Episode
The Amazing Race: Head Down and Hold On
Overview
The 18th season begins with 11 former teams who failed to win returning for a chance to claim the $1 million prize. The race starts in Palm Springs, Cal., and continues in Sydney, Australia, where the teams swim with sharks and receive a surprise from Phil at the pit stop.
Details
- Series
- The Amazing Race
- Season
- Season 18
- Episode
- Episode 1
- Air date
- 2011-02-20
- Runtime
- 42 min
Episode context
Head Down and Hold On is Episode 1 in Unfinished Business of The Amazing Race. It aired on 2011-02-20. The runtime is 42 min.
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