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The Best Episodes of The Amazing Race Season 15

Every episode of The Amazing Race Season 15 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Amazing Race Season 15!

This reality competition sees teams embark on a trek around the world to amazing destinations where they must compete in a series of challenges, some...
Genre:Reality
Network:CBS

Season 15 Ratings Summary

"They Thought Godzilla Was Walking Down the Street" is the best rated episode of "The Amazing Race" season 15. It scored 7.8/10 based on 75 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 9/27/2009. This episode is rated 0.5 points higher than the second-best, "It's Like Being Dropped on Planet Mars".

  • They Thought Godzilla Was Walking Down the Street
    7.8/1075 votes

    #1 - They Thought Godzilla Was Walking Down the Street

    Season 15 Episode 1 - Aired 9/27/2009

    The teams depart from Los Angeles on a race around the world for one million dollars, competing in two legs: Tokyo, Japan and Ho Chi Minh City and Cai Be, Vietnam.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • It's Like Being Dropped on Planet Mars
    7.3/1061 votes

    #2 - It's Like Being Dropped on Planet Mars

    Season 15 Episode 2 - Aired 10/4/2009

    The ten remaining teams depart Cai Be, Vietnam, on the third leg of a race around the world for one million dollars.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Sean Penn Cambodia Here We Come
    7.3/1064 votes

    #3 - Sean Penn Cambodia Here We Come

    Season 15 Episode 3 - Aired 10/11/2009

    The remaining must now travel to Phnom Penh, Cambodia where they encounter a chaotic and confusing local market, and attempt to master an ancient form of Khmer "monkey" dancing know as Sva.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • I'm Like Ricky Bobby
    7.3/1059 votes

    #4 - I'm Like Ricky Bobby

    Season 15 Episode 4 - Aired 10/18/2009

    The eight remaining teams must now travel to Dubai and find the world's tallest building. One team takes advantage of the only Fast Forward on the entire race. Then they travel out into the desert and search for water. Later, the teams head to Ski Dubai, a stark contrast to the 120 degree desert outside.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Do It for the Hood! Do It for the Suburbs!
    7.8/1061 votes

    #5 - Do It for the Hood! Do It for the Suburbs!

    Season 15 Episode 5 - Aired 10/25/2009

    The seven remaining teams depart the Souk Madinat Jumeirah pitstop, staying in Dubai. The Roadblock involving retrieving a watch to use to unlock a briefcase and Detours of weighing a half-millon dollars in gold or assembling a dozen hookahs are made even worse by stifling 130° heat. But Mika faces the ultimate test of courage when a six-story waterslide clashes with her dual fears of water and heights.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • This is Not My Finest Hour
    7.2/1061 votes

    #6 - This is Not My Finest Hour

    Season 15 Episode 6 - Aired 11/1/2009

    Teams go to The Netherlands, One team tells the others a personal secret. Also, the stress of the race is mounting as one contestant breaks down in tears.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • This is the Worst Thing I've Ever Done in My Life
    7.6/1061 votes

    #7 - This is the Worst Thing I've Ever Done in My Life

    Season 15 Episode 7 - Aired 11/8/2009

    The lack of cooperation hinders one team's efforts at an explosive Detour. Also, during the series' first ever "Switchback," Teams return to one of the most infamous Roadblocks in the history of the show.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • We’re Not Meant for the Swamp
    7.6/1061 votes

    #8 - We’re Not Meant for the Swamp

    Season 15 Episode 8 - Aired 11/15/2009

    The racers end up knee-deep in Estonian bogs, and two teams are neck and neck in their race to the pit stop.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • We're Not Working With Anybody, Ever, Anymore!
    7.3/1058 votes

    #9 - We're Not Working With Anybody, Ever, Anymore!

    Season 15 Episode 9 - Aired 11/22/2009

    Tempers flare when one team goes back on their word and a Team spirals into last place when their taxi is stolen by another Team.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • It Starts With an “F”, That’s All I’m Saying
    7.4/1058 votes

    #10 - It Starts With an “F”, That’s All I’m Saying

    Season 15 Episode 10 - Aired 11/29/2009

    One team decides to take a four-hour penalty when they're unable to complete a Roadblock, and another team dodges intoxicated locals while trying to complete their Detour.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Amazing Grace, How Sweet the Sound!
    7.8/1068 votes

    #11 - Amazing Grace, How Sweet the Sound!

    Season 15 Episode 11 - Aired 12/6/2009

    A million dollars is at the final three teams' fingertips as they count out a maddening amount of poker chips and race to see "Mr. Las Vegas," who holds the final clue to the one million dollar prize.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A