The Amazing Race (2001– )

Multiple teams race around the globe for $1,000,000 to 'amazing' locations.

Creators:

Elise Doganieri, Evan Weinstein, Bertram van Munster

Stars:

Phil Keoghan, David Conley, Dustin Konzelman

Won 14 Primetime Emmys. Another 11 wins & 64 nominations.

Cast

Series cast summary:
Phil Keoghan	...	Himself - Host (260 episodes, 2001-2013)

Storyline

The best of the reality series crop is back, with 12 teams of 2 players each racing around the world, trying not to be eliminated at a series of checkpoints in which the last team to arrive is booted from the show. CBS chooses teams with relationships containing at least some tension, especially when the situation involves intense pressure. This season includes such duos as two circus clowns, a gay married couple, a father and son, a recently engaged couple, married couples, and best friends.

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Plot Keywords:

team | race | around the world | travel | host | 

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Taglines:

It's not how far they go... it's what happens along the way!

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Genres:

Action | Adventure | Game-Show | Reality-TV

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Certificate:

TV-PG

Details

Official Sites:

CBS [United States]

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

5 September 2001 (USA)

Also Known As:

The Amazing Race 13

Filming Locations:

2A Ton Duc Thang, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Company Credits

Technical Specs

Runtime:

60 min 60 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

For the Season 8 race, the supplied credit card covered not only airfare, but also gasoline. Previously, gasoline had to be purchased with the supplied cash. The rule change was made necessary by the fact that most of the transportation takes place in cars rather than airplanes.

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Goofs

In the final episode, when seats become available for the flight to Denver, a computer screen is shown with passengers "Patrick/Donald" and "Irwin/Allison" in seats 28C & 28D. Donny & Allison were the 2nd team eliminated. Possibly stock footage of a computer screen for privacy protection of real passengers. Possibly dummy bookings to ensure a close race finish.

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Quotes

Host: [starting a Race in the first episode of each season] The world is waiting for you. Good luck... travel safe... go!

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Crazy Credits

During the opening credits, quick shots of locations can be seen, hinting at which countries the race will visit. In Season 6, quick shots include the Nordic Hotel Ice Bar (Stockholm, Sweden) and the Brandenburg Gate (Germany).

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Connections

Version of The Amazing Race: China Rush (2010)

User Reviews

The Amazing Race So Far??

So far, this years addition of the amazing race family edition, has been satisfactory. I think that it is a great idea to get the kids involved, but I really think that the families should start going into different countries. Even if their are little kids, countries like Canada and Mexico should be fine. I cannot wait until the end of this years addition. I don't know about you, but my bet is on the Linz family. They seem very strong and competitive. After watching tonight's episode (Shroeder family eliminated), I think they might start to bring the families into Canada. So far, I have liked the idea of all challenges being fit for all ages. Even if some are a little bit to easy, their good for the kids!!I cannot wait until the end....peace out!