The Amazing Race 9

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“This Interview is the Most James Bond Interview We’ve Ever Had!” - An Interview with The Amazing Race 9 Winners BJ & Tyler , by Jenn Brasler: The hippies were probably this season’s most memorable team, and they fought their way to the top, walking away with the million-dollar prize. Read on to find out what they’re doing next, where they wish they could have gone, and what distracts them.

“It’s In Our Nature to Flirt” - An Interview with The Amazing Race 9’s Eric & Jeremy, by Jenn Brasler: Eric & Jeremy were two of the toughest competitors the race has ever seen, so it’s surprising that they came in second. Is there anything they wish they’d done differently? Are they really as obsessed with girls as they seem to be? And what are their plans for the future? Read on to find out.

“It Looks Like I Have a Wedding to Plan!” - An Interview with The Amazing Race 9’s Ray & Yolanda , by Jenn Brasler: At the beginning of the season, Ray & Yolanda were known as the long-distance dating couple who had never spent much time together. As the race went on, they proved themselves as competitors, managing to hang on leg after leg until finally coming in third. Read on to find out their take on luck in the race, what they wish they could have done, and what their plans are for the future.

The Amazing Race 9 Finale: Crazy Foreigners Coming Through!, by Jenn Brasler: Hasn’t this entire season been about crazy foreigners? The season finale is no different. Before returning to the U.S., the three remaining teams spend some time in Japan, riding roller coasters and navigating through busy streets. Will Tyler’s knowledge of Japanese help the hippies get ahead? Will the frats’ excellent navigational skills help them more? Or will Ray & Yolanda benefit from Yolanda’s apparent resemblance to Janet Jackson? And of course, the big question is: Who will walk away with a million dollars?

The Amazing Race 9: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly, Episode 11: When Barbie Fails , by Mike DeGeorge: Mojo have finally shuffled off this AR coil, and if you think Mike is going to be so low as to take pleasure in their misfortunes - well, that's where you're right. But there is a lot to say still about all the teams, so click away and read all the details!

The Amazing Race 9: The Finish Line, Episode 11, by Teeuwynn Woodruff: This week the team that called itself Mojo experienced some bad mojo of their own as they were kicked out of The Amazing Race. Let’s see if Monica is as whiny and hypocritical after the show as she often was on it.

The Amazing Race 9, Episode 11 Insider: I’ve Lost My Mojo , by Heathyr Fields Ford: The racers seem to have lost their Mojo this week. Even though that appears to be a good thing, it may have affected CBS' ability to play Insider clips! Heathyr, as always, has all the details!

The Amazing Race 9, Episode 11 First Class and Cargo Class Awards , by Sandy Lamparello: One night in Bangkok makes a hard man humble
Not much between despair and ecstasy
One night in Bangkok and the tough guys tumble
Can't be too careful with your company
I can feel the devil walking next to me.

The Amazing Race 9: Thinking Smart in Episode 11, by Jeffrey Clinard: Joseph & Monica made a number of mistakes which added up to their loss just before the final legs. With the race coming towards the end, teams will have to learn from both their own mistakes and those of other teams in order to win the race. Which teams are racing mistake free, and which teams still need to learn from their errors?

“We Get Mad at Each Other But Always Have Respect for Each Other” - An Interview with The Amazing Race 9’s Monica and Joseph, by Jenn Brasler: All of the final four Amazing Race teams were worthy competitors, but one team had to go. Joseph and Monica, AKA Mojo, were that unlucky team. Read on to find out how things are now, what they would have done differently, and why Joseph really didn’t like the hippies.

The Amazing Race 9, Episode 11: Go Monkey! Choose Monkey!, by Jenn Brasler: We’re down to the final four teams, and before the race can continue, first they have to either feed monkeys or feed themselves. Monkeys are cute, but they won’t get you to the pit stop as fast as crickets and grasshoppers will. What will the penniless, clothes-less hippies do?

The Amazing Race 9: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly, Episode 10: I {Heart) Stupid T-Shirts, by Mike DeGeorge: What ticked Mike off worse this week? Mojo's infantile behavior, the Hippies' sudden turn to the dark side, or Monica's idiotic shirt? Check out the title of the article and you be the judge!

The Amazing Race 9, Episode 10: First Class and Cargo Class Awards , by Sandy Lamparello: Our Amazing Racers remained Down Under for this leg. We’re down to four teams now, so every decision counts. Who deserves a cushy ride to their next destination? Who will be lucky to make it there without getting airsick? Which team has earned a dubious distinction from Sandy? And does this croc have anything to do with the First and Cargo Class awards? Read on to find out!

