --> 01:16:21,247 This could earn him 10 grand, 2029 01:16:21,281 --> 01:16:24,384 but I think it would mean a lot more than that to John Mack. 2030 01:16:24,417 --> 01:16:25,952 Can he do it? 2031 01:16:26,052 --> 01:16:28,421 Oh! 2032 01:16:28,455 --> 01:16:31,491 John Mack! [buzzer blares] 2033 01:16:31,524 --> 01:16:32,892 The Reach! 2034 01:16:32,926 --> 01:16:35,328 - * Ain't there yet, but I'm healing * 2035 01:16:35,362 --> 01:16:37,397 - Let's go! 2036 01:16:37,430 --> 01:16:40,367 - $10,000. 2037 01:16:40,400 --> 01:16:42,702 That is impressive. 2038 01:16:42,736 --> 01:16:45,305 - I'm not leaving. I'm not leaving. 2039 01:16:45,338 --> 01:16:46,940 - You stay right there. 2040 01:16:46,973 --> 01:16:49,676 You just bulldozed through this course. 2041 01:16:49,709 --> 01:16:52,112 You got $10,000-- - Whoo! 2042 01:16:52,145 --> 01:16:54,080 - And the fastest time of the night. 2043 01:16:54,114 --> 01:16:55,448 - Let's go! 2044 01:16:55,482 --> 01:16:57,117 [cheers and applause] 2045 01:16:57,150 --> 01:16:59,519 - John, I'm so impressed. - Thank you. 2046 01:16:59,552 --> 01:17:02,055 - And listen, I know I can imagine 2047 01:17:02,088 --> 01:17:04,257 all you've been through with the loss of your father. 2048 01:17:04,290 --> 01:17:07,394 What's it like right now doing what you're doing, 2049 01:17:07,427 --> 01:17:10,030 just looking so amazing? 2050 01:17:11,364 --> 01:17:14,234 - Man, it's incredible to be here after everything 2051 01:17:14,267 --> 01:17:16,302 that's happened, and it's really cool 2052 01:17:16,336 --> 01:17:17,570 to have my family and friends here too 2053 01:17:17,604 --> 01:17:19,272 because they're the ones that got me 2054 01:17:19,305 --> 01:17:20,440 through all that, you know? 2055 01:17:20,473 --> 01:17:22,308 And especially my mom. 2056 01:17:22,342 --> 01:17:26,446 * * 2057 01:17:26,479 --> 01:17:29,716 - Let's go! - Whoo! 2058 01:17:29,749 --> 01:17:32,519 - My mom is my hero and my role model. 2059 01:17:32,552 --> 01:17:35,321 And she's been by me through all the bad moments, 2060 01:17:35,355 --> 01:17:37,357 so it's finally good to have her here for a good one. 2061 01:17:37,390 --> 01:17:39,225 - Why don't you slide down and give your mom a hug 2062 01:17:39,259 --> 01:17:40,226 right now, man? 2063 01:17:40,260 --> 01:17:42,162 You're making me cry. 2064 01:17:42,195 --> 01:17:44,130 - * I'm healing * 2065 01:17:44,164 --> 01:17:46,299 - And that's what this is all about. 2066 01:17:46,332 --> 01:17:47,667 - Whoo! 2067 01:17:47,701 --> 01:17:49,803 - That's a beautiful moment right there. 2068 01:17:49,836 --> 01:17:52,205 - * I ain't there yet, but I'm healing * 2069 01:17:52,238 --> 01:17:54,774 [crowd chanting] Reach, Reach, Reach! 2070 01:17:54,808 --> 01:17:57,677 - Coming up, he won "Ninja Junior." 2071 01:17:57,711 --> 01:17:59,479 Look at you, big fella! 2072 01:17:59,512 --> 01:18:03,016 Can Jackson Erdos be the next "Ninja" superstar? 