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American Ninja Warrior Junior - Episode Guide

Season 1

The Next Generation of Ninjas

Episode: 1x01 | Airdate: Oct 13, 2018 (60 min)

The Next Generation of Ninjas

Twelve young athletes, representing three different age groups (ages 9-14), travel from all over the United States to compete in the first of sixteen qualifiers.

Junior Qualifier 2

Episode: 1x02 | Airdate: Oct 20, 2018 (60 min)

Junior Qualifier 2

All-star ninjas, Drew Drechsel, Natalie Duran, and Meagan Martin mentor twelve junior ninjas (ages 9-14) in the second qualifier of the tournament.

Junior Qualifier 3

Episode: 1x03 | Airdate: Oct 27, 2018 (60 min)

Junior Qualifier 3

All-star ninjas, Barclay Stockett, Najee Richardson, and Kevin Bull mentor twelve junior ninjas (ages 9-14) in the third qualifier of the tournament.

Junior Qualifier 4

Episode: 1x04 | Airdate: Nov 3, 2018 (60 min)

Junior Qualifier 4

All-star ninjas, Drew Drechsel, Natalie Duran, and Meagan Martin mentor twelve junior ninjas (ages 9-14) in the fourth qualifier of the tournament.

Junior Qualifier 5

Episode: 1x05 | Airdate: Nov 10, 2018 (60 min)

Junior Qualifier 5

All-star ninjas, Barclay Stockett, Najee Richardson, and Kevin Bull mentor twelve junior ninjas (ages 9-14) in the fifth qualifier of the tournament.

Junior Qualifier 6

Episode: 1x06 | Airdate: Nov 17, 2018 (60 min)

Junior Qualifier 6

All-star ninjas Drew Drechsel, Natalie Duran and Meagan Martin mentor 12 junior ninjas (ages 9-14) in the second qualifier of the tournament.

Junior Qualifier 7

Episode: 1x07 | Airdate: Nov 24, 2018 (60 min)

Junior Qualifier 7

All-star ninjas, Barclay Stockett, Najee Richardson, and Kevin Bull mentor twelve junior ninjas (ages 9-14) in the seventh qualifier of the tournament.

Junior Qualifier 8

Episode: 1x08 | Airdate: Nov 25, 2018 (60 min)

Junior Qualifier 8

All-star ninjas, Drew Drechsel, Natalie Duran, and Meagan Martin mentor twelve junior ninjas (ages 9-14) in the eighth qualifier of the tournament.

Junior Qualifier 9

Episode: 1x09 | Airdate: Dec 1, 2018 (60 min)

Junior Qualifier 9

All-star ninjas, Barclay Stockett, Najee Richardson, and Kevin Bull mentor twelve junior ninjas (ages 9-14) in the ninth qualifier of the tournament.

Junior Qualifier 10

Episode: 1x10 | Airdate: Dec 8, 2018 (60 min)

Junior Qualifier 10

All-star ninjas, Drew Drechsel, Natalie Duran, and Meagan Martin mentor twelve junior ninjas (ages 9-14) in the tenth qualifier of the tournament.

Junior Qualifier 11

Episode: 1x11 | Airdate: Feb 23, 2019 (60 min)

Junior Qualifier 11

All-star ninjas, Barclay Stockett, Najee Richardson, and Kevin Bull mentor twelve more junior ninjas in the eleventh qualifier of the tournament.

Junior Qualifier 12

Episode: 1x12 | Airdate: Mar 2, 2019 (60 min)

Junior Qualifier 12

All-star ninjas, Drew Drechsel, Natalie Duran, and Meagan Martin mentor twelve more junior ninjas in the twelfth qualifier of the tournament.

Junior Qualifier 13

Episode: 1x13 | Airdate: Mar 9, 2019 (60 min)

Junior Qualifier 13

All-star ninjas, Barclay Stockett, Najee Richardson, and Kevin Bull mentor twelve more junior ninjas in the thirteenth qualifier of the tournament.

Junior Qualifier 14

Episode: 1x14 | Airdate: Mar 16, 2019 (60 min)

Junior Qualifier 14

All-star ninjas, Barclay Stockett, Najee Richardson, and Kevin Bull mentor twelve more junior ninjas in the fourteenth qualifier of the tournament.

