The Amazing Race 5

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The Amazing Race 5
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Presented by Phil Keoghan
No. of teams11
WinnerChip & Kim McAllister
No. of legs13
Distance traveled72,000 mi (116,000 km)
Country of originUnited States
No. of episodes12
Release
Original network CBS
Original releaseJuly 6 (2004-07-06) 
September 21, 2004 (2004-09-21)
Additional information
Filming datesJanuary 30 (2004-01-30) 
February 27, 2004 (2004-02-27)
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The Amazing Race 5 is the fifth season of the American reality competition show The Amazing Race . Hosted by Phil Keoghan, it featured eleven teams of two, each with a pre-existing relationship, competing in a race around the world to win US$1,000,000. This season visited six continents and twelve countries and traveled over 72,000 miles (116,000 km) during thirteen legs. Starting in Santa Monica, racers traveled through Uruguay, Argentina, Russia, Egypt, Kenya, Tanzania, the United Arab Emirates, India, New Zealand, the Philippines, and Canada before finishing in Dallas. New twists introduced in this season included the Yield, where one team could force another team to stop racing for a predetermined amount of time, and a new non-elimination leg penalty where teams that finished last where stripped of all of the money they had accumulated during previous legs and would not receive any money in the subsequent leg. The season premiered on CBS on July 6, 2004, and concluded on September 21, 2004.

Contents

Married parents Chip and Kim McAllister were the winners of the season, while dating couple Colin Guinn and Christie Woods finished in second place, and models Brandon Davidson and Nicole O'Brian finished in third place.

Production

Development and filming

The starting line was at Santa Monica Pier in Santa Monica, California. Los Angeles Aerial Santa Monica Pier 1.JPG
The starting line was at Santa Monica Pier in Santa Monica, California.

After the anemic ratings for The Amazing Race 4 , CBS chairman and CEO Les Moonves doubted whether the series would be renewed for another season. [1] After much deliberation, CBS officially ordered a fifth installment of The Amazing Race in September 2003. Some observers cited the series' recent Emmy win as the factor behind its renewal. [2] While CBS flirted with the idea of a fall premiere, it ultimately gave season 5 a summer broadcast to create momentum for The Amazing Race 6 on the fall schedule. [3]

This season introduced two major twists to The Amazing Race: the Yield and the non-elimination penalty. [4] The Yield allowed one team to force another team to stop racing for a predetermined amount of time. The Yield was available on each leg, except the last two, although it was not shown on each episode. The non-elimination penalty required teams finishing last on non-elimination legs to be stripped of any money they had accumulated and, in addition, they received no money at the start of the next leg. This was also the first season to see the number of Fast Forwards reduced; only two were available in the entire season. [5]

Filming for The Amazing Race 5 began on January 30, 2004, and finished on February 27. [6] This season traveled 72,000 miles (116,000 km), which was the show's longest route yet, covering six continents and twelve countries. [7] The teams visited nine countries not previously seen on the show: Uruguay, Argentina, Russia, Egypt, Kenya, Tanzania, the United Arab Emirates, the Philippines, and Canada.

During pre-production, the producers moved the Dubai leg from the originally planned location of Istanbul, Turkey. Istanbul was eventually visited on The Amazing Race 7 . Production also moved the legs in the Philippines from Japan, but Japan was eventually visited on The Amazing Race 9 .

The Zorb task in Leg 10 was filmed at a New Zealand farm owned by a friend of host Phil Keoghan. Prior to the season, Keoghan experienced rolling in the Zorb and insisted it be a task on the show. [8]

Marshall & Lance were the first team in Amazing Race history to quit. [9] When they arrived at the Roadblock site in Luxor, Egypt, after all of the other teams had already left, they decided to give up rather than complete the task.

Cast

Charla Faddoul Charla Baklayan.jpg
Charla Faddoul
Nicole O'Brian and Brandon Davidson Brandon and Nicole.jpg
Nicole O'Brian and Brandon Davidson
Kim and Chip McAllister Chip and Kim.png
Kim and Chip McAllister

After two seasons that featured twelve teams, the contestant pool this season was reduced to eleven teams. They included a dating widowed couple, female twins, a former Big Brother contestant, and a team member with dwarfism. Alison Irwin of CBS's Big Brother 4 was the first contestant from a previously aired reality show to take part in The Amazing Race.

