Series synopsis
American Ninja Warrior Junior is an American family kids television series that premiered on Universal Kids on October 13, 2018. It was created by Ushio Higuchi. It stars Matt Iseman, Akbar Gbaja-Biamila, Laurie Hernandez and Meagan Martin.
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.
Premise
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.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Matt Iseman as Self - Host
- Akbar Gbaja-Biamila as Self - Host
- Laurie Hernandez as Self - Co-Host
- Meagan Martin as Self
- Drew Drechsel as Self
- Najee Richardson as Self
- Natalie Duran as Self
- Kevin Bull as Self
Supporting cast
- Barclay Stockett as Self
- Cairo Zion as Self - Competitor
- Alaya High as Self - Guest Star
- Ben Anfinson as Self
- Airen Anfinson as Self
- Joy Wolf as Self
- Nina Ballou as Self
- Gwen Shahboz as Self - Contestant
- Gabriel Holder as Self
Guest cast
- Cairo Zion as Self - Competitor
- Alaya High as Self - Guest Star
- Ben Anfinson as Self
- Airen Anfinson as Self
- Joy Wolf as Self
- Nina Ballou as Self
- Gwen Shahboz as Self - Contestant
- Gabriel Holder as Self
Episodes
This series spans 3 seasons with 52 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 20 | October 13, 2018 | April 27, 2019 |
| Season 2 | 17 | February 22, 2020 | June 12, 2020 |
| Season 3 | 15 | September 9, 2021 | December 9, 2021 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
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. |
October 13, 2018 |
| 2 |
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. |
October 20, 2018 |
| 3 |
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. |
October 27, 2018 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
We Are Not Just Kids In the season premiere, twelve young athletes, representing three different age groups, travel from all over the United States to compete in the first qualifier of the tournament. |
February 22, 2020 |
| 2 |
Junior Qualifier 2 All-star ninjas, Najee Richardson, Jessie Graff, and Meagan Martin mentor twelve more junior ninjas in the second qualifier of the tournament. |
February 29, 2020 |
| 3 | Junior Qualifier 3 | March 7, 2020 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | A New Generation Takes the Course | September 9, 2021 |
| 2 | Junior Qualifier 2 | September 16, 2021 |
| 3 | Junior Qualifier 3 | September 23, 2021 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Universal Kids |
|---|---|
| First aired | October 13, 2018 |
| Last aired | December 9, 2021 |
| Runtime | 45 minutes |
| Status | continue |
| Schedule | Thursday at 03:01:00 |