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      <text xml:space="preserve">{{Infobox Television Amazing Race
| show_name = The Amazing Race 16
| caption = The Amazing Race logo
| image = Tar14-card.jpg
| num_episodes = 12
| first_aired = February 14, 2010
| last_aired = May 9, 2010
| filming_started = November 28, 2009&lt;ref name=&quot;tar16 start&quot;&gt;{{cite web |url = http://popwatch.ew.com/2009/11/29/jeff-jordan-amazing-race-big-brother/ | title = 'Big Brother' winners Jeff and Jordan on 'The Amazing Race': Can it be true? | date= 2009-11-29 | accessdate = 2009-11-29 | first = Lynn | last =Johnson |work = [[Entertainment Weekly]] }}&lt;/ref&gt;
| filming_ended = December 20, 2009
| countries_visited = 9
| continents_visited = 5
| cities_visited = 24
| winning_team = Dan &amp; {{nowrap|Jordan Pious}}
| miles_traveled = 40000
| number_legs = 12
| previous_season = [[The Amazing Race 15]]
| next_season = [[The Amazing Race 17]]
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'''''The Amazing Race 16''''' is the sixteenth installment of the reality television show [[The Amazing Race (U.S. TV series)|''The Amazing Race'']]. ''The Amazing Race 16'' features eleven teams of two, each with a pre-existing relationship, in a race around the world. 

The sixteenth cycle started on Sunday, February 14, 2010. It aired on [[CBS]] in the United States on Sunday nights at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT with the season finale on May 9, 2010, and in Canada, the show premiered on the [[A (TV system)|A channel]], not [[CTV Television Network|CTV]] (due to the [[2010 Winter Olympics]]), but it returned to CTV after the Winter Olympics concluded.&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web | url = http://www.thrfeed.com/2009/12/cbs-picks-show-for-postsuper-bowl-slot.html | title = CBS picks show for post-Super Bowl slot | work = [[The Hollywood Reporter]] | date= 2009-12-20 | accessdate= 2009-12-20 | first = James | last = Hibbard }}&lt;/ref&gt; The show is again hosted by [[Phil Keoghan]].

Brothers Dan and Jordan Pious were the winners of this ''Race''.

==Production==
===Development and filming===
The sixteenth season spanned {{convert|40000|mi|km}} across five continents and nine countries, including Chile, Argentina, Germany, France, Malaysia, Singapore, China and for the first time, the Seychelles.&lt;ref name=&quot;AP&quot;&gt;{{cite web|url=http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20100121/ap_en_tv/us_tv_amazing_race16|title=Cowboys, detectives among 'Amazing Race' teams|last=Lang|first=Derrik|date=2010-01-21|publisher=[[Associated Press]]|accessdate=2010-01-21}} {{Dead link|date=October 2010|bot=H3llBot}}&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|url=http://www.stltoday.com/blogzone/tube-talk/tv-news/2010/01/amazing-race-returns-feb-14-here-are-the-teams/|title=‘Amazing Race’ returns Feb. 14; here are the teams|last=Pennington|first=Gail|work=[[St. Louis Post-Dispatch]]|date=2010-01-21|accessdate=2010-01-24}} {{Dead link|date=October 2010|bot=H3llBot}}&lt;/ref&gt;

Racers were observed leaving [[Los Angeles International Airport]] on November 28, 2009.&lt;ref name=&quot;tar16 start&quot;/&gt; For the third time, teams had to use public transportation to make their way from the Starting Line to the airport. Teams had also done so in seasons 1 and 6. 

Racers were reported checking into a Pit Stop in [[Puerto Varas]], Chile on December 2.&lt;ref name=&quot;Cronica&quot;&gt;{{cite web|url=http://www.cronicalibre.cl/index.php/locales/2234-programa-televisivo-internacional-qthe-amazing-raceq-grabo-capitulos-en-puerto-varas-y-zonas-cercanas|title= Programa televisivo internacional &quot;The Amazing Race&quot; grabó capítulos en Puerto Varas y zonas cercanas |date=2009-12-02|work=Crónica Libre|location=Chile|accessdate=2009-12-02}} {{es icon}}&lt;/ref&gt; Filming of the show has also been reported in [[Bariloche]], Argentina, and continuing on to Germany&lt;ref name=&quot;ANBariloche&quot;&gt;{{cite web|url=http://www.anbariloche.com.ar/noticia.php?nota=11904|title= The Amazing Race grabó en Bariloche |date=2009-12-07|work=Agencia de Noticias Bariloche|location=[[Bariloche]], Argentina|accessdate=2009-12-07}} {{es icon}}&lt;/ref&gt; and production crews were reported to be seen around [[Singapore]], particularly in the [[Bugis Street|Bugis]] area and the [[Singapore Flyer]].&lt;ref name=&quot;Singapore&quot;&gt;{{cite web|url=http://a1preview.asia1.com.sg:90/vgn-ext-templating/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=30881f5db71a5210VgnVCM100000430a0a0aRCRD&amp;vgnextchannel=f6dbadbd2b722110VgnVCM100000bd0a0a0aRCRD|title=Is Amazing Race back in S'pore?|work=The New Paper|publisher=AsiaOne News|location=Singapore|accessdate=2009-12-20}}&lt;/ref&gt;

In the third episode, which aired on February 28, 2010 and featured the contestants departing [[Chile]], Phil Keoghan acknowledged the February 27, 2010 [[2010 Chile earthquake|massive earthquake]] in Chile in a special opening.&lt;ref name=&quot;Variety&quot;&gt;{{cite web|url=http://weblogs.variety.com/on_the_air/2010/02/sundays-amazing-race-to-acknowledge-the-chile-earthquake.html|title=Sunday's-Amazing-Race-to-Acknowledge-the-Chile-Earthquake|last=Michael|first=Schneider|date=2010-02-27|publisher=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]|accessdate=2010-02-27}}&lt;/ref&gt;

Leg 4 featured an [[The Amazing Race#Intersection|Intersection]] for the first time since [[The Amazing Race 11|Season 11]]. Also for the first time since the Intersection was introduced, teams did a Roadblock together, where one person from each of the intersected teams had to work together to complete the Roadblock. This is also the first time since [[The Amazing Race 8|Season 8]] that two racers worked together to complete a Roadblock, and the first time in its history that an Intersection occurred on a different leg than Leg 8.

In Leg 8, Jet and [[Cord McCoy|Cord]] were the first team since the inception of the Speed Bump in [[The Amazing Race 12|Season 12]] to finish in first place on a leg in which they had to complete a Speed Bump.&lt;!--Leg 8 was also the first leg in the history of ''The Amazing Race'' in which the finishing order of the teams was totally reversed from that of the previous leg (leg 7, which was a non-elimination leg). [This is not true. The first was in Season 7 Legs 11 to 12]--&gt;

Leg 9 was the first time that a U-Turn warning had been in the team's first clue, due to the fact the team taking the Fast Forward option would have skipped the Detour and the U-Turn point. Also, this was the first time that a Fast Forward and a U-Turn have been present in the same leg.

At the end of the episode for Leg 10, the death of [[He Pingping]] was acknowledged. He appeared giving out clues to the teams after the first Roadblock. That leg was also the first single-length leg ever on the ''Race'' to have two Roadblocks (Each team member had to complete one of the Roadblocks).

In Leg 11, [[Bao Xishun]], the world's tallest man at the time, was featured as the greeter at the Pit Stop in Shanghai.

===Cast===
{{see also|List of The Amazing Race (U.S. TV series) contestants}}
Applications were originally due on July 10, 2009, but the deadline was later extended. Semi-finalist interviews were held sometime in August 2009 and the final casting interviews took place in Los Angeles around September and October 2009. Filming took place around November and December 2009.&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|url=http://www.cbs.com/casting/amazing_race/Eligibility_Requirements.pdf|title=Eligibility requirements|author=CBS.com|accessdate=2009-06-26}}&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|url=http://www.cbs.com/casting/amazing_race/Application_Form.pdf|title=Application form|author=CBS.com|accessdate=2009-06-26}}&lt;/ref&gt;

Caite, 20, was the youngest contestant in the show's history (excluding the [[The Amazing Race 8|Family Edition]]); while Jody Kelly, 71, was the oldest contestant in the show's history. Other racers included [[cowboy]]s, [[detective]]s, a lesbian couple, high school sweethearts, attorney moms, and the show's first Asian married couple.

Notable cast members include [[Big Brother 11 (U.S.)|''Big Brother 11'']] houseguests [[Jordan Lloyd]] and Jeff Schroeder, 2007 [[Miss South Carolina Teen USA]] [[Caitlin Upton|Caite Upton]], professional bull rider [[Cord McCoy]], and [[Cleveland Indians]] [[Coach (baseball)|third-base coach]] [[Steve Smith (baseball)|Steve Smith]]. 

This 16th series also marked the first appearance of [[Allan Wu]], host of ''[[The Amazing Race Asia]]'', in the US version of the series.

==Results==
The following teams participated in the Race, with their relationships at the time of filming. Note this table does not necessarily reflect all content broadcast on television due to inclusion or exclusion of some data. Placements are listed in finishing order.
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!rowspan=2|Team
!rowspan=2|Relationship
!colspan=12|Position (by leg)
!rowspan=2|Roadblocks&lt;br /&gt;performed
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!1
!2
!3
!4
!5{{ref|5|5}}
!6
!7
!8
!9
!10
!11
!12
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|Dan &amp; Jordan
|Brothers
|8th{{ref|2|2}} 
|8th
|6th
|6th{{blue|–}}
|4th
|5th
|2nd
|5th
|{{green|1stƒ}}
|3rd
|3rd
| 1 st
|Dan 6, Jordan 5
|-
|Jet &amp; [[Cord McCoy|Cord]]
|Brothers / [[Cowboy]]s
|3rd
|1st
|1st
|4th{{orange (color)|+}}
|3rd
|4th
|{{blue|&lt;u&gt;6th&lt;/u&gt;}}{{ref|9|9}}
|1st
|3rd
|1st
|2nd
|2  |Jet 6, Cord 6
|-
|Brent &amp; [[Caite Upton|Caite]] 
|Dating Models
|7th{{ref|1|1}} 
|4th
|7th{{ref|4|4}}
|7th{{olive|~}}
|6th{{ref|6|6}}
|6th{{ref|8|8}}
|3rd
|4th
|2nd{{brown|⊃}}
|2nd
|1st
| 3rd 
|Brent 7, Caite 5
|-
|Louie &amp; Michael
|Detectives
|9th
|9th
|8th
|1st{{orange (color)|+}}
|1st{{brown|⊃}}
|1st
|4th
|3rd
|4th
|{{blue|&lt;u&gt;4th&lt;/u&gt;}}
|{{red  |4th}}

|bgcolor=&quot;darkgray&quot; colspan=&quot;1&quot;|
|Louie 6, Michael 5
|-
|Carol &amp; Brandy
|Dating
|6th
|3rd
|3rd
|5th{{magenta|–}}
|5th
|2nd
|5th
|2nd
|{{red|5th}}{{brown|⊂}}
|bgcolor=&quot;darkgray&quot; colspan=&quot;3&quot;|
|Carol 4, Brandy 4
|-
|[[Steve Smith (baseball)|Steve]] &amp; Allie
|Father / Daughter
|4th
|7th
|2nd
|2nd{{teal|^}}
|2nd
|3rd
|1st
|{{red|6th}}
|bgcolor=&quot;darkgray&quot; colspan=&quot;4&quot;|
|Steve 4, Allie 3
|-
|[[Jordan Lloyd|Jordan]] &amp; Jeff
|Newly Dating
|1st
|6th
|5th
|{{blue|&lt;u&gt;8th&lt;/u&gt;}}{{olive|~}}
|7th
|{{red|7th}}
|bgcolor=&quot;darkgray&quot; colspan=&quot;6&quot;|
|Jordan 2, Jeff 3
|-
|Joe &amp; Heidi
|Married
|5th
|2nd
|4th
|3rd{{teal|^}}
|{{red|8th}}{{brown|⊂}}{{ref|7|7}}
|bgcolor=&quot;darkgray&quot; colspan=&quot;7&quot;|
|Joe 2, Heidi 2
|-
|{{nowrap|Monique &amp; Shawne}}
|Moms / [[Lawyer|Attorneys]]
|2nd
|5th
|{{red|9th}}
|bgcolor=&quot;darkgray&quot; colspan=&quot;9&quot;|
|{{nowrap|Monique 1, Shawne 2}}
|-
|Jody &amp; Shannon
|{{nowrap|Grandmother / Granddaughter}}
|10th
|{{red|10th}}
| bgcolor=&quot;darkgray&quot; colspan=&quot;10&quot;|
|Jody 1, Shannon 1
|-
|Dana &amp; Adrian
|High School Sweethearts
|{{red|11th}}{{ref|3|3}}
|bgcolor=&quot;darkgray&quot; colspan=&quot;11&quot;|
|Dana 0, Adrian 1{{ref|3|3}}
|}
*A {{red|red}} team placement indicates that the team was eliminated.
*A {{green|green ƒ}} and team placement indicates that the team won a [[The Amazing Race#Fast Forward|Fast Forward]] clue.
*An {{blue|&lt;u&gt;underlined blue&lt;/u&gt;}} team's placement indicates that the team came in last on a non-elimination leg and had to perform a [[The Amazing Race#Non-elimination legs|Speed Bump]] task in the following leg.
*Matching colored symbols ({{orange (color)|orange +}}, {{teal|teal ^}}, {{magenta|magenta –}}, and {{olive|olive ~}}) indicate teams who worked together during part of the leg as a result of an Intersection.
*A {{brown|brown ⊃}} means the team chose to use a U-Turn; {{brown|⊂}} indicates the team who received it.

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{{note|1|1}} Brent and Caite initially arrived 2nd, but were issued a 30-minute penalty for going on foot instead of taking the [[funicular]] from the Roadblock as instructed in their clue; they dropped to 7th.&lt;br /&gt;
{{note|2|2}} Dan and Jordan initially arrived 4th, but were issued a 15-minute penalty for losing a paintbrush during the additional task; they dropped to 8th.&lt;br&gt;
{{note|3|3}} Dana and Adrian failed to complete the Roadblock in Leg 1. After Adrian's second attempt failed and after all other teams had already checked in at the Pit Stop, Phil came out to the Roadblock location and eliminated them.&lt;br&gt;
{{note|4|4}} At the beginning of Leg 3, Brent and Caite were originally supposed to depart 4th, but because both had to be treated for [[dehydration]] at the emergency room in a local hospital, they departed last, 3 hours and 5 minutes after their scheduled time.&lt;br&gt;
{{note|5|5}} The U-Turn in Leg 5 was a Blind U-Turn; Louie and Michael did not have to reveal themselves to the other teams as having used the U-Turn.&lt;br&gt;
{{note|6|6}} Brent and Caite initially arrived 6th, but had missed the clue at the U-Turn, having arrived at their additional task by chance. They had to backtrack to the U-Turn to receive their clue. This did not affect their placement.&lt;br&gt;
{{note|7|7}} Joe and Heidi failed to complete the second Detour task that they had to do as a result of being U-Turned. After all of the other teams had already checked in at the Pit Stop, Phil came out to their location and eliminated them.&lt;br&gt;
{{note|8|8}} Brent and Caite initially arrived 3rd, but did not complete the Detour, having arrived at the Pit Stop by chance after following Carol and Brandy. They had to backtrack to complete the Detour and eventually checked in 6th.&lt;br&gt;
{{note|9|9}} Jet and Cord initially arrived 5th, but did not retrieve the clue giving directions to the Pit Stop after completing the Roadblock. They had to backtrack to retrieve the clue, and fell to last place.&lt;br&gt;
&lt;/span&gt;

==Episode title quotes==
Episode titles are often taken from quotes made by the racers.&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|url=http://www.cbs.com/info/schedule/index.php|title=CBS TV Schedule|publisher=[[CBS]]|accessdate=2010-01-31}}&lt;/ref&gt;
#&quot;Nanna Is Kickin' Your Butt&quot; – ''Michael''
#&quot;When the Cow Kicked Me in the Head&quot; – ''Jody''
#&quot;Run Like Scalded Dogs!&quot; – ''Jet''
#&quot;We Are No Longer in the Bible Belt&quot; – ''Jet''
#&quot;I Think We're Fighting the Germans, Right?&quot; – ''Michael''
#&quot;Cathy Drone?&quot; – ''Dan''
#&quot;Anonymous?&quot; – ''Brent'' 
#&quot;You're Like Jason Bourne, Right?&quot; – ''Michael''
#&quot;Dumb Did Us In&quot; – ''Brandy''
#&quot;I Feel Like I'm in, Like, Sicily&quot; – ''Brent''
#&quot;They Don't Even Understand Their Own Language&quot; – ''Brent''
#&quot;Huger than Huge&quot; – ''Jordan''

==Prizes==
The prize for each leg is awarded to the first place team for that leg. All trips are sponsored by [[Travelocity]].
*'''Leg 1''' – A trip for two to [[Vancouver]], [[British Columbia]]
*'''Leg 2''' – A pair of [[sailboat]]s
*'''Leg 3''' – A trip for two to [[Patagonia]]
*'''Leg 4''' – Two $5,000 pre-loaded [[Discover Card]]s
*'''Leg 5''' – Two 55&quot; [[High-definition television|HD TVs]]
*'''Leg 6''' – A trip for two to [[Cancun]], Mexico
*'''Leg 7''' – A dinner on the beach on [[Praslin]], [[Seychelles]], massages, all the [[7-Up]] the team could drink (at the Pit Stop), and $7,000 for each team member
*'''Leg 8''' – A trip for two to [[Maui]], Hawaii
*'''Leg 9''' – A pair of motorcycles
*'''Leg 10''' – A trip for two to Alaska.
*'''Leg 11''' – A trip for two to the Spanish coast.
*'''Leg 12''' – $1,000,000

==Elimination Station==
After elimination, the first five eliminated teams were sequestered at a villa in [[Puerto Vallarta]], Mexico to await the finale. CBS posted short videos on its website after each episode aired in the [[Pacific Time Zone]] to show the eliminated teams interacting at the villa.

*After '''Leg 1''', ''Dana'' and ''Adrian'' were the first team eliminated and sent to the villa. They expressed their disappointment after Adrian's second attempt failed during the Roadblock task. Adrian is terribly afraid of heights and he wanted to kiss Dana to reaffirm their relationship. They discussed their marriage, had a tour on a beach, and saw big whales in the ocean.
*After '''Leg 2''', ''Jody'' and ''Shannon'' were the second team eliminated and sent to the villa. Jody voiced her regrets that she did the Roadblock instead of Shannon. Adrian was surprised to hear that Jody had not hoped or expected to win the race, but Shannon still insisted that they could have done it. The teams were treated to an elemental spa with treatments based on fire, earth, water, and air.
*After '''Leg 3''', ''Monique'' and ''Shawne'' were the third team eliminated and sent to the villa. All the previous eliminated teams were shocked to see Monique and Shawne, and Monique and Shawne were saddened at missing their daughters' birthdays. The next day, the teams went to Las Juantas Y Los Veranos to learn how to make [[tequila]], which included Adrian cutting open a [[blue agave]] which took him about 6 minutes and 9 seconds.
*'''Leg 4''' was a non-elimination leg, hence no new teams were sent to the villa. The 3 eliminated teams bonded at the villa while Shannon was writing in her journal. Monique and Shawne suggested bringing Shannon to the beach, after which all the teams went. Shawne was given a leg and foot massage, while Shannon got her hair beaded, and Monique shared with Shannon how to win the Mexican guys by doing some eye action.
*After '''Leg 5''', ''Joe'' and ''Heidi'' were the fourth team eliminated and sent to the villa. They arrived while Adrian and Shannon were playing a game of [[table tennis]]. Jody and Shannon expressed their surprise and disappointment at seeing Joe and Heidi arrive, while Adrian was glad to have another man at the villa. Joe and Heidi expressed their frustration and explained how they arrived at the conclusion that Louie and Michael had Blind U-Turned them. Later, the teams went into town to do some shopping. Joe tried to bargain with a store owner over the price of some jewelry for Heidi, which offended the owner.
*After '''Leg 6''', ''Jordan'' and ''Jeff'' were the fifth team eliminated and sent to the villa. All the teams at the villa sat down for a meal and as Jordan and Jeff arrive at the villa, they explained the circumstances that led to their elimination. They believed that Louie and Michael would be in the top 3, and Joe again shared his disdain for Louie and Michael in a confessional. Jeff expressed his bitterness at having been evicted from [[Big Brother (U.S.)|''Big Brother'']] and now eliminated from ''The Amazing Race'' as he compares Elimination Station and ''Big Brother'' and Jury House. However, Jordan feels satisfied from being in Elimination Station. The teams later went on a [[snorkeling]] trip. While on the trip, Monique and Shawne suffered from [[seasickness]], and Heidi helped Adrian become comfortable in the water. The snorkeling trip also helped ease Jeff's bitterness at being eliminated.
*'''Leg 7''' was a non-elimination leg, hence no new teams were sent to the villa. At the pool, Adrian, Jeff and Joe discussed why Louie and Michael U-Turned Joe and Heidi, which turned out to be because the detectives disliked them due to personal reasons. After that, the eliminated teams watched an exciting Mexican dance, and many of the racers joined in the dance while others watched. Jody also performed a solo by playing the drum, which impressed Shannon. Later in the day, Joe shared with Heidi the main reason why Louie and Michael U-Turned them. Lastly, Heidi added that if Joe were to meet Louie and Michael, he would confront them about it and how it affected the outcome of the race.
*After '''Leg 8''', ''Steve'' and ''Allie'' were the sixth team eliminated. It was 2:00 in the morning, and the eliminated teams gathered to find out who they think is the next team eliminated. Steve and Allie called the villa and Monique picked up the phone. Everyone was surprised and disappointed to hear about that Steve and Allie were eliminated, especially Shannon who was sad to hear about it. Joe then asked Steve about Louie and Michael's current situation in the race, then Steve told Joe that his team was too strong and was a threat, which resulted in the U-Turn. Steve shared that it was bad decisions and a bad cab that resulted in their elimination. Steve also noted that either Jet and Cord or Louie and Michael will win the race.
*After '''Leg 9''', ''Carol'' and ''Brandy'' were the seventh team eliminated. When Carol and Brandy called the villa early in the morning, the other eliminated teams were shocked and disappointed to hear about Carol and Brandy being eliminated, especially Shannon who wanted to see an all-girl team win. Carol and Brandy talked about the U-Turn and their dislike for Brent and Caite that led to their elimination. In response, Jordan said that Carol and Brandy were probably just too jealous of Caite's beauty. Adrian, however, agreed with Carol and Brandy that the U-Turn was a foolish move by the dating models, and that it should have been used on either Jet and Cord or Louie and Michael. That evening, the eliminated racers got to watch a [[Lucha libre|Mexican wrestling]] match in an outdoor coliseum. Jordan got to escort a wrestler to the ring, and Adrian, the most enthusiastic fan of the group, bought a wrestling mask as a souvenir.
*'''Leg 10''' was a non-elimination leg, hence no new teams were sent to the villa. Jordan and Jeff talk with Dana and Adrian about how to strengthen their relationship. Then, all the teams at Elimination Station are shown packing their bags and guessing where the final Leg will take place and then they were leaving the villa and fly to End City.
*After '''Leg 11''', ''Louie'' and ''Michael'' were the eighth and final team eliminated. Elimination Station showed the five eliminated teams arriving at the End City in [[San Francisco]], California. After arriving in San Francisco, the teams checked in to a hotel, settled into their rooms, and awaited the phone call from the eighth team eliminated. Monique and Shawne are happy to see the end of the race and to know who they think is going to win. Dana said that Joe and Heidi were hoping that Louie and Michael are not in the Final Three because of their dislike for them after being U-Turned. Louie and Michael called into the hotel, and the eliminated teams were shocked and disappointed to hear about Louie and Michael being eliminated. Joe asked Louie and Michael if they still felt that they had used the U-Turn correctly. Michael told him that they had because he thought Joe and Heidi would be very tough to beat once the Race route reached Asia. Adrian said that Joe and Heidi's wishes came true, but despite Louie and Michael being eliminated, Joe was still not satisfied. Jeff told Joe that Louie and Michael U-Turned Joe and Heidi because of personal reasons, which led to harsh words between Joe and Jeff.
*'''Leg 12''' was the final leg of ''The Amazing Race 16''. Elimination Station showed the Finish Line that takes place in [[Candlestick Park]]. All the eliminated teams were happy to find out which team do they think will win the $1 million as Steve and Allie, Carol and Brandy, and Louie and Michael reunited with the other eliminated teams at the Finish Line. Shannon noticed that the Final Three teams are: Dan and Jordan, Brent and Caite, and Jet and Cord. Dana said that it's anybody's race. All the eliminated teams were waiting to find out who they think will cross the Finish Line first and win the $1 million. They find out that Dan and Jordan were the first team to cross the Finish Line and win the $1 million; Jet and Cord came in 2nd and Brent and Caite came in 3rd. Teams expressed their opinions about the final three teams at the Finish Line along with their joys and disappointments about the race, and the learning experiences they could draw from it.

==Race summary==
[[File:The Amazing Race 16 Map.png|thumb|250px|The Route of the Race.]]
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===Leg 1 (United States → Chile)===
[[File:Ascensor Valparaiso1.JPG|thumb|In order to travel throughout the mountainous city of [[Valparaíso]], teams rode its various [[funicular]] railways between tasks.]]
*Los Angeles, California, '''[[United States]]''' {{flagicon|United States}} (Vista Hermosa Natural Park) (Starting Line)
*[[File:Legenda lotnisko.svg|20px|Flight:]] Los Angeles ([[Los Angeles International Airport]]) to [[Santiago, Chile|Santiago]], '''[[Chile]]''' {{flagicon|Chile}} ([[Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport]])
*[[Image:Bus-logo.svg|20px|Bus:]] Santiago (Terminal San Borja) to [[Valparaíso]], [[Valparaíso Region]] (Bus Terminal)
*[[Viña del Mar]] ([[Wulff Castle]]) ''(unaired)'' &lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|url=http://www.gettyimages.co.uk/detail/96512357/CBS|title=Photograph of Jody and Shannon near Wulff Castle (see caption)|publisher=[[Getty Images]]|accessdate=2010-02-16}}&lt;/ref&gt;
*Valparaíso (Ascensor Villaseca) {{TAR clue|Roadblock|&quot;Who has the balance of a cat and the courage of a lion?&quot;}}
*Valparaíso (Ascensor Artilleria)
*Valparaíso (Paseo Templeman)
*Valparaíso ([http://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g294306-d318237-Reviews-Fine_Arts_Museum_Palacio_Baburizza-Valparaiso.html Palacio Baburizza]) {{TAR clue|Pit Stop|1}}

In this first Roadblock of the race, one team member had to cross a [[Tightrope walking|tightrope]] the length of a [[American football#Field and players|football field]] ({{convert|360|ft|m|abbr=on|disp=s}}) suspended {{convert|120|ft|m}} above the ground.

;Additional task
*At Paseo Templeman, teams picked up painting supplies (4 paint cans, paint brushes, and a ladder) and had to find a group of house painters next to a house matching the color of their paint. Once at the house, they had to finish painting a portion of the house to receive their next clue.
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===Leg 2 (Chile)===
[[File:Landscape osorno petrohue 2.jpg|thumb|In this Leg, teams traveled throughout the [[Los Lagos Region]] of Chile, known for its lakes and the [[Osorno (volcano)|Osorno volcano]].]]
*[[File:Bus-logo.svg|20px|Bus:]] Valparaíso to [[Puerto Varas]], [[Los Lagos Region]] via Santiago
* [[Vicente Pérez Rosales National Park]] (Mirador, Isla Margarita, [[Todos los Santos Lake]]) {{TAR clue|Detour|Llama Adoration or Condor Consternation}}
* Puerto Varas ([http://www.oncesbellavista.cl/ Onces y Cabañas Bellavista] {{es icon}}) {{TAR clue|Roadblock|&quot;It's time to make the Kuchen.&quot;}}
* Puerto Varas (Gruta de la Virgen, Iglesia del Sagrado Corazón de Jesús de Puerto Varas) {{TAR clue|Pit Stop|2}}

In the first Detour of this race, teams chose between Llama Adoration and Condor Consternation. In Llama Adoration, teams traveled to a farm where they had to dress a [[llama]] by placing a blanket on its back and a scarf around its neck. In Condor Consternation, teams traveled to a beach where they donned special shoes resembling birds' feet and used a [[hang glider]]-like condor costume to glide out to a clue in the water. In the leg's Roadblock, teams had to collect several ingredients used to make [[kuchen]]: a plate of butter, a bowl of sugar, a bag of flour, a [[baker's dozen]] of eggs from the hen house, and a cup of milk straight from a cow. Once the ingredients were collected, team members had to give them to the baker to receive a serving of kuchen and their next clue.
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===Leg 3 (Chile → Argentina)===
[[File:Rodeo Santa Susanna ranch.jpg|thumb|Leg 3 featured tasks relating to [[gaucho]]s and other aspects of Argentine [[equestrianism]].]]
*[[File:Bus-logo.svg|20px|Bus:]] Puerto Varas (Del Salvador Bus Terminal/Cruz del Sur Bus Terminal) to [[San Carlos de Bariloche]], [[Río Negro Province]], '''Argentina''' {{flagicon|Argentina}} 
*San Carlos de Bariloche (El Boliche Viejo)
*San Carlos de Bariloche (Peña Gaucha) {{TAR clue|Roadblock|&quot;Who's ready to get roped in?&quot;}}
*[[:es:Ñirihuau|Ñirihuau]] {{es icon}} (Puente Ñirihuau) {{TAR clue|Detour|Horse Sense or Horse Power}}
*[[Neuquén Province]] ([http://www.estanciaspatagonicas.com/ Estancia Fortin Chacabuco] {{es icon}}) {{TAR clue|Pit Stop|3}}

In this leg's Roadblock, one team member had to choose a station and use a [[lasso]] to rope a target {{convert|18|ft|m}} away and pull it towards them to receive their next clue. In the Detour, teams chose between Horse Sense and Horse Power. In Horse Sense, teams were given a set of directions by a gunslinger and, using only a stationary compass as a navigational aid, had to find a bag of loot buried in a field. They then had to deliver the bag to the lead bandit, and if the markings on their bag matched the coordinates given to them, he would give the team [[coin]] with the name of the Pit Stop location on it as their next clue. In Horse Power, teams went down to a [[polo]] field and, using a wooden practice horse, had to get a goal within 9 strokes and received the [[trophy]] with the name of the Pit Stop location on its base as their next clue.

;Additional task
*At El Boliche Viejo, teams had to win a game of [[five-card stud]] against the [[Travelocity]] Roaming Gnome to receive the gnome which had their next clue on the bottom of its base.

===Leg 4 (Argentina → Germany)===
[[File:Indra-Club-Hamburg.png|thumb|The Indra Musikclub in Hamburg's [[red-light district]] the [[Reeperbahn]] was the location of [[the Beatles]]' [[the Beatles in Hamburg|debut in Germany]] and was the Pit Stop for this Leg of the Race.]]
*[[File:Legenda lotnisko.svg|20px|Flight:]] San Carlos de Bariloche ([[Teniente Luis Candelaria International Airport]]) to [[Frankfurt am Main|Frankfurt]], '''Germany''' {{flagicon|Germany}} ([[Frankfurt Airport]])
*[[File:Legenda kolej.svg|20px|Railway:]] Frankfurt ([[Frankfurt Airport long-distance station]]) to [[Hamburg]] ([[Hamburg Hauptbahnhof]])
*Hamburg ([[:de:Jungfernstieg Street|Jungfernstieg]] {{de icon}}) {{TAR clue|Intersection}} {{TAR clue|Roadblock|&quot;Who's ready to reach new heights?&quot;}}
*Hamburg ([[Wilhelm I, German Emperor|Kaiser Wilhelm]] statue at [[:de:Altonaer Rathaus|Altonaer Rathaus]] {{de icon}}) {{TAR clue|Detour|Soccer or Sauerkraut}}
*Hamburg ([[:de:Haifischbar|Haifischbar]] {{de icon}})
*Hamburg ([[Beatles-Platz]])
*Hamburg ([http://www.indramusikclub.com/ Indra Musikclub] {{de icon}}) {{TAR clue|Pit Stop|4}}

At the Intersection, teams had to join with one other team to complete tasks and make decisions together until further notice. In this special Roadblock, one team member from each of the intersected teams had to take the [[Hamburg S-Bahn|S-Bahn]] to the [[Port of Hamburg]] and complete a {{convert|150|ft|m|adj=on}} tandem [[bungee jumping|bungee jump]] from a bungee [[Crane (machine)|crane]]. After the Roadblock, teams were no longer Intersected. The Detour for this Leg was a choice between [[Association football|Soccer]] or [[Sauerkraut]]. In Soccer, teams made their way to [[:de:Adolf-Jäger-Kampfbahn|Adolf-Jäger-Kampfbahn Stadium]] {{de icon}} and had to successfully kick a ball from the penalty mark ({{convert|12|yd|m|disp=/|abbr=on}}) through 5 targets located in the goal to receive their next clue. In Sauerkraut, teams had to travel to a restaurant called [http://www.alt-hamburger-buergerhaus.de/ Alt Hamburger Bürgerhaus] {{de icon}} and eat a plate of [[sauerkraut]] while a band played a song called the &quot;Sauerkraut Polka&quot;. Teams had to finish the plate before the end of the song in order to receive their clue. If the song ended first, they had to start over with a new plate of sauerkraut.

;Additional tasks
*At the Haifischbar, each team had to drink a [[boot of beer]] to receive their next clue.

===Leg 5 (Germany → France)===
[[File:RoteBaron.JPG|thumb|During the Detour, teams were &quot;attacked&quot; by a pilot in the [[Manfred von Richthofen|Red Baron]]'s [[Fokker Dr.I]] in an [[historical reenactment]] of [[trench warfare]] during World War I.]]
*[[Image:Bus-logo.svg|20px|Bus:]] Hamburg to [[Les Monthairons]], [[Lorraine (region)|Lorraine]], '''France''' {{flagicon|France}} ([[:fr:Château des Monthairons|Château des Monthairons]] {{fr icon}})
*[[Sainte-Menehould]], [[Champagne-Ardenne]] (Boulangerie Defontaine)
*[[Massiges]] ([[:fr:Massiges#La main de Massiges (1914-1918)|La main de Massiges]] {{fr icon}}) {{TAR clue|Detour|In the Trenches or Under Fire}} {{TAR clue|Speed Bump|Reinforce a trench wall}} {{TAR clue|U-Turn|Louie &amp; Michael|Joe &amp; Heidi|blind=yes}}
*Massiges (Church of Massiges)&lt;!-- The church of Massiges is a separate route marker. --&gt;
*[[Wargemoulin-Hurlus]] ([[:fr:Wargemoulin-Hurlus#Lieux et monuments|Eglise Saint-Étienne de Wargemoulin]] {{fr icon}}) {{TAR clue|Pit Stop|5}}
 
During the Pit Stop, all teams boarded a bus and traveled from Hamburg to an unknown destination, revealed to viewers to be Les Monthairons. In this Leg's Detour, teams chose between In the Trenches or Under Fire. For both tasks, teams dressed up as World War I-era American soldiers, known as [[Doughboy]]s. In the Trenches, teams traveled through [[trench warfare|trenches]] to a [[telegraph]] where they had to decipher a message in [[Morse code]] –&quot;We will prevail. ''Vive la France.''&quot;– and then presented their deciphered message to the French sergeant. In Under Fire, teams crawled under [[barbed wire]] 100 feet to receive a message –&quot;The war is over. ''Vive la liberté''.&quot;– from a man in a [[foxhole]]. They then crawled back through the barbed wire to present the message to the sergeant. Before either task was completed and the teams received their clue, the message they received was sent to &quot;headquarters&quot; via [[carrier pigeon]]. For this leg's Speed Bump, Jordan and Jeff had to reinforce a trench wall using a series of branches before they could proceed to complete the Detour task.

;Additional tasks
*At the Boulangerie Defontaine, teams had to buy a fresh [[baguette]] that contained their next clue.
*After the Detour, teams were required to head south down a road to find the U-Turn and their next clue.
*Upon arriving at Church of Massiges, teams changed out of their Doughboy gear into [[turn of the century]] French bicycling gear (including a fake moustache) and rode on antique bicycles, in the manner of the [[1903 Tour de France|first Tour de France]], along a {{convert|4|mi|km|adj=on}} course to the Pit Stop.

===Leg 6 (France)===
[[File:Remuage vin effervescent.jpg|thumb|The tasks of this leg centered around France's [[champagne (wine)|champagne]] industry.]]
*[[Reims]] ([[Cathedral of Notre-Dame, Reims|Notre-Dame de Reims]] – [[Joan of Arc]] Statue)
*[[Épernay]] ([http://www.leclercbriant.com/index-uk.php3 Leclerc Briant]) {{TAR clue|Roadblock|&quot;Who's ready to cave in?&quot;}}
*[[Pierry]] ([[:fr:Château de la Marquetterie|Château de la Marquetterie]] {{fr icon}}) {{TAR clue|Detour|Tower or Terra}}
*Épernay ([http://www.orcca.asso.fr/fr/ l'ORCCA] {{fr icon}}, la Maison Gallice) {{TAR clue|Pit Stop|6}}

In this Roadblock, one team member had to [[Abseiling|rappel]] {{convert|100|ft|m|add=on}} into the [[chalk]] cellars of the [[winery]] of Leclerc Briant to search for a bottle of [[champagne (wine)|champagne]] specially marked with a small yellow and red striped flag on the bottom amongst the [[Sparkling wine production#Riddling|riddling]] racks. After finding the bottle, the team member returned to the surface to use the traditional [[sabrage]] technique to open the bottle, the force of which propelled their next clue out. The Detour was a choice between Tower or Terra. In Tower, teams had to stack 680 [[Champagne stemware#Champagne coupe|champagne coupes]] into a 15-level pyramid with only one coupe on the top level, then pour the entire contents of a [[wine bottle#Sizes|magnum]] of [[Taittinger]] champagne onto the top of the pyramid – all without breaking any of the glasses – in order to receive their next clue. In Terra, teams searched the {{convert|1|sqkm|acre|adj=on}} winter-barren Taittinger [[vineyard]]s for a cluster of [[Vitis vinifera|wine grapes]] marked with the race flag. After finding the grapes, they returned it to the harvest foreman for their next clue.

;Additional task
*At the Cathedral of Notre-Dame, Reims, teams had to find a woman playing a [[musical saw]] to receive their next clue: a [[Cork material|cork]] from a bottle of Leclerc Briant.

===Leg 7 (France → Seychelles)===
[[File:Aldabra Giant Tortoise Geochelone gigantea edit1.jpg|thumb|In one of the Detour tasks in this Leg, teams had to use a [[banana]] to lure a 100-year-old and {{convert|500|lb|kg|adj=on}} [[Aldabra Giant Tortoise]] across a marked course.]]
*[[File:Legenda lotnisko.svg|20px|Flight:]] Paris ([[Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport]]) to [[Victoria, Seychelles|Victoria]], [[Mahé, Seychelles|Mahé]], '''[[Seychelles]]''' {{flagicon|Seychelles}} ([[Seychelles International Airport]])
*[[La Digue]] (L'Union Estate) {{TAR clue|Detour|Turtle Toddle or Ox Trot}}
*[[St. Pierre Island]] {{TAR clue|Roadblock|&quot;It's time to take a deep breath.&quot;}}
*[[Praslin]] (Paradise Sun Hotel) {{TAR clue|Pit Stop|7}}

This leg's Detour was Turtle Toddle or Ox Trot. In Turtle Toddle, teams had to use a [[banana]] to lure a {{convert|500|lb|kg|adj=on}}, 100-year-old [[Aldabra Giant Tortoise]] across a marked path on a lawn. Once it was across the finish line, teams had to deliver a bunch of bananas to a fruit merchant {{convert|1.5|mi|km|add=on}} away to receive their next clue. In Ox Trot, teams had to pull a cart to a clearing and load a pile of [[coconut]]s into it. Then, after an [[ox]] was hitched to their cart, teams had to deliver their coconuts to a fruit merchant to receive their clue. If they forgot or lost any of the coconuts, teams had to retrieve them before being allowed to continue. In the leg's Roadblock, one team member had to dive into the ocean to retrieve one of seven bottles tied to a platform in the water.

