The BEST episodes of The Amazing Race season 21

Every episode of The Amazing Race season 21, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of The Amazing Race season 21!

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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Take Down That Million
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7.65
255 votes

#1 - Take Down That Million

Season 21 - Episode 11 - Aired 12/9/2012

The final four teams race through France and then fly to New York City, where they face a Houdini-inspired challenge before running to the finish line to claim the $1 million top prize.

We Was Robbed
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7.52
282 votes

#2 - We Was Robbed

Season 21 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/18/2012

As the competition heats up in Moscow, James and Abba continue on their quest to recover a lost passport. Meanwhile, an ankle injury takes its toll on one racer and threatens the team’s ability to finish a challenge.

Fishy Kiss
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7.45
256 votes

#3 - Fishy Kiss

Season 21 - Episode 9 - Aired 11/25/2012

Teams are instructed to fly to Amsterdam, but one team experiences déjà vu at Frankfurt International Airport, sending them spiralling to the back of the pack. Meanwhile, three teams conspire to eliminate the biggest threats of the race at the race's second Double U-Turn.

Funky Monkey
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7.42
253 votes

#4 - Funky Monkey

Season 21 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/21/2012

As Teams arrive in Bangladesh, the game gets heated as one Racer's enthusiasm pushes their competition to the breaking point. Meanwhile, one Team performs the unpleasant task of working as "rat collectors."

Not a Well-Rounded Athlete
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7.41
254 votes

#5 - Not a Well-Rounded Athlete

Season 21 - Episode 10 - Aired 12/2/2012

The four remaining teams fly to Mallorca, Spain, where they hit the tennis courts in the hometown of Rafael Nadal. One team struggles to operate their car, while more than one team is forced to overcome injury to fight for a spot in the last two legs.

Get Your Sexy On
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7.40
259 votes

#6 - Get Your Sexy On

Season 21 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/4/2012

The seven remaining teams briefly leave Asia for Europe, before being instructed to travel to the Asian side of Istanbul. One team falls behind after making an incorrect decision with public transportation, while goat farmers Josh & Brent battle to survive their Speed Bump. Meanwhile, in a race first, one team steals another's money.

Chill Out, Freak
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7.18
311 votes

#7 - Chill Out, Freak

Season 21 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/28/2012

Teams crumble amidst the intense heat of Bangladesh and emotions propel one Team through the leg after they receive disappointing news from home.

Double Your Money
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7.14
321 votes

#8 - Double Your Money

Season 21 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/30/2012

Eleven two-member teams race around the world and vie for a $1 million grand prize. If the pair who win the first leg of the race also win the final leg, they will collect $2 million. In the Season 21 opener, the duos race to Shanghai, China.

There's No Crying In Baseball
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7.05
249 votes

#9 - There's No Crying In Baseball

Season 21 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/14/2012

As Teams continue racing through Indonesia, they discover that it's every Team for themselves as they encounter a Double U-Turn, and Teams start to feel the heat of the Race as their heads are set ablaze.

Off to See the Wizard
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7.05
251 votes

#10 - Off to See the Wizard

Season 21 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/11/2012

The six remaining teams are instructed to fly to Moscow, Russia, but a delayed flight leaves two teams flailing behind. After teams take on a challenging Detour, one team finds themselves in a potentially fatal situation,

Long Hair, Don't Care
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7.01
255 votes

#11 - Long Hair, Don't Care

Season 21 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/7/2012

The race continues in Surabaya, Indonesia. One Team makes a bold move, but it could cost them the game, while another Racer breaks down amid the frustration of a Roadblock.