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The Amazing Race 9
Season 9
Region 1 DVD cover
Presented byPhil Keoghan
No.of teams11
WinnerBJ Averell&Tyler MacNiven
No.of legs12
Distance traveled59,000 mi (95,000 km)
No.of episodes12
Release
Original networkCBS
Original releaseFebruary 28(2006-02-28)–
May 17, 2006(2006-05-17)
Additional information
Filming datesNovember 7(2005-11-07)–
December 3, 2005(2005-12-03)
Season chronology
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List of episodes

The Amazing Race 9is the ninth season of the Americanreality competitionshowThe Amazing Race.Hosted byPhil Keoghan,it featured eleven teams of two, each with a pre-existing relationship, competing in a race around the world in order to win US$1,000,000. After the previous season'sFamily Edition,which had families of four racing around North America, this season returned to teams of two racing around the world. This season visited five continents and ten countries and traveled over 59,000 miles (95,000 km). Starting inMorrison, Colorado,outside ofDenver,racers traveled throughBrazil,Russia,Germany,Italy,Greece,Oman,Australia,Thailand,Japan,andAlaskabefore finishing inGreater Denver.The season premiered onCBSon February 28, 2006, and concluded on May 17, 2006.

Best friendsBJ AverellandTyler MacNivenwere the winners of this season, while friends Eric Sanchez and Jeremy Ryan finished in second place, and dating couple Ray Whitty and Yolanda Brown-Moore finished in third place.

Production

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Development and filming

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The ninth season ofAmazing Racestarted and ended at theRed Rocks AmphitheatreoutsideDenver,Colorado.

Filming for this season began on November 7, 2005, with teams spotted atDenver International Airport.[1]By November 22, 2005, the show was filming in theMiddle East.[2]The show filmed atCrocodylus ParkinDarwin, Northern Territory,on November 25, 2005.[1]

The Amazing Race 9lasted 27 days, during which participants traveled over 59,000 miles (95,000 km). Filming ran from November 7, 2005, to December 3, 2005. This season visited ten countries on five continents, three of which were new:Greece,Japan,andOman.

Additionally, this season ofThe Amazing Racewas the first (and to date, currently the only) season to begin and end at the same location:Red Rocks Amphitheatre,located outside ofDenver, Colorado.

Cast

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From left to right: Lori Willems, Dave Spiker, Joseph Meadows, Yolanda Brown-Moore, Eric Sanchez,B.J. Averell,andTyler MacNiven

Following theFamily Edition,this season returned to the traditional format with eleven teams of two. The teams included hippie best friends, a couple married for forty years, and sisters living in different states.[3]

After the season finale, Eric announced that he and Danielle were dating. After the two participated in theAll-Star seasonin 2007, Eric & Danielle announced in an interview that they were no longer dating due to the distance and were now just friends.[4][5]

Ray proposed to Yolanda onThe Early Showthe morning after the season finale, and she accepted.The Early Showalso showed their full progress on the final leg ofThe Amazing Race,including Yolanda's progress on the final Roadblock.[6]

Contestants Age Relationship Hometown Status
John Lowe 38 Lifelong Friends Dorchester, Massachusetts Eliminated 1st
(in São Paulo, Brazil)
Scott Braginton-Smith 41 West Harwich, Massachusetts
Lisa Hinds 48 Sisters Santa Rosa Beach, Florida Eliminated 2nd
(in Brotas, Brazil)
Joni Glaze 44 Katy, Texas
Wanda Lopez-Rochford 44 Mother & Daughter Smyrna, Georgia Eliminated 3rd
(in Munich, Germany)
Desiree Cifre 24 New York City, New York
Danielle Turner 22 Childhood Friends Staten Island, New York Eliminated 4th
(in Calatafimi-Segesta, Italy)
Dani Torchio 22
Dave Spiker 30 Dating Manhattan, Kansas Eliminated 5th
(in Syracuse, Italy)
Lori Willems 25
Lake Garner 37 Married Parents Hattiesburg, Mississippi Eliminated 6th
(in Rio, Greece)
Michelle Garner 36
Fran Lazarus 61 Married 40 Years Silverthorne, Colorado Eliminated 7th
(in Fremantle, Australia)
Barry Lazarus 63
Joseph Meadows 23 Dating Fort Smith, Arkansas Eliminated 8th
(in Bangkok, Thailand)
Monica Cayce 23
Ray Whitty 27 Dating Chicago, Illinois Third place
Yolanda Brown-Moore 27
Eric Sanchez 27 Friends Deerfield Beach, Florida Runners-up
Jeremy Ryan 26 Pompano Beach, Florida
BJ Averell 26 Best Friends Los Angeles, California Winners
Tyler MacNiven 25 San Francisco, California
Future appearances

Eric Sanchez and Danielle Turner returned inThe Amazing Race: All-Stars.[7]Jeremy Ryan also appeared in the closing minutes of the season finale.

