The BEST episodes of The Amazing Race season 19

Every episode of The Amazing Race season 19, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of The Amazing Race season 19!

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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We Are Charlie Chaplin
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7.63
257 votes

#1 - We Are Charlie Chaplin

Season 19 - Episode 11 - Aired 12/4/2011

The final four teams make their way to Panama City, where they come face-to-face with their fears as they take in astonishing views of the city skyline.

The Sprint of Our Life
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7.61
355 votes

#2 - The Sprint of Our Life

Season 19 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/2/2011

The teams depart from the National Revolutionary Martyrs' Shrine in Taipei, Taiwan, and travel to Yogyakarta, Indonesia with the knowledge that a double-elimination awaits at the Pit Stop. A Roadblock makes racers spelunk into Goa Jomblang to find a mask and dagger to trade for the next clue, which Bill and Cathi have to await to do when confronted with their Speed Bump. The Detour gives everyone a choice to either "Shake Their Money Maker" by dancing and playing music in the streets for donations, or "Be a Ticket Taker" by parking rider's motorbikes. However, following directions when giving their earnings to an orphanage in exchange for the Pit Stop proves tricky for most, leading to a scramble to check in at Kraton Ngayogyakarta Hadiningrat.

Kindness of Strangers
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7.47
389 votes

#3 - Kindness of Strangers

Season 19 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/25/2011

The race sets off for a new global adventure as Teams depart for Taipei, Taiwan. Plus, one team's position in the game is put in serious jeopardy when they lose their passport less than an hour into the Race.

Move Goat
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7.44
293 votes

#4 - Move Goat

Season 19 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/6/2011

Teams race through Malawi where a puzzling patriotic Roadblock causes one team to fall behind. Also, with a Double U-Turn on the line, teams must choose whether to sabotage their fellow Racers for a chance at first place.

Super Shady
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7.24
426 votes

#5 - Super Shady

Season 19 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/13/2011

The Race travels to Copenhagen for the first time, where one Racer learns the meaning of two left feet and a double U-turn jeopardizes team positions in the Race.

Go Out and Get It Done
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7.23
404 votes

#6 - Go Out and Get It Done

Season 19 - Episode 12 - Aired 12/11/2011

After racing through 4 continents, 20 cities and nearly 40,000 miles, the final three teams race to Atlanta, Georgia, where a smooth landing evades one team as their competition soars. In the end, the winning team is crowned and awarded the $1 million dollar prize.

I Feel Like I'm In the Circus
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7.23
380 votes

#7 - I Feel Like I'm In the Circus

Season 19 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/23/2011

Fearing they have broken the rules, one team takes a risk that could cost them the Race. Meanwhile, an unwanted speed bump turns into a dream excursion for Liz and Marie, but will it push them even farther back.

Don't Lay Down On Me Now
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7.18
327 votes

#8 - Don't Lay Down On Me Now

Season 19 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/9/2011

The nine remaining teams depart from the Kraton Palace in Yogyakarta, Indonesia. One Team is stranded in Indonesia as they watch their competition race by, and two Teams join forces to push through a mind-numbing mental challenge.

We Love Your Country Already - It Is Very Spacious
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7.16
383 votes

#9 - We Love Your Country Already - It Is Very Spacious

Season 19 - Episode 6 - Aired 10/30/2011

After falling to the back of the pack, a disheartened racer is encouraged by the spirit of the local workers, and it’s an intense foot race to the first-ever Pit Stop in Malawi.

Release the Brake!
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7.14
324 votes

#10 - Release the Brake!

Season 19 - Episode 10 - Aired 11/27/2011

Racers put the pedal to the metal and shift into high gear when they take a thrilling test drive, and results are far from sweet when teams also try to recreate classic Belgian waffles.

It's Speedo Time
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7.06
320 votes

#11 - It's Speedo Time

Season 19 - Episode 9 - Aired 11/20/2011

After a potentially game-changing error, one team hopes for a lucky break, and donning only a Speedo for their Detour task, Racers get in touch with their inner exhibitionists.

This Is Gonna Be a Fine Mess
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7.00
351 votes

#12 - This Is Gonna Be a Fine Mess

Season 19 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/16/2011

Teams struggle with an underwater challenge which threatens their positions in the game, and one team's love for the outdoors comes in handy during a tough climbing challenge.