;Additional task
*Upon arrival in Mahé, teams had to find a marked kiosk and take a number. The first 3 teams were on the first [[helicopter]]s, leaving around the same time, to [[La Digue]]. The last three departed for La Digue on three helicopters an hour later.
*After finishing the Detour, teams chose a marked boat and were taken out to a buoy near [[St. Pierre Island]]. Once there, the captain gave them their next clue.
*After finishing the Roadblock, teams were taken off the shore of [[Praslin]] where they had to swim to shore. Once ashore, teams emptied the contents of their bottle revealing a puzzle map that when completed would lead them to their treasure: the Pit Stop at the Paradise Sun Hotel.

===Leg 8 (Seychelles → Malaysia)===
[[File:Snake Temple, Penang.jpg|thumb|Upon arriving in Malaysia, teams made their way to the [[Snake Temple]] in [[Bayan Lepas]].]]
*[[File:Legenda prom.svg|20px|Riverboat:]] Praslin to Victoria, Mahé
*[[File:Legenda lotnisko.svg|20px|Flight:]] Victoria (Seychelles International Airport) to [[George Town, Penang|George Town]], [[Penang]], '''[[Malaysia]]''' {{flagicon|Malaysia}} ([[Penang International Airport]])
* [[Bayan Lepas]] ([[Snake Temple]]) {{TAR clue|Detour|Buddhist Tradition or Chinese Custom}}
* [[Teluk Bahang]] (Kuil Sri Singamuga Kaliamman Temple) {{TAR clue|Roadblock|&quot;Whose life could use a splash of color?&quot;}} {{TAR clue|Speed Bump|Serve Tea}}
* George Town ([http://www.pinangperanakanmansion.com.my/ Pinang Peranakan Mansion]) {{TAR clue|Pit Stop|8}}

In this leg's Detour, teams chose between Buddhist Tradition or Chinese Custom. In Buddhist Tradition, teams traveled to the Tien Kong Than [[Buddhist temple]] and carried a series of [[incense|joss sticks]] to the top of the temple. After arranging them in the proper order, teams lit them and received their next clue. In Chinese Custom, teams traveled to Padang Kota Lama park where they participated in the [[Chinese New Year]] tradition of [[chingay|balancing large flags]] on their foreheads and then running across the [[esplanade]]. After both team members made it across the esplanade without letting the flag fall, they received their next clue. In this Leg's Speed Bump, Jet and Cord traveled to the [http://www.tropicalspicegarden.com/ Tropical Spice Garden] to find a woman crushing spices for [[tea]]. Then by smell, they had to pick the right prepared tea and serve it to a [[guru]] sitting on a swing. Once finish, they could proceed onto roadblock. In this Leg's Roadblock, one team member had to prepare a traditional [[Hinduism|Hindu]] offering called a float by first breaking open several [[coconut]]s in order to find one that had colored flesh. They then built the float and gave it to the waiting [[Gurukkal brahmins/Sivacharyas|Gurukkal]] who sent it out to sea and then gave the next clue.

===Leg 9 (Malaysia → Singapore)===
[[File:Singapore Flyer at Night with White Capsules.JPG|thumb|The only Fast Forward of this season of ''The Amazing Race'' took place at the [[Singapore Flyer]], the tallest [[Ferris wheel]] in the world.]]
*[[Image:Bus-logo.svg|20px|Bus:]] [[Sungai Nibong]], Penang (Sungai Nibong Express Terminal) to [[Kuala Lumpur]] ([[Puduraya]])
*[[File:Legenda kolej.svg|20px|Railway:]] Kuala Lumpur ([[Kuala Lumpur Sentral railway station]]) to '''[[Singapore]]''' {{flagicon|Singapore}} ([[Tanjong Pagar railway station]])
*Singapore ([[Victoria Theatre and Concert Hall]]) {{TAR clue|Detour|Pounding The Drums or Pounding The Pavement}} {{TAR clue|Fast Forward|Traverse Singapore Flyer}} 
*Singapore ([[Istana Park]])  {{TAR clue|U-Turn|Brent &amp; Caite|Carol &amp; Brandy}}
*Singapore ([http://www.aslmarine.com/ ASL Marine Shipyard]) {{TAR clue|Roadblock|&quot;Who's ready to add some stress to their day?&quot;}}
*Singapore ([[Sentosa]] – [[Sentosa#MegaZip Adventure Park|MegaZip Adventure Park]])
*Singapore ([[Marina Barrage]]) {{TAR clue|Pit Stop|9}}

In the only Fast Forward of the race, one team made their way to the [[Singapore Flyer]] where they would have to climb out of one observation pod at the top of the {{convert|541|ft|m|adj=on}} [[Ferris wheel]] and then cross a ladder to the next pod over where their next clue directly to the Pit Stop was being held. For this Leg's Detour, teams chose between Pounding The Drums and Pounding The Pavement. In Pounding The Drums, teams traveled to [[Speakers' Corner, Singapore|Speakers' Corner]] and learned a complex drum routine for a [[lion dance]] performance. Once they had played it to their young instructor's approval, they then performed the routine with a lion dance troupe on a nearby stage for their next clue. In Pounding The Pavement, teams traveled to a open area in [[Rochor|Rochor Road]] &lt;!-- If I remember correctly, this is the name they gave in the show, anyway I'm from Singapore so I know about this --&gt;where they had to gather supplies – chairs, an umbrella, a loaf of bread, wafers, and 10 boxes of [[ice cream]] – and then find a marked ice cream cart to sell 25 [[Ice cream sandwich#Singapore|Singapore-style ice cream sandwiches]] for [[Singapore dollar|S$]]1 a piece to receive their next clue. In this leg's Roadblock, one team member had to inspect an [[anchor]] [[chain]] by counting the number of links in the chain, while dealing with the noise created by the other workers at the port and announcements being read through a loudspeaker. When they gave the right number (521) on a clipboard to the dock manager, they would receive their next clue.

;Additional tasks
*At the Victoria Theatre and Concert Hall, teams had to find [[Allan Wu]], host of ''[[The Amazing Race Asia]]'', who would give them their next clue.
*After the Detour, teams were instructed to find the U-Turn and their next clue at the intersection of their &quot;last pit stop city&quot; and Orchard Road. This clue sent them to Istana Park, located at the intersection of Penang Road and [[Orchard Road]].
*At [[Sentosa]], teams rode the [[Sentosa#MegaZip Adventure Park|MegaZip]], a {{convert|1476|ft|m|adj=on}} long [[zip-line]]. After getting off of the MegaZip, teams received their next clue.

===Leg 10 (Singapore → China)===
[[File:La mian, noodles.JPG|thumb|In the first of two Roadblocks in this Leg of the Race, one team member had to make {{convert|1|kg|lb|abbr=on}} of [[la mian]] [[noodle]]s.]]
*[[File:Legenda lotnisko.svg|20px|Flight:]] Singapore ([[Singapore Changi Airport]]) to [[Shanghai]], '''[[People's Republic of China|China]]''' {{flagicon|China}} ([[Shanghai Pudong International Airport]])
*Shanghai ([[Zhujiajiao]]) {{TAR clue|Roadblock|&quot;Who wants to get their hands on some extra dough?&quot;}}
*Shanghai ([[Taikang Lu (Shanghai)|Taikang Lu]])
*Shanghai ([[Hongkou Football Stadium]]) {{TAR clue|Roadblock|Assemble a 96-piece puzzle}}
*Shanghai ([[Shanghai Science and Technology Museum]]) {{TAR clue|Pit Stop|10}}

In the first Roadblock on this leg, one team member had to follow a demonstration by a local noodlemaker to make {{convert|1|kg|lb|abbr=on}} of [[la mian]] [[noodle]]s. When they were done, [[He Pingping]], the world's shortest man, gave them their next clue. The second Roadblock on this leg required the team member who sat out on the first Roadblock to put together a 96-piece puzzle and then give the puzzle to a group of fans in the bleachers. If the puzzle was put together correctly, the other side of the puzzle would give a seat number where the team would find their next clue.

;Additional tasks
*In Zhujiajiao, teams traveled on foot to a boat dock which would take them to their next clue and the first Roadblock.
*In Shanghai's fashion district Taikang Lu, teams entered a fashion studio where they were given a sketch of an outfit. They then had to choose the correct pieces of clothing that were described in the sketch and give them to a [[model (person)|fashion model]] to put on. If they chose the right clothing and accessories, the fashion designer would give them their next clue.

===Leg 11 (China)===
[[File:500lohan longhuatemple.jpg|thumb|In this Leg's Roadblock, one team member had to count the statues in the [[Longhua Temple]]'s [[Arhat]] Hall.]]
*Shanghai ([[Waibaidu Bridge]])
*Shanghai ([[Longhua Temple]]) {{TAR clue|Roadblock|&quot;Who thinks they can sum up Buddha?&quot;}} {{TAR clue|Speed Bump|Coin Toss}}
*Shanghai ([[Yuyuan Garden]]) {{TAR clue|Detour|Pork Chops or Pork Dumplings}}
*Shanghai ([[:zh:滨江大道|Riverside Promenade]] {{zh icon}}) {{TAR clue|Pit Stop|11}}

In this Leg's Roadblock, one team member entered Longhua Temple's [[Arhat]] Hall to count all of the golden statues in the room, most of which were statues of the [[Gautama Buddha]]. If they got the right number (523), they would receive their next clue. If not, they would have to wait 10 minutes before making their next guess. For this leg's Speed Bump, Louie and Michael had to participate in a good luck ritual by throwing coins into a large incense burner on the Longhua Temple grounds. Once both got one coin each into the top opening of the incense burner, they could proceed onto the Roadblock. In this Leg's Detour, teams chose between Pork Chops and Pork Dumplings. In Pork Chops, teams must enter an art stone store and look through several hundred special stone stamps called [[Seal (East Asia)|chops]] for the two that had a pig on the bottom and one of each of their names in order to receive their clue from the shop owner. In Pork Dumplings (which was never used in this episode), teams traveled to [[Nanxiang Steamed Bun Restaurant]] and delivered 10 orders of [[xiaolongbao]] across the market. Once done with the deliveries, they received their clue.

===Leg 12 (China → United States)===
[[File:BronzeYoda Presido.jpg|thumb|In the final Leg of this season, teams made their way to the [[Letterman Digital Arts Center]], headquarters of [[Lucasfilm]] and [[Industrial Light &amp; Magic]], both behind the creation of ''[[Star Wars]]''.]]
*[[File:Legenda lotnisko.svg|20px|Flight:]] Shanghai (Shanghai Pudong International Airport) to San Francisco, California, '''USA''' {{flagicon|United States}} ([[San Francisco International Airport]])
* San Francisco ([[Fort Point, San Francisco|Fort Point]] – Battery Godfrey)
* San Francisco ([[Coit Tower]]) {{TAR clue|Roadblock|Climb Coit Tower}}
* San Francisco ([[Letterman Digital Arts Center]] – [[Yoda]] Statue)
* San Francisco ([[The Fairmont San Francisco|Fairmont Hotel]] – [[Tonga Room]])
* San Francisco ([[Great American Music Hall]])
* San Francisco ([[Candlestick Park]]) {{TAR clue|Pit Stop}} (Finish Line)

In this Leg's Roadblock, one team member had to use an [[Ascender (climbing)|ascender]] to reach the top archways of Coit Tower to get their next clue before being lowered back to the ground.

;Additional tasks
*After receiving the clue at Battery Godfrey, teams had to solve a riddle that would lead them to their next route marker: [[Coit Tower]].
*At the LDAC, one team member had to put on a [[motion capture]] suit while their partner directed their [[Avatar (computing)|avatar]] through a [[virtual reality|virtual]] course, all based on ''[[Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008 TV series)|Star Wars: The Clone Wars]]''. After getting through the two levels of the course, the directing partner would be able to copy down their next clue through figuring out how to read it off the computer screen which directed them to the [[Tonga Room]].
*Upon arriving at the [[Tonga Room]], teams were instructed to take a [[trunk (luggage)|trunk]] to their next location: the [[Great American Music Hall]].
*At the Great American Music Hall, teams had to put several [[psychedelic]] posters of other teams in elimination order by leg in order to receive their final clue from a [[roadie]]. After that, they would have to complete the &quot;[[Jack Be Nimble]]&quot; nursery rhyme and obtain the word &quot;candlestick&quot;, leading them to [[Candlestick Park]].

== Ratings ==
=== US ratings ===
{| class=&quot;wikitable sortable&quot;
! #
! Episode
! Rating
! Share
! [[Nielsen ratings|Rating/Share]]&lt;br /&gt;(18–49)
! Viewers&lt;br /&gt;(millions)
! Rank&lt;br /&gt;(Timeslot)
! Rank&lt;br /&gt;(Night)
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''1'''
| &quot;Nanna Is Kickin' Your Butt&quot; 
! 5.1
! 8
! 2.8/7
! 9.07
! 1
! 1
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''2'''
| &quot;When the Cow Kicked Me in the Head&quot;
! 5.2
! 8
! 2.9/7
! 9.11
! 1
! 1
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''3'''
| &quot;Run Like Scalded Dogs!&quot;
! 5.8
! 9
! 3.2/8
! 10.24
! 2
! 4
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''4'''
| &quot;We Are No Longer in the Bible Belt&quot;
! 4.5
! 7
! 2.6/7
! 8.05 
! 2
! 4&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|url=http://blog.zap2it.com/frominsidethebox/2010/03/tv-ratings-oscars-rise-rule-sunday.html|title=Tv ratings oscars rise rule sunday|author=blog.zap2it.com|accessdate=2010-03-04}}&lt;/ref&gt;
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''5'''
| &quot;I Think We're Fighting the Germans, Right?&quot;
! 5.8
! 10
! 3.0/9
! 10.10
! 1
! 3&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|url=http://www.cbspressexpress.com/div.php/cbs_entertainment/release?id=24522|title=CBS Ratings Press Release |author=CBSPressExpress.com|accessdate=2010-10-04}}&lt;/ref&gt;
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''6'''
| &quot;Cathy Drone?&quot;
! 6.9
! 11
! 3.8/9
! 11.99
! 1
! 4&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|url=http://www.cbspressexpress.com/div.php/cbs_entertainment/release?id=24577|title=CBS Ratings Press Release|author=CBSPressExpress.com|accessdate=2010-10-04}}&lt;/ref&gt;
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''7'''
| &quot;Anonymous?&quot;
! 7.2
! 11
! 3.9/10
! 12.73
! 1
! 3&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|url=http://www.cbspressexpress.com/div.php/cbs_entertainment/release?id=24636|title=CBS Ratings Press Release |author=CBSPressExpress.com|accessdate=2010-10-04}}&lt;/ref&gt;
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''8'''
| &quot;You're Like Jason Bourne, Right?&quot;
! 5.2
! 9
! 2.7/8 
! 9.14
! 1
! 3&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |url=http://tvbythenumbers.com/2010/04/05/tv-ratings-undercover-boss-down-but-still-in-charge |title=TV Ratings: Undercover Boss Down, But Still In Charge: |date=April 05, 2010|work=TV by the Numbers |last=Seidman |first=Robert |accessdate=April 05, 2010}}&lt;/ref&gt;
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''9'''
| &quot;Dumb Did Us In&quot;
! 6.9
! 11
! 3.4/10
! 11.88
! 1
! 3
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''10'''
| &quot;I Feel Like I'm in, Like, Sicily&quot;
! 6.3
! 10
!3.2/9 
!10.69&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |url=http://tvbythenumbers.com/2010/04/05/tv-ratings-undercover-boss-down-but-still-in-charge |title=TV Ratings Top 25: American Idol, Glee Sing to Adults 18-49; Dancing With the Stars Dances to the Top With Total Viewers |date=April 27, 2010|work=TV by the Numbers |last=Seidman |first=Robert |accessdate=April 27, 2010}}&lt;/ref&gt;
! 1
! 3
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''11'''
| &quot;They Don't Even Understand Their Own Language&quot;
! 6.0
! 10
! 3.0/9 
! 10.29&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |url=http://tvbythenumbers.com/2010/05/04/tv-ratings-top-25-idol-glee-tops-with-18-49-dancing-leads-with-viewers/50416|title=TV Ratings Top 25: Idol, Glee Tops With 18-49 ; Dancing Leads With Viewers|date=May 04, 2010|work=TV by the Numbers |last=Seidman |first=Robert |accessdate=May 04, 2010}}&lt;/ref&gt;
! 1
! 3
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''12'''
| &quot;Huger Than Huge&quot;
! 6.0
! 11
! 2.9/9
! 10.63 
! 1
! 3&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|url=http://www.cbspressexpress.com/div.php/cbs_entertainment/release?id=24983|title=CBS Ratings Press Release|author=CBSPressExpress.com|accessdate=2010-10-04}}&lt;/ref&gt;
|}

* Episode 1, &quot;Nanna Is Kickin' Your Butt&quot; aired on [[Valentine's Day]].
* Episode 4, &quot;We Are No Longer In The Bible Belt&quot; had a considerably low amount of viewers, most likely because it aired on the same night as the [[82nd Academy Awards]].
* Episode 7, &quot;Anonymous?&quot; had the most viewers and adults 25–54 rating since the November 4, 2007, episode of ''[[The Amazing Race 12]]'', as well as the best numbers in adults 18–49 since the January 6, 2008, episode of the same season.
* Episode 8, &quot;You're like Jason Bourne, right?&quot; aired on [[Easter Sunday]].
* Episode 12, &quot;Huger Than Huge&quot;, the season finale, aired on [[Mother's Day (U.S.)|Mother's Day]]. The show was down nearly two million viewers compared to the [[The Amazing Race 15|season 15]] finale and was the lowest watched finale since [[The Amazing Race 4|season 4]].&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |url=http://tvbythenumbers.com/2010/05/10/tv-ratings-abc-wins-another-slow-sunday-amazing-race-lowest-finale-ever-celebrity-apprentice-up/50897|title=TV Ratings ABC Wins Another Slow Sunday; Amazing Race Lowest Finale Ever; Celebrity Apprentice Up|date=May 10, 2010|work=TV by the Numbers |last=Gorman |first=Bill |accessdate= May 10, 2010}}&lt;/ref&gt;

=== Canadian ratings ===
{| class=&quot;wikitable sortable&quot;
! #
! Episode
! Viewers&lt;br /&gt;(millions)
! Rank&lt;br /&gt;(Overall)
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''1'''
| &quot;Nanna Is Kickin' Your Butt&quot;
!{{n/a}}
!{{n/a}}
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''2'''
| &quot;When the Cow Kicked Me in the Head&quot;
! 0.90
! 16
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''3'''
| &quot;Run Like Scalded Dogs!&quot;
! 0.88
! 13
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''4'''
| &quot;We Are No Longer in the Bible Belt&quot;
! 1.40
! 21
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''5'''
| &quot;I Think We're Fighting the Germans, Right?&quot;
! 2.53
! 4
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''6'''
| &quot;Cathy Drone?&quot;
! 2.00
! 7
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''7'''
| &quot;Anonymous?&quot;
! 2.47
! 4
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''8'''
| &quot;You're Like Jason Bourne, Right?&quot;
! 2.08
! 6
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''9'''
| &quot;Dumb Did Us In&quot;
! 2.29
! 7
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''10'''
| &quot;I Feel Like I'm in, Like, Sicily&quot;
! 2.18
! 5
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''11'''
| &quot;They Don't Even Understand Their Own Language&quot;
! 2.51
! 3
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''12'''
| &quot;Huger Than Huge&quot;
! 2.58
! 3
|}

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
*[http://www.cbs.com/primetime/amazing_race Official website]
*{{TARWiki|The Amazing Race 16}}

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| first_aired = February 14, 2010
| last_aired = May 9, 2010
| filming_started = November 28, 2009&lt;ref name=&quot;tar16 start&quot;&gt;{{cite web |url = http://popwatch.ew.com/2009/11/29/jeff-jordan-amazing-race-big-brother/ | title = 'Big Brother' winners Jeff and Jordan on 'The Amazing Race': Can it be true? | date= 2009-11-29 | accessdate = 2009-11-29 | first = Lynn | last =Johnson |work = [[Entertainment Weekly]] }}&lt;/ref&gt;
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'''''The Amazing Race 16''''' is the sixteenth installment of the reality television show [[The Amazing Race (U.S. TV series)|''The Amazing Race'']]. ''The Amazing Race 16'' features eleven teams of two, each with a pre-existing relationship, in a race around the world. 

The sixteenth cycle started on Sunday, February 14, 2010. It aired on [[CBS]] in the United States on Sunday nights at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT with the season finale on May 9, 2010, and in Canada, the show premiered on the [[A (TV system)|A channel]], not [[CTV Television Network|CTV]] (due to the [[2010 Winter Olympics]]), but it returned to CTV after the Winter Olympics concluded.&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web | url = http://www.thrfeed.com/2009/12/cbs-picks-show-for-postsuper-bowl-slot.html | title = CBS picks show for post-Super Bowl slot | work = [[The Hollywood Reporter]] | date= 2009-12-20 | accessdate= 2009-12-20 | first = James | last = Hibbard }}&lt;/ref&gt; The show is again hosted by [[Phil Keoghan]].

Brothers Dan and Jordan Pious were the winners of this ''Race''.

==Production==
===Development and filming===
The sixteenth season spanned {{convert|40000|mi|km}} across five continents and nine countries, including Chile, Argentina, Germany, France, Malaysia, Singapore, China and for the first time, the Seychelles.&lt;ref name=&quot;AP&quot;&gt;{{cite web|url=http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20100121/ap_en_tv/us_tv_amazing_race16|title=Cowboys, detectives among 'Amazing Race' teams|last=Lang|first=Derrik|date=2010-01-21|publisher=[[Associated Press]]|accessdate=2010-01-21}} {{Dead link|date=October 2010|bot=H3llBot}}&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|url=http://www.stltoday.com/blogzone/tube-talk/tv-news/2010/01/amazing-race-returns-feb-14-here-are-the-teams/|title=‘Amazing Race’ returns Feb. 14; here are the teams|last=Pennington|first=Gail|work=[[St. Louis Post-Dispatch]]|date=2010-01-21|accessdate=2010-01-24}} {{Dead link|date=October 2010|bot=H3llBot}}&lt;/ref&gt;

Racers were observed leaving [[Los Angeles International Airport]] on November 28, 2009.&lt;ref name=&quot;tar16 start&quot;/&gt; For the third time, teams had to use public transportation to make their way from the Starting Line to the airport. Teams had also done so in seasons 1 and 6. 

Racers were reported checking into a Pit Stop in [[Puerto Varas]], Chile on December 2.&lt;ref name=&quot;Cronica&quot;&gt;{{cite web|url=http://www.cronicalibre.cl/index.php/locales/2234-programa-televisivo-internacional-qthe-amazing-raceq-grabo-capitulos-en-puerto-varas-y-zonas-cercanas|title= Programa televisivo internacional &quot;The Amazing Race&quot; grabó capítulos en Puerto Varas y zonas cercanas |date=2009-12-02|work=Crónica Libre|location=Chile|accessdate=2009-12-02}} {{es icon}}&lt;/ref&gt; Filming of the show has also been reported in [[Bariloche]], Argentina, and continuing on to Germany&lt;ref name=&quot;ANBariloche&quot;&gt;{{cite web|url=http://www.anbariloche.com.ar/noticia.php?nota=11904|title= The Amazing Race grabó en Bariloche |date=2009-12-07|work=Agencia de Noticias Bariloche|location=[[Bariloche]], Argentina|accessdate=2009-12-07}} {{es icon}}&lt;/ref&gt; and production crews were reported to be seen around [[Singapore]], particularly in the [[Bugis Street|Bugis]] area and the [[Singapore Flyer]].&lt;ref name=&quot;Singapore&quot;&gt;{{cite web|url=http://a1preview.asia1.com.sg:90/vgn-ext-templating/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=30881f5db71a5210VgnVCM100000430a0a0aRCRD&amp;vgnextchannel=f6dbadbd2b722110VgnVCM100000bd0a0a0aRCRD|title=Is Amazing Race back in S'pore?|work=The New Paper|publisher=AsiaOne News|location=Singapore|accessdate=2009-12-20}}&lt;/ref&gt;

In the third episode, which aired on February 28, 2010 and featured the contestants departing [[Chile]], Phil Keoghan acknowledged the February 27, 2010 [[2010 Chile earthquake|massive earthquake]] in Chile in a special opening.&lt;ref name=&quot;Variety&quot;&gt;{{cite web|url=http://weblogs.variety.com/on_the_air/2010/02/sundays-amazing-race-to-acknowledge-the-chile-earthquake.html|title=Sunday's-Amazing-Race-to-Acknowledge-the-Chile-Earthquake|last=Michael|first=Schneider|date=2010-02-27|publisher=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]|accessdate=2010-02-27}}&lt;/ref&gt;

Leg 4 featured an [[The Amazing Race#Intersection|Intersection]] for the first time since [[The Amazing Race 11|Season 11]]. Also for the first time since the Intersection was introduced, teams did a Roadblock together, where one person from each of the intersected teams had to work together to complete the Roadblock. This is also the first time since [[The Amazing Race 8|Season 8]] that two racers worked together to complete a Roadblock, and the first time in its history that an Intersection occurred on a different leg than Leg 8.

In Leg 8, Jet and [[Cord McCoy|Cord]] were the first team since the inception of the Speed Bump in [[The Amazing Race 12|Season 12]] to finish in first place on a leg in which they had to complete a Speed Bump.&lt;!--Leg 8 was also the first leg in the history of ''The Amazing Race'' in which the finishing order of the teams was totally reversed from that of the previous leg (leg 7, which was a non-elimination leg). [This is not true. The first was in Season 7 Legs 11 to 12]--&gt;

Leg 9 was the first time that a U-Turn warning had been in the team's first clue, due to the fact the team taking the Fast Forward option would have skipped the Detour and the U-Turn point. Also, this was the first time that a Fast Forward and a U-Turn have been present in the same leg.

At the end of the episode for Leg 10, the death of [[He Pingping]] was acknowledged. He appeared giving out clues to the teams after the first Roadblock. That leg was also the first single-length leg ever on the ''Race'' to have two Roadblocks (Each team member had to complete one of the Roadblocks).

In Leg 11, [[Bao Xishun]], the world's tallest man at the time, was featured as the greeter at the Pit Stop in Shanghai.

===Cast===
{{see also|List of The Amazing Race (U.S. TV series) contestants}}
Applications were originally due on July 10, 2009, but the deadline was later extended. Semi-finalist interviews were held sometime in August 2009 and the final casting interviews took place in Los Angeles around September and October 2009. Filming took place around November and December 2009.&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|url=http://www.cbs.com/casting/amazing_race/Eligibility_Requirements.pdf|title=Eligibility requirements|author=CBS.com|accessdate=2009-06-26}}&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|url=http://www.cbs.com/casting/amazing_race/Application_Form.pdf|title=Application form|author=CBS.com|accessdate=2009-06-26}}&lt;/ref&gt;

Caite, 20, was the youngest contestant in the show's history (excluding the [[The Amazing Race 8|Family Edition]]); while Jody Kelly, 71, was the oldest contestant in the show's history. Other racers included [[cowboy]]s, [[detective]]s, a lesbian couple, high school sweethearts, attorney moms, and the show's first Asian married couple.

Notable cast members include [[Big Brother 11 (U.S.)|''Big Brother 11'']] houseguests [[Jordan Lloyd]] and Jeff Schroeder, 2007 [[Miss South Carolina Teen USA]] [[Caitlin Upton|Caite Upton]], professional bull rider [[Cord McCoy]], and [[Cleveland Indians]] [[Coach (baseball)|third-base coach]] [[Steve Smith (baseball)|Steve Smith]]. 

This 16th series also marked the first appearance of [[Allan Wu]], host of ''[[The Amazing Race Asia]]'', in the US version of the series.

==Results==
The following teams participated in the Race, with their relationships at the time of filming. Note this table does not necessarily reflect all content broadcast on television due to inclusion or exclusion of some data. Placements are listed in finishing order.
{| class=&quot;wikitable&quot;
!rowspan=2|Team
!rowspan=2|Relationship
!colspan=12|Position (by leg)
!rowspan=2|Roadblocks&lt;br /&gt;performed
|-
!1
!2
!3
!4
!5{{ref|5|5}}
!6
!7
!8
!9
!10
!11
!12
|-
|Dan &amp; Jordan
|Brothers
|8th{{ref|2|2}} 
|8th
|6th
|6th{{blue|–}}
|4th
|5th
|2nd
|5th
|{{green|1stƒ}}
|3rd
|3rd
| 1 st
|Dan 6, Jordan 5
|-
|Jet &amp; [[Cord McCoy|Cord]]
|Brothers / [[Cowboy]]s
|3rd
|1st
|1st
|4th{{orange (color)|+}}
|3rd
|4th
|{{blue|&lt;u&gt;6th&lt;/u&gt;}}{{ref|9|9}}
|1st
|3rd
|1st
|2nd
|2 
 |Jet 6, Cord 6
|-
|Brent &amp; [[Caite Upton|Caite]] 
|Dating Models
|7th{{ref|1|1}} 
|4th
|7th{{ref|4|4}}
|7th{{olive|~}}
|6th{{ref|6|6}}
|6th{{ref|8|8}}
|3rd
|4th
|2nd{{brown|⊃}}
|2nd
|1st
| 3rd 
|Brent 7, Caite 5
|-
|Louie &amp; Michael
|Detectives
|9th
|9th
|8th
|1st{{orange (color)|+}}
|1st{{brown|⊃}}
|1st
|4th
|3rd
|4th
|{{blue|&lt;u&gt;4th&lt;/u&gt;}}
|{{red  |4th}}

|bgcolor=&quot;darkgray&quot; colspan=&quot;1&quot;|
|Louie 6, Michael 5
|-
|Carol &amp; Brandy
|Dating
|6th
|3rd
|3rd
|5th{{magenta|–}}
|5th
|2nd
|5th
|2nd
|{{red|5th}}{{brown|⊂}}
|bgcolor=&quot;darkgray&quot; colspan=&quot;3&quot;|
|Carol 4, Brandy 4
|-
|[[Steve Smith (baseball)|Steve]] &amp; Allie
|Father / Daughter
|4th
|7th
|2nd
|2nd{{teal|^}}
|2nd
|3rd
|1st
|{{red|6th}}
|bgcolor=&quot;darkgray&quot; colspan=&quot;4&quot;|
|Steve 4, Allie 3
|-
|[[Jordan Lloyd|Jordan]] &amp; Jeff
|Newly Dating
|1st
|6th
|5th
|{{blue|&lt;u&gt;8th&lt;/u&gt;}}{{olive|~}}
|7th
|{{red|7th}}
|bgcolor=&quot;darkgray&quot; colspan=&quot;6&quot;|
|Jordan 2, Jeff 3
|-
|Joe &amp; Heidi
|Married
|5th
|2nd
|4th
|3rd{{teal|^}}
|{{red|8th}}{{brown|⊂}}{{ref|7|7}}
|bgcolor=&quot;darkgray&quot; colspan=&quot;7&quot;|
|Joe 2, Heidi 2
|-
|{{nowrap|Monique &amp; Shawne}}
|Moms / [[Lawyer|Attorneys]]
|2nd
|5th
|{{red|9th}}
|bgcolor=&quot;darkgray&quot; colspan=&quot;9&quot;|
|{{nowrap|Monique 1, Shawne 2}}
|-
|Jody &amp; Shannon
|{{nowrap|Grandmother / Granddaughter}}
|10th
|{{red|10th}}
| bgcolor=&quot;darkgray&quot; colspan=&quot;10&quot;|
|Jody 1, Shannon 1
|-
|Dana &amp; Adrian
|High School Sweethearts
|{{red|11th}}{{ref|3|3}}
|bgcolor=&quot;darkgray&quot; colspan=&quot;11&quot;|
|Dana 0, Adrian 1{{ref|3|3}}
|}
*A {{red|red}} team placement indicates that the team was eliminated.
*A {{green|green ƒ}} and team placement indicates that the team won a [[The Amazing Race#Fast Forward|Fast Forward]] clue.
*An {{blue|&lt;u&gt;underlined blue&lt;/u&gt;}} team's placement indicates that the team came in last on a non-elimination leg and had to perform a [[The Amazing Race#Non-elimination legs|Speed Bump]] task in the following leg.
*Matching colored symbols ({{orange (color)|orange +}}, {{teal|teal ^}}, {{magenta|magenta –}}, and {{olive|olive ~}}) indicate teams who worked together during part of the leg as a result of an Intersection.
*A {{brown|brown ⊃}} means the team chose to use a U-Turn; {{brown|⊂}} indicates the team who received it.

&lt;span style=&quot;font-size:85%&quot;&gt;
{{note|1|1}} Brent and Caite initially arrived 2nd, but were issued a 30-minute penalty for going on foot instead of taking the [[funicular]] from the Roadblock as instructed in their clue; they dropped to 7th.&lt;br /&gt;
{{note|2|2}} Dan and Jordan initially arrived 4th, but were issued a 15-minute penalty for losing a paintbrush during the additional task; they dropped to 8th.&lt;br&gt;
{{note|3|3}} Dana and Adrian failed to complete the Roadblock in Leg 1. After Adrian's second attempt failed and after all other teams had already checked in at the Pit Stop, Phil came out to the Roadblock location and eliminated them.&lt;br&gt;
{{note|4|4}} At the beginning of Leg 3, Brent and Caite were originally supposed to depart 4th, but because both had to be treated for [[dehydration]] at the emergency room in a local hospital, they departed last, 3 hours and 5 minutes after their scheduled time.&lt;br&gt;
{{note|5|5}} The U-Turn in Leg 5 was a Blind U-Turn; Louie and Michael did not have to reveal themselves to the other teams as having used the U-Turn.&lt;br&gt;
{{note|6|6}} Brent and Caite initially arrived 6th, but had missed the clue at the U-Turn, having arrived at their additional task by chance. They had to backtrack to the U-Turn to receive their clue. This did not affect their placement.&lt;br&gt;
{{note|7|7}} Joe and Heidi failed to complete the second Detour task that they had to do as a result of being U-Turned. After all of the other teams had already checked in at the Pit Stop, Phil came out to their location and eliminated them.&lt;br&gt;
{{note|8|8}} Brent and Caite initially arrived 3rd, but did not complete the Detour, having arrived at the Pit Stop by chance after following Carol and Brandy. They had to backtrack to complete the Detour and eventually checked in 6th.&lt;br&gt;
{{note|9|9}} Jet and Cord initially arrived 5th, but did not retrieve the clue giving directions to the Pit Stop after completing the Roadblock. They had to backtrack to retrieve the clue, and fell to last place.&lt;br&gt;
&lt;/span&gt;

==Episode title quotes==
Episode titles are often taken from quotes made by the racers.&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|url=http://www.cbs.com/info/schedule/index.php|title=CBS TV Schedule|publisher=[[CBS]]|accessdate=2010-01-31}}&lt;/ref&gt;
#&quot;Nanna Is Kickin' Your Butt&quot; – ''Michael''
#&quot;When the Cow Kicked Me in the Head&quot; – ''Jody''
#&quot;Run Like Scalded Dogs!&quot; – ''Jet''
#&quot;We Are No Longer in the Bible Belt&quot; – ''Jet''
#&quot;I Think We're Fighting the Germans, Right?&quot; – ''Michael''
#&quot;Cathy Drone?&quot; – ''Dan''
#&quot;Anonymous?&quot; – ''Brent'' 
#&quot;You're Like Jason Bourne, Right?&quot; – ''Michael''
#&quot;Dumb Did Us In&quot; – ''Brandy''
#&quot;I Feel Like I'm in, Like, Sicily&quot; – ''Brent''
#&quot;They Don't Even Understand Their Own Language&quot; – ''Brent''
#&quot;Huger than Huge&quot; – ''Jordan''

==Prizes==
The prize for each leg is awarded to the first place team for that leg. All trips are sponsored by [[Travelocity]].
*'''Leg 1''' – A trip for two to [[Vancouver]], [[British Columbia]]
*'''Leg 2''' – A pair of [[sailboat]]s
*'''Leg 3''' – A trip for two to [[Patagonia]]
*'''Leg 4''' – Two $5,000 pre-loaded [[Discover Card]]s
*'''Leg 5''' – Two 55&quot; [[High-definition television|HD TVs]]
*'''Leg 6''' – A trip for two to [[Cancun]], Mexico
*'''Leg 7''' – A dinner on the beach on [[Praslin]], [[Seychelles]], massages, all the [[7-Up]] the team could drink (at the Pit Stop), and $7,000 for each team member
*'''Leg 8''' – A trip for two to [[Maui]], Hawaii
*'''Leg 9''' – A pair of motorcycles
*'''Leg 10''' – A trip for two to Alaska.
*'''Leg 11''' – A trip for two to the Spanish coast.
*'''Leg 12''' – $1,000,000

==Elimination Station==
After elimination, the first five eliminated teams were sequestered at a villa in [[Puerto Vallarta]], Mexico to await the finale. CBS posted short videos on its website after each episode aired in the [[Pacific Time Zone]] to show the eliminated teams interacting at the villa.