2073 01:18:03,016 --> 01:18:07,020 His debut is next on "American Ninja Warrior." 2074 01:18:11,291 --> 01:18:12,692 - Two of "Ninja's" best took on the course 2075 01:18:12,726 --> 01:18:14,294 while we were away. 2076 01:18:14,327 --> 01:18:17,731 Sean Bryan is the Papal Ninja, the Catholic Church worker 2077 01:18:17,764 --> 01:18:19,165 with the loyal fan base, 2078 01:18:19,199 --> 01:18:21,267 usually including priests and nuns. 2079 01:18:21,301 --> 01:18:23,203 - They gon' be praying for him, Matt. 2080 01:18:23,236 --> 01:18:26,373 - Adam Rayl's the rock-solid Arizona concrete worker 2081 01:18:26,406 --> 01:18:28,408 who always has his mom Vicky 2082 01:18:28,441 --> 01:18:30,343 watching nervously during his runs. 2083 01:18:30,377 --> 01:18:32,645 - Oh, you know Vicky wouldn't miss this. 2084 01:18:32,679 --> 01:18:34,514 - Rayl and Bryan are good friends 2085 01:18:34,547 --> 01:18:35,849 and training partners, 2086 01:18:35,882 --> 01:18:37,851 and their runs were remarkably similar. 2087 01:18:37,884 --> 01:18:39,219 - Way ahead of the ring. 2088 01:18:39,252 --> 01:18:41,054 - They powered their way through the fourth... 2089 01:18:41,087 --> 01:18:43,957 - Nice! - And fifth obstacles. 2090 01:18:44,057 --> 01:18:45,258 - Yes! 2091 01:18:45,291 --> 01:18:47,794 [cheers and applause] 2092 01:18:47,827 --> 01:18:49,162 - Yeah, go get it. 2093 01:18:49,195 --> 01:18:50,530 - Both took a shot at the Mega Wall... 2094 01:18:50,563 --> 01:18:51,865 - Oh! 2095 01:18:51,898 --> 01:18:54,134 - Before rebounding on the regular wall. 2096 01:18:54,167 --> 01:18:56,302 [cheers and applause] 2097 01:18:56,336 --> 01:18:58,872 And we'll see both of them in the semifinals. 2098 01:18:58,905 --> 01:19:01,841 - Hey, homie, see you in LA! 2099 01:19:01,875 --> 01:19:04,110 - Well, our final runner of qualifying 2100 01:19:04,144 --> 01:19:06,546 is the youngest competitor of the season. 2101 01:19:06,579 --> 01:19:09,649 This is 15-year-old Jackson Erdos. 2102 01:19:09,683 --> 01:19:10,817 He was the champion 2103 01:19:10,850 --> 01:19:12,452 of "American Ninja Warrior Junior" 2104 01:19:12,485 --> 01:19:14,187 last summer, and if he's anything 2105 01:19:14,220 --> 01:19:16,690 like other "Ninja Junior" success stories, 2106 01:19:16,723 --> 01:19:19,859 he could be the next big thing in Ninja. 2107 01:19:19,893 --> 01:19:22,595 Last season's junior champ, Vance Walker, 2108 01:19:22,629 --> 01:19:25,298 got a Mega Wall, a safety pass, 2109 01:19:25,331 --> 01:19:27,734 and was one of only four athletes 2110 01:19:27,767 --> 01:19:29,803 to reach stage three. 2111 01:19:29,836 --> 01:19:32,038 The junior runner up Kaden Lebsack 2112 01:19:32,038 --> 01:19:35,208 went one step further, finishing stage three 2113 01:19:35,241 --> 01:19:37,544 and earning $100,000 2114 01:19:37,577 --> 01:19:39,579 as the last ninja standing. 2115 01:19:39,612 --> 01:19:42,215 The bar's been set pretty high. 2116 01:19:42,248 --> 01:19:44,050 - Jackson just doesn't let up. 2117 01:19:44,084 --> 01:19:45,719 [buzzer blares] 2118 01:19:45,752 --> 01:19:48,655 - But Erdos is confident he's got what it takes. 