1 00:00:05,005 --> 00:00:07,707 - "ANW" family, family, family. 2 00:00:07,741 --> 00:00:09,342 - Dad, you didn't say "action." 3 00:00:09,376 --> 00:00:12,145 - Action. - [laughs] 4 00:00:12,178 --> 00:00:14,748 - * Oh, come on, babe, get up now * 5 00:00:14,781 --> 00:00:16,049 * It's going down * 6 00:00:16,082 --> 00:00:17,283 * It's a real good feeling * 7 00:00:17,317 --> 00:00:18,418 * Yeah, you know the sound * 8 00:00:18,451 --> 00:00:20,220 - We got the family here. [all cheering] 9 00:00:20,253 --> 00:00:22,288 - "American Ninja Warrior" 10 00:00:22,322 --> 00:00:24,190 has always been about family. 11 00:00:24,224 --> 00:00:25,992 - [grunts] 12 00:00:26,026 --> 00:00:27,961 - Siblings, couples, 13 00:00:27,994 --> 00:00:29,729 parents, and their kids 14 00:00:29,763 --> 00:00:31,765 have all run our course. 15 00:00:31,798 --> 00:00:34,300 - You guys are the first father-son duo 16 00:00:34,334 --> 00:00:35,402 to get the buzzers. 17 00:00:35,435 --> 00:00:37,270 - Whoo! 18 00:00:37,303 --> 00:00:39,339 - But tonight, we're taking it 19 00:00:39,372 --> 00:00:41,241 to the next level. 20 00:00:41,274 --> 00:00:42,976 For the first time ever, 21 00:00:43,009 --> 00:00:44,778 the top Ninja families 22 00:00:44,811 --> 00:00:47,580 will run the course together. 23 00:00:47,614 --> 00:00:49,315 - I am so excited. 24 00:00:49,349 --> 00:00:51,551 Like, I have been dreaming of this day. 25 00:00:51,584 --> 00:00:53,353 You have no idea. 26 00:00:53,386 --> 00:00:54,621 - * Hey * 27 00:00:54,654 --> 00:00:56,489 * Yeah, we getting loud right now * 28 00:00:56,523 --> 00:00:59,225 * Going to the top * 29 00:00:59,259 --> 00:01:01,461 - We've got Ninja all-stars... 30 00:01:01,494 --> 00:01:02,629 - Yes! - Oh! 31 00:01:02,662 --> 00:01:05,065 - And new faces, too. 32 00:01:05,098 --> 00:01:06,933 - There you go. - Ooh, there it is. 33 00:01:06,966 --> 00:01:09,069 - And they're all working with their loved ones... 34 00:01:09,102 --> 00:01:10,403 - That's my girl right there. 35 00:01:10,437 --> 00:01:12,372 - To conquer our course. 36 00:01:12,405 --> 00:01:14,541 - Bring it back. * We're on the top now * 37 00:01:14,574 --> 00:01:16,076 * Yeah, it's going down * 38 00:01:16,076 --> 00:01:18,244 - We have all competed individually 39 00:01:18,278 --> 00:01:20,246 in "Ninja Warrior" competitions. 40 00:01:20,280 --> 00:01:21,681 The first mom! 41 00:01:21,715 --> 00:01:23,083 - * It's a real good feeling * 42 00:01:23,083 --> 00:01:24,417 * Yeah, you know the sound * 43 00:01:24,451 --> 00:01:27,921 - But tonight, we get to compete together. 44 00:01:27,954 --> 00:01:29,089 all: Ninja! 45 00:01:29,122 --> 00:01:30,423 - Yay! - Whoo! 46 00:01:30,457 --> 00:01:32,392 - * Yeah, we getting loud right now * 47 00:01:32,425 --> 00:01:34,861 * Shout it to the sky right now * 48 00:01:34,894 --> 00:01:37,097 - Welcome to the Tacoma Dome. 49 00:01:37,097 --> 00:01:39,299 History is about to be made 50 00:01:39,332 --> 00:01:42,535 as we host the first ever Family Championship 51 00:01:42,569 --> 00:01:44,904 on "American Ninja Warrior." 52 00:01:44,938 --> 00:01:46,239 Hello everyone, and thanks for joining us. 53 00:01:46,272 --> 00:01:48,641 I'm Matt Iseman. - And I'm Akbar Gbajabiamila. 54 00:01:48,675 --> 00:01:51,878 Matt, so many families watch "Ninja Warrior" on TV, 55 00:01:51,911 --> 00:01:54,147 but now, a few are getting off the couch 56 00:01:54,180 --> 00:01:56,182 to show what they can do on the course. 57 00:01:56,216 --> 00:01:59,719 - We're gonna see moms and dads, sisters and brothers, 58 00:01:59,753 --> 00:02:02,856 and every family competing has at least one teenager. 59 00:02:02,889 --> 00:02:04,424 Ten teams in all. 60 00:02:04,457 --> 00:02:06,059 And to tell us how it's gonna work, 61 00:02:06,092 --> 00:02:08,294 let's go down to the third member of our family, 62 00:02:08,328 --> 00:02:09,295 Zuri Hall. 63 00:02:09,329 --> 00:02:10,797 - Thank you, guys. 64 00:02:10,830 --> 00:02:13,166 We are throwing out the rules for the Family Championship 65 00:02:13,199 --> 00:02:16,202 and doing something really special. 66 00:02:16,236 --> 00:02:18,838 Each team will run our qualifying course twice, 67 00:02:18,872 --> 00:02:20,206 relay-style, 68 00:02:20,240 --> 00:02:22,909 tagging their teammate after two obstacles. 69 00:02:22,942 --> 00:02:26,813 And they'll have to change up the team's order in round two. 70 00:02:26,846 --> 00:02:28,081 The four families that conquer 71 00:02:28,114 --> 00:02:30,283 the most obstacles will advance. 72 00:02:30,316 --> 00:02:32,318 They'll compete in a head-to-head tournament 73 00:02:32,352 --> 00:02:35,889 on the Power Tower to determine our champion. 74 00:02:35,922 --> 00:02:39,192 All right, guys, let's get this Ninja family fun going. 75 00:02:39,225 --> 00:02:41,394 - Well, we're gonna start things off with a family 76 00:02:41,428 --> 00:02:43,196 that moves like ninjas. 77 00:02:43,229 --> 00:02:46,666 Check these guys out. 78 00:02:46,700 --> 00:02:48,201 How about that for an entrance? 79 00:02:48,234 --> 00:02:50,203 - Let me tell you, I know this team very well. 80 00:02:50,236 --> 00:02:52,772 This is the Lewis family from Del Valle, Texas. 81 00:02:52,806 --> 00:02:54,941 Derrick, the dad, was my football teammate 82 00:02:54,974 --> 00:02:56,409 at San Diego State. 83 00:02:56,443 --> 00:02:59,312 He's competing with son Darius and his wife Noel. 84 00:02:59,346 --> 00:03:00,747 They have very little Ninja experience 85 00:03:00,780 --> 00:03:03,149 but lots of enthusiasm. 86 00:03:03,183 --> 00:03:04,718 - And they're a big family. 87 00:03:04,751 --> 00:03:06,686 They've got eight kids total, 88 00:03:06,720 --> 00:03:08,188 and there's some of the rest of them 89 00:03:08,221 --> 00:03:09,789 watching back in Texas, 90 00:03:09,823 --> 00:03:11,624 along with Noel's mom and sister, 91 00:03:11,658 --> 00:03:13,059 who are in New Orleans. 92 00:03:13,059 --> 00:03:16,830 And they're definitely a family of athletes. 93 00:03:16,863 --> 00:03:19,332 - * Come on down to Qualcomm Stadium * 94 00:03:19,366 --> 00:03:20,500 * But if you come, you better... * 95 00:03:20,533 --> 00:03:21,501 all: * Bring the noise * 96 00:03:21,534 --> 00:03:22,535 - Akbar and I played 97 00:03:22,569 --> 00:03:23,536 college football together 98 00:03:23,570 --> 00:03:25,071 at San Diego State University. 99 00:03:25,071 --> 00:03:26,339 His personality has always been 100 00:03:26,373 --> 00:03:27,340 bigger than the camera. 101 00:03:27,374 --> 00:03:28,942 - Ah! 102 00:03:28,975 --> 00:03:30,543 We just ate a spider! 103 00:03:30,577 --> 00:03:32,078 - I've always followed along. 104 00:03:32,112 --> 00:03:33,213 Just a big fan of the show. 105 00:03:33,246 --> 00:03:34,481 I thought this would just be 106 00:03:34,514 --> 00:03:35,849 a great chance to bring the family in 107 00:03:35,882 --> 00:03:37,817 and get my wife and my son involved. 108 00:03:37,851 --> 00:03:40,086 When I met my wife, she was in college. 109 00:03:40,086 --> 00:03:41,721 I had just gotten into the NFL, 110 00:03:41,755 --> 00:03:42,722 played a few years. 111 00:03:42,756 --> 00:03:44,691 And we have eight total kids, 112 00:03:44,724 --> 00:03:46,326 six boys, two girls. 113 00:03:46,359 --> 00:03:48,361 We brought with us our fourth son, Darius, 114 00:03:48,395 --> 00:03:49,863 who plays collegiate football. 115 00:03:49,896 --> 00:03:52,198 - I've played basketball all my life. 116 00:03:52,232 --> 00:03:55,635 And sports is very much still a part of my life. 117 00:03:55,669 --> 00:03:57,237 - Ooh! 118 00:03:57,270 --> 00:03:59,906 - I'm just excited to be here, more than anything. 119 00:03:59,939 --> 00:04:01,107 - I know my team is ready. 120 00:04:01,141 --> 00:04:02,242 We're gonna make it tough 121 00:04:02,275 --> 00:04:03,376 for anyone to beat us. 122 00:04:03,410 --> 00:04:06,513 all: Three, two, one, Lew Crew out. 123 00:04:07,213 --> 00:04:09,849 - So they're gonna get into their relay positions, 124 00:04:09,883 --> 00:04:11,718 and it looks like 19-year-old Darius 125 00:04:11,751 --> 00:04:13,553 will take the leadoff spot. 126 00:04:13,586 --> 00:04:15,622 That means he'll take the first two obstacles, 127 00:04:15,655 --> 00:04:17,724 Shrinking Steps and Wait for It. 128 00:04:17,757 --> 00:04:20,093 - Go, Team Lew. 129 00:04:20,126 --> 00:04:22,195 - Mom Noel, who played basketball at Temple, 130 00:04:22,228 --> 00:04:24,764 will take the middle leg, so she'll choose between 131 00:04:24,798 --> 00:04:26,599 Burn Rubber and Domino Effect, 132 00:04:26,633 --> 00:04:28,301 then face Air Surfer. 133 00:04:28,335 --> 00:04:29,469 And bringing it home, 134 00:04:29,502 --> 00:04:31,204 it'll be Akbar's former teammate, 135 00:04:31,237 --> 00:04:32,472 Derrick Lewis. 136 00:04:32,505 --> 00:04:34,407 He'll tackle the final two obstacles, 137 00:04:34,441 --> 00:04:35,909 Sideways and the Warped Wall. 138 00:04:35,942 --> 00:04:37,911 - Ready, baby. We ready. - All right, man. 139 00:04:37,944 --> 00:04:39,379 - Ready. - Get them nerves out, dog. 140 00:04:39,412 --> 00:04:40,914 Get them nerves out. 141 00:04:40,947 --> 00:04:42,282 - Well, here we go, 142 00:04:42,315 --> 00:04:45,685 the first run of our Family Championship. 143 00:04:45,719 --> 00:04:46,886 - Remember, no one on this team has 144 00:04:46,920 --> 00:04:48,722 ever been on a Ninja course. 145 00:04:48,755 --> 00:04:51,558 - Darius quickly picks up the first point. 146 00:04:51,591 --> 00:04:54,461 [all cheering] 147 00:04:54,494 --> 00:04:56,096 - Now on Wait for It. 148 00:04:56,096 --> 00:04:59,165 You get a point for every obstacle the team completes. 149 00:04:59,199 --> 00:05:01,368 Only the top four teams will advance 150 00:05:01,401 --> 00:05:03,069 to the race on the Power Tower. 151 00:05:03,103 --> 00:05:04,871 Nice grab there. 152 00:05:04,904 --> 00:05:06,172 - Darius plays college football 153 00:05:06,206 --> 00:05:08,274 at Abilene Christian University. 154 00:05:08,308 --> 00:05:09,743 He's a slot wide receiver, 155 00:05:09,776 --> 00:05:12,746 so you know he's got good hands. 156 00:05:12,779 --> 00:05:14,047 This is what it looks like 157 00:05:14,080 --> 00:05:16,049 when you go from the couch to the course. 158 00:05:16,049 --> 00:05:17,784 It's not gonna look as clean 159 00:05:17,817 --> 00:05:19,052 but he's making it work. 160 00:05:19,052 --> 00:05:20,086 He's already got one point, 161 00:05:20,120 --> 00:05:21,287 about to get two. 162 00:05:21,321 --> 00:05:22,789 - Got it. - Look at that. 163 00:05:22,822 --> 00:05:24,157 - What an effort. 164 00:05:24,190 --> 00:05:25,425 - You see Mama over there giving him-- 165 00:05:25,458 --> 00:05:27,594 going, "Hey, you good." 166 00:05:27,627 --> 00:05:30,130 - Gotta get the dismount. 167 00:05:30,163 --> 00:05:31,498 - Okay, two points! 168 00:05:31,531 --> 00:05:33,299 - Oh, he makes it. Tags Mom. 169 00:05:33,333 --> 00:05:35,769 She can choose her balance obstacle, 170 00:05:35,802 --> 00:05:37,070 and looks like she's gonna try Burn Rubber. 171 00:05:37,070 --> 00:05:38,071 - All right, here we go. 172 00:05:38,071 --> 00:05:39,539 Come on, burn out, burn out-- 173 00:05:39,572 --> 00:05:40,607 both: Oh! 174 00:05:40,640 --> 00:05:42,208 No! - Down she goes. 175 00:05:42,242 --> 00:05:44,077 So no points on the middle obstacles, 176 00:05:44,110 --> 00:05:46,079 but Dad gets to continue. 177 00:05:46,112 --> 00:05:47,681 - All right, Darius brought two points. 178 00:05:47,714 --> 00:05:49,082 Now, my former teammate 179 00:05:49,082 --> 00:05:51,518 is gonna try to get a point on Sideways. 180 00:05:51,551 --> 00:05:53,753 - And again, this team has no Ninja training. 181 00:05:53,787 --> 00:05:56,089 They're relying totally on their athleticism. 182 00:05:56,089 --> 00:05:57,857 My goodness, what great technique. 183 00:05:57,891 --> 00:05:59,926 - This dude has always been 184 00:06:00,026 --> 00:06:01,327 good at everything he does, Matt. 185 00:06:01,361 --> 00:06:02,662 - Let's go, Akbar! 186 00:06:02,696 --> 00:06:04,264 - What--is he talking to me during his run? 187 00:06:04,297 --> 00:06:06,566 - Sideways is such a technical obstacle, 188 00:06:06,599 --> 00:06:08,268 and he is making it look easy. - He flew through this. 189 00:06:08,301 --> 00:06:09,536 - My God, what a transfer! 190 00:06:09,569 --> 00:06:11,104 - I am never gonna hear the end of this! 191 00:06:11,137 --> 00:06:12,605 both: Oh! 192 00:06:12,639 --> 00:06:15,041 - D-Lewis down! 193 00:06:15,041 --> 00:06:17,077 - His grip gave out. 194 00:06:17,110 --> 00:06:19,045 Couldn't hold on on Sideways. 195 00:06:19,045 --> 00:06:22,515 But what a promising start for this family of rookies. 196 00:06:22,549 --> 00:06:26,052 - Hey, for a team with limited training, not too bad. 197 00:06:26,086 --> 00:06:28,288 Darius got through both of his obstacles, 198 00:06:28,321 --> 00:06:31,057 and D-Lew looked very good on Sideways, 199 00:06:31,057 --> 00:06:33,793 but got so high, he hit it with his shoulder. 200 00:06:33,827 --> 00:06:36,096 He was very close to getting through. 201 00:06:36,129 --> 00:06:38,331 - So two points for Team Lewis, 202 00:06:38,365 --> 00:06:40,734 and they'll get another run at the course later. 203 00:06:40,767 --> 00:06:44,070 Well, here comes another big family who likes to have fun. 204 00:06:44,070 --> 00:06:47,173 Make way for the Webers from Lehi, Utah. 205 00:06:47,207 --> 00:06:48,942 Oh, look at this. It is a-- 206 00:06:48,975 --> 00:06:51,311 wow! - Oh! 207 00:06:51,344 --> 00:06:54,147 Now that's a strong family, Matt. 208 00:06:54,180 --> 00:06:55,882 - That is impressive. 209 00:06:55,915 --> 00:06:57,250 all: Weber Ninja! 210 00:06:57,283 --> 00:06:59,619 - Oh, and they're still going. all: Weber Ninja! 211 00:06:59,652 --> 00:07:00,754 - "Weber Ninja" on three. 212 00:07:00,787 --> 00:07:03,089 all: One, two, three, Weber Ninja! 213 00:07:03,123 --> 00:07:05,058 - The Webers definitely have team spirit. 214 00:07:05,091 --> 00:07:07,193 They're led by Ian, a Ninja veteran, 215 00:07:07,227 --> 00:07:10,130 his wife Karissa, and their nephew Kaleb. 216 00:07:10,163 --> 00:07:12,565 And they have a lot of unique talents. 217 00:07:12,599 --> 00:07:14,034 - I'm not your typical Ninja. 218 00:07:14,034 --> 00:07:16,302 - When Ninja vet Ian isn't winning awards 219 00:07:16,336 --> 00:07:19,272 for sign spinning, AKA "shaker boarding," 220 00:07:19,305 --> 00:07:23,109 he's working on his massive toy car collection. 221 00:07:23,143 --> 00:07:26,379 Meanwhile, his wife Karissa is an avid baker. 222 00:07:26,413 --> 00:07:29,049 - I do all our family's birthday cakes, 223 00:07:29,082 --> 00:07:32,252 and we have a huge family, so I'm baking all the time. 224 00:07:32,285 --> 00:07:33,319 - But their love of Ninja 225 00:07:33,353 --> 00:07:35,088 brings the whole family together, 226 00:07:35,121 --> 00:07:37,057 and it is a big group. 227 00:07:37,090 --> 00:07:39,392 - We got the family here. [all cheering] 228 00:07:39,426 --> 00:07:40,794 I got nine siblings 229 00:07:40,827 --> 00:07:42,395 and 50 nieces and nephews. 230 00:07:42,429 --> 00:07:45,065 - There are a lot of members of the Weber family. 231 00:07:45,065 --> 00:07:46,166 - Smile! 232 00:07:46,199 --> 00:07:47,701 - So taking this one home 233 00:07:47,734 --> 00:07:48,802 as a family 234 00:07:48,835 --> 00:07:50,270 is really what it's all about. 235 00:07:50,303 --> 00:07:51,571 - Together, we are... 236 00:07:51,604 --> 00:07:55,141 all: Weber Ninja! 237 00:07:55,175 --> 00:07:57,077 - Well, that extended family is gonna be watching 238 00:07:57,077 --> 00:07:58,912 from all over Utah. 239 00:07:58,945 --> 00:08:02,115 There's a couple dozen of them in their hometown of Lehi. 240 00:08:02,148 --> 00:08:04,851 - It looks like a family reunion over there, Matt. 241 00:08:04,884 --> 00:08:07,854 [all cheering] 242 00:08:07,887 --> 00:08:09,923 - Now, Ian is the most experienced. 243 00:08:10,023 --> 00:08:11,424 He made it to the city finals 244 00:08:11,458 --> 00:08:13,259 when he competed back in season nine. 245 00:08:13,293 --> 00:08:15,695 Looks like he's gonna take the first two obstacles. 246 00:08:15,729 --> 00:08:17,931 Wife Karissa will take the middle leg. 247 00:08:18,031 --> 00:08:20,834 Now, she's a baker, and she made us some cupcakes. 248 00:08:20,867 --> 00:08:22,035 - Oh, Matt, look at this, 249 00:08:22,068 --> 00:08:24,371 we got the cupcakes. They ready. 250 00:08:24,404 --> 00:08:25,805 - Snickerdoodle. 251 00:08:25,839 --> 00:08:27,540 - You know what's cool? They actually customized them. 252 00:08:27,574 --> 00:08:29,376 Mine has an M on it, for Matt, which is-- 253 00:08:29,409 --> 00:08:32,645 - No, Matt, that's a W. It's a W for "win." 254 00:08:32,679 --> 00:08:34,714 They're trying to get the win. They're trying to get the W. 255 00:08:34,748 --> 00:08:35,915 - That makes more sense. - Yeah. 256 00:08:35,949 --> 00:08:37,784 - And finally, 19-year-old Kaleb 257 00:08:37,817 --> 00:08:38,885 is waiting at the end 258 00:08:38,918 --> 00:08:40,954 to try the final two obstacles. 259 00:08:41,054 --> 00:08:42,255 Anyway, let's see how they do. 260 00:08:42,288 --> 00:08:45,392 Hoping they have a delicious run. 261 00:08:45,425 --> 00:08:46,960 - Mmm. - Mmm! 262 00:08:47,060 --> 00:08:49,896 Oh, my God. - These are bussin'. 263 00:08:49,929 --> 00:08:50,897 - Ah! 264 00:08:50,930 --> 00:08:53,299 - Okay, he is fired up. 265 00:08:53,333 --> 00:08:56,369 - Ian Weber, wow, he is attacking this course, Akbar. 266 00:08:56,403 --> 00:08:59,539 - Yes, he is, he's trying to get them points, quickly, too. 267 00:08:59,572 --> 00:09:02,008 - Got the point for getting through Shrinking Steps. 268 00:09:02,042 --> 00:09:04,377 Now he's flying through Wait for It. 269 00:09:04,411 --> 00:09:06,579 - And he's one of our bigger athletes, 270 00:09:06,613 --> 00:09:08,848 6'1" and 200 pounds. 271 00:09:08,882 --> 00:09:11,184 But he can move. 272 00:09:11,217 --> 00:09:12,852 - He competed on "American Ninja Warrior" 273 00:09:12,886 --> 00:09:15,021 four years ago and did well. 274 00:09:15,021 --> 00:09:17,490 Well, it's really nice when you run a gym. 275 00:09:17,524 --> 00:09:19,392 You get to go out here and show your students. 276 00:09:19,426 --> 00:09:21,795 So far, he's been perfect. 277 00:09:21,828 --> 00:09:24,364 And he's gonna pick up another point for Team Weber. 278 00:09:24,397 --> 00:09:26,232 And half the state of Utah, 279 00:09:26,266 --> 00:09:29,035 AKA the Weber family, is celebrating. 280 00:09:29,035 --> 00:09:30,670 Now it's Karissa's turn. 281 00:09:30,704 --> 00:09:32,605 She has a choice of balance obstacles. 282 00:09:32,639 --> 00:09:34,040 She's going with Burn Rubber. 283 00:09:34,074 --> 00:09:36,176 - Just go, stay on top! Stay--oh, Karissa! 284 00:09:36,209 --> 00:09:37,911 - Oh! - Oh! 285 00:09:37,944 --> 00:09:40,513 - She was so close! - So close. 286 00:09:40,547 --> 00:09:42,482 - Let's go, Kaleb! 287 00:09:42,515 --> 00:09:45,518 - Well, now it's up to Kaleb to add to their total. 288 00:09:45,552 --> 00:09:47,420 Only 19 years old. 289 00:09:47,454 --> 00:09:49,923 This is his first try on a Ninja course. 290 00:09:49,956 --> 00:09:51,524 He's an aspiring stuntman 291 00:09:51,558 --> 00:09:53,193 who's about to go on a two-year mission 292 00:09:53,226 --> 00:09:54,828 for his church. 293 00:09:54,861 --> 00:09:56,229 How cool, wherever he goes, 294 00:09:56,262 --> 00:09:58,531 he can say he is a Ninja Warrior. 295 00:09:58,565 --> 00:10:00,667 - That's right, well, before he goes off to his mission.... 296 00:10:00,700 --> 00:10:02,168 This is his number one mission: 297 00:10:02,202 --> 00:10:03,403 get through Sideways. 