The Amazing Race

The Amazing Race (2001- )

RunningReality showAction, Adventure, Family

From athletes and actors to tattoo artists, social workers and musicians - a diverse mix of teams will need to utilize their street smarts and savvy know-how to compete in the race of their lifetime.

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Scheduleevery Wednesday at 21:30 (90 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S38E12One Million CookiesDec 10, 2025
S38E11The Can't Can'tDec 3, 2025
S38E10It's Hard Not to Feel HopelessNov 26, 2025
S38E09I'm Not a Big Fan of OlivesNov 19, 2025
S38E08Oh Egg, Where Art ThouNov 12, 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did 'The Amazing Race' premiere?

'The Amazing Race' premiered on September 5, 2001.

Who were the hosts of 'The Amazing Race' in 2001?

The hosts of 'The Amazing Race' in 2001 were Phil Keoghan and Jon Montgomery.

How many teams participated in the first season of 'The Amazing Race'?

In the first season of 'The Amazing Race', there were 11 teams.

Which countries did the teams visit in the first season of 'The Amazing Race'?

The teams in the first season of 'The Amazing Race' visited countries such as South Africa, Zambia, France, Tunisia, and the United States.

Who were the winners of the first season of 'The Amazing Race'?

The winners of the first season of 'The Amazing Race' were Rob Frisbee and Brennan Swain.

How many episodes were there in the first season of 'The Amazing Race'?

The first season of 'The Amazing Race' consisted of 13 episodes.

What was the prize for winning the first season of 'The Amazing Race'?

The prize for winning the first season of 'The Amazing Race' was $1,000,000.

Which team was the first to be eliminated in the first season of 'The Amazing Race'?

The first team to be eliminated in the first season of 'The Amazing Race' was Dave and Margaretta.

Did any of the teams in the first season of 'The Amazing Race' withdraw from the competition?

No, none of the teams in the first season of 'The Amazing Race' withdrew from the competition.

Did any of the teams in the first season of 'The Amazing Race' receive a penalty?

Yes, some teams in the first season of 'The Amazing Race' received penalties for various rule violations.

Who was the youngest contestant in the first season of 'The Amazing Race'?

Frank, from the team Frank and Margarita, was the youngest contestant in the first season of 'The Amazing Race'.

Who was the oldest contestant in the first season of 'The Amazing Race'?

Margaretta, from the team Dave and Margaretta, was the oldest contestant in the first season of 'The Amazing Race'.

Were there any non-elimination legs in the first season of 'The Amazing Race'?

Yes, there were non-elimination legs in the first season of 'The Amazing Race'.

Were there any Fast Forward challenges in the first season of 'The Amazing Race'?

Yes, there were Fast Forward challenges in the first season of 'The Amazing Race'.

Did any teams in the first season of 'The Amazing Race' use the Yield?

No, the Yield was not introduced until the fifth season of 'The Amazing Race'.

Did any teams in the first season of 'The Amazing Race' use the U-Turn?

No, the U-Turn was not introduced until the twelfth season of 'The Amazing Race'.

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Also known as

  • Шеметна надпревара (Bulgaria)
  • Versenyfutás a világ körül (Hungary)
  • Skrējiens pēc miljona (Latvia)
  • Pārsteidzošā sacīkste apkārt pasaulei (Latvia)
  • Cursă în jurul lumii (Romania)

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