The Amazing Race 9, Episode 10 Insider: Tie Me Kangaroo Down, Sport , by Heathyr Fields Ford: The Mystery of the Cancelled Cabs was a hot topic of discussion among Amazing Race fans after the last episode. Did Eric & Jeremy ever come clean? Or did they continue to let Mojo take the blame? Find out the answer to that and many more questions inside.

The Amazing Race 9: The Finish Line, Episode 10, by Teeuwynn Woodruff: This week's episode featured the closest mass finish in Amazing Race history! But since no team was eliminated in the aftermath, we'll have to see what Jon and Peggy have to see about the episode without one of the teams to keep them company.

The Amazing Race 9: Thinking Smart in Episode 10 , by Jeffrey Clinard: Ray & Yolanda have tried to stay out of the drama between the other teams, and finished in first place, despite being the victim of a dirty trick. However, all the dirty tricks, yields, and choices led to an exciting three car chase and foot race at the end. Which teams were thinking smart?

The Amazing Race 9, Episode 10: My Name is Eric, by Jenn Brasler: You know what they say about karma. It’s not always the nicest when you’ve been treating people badly. Jeremy & Eric have been racing well, but it’s about time for something to knock them down. Can they recover from a blow dealt to them by karma?

The Amazing Race 9: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly, Episode 9: Uptight, by Mike DeGeorge: Some teams were so uptight about what was happening to the Hippies that they put themselves in danger of being eliminated. And speaking of the Hippies, what about this big yield threat that Mojo is so uptight about? Click and find out!

The Amazing Race 9: The Finish Line, Episode 9, by Teeuwynn Woodruff: It’s time for this week's edition of The Finish Line. Unfortunately, Peggy and Al will have Team Frankenberry with them this week as the intrepid, older couple was eliminated in last week's episode. Are Fran & Barry are as spunky in person as they were on the show? The answer is a click away!

The Amazing Race 9, Episode 9 Insider: The Week of TMI , by Heathyr Fields Ford: This week marked the end of Fran & Barry’s run on The Amazing Race. What do they reveal in their Insider clips? Which team is excited? Which team is having fun? And what made Heathyr laugh? Read on to find out!

The Amazing Race 9, Episode 9: First Class and Cargo Class Awards, by Sandy Lamparello: Our Amazing Racers headed Down Under for this leg. Eric & Jeremy returned to their customary first place, while sentimental favorites Fran & Barry were Philiminated. Did either team win an award from Sandy? Read on to find out!

The Amazing Race 9: Thinking Smart in Episode 9, by Jeffrey Clinard: With only four teams left in the race, each team should be considering how to advance in the race. Fast forwards, yields, and non-elimination legs will come into play, and teams should be prepared. Plus, what teams made the right moves in the last leg? Jeffrey has the answers.

“You Don’t Have to Quit Living as You Get Older” - An Interview with The Amazing Race 9’s Fran and Barry , by Jenn Brasler: Fran and Barry (AKA Frankenberry) were this season’s oldest racers, and they made it all the way to fifth place. Read on to find out what nice thing Fran did for BJ, what was the hardest part of the race for them, and whether the hippies were really serious about their Yield threats.

The Amazing Race 9, Episode 9: Verbal Clutter, by Jenn Brasler: There’s a lot of trash-talking this week as the five remaining teams fight to one-up each other. Mojo and Eric & Jeremy won’t shut up about Tyler & BJ’s whereabouts when they should really be focusing on the race. Will that distraction send one of these teams home? Or will they live to talk too much another day?

The Amazing Race 9: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly, Episode 8: Rotten Luck , by Mike DeGeorge: With Lake & Michelle gone, no less than two teams have fought for the exclusive "Ugly" spot. Who will take home the illustrious prize? Will it be Ray & Yolanda, whose arguing brought new meaning to the term? Or Mojo, whose sniping at each other (mostly over Monica's whining) has gotten progressively worse? And what about the Hippies' troubles? Find out inside!

The Amazing Race 9: The Finish Line, Episode 8, by Teeuwynn Woodruff: Our hosts Peggy Bunker and Jon Weiss are back this week to dish the dirt on the most recent episode of The Amazing Race. Since no team was eliminated in this episode, there are no losers in sight for Peggy and Jon to interrogate. So, let's see how they choose to entertain us instead.