Following this season, Colin & Christie became engaged on CBS's Early Show . [10]

ContestantsAgeRelationshipHometownStatus
Dennis Frentsos27Once Engaged West Nyack, New York Eliminated 1st
(in Punta Ballena, Uruguay)
Erika Shay25 Piermont, New York
Alison Irwin23Dating Meadville, Pennsylvania Eliminated 2nd
(in San Antonio de Areco, Argentina)
Donny Patrick21 Shenandoah, Pennsylvania
Jim McCoy53Military Father & Daughter Jacksonville, Florida Eliminated 3rd
(in Rio Negro, Argentina)
Marsha McCoy26 Gainesville, Florida
Bob Barron61Internet Dating Couple Mount Laurel, New Jersey Eliminated 4th
(in Pushkin, Russia)
Joyce Nicolo54
Marshall Hudes31Brothers Dallas, Texas Quit
(in Luxor, Egypt)
Lance Hudes26
Charla Faddoul 27Cousins Phoenix, Maryland Eliminated 6th
(in Lake Manyara National Park, Tanzania)
Mirna Hindoyan27 Towson, Maryland
Kami French26Twins Eugene, Oregon Eliminated 7th
(in Paengaroa, New Zealand)
Karli French26
Linda Ruiz45Bowling Moms Palmdale, California Eliminated 8th
(in El Nido, Philippines)
Karen Heins41
Brandon Davidson25Dating & Models Los Angeles, California Third place
Nicole O'Brian21
Colin Guinn24Dating Corpus Christi, Texas Runners-up
Christie Woods 26
Chip McAllister46Married Parents Coto de Caza, California Winners
Kim McAllister44
Future appearances

Charla & Mirna returned to compete in The Amazing Race: All-Stars . [11] Colin & Christie were also invited to participate in The Amazing Race: All-Stars, but had to decline due to Christie's pregnancy. [12] They later competed on The Amazing Race: Reality Showdown in 2019. [13]

Alison Irwin later appeared on Big Brother: All Stars . [14] In 2005, Chip, Kim, Charla, and Mirna all competed on the Bravo reality series Battle of the Network Reality Stars , along with twenty-eight other individuals from various reality series. [15]

Results

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

Team placement (by leg)
Team 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
Chip & Kim8th [lower-alpha 1] 8th7th1st4th2nd1st3rd2nd4th1st> [lower-alpha 2] 2nd1st
Colin & Christie7th6th1st2nd1stƒ [lower-alpha 3] 1st2nd1st1st1st4th< [lower-alpha 2] 3rd2nd
Brandon & Nicole6th1st3rd5th3rd4th4th2nd5th3rd3rd1st3rd
Linda & Karen3rd4th6th6th7th6th3rd4th3rd2nd2nd4th
Kami & Karli9th [lower-alpha 1] 9th5th7th6th3rd5th5th4th5th
Charla & Mirna5th2nd2nd4th2nd5th6th
Marshall & Lance2nd7th8th3rd5th7th
Bob & Joyce4th5th4th8th
Jim & Marsha10th3rd9th
Alison & Donny1st10th
Dennis & Erika11th
Notes
  1. 1 2 Chip & Kim and Kami & Karli initially arrived 1st and 2nd, respectively, but had missed the clue to the Detour, having simply arrived by chance at one of the Detour options. They had to go back and retrieve the clue before they could check in. Seven teams checked in during this time, respectively dropping them to 8th and 9th.
  2. 1 2 Chip & Kim chose to Yield Colin & Christie.
  3. This team won the Fast Forward on this leg.

Race summary

The route of The Amazing Race 5. The Amazing Race 5 map.png
The route of The Amazing Race 5.
Destinations Legenda lotnisko.svg Air travel    Legenda kolej.svg Rail travel    BSicon BOOT.svg Water travel    Bus-logo.svg Bus travel
Maki-heliport-15.svg Helicopter travel    Maki-bicycle-15.svg Bicycle travel    Maki-aerialway-15.svg Gondola travel
Route Markers Detour icon.svg Detour    Roadblock icon.svg Roadblock    Fast Forward icon.svg Fast Forward    Yield icon.svg Yield    TAR-pitstop-icon.png Pit Stop

Leg 1 (United States → Uruguay)

After arriving in Punta del Este, Uruguay, teams visited The Hand to look for their clue. La mano de Punta del Este 2.JPG
After arriving in Punta del Este, Uruguay, teams visited The Hand to look for their clue.
Locations
Episode summary

Leg 2 (Uruguay → Argentina)

