About this season
Follow competitors as they tackle a series of challenging obstacle courses in both city qualifying and city finals rounds across the country. Those that successfully complete the finals course in their designated region move on to the national finals round in Las Vegas, where they face a stunning four-stage course modeled after the famed Mt. Midoriyama course in Japan. The winner will take home a grand prize of $1 million.
Episodes (32)
1. Southwest Qualifying Round (1)
Aired 20 May 2012 • 60 min
People from the Southwest compete for a chance at the world's most difficult obstacle course.
2. Southwest Qualifying Round (2)
Aired 20 May 2012 • 60 min
People from the Southwest compete for a chance at the world's most difficult obstacle course.
3. Southwest Regional Finals
Aired 22 May 2012 • 60 min
The top 30 finishers from the Southwest qualifying round take on an even more challenging obstacle course to advance to the national finals.
4. Midwest Regional Qualifying Round (1)
Aired 27 May 2012 • 60 min
Midwest competitors try to qualify for the national contest.
5. Midwest Regional Qualifying Round (2)
Aired 27 May 2012 • 60 min
Midwest competitors try to qualify for the national contest.
6. Midwest Regional Finals
Aired 21 May 2012 • 60 min
The top 30 qualifiers compete for a chance to move on to the national finals and tackle a harder course in hope of getting the $50,000 prize.
7. Northeast Regional Qualifying Round (1)
Aired 28 May 2012 • 60 min
Athletes from the Northeast compete.
8. Northeast Regional Qualifying Round (2)
Aired 29 May 2012 • 60 min
Athletes from the Northeast compete.
9. Northeast Region Finals
Aired 3 June 2012 • 60 min
The top 30 Northeast finishers take on a more challenging course.
10. Northwest Regional Qualifying Round (1)
Aired 3 June 2012 • 60 min
Contestants from the Northwest compete.
11. Northwest Regional Qualifying Round (2)
Aired 4 June 2012 • 60 min
Contestants from the Northwest compete.
12. Northwest Regional Finals
Aired 5 June 2012 • 60 min
The top 30 Northwest finishers compete.
13. Midsouth Regional Qualifying Round (1)
Aired 10 June 2012 • 60 min
Competitors from the Midsouth region.
14. Midsouth Regional Qualifying Round (2)
Aired 10 June 2012 • 60 min
Competitors from the Midsouth region.
15. Midsouth Regional Finals
Aired 11 June 2012 • 60 min
The top 30 Mid-south competitors compete.
16. Southeast Regional Qualifying Round (1)
Aired 12 June 2012 • 60 min
Athletes and everyday people compete for a chance to take on the World's Most Difficult Obstacle Course.
17. Southeast Regional Qualifying Round (2)
Aired 17 June 2012 • 60 min
Athletes and everyday people compete for a chance to take on the World's Most Difficult Obstacle Course.
18. Southeast Regional Finals
Aired 17 June 2012 • 60 min
The top 30 Southeast finishers compete on a more challenging course..
19. Las Vegas Finals (1)
Aired 18 June 2012 • 60 min
One hundred competitors attempt the most-difficult obstacle course.
20. Las Vegas Finals (2)
Aired 19 June 2012 • 60 min
Stage 1 of the most-difficult obstacle course continues.
21. Las Vegas Finals (3)
Aired 24 June 2012 • 60 min
Stage 1 of the most difficult obstacle course continues.
22. Las Vegas Finals (4)
Aired 24 June 2012 • 60 min
Stage 1 of the 8 obstacle course will challenge even the most skilled competitors.
23. Las Vegas Finals (5)
Aired 25 June 2012 • 60 min
Top finishers challenge Mount Midoriyama.
24. Las Vegas Finals (6)
Aired 26 June 2012 • 60 min
Ultimate challenges including the Spider Flip and the Double Salmon Ladder.
25. Best of Southwest
Aired 8 July 2012 • 60 min
Previously unseen footage includes top finishers from preliminary rounds tackling a challenging obstacle course.
26. Best of the Midwest
Aired 8 July 2012 • 60 min
Competitors face a challenging obstacle course in hope of landing a spot in the finals.
27. Best of Northeast
Aired 8 July 2012 • 60 min
Top contenders tackle a challenging obstacle course in hope of moving to the final round.
28. Best of Northwest
Aired 9 July 2012 • 60 min
Competitors face a challenging obstacle course in hope of landing a spot in the finals.
29. Best of Midsouth
Aired 10 July 2012 • 60 min
Athletes face the eight obstacles of Stage 1 in Las Vegas.
30. Best of Southeast
Aired 16 July 2012 • 60 min
Finalists take on a four-stage course. Challenges include a "jumping spider" and a "spinning bridge."
31. Best of the Finals (1)
Aired 17 July 2012 • 60 min
Athletes compete in the finals in Las Vegas.
32. Best of the Finals (2)
Aired 24 July 2012 • 60 min
Top finishers from the regionals advance to the final round.