The Amazing Race 9: Thinking Smart in Episode 8, by Jeffrey Clinard: Navigation is a key to good racing, and many teams rose or fell based on their ability to read maps and get from point to point. However, sometimes luck – good or bad – can derail even the best of racing teams. Which teams were thinking smart, and which teams just didn't have any luck at all?

The Amazing Race 9, Episode 8 Insider: The I in Team, by Heathyr Fields Ford: Calling Dr. Phil! Couples on this race occasionally have a bad time of it. Witness the main thrust of this week's clips, Ray & Yolanda and Mojo. Who takes Heathyr's ire in these arguments? Click and find out!

The Amazing Race 9, Episode 8 First Class and Cargo Class Awards , by Sandy Lamparello: The Amazing Racers had to face the heat this week. Literally. Who held up under the blistering Middle Eastern sun? Who melted? And why does it seem the world has been turned upside down? Read on to find out!

The Amazing Race 9, Episode 8: It’s Getting Hot in Here , by Jenn Brasler: The Middle Eastern sun isn’t the only thing that’s hot in this episode. Ray & Yolanda are having some relationship issues, which make for some very tense conversations. Will their lack of communication spell the end of the race for them? Or will another team’s luck finally run out to everyone else’s benefit?

The Amazing Race 9, Episode 8 Preview , by Jenn Brasler: Things are about to get interesting as we move into the second half of the season. Teams who had hard luck before may find themselves having an easier time, and teams who were sailing through the race might run into some trouble. What does this mean for the hippies? This article contains mild spoilers.

The Amazing Race 9: The Finish Line, Episode 7 , by Teeuwynn Woodruff: Often, a team that seemed dysfunctional on The Amazing Race comes across much more sympathetically in post-race interviews. Could this be true of Lake & Michelle? Don’t hold your breath.

The Amazing Race 9: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly, Episode 7: The Power of the Frog Hat , by Mike DeGeorge: The Hippies got themselves lost this week, but a little good luck for them and bad racing by Lake & Michelle helped them out. And, of course, one should never underestimate the power of the frog hat. With Lake & Michelle going home this week, you'd imagine that Mike has a lot to say, and you'd be right.

The Amazing Race 9, Episode 7: First Class and Cargo Class Awards, by Sandy Lamparello: This week, The Amazing Race sent our teams to Greece. One team earned First Class through good racing combined with luck. One team earned Cargo Class almost as soon as they set out on this leg. And who gets a rebuke for overcommercialization? Read on to find out!

The Amazing Race 9, Episode 7 Insider: Animal House , by Heathyr Fields Ford: Is it possible for Lake to come off as a nice guy? Believe it or not, that's what this week's Insider clips show. Also, there is a little bit of fighting from Ray & Yolanda, and another confrontation between Lake and Fran. Heathyr has all the details.

“You Can’t Believe Everything That You See” - An Interview with The Amazing Race 9’s Lake and Michelle , by Jenn Brasler: The Amazing Race 9’s bickering, swearing, absent-minded, directionally-challenged couple, Michelle and Lake have a few more words to say to their fans (and to the viewers who don’t like them quite that much). Read on to find out how much of what we saw was real and how much was editing.

The Amazing Race 9: Thinking Smart in Episode 7 , by Jeffrey Clinard: Eric & Jeremy continue to have amazing luck, but that isn't the only thing that has kept them at the top of the leader board in every episode. In fact, they ran a mistake free leg while the other teams ended up in an order which reflected the severity of their errors. Which teams were thinking smart?

The Amazing Race 9, Episode 7: Greece Frightening , by Jenn Brasler: Maybe you’ve heard of this book. It was a bestseller and everyone has been talking about it since it came out. It has something to do with a famous artist and a famous painting and Jesus and some other stuff. I don’t know. The Michelangelo Code? The Renoir Code? The Dalí Code? This is so hard!

The Amazing Race 9: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly, Episode 6: Nerds RULE!, by Mike DeGeorge: It's no secret Mike is upset about the Frinks losing this week, nor should it be a shock that he's got a lot to say about it. What might be a shock is exactly what he says. Read on to find out!

The Amazing Race 9: Thinking Smart in Episode 6, by Jeffrey Clinard: The leg was linear, with few opportunities to pass each other and change the standings. However, Ray & Yolanda were able to find one way, and avoided being eliminated. What did they do, and what other teams were thinking smart?