Results

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The following teams are listed with their placements in each leg. Placements are listed in finishing order.

  • Aredplacement with a dagger (†) indicates that the team was eliminated.
  • Anunderlined blueplacement with a double-dagger (‡) indicates that the team was the last to arrive at a Pit Stop in a non-elimination leg. As a penalty, they were stripped of their money, bags, and possessions other than their passports and the clothes they were wearing upon checking in, and they received no money at the start of the next leg.
  • Anitalicizedplacement indicates a team's placement at the midpoint of a double leg.
  • Agreen ƒindicates that the team won the Fast Forward.
  • Abrown >indicates that the team used the Yield and abrown <indicates the team on the receiving end of the Yield.
Team placement (by leg)
Team 1 2 3a[a] 3b 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
BJ & Tyler 2nd 1st 4th 2nd 1st 2nd 5th 5th‡ 3rd 4th‡>[b] 1stƒ[c] 1st 1st
Eric & Jeremy 1st 2nd 1st 1st 2nd 1st 1stƒ[c] 4th 1st 2nd 2nd 2nd 2nd
Ray & Yolanda 7th 5th 3rd 7th 7th 6th 3rd[d] 3rd 4th 1st 3rd 3rd‡ 3rd
Joseph &Monica 6th 3rd 8th 6th 3rd 3rd 2nd 2nd 2nd 3rd<[b] 4th†
Fran & Barry 8th 9th 5th 4th 4th 4th 4th 1st 5th†
Lake & Michelle 5th 7th 2nd 3rd 5th>[e] 5th 6th†
Dave & Lori 4th 4th 9th 5th 6th 7th†
Danielle & Dani 9th 8th 6th 8th 8th†<[e]
Wanda & Desiree 3rd 6th 7th 9th†
Lisa & Joni 10th 10th†
John & Scott 11th†
Notes
  1. ^This was a double leg with two Detours and two Roadblocks shown over two episodes. The placements listed for the first half are the order of the teams' arrival at the Pit Stop inMoscow.
  2. ^abBJ & Tyler chose to Yield Joseph & Monica.
  3. ^abThis team won the Fast Forward on this leg.
  4. ^Ray & Yolanda initially arrived 2nd, but were issued a 15-minute penalty for taking a bus instead of a train to the Isthmos Train Station. Joseph & Monica checked in during this penalty time, dropping Ray & Yolanda to 3rd.
  5. ^abLake & Michelle chose to Yield Danielle & Dani.

Race summary

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The route ofThe Amazing Race 9.
Destinations Air travelRail travelWater travelBus travel
Helicopter travelBicycle travelGondola travel
Route Markers DetourRoadblockFast ForwardYieldPit Stop

Leg 1 (United States → Brazil)

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TheEstádio Municipal Paulo Machado de CarvalhoinSão Paulo's district ofPacaembuwas the first Pit Stop of the race.
  • Episode 1: "Here We Go, Baby, Off to Win a Million Bucks!" (February 28, 2006)
  • Prize:US$10,000each (awarded to Eric & Jeremy)
  • Eliminated: John & Scott
Locations
Episode summary
  • Teams set off fromRed Rocks Amphitheatreand drove toDenver International Airport,where they had to book one of the three flights toSão Paulo, Brazil.While the three flights were scheduled to arrive within 30–35 minutes of one other, some of those arrival times changed due to flight delays. Once in São Paulo, teams had to travel to the rooftop of the Hotel Unique in order to find their next clue, which directed them to the Viaduto Santa Efigênia.
  • Detour: Motor Head or Rotor HeadThis season's first Detour was a choice betweenMotor HeadorRotor Head.InMotor Head,teams had to travel to a motorcycle shop and assemble amotorcycleusing the parts provided along with a finished model for reference. When the motorcycle was properly assembled and the mechanic could start the bike, teams received their next clue. InRotor Head,teams had to travel toCampo de Marte Airport,where they had to use a flight directory to locate one of three buildings from a helicopter; each location varied in distance with only a limited number of tickets provided for each. Once teams found their destination, the pilot landed the helicopter on the rooftop of that building so that teams could search a designated area for their next clue.
  • After the Detour, teams had to find a sanctuary on Rua Federico Abranches and light a candle as part of a traditional ceremony known asCandombléin order to receive their next clue, which directed them to the Pit Stop at theEstádio Municipal Paulo Machado de Carvalho.
Additional note
  • After the Detour, the clue instructed teams to travel to the district ofSanta Cecíliaand find the Vavá store to purchase the white candle they were later shown lighting in the sanctuary; this portion of the task was unaired.[8]

