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The Amazing Race 22.11, “Beacon of Hope” is an entertaining finish despite the predictable outcome

When evaluating the cast of each Amazing Race season, it’s easy to look at two strong guys and expect them to blow through the race. When this pair includes professional athletes, that chance seems even greater. The interesting part is that physical competitors frequently go out early. They could be poor navigators, struggle with intricate tasks, or just hit a run of bad luck.

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The Amazing Race Ep. 22.9, “The Ultimate Fun House”: Front-runners struggle in an action-packed leg

The Amazing Race Review, Season 22, Episode 9 “The Ultimate Fun House” Airs Sundays at 8pm (ET) on CBS This week’s action-packed episode of The Amazing Race reveals the best and worst aspects of the current incarnation of this long-running show. After 22 seasons, it’s impressive to see challenges that still feel creative and exciting for …

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The Amazing Race Ep. 22.8, “My Cheese Is Out of Control”: Luck only goes so far this time

The Amazing Race Review, Season 22, Episode 8 “My Cheese Is Out of Control” Airs Sundays at 8pm (ET) on CBS The challenge when analyzing teams on The Amazing Race is realizing that survival is all that truly matters. Pairs have bumbled their way across the globe but ended up winning it all because they never …

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The Amazing Race Ep. 22.7, “Be Safe and Don’t Hit a Cow” keeps the season heading in a strange direction

The Amazing Race Review, Season 22, Episode 7 “Be Safe and Don’t Hit a Cow” Airs Sundays at 8pm (ET) on CBS In some of its best seasons, Survivor thrives on making its strong competitors look silly. Players talk about being in control and running the show, then they’re immediately booted by the “weaker” contestants. This trend rarely …

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The Amazing Race Ep. 22.6, “Scorpion King Hunter”: Here come the Bushmen!

The Amazing Race Review, Season 22, Episode 6 “Scorpion King Hunter” Airs Sundays at 8pm (ET) on CBS This week’s Amazing Race opens with an apology for insensitivity towards Vietnam veterans in last week’s episode. Phil’s statement is a response to an outcry led by Fox News that included calls to boycott the series. While those claims seem …

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The Amazing Race Ep. 22.5, “Your Tan is Totally Cool”: Tensions rise in Vietnam and produce the season’s best episode

The Amazing Race Review, Season 22, Episode 5 “Your Tan is Totally Cool” Airs Sundays at 8pm (ET) on CBS Looking back at some of the best episodes in Amazing Race history, many of them take place in crowded cities that knock racers out of their comfort zones. Dropping teams into a foreign culture and …

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The Amazing Race Ep. 22.4, “I Love Monkeys!”: Thinking too much on the race is a bad idea

The Amazing Race Review, Season 22, Episode 4 “I Love Monkeys!” Airs Sundays at 8pm (ET) on CBS Only four episodes have passed, but this is shaping up to be one of the strangest installments in Amazing Race history. The season began with three teams quitting a Roadblock and was followed by a pair giving up …

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The Amazing Race Ep. 22.3, “Like James Bond Again”: Jam-packed episode keeps everyone on their toes (or crutches)

The Amazing Race Review, Season 22, Episode 3 “Like James Bond Again” Airs Sundays at 8pm (ET) on CBS When 58-year-old David O’Leary apparently ruptured his Achilles tendon at the end of last week’s leg, his quick departure felt certain. How could he possibly continue? The guy is in excellent shape, but this type of …

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The Amazing Race Ep. 22.2, “Loose Lips Sink Ships”: Fear of water doesn’t work for teams in Bora Bora

The Amazing Race Review, Season 22, Episode 2 “Loose Lips Sink Ships” Airs Sundays at 8pm (ET) on CBS When did taking the penalty become so common on The Amazing Race? Two episodes into this season, players seem very interested in avoiding tasks. Idries and Jamil barely slip into the water and they’re ready to …

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The Amazing Race Ep. 22.1, “Business in the Front, Party in the Back”: Cruel Roadblock pushes three teams to the brink in Bora Bora

The Amazing Race Review, Season 22, Episode 1 “Business in the Front, Party in the Back” Airs Sundays at 8pm (ET) on CBS Each new premiere of The Amazing Race brings its own share of excitement and questions. Will the cast have exciting characters? Will the challenges stand apart from the standard formula? Will the …

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Amazing Race 22 Preview: 11 new teams prepare for battle

Amazing Race 22 Preview Airs Sundays at 8pm (ET) on CBS Premieres February 17 Can The Amazing Race still be surprising? With the long-running reality competition entering its 22nd season, the chance for major changes seems unlikely. There will be unpredictable moments, but the overall structure remains the same. The producers have tried to throw in new twists …

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