The Amazing Race – CBS TV Show Important Facts
- Premise: Teams of two compete in a race around the world for a $1 million grand prize, traveling to various countries and completing challenges along the way.
- Genre: Reality competition
- Hosted By: Phil Keoghan has hosted since its inception in 2001.
- Original Run: Airs on CBS since 2001. Currently airing its 34th season as of 2022.
- Teams: Usually 11 teams each season, comprised of pre-existing relationships (couples, family members, friends, etc).
- Format: Teams race across the globe completing physical and mental challenges. At the end of each leg, the last team to arrive is eliminated.
- Locations: Has covered over 60 countries across all continents except Antarctica.
- Challenges: Vary from navigating foreign cities and landscapes to ziplining to bungee jumping to puzzle solving. Requires intelligence, athleticism, and teamwork.
- Awards: Has won 15 Emmy awards including Outstanding Reality-Competition Program.
- Catchphrase: “The world is waiting for you. Good luck, travel safe, GO!” said by Phil at the start of each leg.
- Social Media: @AmazingRaceCBS on Twitter and Instagram