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9-12 2006.05.17 |
And unicorns danced! In what the show clearly finds to be the most feel-good ending ever, BJ and Tyler grab a victory based on one task after being soundly thrashed in approximately 4,000 other tasks. That does feel good. Please, sir, may I have another? |
| 3-2 Recap |
Double-Tall Double-Short Crappuccino
This Looks Like The Path Straight To Hell! - Aaron and Arianne and Flo and Zach continue to bug, as several other teams begin the slow path to rehabilitation. We've got jet skis, kayaks, dolphins, ferries, topless chicks, ill-fitting life jackets, and horrifying bus accidents. Okay, the bus accident isn't that horrifying. |
2002.10.09 2002.10.15 |
A |
Miss Alli |
| 3-1 Recap |
Once more, with feeling
What If Our Parachute Doesn't Open? - We're off to a fine start as the annoying, the dimwitted, the strangely appealing, and the just plain weird go winging off from Miami to Mexico City in search of a million dollars. |
2002.10.02 2002.10.07 |
A |
Miss Alli |
| Extra |
Twenty Things About TARcon
TARcon2: New York City - You remember last year's TARcon? How out of control it was? Yeah, that party was a sewing circle compared to the insanity that ensued at the Manhattan Chili Company on the night of the TAR 2 finale. Read all about it, if you dare. |
2002.05.29 2002.05.29 |
A |
Miss Alli |
| 2-13 Recap |
Can you buy a neck for a million bucks?
Follow That Plane! (II) - At the end of the road, it's not quite as much about rooting for anyone in particular as it is about making sure it's anyone but Wil and Tara. Anyone else. Really. Really. Oh, and if I tell you that this episode features balls of ice, what exactly will you make of that? |
2002.05.15 2002.05.25 |
A+ |
Miss Alli |
| 2-12 Recap |
Clueless, in every sense of the word
Follow That Plane! - In the first half of the finale, the contestants explore Hawaii. Plastic pineapples, sugar cane fields, and map-reading are the order of the day. |
2002.05.15 2002.05.21 |
A+ |
Miss Alli |
| 2-11 Recap |
Goodbye, honeys
It's Hammer Time - A driving-heavy leg tests the teams' endurance and map-reading skills as they continue exploring New Zealand. Tune in for lots of helmets, lots of jumpsuits, and the fondest of farewells to the darling Cha-Cha-Cha. |
2002.05.08 2002.05.11 |
A- |
Miss Alli |
| 2-10 Recap |
Contestants do get woolly, 'cause of all the stress
Ready To Lose Our Lives - Enjoy the bungee jumping, sheep-herding, tractor trailers, subterfuge, counter-subterfuge, and anti-counter-subterfuge as the contestants progress from Australia to New Zealand. There's no elimination, but there is a lot of screaming. |
2002.05.01 2002.05.05 |
A |
Miss Alli |
| 2-9 Recap |
Dorks on Golf
I'm Not a Miner! No, You're An Idiot! (II) - In Sydney, climb a great big bridge or eat a meat pie, depending on your personal preference. Then try to get in front in the outback, where golf, opals, and boomerangs await. Oh -- and good night, Gary and Dave. |
2002.04.24 2002.05.01 |
A |
Miss Alli |
| 2-8 Recap |
Shop Till You Drop
I'm Not a Miner! No, You're An Idiot! - Carry a lion, steer a dragon, read the damn Roadblock directions, and you'll be just fine. Hong Kong to Sydney, party of ten. Well, eleven, counting Phil. |
2002.04.24 2002.04.28 |
A |
Miss Alli |
| 2-7 Recap |
Peach Wobbler
I'm Gonna Throw Up On Phil's Shoes - Gary changes some flight reservations, Wil takes off his hat, Chris loses a studly battle, Dave gets good news about his face, and Peach runs out of steam. Join us in Hong Kong. |
2002.04.17 2002.04.24 |
A- |
Miss Alli |
| 2-6 Recap |
There's nothing like a clean elephant
I'm Gonna Take His Girl - The Amazing Race continues its love affair with Thailand as the racers try a little shopping and a whole lot of train riding, and make like Huck Finn, except with more bamboo. |
2002.04.10 2002.04.14 |
B |
Miss Alli |
| 2-5 Recap |
Thai one on
Welcome To The World Of Being Human - The teams race through Bangkok, making offerings to their ancestors and trying to solve the longstanding debate regarding the merits of taxis versus tuk-tuks. |
2002.04.03 2002.04.08 |
A |
Miss Alli |
| 2-4 Recap |
Sex, booze, and the general dealer
This Game Is About Minutes - The teams act like idiots at a winery, fight for taxis, slide down a sand dune, and buy wooden animals. Wil is rude, Chris has no respect for personal space, and Danny's foot hurts. Will the excitement never stop? |
2002.03.27 2002.03.31 |
B+ |
Miss Alli |
| 2-3 Recap |
I'm leaving on a jet plane...if I can find one
My Alarm Clock Didn't Go Off! - Getting flights from Brazil to South Africa isn't easy, and you really don't want to go by way of New York. Dancing, fish, and a roasted sheep's head are prominently featured along the road from jungle to wine. |
2002.03.20 2002.03.24 |
A |
Miss Alli |
| 2-2 Recap |
Come on baby, let's do the twist
Help Me, I'm American! - Begging, buses, and boats. Feathers, foot injuries, and the Fast Forward. Unpredictable transportation and other mysteries lead to a genuinely suspenseful trek across Brazil. |
2002.03.13 2002.03.16 |
A |
Miss Alli |
| 2-1 Recap |
It'll be just like starting over
The World Is Waiting: Go! - As the new race begins, Wil sucks. The twins look alike, the grandmas find a raisin, Blake's teeth cause temporary blindness, and I don't know which Bostonian is which. |
2002.03.11 2002.03.13 |
A- |
Miss Alli |
| Extra |
Out with the frying pan, in with lots of cosmetics
The Guido Interview, Part Two - The glory of matching outfits, editing prowess, and lots and lots of sweet, sweet love. No, really. Join us for even more with Team Guido. |
2002.01.29 2002.01.29 |
D- |
Miss Alli |
| Extra |
That was no flying wedge! That was just a very special hug!
