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The Amazing Race

2001·Show
450Episodes in39Seasons·TV-PG
71
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High energy.

Energy

Tense and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension8
  • Fast Pace8
  • Adrenaline7

Heart

Awe-inspiring and hopeful

Much of it is about family.

  • Wonder9
  • Hopefulness7
  • Family Dynamics7

Humor

Some slapstick and situational comedy

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Physical Comedy6
  • Situational Comedy5
  • Cringe Humor4

World

Everyday modern life, sports, and family

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion9
  • Rewatchability6
  • Novelty6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Narrative Structure7
  • Intrigue7
  • Direction6

Style

Standout editing

  • Editing8
  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

The world is waiting for you.

This reality competition sees teams embark on a trek around the world to amazing destinations where they must compete in a series of challenges, some mental and some physical. Only when the tasks are completed will they learn of their next location. Teams who are the farthest behind will gradually be eliminated as the contest progresses, with the first team to arrive at the final destination winning the race and the $1 million prize.
Global Travel AdventureHigh-Stakes CompetitionCultural ImmersionTeam Dynamics Under PressureEducational GeographyFast-Paced Reality TVWholesome RivalryVisual Tourism

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Amazing Race

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Amazing Race legally?

The Amazing Race is included with a subscription to Hulu, Paramount+, and YouTube TV in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Paramount+. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Amazing Race worth watching?

71
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72/100 (IMDb 7.8 and Metacritic 72). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Amazing Race rated?

TV-PG

It's rated TV-PG in the United States.

How many seasons does The Amazing Race have?

39 seasons

It has 39 seasons with 450 episodes of about 42 minutes each and is still in production.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Amazing Race?

Critics72
Audiences73

Yes. Critics average 72 and audiences 73 out of 100, so both groups see The Amazing Race much the same way.

When did The Amazing Race air?

It started in 2001 and is still in production.

What language is The Amazing Race in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Amazing Race?

7AUCACZDEFINZUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Amazing Race in 7 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Amazing Race use?

Tar and FeathersAction MomBasketball EpisodeRegional RiffRegional RiffIdiosyncratic Episode NamingEliminated from the RaceSibling TeamSibling TeamIt's the Journey That CountsCatharsis FactorWrong Genre Savvyand 548 more

TV Tropes lists 560 storytelling tropes for The Amazing Race, including Tar and Feathers, Action Mom, Basketball Episode.