Leg 2 (Brazil)

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Teams traveled to the outskirts ofBrotas,where one of Detour tasks required teams to hike to and climb a waterfall.
  • Episode 2: "I'm Filthy, and I Love It" (March 7, 2006)
  • Prize: A trip toTahiti(awarded to BJ & Tyler)
  • Eliminated: Lisa & Joni
Locations
Episode summary
  • At the start of this leg, teams were instructed to travel toEdificio Copanand search for Bloco F in order to find their next clue.
  • Roadblock: "Who's ready for a fire drill?"In this season's first Roadblock, one team member had to climb one of three stairwells on the building's fire escape. Once at the top, they had to put on a harness and rappel 400 feet (120 m) down the building in order to receive their next clue.
  • After the Roadblock, teams traveled to theTerminal Rodoviário Barra Fundaand had to find tickets for one of three charter buses leaving the next day toBrotas.Once there, teams had to search the bus terminal for a marked car with their next clue.
  • Detour: Press It or Climb ItThis leg's Detour was a choice betweenPress ItorClimb It.InPress It,teams had to drive to Camping Bela Vista to process rawsugar caneanddistillits juice. Teams then had to make 500 milliliters ofethanolto fuel their cars as analternative fuel source.After completing the task, teams received their next clue. InClimb It,teams had to drive toUsina Jacaréand hike to a nearby waterfall. Once there, they climbed 90 feet (27 m) to the top of the waterfall using mechanical ascenders in order to receive their next clue.
  • After the Detour, teams had to check in at the Pit Stop: the Fazenda Primavera da Serra coffee plantation.

Leg 3 (Brazil → Russia → Germany)

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In this double-length leg, teams visitedMoscow's famousRed Square,overlookingSaint Basil's Cathedralin the first half...
...and then teams traveled toGermanyand ended at theSiegestorinMunich.
  • Episode 3: "I'm In Russia Playing With Dolls" (March 14, 2006) & Episode 4: "It's Not Over Until the Phil Sings" (March 21, 2006)
  • Prize: A trip toAfrica(awarded to Eric & Jeremy)
  • Eliminated: Wanda & Desiree
Locations
Episode summary (Episode 3)
  • At the start of this leg, teams had to drive to a marked entrance near kilometer 114 HighwaySP-225,and then ride a 300-foot (91 m)zip-linefrom the top of the hill before receiving their next clue. Teams were instructed to return toSão Pauloon one of three buses departing forty-five minutes apart to São Paulo'sGuarulhos International Airport,and then fly toMoscow, Russia.
  • Roadblock: "Who wants to take the plunge?"In this leg's first Roadblock, one team member had to put on a swimsuit, dive off a 10-metre (33 ft)diving platforminto the pool below, and then swim to retrieve their next clue.
  • After the first Roadblock, teams had to travel to theNovodevichiy Monasteryand locate the Smolensky Cathedral in order to find their next clue.
  • Detour: Scrub or ScourThis leg's first Detour was a choice betweenScruborScour.InScrub,teams had to travel to atrolleybusdepot and thoroughly wash a Russian public trolleybus inside and out to the satisfaction of the attendant in order to receive their next clue. InScour,teams had to travel to the Dubrovka Theatre to search among 1,500 Russiannesting dollsin order to find one of ten with a microscopic clue hidden inside.
  • After the first Detour, teams had to travel toRed Squareand then search behindSaint Basil's Cathedralfor Phil, who told them that the leg was not over before handing them their next clue.
Episode summary (Episode 4)
  • Teams were instructed to fly toFrankfurt, Germany,and then travel by train toStuttgart.Once there, teams had to travel to the flagshipMercedes-Benzheadquarters, where they had to choose a car and driver who took them on a ride through a test course at the factory known as the Wall of Death. After riding the high-speed course at speeds over 170 kilometers per hour (110 miles per hour), teams received their next clue. Teams then had to drive to Ellbach Field in order to find their next clue.
  • Roadblock: "Who's ready to reap their reward?"In this leg's second Roadblock, one team member had to search among 150 hats and feet scattered across a large field for one of eleven hiddenTravelocityRoaming Gnomes,which had their next clue printed on its base.
  • After the second Roadblock, teams had to drive toGrünwaldand find their next clue at the gate ofBavaria FilmStudios.
  • Detour: Slap It or Break ItThis leg's second Detour was a choice betweenBreak ItorSlap It.InBreak It,teams broke stunt bottles over each other's heads until they foundprost(the German word forcheers) written on the back of the label in order to receive their next clue. However, they could only smash one bottle per cuckoo from a traditional Germancuckoo clock.InSlap It,teams had to correctly perform a traditionalSchuhplattlerdance in order to receive their next clue.
  • After the second Detour, teams had to drive toMunichand check in at the Pit Stop: theSiegestor.
Additional notes
  • The prize was given to the first team who brought a Travelocity gnome to the Pit Stop.[9]Eric & Jeremy won the prize.
  • Leg 3 was a double leg that was aired over two episodes.