Junior Qualifier 15

Episode: 1x15 | Airdate: Mar 23, 2019 (60 min)

Junior Qualifier 15

All-star ninjas, Barclay Stockett, Najee Richardson, and Kevin Bull mentor twelve more junior ninjas in the fifteenth qualifier of the tournament.

Junior Qualifier 16

Episode: 1x16 | Airdate: Mar 30, 2019 (60 min)

Junior Qualifier 16

All-star ninjas, Drew Drechsel, Natalie Duran, and Meagan Martin mentor twelve more junior ninjas in the sixteenth qualifier of the tournament.

9 & 10 Year Old Semifinals

Episode: 1x17 | Airdate: Apr 6, 2019 (60 min)

9 & 10 Year Old Semifinals

All-star ninjas Drew Drechsel and Barclay Stockett mentor 16 9- and 10-year-old semifinalists as the tournament is narrowed to the final four

11 & 12 Year Old Semifinals

Episode: 1x18 | Airdate: Apr 13, 2019 (60 min)

11 & 12 Year Old Semifinals

All-star ninjas Natalie Duran and Najee Richardson mentor 16 11- and 12-year-old semifinalists as the tournament is narrowed to the final four.

13 & 14 Year Old Semifinals

Episode: 1x19 | Airdate: Apr 20, 2019 (60 min)

13 & 14 Year Old Semifinals

All-star ninjas Meagan Martin and Kevin Bull mentor 16 13- and 14-year-old semifinalists as the tournament is narrowed to the final four.

Grand Finale

Episode: 1x20 | Airdate: Apr 27, 2019 (60 min)

Grand Finale

All-star ninjas Drew Drechsel, Barclay Stockett, Natalie Duran, Najee Richardson, Meagan Martin and Kevin Bull return to mentor the final four competitors from each age group, as the Champions of American Ninja Warrior Junior are crowned.

Season 2

We're Not Just Kids

Episode: 2x01 | Airdate: Feb 22, 2020 (60 min)

We're Not Just Kids

Twelve young athletes, representing three different age groups, travel from all over the United States to compete in the first qualifier of the tournament.

Junior Qualifier 2

Episode: 2x02 | Airdate: Feb 29, 2020 (60 min)

Junior Qualifier 2

All-star ninjas Najee Richardson, Jessie Graff and Meagan Martin mentor 12 more junior ninjas in the second qualifier of the tournament.

Junior Qualifier 3

Episode: 2x03 | Airdate: Mar 7, 2020 (60 min)

Junior Qualifier 3

All-star ninjas Barclay Stockett, Grant McCartney and Meagan Martin mentor 12 more junior ninjas in the third qualifier of the tournament.

Quarterfinal 1

Episode: 2x04 | Airdate: Mar 14, 2020 (60 min)

Quarterfinal 1

All-star ninjas Najee Richardson, Jessie Graff and Drew Drechsel mentor 15 junior ninjas in the first of four quarterfinals, as they compete for a spot in the Grand Finale.

Junior Qualifier 4

Episode: 2x05 | Airdate: Mar 21, 2020 (60 min)

Junior Qualifier 4

All-star ninjas Barclay Stockett, Grant McCartney and Meagan Martin mentor 12 more junior ninjas in the fourth qualifier of the tournament.

Junior Qualifier 5

Episode: 2x06 | Airdate: Mar 27, 2020 (60 min)

Junior Qualifier 5

All-star ninjas, Najee Richardson, Jessie Graff, and Drew Drechsel mentor twelve more junior ninjas in the fifth qualifier of the tournament.

Junior Qualifier 6

Episode: 2x07 | Airdate: Apr 3, 2020 (60 min)

Junior Qualifier 6

All-star ninjas, Barclay Stockett, Grant McCartney, and Meagan Martin mentor twelve more junior ninjas in the sixth qualifier of the tournament.

Quarterfinal 2

Episode: 2x08 | Airdate: Apr 10, 2020 (60 min)

Quarterfinal 2

All-star ninjas Najee Richardson, Jessie Graff and Drew Drechsel mentor 15 junior ninjas in the second quarterfinal as they compete for a spot in the Grand Finale.

Junior Qualifier 7

Episode: 2x09 | Airdate: Apr 17, 2020 (60 min)

Junior Qualifier 7

All-star ninjas Najee Richardson, Jessie Graff and Drew Drechsel mentor 12 more junior ninjas in the seventh qualifier of the tournament.