*After '''Leg 1''', ''Dana'' and ''Adrian'' were the first team eliminated and sent to the villa. They expressed their disappointment after Adrian's second attempt failed during the Roadblock task. Adrian is terribly afraid of heights and he wanted to kiss Dana to reaffirm their relationship. They discussed their marriage, had a tour on a beach, and saw big whales in the ocean.
*After '''Leg 2''', ''Jody'' and ''Shannon'' were the second team eliminated and sent to the villa. Jody voiced her regrets that she did the Roadblock instead of Shannon. Adrian was surprised to hear that Jody had not hoped or expected to win the race, but Shannon still insisted that they could have done it. The teams were treated to an elemental spa with treatments based on fire, earth, water, and air.
*After '''Leg 3''', ''Monique'' and ''Shawne'' were the third team eliminated and sent to the villa. All the previous eliminated teams were shocked to see Monique and Shawne, and Monique and Shawne were saddened at missing their daughters' birthdays. The next day, the teams went to Las Juantas Y Los Veranos to learn how to make [[tequila]], which included Adrian cutting open a [[blue agave]] which took him about 6 minutes and 9 seconds.
*'''Leg 4''' was a non-elimination leg, hence no new teams were sent to the villa. The 3 eliminated teams bonded at the villa while Shannon was writing in her journal. Monique and Shawne suggested bringing Shannon to the beach, after which all the teams went. Shawne was given a leg and foot massage, while Shannon got her hair beaded, and Monique shared with Shannon how to win the Mexican guys by doing some eye action.
*After '''Leg 5''', ''Joe'' and ''Heidi'' were the fourth team eliminated and sent to the villa. They arrived while Adrian and Shannon were playing a game of [[table tennis]]. Jody and Shannon expressed their surprise and disappointment at seeing Joe and Heidi arrive, while Adrian was glad to have another man at the villa. Joe and Heidi expressed their frustration and explained how they arrived at the conclusion that Louie and Michael had Blind U-Turned them. Later, the teams went into town to do some shopping. Joe tried to bargain with a store owner over the price of some jewelry for Heidi, which offended the owner.
*After '''Leg 6''', ''Jordan'' and ''Jeff'' were the fifth team eliminated and sent to the villa. All the teams at the villa sat down for a meal and as Jordan and Jeff arrive at the villa, they explained the circumstances that led to their elimination. They believed that Louie and Michael would be in the top 3, and Joe again shared his disdain for Louie and Michael in a confessional. Jeff expressed his bitterness at having been evicted from [[Big Brother (U.S.)|''Big Brother'']] and now eliminated from ''The Amazing Race'' as he compares Elimination Station and ''Big Brother'' and Jury House. However, Jordan feels satisfied from being in Elimination Station. The teams later went on a [[snorkeling]] trip. While on the trip, Monique and Shawne suffered from [[seasickness]], and Heidi helped Adrian become comfortable in the water. The snorkeling trip also helped ease Jeff's bitterness at being eliminated.
*'''Leg 7''' was a non-elimination leg, hence no new teams were sent to the villa. At the pool, Adrian, Jeff and Joe discussed why Louie and Michael U-Turned Joe and Heidi, which turned out to be because the detectives disliked them due to personal reasons. After that, the eliminated teams watched an exciting Mexican dance, and many of the racers joined in the dance while others watched. Jody also performed a solo by playing the drum, which impressed Shannon. Later in the day, Joe shared with Heidi the main reason why Louie and Michael U-Turned them. Lastly, Heidi added that if Joe were to meet Louie and Michael, he would confront them about it and how it affected the outcome of the race.
*After '''Leg 8''', ''Steve'' and ''Allie'' were the sixth team eliminated. It was 2:00 in the morning, and the eliminated teams gathered to find out who they think is the next team eliminated. Steve and Allie called the villa and Monique picked up the phone. Everyone was surprised and disappointed to hear about that Steve and Allie were eliminated, especially Shannon who was sad to hear about it. Joe then asked Steve about Louie and Michael's current situation in the race, then Steve told Joe that his team was too strong and was a threat, which resulted in the U-Turn. Steve shared that it was bad decisions and a bad cab that resulted in their elimination. Steve also noted that either Jet and Cord or Louie and Michael will win the race.
*After '''Leg 9''', ''Carol'' and ''Brandy'' were the seventh team eliminated. When Carol and Brandy called the villa early in the morning, the other eliminated teams were shocked and disappointed to hear about Carol and Brandy being eliminated, especially Shannon who wanted to see an all-girl team win. Carol and Brandy talked about the U-Turn and their dislike for Brent and Caite that led to their elimination. In response, Jordan said that Carol and Brandy were probably just too jealous of Caite's beauty. Adrian, however, agreed with Carol and Brandy that the U-Turn was a foolish move by the dating models, and that it should have been used on either Jet and Cord or Louie and Michael. That evening, the eliminated racers got to watch a [[Lucha libre|Mexican wrestling]] match in an outdoor coliseum. Jordan got to escort a wrestler to the ring, and Adrian, the most enthusiastic fan of the group, bought a wrestling mask as a souvenir.
*'''Leg 10''' was a non-elimination leg, hence no new teams were sent to the villa. Jordan and Jeff talk with Dana and Adrian about how to strengthen their relationship. Then, all the teams at Elimination Station are shown packing their bags and guessing where the final Leg will take place and then they were leaving the villa and fly to End City.
*After '''Leg 11''', ''Louie'' and ''Michael'' were the eighth and final team eliminated. Elimination Station showed the five eliminated teams arriving at the End City in [[San Francisco]], California. After arriving in San Francisco, the teams checked in to a hotel, settled into their rooms, and awaited the phone call from the eighth team eliminated. Monique and Shawne are happy to see the end of the race and to know who they think is going to win. Dana said that Joe and Heidi were hoping that Louie and Michael are not in the Final Three because of their dislike for them after being U-Turned. Louie and Michael called into the hotel, and the eliminated teams were shocked and disappointed to hear about Louie and Michael being eliminated. Joe asked Louie and Michael if they still felt that they had used the U-Turn correctly. Michael told him that they had because he thought Joe and Heidi would be very tough to beat once the Race route reached Asia. Adrian said that Joe and Heidi's wishes came true, but despite Louie and Michael being eliminated, Joe was still not satisfied. Jeff told Joe that Louie and Michael U-Turned Joe and Heidi because of personal reasons, which led to harsh words between Joe and Jeff.
*'''Leg 12''' was the final leg of ''The Amazing Race 16''. Elimination Station showed the Finish Line that takes place in [[Candlestick Park]]. All the eliminated teams were happy to find out which team do they think will win the $1 million as Steve and Allie, Carol and Brandy, and Louie and Michael reunited with the other eliminated teams at the Finish Line. Shannon noticed that the Final Three teams are: Dan and Jordan, Brent and Caite, and Jet and Cord. Dana said that it's anybody's race. All the eliminated teams were waiting to find out who they think will cross the Finish Line first and win the $1 million. They find out that Dan and Jordan were the first team to cross the Finish Line and win the $1 million; Jet and Cord came in 2nd and Brent and Caite came in 3rd. Teams expressed their opinions about the final three teams at the Finish Line along with their joys and disappointments about the race, and the learning experiences they could draw from it.

==Race summary==
[[File:The Amazing Race 16 Map.png|thumb|250px|The Route of the Race.]]
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===Leg 1 (United States → Chile)===
[[File:Ascensor Valparaiso1.JPG|thumb|In order to travel throughout the mountainous city of [[Valparaíso]], teams rode its various [[funicular]] railways between tasks.]]
*Los Angeles, California, '''[[United States]]''' {{flagicon|United States}} (Vista Hermosa Natural Park) (Starting Line)
*[[File:Legenda lotnisko.svg|20px|Flight:]] Los Angeles ([[Los Angeles International Airport]]) to [[Santiago, Chile|Santiago]], '''[[Chile]]''' {{flagicon|Chile}} ([[Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport]])
*[[Image:Bus-logo.svg|20px|Bus:]] Santiago (Terminal San Borja) to [[Valparaíso]], [[Valparaíso Region]] (Bus Terminal)
*[[Viña del Mar]] ([[Wulff Castle]]) ''(unaired)'' &lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|url=http://www.gettyimages.co.uk/detail/96512357/CBS|title=Photograph of Jody and Shannon near Wulff Castle (see caption)|publisher=[[Getty Images]]|accessdate=2010-02-16}}&lt;/ref&gt;
*Valparaíso (Ascensor Villaseca) {{TAR clue|Roadblock|&quot;Who has the balance of a cat and the courage of a lion?&quot;}}
*Valparaíso (Ascensor Artilleria)
*Valparaíso (Paseo Templeman)
*Valparaíso ([http://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g294306-d318237-Reviews-Fine_Arts_Museum_Palacio_Baburizza-Valparaiso.html Palacio Baburizza]) {{TAR clue|Pit Stop|1}}

In this first Roadblock of the race, one team member had to cross a [[Tightrope walking|tightrope]] the length of a [[American football#Field and players|football field]] ({{convert|360|ft|m|abbr=on|disp=s}}) suspended {{convert|120|ft|m}} above the ground.

;Additional task
*At Paseo Templeman, teams picked up painting supplies (4 paint cans, paint brushes, and a ladder) and had to find a group of house painters next to a house matching the color of their paint. Once at the house, they had to finish painting a portion of the house to receive their next clue.
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===Leg 2 (Chile)===
[[File:Landscape osorno petrohue 2.jpg|thumb|In this Leg, teams traveled throughout the [[Los Lagos Region]] of Chile, known for its lakes and the [[Osorno (volcano)|Osorno volcano]].]]
*[[File:Bus-logo.svg|20px|Bus:]] Valparaíso to [[Puerto Varas]], [[Los Lagos Region]] via Santiago
* [[Vicente Pérez Rosales National Park]] (Mirador, Isla Margarita, [[Todos los Santos Lake]]) {{TAR clue|Detour|Llama Adoration or Condor Consternation}}
* Puerto Varas ([http://www.oncesbellavista.cl/ Onces y Cabañas Bellavista] {{es icon}}) {{TAR clue|Roadblock|&quot;It's time to make the Kuchen.&quot;}}
* Puerto Varas (Gruta de la Virgen, Iglesia del Sagrado Corazón de Jesús de Puerto Varas) {{TAR clue|Pit Stop|2}}

In the first Detour of this race, teams chose between Llama Adoration and Condor Consternation. In Llama Adoration, teams traveled to a farm where they had to dress a [[llama]] by placing a blanket on its back and a scarf around its neck. In Condor Consternation, teams traveled to a beach where they donned special shoes resembling birds' feet and used a [[hang glider]]-like condor costume to glide out to a clue in the water. In the leg's Roadblock, teams had to collect several ingredients used to make [[kuchen]]: a plate of butter, a bowl of sugar, a bag of flour, a [[baker's dozen]] of eggs from the hen house, and a cup of milk straight from a cow. Once the ingredients were collected, team members had to give them to the baker to receive a serving of kuchen and their next clue.
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===Leg 3 (Chile → Argentina)===
[[File:Rodeo Santa Susanna ranch.jpg|thumb|Leg 3 featured tasks relating to [[gaucho]]s and other aspects of Argentine [[equestrianism]].]]
*[[File:Bus-logo.svg|20px|Bus:]] Puerto Varas (Del Salvador Bus Terminal/Cruz del Sur Bus Terminal) to [[San Carlos de Bariloche]], [[Río Negro Province]], '''Argentina''' {{flagicon|Argentina}} 
*San Carlos de Bariloche (El Boliche Viejo)
*San Carlos de Bariloche (Peña Gaucha) {{TAR clue|Roadblock|&quot;Who's ready to get roped in?&quot;}}
*[[:es:Ñirihuau|Ñirihuau]] {{es icon}} (Puente Ñirihuau) {{TAR clue|Detour|Horse Sense or Horse Power}}
*[[Neuquén Province]] ([http://www.estanciaspatagonicas.com/ Estancia Fortin Chacabuco] {{es icon}}) {{TAR clue|Pit Stop|3}}

In this leg's Roadblock, one team member had to choose a station and use a [[lasso]] to rope a target {{convert|18|ft|m}} away and pull it towards them to receive their next clue. In the Detour, teams chose between Horse Sense and Horse Power. In Horse Sense, teams were given a set of directions by a gunslinger and, using only a stationary compass as a navigational aid, had to find a bag of loot buried in a field. They then had to deliver the bag to the lead bandit, and if the markings on their bag matched the coordinates given to them, he would give the team [[coin]] with the name of the Pit Stop location on it as their next clue. In Horse Power, teams went down to a [[polo]] field and, using a wooden practice horse, had to get a goal within 9 strokes and received the [[trophy]] with the name of the Pit Stop location on its base as their next clue.

;Additional task
*At El Boliche Viejo, teams had to win a game of [[five-card stud]] against the [[Travelocity]] Roaming Gnome to receive the gnome which had their next clue on the bottom of its base.

===Leg 4 (Argentina → Germany)===
[[File:Indra-Club-Hamburg.png|thumb|The Indra Musikclub in Hamburg's [[red-light district]] the [[Reeperbahn]] was the location of [[the Beatles]]' [[the Beatles in Hamburg|debut in Germany]] and was the Pit Stop for this Leg of the Race.]]
*[[File:Legenda lotnisko.svg|20px|Flight:]] San Carlos de Bariloche ([[Teniente Luis Candelaria International Airport]]) to [[Frankfurt am Main|Frankfurt]], '''Germany''' {{flagicon|Germany}} ([[Frankfurt Airport]])
*[[File:Legenda kolej.svg|20px|Railway:]] Frankfurt ([[Frankfurt Airport long-distance station]]) to [[Hamburg]] ([[Hamburg Hauptbahnhof]])
*Hamburg ([[:de:Jungfernstieg Street|Jungfernstieg]] {{de icon}}) {{TAR clue|Intersection}} {{TAR clue|Roadblock|&quot;Who's ready to reach new heights?&quot;}}
*Hamburg ([[Wilhelm I, German Emperor|Kaiser Wilhelm]] statue at [[:de:Altonaer Rathaus|Altonaer Rathaus]] {{de icon}}) {{TAR clue|Detour|Soccer or Sauerkraut}}
*Hamburg ([[:de:Haifischbar|Haifischbar]] {{de icon}})
*Hamburg ([[Beatles-Platz]])
*Hamburg ([http://www.indramusikclub.com/ Indra Musikclub] {{de icon}}) {{TAR clue|Pit Stop|4}}

At the Intersection, teams had to join with one other team to complete tasks and make decisions together until further notice. In this special Roadblock, one team member from each of the intersected teams had to take the [[Hamburg S-Bahn|S-Bahn]] to the [[Port of Hamburg]] and complete a {{convert|150|ft|m|adj=on}} tandem [[bungee jumping|bungee jump]] from a bungee [[Crane (machine)|crane]]. After the Roadblock, teams were no longer Intersected. The Detour for this Leg was a choice between [[Association football|Soccer]] or [[Sauerkraut]]. In Soccer, teams made their way to [[:de:Adolf-Jäger-Kampfbahn|Adolf-Jäger-Kampfbahn Stadium]] {{de icon}} and had to successfully kick a ball from the penalty mark ({{convert|12|yd|m|disp=/|abbr=on}}) through 5 targets located in the goal to receive their next clue. In Sauerkraut, teams had to travel to a restaurant called [http://www.alt-hamburger-buergerhaus.de/ Alt Hamburger Bürgerhaus] {{de icon}} and eat a plate of [[sauerkraut]] while a band played a song called the &quot;Sauerkraut Polka&quot;. Teams had to finish the plate before the end of the song in order to receive their clue. If the song ended first, they had to start over with a new plate of sauerkraut.

;Additional tasks
*At the Haifischbar, each team had to drink a [[boot of beer]] to receive their next clue.

===Leg 5 (Germany → France)===
[[File:RoteBaron.JPG|thumb|During the Detour, teams were &quot;attacked&quot; by a pilot in the [[Manfred von Richthofen|Red Baron]]'s [[Fokker Dr.I]] in an [[historical reenactment]] of [[trench warfare]] during World War I.]]
*[[Image:Bus-logo.svg|20px|Bus:]] Hamburg to [[Les Monthairons]], [[Lorraine (region)|Lorraine]], '''France''' {{flagicon|France}} ([[:fr:Château des Monthairons|Château des Monthairons]] {{fr icon}})
*[[Sainte-Menehould]], [[Champagne-Ardenne]] (Boulangerie Defontaine)
*[[Massiges]] ([[:fr:Massiges#La main de Massiges (1914-1918)|La main de Massiges]] {{fr icon}}) {{TAR clue|Detour|In the Trenches or Under Fire}} {{TAR clue|Speed Bump|Reinforce a trench wall}} {{TAR clue|U-Turn|Louie &amp; Michael|Joe &amp; Heidi|blind=yes}}
*Massiges (Church of Massiges)&lt;!-- The church of Massiges is a separate route marker. --&gt;
*[[Wargemoulin-Hurlus]] ([[:fr:Wargemoulin-Hurlus#Lieux et monuments|Eglise Saint-Étienne de Wargemoulin]] {{fr icon}}) {{TAR clue|Pit Stop|5}}
 
During the Pit Stop, all teams boarded a bus and traveled from Hamburg to an unknown destination, revealed to viewers to be Les Monthairons. In this Leg's Detour, teams chose between In the Trenches or Under Fire. For both tasks, teams dressed up as World War I-era American soldiers, known as [[Doughboy]]s. In the Trenches, teams traveled through [[trench warfare|trenches]] to a [[telegraph]] where they had to decipher a message in [[Morse code]] –&quot;We will prevail. ''Vive la France.''&quot;– and then presented their deciphered message to the French sergeant. In Under Fire, teams crawled under [[barbed wire]] 100 feet to receive a message –&quot;The war is over. ''Vive la liberté''.&quot;– from a man in a [[foxhole]]. They then crawled back through the barbed wire to present the message to the sergeant. Before either task was completed and the teams received their clue, the message they received was sent to &quot;headquarters&quot; via [[carrier pigeon]]. For this leg's Speed Bump, Jordan and Jeff had to reinforce a trench wall using a series of branches before they could proceed to complete the Detour task.

;Additional tasks
*At the Boulangerie Defontaine, teams had to buy a fresh [[baguette]] that contained their next clue.
*After the Detour, teams were required to head south down a road to find the U-Turn and their next clue.
*Upon arriving at Church of Massiges, teams changed out of their Doughboy gear into [[turn of the century]] French bicycling gear (including a fake moustache) and rode on antique bicycles, in the manner of the [[1903 Tour de France|first Tour de France]], along a {{convert|4|mi|km|adj=on}} course to the Pit Stop.

===Leg 6 (France)===
[[File:Remuage vin effervescent.jpg|thumb|The tasks of this leg centered around France's [[champagne (wine)|champagne]] industry.]]
*[[Reims]] ([[Cathedral of Notre-Dame, Reims|Notre-Dame de Reims]] – [[Joan of Arc]] Statue)
*[[Épernay]] ([http://www.leclercbriant.com/index-uk.php3 Leclerc Briant]) {{TAR clue|Roadblock|&quot;Who's ready to cave in?&quot;}}
*[[Pierry]] ([[:fr:Château de la Marquetterie|Château de la Marquetterie]] {{fr icon}}) {{TAR clue|Detour|Tower or Terra}}
*Épernay ([http://www.orcca.asso.fr/fr/ l'ORCCA] {{fr icon}}, la Maison Gallice) {{TAR clue|Pit Stop|6}}

In this Roadblock, one team member had to [[Abseiling|rappel]] {{convert|100|ft|m|add=on}} into the [[chalk]] cellars of the [[winery]] of Leclerc Briant to search for a bottle of [[champagne (wine)|champagne]] specially marked with a small yellow and red striped flag on the bottom amongst the [[Sparkling wine production#Riddling|riddling]] racks. After finding the bottle, the team member returned to the surface to use the traditional [[sabrage]] technique to open the bottle, the force of which propelled their next clue out. The Detour was a choice between Tower or Terra. In Tower, teams had to stack 680 [[Champagne stemware#Champagne coupe|champagne coupes]] into a 15-level pyramid with only one coupe on the top level, then pour the entire contents of a [[wine bottle#Sizes|magnum]] of [[Taittinger]] champagne onto the top of the pyramid – all without breaking any of the glasses – in order to receive their next clue. In Terra, teams searched the {{convert|1|sqkm|acre|adj=on}} winter-barren Taittinger [[vineyard]]s for a cluster of [[Vitis vinifera|wine grapes]] marked with the race flag. After finding the grapes, they returned it to the harvest foreman for their next clue.

;Additional task
*At the Cathedral of Notre-Dame, Reims, teams had to find a woman playing a [[musical saw]] to receive their next clue: a [[Cork material|cork]] from a bottle of Leclerc Briant.

===Leg 7 (France → Seychelles)===
[[File:Aldabra Giant Tortoise Geochelone gigantea edit1.jpg|thumb|In one of the Detour tasks in this Leg, teams had to use a [[banana]] to lure a 100-year-old and {{convert|500|lb|kg|adj=on}} [[Aldabra Giant Tortoise]] across a marked course.]]
*[[File:Legenda lotnisko.svg|20px|Flight:]] Paris ([[Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport]]) to [[Victoria, Seychelles|Victoria]], [[Mahé, Seychelles|Mahé]], '''[[Seychelles]]''' {{flagicon|Seychelles}} ([[Seychelles International Airport]])
*[[La Digue]] (L'Union Estate) {{TAR clue|Detour|Turtle Toddle or Ox Trot}}
*[[St. Pierre Island]] {{TAR clue|Roadblock|&quot;It's time to take a deep breath.&quot;}}
*[[Praslin]] (Paradise Sun Hotel) {{TAR clue|Pit Stop|7}}

This leg's Detour was Turtle Toddle or Ox Trot. In Turtle Toddle, teams had to use a [[banana]] to lure a {{convert|500|lb|kg|adj=on}}, 100-year-old [[Aldabra Giant Tortoise]] across a marked path on a lawn. Once it was across the finish line, teams had to deliver a bunch of bananas to a fruit merchant {{convert|1.5|mi|km|add=on}} away to receive their next clue. In Ox Trot, teams had to pull a cart to a clearing and load a pile of [[coconut]]s into it. Then, after an [[ox]] was hitched to their cart, teams had to deliver their coconuts to a fruit merchant to receive their clue. If they forgot or lost any of the coconuts, teams had to retrieve them before being allowed to continue. In the leg's Roadblock, one team member had to dive into the ocean to retrieve one of seven bottles tied to a platform in the water.

;Additional task
*Upon arrival in Mahé, teams had to find a marked kiosk and take a number. The first 3 teams were on the first [[helicopter]]s, leaving around the same time, to [[La Digue]]. The last three departed for La Digue on three helicopters an hour later.
*After finishing the Detour, teams chose a marked boat and were taken out to a buoy near [[St. Pierre Island]]. Once there, the captain gave them their next clue.
*After finishing the Roadblock, teams were taken off the shore of [[Praslin]] where they had to swim to shore. Once ashore, teams emptied the contents of their bottle revealing a puzzle map that when completed would lead them to their treasure: the Pit Stop at the Paradise Sun Hotel.

===Leg 8 (Seychelles → Malaysia)===
[[File:Snake Temple, Penang.jpg|thumb|Upon arriving in Malaysia, teams made their way to the [[Snake Temple]] in [[Bayan Lepas]].]]
*[[File:Legenda prom.svg|20px|Riverboat:]] Praslin to Victoria, Mahé
*[[File:Legenda lotnisko.svg|20px|Flight:]] Victoria (Seychelles International Airport) to [[George Town, Penang|George Town]], [[Penang]], '''[[Malaysia]]''' {{flagicon|Malaysia}} ([[Penang International Airport]])
* [[Bayan Lepas]] ([[Snake Temple]]) {{TAR clue|Detour|Buddhist Tradition or Chinese Custom}}
* [[Teluk Bahang]] (Kuil Sri Singamuga Kaliamman Temple) {{TAR clue|Roadblock|&quot;Whose life could use a splash of color?&quot;}} {{TAR clue|Speed Bump|Serve Tea}}
* George Town ([http://www.pinangperanakanmansion.com.my/ Pinang Peranakan Mansion]) {{TAR clue|Pit Stop|8}}

In this leg's Detour, teams chose between Buddhist Tradition or Chinese Custom. In Buddhist Tradition, teams traveled to the Tien Kong Than [[Buddhist temple]] and carried a series of [[incense|joss sticks]] to the top of the temple. After arranging them in the proper order, teams lit them and received their next clue. In Chinese Custom, teams traveled to Padang Kota Lama park where they participated in the [[Chinese New Year]] tradition of [[chingay|balancing large flags]] on their foreheads and then running across the [[esplanade]]. After both team members made it across the esplanade without letting the flag fall, they received their next clue. In this Leg's Speed Bump, Jet and Cord traveled to the [http://www.tropicalspicegarden.com/ Tropical Spice Garden] to find a woman crushing spices for [[tea]]. Then by smell, they had to pick the right prepared tea and serve it to a [[guru]] sitting on a swing. Once finish, they could proceed onto roadblock. In this Leg's Roadblock, one team member had to prepare a traditional [[Hinduism|Hindu]] offering called a float by first breaking open several [[coconut]]s in order to find one that had colored flesh. They then built the float and gave it to the waiting [[Gurukkal brahmins/Sivacharyas|Gurukkal]] who sent it out to sea and then gave the next clue.

===Leg 9 (Malaysia → Singapore)===
[[File:Singapore Flyer at Night with White Capsules.JPG|thumb|The only Fast Forward of this season of ''The Amazing Race'' took place at the [[Singapore Flyer]], the tallest [[Ferris wheel]] in the world.]]
*[[Image:Bus-logo.svg|20px|Bus:]] [[Sungai Nibong]], Penang (Sungai Nibong Express Terminal) to [[Kuala Lumpur]] ([[Puduraya]])
*[[File:Legenda kolej.svg|20px|Railway:]] Kuala Lumpur ([[Kuala Lumpur Sentral railway station]]) to '''[[Singapore]]''' {{flagicon|Singapore}} ([[Tanjong Pagar railway station]])
*Singapore ([[Victoria Theatre and Concert Hall]]) {{TAR clue|Detour|Pounding The Drums or Pounding The Pavement}} {{TAR clue|Fast Forward|Traverse Singapore Flyer}} 
*Singapore ([[Istana Park]])  {{TAR clue|U-Turn|Brent &amp; Caite|Carol &amp; Brandy}}
*Singapore ([http://www.aslmarine.com/ ASL Marine Shipyard]) {{TAR clue|Roadblock|&quot;Who's ready to add some stress to their day?&quot;}}
*Singapore ([[Sentosa]] – [[Sentosa#MegaZip Adventure Park|MegaZip Adventure Park]])
*Singapore ([[Marina Barrage]]) {{TAR clue|Pit Stop|9}}

In the only Fast Forward of the race, one team made their way to the [[Singapore Flyer]] where they would have to climb out of one observation pod at the top of the {{convert|541|ft|m|adj=on}} [[Ferris wheel]] and then cross a ladder to the next pod over where their next clue directly to the Pit Stop was being held. For this Leg's Detour, teams chose between Pounding The Drums and Pounding The Pavement. In Pounding The Drums, teams traveled to [[Speakers' Corner, Singapore|Speakers' Corner]] and learned a complex drum routine for a [[lion dance]] performance. Once they had played it to their young instructor's approval, they then performed the routine with a lion dance troupe on a nearby stage for their next clue. In Pounding The Pavement, teams traveled to a open area in [[Rochor|Rochor Road]] &lt;!-- If I remember correctly, this is the name they gave in the show, anyway I'm from Singapore so I know about this --&gt;where they had to gather supplies – chairs, an umbrella, a loaf of bread, wafers, and 10 boxes of [[ice cream]] – and then find a marked ice cream cart to sell 25 [[Ice cream sandwich#Singapore|Singapore-style ice cream sandwiches]] for [[Singapore dollar|S$]]1 a piece to receive their next clue. In this leg's Roadblock, one team member had to inspect an [[anchor]] [[chain]] by counting the number of links in the chain, while dealing with the noise created by the other workers at the port and announcements being read through a loudspeaker. When they gave the right number (521) on a clipboard to the dock manager, they would receive their next clue.

;Additional tasks
*At the Victoria Theatre and Concert Hall, teams had to find [[Allan Wu]], host of ''[[The Amazing Race Asia]]'', who would give them their next clue.
*After the Detour, teams were instructed to find the U-Turn and their next clue at the intersection of their &quot;last pit stop city&quot; and Orchard Road. This clue sent them to Istana Park, located at the intersection of Penang Road and [[Orchard Road]].
*At [[Sentosa]], teams rode the [[Sentosa#MegaZip Adventure Park|MegaZip]], a {{convert|1476|ft|m|adj=on}} long [[zip-line]]. After getting off of the MegaZip, teams received their next clue.

===Leg 10 (Singapore → China)===
[[File:La mian, noodles.JPG|thumb|In the first of two Roadblocks in this Leg of the Race, one team member had to make {{convert|1|kg|lb|abbr=on}} of [[la mian]] [[noodle]]s.]]
*[[File:Legenda lotnisko.svg|20px|Flight:]] Singapore ([[Singapore Changi Airport]]) to [[Shanghai]], '''[[People's Republic of China|China]]''' {{flagicon|China}} ([[Shanghai Pudong International Airport]])
*Shanghai ([[Zhujiajiao]]) {{TAR clue|Roadblock|&quot;Who wants to get their hands on some extra dough?&quot;}}
*Shanghai ([[Taikang Lu (Shanghai)|Taikang Lu]])
*Shanghai ([[Hongkou Football Stadium]]) {{TAR clue|Roadblock|Assemble a 96-piece puzzle}}
*Shanghai ([[Shanghai Science and Technology Museum]]) {{TAR clue|Pit Stop|10}}

In the first Roadblock on this leg, one team member had to follow a demonstration by a local noodlemaker to make {{convert|1|kg|lb|abbr=on}} of [[la mian]] [[noodle]]s. When they were done, [[He Pingping]], the world's shortest man, gave them their next clue. The second Roadblock on this leg required the team member who sat out on the first Roadblock to put together a 96-piece puzzle and then give the puzzle to a group of fans in the bleachers. If the puzzle was put together correctly, the other side of the puzzle would give a seat number where the team would find their next clue.

;Additional tasks
*In Zhujiajiao, teams traveled on foot to a boat dock which would take them to their next clue and the first Roadblock.
*In Shanghai's fashion district Taikang Lu, teams entered a fashion studio where they were given a sketch of an outfit. They then had to choose the correct pieces of clothing that were described in the sketch and give them to a [[model (person)|fashion model]] to put on. If they chose the right clothing and accessories, the fashion designer would give them their next clue.

===Leg 11 (China)===
[[File:500lohan longhuatemple.jpg|thumb|In this Leg's Roadblock, one team member had to count the statues in the [[Longhua Temple]]'s [[Arhat]] Hall.]]
*Shanghai ([[Waibaidu Bridge]])
*Shanghai ([[Longhua Temple]]) {{TAR clue|Roadblock|&quot;Who thinks they can sum up Buddha?&quot;}} {{TAR clue|Speed Bump|Coin Toss}}
*Shanghai ([[Yuyuan Garden]]) {{TAR clue|Detour|Pork Chops or Pork Dumplings}}
*Shanghai ([[:zh:滨江大道|Riverside Promenade]] {{zh icon}}) {{TAR clue|Pit Stop|11}}

In this Leg's Roadblock, one team member entered Longhua Temple's [[Arhat]] Hall to count all of the golden statues in the room, most of which were statues of the [[Gautama Buddha]]. If they got the right number (523), they would receive their next clue. If not, they would have to wait 10 minutes before making their next guess. For this leg's Speed Bump, Louie and Michael had to participate in a good luck ritual by throwing coins into a large incense burner on the Longhua Temple grounds. Once both got one coin each into the top opening of the incense burner, they could proceed onto the Roadblock. In this Leg's Detour, teams chose between Pork Chops and Pork Dumplings. In Pork Chops, teams must enter an art stone store and look through several hundred special stone stamps called [[Seal (East Asia)|chops]] for the two that had a pig on the bottom and one of each of their names in order to receive their clue from the shop owner. In Pork Dumplings (which was never used in this episode), teams traveled to [[Nanxiang Steamed Bun Restaurant]] and delivered 10 orders of [[xiaolongbao]] across the market. Once done with the deliveries, they received their clue.

===Leg 12 (China → United States)===
[[File:BronzeYoda Presido.jpg|thumb|In the final Leg of this season, teams made their way to the [[Letterman Digital Arts Center]], headquarters of [[Lucasfilm]] and [[Industrial Light &amp; Magic]], both behind the creation of ''[[Star Wars]]''.]]
*[[File:Legenda lotnisko.svg|20px|Flight:]] Shanghai (Shanghai Pudong International Airport) to San Francisco, California, '''USA''' {{flagicon|United States}} ([[San Francisco International Airport]])
* San Francisco ([[Fort Point, San Francisco|Fort Point]] – Battery Godfrey)
* San Francisco ([[Coit Tower]]) {{TAR clue|Roadblock|Climb Coit Tower}}
* San Francisco ([[Letterman Digital Arts Center]] – [[Yoda]] Statue)
* San Francisco ([[The Fairmont San Francisco|Fairmont Hotel]] – [[Tonga Room]])
* San Francisco ([[Great American Music Hall]])
* San Francisco ([[Candlestick Park]]) {{TAR clue|Pit Stop}} (Finish Line)

In this Leg's Roadblock, one team member had to use an [[Ascender (climbing)|ascender]] to reach the top archways of Coit Tower to get their next clue before being lowered back to the ground.

;Additional tasks
*After receiving the clue at Battery Godfrey, teams had to solve a riddle that would lead them to their next route marker: [[Coit Tower]].
*At the LDAC, one team member had to put on a [[motion capture]] suit while their partner directed their [[Avatar (computing)|avatar]] through a [[virtual reality|virtual]] course, all based on ''[[Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008 TV series)|Star Wars: The Clone Wars]]''. After getting through the two levels of the course, the directing partner would be able to copy down their next clue through figuring out how to read it off the computer screen which directed them to the [[Tonga Room]].
*Upon arriving at the [[Tonga Room]], teams were instructed to take a [[trunk (luggage)|trunk]] to their next location: the [[Great American Music Hall]].
*At the Great American Music Hall, teams had to put several [[psychedelic]] posters of other teams in elimination order by leg in order to receive their final clue from a [[roadie]]. After that, they would have to complete the &quot;[[Jack Be Nimble]]&quot; nursery rhyme and obtain the word &quot;candlestick&quot;, leading them to [[Candlestick Park]].

== Ratings ==
=== US ratings ===
{| class=&quot;wikitable sortable&quot;
! #
! Episode
! Rating
! Share
! [[Nielsen ratings|Rating/Share]]&lt;br /&gt;(18–49)
! Viewers&lt;br /&gt;(millions)
! Rank&lt;br /&gt;(Timeslot)
! Rank&lt;br /&gt;(Night)
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''1'''
| &quot;Nanna Is Kickin' Your Butt&quot; 
! 5.1
! 8
! 2.8/7
! 9.07
! 1
! 1
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''2'''
| &quot;When the Cow Kicked Me in the Head&quot;
! 5.2
! 8
! 2.9/7
! 9.11
! 1
! 1
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''3'''
| &quot;Run Like Scalded Dogs!&quot;
! 5.8
! 9
! 3.2/8
! 10.24
! 2
! 4
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''4'''
| &quot;We Are No Longer in the Bible Belt&quot;
! 4.5
! 7
! 2.6/7
! 8.05 
! 2
! 4&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|url=http://blog.zap2it.com/frominsidethebox/2010/03/tv-ratings-oscars-rise-rule-sunday.html|title=Tv ratings oscars rise rule sunday|author=blog.zap2it.com|accessdate=2010-03-04}}&lt;/ref&gt;
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''5'''
| &quot;I Think We're Fighting the Germans, Right?&quot;
! 5.8
! 10
! 3.0/9
! 10.10
! 1
! 3&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|url=http://www.cbspressexpress.com/div.php/cbs_entertainment/release?id=24522|title=CBS Ratings Press Release |author=CBSPressExpress.com|accessdate=2010-10-04}}&lt;/ref&gt;
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''6'''
| &quot;Cathy Drone?&quot;
! 6.9
! 11
! 3.8/9
! 11.99
! 1
! 4&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|url=http://www.cbspressexpress.com/div.php/cbs_entertainment/release?id=24577|title=CBS Ratings Press Release|author=CBSPressExpress.com|accessdate=2010-10-04}}&lt;/ref&gt;
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''7'''
| &quot;Anonymous?&quot;
! 7.2
! 11
! 3.9/10
! 12.73
! 1
! 3&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|url=http://www.cbspressexpress.com/div.php/cbs_entertainment/release?id=24636|title=CBS Ratings Press Release |author=CBSPressExpress.com|accessdate=2010-10-04}}&lt;/ref&gt;
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''8'''
| &quot;You're Like Jason Bourne, Right?&quot;
! 5.2
! 9
! 2.7/8 
! 9.14
! 1
! 3&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |url=http://tvbythenumbers.com/2010/04/05/tv-ratings-undercover-boss-down-but-still-in-charge |title=TV Ratings: Undercover Boss Down, But Still In Charge: |date=April 05, 2010|work=TV by the Numbers |last=Seidman |first=Robert |accessdate=April 05, 2010}}&lt;/ref&gt;
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''9'''
| &quot;Dumb Did Us In&quot;
! 6.9
! 11
! 3.4/10
! 11.88
! 1
! 3
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''10'''
| &quot;I Feel Like I'm in, Like, Sicily&quot;
! 6.3
! 10
!3.2/9 
!10.69&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |url=http://tvbythenumbers.com/2010/04/05/tv-ratings-undercover-boss-down-but-still-in-charge |title=TV Ratings Top 25: American Idol, Glee Sing to Adults 18-49; Dancing With the Stars Dances to the Top With Total Viewers |date=April 27, 2010|work=TV by the Numbers |last=Seidman |first=Robert |accessdate=April 27, 2010}}&lt;/ref&gt;
! 1
! 3
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''11'''
| &quot;They Don't Even Understand Their Own Language&quot;
! 6.0
! 10
! 3.0/9 
! 10.29&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |url=http://tvbythenumbers.com/2010/05/04/tv-ratings-top-25-idol-glee-tops-with-18-49-dancing-leads-with-viewers/50416|title=TV Ratings Top 25: Idol, Glee Tops With 18-49 ; Dancing Leads With Viewers|date=May 04, 2010|work=TV by the Numbers |last=Seidman |first=Robert |accessdate=May 04, 2010}}&lt;/ref&gt;
! 1
! 3
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''12'''
| &quot;Huger Than Huge&quot;
! 6.0
! 11
! 2.9/9
! 10.63 
! 1
! 3&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|url=http://www.cbspressexpress.com/div.php/cbs_entertainment/release?id=24983|title=CBS Ratings Press Release|author=CBSPressExpress.com|accessdate=2010-10-04}}&lt;/ref&gt;
|}

* Episode 1, &quot;Nanna Is Kickin' Your Butt&quot; aired on [[Valentine's Day]].
* Episode 4, &quot;We Are No Longer In The Bible Belt&quot; had a considerably low amount of viewers, most likely because it aired on the same night as the [[82nd Academy Awards]].
* Episode 7, &quot;Anonymous?&quot; had the most viewers and adults 25–54 rating since the November 4, 2007, episode of ''[[The Amazing Race 12]]'', as well as the best numbers in adults 18–49 since the January 6, 2008, episode of the same season.
* Episode 8, &quot;You're like Jason Bourne, right?&quot; aired on [[Easter Sunday]].
* Episode 12, &quot;Huger Than Huge&quot;, the season finale, aired on [[Mother's Day (U.S.)|Mother's Day]]. The show was down nearly two million viewers compared to the [[The Amazing Race 15|season 15]] finale and was the lowest watched finale since [[The Amazing Race 4|season 4]].&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |url=http://tvbythenumbers.com/2010/05/10/tv-ratings-abc-wins-another-slow-sunday-amazing-race-lowest-finale-ever-celebrity-apprentice-up/50897|title=TV Ratings ABC Wins Another Slow Sunday; Amazing Race Lowest Finale Ever; Celebrity Apprentice Up|date=May 10, 2010|work=TV by the Numbers |last=Gorman |first=Bill |accessdate= May 10, 2010}}&lt;/ref&gt;

=== Canadian ratings ===
{| class=&quot;wikitable sortable&quot;
! #
! Episode
! Viewers&lt;br /&gt;(millions)
! Rank&lt;br /&gt;(Overall)
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''1'''
| &quot;Nanna Is Kickin' Your Butt&quot;
!{{n/a}}
!{{n/a}}
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''2'''
| &quot;When the Cow Kicked Me in the Head&quot;
! 0.90
! 16
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''3'''
| &quot;Run Like Scalded Dogs!&quot;
! 0.88
! 13
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''4'''
| &quot;We Are No Longer in the Bible Belt&quot;
! 1.40
! 21
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''5'''
| &quot;I Think We're Fighting the Germans, Right?&quot;
! 2.53
! 4
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''6'''
| &quot;Cathy Drone?&quot;
! 2.00
! 7
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''7'''
| &quot;Anonymous?&quot;
! 2.47
! 4
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''8'''
| &quot;You're Like Jason Bourne, Right?&quot;
! 2.08
! 6
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''9'''
| &quot;Dumb Did Us In&quot;
! 2.29
! 7
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''10'''
| &quot;I Feel Like I'm in, Like, Sicily&quot;
! 2.18
! 5
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''11'''
| &quot;They Don't Even Understand Their Own Language&quot;
! 2.51
! 3
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''12'''
| &quot;Huger Than Huge&quot;
! 2.58
! 3
|}

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
*[http://www.cbs.com/primetime/amazing_race Official website]
*{{TARWiki|The Amazing Race 16}}

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| first_aired = February 14, 2010
| last_aired = May 9, 2010
| filming_started = November 28, 2009&lt;ref name=&quot;tar16 start&quot;&gt;{{cite web |url = http://popwatch.ew.com/2009/11/29/jeff-jordan-amazing-race-big-brother/ | title = 'Big Brother' winners Jeff and Jordan on 'The Amazing Race': Can it be true? | date= 2009-11-29 | accessdate = 2009-11-29 | first = Lynn | last =Johnson |work = [[Entertainment Weekly]] }}&lt;/ref&gt;
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'''''The Amazing Race 16''''' is the sixteenth installment of the reality television show [[The Amazing Race (U.S. TV series)|''The Amazing Race'']]. ''The Amazing Race 16'' features eleven teams of two, each with a pre-existing relationship, in a race around the world. 

