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The Best Episodes of The Amazing Race Season 20

Every episode of The Amazing Race Season 20 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Amazing Race Season 20!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Amazing Race Season 20 Episode 1 - Tears of a Clown
    7.7/10(77 votes)

    #1 - Tears of a Clown

    S20:E1

    One team struggles with anxiety as everyone travels to Argentina; the contestants must skydive from a plane at 10,000 feet.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The Amazing Race Season 20 Episode 2 - You Know I'm Not as Smart as You
    7.4/10(64 votes)

    #2 - You Know I'm Not as Smart as You

    S20:E2

    The ten remaining teams depart the Argentinian Patios de Cafayate winery on the next leg of a race around the world for one million dollars.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The Amazing Race Season 20 Episode 3 - Bust Me Right in the Head with It
    7.7/10(62 votes)

    #3 - Bust Me Right in the Head with It

    S20:E3

    The remaining teams continue on the third leg of the race.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The Amazing Race Season 20 Episode 4 - Taste Your Salami
    7.5/10(64 votes)

    #4 - Taste Your Salami

    S20:E4

    The eight remaining teams depart the Pit Stop at Escalinata de Antequera in Asuncion, Paraguay and continue on the fourth leg of the race.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The Amazing Race Season 20 Episode 5 - Uglier Than a Mud Rail Fence
    7.6/10(63 votes)

    #5 - Uglier Than a Mud Rail Fence

    S20:E5

    The eight remaining teams depart the Pit Stop at Piazza Castello in Turin, Italyand make their way via train and car to the German state of Bavaria, with Bopper and Mark knowing a Speed Bump awaits them.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. The Amazing Race Season 20 Episode 6 - This is Wicked Strange
    7.3/10(63 votes)

    #6 - This is Wicked Strange

    S20:E6

    The seven remaining teams depart the Pit Stop at Landhannes Farm in Bavaria and fly to Baku, Azerbaijan.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. The Amazing Race Season 20 Episode 7 - I Didn't Make Her Cry
    7.7/10(66 votes)

    #7 - I Didn't Make Her Cry

    S20:E7

    The six remaining teams set off from Baku, Azerbaijan on the seventh leg of the race. The disagreement that has been building up all season culminates in this episode.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. The Amazing Race Season 20 Episode 8 - Let Them Drink Their Haterade
    7.5/10(63 votes)

    #8 - Let Them Drink Their Haterade

    S20:E8

    The Race takes an unexpected turn when an early alliance is betrayed, and an unforgiving team savors the opportunity to exact their revenge in a game twist.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. The Amazing Race Season 20 Episode 9 - Bollywood Travolta
    7.9/10(61 votes)

    #9 - Bollywood Travolta

    S20:E9

    Gender disparities cause one Team to lose faith when a challenge seems insurmountable, and emotions run high as a Racer must weigh their own well-being against their future in the game.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. The Amazing Race Season 20 Episode 10 - I Need Hair to Be Pretty
    7.5/10(58 votes)

    #10 - I Need Hair to Be Pretty

    S20:E10

    One determined Racer powers through pain in the wake of a physical misstep, and teams pull out all of the bells and whistles for a larger than life challenge.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. The Amazing Race Season 20 Episode 11 - It's a Great Place to Become Millionaires (1)
    7.8/10(69 votes)

    #11 - It's a Great Place to Become Millionaires (1)

    S20:E11

    The final four Teams battle for the $1 million prize in a grueling two-hour season finale that starts in Japan and concludes in Hawaii, where Teams hit the waves to put their rescue mission skills to the test.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. The Amazing Race Season 20 Episode 12 - It's a Great Place to Become Millionaires (2)
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #12 - It's a Great Place to Become Millionaires (2)

    S20:E12

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    Director:Unknown
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Season 20 Ratings Summary

"Tears of a Clown" is the best rated episode of "The Amazing Race" season 20. It scored 7.7/10 based on 77 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 2/19/2012. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "You Know I'm Not as Smart as You".