298 00:10:03,436 --> 00:10:04,404 - This is a real challenging 299 00:10:04,437 --> 00:10:06,740 technical transfer--wow! 300 00:10:06,773 --> 00:10:08,808 This 19-year-old rookie 301 00:10:08,842 --> 00:10:11,344 looking so good on such a complex obstacle. 302 00:10:11,378 --> 00:10:13,446 - Boy, he's putting Utah on the map. 303 00:10:13,480 --> 00:10:15,648 - Down and around. Great job. 304 00:10:15,682 --> 00:10:17,484 That is just remarkable stuff. 305 00:10:17,517 --> 00:10:18,785 - Oh, get that wall! 306 00:10:18,818 --> 00:10:19,853 - And right into the Warped Wall. 307 00:10:19,886 --> 00:10:21,588 - Get that wall! - Boom! 308 00:10:21,621 --> 00:10:23,456 - Yeah! [horn blares] 309 00:10:23,490 --> 00:10:26,259 - Kaleb Weber! - I see the will! 310 00:10:26,292 --> 00:10:28,261 Goodness! 311 00:10:28,294 --> 00:10:31,031 [cheers and applause] 312 00:10:31,064 --> 00:10:34,601 - How does that feel now, huh? Representing for the family? 313 00:10:34,634 --> 00:10:37,337 - Representing. Weber Ninja. 314 00:10:37,370 --> 00:10:38,938 - And it's like we can hear all of Utah 315 00:10:38,972 --> 00:10:40,273 screaming from here, 316 00:10:40,306 --> 00:10:42,909 because Team Weber just got four points. 317 00:10:42,942 --> 00:10:45,879 They'll get to run the course again later. 318 00:10:45,912 --> 00:10:48,481 Coming up, he's been an inspiration 319 00:10:48,515 --> 00:10:49,783 to Ninja fans for years, 320 00:10:49,816 --> 00:10:53,553 as he's battled Parkinson's disease. 321 00:10:53,586 --> 00:10:55,388 - Coming out here with Parkinson's disease 322 00:10:55,422 --> 00:10:58,024 and saying, "You know what? It's not a limitation for me." 323 00:10:58,058 --> 00:11:00,393 - But this will be the final night of Ninja 324 00:11:00,427 --> 00:11:01,428 for Jimmy Choi. 325 00:11:01,461 --> 00:11:02,696 - You're a hero to me. 326 00:11:02,729 --> 00:11:04,164 You're a hero to everybody with Parkinson's. 327 00:11:04,197 --> 00:11:05,598 This is your moment, pal. 328 00:11:05,632 --> 00:11:06,833 - We'll see him next 329 00:11:06,866 --> 00:11:08,368 on the "American Ninja Warrior 330 00:11:08,401 --> 00:11:11,271 Family Championship." 331 00:11:14,874 --> 00:11:15,942 - Welcome back to the first ever 332 00:11:15,975 --> 00:11:17,377 Family Championship 333 00:11:17,410 --> 00:11:19,346 on "American Ninja Warrior." 334 00:11:19,379 --> 00:11:22,082 While we were away, Scottsdale, Arizona's 335 00:11:22,082 --> 00:11:25,285 Johnston family took their shot at the course. 336 00:11:25,318 --> 00:11:28,555 And 16-year-old Preslie Johnston led it off. 337 00:11:28,588 --> 00:11:29,889 - There you go. - Yeah! 338 00:11:29,923 --> 00:11:31,691 - In her first time on the Ninja course, 339 00:11:31,725 --> 00:11:33,660 the high school student crushed it. 340 00:11:33,693 --> 00:11:35,095 - Okay, Preslie. 341 00:11:35,095 --> 00:11:36,930 The rookie about to bring home two points. 342 00:11:36,963 --> 00:11:38,565 - Then it was her dad, Cody, 343 00:11:38,598 --> 00:11:40,266 an anesthesiologist 344 00:11:40,300 --> 00:11:41,935 who's a four-time Ninja veteran. 345 00:11:41,968 --> 00:11:44,237 - Nice! - He beat Burn Rubber 346 00:11:44,270 --> 00:11:46,373 and then flew through the fourth obstacle, 347 00:11:46,406 --> 00:11:48,875 Air Surfer. - Oh, all right. 348 00:11:48,908 --> 00:11:50,543 Well, he slapped her hand pretty hard. 349 00:11:50,577 --> 00:11:53,113 - So it was up to 19-year-old daughter Rylie 350 00:11:53,113 --> 00:11:54,280 to bring it home. 351 00:11:54,314 --> 00:11:56,316 She was looking solid on Sideways. 352 00:11:56,349 --> 00:11:58,184 - Oh! 353 00:11:58,218 --> 00:12:00,487 - But couldn't get a grip on the center slider. 354 00:12:00,520 --> 00:12:01,755 - It's okay. 355 00:12:01,788 --> 00:12:03,223 - And the Johnston family 356 00:12:03,256 --> 00:12:04,791 ended up with four points. 357 00:12:04,824 --> 00:12:06,159 - I blame Cody, though. 358 00:12:06,192 --> 00:12:09,529 He slapped her hand pretty hard to tag off. 359 00:12:09,562 --> 00:12:11,531 - Up next, a team led by one of 360 00:12:11,564 --> 00:12:14,434 the most inspirational Ninja athletes ever. 361 00:12:14,467 --> 00:12:17,203 It's five-time veteran Jimmy Choi, 362 00:12:17,237 --> 00:12:19,439 who's joined by his daughter and cousin. 363 00:12:19,472 --> 00:12:21,241 all: Team Fox Ninja! 364 00:12:21,274 --> 00:12:22,942 - And of course, Team Fox refers to 365 00:12:22,976 --> 00:12:25,979 the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's research. 366 00:12:26,079 --> 00:12:28,581 You know, watching Jimmy Choi run with Parkinson's 367 00:12:28,615 --> 00:12:29,983 is so inspirational. 368 00:12:30,083 --> 00:12:32,552 My father has Parkinson's, and it was Jimmy 369 00:12:32,585 --> 00:12:34,320 who really inspired me to get involved. 370 00:12:34,354 --> 00:12:35,422 - Well, he's joined tonight by 371 00:12:35,455 --> 00:12:37,524 his 13-year-old daughter Karina. 372 00:12:37,557 --> 00:12:40,260 And there's the rest of their family back in Illinois. 373 00:12:40,293 --> 00:12:43,129 The third member is Jimmy's cousin, Miinkay. 374 00:12:43,163 --> 00:12:45,598 There are her parents watching from Texas. 375 00:12:45,632 --> 00:12:47,534 Miinkay's a Ninja rookie, but 376 00:12:47,567 --> 00:12:49,302 she stepped up to join the team 377 00:12:49,336 --> 00:12:53,106 because this night means so much to Jimmy. 378 00:12:53,106 --> 00:12:55,875 - * Knocking me down but my heart keeps beating * 379 00:12:55,909 --> 00:12:59,512 * Light going out but I won't stop dreaming * 380 00:12:59,546 --> 00:13:03,083 * I know a brighter day will come * 381 00:13:03,116 --> 00:13:05,285 - This is gonna be my last hurrah 382 00:13:05,318 --> 00:13:07,053 on "American Ninja Warrior." 383 00:13:07,053 --> 00:13:09,356 I've been living with Parkinson's now for 18 years. 384 00:13:09,389 --> 00:13:11,725 Even though I'm strong, I'm fit, 385 00:13:11,758 --> 00:13:15,762 my window of movement on any given day 386 00:13:15,795 --> 00:13:18,264 is getting smaller and smaller. 387 00:13:18,298 --> 00:13:21,334 - * I believe it, yes, I believe it * 388 00:13:21,368 --> 00:13:23,236 - Five years ago, when I started this journey, 389 00:13:23,269 --> 00:13:25,405 it was my daughter who got me started. 390 00:13:25,438 --> 00:13:27,941 She never had a doubt in my abilities. 391 00:13:27,974 --> 00:13:30,477 - * Every bruise and every scar * 392 00:13:30,510 --> 00:13:32,545 * Makes us who we are * 393 00:13:32,579 --> 00:13:33,646 - There it is. - Yeah! 394 00:13:33,680 --> 00:13:35,148 - She's been a competitor herself. 395 00:13:35,181 --> 00:13:37,150 She's been on "American Ninja Warrior Junior" season one. 396 00:13:37,183 --> 00:13:38,885 - Karina's gaining the advantage there. 397 00:13:38,918 --> 00:13:40,220 - She ain't playing around, Matt. 398 00:13:40,253 --> 00:13:41,287 That's Karina Choi. 399 00:13:41,321 --> 00:13:42,455 - Well, she's only 4'3". 400 00:13:42,489 --> 00:13:43,823 - I'm really excited. 401 00:13:43,857 --> 00:13:46,860 I've never been able to, like, compete with him. 402 00:13:46,893 --> 00:13:50,296 I've always just been, like, cheering him on. 403 00:13:50,330 --> 00:13:53,299 - * When I hear them say * 404 00:13:53,333 --> 00:13:56,102 * That it can't be done * 405 00:13:56,102 --> 00:13:58,872 * I'm not laying down * 406 00:13:58,905 --> 00:14:01,641 * I will overcome * 407 00:14:01,675 --> 00:14:03,410 - This is your moment, pal. This is your moment. 408 00:14:03,443 --> 00:14:05,311 This is what you live for, it's what you train for. 409 00:14:05,345 --> 00:14:06,312 It's what you-- 410 00:14:06,346 --> 00:14:07,847 you stay up late thinking about. 411 00:14:07,881 --> 00:14:09,749 I mean, now's your moment. Now you got it. 412 00:14:09,783 --> 00:14:12,652 Now you grab it, seize it, hold it, run with it. 413 00:14:12,686 --> 00:14:13,753 Nobody can take it away from you. 414 00:14:13,787 --> 00:14:14,954 You're a hero to me. 415 00:14:15,055 --> 00:14:16,456 You're a hero to everybody with Parkinson's. 416 00:14:16,489 --> 00:14:18,058 You're a hero to your family. 417 00:14:18,058 --> 00:14:21,227 You're a hero to anybody with a pulse. 418 00:14:21,261 --> 00:14:24,164 Go kick butt! 419 00:14:24,197 --> 00:14:27,300 - For me to be able to finish 420 00:14:27,334 --> 00:14:29,803 and hit a buzzer on top of that the Warped Wall, 421 00:14:29,836 --> 00:14:32,105 I think there's no better or more perfect way 422 00:14:32,138 --> 00:14:33,273 for me to close that chapter 423 00:14:33,306 --> 00:14:35,709 in my "American Ninja Warrior" career. 424 00:14:35,742 --> 00:14:38,278 - * Every bruise, every scar * 425 00:14:38,311 --> 00:14:42,248 * Makes us who we are * 426 00:14:42,282 --> 00:14:44,951 * * 427 00:14:44,984 --> 00:14:46,786 [cheers and applause] - Amazing. 428 00:14:46,820 --> 00:14:49,489 And Jimmy's giving a final hug to Karina. 429 00:14:49,522 --> 00:14:51,124 She's our youngest competitor, 430 00:14:51,157 --> 00:14:53,827 and she'll be taking on the two middle obstacles. 431 00:14:53,860 --> 00:14:55,962 Cousin Miinkay is back at the start line. 432 00:14:55,995 --> 00:14:57,997 She'll tackle the first two obstacles. 433 00:14:58,098 --> 00:15:00,233 And Jimmy will take the final leg. 434 00:15:00,266 --> 00:15:01,935 He'll try to get through Sideways, 435 00:15:02,035 --> 00:15:05,105 and perhaps his first shot at a Warped Wall. 436 00:15:05,138 --> 00:15:07,841 - Everyone in America would love to see that. 437 00:15:07,874 --> 00:15:09,676 - Well, Miinkay does a lot of distance biking 438 00:15:09,709 --> 00:15:11,077 and mountain climbing, 439 00:15:11,111 --> 00:15:14,147 but this is her first time on a Ninja course. 440 00:15:14,180 --> 00:15:17,150 - All right, 35 years old and only 5'1". 441 00:15:17,183 --> 00:15:19,452 - Miinkay, a good start. 442 00:15:19,486 --> 00:15:21,254 Gets her team a point. 443 00:15:21,287 --> 00:15:23,356 And she is taking this seriously. 444 00:15:23,390 --> 00:15:25,392 She flew from California to Illinois 445 00:15:25,425 --> 00:15:27,961 to train with Jimmy and other Chicago area Ninjas 446 00:15:28,061 --> 00:15:29,929 like Flex Labreck. 447 00:15:29,963 --> 00:15:32,098 But this second obstacle, Wait for It, 448 00:15:32,132 --> 00:15:33,333 is technical. 449 00:15:33,366 --> 00:15:35,068 You really have to know how to lache, 450 00:15:35,101 --> 00:15:37,103 something that can take a lot of training. 451 00:15:37,137 --> 00:15:39,339 She's only 108 pounds. 452 00:15:39,372 --> 00:15:41,408 both: Oh! 453 00:15:41,441 --> 00:15:43,343 - Hard fall. She got a point. - That's all right. 454 00:15:43,376 --> 00:15:45,245 - So now it's Karina's turn. 455 00:15:45,278 --> 00:15:46,813 At only 4'10", 456 00:15:46,846 --> 00:15:48,181 she's gonna take on Domino Effect. 457 00:15:48,214 --> 00:15:50,517 - She knows how to play dominoes! 458 00:15:50,550 --> 00:15:52,752 - Oh, she does! - Yes, she does! 459 00:15:52,786 --> 00:15:55,655 - Now the 13-year-old's gonna step up to Air Surfer. 460 00:15:55,689 --> 00:15:57,190 - Yeah, and Karina trying to bring home 461 00:15:57,223 --> 00:15:59,693 the third point so far for the Choi family. 462 00:15:59,726 --> 00:16:01,661 - Karina competed on the first season 463 00:16:01,695 --> 00:16:03,430 of "American Ninja Warrior Junior." 464 00:16:03,463 --> 00:16:05,665 Was only 4'3" back then. 465 00:16:05,699 --> 00:16:08,134 Now a whopping 4'10". 466 00:16:08,168 --> 00:16:09,536 - Uh-oh, watch out. 467 00:16:09,569 --> 00:16:11,104 Okay, good. Nice correction. 468 00:16:11,137 --> 00:16:12,405 - Well, that's a three-foot leap 469 00:16:12,439 --> 00:16:14,441 on to the narrow ledge. 470 00:16:14,474 --> 00:16:16,142 - Ooh! - A fall! 471 00:16:16,176 --> 00:16:17,377 But she got a point too. 472 00:16:17,410 --> 00:16:19,245 Now it's Jimmy's turn on Sideways. 473 00:16:19,279 --> 00:16:20,280 And like you said, Akbar, 474 00:16:20,313 --> 00:16:21,548 boy, it would be great 475 00:16:21,581 --> 00:16:22,782 for him to get a buzzer. 476 00:16:22,816 --> 00:16:25,485 Sideways is so technically challenging. 477 00:16:25,518 --> 00:16:26,953 - This is it, and you can see, 478 00:16:27,053 --> 00:16:29,155 he's leading with that right hand 479 00:16:29,189 --> 00:16:30,523 to get on the other side. 480 00:16:30,557 --> 00:16:31,725 - You can see the power-- - Whoa! 481 00:16:31,758 --> 00:16:33,193 - Oh, my goodness! With one hand! 482 00:16:33,226 --> 00:16:36,496 - That was a nice one-handed save. 483 00:16:36,529 --> 00:16:38,198 Look at Jimmy right here. Nice. 484 00:16:38,231 --> 00:16:40,233 - Such good form. - How great will this be? 485 00:16:40,266 --> 00:16:42,469 I want to see Jimmy Choi hit that buzzer. 486 00:16:42,502 --> 00:16:44,070 - Oh, it would be... - Whoa. 487 00:16:44,104 --> 00:16:46,272 - A moment of a lifetime for Jimmy. 488 00:16:46,306 --> 00:16:47,707 Going for that dismount. 489 00:16:47,741 --> 00:16:49,142 - We've not seen him on his-- - There it is. 490 00:16:49,175 --> 00:16:50,510 - This is it! - Biggest chapter: Warped Wall! 491 00:16:50,543 --> 00:16:52,078 - We get to see him up the Warped Wall! 492 00:16:52,078 --> 00:16:55,115 - [cheering] 493 00:16:56,316 --> 00:16:58,718 - You got this, Jimmy! - Get that buzzer! 494 00:16:58,752 --> 00:17:01,254 - Beat that wall! Beat that wall! 495 00:17:01,287 --> 00:17:03,456 Beat that wall! Beat that wall! 496 00:17:03,490 --> 00:17:05,158 - This is it, this is history. - Come on. 497 00:17:05,191 --> 00:17:06,259 - This is it. 498 00:17:06,292 --> 00:17:07,660 - Yeah! - If you're struggling 499 00:17:07,694 --> 00:17:10,196 with Parkinson's, you've got to be inspired! 500 00:17:10,230 --> 00:17:13,033 - Yeah! - This is your moment! 501 00:17:13,066 --> 00:17:15,035 - You got it! - Whoo! 502 00:17:15,035 --> 00:17:17,170 - * I believe it, yes, I believe it * 503 00:17:17,203 --> 00:17:20,840 * I can see, yes, I can see it * 504 00:17:20,874 --> 00:17:23,410 * Every bruise and every scar * 505 00:17:23,443 --> 00:17:26,880 * Makes us who we are * 506 00:17:26,913 --> 00:17:28,915 - I am so happy for you, man. 507 00:17:28,948 --> 00:17:31,051 People all around the world 508 00:17:31,051 --> 00:17:33,787 who struggle with Parkinson's-- my father-- 509 00:17:33,820 --> 00:17:36,523 you are an inspiration, and for you to get this moment 510 00:17:36,556 --> 00:17:39,859 on the Family Championship, how special is this for you? 511 00:17:39,893 --> 00:17:41,428 - I have no--I have no words. 512 00:17:41,461 --> 00:17:43,663 I mean, people tell me I'm an inspiration, 513 00:17:43,697 --> 00:17:46,766 but everybody out there watching in the world, 514 00:17:46,800 --> 00:17:48,568 they give me the push to go on. 515 00:17:48,601 --> 00:17:50,670 Inspiration's a two-way street. 516 00:17:50,704 --> 00:17:52,539 But you know what? To share this moment 517 00:17:52,572 --> 00:17:55,075 with my family, with my daughter, 518 00:17:55,075 --> 00:17:56,743 everybody watching at home, 519 00:17:56,776 --> 00:17:59,479 and for me to finally hit this darn buzzer-- 520 00:17:59,512 --> 00:18:01,648 [cheers and applause] 521 00:18:01,681 --> 00:18:04,050 I--I-- 522 00:18:04,084 --> 00:18:07,754 - Jimmy, last year we saw tears of pain 523 00:18:07,787 --> 00:18:09,422 when you fell early on the obstacle, 524 00:18:09,456 --> 00:18:12,025 and now we get to see tears of joy 525 00:18:12,025 --> 00:18:13,493 as you hit that buzzer. 526 00:18:13,526 --> 00:18:14,894 Hit it one more time. 527 00:18:14,928 --> 00:18:18,131 - Let's go! [cheers and applause] 528 00:18:18,164 --> 00:18:21,835 - Yay! Whoo! 529 00:18:21,868 --> 00:18:24,037 - I've got chills. - I do too, my friend. 530 00:18:24,037 --> 00:18:28,141 * * 531 00:18:28,174 --> 00:18:31,144 Coming up, we're swimming with the sharks 532 00:18:31,177 --> 00:18:32,479 and the whales 533 00:18:32,512 --> 00:18:34,047 and the manta rays, 534 00:18:34,047 --> 00:18:36,149 because Ninja's not the only adventure 535 00:18:36,182 --> 00:18:38,918 for the Heinrichs family. They're next 536 00:18:38,952 --> 00:18:42,922 when "American Ninja Warrior" returns. 537 00:18:46,526 --> 00:18:47,961 - Welcome back to our first ever 538 00:18:48,061 --> 00:18:49,662 Family Championship. 539 00:18:49,696 --> 00:18:51,931 While we were away, the Auer family 540 00:18:51,965 --> 00:18:54,167 stepped up for their shot at glory. 541 00:18:54,200 --> 00:18:55,602 all: Auer time! 542 00:18:55,635 --> 00:18:57,937 - They all work together at the family's Ninja gym 543 00:18:57,971 --> 00:19:00,440 back in Holly Springs, North Carolina, 544 00:19:00,473 --> 00:19:02,776 including 15-year-old Josh Auer, 545 00:19:02,809 --> 00:19:04,911 who competed as the Bathrobe Ninja 546 00:19:05,011 --> 00:19:06,780 on "Ninja Junior." 547 00:19:06,813 --> 00:19:08,381 Leading it off was Hannah Auer, 548 00:19:08,415 --> 00:19:10,150 a 24-year-old rookie. 549 00:19:10,183 --> 00:19:12,085 - Look at the speed. Okay, Hannah! 550 00:19:12,118 --> 00:19:13,853 - She earned a point by getting past 551 00:19:13,887 --> 00:19:15,155 the first obstacle, 552 00:19:15,188 --> 00:19:17,023 but came up short on the second. 553 00:19:17,023 --> 00:19:18,858 - Ooh! 554 00:19:18,892 --> 00:19:21,327 - Her brother-in-law, 15-year-old Josh, 555 00:19:21,361 --> 00:19:22,562 had the second leg, 556 00:19:22,595 --> 00:19:24,497 and he breezed across Burn Rubber, 557 00:19:24,531 --> 00:19:26,232 and attacked Air Surfer, 558 00:19:26,266 --> 00:19:29,803 but overshot it. 559 00:19:29,836 --> 00:19:31,671 So it was Josh's big brother 560 00:19:31,705 --> 00:19:33,773 and Hannah's husband, Caleb Auer, 561 00:19:33,807 --> 00:19:35,742 who took off on the final leg. 562 00:19:35,775 --> 00:19:37,243 - Hopefully, we have Happy Auer. 563 00:19:37,277 --> 00:19:38,812 - Caleb's a Ninja veteran 564 00:19:38,845 --> 00:19:42,048 who made it to the Atlanta City Finals two years ago, 565 00:19:42,048 --> 00:19:43,717 but he's never hit a buzzer 566 00:19:43,750 --> 00:19:45,785 until tonight. 567 00:19:45,819 --> 00:19:47,153 - Whoo! 568 00:19:47,187 --> 00:19:49,122 - So that's four points for the Auers. 569 00:19:49,155 --> 00:19:50,757 They look good. 570 00:19:50,790 --> 00:19:53,360 - Guys, I am a sucker for those wildlife shows, 571 00:19:53,393 --> 00:19:56,062 with the scary sharks and all of the massive whales. 572 00:19:56,096 --> 00:20:00,200 And our next dad is the guy who dives to get those shots. 573 00:20:00,233 --> 00:20:03,403 I'm talking about underwater filmmaker Shawn Heinrichs, 574 00:20:03,436 --> 00:20:05,071 who's competing with his daughters, 575 00:20:05,105 --> 00:20:06,806 Anabella and Secorra. 576 00:20:06,840 --> 00:20:11,378 all: To the finish line! Go Team Heinrichs! 577 00:20:11,411 --> 00:20:13,613 - They're another team with two teenage girls, 578 00:20:13,646 --> 00:20:15,749 and they have incredible spirit. 579 00:20:15,782 --> 00:20:16,916 And as you can see, 580 00:20:16,950 --> 00:20:19,185 lots of support back in Colorado, 581 00:20:19,219 --> 00:20:21,254 including from Mom and other family members. 582 00:20:21,287 --> 00:20:23,023 - Yeah, bring it on! - And the Heinrichs 583 00:20:23,056 --> 00:20:25,792 don't just Ninja together. 584 00:20:25,825 --> 00:20:27,761 [gentle music] 585 00:20:27,794 --> 00:20:29,162 - As a filmmaker and photographer, 586 00:20:29,195 --> 00:20:31,731 my job is quite unique. 587 00:20:31,765 --> 00:20:33,633 It takes me to the corners of the planet 588 00:20:33,667 --> 00:20:36,269 to film just about every charismatic species 589 00:20:36,302 --> 00:20:39,539 you can imagine in the oceans. 