The Amazing Race 9, Episode 6: First Class and Cargo Class Awards , by Sandy Lamparello: This week, The Amazing Race found our teams still in Sicily. While it was not the most exciting leg ever, Sandy has still managed to find a First Class team, and a Cargo Class team. Read on to find out who they are.

The Amazing Race 9: The Finish Line, Episode 6, by Teeuwynn Woodruff: Fan favorite team Dave & Lori join Peggy and Jon to talk about their experiences on the race. How did they prepare? How did they handle their frustation after the statue task? Were they close to Ray & Yolanda? Read on for all of this, plus plenty of nerd love.

The Amazing Race 9, Episode 6 Insider: Farewell, My Nerds, by Heathyr Fields Ford: Several of the writers here at RNO are in mourning over the elimination of Dave & Lori. Heathyr is no exception. However, she somehow found a way to work through her pain and bring you this Amazing Race Insider recap. Read on for all the goodies CBS didn’t show us on last Wednesday’s episode.

“We Won What We Actually Set Out to Do” - An Interview with The Amazing Race 9’s Dave and Lori, by Jenn Brasler: The Amazing Race’s beloved Team Frink has been eliminated, but at least we get enough chance to hear their take on things. Read on to find out what kind of Spanish Dave speaks, which teams they hung out with, and the one product they consider the most important thing to take along on the race.

The Amazing Race 9, Episode 6: One Fish, Two Fish, Big Fish, Little Fish , by Jenn Brasler: The teams are still in Sicily, hawking and carrying fish and trying to pronounce “Catania.” Who throws a hissy fit? Who tips over a kayak? Who plays a prank on another team? Well, that’s an easy one - who else but the hippies would do that?

The Amazing Race 9: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly, Episode 5: Horse Play, Horse Sense and a Horse's Ass, by Mike DeGeorge: Naturally, the Hippies and the Frat boys provided the horse play, while teams like Mojo provided the horse sense. As to who the Horse's Ass is, well, if you have to ask, you haven't been paying close enough attention. Read on for the details.

The Amazing Race 9: The Finish Line, Episode 5 , by Teeuwynn Woodruff: We’re back again with Peggy Bunker and Al Rios to talk to Dani & Danielle, Team Double D, the latest team to be booted from The Amazing Race 9. I bet Peggy can’t wait to talk to the Double D girls about their flirtation with Eric & Jeremy! Let’s get to it!

The Amazing Race 9, Episode 5 Insider Clips: Double D Disaster , by Heathyr Ford: Just how serious are Eric & Jeremy about winning the race? Why were people honking their horns at Danni & Danielle? And is there a feud brewing between Fran & Barry and Lake & Michelle? Heathyr has the scoop from the Insider clips right here.

The Amazing Race 9, Episode 5 First Class and Cargo Class Awards , by Sandy Lamparello: This week, The Amazing Race took our teams to Sandy’s grandfather’s hometown of Palermo, and then on to other destinations in Italy. How did the racers do once they got there? Who did just about everything right? Who did just about everything wrong? And at whom did Sandy want to scream, “Silenzio!” Read on to find out.

The Amazing Race 9: Thinking Smart in Episode 5 , by Jeffrey Clinard: Five episodes into the race, some teams are showing they have what it takes to lead, while others have had their problems. Lake & Michelle got so desperate they decided to use their Yield to help stave off elimination. Were they and the other teams thinking smart?

“Other Teams Thought That We Would Be a Threat” – An Interview with The Amazing Race 9’s Dani & Danielle, by Jenn Brasler: The fourth team out this season, Dani & Danielle were best friends with attractive personalities and the desire to win. Read on to find out what they have to say about Eric & Jeremy and what they wish they had done better.

The Amazing Race 9, Episode 5: I Don’t Know, I’m Just a Girl!, by Jenn Brasler: What happens when you give eight people a puzzle with two extra pieces? Chaos. Lots of chaos. Read on to find out what happens when Lori starts to lose her mind and Michelle lets Lake take over the thinking.

The Amazing Race 9: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly, Episode 4: Horse Feathers , by Mike DeGeorge: Cleaning trollies, breaking bottles, gnomes, lederhosen... it's all in an average day for a conestant on The Amazing Race. But who is handing the stress the best, and who is just acting? The answers are inside!

The Amazing Race 9, Episode 4 Insider: Girls, Girls, Girls , by Heathyr Fields Ford: The adventures of our Amazing Racers in Germany brought some fun, some frustration, and the end of Wanda & Desiree’s race. But what didn’t CBS show us on last week’s show? Heathyr’s watched the clips, and she’s here to bring us all the details.