After arriving in Buenos Aires, teams visited the grave of Evita Peron at La Recoleta Cemetery. Buenos Aires - Recoleta - Entrada Cementerio.jpg
After arriving in Buenos Aires, teams visited the grave of Evita Perón at La Recoleta Cemetery.
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Episode summary

Leg 3 (Argentina)

After arriving in San Carlos de Bariloche, teams traveled to the Civic Center, where the mayor handed them their next clue. Bariloche 02.jpg
After arriving in San Carlos de Bariloche, teams traveled to the Civic Center, where the mayor handed them their next clue.
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Leg 4 (Argentina → Russia)

Teams ended this leg in Russia at Catherine's Palace outside Saint Petersburg. Catherine Palace in Tsarskoe Selo 02.jpg
Teams ended this leg in Russia at Catherine's Palace outside Saint Petersburg.
Locations
Episode summary

Leg 5 (Russia → Egypt)

In Cairo, teams visited the famous Giza pyramid complex, including the Sphinx, which was the Pit Stop for this leg. Egypt.Giza.Sphinx.02.jpg
In Cairo, teams visited the famous Giza pyramid complex, including the Sphinx, which was the Pit Stop for this leg.
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Additional note

Leg 6 (Egypt)

After arriving in the ancient city of Luxor, teams visited the Karnak Temple Complex in order to find their next clue. Karnak-Hypostyle3.jpg
After arriving in the ancient city of Luxor, teams visited the Karnak Temple Complex in order to find their next clue.
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Episode summary
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Leg 7 (Egypt → Kenya → Tanzania)

Teams ended this leg at the lookout over Lake Manyara in Tanzania. Overlook of Lake Manyara National Park.JPG
Teams ended this leg at the lookout over Lake Manyara in Tanzania.
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Episode summary

Leg 8 (Tanzania → United Arab Emirates)

Teams visited the Burj Al Arab in Dubai. Burj Al Arab, Dubai, by Joi Ito Dec2007.jpg
Teams visited the Burj Al Arab in Dubai.
Locations
Episode summary
Additional note

Leg 9 (United Arab Emirates → India)

Teams finished the leg in Kolkata at the Victoria Memorial. Victoria Memorial-Kolkata.jpg
Teams finished the leg in Kolkata at the Victoria Memorial.
Locations
Episode summary
Additional note

Leg 10 (India → New Zealand)

While in New Zealand, one team member went Zorbing down a hill for the Roadblock. Zorbing.jpg
While in New Zealand, one team member went Zorbing down a hill for the Roadblock.
Locations
Episode summary

Leg 11 (New Zealand → Philippines)

One of the most iconic scenes in the history of The Amazing Race took place in the Philippines, where teams had to work with an ox-drawn plow. Carabao.jpg
One of the most iconic scenes in the history of The Amazing Race took place in the Philippines, where teams had to work with an ox-drawn plow.
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Leg 12 (Philippines)

Teams visited the resort town of El Nido on this leg. El Nido Palawan 2.jpg
Teams visited the resort town of El Nido on this leg.
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Episode summary

Leg 13 (Philippines → Canada → United States)

Canada Olympic Park in Calgary, Canada, was the location of this season's final Detour. Canada Olympic Park 2006 Dec 10 - 8.jpg
Canada Olympic Park in Calgary, Canada, was the location of this season's final Detour.
Locations
Episode summary
Additional notes

Reception

Critical response

The Amazing Race 5 received positive reviews. Maureen Ryan of the Chicago Tribune called this season a "breakout success". [21] In 2016, this season was ranked 1st out of the first 27 seasons by the Rob Has a Podcast Amazing Race correspondents. [22] Kareem Gantt of Screen Rant called it "an otherwise near-perfect season." [23] In 2021, Jane Andrews of Gossip Cop ranked this season as the show's 2nd best season. [24] In 2022, Jason Shomer of Collider ranked this season among the show's top seven seasons. [25] In 2022, Rhenn Taguiam of Game Rant ranked this season as the tenth-best season. [26]

Ratings

U.S. Nielsen ratings
OrderEpisodeRatingShare Rating/Share
(18-49)
Viewers
(millions)
1"Clearly, I'm More Intelligent than You"6.4114.3/12 [27] 10.30
2"It Turned Ugly Just Now"6.41110.50
3"I Got Electrocuted"6.9124.6/1311.11
12"You've Just Made Me a Millionaire"8.2135.6/1412.85

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