The sixteenth cycle started on Sunday, February 14, 2010. It aired on [[CBS]] in the United States on Sunday nights at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT with the season finale on May 9, 2010, and in Canada, the show premiered on the [[A (TV system)|A channel]], not [[CTV Television Network|CTV]] (due to the [[2010 Winter Olympics]]), but it returned to CTV after the Winter Olympics concluded.&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web | url = http://www.thrfeed.com/2009/12/cbs-picks-show-for-postsuper-bowl-slot.html | title = CBS picks show for post-Super Bowl slot | work = [[The Hollywood Reporter]] | date= 2009-12-20 | accessdate= 2009-12-20 | first = James | last = Hibbard }}&lt;/ref&gt; The show is again hosted by [[Phil Keoghan]].

Brothers Dan and Jordan Pious were the winners of this ''Race''.

==Production==
===Development and filming===
The sixteenth season spanned {{convert|40000|mi|km}} across five continents and nine countries, including Chile, Argentina, Germany, France, Malaysia, Singapore, China and for the first time, the Seychelles.&lt;ref name=&quot;AP&quot;&gt;{{cite web|url=http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20100121/ap_en_tv/us_tv_amazing_race16|title=Cowboys, detectives among 'Amazing Race' teams|last=Lang|first=Derrik|date=2010-01-21|publisher=[[Associated Press]]|accessdate=2010-01-21}} {{Dead link|date=October 2010|bot=H3llBot}}&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|url=http://www.stltoday.com/blogzone/tube-talk/tv-news/2010/01/amazing-race-returns-feb-14-here-are-the-teams/|title=‘Amazing Race’ returns Feb. 14; here are the teams|last=Pennington|first=Gail|work=[[St. Louis Post-Dispatch]]|date=2010-01-21|accessdate=2010-01-24}} {{Dead link|date=October 2010|bot=H3llBot}}&lt;/ref&gt;

Racers were observed leaving [[Los Angeles International Airport]] on November 28, 2009.&lt;ref name=&quot;tar16 start&quot;/&gt; For the third time, teams had to use public transportation to make their way from the Starting Line to the airport. Teams had also done so in seasons 1 and 6. 

Racers were reported checking into a Pit Stop in [[Puerto Varas]], Chile on December 2.&lt;ref name=&quot;Cronica&quot;&gt;{{cite web|url=http://www.cronicalibre.cl/index.php/locales/2234-programa-televisivo-internacional-qthe-amazing-raceq-grabo-capitulos-en-puerto-varas-y-zonas-cercanas|title= Programa televisivo internacional &quot;The Amazing Race&quot; grabó capítulos en Puerto Varas y zonas cercanas |date=2009-12-02|work=Crónica Libre|location=Chile|accessdate=2009-12-02}} {{es icon}}&lt;/ref&gt; Filming of the show has also been reported in [[Bariloche]], Argentina, and continuing on to Germany&lt;ref name=&quot;ANBariloche&quot;&gt;{{cite web|url=http://www.anbariloche.com.ar/noticia.php?nota=11904|title= The Amazing Race grabó en Bariloche |date=2009-12-07|work=Agencia de Noticias Bariloche|location=[[Bariloche]], Argentina|accessdate=2009-12-07}} {{es icon}}&lt;/ref&gt; and production crews were reported to be seen around [[Singapore]], particularly in the [[Bugis Street|Bugis]] area and the [[Singapore Flyer]].&lt;ref name=&quot;Singapore&quot;&gt;{{cite web|url=http://a1preview.asia1.com.sg:90/vgn-ext-templating/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=30881f5db71a5210VgnVCM100000430a0a0aRCRD&amp;vgnextchannel=f6dbadbd2b722110VgnVCM100000bd0a0a0aRCRD|title=Is Amazing Race back in S'pore?|work=The New Paper|publisher=AsiaOne News|location=Singapore|accessdate=2009-12-20}}&lt;/ref&gt;

In the third episode, which aired on February 28, 2010 and featured the contestants departing [[Chile]], Phil Keoghan acknowledged the February 27, 2010 [[2010 Chile earthquake|massive earthquake]] in Chile in a special opening.&lt;ref name=&quot;Variety&quot;&gt;{{cite web|url=http://weblogs.variety.com/on_the_air/2010/02/sundays-amazing-race-to-acknowledge-the-chile-earthquake.html|title=Sunday's-Amazing-Race-to-Acknowledge-the-Chile-Earthquake|last=Michael|first=Schneider|date=2010-02-27|publisher=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]|accessdate=2010-02-27}}&lt;/ref&gt;

Leg 4 featured an [[The Amazing Race#Intersection|Intersection]] for the first time since [[The Amazing Race 11|Season 11]]. Also for the first time since the Intersection was introduced, teams did a Roadblock together, where one person from each of the intersected teams had to work together to complete the Roadblock. This is also the first time since [[The Amazing Race 8|Season 8]] that two racers worked together to complete a Roadblock, and the first time in its history that an Intersection occurred on a different leg than Leg 8.

In Leg 8, Jet and [[Cord McCoy|Cord]] were the first team since the inception of the Speed Bump in [[The Amazing Race 12|Season 12]] to finish in first place on a leg in which they had to complete a Speed Bump.&lt;!--Leg 8 was also the first leg in the history of ''The Amazing Race'' in which the finishing order of the teams was totally reversed from that of the previous leg (leg 7, which was a non-elimination leg). [This is not true. The first was in Season 7 Legs 11 to 12]--&gt;

Leg 9 was the first time that a U-Turn warning had been in the team's first clue, due to the fact the team taking the Fast Forward option would have skipped the Detour and the U-Turn point. Also, this was the first time that a Fast Forward and a U-Turn have been present in the same leg.

At the end of the episode for Leg 10, the death of [[He Pingping]] was acknowledged. He appeared giving out clues to the teams after the first Roadblock. That leg was also the first single-length leg ever on the ''Race'' to have two Roadblocks (Each team member had to complete one of the Roadblocks).

In Leg 11, [[Bao Xishun]], the world's tallest man at the time, was featured as the greeter at the Pit Stop in Shanghai.

===Cast===
{{see also|List of The Amazing Race (U.S. TV series) contestants}}
Applications were originally due on July 10, 2009, but the deadline was later extended. Semi-finalist interviews were held sometime in August 2009 and the final casting interviews took place in Los Angeles around September and October 2009. Filming took place around November and December 2009.&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|url=http://www.cbs.com/casting/amazing_race/Eligibility_Requirements.pdf|title=Eligibility requirements|author=CBS.com|accessdate=2009-06-26}}&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|url=http://www.cbs.com/casting/amazing_race/Application_Form.pdf|title=Application form|author=CBS.com|accessdate=2009-06-26}}&lt;/ref&gt;

Caite, 20, was the youngest contestant in the show's history (excluding the [[The Amazing Race 8|Family Edition]]); while Jody Kelly, 71, was the oldest contestant in the show's history. Other racers included [[cowboy]]s, [[detective]]s, a lesbian couple, high school sweethearts, attorney moms, and the show's first Asian married couple.

Notable cast members include [[Big Brother 11 (U.S.)|''Big Brother 11'']] houseguests [[Jordan Lloyd]] and Jeff Schroeder, 2007 [[Miss South Carolina Teen USA]] [[Caitlin Upton|Caite Upton]], professional bull rider [[Cord McCoy]], and [[Cleveland Indians]] [[Coach (baseball)|third-base coach]] [[Steve Smith (baseball)|Steve Smith]]. 

This 16th series also marked the first appearance of [[Allan Wu]], host of ''[[The Amazing Race Asia]]'', in the US version of the series.

==Results==
The following teams participated in the Race, with their relationships at the time of filming. Note this table does not necessarily reflect all content broadcast on television due to inclusion or exclusion of some data. Placements are listed in finishing order.
{| class=&quot;wikitable&quot;
!rowspan=2|Team
!rowspan=2|Relationship
!colspan=12|Position (by leg)
!rowspan=2|Roadblocks&lt;br /&gt;performed
|-
!1
!2
!3
!4
!5{{ref|5|5}}
!6
!7
!8
!9
!10
!11
!12
|-
|Dan &amp; Jordan
|Brothers
|8th{{ref|2|2}} 
|8th
|6th
|6th{{blue|–}}
|4th
|5th
|2nd
|5th
|{{green|1stƒ}}
|3rd
|3rd
| 1 st
|Dan 6, Jordan 5
|-
|Jet &amp; [[Cord McCoy|Cord]]
|Brothers / [[Cowboy]]s
|3rd
|1st
|1st
|4th{{orange (color)|+}}
|3rd
|4th
|{{blue|&lt;u&gt;6th&lt;/u&gt;}}{{ref|9|9}}
|1st
|3rd
|1st
|2nd
|2nd
 |Jet 6, Cord 6
|-
|Brent &amp; [[Caite Upton|Caite]] 
|Dating Models
|7th{{ref|1|1}} 
|4th
|7th{{ref|4|4}}
|7th{{olive|~}}
|6th{{ref|6|6}}
|6th{{ref|8|8}}
|3rd
|4th
|2nd{{brown|⊃}}
|2nd
|1st
| 3rd 
|Brent 7, Caite 5
|-
|Louie &amp; Michael
|Detectives
|9th
|9th
|8th
|1st{{orange (color)|+}}
|1st{{brown|⊃}}
|1st
|4th
|3rd
|4th
|{{blue|&lt;u&gt;4th&lt;/u&gt;}}
|{{red  |4th}}

|bgcolor=&quot;darkgray&quot; colspan=&quot;1&quot;|
|Louie 6, Michael 5
|-
|Carol &amp; Brandy
|Dating
|6th
|3rd
|3rd
|5th{{magenta|–}}
|5th
|2nd
|5th
|2nd
|{{red|5th}}{{brown|⊂}}
|bgcolor=&quot;darkgray&quot; colspan=&quot;3&quot;|
|Carol 4, Brandy 4
|-
|[[Steve Smith (baseball)|Steve]] &amp; Allie
|Father / Daughter
|4th
|7th
|2nd
|2nd{{teal|^}}
|2nd
|3rd
|1st
|{{red|6th}}
|bgcolor=&quot;darkgray&quot; colspan=&quot;4&quot;|
|Steve 4, Allie 3
|-
|[[Jordan Lloyd|Jordan]] &amp; Jeff
|Newly Dating
|1st
|6th
|5th
|{{blue|&lt;u&gt;8th&lt;/u&gt;}}{{olive|~}}
|7th
|{{red|7th}}
|bgcolor=&quot;darkgray&quot; colspan=&quot;6&quot;|
|Jordan 2, Jeff 3
|-
|Joe &amp; Heidi
|Married
|5th
|2nd
|4th
|3rd{{teal|^}}
|{{red|8th}}{{brown|⊂}}{{ref|7|7}}
|bgcolor=&quot;darkgray&quot; colspan=&quot;7&quot;|
|Joe 2, Heidi 2
|-
|{{nowrap|Monique &amp; Shawne}}
|Moms / [[Lawyer|Attorneys]]
|2nd
|5th
|{{red|9th}}
|bgcolor=&quot;darkgray&quot; colspan=&quot;9&quot;|
|{{nowrap|Monique 1, Shawne 2}}
|-
|Jody &amp; Shannon
|{{nowrap|Grandmother / Granddaughter}}
|10th
|{{red|10th}}
| bgcolor=&quot;darkgray&quot; colspan=&quot;10&quot;|
|Jody 1, Shannon 1
|-
|Dana &amp; Adrian
|High School Sweethearts
|{{red|11th}}{{ref|3|3}}
|bgcolor=&quot;darkgray&quot; colspan=&quot;11&quot;|
|Dana 0, Adrian 1{{ref|3|3}}
|}
*A {{red|red}} team placement indicates that the team was eliminated.
*A {{green|green ƒ}} and team placement indicates that the team won a [[The Amazing Race#Fast Forward|Fast Forward]] clue.
*An {{blue|&lt;u&gt;underlined blue&lt;/u&gt;}} team's placement indicates that the team came in last on a non-elimination leg and had to perform a [[The Amazing Race#Non-elimination legs|Speed Bump]] task in the following leg.
*Matching colored symbols ({{orange (color)|orange +}}, {{teal|teal ^}}, {{magenta|magenta –}}, and {{olive|olive ~}}) indicate teams who worked together during part of the leg as a result of an Intersection.
*A {{brown|brown ⊃}} means the team chose to use a U-Turn; {{brown|⊂}} indicates the team who received it.

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{{note|1|1}} Brent and Caite initially arrived 2nd, but were issued a 30-minute penalty for going on foot instead of taking the [[funicular]] from the Roadblock as instructed in their clue; they dropped to 7th.&lt;br /&gt;
{{note|2|2}} Dan and Jordan initially arrived 4th, but were issued a 15-minute penalty for losing a paintbrush during the additional task; they dropped to 8th.&lt;br&gt;
{{note|3|3}} Dana and Adrian failed to complete the Roadblock in Leg 1. After Adrian's second attempt failed and after all other teams had already checked in at the Pit Stop, Phil came out to the Roadblock location and eliminated them.&lt;br&gt;
{{note|4|4}} At the beginning of Leg 3, Brent and Caite were originally supposed to depart 4th, but because both had to be treated for [[dehydration]] at the emergency room in a local hospital, they departed last, 3 hours and 5 minutes after their scheduled time.&lt;br&gt;
{{note|5|5}} The U-Turn in Leg 5 was a Blind U-Turn; Louie and Michael did not have to reveal themselves to the other teams as having used the U-Turn.&lt;br&gt;
{{note|6|6}} Brent and Caite initially arrived 6th, but had missed the clue at the U-Turn, having arrived at their additional task by chance. They had to backtrack to the U-Turn to receive their clue. This did not affect their placement.&lt;br&gt;
{{note|7|7}} Joe and Heidi failed to complete the second Detour task that they had to do as a result of being U-Turned. After all of the other teams had already checked in at the Pit Stop, Phil came out to their location and eliminated them.&lt;br&gt;
{{note|8|8}} Brent and Caite initially arrived 3rd, but did not complete the Detour, having arrived at the Pit Stop by chance after following Carol and Brandy. They had to backtrack to complete the Detour and eventually checked in 6th.&lt;br&gt;
{{note|9|9}} Jet and Cord initially arrived 5th, but did not retrieve the clue giving directions to the Pit Stop after completing the Roadblock. They had to backtrack to retrieve the clue, and fell to last place.&lt;br&gt;
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==Episode title quotes==
Episode titles are often taken from quotes made by the racers.&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|url=http://www.cbs.com/info/schedule/index.php|title=CBS TV Schedule|publisher=[[CBS]]|accessdate=2010-01-31}}&lt;/ref&gt;
#&quot;Nanna Is Kickin' Your Butt&quot; – ''Michael''
#&quot;When the Cow Kicked Me in the Head&quot; – ''Jody''
#&quot;Run Like Scalded Dogs!&quot; – ''Jet''
#&quot;We Are No Longer in the Bible Belt&quot; – ''Jet''
#&quot;I Think We're Fighting the Germans, Right?&quot; – ''Michael''
#&quot;Cathy Drone?&quot; – ''Dan''
#&quot;Anonymous?&quot; – ''Brent'' 
#&quot;You're Like Jason Bourne, Right?&quot; – ''Michael''
#&quot;Dumb Did Us In&quot; – ''Brandy''
#&quot;I Feel Like I'm in, Like, Sicily&quot; – ''Brent''
#&quot;They Don't Even Understand Their Own Language&quot; – ''Brent''
#&quot;Huger than Huge&quot; – ''Jordan''

==Prizes==
The prize for each leg is awarded to the first place team for that leg. All trips are sponsored by [[Travelocity]].
*'''Leg 1''' – A trip for two to [[Vancouver]], [[British Columbia]]
*'''Leg 2''' – A pair of [[sailboat]]s
*'''Leg 3''' – A trip for two to [[Patagonia]]
*'''Leg 4''' – Two $5,000 pre-loaded [[Discover Card]]s
*'''Leg 5''' – Two 55&quot; [[High-definition television|HD TVs]]
*'''Leg 6''' – A trip for two to [[Cancun]], Mexico
*'''Leg 7''' – A dinner on the beach on [[Praslin]], [[Seychelles]], massages, all the [[7-Up]] the team could drink (at the Pit Stop), and $7,000 for each team member
*'''Leg 8''' – A trip for two to [[Maui]], Hawaii
*'''Leg 9''' – A pair of motorcycles
*'''Leg 10''' – A trip for two to Alaska.
*'''Leg 11''' – A trip for two to the Spanish coast.
*'''Leg 12''' – $1,000,000

==Elimination Station==
After elimination, the first five eliminated teams were sequestered at a villa in [[Puerto Vallarta]], Mexico to await the finale. CBS posted short videos on its website after each episode aired in the [[Pacific Time Zone]] to show the eliminated teams interacting at the villa.

*After '''Leg 1''', ''Dana'' and ''Adrian'' were the first team eliminated and sent to the villa. They expressed their disappointment after Adrian's second attempt failed during the Roadblock task. Adrian is terribly afraid of heights and he wanted to kiss Dana to reaffirm their relationship. They discussed their marriage, had a tour on a beach, and saw big whales in the ocean.
*After '''Leg 2''', ''Jody'' and ''Shannon'' were the second team eliminated and sent to the villa. Jody voiced her regrets that she did the Roadblock instead of Shannon. Adrian was surprised to hear that Jody had not hoped or expected to win the race, but Shannon still insisted that they could have done it. The teams were treated to an elemental spa with treatments based on fire, earth, water, and air.
*After '''Leg 3''', ''Monique'' and ''Shawne'' were the third team eliminated and sent to the villa. All the previous eliminated teams were shocked to see Monique and Shawne, and Monique and Shawne were saddened at missing their daughters' birthdays. The next day, the teams went to Las Juantas Y Los Veranos to learn how to make [[tequila]], which included Adrian cutting open a [[blue agave]] which took him about 6 minutes and 9 seconds.
*'''Leg 4''' was a non-elimination leg, hence no new teams were sent to the villa. The 3 eliminated teams bonded at the villa while Shannon was writing in her journal. Monique and Shawne suggested bringing Shannon to the beach, after which all the teams went. Shawne was given a leg and foot massage, while Shannon got her hair beaded, and Monique shared with Shannon how to win the Mexican guys by doing some eye action.
*After '''Leg 5''', ''Joe'' and ''Heidi'' were the fourth team eliminated and sent to the villa. They arrived while Adrian and Shannon were playing a game of [[table tennis]]. Jody and Shannon expressed their surprise and disappointment at seeing Joe and Heidi arrive, while Adrian was glad to have another man at the villa. Joe and Heidi expressed their frustration and explained how they arrived at the conclusion that Louie and Michael had Blind U-Turned them. Later, the teams went into town to do some shopping. Joe tried to bargain with a store owner over the price of some jewelry for Heidi, which offended the owner.
*After '''Leg 6''', ''Jordan'' and ''Jeff'' were the fifth team eliminated and sent to the villa. All the teams at the villa sat down for a meal and as Jordan and Jeff arrive at the villa, they explained the circumstances that led to their elimination. They believed that Louie and Michael would be in the top 3, and Joe again shared his disdain for Louie and Michael in a confessional. Jeff expressed his bitterness at having been evicted from [[Big Brother (U.S.)|''Big Brother'']] and now eliminated from ''The Amazing Race'' as he compares Elimination Station and ''Big Brother'' and Jury House. However, Jordan feels satisfied from being in Elimination Station. The teams later went on a [[snorkeling]] trip. While on the trip, Monique and Shawne suffered from [[seasickness]], and Heidi helped Adrian become comfortable in the water. The snorkeling trip also helped ease Jeff's bitterness at being eliminated.
*'''Leg 7''' was a non-elimination leg, hence no new teams were sent to the villa. At the pool, Adrian, Jeff and Joe discussed why Louie and Michael U-Turned Joe and Heidi, which turned out to be because the detectives disliked them due to personal reasons. After that, the eliminated teams watched an exciting Mexican dance, and many of the racers joined in the dance while others watched. Jody also performed a solo by playing the drum, which impressed Shannon. Later in the day, Joe shared with Heidi the main reason why Louie and Michael U-Turned them. Lastly, Heidi added that if Joe were to meet Louie and Michael, he would confront them about it and how it affected the outcome of the race.
*After '''Leg 8''', ''Steve'' and ''Allie'' were the sixth team eliminated. It was 2:00 in the morning, and the eliminated teams gathered to find out who they think is the next team eliminated. Steve and Allie called the villa and Monique picked up the phone. Everyone was surprised and disappointed to hear about that Steve and Allie were eliminated, especially Shannon who was sad to hear about it. Joe then asked Steve about Louie and Michael's current situation in the race, then Steve told Joe that his team was too strong and was a threat, which resulted in the U-Turn. Steve shared that it was bad decisions and a bad cab that resulted in their elimination. Steve also noted that either Jet and Cord or Louie and Michael will win the race.
*After '''Leg 9''', ''Carol'' and ''Brandy'' were the seventh team eliminated. When Carol and Brandy called the villa early in the morning, the other eliminated teams were shocked and disappointed to hear about Carol and Brandy being eliminated, especially Shannon who wanted to see an all-girl team win. Carol and Brandy talked about the U-Turn and their dislike for Brent and Caite that led to their elimination. In response, Jordan said that Carol and Brandy were probably just too jealous of Caite's beauty. Adrian, however, agreed with Carol and Brandy that the U-Turn was a foolish move by the dating models, and that it should have been used on either Jet and Cord or Louie and Michael. That evening, the eliminated racers got to watch a [[Lucha libre|Mexican wrestling]] match in an outdoor coliseum. Jordan got to escort a wrestler to the ring, and Adrian, the most enthusiastic fan of the group, bought a wrestling mask as a souvenir.
*'''Leg 10''' was a non-elimination leg, hence no new teams were sent to the villa. Jordan and Jeff talk with Dana and Adrian about how to strengthen their relationship. Then, all the teams at Elimination Station are shown packing their bags and guessing where the final Leg will take place and then they were leaving the villa and fly to End City.
*After '''Leg 11''', ''Louie'' and ''Michael'' were the eighth and final team eliminated. Elimination Station showed the five eliminated teams arriving at the End City in [[San Francisco]], California. After arriving in San Francisco, the teams checked in to a hotel, settled into their rooms, and awaited the phone call from the eighth team eliminated. Monique and Shawne are happy to see the end of the race and to know who they think is going to win. Dana said that Joe and Heidi were hoping that Louie and Michael are not in the Final Three because of their dislike for them after being U-Turned. Louie and Michael called into the hotel, and the eliminated teams were shocked and disappointed to hear about Louie and Michael being eliminated. Joe asked Louie and Michael if they still felt that they had used the U-Turn correctly. Michael told him that they had because he thought Joe and Heidi would be very tough to beat once the Race route reached Asia. Adrian said that Joe and Heidi's wishes came true, but despite Louie and Michael being eliminated, Joe was still not satisfied. Jeff told Joe that Louie and Michael U-Turned Joe and Heidi because of personal reasons, which led to harsh words between Joe and Jeff.
*'''Leg 12''' was the final leg of ''The Amazing Race 16''. Elimination Station showed the Finish Line that takes place in [[Candlestick Park]]. All the eliminated teams were happy to find out which team do they think will win the $1 million as Steve and Allie, Carol and Brandy, and Louie and Michael reunited with the other eliminated teams at the Finish Line. Shannon noticed that the Final Three teams are: Dan and Jordan, Brent and Caite, and Jet and Cord. Dana said that it's anybody's race. All the eliminated teams were waiting to find out who they think will cross the Finish Line first and win the $1 million. They find out that Dan and Jordan were the first team to cross the Finish Line and win the $1 million; Jet and Cord came in 2nd and Brent and Caite came in 3rd. Teams expressed their opinions about the final three teams at the Finish Line along with their joys and disappointments about the race, and the learning experiences they could draw from it.

==Race summary==
[[File:The Amazing Race 16 Map.png|thumb|250px|The Route of the Race.]]
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===Leg 1 (United States → Chile)===
[[File:Ascensor Valparaiso1.JPG|thumb|In order to travel throughout the mountainous city of [[Valparaíso]], teams rode its various [[funicular]] railways between tasks.]]
*Los Angeles, California, '''[[United States]]''' {{flagicon|United States}} (Vista Hermosa Natural Park) (Starting Line)
*[[File:Legenda lotnisko.svg|20px|Flight:]] Los Angeles ([[Los Angeles International Airport]]) to [[Santiago, Chile|Santiago]], '''[[Chile]]''' {{flagicon|Chile}} ([[Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport]])
*[[Image:Bus-logo.svg|20px|Bus:]] Santiago (Terminal San Borja) to [[Valparaíso]], [[Valparaíso Region]] (Bus Terminal)
*[[Viña del Mar]] ([[Wulff Castle]]) ''(unaired)'' &lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|url=http://www.gettyimages.co.uk/detail/96512357/CBS|title=Photograph of Jody and Shannon near Wulff Castle (see caption)|publisher=[[Getty Images]]|accessdate=2010-02-16}}&lt;/ref&gt;
*Valparaíso (Ascensor Villaseca) {{TAR clue|Roadblock|&quot;Who has the balance of a cat and the courage of a lion?&quot;}}
*Valparaíso (Ascensor Artilleria)
*Valparaíso (Paseo Templeman)
*Valparaíso ([http://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g294306-d318237-Reviews-Fine_Arts_Museum_Palacio_Baburizza-Valparaiso.html Palacio Baburizza]) {{TAR clue|Pit Stop|1}}

In this first Roadblock of the race, one team member had to cross a [[Tightrope walking|tightrope]] the length of a [[American football#Field and players|football field]] ({{convert|360|ft|m|abbr=on|disp=s}}) suspended {{convert|120|ft|m}} above the ground.

;Additional task
*At Paseo Templeman, teams picked up painting supplies (4 paint cans, paint brushes, and a ladder) and had to find a group of house painters next to a house matching the color of their paint. Once at the house, they had to finish painting a portion of the house to receive their next clue.
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===Leg 2 (Chile)===
[[File:Landscape osorno petrohue 2.jpg|thumb|In this Leg, teams traveled throughout the [[Los Lagos Region]] of Chile, known for its lakes and the [[Osorno (volcano)|Osorno volcano]].]]
*[[File:Bus-logo.svg|20px|Bus:]] Valparaíso to [[Puerto Varas]], [[Los Lagos Region]] via Santiago
* [[Vicente Pérez Rosales National Park]] (Mirador, Isla Margarita, [[Todos los Santos Lake]]) {{TAR clue|Detour|Llama Adoration or Condor Consternation}}
* Puerto Varas ([http://www.oncesbellavista.cl/ Onces y Cabañas Bellavista] {{es icon}}) {{TAR clue|Roadblock|&quot;It's time to make the Kuchen.&quot;}}
* Puerto Varas (Gruta de la Virgen, Iglesia del Sagrado Corazón de Jesús de Puerto Varas) {{TAR clue|Pit Stop|2}}

In the first Detour of this race, teams chose between Llama Adoration and Condor Consternation. In Llama Adoration, teams traveled to a farm where they had to dress a [[llama]] by placing a blanket on its back and a scarf around its neck. In Condor Consternation, teams traveled to a beach where they donned special shoes resembling birds' feet and used a [[hang glider]]-like condor costume to glide out to a clue in the water. In the leg's Roadblock, teams had to collect several ingredients used to make [[kuchen]]: a plate of butter, a bowl of sugar, a bag of flour, a [[baker's dozen]] of eggs from the hen house, and a cup of milk straight from a cow. Once the ingredients were collected, team members had to give them to the baker to receive a serving of kuchen and their next clue.
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===Leg 3 (Chile → Argentina)===
[[File:Rodeo Santa Susanna ranch.jpg|thumb|Leg 3 featured tasks relating to [[gaucho]]s and other aspects of Argentine [[equestrianism]].]]
*[[File:Bus-logo.svg|20px|Bus:]] Puerto Varas (Del Salvador Bus Terminal/Cruz del Sur Bus Terminal) to [[San Carlos de Bariloche]], [[Río Negro Province]], '''Argentina''' {{flagicon|Argentina}} 
*San Carlos de Bariloche (El Boliche Viejo)
*San Carlos de Bariloche (Peña Gaucha) {{TAR clue|Roadblock|&quot;Who's ready to get roped in?&quot;}}
*[[:es:Ñirihuau|Ñirihuau]] {{es icon}} (Puente Ñirihuau) {{TAR clue|Detour|Horse Sense or Horse Power}}
*[[Neuquén Province]] ([http://www.estanciaspatagonicas.com/ Estancia Fortin Chacabuco] {{es icon}}) {{TAR clue|Pit Stop|3}}

In this leg's Roadblock, one team member had to choose a station and use a [[lasso]] to rope a target {{convert|18|ft|m}} away and pull it towards them to receive their next clue. In the Detour, teams chose between Horse Sense and Horse Power. In Horse Sense, teams were given a set of directions by a gunslinger and, using only a stationary compass as a navigational aid, had to find a bag of loot buried in a field. They then had to deliver the bag to the lead bandit, and if the markings on their bag matched the coordinates given to them, he would give the team [[coin]] with the name of the Pit Stop location on it as their next clue. In Horse Power, teams went down to a [[polo]] field and, using a wooden practice horse, had to get a goal within 9 strokes and received the [[trophy]] with the name of the Pit Stop location on its base as their next clue.

;Additional task
*At El Boliche Viejo, teams had to win a game of [[five-card stud]] against the [[Travelocity]] Roaming Gnome to receive the gnome which had their next clue on the bottom of its base.

===Leg 4 (Argentina → Germany)===
[[File:Indra-Club-Hamburg.png|thumb|The Indra Musikclub in Hamburg's [[red-light district]] the [[Reeperbahn]] was the location of [[the Beatles]]' [[the Beatles in Hamburg|debut in Germany]] and was the Pit Stop for this Leg of the Race.]]
*[[File:Legenda lotnisko.svg|20px|Flight:]] San Carlos de Bariloche ([[Teniente Luis Candelaria International Airport]]) to [[Frankfurt am Main|Frankfurt]], '''Germany''' {{flagicon|Germany}} ([[Frankfurt Airport]])
*[[File:Legenda kolej.svg|20px|Railway:]] Frankfurt ([[Frankfurt Airport long-distance station]]) to [[Hamburg]] ([[Hamburg Hauptbahnhof]])
*Hamburg ([[:de:Jungfernstieg Street|Jungfernstieg]] {{de icon}}) {{TAR clue|Intersection}} {{TAR clue|Roadblock|&quot;Who's ready to reach new heights?&quot;}}
*Hamburg ([[Wilhelm I, German Emperor|Kaiser Wilhelm]] statue at [[:de:Altonaer Rathaus|Altonaer Rathaus]] {{de icon}}) {{TAR clue|Detour|Soccer or Sauerkraut}}
*Hamburg ([[:de:Haifischbar|Haifischbar]] {{de icon}})
*Hamburg ([[Beatles-Platz]])
*Hamburg ([http://www.indramusikclub.com/ Indra Musikclub] {{de icon}}) {{TAR clue|Pit Stop|4}}

At the Intersection, teams had to join with one other team to complete tasks and make decisions together until further notice. In this special Roadblock, one team member from each of the intersected teams had to take the [[Hamburg S-Bahn|S-Bahn]] to the [[Port of Hamburg]] and complete a {{convert|150|ft|m|adj=on}} tandem [[bungee jumping|bungee jump]] from a bungee [[Crane (machine)|crane]]. After the Roadblock, teams were no longer Intersected. The Detour for this Leg was a choice between [[Association football|Soccer]] or [[Sauerkraut]]. In Soccer, teams made their way to [[:de:Adolf-Jäger-Kampfbahn|Adolf-Jäger-Kampfbahn Stadium]] {{de icon}} and had to successfully kick a ball from the penalty mark ({{convert|12|yd|m|disp=/|abbr=on}}) through 5 targets located in the goal to receive their next clue. In Sauerkraut, teams had to travel to a restaurant called [http://www.alt-hamburger-buergerhaus.de/ Alt Hamburger Bürgerhaus] {{de icon}} and eat a plate of [[sauerkraut]] while a band played a song called the &quot;Sauerkraut Polka&quot;. Teams had to finish the plate before the end of the song in order to receive their clue. If the song ended first, they had to start over with a new plate of sauerkraut.

;Additional tasks
*At the Haifischbar, each team had to drink a [[boot of beer]] to receive their next clue.

===Leg 5 (Germany → France)===
[[File:RoteBaron.JPG|thumb|During the Detour, teams were &quot;attacked&quot; by a pilot in the [[Manfred von Richthofen|Red Baron]]'s [[Fokker Dr.I]] in an [[historical reenactment]] of [[trench warfare]] during World War I.]]
*[[Image:Bus-logo.svg|20px|Bus:]] Hamburg to [[Les Monthairons]], [[Lorraine (region)|Lorraine]], '''France''' {{flagicon|France}} ([[:fr:Château des Monthairons|Château des Monthairons]] {{fr icon}})
*[[Sainte-Menehould]], [[Champagne-Ardenne]] (Boulangerie Defontaine)
*[[Massiges]] ([[:fr:Massiges#La main de Massiges (1914-1918)|La main de Massiges]] {{fr icon}}) {{TAR clue|Detour|In the Trenches or Under Fire}} {{TAR clue|Speed Bump|Reinforce a trench wall}} {{TAR clue|U-Turn|Louie &amp; Michael|Joe &amp; Heidi|blind=yes}}
*Massiges (Church of Massiges)&lt;!-- The church of Massiges is a separate route marker. --&gt;
*[[Wargemoulin-Hurlus]] ([[:fr:Wargemoulin-Hurlus#Lieux et monuments|Eglise Saint-Étienne de Wargemoulin]] {{fr icon}}) {{TAR clue|Pit Stop|5}}
 
During the Pit Stop, all teams boarded a bus and traveled from Hamburg to an unknown destination, revealed to viewers to be Les Monthairons. In this Leg's Detour, teams chose between In the Trenches or Under Fire. For both tasks, teams dressed up as World War I-era American soldiers, known as [[Doughboy]]s. In the Trenches, teams traveled through [[trench warfare|trenches]] to a [[telegraph]] where they had to decipher a message in [[Morse code]] –&quot;We will prevail. ''Vive la France.''&quot;– and then presented their deciphered message to the French sergeant. In Under Fire, teams crawled under [[barbed wire]] 100 feet to receive a message –&quot;The war is over. ''Vive la liberté''.&quot;– from a man in a [[foxhole]]. They then crawled back through the barbed wire to present the message to the sergeant. Before either task was completed and the teams received their clue, the message they received was sent to &quot;headquarters&quot; via [[carrier pigeon]]. For this leg's Speed Bump, Jordan and Jeff had to reinforce a trench wall using a series of branches before they could proceed to complete the Detour task.

;Additional tasks
*At the Boulangerie Defontaine, teams had to buy a fresh [[baguette]] that contained their next clue.
*After the Detour, teams were required to head south down a road to find the U-Turn and their next clue.
*Upon arriving at Church of Massiges, teams changed out of their Doughboy gear into [[turn of the century]] French bicycling gear (including a fake moustache) and rode on antique bicycles, in the manner of the [[1903 Tour de France|first Tour de France]], along a {{convert|4|mi|km|adj=on}} course to the Pit Stop.

===Leg 6 (France)===
[[File:Remuage vin effervescent.jpg|thumb|The tasks of this leg centered around France's [[champagne (wine)|champagne]] industry.]]
*[[Reims]] ([[Cathedral of Notre-Dame, Reims|Notre-Dame de Reims]] – [[Joan of Arc]] Statue)
*[[Épernay]] ([http://www.leclercbriant.com/index-uk.php3 Leclerc Briant]) {{TAR clue|Roadblock|&quot;Who's ready to cave in?&quot;}}
*[[Pierry]] ([[:fr:Château de la Marquetterie|Château de la Marquetterie]] {{fr icon}}) {{TAR clue|Detour|Tower or Terra}}
*Épernay ([http://www.orcca.asso.fr/fr/ l'ORCCA] {{fr icon}}, la Maison Gallice) {{TAR clue|Pit Stop|6}}

In this Roadblock, one team member had to [[Abseiling|rappel]] {{convert|100|ft|m|add=on}} into the [[chalk]] cellars of the [[winery]] of Leclerc Briant to search for a bottle of [[champagne (wine)|champagne]] specially marked with a small yellow and red striped flag on the bottom amongst the [[Sparkling wine production#Riddling|riddling]] racks. After finding the bottle, the team member returned to the surface to use the traditional [[sabrage]] technique to open the bottle, the force of which propelled their next clue out. The Detour was a choice between Tower or Terra. In Tower, teams had to stack 680 [[Champagne stemware#Champagne coupe|champagne coupes]] into a 15-level pyramid with only one coupe on the top level, then pour the entire contents of a [[wine bottle#Sizes|magnum]] of [[Taittinger]] champagne onto the top of the pyramid – all without breaking any of the glasses – in order to receive their next clue. In Terra, teams searched the {{convert|1|sqkm|acre|adj=on}} winter-barren Taittinger [[vineyard]]s for a cluster of [[Vitis vinifera|wine grapes]] marked with the race flag. After finding the grapes, they returned it to the harvest foreman for their next clue.

;Additional task
*At the Cathedral of Notre-Dame, Reims, teams had to find a woman playing a [[musical saw]] to receive their next clue: a [[Cork material|cork]] from a bottle of Leclerc Briant.

===Leg 7 (France → Seychelles)===
[[File:Aldabra Giant Tortoise Geochelone gigantea edit1.jpg|thumb|In one of the Detour tasks in this Leg, teams had to use a [[banana]] to lure a 100-year-old and {{convert|500|lb|kg|adj=on}} [[Aldabra Giant Tortoise]] across a marked course.]]
*[[File:Legenda lotnisko.svg|20px|Flight:]] Paris ([[Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport]]) to [[Victoria, Seychelles|Victoria]], [[Mahé, Seychelles|Mahé]], '''[[Seychelles]]''' {{flagicon|Seychelles}} ([[Seychelles International Airport]])
*[[La Digue]] (L'Union Estate) {{TAR clue|Detour|Turtle Toddle or Ox Trot}}
*[[St. Pierre Island]] {{TAR clue|Roadblock|&quot;It's time to take a deep breath.&quot;}}
*[[Praslin]] (Paradise Sun Hotel) {{TAR clue|Pit Stop|7}}

This leg's Detour was Turtle Toddle or Ox Trot. In Turtle Toddle, teams had to use a [[banana]] to lure a {{convert|500|lb|kg|adj=on}}, 100-year-old [[Aldabra Giant Tortoise]] across a marked path on a lawn. Once it was across the finish line, teams had to deliver a bunch of bananas to a fruit merchant {{convert|1.5|mi|km|add=on}} away to receive their next clue. In Ox Trot, teams had to pull a cart to a clearing and load a pile of [[coconut]]s into it. Then, after an [[ox]] was hitched to their cart, teams had to deliver their coconuts to a fruit merchant to receive their clue. If they forgot or lost any of the coconuts, teams had to retrieve them before being allowed to continue. In the leg's Roadblock, one team member had to dive into the ocean to retrieve one of seven bottles tied to a platform in the water.

;Additional task
*Upon arrival in Mahé, teams had to find a marked kiosk and take a number. The first 3 teams were on the first [[helicopter]]s, leaving around the same time, to [[La Digue]]. The last three departed for La Digue on three helicopters an hour later.
*After finishing the Detour, teams chose a marked boat and were taken out to a buoy near [[St. Pierre Island]]. Once there, the captain gave them their next clue.
*After finishing the Roadblock, teams were taken off the shore of [[Praslin]] where they had to swim to shore. Once ashore, teams emptied the contents of their bottle revealing a puzzle map that when completed would lead them to their treasure: the Pit Stop at the Paradise Sun Hotel.