The Amazing Race 9: Thinking Smart in Episode 4, by Jeffrey Clinard: There is a saying that chance favors the prepared mind. In an episode where both good and bad luck haunted teams, which teams were prepared to take advantage of luck – and which teams poor thinking couldn’t be overcome by good luck?

The Amazing Race 9: The Finish Line, Episode 4, by Teeuwynn Woodruff: This week The Finish Line features Desiree & Wanda, the latest eliminated team. The lovely mother/daughter team may be disappointed by their loss but they’re still willing to answer some fans’ questions and give some dish about the race. Read what they have to say inside.

The Amazing Race 9, Episode 4: First Class and Cargo Class Awards , by Sandy Lamparello: Our racers traveled from Russia to Germany this week, and our old friend the Travelocity Roaming Gnome was back. And, as an added bonus, we got to see all the teams in lederhosen! Does the Gnome get an award? Maybe not, but who does? Read on to find out!

“We’ve Definitely Had Our Share of Bonding” - An Interview with The Amazing Race 9’s Wanda & Desiree , by Jenn Brasler: Desiree & Wanda were one of the more beloved teams on this season of The Amazing Race. Here, they talk about what they packed, who they thought would be a threat, and why in the world Wanda did the “plunge” roadblock.

The Amazing Race 9, Episode 4: Gnome-Man’s Land , by Jenn Brasler: The second half of the leg sends the remaining teams to Germany, where they’re required by law to wear lederhosen and mispronounce words like “schnell.” Will Dave & Lori get themselves out of last place? Will Jeremy & Eric come in first yet again? Who will get an “auf wiedersehen” from Phil?

The Amazing Race 9: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly, Episode 3: Pool Parity , by Mike DeGeorge: The water challenge threw some of the teams for a loop. For some, it was the matrioshka dolls that were the challenge. However it panned out, it was a difficult leg, with much to comment on. Let’s get right to it – inside!

The Amazing Race 9: The Finish Line, Episode 3, by Teeuwynn Woodruff: Everybody loves a clown, and this week, we have two of them! The Finish Line includes chats with our favorite Amazing Race clowns Jon & Al. The two of them chat with host Peggy and Jessica Shaw of Entertainment Weekly about whether or not it’s wise to mix racing and romance, what the challenges look like, and how Wanda handled her pool challenge.

The Amazing Race 9, Episode 3 Insider: Flag Follies , by Heathyr Fields Ford: Amazing Race fans take note- there are a lot of things we didn’t see this week, and it’s all right here in the Insider. The Pinks and the Frat Boys ponder whether or not their flirtacion is a good idea. Lori and Dave have the mildest fight in Amazing Race history. Plus, naked Russians!

The Amazing Race 9: Thinking Smart in Episode 3, by Jeffrey Clinard: In the first half of a double leg, some teams, like Lake & Michelle, engaged in a luck-based task, while others teams had problems even finding the task. Was anybody really thinking smart, or were the results of this episode just plain luck?

The Amazing Race 9, Episode 3: First Class and Cargo Class Awards, by Sandy Lamparello: Our racers traveled from Brazil to Russia this week, and we were left hanging at the end of the episode. With an incomplete leg, and only one team’s spot in the order certain, Sandy faced a tough task giving out awards this week. Read on to see what she came up with.

The Amazing Race 9, Episode 3: Valley of the Dolls , by Jenn Brasler: First there was a search for one chocolate with a white center. Then there was a search for a clue in a hay bale. Now teams have to face another seemingly endless task - searching for a clue among hundreds of Russian matrioshka dolls. It’s enough to drive anyone crazy. Including the audience.

The Amazing Race 9: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly, Episode 2: Polar Opposites, by Mike DeGeorge: In any show, there are going to be teams you like and teams you don't. But this season of The Amazing Race contains a few teams that are causing extreme reactions all across the spectrum. See who Mike looks up to and who he looks down on, inside!

The Amazing Race 9 Insider Clips, Episode 2: Unsheathing Your Bugness, by Heathyr Fields Ford: We're getting to know the racers a little better, getting a clearer picture of who they are as people. The Insider Clips and Mat Chats go even more in depth, catching the racers at vulnerable moments. Some racers are turning out to be a lot sweeter than expected1 Find out who, inside!

