The Amazing Race: Season 1

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CBS | Season Premiere Date: September 5, 2001

Starring: Ryan Danz, Mike White, Ethan Zohn

Summary: The competitive reality series hosted by Phil Keoghan featured 11 teams of two completing challenges as they raced around the world to win $1 million.

Creator: Elise Doganieri and Bertram van Munster

Genre(s): Reality, Game Show, Travel

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Season 1 Episodes

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S1:E13. Race to the Finish (2)
Air Date: December 13, 2001
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S1:E12. Race to the Finish (1)
Air Date: December 5, 2001
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S1:E11. Fight to the Last Minute
Air Date: November 28, 2001

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Gail Pennington

Jun 19, 2013

"The Amazing Race," which combines the glossy production values of an IMAX movie, the physical demands of "Eco-Challenge" and the human drama of "National Lampoon's Vacation," sets new standards for reality TV. This is as good as it gets. [5 Sep 2001]

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Hal Boedeker

Jun 19, 2013

This rousing, scenic contest could well set the entertainment standard for new series this season. [2 Sep 2001]

Scott D. Pierce

Jun 19, 2013

The best so-called "reality" series since "Survivor." ... "Race" is not only exciting but fascinating to look at. [4 Sep 2001]

Mike McDaniel

Jun 19, 2013

If you're like me, this show will hook you in.

Ellen Gray

Jun 19, 2013

The pace, beginning with the group's launch in New York City, is fast enough to make the race, not the accompanying whining, the main event. [5 Sep 2001]

Terry Kelleher

Jun 27, 2013

[A] half-decent start. Read full review

Eric Mink

Jun 19, 2013

A dense stew of contestants, rules and requirements. ... Some viewers may be content and even entertained by this dramatically photographed jumble of elements, but I found tonight's installment confusing to the point of being off-putting. [5 Sep 2001]

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kiank

Jan 21, 2018

The first season of the amazing race was awesome because of the drama and the groundbreaking new reality show that no one had done yet.

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dante_finn

Nov 22, 2012

An edge of your seat adventure

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bradtheman123

Mar 6, 2013

Its great! Its a great series to keep up with every week. But at times I see the competers stress.

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PaoMarce

Nov 14, 2017

It a great program, because each day of race I can saw new places and culturas. The activities are fun, hard, different, interesting and team work.

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Seasons & Episodes

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Season 1

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- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: September 5, 2001
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  S1:E13. Race to the Finish (2)
  Air Date: December 13, 2001
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  S1:E12. Race to the Finish (1)
  Air Date: December 5, 2001
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  S1:E11. Fight to the Last Minute
  Air Date: November 28, 2001
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  S1:E10. To the Physical and Mental Limit
  Air Date: November 21, 2001
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  S1:E9. The Unexpected Twist
  Air Date: November 14, 2001
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  S1:E8. Competition to the Fullest
  Air Date: October 31, 2001
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  S1:E7. Triumph and Loss
  Air Date: October 24, 2001
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  S1:E6. Whatever it Takes to Win
  Air Date: October 17, 2001
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  S1:E5. Desert Storm
  Air Date: October 10, 2001
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  S1:E4. Colossal Showdown
  Air Date: October 3, 2001
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  S1:E3. Home for Some
  Air Date: September 26, 2001
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  S1:E2. Divide and Conquer
  Air Date: September 19, 2001
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  S1:E1. The Race Begins
  Air Date: September 5, 2001