The Amazing Race S18E1 — Head Down and Hold On
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The Amazing Race•Season 18•Episode 1

Head Down and Hold On

8.1/10 · 95 votesFeb 20, 201142 min

Ranked #2 of 12 in Season 18•+0.2 vs season avg

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The 18th season begins with 11 former teams who failed to win returning for a chance to claim the $1 million prize. The race starts in Palm Springs, Cal., and continues in Sydney, Australia, where the teams swim with sharks and receive a surprise from

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Phil Keoghan

Phil Keoghan

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Episode Summary

"Head Down and Hold On" is episode 1 of The Amazing Race season 18. It scored 8.1/10 from 95 votes, ranking #2 of 12 episodes this season (season average 7.9). It aired on February 20, 2011.

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