American Gladiators (2026)

TV ShowAction, Sports1 season, 10 episodes
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Plot

The iconic competition returns with each episode featuring weekend warriors from across the nation stepping into the Arena to face 16 powerful new Gladiators. From classic events like Joust, Powerball, Hang Tough, and The Wall, to high-impact new challenges including The Ring and Collision, every showdown demands pure grit, strategy, and heart. Only one man and one woman will conquer the Arena, claim $100,000, and earn the title of American Gladiator Champion.

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Highest-rated episodes all ranked

  1. 01American Gladiators S01E05Heat 5S01E05 · 9.0Four new contenders face unstoppable Gladiators in Atlasphere, Hang Tough, Collision, and The Eliminator.
  2. 02American Gladiators S01E09Semi-Final 3S01E09 · 9.0Second chances meet semifinal stakes in Atlasphere Crash Course, The Wall, The Edge, and The Eliminator.
  3. 03American Gladiators S01E10The FinalsS01E10 · 9.0The finalists face off in The Ring, Joust, Hang Tough, and The Eliminator - for $100,000 and the title of Champion.

Episodes by season

Season01Episode ratings across the season — the gold bar is its best episode10Episodes2026Aired 7.8Season avg
  1. S01E01American Gladiators S01E01Heat 1April 17, 2026 3.8A new generation of Contenders step into the Gladiator Arena to take on 16 fierce new Gladiators in Whiplash, Powerball, Joust, and The Elim
  2. S01E02American Gladiators S01E02Heat 2April 17, 2026 7.0New contenders clash with the Gladiators in Collision, The Ring, Hang Tough, and The Eliminator.
  3. S01E03American Gladiators S01E03Heat 3April 17, 2026 8.0Four new contenders take on The Wall, The Gauntlet, The Edge, and The Eliminator in a night packed with surprises.
  4. S01E04American Gladiators S01E04Heat 4April 24, 2026 8.0Power meets precision in The Gauntlet, The Edge, The Wall, and The Eliminator - where tactics and toughness collide.
  5. S01E05American Gladiators S01E05Season's bestHeat 5April 24, 2026 9.0Four new contenders face unstoppable Gladiators in Atlasphere, Hang Tough, Collision, and The Eliminator.
  6. S01E06American Gladiators S01E06Heat 6April 24, 2026 8.0The final prelims bring Joust, Powerball, Atlasphere, and The Eliminator - with wildcards and surprises ahead.
  7. S01E07American Gladiators S01E07Semi-Final 1May 1, 2026 8.0The semifinals begin with a Leveled-Up version of The Wall, The Edge, and a Joust match that screams "Welcome to the Semis!" The road to the
  8. S01E08American Gladiators S01E08Semi-Final 2May 1, 2026 8.0The second semifinal raises the stakes with Gauntlet Level Up, Hang Tough, The Ring, and The Eliminator.
  9. S01E09American Gladiators S01E09Semi-Final 3May 1, 2026 9.0Second chances meet semifinal stakes in Atlasphere Crash Course, The Wall, The Edge, and The Eliminator.
  10. S01E10American Gladiators S01E10The FinalsMay 1, 2026 9.0The finalists face off in The Ring, Joust, Hang Tough, and The Eliminator - for $100,000 and the title of Champion.

Season 1 ranked & reviewed

Cast

Mike MizaninMike MizaninSelf - HostEric BugenhagenEric BugenhagenThe BullJessie GodderzJessie GodderzSteelMichael WardlowMichael WardlowFang

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