Leg 4 (Germany → Italy)

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TheSegestaAmphitheatre on the island ofSicilywas the site of this leg's Roadblock.
  • Episode 5: "Good Thing I Took That Human Anatomy Class in High School" (March 28, 2006)
  • Prize: Digital imaging package (awarded to BJ & Tyler)
  • Eliminated: Danielle & Dani
Locations
Episode summary
  • At the start of this leg, teams were instructed to fly toPalermoon the Italian island ofSicily.Once there, teams had to travel to theTeatro Massimo,where they had to search the grounds for their next clue. Teams were then instructed to travel toCastellammare del Golfoand find their next clue at the Seaside Terrace overlooking theCastello Normanno Lighthouse.
  • Detour: Foundry or LaundryThis leg's Detour was a choice betweenFoundryorLaundry.InFoundry,teams had to walk to a nearby foundry to pick up a 110-pound (50 kg) iron-castbell.Teams then had to load the bell onto anApe,drive to Via Don Leonardo Zangara, and deliver the bell to a priest at Chiesa Maria SS. Del Soccorso in order to receive their next clue. InLaundry,teams had to search through over 2,400 pieces of laundry for one of sixteen pieces of clothing bearing a red and yellow tag, which they could exchange for their next clue.
  • After the Detour, teams had to drive toCalatafimi-Segestaand find their next clue at theAmphitheater.
  • Roadblock: "Who's good at piecing things together?"In this leg's Roadblock, one team member had to correctly piece together a classicalGreek statuein order to receive their next clue.
  • After the Roadblock, teams had to travel on foot to the nearbyTempio di Segestain order to check in at the Pit Stop.
Additional note
  • Yield: Lake & Michelle Yielded Danielle & DaniLake & Michelle chose to Yield Danielle & Dani.

Leg 5 (Italy)

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While inCatania,teams immersed themselves in aSouth Italianfish market.
  • Episode 6: "Sleep Deprivation Is Really Starting to Irritate Me" (April 5, 2006)
  • Prize: Cruise for two toMexico(awarded to Eric & Jeremy)
  • Eliminated: Dave & Lori
Locations
Episode summary
  • At the start of this leg, teams had to drive to theAnfiteatro RomanoinCataniaand search within the ruins of the amphitheater for their next clue, which instructed them to count the statue heads on the fence posts surrounding the grounds. Once teams counted the heads, they had to find the groundskeeper and give him the correct number in order to receive their next clue.
  • Detour: Big Fish or Little FishThis leg's Detour was a choice betweenBig FishorLittle Fish.InBig Fish,teams had to travel on foot to a street vendor in Via Alessi, pick up a 30-poundswordfish,and then carry it another1⁄3mile (0.54 km) to Il Mercato Storico la Pescheria. At the market, teams had to find the fish vendor and exchange their swordfish for their next clue. InLittle Fish,teams had to travel on foot to the same fish market and sell 4 kilograms (8.8 lb) of a small fish known astrigliain order to receive their next clue.
  • After the Detour, teams had to drive to the Ponte Umbertino inSyracusein order to find their next clue.
  • Roadblock: "Who is well-balanced?"In this leg's Roadblock, one team member had to participate inkayak polo.They had to join a professional team and participate in an ongoing match. When racers scored one goal, they could receive their next clue directing them to the Pit Stop: theFonte Aretusain Syracuse.

Leg 6 (Italy → Greece)