590 00:20:39,572 --> 00:20:40,907 One of the challenges of my job 591 00:20:40,940 --> 00:20:42,342 is leaving my children, 592 00:20:42,375 --> 00:20:43,910 and so we've created the opportunity 593 00:20:43,943 --> 00:20:47,380 for them to come to my work. 594 00:20:47,414 --> 00:20:51,117 - I started snorkeling when I was around two years old, 595 00:20:51,151 --> 00:20:52,519 and even at that age, 596 00:20:52,552 --> 00:20:53,987 I was already snorkeling with sharks, 597 00:20:54,020 --> 00:20:56,690 so I've never been afraid of anything. 598 00:20:56,723 --> 00:20:58,324 - I've seen a lot of really cool things. 599 00:20:58,358 --> 00:21:00,894 The most impressive things are manta rays. 600 00:21:00,927 --> 00:21:03,463 They're majestic, to put it into one word. 601 00:21:05,231 --> 00:21:06,366 - When I come back from traveling, 602 00:21:06,399 --> 00:21:08,068 we train together. 603 00:21:08,068 --> 00:21:10,470 My daughters are incredibly talented. 604 00:21:10,503 --> 00:21:12,072 They got in before me, 605 00:21:12,072 --> 00:21:14,874 and they're younger, and they're stronger. 606 00:21:14,908 --> 00:21:16,309 - There you go. You're almost there. 607 00:21:16,343 --> 00:21:18,611 My dad, he's always been a very athletic person 608 00:21:18,645 --> 00:21:20,080 my entire life, 609 00:21:20,080 --> 00:21:22,182 so it didn't necessarily surprise me 610 00:21:22,215 --> 00:21:24,117 that he was also good at Ninja. 611 00:21:24,150 --> 00:21:26,086 - Perfect. - Whoo! 612 00:21:26,119 --> 00:21:27,821 - Nice. - In my work, I have filmed 613 00:21:27,854 --> 00:21:30,690 some of the most incredible spectacles in all the oceans. 614 00:21:30,724 --> 00:21:33,259 But I can't imagine a more precious moment 615 00:21:33,293 --> 00:21:35,762 than to stand on the platform with my two daughters, 616 00:21:35,795 --> 00:21:38,798 holding up the Family Championship trophy together. 617 00:21:38,832 --> 00:21:42,502 That moment would beat every other moment in my life. 618 00:21:45,271 --> 00:21:46,906 - Well, Secorra's gonna be leading it off. 619 00:21:46,940 --> 00:21:48,508 One of the youngest competitors out here, 620 00:21:48,541 --> 00:21:50,443 just 14 years of age. 621 00:21:50,477 --> 00:21:52,278 Her 49-year-old dad Shawn 622 00:21:52,312 --> 00:21:54,114 will take the middle obstacles. 623 00:21:54,147 --> 00:21:56,649 - Matt, the man is wearing shark socks. 624 00:21:56,683 --> 00:21:57,917 - I'm gonna have to bite that style. 625 00:21:57,951 --> 00:21:59,152 And that leaves the older daughter, 626 00:21:59,185 --> 00:22:01,321 16-year-old Anabella Heinrichs, 627 00:22:01,354 --> 00:22:03,056 to take the final leg. 628 00:22:03,056 --> 00:22:04,491 - I love that hair! 629 00:22:04,524 --> 00:22:06,426 Those Heinrichs have style. 630 00:22:06,459 --> 00:22:08,161 - And they've got two other all-star Ninjas 631 00:22:08,194 --> 00:22:09,462 cheering them on from Colorado, 632 00:22:09,496 --> 00:22:12,732 Austin Gray and Gnarly Nate Hansen. 633 00:22:12,766 --> 00:22:14,868 They've been coaching this family. 634 00:22:14,901 --> 00:22:16,770 - And they're making the fishing motion. 635 00:22:16,803 --> 00:22:19,406 Guess the Heinrichs are gonna reel in a buzzer. 636 00:22:19,439 --> 00:22:22,075 - Secorra's gonna kick it off. 637 00:22:22,108 --> 00:22:23,810 - And Matt, she's the baby of the family. 638 00:22:23,843 --> 00:22:26,179 Here comes Baby Shark. 639 00:22:26,212 --> 00:22:28,782 - Wow, that was a real confident start 640 00:22:28,815 --> 00:22:30,950 out of Secorra. On to Wait for It. 641 00:22:30,984 --> 00:22:32,552 - Let's go! 642 00:22:32,585 --> 00:22:34,087 - Come on, Secorra. 643 00:22:34,087 --> 00:22:36,790 - And again, just 4'11" and 90 pounds, 644 00:22:36,823 --> 00:22:38,625 our lightest competitor. 645 00:22:38,658 --> 00:22:40,527 Now this is a challenge here, a lache, 646 00:22:40,560 --> 00:22:42,762 and that bar's gonna drop. - She looks like a pro, Matt! 647 00:22:42,796 --> 00:22:44,564 - She's generating good power. - Yes, she is. 648 00:22:44,597 --> 00:22:46,099 Fly, fly, nice! - Whoa! 649 00:22:46,099 --> 00:22:48,101 Oh, my goodness! - Matt, she's so light, 650 00:22:48,134 --> 00:22:50,937 she threw her whole body over the bar! 651 00:22:50,970 --> 00:22:52,739 - Well, we were worried about Secorra, 652 00:22:52,772 --> 00:22:54,407 but she seems up to the task. 653 00:22:54,441 --> 00:22:56,109 Oh, my goodness. 654 00:22:56,109 --> 00:22:59,179 - I tell you, it pays to be light. 655 00:22:59,212 --> 00:23:00,380 - This kid keeps up, 656 00:23:00,413 --> 00:23:02,482 I think we're gonna need a bigger course. 657 00:23:02,515 --> 00:23:04,250 - This is a bigger lache. She's light, 658 00:23:04,284 --> 00:23:05,685 so she might get up high again. 659 00:23:05,719 --> 00:23:08,054 Nice. - Unbelievable! 660 00:23:08,054 --> 00:23:09,856 [cheers and applause] 661 00:23:09,889 --> 00:23:12,292 This is impressive, Akbar. - Come on, Secorra. 662 00:23:12,325 --> 00:23:14,694 - 14-year-old rookie, and she just got 663 00:23:14,728 --> 00:23:16,229 two points for her family. - Yeah! 664 00:23:16,262 --> 00:23:18,598 Baby Shark tagging off to Daddy Shark. 665 00:23:18,631 --> 00:23:21,634 - He's 5'9", 49 years old. 666 00:23:21,668 --> 00:23:24,704 He's gonna put those legs to the test on Burn Rubber. 667 00:23:24,738 --> 00:23:26,773 Balance gonna be tested. - Nice, ooh! 668 00:23:26,806 --> 00:23:28,341 - Wow! - He was running around 669 00:23:28,375 --> 00:23:30,443 like he was running away from alligators! 670 00:23:30,477 --> 00:23:33,213 - This team is eating up this course. 671 00:23:33,246 --> 00:23:35,115 They are like predators out here, Akbar, 672 00:23:35,148 --> 00:23:36,616 chewing these obstacles up. 673 00:23:36,649 --> 00:23:38,952 And remember, they're all Ninja rookies. 674 00:23:38,985 --> 00:23:40,286 First time ever on the big 675 00:23:40,320 --> 00:23:42,088 "American Ninja Warrior" course. 676 00:23:42,088 --> 00:23:44,090 Gonna try to fly through Air Surfer. 677 00:23:44,090 --> 00:23:45,959 - Ooh, be careful. You gotta correct that. 678 00:23:45,992 --> 00:23:47,327 - Well, this is just a challenge-- 679 00:23:47,360 --> 00:23:49,896 instead of a bar, going with that board, 680 00:23:49,929 --> 00:23:53,233 it's easy to overshoot the landing pad. 681 00:23:53,266 --> 00:23:54,467 - And you can only imagine, 682 00:23:54,501 --> 00:23:57,337 for a rookie, how challenging this is. 683 00:23:57,370 --> 00:23:58,905 - And you can see, though, Akbar, that left side 684 00:23:58,938 --> 00:24:00,407 is not well on. Watch this placement here. 685 00:24:00,440 --> 00:24:02,308 - No, Shawn's looking a little uncomfortable. 686 00:24:02,342 --> 00:24:03,643 - Got it. 687 00:24:03,677 --> 00:24:05,078 Shawn was captain of the wrestling team 688 00:24:05,111 --> 00:24:07,047 at Penn in the Ivy league. 689 00:24:07,080 --> 00:24:09,049 Trying not to get pinned here. - Yes, come on, finish. 690 00:24:09,049 --> 00:24:10,717 - And Matt--and look at the encouragement 691 00:24:10,750 --> 00:24:12,185 from Teenage Shark. 692 00:24:12,218 --> 00:24:13,286 Oh, my goodness. 693 00:24:13,319 --> 00:24:15,221 - That's four obstacles. 694 00:24:15,255 --> 00:24:17,190 So far, a perfect run. 695 00:24:17,223 --> 00:24:19,125 Now, Annabella's up. - Come on, Annabella. 696 00:24:19,159 --> 00:24:21,161 - Gonna take on this challenging fifth obstacle, 697 00:24:21,194 --> 00:24:22,395 Sideways. 698 00:24:22,429 --> 00:24:23,496 Look at her skills. 699 00:24:23,530 --> 00:24:25,265 - Come on! Bring it home! 700 00:24:25,298 --> 00:24:28,068 - Oh, my goodness! 701 00:24:28,068 --> 00:24:29,636 Using that lower body to kip up 702 00:24:29,669 --> 00:24:31,104 and make these transfers. 703 00:24:31,137 --> 00:24:34,307 This is so impressive. 704 00:24:34,341 --> 00:24:36,576 Oh, my goodness! 705 00:24:36,609 --> 00:24:38,845 What a phenomenal effort here! 706 00:24:38,878 --> 00:24:40,847 - Okay! 707 00:24:40,880 --> 00:24:42,082 What? 708 00:24:42,115 --> 00:24:44,250 - Are you kidding me? - Look at this! 709 00:24:44,284 --> 00:24:46,853 - She just conquered Sideways! 710 00:24:46,886 --> 00:24:48,788 [cheers and applause] 711 00:24:48,822 --> 00:24:51,758 Now, at 5'4", the rainbow fish-haired girl 712 00:24:51,791 --> 00:24:53,326 is going for the Warped Wall. 713 00:24:53,360 --> 00:24:55,962 Looking to make it a perfect six points here. 714 00:24:55,995 --> 00:24:58,965 - Beat that wall! Beat that wall! 715 00:24:58,998 --> 00:25:02,502 - This will be the best run thus far in round one. 716 00:25:02,535 --> 00:25:04,304 - We saw her nice grip on the Sideways. 717 00:25:04,337 --> 00:25:05,338 Let's see if she can grip it. 718 00:25:05,372 --> 00:25:06,673 - Ooh, that was close. 719 00:25:06,706 --> 00:25:08,041 But gets two more attempts. 720 00:25:08,041 --> 00:25:09,376 - Oh, come on, you're there. - Come on, all in. 721 00:25:09,409 --> 00:25:10,944 All in, all in. - You're right there. 722 00:25:11,044 --> 00:25:13,079 - She's gonna need to grab the top of that Warped Wall, 723 00:25:13,113 --> 00:25:16,449 use those Jaws-like grip. 724 00:25:16,483 --> 00:25:17,450 - Ooh. 725 00:25:17,484 --> 00:25:19,686 You get one more effort. 726 00:25:19,719 --> 00:25:21,521 - All you need is one more. - Take a breath, take a breath. 727 00:25:21,554 --> 00:25:23,289 Take a second. - All you need is one more. 728 00:25:23,323 --> 00:25:24,824 - We're gonna see if she can put this together. 729 00:25:24,858 --> 00:25:26,626 They've already got five points. 730 00:25:26,659 --> 00:25:28,161 She's 5'4", but she can get up 731 00:25:28,194 --> 00:25:30,296 this 14 and a half-foot wall. 732 00:25:30,330 --> 00:25:31,898 She's done it in training. 733 00:25:31,931 --> 00:25:33,299 Oh, yes! - Oh! 734 00:25:33,333 --> 00:25:34,701 - Yes! 735 00:25:34,734 --> 00:25:36,102 [cheers and applause] 736 00:25:36,136 --> 00:25:38,471 Yes! 737 00:25:38,505 --> 00:25:40,674 - Whoo! 738 00:25:40,707 --> 00:25:42,809 - I see you, Teenage Shark! 739 00:25:42,842 --> 00:25:44,477 I see you! 740 00:25:44,511 --> 00:25:45,812 - Let's go! - Whoo! 741 00:25:45,845 --> 00:25:47,781 - You gotta tell me, which one's scarier, 742 00:25:47,814 --> 00:25:49,382 swimming down there with sharks 743 00:25:49,416 --> 00:25:50,984 or doing this Ninja course? 744 00:25:51,084 --> 00:25:53,353 - This. - Oh, okay! 745 00:25:53,386 --> 00:25:55,622 - With their size and inexperience, 746 00:25:55,655 --> 00:25:57,357 I don't think anyone was expecting 747 00:25:57,390 --> 00:25:58,658 this type of run. 748 00:25:58,692 --> 00:26:01,027 But this team of rookies on the big course 749 00:26:01,027 --> 00:26:02,295 just crushed it, 750 00:26:02,328 --> 00:26:04,698 the first to get all six points. 751 00:26:04,731 --> 00:26:06,733 - And right now, they're down with Zuri. 752 00:26:06,766 --> 00:26:09,836 - A family of divers avoids the water. 753 00:26:09,869 --> 00:26:11,304 You're perfectly dry. 754 00:26:11,338 --> 00:26:12,839 Way to pull off those six points. 755 00:26:12,872 --> 00:26:13,840 Shawn, how are you feeling about 756 00:26:13,873 --> 00:26:15,408 how the Heinrichs held it down? 757 00:26:15,442 --> 00:26:18,712 - I am so, so proud of my two girls. 758 00:26:18,745 --> 00:26:20,413 - Yeah. - They brought me to the sport. 759 00:26:20,447 --> 00:26:21,748 I owe it all to them. 760 00:26:21,781 --> 00:26:22,916 And this is one of the proudest days of my life. 761 00:26:22,949 --> 00:26:24,818 - Oh, my gosh, a proud papa, indeed. 762 00:26:24,851 --> 00:26:27,687 Secorra, how did you feel when you started things off? 763 00:26:27,721 --> 00:26:29,556 - At first, I was pretty nervous, 764 00:26:29,589 --> 00:26:31,057 but once I started, I knew that 765 00:26:31,057 --> 00:26:32,959 our whole entire team was just gonna rock it. 766 00:26:33,059 --> 00:26:34,060 - I love that. 767 00:26:34,094 --> 00:26:36,096 And, Anabella, you hit that buzzer. 768 00:26:36,129 --> 00:26:37,697 What were you thinking in those final moments 769 00:26:37,731 --> 00:26:39,065 before you made it up? 770 00:26:39,099 --> 00:26:41,534 - I was just thinking, like, "You got so close. 771 00:26:41,568 --> 00:26:44,537 "You know you can do this. Just run as fast as you can, 772 00:26:44,571 --> 00:26:46,973 jump, and get up there. Gotta go all out." 773 00:26:47,073 --> 00:26:48,842 - You went all out and you got it done. 774 00:26:48,875 --> 00:26:50,677 Heinrichs, congratulations. 775 00:26:50,710 --> 00:26:52,879 Cannot wait to see what you guys do in round two, 776 00:26:52,912 --> 00:26:54,581 if it's anything like this first one. 777 00:26:54,614 --> 00:26:55,982 Good job. - Thank you so much. 778 00:26:56,082 --> 00:26:58,385 - Of course. 779 00:26:58,418 --> 00:27:00,487 - Still some good teams to come, but right now, 780 00:27:00,520 --> 00:27:03,089 the Heinrichs are at the top of the leaderboard 781 00:27:03,123 --> 00:27:04,557 with six points. 782 00:27:04,591 --> 00:27:07,027 Remember, only the top four teams will move on 783 00:27:07,027 --> 00:27:10,497 based on points from round one and round two. 784 00:27:10,530 --> 00:27:12,499 It's gonna be rip-roaring... 785 00:27:12,532 --> 00:27:14,134 Oh! - Okay! 786 00:27:14,167 --> 00:27:16,603 - And hair-raising... - The hair's amazing. 787 00:27:16,636 --> 00:27:19,606 - When we return on the "American Ninja Warrior 788 00:27:19,639 --> 00:27:21,741 Family Championship." 789 00:27:25,378 --> 00:27:26,646 - Welcome back to the first ever 790 00:27:26,680 --> 00:27:28,048 Family Championship 791 00:27:28,081 --> 00:27:30,417 on "American Ninja Warrior." 792 00:27:30,450 --> 00:27:32,152 And moments ago, the Wright family 793 00:27:32,185 --> 00:27:35,722 came out to see if they had the right stuff. 794 00:27:35,755 --> 00:27:37,490 Mike Wright, the Speedo Ninja, 795 00:27:37,524 --> 00:27:39,059 is a five-time veteran 796 00:27:39,059 --> 00:27:41,561 known for stripping down to his Speedos. 797 00:27:41,594 --> 00:27:44,731 - Oh! - Oh, there we go! 798 00:27:44,764 --> 00:27:46,533 Tonight, with his sister Nikkilette 799 00:27:46,566 --> 00:27:48,501 and cousin Roman at his side, 800 00:27:48,535 --> 00:27:51,071 he was ready for another rip-roaring start. 801 00:27:51,071 --> 00:27:52,706 Oh! - What? 802 00:27:52,739 --> 00:27:54,841 - Oh! - Okay! 803 00:27:54,874 --> 00:27:56,643 - They couldn't convince Roman to rock the Speedo. 804 00:27:56,676 --> 00:27:58,078 - Roman said, "I am too cool." 805 00:27:58,078 --> 00:28:00,613 - Looking good, Roman. Let's go, big man. 806 00:28:00,647 --> 00:28:02,849 - Roman, a college basketball player 807 00:28:02,882 --> 00:28:04,818 from Escondido, California, 808 00:28:04,851 --> 00:28:07,354 picked up a point on the first obstacle. 809 00:28:07,387 --> 00:28:10,357 - 19 years old, Matt. He's got some athleticism. 810 00:28:10,390 --> 00:28:12,559 - But came up empty on the second. 811 00:28:12,592 --> 00:28:14,461 - No, airball! 812 00:28:14,494 --> 00:28:16,629 - Mike Wright, the most experienced member 813 00:28:16,663 --> 00:28:19,532 of the team, had no problem on Domino Effect. 814 00:28:19,566 --> 00:28:21,067 - He ain't playing! 815 00:28:21,101 --> 00:28:23,436 - And the diving coach at the University of Tennessee 816 00:28:23,470 --> 00:28:25,672 was able to keep his Speedos dry 817 00:28:25,705 --> 00:28:28,074 on both his obstacles. 818 00:28:28,108 --> 00:28:29,376 - Yeah! 819 00:28:29,409 --> 00:28:31,344 - He tagged his sister, Nikkilette, 820 00:28:31,378 --> 00:28:33,213 a stuntwoman in Hollywood. 821 00:28:33,246 --> 00:28:35,482 - Ooh! 822 00:28:35,515 --> 00:28:38,118 - But she had a crash landing on Sideways, 823 00:28:38,151 --> 00:28:42,389 leaving Team Wright with three points overall. 824 00:28:42,422 --> 00:28:44,424 - Our next family definitely has 825 00:28:44,457 --> 00:28:46,092 the best haircuts in the bunch. 826 00:28:46,126 --> 00:28:48,194 The Beckstrands from St. George, Utah, 827 00:28:48,228 --> 00:28:50,363 also have the most Ninja experience. 828 00:28:50,397 --> 00:28:52,098 All three members of the team 829 00:28:52,132 --> 00:28:54,601 have competed on "American Ninja Warrior." 830 00:28:54,634 --> 00:28:57,470 And they're hard to miss because of one thing... 831 00:28:57,504 --> 00:28:59,706 - The hair. The hair is amazing. 832 00:28:59,739 --> 00:29:02,909 - Yeah, the mohawks definitely make this team stand out. 833 00:29:03,009 --> 00:29:05,245 all: Beckstrand family Ninjas! 834 00:29:05,278 --> 00:29:07,013 - And this family has been preparing 835 00:29:07,047 --> 00:29:09,416 for this competition for years. 836 00:29:12,452 --> 00:29:14,487 - I never thought, when Brian 837 00:29:14,521 --> 00:29:16,222 started building stuff in our backyard, 838 00:29:16,256 --> 00:29:18,625 that it would literally change our way of life. 839 00:29:18,658 --> 00:29:20,493 We are truly a Ninja family. 840 00:29:20,527 --> 00:29:23,396 [all yelling] 841 00:29:23,430 --> 00:29:25,031 - Both my parents have been on the show. 842 00:29:25,031 --> 00:29:28,201 My mom competed on season 10 and 11. 843 00:29:28,234 --> 00:29:29,869 - All right, just go for it. Wow! 844 00:29:29,903 --> 00:29:31,938 - Ooh, a hard impact. 845 00:29:32,038 --> 00:29:33,540 Look at that reaction. 846 00:29:33,573 --> 00:29:37,277 - My dad competed on season seven and eight. 847 00:29:37,310 --> 00:29:39,179 - Okay! I see you! 848 00:29:39,212 --> 00:29:40,647 - Brian Beckstrand! 849 00:29:40,680 --> 00:29:44,084 - And I competed season 13, with my dad. 850 00:29:44,117 --> 00:29:47,354 - Get that buzzer! Yeah! 851 00:29:47,387 --> 00:29:49,889 - Watching Kai and Brian make history... 852 00:29:49,923 --> 00:29:52,058 - The first father and son to hit a buzzer 853 00:29:52,058 --> 00:29:53,960 on "American Ninja Warrior!" 854 00:29:54,060 --> 00:29:55,362 - First ever! - Yeah. 855 00:29:55,395 --> 00:29:57,197 - Whoo! 856 00:29:57,230 --> 00:29:59,165 - Was awesome. 857 00:29:59,199 --> 00:30:00,767 - Beckstrands, baby! 858 00:30:00,800 --> 00:30:02,402 We here! 859 00:30:04,137 --> 00:30:05,939 - I feel pretty cool, 'cause most parents, 860 00:30:05,972 --> 00:30:07,207 they're sitting on the sidelines 861 00:30:07,240 --> 00:30:08,708 watching their kids compete, 862 00:30:08,742 --> 00:30:10,944 when we're actually competing with our kids. 863 00:30:10,977 --> 00:30:14,681 Yep, he's coming. He's coming, Bri, he's coming. 864 00:30:14,714 --> 00:30:16,216 It's something that we can all do together. 865 00:30:16,249 --> 00:30:18,852 - I'm super excited that we get to compete as a family now. 866 00:30:18,885 --> 00:30:20,086 It's insane. 867 00:30:20,120 --> 00:30:21,621 - [laughs] 868 00:30:21,654 --> 00:30:22,789 - I think each one of us 869 00:30:22,822 --> 00:30:24,924 has something to bring to the table. 870 00:30:24,958 --> 00:30:27,327 Me and Holly have the experience and the age. 871 00:30:30,697 --> 00:30:32,699 But we're definitely leaning on Kai. 872 00:30:32,732 --> 00:30:35,168 He's our it-factor, he's our anchor. 873 00:30:35,201 --> 00:30:37,804 And hopefully not everyone has a Kai on their team. 874 00:30:37,837 --> 00:30:39,272 Let's go, we got this. - Yeah. 875 00:30:39,305 --> 00:30:41,408 - Gonna be awesome. 876 00:30:41,441 --> 00:30:42,842 Exciting. 877 00:30:43,343 --> 00:30:45,045 - The other members of the family 878 00:30:45,078 --> 00:30:46,746 are watching back in Utah. 879 00:30:46,780 --> 00:30:48,882 And lots of friends at the Ninja gym 880 00:30:48,915 --> 00:30:50,784 the Beckstrands own in St. George. 881 00:30:50,817 --> 00:30:52,886 Mama Holly will be leading it off. 882 00:30:52,919 --> 00:30:55,088 They're giving their all-star son Kai 883 00:30:55,121 --> 00:30:57,090 the challenging middle obstacles, 884 00:30:57,123 --> 00:30:59,192 and dad Brian will be going for the buzzer 885 00:30:59,225 --> 00:31:00,694 on that final leg. 886 00:31:00,727 --> 00:31:03,163 Let's see if the Beckstrands can bring it tonight. 