Junior Qualifier 8

Episode: 2x10 | Airdate: Apr 24, 2020 (60 min)

Junior Qualifier 8

All-star ninjas Barclay Stockett, Grant McCartney and Meagan Martin mentor 12 more junior ninjas in the eighth qualifier of the tournament.

Junior Qualifier 9

Episode: 2x11 | Airdate: May 1, 2020 (60 min)

Junior Qualifier 9

All-star ninjas Najee Richardson, Jessie Graff and Drew Drechsel mentor 12 more junior ninjas in the ninth qualifier of the tournament.

Quarterfinal 3

Episode: 2x12 | Airdate: May 8, 2020 (60 min)

Quarterfinal 3

All-star ninjas Barclay Stockett, Grant McCartney and Meagan Martin mentor 15 junior ninjas in the third quarterfinal as they compete for a spot in the Grand Finale.

Junior Qualifier 10

Episode: 2x13 | Airdate: May 15, 2020 (60 min)

Junior Qualifier 10

All-star ninjas Najee Richardson, Jessie Graff and Drew Drechsel mentor 12 more junior ninjas in the tenth qualifier of the tournament.

Junior Qualifier 11

Episode: 2x14 | Airdate: May 22, 2020 (60 min)

Junior Qualifier 11

All-star ninjas, Barclay Stockett, Grant McCartney, and Meagan Martin mentor twelve more junior ninjas in the eleventh qualifier of the tournament.

Junior Qualifier 12

Episode: 2x15 | Airdate: May 29, 2020 (60 min)

Junior Qualifier 12

Najee Richardson, Jessie Graff, and Drew Drechsel mentor twelve more junior ninjas in the twelfth qualifier of the tournament.

Quarterfinal 4

Episode: 2x16 | Airdate: Jun 5, 2020 (60 min)

Quarterfinal 4

All-star ninjas Barclay Stockett, Grant McCartney and Meagan Martin mentor 15 junior ninjas in the last quarterfinal, as they compete for a spot in the Grand Finale.

Grand Finale

Episode: 2x17 | Airdate: Jun 12, 2020 (60 min)

Grand Finale

All-star ninjas Najee Richardson, Barclay Stockett, Jessie Graff, Grant McCartney, Drew Drechsel, and Meagan Martin return to mentor the final four competitors from each age group, as the Champions of American Ninja Warrior Junior are crowned.

Season 3

A New Generation Takes the Course

Episode: 3x01 | Airdate: Sep 9, 2021 (45 min)

A New Generation Takes the Course

The next generation of "American Ninja Warrior" begins, as some of the show's biggest fans now get an opportunity to compete for the chance to be named American Ninja Warrior junior champion. Over the course of 20 weeks, 192 young competitors travel to Los Angeles from all over the country to square off in three separate age group brackets (9 and 10, 11 and 12, 13 and 14) until only one is left standing in each bracket. "American Ninja Warrior" co-hosts Matt Iseman and Akbar Gbajabiamila return to provide play-by-play commentary, along with a new co-host, gold-winning Olympic gymnast Laurie Hernandez. Joining them are all-star ninjas, including Drew Drechsel, Meagan Martin, Najee Richardson, Barclay Stockett, Kevin Bull, and Natalie Duran, who act as mentors for all of the junior ninjas.

Junior Qualifier 2

Episode: 3x02 | Airdate: Sep 9, 2021 (45 min)

Junior Qualifier 2

The next generation of "American Ninja Warrior" begins, as some of the show's biggest fans now get an opportunity to compete for the chance to be named American Ninja Warrior junior champion. Over the course of 20 weeks, 192 young competitors travel to Los Angeles from all over the country to square off in three separate age group brackets (9 and 10, 11 and 12, 13 and 14) until only one is left standing in each bracket. "American Ninja Warrior" co-hosts Matt Iseman and Akbar Gbajabiamila return to provide play-by-play commentary, along with a new co-host, gold-winning Olympic gymnast Laurie Hernandez. Joining them are all-star ninjas, including Drew Drechsel, Meagan Martin, Najee Richardson, Barclay Stockett, Kevin Bull, and Natalie Duran, who act as mentors for all of the junior ninjas.

