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Amazing Race on CBS

2001, TV Show

Episode Detail: The Race Begins - Amazing Race

Debut: Eleven two-member teams compete for $1 million in a global race to an undisclosed final destination. First up: The pairs gather in New York's Central Park for instructions and information on the first stop: Johannesburg, South Africa. As the race continues, the duos face challenges that could help or hinder their progress, and slower teams are eliminated. Phil Keoghan hosts the show, which he says is “about relationships. The race is just a means to get people to interact.”

Episodes: The Race Begins - Amazing Race - 16 total Episodes

12/13/2001: Race to the Finish Season 1, Episode 13
12/5/2001: Race to the Finish Season 1, Episode 12
11/28/2001: Fight to the Last Minute Season 1, Episode 11
11/21/2001: To the Physical and Mental Limit Season 1, Episode 10
11/14/2001: The Unexpected Twist Season 1, Episode 9
10/31/2001: Competition to the Fullest Season 1, Episode 8
10/24/2001: Triumph and Loss Season 1, Episode 7
10/17/2001: Whatever It Takes to Win Season 1, Episode 6
10/10/2001: Desert Storm Season 1, Episode 5
10/3/2001: Colossal Showdown Season 1, Episode 4
9/26/2001: Home for Some Season 1, Episode 3
9/19/2001: Divide and Conquer Season 1, Episode 2
9/5/2001: The Race Begins Season 1, Episode 1
9/5/2001: The Race Begins
Amazing Race
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Premiered: September 05, 2001, on CBS

Rating: TV-PG

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Premise: An entertaining around-the-world race for $1 million featuring 11 two-member teams. The fun in seeing which team wins is greatly enhanced by watching people deal with the stress of travel and witnessing the effects it has on their relationships. The series won the 2003 Emmy for Outstanding Reality-Competition Program, besting heavy favorites `American Idol' and `Survivor.' The surprise win is credited with helping to save the show from cancellation. It won again in 2004.

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