===Leg 8 (Seychelles → Malaysia)===
[[File:Snake Temple, Penang.jpg|thumb|Upon arriving in Malaysia, teams made their way to the [[Snake Temple]] in [[Bayan Lepas]].]]
*[[File:Legenda prom.svg|20px|Riverboat:]] Praslin to Victoria, Mahé
*[[File:Legenda lotnisko.svg|20px|Flight:]] Victoria (Seychelles International Airport) to [[George Town, Penang|George Town]], [[Penang]], '''[[Malaysia]]''' {{flagicon|Malaysia}} ([[Penang International Airport]])
* [[Bayan Lepas]] ([[Snake Temple]]) {{TAR clue|Detour|Buddhist Tradition or Chinese Custom}}
* [[Teluk Bahang]] (Kuil Sri Singamuga Kaliamman Temple) {{TAR clue|Roadblock|&quot;Whose life could use a splash of color?&quot;}} {{TAR clue|Speed Bump|Serve Tea}}
* George Town ([http://www.pinangperanakanmansion.com.my/ Pinang Peranakan Mansion]) {{TAR clue|Pit Stop|8}}

In this leg's Detour, teams chose between Buddhist Tradition or Chinese Custom. In Buddhist Tradition, teams traveled to the Tien Kong Than [[Buddhist temple]] and carried a series of [[incense|joss sticks]] to the top of the temple. After arranging them in the proper order, teams lit them and received their next clue. In Chinese Custom, teams traveled to Padang Kota Lama park where they participated in the [[Chinese New Year]] tradition of [[chingay|balancing large flags]] on their foreheads and then running across the [[esplanade]]. After both team members made it across the esplanade without letting the flag fall, they received their next clue. In this Leg's Speed Bump, Jet and Cord traveled to the [http://www.tropicalspicegarden.com/ Tropical Spice Garden] to find a woman crushing spices for [[tea]]. Then by smell, they had to pick the right prepared tea and serve it to a [[guru]] sitting on a swing. Once finish, they could proceed onto roadblock. In this Leg's Roadblock, one team member had to prepare a traditional [[Hinduism|Hindu]] offering called a float by first breaking open several [[coconut]]s in order to find one that had colored flesh. They then built the float and gave it to the waiting [[Gurukkal brahmins/Sivacharyas|Gurukkal]] who sent it out to sea and then gave the next clue.

===Leg 9 (Malaysia → Singapore)===
[[File:Singapore Flyer at Night with White Capsules.JPG|thumb|The only Fast Forward of this season of ''The Amazing Race'' took place at the [[Singapore Flyer]], the tallest [[Ferris wheel]] in the world.]]
*[[Image:Bus-logo.svg|20px|Bus:]] [[Sungai Nibong]], Penang (Sungai Nibong Express Terminal) to [[Kuala Lumpur]] ([[Puduraya]])
*[[File:Legenda kolej.svg|20px|Railway:]] Kuala Lumpur ([[Kuala Lumpur Sentral railway station]]) to '''[[Singapore]]''' {{flagicon|Singapore}} ([[Tanjong Pagar railway station]])
*Singapore ([[Victoria Theatre and Concert Hall]]) {{TAR clue|Detour|Pounding The Drums or Pounding The Pavement}} {{TAR clue|Fast Forward|Traverse Singapore Flyer}} 
*Singapore ([[Istana Park]])  {{TAR clue|U-Turn|Brent &amp; Caite|Carol &amp; Brandy}}
*Singapore ([http://www.aslmarine.com/ ASL Marine Shipyard]) {{TAR clue|Roadblock|&quot;Who's ready to add some stress to their day?&quot;}}
*Singapore ([[Sentosa]] – [[Sentosa#MegaZip Adventure Park|MegaZip Adventure Park]])
*Singapore ([[Marina Barrage]]) {{TAR clue|Pit Stop|9}}

In the only Fast Forward of the race, one team made their way to the [[Singapore Flyer]] where they would have to climb out of one observation pod at the top of the {{convert|541|ft|m|adj=on}} [[Ferris wheel]] and then cross a ladder to the next pod over where their next clue directly to the Pit Stop was being held. For this Leg's Detour, teams chose between Pounding The Drums and Pounding The Pavement. In Pounding The Drums, teams traveled to [[Speakers' Corner, Singapore|Speakers' Corner]] and learned a complex drum routine for a [[lion dance]] performance. Once they had played it to their young instructor's approval, they then performed the routine with a lion dance troupe on a nearby stage for their next clue. In Pounding The Pavement, teams traveled to a open area in [[Rochor|Rochor Road]] &lt;!-- If I remember correctly, this is the name they gave in the show, anyway I'm from Singapore so I know about this --&gt;where they had to gather supplies – chairs, an umbrella, a loaf of bread, wafers, and 10 boxes of [[ice cream]] – and then find a marked ice cream cart to sell 25 [[Ice cream sandwich#Singapore|Singapore-style ice cream sandwiches]] for [[Singapore dollar|S$]]1 a piece to receive their next clue. In this leg's Roadblock, one team member had to inspect an [[anchor]] [[chain]] by counting the number of links in the chain, while dealing with the noise created by the other workers at the port and announcements being read through a loudspeaker. When they gave the right number (521) on a clipboard to the dock manager, they would receive their next clue.

;Additional tasks
*At the Victoria Theatre and Concert Hall, teams had to find [[Allan Wu]], host of ''[[The Amazing Race Asia]]'', who would give them their next clue.
*After the Detour, teams were instructed to find the U-Turn and their next clue at the intersection of their &quot;last pit stop city&quot; and Orchard Road. This clue sent them to Istana Park, located at the intersection of Penang Road and [[Orchard Road]].
*At [[Sentosa]], teams rode the [[Sentosa#MegaZip Adventure Park|MegaZip]], a {{convert|1476|ft|m|adj=on}} long [[zip-line]]. After getting off of the MegaZip, teams received their next clue.

===Leg 10 (Singapore → China)===
[[File:La mian, noodles.JPG|thumb|In the first of two Roadblocks in this Leg of the Race, one team member had to make {{convert|1|kg|lb|abbr=on}} of [[la mian]] [[noodle]]s.]]
*[[File:Legenda lotnisko.svg|20px|Flight:]] Singapore ([[Singapore Changi Airport]]) to [[Shanghai]], '''[[People's Republic of China|China]]''' {{flagicon|China}} ([[Shanghai Pudong International Airport]])
*Shanghai ([[Zhujiajiao]]) {{TAR clue|Roadblock|&quot;Who wants to get their hands on some extra dough?&quot;}}
*Shanghai ([[Taikang Lu (Shanghai)|Taikang Lu]])
*Shanghai ([[Hongkou Football Stadium]]) {{TAR clue|Roadblock|Assemble a 96-piece puzzle}}
*Shanghai ([[Shanghai Science and Technology Museum]]) {{TAR clue|Pit Stop|10}}

In the first Roadblock on this leg, one team member had to follow a demonstration by a local noodlemaker to make {{convert|1|kg|lb|abbr=on}} of [[la mian]] [[noodle]]s. When they were done, [[He Pingping]], the world's shortest man, gave them their next clue. The second Roadblock on this leg required the team member who sat out on the first Roadblock to put together a 96-piece puzzle and then give the puzzle to a group of fans in the bleachers. If the puzzle was put together correctly, the other side of the puzzle would give a seat number where the team would find their next clue.

;Additional tasks
*In Zhujiajiao, teams traveled on foot to a boat dock which would take them to their next clue and the first Roadblock.
*In Shanghai's fashion district Taikang Lu, teams entered a fashion studio where they were given a sketch of an outfit. They then had to choose the correct pieces of clothing that were described in the sketch and give them to a [[model (person)|fashion model]] to put on. If they chose the right clothing and accessories, the fashion designer would give them their next clue.

===Leg 11 (China)===
[[File:500lohan longhuatemple.jpg|thumb|In this Leg's Roadblock, one team member had to count the statues in the [[Longhua Temple]]'s [[Arhat]] Hall.]]
*Shanghai ([[Waibaidu Bridge]])
*Shanghai ([[Longhua Temple]]) {{TAR clue|Roadblock|&quot;Who thinks they can sum up Buddha?&quot;}} {{TAR clue|Speed Bump|Coin Toss}}
*Shanghai ([[Yuyuan Garden]]) {{TAR clue|Detour|Pork Chops or Pork Dumplings}}
*Shanghai ([[:zh:滨江大道|Riverside Promenade]] {{zh icon}}) {{TAR clue|Pit Stop|11}}

In this Leg's Roadblock, one team member entered Longhua Temple's [[Arhat]] Hall to count all of the golden statues in the room, most of which were statues of the [[Gautama Buddha]]. If they got the right number (523), they would receive their next clue. If not, they would have to wait 10 minutes before making their next guess. For this leg's Speed Bump, Louie and Michael had to participate in a good luck ritual by throwing coins into a large incense burner on the Longhua Temple grounds. Once both got one coin each into the top opening of the incense burner, they could proceed onto the Roadblock. In this Leg's Detour, teams chose between Pork Chops and Pork Dumplings. In Pork Chops, teams must enter an art stone store and look through several hundred special stone stamps called [[Seal (East Asia)|chops]] for the two that had a pig on the bottom and one of each of their names in order to receive their clue from the shop owner. In Pork Dumplings (which was never used in this episode), teams traveled to [[Nanxiang Steamed Bun Restaurant]] and delivered 10 orders of [[xiaolongbao]] across the market. Once done with the deliveries, they received their clue.

===Leg 12 (China → United States)===
[[File:BronzeYoda Presido.jpg|thumb|In the final Leg of this season, teams made their way to the [[Letterman Digital Arts Center]], headquarters of [[Lucasfilm]] and [[Industrial Light &amp; Magic]], both behind the creation of ''[[Star Wars]]''.]]
*[[File:Legenda lotnisko.svg|20px|Flight:]] Shanghai (Shanghai Pudong International Airport) to San Francisco, California, '''USA''' {{flagicon|United States}} ([[San Francisco International Airport]])
* San Francisco ([[Fort Point, San Francisco|Fort Point]] – Battery Godfrey)
* San Francisco ([[Coit Tower]]) {{TAR clue|Roadblock|Climb Coit Tower}}
* San Francisco ([[Letterman Digital Arts Center]] – [[Yoda]] Statue)
* San Francisco ([[The Fairmont San Francisco|Fairmont Hotel]] – [[Tonga Room]])
* San Francisco ([[Great American Music Hall]])
* San Francisco ([[Candlestick Park]]) {{TAR clue|Pit Stop}} (Finish Line)

In this Leg's Roadblock, one team member had to use an [[Ascender (climbing)|ascender]] to reach the top archways of Coit Tower to get their next clue before being lowered back to the ground.

;Additional tasks
*After receiving the clue at Battery Godfrey, teams had to solve a riddle that would lead them to their next route marker: [[Coit Tower]].
*At the LDAC, one team member had to put on a [[motion capture]] suit while their partner directed their [[Avatar (computing)|avatar]] through a [[virtual reality|virtual]] course, all based on ''[[Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008 TV series)|Star Wars: The Clone Wars]]''. After getting through the two levels of the course, the directing partner would be able to copy down their next clue through figuring out how to read it off the computer screen which directed them to the [[Tonga Room]].
*Upon arriving at the [[Tonga Room]], teams were instructed to take a [[trunk (luggage)|trunk]] to their next location: the [[Great American Music Hall]].
*At the Great American Music Hall, teams had to put several [[psychedelic]] posters of other teams in elimination order by leg in order to receive their final clue from a [[roadie]]. After that, they would have to complete the &quot;[[Jack Be Nimble]]&quot; nursery rhyme and obtain the word &quot;candlestick&quot;, leading them to [[Candlestick Park]].

== Ratings ==
=== US ratings ===
{| class=&quot;wikitable sortable&quot;
! #
! Episode
! Rating
! Share
! [[Nielsen ratings|Rating/Share]]&lt;br /&gt;(18–49)
! Viewers&lt;br /&gt;(millions)
! Rank&lt;br /&gt;(Timeslot)
! Rank&lt;br /&gt;(Night)
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''1'''
| &quot;Nanna Is Kickin' Your Butt&quot; 
! 5.1
! 8
! 2.8/7
! 9.07
! 1
! 1
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''2'''
| &quot;When the Cow Kicked Me in the Head&quot;
! 5.2
! 8
! 2.9/7
! 9.11
! 1
! 1
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''3'''
| &quot;Run Like Scalded Dogs!&quot;
! 5.8
! 9
! 3.2/8
! 10.24
! 2
! 4
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''4'''
| &quot;We Are No Longer in the Bible Belt&quot;
! 4.5
! 7
! 2.6/7
! 8.05 
! 2
! 4&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|url=http://blog.zap2it.com/frominsidethebox/2010/03/tv-ratings-oscars-rise-rule-sunday.html|title=Tv ratings oscars rise rule sunday|author=blog.zap2it.com|accessdate=2010-03-04}}&lt;/ref&gt;
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''5'''
| &quot;I Think We're Fighting the Germans, Right?&quot;
! 5.8
! 10
! 3.0/9
! 10.10
! 1
! 3&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|url=http://www.cbspressexpress.com/div.php/cbs_entertainment/release?id=24522|title=CBS Ratings Press Release |author=CBSPressExpress.com|accessdate=2010-10-04}}&lt;/ref&gt;
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''6'''
| &quot;Cathy Drone?&quot;
! 6.9
! 11
! 3.8/9
! 11.99
! 1
! 4&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|url=http://www.cbspressexpress.com/div.php/cbs_entertainment/release?id=24577|title=CBS Ratings Press Release|author=CBSPressExpress.com|accessdate=2010-10-04}}&lt;/ref&gt;
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''7'''
| &quot;Anonymous?&quot;
! 7.2
! 11
! 3.9/10
! 12.73
! 1
! 3&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|url=http://www.cbspressexpress.com/div.php/cbs_entertainment/release?id=24636|title=CBS Ratings Press Release |author=CBSPressExpress.com|accessdate=2010-10-04}}&lt;/ref&gt;
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''8'''
| &quot;You're Like Jason Bourne, Right?&quot;
! 5.2
! 9
! 2.7/8 
! 9.14
! 1
! 3&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |url=http://tvbythenumbers.com/2010/04/05/tv-ratings-undercover-boss-down-but-still-in-charge |title=TV Ratings: Undercover Boss Down, But Still In Charge: |date=April 05, 2010|work=TV by the Numbers |last=Seidman |first=Robert |accessdate=April 05, 2010}}&lt;/ref&gt;
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''9'''
| &quot;Dumb Did Us In&quot;
! 6.9
! 11
! 3.4/10
! 11.88
! 1
! 3
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''10'''
| &quot;I Feel Like I'm in, Like, Sicily&quot;
! 6.3
! 10
!3.2/9 
!10.69&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |url=http://tvbythenumbers.com/2010/04/05/tv-ratings-undercover-boss-down-but-still-in-charge |title=TV Ratings Top 25: American Idol, Glee Sing to Adults 18-49; Dancing With the Stars Dances to the Top With Total Viewers |date=April 27, 2010|work=TV by the Numbers |last=Seidman |first=Robert |accessdate=April 27, 2010}}&lt;/ref&gt;
! 1
! 3
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''11'''
| &quot;They Don't Even Understand Their Own Language&quot;
! 6.0
! 10
! 3.0/9 
! 10.29&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |url=http://tvbythenumbers.com/2010/05/04/tv-ratings-top-25-idol-glee-tops-with-18-49-dancing-leads-with-viewers/50416|title=TV Ratings Top 25: Idol, Glee Tops With 18-49 ; Dancing Leads With Viewers|date=May 04, 2010|work=TV by the Numbers |last=Seidman |first=Robert |accessdate=May 04, 2010}}&lt;/ref&gt;
! 1
! 3
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''12'''
| &quot;Huger Than Huge&quot;
! 6.0
! 11
! 2.9/9
! 10.63 
! 1
! 3&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|url=http://www.cbspressexpress.com/div.php/cbs_entertainment/release?id=24983|title=CBS Ratings Press Release|author=CBSPressExpress.com|accessdate=2010-10-04}}&lt;/ref&gt;
|}

* Episode 1, &quot;Nanna Is Kickin' Your Butt&quot; aired on [[Valentine's Day]].
* Episode 4, &quot;We Are No Longer In The Bible Belt&quot; had a considerably low amount of viewers, most likely because it aired on the same night as the [[82nd Academy Awards]].
* Episode 7, &quot;Anonymous?&quot; had the most viewers and adults 25–54 rating since the November 4, 2007, episode of ''[[The Amazing Race 12]]'', as well as the best numbers in adults 18–49 since the January 6, 2008, episode of the same season.
* Episode 8, &quot;You're like Jason Bourne, right?&quot; aired on [[Easter Sunday]].
* Episode 12, &quot;Huger Than Huge&quot;, the season finale, aired on [[Mother's Day (U.S.)|Mother's Day]]. The show was down nearly two million viewers compared to the [[The Amazing Race 15|season 15]] finale and was the lowest watched finale since [[The Amazing Race 4|season 4]].&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |url=http://tvbythenumbers.com/2010/05/10/tv-ratings-abc-wins-another-slow-sunday-amazing-race-lowest-finale-ever-celebrity-apprentice-up/50897|title=TV Ratings ABC Wins Another Slow Sunday; Amazing Race Lowest Finale Ever; Celebrity Apprentice Up|date=May 10, 2010|work=TV by the Numbers |last=Gorman |first=Bill |accessdate= May 10, 2010}}&lt;/ref&gt;

=== Canadian ratings ===
{| class=&quot;wikitable sortable&quot;
! #
! Episode
! Viewers&lt;br /&gt;(millions)
! Rank&lt;br /&gt;(Overall)
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''1'''
| &quot;Nanna Is Kickin' Your Butt&quot;
!{{n/a}}
!{{n/a}}
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''2'''
| &quot;When the Cow Kicked Me in the Head&quot;
! 0.90
! 16
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''3'''
| &quot;Run Like Scalded Dogs!&quot;
! 0.88
! 13
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''4'''
| &quot;We Are No Longer in the Bible Belt&quot;
! 1.40
! 21
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''5'''
| &quot;I Think We're Fighting the Germans, Right?&quot;
! 2.53
! 4
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''6'''
| &quot;Cathy Drone?&quot;
! 2.00
! 7
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''7'''
| &quot;Anonymous?&quot;
! 2.47
! 4
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''8'''
| &quot;You're Like Jason Bourne, Right?&quot;
! 2.08
! 6
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''9'''
| &quot;Dumb Did Us In&quot;
! 2.29
! 7
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''10'''
| &quot;I Feel Like I'm in, Like, Sicily&quot;
! 2.18
! 5
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''11'''
| &quot;They Don't Even Understand Their Own Language&quot;
! 2.51
! 3
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''12'''
| &quot;Huger Than Huge&quot;
! 2.58
! 3
|}

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
*[http://www.cbs.com/primetime/amazing_race Official website]
*{{TARWiki|The Amazing Race 16}}

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| last_aired = May 9, 2010
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'''''The Amazing Race 16''''' is the sixteenth installment of the reality television show [[The Amazing Race (U.S. TV series)|''The Amazing Race'']]. ''The Amazing Race 16'' features eleven teams of two, each with a pre-existing relationship, in a race around the world. 

The sixteenth cycle started on Sunday, February 14, 2010. It aired on [[CBS]] in the United States on Sunday nights at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT with the season finale on May 9, 2010, and in Canada, the show premiered on the [[A (TV system)|A channel]], not [[CTV Television Network|CTV]] (due to the [[2010 Winter Olympics]]), but it returned to CTV after the Winter Olympics concluded.&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web | url = http://www.thrfeed.com/2009/12/cbs-picks-show-for-postsuper-bowl-slot.html | title = CBS picks show for post-Super Bowl slot | work = [[The Hollywood Reporter]] | date= 2009-12-20 | accessdate= 2009-12-20 | first = James | last = Hibbard }}&lt;/ref&gt; The show is again hosted by [[Phil Keoghan]].

Brothers Dan and Jordan Pious were the winners of this ''Race''.

==Production==
===Development and filming===
The sixteenth season spanned {{convert|40000|mi|km}} across five continents and nine countries, including Chile, Argentina, Germany, France, Malaysia, Singapore, China and for the first time, the Seychelles.&lt;ref name=&quot;AP&quot;&gt;{{cite web|url=http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20100121/ap_en_tv/us_tv_amazing_race16|title=Cowboys, detectives among 'Amazing Race' teams|last=Lang|first=Derrik|date=2010-01-21|publisher=[[Associated Press]]|accessdate=2010-01-21}} {{Dead link|date=October 2010|bot=H3llBot}}&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|url=http://www.stltoday.com/blogzone/tube-talk/tv-news/2010/01/amazing-race-returns-feb-14-here-are-the-teams/|title=‘Amazing Race’ returns Feb. 14; here are the teams|last=Pennington|first=Gail|work=[[St. Louis Post-Dispatch]]|date=2010-01-21|accessdate=2010-01-24}} {{Dead link|date=October 2010|bot=H3llBot}}&lt;/ref&gt;

Racers were observed leaving [[Los Angeles International Airport]] on November 28, 2009.&lt;ref name=&quot;tar16 start&quot;/&gt; For the third time, teams had to use public transportation to make their way from the Starting Line to the airport. Teams had also done so in seasons 1 and 6. 

Racers were reported checking into a Pit Stop in [[Puerto Varas]], Chile on December 2.&lt;ref name=&quot;Cronica&quot;&gt;{{cite web|url=http://www.cronicalibre.cl/index.php/locales/2234-programa-televisivo-internacional-qthe-amazing-raceq-grabo-capitulos-en-puerto-varas-y-zonas-cercanas|title= Programa televisivo internacional &quot;The Amazing Race&quot; grabó capítulos en Puerto Varas y zonas cercanas |date=2009-12-02|work=Crónica Libre|location=Chile|accessdate=2009-12-02}} {{es icon}}&lt;/ref&gt; Filming of the show has also been reported in [[Bariloche]], Argentina, and continuing on to Germany&lt;ref name=&quot;ANBariloche&quot;&gt;{{cite web|url=http://www.anbariloche.com.ar/noticia.php?nota=11904|title= The Amazing Race grabó en Bariloche |date=2009-12-07|work=Agencia de Noticias Bariloche|location=[[Bariloche]], Argentina|accessdate=2009-12-07}} {{es icon}}&lt;/ref&gt; and production crews were reported to be seen around [[Singapore]], particularly in the [[Bugis Street|Bugis]] area and the [[Singapore Flyer]].&lt;ref name=&quot;Singapore&quot;&gt;{{cite web|url=http://a1preview.asia1.com.sg:90/vgn-ext-templating/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=30881f5db71a5210VgnVCM100000430a0a0aRCRD&amp;vgnextchannel=f6dbadbd2b722110VgnVCM100000bd0a0a0aRCRD|title=Is Amazing Race back in S'pore?|work=The New Paper|publisher=AsiaOne News|location=Singapore|accessdate=2009-12-20}}&lt;/ref&gt;

In the third episode, which aired on February 28, 2010 and featured the contestants departing [[Chile]], Phil Keoghan acknowledged the February 27, 2010 [[2010 Chile earthquake|massive earthquake]] in Chile in a special opening.&lt;ref name=&quot;Variety&quot;&gt;{{cite web|url=http://weblogs.variety.com/on_the_air/2010/02/sundays-amazing-race-to-acknowledge-the-chile-earthquake.html|title=Sunday's-Amazing-Race-to-Acknowledge-the-Chile-Earthquake|last=Michael|first=Schneider|date=2010-02-27|publisher=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]|accessdate=2010-02-27}}&lt;/ref&gt;

Leg 4 featured an [[The Amazing Race#Intersection|Intersection]] for the first time since [[The Amazing Race 11|Season 11]]. Also for the first time since the Intersection was introduced, teams did a Roadblock together, where one person from each of the intersected teams had to work together to complete the Roadblock. This is also the first time since [[The Amazing Race 8|Season 8]] that two racers worked together to complete a Roadblock, and the first time in its history that an Intersection occurred on a different leg than Leg 8.

In Leg 8, Jet and [[Cord McCoy|Cord]] were the first team since the inception of the Speed Bump in [[The Amazing Race 12|Season 12]] to finish in first place on a leg in which they had to complete a Speed Bump.&lt;!--Leg 8 was also the first leg in the history of ''The Amazing Race'' in which the finishing order of the teams was totally reversed from that of the previous leg (leg 7, which was a non-elimination leg). [This is not true. The first was in Season 7 Legs 11 to 12]--&gt;

Leg 9 was the first time that a U-Turn warning had been in the team's first clue, due to the fact the team taking the Fast Forward option would have skipped the Detour and the U-Turn point. Also, this was the first time that a Fast Forward and a U-Turn have been present in the same leg.

At the end of the episode for Leg 10, the death of [[He Pingping]] was acknowledged. He appeared giving out clues to the teams after the first Roadblock. That leg was also the first single-length leg ever on the ''Race'' to have two Roadblocks (Each team member had to complete one of the Roadblocks).

In Leg 11, [[Bao Xishun]], the world's tallest man at the time, was featured as the greeter at the Pit Stop in Shanghai.

===Cast===
{{see also|List of The Amazing Race (U.S. TV series) contestants}}
Applications were originally due on July 10, 2009, but the deadline was later extended. Semi-finalist interviews were held sometime in August 2009 and the final casting interviews took place in Los Angeles around September and October 2009. Filming took place around November and December 2009.&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|url=http://www.cbs.com/casting/amazing_race/Eligibility_Requirements.pdf|title=Eligibility requirements|author=CBS.com|accessdate=2009-06-26}}&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|url=http://www.cbs.com/casting/amazing_race/Application_Form.pdf|title=Application form|author=CBS.com|accessdate=2009-06-26}}&lt;/ref&gt;

Caite, 20, was the youngest contestant in the show's history (excluding the [[The Amazing Race 8|Family Edition]]); while Jody Kelly, 71, was the oldest contestant in the show's history. Other racers included [[cowboy]]s, [[detective]]s, a lesbian couple, high school sweethearts, attorney moms, and the show's first Asian married couple.

Notable cast members include [[Big Brother 11 (U.S.)|''Big Brother 11'']] houseguests [[Jordan Lloyd]] and Jeff Schroeder, 2007 [[Miss South Carolina Teen USA]] [[Caitlin Upton|Caite Upton]], professional bull rider [[Cord McCoy]], and [[Cleveland Indians]] [[Coach (baseball)|third-base coach]] [[Steve Smith (baseball)|Steve Smith]]. 

This 16th series also marked the first appearance of [[Allan Wu]], host of ''[[The Amazing Race Asia]]'', in the US version of the series.

==Results==
The following teams participated in the Race, with their relationships at the time of filming. Note this table does not necessarily reflect all content broadcast on television due to inclusion or exclusion of some data. Placements are listed in finishing order.
{| class=&quot;wikitable&quot;
!rowspan=2|Team
!rowspan=2|Relationship
!colspan=12|Position (by leg)
!rowspan=2|Roadblocks&lt;br /&gt;performed
|-
!1
!2
!3
!4
!5{{ref|5|5}}
!6
!7
!8
!9
!10
!11
!12
|-
|Dan &amp; Jordan
|Brothers
|8th{{ref|2|2}} 
|8th
|6th
|6th{{blue|–}}
|4th
|5th
|2nd
|5th
|{{green|1stƒ}}
|3rd
|3rd
|1st
|Dan 6, Jordan 5
|-
|Jet &amp; [[Cord McCoy|Cord]]
|Brothers / [[Cowboy]]s
|3rd
|1st
|1st
|4th{{orange (color)|+}}
|3rd
|4th
|{{blue|&lt;u&gt;6th&lt;/u&gt;}}{{ref|9|9}}
|1st
|3rd
|1st
|2nd
|2nd
 |Jet 6, Cord 6
|-
|Brent &amp; [[Caite Upton|Caite]] 
|Dating Models
|7th{{ref|1|1}} 
|4th
|7th{{ref|4|4}}
|7th{{olive|~}}
|6th{{ref|6|6}}
|6th{{ref|8|8}}
|3rd
|4th
|2nd{{brown|⊃}}
|2nd
|1st
| 3rd 
|Brent 7, Caite 5
|-
|Louie &amp; Michael
|Detectives
|9th
|9th
|8th
|1st{{orange (color)|+}}
|1st{{brown|⊃}}
|1st
|4th
|3rd
|4th
|{{blue|&lt;u&gt;4th&lt;/u&gt;}}
|{{red  |4th}}

|bgcolor=&quot;darkgray&quot; colspan=&quot;1&quot;|
|Louie 6, Michael 5
|-
|Carol &amp; Brandy
|Dating
|6th
|3rd
|3rd
|5th{{magenta|–}}
|5th
|2nd
|5th
|2nd
|{{red|5th}}{{brown|⊂}}
|bgcolor=&quot;darkgray&quot; colspan=&quot;3&quot;|
|Carol 4, Brandy 4
|-
|[[Steve Smith (baseball)|Steve]] &amp; Allie
|Father / Daughter
|4th
|7th
|2nd
|2nd{{teal|^}}
|2nd
|3rd
|1st
|{{red|6th}}
|bgcolor=&quot;darkgray&quot; colspan=&quot;4&quot;|
|Steve 4, Allie 3
|-
|[[Jordan Lloyd|Jordan]] &amp; Jeff
|Newly Dating
|1st
|6th
|5th
|{{blue|&lt;u&gt;8th&lt;/u&gt;}}{{olive|~}}
|7th
|{{red|7th}}
|bgcolor=&quot;darkgray&quot; colspan=&quot;6&quot;|
|Jordan 2, Jeff 3
|-
|Joe &amp; Heidi
|Married
|5th
|2nd
|4th
|3rd{{teal|^}}
|{{red|8th}}{{brown|⊂}}{{ref|7|7}}
|bgcolor=&quot;darkgray&quot; colspan=&quot;7&quot;|
|Joe 2, Heidi 2
|-
|{{nowrap|Monique &amp; Shawne}}
|Moms / [[Lawyer|Attorneys]]
|2nd
|5th
|{{red|9th}}
|bgcolor=&quot;darkgray&quot; colspan=&quot;9&quot;|
|{{nowrap|Monique 1, Shawne 2}}
|-
|Jody &amp; Shannon
|{{nowrap|Grandmother / Granddaughter}}
|10th
|{{red|10th}}
| bgcolor=&quot;darkgray&quot; colspan=&quot;10&quot;|
|Jody 1, Shannon 1
|-
|Dana &amp; Adrian
|High School Sweethearts
|{{red|11th}}{{ref|3|3}}
|bgcolor=&quot;darkgray&quot; colspan=&quot;11&quot;|
|Dana 0, Adrian 1{{ref|3|3}}
|}
*A {{red|red}} team placement indicates that the team was eliminated.
*A {{green|green ƒ}} and team placement indicates that the team won a [[The Amazing Race#Fast Forward|Fast Forward]] clue.
*An {{blue|&lt;u&gt;underlined blue&lt;/u&gt;}} team's placement indicates that the team came in last on a non-elimination leg and had to perform a [[The Amazing Race#Non-elimination legs|Speed Bump]] task in the following leg.
*Matching colored symbols ({{orange (color)|orange +}}, {{teal|teal ^}}, {{magenta|magenta –}}, and {{olive|olive ~}}) indicate teams who worked together during part of the leg as a result of an Intersection.
*A {{brown|brown ⊃}} means the team chose to use a U-Turn; {{brown|⊂}} indicates the team who received it.

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{{note|1|1}} Brent and Caite initially arrived 2nd, but were issued a 30-minute penalty for going on foot instead of taking the [[funicular]] from the Roadblock as instructed in their clue; they dropped to 7th.&lt;br /&gt;
{{note|2|2}} Dan and Jordan initially arrived 4th, but were issued a 15-minute penalty for losing a paintbrush during the additional task; they dropped to 8th.&lt;br&gt;
{{note|3|3}} Dana and Adrian failed to complete the Roadblock in Leg 1. After Adrian's second attempt failed and after all other teams had already checked in at the Pit Stop, Phil came out to the Roadblock location and eliminated them.&lt;br&gt;
{{note|4|4}} At the beginning of Leg 3, Brent and Caite were originally supposed to depart 4th, but because both had to be treated for [[dehydration]] at the emergency room in a local hospital, they departed last, 3 hours and 5 minutes after their scheduled time.&lt;br&gt;
{{note|5|5}} The U-Turn in Leg 5 was a Blind U-Turn; Louie and Michael did not have to reveal themselves to the other teams as having used the U-Turn.&lt;br&gt;
{{note|6|6}} Brent and Caite initially arrived 6th, but had missed the clue at the U-Turn, having arrived at their additional task by chance. They had to backtrack to the U-Turn to receive their clue. This did not affect their placement.&lt;br&gt;
{{note|7|7}} Joe and Heidi failed to complete the second Detour task that they had to do as a result of being U-Turned. After all of the other teams had already checked in at the Pit Stop, Phil came out to their location and eliminated them.&lt;br&gt;
{{note|8|8}} Brent and Caite initially arrived 3rd, but did not complete the Detour, having arrived at the Pit Stop by chance after following Carol and Brandy. They had to backtrack to complete the Detour and eventually checked in 6th.&lt;br&gt;
{{note|9|9}} Jet and Cord initially arrived 5th, but did not retrieve the clue giving directions to the Pit Stop after completing the Roadblock. They had to backtrack to retrieve the clue, and fell to last place.&lt;br&gt;
&lt;/span&gt;

==Episode title quotes==
Episode titles are often taken from quotes made by the racers.&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|url=http://www.cbs.com/info/schedule/index.php|title=CBS TV Schedule|publisher=[[CBS]]|accessdate=2010-01-31}}&lt;/ref&gt;
#&quot;Nanna Is Kickin' Your Butt&quot; – ''Michael''
#&quot;When the Cow Kicked Me in the Head&quot; – ''Jody''
#&quot;Run Like Scalded Dogs!&quot; – ''Jet''
#&quot;We Are No Longer in the Bible Belt&quot; – ''Jet''
#&quot;I Think We're Fighting the Germans, Right?&quot; – ''Michael''
#&quot;Cathy Drone?&quot; – ''Dan''
#&quot;Anonymous?&quot; – ''Brent'' 
#&quot;You're Like Jason Bourne, Right?&quot; – ''Michael''
#&quot;Dumb Did Us In&quot; – ''Brandy''
#&quot;I Feel Like I'm in, Like, Sicily&quot; – ''Brent''
#&quot;They Don't Even Understand Their Own Language&quot; – ''Brent''
#&quot;Huger than Huge&quot; – ''Jordan''

==Prizes==
The prize for each leg is awarded to the first place team for that leg. All trips are sponsored by [[Travelocity]].
*'''Leg 1''' – A trip for two to [[Vancouver]], [[British Columbia]]
*'''Leg 2''' – A pair of [[sailboat]]s
*'''Leg 3''' – A trip for two to [[Patagonia]]
*'''Leg 4''' – Two $5,000 pre-loaded [[Discover Card]]s
*'''Leg 5''' – Two 55&quot; [[High-definition television|HD TVs]]
*'''Leg 6''' – A trip for two to [[Cancun]], Mexico
*'''Leg 7''' – A dinner on the beach on [[Praslin]], [[Seychelles]], massages, all the [[7-Up]] the team could drink (at the Pit Stop), and $7,000 for each team member
*'''Leg 8''' – A trip for two to [[Maui]], Hawaii
*'''Leg 9''' – A pair of motorcycles
*'''Leg 10''' – A trip for two to Alaska.
*'''Leg 11''' – A trip for two to the Spanish coast.
*'''Leg 12''' – $1,000,000

==Elimination Station==
After elimination, the first five eliminated teams were sequestered at a villa in [[Puerto Vallarta]], Mexico to await the finale. CBS posted short videos on its website after each episode aired in the [[Pacific Time Zone]] to show the eliminated teams interacting at the villa.

*After '''Leg 1''', ''Dana'' and ''Adrian'' were the first team eliminated and sent to the villa. They expressed their disappointment after Adrian's second attempt failed during the Roadblock task. Adrian is terribly afraid of heights and he wanted to kiss Dana to reaffirm their relationship. They discussed their marriage, had a tour on a beach, and saw big whales in the ocean.
*After '''Leg 2''', ''Jody'' and ''Shannon'' were the second team eliminated and sent to the villa. Jody voiced her regrets that she did the Roadblock instead of Shannon. Adrian was surprised to hear that Jody had not hoped or expected to win the race, but Shannon still insisted that they could have done it. The teams were treated to an elemental spa with treatments based on fire, earth, water, and air.
*After '''Leg 3''', ''Monique'' and ''Shawne'' were the third team eliminated and sent to the villa. All the previous eliminated teams were shocked to see Monique and Shawne, and Monique and Shawne were saddened at missing their daughters' birthdays. The next day, the teams went to Las Juantas Y Los Veranos to learn how to make [[tequila]], which included Adrian cutting open a [[blue agave]] which took him about 6 minutes and 9 seconds.
*'''Leg 4''' was a non-elimination leg, hence no new teams were sent to the villa. The 3 eliminated teams bonded at the villa while Shannon was writing in her journal. Monique and Shawne suggested bringing Shannon to the beach, after which all the teams went. Shawne was given a leg and foot massage, while Shannon got her hair beaded, and Monique shared with Shannon how to win the Mexican guys by doing some eye action.
*After '''Leg 5''', ''Joe'' and ''Heidi'' were the fourth team eliminated and sent to the villa. They arrived while Adrian and Shannon were playing a game of [[table tennis]]. Jody and Shannon expressed their surprise and disappointment at seeing Joe and Heidi arrive, while Adrian was glad to have another man at the villa. Joe and Heidi expressed their frustration and explained how they arrived at the conclusion that Louie and Michael had Blind U-Turned them. Later, the teams went into town to do some shopping. Joe tried to bargain with a store owner over the price of some jewelry for Heidi, which offended the owner.
*After '''Leg 6''', ''Jordan'' and ''Jeff'' were the fifth team eliminated and sent to the villa. All the teams at the villa sat down for a meal and as Jordan and Jeff arrive at the villa, they explained the circumstances that led to their elimination. They believed that Louie and Michael would be in the top 3, and Joe again shared his disdain for Louie and Michael in a confessional. Jeff expressed his bitterness at having been evicted from [[Big Brother (U.S.)|''Big Brother'']] and now eliminated from ''The Amazing Race'' as he compares Elimination Station and ''Big Brother'' and Jury House. However, Jordan feels satisfied from being in Elimination Station. The teams later went on a [[snorkeling]] trip. While on the trip, Monique and Shawne suffered from [[seasickness]], and Heidi helped Adrian become comfortable in the water. The snorkeling trip also helped ease Jeff's bitterness at being eliminated.
*'''Leg 7''' was a non-elimination leg, hence no new teams were sent to the villa. At the pool, Adrian, Jeff and Joe discussed why Louie and Michael U-Turned Joe and Heidi, which turned out to be because the detectives disliked them due to personal reasons. After that, the eliminated teams watched an exciting Mexican dance, and many of the racers joined in the dance while others watched. Jody also performed a solo by playing the drum, which impressed Shannon. Later in the day, Joe shared with Heidi the main reason why Louie and Michael U-Turned them. Lastly, Heidi added that if Joe were to meet Louie and Michael, he would confront them about it and how it affected the outcome of the race.
*After '''Leg 8''', ''Steve'' and ''Allie'' were the sixth team eliminated. It was 2:00 in the morning, and the eliminated teams gathered to find out who they think is the next team eliminated. Steve and Allie called the villa and Monique picked up the phone. Everyone was surprised and disappointed to hear about that Steve and Allie were eliminated, especially Shannon who was sad to hear about it. Joe then asked Steve about Louie and Michael's current situation in the race, then Steve told Joe that his team was too strong and was a threat, which resulted in the U-Turn. Steve shared that it was bad decisions and a bad cab that resulted in their elimination. Steve also noted that either Jet and Cord or Louie and Michael will win the race.
*After '''Leg 9''', ''Carol'' and ''Brandy'' were the seventh team eliminated. When Carol and Brandy called the villa early in the morning, the other eliminated teams were shocked and disappointed to hear about Carol and Brandy being eliminated, especially Shannon who wanted to see an all-girl team win. Carol and Brandy talked about the U-Turn and their dislike for Brent and Caite that led to their elimination. In response, Jordan said that Carol and Brandy were probably just too jealous of Caite's beauty. Adrian, however, agreed with Carol and Brandy that the U-Turn was a foolish move by the dating models, and that it should have been used on either Jet and Cord or Louie and Michael. That evening, the eliminated racers got to watch a [[Lucha libre|Mexican wrestling]] match in an outdoor coliseum. Jordan got to escort a wrestler to the ring, and Adrian, the most enthusiastic fan of the group, bought a wrestling mask as a souvenir.
*'''Leg 10''' was a non-elimination leg, hence no new teams were sent to the villa. Jordan and Jeff talk with Dana and Adrian about how to strengthen their relationship. Then, all the teams at Elimination Station are shown packing their bags and guessing where the final Leg will take place and then they were leaving the villa and fly to End City.
*After '''Leg 11''', ''Louie'' and ''Michael'' were the eighth and final team eliminated. Elimination Station showed the five eliminated teams arriving at the End City in [[San Francisco]], California. After arriving in San Francisco, the teams checked in to a hotel, settled into their rooms, and awaited the phone call from the eighth team eliminated. Monique and Shawne are happy to see the end of the race and to know who they think is going to win. Dana said that Joe and Heidi were hoping that Louie and Michael are not in the Final Three because of their dislike for them after being U-Turned. Louie and Michael called into the hotel, and the eliminated teams were shocked and disappointed to hear about Louie and Michael being eliminated. Joe asked Louie and Michael if they still felt that they had used the U-Turn correctly. Michael told him that they had because he thought Joe and Heidi would be very tough to beat once the Race route reached Asia. Adrian said that Joe and Heidi's wishes came true, but despite Louie and Michael being eliminated, Joe was still not satisfied. Jeff told Joe that Louie and Michael U-Turned Joe and Heidi because of personal reasons, which led to harsh words between Joe and Jeff.
*'''Leg 12''' was the final leg of ''The Amazing Race 16''. Elimination Station showed the Finish Line that takes place in [[Candlestick Park]]. All the eliminated teams were happy to find out which team do they think will win the $1 million as Steve and Allie, Carol and Brandy, and Louie and Michael reunited with the other eliminated teams at the Finish Line. Shannon noticed that the Final Three teams are: Dan and Jordan, Brent and Caite, and Jet and Cord. Dana said that it's anybody's race. All the eliminated teams were waiting to find out who they think will cross the Finish Line first and win the $1 million. They find out that Dan and Jordan were the first team to cross the Finish Line and win the $1 million; Jet and Cord came in 2nd and Brent and Caite came in 3rd. Teams expressed their opinions about the final three teams at the Finish Line along with their joys and disappointments about the race, and the learning experiences they could draw from it.

