"American Ninja Warrior," the second-highest rated summer series on NBC last year, is set to film an episode on the main south plaza of the state Capitol this spring.

The show is an obstacle course competition that is entering its eighth season on NBC with rebroadcasts on the Esquire Network. As part of its format, different cities each season serve as hosts for “city finals.” Episodes of the show last season averaged more than 7 million viewers.

In addition to highlighting Oklahoma City, the Convention and Visitors Bureau predicts the production and national airing will provide the city with an economic boost. The production team is booking 900 room nights at downtown hotels, and those bookings do not include competitors or their friends and family.

Local catering, carpentry and production crews also will be employed during the shoot.