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For the Roadblock inCorinth,one team member had to complete a 240 ft (73 m)bungee jumpoff a bridge over theCorinth Canal.
  • Episode 7: "Herculean Effort for Some Herculean Dudes" (April 12, 2006)
  • Prize: A trip to the premiere ofThe Da Vinci CodeinHollywood, California(awarded to Eric & Jeremy)
  • Eliminated: Lake & Michelle
Locations
Episode summary
  • At the start of this leg, teams were instructed to travel by train toRome.Once there, teams had to travel to theTrevi Fountainand find a man with a yellow and red scooter, who gave them their next clue and one half ofLeonardo da Vinci's drawing of theVitruvian Man.Teams were then instructed to travel to theSpanish Stepsand find carriages with black leather portfolios containing the other half of theVitruvian Manand their next clue, which instructed them to fly toAthens, Greece,and travel to theAncient Agorain order to find their next clue.
  • Fast Forward: Break PlatesThis season's first Fast Forward required one team to travel on foot to Stamatopoulos Taverna in Athens andsmash plates.Teams had to find a route marker flag baked into only one out of hundreds of plates. Eric & Jeremy won the Fast Forward.
  • Teams who chose to not attempt the Fast Forward had to travel by train from Athens and exit at the Isthmos railway station inCorinthin order to find their next clue.
  • Roadblock: "Who wants to hear the sound of their own screams?"In this leg's Roadblock, one team member had tobungee jump240 feet (73 m) into theCorinth Canalin order to receive their next clue.
  • Detour: {{{2}}}For thisAncient Greek-inspired Detour, teams drove to theAncient StadiuminNemeaand had to choose between eitherHerculean EffortorIt's All Greek To Me.InHerculean Effort,teams had to complete three events from theAncient Olympic Games.One team member had to throw thediscus,the other team member had to do thejavelin throw,and both team members had to participate inGreco-Roman wrestlingand push an opponent out of a 20-foot (6.1 m) circle in order to receive their next clue. InIt's All Greek To Me,teams entered an archaeological site and searched for nine pieces ofpotterycontainingGreek letters.Teams then had to translate the letters fromGreek to Englishand unscramble them to spell out a location on a Greek map –Dimitsana(Δημητσανα)– in order to receive their next clue.
  • After the Detour, teams had to check in at the Pit Stop: theFortress of Rio,overlooking theRio–Antirrio Bridge,inRio.
Additional notes
  • The bungee jump into the Corinth Canal was later revisited onseason 29as a Switchback.
  • In the spirit ofThe Da Vinci Code,teams had to figure out how to arrange the two parchments of theVitruvian Manin order to reveal a message. The first team to bring the solution to the Pit Stop would win the prize. Eric & Jeremy, who were the first to arrive at the Pit Stop, were able to put the message together and were awarded the prize.

Leg 7 (Greece → Oman)

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After arriving inMuscat,teams visited Riyam Park for a clue.
  • Episode 8: "Here Comes the Bedouin" (April 19, 2006)
  • Prize: A trip toRome, Italy(awarded to Fran & Barry)
Locations
Episode summary
  • At the start of this leg, teams were instructed to fly toMuscat, Oman.Teams first had to sign up for one of two charter buses departing an hour apart that took them to theAthens International Airport,where they then flew to Muscat. Once there, teams had to go to Riyam Park and find a giant incense burner in order to find their next clue. Teams then had to drive to Baith Al Battha in order to find their next clue.
  • Detour: Camel or WatchtowerThis leg's Detour was a choice betweenCamelorWatchtower.InCamel,teams had to travel by ferry across a creek to the opposite bank, where they had to lift a camel into a truck using awinch.They then had to use a map to drive one mile (1.6 km) to aBedouincamp and deliver the camel in order to receive their next clue. InWatchtower,teams had to cross the river and search three watchtowers for an Arabian message box scroll, although not every watchtower had a scroll. After they found it, they had to travel one mile (1.6 km) to Al-Sayegh Gold and Silversmith and exchange their scroll for their next clue.
  • After the Detour, teams had to drive to the shuwa area inAl Hawiyahin order to find their next clue.
  • Roadblock: "Who's willing to work for food?"In this leg's Roadblock, one team member had to dig into 117 sand dunes until they found one of six Omani underground ovens with ashuwa,a woven pouch with a meal oflambwrapped in a dried palm leaf bag and steamed in the oven, in order to receive their next clue directing them to the Pit Stop: Jabreen Castle inJabrin.
Additional note
  • This was a non-elimination leg.

Leg 8 (Oman → Australia)

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After arriving inPerth,teams traveled toKings Parkin order to find their next clue.
  • Episode 9: "Do You Know How Much Running I Did Today, Phil?" (April 26, 2006)
  • Prize: A trip toHong Kong(awarded to Eric & Jeremy)
  • Eliminated: Fran & Barry
Locations
Episode summary
  • At the start of this leg, teams were instructed to fly toPerth, Australia.Once there, teams had to travel toKings Parkand search for theState War Memorialin order to find their next clue. Teams were instructed to travel by ferry toRottnest Island.Once there, teams had to pick up atandem bicyclefrom a bike shop and pedal three miles (4.8 km) toWadjemup Lighthousein order to find their next clue.
  • Detour: Sand or SeaThis leg's Detour was a choice betweenSandorSea.InSand,teams had to drag 40 branches 126 yards (115 m) to a sand dune, an activity known as "brushing the beach", which helps to preventbeach erosion,in order to receive their next clue. InSea,teams had to dive into the waves and search among 50 underwater crayfish traps on the ocean floor for those with liveWestern rock lobsters.Each team member had to retrieve one lobster and deliver them to a fisherman in order to receive their next clue.
  • After the Detour, teams had to pedal back to the bike shop, travel by ferry back to the mainland, and then travel toFremantle Prisonin order to find their next clue.
  • Roadblock: "Who's ready for a great escape?"In this leg's Roadblock, one team member had to search Division No. 4 of Fremantle Prison for one of several cells that contained a flashlight. They then had to search for an entrance to a darkened cavern, descend underground, and use the flashlight to search for a set of either wet or dry tunnels for their next clue directing them to the Pit Stop: theSouth Breakwaterat the Fremantle Sailing Club.

