The Amazing Race is a show where teams of two race about Earth to win a million dollars at the end (the first to win, of course gets said million dollars). On the way they stop at various locations and must complete tasks. The teams are generally all a type of human or a minority and rarely are normal people used in the series. The tasks involve doing things that happen or are to do with local things, like making pottery or laying bricks or carrying a local creation about. For the most part vehicles, usually cars or 4WDs are provided to help them get about and they are given money for some legs. Since this is reality TV it is always different with no contiguous consistent plot or continuuity apart from reality itself, and so its enjoyability depens greatly on certain variables at the time. However the general gist of the show is quite amusing. It is amazing how weird and unintelligent Americans are, as is clearly shown with many of the teams. Also social observations can be made, as some teams gang to form 'alliances' against others and teams often become aggressive to one another or in the team itself.

What the heck was the purpose in last nights Fast Forward? It was a total freebie. There was no risk in choosing to attempt the Fast Forward, and there was no challenge in completing it. Considering the significant gap between teams, that did little to close it up, and created a greater leap for the two teams who were handed an incredibly easy (lame) free pass to the pit stop.Normally the Fast Forwards require long drives well out of the way and then you have to cut your hair or fight a fire. Add to that they gave it to a pair of teams, not just one, and I have to assume somebody really screwed up and did not think this Fast Forward through. OK, that is my opinion. What do the rest of you think?Tigger

I would rate this show a 9 if it wasn't for last season. The family edition three seasons ago and the one after that with the hippies were awesome. I loved every episode of those. But last season I stopped watching after the 4th or 5th episode. I don't remember seeing a show in which I didn't like a single contestant. They either had no personality or were too bitchy. TAR's aim for diversity produced some of the most ridiculous array of contestants that I've seen. We had an equal helping of Muslims, handicapped, Indians, homos, and ho's. I hope they have better characters next season.

I was very disappointed to see Flo and Zach win this race, not because of Zach but because of Flo! She was awful during the entire race and i really wanted Zach to slap her sometimes! The money should go to Zach, she doesn't deserve a dime of it, she did nothing but complaining and yelling to Zach all the time. I hope he'll go on with his life without her, she doesn't deserve him (or Drew!), she's a horrible person and he's way too good and nice for her! Sincere congratulations to Ian and Teri and also to Jill, that girl can make everything (without complaining!)A great reality show! It makes you always want to know what happens in the next episode.I'm looking forward to see the others seasons of this amazing race!