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The Amazing Race

CBS
Wednesday 9:00–10:00 p.m.
Host:Phil Keoghan

Yet another entry in the reality/adventure genre. Eleven teams of two (team members are connected in some way: friends, lovers, family members) race around the world with limited resources. The last team to reach each destination is eliminated. The winning duo pockets $1 million. The dynamics of the couples under pressure provides most of the entertainment.


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