887 00:31:03,196 --> 00:31:04,864 - This family is definitely 888 00:31:04,898 --> 00:31:07,133 one of the favorites to win it all. 889 00:31:08,935 --> 00:31:12,672 - Holly kicking it off. Last saw her in season 11. 890 00:31:12,706 --> 00:31:14,507 Good. - Hold on, okay. 891 00:31:14,541 --> 00:31:17,077 One point for the Beckstrands. 892 00:31:17,077 --> 00:31:18,111 - Wait for It. 893 00:31:18,144 --> 00:31:19,779 - Come on, Hol. - You got it, Mom. 894 00:31:19,813 --> 00:31:21,715 - Gotta lache on a moving bar 895 00:31:21,748 --> 00:31:25,185 to catch another moving bar dropping down. 896 00:31:25,218 --> 00:31:27,220 - Get up, yeah! - Wow! 897 00:31:27,253 --> 00:31:29,122 Matt, this is a 41-year-old mom 898 00:31:29,155 --> 00:31:30,623 who's got five kids at home. 899 00:31:30,657 --> 00:31:32,826 - Well, they do own two gyms. 900 00:31:32,859 --> 00:31:35,862 The whole family trains there. They train on vacations. 901 00:31:35,895 --> 00:31:37,397 It's a very fit family, Akbar. 902 00:31:37,430 --> 00:31:39,199 - It is. They stay moving, Matt. 903 00:31:39,232 --> 00:31:40,533 - One more. - Same thing, same thing. 904 00:31:40,567 --> 00:31:42,369 - I wonder if they have any deal with Mama Holly 905 00:31:42,402 --> 00:31:43,903 to see... - Whoa! 906 00:31:43,937 --> 00:31:45,572 - If she would get a mohawk, Akbar. 907 00:31:45,605 --> 00:31:47,307 She is holding her own here. 908 00:31:47,340 --> 00:31:49,376 - Big swing. 909 00:31:49,409 --> 00:31:51,911 - I'm coming. - Get off of there. Big kick. 910 00:31:51,945 --> 00:31:54,848 - Mom and son just having a little chat out here. 911 00:31:54,881 --> 00:31:57,117 - Two points for the Beckstrands. 912 00:31:57,117 --> 00:31:59,119 - Kai's gonna tackle Burn Rubber. 913 00:31:59,152 --> 00:32:01,454 This kid was an absolute-- oh, my God-- 914 00:32:01,488 --> 00:32:05,592 revelation in season 13. 915 00:32:05,625 --> 00:32:07,193 We lowered the age limit 916 00:32:07,227 --> 00:32:09,462 and Kai was one of the teenagers who took advantage. 917 00:32:09,496 --> 00:32:13,600 He made it all the way to Stage 2 in Vegas at just 15. 918 00:32:13,633 --> 00:32:16,136 And whoa, almost came up short there. 919 00:32:16,169 --> 00:32:17,737 But corrects it. 920 00:32:17,771 --> 00:32:19,506 - A lot of potential superstars 921 00:32:19,539 --> 00:32:20,740 among those teenagers, 922 00:32:20,774 --> 00:32:24,144 and Kai Beckstrand's one of them. 923 00:32:24,177 --> 00:32:26,846 - Well, the Heinrichs set the bar a few minutes ago. 924 00:32:26,880 --> 00:32:29,883 They got through all six obstacles. 925 00:32:29,916 --> 00:32:33,720 The Beckstrands trying to be the second team to be perfect. 926 00:32:33,753 --> 00:32:35,689 And Kai does his part. - Nice. 927 00:32:35,722 --> 00:32:39,592 - But now it's Dad's turn on Sideways. 928 00:32:39,626 --> 00:32:42,095 This is such a technical obstacle. 929 00:32:42,095 --> 00:32:43,630 Get that hand down and around. 930 00:32:43,663 --> 00:32:45,932 - Oh, he's so strong, so technical. 931 00:32:45,965 --> 00:32:48,401 We know he spends a lot of time in the Ninja gym. 932 00:32:48,435 --> 00:32:50,670 - Yes. - He's also a firefighter, 933 00:32:50,704 --> 00:32:54,808 so this man knows fitness is a matter of life and death. 934 00:32:54,841 --> 00:32:56,910 - Yeah, two more. Almost there. 935 00:32:56,943 --> 00:32:59,212 - And he's out here, at 42 years old, 936 00:32:59,245 --> 00:33:01,147 keeping up with his 15-year-old son 937 00:33:01,181 --> 00:33:04,317 and he's crushing Sideways. 938 00:33:04,351 --> 00:33:06,586 - There we go! - Nice! 939 00:33:08,588 --> 00:33:10,757 Look at this fitness level. This is why he passed 940 00:33:10,790 --> 00:33:13,360 the fitness test with flying colors. 941 00:33:13,393 --> 00:33:14,394 Nice! 942 00:33:14,427 --> 00:33:16,763 [horn blares] 943 00:33:16,796 --> 00:33:18,231 - Whoo-hoo! 944 00:33:18,264 --> 00:33:20,266 - And no problem. 945 00:33:20,300 --> 00:33:23,536 Brian Beckstrand and the Beckstrands deliver. 946 00:33:23,570 --> 00:33:26,072 Six for six on these obstacles. 947 00:33:26,072 --> 00:33:31,811 - * Whoa, whoa, whoa, oh * 948 00:33:31,845 --> 00:33:34,214 - Brian, you've seen a lot of competition, 949 00:33:34,247 --> 00:33:35,815 you, your wife, and Kai. 950 00:33:35,849 --> 00:33:39,285 How does this one compare to "Ninja" and "Ninja Junior"? 951 00:33:39,319 --> 00:33:41,988 - It's fun being able to be there and support each other 952 00:33:42,088 --> 00:33:43,757 on individual stuff. 953 00:33:43,790 --> 00:33:46,626 But to say that because of all of our efforts 954 00:33:46,659 --> 00:33:48,328 we got to here, it's even better. 955 00:33:48,361 --> 00:33:49,763 It doesn't get better than that. 956 00:33:49,796 --> 00:33:51,865 - They say a family that plays together stay together, 957 00:33:51,898 --> 00:33:53,800 and you guys stay together with six points. 958 00:33:53,833 --> 00:33:55,168 Great job, man. - Thank you. 959 00:33:55,201 --> 00:33:57,270 - Not surprising, man. The mohawk is looking good. 960 00:33:57,303 --> 00:33:59,472 Hit that buzzer one more time. 961 00:34:00,807 --> 00:34:02,542 Well, there it is. It's all about family 962 00:34:02,575 --> 00:34:04,711 for the Beckstrands, for all the families out there. 963 00:34:04,744 --> 00:34:06,046 It's what "American Ninja Warrior" is all about. 964 00:34:06,079 --> 00:34:07,213 - Yes, it is. 965 00:34:07,247 --> 00:34:08,381 - Coming up. 966 00:34:08,415 --> 00:34:11,251 Can your cafeteria worker do this? 967 00:34:11,284 --> 00:34:12,719 - My goodness. 968 00:34:12,752 --> 00:34:16,489 - The Lunch Lady Ninja serves it up family-style, 969 00:34:16,523 --> 00:34:19,726 when "American Ninja Warrior" returns. 970 00:34:24,597 --> 00:34:26,199 - Welcome back to the Family Championship 971 00:34:26,232 --> 00:34:28,368 of "American Ninja Warrior." 972 00:34:28,401 --> 00:34:30,837 And right now, the Beckstrands and Heinrichs 973 00:34:30,870 --> 00:34:33,239 sit atop the leaderboard with six points. 974 00:34:33,273 --> 00:34:35,775 Only the top four teams will move on. 975 00:34:35,809 --> 00:34:38,878 We've still got two more teams to run in round one. 976 00:34:38,912 --> 00:34:40,513 And up next, from Indianapolis, 977 00:34:40,547 --> 00:34:42,415 it's the O'Dells. 978 00:34:42,449 --> 00:34:44,784 That's 41-year-old dad, George, 979 00:34:44,818 --> 00:34:46,553 38-year-old mom, Amanda, 980 00:34:46,586 --> 00:34:49,422 and their 17-year-old son, Trey. 981 00:34:49,456 --> 00:34:52,692 - Look at them flexing some Midwest muscles. 982 00:34:52,726 --> 00:34:54,794 - Well, they run a Ninja gym back in Indy, 983 00:34:54,828 --> 00:34:56,963 and they've got their two other daughters 984 00:34:56,996 --> 00:34:58,665 watching from home with some friends, 985 00:34:58,698 --> 00:35:01,501 plus lots of students at their gym. 986 00:35:01,534 --> 00:35:03,069 [cheers and applause] 987 00:35:03,103 --> 00:35:05,472 And Ninja fans may remember Amanda. 988 00:35:05,505 --> 00:35:07,707 She made a big impression a couple years ago, 989 00:35:07,741 --> 00:35:12,145 representing for cafeteria workers everywhere. 990 00:35:12,178 --> 00:35:14,147 [all chanting] 991 00:35:14,180 --> 00:35:15,882 - Whoa! 992 00:35:15,915 --> 00:35:17,050 Yeah, girl! 993 00:35:17,050 --> 00:35:20,653 I am the Lunch Lady Ninja. 994 00:35:20,687 --> 00:35:22,222 Ethan, you want lettuce and tomato? 995 00:35:22,255 --> 00:35:23,289 - Uh, no. 996 00:35:23,323 --> 00:35:24,924 - Here you go, bud. Have a good day. 997 00:35:24,958 --> 00:35:26,326 Do you want any veggies? 998 00:35:26,359 --> 00:35:28,328 It's just an awesome job. I love it so much. 999 00:35:28,361 --> 00:35:30,296 Is everybody's food delicious? 1000 00:35:30,330 --> 00:35:31,931 Making your muscles strong? 1001 00:35:31,965 --> 00:35:33,566 The last time you saw me on "Ninja Warrior," 1002 00:35:33,600 --> 00:35:36,169 I had a pretty successful rookie year. 1003 00:35:36,202 --> 00:35:38,204 - Rhythm, rhythm. Tater tot, tot, tot, tot, tot. 1004 00:35:38,238 --> 00:35:40,807 That's what I'm talking about! Yes! 1005 00:35:40,840 --> 00:35:43,843 - I made it all the way to the fifth obstacle. 1006 00:35:43,877 --> 00:35:45,845 - What a performance by this rookie. 1007 00:35:45,879 --> 00:35:47,180 - You know, for 20 years, 1008 00:35:47,213 --> 00:35:49,149 I've been trying to tell her how awesome she is. 1009 00:35:49,182 --> 00:35:51,351 What she's capable of, what I see, 1010 00:35:51,384 --> 00:35:52,752 that she can't see. 1011 00:35:52,786 --> 00:35:55,955 - She can't believe it, but her fans can. 1012 00:35:55,989 --> 00:35:58,892 - And I felt like, for just this little moment, 1013 00:35:58,925 --> 00:36:00,927 a few years ago, everybody got to see that. 1014 00:36:01,027 --> 00:36:03,263 And that--that was awesome. 1015 00:36:06,266 --> 00:36:09,903 - Training has definitely turned into a family affair. 1016 00:36:09,936 --> 00:36:12,339 My son competes in Ninja. 1017 00:36:12,372 --> 00:36:15,175 Trey is a very natural Ninja. 1018 00:36:15,208 --> 00:36:17,844 He has no fear whatsoever. 1019 00:36:20,680 --> 00:36:23,216 - Hanging out with my parents, doing Ninja, is cool, 1020 00:36:23,249 --> 00:36:25,185 'cause that's, like, not something that a lot of people 1021 00:36:25,218 --> 00:36:28,088 do with their families. 1022 00:36:28,121 --> 00:36:30,223 - It would be really cool 1023 00:36:30,256 --> 00:36:32,759 to have a really great couple of runs, 1024 00:36:32,792 --> 00:36:34,694 to get to the finals. 1025 00:36:34,728 --> 00:36:35,895 But I can tell you this, no matter what, 1026 00:36:35,929 --> 00:36:37,130 I'm super proud of them. 1027 00:36:37,163 --> 00:36:39,332 I couldn't be more grateful for them. 1028 00:36:39,366 --> 00:36:41,067 Just being here, right now, 1029 00:36:41,067 --> 00:36:42,602 has been awesome. 1030 00:36:46,239 --> 00:36:48,341 - So Amanda's gonna lead it off. 1031 00:36:48,375 --> 00:36:50,744 - Lunch Lady's got some dance moves. 1032 00:36:50,777 --> 00:36:52,712 - Let's go, baby! 1033 00:36:52,746 --> 00:36:55,682 - Her husband, George, will take the middle two obstacles, 1034 00:36:55,715 --> 00:36:58,918 and then their son, Trey, will take the final leg. 1035 00:36:58,952 --> 00:37:00,587 - My boy! 1036 00:37:00,620 --> 00:37:03,156 What's happening? Ah! 1037 00:37:05,225 --> 00:37:06,359 - I got a feeling this group is 1038 00:37:06,393 --> 00:37:08,061 gonna have some fun out here. 1039 00:37:08,094 --> 00:37:10,563 They've got their message: "Purpose over podium." 1040 00:37:10,597 --> 00:37:12,232 I like it. Purpose-driven life. 1041 00:37:12,265 --> 00:37:14,034 - Amanda actually became a lunch lady 1042 00:37:14,034 --> 00:37:16,503 'cause she wanted to have the same hours as her kids, 1043 00:37:16,536 --> 00:37:18,471 got to work at the school where was Trey was going. 1044 00:37:18,505 --> 00:37:20,840 And she shocked the world two years ago. 1045 00:37:20,874 --> 00:37:22,876 Came out as an unknown rookie 1046 00:37:22,909 --> 00:37:26,146 and ended up making it to the Cincinnati City Finals. 1047 00:37:26,179 --> 00:37:27,947 And she knows how to lache, Akbar. 1048 00:37:28,048 --> 00:37:30,050 Wait For It's a challenge, 'cause that bar drops down. 1049 00:37:30,083 --> 00:37:31,618 Great job. - Yeah, and it's the timing. 1050 00:37:31,651 --> 00:37:33,186 And she's got that timing. 1051 00:37:33,219 --> 00:37:35,221 And she never did any sports growing up. 1052 00:37:35,255 --> 00:37:37,757 But now, she's out here crushing the course 1053 00:37:37,791 --> 00:37:39,826 as a 38-year-old mom. 1054 00:37:39,859 --> 00:37:41,461 - Nice. 1055 00:37:41,494 --> 00:37:45,098 - And, Matt, now this is a bigger jump, a bigger leap. 1056 00:37:45,131 --> 00:37:47,167 Nice catch. 1057 00:37:49,169 --> 00:37:51,771 - Taking her time, but that's okay. 1058 00:37:51,805 --> 00:37:53,440 Lunch Lady's about to deliver something 1059 00:37:53,473 --> 00:37:55,108 as delicious as Sloppy Joe's, 1060 00:37:55,141 --> 00:37:57,410 and that would be two points. - Oh, all right. 1061 00:37:57,444 --> 00:37:58,812 Got it. - Two points. 1062 00:37:58,845 --> 00:38:00,213 - Here we go, come on. - Now it's Dad's turn. 1063 00:38:00,246 --> 00:38:02,582 Going for Domino Effect. 1064 00:38:02,615 --> 00:38:04,551 Oh! - No, no! 1065 00:38:04,584 --> 00:38:06,886 Domino Effect--he's down. 1066 00:38:06,920 --> 00:38:09,289 - Slapped down. Now it's up to Trey. 1067 00:38:09,322 --> 00:38:11,424 He'll start with Sideways. 1068 00:38:11,458 --> 00:38:12,892 - All right, Trey's 17 years old. 1069 00:38:12,926 --> 00:38:15,028 - Wow. - High school senior. 1070 00:38:15,028 --> 00:38:16,863 - And Sideways is a very difficult, 1071 00:38:16,896 --> 00:38:19,065 very technical obstacle that's knocked out 1072 00:38:19,099 --> 00:38:21,401 some top Ninjas over the years. 1073 00:38:21,434 --> 00:38:23,303 But this rookie is sailing through it. 1074 00:38:23,336 --> 00:38:24,904 - And it's--it's a blind grab. 1075 00:38:24,938 --> 00:38:26,473 You're just hoping that you get high enough 1076 00:38:26,506 --> 00:38:29,909 and then land that-- - Oh, my goodness. 1077 00:38:29,943 --> 00:38:31,511 Are you kidding me? - Okay, Trey! 1078 00:38:31,544 --> 00:38:33,813 Get your diploma! - And no hesitation! 1079 00:38:33,847 --> 00:38:36,516 - Ooh! - Missed the first one. 1080 00:38:36,549 --> 00:38:38,485 Two more attempts. 1081 00:38:38,518 --> 00:38:40,687 Only needs one--oh, my God. 1082 00:38:40,720 --> 00:38:42,422 - Look at him flexing! 1083 00:38:42,455 --> 00:38:45,058 - That's right, Trey! Yeah! Let's go! 1084 00:38:45,091 --> 00:38:47,794 [cheers and applause] 1085 00:38:47,827 --> 00:38:49,696 - Trey O'Dell hits a buzzer 1086 00:38:49,729 --> 00:38:52,065 in his first time on a Ninja course. 1087 00:38:52,065 --> 00:38:54,267 And the O'Dells get four points total 1088 00:38:54,300 --> 00:38:55,735 on their first run. 1089 00:38:55,769 --> 00:38:59,506 I gotta ask, man. You're 17 years old. 1090 00:38:59,539 --> 00:39:01,541 What's it like competing with your parents? 1091 00:39:01,574 --> 00:39:03,543 - They're pretty cool. - They're pretty cool, huh? 1092 00:39:03,576 --> 00:39:04,644 - Yeah. 1093 00:39:04,678 --> 00:39:07,013 - 17 years old, out here competing 1094 00:39:07,013 --> 00:39:09,683 with Mom and Dad, and he held his own. 1095 00:39:11,184 --> 00:39:13,420 The Lunch Lady Ninja served up two points 1096 00:39:13,453 --> 00:39:16,022 by knocking down the first two obstacles. 1097 00:39:16,056 --> 00:39:19,059 Then the teenager came through with two more. 1098 00:39:19,092 --> 00:39:21,361 He got a leg up on the Warped Wall. 1099 00:39:21,394 --> 00:39:23,096 Now that's flexibility. 1100 00:39:23,129 --> 00:39:25,331 - So that's four points for the O'Dells, 1101 00:39:25,365 --> 00:39:28,168 a good start for them. 1102 00:39:28,201 --> 00:39:31,237 Up next, she made history here before. 1103 00:39:31,271 --> 00:39:34,774 The first mother ever to hit a buzzer! 1104 00:39:34,808 --> 00:39:37,911 Can Sandy Zimmerman do it this time with her family? 1105 00:39:37,944 --> 00:39:39,612 She's next, 1106 00:39:39,646 --> 00:39:43,550 when "American Ninja Warrior" returns. 1107 00:39:46,653 --> 00:39:47,620 - Welcome back 1108 00:39:47,654 --> 00:39:49,422 to our Family Championship. 1109 00:39:49,456 --> 00:39:50,790 And remember, at the end of the night, 1110 00:39:50,824 --> 00:39:53,059 our final four teams are headed over 1111 00:39:53,059 --> 00:39:56,663 to the 40-foot monster, the Power Tower. 1112 00:39:56,696 --> 00:40:00,433 - Yeah, and it'll be our first ever Power Tower relay race. 1113 00:40:00,467 --> 00:40:02,102 They're gonna race head-to-head 1114 00:40:02,135 --> 00:40:04,671 to crown our first champion. 1115 00:40:04,704 --> 00:40:07,273 - Only the top four teams will move on, 1116 00:40:07,307 --> 00:40:10,243 based on their obstacle total in the two rounds. 1117 00:40:10,276 --> 00:40:12,545 Right now, the Beckstrands and Heinrichs 1118 00:40:12,579 --> 00:40:14,280 sit atop the leaderboard, 1119 00:40:14,314 --> 00:40:16,116 but we've got one more team to go in round one. 1120 00:40:16,149 --> 00:40:18,718 Zuri, get 'em started. 1121 00:40:18,752 --> 00:40:21,988 - She became a legend right here in the Tacoma Dome 1122 00:40:22,022 --> 00:40:24,758 as the first mom ever to hit a buzzer, 1123 00:40:24,791 --> 00:40:26,826 right on "American Ninja Warrior." 1124 00:40:26,860 --> 00:40:29,629 Now, Sandy Zimmerman is back with her family. 1125 00:40:29,662 --> 00:40:32,999 The Spokane PE teacher is a five-time Ninja veteran, 1126 00:40:33,033 --> 00:40:35,402 and her son Brett competed on "Ninja Junior." 1127 00:40:35,435 --> 00:40:36,836 But her husband Charlie, 1128 00:40:36,870 --> 00:40:40,540 well, he had to work for his spot on the team. 1129 00:40:43,977 --> 00:40:45,612 - We knew Brett and I were shoo-ins. 1130 00:40:45,645 --> 00:40:48,581 Brett and I were going to be part of this trio 1131 00:40:48,615 --> 00:40:49,916 of three Ninjas. 1132 00:40:49,949 --> 00:40:51,284 But we needed a third, 1133 00:40:51,317 --> 00:40:53,053 and so that was the funny part in the family-- 1134 00:40:53,086 --> 00:40:54,454 who's gonna be our third? 1135 00:40:54,487 --> 00:40:56,589 - Hello? What about me? 1136 00:40:56,623 --> 00:40:58,692 - Mm, I don't know, Dad. 1137 00:40:58,725 --> 00:41:01,961 - Charlie competed on season ten. 1138 00:41:02,062 --> 00:41:04,197 - And he delivers! 1139 00:41:04,230 --> 00:41:05,799 - But we weren't sure how he would do. 1140 00:41:05,832 --> 00:41:08,268 - You're joking. - Sorry, Charlie. 1141 00:41:08,301 --> 00:41:09,903 We want to win. 1142 00:41:09,936 --> 00:41:13,473 - So we thought it would be fun to run a tryout. 1143 00:41:14,074 --> 00:41:16,242 We got Charlie on some obstacles. 1144 00:41:16,276 --> 00:41:17,610 - Oh, jeez. 1145 00:41:17,644 --> 00:41:19,446 I was super nervous. 1146 00:41:19,479 --> 00:41:20,814 I just kinda went along with it. 1147 00:41:20,847 --> 00:41:22,849 So that kinda lit the fire under me. 1148 00:41:24,651 --> 00:41:25,985 - We had a little checklist, 1149 00:41:26,086 --> 00:41:28,088 and seeing if he could make the cut. 1150 00:41:28,121 --> 00:41:30,557 - How we doing, guys? - You're doing a good job, Dad. 1151 00:41:32,592 --> 00:41:34,327 - [whispers] I think we better call Grandpa. 1152 00:41:34,361 --> 00:41:35,829 - Yeah. 1153 00:41:37,630 --> 00:41:38,865 - That's pretty good. - Yeah. 1154 00:41:38,898 --> 00:41:41,668 - That's pretty good. 1155 00:41:41,701 --> 00:41:44,571 Luckily, Charlie made the cut, 1156 00:41:44,604 --> 00:41:47,907 so he's our third person. 1157 00:41:47,941 --> 00:41:49,109 Yes, finish it. 1158 00:41:49,109 --> 00:41:50,577 - I definitely don't think I'm a weak link. 1159 00:41:50,610 --> 00:41:53,013 I'm gonna come up big tonight. 1160 00:41:53,113 --> 00:41:55,482 And I want to just make them proud. 1161 00:41:58,118 --> 00:41:59,419 - Hey, Charlie better represent, 1162 00:41:59,452 --> 00:42:01,054 because their two youngest kids 1163 00:42:01,054 --> 00:42:04,157 also do Ninja and can join the team, if needed. 1164 00:42:04,190 --> 00:42:07,427 - They're back in Spokane with the family's dog, Koda. 1165 00:42:07,460 --> 00:42:09,529 Lots of other friends watching. 1166 00:42:09,562 --> 00:42:12,098 The Zimmermans host a lot of events at their home. 1167 00:42:12,132 --> 00:42:15,068 They're the first family of Ninja in Spokane. 