The BEST episodes of The Amazing Race season 17

Every episode of The Amazing Race season 17, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of The Amazing Race season 17!

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: 4/20/2024Network: CBSStatus: Continuing
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Hi. I'm Sorry. I'm In a Race.
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7.82
261 votes

#1 - Hi. I'm Sorry. I'm In a Race.

Season 17 - Episode 12 - Aired 12/12/2010

The final three teams soar to new heights over Southern California, competing in the final leg for a shot at the million-dollar prize and, for two teams, the chance to become the first ever all-female team to win the series.

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We Should Have Brought Gloves and Butt Pads
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7.78
374 votes

#2 - We Should Have Brought Gloves and Butt Pads

Season 17 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/17/2010

The nine remaining teams set off from the Pit Stop at Awusa Ntso's house in Ghana on the fourth leg of a race around the world for one million dollars.

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I Want to Be In the Circus, That's Where I Belong
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7.60
316 votes

#3 - I Want to Be In the Circus, That's Where I Belong

Season 17 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/7/2010

Teams are clowning around when they learn a traditional Russian circus act, but it's no joke when multiple teams make a critical error and misread a clue, jeopardizing their positions in the Race.

I Hate Chinese Food
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7.58
319 votes

#4 - I Hate Chinese Food

Season 17 - Episode 10 - Aired 11/28/2010

The remaining teams continue with the tenth leg of The Amazing Race.

There's a Lot of Nuts and Bullets
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7.53
316 votes

#5 - There's a Lot of Nuts and Bullets

Season 17 - Episode 9 - Aired 11/21/2010

The five remaining teams depart the Pit Stop at Al Alam Palace in Oman on the ninth leg of a race around the world for one million dollars.

Tastes Like a Million Dollars
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7.51
461 votes

#6 - Tastes Like a Million Dollars

Season 17 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/24/2010

The eight remaining teams depart the Pit Stop along the Norwegian border in Swedish Lapland on the fifth leg of a race around the world for one million dollars.

I'm Surrounded By Ninjas
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7.48
235 votes

#7 - I'm Surrounded By Ninjas

Season 17 - Episode 11 - Aired 12/5/2010

The final four teams travel to South Korea where they battle it out on water and ice to make the final three in the penultimate leg of the race.

They Don't Call It the Amazing Race for Nothin'!
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7.37
390 votes

#8 - They Don't Call It the Amazing Race for Nothin'!

Season 17 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/26/2010

The 11 teams begin their worldwide journey; the team that finishes the challenge in first place earns a game-changing advantage.

Ali Baba In a Suit
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7.34
430 votes

#9 - Ali Baba In a Suit

Season 17 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/14/2010

The six remaining teams continue on the eighth leg of a race around the world for one million dollars.

Run, Babushka, Run
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7.34
401 votes

#10 - Run, Babushka, Run

Season 17 - Episode 6 - Aired 10/31/2010

The race continues in St. Petersburg, Russia.

In Phil We Trust
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7.34
427 votes

#11 - In Phil We Trust

Season 17 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/10/2010

The remaining teams continue racing in Leg 3, where a challenging detour tests one couple's relationship, while another team's Racer requires medical attention, threatening their position in the competition.

A Kiss Saves the Day
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7.22
377 votes

#12 - A Kiss Saves the Day

Season 17 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/3/2010

The ten remaining teams depart the Pit Stop at Eastnor Castle in England to continue their race around the world for one million dollars.