Junior Qualifier 3

Episode: 3x03 | Airdate: Sep 16, 2021 (45 min)

Junior Qualifier 3

The next generation of "American Ninja Warrior" begins, as some of the show's biggest fans now get an opportunity to compete for the chance to be named American Ninja Warrior junior champion. Over the course of 20 weeks, 192 young competitors travel to Los Angeles from all over the country to square off in three separate age group brackets (9 and 10, 11 and 12, 13 and 14) until only one is left standing in each bracket. "American Ninja Warrior" co-hosts Matt Iseman and Akbar Gbajabiamila return to provide play-by-play commentary, along with a new co-host, gold-winning Olympic gymnast Laurie Hernandez. Joining them are all-star ninjas, including Drew Drechsel, Meagan Martin, Najee Richardson, Barclay Stockett, Kevin Bull, and Natalie Duran, who act as mentors for all of the junior ninjas.

Junior Qualifier 4

Episode: 3x04 | Airdate: Sep 23, 2021 (45 min)

Junior Qualifier 4

The next generation of "American Ninja Warrior" begins, as some of the show's biggest fans now get an opportunity to compete for the chance to be named American Ninja Warrior junior champion. Over the course of 20 weeks, 192 young competitors travel to Los Angeles from all over the country to square off in three separate age group brackets (9 and 10, 11 and 12, 13 and 14) until only one is left standing in each bracket. "American Ninja Warrior" co-hosts Matt Iseman and Akbar Gbajabiamila return to provide play-by-play commentary, along with a new co-host, gold-winning Olympic gymnast Laurie Hernandez. Joining them are all-star ninjas, including Drew Drechsel, Meagan Martin, Najee Richardson, Barclay Stockett, Kevin Bull, and Natalie Duran, who act as mentors for all of the junior ninjas.

Junior Qualifier 5

Episode: 3x05 | Airdate: Sep 30, 2021 (45 min)

Junior Qualifier 5

The next generation of "American Ninja Warrior" begins, as some of the show's biggest fans now get an opportunity to compete for the chance to be named American Ninja Warrior junior champion. Over the course of 20 weeks, 192 young competitors travel to Los Angeles from all over the country to square off in three separate age group brackets (9 and 10, 11 and 12, 13 and 14) until only one is left standing in each bracket. "American Ninja Warrior" co-hosts Matt Iseman and Akbar Gbajabiamila return to provide play-by-play commentary, along with a new co-host, gold-winning Olympic gymnast Laurie Hernandez. Joining them are all-star ninjas, including Drew Drechsel, Meagan Martin, Najee Richardson, Barclay Stockett, Kevin Bull, and Natalie Duran, who act as mentors for all of the junior ninjas.

Junior Qualifier 6

Episode: 3x06 | Airdate: Oct 7, 2021 (45 min)

Junior Qualifier 6

Twelve new junior ninjas (ages 9-14) compete in the sixth qualifier of the tournament.

Junior Qualifier 7

Episode: 3x07 | Airdate: Oct 14, 2021 (45 min)

Junior Qualifier 7

Twelve new junior ninjas (ages 9-14) compete in the seventh qualifier of the tournament.

Junior Qualifier 8

Episode: 3x08 | Airdate: Oct 21, 2021 (45 min)

Junior Qualifier 8

The remaining twelve junior ninjas (ages 9-14) compete in the eighth qualifier of the tournament.

Quarterfinal 1

Episode: 3x09 | Airdate: Oct 28, 2021 (45 min)

Quarterfinal 1

Twelve junior ninjas compete in the first quarterfinal to move ahead to the semifinals.

Quarterfinal 2

Episode: 3x10 | Airdate: Nov 4, 2021 (45 min)

Quarterfinal 2

Twelve more junior ninjas compete in the second quarterfinal to move ahead to the semifinals.

Quarterfinal 3

Episode: 3x11 | Airdate: Nov 11, 2021 (45 min)

Quarterfinal 3

Twelve more junior ninjas compete in the third quarterfinal to move ahead to the semifinals.

Quarterfinal 4

Episode: 3x12 | Airdate: Nov 18, 2021 (45 min)

Quarterfinal 4

The last twelve junior ninjas compete in the fourth quarterfinal to move ahead to the semifinals.

Semifinal 1

Episode: 3x13 | Airdate: Nov 25, 2021 (45 min)

Semifinal 1

Semifinal 2

Episode: 3x14 | Airdate: Dec 2, 2021 (45 min)

Semifinal 2

Grand Finale

Episode: 3x15 | Airdate: Dec 9, 2021 (45 min)

Grand Finale

The final four competitors from each age group compete in the grand finale.

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