The best of the reality series crop is back with 12 teams of 2 players each racing around the world trying not to be eliminated at a series of checkpoints in which the last team to arrive is booted from the show. CBS chooses teams with relationships containing at least some tension especially when the situation involves intense pressure. This season includes such duos as two circus clowns a gay married couple a father and son a recently engaged couple married couples and best friends.
Review
The Amazing Race 5 is the BEST of all six complete seasons to date. If youve never seen the show I recommend this season over all others. Why Season 5 had a combination of interesting and amiable teams as well as original locations only 2 of which had already been visited in previous seasons. The Bowling Moms Linda and Karen added a lot of fun to the show they were almost always lively and seeing them go so far on the race (to 4th place) was a highlight. Although I liked Colin and Christie seeing Chip and Kim win was great it was unexpected and this is what added to this seasons success. What I particularly liked about the locations visited was that producers for the most part avoided Europe (save for Russia which was interesting) and visited other places more interesting places like South America and the Middle East. Im just hoping that CBS releases the seasons on DVD if they do choose this one! 5 Star Entertainment so much more refreshing than Seasons 6 and 7.