Episode
American Ninja Warrior: Pittsburgh Qualifying
Overview
Pittsburgh, PA's historic Carrie Furnace will host the fifth qualifying round where competitors tackle two new obstacles, the Snake Crossing and the Wind Chimes. Returning veterans include Michelle Warnky and "Captain NBC" Jamie Rahn, while Olympian and Pittsburgh local Brianne McLaughlin and Harlem Globetrotter Flip White will take a shot at the course, along with University of Pittsburgh "vampire" professor Joel Brady and Team USA members Joe Moravsky and Elet Hall.
Details
- Series
- American Ninja Warrior
- Season
- Season 7
- Episode
- Episode 5
- Air date
- 2015-06-29
- Runtime
- 60 min
Episode context
Pittsburgh Qualifying is Episode 5 in Season 7 of American Ninja Warrior. It aired on 2015-06-29. The runtime is 60 min.
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Episode 4: Orlando Qualifying
Fearless competitors tackle obstacles, including the new Tire Swing and Paddle Boards.
Episode 6: Military Qualifying
The qualifying rounds continue with a very special all-military cast competing on the pier in San Pedro, California in front of the historic battleship USS Iowa. Competitors, including both active duty and retired military members, will tackle the six stage city qualifying course featuring two never-before-seen obstacles – the Log Runner and the challenging I-Beam Cross. Former Army National Guard Caption and six-time Ninja veteran Ryan Stratis and active Navy Lieutenant Junior Grade Dustin McKinney return for another shot at the course. This round will be the last of the city qualifying rounds before the show heads to the city finals rounds.
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Episode 3: Houston Qualifying
Qualifying comes to Houston, Texas where competitors tackle 6 obstacles, including the brand new Tilting Slider, Cargo Crossing, and The Swinging Spikes. Returning veterans include Brent Steffensen and Sam Sann, along with season 6 breakout star and fan-favorite Kacy Catanzaro.
Episode 7: Venice Finals
The top 30 competitors from the Venice Qualifier tackle the Venice Finals course, which includes such obstacles as the Salmon Ladder, Rumbling Dice, Clear Climb, and Invisible Ladder.
Episode 2: Kansas City Qualifying
Qualifying comes to Kansas City, Missouri where competitors face new obstacles, including the Big Dipper, Floating tiles, and Stretch Hold. Veteran contestants include Meagan Martin (the first woman to complete the Jumping Spider last season), Brian Arnold and the "Wolfpack" rock climbing team.
Episode 8: Kansas City Finals
The top 30 competitors from the Kansas City Qualifier tackle the Kansas City Finals course which includes such obstacles as the Salmon Ladder, Flying Shelf Grab, Body Prop, and Invisible Ladder.
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Episode 9: Houston Finals
The top 30 competitors from the Houston Qualifier tackle the Finals course, which includes the Salmon Ladder, Walking Bar, Crazy Cliffhanger, and Invisible Ladder. Top competitors and fan-favorites Brent Steffensen, Sam Sann, and Daniel Gil.
Episode 10: Orlando Finals
The top 30 competitors from the Orlando Qualifier tackle the Finals course, which includes the Salmon Ladder, Cannonball Alley, Helix Hang, and Invisible Ladder.
Episode 11: Pittsburgh Finals
The top 30 competitors from the Pittsburgh Qualifier tackle the Finals course, which includes the Salmon Ladder, Floating Monkey Bars, Door Knob Arch, and Invisible Ladder. Top competitors include Elet Hall, Michael Bernardo, Joe Moravsky, and Michelle Warnky.
Episode 12: Military Finals
The top 30 competitors from the Military Qualifier tackle the Finals course, which includes the Salmon Ladder, Arm Rings, Doorknob Arch, and Spider Climb. Top competitors include Army National Guard Caption Ryan Stratis, active Navy Lieutenant Junior Grade Dustin McKinney, and Coast Guard Aviation Survival Technician Robin Pietschmann.
Episode 13: Best Runs of 2015
Re-live the best moments from the season so far during this original, jam-packed special chronicling the best runs of this season.