1168 00:42:15,068 --> 00:42:17,504 Charlie will get to show what he can do early. 1169 00:42:17,537 --> 00:42:20,440 He's gonna take the first leg with obstacles one and two. 1170 00:42:20,473 --> 00:42:22,575 - Ooh, Charlie's starting it off. 1171 00:42:22,609 --> 00:42:24,944 - 15-year-old son Brett is getting into place 1172 00:42:24,978 --> 00:42:26,212 in the middle of the course. 1173 00:42:26,246 --> 00:42:28,281 He'll face obstacles three and four. 1174 00:42:28,314 --> 00:42:29,983 And that'll leave ZimmerMom Sandy 1175 00:42:30,083 --> 00:42:31,551 to take the final leg, 1176 00:42:31,584 --> 00:42:34,220 which hopefully ends with her hitting the buzzer. 1177 00:42:34,254 --> 00:42:36,322 - Come on, Dad. You got this, Dad! 1178 00:42:36,356 --> 00:42:38,224 - Charlie's starting this thing off. 1179 00:42:40,293 --> 00:42:43,530 - Well, he was a pitcher for the Gonzaga baseball team, 1180 00:42:43,563 --> 00:42:45,231 so he was a college athlete. 1181 00:42:45,265 --> 00:42:47,667 And he gets their first point. 1182 00:42:47,701 --> 00:42:49,636 He and Sandy met at Gonzaga. 1183 00:42:49,669 --> 00:42:51,371 She was on the basketball team. 1184 00:42:51,404 --> 00:42:53,106 - Yeah, he's 6'2". 1185 00:42:53,106 --> 00:42:55,942 He's got those long arms to use right here on Wait for It. 1186 00:42:55,975 --> 00:42:58,411 - Get it. 1187 00:42:58,445 --> 00:43:00,113 That's it. 1188 00:43:00,146 --> 00:43:01,681 - Feeling pretty good 1189 00:43:01,715 --> 00:43:03,583 about what this family can do. 1190 00:43:03,616 --> 00:43:05,852 Charlie's not gonna set any speed records 1191 00:43:05,885 --> 00:43:07,587 for this obstacle, but that's okay. 1192 00:43:07,620 --> 00:43:09,322 Just needs to get through it. 1193 00:43:09,356 --> 00:43:11,224 Gotta get over to that final bar. 1194 00:43:11,257 --> 00:43:12,592 - You're good. - Come on. 1195 00:43:12,625 --> 00:43:13,927 - Nice. 1196 00:43:13,960 --> 00:43:15,929 Oh, Charlie! - Oh, fingertip save! 1197 00:43:15,962 --> 00:43:18,465 - Oh, my--crap! Charlie! 1198 00:43:18,498 --> 00:43:20,867 Geez, Louise, way to make it exciting. 1199 00:43:20,900 --> 00:43:22,068 - Sandy's nervous. 1200 00:43:22,068 --> 00:43:23,503 - Sandy is freaking out over here. 1201 00:43:23,536 --> 00:43:25,772 - All right, come on, get off. 1202 00:43:25,805 --> 00:43:28,641 - Charlie gets another point. Hand it off to Brett. 1203 00:43:28,675 --> 00:43:30,777 - He's choosing Domino Effect. 1204 00:43:30,810 --> 00:43:31,878 - Right through it. 1205 00:43:31,911 --> 00:43:33,513 And heads up to Air Surfer. 1206 00:43:33,546 --> 00:43:35,582 - That's my boy. - Come on, Brett. 1207 00:43:35,615 --> 00:43:37,083 - Come on, you can do this! 1208 00:43:37,083 --> 00:43:38,952 - Brett never failed an obstacle when he competed 1209 00:43:38,985 --> 00:43:41,955 on "Ninja Junior," Akbar. Kid's a stud. 1210 00:43:41,988 --> 00:43:43,923 Both his parents are Ninja Warriors, 1211 00:43:43,957 --> 00:43:46,393 so you know who his favorite Ninja is: 1212 00:43:46,426 --> 00:43:48,294 Najee Richardson, 1213 00:43:48,328 --> 00:43:50,497 who was his mentor at "ANW Junior." 1214 00:43:50,530 --> 00:43:53,199 - Well, you know, he can't-- he shouldn't overlook Mom. 1215 00:43:53,233 --> 00:43:55,769 Mama's a pretty nice Ninja. 1216 00:43:55,802 --> 00:43:58,438 - Four-foot leap here. 1217 00:43:58,471 --> 00:44:00,940 Ooh, almost came up short on that leap. 1218 00:44:01,041 --> 00:44:02,509 Cutting it close. 1219 00:44:02,542 --> 00:44:04,744 But now almost through Air Surfer. 1220 00:44:06,346 --> 00:44:08,948 Look at this, the Zimm family, perfect. 1221 00:44:09,049 --> 00:44:11,351 Leave it to Sandy to bring it home. 1222 00:44:11,384 --> 00:44:14,087 Tacoma's where she got her first buzzer in season 11. 1223 00:44:14,120 --> 00:44:16,222 - Yeah, she's had a lot of good things happen 1224 00:44:16,256 --> 00:44:17,857 here in Tacoma for her. 1225 00:44:17,891 --> 00:44:19,359 She's about to show her son, 1226 00:44:19,392 --> 00:44:21,861 "Boy, this is where you get your Ninja DNA from." 1227 00:44:21,895 --> 00:44:23,897 - Well, she competed in the Women's Championship. 1228 00:44:23,930 --> 00:44:27,233 Faced Sideways twice, bested it both times. 1229 00:44:27,267 --> 00:44:29,069 - Come on, Mom, you can do this! 1230 00:44:29,102 --> 00:44:30,737 - Now, the conversation at the house is 1231 00:44:30,770 --> 00:44:32,706 who's the better Ninja? And if you asked-- 1232 00:44:32,739 --> 00:44:35,809 oh, no! 1233 00:44:35,842 --> 00:44:38,411 - Shockingly, the fall in the Zimmerman family 1234 00:44:38,445 --> 00:44:39,846 comes from Sandy. 1235 00:44:39,879 --> 00:44:41,147 She is such a competitor. 1236 00:44:41,181 --> 00:44:43,850 She is not gonna be happy about this. 1237 00:44:43,883 --> 00:44:45,952 - A few close calls for the Zimmermans. 1238 00:44:45,985 --> 00:44:48,955 Charlie made a one-handed save on Wait for It, 1239 00:44:48,988 --> 00:44:52,092 and Brett barely landed the board on Air Surfer. 1240 00:44:52,092 --> 00:44:54,928 For Sandy, her left hand got caught on the slider, 1241 00:44:54,961 --> 00:44:57,597 and they didn't land together on the next board. 1242 00:44:57,630 --> 00:45:00,767 That ended her run. 1243 00:45:00,800 --> 00:45:01,868 - Ugh, sorry. 1244 00:45:01,901 --> 00:45:03,303 - You're all right, you're all right. 1245 00:45:03,336 --> 00:45:05,205 - My right hand didn't get all the over the top of it. 1246 00:45:05,238 --> 00:45:07,374 - All right, we got one more run. 1247 00:45:07,407 --> 00:45:08,908 - That's right, they've still got a run 1248 00:45:08,942 --> 00:45:10,110 in round two. 1249 00:45:10,143 --> 00:45:11,511 And we've got two teams 1250 00:45:11,544 --> 00:45:13,480 who are perfect, with six points. 1251 00:45:13,513 --> 00:45:15,048 A big bunch of families 1252 00:45:15,081 --> 00:45:17,117 joining the Zimmermans with four points. 1253 00:45:17,150 --> 00:45:18,551 But no one's out of it yet, 1254 00:45:18,585 --> 00:45:20,587 with round two coming up. 1255 00:45:20,620 --> 00:45:23,223 And later, our champions will be determined 1256 00:45:23,256 --> 00:45:26,059 40 feet in the air, as our final four 1257 00:45:26,059 --> 00:45:29,062 go head-to-head on the Power Tower. 1258 00:45:29,062 --> 00:45:31,064 It's the Family Championship 1259 00:45:31,064 --> 00:45:34,300 on "American Ninja Warrior." 1260 00:45:38,805 --> 00:45:39,773 - Welcome back to our first ever 1261 00:45:39,806 --> 00:45:41,274 Family Championship. 1262 00:45:41,307 --> 00:45:43,376 All our teams have now had a shot at the course, 1263 00:45:43,410 --> 00:45:45,512 and now, they get to do it again. 1264 00:45:45,545 --> 00:45:48,615 - But in run number two, they change up the order. 1265 00:45:48,648 --> 00:45:51,551 So it could be a different story second time around. 1266 00:45:51,584 --> 00:45:54,688 - Plus, they have to pick a different balance obstacle. 1267 00:45:54,721 --> 00:45:56,823 So if they chose Burn Rubber in round one, 1268 00:45:56,856 --> 00:45:59,292 they'll have to try Domino Effect this time, 1269 00:45:59,325 --> 00:46:00,927 or vice versa. 1270 00:46:01,027 --> 00:46:02,429 Starting off our second round 1271 00:46:02,462 --> 00:46:03,930 will be the Johnston family 1272 00:46:04,030 --> 00:46:05,565 from Scottsdale, Arizona, 1273 00:46:05,598 --> 00:46:08,101 led by four-time Ninja veteran, Cody. 1274 00:46:08,134 --> 00:46:10,036 This family's Ninja journey 1275 00:46:10,036 --> 00:46:12,038 started back in 2015. 1276 00:46:12,072 --> 00:46:16,042 That's when Cody made his first run on the Ninja course. 1277 00:46:16,042 --> 00:46:18,578 His daughters were on the sideline cheering him on. 1278 00:46:18,611 --> 00:46:20,780 And though they fell asleep in the stands, 1279 00:46:20,814 --> 00:46:22,482 they got the Ninja bug. 1280 00:46:22,515 --> 00:46:24,050 - Big swing, big move. 1281 00:46:24,084 --> 00:46:27,053 - And now they train with Dad back in Arizona. 1282 00:46:27,053 --> 00:46:28,188 - Nice. 1283 00:46:29,823 --> 00:46:31,224 - That's enough. 1284 00:46:32,592 --> 00:46:35,362 - So 19-year-old college student Rylie Johnston 1285 00:46:35,395 --> 00:46:37,063 is gonna lead it off this time. 1286 00:46:37,063 --> 00:46:39,265 - She's competed on the regular season of "Ninja." 1287 00:46:39,299 --> 00:46:40,734 She's got experience. 1288 00:46:40,767 --> 00:46:42,669 - Her little sister Preslie will be waiting 1289 00:46:42,702 --> 00:46:44,637 to take on the two middle obstacles. 1290 00:46:44,671 --> 00:46:46,573 And then dad Cody stands ready 1291 00:46:46,606 --> 00:46:48,475 to take it home on the final two. 1292 00:46:48,508 --> 00:46:51,578 Gives him a good shot to hit his very first buzzer. 1293 00:46:51,611 --> 00:46:53,813 Lots of folks watching back in Arizona, 1294 00:46:53,847 --> 00:46:56,483 including the other members of the Johnston family. 1295 00:46:56,516 --> 00:46:58,151 - Go, guys! 1296 00:47:00,887 --> 00:47:02,622 - They got four points in round one, 1297 00:47:02,655 --> 00:47:04,724 and Rylie's gonna pick up another point 1298 00:47:04,758 --> 00:47:06,526 here on Shrinking Steps. 1299 00:47:06,559 --> 00:47:08,261 both: Yeah! - Whoo. 1300 00:47:08,294 --> 00:47:09,763 - Wait for It is a challenge, Akbar. 1301 00:47:09,796 --> 00:47:11,364 We've seen some falls here. 1302 00:47:11,398 --> 00:47:13,600 - Yeah, that's right, three falls on this in round one. 1303 00:47:13,633 --> 00:47:15,268 It can be very difficult if you don't know 1304 00:47:15,301 --> 00:47:17,570 how to generate a swing. 1305 00:47:17,604 --> 00:47:18,605 - Gets the first one. 1306 00:47:18,638 --> 00:47:20,340 - Boom. Solid. 1307 00:47:20,373 --> 00:47:22,108 - Rylie was a high-level gymnast 1308 00:47:22,142 --> 00:47:24,044 before she started Ninja training. 1309 00:47:24,077 --> 00:47:27,180 Just 5'1", 115 pounds. 1310 00:47:27,213 --> 00:47:29,749 Building up her swing to reach this final bar. 1311 00:47:31,384 --> 00:47:33,219 - Ooh! - That's a proud dad. 1312 00:47:33,253 --> 00:47:34,421 - He should be. 1313 00:47:34,454 --> 00:47:37,424 She's about to get another point. 1314 00:47:37,457 --> 00:47:38,658 And she does it. 1315 00:47:38,692 --> 00:47:40,326 Tags her sister, Preslie, 1316 00:47:40,360 --> 00:47:41,961 who must try Domino Effect, 1317 00:47:42,062 --> 00:47:44,130 since Dad did Burn Rubber earlier. 1318 00:47:44,164 --> 00:47:46,066 both: Oh, no! 1319 00:47:46,099 --> 00:47:48,768 - Uh-oh. 1320 00:47:48,802 --> 00:47:50,537 - So now, it's up to Dad. 1321 00:47:50,570 --> 00:47:53,873 To move on, a team probably needs at least eight points, 1322 00:47:53,907 --> 00:47:56,910 so Cody's gonna need to finish both these obstacles. 1323 00:47:56,943 --> 00:47:58,611 - And he's never hit a buzzer 1324 00:47:58,645 --> 00:48:00,847 in four seasons on "Ninja Warrior." 1325 00:48:00,880 --> 00:48:03,149 - He's never made it past the fifth obstacle. 1326 00:48:03,183 --> 00:48:05,218 Facing this critical move on Sideways. 1327 00:48:05,251 --> 00:48:06,853 Has to get off the slider. 1328 00:48:06,886 --> 00:48:09,189 Not sure which hand he's gonna lead with, Akbar. 1329 00:48:09,222 --> 00:48:10,924 - He's gotta get high, he's gotta get the height. 1330 00:48:11,024 --> 00:48:13,526 - Oh, that's a great save. - That was so close! 1331 00:48:13,560 --> 00:48:16,096 - That was an impressive save. His hips didn't have 1332 00:48:16,129 --> 00:48:17,931 much distance, but managed to hold on. 1333 00:48:18,031 --> 00:48:19,366 - Ooh, do you see how focused he is? 1334 00:48:19,399 --> 00:48:22,369 - Oh, my! A flip, and he's through! 1335 00:48:22,402 --> 00:48:24,371 And now he's gonna face the Warped Wall 1336 00:48:24,404 --> 00:48:27,574 for the first time in his Ninja career. 1337 00:48:27,607 --> 00:48:29,142 - Come on. - Come on! 1338 00:48:29,175 --> 00:48:30,410 - Come on. 1339 00:48:30,443 --> 00:48:31,945 - Just kind of taking his breath. 1340 00:48:32,045 --> 00:48:34,848 - This will be such a big moment for him. 1341 00:48:34,881 --> 00:48:36,583 - And he got it! - There it is. 1342 00:48:36,616 --> 00:48:38,852 - Cody Johnston. Oh. 1343 00:48:38,885 --> 00:48:41,554 Oh, from the top rope! 1344 00:48:41,588 --> 00:48:43,890 From the top rope! Oh! 1345 00:48:43,923 --> 00:48:45,792 - Yeah! - Oh! 1346 00:48:45,825 --> 00:48:47,694 I love it! - There it is! 1347 00:48:47,727 --> 00:48:48,728 - Whoo! 1348 00:48:48,762 --> 00:48:50,930 - Oh, man! 1349 00:48:50,964 --> 00:48:52,399 - He is ecstatic. 1350 00:48:52,432 --> 00:48:54,267 - I love that. That was fun. 1351 00:48:54,300 --> 00:48:56,436 - Man, I've been waiting to do this for years. 1352 00:48:56,469 --> 00:48:58,304 - Yeah. - Ah, this feels good. 1353 00:48:58,338 --> 00:49:00,140 - Well, how good does it feel doing it when you know 1354 00:49:00,173 --> 00:49:02,142 you're getting to compete with your daughters? 1355 00:49:02,175 --> 00:49:05,011 - This right here doesn't even compare. 1356 00:49:05,011 --> 00:49:07,047 Second to none. 1357 00:49:08,248 --> 00:49:10,250 Getting to compete with these strong young ladies... 1358 00:49:10,283 --> 00:49:13,486 - Nice job! 1359 00:49:13,520 --> 00:49:16,389 - Means the world to me. 1360 00:49:16,423 --> 00:49:18,858 - What a beautiful moment. The dad right there-- 1361 00:49:18,892 --> 00:49:20,760 - Good job, guys! 1362 00:49:20,794 --> 00:49:22,095 Whoo! 1363 00:49:22,128 --> 00:49:24,030 - That's why we did this family special, Akbar, 1364 00:49:24,064 --> 00:49:26,299 for that moment right there. - Well, hey, Papa delivered. 1365 00:49:26,332 --> 00:49:29,269 - And the Johnston family has eight points total. 1366 00:49:29,302 --> 00:49:31,471 We'll see if that's enough to advance. 1367 00:49:31,504 --> 00:49:34,174 Either way, a great moment for this family. 1368 00:49:35,241 --> 00:49:37,744 Up next, taking their second run at the course, 1369 00:49:37,777 --> 00:49:39,379 it's the Auer family 1370 00:49:39,412 --> 00:49:41,748 from Holly Springs, North Carolina. 1371 00:49:41,781 --> 00:49:43,616 That's Hannah, her husband, Caleb, 1372 00:49:43,650 --> 00:49:46,186 and his little brother Josh in the bathrobe. 1373 00:49:46,219 --> 00:49:49,222 And there are more Auers back in North Carolina. 1374 00:49:49,255 --> 00:49:53,059 For this group, Ninja is a family business. 1375 00:49:54,694 --> 00:49:57,897 - Caleb and I met when we were ten, at church. 1376 00:49:57,931 --> 00:49:59,733 - The first time I saw her, 1377 00:49:59,766 --> 00:50:02,002 I was pretty much immediately smitten by her. 1378 00:50:02,035 --> 00:50:03,536 But I was too scared to talk to her 1379 00:50:03,570 --> 00:50:05,538 for the first few years I knew her. 1380 00:50:05,572 --> 00:50:07,640 - I had his friends constantly telling me, 1381 00:50:07,674 --> 00:50:09,576 since he was little, that he liked me, and I said, 1382 00:50:09,609 --> 00:50:12,379 "I'm not gonna believe it until he tells me himself." 1383 00:50:13,413 --> 00:50:14,914 - Eventually, I got up the courage 1384 00:50:14,948 --> 00:50:16,683 and started talking to her more and more. 1385 00:50:16,716 --> 00:50:19,819 In 2016, I asked her to marry me, and she said yes. 1386 00:50:19,853 --> 00:50:22,355 Since then, it's been happily ever after. 1387 00:50:22,389 --> 00:50:26,092 - I had no idea I was gonna be married into a Ninja family. 1388 00:50:26,126 --> 00:50:28,128 - Go. 1389 00:50:28,161 --> 00:50:29,662 Ninja's really become our family business. 1390 00:50:29,696 --> 00:50:32,232 My dad owns the gym, I manage and coach. 1391 00:50:32,265 --> 00:50:34,901 Josh also coaches. Hannah runs the day camps. 1392 00:50:34,934 --> 00:50:37,203 And my mom does the books. 1393 00:50:37,237 --> 00:50:39,339 - Nice job. - Nice. 1394 00:50:39,372 --> 00:50:41,341 - Nice. all: Whoo! 1395 00:50:41,374 --> 00:50:42,575 - I think working at the gym 1396 00:50:42,609 --> 00:50:44,144 and always being around obstacles 1397 00:50:44,177 --> 00:50:46,513 gives us the extra advantage over some of these teams. 1398 00:50:46,546 --> 00:50:47,781 I've been on two seasons 1399 00:50:47,814 --> 00:50:49,516 of "American Ninja Warrior Junior." 1400 00:50:49,549 --> 00:50:52,919 And I'm known as the Bathrobe Ninja. 1401 00:50:52,952 --> 00:50:55,121 And I made it to the semifinals both times. 1402 00:50:55,155 --> 00:50:56,623 - The Bathrobe Ninja... - Wow! 1403 00:50:56,656 --> 00:50:58,725 - With the massive dismount there. 1404 00:50:58,758 --> 00:51:01,895 - He's going for his fastest time! 1405 00:51:01,928 --> 00:51:03,763 - Me and Josh have definitely always been friends, 1406 00:51:03,797 --> 00:51:05,065 but "Ninja Warrior" has definitely 1407 00:51:05,065 --> 00:51:06,099 made us best of friends. 1408 00:51:06,132 --> 00:51:07,367 He pushes me to do things 1409 00:51:07,400 --> 00:51:08,368 I didn't think I could do, 1410 00:51:08,401 --> 00:51:09,369 and I push him to do things 1411 00:51:09,402 --> 00:51:10,370 he didn't think he could do so 1412 00:51:10,403 --> 00:51:11,638 we really work together well. 1413 00:51:11,671 --> 00:51:14,074 both: Oh! - Right there, man. 1414 00:51:14,074 --> 00:51:15,241 - It's so cool that we all 1415 00:51:15,275 --> 00:51:17,977 get to experience this together. 1416 00:51:18,078 --> 00:51:20,880 It's really just surreal. It's a dream come true. 1417 00:51:22,716 --> 00:51:24,284 - And the whole family's watching 1418 00:51:24,317 --> 00:51:25,719 back in North Carolina, 1419 00:51:25,752 --> 00:51:28,088 including Mom there on the left. 1420 00:51:28,088 --> 00:51:29,689 And a lot of the Ninjas they train with 1421 00:51:29,723 --> 00:51:32,258 are watching back at the family gym. 1422 00:51:32,292 --> 00:51:34,994 Caleb Auer is going to lead it off. 1423 00:51:35,095 --> 00:51:38,231 Only 24, but he's the old man on this team. 1424 00:51:38,264 --> 00:51:40,200 His wife, Hannah, who's also 24, 1425 00:51:40,233 --> 00:51:41,768 will take the middle leg. 1426 00:51:41,801 --> 00:51:43,570 And that leaves the Bathrobe Ninja, Josh, 1427 00:51:43,603 --> 00:51:45,105 in the anchor leg. 1428 00:51:45,105 --> 00:51:47,407 He first wore the bathrobe in his submission tape 1429 00:51:47,440 --> 00:51:49,209 when he competed on "Ninja Junior," 1430 00:51:49,242 --> 00:51:51,144 and now he wears it to the start line 1431 00:51:51,177 --> 00:51:53,213 for every run. 1432 00:51:55,148 --> 00:51:57,951 The Auers grabbed four points in their first run, 1433 00:51:57,984 --> 00:52:00,353 and Caleb Auer quickly gets across the steps 1434 00:52:00,387 --> 00:52:01,588 to grab another. 1435 00:52:01,621 --> 00:52:03,056 both: Whoo! 1436 00:52:03,056 --> 00:52:05,091 - Going up on to Wait for It. 1437 00:52:05,125 --> 00:52:07,060 Caleb got two points in the first run. 1438 00:52:07,060 --> 00:52:09,329 Looking strong once again. 1439 00:52:11,464 --> 00:52:14,067 - Oh, almost overshot that bar right there! 1440 00:52:14,100 --> 00:52:15,435 - Caleb played high school football 1441 00:52:15,468 --> 00:52:16,903 back in North Carolina, 1442 00:52:16,936 --> 00:52:20,707 and he's showing good hands on this obstacle. 1443 00:52:20,740 --> 00:52:22,776 Needs to generate some swing here. 1444 00:52:22,809 --> 00:52:25,679 - Nice, you got this. 1445 00:52:25,712 --> 00:52:27,447 Yes, Caleb! 1446 00:52:27,480 --> 00:52:30,116 - Caleb was perfect in round one. 1447 00:52:30,150 --> 00:52:33,420 Looking to go perfect again. 1448 00:52:33,453 --> 00:52:35,388 And he does it. He's through. 1449 00:52:35,422 --> 00:52:37,590 Tags Hannah, who must do Domino Effect, 1450 00:52:37,624 --> 00:52:40,593 since they did Burn Rubber earlier. 1451 00:52:40,627 --> 00:52:42,295 - She's gotta run fast. Go, go, go. 1452 00:52:42,328 --> 00:52:43,363 She's leaning forward! 