2119 01:19:48,688 --> 01:19:49,889 - I just want the world to know 2120 01:19:49,923 --> 01:19:51,124 that I'm coming for Mount Midoriyama. 2121 01:19:51,157 --> 01:19:53,760 - Whoa! - Jackson is a beast. 2122 01:19:53,793 --> 01:19:56,663 Honestly, this kid, just in a different league. 2123 01:19:56,696 --> 01:19:58,264 - And he is flying. 2124 01:19:58,298 --> 01:20:00,066 - There's definitely a lot of weight 2125 01:20:00,066 --> 01:20:01,801 off my shoulders knowing that I've done this before. 2126 01:20:01,835 --> 01:20:03,436 [dramatic music] 2127 01:20:03,470 --> 01:20:04,838 I'm really confident. 2128 01:20:04,871 --> 01:20:06,840 I've planned this out hundreds of times in my head. 2129 01:20:06,873 --> 01:20:09,242 I have what it takes to go all the way. 2130 01:20:09,275 --> 01:20:10,577 [cheers and applause] 2131 01:20:10,610 --> 01:20:12,012 - Well, we're not the only ones who want 2132 01:20:12,045 --> 01:20:13,880 to see what this kid can do. 2133 01:20:13,913 --> 01:20:16,116 He's got his family on the sidelines 2134 01:20:16,149 --> 01:20:18,551 and many of the other teenage ninjas. 2135 01:20:18,585 --> 01:20:20,787 Plus, a big group of his training partners 2136 01:20:20,820 --> 01:20:22,756 watching back in Pennsylvania. 2137 01:20:22,789 --> 01:20:24,591 [cheers and applause] 2138 01:20:24,624 --> 01:20:27,594 [countdown clock beeping] 2139 01:20:27,627 --> 01:20:29,529 We have seen the youth invasion. 2140 01:20:29,562 --> 01:20:31,831 Will this be the next chapter? 2141 01:20:31,865 --> 01:20:33,633 - Yes! - Whoo! 2142 01:20:33,667 --> 01:20:35,869 - And Jackson, not a little kid anymore. 2143 01:20:35,902 --> 01:20:37,537 He's always been big for his age. 2144 01:20:37,570 --> 01:20:39,172 He's 5'11" now. 2145 01:20:39,205 --> 01:20:41,808 - And on "Ninja Junior," he went all out. 2146 01:20:41,841 --> 01:20:44,210 It was a fast style that worked for him, 2147 01:20:44,244 --> 01:20:46,579 but he may have to alter his approach on the big show 2148 01:20:46,613 --> 01:20:48,915 to avoid mistakes. 2149 01:20:48,948 --> 01:20:50,617 - And great body awareness. 2150 01:20:50,650 --> 01:20:52,018 - Yeah, especially as he traverses 2151 01:20:52,052 --> 01:20:53,953 through that third pane. 2152 01:20:53,987 --> 01:20:56,556 - Which way will he going to go here? 2153 01:20:58,258 --> 01:21:00,527 - He's going Despicables. 2154 01:21:00,560 --> 01:21:02,128 - He's a kid, Matt. 2155 01:21:02,162 --> 01:21:03,797 Of course, he wants to run on top of the little Minions. 2156 01:21:03,830 --> 01:21:05,098 Nice! 2157 01:21:05,131 --> 01:21:07,267 And he just crushed Despicables. 2158 01:21:08,868 --> 01:21:10,603 - Now hopping up to Ring Chaser. 2159 01:21:10,637 --> 01:21:12,238 - Now, Matt, he does admit that he gets 2160 01:21:12,272 --> 01:21:13,907 a little reckless on the course. 