The BEST episodes of The Amazing Race season 12

Every episode of The Amazing Race season 12, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of The Amazing Race season 12!

This reality television game show pits 11 teams against each other in a worldwide, 30 to 40-day journey through diverse cities and countries spanning the globe. The first team to reach the final destination will be rewarded with $1 million.

Last Updated: 12/8/2024Network: CBSStatus: Continuing
The Final Push
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8.72
57 votes

#1 - The Final Push

Season 12 - Episode 11 - Aired 1/20/2008

Ronald Hsu & Christina Hsu, TK Erwin & Rachel Rosales and Nicolas Fulks & Donald Jerousek are the three teams racing for the top prize of one million dollars. TK and Rachel have issues with a Detour, while Donald comes down Nicolas after he makes a mistake. Meanwhile, Ronald watches as Christina hangs on for her life in a challenging task.

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Sorry, Guys, I'm Not Happy to See You
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7.96
28 votes

#2 - Sorry, Guys, I'm Not Happy to See You

Season 12 - Episode 10 - Aired 1/13/2008

The four teams travel from Osaka, Japan to Taipei, Taiwan. One person celebrates their birthday on this leg, but the only present she wants is a place in the final three.

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Let's Name Our Chicken Phil
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7.96
24 votes

#3 - Let's Name Our Chicken Phil

Season 12 - Episode 4 - Aired 11/25/2007

Teams remain in the African country of Burkina Faso for this leg.

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Cherry on Top of the Sundae That's Already Melted
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7.91
35 votes

#4 - Cherry on Top of the Sundae That's Already Melted

Season 12 - Episode 6 - Aired 12/9/2007

The six remaining teams travel from Rumsiskes, Lithuania to Dubrovnik, Croatia. One of the stronger teams risks elimination after making a costly mistake. Another team falls apart when some precise teamwork is required at the Detour.

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I Just Hope He Doesn't Croak on Us
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7.86
29 votes

#5 - I Just Hope He Doesn't Croak on Us

Season 12 - Episode 9 - Aired 1/6/2008

Tension is at an all-time high after the previous leg's airport fiasco. The remaining teams continue in the ninth leg of the race.

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This Is Forever, Now
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7.81
31 votes

#6 - This Is Forever, Now

Season 12 - Episode 7 - Aired 12/23/2007

The five remaining teams travel from Dubrovnik, Croatia to Florence, Italy. Fatigue and stress cause one team to break down. Another team take some drastic measures in order to improve their position in the race. A new twist is revealed for the last team to reach the Pit Stop.

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Donkeys Have Souls, Too
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7.72
36 votes

#7 - Donkeys Have Souls, Too

Season 12 - Episode 1 - Aired 11/4/2007

Eleven teams of two people set off from the Playboy mansion in Los Angeles, California to Connemara, Ireland. One team takes a taxi booked by another team. Teams face a daunting high-wire bike challenge at the Road Block.

I've Become the Archie Bunker of the Home
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7.64
33 votes

#8 - I've Become the Archie Bunker of the Home

Season 12 - Episode 2 - Aired 11/11/2007

The ten remaining teams travel from Connemara, Ireland to Durgerdam, Netherlands. Some teams struggle to cross a muddy ditch at the Road Block.

Honestly, They Have Witch Powers or Something!
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7.60
30 votes

#9 - Honestly, They Have Witch Powers or Something!

Season 12 - Episode 8 - Aired 12/30/2007

The five teams travel from Florence, Italy to Mumbai, India. When one person shows signs of his former self, progress in his team’s relationship comes to a halt. Another team resort to performance art in an attempt to throw off their competitors.

Please, Lord, Give Me Milk
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7.56
32 votes

#10 - Please, Lord, Give Me Milk

Season 12 - Episode 3 - Aired 11/18/2007

The nine remaining teams travel from Durgerdam, Netherlands to Bingo, Burkina Faso. The Road Block proves to be extremely frustrating for one person.

We've Really Burned Bridges, For Sure
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7.52
33 votes

#11 - We've Really Burned Bridges, For Sure

Season 12 - Episode 5 - Aired 12/2/2007

The seven remaining teams travel from Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso to Rumsiskes, Lithuania. When the intensity of the race causes one team to lose their focus, they find themselves on a collision course with a speeding bus.