The BEST episodes of The Amazing Race season 27

Every episode of The Amazing Race season 27, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of The Amazing Race season 27!

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: 4/17/2025Network: CBSStatus: Continuing

8.50

56 votes

#1 - It's Always the Quiet Ones

Season 27 - Episode 9 - Aired 11/20/2015

With only six teams remaining, the competition heats up when Racers face a U-Turn, and some teams enjoy the sweet taste of victory after a candy making challenge.

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8.50

56 votes

#2 - It’s Not Easy Beating Green

Season 27 - Episode 11 - Aired 12/4/2015

The final four teams race through Hong Kong and Macau, China where they take part in a spectacular water show at The House of Dancing Water and compete for a chance to race in the final leg.

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8.00

56 votes

#3 - Bring the Fun, Baby!

Season 27 - Episode 10 - Aired 11/27/2015

Racers face a third U-turn for the first time in the show's history, and teams try to power through an exhausting, late night detour on their way to an Indian wedding.

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8.00

28 votes

#4 - We Got a Chance, Baby!

Season 27 - Episode 12 - Aired 12/11/2015

The final 3 teams race to Long Island, New York where, after five continents, 10 countries, and more than 34,000 miles, one will be crowned winners and awarded the $1 million prize.

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7.50

56 votes

#5 - A Little Too Much Beefcake

Season 27 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/25/2015

Eleven new teams take off on the journey of a lifetime from Venice Beach, Calif. and head for Rio de Janeiro, where teams take a thrilling helicopter ride and face a huge decision at the Fast Forward.

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7.50

56 votes

#6 - Get In There and Think Like a Dog

Season 27 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/2/2015

Teams travel to the birthplace of Pope Francis, where they visit the church where he was baptized. Also, Racers are driven up a wall when they learn a tango with a twist.

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7.50

56 votes

#7 - Where My Dogs At?

Season 27 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/9/2015

Contestants must pay attention to detail during a meaty challenge and one team's mistake leads to a penalty.

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7.50

56 votes

#8 - Good Old Fashioned Spit in the Face

Season 27 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/16/2015

As Racers soar high above the breathtaking Victoria Falls toward a double U-turn, Team Texas uses their express pass in the hopes of eliminating The Green Team.

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7.50

56 votes

#9 - King of the Jungle

Season 27 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/23/2015

Teams conquer their fears in Zambia, Africa, when they plunge more than 250 feet over the Zambezi River, feed a trio of crocodiles, and walk with lions through the jungle.

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