Leg 9 (Australia)

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At the magnetic termite mounds ofLitchfield National Park,teams found the clue for this leg's Detour.
  • Episode 10: "Man, They Should Have Used Their Fake Names" (May 3, 2006)
  • Prize: Two one-year leases forMercedes ML350s(awarded to Ray & Yolanda)
Locations
Episode summary
  • At the start of this leg, teams had to drive toPerthand climb to the top of theSwan Bells Towerin order to find their next clue. Teams were instructed to fly toDarwin.Once there, teams drove toCrocodylus Park,where they had to wade into a pond full of crocodiles in order to retrieve their next clue directing them to theBatchelor Airfield.
  • Roadblock: "Who's ready to take the fall for their team?"In this leg's Roadblock, one team member had choose an airplane, climb to an altitude of 12,000 feet (3,700 m), and then perform a tandemskydivewith an instructor. Once on the ground, they received their next clue.
  • After the Roadblock, teams had to drive to theLitchfield National Parkand search for their next clue among themagnetic termite mounds.
  • Detour: Wet or DryThis leg's Detour was a choice betweenWetorDry.InWet,teams had to drive six miles (9.7 km) to a swimming hole calledBuley Rockhole,and then hike and swim one mile (1.6 km) down a river infested with spiders and poisonous plants in order to retrieve their next clue. InDry,teams had to drive six miles (9.7 km) on-road, and then another six miles (9.7 km) off-road, to a rock formation known asThe Lost City.Once there, teams had to select adidgeridooand follow the sound of music in order to locate a nearbyAboriginalmusician with a matching didgeridoo, who taught each team member to play a note so they could receive their next clue.
  • After the Detour, teams had to check in at the Pit Stop: theLake Bennett Wilderness Resort.
Additional notes
  • Yield: BJ & Tyler Yielded Joseph & MonicaBJ & Tyler chose to Yield Joseph & Monica.
  • This was a non-elimination leg.

Leg 10 (Australia → Thailand)

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After arriving inLopburi,teams visited the historicPrang Sam Yot,where they found the Roadblock.
  • Episode 11: "I Think This Monkey Likes Me" (May 10, 2006)
  • Prize: A cruise aroundSydney Harbourwith visits to theHunter Valleywine district and theGreat Barrier Reef,and a stay at a luxury hotel while at the Pit Stop (awarded to Ray & Yolanda)
  • Eliminated: Joseph & Monica
Locations
Episode summary
  • At the start of this leg, teams were instructed to fly toBangkok, Thailand.Once there, teams had to travel by bus toLopburiand find their next clue atPrang Sam Yot.
  • Roadblock: "Who's ready for some monkey business?"In this leg's Roadblock, one team member had to recreate a properly arrangedceremonial feastof fruit and give it to the monkeys at Prang Sam Yot in order to receive their next clue.
  • Fast Forward: Eat Crickets & GrasshoppersThis season's second Fast Forward required teams to travel to a restaurant and eat a bowl of friedcricketsandgrasshoppers.BJ & Tyler won the Fast Forward.
  • After the Roadblock, teams were instructed to travel by ferry toKo Kret Islandand find their next clue at the Buddha Garden.
  • Detour: Move It or Altar ItThis leg's Detour was a choice betweenMove ItorAltar It.InMove It,teams had to go to the Jom Jam Pottery Factory and then transport a total of 72 clay pots on wooden boards balanced on their shoulders through the streets of a market to a boat in order to receive their next clue. InAltar It,teams had to go to the Wat Chimphli temple, where they had to properly assemble a shrine and then applygold leafto a statue ofBuddhain order to receive their next clue.
  • After the Detour, teams had to check in at the Pit Stop: theMarble Templein Bangkok.
Additional note
  • The clue at Prang Sam Yot contained an additional envelope inside that informed teams to not open it until they reached the Pit Stop. The prize on this leg was awarded to the team who had a picture of a golden gnome in their envelope. Ray & Yolanda won the prize.