==Race summary==
[[File:The Amazing Race 16 Map.png|thumb|250px|The Route of the Race.]]
{{TAR Captionbox|Style6}}
===Leg 1 (United States → Chile)===
[[File:Ascensor Valparaiso1.JPG|thumb|In order to travel throughout the mountainous city of [[Valparaíso]], teams rode its various [[funicular]] railways between tasks.]]
*Los Angeles, California, '''[[United States]]''' {{flagicon|United States}} (Vista Hermosa Natural Park) (Starting Line)
*[[File:Legenda lotnisko.svg|20px|Flight:]] Los Angeles ([[Los Angeles International Airport]]) to [[Santiago, Chile|Santiago]], '''[[Chile]]''' {{flagicon|Chile}} ([[Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport]])
*[[Image:Bus-logo.svg|20px|Bus:]] Santiago (Terminal San Borja) to [[Valparaíso]], [[Valparaíso Region]] (Bus Terminal)
*[[Viña del Mar]] ([[Wulff Castle]]) ''(unaired)'' &lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|url=http://www.gettyimages.co.uk/detail/96512357/CBS|title=Photograph of Jody and Shannon near Wulff Castle (see caption)|publisher=[[Getty Images]]|accessdate=2010-02-16}}&lt;/ref&gt;
*Valparaíso (Ascensor Villaseca) {{TAR clue|Roadblock|&quot;Who has the balance of a cat and the courage of a lion?&quot;}}
*Valparaíso (Ascensor Artilleria)
*Valparaíso (Paseo Templeman)
*Valparaíso ([http://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g294306-d318237-Reviews-Fine_Arts_Museum_Palacio_Baburizza-Valparaiso.html Palacio Baburizza]) {{TAR clue|Pit Stop|1}}

In this first Roadblock of the race, one team member had to cross a [[Tightrope walking|tightrope]] the length of a [[American football#Field and players|football field]] ({{convert|360|ft|m|abbr=on|disp=s}}) suspended {{convert|120|ft|m}} above the ground.

;Additional task
*At Paseo Templeman, teams picked up painting supplies (4 paint cans, paint brushes, and a ladder) and had to find a group of house painters next to a house matching the color of their paint. Once at the house, they had to finish painting a portion of the house to receive their next clue.
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===Leg 2 (Chile)===
[[File:Landscape osorno petrohue 2.jpg|thumb|In this Leg, teams traveled throughout the [[Los Lagos Region]] of Chile, known for its lakes and the [[Osorno (volcano)|Osorno volcano]].]]
*[[File:Bus-logo.svg|20px|Bus:]] Valparaíso to [[Puerto Varas]], [[Los Lagos Region]] via Santiago
* [[Vicente Pérez Rosales National Park]] (Mirador, Isla Margarita, [[Todos los Santos Lake]]) {{TAR clue|Detour|Llama Adoration or Condor Consternation}}
* Puerto Varas ([http://www.oncesbellavista.cl/ Onces y Cabañas Bellavista] {{es icon}}) {{TAR clue|Roadblock|&quot;It's time to make the Kuchen.&quot;}}
* Puerto Varas (Gruta de la Virgen, Iglesia del Sagrado Corazón de Jesús de Puerto Varas) {{TAR clue|Pit Stop|2}}

In the first Detour of this race, teams chose between Llama Adoration and Condor Consternation. In Llama Adoration, teams traveled to a farm where they had to dress a [[llama]] by placing a blanket on its back and a scarf around its neck. In Condor Consternation, teams traveled to a beach where they donned special shoes resembling birds' feet and used a [[hang glider]]-like condor costume to glide out to a clue in the water. In the leg's Roadblock, teams had to collect several ingredients used to make [[kuchen]]: a plate of butter, a bowl of sugar, a bag of flour, a [[baker's dozen]] of eggs from the hen house, and a cup of milk straight from a cow. Once the ingredients were collected, team members had to give them to the baker to receive a serving of kuchen and their next clue.
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===Leg 3 (Chile → Argentina)===
[[File:Rodeo Santa Susanna ranch.jpg|thumb|Leg 3 featured tasks relating to [[gaucho]]s and other aspects of Argentine [[equestrianism]].]]
*[[File:Bus-logo.svg|20px|Bus:]] Puerto Varas (Del Salvador Bus Terminal/Cruz del Sur Bus Terminal) to [[San Carlos de Bariloche]], [[Río Negro Province]], '''Argentina''' {{flagicon|Argentina}} 
*San Carlos de Bariloche (El Boliche Viejo)
*San Carlos de Bariloche (Peña Gaucha) {{TAR clue|Roadblock|&quot;Who's ready to get roped in?&quot;}}
*[[:es:Ñirihuau|Ñirihuau]] {{es icon}} (Puente Ñirihuau) {{TAR clue|Detour|Horse Sense or Horse Power}}
*[[Neuquén Province]] ([http://www.estanciaspatagonicas.com/ Estancia Fortin Chacabuco] {{es icon}}) {{TAR clue|Pit Stop|3}}

In this leg's Roadblock, one team member had to choose a station and use a [[lasso]] to rope a target {{convert|18|ft|m}} away and pull it towards them to receive their next clue. In the Detour, teams chose between Horse Sense and Horse Power. In Horse Sense, teams were given a set of directions by a gunslinger and, using only a stationary compass as a navigational aid, had to find a bag of loot buried in a field. They then had to deliver the bag to the lead bandit, and if the markings on their bag matched the coordinates given to them, he would give the team [[coin]] with the name of the Pit Stop location on it as their next clue. In Horse Power, teams went down to a [[polo]] field and, using a wooden practice horse, had to get a goal within 9 strokes and received the [[trophy]] with the name of the Pit Stop location on its base as their next clue.

;Additional task
*At El Boliche Viejo, teams had to win a game of [[five-card stud]] against the [[Travelocity]] Roaming Gnome to receive the gnome which had their next clue on the bottom of its base.

===Leg 4 (Argentina → Germany)===
[[File:Indra-Club-Hamburg.png|thumb|The Indra Musikclub in Hamburg's [[red-light district]] the [[Reeperbahn]] was the location of [[the Beatles]]' [[the Beatles in Hamburg|debut in Germany]] and was the Pit Stop for this Leg of the Race.]]
*[[File:Legenda lotnisko.svg|20px|Flight:]] San Carlos de Bariloche ([[Teniente Luis Candelaria International Airport]]) to [[Frankfurt am Main|Frankfurt]], '''Germany''' {{flagicon|Germany}} ([[Frankfurt Airport]])
*[[File:Legenda kolej.svg|20px|Railway:]] Frankfurt ([[Frankfurt Airport long-distance station]]) to [[Hamburg]] ([[Hamburg Hauptbahnhof]])
*Hamburg ([[:de:Jungfernstieg Street|Jungfernstieg]] {{de icon}}) {{TAR clue|Intersection}} {{TAR clue|Roadblock|&quot;Who's ready to reach new heights?&quot;}}
*Hamburg ([[Wilhelm I, German Emperor|Kaiser Wilhelm]] statue at [[:de:Altonaer Rathaus|Altonaer Rathaus]] {{de icon}}) {{TAR clue|Detour|Soccer or Sauerkraut}}
*Hamburg ([[:de:Haifischbar|Haifischbar]] {{de icon}})
*Hamburg ([[Beatles-Platz]])
*Hamburg ([http://www.indramusikclub.com/ Indra Musikclub] {{de icon}}) {{TAR clue|Pit Stop|4}}

At the Intersection, teams had to join with one other team to complete tasks and make decisions together until further notice. In this special Roadblock, one team member from each of the intersected teams had to take the [[Hamburg S-Bahn|S-Bahn]] to the [[Port of Hamburg]] and complete a {{convert|150|ft|m|adj=on}} tandem [[bungee jumping|bungee jump]] from a bungee [[Crane (machine)|crane]]. After the Roadblock, teams were no longer Intersected. The Detour for this Leg was a choice between [[Association football|Soccer]] or [[Sauerkraut]]. In Soccer, teams made their way to [[:de:Adolf-Jäger-Kampfbahn|Adolf-Jäger-Kampfbahn Stadium]] {{de icon}} and had to successfully kick a ball from the penalty mark ({{convert|12|yd|m|disp=/|abbr=on}}) through 5 targets located in the goal to receive their next clue. In Sauerkraut, teams had to travel to a restaurant called [http://www.alt-hamburger-buergerhaus.de/ Alt Hamburger Bürgerhaus] {{de icon}} and eat a plate of [[sauerkraut]] while a band played a song called the &quot;Sauerkraut Polka&quot;. Teams had to finish the plate before the end of the song in order to receive their clue. If the song ended first, they had to start over with a new plate of sauerkraut.

;Additional tasks
*At the Haifischbar, each team had to drink a [[boot of beer]] to receive their next clue.

===Leg 5 (Germany → France)===
[[File:RoteBaron.JPG|thumb|During the Detour, teams were &quot;attacked&quot; by a pilot in the [[Manfred von Richthofen|Red Baron]]'s [[Fokker Dr.I]] in an [[historical reenactment]] of [[trench warfare]] during World War I.]]
*[[Image:Bus-logo.svg|20px|Bus:]] Hamburg to [[Les Monthairons]], [[Lorraine (region)|Lorraine]], '''France''' {{flagicon|France}} ([[:fr:Château des Monthairons|Château des Monthairons]] {{fr icon}})
*[[Sainte-Menehould]], [[Champagne-Ardenne]] (Boulangerie Defontaine)
*[[Massiges]] ([[:fr:Massiges#La main de Massiges (1914-1918)|La main de Massiges]] {{fr icon}}) {{TAR clue|Detour|In the Trenches or Under Fire}} {{TAR clue|Speed Bump|Reinforce a trench wall}} {{TAR clue|U-Turn|Louie &amp; Michael|Joe &amp; Heidi|blind=yes}}
*Massiges (Church of Massiges)&lt;!-- The church of Massiges is a separate route marker. --&gt;
*[[Wargemoulin-Hurlus]] ([[:fr:Wargemoulin-Hurlus#Lieux et monuments|Eglise Saint-Étienne de Wargemoulin]] {{fr icon}}) {{TAR clue|Pit Stop|5}}
 
During the Pit Stop, all teams boarded a bus and traveled from Hamburg to an unknown destination, revealed to viewers to be Les Monthairons. In this Leg's Detour, teams chose between In the Trenches or Under Fire. For both tasks, teams dressed up as World War I-era American soldiers, known as [[Doughboy]]s. In the Trenches, teams traveled through [[trench warfare|trenches]] to a [[telegraph]] where they had to decipher a message in [[Morse code]] –&quot;We will prevail. ''Vive la France.''&quot;– and then presented their deciphered message to the French sergeant. In Under Fire, teams crawled under [[barbed wire]] 100 feet to receive a message –&quot;The war is over. ''Vive la liberté''.&quot;– from a man in a [[foxhole]]. They then crawled back through the barbed wire to present the message to the sergeant. Before either task was completed and the teams received their clue, the message they received was sent to &quot;headquarters&quot; via [[carrier pigeon]]. For this leg's Speed Bump, Jordan and Jeff had to reinforce a trench wall using a series of branches before they could proceed to complete the Detour task.

;Additional tasks
*At the Boulangerie Defontaine, teams had to buy a fresh [[baguette]] that contained their next clue.
*After the Detour, teams were required to head south down a road to find the U-Turn and their next clue.
*Upon arriving at Church of Massiges, teams changed out of their Doughboy gear into [[turn of the century]] French bicycling gear (including a fake moustache) and rode on antique bicycles, in the manner of the [[1903 Tour de France|first Tour de France]], along a {{convert|4|mi|km|adj=on}} course to the Pit Stop.

===Leg 6 (France)===
[[File:Remuage vin effervescent.jpg|thumb|The tasks of this leg centered around France's [[champagne (wine)|champagne]] industry.]]
*[[Reims]] ([[Cathedral of Notre-Dame, Reims|Notre-Dame de Reims]] – [[Joan of Arc]] Statue)
*[[Épernay]] ([http://www.leclercbriant.com/index-uk.php3 Leclerc Briant]) {{TAR clue|Roadblock|&quot;Who's ready to cave in?&quot;}}
*[[Pierry]] ([[:fr:Château de la Marquetterie|Château de la Marquetterie]] {{fr icon}}) {{TAR clue|Detour|Tower or Terra}}
*Épernay ([http://www.orcca.asso.fr/fr/ l'ORCCA] {{fr icon}}, la Maison Gallice) {{TAR clue|Pit Stop|6}}

In this Roadblock, one team member had to [[Abseiling|rappel]] {{convert|100|ft|m|add=on}} into the [[chalk]] cellars of the [[winery]] of Leclerc Briant to search for a bottle of [[champagne (wine)|champagne]] specially marked with a small yellow and red striped flag on the bottom amongst the [[Sparkling wine production#Riddling|riddling]] racks. After finding the bottle, the team member returned to the surface to use the traditional [[sabrage]] technique to open the bottle, the force of which propelled their next clue out. The Detour was a choice between Tower or Terra. In Tower, teams had to stack 680 [[Champagne stemware#Champagne coupe|champagne coupes]] into a 15-level pyramid with only one coupe on the top level, then pour the entire contents of a [[wine bottle#Sizes|magnum]] of [[Taittinger]] champagne onto the top of the pyramid – all without breaking any of the glasses – in order to receive their next clue. In Terra, teams searched the {{convert|1|sqkm|acre|adj=on}} winter-barren Taittinger [[vineyard]]s for a cluster of [[Vitis vinifera|wine grapes]] marked with the race flag. After finding the grapes, they returned it to the harvest foreman for their next clue.

;Additional task
*At the Cathedral of Notre-Dame, Reims, teams had to find a woman playing a [[musical saw]] to receive their next clue: a [[Cork material|cork]] from a bottle of Leclerc Briant.

===Leg 7 (France → Seychelles)===
[[File:Aldabra Giant Tortoise Geochelone gigantea edit1.jpg|thumb|In one of the Detour tasks in this Leg, teams had to use a [[banana]] to lure a 100-year-old and {{convert|500|lb|kg|adj=on}} [[Aldabra Giant Tortoise]] across a marked course.]]
*[[File:Legenda lotnisko.svg|20px|Flight:]] Paris ([[Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport]]) to [[Victoria, Seychelles|Victoria]], [[Mahé, Seychelles|Mahé]], '''[[Seychelles]]''' {{flagicon|Seychelles}} ([[Seychelles International Airport]])
*[[La Digue]] (L'Union Estate) {{TAR clue|Detour|Turtle Toddle or Ox Trot}}
*[[St. Pierre Island]] {{TAR clue|Roadblock|&quot;It's time to take a deep breath.&quot;}}
*[[Praslin]] (Paradise Sun Hotel) {{TAR clue|Pit Stop|7}}

This leg's Detour was Turtle Toddle or Ox Trot. In Turtle Toddle, teams had to use a [[banana]] to lure a {{convert|500|lb|kg|adj=on}}, 100-year-old [[Aldabra Giant Tortoise]] across a marked path on a lawn. Once it was across the finish line, teams had to deliver a bunch of bananas to a fruit merchant {{convert|1.5|mi|km|add=on}} away to receive their next clue. In Ox Trot, teams had to pull a cart to a clearing and load a pile of [[coconut]]s into it. Then, after an [[ox]] was hitched to their cart, teams had to deliver their coconuts to a fruit merchant to receive their clue. If they forgot or lost any of the coconuts, teams had to retrieve them before being allowed to continue. In the leg's Roadblock, one team member had to dive into the ocean to retrieve one of seven bottles tied to a platform in the water.

;Additional task
*Upon arrival in Mahé, teams had to find a marked kiosk and take a number. The first 3 teams were on the first [[helicopter]]s, leaving around the same time, to [[La Digue]]. The last three departed for La Digue on three helicopters an hour later.
*After finishing the Detour, teams chose a marked boat and were taken out to a buoy near [[St. Pierre Island]]. Once there, the captain gave them their next clue.
*After finishing the Roadblock, teams were taken off the shore of [[Praslin]] where they had to swim to shore. Once ashore, teams emptied the contents of their bottle revealing a puzzle map that when completed would lead them to their treasure: the Pit Stop at the Paradise Sun Hotel.

===Leg 8 (Seychelles → Malaysia)===
[[File:Snake Temple, Penang.jpg|thumb|Upon arriving in Malaysia, teams made their way to the [[Snake Temple]] in [[Bayan Lepas]].]]
*[[File:Legenda prom.svg|20px|Riverboat:]] Praslin to Victoria, Mahé
*[[File:Legenda lotnisko.svg|20px|Flight:]] Victoria (Seychelles International Airport) to [[George Town, Penang|George Town]], [[Penang]], '''[[Malaysia]]''' {{flagicon|Malaysia}} ([[Penang International Airport]])
* [[Bayan Lepas]] ([[Snake Temple]]) {{TAR clue|Detour|Buddhist Tradition or Chinese Custom}}
* [[Teluk Bahang]] (Kuil Sri Singamuga Kaliamman Temple) {{TAR clue|Roadblock|&quot;Whose life could use a splash of color?&quot;}} {{TAR clue|Speed Bump|Serve Tea}}
* George Town ([http://www.pinangperanakanmansion.com.my/ Pinang Peranakan Mansion]) {{TAR clue|Pit Stop|8}}

In this leg's Detour, teams chose between Buddhist Tradition or Chinese Custom. In Buddhist Tradition, teams traveled to the Tien Kong Than [[Buddhist temple]] and carried a series of [[incense|joss sticks]] to the top of the temple. After arranging them in the proper order, teams lit them and received their next clue. In Chinese Custom, teams traveled to Padang Kota Lama park where they participated in the [[Chinese New Year]] tradition of [[chingay|balancing large flags]] on their foreheads and then running across the [[esplanade]]. After both team members made it across the esplanade without letting the flag fall, they received their next clue. In this Leg's Speed Bump, Jet and Cord traveled to the [http://www.tropicalspicegarden.com/ Tropical Spice Garden] to find a woman crushing spices for [[tea]]. Then by smell, they had to pick the right prepared tea and serve it to a [[guru]] sitting on a swing. Once finish, they could proceed onto roadblock. In this Leg's Roadblock, one team member had to prepare a traditional [[Hinduism|Hindu]] offering called a float by first breaking open several [[coconut]]s in order to find one that had colored flesh. They then built the float and gave it to the waiting [[Gurukkal brahmins/Sivacharyas|Gurukkal]] who sent it out to sea and then gave the next clue.

===Leg 9 (Malaysia → Singapore)===
[[File:Singapore Flyer at Night with White Capsules.JPG|thumb|The only Fast Forward of this season of ''The Amazing Race'' took place at the [[Singapore Flyer]], the tallest [[Ferris wheel]] in the world.]]
*[[Image:Bus-logo.svg|20px|Bus:]] [[Sungai Nibong]], Penang (Sungai Nibong Express Terminal) to [[Kuala Lumpur]] ([[Puduraya]])
*[[File:Legenda kolej.svg|20px|Railway:]] Kuala Lumpur ([[Kuala Lumpur Sentral railway station]]) to '''[[Singapore]]''' {{flagicon|Singapore}} ([[Tanjong Pagar railway station]])
*Singapore ([[Victoria Theatre and Concert Hall]]) {{TAR clue|Detour|Pounding The Drums or Pounding The Pavement}} {{TAR clue|Fast Forward|Traverse Singapore Flyer}} 
*Singapore ([[Istana Park]])  {{TAR clue|U-Turn|Brent &amp; Caite|Carol &amp; Brandy}}
*Singapore ([http://www.aslmarine.com/ ASL Marine Shipyard]) {{TAR clue|Roadblock|&quot;Who's ready to add some stress to their day?&quot;}}
*Singapore ([[Sentosa]] – [[Sentosa#MegaZip Adventure Park|MegaZip Adventure Park]])
*Singapore ([[Marina Barrage]]) {{TAR clue|Pit Stop|9}}

In the only Fast Forward of the race, one team made their way to the [[Singapore Flyer]] where they would have to climb out of one observation pod at the top of the {{convert|541|ft|m|adj=on}} [[Ferris wheel]] and then cross a ladder to the next pod over where their next clue directly to the Pit Stop was being held. For this Leg's Detour, teams chose between Pounding The Drums and Pounding The Pavement. In Pounding The Drums, teams traveled to [[Speakers' Corner, Singapore|Speakers' Corner]] and learned a complex drum routine for a [[lion dance]] performance. Once they had played it to their young instructor's approval, they then performed the routine with a lion dance troupe on a nearby stage for their next clue. In Pounding The Pavement, teams traveled to a open area in [[Rochor|Rochor Road]] &lt;!-- If I remember correctly, this is the name they gave in the show, anyway I'm from Singapore so I know about this --&gt;where they had to gather supplies – chairs, an umbrella, a loaf of bread, wafers, and 10 boxes of [[ice cream]] – and then find a marked ice cream cart to sell 25 [[Ice cream sandwich#Singapore|Singapore-style ice cream sandwiches]] for [[Singapore dollar|S$]]1 a piece to receive their next clue. In this leg's Roadblock, one team member had to inspect an [[anchor]] [[chain]] by counting the number of links in the chain, while dealing with the noise created by the other workers at the port and announcements being read through a loudspeaker. When they gave the right number (521) on a clipboard to the dock manager, they would receive their next clue.

;Additional tasks
*At the Victoria Theatre and Concert Hall, teams had to find [[Allan Wu]], host of ''[[The Amazing Race Asia]]'', who would give them their next clue.
*After the Detour, teams were instructed to find the U-Turn and their next clue at the intersection of their &quot;last pit stop city&quot; and Orchard Road. This clue sent them to Istana Park, located at the intersection of Penang Road and [[Orchard Road]].
*At [[Sentosa]], teams rode the [[Sentosa#MegaZip Adventure Park|MegaZip]], a {{convert|1476|ft|m|adj=on}} long [[zip-line]]. After getting off of the MegaZip, teams received their next clue.

===Leg 10 (Singapore → China)===
[[File:La mian, noodles.JPG|thumb|In the first of two Roadblocks in this Leg of the Race, one team member had to make {{convert|1|kg|lb|abbr=on}} of [[la mian]] [[noodle]]s.]]
*[[File:Legenda lotnisko.svg|20px|Flight:]] Singapore ([[Singapore Changi Airport]]) to [[Shanghai]], '''[[People's Republic of China|China]]''' {{flagicon|China}} ([[Shanghai Pudong International Airport]])
*Shanghai ([[Zhujiajiao]]) {{TAR clue|Roadblock|&quot;Who wants to get their hands on some extra dough?&quot;}}
*Shanghai ([[Taikang Lu (Shanghai)|Taikang Lu]])
*Shanghai ([[Hongkou Football Stadium]]) {{TAR clue|Roadblock|Assemble a 96-piece puzzle}}
*Shanghai ([[Shanghai Science and Technology Museum]]) {{TAR clue|Pit Stop|10}}

In the first Roadblock on this leg, one team member had to follow a demonstration by a local noodlemaker to make {{convert|1|kg|lb|abbr=on}} of [[la mian]] [[noodle]]s. When they were done, [[He Pingping]], the world's shortest man, gave them their next clue. The second Roadblock on this leg required the team member who sat out on the first Roadblock to put together a 96-piece puzzle and then give the puzzle to a group of fans in the bleachers. If the puzzle was put together correctly, the other side of the puzzle would give a seat number where the team would find their next clue.

;Additional tasks
*In Zhujiajiao, teams traveled on foot to a boat dock which would take them to their next clue and the first Roadblock.
*In Shanghai's fashion district Taikang Lu, teams entered a fashion studio where they were given a sketch of an outfit. They then had to choose the correct pieces of clothing that were described in the sketch and give them to a [[model (person)|fashion model]] to put on. If they chose the right clothing and accessories, the fashion designer would give them their next clue.

===Leg 11 (China)===
[[File:500lohan longhuatemple.jpg|thumb|In this Leg's Roadblock, one team member had to count the statues in the [[Longhua Temple]]'s [[Arhat]] Hall.]]
*Shanghai ([[Waibaidu Bridge]])
*Shanghai ([[Longhua Temple]]) {{TAR clue|Roadblock|&quot;Who thinks they can sum up Buddha?&quot;}} {{TAR clue|Speed Bump|Coin Toss}}
*Shanghai ([[Yuyuan Garden]]) {{TAR clue|Detour|Pork Chops or Pork Dumplings}}
*Shanghai ([[:zh:滨江大道|Riverside Promenade]] {{zh icon}}) {{TAR clue|Pit Stop|11}}

In this Leg's Roadblock, one team member entered Longhua Temple's [[Arhat]] Hall to count all of the golden statues in the room, most of which were statues of the [[Gautama Buddha]]. If they got the right number (523), they would receive their next clue. If not, they would have to wait 10 minutes before making their next guess. For this leg's Speed Bump, Louie and Michael had to participate in a good luck ritual by throwing coins into a large incense burner on the Longhua Temple grounds. Once both got one coin each into the top opening of the incense burner, they could proceed onto the Roadblock. In this Leg's Detour, teams chose between Pork Chops and Pork Dumplings. In Pork Chops, teams must enter an art stone store and look through several hundred special stone stamps called [[Seal (East Asia)|chops]] for the two that had a pig on the bottom and one of each of their names in order to receive their clue from the shop owner. In Pork Dumplings (which was never used in this episode), teams traveled to [[Nanxiang Steamed Bun Restaurant]] and delivered 10 orders of [[xiaolongbao]] across the market. Once done with the deliveries, they received their clue.

===Leg 12 (China → United States)===
[[File:BronzeYoda Presido.jpg|thumb|In the final Leg of this season, teams made their way to the [[Letterman Digital Arts Center]], headquarters of [[Lucasfilm]] and [[Industrial Light &amp; Magic]], both behind the creation of ''[[Star Wars]]''.]]
*[[File:Legenda lotnisko.svg|20px|Flight:]] Shanghai (Shanghai Pudong International Airport) to San Francisco, California, '''USA''' {{flagicon|United States}} ([[San Francisco International Airport]])
* San Francisco ([[Fort Point, San Francisco|Fort Point]] – Battery Godfrey)
* San Francisco ([[Coit Tower]]) {{TAR clue|Roadblock|Climb Coit Tower}}
* San Francisco ([[Letterman Digital Arts Center]] – [[Yoda]] Statue)
* San Francisco ([[The Fairmont San Francisco|Fairmont Hotel]] – [[Tonga Room]])
* San Francisco ([[Great American Music Hall]])
* San Francisco ([[Candlestick Park]]) {{TAR clue|Pit Stop}} (Finish Line)

In this Leg's Roadblock, one team member had to use an [[Ascender (climbing)|ascender]] to reach the top archways of Coit Tower to get their next clue before being lowered back to the ground.

;Additional tasks
*After receiving the clue at Battery Godfrey, teams had to solve a riddle that would lead them to their next route marker: [[Coit Tower]].
*At the LDAC, one team member had to put on a [[motion capture]] suit while their partner directed their [[Avatar (computing)|avatar]] through a [[virtual reality|virtual]] course, all based on ''[[Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008 TV series)|Star Wars: The Clone Wars]]''. After getting through the two levels of the course, the directing partner would be able to copy down their next clue through figuring out how to read it off the computer screen which directed them to the [[Tonga Room]].
*Upon arriving at the [[Tonga Room]], teams were instructed to take a [[trunk (luggage)|trunk]] to their next location: the [[Great American Music Hall]].
*At the Great American Music Hall, teams had to put several [[psychedelic]] posters of other teams in elimination order by leg in order to receive their final clue from a [[roadie]]. After that, they would have to complete the &quot;[[Jack Be Nimble]]&quot; nursery rhyme and obtain the word &quot;candlestick&quot;, leading them to [[Candlestick Park]].

== Ratings ==
=== US ratings ===
{| class=&quot;wikitable sortable&quot;
! #
! Episode
! Rating
! Share
! [[Nielsen ratings|Rating/Share]]&lt;br /&gt;(18–49)
! Viewers&lt;br /&gt;(millions)
! Rank&lt;br /&gt;(Timeslot)
! Rank&lt;br /&gt;(Night)
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''1'''
| &quot;Nanna Is Kickin' Your Butt&quot; 
! 5.1
! 8
! 2.8/7
! 9.07
! 1
! 1
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''2'''
| &quot;When the Cow Kicked Me in the Head&quot;
! 5.2
! 8
! 2.9/7
! 9.11
! 1
! 1
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''3'''
| &quot;Run Like Scalded Dogs!&quot;
! 5.8
! 9
! 3.2/8
! 10.24
! 2
! 4
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''4'''
| &quot;We Are No Longer in the Bible Belt&quot;
! 4.5
! 7
! 2.6/7
! 8.05 
! 2
! 4&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|url=http://blog.zap2it.com/frominsidethebox/2010/03/tv-ratings-oscars-rise-rule-sunday.html|title=Tv ratings oscars rise rule sunday|author=blog.zap2it.com|accessdate=2010-03-04}}&lt;/ref&gt;
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''5'''
| &quot;I Think We're Fighting the Germans, Right?&quot;
! 5.8
! 10
! 3.0/9
! 10.10
! 1
! 3&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|url=http://www.cbspressexpress.com/div.php/cbs_entertainment/release?id=24522|title=CBS Ratings Press Release |author=CBSPressExpress.com|accessdate=2010-10-04}}&lt;/ref&gt;
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''6'''
| &quot;Cathy Drone?&quot;
! 6.9
! 11
! 3.8/9
! 11.99
! 1
! 4&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|url=http://www.cbspressexpress.com/div.php/cbs_entertainment/release?id=24577|title=CBS Ratings Press Release|author=CBSPressExpress.com|accessdate=2010-10-04}}&lt;/ref&gt;
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''7'''
| &quot;Anonymous?&quot;
! 7.2
! 11
! 3.9/10
! 12.73
! 1
! 3&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|url=http://www.cbspressexpress.com/div.php/cbs_entertainment/release?id=24636|title=CBS Ratings Press Release |author=CBSPressExpress.com|accessdate=2010-10-04}}&lt;/ref&gt;
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''8'''
| &quot;You're Like Jason Bourne, Right?&quot;
! 5.2
! 9
! 2.7/8 
! 9.14
! 1
! 3&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |url=http://tvbythenumbers.com/2010/04/05/tv-ratings-undercover-boss-down-but-still-in-charge |title=TV Ratings: Undercover Boss Down, But Still In Charge: |date=April 05, 2010|work=TV by the Numbers |last=Seidman |first=Robert |accessdate=April 05, 2010}}&lt;/ref&gt;
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''9'''
| &quot;Dumb Did Us In&quot;
! 6.9
! 11
! 3.4/10
! 11.88
! 1
! 3
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''10'''
| &quot;I Feel Like I'm in, Like, Sicily&quot;
! 6.3
! 10
!3.2/9 
!10.69&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |url=http://tvbythenumbers.com/2010/04/05/tv-ratings-undercover-boss-down-but-still-in-charge |title=TV Ratings Top 25: American Idol, Glee Sing to Adults 18-49; Dancing With the Stars Dances to the Top With Total Viewers |date=April 27, 2010|work=TV by the Numbers |last=Seidman |first=Robert |accessdate=April 27, 2010}}&lt;/ref&gt;
! 1
! 3
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''11'''
| &quot;They Don't Even Understand Their Own Language&quot;
! 6.0
! 10
! 3.0/9 
! 10.29&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |url=http://tvbythenumbers.com/2010/05/04/tv-ratings-top-25-idol-glee-tops-with-18-49-dancing-leads-with-viewers/50416|title=TV Ratings Top 25: Idol, Glee Tops With 18-49 ; Dancing Leads With Viewers|date=May 04, 2010|work=TV by the Numbers |last=Seidman |first=Robert |accessdate=May 04, 2010}}&lt;/ref&gt;
! 1
! 3
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''12'''
| &quot;Huger Than Huge&quot;
! 6.0
! 11
! 2.9/9
! 10.63 
! 1
! 3&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|url=http://www.cbspressexpress.com/div.php/cbs_entertainment/release?id=24983|title=CBS Ratings Press Release|author=CBSPressExpress.com|accessdate=2010-10-04}}&lt;/ref&gt;
|}

* Episode 1, &quot;Nanna Is Kickin' Your Butt&quot; aired on [[Valentine's Day]].
* Episode 4, &quot;We Are No Longer In The Bible Belt&quot; had a considerably low amount of viewers, most likely because it aired on the same night as the [[82nd Academy Awards]].
* Episode 7, &quot;Anonymous?&quot; had the most viewers and adults 25–54 rating since the November 4, 2007, episode of ''[[The Amazing Race 12]]'', as well as the best numbers in adults 18–49 since the January 6, 2008, episode of the same season.
* Episode 8, &quot;You're like Jason Bourne, right?&quot; aired on [[Easter Sunday]].
* Episode 12, &quot;Huger Than Huge&quot;, the season finale, aired on [[Mother's Day (U.S.)|Mother's Day]]. The show was down nearly two million viewers compared to the [[The Amazing Race 15|season 15]] finale and was the lowest watched finale since [[The Amazing Race 4|season 4]].&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |url=http://tvbythenumbers.com/2010/05/10/tv-ratings-abc-wins-another-slow-sunday-amazing-race-lowest-finale-ever-celebrity-apprentice-up/50897|title=TV Ratings ABC Wins Another Slow Sunday; Amazing Race Lowest Finale Ever; Celebrity Apprentice Up|date=May 10, 2010|work=TV by the Numbers |last=Gorman |first=Bill |accessdate= May 10, 2010}}&lt;/ref&gt;

=== Canadian ratings ===
{| class=&quot;wikitable sortable&quot;
! #
! Episode
! Viewers&lt;br /&gt;(millions)
! Rank&lt;br /&gt;(Overall)
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''1'''
| &quot;Nanna Is Kickin' Your Butt&quot;
!{{n/a}}
!{{n/a}}
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''2'''
| &quot;When the Cow Kicked Me in the Head&quot;
! 0.90
! 16
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''3'''
| &quot;Run Like Scalded Dogs!&quot;
! 0.88
! 13
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''4'''
| &quot;We Are No Longer in the Bible Belt&quot;
! 1.40
! 21
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''5'''
| &quot;I Think We're Fighting the Germans, Right?&quot;
! 2.53
! 4
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''6'''
| &quot;Cathy Drone?&quot;
! 2.00
! 7
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''7'''
| &quot;Anonymous?&quot;
! 2.47
! 4
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''8'''
| &quot;You're Like Jason Bourne, Right?&quot;
! 2.08
! 6
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''9'''
| &quot;Dumb Did Us In&quot;
! 2.29
! 7
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''10'''
| &quot;I Feel Like I'm in, Like, Sicily&quot;
! 2.18
! 5
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''11'''
| &quot;They Don't Even Understand Their Own Language&quot;
! 2.51
! 3
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''12'''
| &quot;Huger Than Huge&quot;
! 2.58
! 3
|}

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
*[http://www.cbs.com/primetime/amazing_race Official website]
*{{TARWiki|The Amazing Race 16}}

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| num_episodes = 12
| first_aired = February 14, 2010
| last_aired = May 9, 2010
| filming_started = November 28, 2009&lt;ref name=&quot;tar16 start&quot;&gt;{{cite web |url = http://popwatch.ew.com/2009/11/29/jeff-jordan-amazing-race-big-brother/ | title = 'Big Brother' winners Jeff and Jordan on 'The Amazing Race': Can it be true? | date= 2009-11-29 | accessdate = 2009-11-29 | first = Lynn | last =Johnson |work = [[Entertainment Weekly]] }}&lt;/ref&gt;
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| miles_traveled = 40000
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| previous_season = [[The Amazing Race 15]]
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'''''The Amazing Race 16''''' is the sixteenth installment of the reality television show [[The Amazing Race (U.S. TV series)|''The Amazing Race'']]. ''The Amazing Race 16'' features eleven teams of two, each with a pre-existing relationship, in a race around the world. 

The sixteenth cycle started on Sunday, February 14, 2010. It aired on [[CBS]] in the United States on Sunday nights at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT with the season finale on May 9, 2010, and in Canada, the show premiered on the [[A (TV system)|A channel]], not [[CTV Television Network|CTV]] (due to the [[2010 Winter Olympics]]), but it returned to CTV after the Winter Olympics concluded.&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web | url = http://www.thrfeed.com/2009/12/cbs-picks-show-for-postsuper-bowl-slot.html | title = CBS picks show for post-Super Bowl slot | work = [[The Hollywood Reporter]] | date= 2009-12-20 | accessdate= 2009-12-20 | first = James | last = Hibbard }}&lt;/ref&gt; The show is again hosted by [[Phil Keoghan]].

Brothers Dan and Jordan Pious were the winners of this ''Race''.

==Production==
===Development and filming===
The sixteenth season spanned {{convert|40000|mi|km}} across five continents and nine countries, including Chile, Argentina, Germany, France, Malaysia, Singapore, China and for the first time, the Seychelles.&lt;ref name=&quot;AP&quot;&gt;{{cite web|url=http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20100121/ap_en_tv/us_tv_amazing_race16|title=Cowboys, detectives among 'Amazing Race' teams|last=Lang|first=Derrik|date=2010-01-21|publisher=[[Associated Press]]|accessdate=2010-01-21}} {{Dead link|date=October 2010|bot=H3llBot}}&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|url=http://www.stltoday.com/blogzone/tube-talk/tv-news/2010/01/amazing-race-returns-feb-14-here-are-the-teams/|title=‘Amazing Race’ returns Feb. 14; here are the teams|last=Pennington|first=Gail|work=[[St. Louis Post-Dispatch]]|date=2010-01-21|accessdate=2010-01-24}} {{Dead link|date=October 2010|bot=H3llBot}}&lt;/ref&gt;

Racers were observed leaving [[Los Angeles International Airport]] on November 28, 2009.&lt;ref name=&quot;tar16 start&quot;/&gt; For the third time, teams had to use public transportation to make their way from the Starting Line to the airport. Teams had also done so in seasons 1 and 6. 

