Overview
The Amazing Race 15 is the fifteenth installment of the reality television show The Amazing Race. The Amazing Race 15 featured 12 teams of two, with a pre-existing relationship, in a race around the world. The fifteenth cycle started on Sunday, September 27, 2009, with a two hour premiere. It aired on CBS in the United States, and CTV in Canada. The Amazing Race 15 aired on Sunday nights at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT with the season finale on December 6, 2009. The show is again hosted by Phil Keoghan. In Asia, it was on-air on AXN.
Season cast
Episodes
11 in this season
1. They Thought Godzilla Was Walking Down the Street
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.
2009-09-2742 min
2. It's Like Being Dropped on Planet Mars
The ten remaining teams depart Cai Be, Vietnam, on the third leg of a race around the world for one million dollars.
2009-10-0442 min
3. Sean Penn Cambodia Here We Come
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 know as Sva.
2009-10-1142 min
4. I'm Like Ricky Bobby
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 into the desert and search for water. Later, the teams head to Ski Dubai, a stark contrast to the 120 degree desert outside.
2009-10-1842 min
5. Do It for the Hood! Do It for the Suburbs!
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 weighing a half-millon dollars in gold or assembling a dozen hookahs are made even worse by stifling 130° heat. But Mika faces the ultimate test of courage when a six-story waterslide clashes with her dual fears of water and heights.
2009-10-2542 min
6. This is Not My Finest Hour
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.
2009-11-0142 min
7. This is the Worst Thing I've Ever Done in My Life
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 the history of the show.
2009-11-0842 min
8. We’re Not Meant for the Swamp
The racers end up knee-deep in Estonian bogs, and two teams are neck and neck in their race to the pit stop.
2009-11-1542 min
9. We're Not Working With Anybody, Ever, Anymore!
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.
2009-11-2242 min
10. It Starts With an “F”, That’s All I’m Saying
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.
2009-11-2942 min
11. Amazing Grace, How Sweet the Sound!
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 million dollar prize.
2009-12-0642 min