Leg 11 (Thailand → Japan)

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TheShibuya Scramble CrossinginTokyoand its various display screens were featured on this leg.
  • Episode 12: "5 Continents, 9 Countries, More Than 59,000 Miles" (May 17, 2006)
  • Prize: TwoT-Mobile Sidekickswith three years of free service (awarded to BJ & Tyler)
Locations
Episode summary
  • At the start of this leg, teams traveled to theRoyal Elephant Kraal,where they receivedsmartphonesfrom the elephants that displayed their next clue instructing them to fly toTokyo, Japan.Once there, teams had to travel to the parking lot of theHotel Nikko Narita,search for a marked vehicle, and then drive to the Sakamoto Building inShibuya.They had to walk to ascramble crossingand scan the big flashing screens in order to find their next clue:Find Hachiko!They had to figure out that they had to find a statue of thenamesake dog,where they found a man wearing a red and yellow scarf with their next clue.
  • Detour: Maiden or MessengerThis leg's Detour was a choice betweenMaidenorMessenger.InMaiden,teams had to travel toHama-rikyū Gardensand carry a traditional Japanesepalanquinwith a young Japanese woman1⁄3mile (540 m) to atea ceremonypavilion in order to receive their next clue. InMessenger,teams had to travel 200 yards (180 m) to a parking lot and pick up a pair offolding bicyclesas well as messenger bags, which each contained a parcel. Teams then had to assemble the bikes and ride through the streets of Tokyo to deliver the packages toShinjuku Park TowerandShinjuku Chuo KoeninShinjuku.When they were done, teams returned to the bike parking lot in order to receive their next clue.
  • After the Detour, teams had to travel to theCapsule Land Hotel,where they received one of three departure times fifteen minutes apart the next day based on the order they arrived. The next morning, teams were directed to drive toFujikyu HighlandinFujiyoshidain order to find their next clue.
  • Roadblock: "Who's ready to coast through their day?"In this leg's Roadblock, one team member had to ride on three extreme rides in the following order: The Pizza,Dodonpa,andFujiyama.While riding, they had to spot a man holding a message somewhere along one of the rides. After the third ride, they had to relay the message to the park manager in order to receive their next clue. If they could not, they had to go on all three rides again.
  • After the Roadblock, teams had to drive toLake Yamanakaand pedal aswan boatto the Pit Stop:The Big Swan.
Additional note
  • This was a non-elimination leg.

Leg 12 (Japan → United States)

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Denver's skyline as seen from theRed Rocks Amphitheatre,the starting and finish lines ofThe Amazing Race 9.
  • Episode 12: "5 Continents, 9 Countries, More Than 59,000 Miles" (May 17, 2006)
  • Prize: US$1,000,000
  • Winners: BJ & Tyler
  • Runners-up: Eric & Jeremy
  • Third place: Ray & Yolanda
Locations
Episode summary
  • At the start of this leg, teams were instructed to fly toAnchorage, Alaska.Once there, teams had to search theairportfor a marked car with their next clue, which directed them to drive to Mirror Lake.
  • Detour: Drill it or Deliver itThis season's final Detour was a choice betweenDrill ItorDeliver It.InDrill It,teams had to use anice augerto drill 10 holes in the ice, push anice fishingshack to the holes, and properly position the shack over at least two of the holes in order to receive their next clue. InDeliver It,teams would have had to load abush planewith medical supplies, fly with a pilot over 75 miles (121 km) toGirdwood,deliver the supplies, receive their next clue, and then fly back. Due to poor weather conditions, this option was subject to an indefinite delay, so all teams performedDrill It.
  • After the Detour, teams drove toKincaid Park,where they had to search the park's chalet forsnowshoesand then hike to their next clue. Teams were then instructed to fly toDenver, Colorado.Once there, teams traveled toClear CreekHistory Park inGoldenand searched the grounds for their next clue, which instructed teams to "Go Back to Where You Started", leaving them to figure out that their next destination was the starting line:Red Rocks Amphitheatre.
  • Roadblock: "Who remembers the most about the places you've been?"In this season's final Roadblock, one team member had to search a field of 285 flags, find the nine flags representing each of the countries that they visited, and place them in chronological order. Teams had a reference board with the correct flags along with three decoy flags. Unlike normal Roadblocks, the non-participating team member could provide guidance, but could not physically assist. Once teams got the order of the flags correct, they could run to the nearby finish line.
Order Flags
1 Brazil
2 Russia
3 Germany
4 Italy
5 Greece
6 Oman
7 Australia
8 Thailand
9 Japan
Additional note
  • Legs 11 and 12 aired back-to-back as a special two-hour episode.