Racers were reported checking into a Pit Stop in [[Puerto Varas]], Chile on December 2.&lt;ref name=&quot;Cronica&quot;&gt;{{cite web|url=http://www.cronicalibre.cl/index.php/locales/2234-programa-televisivo-internacional-qthe-amazing-raceq-grabo-capitulos-en-puerto-varas-y-zonas-cercanas|title= Programa televisivo internacional &quot;The Amazing Race&quot; grabó capítulos en Puerto Varas y zonas cercanas |date=2009-12-02|work=Crónica Libre|location=Chile|accessdate=2009-12-02}} {{es icon}}&lt;/ref&gt; Filming of the show has also been reported in [[Bariloche]], Argentina, and continuing on to Germany&lt;ref name=&quot;ANBariloche&quot;&gt;{{cite web|url=http://www.anbariloche.com.ar/noticia.php?nota=11904|title= The Amazing Race grabó en Bariloche |date=2009-12-07|work=Agencia de Noticias Bariloche|location=[[Bariloche]], Argentina|accessdate=2009-12-07}} {{es icon}}&lt;/ref&gt; and production crews were reported to be seen around [[Singapore]], particularly in the [[Bugis Street|Bugis]] area and the [[Singapore Flyer]].&lt;ref name=&quot;Singapore&quot;&gt;{{cite web|url=http://a1preview.asia1.com.sg:90/vgn-ext-templating/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=30881f5db71a5210VgnVCM100000430a0a0aRCRD&amp;vgnextchannel=f6dbadbd2b722110VgnVCM100000bd0a0a0aRCRD|title=Is Amazing Race back in S'pore?|work=The New Paper|publisher=AsiaOne News|location=Singapore|accessdate=2009-12-20}}&lt;/ref&gt;

In the third episode, which aired on February 28, 2010 and featured the contestants departing [[Chile]], Phil Keoghan acknowledged the February 27, 2010 [[2010 Chile earthquake|massive earthquake]] in Chile in a special opening.&lt;ref name=&quot;Variety&quot;&gt;{{cite web|url=http://weblogs.variety.com/on_the_air/2010/02/sundays-amazing-race-to-acknowledge-the-chile-earthquake.html|title=Sunday's-Amazing-Race-to-Acknowledge-the-Chile-Earthquake|last=Michael|first=Schneider|date=2010-02-27|publisher=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]|accessdate=2010-02-27}}&lt;/ref&gt;

Leg 4 featured an [[The Amazing Race#Intersection|Intersection]] for the first time since [[The Amazing Race 11|Season 11]]. Also for the first time since the Intersection was introduced, teams did a Roadblock together, where one person from each of the intersected teams had to work together to complete the Roadblock. This is also the first time since [[The Amazing Race 8|Season 8]] that two racers worked together to complete a Roadblock, and the first time in its history that an Intersection occurred on a different leg than Leg 8.

In Leg 8, Jet and [[Cord McCoy|Cord]] were the first team since the inception of the Speed Bump in [[The Amazing Race 12|Season 12]] to finish in first place on a leg in which they had to complete a Speed Bump.&lt;!--Leg 8 was also the first leg in the history of ''The Amazing Race'' in which the finishing order of the teams was totally reversed from that of the previous leg (leg 7, which was a non-elimination leg). [This is not true. The first was in Season 7 Legs 11 to 12]--&gt;

Leg 9 was the first time that a U-Turn warning had been in the team's first clue, due to the fact the team taking the Fast Forward option would have skipped the Detour and the U-Turn point. Also, this was the first time that a Fast Forward and a U-Turn have been present in the same leg.

At the end of the episode for Leg 10, the death of [[He Pingping]] was acknowledged. He appeared giving out clues to the teams after the first Roadblock. That leg was also the first single-length leg ever on the ''Race'' to have two Roadblocks (Each team member had to complete one of the Roadblocks).

In Leg 11, [[Bao Xishun]], the world's tallest man at the time, was featured as the greeter at the Pit Stop in Shanghai.

===Cast===
{{see also|List of The Amazing Race (U.S. TV series) contestants}}
Applications were originally due on July 10, 2009, but the deadline was later extended. Semi-finalist interviews were held sometime in August 2009 and the final casting interviews took place in Los Angeles around September and October 2009. Filming took place around November and December 2009.&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|url=http://www.cbs.com/casting/amazing_race/Eligibility_Requirements.pdf|title=Eligibility requirements|author=CBS.com|accessdate=2009-06-26}}&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|url=http://www.cbs.com/casting/amazing_race/Application_Form.pdf|title=Application form|author=CBS.com|accessdate=2009-06-26}}&lt;/ref&gt;

Caite, 20, was the youngest contestant in the show's history (excluding the [[The Amazing Race 8|Family Edition]]); while Jody Kelly, 71, was the oldest contestant in the show's history. Other racers included [[cowboy]]s, [[detective]]s, a lesbian couple, high school sweethearts, attorney moms, and the show's first Asian married couple.

Notable cast members include [[Big Brother 11 (U.S.)|''Big Brother 11'']] houseguests [[Jordan Lloyd]] and Jeff Schroeder, 2007 [[Miss South Carolina Teen USA]] [[Caitlin Upton|Caite Upton]], professional bull rider [[Cord McCoy]], and [[Cleveland Indians]] [[Coach (baseball)|third-base coach]] [[Steve Smith (baseball)|Steve Smith]]. 

This 16th series also marked the first appearance of [[Allan Wu]], host of ''[[The Amazing Race Asia]]'', in the US version of the series.

==Results==
The following teams participated in the Race, with their relationships at the time of filming. Note this table does not necessarily reflect all content broadcast on television due to inclusion or exclusion of some data. Placements are listed in finishing order.
{| class=&quot;wikitable&quot;
!rowspan=2|Team
!rowspan=2|Relationship
!colspan=12|Position (by leg)
!rowspan=2|Roadblocks&lt;br /&gt;performed
|-
!1
!2
!3
!4
!5{{ref|5|5}}
!6
!7
!8
!9
!10
!11
!12
|-
|Dan &amp; Jordan
|Brothers
|8th{{ref|2|2}} 
|8th
|6th
|6th{{blue|–}}
|4th
|5th
|2nd
|5th
|{{green|1stƒ}}
|3rd
|3rd
|1st
|Dan 6, Jordan 5
|-
|Jet &amp; [[Cord McCoy|Cord]]
|Brothers / [[Cowboy]]s
|3rd
|1st
|1st
|4th{{orange (color)|+}}
|3rd
|4th
|{{blue|&lt;u&gt;6th&lt;/u&gt;}}{{ref|9|9}}
|1st
|3rd
|1st
|2nd
|2nd
 |Jet 6, Cord 6
|-
|Brent &amp; [[Caite Upton|Caite]] 
|Dating Models
|7th{{ref|1|1}} 
|4th
|7th{{ref|4|4}}
|7th{{olive|~}}
|6th{{ref|6|6}}
|6th{{ref|8|8}}
|3rd
|4th
|2nd{{brown|⊃}}
|2nd
|1st
| 3rd 
|Brent 7, Caite 5
|-
|Louie &amp; Michael
|Detectives
|9th
|9th
|8th
|1st{{orange (color)|+}}
|1st{{brown|⊃}}
|1st
|4th
|3rd
|4th
|{{blue|&lt;u&gt;4th&lt;/u&gt;}}
|{{red  |4th}}

|bgcolor=&quot;darkgray&quot; colspan=&quot;1&quot;|
|Louie 6, Michael 5
|-
|Carol &amp; Brandy
|Dating
|6th
|3rd
|3rd
|5th{{magenta|–}}
|5th
|2nd
|5th
|2nd
|{{red|5th}}{{brown|⊂}}
|bgcolor=&quot;darkgray&quot; colspan=&quot;3&quot;|
|Carol 4, Brandy 4
|-
|[[Steve Smith (baseball)|Steve]] &amp; Allie
|Father / Daughter
|4th
|7th
|2nd
|2nd{{teal|^}}
|2nd
|3rd
|1st
|{{red|6th}}
|bgcolor=&quot;darkgray&quot; colspan=&quot;4&quot;|
|Steve 4, Allie 3
|-
|[[Jordan Lloyd|Jordan]] &amp; Jeff
|Newly Dating
|1st
|6th
|5th
|{{blue|&lt;u&gt;8th&lt;/u&gt;}}{{olive|~}}
|7th
|{{red|7th}}
|bgcolor=&quot;darkgray&quot; colspan=&quot;6&quot;|
|Jordan 2, Jeff 3
|-
|Joe &amp; Heidi
|Married
|5th
|2nd
|4th
|3rd{{teal|^}}
|{{red|8th}}{{brown|⊂}}{{ref|7|7}}
|bgcolor=&quot;darkgray&quot; colspan=&quot;7&quot;|
|Joe 2, Heidi 2
|-
|{{nowrap|Monique &amp; Shawne}}
|Moms / [[Lawyer|Attorneys]]
|2nd
|5th
|{{red|9th}}
|bgcolor=&quot;darkgray&quot; colspan=&quot;9&quot;|
|{{nowrap|Monique 1, Shawne 2}}
|-
|Jody &amp; Shannon
|{{nowrap|Grandmother / Granddaughter}}
|10th
|{{red|10th}}
| bgcolor=&quot;darkgray&quot; colspan=&quot;10&quot;|
|Jody 1, Shannon 1
|-
|Dana &amp; Adrian
|High School Sweethearts
|{{red|11th}}{{ref|3|3}}
|bgcolor=&quot;darkgray&quot; colspan=&quot;11&quot;|
|Dana 0, Adrian 1{{ref|3|3}}
|}
*A {{red|red}} team placement indicates that the team was eliminated.
*A {{green|green ƒ}} and team placement indicates that the team won a [[The Amazing Race#Fast Forward|Fast Forward]] clue.
*An {{blue|&lt;u&gt;underlined blue&lt;/u&gt;}} team's placement indicates that the team came in last on a non-elimination leg and had to perform a [[The Amazing Race#Non-elimination legs|Speed Bump]] task in the following leg.
*Matching colored symbols ({{orange (color)|orange +}}, {{teal|teal ^}}, {{magenta|magenta –}}, and {{olive|olive ~}}) indicate teams who worked together during part of the leg as a result of an Intersection.
*A {{brown|brown ⊃}} means the team chose to use a U-Turn; {{brown|⊂}} indicates the team who received it.

&lt;span style=&quot;font-size:85%&quot;&gt;
{{note|1|1}} Brent and Caite initially arrived 2nd, but were issued a 30-minute penalty for going on foot instead of taking the [[funicular]] from the Roadblock as instructed in their clue; they dropped to 7th.&lt;br /&gt;
{{note|2|2}} Dan and Jordan initially arrived 4th, but were issued a 15-minute penalty for losing a paintbrush during the additional task; they dropped to 8th.&lt;br&gt;
{{note|3|3}} Dana and Adrian failed to complete the Roadblock in Leg 1. After Adrian's second attempt failed and after all other teams had already checked in at the Pit Stop, Phil came out to the Roadblock location and eliminated them.&lt;br&gt;
{{note|4|4}} At the beginning of Leg 3, Brent and Caite were originally supposed to depart 4th, but because both had to be treated for [[dehydration]] at the emergency room in a local hospital, they departed last, 3 hours and 5 minutes after their scheduled time.&lt;br&gt;
{{note|5|5}} The U-Turn in Leg 5 was a Blind U-Turn; Louie and Michael did not have to reveal themselves to the other teams as having used the U-Turn.&lt;br&gt;
{{note|6|6}} Brent and Caite initially arrived 6th, but had missed the clue at the U-Turn, having arrived at their additional task by chance. They had to backtrack to the U-Turn to receive their clue. This did not affect their placement.&lt;br&gt;
{{note|7|7}} Joe and Heidi failed to complete the second Detour task that they had to do as a result of being U-Turned. After all of the other teams had already checked in at the Pit Stop, Phil came out to their location and eliminated them.&lt;br&gt;
{{note|8|8}} Brent and Caite initially arrived 3rd, but did not complete the Detour, having arrived at the Pit Stop by chance after following Carol and Brandy. They had to backtrack to complete the Detour and eventually checked in 6th.&lt;br&gt;
{{note|9|9}} Jet and Cord initially arrived 5th, but did not retrieve the clue giving directions to the Pit Stop after completing the Roadblock. They had to backtrack to retrieve the clue, and fell to last place.&lt;br&gt;
&lt;/span&gt;

==Episode title quotes==
Episode titles are often taken from quotes made by the racers.&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|url=http://www.cbs.com/info/schedule/index.php|title=CBS TV Schedule|publisher=[[CBS]]|accessdate=2010-01-31}}&lt;/ref&gt;
#&quot;Nanna Is Kickin' Your Butt&quot; – ''Michael''
#&quot;When the Cow Kicked Me in the Head&quot; – ''Jody''
#&quot;Run Like Scalded Dogs!&quot; – ''Jet''
#&quot;We Are No Longer in the Bible Belt&quot; – ''Jet''
#&quot;I Think We're Fighting the Germans, Right?&quot; – ''Michael''
#&quot;Cathy Drone?&quot; – ''Dan''
#&quot;Anonymous?&quot; – ''Brent'' 
#&quot;You're Like Jason Bourne, Right?&quot; – ''Michael''
#&quot;Dumb Did Us In&quot; – ''Brandy''
#&quot;I Feel Like I'm in, Like, Sicily&quot; – ''Brent''
#&quot;They Don't Even Understand Their Own Language&quot; – ''Brent''
#&quot;Huger than Huge&quot; – ''Jordan''

==Prizes==
The prize for each leg is awarded to the first place team for that leg. All trips are sponsored by [[Travelocity]].
*'''Leg 1''' – A trip for two to [[Vancouver]], [[British Columbia]]
*'''Leg 2''' – A pair of [[sailboat]]s
*'''Leg 3''' – A trip for two to [[Patagonia]]
*'''Leg 4''' – Two $5,000 pre-loaded [[Discover Card]]s
*'''Leg 5''' – Two 55&quot; [[High-definition television|HD TVs]]
*'''Leg 6''' – A trip for two to [[Cancun]], Mexico
*'''Leg 7''' – A dinner on the beach on [[Praslin]], [[Seychelles]], massages, all the [[7-Up]] the team could drink (at the Pit Stop), and $7,000 for each team member
*'''Leg 8''' – A trip for two to [[Maui]], Hawaii
*'''Leg 9''' – A pair of motorcycles
*'''Leg 10''' – A trip for two to Alaska.
*'''Leg 11''' – A trip for two to the Spanish coast.
*'''Leg 12''' – $1,000,000

==Elimination Station==
After elimination, the first five eliminated teams were sequestered at a villa in [[Puerto Vallarta]], Mexico to await the finale. CBS posted short videos on its website after each episode aired in the [[Pacific Time Zone]] to show the eliminated teams interacting at the villa.

*After '''Leg 1''', ''Dana'' and ''Adrian'' were the first team eliminated and sent to the villa. They expressed their disappointment after Adrian's second attempt failed during the Roadblock task. Adrian is terribly afraid of heights and he wanted to kiss Dana to reaffirm their relationship. They discussed their marriage, had a tour on a beach, and saw big whales in the ocean.
*After '''Leg 2''', ''Jody'' and ''Shannon'' were the second team eliminated and sent to the villa. Jody voiced her regrets that she did the Roadblock instead of Shannon. Adrian was surprised to hear that Jody had not hoped or expected to win the race, but Shannon still insisted that they could have done it. The teams were treated to an elemental spa with treatments based on fire, earth, water, and air.
*After '''Leg 3''', ''Monique'' and ''Shawne'' were the third team eliminated and sent to the villa. All the previous eliminated teams were shocked to see Monique and Shawne, and Monique and Shawne were saddened at missing their daughters' birthdays. The next day, the teams went to Las Juantas Y Los Veranos to learn how to make [[tequila]], which included Adrian cutting open a [[blue agave]] which took him about 6 minutes and 9 seconds.
*'''Leg 4''' was a non-elimination leg, hence no new teams were sent to the villa. The 3 eliminated teams bonded at the villa while Shannon was writing in her journal. Monique and Shawne suggested bringing Shannon to the beach, after which all the teams went. Shawne was given a leg and foot massage, while Shannon got her hair beaded, and Monique shared with Shannon how to win the Mexican guys by doing some eye action.
*After '''Leg 5''', ''Joe'' and ''Heidi'' were the fourth team eliminated and sent to the villa. They arrived while Adrian and Shannon were playing a game of [[table tennis]]. Jody and Shannon expressed their surprise and disappointment at seeing Joe and Heidi arrive, while Adrian was glad to have another man at the villa. Joe and Heidi expressed their frustration and explained how they arrived at the conclusion that Louie and Michael had Blind U-Turned them. Later, the teams went into town to do some shopping. Joe tried to bargain with a store owner over the price of some jewelry for Heidi, which offended the owner.
*After '''Leg 6''', ''Jordan'' and ''Jeff'' were the fifth team eliminated and sent to the villa. All the teams at the villa sat down for a meal and as Jordan and Jeff arrive at the villa, they explained the circumstances that led to their elimination. They believed that Louie and Michael would be in the top 3, and Joe again shared his disdain for Louie and Michael in a confessional. Jeff expressed his bitterness at having been evicted from [[Big Brother (U.S.)|''Big Brother'']] and now eliminated from ''The Amazing Race'' as he compares Elimination Station and ''Big Brother'' and Jury House. However, Jordan feels satisfied from being in Elimination Station. The teams later went on a [[snorkeling]] trip. While on the trip, Monique and Shawne suffered from [[seasickness]], and Heidi helped Adrian become comfortable in the water. The snorkeling trip also helped ease Jeff's bitterness at being eliminated.
*'''Leg 7''' was a non-elimination leg, hence no new teams were sent to the villa. At the pool, Adrian, Jeff and Joe discussed why Louie and Michael U-Turned Joe and Heidi, which turned out to be because the detectives disliked them due to personal reasons. After that, the eliminated teams watched an exciting Mexican dance, and many of the racers joined in the dance while others watched. Jody also performed a solo by playing the drum, which impressed Shannon. Later in the day, Joe shared with Heidi the main reason why Louie and Michael U-Turned them. Lastly, Heidi added that if Joe were to meet Louie and Michael, he would confront them about it and how it affected the outcome of the race.
*After '''Leg 8''', ''Steve'' and ''Allie'' were the sixth team eliminated. It was 2:00 in the morning, and the eliminated teams gathered to find out who they think is the next team eliminated. Steve and Allie called the villa and Monique picked up the phone. Everyone was surprised and disappointed to hear about that Steve and Allie were eliminated, especially Shannon who was sad to hear about it. Joe then asked Steve about Louie and Michael's current situation in the race, then Steve told Joe that his team was too strong and was a threat, which resulted in the U-Turn. Steve shared that it was bad decisions and a bad cab that resulted in their elimination. Steve also noted that either Jet and Cord or Louie and Michael will win the race.
*After '''Leg 9''', ''Carol'' and ''Brandy'' were the seventh team eliminated. When Carol and Brandy called the villa early in the morning, the other eliminated teams were shocked and disappointed to hear about Carol and Brandy being eliminated, especially Shannon who wanted to see an all-girl team win. Carol and Brandy talked about the U-Turn and their dislike for Brent and Caite that led to their elimination. In response, Jordan said that Carol and Brandy were probably just too jealous of Caite's beauty. Adrian, however, agreed with Carol and Brandy that the U-Turn was a foolish move by the dating models, and that it should have been used on either Jet and Cord or Louie and Michael. That evening, the eliminated racers got to watch a [[Lucha libre|Mexican wrestling]] match in an outdoor coliseum. Jordan got to escort a wrestler to the ring, and Adrian, the most enthusiastic fan of the group, bought a wrestling mask as a souvenir.
*'''Leg 10''' was a non-elimination leg, hence no new teams were sent to the villa. Jordan and Jeff talk with Dana and Adrian about how to strengthen their relationship. Then, all the teams at Elimination Station are shown packing their bags and guessing where the final Leg will take place and then they were leaving the villa and fly to End City.
*After '''Leg 11''', ''Louie'' and ''Michael'' were the eighth and final team eliminated. Elimination Station showed the five eliminated teams arriving at the End City in [[San Francisco]], California. After arriving in San Francisco, the teams checked in to a hotel, settled into their rooms, and awaited the phone call from the eighth team eliminated. Monique and Shawne are happy to see the end of the race and to know who they think is going to win. Dana said that Joe and Heidi were hoping that Louie and Michael are not in the Final Three because of their dislike for them after being U-Turned. Louie and Michael called into the hotel, and the eliminated teams were shocked and disappointed to hear about Louie and Michael being eliminated. Joe asked Louie and Michael if they still felt that they had used the U-Turn correctly. Michael told him that they had because he thought Joe and Heidi would be very tough to beat once the Race route reached Asia. Adrian said that Joe and Heidi's wishes came true, but despite Louie and Michael being eliminated, Joe was still not satisfied. Jeff told Joe that Louie and Michael U-Turned Joe and Heidi because of personal reasons, which led to harsh words between Joe and Jeff.
*'''Leg 12''' was the final leg of ''The Amazing Race 16''. Elimination Station showed the Finish Line that takes place in [[Candlestick Park]]. All the eliminated teams were happy to find out which team do they think will win the $1 million as Steve and Allie, Carol and Brandy, and Louie and Michael reunited with the other eliminated teams at the Finish Line. Shannon noticed that the Final Three teams are: Dan and Jordan, Brent and Caite, and Jet and Cord. Dana said that it's anybody's race. All the eliminated teams were waiting to find out who they think will cross the Finish Line first and win the $1 million. They find out that Dan and Jordan were the first team to cross the Finish Line and win the $1 million; Jet and Cord came in 2nd and Brent and Caite came in 3rd. Teams expressed their opinions about the final three teams at the Finish Line along with their joys and disappointments about the race, and the learning experiences they could draw from it.

==Race summary==
[[File:The Amazing Race 16 Map.png|thumb|250px|The Route of the Race.]]
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===Leg 1 (United States → Chile)===
[[File:Ascensor Valparaiso1.JPG|thumb|In order to travel throughout the mountainous city of [[Valparaíso]], teams rode its various [[funicular]] railways between tasks.]]
*Los Angeles, California, '''[[United States]]''' {{flagicon|United States}} (Vista Hermosa Natural Park) (Starting Line)
*[[File:Legenda lotnisko.svg|20px|Flight:]] Los Angeles ([[Los Angeles International Airport]]) to [[Santiago, Chile|Santiago]], '''[[Chile]]''' {{flagicon|Chile}} ([[Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport]])
*[[Image:Bus-logo.svg|20px|Bus:]] Santiago (Terminal San Borja) to [[Valparaíso]], [[Valparaíso Region]] (Bus Terminal)
*[[Viña del Mar]] ([[Wulff Castle]]) ''(unaired)'' &lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|url=http://www.gettyimages.co.uk/detail/96512357/CBS|title=Photograph of Jody and Shannon near Wulff Castle (see caption)|publisher=[[Getty Images]]|accessdate=2010-02-16}}&lt;/ref&gt;
*Valparaíso (Ascensor Villaseca) {{TAR clue|Roadblock|&quot;Who has the balance of a cat and the courage of a lion?&quot;}}
*Valparaíso (Ascensor Artilleria)
*Valparaíso (Paseo Templeman)
*Valparaíso ([http://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g294306-d318237-Reviews-Fine_Arts_Museum_Palacio_Baburizza-Valparaiso.html Palacio Baburizza]) {{TAR clue|Pit Stop|1}}

In this first Roadblock of the race, one team member had to cross a [[Tightrope walking|tightrope]] the length of a [[American football#Field and players|football field]] ({{convert|360|ft|m|abbr=on|disp=s}}) suspended {{convert|120|ft|m}} above the ground.

;Additional task
*At Paseo Templeman, teams picked up painting supplies (4 paint cans, paint brushes, and a ladder) and had to find a group of house painters next to a house matching the color of their paint. Once at the house, they had to finish painting a portion of the house to receive their next clue.
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===Leg 2 (Chile)===
[[File:Landscape osorno petrohue 2.jpg|thumb|In this Leg, teams traveled throughout the [[Los Lagos Region]] of Chile, known for its lakes and the [[Osorno (volcano)|Osorno volcano]].]]
*[[File:Bus-logo.svg|20px|Bus:]] Valparaíso to [[Puerto Varas]], [[Los Lagos Region]] via Santiago
* [[Vicente Pérez Rosales National Park]] (Mirador, Isla Margarita, [[Todos los Santos Lake]]) {{TAR clue|Detour|Llama Adoration or Condor Consternation}}
* Puerto Varas ([http://www.oncesbellavista.cl/ Onces y Cabañas Bellavista] {{es icon}}) {{TAR clue|Roadblock|&quot;It's time to make the Kuchen.&quot;}}
* Puerto Varas (Gruta de la Virgen, Iglesia del Sagrado Corazón de Jesús de Puerto Varas) {{TAR clue|Pit Stop|2}}

In the first Detour of this race, teams chose between Llama Adoration and Condor Consternation. In Llama Adoration, teams traveled to a farm where they had to dress a [[llama]] by placing a blanket on its back and a scarf around its neck. In Condor Consternation, teams traveled to a beach where they donned special shoes resembling birds' feet and used a [[hang glider]]-like condor costume to glide out to a clue in the water. In the leg's Roadblock, teams had to collect several ingredients used to make [[kuchen]]: a plate of butter, a bowl of sugar, a bag of flour, a [[baker's dozen]] of eggs from the hen house, and a cup of milk straight from a cow. Once the ingredients were collected, team members had to give them to the baker to receive a serving of kuchen and their next clue.
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===Leg 3 (Chile → Argentina)===
[[File:Rodeo Santa Susanna ranch.jpg|thumb|Leg 3 featured tasks relating to [[gaucho]]s and other aspects of Argentine [[equestrianism]].]]
*[[File:Bus-logo.svg|20px|Bus:]] Puerto Varas (Del Salvador Bus Terminal/Cruz del Sur Bus Terminal) to [[San Carlos de Bariloche]], [[Río Negro Province]], '''Argentina''' {{flagicon|Argentina}} 
*San Carlos de Bariloche (El Boliche Viejo)
*San Carlos de Bariloche (Peña Gaucha) {{TAR clue|Roadblock|&quot;Who's ready to get roped in?&quot;}}
*[[:es:Ñirihuau|Ñirihuau]] {{es icon}} (Puente Ñirihuau) {{TAR clue|Detour|Horse Sense or Horse Power}}
*[[Neuquén Province]] ([http://www.estanciaspatagonicas.com/ Estancia Fortin Chacabuco] {{es icon}}) {{TAR clue|Pit Stop|3}}

In this leg's Roadblock, one team member had to choose a station and use a [[lasso]] to rope a target {{convert|18|ft|m}} away and pull it towards them to receive their next clue. In the Detour, teams chose between Horse Sense and Horse Power. In Horse Sense, teams were given a set of directions by a gunslinger and, using only a stationary compass as a navigational aid, had to find a bag of loot buried in a field. They then had to deliver the bag to the lead bandit, and if the markings on their bag matched the coordinates given to them, he would give the team [[coin]] with the name of the Pit Stop location on it as their next clue. In Horse Power, teams went down to a [[polo]] field and, using a wooden practice horse, had to get a goal within 9 strokes and received the [[trophy]] with the name of the Pit Stop location on its base as their next clue.

;Additional task
*At El Boliche Viejo, teams had to win a game of [[five-card stud]] against the [[Travelocity]] Roaming Gnome to receive the gnome which had their next clue on the bottom of its base.

===Leg 4 (Argentina → Germany)===
[[File:Indra-Club-Hamburg.png|thumb|The Indra Musikclub in Hamburg's [[red-light district]] the [[Reeperbahn]] was the location of [[the Beatles]]' [[the Beatles in Hamburg|debut in Germany]] and was the Pit Stop for this Leg of the Race.]]
*[[File:Legenda lotnisko.svg|20px|Flight:]] San Carlos de Bariloche ([[Teniente Luis Candelaria International Airport]]) to [[Frankfurt am Main|Frankfurt]], '''Germany''' {{flagicon|Germany}} ([[Frankfurt Airport]])
*[[File:Legenda kolej.svg|20px|Railway:]] Frankfurt ([[Frankfurt Airport long-distance station]]) to [[Hamburg]] ([[Hamburg Hauptbahnhof]])
*Hamburg ([[:de:Jungfernstieg Street|Jungfernstieg]] {{de icon}}) {{TAR clue|Intersection}} {{TAR clue|Roadblock|&quot;Who's ready to reach new heights?&quot;}}
*Hamburg ([[Wilhelm I, German Emperor|Kaiser Wilhelm]] statue at [[:de:Altonaer Rathaus|Altonaer Rathaus]] {{de icon}}) {{TAR clue|Detour|Soccer or Sauerkraut}}
*Hamburg ([[:de:Haifischbar|Haifischbar]] {{de icon}})
*Hamburg ([[Beatles-Platz]])
*Hamburg ([http://www.indramusikclub.com/ Indra Musikclub] {{de icon}}) {{TAR clue|Pit Stop|4}}

At the Intersection, teams had to join with one other team to complete tasks and make decisions together until further notice. In this special Roadblock, one team member from each of the intersected teams had to take the [[Hamburg S-Bahn|S-Bahn]] to the [[Port of Hamburg]] and complete a {{convert|150|ft|m|adj=on}} tandem [[bungee jumping|bungee jump]] from a bungee [[Crane (machine)|crane]]. After the Roadblock, teams were no longer Intersected. The Detour for this Leg was a choice between [[Association football|Soccer]] or [[Sauerkraut]]. In Soccer, teams made their way to [[:de:Adolf-Jäger-Kampfbahn|Adolf-Jäger-Kampfbahn Stadium]] {{de icon}} and had to successfully kick a ball from the penalty mark ({{convert|12|yd|m|disp=/|abbr=on}}) through 5 targets located in the goal to receive their next clue. In Sauerkraut, teams had to travel to a restaurant called [http://www.alt-hamburger-buergerhaus.de/ Alt Hamburger Bürgerhaus] {{de icon}} and eat a plate of [[sauerkraut]] while a band played a song called the &quot;Sauerkraut Polka&quot;. Teams had to finish the plate before the end of the song in order to receive their clue. If the song ended first, they had to start over with a new plate of sauerkraut.

;Additional tasks
*At the Haifischbar, each team had to drink a [[boot of beer]] to receive their next clue.

===Leg 5 (Germany → France)===
[[File:RoteBaron.JPG|thumb|During the Detour, teams were &quot;attacked&quot; by a pilot in the [[Manfred von Richthofen|Red Baron]]'s [[Fokker Dr.I]] in an [[historical reenactment]] of [[trench warfare]] during World War I.]]
*[[Image:Bus-logo.svg|20px|Bus:]] Hamburg to [[Les Monthairons]], [[Lorraine (region)|Lorraine]], '''France''' {{flagicon|France}} ([[:fr:Château des Monthairons|Château des Monthairons]] {{fr icon}})
*[[Sainte-Menehould]], [[Champagne-Ardenne]] (Boulangerie Defontaine)
*[[Massiges]] ([[:fr:Massiges#La main de Massiges (1914-1918)|La main de Massiges]] {{fr icon}}) {{TAR clue|Detour|In the Trenches or Under Fire}} {{TAR clue|Speed Bump|Reinforce a trench wall}} {{TAR clue|U-Turn|Louie &amp; Michael|Joe &amp; Heidi|blind=yes}}
*Massiges (Church of Massiges)&lt;!-- The church of Massiges is a separate route marker. --&gt;
*[[Wargemoulin-Hurlus]] ([[:fr:Wargemoulin-Hurlus#Lieux et monuments|Eglise Saint-Étienne de Wargemoulin]] {{fr icon}}) {{TAR clue|Pit Stop|5}}
 
During the Pit Stop, all teams boarded a bus and traveled from Hamburg to an unknown destination, revealed to viewers to be Les Monthairons. In this Leg's Detour, teams chose between In the Trenches or Under Fire. For both tasks, teams dressed up as World War I-era American soldiers, known as [[Doughboy]]s. In the Trenches, teams traveled through [[trench warfare|trenches]] to a [[telegraph]] where they had to decipher a message in [[Morse code]] –&quot;We will prevail. ''Vive la France.''&quot;– and then presented their deciphered message to the French sergeant. In Under Fire, teams crawled under [[barbed wire]] 100 feet to receive a message –&quot;The war is over. ''Vive la liberté''.&quot;– from a man in a [[foxhole]]. They then crawled back through the barbed wire to present the message to the sergeant. Before either task was completed and the teams received their clue, the message they received was sent to &quot;headquarters&quot; via [[carrier pigeon]]. For this leg's Speed Bump, Jordan and Jeff had to reinforce a trench wall using a series of branches before they could proceed to complete the Detour task.

;Additional tasks
*At the Boulangerie Defontaine, teams had to buy a fresh [[baguette]] that contained their next clue.
*After the Detour, teams were required to head south down a road to find the U-Turn and their next clue.
*Upon arriving at Church of Massiges, teams changed out of their Doughboy gear into [[turn of the century]] French bicycling gear (including a fake moustache) and rode on antique bicycles, in the manner of the [[1903 Tour de France|first Tour de France]], along a {{convert|4|mi|km|adj=on}} course to the Pit Stop.

===Leg 6 (France)===
[[File:Remuage vin effervescent.jpg|thumb|The tasks of this leg centered around France's [[champagne (wine)|champagne]] industry.]]
*[[Reims]] ([[Cathedral of Notre-Dame, Reims|Notre-Dame de Reims]] – [[Joan of Arc]] Statue)
*[[Épernay]] ([http://www.leclercbriant.com/index-uk.php3 Leclerc Briant]) {{TAR clue|Roadblock|&quot;Who's ready to cave in?&quot;}}
*[[Pierry]] ([[:fr:Château de la Marquetterie|Château de la Marquetterie]] {{fr icon}}) {{TAR clue|Detour|Tower or Terra}}
*Épernay ([http://www.orcca.asso.fr/fr/ l'ORCCA] {{fr icon}}, la Maison Gallice) {{TAR clue|Pit Stop|6}}

In this Roadblock, one team member had to [[Abseiling|rappel]] {{convert|100|ft|m|add=on}} into the [[chalk]] cellars of the [[winery]] of Leclerc Briant to search for a bottle of [[champagne (wine)|champagne]] specially marked with a small yellow and red striped flag on the bottom amongst the [[Sparkling wine production#Riddling|riddling]] racks. After finding the bottle, the team member returned to the surface to use the traditional [[sabrage]] technique to open the bottle, the force of which propelled their next clue out. The Detour was a choice between Tower or Terra. In Tower, teams had to stack 680 [[Champagne stemware#Champagne coupe|champagne coupes]] into a 15-level pyramid with only one coupe on the top level, then pour the entire contents of a [[wine bottle#Sizes|magnum]] of [[Taittinger]] champagne onto the top of the pyramid – all without breaking any of the glasses – in order to receive their next clue. In Terra, teams searched the {{convert|1|sqkm|acre|adj=on}} winter-barren Taittinger [[vineyard]]s for a cluster of [[Vitis vinifera|wine grapes]] marked with the race flag. After finding the grapes, they returned it to the harvest foreman for their next clue.

;Additional task
*At the Cathedral of Notre-Dame, Reims, teams had to find a woman playing a [[musical saw]] to receive their next clue: a [[Cork material|cork]] from a bottle of Leclerc Briant.

===Leg 7 (France → Seychelles)===
[[File:Aldabra Giant Tortoise Geochelone gigantea edit1.jpg|thumb|In one of the Detour tasks in this Leg, teams had to use a [[banana]] to lure a 100-year-old and {{convert|500|lb|kg|adj=on}} [[Aldabra Giant Tortoise]] across a marked course.]]
*[[File:Legenda lotnisko.svg|20px|Flight:]] Paris ([[Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport]]) to [[Victoria, Seychelles|Victoria]], [[Mahé, Seychelles|Mahé]], '''[[Seychelles]]''' {{flagicon|Seychelles}} ([[Seychelles International Airport]])
*[[La Digue]] (L'Union Estate) {{TAR clue|Detour|Turtle Toddle or Ox Trot}}
*[[St. Pierre Island]] {{TAR clue|Roadblock|&quot;It's time to take a deep breath.&quot;}}
*[[Praslin]] (Paradise Sun Hotel) {{TAR clue|Pit Stop|7}}

This leg's Detour was Turtle Toddle or Ox Trot. In Turtle Toddle, teams had to use a [[banana]] to lure a {{convert|500|lb|kg|adj=on}}, 100-year-old [[Aldabra Giant Tortoise]] across a marked path on a lawn. Once it was across the finish line, teams had to deliver a bunch of bananas to a fruit merchant {{convert|1.5|mi|km|add=on}} away to receive their next clue. In Ox Trot, teams had to pull a cart to a clearing and load a pile of [[coconut]]s into it. Then, after an [[ox]] was hitched to their cart, teams had to deliver their coconuts to a fruit merchant to receive their clue. If they forgot or lost any of the coconuts, teams had to retrieve them before being allowed to continue. In the leg's Roadblock, one team member had to dive into the ocean to retrieve one of seven bottles tied to a platform in the water.

;Additional task
*Upon arrival in Mahé, teams had to find a marked kiosk and take a number. The first 3 teams were on the first [[helicopter]]s, leaving around the same time, to [[La Digue]]. The last three departed for La Digue on three helicopters an hour later.
*After finishing the Detour, teams chose a marked boat and were taken out to a buoy near [[St. Pierre Island]]. Once there, the captain gave them their next clue.
*After finishing the Roadblock, teams were taken off the shore of [[Praslin]] where they had to swim to shore. Once ashore, teams emptied the contents of their bottle revealing a puzzle map that when completed would lead them to their treasure: the Pit Stop at the Paradise Sun Hotel.

===Leg 8 (Seychelles → Malaysia)===
[[File:Snake Temple, Penang.jpg|thumb|Upon arriving in Malaysia, teams made their way to the [[Snake Temple]] in [[Bayan Lepas]].]]
*[[File:Legenda prom.svg|20px|Riverboat:]] Praslin to Victoria, Mahé
*[[File:Legenda lotnisko.svg|20px|Flight:]] Victoria (Seychelles International Airport) to [[George Town, Penang|George Town]], [[Penang]], '''[[Malaysia]]''' {{flagicon|Malaysia}} ([[Penang International Airport]])
* [[Bayan Lepas]] ([[Snake Temple]]) {{TAR clue|Detour|Buddhist Tradition or Chinese Custom}}
* [[Teluk Bahang]] (Kuil Sri Singamuga Kaliamman Temple) {{TAR clue|Roadblock|&quot;Whose life could use a splash of color?&quot;}} {{TAR clue|Speed Bump|Serve Tea}}
* George Town ([http://www.pinangperanakanmansion.com.my/ Pinang Peranakan Mansion]) {{TAR clue|Pit Stop|8}}

In this leg's Detour, teams chose between Buddhist Tradition or Chinese Custom. In Buddhist Tradition, teams traveled to the Tien Kong Than [[Buddhist temple]] and carried a series of [[incense|joss sticks]] to the top of the temple. After arranging them in the proper order, teams lit them and received their next clue. In Chinese Custom, teams traveled to Padang Kota Lama park where they participated in the [[Chinese New Year]] tradition of [[chingay|balancing large flags]] on their foreheads and then running across the [[esplanade]]. After both team members made it across the esplanade without letting the flag fall, they received their next clue. In this Leg's Speed Bump, Jet and Cord traveled to the [http://www.tropicalspicegarden.com/ Tropical Spice Garden] to find a woman crushing spices for [[tea]]. Then by smell, they had to pick the right prepared tea and serve it to a [[guru]] sitting on a swing. Once finish, they could proceed onto roadblock. In this Leg's Roadblock, one team member had to prepare a traditional [[Hinduism|Hindu]] offering called a float by first breaking open several [[coconut]]s in order to find one that had colored flesh. They then built the float and gave it to the waiting [[Gurukkal brahmins/Sivacharyas|Gurukkal]] who sent it out to sea and then gave the next clue.

