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 (21)
1. Venice Qualifying Part 1
7.0Aired 1 July 2013 • 60 min
Part 1 of 2. The fifth season opens with a qualifying round in Venice Beach, Cal., and features obstacles such as the Frame Slider, Domino Hill, Chain Swing and Flying Nun Chucks.
2. Venice Qualifying Part 2
7.0Aired 2 July 2013 • 60 min
The conclusion of the two-part Season 5 opener features a qualifying round in Venice Beach, Cal., with obstacles such as the Frame Slider, Domino Hill, Chain Swing and Flying Nun Chucks.
3. Baltimore Qualifying Part 1
8.0Aired 8 July 2013 • 60 min
Part 1 of 2. A qualifying round in Baltimore features obstacles such as the Downhill Jump, Prism Tilt, Swing Jump and Circle Cross.
4. Baltimore Qualifying Part 2
Aired 9 July 2013 • 60 min
Conclusion. A qualifying round in Baltimore features obstacles such as the Downhill Jump, Prism Tilt, Swing Jump and Circle Cross.
5. Miami Qualifying Part 1
8.0Aired 14 July 2013 • 60 min
Part 1 of 2. A qualifying round in Miami featuring the Utility Pole Slider, the Balance Bridge, the Slider Jump and the Monkey Peg. Contestants include Olympic medalist Dee Dee Trotter.
6. Miami Qualifying Part 2
8.0Aired 16 July 2013 • 60 min
Conclusion. A qualifying round in Miami featuring the Utility Pole Slider, the Balance Bridge, the Slider Jump and the Monkey Peg. Contestants include Olympic medalist Dee Dee Trotter.
7. Denver Qualifying Part 1
8.0Aired 21 July 2013 • 60 min
Part 1 of 2. A qualifying round in Denver featuring obstacles such as the Rolling Log, the Rotating Bridge, the Jump Hang Kai and the Grip Hang. Contestants include professional snowboarder Graham Watanabe.
8. Denver Qualifying Part 2
8.0Aired 23 July 2013 • 60 min
Conclusion. A qualifying round in Denver featuring obstacles such as the Rolling Log, the Rotating Bridge, the Jump Hang Kai and the Grip Hang. Contestants include professional snowboarder Graham Watanabe.
9. Venice Finals Part 1
8.0Aired 28 July 2013 • 60 min
Part 1 of 2. Thirty contestants compete in the Venice Finals. The course features obstacles such as the Salmon Ladder, the Rope Maze, the Cliffhanger and the Spider Climb.
10. Venice Finals Part 2
8.0Aired 30 July 2013 • 60 min
Conclusion. Thirty contestants compete in the Venice Finals. The course features obstacles such as the Salmon Ladder, the Rope Maze, the Cliffhanger and the Spider Climb.
11. Baltimore Finals Part 1
Aired 5 August 2013 • 60 min
Part 1 of 2. Participants compete in the Baltimore finals. The course features 10 obstacles, including the Rumbling Dice and Body Prop.
12. Baltimore Finals Part 2
Aired 6 August 2013 • 60 min
Conclusion. Participants compete in the Baltimore finals. The course features 10 obstacles, including the Rumbling Dice and Body Prop.
13. Miami Finals Part 1
Aired 12 August 2013 • 60 min
Part 1 of 2. The Top 30 competitors attempt the Miami Finals course, which includes two new obstacles: the Ledge Jump and the Rolling Steel.
14. Miami Finals Part 2
8.0Aired 12 August 2013 • 60 min
Conclusion. The Top 30 competitors attempt the Miami Finals course, which includes two new obstacles: the Ledge Jump and the Rolling Steel.
15. Denver Finals Part 1
Aired 19 August 2013 • 60 min
Part 1 of 2. Thirty competitors attempt the Denver Finals course, which includes two new obstacles: the Floating Stairs and the Pole Grasper.
16. Denver Finals Part 2
Aired 20 August 2013 • 60 min
Conclusion. Thirty competitors attempt the Denver Finals course, which includes two new obstacles: the Floating Stairs and the Pole Grasper.
17. Las Vegas Finals - Stage 1 Part 1
Aired 25 August 2013 • 60 min
The top finishers from the regional finals face a course modeled after Mount Midoriyama in Japan. Competitors try stage 1.
18. Las Vegas Finals - Stage 1 Part 2
Aired 27 August 2013 • 60 min
The top finishers from the regional finals face a course modeled after Mount Midoriyama in Japan. Competitors try stage 1.
19. Las Vegas Finals - Stage 1 Part 3
Aired 2 September 2013 • 60 min
The top finishers from the regional finals face a course modeled after Mount Midoriyama in Japan. Competitors try stage 1.
20. Las Vegas Finals - Stage 2
Aired 9 September 2013 • 60 min
The top finishers from the regional finals face a course modeled after Mount Midoriyama in Japan. Competitors try stage 2.
21. Las Vegas Finals - Stage 3
Aired 16 September 2013 • 60 min
The top finishers from the regional finals face a course modeled after Mount Midoriyama in Japan. The remainen competitors try stage 3.