The Guido Interview, Part One - Team Guido shoots the breeze with TWoP about other contestants, other reality shows, controversies they have known and loved, and lots of other good stuff, in the first of two installments. |
2002.01.26 2002.01.26 |
D- |
Miss Alli |
| Extra |
We fought the law, and the law won
The Esquire Interview, Part Two - Won us over, that is. Straight talk from the TAR winners on editing, Ugly Americanism, turning points, and the fine folks right here at MBTV. |
2002.01.22 2002.01.22 |
D- |
Miss Alli |
| Extra |
Team Esquire, Unbound
The Esquire Interview, Part One - We've got lawyers. They've got money. They won. We talked. It's all here. |
2002.01.19 2002.01.19 |
D- |
Miss Alli |
| Extra |
I had this dream where I hugged Loud Pushy Frank
The Amazing Race Finale "Con" in New York City - What would happen if you put reality show contestants, forum posters, the recapper, lots of noise, a big TV, and some alcohol in one room? The TARcon, that's what. Read all about it. |
2002.01.05 2002.01.05 |
D- |
Miss Alli |
| 1-13 Recap |
End of the line
Race to the Finish, Part 2 - In the finale, slow dogs, cold water, and the care and feeding of cab drivers all play a part in the thrilling conclusion. Join us at the finish line, won't you? |
2001.12.13 2001.12.19 |
A+ |
Miss Alli |
| 1-12 Recap |
The beginning of the end, my friends
Race to the Finish, Part 1 - As we approach the end of the race, there's no more eliminating, just trying to get there before everybody else. Snow, ice, business class, driving, directions, cabins, and wrinkled clothing all present their own unique brands of challenge on this week's episode. |
2001.12.05 2001.12.08 |
A |
Miss Alli |
| 1-11 Recap |
Triumph of the Bill
Fight to the Last Minutes - The race moves to China, where the challenges of eating chicken feet and playing ping-pong take a backseat to the challenges of digesting the most tense and upsetting final fifteen minutes we've suffered through yet. Damn you, Bruckheimer. |
2001.11.28 2001.12.01 |
A |
Miss Alli |
| 1-10 Recap |
Climb, Paddle, Swim
To The Physical and Mental Limit - This bifurcated episode features thirty minutes of Esquire and Danza climbing, paddling, and swimming, followed by thirty minutes of Guidos and Frats climbing, paddling, and swimming. It's all about the anti-bunching, baby. |
2001.11.21 2001.11.22 |
A- |
Miss Alli |
| 1-9 Recap |
Coulda had 'em
The Unexpected Twist - Momily almost recovers beautifully. Guido almost gets eliminated. Rob almost wears a shirt for the entire episode. Frank almost goes all Loud and Pushy again. Phil almost has a Phunction. |
2001.11.14 2001.11.17 |
A |
Miss Alli |
| 1-8 Recap |
Thank you, wise man
Competition to the Fullest - It's all about rats and making the train, baby. |
2001.10.31 2001.11.03 |
A |
Miss Alli |
| 1-7 Recap |
Thank You India, Thank You Providence
Triumph and Loss - Momily melts down in India, while Frank and Margarita FF their way to the biggest lead yet. Team Kenny gets the boot, and Lenny individually gets the boot as well. |
2001.10.24 2001.10.28 |
B+ |
Miss Alli |
| 1-6 Recap |
The Guidos are evil
Whatever It Takes To Win - No, really. They're evil. They're not funny anymore. They're evil. They push Nancy. They lie to Lenny and Karyn (like those two don't have enough problems). They lie to themselves. They walk like geeks. I detest them. I deeeeee-test them. |
2001.10.17 2001.10.20 |
A |
Miss Alli |
| 1-5 Recap |
I'd walk a mile for a Camel
Desert Storm - Ride a camel, use a walkie-talkie, and just try not to throw up. Those are the keys to this week's episode, which requires us to bid a fond adios to Team Cockroach. |
2001.10.10 2001.10.14 |
A- |
Miss Alli |