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The Best Episodes of The Amazing Race Season 15

Every episode of The Amazing Race Season 15 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Amazing Race Season 15!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Amazing Race Season 15 Episode 1 - They Thought Godzilla Was Walking Down the Street
    7.8/10(80 votes)

    #1 - They Thought Godzilla Was Walking Down the Street

    S15:E1

    The teams depart from Los Angeles on a race around the world for one million dollars, competing in two legs: Tokyo, Japan and Ho Chi Minh City and Cai Be, Vietnam.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The Amazing Race Season 15 Episode 2 - It's Like Being Dropped on Planet Mars
    7.3/10(66 votes)

    #2 - It's Like Being Dropped on Planet Mars

    S15:E2

    The ten remaining teams depart Cai Be, Vietnam, on the third leg of a race around the world for one million dollars.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The Amazing Race Season 15 Episode 3 - Sean Penn Cambodia Here We Come
    7.2/10(69 votes)

    #3 - Sean Penn Cambodia Here We Come

    S15:E3

    The remaining must now travel to Phnom Penh, Cambodia where they encounter a chaotic and confusing local market, and attempt to master an ancient form of Khmer "monkey" dancing know as Sva.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The Amazing Race Season 15 Episode 4 - I'm Like Ricky Bobby
    7.2/10(64 votes)

    #4 - I'm Like Ricky Bobby

    S15:E4

    The eight remaining teams must now travel to Dubai and find the world's tallest building. One team takes advantage of the only Fast Forward on the entire race. Then they travel out into the desert and search for water. Later, the teams head to Ski Dubai, a stark contrast to the 120 degree desert outside.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The Amazing Race Season 15 Episode 5 - Do It for the Hood! Do It for the Suburbs!
    7.6/10(66 votes)

    #5 - Do It for the Hood! Do It for the Suburbs!

    S15:E5

    The seven remaining teams depart the Souk Madinat Jumeirah pitstop, staying in Dubai. The Roadblock involving retrieving a watch to use to unlock a briefcase and Detours of weighing a half-millon dollars in gold or assembling a dozen hookahs are made even worse by stifling 130° heat. But Mika faces the ultimate test of courage when a six-story waterslide clashes with her dual fears of water and heights.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. The Amazing Race Season 15 Episode 6 - This is Not My Finest Hour
    7.1/10(66 votes)

    #6 - This is Not My Finest Hour

    S15:E6

    Teams go to The Netherlands, One team tells the others a personal secret. Also, the stress of the race is mounting as one contestant breaks down in tears.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. The Amazing Race Season 15 Episode 7 - This is the Worst Thing I've Ever Done in My Life
    7.5/10(66 votes)

    #7 - This is the Worst Thing I've Ever Done in My Life

    S15:E7

    The lack of cooperation hinders one team's efforts at an explosive Detour. Also, during the series' first ever "Switchback," Teams return to one of the most infamous Roadblocks in the history of the show.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. The Amazing Race Season 15 Episode 8 - We’re Not Meant for the Swamp
    7.5/10(66 votes)

    #8 - We’re Not Meant for the Swamp

    S15:E8

    The racers end up knee-deep in Estonian bogs, and two teams are neck and neck in their race to the pit stop.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. The Amazing Race Season 15 Episode 9 - We're Not Working With Anybody, Ever, Anymore!
    7.2/10(63 votes)

    #9 - We're Not Working With Anybody, Ever, Anymore!

    S15:E9

    Tempers flare when one team goes back on their word and a Team spirals into last place when their taxi is stolen by another Team.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. The Amazing Race Season 15 Episode 10 - It Starts With an “F”, That’s All I’m Saying
    7.3/10(63 votes)

    #10 - It Starts With an “F”, That’s All I’m Saying

    S15:E10

    One team decides to take a four-hour penalty when they're unable to complete a Roadblock, and another team dodges intoxicated locals while trying to complete their Detour.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. The Amazing Race Season 15 Episode 11 - Amazing Grace, How Sweet the Sound!
    7.7/10(73 votes)

    #11 - Amazing Grace, How Sweet the Sound!

    S15:E11

    A million dollars is at the final three teams' fingertips as they count out a maddening amount of poker chips and race to see "Mr. Las Vegas," who holds the final clue to the one million dollar prize.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 15 Ratings Summary

"They Thought Godzilla Was Walking Down the Street" is the best rated episode of "The Amazing Race" season 15. It scored 7.8/10 based on 80 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 9/27/2009. This episode is rated 0.5 points higher than the second-best, "It's Like Being Dropped on Planet Mars".