2161 01:21:13,940 --> 01:21:15,508 His speed comes with great risk. 2162 01:21:15,542 --> 01:21:17,811 - Oh, what? Are you kidding me? 2163 01:21:17,844 --> 01:21:20,413 - Love you, Jack! - I love you too. 2164 01:21:20,447 --> 01:21:22,082 - And he just yelled to his family, 2165 01:21:22,082 --> 01:21:24,751 "I love you too," in the middle of a lache. 2166 01:21:24,784 --> 01:21:27,821 [cheers and applause] 2167 01:21:29,289 --> 01:21:31,458 Erdos looks like he hasn't missed a step 2168 01:21:31,491 --> 01:21:32,992 since winning the championship 2169 01:21:33,093 --> 01:21:34,394 on "Ninja Junior." 2170 01:21:34,427 --> 01:21:36,196 - Yeah, this is where he cannot be reckless. 2171 01:21:36,229 --> 01:21:37,964 He really has to take his time. 2172 01:21:37,997 --> 01:21:39,466 - Well, he's not gonna beat John Mack 2173 01:21:39,499 --> 01:21:40,667 for the fastest time, 2174 01:21:40,700 --> 01:21:42,736 so he doesn't need to be reckless. 2175 01:21:42,769 --> 01:21:45,105 - Make the connection as you traverse through the universe. 2176 01:21:45,105 --> 01:21:48,308 - Oh, my goodness. Erdos is being a boss. 2177 01:21:48,341 --> 01:21:51,311 - Erdos sounds like a far, far away galaxy, 2178 01:21:51,344 --> 01:21:53,580 and he is from a far, far away galaxy 2179 01:21:53,613 --> 01:21:55,448 because he is talented. 2180 01:21:55,482 --> 01:21:57,283 - This is the transfer that's tripped up 2181 01:21:57,317 --> 01:21:59,219 so many ninjas tonight. 2182 01:21:59,252 --> 01:22:01,054 - Nice, whoo! - Got it! 2183 01:22:01,054 --> 01:22:04,591 Trying to get a buzzer in his first run on the big show. 2184 01:22:04,624 --> 01:22:06,359 - There it is! 2185 01:22:06,393 --> 01:22:08,661 - Let's go! 2186 01:22:08,695 --> 01:22:10,330 - You think he's going for that Mega Wall? 2187 01:22:10,363 --> 01:22:14,200 [all cheering] 2188 01:22:14,234 --> 01:22:15,435 - Let's make some noise! 2189 01:22:15,468 --> 01:22:18,304 - Oh, he wants some noise. Let him hear it. 2190 01:22:18,338 --> 01:22:21,074 [cheers and applause] 2191 01:22:21,074 --> 01:22:24,244 - 10 grand goes a long way at 15 years old. 2192 01:22:24,277 --> 01:22:26,846 - Well, remember, the previous "Ninja Junior" champ, 2193 01:22:26,880 --> 01:22:28,815 Vance Walker, got the Mega Wall 2194 01:22:28,848 --> 01:22:30,684 in his first run last year. 2195 01:22:30,717 --> 01:22:33,153 Can Jackson Erdos do it too? 2196 01:22:33,186 --> 01:22:36,156 - Come on! - Oh, he's fired up. 2197 01:22:36,189 --> 01:22:39,259 Here we go. - Go, go, go, go. 2198 01:22:39,292 --> 01:22:41,227 - Oh, no. - Oh! 2199 01:22:41,261 --> 01:22:45,465 - But doesn't waste a moment. Right up the smaller wall. 2200 01:22:45,498 --> 01:22:47,400 [buzzer blares] 2201 01:22:47,434 --> 01:22:49,703 [dramatic music] 2202 01:22:49,736 --> 01:22:53,506 Jackson Erdos gets a buzzer! 2203 01:22:53,540 --> 01:22:56,643 [cheers and applause] 2204 01:22:56,676 --> 01:22:58,511 * * 2205 01:22:58,545 --> 01:23:01,648 - You won "American Ninja Warrior Junior" season three. 