Reception

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Critical response

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The Amazing Race 9received mixed reviews.Linda HolmesofTelevision Without Pitywas negative towards this season due to it being dominated by two "obnoxious" teams writing "Dear This Season: Boo."[10]Andy Dehnartofreality blurredwrote that this season rebounded from the previous "lame" Family Edition.[11]Heather HavrileskyofSalonwrote "all in all, this was a really lively, fun season of 'The Amazing Race,' the kind that strengthens my undying commitment to watch every second of every hour of every season of this show".[12]In 2016, this season was ranked 21st out of the first 27 seasons by theRob Has a PodcastAmazing Racecorrespondents.[13]In 2021, Jane Andrews ofGossip Copranked this season as the show's 10th best season.[14]

Ratings

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Canadian ratings
Order Episode Viewers (millions) Rank
1 "Here We Go, Baby, Off to Win a Million Bucks!" 2.32 #6[15]
2 "I’m Filthy, and I Love It" 2.08 #9
3 "I’m in Russia Playing with Dolls" 2.55 #3
4 "It’s Not Over Until the Phil Sings" 2.55 #3
5 "Good Thing I Took That Human Anatomy Class in High School" 2.26 #7
6 "Sleep Deprivation Is Really Starting to Irritate Me" 2.15 #5
7 "Herculean Effort for Some Herculean Dudes" 2.22 #7
8 "Here Comes the Bedouin" 2.35 #4
9 "Do You Know How Much Running I Did Today, Phil?" 1.97 #10
10 "Man, They Should Have Used Their Fake Names" 2.09 #9
11 "I Think This Monkey Likes Me" 2.18 #8
12 "5 Continents, 9 Countries, More Than 59,000 Miles" 2.45 #4

Awards

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On August 27, 2006, season 9 won aPrimetime Emmy Awardfor Outstanding Reality-Competition Program, the fourth consecutive award for the series.

References

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  1. ^abDehnart, Andy(December 5, 2005)."Amazing Race 9 spotted inside and outside the continental United States".reality blurred.RetrievedApril 9,2021.
  2. ^Grigs, Brandon (November 22, 2005)."'Amazing Race' scrambles across Utah tonight ".The Salt Lake Tribune.Archived fromthe originalon November 25, 2005.RetrievedAugust 12,2023.
  3. ^"CBS reveals 'The Amazing Race 9' cast, series to debut February 28".realitytvworld.January 30, 2006.RetrievedDecember 26,2019.
  4. ^Johnston, Caitlin (May 7, 2007)."Eric And Danielle Get Their Money".CBS News.RetrievedDecember 26,2019.
  5. ^Rocchio, Christopher (May 9, 2007)."Eric Sanchez and Danielle Turner talk about their 'Amazing' split".realitytvworld.RetrievedDecember 26,2019.
  6. ^"'Race' couple Ray Whitty and Yolanda Brown-Moore get engaged ".realitytvworld.January 16, 2015.RetrievedDecember 26,2019.
  7. ^Rogers, Steve (January 16, 2007)."CBS unveils 'The Amazing Race: All-Stars' cast, show to debut Feb. 18".Reality TV World.RetrievedOctober 30,2020.
  8. ^ab"Here We Go, Baby, Off to Win a Million Bucks!".The Amazing Race.Season 9. Episode 1. February 28, 2006. Event occurs at 1:12:35.CBS.Travel by taxi to the neighborhood of Santa Cecília and find Vavá. Once there, ask for and buy a ceremonial white candle.
  9. ^"CBS Recap for Season 9, Leg 3 (archived)".CBS.October 14, 2007. Archived fromthe originalon October 14, 2007.RetrievedMay 14,2012.
  10. ^Linda Holmes(May 22, 2006)."And unicorns danced!".Television Without Pity.RetrievedMarch 22,2021.
  11. ^Andy Dehnart(May 18, 2006)."BJ and Tyler win The Amazing Race 9".reality blurred.RetrievedMarch 22,2021.
  12. ^Heather Havrilesky(May 21, 2006)."I Like to Watch".Salon.RetrievedMarch 27,2021.
  13. ^Mike Bloom; Jessica Liese; Dan Heaton (February 5, 2016)."Amazing Race | Ranking the Season".Rob Has a Podcast(Podcast). Event occurs at 58:24.RetrievedMarch 22,2021.
  14. ^Andrews, Jane (January 2, 2021)."The Best Seasons Of The Amazing Race, Ranked".Gossip Cop.RetrievedMarch 22,2021.
  15. ^"Top Programs - Total Canada (English): February 27-March 5, 2006"(PDF).[dead link]
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