1453 00:52:43,396 --> 00:52:44,864 - Perfect! - Oh, Hannah! 1454 00:52:44,898 --> 00:52:46,733 - Yeah! - Hannah! 1455 00:52:46,766 --> 00:52:48,968 - And that obstacle's been tough tonight. 1456 00:52:49,002 --> 00:52:51,137 all: Yeah! 1457 00:52:51,171 --> 00:52:52,472 - You got this, Hannah. 1458 00:52:52,505 --> 00:52:55,108 - You can do this. You can do it, come on. 1459 00:52:55,141 --> 00:52:56,609 - Now on Air Surfer, 1460 00:52:56,643 --> 00:52:58,278 and you can hear her getting a lot of support there. 1461 00:52:58,311 --> 00:53:00,513 - I love that, husband tagging off to the wife, 1462 00:53:00,547 --> 00:53:01,681 and the wife delivering. 1463 00:53:01,715 --> 00:53:03,249 - There you go, just like that. Nice. 1464 00:53:03,283 --> 00:53:06,086 - And you hear Josh Auer offering a lot of advice. 1465 00:53:06,119 --> 00:53:10,190 15, he is confident with his Ninja skills, Akbar. 1466 00:53:10,223 --> 00:53:11,458 - Nice, Hannah! - Yeah! Let's go! 1467 00:53:11,491 --> 00:53:12,926 - Good work, come on. 1468 00:53:12,959 --> 00:53:15,628 - Josh actually fell on this obstacle in round one. 1469 00:53:15,662 --> 00:53:17,063 - She's lining it up. 1470 00:53:17,063 --> 00:53:18,064 Three-foot leap here. 1471 00:53:18,064 --> 00:53:20,233 - Come on, Hannah. 1472 00:53:20,266 --> 00:53:22,135 both: Oh, no! 1473 00:53:22,168 --> 00:53:23,770 - Just missed the transfer. 1474 00:53:23,803 --> 00:53:26,373 So now pressure's on for Josh. 1475 00:53:26,406 --> 00:53:27,974 In order for them to advance, 1476 00:53:28,074 --> 00:53:30,310 probably gonna need to get two more points. 1477 00:53:30,343 --> 00:53:31,945 A lot of families left to run. 1478 00:53:31,978 --> 00:53:33,913 - Wow! - Good pace here. 1479 00:53:33,947 --> 00:53:36,516 - Trying to get four here. 1480 00:53:36,549 --> 00:53:38,084 - It's this descent. You gotta go 1481 00:53:38,084 --> 00:53:39,586 down and around with that lead hand. 1482 00:53:39,619 --> 00:53:41,321 - And you can see him analyzing it 1483 00:53:41,354 --> 00:53:42,522 and then going up. - Oh, my goodness. 1484 00:53:42,555 --> 00:53:44,090 Nice--ooh, heard a little squeak in that. 1485 00:53:44,090 --> 00:53:46,292 - He didn't even bring the bathrobe, Akbar. 1486 00:53:46,326 --> 00:53:47,861 He is that focused. 1487 00:53:47,894 --> 00:53:49,562 Warped Wall should be no problem. 1488 00:53:49,596 --> 00:53:51,131 Right up it! 1489 00:53:51,164 --> 00:53:52,365 - Whoo! 1490 00:53:52,399 --> 00:53:54,901 - Whoo! - Let's go! 1491 00:53:54,934 --> 00:53:58,171 - There it is! And he is pumped. 1492 00:53:58,204 --> 00:53:59,439 - Oh, man! 1493 00:53:59,472 --> 00:54:01,741 [cheers and applause] 1494 00:54:01,775 --> 00:54:04,344 all: Whoo! 1495 00:54:04,377 --> 00:54:07,047 - * Show them what you're made of * 1496 00:54:07,080 --> 00:54:10,083 - Great job, man, you guys brought home five points. 1497 00:54:10,116 --> 00:54:13,119 - So the Auers are now atop the leaderboard. 1498 00:54:13,153 --> 00:54:15,555 It's looking like these families will need at least 1499 00:54:15,588 --> 00:54:17,290 eight points to be in the top four 1500 00:54:17,323 --> 00:54:19,292 and move on to the Power Tower. 1501 00:54:19,325 --> 00:54:21,761 But the Auers can celebrate for now. 1502 00:54:21,795 --> 00:54:23,163 They're the clubhouse leaders, 1503 00:54:23,196 --> 00:54:25,598 with nine points. 1504 00:54:25,632 --> 00:54:28,301 They were a big surprise in round one. 1505 00:54:28,335 --> 00:54:30,236 Can the Heinrichs from Colorado 1506 00:54:30,270 --> 00:54:31,905 make it to the final four? 1507 00:54:31,938 --> 00:54:33,373 They're up next on 1508 00:54:33,406 --> 00:54:37,210 the "American Ninja Warrior" Family Championship. 1509 00:54:41,081 --> 00:54:43,516 - Welcome back to the legendary Tacoma Dome 1510 00:54:43,550 --> 00:54:45,919 and our first "American Ninja Warrior" 1511 00:54:45,952 --> 00:54:47,987 Family Championship. 1512 00:54:48,088 --> 00:54:50,090 While we were away, the Lewis family 1513 00:54:50,090 --> 00:54:53,193 tried to add to the two points they got in the first round. 1514 00:54:53,226 --> 00:54:56,863 6'0" tall mom Noel Lewis took the slow approach, 1515 00:54:56,896 --> 00:54:58,798 step by Shrinking Step. 1516 00:54:58,832 --> 00:55:00,867 - Ooh! She got baptized! 1517 00:55:00,900 --> 00:55:03,937 - Then Derrick, Akbar's college football teammate, 1518 00:55:04,037 --> 00:55:06,339 tried sprinting through the Domino Effect. 1519 00:55:06,373 --> 00:55:08,408 - No! D-Lew! 1520 00:55:08,441 --> 00:55:11,611 - So it was left to son Darius to pick up some points. 1521 00:55:11,644 --> 00:55:13,513 The college football wide receiver 1522 00:55:13,546 --> 00:55:15,315 showed good hands on Sideways, 1523 00:55:15,348 --> 00:55:17,083 until he couldn't make the grab. 1524 00:55:17,117 --> 00:55:19,452 - Oh, Sideways! 1525 00:55:19,486 --> 00:55:21,388 - And the team with the football background 1526 00:55:21,421 --> 00:55:24,691 ends up with a safety, two points. 1527 00:55:24,724 --> 00:55:27,060 The O'Dells, from Indianapolis, 1528 00:55:27,060 --> 00:55:29,329 came in with four points from round one. 1529 00:55:29,362 --> 00:55:32,265 A good run could get them to the Power Tower. 1530 00:55:32,298 --> 00:55:34,868 And the 41-year-old dad came out strong, 1531 00:55:34,901 --> 00:55:37,237 ripping through the first two obstacles. 1532 00:55:37,270 --> 00:55:39,372 - Look at it. That's how you do it. 1533 00:55:39,406 --> 00:55:41,675 - He tagged 17-year-old son, Trey, 1534 00:55:41,708 --> 00:55:43,543 who made quick work of Burn Rubber. 1535 00:55:43,576 --> 00:55:45,245 - There's a different pace to the O'Dell family. 1536 00:55:45,278 --> 00:55:49,115 - And the teenager picked up another point on Air Surfer. 1537 00:55:49,149 --> 00:55:52,085 So it was up to his mom, Amanda, the Lunch Lady Ninja, 1538 00:55:52,118 --> 00:55:53,253 to bring it home. 1539 00:55:53,286 --> 00:55:54,854 - Ooh! 1540 00:55:54,888 --> 00:55:57,157 - Her fall on Sideways left the O'Dells 1541 00:55:57,190 --> 00:55:58,992 with four points for round two, 1542 00:55:59,092 --> 00:56:00,493 eight points overall, 1543 00:56:00,527 --> 00:56:03,063 still in contention to move on. 1544 00:56:03,863 --> 00:56:05,899 Well, up next, one of the real surprises 1545 00:56:05,932 --> 00:56:08,234 so far in this competition: 1546 00:56:08,268 --> 00:56:10,837 it's Colorado's Heinrichs family. 1547 00:56:10,870 --> 00:56:13,907 This underwater filmmaker dad and his two daughters 1548 00:56:13,940 --> 00:56:16,242 made a big splash back in round one. 1549 00:56:16,276 --> 00:56:18,044 - Whoo! - Whoo-hoo! 1550 00:56:18,044 --> 00:56:19,512 - Shawn, the 49-year-old dad, 1551 00:56:19,546 --> 00:56:21,214 is gonna lead it off this time 1552 00:56:21,247 --> 00:56:23,850 and tackle the first two obstacles. 1553 00:56:23,883 --> 00:56:26,052 His 16-year-old daughter Anabella 1554 00:56:26,086 --> 00:56:27,454 will handle the middle leg. 1555 00:56:27,487 --> 00:56:28,822 She hit a buzzer in round one 1556 00:56:28,855 --> 00:56:31,057 and looked very strong. 1557 00:56:31,057 --> 00:56:33,059 And 14-year-old daughter Secorra 1558 00:56:33,059 --> 00:56:35,495 is taking on the final two obstacles. 1559 00:56:35,528 --> 00:56:37,630 She was also impressive in their first run. 1560 00:56:37,664 --> 00:56:39,733 And Ninja's not the only thing 1561 00:56:39,766 --> 00:56:41,768 she's got brewing. 1562 00:56:41,801 --> 00:56:43,236 - Ooh, vanilla chai. 1563 00:56:43,269 --> 00:56:45,238 - That one might be my favorite. 1564 00:56:45,271 --> 00:56:46,439 - Oh, wow. 1565 00:56:46,473 --> 00:56:48,908 - My family is big tea drinkers. 1566 00:56:48,942 --> 00:56:51,177 This one is the lemon ginger. 1567 00:56:51,211 --> 00:56:53,079 And my mom started only letting me get 1568 00:56:53,079 --> 00:56:55,081 organic teas, and I could not really 1569 00:56:55,115 --> 00:56:56,649 find that many that I liked. 1570 00:56:56,683 --> 00:56:59,552 So then I got the idea that I should start my own company. 1571 00:56:59,586 --> 00:57:03,156 This is probably the coolest tea I've made. 1572 00:57:03,189 --> 00:57:05,525 Butterfly pea flowers are naturally blue, 1573 00:57:05,558 --> 00:57:07,827 and once you put lemon in them, they turn purple. 1574 00:57:07,861 --> 00:57:10,697 I currently have nine different flavors. 1575 00:57:10,730 --> 00:57:12,465 It reacts with the citrus. 1576 00:57:12,499 --> 00:57:14,367 - Oh, wow! - Oh, my goodness! 1577 00:57:14,401 --> 00:57:16,603 I thought it was gonna be slightly more blue. 1578 00:57:16,636 --> 00:57:18,204 That is amazing! 1579 00:57:18,238 --> 00:57:20,440 - I can't even believe that tea can do that. 1580 00:57:20,473 --> 00:57:22,108 - When we win this competition, 1581 00:57:22,142 --> 00:57:24,878 we're gonna toast a celebration with some of my tea. 1582 00:57:24,911 --> 00:57:27,447 all: Yay! 1583 00:57:29,582 --> 00:57:31,551 - Matt, we about to have a tea party 1584 00:57:31,584 --> 00:57:33,453 if this family wins this thing. 1585 00:57:33,486 --> 00:57:35,755 - Well, they've got six points from round one. 1586 00:57:35,789 --> 00:57:37,657 If they pick up five in this run, 1587 00:57:37,691 --> 00:57:40,060 they'll be guaranteed to move on. 1588 00:57:40,093 --> 00:57:41,961 And there's one of them. 1589 00:57:42,062 --> 00:57:43,463 [cheering] 1590 00:57:43,496 --> 00:57:45,865 - Dad's got the least amount of Ninja experience, 1591 00:57:45,899 --> 00:57:47,734 but he's been perfect so far. 1592 00:57:47,767 --> 00:57:49,269 - Now on Wait for It. 1593 00:57:49,302 --> 00:57:52,072 Gotta be able to lache and grab that second bar. 1594 00:57:52,105 --> 00:57:53,306 He gets it! 1595 00:57:53,340 --> 00:57:55,075 - Whoo! - Let's go! 1596 00:57:55,075 --> 00:57:56,476 - The former college wrestler 1597 00:57:56,509 --> 00:57:59,112 trying to wrestle his way through these bars. 1598 00:57:59,145 --> 00:58:00,413 There it is. 1599 00:58:00,447 --> 00:58:01,414 They and the Beckstrands, 1600 00:58:01,448 --> 00:58:03,550 the only teams to be perfect 1601 00:58:03,583 --> 00:58:05,552 in round one. 1602 00:58:05,585 --> 00:58:06,586 - Well, Matt, this is so great. 1603 00:58:06,619 --> 00:58:07,854 He really got into Ninja 1604 00:58:07,887 --> 00:58:09,255 because he wanted to spend more time 1605 00:58:09,289 --> 00:58:10,623 with his daughters. 1606 00:58:10,657 --> 00:58:11,691 Oh! 1607 00:58:11,725 --> 00:58:13,393 - Oh, no! - No! 1608 00:58:13,426 --> 00:58:16,062 - Dad can't complete the second obstacle, 1609 00:58:16,096 --> 00:58:17,831 so now it's Anabella's turn. 1610 00:58:17,864 --> 00:58:19,632 She must choose Domino Effect, 1611 00:58:19,666 --> 00:58:21,668 because they tried Burn Rubber earlier. 1612 00:58:21,701 --> 00:58:23,069 - You got it, you got it. 1613 00:58:23,103 --> 00:58:24,504 Yeah! Great job. 1614 00:58:24,537 --> 00:58:26,306 - And now they're up to eight points, 1615 00:58:26,339 --> 00:58:28,341 as she scrambles up to Air Surfer. 1616 00:58:28,375 --> 00:58:29,743 - Keep 'em up, keep 'em up. 1617 00:58:29,776 --> 00:58:32,545 - Well, she was so impressive on Sideways 1618 00:58:32,579 --> 00:58:34,214 and bringing home that buzzer. 1619 00:58:34,247 --> 00:58:35,949 Took her three tries, but she got it. 1620 00:58:36,049 --> 00:58:38,084 - Here we go, Air Surfer. - You can see that board's 1621 00:58:38,118 --> 00:58:40,053 already a little askew, Akbar. 1622 00:58:40,053 --> 00:58:41,721 Watch that left side. - And she's gotta land it. 1623 00:58:41,755 --> 00:58:44,057 You see her focusing to her left side. 1624 00:58:44,057 --> 00:58:46,559 Nice. - Ooh, barely got it on. 1625 00:58:46,593 --> 00:58:47,827 And very often Ninjas will do that. 1626 00:58:47,861 --> 00:58:49,129 They'll choose to focus on one side, 1627 00:58:49,162 --> 00:58:50,463 trusting the other one mounts. 1628 00:58:50,497 --> 00:58:52,632 But you can see, it's still a little uneven. 1629 00:58:52,665 --> 00:58:53,867 - Yeah, that's right. And that's a sign 1630 00:58:53,900 --> 00:58:55,402 of probably a right-handed person, 1631 00:58:55,435 --> 00:58:58,304 focusing on the left side, the less dominant side. 1632 00:58:59,673 --> 00:59:01,274 - Ooh! - Nice! 1633 00:59:01,307 --> 00:59:04,344 - Great job here. This is so impressive. 1634 00:59:04,377 --> 00:59:06,246 - Matt, but do you see how focused she is? 1635 00:59:06,279 --> 00:59:08,281 - She could put her family in a tie for first 1636 00:59:08,314 --> 00:59:11,918 if she finishes this obstacle. 1637 00:59:12,018 --> 00:59:13,520 And she does it! 1638 00:59:13,553 --> 00:59:15,455 Now, Secorra, 1639 00:59:15,488 --> 00:59:19,526 a 14-year-old, on Sideways. - You just can't help 1640 00:59:19,559 --> 00:59:21,695 but to fall in love with Secorra--look at her. 1641 00:59:21,728 --> 00:59:24,364 Okay, look at that, using the technique. 1642 00:59:24,397 --> 00:59:26,166 Oh! - Ooh! 1643 00:59:26,199 --> 00:59:28,635 Couldn't make the grab on that second board. 1644 00:59:28,668 --> 00:59:32,205 So the Heinrichs have to settle for three points. 1645 00:59:32,238 --> 00:59:34,507 But they're atop the leaderboard, 1646 00:59:34,541 --> 00:59:36,242 tied with the Auer family, 1647 00:59:36,276 --> 00:59:39,045 with nine total points so far. 1648 00:59:39,946 --> 00:59:41,481 Well, up next is another team 1649 00:59:41,514 --> 00:59:43,516 that needs a good run to stay alive. 1650 00:59:43,550 --> 00:59:45,785 It's Sandy Zimmerman and her family. 1651 00:59:45,819 --> 00:59:47,887 They only got four points in round one, 1652 00:59:47,921 --> 00:59:51,825 so they need a big run here to make it into the top four. 1653 00:59:51,858 --> 00:59:54,060 The rest of the family watching at home, 1654 00:59:54,094 --> 00:59:56,129 and many other friends from the Spokane area 1655 00:59:56,162 --> 00:59:58,231 cheering them on. 1656 00:59:58,264 --> 01:00:00,100 The Zimmermans such a big part 1657 01:00:00,133 --> 01:00:02,135 of the northwest Ninja community. 1658 01:00:04,004 --> 01:00:06,306 - My whole "American Ninja Warrior" journey 1659 01:00:06,339 --> 01:00:08,408 has been transformational. 1660 01:00:08,441 --> 01:00:09,709 For the first time in my life, 1661 01:00:09,743 --> 01:00:11,578 I have a group of people that I've let in, 1662 01:00:11,611 --> 01:00:13,346 and we become family. 1663 01:00:13,380 --> 01:00:14,914 Give me a hug, like you love me. 1664 01:00:14,948 --> 01:00:16,182 I know you do. 1665 01:00:17,584 --> 01:00:19,285 - Nice, Kellen. 1666 01:00:19,319 --> 01:00:20,787 Our yard has become 1667 01:00:20,820 --> 01:00:23,490 kind of the beacon of all Ninjas in the northwest. 1668 01:00:23,523 --> 01:00:25,525 We don't have a gym here, so everybody comes here. 1669 01:00:25,558 --> 01:00:28,094 And we have, you know, hundreds of people every month 1670 01:00:28,128 --> 01:00:29,329 that can come and train. 1671 01:00:29,362 --> 01:00:30,930 - Thank you guys so much. 1672 01:00:30,964 --> 01:00:33,600 I couldn't be here without you. 1673 01:00:33,633 --> 01:00:36,670 [applause] 1674 01:00:37,737 --> 01:00:40,140 Ninja's just a huge part of my family's life. 1675 01:00:40,173 --> 01:00:41,775 And we've been training together 1676 01:00:41,808 --> 01:00:43,643 as a family for over six years. 1677 01:00:43,677 --> 01:00:45,011 - Nice. - Whoo! 1678 01:00:45,045 --> 01:00:47,480 - At the beginning, I was able to really, 1679 01:00:47,514 --> 01:00:48,581 like, kind of set a bar. 1680 01:00:48,615 --> 01:00:51,251 The first mom! 1681 01:00:53,253 --> 01:00:56,022 And then what you discover, as a parent, 1682 01:00:56,056 --> 01:00:58,425 is that your child quickly will pass you up. 1683 01:00:58,458 --> 01:01:02,128 And so now, to see Brett crush it... 1684 01:01:02,162 --> 01:01:05,065 - The ZimmNinja gets the win! 1685 01:01:06,466 --> 01:01:08,468 - That's the part that I'm really most proud of. 1686 01:01:08,501 --> 01:01:10,236 Bounce, bounce, bounce. Good. 1687 01:01:10,270 --> 01:01:12,405 It's so mind-blowing to get to finally 1688 01:01:12,439 --> 01:01:13,807 get to do this together, 1689 01:01:13,840 --> 01:01:15,208 because it's been such a journey. 1690 01:01:15,241 --> 01:01:17,844 Our life has been absolutely changed 1691 01:01:17,877 --> 01:01:19,512 doing "American Ninja Warrior," 1692 01:01:19,546 --> 01:01:21,681 and the thought that this could come full circle 1693 01:01:21,715 --> 01:01:24,951 and that we could win this Family Championship together, 1694 01:01:24,984 --> 01:01:27,987 it's like a dream come true. 1695 01:01:31,124 --> 01:01:33,093 - Sandy's gonna take the first leg. 1696 01:01:33,093 --> 01:01:34,627 Remember, she fell in round one, 1697 01:01:34,661 --> 01:01:36,763 and did not get any points. 1698 01:01:36,796 --> 01:01:38,798 You know she wants to redeem herself. 1699 01:01:41,001 --> 01:01:42,702 She is super competitive, 1700 01:01:42,736 --> 01:01:45,305 and she knows they need a strong run this time. 1701 01:01:45,338 --> 01:01:47,507 And gets a point right there. 1702 01:01:47,540 --> 01:01:50,877 all: Yeah! 1703 01:01:50,910 --> 01:01:53,380 - Sandy now on Wait for It. 1704 01:01:53,413 --> 01:01:54,581 Great upper body strength. 1705 01:01:54,614 --> 01:01:55,882 This plays into her wheelhouse. 1706 01:01:55,915 --> 01:01:57,851 But can never get overconfident. 1707 01:01:57,884 --> 01:02:00,653 - Matt, she played basketball at Gonzaga. 1708 01:02:00,687 --> 01:02:02,889 You know she's got good hands. 1709 01:02:02,922 --> 01:02:04,724 - There's still a few more teams to run, 1710 01:02:04,758 --> 01:02:06,726 but they probably need to get at least five points 1711 01:02:06,760 --> 01:02:08,495 on this run, for nine total, 1712 01:02:08,528 --> 01:02:10,730 if they want to advance. 1713 01:02:10,764 --> 01:02:13,600 Sandy is such a competitor, Akbar. 1714 01:02:13,633 --> 01:02:15,669 You know it killed her not getting a point 1715 01:02:15,702 --> 01:02:17,570 for her team in round one. 1716 01:02:17,604 --> 01:02:19,706 - All right, so she's bounced back in this round. 1717 01:02:19,739 --> 01:02:22,175 She's about to get her second point. 1718 01:02:22,208 --> 01:02:24,244 - Makes it through and tags Charlie. 1719 01:02:24,277 --> 01:02:26,413 He has to choose Burn Rubber because they went with 1720 01:02:26,446 --> 01:02:28,648 Domino Effect in the first round. 1721 01:02:28,682 --> 01:02:31,951 - Oh, okay! - Survives! 1722 01:02:31,985 --> 01:02:33,720 - Yes! 1723 01:02:35,221 --> 01:02:37,924 - Nice. Good job, Dad. 1724 01:02:37,957 --> 01:02:39,559 - Brett just said, "Good job, Dad." 1725 01:02:39,592 --> 01:02:42,162 And believe me, a 15-year-old saying that, 1726 01:02:42,195 --> 01:02:43,997 that takes something. 1727 01:02:44,097 --> 01:02:46,399 Complimenting Pops, it's good. 1728 01:02:46,433 --> 01:02:48,835 And Dad flying through Air Surfer. 1729 01:02:48,868 --> 01:02:50,537 They now have seven points. 1730 01:02:50,570 --> 01:02:53,306 If they get up to ten, they'll be guaranteed a spot 1731 01:02:53,340 --> 01:02:55,775 in the Power Tower tourney. 1732 01:02:55,809 --> 01:02:57,577 Long transfer. 1733 01:02:57,610 --> 01:02:58,945 Got it! - Okay! 1734 01:02:58,978 --> 01:03:01,047 - The 46-year-old dad was supposed to be 1735 01:03:01,047 --> 01:03:04,084 their weak link, but he has been perfect. 1736 01:03:04,117 --> 01:03:06,319 And gets another point. - Nice, all right! 1737 01:03:06,353 --> 01:03:07,821 - Brett can bring it home! 1738 01:03:07,854 --> 01:03:10,323 Now it's in the hands of their teenage son, Brett. 1739 01:03:10,357 --> 01:03:12,759 If he gets through these next two, they are moving on. 1740 01:03:12,792 --> 01:03:14,294 - This is dangerous. 