2206 01:23:01,681 --> 01:23:03,550 Are you winning "American Ninja Warrior"? 2207 01:23:03,583 --> 01:23:05,151 - I can pinky promise you. 2208 01:23:05,185 --> 01:23:07,854 - [laughs] 2209 01:23:07,887 --> 01:23:09,889 Akbar is walking out of here. 2210 01:23:09,923 --> 01:23:11,191 Why don't you slide down and celebrate 2211 01:23:11,224 --> 01:23:13,560 with your friends and family, Jackson? 2212 01:23:13,593 --> 01:23:15,328 A great debut for him. 2213 01:23:15,362 --> 01:23:17,831 How far can he go this season? 2214 01:23:17,864 --> 01:23:20,433 - Hey. Hey, man, you pinky promised. 2215 01:23:20,467 --> 01:23:21,968 I want that pinky promise, man. 2216 01:23:22,068 --> 01:23:23,703 I want that pinky promise, man. 2217 01:23:23,737 --> 01:23:26,506 You're a beast, man. You're a beast. 2218 01:23:26,539 --> 01:23:29,442 - So that wraps it up for tonight. 2219 01:23:29,476 --> 01:23:32,579 John Mack's inspirational run lands him at the top 2220 01:23:32,612 --> 01:23:34,080 of our final leaderboard. 2221 01:23:34,080 --> 01:23:35,248 And check it out, 2222 01:23:35,281 --> 01:23:37,784 we had three teenagers in the top five. 2223 01:23:37,817 --> 01:23:39,352 We also had three competitors 2224 01:23:39,386 --> 01:23:41,121 conquer the Mega Wall tonight, 2225 01:23:41,154 --> 01:23:43,456 including stuntman Kyle Soderman. 2226 01:23:43,490 --> 01:23:46,226 44-year-old David Campbell, the Godfather, 2227 01:23:46,259 --> 01:23:48,128 was the night's oldest finisher. 2228 01:23:48,161 --> 01:23:50,363 And how about Brittney Durant? 2229 01:23:50,397 --> 01:23:53,266 She became the season's fifth woman to hit a buzzer. 2230 01:23:53,299 --> 01:23:55,301 Leading the non-finishers moving on 2231 01:23:55,335 --> 01:23:58,238 is Arizona College student Izabella Adkins. 2232 01:23:58,271 --> 01:24:00,540 We'll also see the Cowboy Ninja, 2233 01:24:00,573 --> 01:24:03,777 11-time veteran Lance Pekus, in the semifinals. 2234 01:24:03,810 --> 01:24:06,613 And rounding out our top 30 is Utah nurse, 2235 01:24:06,646 --> 01:24:09,049 baby Beckham's mom, Mady Howard. 2236 01:24:09,049 --> 01:24:10,950 Sweet T, Tiana Webberley, 2237 01:24:11,051 --> 01:24:13,119 grabbed the final spot for the women. 2238 01:24:13,153 --> 01:24:14,854 Well, that wraps up our history-making 2239 01:24:14,888 --> 01:24:17,057 qualifying rounds here in San Antonio, 2240 01:24:17,057 --> 01:24:19,492 but next week, we're kicking the excitement level up 2241 01:24:19,526 --> 01:24:23,396 a notch as we move on to LA and Universal Studios 2242 01:24:23,430 --> 01:24:24,931 for the semifinals. 2243 01:24:24,964 --> 01:24:26,733 For Akbar Gbajabiamila and Zuri Hall, 2244 01:24:26,766 --> 01:24:28,134 I'm Matt Iseman. 2245 01:24:28,168 --> 01:24:31,404 We'll see you next time on "American Ninja Warrior." 2246 01:24:31,438 --> 01:24:34,274 * * 2247 01:24:35,275 --> 01:24:38,244 [dramatic music] 2248 01:24:38,278 --> 01:24:45,318 * *