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The Best Episodes of The Amazing Race Season 17

Every episode of The Amazing Race Season 17 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Amazing Race Season 17!

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 17 Ratings Summary

"They Don't Call It the Amazing Race for Nothin'!" is the best rated episode of "The Amazing Race" season 17. It scored 7.7/10 based on 78 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 9/26/2010. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "A Kiss Saves the Day".

  • They Don't Call It the Amazing Race for Nothin'!
    7.7/1078 votes

    #1 - They Don't Call It the Amazing Race for Nothin'!

    Season 17 Episode 1 - Aired 9/26/2010

    The 11 teams begin their worldwide journey; the team that finishes the challenge in first place earns a game-changing advantage.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • A Kiss Saves the Day
    7.6/1059 votes

    #2 - A Kiss Saves the Day

    Season 17 Episode 2 - Aired 10/3/2010

    The ten remaining teams depart the Pit Stop at Eastnor Castle in England to continue their race around the world for one million dollars.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • In Phil We Trust
    7.8/1061 votes

    #3 - In Phil We Trust

    Season 17 Episode 3 - Aired 10/10/2010

    The remaining teams continue racing in Leg 3, where a challenging detour tests one couple's relationship, while another team's Racer requires medical attention, threatening their position in the competition.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • We Should Have Brought Gloves and Butt Pads
    7.8/1062 votes

    #4 - We Should Have Brought Gloves and Butt Pads

    Season 17 Episode 4 - Aired 10/17/2010

    The nine remaining teams set off from the Pit Stop at Awusa Ntso's house in Ghana on the fourth leg of a race around the world for one million dollars.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Tastes Like a Million Dollars
    7.6/1062 votes

    #5 - Tastes Like a Million Dollars

    Season 17 Episode 5 - Aired 10/24/2010

    The eight remaining teams depart the Pit Stop along the Norwegian border in Swedish Lapland on the fifth leg of a race around the world for one million dollars.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Run, Babushka, Run
    7.7/1062 votes

    #6 - Run, Babushka, Run

    Season 17 Episode 6 - Aired 10/31/2010

    The race continues in St. Petersburg, Russia.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • I Want to Be in the Circus, That's Where I Belong
    7.4/1064 votes

    #7 - I Want to Be in the Circus, That's Where I Belong

    Season 17 Episode 7 - Aired 11/7/2010

    Teams are clowning around when they learn a traditional Russian circus act, but it's no joke when multiple teams make a critical error and misread a clue, jeopardizing their positions in the Race.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Ali Baba in a Suit
    7.5/1061 votes

    #8 - Ali Baba in a Suit

    Season 17 Episode 8 - Aired 11/14/2010

    The six remaining teams continue on the eighth leg of a race around the world for one million dollars.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • There's a Lot of Nuts and Bullets
    7.7/1059 votes

    #9 - There's a Lot of Nuts and Bullets

    Season 17 Episode 9 - Aired 11/21/2010

    The five remaining teams depart the Pit Stop at Al Alam Palace in Oman on the ninth leg of a race around the world for one million dollars.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • I Hate Chinese Food
    7.8/1058 votes

    #10 - I Hate Chinese Food

    Season 17 Episode 10 - Aired 11/28/2010

    The remaining teams continue with the tenth leg of The Amazing Race.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • I'm Surrounded by Ninjas
    7.7/1058 votes

    #11 - I'm Surrounded by Ninjas

    Season 17 Episode 11 - Aired 12/5/2010

    The final four teams travel to South Korea where they battle it out on water and ice to make the final three in the penultimate leg of the race.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Hi. I'm Sorry. I'm in a Race.
    8.1/1068 votes

    #12 - Hi. I'm Sorry. I'm in a Race.

    Season 17 Episode 12 - Aired 12/12/2010

    The final three teams soar to new heights over Southern California, competing in the final leg for a shot at the million-dollar prize and, for two teams, the chance to become the first ever all-female team to win the series.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A