The Amazing Race: Season 15
The Amazing Race 15 is the fifteenth installment of the reality television series The Amazing Race. This season features 12 teams of two, each possessing a pre-existing relationship, participating in a race around the world. The cycle premiered on Sunday, September 27, 2009, with a two hour premiere on CBS in the United States and CTV in Canada. The series is hosted by Phil Keoghan. Throughout the season, the competi
Season 15 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- The series is a reality competition where teams of two race around the globe to amazing locations.
- Created by Elise Doganieri and Bertram van Munster, the show has been broadcasting since 2001.
- Teams compete in the race for a prize of $1,000,000.
- Phil Keoghan serves as the host for the series.
Season overview
The Amazing Race 15 is the fifteenth installment of the reality television series The Amazing Race. This season features 12 teams of two, each possessing a pre-existing relationship, participating in a race around the world. The cycle premiered on Sunday, September 27, 2009, with a two hour premiere on CBS in the United States and CTV in Canada. The series is hosted by Phil Keoghan. Throughout the season, the competition aired on Sunday nights at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT, concluding with the season finale on December 6, 2009. In Asia, the program was broadcast on AXN. The series follows the format of teams competing in a trek to various amazing destinations. This installment continues the long-running reality competition format established by creators Elise Doganieri and Bertram van Munster, where teams navigate the globe to reach the finish line.
Episode Guide
Season 15 Progress Shield
They Thought Godzilla Was Walking Down the Street
Sep 27, 2009 · 86 min
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.
It's Like Being Dropped on Planet Mars
Oct 4, 2009 · 42 min
The ten remaining teams depart Cai Be, Vietnam, on the third leg of a race around the world for one million dollars.
Sean Penn Cambodia Here We Come
Oct 11, 2009 · 42 min
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 kno
I'm Like Ricky Bobby
Oct 18, 2009 · 42 min
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
Do It for the Hood! Do It for the Suburbs!
Oct 25, 2009 · 42 min
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 weighin
This is Not My Finest Hour
Nov 1, 2009 · 42 min
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.
This is the Worst Thing I've Ever Done in My Life
Nov 8, 2009 · 42 min
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
We’re Not Meant for the Swamp
Nov 15, 2009 · 42 min
The racers end up knee-deep in Estonian bogs, and two teams are neck and neck in their race to the pit stop.
We're Not Working With Anybody, Ever, Anymore!
Nov 22, 2009 · 42 min
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.
It Starts With an “F”, That’s All I’m Saying
Nov 29, 2009 · 42 min
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.
Amazing Grace, How Sweet the Sound!
Dec 6, 2009 · 42 min
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 m