The Amazing Race Asia

The Amazing Race Asia

2006 5 Seasons 59 Episodes ⭐ 8.5 Reality

The Amazing Race Asia is a reality game show based on the American series The Amazing Race. On 17 October 2005, CBS gave other countries the chance to franchise The Amazing Race. The Asian cable TV network AXN Asia was among the first to acquire the rights to produce a version for its territories. The show is produced by Australian television production company ActiveTV, for AXN, in association with Buena Vista International Television-Asia Pacific. The host for the show is Singapore based Chinese-American actor Allan Wu. The ultimate prize is US$100,000, whilst the American show gives away US$1,000,000. The general manager of SPE Networks-Asia which runs AXN, Ricky Ow explained the smaller prize, saying, "It is not really about the money but the adventure and opportunity to be in one of the world's greatest reality shows".

The Amazing Race Asia is a reality game show based on the American series The Amazing Race. On 17 October 2005, CBS gave other countries the chance to franchise The Amazing Race. The Asian cable TV network AXN Asia was among the first to acquire the rights to produce a version for its territories. The show is produced by Australian television production company ActiveTV, for AXN, in association with Buena Vista International Television-Asia Pacific. The host for the show is Singapore based Chinese-American actor Allan Wu. The ultimate prize is US$100,000, whilst the American show gives away US$1,000,000. The general manager of SPE Networks-Asia which runs AXN, Ricky Ow explained the smaller prize, saying, "It is not really about the money but the adventure and opportunity to be in one of the world's greatest reality shows".

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Seasons & Episodes

EP 1

I Don't Think I Can Do This

The first leg of The Amazing Race Asia started off in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, The two Malaysian Teams took home ground a

EP 2

They're Speedy, They're Fast and They're First

From Kuala Lumpur, the Teams headed off to Jakarta, Indonesia, where they faced giant snakes and pushcarts. Mardy & Mars

EP 3

Its on now!

The next stop on The Amazing Race Asia was beautiful Bali, Indonesia. A routine Roadblock on Kuta Beach turned into a mo

EP 4

Just Shut Up and Do It

Once again, after a mandated rest period, the Teams set off to the destination for the next leg of the race, Sydney, Aus

EP 5

It's Blowing Like Your Mum's Pants on a Windy Day

From Sydney its a short hop to Auckland, New Zealand. A new city, with new challenges, and a simple task turns into a re

EP 6

What Have You Been Eating!

The seven remaining teams started the next leg at the Auckland Museum in the centre of Auckland, New Zealand. To the Sou

EP 7

Don't Stand There Doing Nothing!

The six remaining Teams set out from Chard Farm Winery, the Pitstop from the previous leg of The Amazing Race Asia. The

EP 8

My Legs Are Shaking Like Jelly

The remaining six Teams departed from Wat Pho, the temple of the Reclining Buddha, which was the Pit Stop from the previ

EP 9

This is Totally, Totally Out of This World!

The five teams left are off again, minus Howard & Sahran who were eliminated in the last round, to Kolkata, India. The T

EP 10

War Has Begun!

No mandatory rest period this time, as the leg continues to Delhi, India. Five teams remain, with three teams still on t

EP 11

This is Going to be Embarrassing!

There are only four Teams left, and they seem to be equally matched, judging from how closely spaced their timing is. As

EP 12

Oh My Goodness, I Have to Eat a Brain!

Mardy & Marsio, having finished last in the previous non-elimination round found themselves stripped of their money. Thi

EP 13

24 Days, 15 Cities, 39,000 Kilometers and it Comes Down to This

The pulse pounding race to the final pit stop and US$100,000 begins with the three final teams: Sandy & Francesca, Andre

EP 1

The Race Begins

The second group of Amazing Race contestants set out on a race around the world for one hundred thousand dollars. The te

EP 2

Leg 2

All of the ten remaining teams continued racing in the Philippines where they eventually encountered their first Roadblo

EP 3

Leg 3

The nine teams continued on to Hong Kong before heading directly to New Zealand where teams faced a Roadblock involving

EP 4

Leg 4

Eight teams leave Auckland and continued their adventures in New Zealand as they drove to Rotorua. At the Okere Falls Sc

EP 5

Leg 5

In this leg's first Detour, teams had to choose between You Catch It or You Cart It. In You Catch It, teams had to parti