1741 01:03:14,327 --> 01:03:17,297 Sideways. - Just 15 years old. 1742 01:03:17,330 --> 01:03:19,799 - Nice. 1743 01:03:19,833 --> 01:03:22,068 Just need three more moves here. 1744 01:03:22,068 --> 01:03:23,103 And he's good. 1745 01:03:23,136 --> 01:03:24,738 - This could be a big comeback 1746 01:03:24,771 --> 01:03:26,139 for the Zimmermans. 1747 01:03:26,172 --> 01:03:28,241 Mom's getting emotional. 1748 01:03:28,274 --> 01:03:31,778 - Ooh! - This kid is good! 1749 01:03:32,712 --> 01:03:34,214 - Heck, yeah! 1750 01:03:34,247 --> 01:03:36,783 - The Zimmermans have come back strong in round two. 1751 01:03:36,816 --> 01:03:39,419 And they're moving on to the Power Tower. 1752 01:03:39,452 --> 01:03:42,422 [buzzer blares] 1753 01:03:42,455 --> 01:03:45,258 [cheers and applause] 1754 01:03:45,291 --> 01:03:47,927 - Attaboy! 1755 01:03:50,830 --> 01:03:52,966 - They're the ultimate Ninja family, 1756 01:03:52,999 --> 01:03:56,302 and they're now one of our final four teams. 1757 01:03:56,336 --> 01:03:57,904 Well, I know your mom is in 1758 01:03:57,937 --> 01:03:59,472 tears of joy on the sideline. - Yeah. 1759 01:03:59,506 --> 01:04:02,242 - Go down and celebrate with your family, big man. 1760 01:04:04,077 --> 01:04:06,913 Sandy got her redemption and got two points. 1761 01:04:06,946 --> 01:04:09,049 Charlie came through once again, 1762 01:04:09,082 --> 01:04:10,950 and Brett brought it home. 1763 01:04:11,051 --> 01:04:14,054 A perfect run for the Zimmermans. 1764 01:04:15,055 --> 01:04:18,258 - Sandy, a lot of emotion right now. 1765 01:04:18,291 --> 01:04:21,261 Can you talk me through what you're feeling? 1766 01:04:21,294 --> 01:04:25,331 - So many emotions. I'm first so proud. 1767 01:04:25,365 --> 01:04:28,435 You know, I let the team down the first run. 1768 01:04:28,468 --> 01:04:30,170 And, um-- 1769 01:04:30,203 --> 01:04:33,239 And I've drug my whole family along on this crazy journey. 1770 01:04:33,273 --> 01:04:35,408 - Uh-huh. - I've loved everything 1771 01:04:35,442 --> 01:04:37,610 that it has done for us in our lives. 1772 01:04:37,644 --> 01:04:41,381 And this is my baby! I mean, this is-- 1773 01:04:41,414 --> 01:04:43,249 - Not a baby anymore! - I know! 1774 01:04:43,283 --> 01:04:46,319 But to watch him hit that buzzer-- 1775 01:04:48,288 --> 01:04:51,491 - I mean, you are the ultimate competitor. 1776 01:04:51,524 --> 01:04:53,993 Want to see more big stuff on that Power Tower tonight. 1777 01:04:54,094 --> 01:04:55,862 Good work out there, you guys. - Yes, thank you. 1778 01:04:55,895 --> 01:04:58,765 - So the Zimmermans jump to the top of the leaderboard. 1779 01:04:58,798 --> 01:05:01,334 They're now guaranteed to be in the top four 1780 01:05:01,368 --> 01:05:03,403 and compete on the Power Tower. 1781 01:05:03,436 --> 01:05:06,539 But still some other good teams to come. 1782 01:05:06,573 --> 01:05:09,743 This could be Jimmy Choi's last run. 1783 01:05:09,776 --> 01:05:11,945 Can he take his team to the final four? 1784 01:05:12,045 --> 01:05:13,413 They're coming up on 1785 01:05:13,446 --> 01:05:17,183 the "American Ninja Warrior" Family Championship. 1786 01:05:21,454 --> 01:05:22,889 - Welcome back to the first ever 1787 01:05:22,922 --> 01:05:25,725 Family Championship on "American Ninja Warrior." 1788 01:05:25,759 --> 01:05:28,728 Moments ago, stuntwoman Nikkilette Wright 1789 01:05:28,762 --> 01:05:30,864 got things going for Team Wright, 1790 01:05:30,897 --> 01:05:34,067 which came into round two with three points. 1791 01:05:34,067 --> 01:05:35,368 - All right, here we go, Matt. 1792 01:05:35,402 --> 01:05:37,370 - She conquered the first obstacle 1793 01:05:37,404 --> 01:05:39,472 to earn another point for the team... 1794 01:05:39,506 --> 01:05:40,740 - I love Team Wright. 1795 01:05:40,774 --> 01:05:42,142 Oh! 1796 01:05:42,175 --> 01:05:44,244 - But came up short on Wait for It. 1797 01:05:44,277 --> 01:05:46,780 So her 19-year-old cousin, Roman, 1798 01:05:46,813 --> 01:05:48,948 a Ninja rookie, took on Burn Rubber. 1799 01:05:48,982 --> 01:05:50,917 - Okay, Roman, come on! 1800 01:05:50,950 --> 01:05:52,919 Oh! 1801 01:05:52,952 --> 01:05:55,088 - The most experienced athlete on the team, 1802 01:05:55,088 --> 01:05:56,723 the Speedo Ninja Mike Wright, 1803 01:05:56,756 --> 01:05:58,358 was ready for the final leg. 1804 01:05:58,391 --> 01:06:01,861 - Get them points! - He finished Sideways 1805 01:06:01,895 --> 01:06:03,296 and made it up the Warped Wall 1806 01:06:03,329 --> 01:06:05,799 for two more points. - Let's go! 1807 01:06:05,832 --> 01:06:08,401 - But their total for both rounds was six points, 1808 01:06:08,435 --> 01:06:10,203 not enough to move on. 1809 01:06:10,236 --> 01:06:11,371 You guys having a blast out here? 1810 01:06:11,404 --> 01:06:12,906 - Heck, yeah. Wright Stuff, man. 1811 01:06:12,939 --> 01:06:15,508 That's right, that's awesome. - Wright way, baby! 1812 01:06:16,443 --> 01:06:18,044 - Then it was the Webers, 1813 01:06:18,078 --> 01:06:19,579 who had their huge family 1814 01:06:19,612 --> 01:06:21,348 watching again back in Utah. 1815 01:06:21,381 --> 01:06:22,816 - Boy, that's a big family. 1816 01:06:22,849 --> 01:06:24,884 Looks like a family reunion over there, Matt. 1817 01:06:24,918 --> 01:06:27,721 - Team Weber collected four points back in round one, 1818 01:06:27,754 --> 01:06:32,058 and 31-year-old Karissa led it off in round two. 1819 01:06:32,058 --> 01:06:33,860 - Oh! 1820 01:06:33,893 --> 01:06:35,462 - She made a quick exit. 1821 01:06:35,495 --> 01:06:38,064 So then her nephew, Kaleb, took the middle leg, 1822 01:06:38,064 --> 01:06:40,734 dashing across Domino Effect. 1823 01:06:40,767 --> 01:06:42,435 - Oh, my goodness! 1824 01:06:42,469 --> 01:06:44,204 And he's down, he's wet. 1825 01:06:44,237 --> 01:06:45,972 - After he hit the water, 1826 01:06:46,072 --> 01:06:47,741 33-year-old Ian Weber 1827 01:06:47,774 --> 01:06:50,310 was the last chance to get some points. 1828 01:06:50,343 --> 01:06:51,945 - And now it's up to Ian. 1829 01:06:51,978 --> 01:06:54,347 - And the Ninja veteran came through. 1830 01:06:54,381 --> 01:06:56,282 - Let's go! - Okay! 1831 01:06:56,316 --> 01:06:59,152 - The team captain got past both his obstacles 1832 01:06:59,185 --> 01:07:00,387 for two points. 1833 01:07:00,420 --> 01:07:02,689 They end up with six points total, 1834 01:07:02,722 --> 01:07:04,457 but they needed at least eight points 1835 01:07:04,491 --> 01:07:05,925 to stay in contention, 1836 01:07:06,026 --> 01:07:08,094 so they are eliminated. 1837 01:07:09,195 --> 01:07:11,765 Up next is one of the teams who was a perfect 1838 01:07:11,798 --> 01:07:13,933 six-for-six in the first round, 1839 01:07:14,034 --> 01:07:16,536 the mohawked crew from St. George, Utah, 1840 01:07:16,569 --> 01:07:18,038 the Beckstrands. 1841 01:07:18,038 --> 01:07:20,373 - Mom's kind of got a mohawk there. 1842 01:07:20,407 --> 01:07:22,042 - All three members of this team 1843 01:07:22,075 --> 01:07:24,344 have competed on "American Ninja Warrior." 1844 01:07:24,377 --> 01:07:26,146 And that experience showed, 1845 01:07:26,179 --> 01:07:28,548 as they were perfect in their first run. 1846 01:07:28,581 --> 01:07:31,084 But now they have to change up the order. 1847 01:07:31,117 --> 01:07:34,120 So this time, Brian, the 42-year-old mohawked dad, 1848 01:07:34,154 --> 01:07:35,555 will lead it off. 1849 01:07:35,588 --> 01:07:36,890 There's Holly Beckstrand. 1850 01:07:36,923 --> 01:07:38,291 She'll take the middle obstacles. 1851 01:07:38,324 --> 01:07:40,560 And the final mohawked member of the family, 1852 01:07:40,593 --> 01:07:42,362 15-year-old Kai, 1853 01:07:42,395 --> 01:07:44,164 will try to take it to the buzzer. 1854 01:07:44,197 --> 01:07:47,067 [countdown clock beeping] 1855 01:07:47,067 --> 01:07:49,803 Now, if the Beckstrands complete four obstacles, 1856 01:07:49,836 --> 01:07:52,072 they're guaranteed to move on. 1857 01:07:52,105 --> 01:07:54,174 - Oh, his shoe came off! - Uh-oh. 1858 01:07:54,207 --> 01:07:55,308 - But he doesn't need his shoe. 1859 01:07:55,342 --> 01:07:56,476 It's like he's at home. 1860 01:07:56,509 --> 01:07:57,677 Take your shoes off. 1861 01:07:57,711 --> 01:07:59,179 - Doesn't need it on Wait for It. 1862 01:07:59,212 --> 01:08:00,280 - You don't need your shoe. 1863 01:08:00,313 --> 01:08:02,782 - Relax. 1864 01:08:02,816 --> 01:08:05,051 Well, I don't think the Beckstrands ever relax. 1865 01:08:05,085 --> 01:08:07,854 Their vacations are built around training. 1866 01:08:07,887 --> 01:08:09,589 - Well, they--I mean, and they keep at it too. 1867 01:08:09,622 --> 01:08:10,857 They've got a nice pace going. 1868 01:08:10,890 --> 01:08:13,026 He's got one shoe on, one shoe off. 1869 01:08:13,026 --> 01:08:16,396 Who cares? It's an upper body obstacle. 1870 01:08:16,429 --> 01:08:18,498 - Good transfer there. 1871 01:08:18,531 --> 01:08:19,699 And needs this big lache. 1872 01:08:19,733 --> 01:08:22,035 Brian's says it is tough 1873 01:08:22,035 --> 01:08:23,269 training with the family, 1874 01:08:23,303 --> 01:08:24,704 'cause he says he feels like 1875 01:08:24,738 --> 01:08:26,840 the oldest, slowest one in the group. 1876 01:08:26,873 --> 01:08:30,477 - Well, you know what, Father Time is undefeated. 1877 01:08:32,512 --> 01:08:35,148 - But he gets through his second obstacle. 1878 01:08:35,181 --> 01:08:36,449 - Aww! - And a kiss! 1879 01:08:36,483 --> 01:08:37,684 - Come on, Mom. 1880 01:08:37,717 --> 01:08:39,219 - Now because Brian chose Burn Rubber 1881 01:08:39,252 --> 01:08:40,820 in their first run, 1882 01:08:40,854 --> 01:08:42,322 they'll have to go with Domino Effect. 1883 01:08:42,355 --> 01:08:44,057 - All right, come on, Mama. Come on, Mama. 1884 01:08:44,057 --> 01:08:45,091 Uh-oh, nice. 1885 01:08:45,125 --> 01:08:46,659 - Oh, no! - Dominoes! 1886 01:08:46,693 --> 01:08:48,962 - We've seen a lot of falls on Domino Effect tonight. 1887 01:08:49,062 --> 01:08:51,664 Now the pressure is on Kai. 1888 01:08:51,698 --> 01:08:53,500 He must complete this obstacle 1889 01:08:53,533 --> 01:08:54,834 to guarantee their spot 1890 01:08:54,868 --> 01:08:56,302 in the Power Tower tournament. 1891 01:08:56,336 --> 01:08:58,705 - Look at this, whoa! Look at--wow! 1892 01:08:58,738 --> 01:09:01,608 - We've never seen anyone fly through it like this. 1893 01:09:01,641 --> 01:09:03,209 Are you kidding me? 1894 01:09:03,243 --> 01:09:05,278 No one's ever done it this fast! 1895 01:09:05,311 --> 01:09:08,448 And he's already off, and headed up the Warped Wall! 1896 01:09:08,481 --> 01:09:11,017 - What the what? - Oh, my goodness! 1897 01:09:11,017 --> 01:09:12,852 [buzzer blares] 1898 01:09:12,886 --> 01:09:15,622 And with that, the Beckstrands are going to the Power Tower. 1899 01:09:15,655 --> 01:09:18,324 Yeah, buddy! You love this! 1900 01:09:18,358 --> 01:09:20,827 - Yeah, it's so much fun. 1901 01:09:20,860 --> 01:09:23,029 [cheers and applause] 1902 01:09:23,063 --> 01:09:26,533 - Congratulations, my friend. Go celebrate with your family. 1903 01:09:26,566 --> 01:09:28,368 - Oh, man. - That kid is good. 1904 01:09:28,401 --> 01:09:29,836 - Yes, he is. 1905 01:09:29,869 --> 01:09:33,173 - So with ten total points, they're the second team 1906 01:09:33,206 --> 01:09:35,675 to guarantee their spot on the Power Tower. 1907 01:09:35,709 --> 01:09:38,478 And right now, the Heinrichs and the Auers would join them. 1908 01:09:38,511 --> 01:09:40,046 They've each got nine points. 1909 01:09:40,046 --> 01:09:43,283 But there's still one more team to go. 1910 01:09:43,316 --> 01:09:45,151 And our final run in round two 1911 01:09:45,185 --> 01:09:47,387 is gonna be an emotional moment. 1912 01:09:47,420 --> 01:09:50,957 This could be the last hurrah for our friend, Jimmy Choi. 1913 01:09:51,057 --> 01:09:53,793 Now, his team needs to pick up at least five points, 1914 01:09:53,827 --> 01:09:55,862 or his Ninja career is over. 1915 01:09:55,895 --> 01:09:58,565 - At 45 and battling Parkinson's, 1916 01:09:58,598 --> 01:10:00,333 he's decided that this will be it for him. 1917 01:10:00,367 --> 01:10:02,802 He wants to end on a high note. 1918 01:10:02,836 --> 01:10:05,238 - He'll be taking the first two obstacles. 1919 01:10:05,271 --> 01:10:07,574 His cousin Miinkay, the Ninja newbie, 1920 01:10:07,607 --> 01:10:09,409 will be handling the two in the middle, 1921 01:10:09,442 --> 01:10:12,012 and Jimmy's 13-year-old daughter, Karina, 1922 01:10:12,045 --> 01:10:13,480 will try to bring it home. 1923 01:10:13,513 --> 01:10:15,582 They will need to be just about perfect 1924 01:10:15,615 --> 01:10:17,784 to stay in this competition. 1925 01:10:17,817 --> 01:10:19,619 - Competing with Parkinson's ain't easy, 1926 01:10:19,652 --> 01:10:22,389 and, no matter what happens, he's been an inspiration. 1927 01:10:22,422 --> 01:10:24,024 That's real talk. 1928 01:10:24,057 --> 01:10:26,226 [countdown clock beeping] 1929 01:10:26,259 --> 01:10:29,462 - He fell on this obstacle a couple of years ago. 1930 01:10:29,496 --> 01:10:32,565 But not this time. Gets another point. 1931 01:10:34,267 --> 01:10:36,670 How amazing would it be if he could end his career 1932 01:10:36,703 --> 01:10:39,606 conquering every obstacle in front of him? 1933 01:10:39,639 --> 01:10:41,808 - We know he's plenty capable of doing it. 1934 01:10:41,841 --> 01:10:43,710 - So challenging here, make that lache. 1935 01:10:43,743 --> 01:10:46,112 Grab that bar as it drops. 1936 01:10:46,146 --> 01:10:47,814 - Got it. This is epic. 1937 01:10:47,847 --> 01:10:50,617 - This is so awesome. 1938 01:10:50,650 --> 01:10:53,186 You want to make a difference, check out the Fox Foundation. 1939 01:10:53,219 --> 01:10:55,255 Support the battle against Parkinson's. 1940 01:10:55,288 --> 01:10:57,991 He's raised over half a million dollars. 1941 01:10:58,024 --> 01:11:00,794 - He's done great work, and such a great ambassador 1942 01:11:00,827 --> 01:11:04,898 for the Michael J. Fox Foundation. 1943 01:11:04,931 --> 01:11:07,067 - Here we go, kipping up. 1944 01:11:07,067 --> 01:11:09,369 - He's raising his game, raising money. 1945 01:11:09,402 --> 01:11:10,704 He's raising the roof. 1946 01:11:10,737 --> 01:11:12,672 - Just amazing. I know he's just gotta be 1947 01:11:12,706 --> 01:11:15,975 remembering all of this, soaking it up. 1948 01:11:16,076 --> 01:11:18,078 And he does it again! 1949 01:11:18,078 --> 01:11:19,746 Jimmy Choi delivers! 1950 01:11:19,779 --> 01:11:21,915 - You got this! - Good job, Jimmy! 1951 01:11:21,948 --> 01:11:22,982 - Oh, that's just awesome. 1952 01:11:23,083 --> 01:11:24,884 That is just awesome. 1953 01:11:24,918 --> 01:11:26,386 Now it's up to cousin Miinkay, 1954 01:11:26,419 --> 01:11:28,555 and they need her to get at least one point 1955 01:11:28,588 --> 01:11:30,457 to have a chance at moving on. 1956 01:11:30,490 --> 01:11:31,691 Facing Burn Rubber. 1957 01:11:31,725 --> 01:11:33,293 - All right, come on, Miinkay. Just go! 1958 01:11:33,326 --> 01:11:34,561 Nice! 1959 01:11:34,594 --> 01:11:36,896 - Awesome job! - Uh-oh, uh-oh. 1960 01:11:36,930 --> 01:11:38,965 We got action, we've got action! 1961 01:11:38,998 --> 01:11:41,134 - Let's go, Miinkay! 1962 01:11:41,167 --> 01:11:42,969 - So they're up to seven points. 1963 01:11:43,003 --> 01:11:44,704 They need at least two more. 1964 01:11:44,738 --> 01:11:47,407 And Air Surfer will be a big ask. 1965 01:11:47,440 --> 01:11:50,110 Remember, Miinkay had no Ninja experience, 1966 01:11:50,110 --> 01:11:53,179 but stepped up so Jimmy would have a three-person team 1967 01:11:53,213 --> 01:11:55,815 and could compete one last time. 1968 01:11:55,849 --> 01:11:58,485 - That's right, that's right. Just like a lache. 1969 01:11:58,518 --> 01:12:00,120 Just like a lache, come on. 1970 01:12:00,153 --> 01:12:02,389 - You can see she's struggling to move this board forward. 1971 01:12:02,422 --> 01:12:03,923 This is gonna be a big challenge for her. 1972 01:12:03,957 --> 01:12:06,059 - And Matt, and it's the impact coming down, too. 1973 01:12:06,092 --> 01:12:08,194 This is a big drop. 1974 01:12:08,228 --> 01:12:10,663 both: Oh! 1975 01:12:10,697 --> 01:12:13,533 - So now all the pressure falls on 1976 01:12:13,566 --> 01:12:16,469 the youngest competitor, 13-year-old Karina. 1977 01:12:16,503 --> 01:12:18,571 - Take your time. Have fun up there. 1978 01:12:18,605 --> 01:12:20,674 - Her dad trying to talk her through it. 1979 01:12:20,707 --> 01:12:22,509 She's only 4'10". 1980 01:12:22,542 --> 01:12:24,878 Gonna take on the very difficult Sideways. 1981 01:12:24,911 --> 01:12:27,681 - Just remember, Karina's 13 years old. 1982 01:12:27,714 --> 01:12:28,848 So impressive. 1983 01:12:28,882 --> 01:12:30,917 - It's amazing. 1984 01:12:30,950 --> 01:12:33,420 And such a technically challenging obstacle. 1985 01:12:33,453 --> 01:12:34,688 This is incredible! 1986 01:12:34,721 --> 01:12:35,822 - Well, you know what, Matt, 1987 01:12:35,855 --> 01:12:38,425 she gets it from her daddy. 1988 01:12:38,458 --> 01:12:40,093 - This is a real tough transfer. 1989 01:12:40,093 --> 01:12:41,961 - It is. 1990 01:12:41,995 --> 01:12:44,531 - But yes! Look at this! - Awesome! 1991 01:12:44,564 --> 01:12:47,100 - Trying to get through one of the toughest obstacles 1992 01:12:47,100 --> 01:12:49,369 out here. Doing it for her dad. 1993 01:12:49,402 --> 01:12:51,338 [crowd screaming] 1994 01:12:51,371 --> 01:12:54,174 - Ooh, Karina! 1995 01:12:54,207 --> 01:12:55,775 She got this! 1996 01:12:55,809 --> 01:12:58,411 This 13-year-old is not messing around! 1997 01:12:58,445 --> 01:13:00,847 - Let's go! Let's go! 1998 01:13:00,880 --> 01:13:02,349 Yeah! 1999 01:13:02,382 --> 01:13:05,185 - Yeah, baby girl! Go, baby girl! 2000 01:13:05,218 --> 01:13:07,053 - She's 4'10", Akbar. 2001 01:13:07,053 --> 01:13:09,189 She would be the shortest person ever 2002 01:13:09,222 --> 01:13:10,757 to get up the Warped Wall! - I'm going to lose my mind. 2003 01:13:10,790 --> 01:13:12,125 - And if she does it, 2004 01:13:12,158 --> 01:13:14,160 they'll have a chance at the Power Tower! 2005 01:13:14,194 --> 01:13:15,695 Oh! 2006 01:13:15,729 --> 01:13:16,830 Two more tries. 2007 01:13:16,863 --> 01:13:19,499 Come on, Karina, you got this! - You go! 2008 01:13:19,532 --> 01:13:20,767 - It's okay, it's okay. 2009 01:13:20,800 --> 01:13:22,335 You can do it. 2010 01:13:22,369 --> 01:13:23,570 - Come on. 2011 01:13:23,603 --> 01:13:25,605 all: Beat that wall! Beat that wall! 2012 01:13:25,638 --> 01:13:27,741 Beat that wall! Beat that wall! 2013 01:13:27,774 --> 01:13:29,442 - Come on, you got this. Come on! 2014 01:13:29,476 --> 01:13:31,611 - Oh, fingertips! 2015 01:13:31,644 --> 01:13:33,079 You were there, Karina! You were there! 2016 01:13:33,113 --> 01:13:35,181 - Matt, she's there. I can't take it, Matt. 2017 01:13:35,215 --> 01:13:36,449 I gotta get down there. 2018 01:13:36,483 --> 01:13:39,552 - Everybody is cheering for this young girl. 2019 01:13:39,586 --> 01:13:41,087 - Come on, Karina. 2020 01:13:41,087 --> 01:13:43,556 You got this. This is it. 2021 01:13:43,590 --> 01:13:44,991 all: Beat that wall! Beat that wall! 2022 01:13:45,091 --> 01:13:47,193 - You got it, Karina! 2023 01:13:47,227 --> 01:13:49,295 She's got this. - I know, she's got this. 2024 01:13:49,329 --> 01:13:51,164 - One final attempt. 2025 01:13:51,197 --> 01:13:53,199 all: Beat that wall! Beat that wall! 2026 01:13:53,233 --> 01:13:54,868 - Here we go. 2027 01:13:54,901 --> 01:13:56,369 all: Oh! 2028 01:13:56,403 --> 01:13:58,271 - What a great effort! 2029 01:13:58,304 --> 01:14:00,240 - So close! Great job, girl. - Oh, great job. 2030 01:14:00,273 --> 01:14:01,875 Gave it her all. 2031 01:14:01,908 --> 01:14:03,410 - That was so close! 