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The Best Episodes of The Amazing Race Season 36

Every episode of The Amazing Race Season 36 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Amazing Race Season 36!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Amazing Race Season 36 Episode 1 - You Can't Drive While You're Crying
    7.5/10(129 votes)

    #1 - You Can't Drive While You're Crying

    S36:E1

    Teams begin in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico where they participate in a traditional Mexican rodeo.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The Amazing Race Season 36 Episode 2 - Trust But Verify
    6.9/10(112 votes)

    #2 - Trust But Verify

    S36:E2

    Teams continue the megaleg in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, where they must choose between detours that get them ready for a fiesta.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The Amazing Race Season 36 Episode 3 - It's Not Over Til Phil Sings
    7.2/10(110 votes)

    #3 - It's Not Over Til Phil Sings

    S36:E3

    Teams climb the stairs to the top of El Peñon de Guatapé in Colombia to find their clue and begin the third leg of the race.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The Amazing Race Season 36 Episode 4 - Those Who Wander Are Not Lost
    7.4/10(107 votes)

    #4 - Those Who Wander Are Not Lost

    S36:E4

    Teams paraglide their way to the start of this leg in Medellín, Colombia where they must choose between detours 'getting in sync' or 'decoding a rebus puzzle.'

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The Amazing Race Season 36 Episode 5 - Save the Stress for Later
    7.2/10(102 votes)

    #5 - Save the Stress for Later

    S36:E5

    To begin this leg of the Race in Santiago, Chile, teams self-drive in search of Marilyn Monroe's iconic Thunderbird car to receive their next clue.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. The Amazing Race Season 36 Episode 6 - Our Alliance Strikes Again
    7.2/10(100 votes)

    #6 - Our Alliance Strikes Again

    S36:E6

    Teams compete in double the roadblocks and double the detours on a megaleg in Argentina.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. The Amazing Race Season 36 Episode 7 - Walk and Chew Gum Baby
    6.8/10(102 votes)

    #7 - Walk and Chew Gum Baby

    S36:E7

    Teams must put on their best performance in Montevideo, Uruguay, when they choose between banging out a drum routine with street performers or singing a Spanish tune with professional troubadours at the detour.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. The Amazing Race Season 36 Episode 8 - That's What Being Strong Will Do
    6.0/10(111 votes)

    #8 - That's What Being Strong Will Do

    S36:E8

    For the first time in The Amazing Race history, teams travel to Barbados where they visit the childhood home of superstar Rihanna.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. The Amazing Race Season 36 Episode 9 - My Precious Cacao
    7.1/10(92 votes)

    #9 - My Precious Cacao

    S36:E9

    Racers travel to the Dominican Republic; the final five teams must complete tow road blocks.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. The Amazing Race Season 36 Episode 10 - The Longest Minute of Your Life
    6.5/10(127 votes)

    #10 - The Longest Minute of Your Life

    S36:E10

    In the penultimate leg, the final four teams compete for the chance to make the final three and one racer receives the surprise of a lifetime after their elimination. Then, in the final leg, the remaining three teams get schooled in American history.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 36 Ratings Summary

"You Can't Drive While You're Crying" is the best rated episode of "The Amazing Race" season 36. It scored 7.5/10 based on 129 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 3/13/2024. This episode is rated 0.6 points higher than the second-best, "Trust But Verify".