EP 6

Leg 6

In this Roadblock, one team member had to search under the lids of 1,500 soybean jars until they find one which contains

EP 7

Leg 7

In this Roadblock, one team member had to don a full suit of knight armour and then walk around to look for a "damsel in

EP 8

Leg 8

In this Detour, intersected teams had to choose between Snap or Roll. In Snap, teams had to take photos of three histori

EP 9

Leg 9

In this Detour, teams had to choose between Pitch or Pull. In Pitch, teams had to load a large pile of hay into a donkey

EP 10

Leg 10

In this Fast Forward, teams had to count the number of fence posts on Erzsébet Bridge and then with the number obtained

EP 11

Leg 11

In this Roadblock, one team member must race eight laps around the Killarney racing circuit on a 450 horsepower (340 kW)

EP 12

Leg 12

In the final Detour, teams travelled to Victoria & Alfred Waterfront and had to choose between Search or Assemble (This

EP 13

Finish

The final race to the finish line.

EP 1

Thailand Kickstarts The Amazing Race Asia 3

Kicking off the race from a brand new location, 10 teams start off in Bangkok, the capital of Thailand, gunning for the

EP 2

Flying High

After an arduous first leg that saw teams indulge in some bugs and insects, wash a two storey bus and pound some rice, t

EP 3

25 Hour Rest-Less Journey

From the Museum of Vietnamese History in Ho Chi Minh, 8 teams remain in the race towards US$100.000. Siblings Bernie a

EP 4

New Destination

In this leg's Detour, teams had to choose between Shoot It or Shape It. In Shoot It, teams drive themselves to the Minia

EP 5

Episode 5

As it stands, two teams have decided to bail out of the race by taking the four hour penalty for not completing a challe

EP 6

Episode 6

It is the halfway point in the race, and only half of the original 10 teams remain to claim the prize of US$100,000. I

EP 7

What The Fish?

From one of the world's leading financial capitals, team Hong Kong, buddies Sam and Vince have a lot to celebrate. Not o

EP 8

Episode 8

Luck seems to be smiling on Malaysian mothers Ida and Tania. Despite coming in last in the last two legs, both have prov

EP 9

Episode 9

This is the penultimate stretch – with four teams remaining, one has to go home as only three teams will take part in

EP 10

Episode 10

Four teams remain in India and luckily for Singaporeans A.D. and Fuzzie, the previous leg was a non elimination round. T

EP 11

Episode 11

After 10 weeks of washing buses and elephants, numerous vehicular problems, dealings with chickens and fish, getting tat

EP 1

The Race Begins

Teams begin the 4th season from Thean Hou Buddhist Temple, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The Roadblock required one team memb

EP 2

Leg 2

The Roadblock required one team member to guide a ring through an underwater rope maze whilst using diving equiptment. I

EP 3

Leg 3

In this leg's Detour, teams have to choose between Carry It or Count It. In both detours teams had to first travel to Pe

EP 4

Leg 4

In the first Fast Forward of the race, a team had to proceed to the Galle Bus Station and have their heads shaved at a n

EP 5

Leg 5

This Leg's Detour was a choice between Jig and Pig. In Jig, teams would do traditional costumes and dance to the satisfa

EP 6

Leg 6

In this leg's Detour, teams had to choose between Plunge or Swing. Both detours are located at Nevis Highwire Platform i

EP 7

Leg 7

In this leg's first Detour, teams had to choose between Pen or Pinot. In Pen, teams must separate three marked sheep fro

EP 8

Leg 8

In this leg's Detour, teams chose between Above or Beyond. In Above, teams travelled to Mandalika Market and had to carr

EP 9

Leg 9

In this leg's Detour, teams must drive to Hwarang Educational Institute and choose between Bow N' Arrow or Rock N' Roll.

EP 10

Leg 10

In this leg's Detour, teams must choose between Stay Up and Add Up. In Stay Up, teams must successfully ride a wave for

EP 11

Best Moments

Recap of events leading up to the final leg of The Amazing Race Asia

EP 12

Leg 11

The final race to the finish line of The Amazing Race Asia

EP 1

Leg 1

EP 2

Leg 2

EP 3

Leg 3

EP 4

Leg 4

EP 5

Leg 5

EP 6

Leg 6

EP 7

Leg 7

EP 8

Leg 8

EP 9

Leg 9

EP 10

Leg 10

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