2032 01:14:03,443 --> 01:14:07,047 - Just an incredible run, an incredible competition. 2033 01:14:07,047 --> 01:14:08,915 And Jimmy ends his Ninja career 2034 01:14:08,948 --> 01:14:11,584 with a run he'll never forget. 2035 01:14:11,618 --> 01:14:13,920 - Jimmy goes out on a high note. 2036 01:14:13,953 --> 01:14:16,256 He finished every obstacle tonight. 2037 01:14:16,289 --> 01:14:18,825 Cousin Miinkay came through with a point. 2038 01:14:18,858 --> 01:14:21,528 Then Karina sailed past Sideways, 2039 01:14:21,561 --> 01:14:25,432 and, at 4'10", came up just inches away 2040 01:14:25,465 --> 01:14:27,334 from that Warped Wall. 2041 01:14:27,367 --> 01:14:28,468 You made me run out the booth. 2042 01:14:28,501 --> 01:14:30,103 That was impressive. 2043 01:14:30,136 --> 01:14:33,073 - Jimmy, how proud are you of this team right now? 2044 01:14:33,073 --> 01:14:34,641 - Are you kidding? I mean, I'm always shaking, 2045 01:14:34,674 --> 01:14:36,176 but this is extra... - Yeah. 2046 01:14:36,209 --> 01:14:37,410 - 'Cause I'm still so excited for her. 2047 01:14:37,444 --> 01:14:39,312 - Oh! - Oh, this is-- 2048 01:14:39,346 --> 01:14:41,081 what an experience. This is awesome. 2049 01:14:41,081 --> 01:14:42,649 - Good stuff out there, guys. Great work. 2050 01:14:42,682 --> 01:14:43,983 - Thank you, thank you. - Of course. 2051 01:14:44,084 --> 01:14:46,820 - A great ending for Jimmy Choi. 2052 01:14:46,853 --> 01:14:48,421 But we're not done. 2053 01:14:48,455 --> 01:14:51,691 Our final four are headed to the Power Tower. 2054 01:14:51,725 --> 01:14:53,093 The Beckstrands, 2055 01:14:53,093 --> 01:14:54,327 the Zimmermans, 2056 01:14:54,361 --> 01:14:55,328 the Auers, 2057 01:14:55,362 --> 01:14:56,730 and the Heinrichs 2058 01:14:56,763 --> 01:15:00,033 will battle to be our first family champion, 2059 01:15:00,033 --> 01:15:03,737 when "American Ninja Warrior" returns. 2060 01:15:09,376 --> 01:15:12,212 - Welcome back to our Family Championship. 2061 01:15:12,245 --> 01:15:15,682 We're down to our final four, and the action now shifts 2062 01:15:15,715 --> 01:15:16,950 from the regular course 2063 01:15:17,050 --> 01:15:18,685 over to the Power Tower. 2064 01:15:18,718 --> 01:15:21,154 For a preview, let's go down to Zuri. 2065 01:15:21,187 --> 01:15:23,490 - Guys, this is the toughest obstacle 2066 01:15:23,523 --> 01:15:25,058 we have ever created. 2067 01:15:25,058 --> 01:15:27,594 And tonight, for the very first time, 2068 01:15:27,627 --> 01:15:29,863 our Ninjas will turn the Power Tower 2069 01:15:29,896 --> 01:15:31,664 into a relay race. 2070 01:15:31,698 --> 01:15:34,868 The first family member races up the Giant Steps, 2071 01:15:34,901 --> 01:15:37,237 and then slides down the Fire Pole. 2072 01:15:37,270 --> 01:15:38,505 They'll tag their teammate, 2073 01:15:38,538 --> 01:15:40,540 who will run across the Angled Steps 2074 01:15:40,573 --> 01:15:42,909 and swing over to the Column Climb. 2075 01:15:42,942 --> 01:15:45,311 They'll have to work their way up and around 2076 01:15:45,345 --> 01:15:46,613 to the Cliffhanger, 2077 01:15:46,646 --> 01:15:48,481 and then tag the final teammate, 2078 01:15:48,515 --> 01:15:50,583 who must leap across the Dropping Shelves 2079 01:15:50,617 --> 01:15:52,786 to the buzzer. 2080 01:15:52,819 --> 01:15:54,521 - And our first matchup, 2081 01:15:54,554 --> 01:15:56,790 West Coast versus East Coast, 2082 01:15:56,823 --> 01:15:58,892 Zimmermans versus the Auers. 2083 01:15:58,925 --> 01:16:00,827 - But a big difference in age. 2084 01:16:00,860 --> 01:16:03,329 The Zimmermans have a couple of fortysomethings. 2085 01:16:03,363 --> 01:16:06,533 The Auers' oldest member is just 24. 2086 01:16:06,566 --> 01:16:08,335 They're our youngest team. 2087 01:16:08,368 --> 01:16:10,236 Team Zimmerman, cumulatively, 2088 01:16:10,270 --> 01:16:12,339 42 years older than Team Auer. 2089 01:16:12,372 --> 01:16:14,941 - This is gonna be interesting. Young versus old. 2090 01:16:15,041 --> 01:16:16,710 - The women are gonna start it off. 2091 01:16:16,743 --> 01:16:18,611 44-year-old Sandy Zimmerman 2092 01:16:18,645 --> 01:16:21,047 racing 24-year-old Hannah Auer. 2093 01:16:21,047 --> 01:16:23,516 That middle leg could be the deciding one. 2094 01:16:23,550 --> 01:16:25,485 And waiting there will be Brett Zimmerman 2095 01:16:25,518 --> 01:16:26,786 and Caleb Auer. 2096 01:16:26,820 --> 01:16:28,288 And the final leg will feature 2097 01:16:28,321 --> 01:16:30,090 15-year-old Josh Auer 2098 01:16:30,123 --> 01:16:32,726 against 46-year-old Charlie Zimmerman. 2099 01:16:32,759 --> 01:16:34,828 - And, Matt, all their families are fired up 2100 01:16:34,861 --> 01:16:37,897 watching back home, Matt. [all cheering] 2101 01:16:37,931 --> 01:16:39,666 This is good. - Here we go. 2102 01:16:39,699 --> 01:16:42,102 - These two women are gonna have to go King Kong 2103 01:16:42,135 --> 01:16:43,403 on Giant Steps. 2104 01:16:43,436 --> 01:16:47,107 [countdown clock beeping] 2105 01:16:47,140 --> 01:16:49,409 - 26 feet up. - Oh, boy. 2106 01:16:49,442 --> 01:16:51,678 There's a major hustle up these Giant Steps! 2107 01:16:51,711 --> 01:16:53,513 - Oh, and a stumble there by Sandy. 2108 01:16:53,546 --> 01:16:55,148 That's gonna put her a step behind. 2109 01:16:55,181 --> 01:16:57,717 The Auers in front as they reach the top. 2110 01:16:57,751 --> 01:16:59,152 Now they're gonna have to jump out 2111 01:16:59,185 --> 01:17:00,520 to this pole and slide down. 2112 01:17:00,553 --> 01:17:02,856 It is dead-even. - There's the tag right there. 2113 01:17:02,889 --> 01:17:05,692 - Now Brett and Caleb going head-to-head. 2114 01:17:05,725 --> 01:17:07,594 Oh, but Brett misses. - Oh, oh, oh! 2115 01:17:07,627 --> 01:17:09,562 - An extra swing for Brett. - Brett is behind! 2116 01:17:09,596 --> 01:17:12,065 - Now look at this, Caleb has an edge. 2117 01:17:12,098 --> 01:17:15,368 Well, let's see if that 15-year-old can close the gap. 2118 01:17:15,402 --> 01:17:18,505 They've got to climb up around the column and switch sides. 2119 01:17:18,538 --> 01:17:20,707 They're the first ever to try this. 2120 01:17:20,740 --> 01:17:23,476 And Brett seems confused on which way to go. 2121 01:17:23,510 --> 01:17:25,745 - Matt, Caleb is starting to break away. 2122 01:17:25,779 --> 01:17:28,281 - Caleb Auer on that Cliffhanger, 2123 01:17:28,314 --> 01:17:30,884 a commanding lead! - Uh-oh. 2124 01:17:30,917 --> 01:17:33,486 - Tags on to Josh. And look at this, Akbar. 2125 01:17:33,520 --> 01:17:35,055 - This is a big move here. 2126 01:17:35,088 --> 01:17:37,157 - The Bathrobe Ninja has to bring it home. 2127 01:17:37,190 --> 01:17:39,859 One mistake has cost the Zimmermans. 2128 01:17:39,893 --> 01:17:42,128 But the Auers, one shelf move... 2129 01:17:42,162 --> 01:17:43,496 - Whoa-ho-ho-ho! - One leap away! 2130 01:17:43,530 --> 01:17:44,864 - Look at Josh! 2131 01:17:44,898 --> 01:17:46,833 Look at Josh. - Oh, my! 2132 01:17:46,866 --> 01:17:48,735 [buzzer blares] 2133 01:17:48,768 --> 01:17:50,370 Unbelievable! 2134 01:17:50,403 --> 01:17:52,372 "The Ninjas of the Auer" 2135 01:17:52,405 --> 01:17:54,808 deliver what would be considered an upset, Akbar. 2136 01:17:54,841 --> 01:17:56,376 - Whoo! 2137 01:17:56,409 --> 01:17:58,311 [cheers and applause] 2138 01:17:58,345 --> 01:18:00,680 - Well, Sandy had a stumble on the stairs, 2139 01:18:00,714 --> 01:18:02,015 but she caught up. 2140 01:18:02,048 --> 01:18:04,351 It was close as they started the second leg, 2141 01:18:04,384 --> 01:18:06,886 but Brett got hung up and lost time 2142 01:18:06,920 --> 01:18:08,221 on the Column Climb, 2143 01:18:08,254 --> 01:18:11,024 while Caleb and Josh Auer were flawless. 2144 01:18:11,057 --> 01:18:13,860 And they got the easy win. 2145 01:18:13,893 --> 01:18:16,262 - Well, Charlie Zimmerman is gonna finish. 2146 01:18:16,296 --> 01:18:19,733 All around, great efforts. And this family competition 2147 01:18:19,766 --> 01:18:21,801 continues to surprise us, Akbar. 2148 01:18:21,835 --> 01:18:24,170 - And the Auers are the youngest team, 2149 01:18:24,204 --> 01:18:25,605 but we'll see them, in a few minutes, 2150 01:18:25,638 --> 01:18:27,073 in the final race. 2151 01:18:27,107 --> 01:18:29,609 - Well, now it's time to find their opponents. 2152 01:18:29,642 --> 01:18:32,178 It's Beckstrands versus Heinrichs. 2153 01:18:32,212 --> 01:18:35,181 And this is another matchup with big differences. 2154 01:18:35,215 --> 01:18:37,717 - The Beckstrands have the most experience. 2155 01:18:37,751 --> 01:18:40,153 They've all competed on "American Ninja Warrior." 2156 01:18:40,186 --> 01:18:42,322 The Heinrichs are all rookies. 2157 01:18:42,355 --> 01:18:43,556 None of them have been on 2158 01:18:43,590 --> 01:18:45,291 a big Ninja course before tonight. 2159 01:18:45,325 --> 01:18:47,060 Matt, you never know what can happen. 2160 01:18:47,093 --> 01:18:48,395 Rookie versus vet. 2161 01:18:48,428 --> 01:18:50,296 The rookies could come up with an upset. 2162 01:18:50,330 --> 01:18:52,932 - And an interesting strategy for the Heinrichs. 2163 01:18:52,966 --> 01:18:55,468 The dad Shawn is gonna take the first leg 2164 01:18:55,502 --> 01:18:57,170 and let his teenage daughters 2165 01:18:57,203 --> 01:18:59,305 handle the scary legs up top. 2166 01:18:59,339 --> 01:19:01,875 He'll be running beside Mama Beckstrand. 2167 01:19:01,908 --> 01:19:04,411 The middle leg is a real contrast: 2168 01:19:04,444 --> 01:19:07,280 42-year-old Brian Beckstrand, who's 6'2", 2169 01:19:07,313 --> 01:19:08,848 taking on the same obstacles 2170 01:19:08,882 --> 01:19:10,917 as 14-year-old Secorra Heinrichs, 2171 01:19:11,017 --> 01:19:13,086 who's only 4'11". 2172 01:19:13,119 --> 01:19:15,855 And then a couple more teens will take the final leg, 2173 01:19:15,889 --> 01:19:17,691 16-year-old Anabella Heinrichs 2174 01:19:17,724 --> 01:19:20,460 and 15-year-old Kai Beckstrand. 2175 01:19:20,493 --> 01:19:22,128 The winner takes on the Auers 2176 01:19:22,162 --> 01:19:23,396 for the championship. 2177 01:19:23,430 --> 01:19:25,799 Will it be the veterans or the rookies? 2178 01:19:25,832 --> 01:19:28,301 Well, let's find out. Here we go! 2179 01:19:28,335 --> 01:19:31,371 [countdown clock beeping] 2180 01:19:33,340 --> 01:19:35,041 Ooh, a little stumble out of Holly. 2181 01:19:35,041 --> 01:19:36,776 And that's gonna let the Heinrichs jump out 2182 01:19:36,810 --> 01:19:38,778 to an early lead. 2183 01:19:38,812 --> 01:19:41,348 Well, Shawn is gonna slide down. 2184 01:19:41,381 --> 01:19:43,750 Looks like he's gonna give Secorra a good advantage 2185 01:19:43,783 --> 01:19:45,085 over Brian Beckstrand. - I told you, Matt. 2186 01:19:45,118 --> 01:19:46,286 Don't sleep on the rookies! - Oh, my! 2187 01:19:46,319 --> 01:19:48,388 - Oh! - But Secorra misses, 2188 01:19:48,421 --> 01:19:49,689 just like Brett Zimmerman, 2189 01:19:49,723 --> 01:19:51,491 and now the Beckstrands can catch up. 2190 01:19:51,524 --> 01:19:53,526 But here we go. It's about even. 2191 01:19:53,560 --> 01:19:55,362 - Okay, come on, Secorra. - Unreal. 2192 01:19:55,395 --> 01:19:58,598 Well, Secorra has been so strong. 2193 01:19:58,631 --> 01:20:01,601 - She's only 90 pounds, and look at her fight! 2194 01:20:01,634 --> 01:20:03,503 - But Brian Beckstrand will be first 2195 01:20:03,536 --> 01:20:04,571 on the Cliffhanger. 2196 01:20:04,604 --> 01:20:05,705 Brian is gonna try to 2197 01:20:05,739 --> 01:20:07,107 tag off to his son, 2198 01:20:07,140 --> 01:20:09,376 but Secorra, keeping it close. 2199 01:20:09,409 --> 01:20:11,978 The Beckstrands make the final tag. 2200 01:20:12,012 --> 01:20:13,446 Well, there goes Kai. 2201 01:20:13,480 --> 01:20:15,682 - Oh, well, you know, when Kai goes, he goes. 2202 01:20:15,715 --> 01:20:17,650 - But here comes Anabella. 2203 01:20:17,684 --> 01:20:19,085 - And Anabella's not messing around. 2204 01:20:19,119 --> 01:20:20,153 She's right there behind-- 2205 01:20:20,186 --> 01:20:21,721 - One more move! 2206 01:20:21,755 --> 01:20:22,889 [buzzer blares] 2207 01:20:22,922 --> 01:20:24,357 And Kai delivers, 2208 01:20:24,391 --> 01:20:26,659 but credit to the Heinrichs, 2209 01:20:26,693 --> 01:20:28,128 pushing them to the limit. 2210 01:20:28,161 --> 01:20:29,429 - Matt, they gave the Beckstrands 2211 01:20:29,462 --> 01:20:31,331 a run for their money. 2212 01:20:31,364 --> 01:20:33,099 This race was similar to the first. 2213 01:20:33,133 --> 01:20:35,035 There was a stumble going up the Steps 2214 01:20:35,068 --> 01:20:36,770 that put the Beckstrands behind, 2215 01:20:36,803 --> 01:20:39,205 and then a miss on the rope swing 2216 01:20:39,239 --> 01:20:41,274 that let them get back in it. 2217 01:20:41,307 --> 01:20:43,643 They finished strong, getting the buzzer, 2218 01:20:43,677 --> 01:20:46,746 and they're moving on to the final race. 2219 01:20:47,681 --> 01:20:51,351 - So it's gonna be the Auers versus the Beckstrands. 2220 01:20:51,384 --> 01:20:54,020 One team's taking home the trophy as champion 2221 01:20:54,054 --> 01:20:55,989 on the "American Ninja Warrior" 2222 01:20:56,022 --> 01:20:58,892 Family Championship next. 2223 01:21:03,963 --> 01:21:06,066 - Our first ever Family Championship 2224 01:21:06,099 --> 01:21:08,335 has given us some great moments, 2225 01:21:08,368 --> 01:21:09,703 a few laughs, 2226 01:21:09,736 --> 01:21:11,171 a lot of heart, 2227 01:21:11,204 --> 01:21:13,540 and plenty of heroes. 2228 01:21:13,573 --> 01:21:14,874 But now, it's all gonna be settled 2229 01:21:14,908 --> 01:21:18,144 40 feet in the air on the Power Tower, 2230 01:21:18,178 --> 01:21:19,546 one head-to-head race 2231 01:21:19,579 --> 01:21:21,948 between our final two families, 2232 01:21:21,981 --> 01:21:23,917 Team Beckstrand, the team with the most experience 2233 01:21:23,950 --> 01:21:25,218 in this whole competition, 2234 01:21:25,251 --> 01:21:26,753 against Team Auer. 2235 01:21:26,786 --> 01:21:28,788 - The Beckstrands run a gym in Utah, 2236 01:21:28,822 --> 01:21:31,091 and the Auers have one in North Carolina. 2237 01:21:31,091 --> 01:21:32,892 The big difference is age. 2238 01:21:32,926 --> 01:21:36,196 The oldest member of the Auers is just 24. 2239 01:21:36,229 --> 01:21:39,632 The Beckstrands have two members over 40. 2240 01:21:39,666 --> 01:21:42,402 - The Beckstrands have been an unstoppable force 2241 01:21:42,435 --> 01:21:44,537 this entire competition. 2242 01:21:44,571 --> 01:21:47,240 - The Beckstrands, definitely a powerhouse team. 2243 01:21:47,273 --> 01:21:48,475 - They got the mohawks. 2244 01:21:48,508 --> 01:21:50,110 They're super flashy on the course. 2245 01:21:50,143 --> 01:21:52,812 And they definitely have the skills to back it up, too. 2246 01:21:52,846 --> 01:21:54,214 - Wow! - Oh, my goodness. 2247 01:21:54,247 --> 01:21:55,749 - I don't even think he's blinked. 2248 01:21:55,782 --> 01:21:57,717 - Going against the Auers is kind of scary, 2249 01:21:57,751 --> 01:21:59,185 because they're young, they're fast, 2250 01:21:59,219 --> 01:22:00,620 and it's gonna be anyone's game. 2251 01:22:00,653 --> 01:22:03,056 - Look at the speed! - Running with an urgency. 2252 01:22:03,056 --> 01:22:05,058 - Going against them is gonna be really, really tough. 2253 01:22:05,058 --> 01:22:07,627 - On that Cliffhanger, a commanding lead! 2254 01:22:07,660 --> 01:22:09,295 - But the Beckstrands are fearless, 2255 01:22:09,329 --> 01:22:11,264 so we're gonna conquer that Power Tower. 2256 01:22:11,297 --> 01:22:13,400 - We're so close, so we're gonna have to 2257 01:22:13,433 --> 01:22:15,869 take care of business right here, right now, 2258 01:22:15,902 --> 01:22:17,904 if we're gonna win it all. 2259 01:22:22,509 --> 01:22:25,679 - So each team is gonna go with the same order as before, 2260 01:22:25,712 --> 01:22:27,447 with the women leading it off. 2261 01:22:27,480 --> 01:22:28,815 They'll be tagging their husbands, 2262 01:22:28,848 --> 01:22:30,083 who'll be waiting at the bottom 2263 01:22:30,116 --> 01:22:31,551 of the Fireman's Pole. 2264 01:22:31,584 --> 01:22:33,820 And the 15-year-olds will be waiting at the top 2265 01:22:33,853 --> 01:22:35,388 for the final leg. 2266 01:22:35,422 --> 01:22:36,523 - Two good teams. 2267 01:22:36,556 --> 01:22:38,591 Just gotta avoid mistakes. 2268 01:22:38,625 --> 01:22:40,727 - Well, let's find out who will be our first ever 2269 01:22:40,760 --> 01:22:41,961 Family Champions! 2270 01:22:41,995 --> 01:22:43,563 Here we go. 2271 01:22:43,596 --> 01:22:46,633 [countdown clock beeping] 2272 01:22:46,666 --> 01:22:49,536 This scramble up the Steps is so much harder than it looks. 2273 01:22:49,569 --> 01:22:51,338 And it looks neck-and-neck. 2274 01:22:51,371 --> 01:22:52,339 - Oh, yes, they are, Matt. 2275 01:22:52,372 --> 01:22:53,506 Wow! 2276 01:22:53,540 --> 01:22:54,607 - Hannah takes the lead 2277 01:22:54,641 --> 01:22:56,142 as they come over the top. 2278 01:22:56,176 --> 01:22:58,945 But a little tentative on the pole. 2279 01:22:58,978 --> 01:23:01,381 And Holly's down first and makes the tag. 2280 01:23:01,414 --> 01:23:03,083 Now it's gonna be Brian against Caleb, 2281 01:23:03,116 --> 01:23:06,052 and Caleb really shined here last time. 2282 01:23:06,086 --> 01:23:07,654 Who will climb faster? 2283 01:23:07,687 --> 01:23:10,657 - And already you can see Brian is starting to separate. 2284 01:23:10,690 --> 01:23:13,393 - But here comes Caleb. It is gonna be close! 2285 01:23:13,426 --> 01:23:15,195 - Oh, Matt, this is so close. - Oh, my! 2286 01:23:15,228 --> 01:23:17,230 Now facing each other on the Cliffhanger. 2287 01:23:17,263 --> 01:23:19,199 It's gonna be two 15-year-olds, 2288 01:23:19,232 --> 01:23:21,401 squaring off, Kai and Josh, neck-and-neck! 2289 01:23:21,434 --> 01:23:22,869 Who will get there first? 2290 01:23:22,902 --> 01:23:25,705 - We said, time after time, Kai has been elite! 2291 01:23:25,739 --> 01:23:28,074 Kai is right there! - Josh went for one move! 2292 01:23:28,074 --> 01:23:29,809 - And Kai--oh, my goodness! [buzzer blares] 2293 01:23:29,843 --> 01:23:30,977 Whoa, what? 2294 01:23:31,077 --> 01:23:34,080 [all speaking at once] 2295 01:23:37,283 --> 01:23:41,254 - Oh, my word! 2296 01:23:41,287 --> 01:23:44,090 Josh Auer, the Bathrobe Ninja, 2297 01:23:44,090 --> 01:23:46,259 well, he's ready for a victory plunge here. 2298 01:23:46,292 --> 01:23:47,427 What a win! 2299 01:23:47,460 --> 01:23:48,962 - We thought it would be close, 2300 01:23:48,995 --> 01:23:51,398 but that was really close. 2301 01:23:51,431 --> 01:23:53,867 This was neck-and-neck from the start. 2302 01:23:53,900 --> 01:23:56,469 But it came down to the 15-year-olds. 2303 01:23:56,503 --> 01:23:58,338 Kai pulled ahead for a moment, 2304 01:23:58,371 --> 01:24:01,508 but Josh was using quick moves with no swing, 2305 01:24:01,541 --> 01:24:03,209 and he was able to pull ahead. 2306 01:24:03,243 --> 01:24:06,346 The Auers win it by half a second. 2307 01:24:06,379 --> 01:24:09,816 - They're celebrating in Holly Springs, North Carolina. 2308 01:24:09,849 --> 01:24:13,319 The Auers are the winners of "American Ninja Warrior's" 2309 01:24:13,353 --> 01:24:16,156 first ever Family Championship. 2310 01:24:16,189 --> 01:24:17,657 Well, we hope your family 2311 01:24:17,691 --> 01:24:19,459 has enjoyed this as much as we have. 2312 01:24:19,492 --> 01:24:22,062 - It's been a lot of fun. - It always is, big man. 2313 01:24:22,062 --> 01:24:24,731 For Akbar Gbajabiamila and Zuri Hall, I'm Matt Iseman. 2314 01:24:24,764 --> 01:24:26,066 We'll see you next time 2315 01:24:26,066 --> 01:24:29,336 on "American Ninja Warrior!"