The Amazing Race 9: The Finish Line, Episode 2, by Teeuwynn Woodruff: Joni and Lisa have been eliminated but they’re not done talking. They’re in the studio for a chat with Jon Weiss and Peggy Bunker to discuss their experiences on the race and answer some questions from callers. Is Lisa still emotional about their loss? What does Phil think of them? And what do John and Scott have to say to them?

The Amazing Race 9: Thinking Smart in Episode 2, by Jeffrey Clinard: BJ & Tyler are running a good race, which led to their first place. Other teams have been making mistakes. Who made the right moves, and who made the wrong moves in the second leg of the race?

The Amazing Race 9, Episode 2: First Class and Cargo Class Awards, by Sandy Lamparello: This week’s leg of The Amazing Race 9 found our teams still in Brazil. Which team (literally) climbed into First Class? Which team whined their way into Cargo Class? And which team captured Sandy’s heart? Read on to find out!

“We Are So Blessed in Our Lives” - An Interview with The Amazing Race 9’s Lisa & Joni, by Jenn Brasler: Joni and Lisa, the second team eliminated from the race, take a moment off from Bedazzling to tell us what they wanted to pack, what’s changed since the race, and whether they would really get plastic surgery if they’d won the money.

The Amazing Race 9, Episode 2: Sugar, We’re Going Down, by Jenn Brasler: The teams are still in Brazil, taking in the sights and climbing to new heights. Read on to find out how to turn sugarcane into fuel, whether you can trust a bus driver to get you to a bus station, and what makes frat boys tick. (Hint: it’s exactly what you think.)

The Amazing Race 9 Insider, Episode 1: Stereotypical Behavior, by Heathyr Fields Ford: It’s the first round of Insider video, Mat Chats, and more from The Amazing Race. What’s that? You didn’t have time to check it out yourself? Lucky for you, Heathyr is right here to bring you all the details! Who is behaving to stereotype? Who is coming off as likeable despite what we expected? Read on to find out!

The Amazing Race 9: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly, Episode 1: De Nile is a Lake , by Mike DeGeorge: Mike is already a fan of the new season, but it wouldn't be The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly without a whole heaping helping of piss and vinegar. Where do the hippies wind up in all of this? The answer may surprise you!

The Amazing Race 9: Thinking Smart in Episode 1, by Jeffrey Clinard: Lake & Michelle have the distinction of being the first team to make a big mistake in The Amazing Race 9. However, they weren't the only team to make mistakes, though a few teams are thinking smart and placing well because of it. Which teams were thinking smart in the first leg?

The Amazing Race 9, Episode 1: First Class and Cargo Class Awards , by Sandy Lamparello: The Amazing Race is back, and has returned to the familiar and much-loved two-person team format. International travel leaves lots of potential for First or Cargo Class behavior. Let’s take a look and see which teams are worthy. Or unworthy, as the case may be.

“Strength Doesn’t Come in What You Bring in Your Bag” - An Interview with The Amazing Race 9’s John & Scott, by Jenn Brasler: Someone has to be the first team eliminated, and this season Scott and John were the unlucky ones. Still, they weren’t too heartbroken to give RNO an interview about their packing habits, their connection with Joni and Lisa (AKA the Frosties), and who they think will go all the way.

The Amazing Race 9, Episode 1: Put on Some Pants, It’s Time to Dance!, by Jenn Brasler: We’ve got your nerds, your hippies, your pretty boys, your pretty girls, your athletic grandparents, your glamazons, your Ken and Barbie, your Team Baricua, your long-distance daters, your new Danny and Oswald, and your new Jonathan and Victoria, all racing for a million dollars. Of course, someone has to go first, which means one less pair racing around the world. Will that team’s exit make the season better or worse?

What to Expect in The Amazing Race 9, by Jenn Brasler: The Amazing Race is back! But is it better than ever? And most importantly, will it be able to redeem itself after the disappointing eighth season? Jenn has a few clues as to what you can expect this time around. This article contains minor spoilers.

The Amazing Race 9: Thinking Smart Before the Race, by Jeffrey Clinard: It’s time for the new season of The Amazing Race. What should teams keep in mind in their quest to finish first and win the big prize? Jeffrey has some tips to help them think smart.

The Amazing Race 9: A Preview, by Jenn Brasler: It’s the moment we’ve all been waiting for: the announcement of the 11 teams who will be competing in the ninth season of The Amazing Race. We’re back to the two-person teams, which means we’ll have just 22 names to remember (down from 40 in the family edition). So who are the colorful racers? Read on to find out.

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