===Leg 9 (Malaysia → Singapore)===
[[File:Singapore Flyer at Night with White Capsules.JPG|thumb|The only Fast Forward of this season of ''The Amazing Race'' took place at the [[Singapore Flyer]], the tallest [[Ferris wheel]] in the world.]]
*[[Image:Bus-logo.svg|20px|Bus:]] [[Sungai Nibong]], Penang (Sungai Nibong Express Terminal) to [[Kuala Lumpur]] ([[Puduraya]])
*[[File:Legenda kolej.svg|20px|Railway:]] Kuala Lumpur ([[Kuala Lumpur Sentral railway station]]) to '''[[Singapore]]''' {{flagicon|Singapore}} ([[Tanjong Pagar railway station]])
*Singapore ([[Victoria Theatre and Concert Hall]]) {{TAR clue|Detour|Pounding The Drums or Pounding The Pavement}} {{TAR clue|Fast Forward|Traverse Singapore Flyer}} 
*Singapore ([[Istana Park]])  {{TAR clue|U-Turn|Brent &amp; Caite|Carol &amp; Brandy}}
*Singapore ([http://www.aslmarine.com/ ASL Marine Shipyard]) {{TAR clue|Roadblock|&quot;Who's ready to add some stress to their day?&quot;}}
*Singapore ([[Sentosa]] – [[Sentosa#MegaZip Adventure Park|MegaZip Adventure Park]])
*Singapore ([[Marina Barrage]]) {{TAR clue|Pit Stop|9}}

In the only Fast Forward of the race, one team made their way to the [[Singapore Flyer]] where they would have to climb out of one observation pod at the top of the {{convert|541|ft|m|adj=on}} [[Ferris wheel]] and then cross a ladder to the next pod over where their next clue directly to the Pit Stop was being held. For this Leg's Detour, teams chose between Pounding The Drums and Pounding The Pavement. In Pounding The Drums, teams traveled to [[Speakers' Corner, Singapore|Speakers' Corner]] and learned a complex drum routine for a [[lion dance]] performance. Once they had played it to their young instructor's approval, they then performed the routine with a lion dance troupe on a nearby stage for their next clue. In Pounding The Pavement, teams traveled to a open area in [[Rochor|Rochor Road]] &lt;!-- If I remember correctly, this is the name they gave in the show, anyway I'm from Singapore so I know about this --&gt;where they had to gather supplies – chairs, an umbrella, a loaf of bread, wafers, and 10 boxes of [[ice cream]] – and then find a marked ice cream cart to sell 25 [[Ice cream sandwich#Singapore|Singapore-style ice cream sandwiches]] for [[Singapore dollar|S$]]1 a piece to receive their next clue. In this leg's Roadblock, one team member had to inspect an [[anchor]] [[chain]] by counting the number of links in the chain, while dealing with the noise created by the other workers at the port and announcements being read through a loudspeaker. When they gave the right number (521) on a clipboard to the dock manager, they would receive their next clue.

;Additional tasks
*At the Victoria Theatre and Concert Hall, teams had to find [[Allan Wu]], host of ''[[The Amazing Race Asia]]'', who would give them their next clue.
*After the Detour, teams were instructed to find the U-Turn and their next clue at the intersection of their &quot;last pit stop city&quot; and Orchard Road. This clue sent them to Istana Park, located at the intersection of Penang Road and [[Orchard Road]].
*At [[Sentosa]], teams rode the [[Sentosa#MegaZip Adventure Park|MegaZip]], a {{convert|1476|ft|m|adj=on}} long [[zip-line]]. After getting off of the MegaZip, teams received their next clue.

===Leg 10 (Singapore → China)===
[[File:La mian, noodles.JPG|thumb|In the first of two Roadblocks in this Leg of the Race, one team member had to make {{convert|1|kg|lb|abbr=on}} of [[la mian]] [[noodle]]s.]]
*[[File:Legenda lotnisko.svg|20px|Flight:]] Singapore ([[Singapore Changi Airport]]) to [[Shanghai]], '''[[People's Republic of China|China]]''' {{flagicon|China}} ([[Shanghai Pudong International Airport]])
*Shanghai ([[Zhujiajiao]]) {{TAR clue|Roadblock|&quot;Who wants to get their hands on some extra dough?&quot;}}
*Shanghai ([[Taikang Lu (Shanghai)|Taikang Lu]])
*Shanghai ([[Hongkou Football Stadium]]) {{TAR clue|Roadblock|Assemble a 96-piece puzzle}}
*Shanghai ([[Shanghai Science and Technology Museum]]) {{TAR clue|Pit Stop|10}}

In the first Roadblock on this leg, one team member had to follow a demonstration by a local noodlemaker to make {{convert|1|kg|lb|abbr=on}} of [[la mian]] [[noodle]]s. When they were done, [[He Pingping]], the world's shortest man, gave them their next clue. The second Roadblock on this leg required the team member who sat out on the first Roadblock to put together a 96-piece puzzle and then give the puzzle to a group of fans in the bleachers. If the puzzle was put together correctly, the other side of the puzzle would give a seat number where the team would find their next clue.

;Additional tasks
*In Zhujiajiao, teams traveled on foot to a boat dock which would take them to their next clue and the first Roadblock.
*In Shanghai's fashion district Taikang Lu, teams entered a fashion studio where they were given a sketch of an outfit. They then had to choose the correct pieces of clothing that were described in the sketch and give them to a [[model (person)|fashion model]] to put on. If they chose the right clothing and accessories, the fashion designer would give them their next clue.

===Leg 11 (China)===
[[File:500lohan longhuatemple.jpg|thumb|In this Leg's Roadblock, one team member had to count the statues in the [[Longhua Temple]]'s [[Arhat]] Hall.]]
*Shanghai ([[Waibaidu Bridge]])
*Shanghai ([[Longhua Temple]]) {{TAR clue|Roadblock|&quot;Who thinks they can sum up Buddha?&quot;}} {{TAR clue|Speed Bump|Coin Toss}}
*Shanghai ([[Yuyuan Garden]]) {{TAR clue|Detour|Pork Chops or Pork Dumplings}}
*Shanghai ([[:zh:滨江大道|Riverside Promenade]] {{zh icon}}) {{TAR clue|Pit Stop|11}}

In this Leg's Roadblock, one team member entered Longhua Temple's [[Arhat]] Hall to count all of the golden statues in the room, most of which were statues of the [[Gautama Buddha]]. If they got the right number (523), they would receive their next clue. If not, they would have to wait 10 minutes before making their next guess. For this leg's Speed Bump, Louie and Michael had to participate in a good luck ritual by throwing coins into a large incense burner on the Longhua Temple grounds. Once both got one coin each into the top opening of the incense burner, they could proceed onto the Roadblock. In this Leg's Detour, teams chose between Pork Chops and Pork Dumplings. In Pork Chops, teams must enter an art stone store and look through several hundred special stone stamps called [[Seal (East Asia)|chops]] for the two that had a pig on the bottom and one of each of their names in order to receive their clue from the shop owner. In Pork Dumplings (which was never used in this episode), teams traveled to [[Nanxiang Steamed Bun Restaurant]] and delivered 10 orders of [[xiaolongbao]] across the market. Once done with the deliveries, they received their clue.

===Leg 12 (China → United States)===
[[File:BronzeYoda Presido.jpg|thumb|In the final Leg of this season, teams made their way to the [[Letterman Digital Arts Center]], headquarters of [[Lucasfilm]] and [[Industrial Light &amp; Magic]], both behind the creation of ''[[Star Wars]]''.]]
*[[File:Legenda lotnisko.svg|20px|Flight:]] Shanghai (Shanghai Pudong International Airport) to San Francisco, California, '''USA''' {{flagicon|United States}} ([[San Francisco International Airport]])
* San Francisco ([[Fort Point, San Francisco|Fort Point]] – Battery Godfrey)
* San Francisco ([[Coit Tower]]) {{TAR clue|Roadblock|Climb Coit Tower}}
* San Francisco ([[Letterman Digital Arts Center]] – [[Yoda]] Statue)
* San Francisco ([[The Fairmont San Francisco|Fairmont Hotel]] – [[Tonga Room]])
* San Francisco ([[Great American Music Hall]])
* San Francisco ([[Candlestick Park]]) {{TAR clue|Pit Stop}}

In this Leg's Roadblock, one team member had to use an [[Ascender (climbing)|ascender]] to reach the top archways of Coit Tower to get their next clue before being lowered back to the ground.

;Additional tasks
*After receiving the clue at Battery Godfrey, teams had to solve a riddle that would lead them to their next route marker: [[Coit Tower]].
*At the LDAC, one team member had to put on a [[motion capture]] suit while their partner directed their [[Avatar (computing)|avatar]] through a [[virtual reality|virtual]] course, all based on ''[[Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008 TV series)|Star Wars: The Clone Wars]]''. After getting through the two levels of the course, the directing partner would be able to copy down their next clue through figuring out how to read it off the computer screen which directed them to the [[Tonga Room]].
*Upon arriving at the [[Tonga Room]], teams were instructed to take a [[trunk (luggage)|trunk]] to their next location: the [[Great American Music Hall]].
*At the Great American Music Hall, teams had to put several [[psychedelic]] posters of other teams in elimination order by leg in order to receive their final clue from a [[roadie]]. After that, they would have to complete the &quot;[[Jack Be Nimble]]&quot; nursery rhyme and obtain the word &quot;candlestick&quot;, leading them to [[Candlestick Park]].

== Ratings ==
=== US ratings ===
{| class=&quot;wikitable sortable&quot;
! #
! Episode
! Rating
! Share
! [[Nielsen ratings|Rating/Share]]&lt;br /&gt;(18–49)
! Viewers&lt;br /&gt;(millions)
! Rank&lt;br /&gt;(Timeslot)
! Rank&lt;br /&gt;(Night)
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''1'''
| &quot;Nanna Is Kickin' Your Butt&quot; 
! 5.1
! 8
! 2.8/7
! 9.07
! 1
! 1
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''2'''
| &quot;When the Cow Kicked Me in the Head&quot;
! 5.2
! 8
! 2.9/7
! 9.11
! 1
! 1
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''3'''
| &quot;Run Like Scalded Dogs!&quot;
! 5.8
! 9
! 3.2/8
! 10.24
! 2
! 4
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''4'''
| &quot;We Are No Longer in the Bible Belt&quot;
! 4.5
! 7
! 2.6/7
! 8.05 
! 2
! 4&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|url=http://blog.zap2it.com/frominsidethebox/2010/03/tv-ratings-oscars-rise-rule-sunday.html|title=Tv ratings oscars rise rule sunday|author=blog.zap2it.com|accessdate=2010-03-04}}&lt;/ref&gt;
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''5'''
| &quot;I Think We're Fighting the Germans, Right?&quot;
! 5.8
! 10
! 3.0/9
! 10.10
! 1
! 3&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|url=http://www.cbspressexpress.com/div.php/cbs_entertainment/release?id=24522|title=CBS Ratings Press Release |author=CBSPressExpress.com|accessdate=2010-10-04}}&lt;/ref&gt;
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''6'''
| &quot;Cathy Drone?&quot;
! 6.9
! 11
! 3.8/9
! 11.99
! 1
! 4&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|url=http://www.cbspressexpress.com/div.php/cbs_entertainment/release?id=24577|title=CBS Ratings Press Release|author=CBSPressExpress.com|accessdate=2010-10-04}}&lt;/ref&gt;
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''7'''
| &quot;Anonymous?&quot;
! 7.2
! 11
! 3.9/10
! 12.73
! 1
! 3&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|url=http://www.cbspressexpress.com/div.php/cbs_entertainment/release?id=24636|title=CBS Ratings Press Release |author=CBSPressExpress.com|accessdate=2010-10-04}}&lt;/ref&gt;
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''8'''
| &quot;You're Like Jason Bourne, Right?&quot;
! 5.2
! 9
! 2.7/8 
! 9.14
! 1
! 3&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |url=http://tvbythenumbers.com/2010/04/05/tv-ratings-undercover-boss-down-but-still-in-charge |title=TV Ratings: Undercover Boss Down, But Still In Charge: |date=April 05, 2010|work=TV by the Numbers |last=Seidman |first=Robert |accessdate=April 05, 2010}}&lt;/ref&gt;
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''9'''
| &quot;Dumb Did Us In&quot;
! 6.9
! 11
! 3.4/10
! 11.88
! 1
! 3
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''10'''
| &quot;I Feel Like I'm in, Like, Sicily&quot;
! 6.3
! 10
!3.2/9 
!10.69&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |url=http://tvbythenumbers.com/2010/04/05/tv-ratings-undercover-boss-down-but-still-in-charge |title=TV Ratings Top 25: American Idol, Glee Sing to Adults 18-49; Dancing With the Stars Dances to the Top With Total Viewers |date=April 27, 2010|work=TV by the Numbers |last=Seidman |first=Robert |accessdate=April 27, 2010}}&lt;/ref&gt;
! 1
! 3
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''11'''
| &quot;They Don't Even Understand Their Own Language&quot;
! 6.0
! 10
! 3.0/9 
! 10.29&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |url=http://tvbythenumbers.com/2010/05/04/tv-ratings-top-25-idol-glee-tops-with-18-49-dancing-leads-with-viewers/50416|title=TV Ratings Top 25: Idol, Glee Tops With 18-49 ; Dancing Leads With Viewers|date=May 04, 2010|work=TV by the Numbers |last=Seidman |first=Robert |accessdate=May 04, 2010}}&lt;/ref&gt;
! 1
! 3
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''12'''
| &quot;Huger Than Huge&quot;
! 6.0
! 11
! 2.9/9
! 10.63 
! 1
! 3&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|url=http://www.cbspressexpress.com/div.php/cbs_entertainment/release?id=24983|title=CBS Ratings Press Release|author=CBSPressExpress.com|accessdate=2010-10-04}}&lt;/ref&gt;
|}

* Episode 1, &quot;Nanna Is Kickin' Your Butt&quot; aired on [[Valentine's Day]].
* Episode 4, &quot;We Are No Longer In The Bible Belt&quot; had a considerably low amount of viewers, most likely because it aired on the same night as the [[82nd Academy Awards]].
* Episode 7, &quot;Anonymous?&quot; had the most viewers and adults 25–54 rating since the November 4, 2007, episode of ''[[The Amazing Race 12]]'', as well as the best numbers in adults 18–49 since the January 6, 2008, episode of the same season.
* Episode 8, &quot;You're like Jason Bourne, right?&quot; aired on [[Easter Sunday]].
* Episode 12, &quot;Huger Than Huge&quot;, the season finale, aired on [[Mother's Day (U.S.)|Mother's Day]]. The show was down nearly two million viewers compared to the [[The Amazing Race 15|season 15]] finale and was the lowest watched finale since [[The Amazing Race 4|season 4]].&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |url=http://tvbythenumbers.com/2010/05/10/tv-ratings-abc-wins-another-slow-sunday-amazing-race-lowest-finale-ever-celebrity-apprentice-up/50897|title=TV Ratings ABC Wins Another Slow Sunday; Amazing Race Lowest Finale Ever; Celebrity Apprentice Up|date=May 10, 2010|work=TV by the Numbers |last=Gorman |first=Bill |accessdate= May 10, 2010}}&lt;/ref&gt;

=== Canadian ratings ===
{| class=&quot;wikitable sortable&quot;
! #
! Episode
! Viewers&lt;br /&gt;(millions)
! Rank&lt;br /&gt;(Overall)
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''1'''
| &quot;Nanna Is Kickin' Your Butt&quot;
!{{n/a}}
!{{n/a}}
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''2'''
| &quot;When the Cow Kicked Me in the Head&quot;
! 0.90
! 16
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''3'''
| &quot;Run Like Scalded Dogs!&quot;
! 0.88
! 13
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''4'''
| &quot;We Are No Longer in the Bible Belt&quot;
! 1.40
! 21
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''5'''
| &quot;I Think We're Fighting the Germans, Right?&quot;
! 2.53
! 4
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''6'''
| &quot;Cathy Drone?&quot;
! 2.00
! 7
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''7'''
| &quot;Anonymous?&quot;
! 2.47
! 4
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''8'''
| &quot;You're Like Jason Bourne, Right?&quot;
! 2.08
! 6
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''9'''
| &quot;Dumb Did Us In&quot;
! 2.29
! 7
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''10'''
| &quot;I Feel Like I'm in, Like, Sicily&quot;
! 2.18
! 5
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''11'''
| &quot;They Don't Even Understand Their Own Language&quot;
! 2.51
! 3
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''12'''
| &quot;Huger Than Huge&quot;
! 2.58
! 3
|}

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
*[http://www.cbs.com/primetime/amazing_race Official website]
*{{TARWiki|The Amazing Race 16}}

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| first_aired = February 14, 2010
| last_aired = May 9, 2010
| filming_started = November 28, 2009&lt;ref name=&quot;tar16 start&quot;&gt;{{cite web |url = http://popwatch.ew.com/2009/11/29/jeff-jordan-amazing-race-big-brother/ | title = 'Big Brother' winners Jeff and Jordan on 'The Amazing Race': Can it be true? | date= 2009-11-29 | accessdate = 2009-11-29 | first = Lynn | last =Johnson |work = [[Entertainment Weekly]] }}&lt;/ref&gt;
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'''''The Amazing Race 16''''' is the sixteenth installment of the reality television show [[The Amazing Race (U.S. TV series)|''The Amazing Race'']]. ''The Amazing Race 16'' features eleven teams of two, each with a pre-existing relationship, in a race around the world. 

The sixteenth cycle started on Sunday, February 14, 2010. It aired on [[CBS]] in the United States on Sunday nights at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT with the season finale on May 9, 2010, and in Canada, the show premiered on the [[A (TV system)|A channel]], not [[CTV Television Network|CTV]] (due to the [[2010 Winter Olympics]]), but it returned to CTV after the Winter Olympics concluded.&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web | url = http://www.thrfeed.com/2009/12/cbs-picks-show-for-postsuper-bowl-slot.html | title = CBS picks show for post-Super Bowl slot | work = [[The Hollywood Reporter]] | date= 2009-12-20 | accessdate= 2009-12-20 | first = James | last = Hibbard }}&lt;/ref&gt; The show is again hosted by [[Phil Keoghan]].

Brothers Dan and Jordan Pious were the winners of this ''Race''.

==Production==
===Development and filming===
The sixteenth season spanned {{convert|40000|mi|km}} across five continents and nine countries, including Chile, Argentina, Germany, France, Malaysia, Singapore, China and for the first time, the Seychelles.&lt;ref name=&quot;AP&quot;&gt;{{cite web|url=http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20100121/ap_en_tv/us_tv_amazing_race16|title=Cowboys, detectives among 'Amazing Race' teams|last=Lang|first=Derrik|date=2010-01-21|publisher=[[Associated Press]]|accessdate=2010-01-21}} {{Dead link|date=October 2010|bot=H3llBot}}&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|url=http://www.stltoday.com/blogzone/tube-talk/tv-news/2010/01/amazing-race-returns-feb-14-here-are-the-teams/|title=‘Amazing Race’ returns Feb. 14; here are the teams|last=Pennington|first=Gail|work=[[St. Louis Post-Dispatch]]|date=2010-01-21|accessdate=2010-01-24}} {{Dead link|date=October 2010|bot=H3llBot}}&lt;/ref&gt;

Racers were observed leaving [[Los Angeles International Airport]] on November 28, 2009.&lt;ref name=&quot;tar16 start&quot;/&gt; For the third time, teams had to use public transportation to make their way from the Starting Line to the airport. Teams had also done so in seasons 1 and 6. 

Racers were reported checking into a Pit Stop in [[Puerto Varas]], Chile on December 2.&lt;ref name=&quot;Cronica&quot;&gt;{{cite web|url=http://www.cronicalibre.cl/index.php/locales/2234-programa-televisivo-internacional-qthe-amazing-raceq-grabo-capitulos-en-puerto-varas-y-zonas-cercanas|title= Programa televisivo internacional &quot;The Amazing Race&quot; grabó capítulos en Puerto Varas y zonas cercanas |date=2009-12-02|work=Crónica Libre|location=Chile|accessdate=2009-12-02}} {{es icon}}&lt;/ref&gt; Filming of the show has also been reported in [[Bariloche]], Argentina, and continuing on to Germany&lt;ref name=&quot;ANBariloche&quot;&gt;{{cite web|url=http://www.anbariloche.com.ar/noticia.php?nota=11904|title= The Amazing Race grabó en Bariloche |date=2009-12-07|work=Agencia de Noticias Bariloche|location=[[Bariloche]], Argentina|accessdate=2009-12-07}} {{es icon}}&lt;/ref&gt; and production crews were reported to be seen around [[Singapore]], particularly in the [[Bugis Street|Bugis]] area and the [[Singapore Flyer]].&lt;ref name=&quot;Singapore&quot;&gt;{{cite web|url=http://a1preview.asia1.com.sg:90/vgn-ext-templating/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=30881f5db71a5210VgnVCM100000430a0a0aRCRD&amp;vgnextchannel=f6dbadbd2b722110VgnVCM100000bd0a0a0aRCRD|title=Is Amazing Race back in S'pore?|work=The New Paper|publisher=AsiaOne News|location=Singapore|accessdate=2009-12-20}}&lt;/ref&gt;

In the third episode, which aired on February 28, 2010 and featured the contestants departing [[Chile]], Phil Keoghan acknowledged the February 27, 2010 [[2010 Chile earthquake|massive earthquake]] in Chile in a special opening.&lt;ref name=&quot;Variety&quot;&gt;{{cite web|url=http://weblogs.variety.com/on_the_air/2010/02/sundays-amazing-race-to-acknowledge-the-chile-earthquake.html|title=Sunday's-Amazing-Race-to-Acknowledge-the-Chile-Earthquake|last=Michael|first=Schneider|date=2010-02-27|publisher=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]|accessdate=2010-02-27}}&lt;/ref&gt;

Leg 4 featured an [[The Amazing Race#Intersection|Intersection]] for the first time since [[The Amazing Race 11|Season 11]]. Also for the first time since the Intersection was introduced, teams did a Roadblock together, where one person from each of the intersected teams had to work together to complete the Roadblock. This is also the first time since [[The Amazing Race 8|Season 8]] that two racers worked together to complete a Roadblock, and the first time in its history that an Intersection occurred on a different leg than Leg 8.

In Leg 8, Jet and [[Cord McCoy|Cord]] were the first team since the inception of the Speed Bump in [[The Amazing Race 12|Season 12]] to finish in first place on a leg in which they had to complete a Speed Bump.&lt;!--Leg 8 was also the first leg in the history of ''The Amazing Race'' in which the finishing order of the teams was totally reversed from that of the previous leg (leg 7, which was a non-elimination leg). [This is not true. The first was in Season 7 Legs 11 to 12]--&gt;

Leg 9 was the first time that a U-Turn warning had been in the team's first clue, due to the fact the team taking the Fast Forward option would have skipped the Detour and the U-Turn point. Also, this was the first time that a Fast Forward and a U-Turn have been present in the same leg, although this was previously done on [[HaMerotz LaMillion]].

At the end of the episode for Leg 10, the death of [[He Pingping]] was acknowledged. He appeared giving out clues to the teams after the first Roadblock. That leg was also the first single-length leg ever on the ''Race'' to have two Roadblocks (Each team member had to complete one of the Roadblocks).

In Leg 11, [[Bao Xishun]], the world's tallest man at the time, was featured as the greeter at the Pit Stop in Shanghai.

===Cast===
{{see also|List of The Amazing Race (U.S. TV series) contestants}}
Applications were originally due on July 10, 2009, but the deadline was later extended. Semi-finalist interviews were held sometime in August 2009 and the final casting interviews took place in Los Angeles around September and October 2009. Filming took place around November and December 2009.&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|url=http://www.cbs.com/casting/amazing_race/Eligibility_Requirements.pdf|title=Eligibility requirements|author=CBS.com|accessdate=2009-06-26}}&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|url=http://www.cbs.com/casting/amazing_race/Application_Form.pdf|title=Application form|author=CBS.com|accessdate=2009-06-26}}&lt;/ref&gt;

Caite, 20, was the youngest contestant in the show's history (excluding the [[The Amazing Race 8|Family Edition]]); while Jody Kelly, 71, was the oldest contestant in the show's history. Other racers included [[cowboy]]s, [[detective]]s, a lesbian couple, high school sweethearts, attorney moms, and the show's first Asian married couple.

Notable cast members include [[Big Brother 11 (U.S.)|''Big Brother 11'']] houseguests [[Jordan Lloyd]] and Jeff Schroeder, 2007 [[Miss South Carolina Teen USA]] [[Caitlin Upton|Caite Upton]], professional bull rider [[Cord McCoy]], and [[Cleveland Indians]] [[Coach (baseball)|third-base coach]] [[Steve Smith (baseball)|Steve Smith]]. 

This 16th series also marked the first appearance of [[Allan Wu]], host of ''[[The Amazing Race Asia]]'', in the US version of the series.

==Results==
The following teams participated in the Race, with their relationships at the time of filming. Note this table does not necessarily reflect all content broadcast on television due to inclusion or exclusion of some data. Placements are listed in finishing order.
{| class=&quot;wikitable&quot;
!rowspan=2|Team
!rowspan=2|Relationship
!colspan=12|Position (by leg)
!rowspan=2|Roadblocks&lt;br /&gt;performed
|-
!1
!2
!3
!4
!5{{ref|5|5}}
!6
!7
!8
!9
!10
!11
!12
|-
|Dan &amp; Jordan
|Brothers
|8th{{ref|2|2}} 
|8th
|6th
|6th{{blue|–}}
|4th
|5th
|2nd
|5th
|{{green|1stƒ}}
|3rd
|3rd
|1st
|Dan 6, Jordan 5
|-
|Jet &amp; [[Cord McCoy|Cord]]
|Brothers / [[Cowboy]]s
|3rd
|1st
|1st
|4th{{orange (color)|+}}
|3rd
|4th
|{{blue|&lt;u&gt;6th&lt;/u&gt;}}{{ref|9|9}}
|1st
|3rd
|1st
|2nd
|2nd
 |Jet 6, Cord 6
|-
|Brent &amp; [[Caite Upton|Caite]] 
|Dating Models
|7th{{ref|1|1}} 
|4th
|7th{{ref|4|4}}
|7th{{olive|~}}
|6th{{ref|6|6}}
|6th{{ref|8|8}}
|3rd
|4th
|2nd{{brown|⊃}}
|2nd
|1st
| 3rd 
|Brent 7, Caite 5
|-
|Louie &amp; Michael
|Detectives
|9th
|9th
|8th
|1st{{orange (color)|+}}
|1st{{brown|⊃}}
|1st
|4th
|3rd
|4th
|{{blue|&lt;u&gt;4th&lt;/u&gt;}}
|{{red  |4th}}

|bgcolor=&quot;darkgray&quot; colspan=&quot;1&quot;|
|Louie 6, Michael 5
|-
|Carol &amp; Brandy
|Dating
|6th
|3rd
|3rd
|5th{{magenta|–}}
|5th
|2nd
|5th
|2nd
|{{red|5th}}{{brown|⊂}}
|bgcolor=&quot;darkgray&quot; colspan=&quot;3&quot;|
|Carol 4, Brandy 4
|-
|[[Steve Smith (baseball)|Steve]] &amp; Allie
|Father / Daughter
|4th
|7th
|2nd
|2nd{{teal|^}}
|2nd
|3rd
|1st
|{{red|6th}}
|bgcolor=&quot;darkgray&quot; colspan=&quot;4&quot;|
|Steve 4, Allie 3
|-
|[[Jordan Lloyd|Jordan]] &amp; Jeff
|Newly Dating
|1st
|6th
|5th
|{{blue|&lt;u&gt;8th&lt;/u&gt;}}{{olive|~}}
|7th
|{{red|7th}}
|bgcolor=&quot;darkgray&quot; colspan=&quot;6&quot;|
|Jordan 2, Jeff 3
|-
|Joe &amp; Heidi
|Married
|5th
|2nd
|4th
|3rd{{teal|^}}
|{{red|8th}}{{brown|⊂}}{{ref|7|7}}
|bgcolor=&quot;darkgray&quot; colspan=&quot;7&quot;|
|Joe 2, Heidi 2
|-
|{{nowrap|Monique &amp; Shawne}}
|Moms / [[Lawyer|Attorneys]]
|2nd
|5th
|{{red|9th}}
|bgcolor=&quot;darkgray&quot; colspan=&quot;9&quot;|
|{{nowrap|Monique 1, Shawne 2}}
|-
|Jody &amp; Shannon
|{{nowrap|Grandmother / Granddaughter}}
|10th
|{{red|10th}}
| bgcolor=&quot;darkgray&quot; colspan=&quot;10&quot;|
|Jody 1, Shannon 1
|-
|Dana &amp; Adrian
|High School Sweethearts
|{{red|11th}}{{ref|3|3}}
|bgcolor=&quot;darkgray&quot; colspan=&quot;11&quot;|
|Dana 0, Adrian 1{{ref|3|3}}
|}
*A {{red|red}} team placement indicates that the team was eliminated.
*A {{green|green ƒ}} and team placement indicates that the team won a [[The Amazing Race#Fast Forward|Fast Forward]] clue.
*An {{blue|&lt;u&gt;underlined blue&lt;/u&gt;}} team's placement indicates that the team came in last on a non-elimination leg and had to perform a [[The Amazing Race#Non-elimination legs|Speed Bump]] task in the following leg.
*Matching colored symbols ({{orange (color)|orange +}}, {{teal|teal ^}}, {{magenta|magenta –}}, and {{olive|olive ~}}) indicate teams who worked together during part of the leg as a result of an Intersection.
*A {{brown|brown ⊃}} means the team chose to use a U-Turn; {{brown|⊂}} indicates the team who received it.

&lt;span style=&quot;font-size:85%&quot;&gt;
{{note|1|1}} Brent and Caite initially arrived 2nd, but were issued a 30-minute penalty for going on foot instead of taking the [[funicular]] from the Roadblock as instructed in their clue; they dropped to 7th.&lt;br /&gt;
{{note|2|2}} Dan and Jordan initially arrived 4th, but were issued a 15-minute penalty for losing a paintbrush during the additional task; they dropped to 8th.&lt;br&gt;
{{note|3|3}} Dana and Adrian failed to complete the Roadblock in Leg 1. After Adrian's second attempt failed and after all other teams had already checked in at the Pit Stop, Phil came out to the Roadblock location and eliminated them.&lt;br&gt;
{{note|4|4}} At the beginning of Leg 3, Brent and Caite were originally supposed to depart 4th, but because both had to be treated for [[dehydration]] at the emergency room in a local hospital, they departed last, 3 hours and 5 minutes after their scheduled time.&lt;br&gt;
{{note|5|5}} The U-Turn in Leg 5 was a Blind U-Turn; Louie and Michael did not have to reveal themselves to the other teams as having used the U-Turn.&lt;br&gt;
{{note|6|6}} Brent and Caite initially arrived 6th, but had missed the clue at the U-Turn, having arrived at their additional task by chance. They had to backtrack to the U-Turn to receive their clue. This did not affect their placement.&lt;br&gt;
{{note|7|7}} Joe and Heidi failed to complete the second Detour task that they had to do as a result of being U-Turned. After all of the other teams had already checked in at the Pit Stop, Phil came out to their location and eliminated them.&lt;br&gt;
{{note|8|8}} Brent and Caite initially arrived 3rd, but did not complete the Detour, having arrived at the Pit Stop by chance after following Carol and Brandy. They had to backtrack to complete the Detour and eventually checked in 6th.&lt;br&gt;
{{note|9|9}} Jet and Cord initially arrived 5th, but did not retrieve the clue giving directions to the Pit Stop after completing the Roadblock. They had to backtrack to retrieve the clue, and fell to last place.&lt;br&gt;
&lt;/span&gt;

==Episode title quotes==
Episode titles are often taken from quotes made by the racers.&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|url=http://www.cbs.com/info/schedule/index.php|title=CBS TV Schedule|publisher=[[CBS]]|accessdate=2010-01-31}}&lt;/ref&gt;
#&quot;Nanna Is Kickin' Your Butt&quot; – ''Michael''
#&quot;When the Cow Kicked Me in the Head&quot; – ''Jody''
#&quot;Run Like Scalded Dogs!&quot; – ''Jet''
#&quot;We Are No Longer in the Bible Belt&quot; – ''Jet''
#&quot;I Think We're Fighting the Germans, Right?&quot; – ''Michael''
#&quot;Cathy Drone?&quot; – ''Dan''
#&quot;Anonymous?&quot; – ''Brent'' 
#&quot;You're Like Jason Bourne, Right?&quot; – ''Michael''
#&quot;Dumb Did Us In&quot; – ''Brandy''
#&quot;I Feel Like I'm in, Like, Sicily&quot; – ''Brent''
#&quot;They Don't Even Understand Their Own Language&quot; – ''Brent''
#&quot;Huger than Huge&quot; – ''Jordan''

==Prizes==
The prize for each leg is awarded to the first place team for that leg. All trips are sponsored by [[Travelocity]].
*'''Leg 1''' – A trip for two to [[Vancouver]], [[British Columbia]]
*'''Leg 2''' – A pair of [[sailboat]]s
*'''Leg 3''' – A trip for two to [[Patagonia]]
*'''Leg 4''' – Two $5,000 pre-loaded [[Discover Card]]s
*'''Leg 5''' – Two 55&quot; [[High-definition television|HD TVs]]
*'''Leg 6''' – A trip for two to [[Cancun]], Mexico
*'''Leg 7''' – A dinner on the beach on [[Praslin]], [[Seychelles]], massages, all the [[7-Up]] the team could drink (at the Pit Stop), and $7,000 for each team member
*'''Leg 8''' – A trip for two to [[Maui]], Hawaii
*'''Leg 9''' – A pair of motorcycles
*'''Leg 10''' – A trip for two to Alaska.
*'''Leg 11''' – A trip for two to the Spanish coast.
*'''Leg 12''' – $1,000,000

==Elimination Station==
After elimination, the first five eliminated teams were sequestered at a villa in [[Puerto Vallarta]], Mexico to await the finale. CBS posted short videos on its website after each episode aired in the [[Pacific Time Zone]] to show the eliminated teams interacting at the villa.

*After '''Leg 1''', ''Dana'' and ''Adrian'' were the first team eliminated and sent to the villa. They expressed their disappointment after Adrian's second attempt failed during the Roadblock task. Adrian is terribly afraid of heights and he wanted to kiss Dana to reaffirm their relationship. They discussed their marriage, had a tour on a beach, and saw big whales in the ocean.
*After '''Leg 2''', ''Jody'' and ''Shannon'' were the second team eliminated and sent to the villa. Jody voiced her regrets that she did the Roadblock instead of Shannon. Adrian was surprised to hear that Jody had not hoped or expected to win the race, but Shannon still insisted that they could have done it. The teams were treated to an elemental spa with treatments based on fire, earth, water, and air.
*After '''Leg 3''', ''Monique'' and ''Shawne'' were the third team eliminated and sent to the villa. All the previous eliminated teams were shocked to see Monique and Shawne, and Monique and Shawne were saddened at missing their daughters' birthdays. The next day, the teams went to Las Juantas Y Los Veranos to learn how to make [[tequila]], which included Adrian cutting open a [[blue agave]] which took him about 6 minutes and 9 seconds.
*'''Leg 4''' was a non-elimination leg, hence no new teams were sent to the villa. The 3 eliminated teams bonded at the villa while Shannon was writing in her journal. Monique and Shawne suggested bringing Shannon to the beach, after which all the teams went. Shawne was given a leg and foot massage, while Shannon got her hair beaded, and Monique shared with Shannon how to win the Mexican guys by doing some eye action.
*After '''Leg 5''', ''Joe'' and ''Heidi'' were the fourth team eliminated and sent to the villa. They arrived while Adrian and Shannon were playing a game of [[table tennis]]. Jody and Shannon expressed their surprise and disappointment at seeing Joe and Heidi arrive, while Adrian was glad to have another man at the villa. Joe and Heidi expressed their frustration and explained how they arrived at the conclusion that Louie and Michael had Blind U-Turned them. Later, the teams went into town to do some shopping. Joe tried to bargain with a store owner over the price of some jewelry for Heidi, which offended the owner.
*After '''Leg 6''', ''Jordan'' and ''Jeff'' were the fifth team eliminated and sent to the villa. All the teams at the villa sat down for a meal and as Jordan and Jeff arrive at the villa, they explained the circumstances that led to their elimination. They believed that Louie and Michael would be in the top 3, and Joe again shared his disdain for Louie and Michael in a confessional. Jeff expressed his bitterness at having been evicted from [[Big Brother (U.S.)|''Big Brother'']] and now eliminated from ''The Amazing Race'' as he compares Elimination Station and ''Big Brother'' and Jury House. However, Jordan feels satisfied from being in Elimination Station. The teams later went on a [[snorkeling]] trip. While on the trip, Monique and Shawne suffered from [[seasickness]], and Heidi helped Adrian become comfortable in the water. The snorkeling trip also helped ease Jeff's bitterness at being eliminated.
*'''Leg 7''' was a non-elimination leg, hence no new teams were sent to the villa. At the pool, Adrian, Jeff and Joe discussed why Louie and Michael U-Turned Joe and Heidi, which turned out to be because the detectives disliked them due to personal reasons. After that, the eliminated teams watched an exciting Mexican dance, and many of the racers joined in the dance while others watched. Jody also performed a solo by playing the drum, which impressed Shannon. Later in the day, Joe shared with Heidi the main reason why Louie and Michael U-Turned them. Lastly, Heidi added that if Joe were to meet Louie and Michael, he would confront them about it and how it affected the outcome of the race.
*After '''Leg 8''', ''Steve'' and ''Allie'' were the sixth team eliminated. It was 2:00 in the morning, and the eliminated teams gathered to find out who they think is the next team eliminated. Steve and Allie called the villa and Monique picked up the phone. Everyone was surprised and disappointed to hear about that Steve and Allie were eliminated, especially Shannon who was sad to hear about it. Joe then asked Steve about Louie and Michael's current situation in the race, then Steve told Joe that his team was too strong and was a threat, which resulted in the U-Turn. Steve shared that it was bad decisions and a bad cab that resulted in their elimination. Steve also noted that either Jet and Cord or Louie and Michael will win the race.
*After '''Leg 9''', ''Carol'' and ''Brandy'' were the seventh team eliminated. When Carol and Brandy called the villa early in the morning, the other eliminated teams were shocked and disappointed to hear about Carol and Brandy being eliminated, especially Shannon who wanted to see an all-girl team win. Carol and Brandy talked about the U-Turn and their dislike for Brent and Caite that led to their elimination. In response, Jordan said that Carol and Brandy were probably just too jealous of Caite's beauty. Adrian, however, agreed with Carol and Brandy that the U-Turn was a foolish move by the dating models, and that it should have been used on either Jet and Cord or Louie and Michael. That evening, the eliminated racers got to watch a [[Lucha libre|Mexican wrestling]] match in an outdoor coliseum. Jordan got to escort a wrestler to the ring, and Adrian, the most enthusiastic fan of the group, bought a wrestling mask as a souvenir.
*'''Leg 10''' was a non-elimination leg, hence no new teams were sent to the villa. Jordan and Jeff talk with Dana and Adrian about how to strengthen their relationship. Then, all the teams at Elimination Station are shown packing their bags and guessing where the final Leg will take place and then they were leaving the villa and fly to End City.
*After '''Leg 11''', ''Louie'' and ''Michael'' were the eighth and final team eliminated. Elimination Station showed the five eliminated teams arriving at the End City in [[San Francisco]], California. After arriving in San Francisco, the teams checked in to a hotel, settled into their rooms, and awaited the phone call from the eighth team eliminated. Monique and Shawne are happy to see the end of the race and to know who they think is going to win. Dana said that Joe and Heidi were hoping that Louie and Michael are not in the Final Three because of their dislike for them after being U-Turned. Louie and Michael called into the hotel, and the eliminated teams were shocked and disappointed to hear about Louie and Michael being eliminated. Joe asked Louie and Michael if they still felt that they had used the U-Turn correctly. Michael told him that they had because he thought Joe and Heidi would be very tough to beat once the Race route reached Asia. Adrian said that Joe and Heidi's wishes came true, but despite Louie and Michael being eliminated, Joe was still not satisfied. Jeff told Joe that Louie and Michael U-Turned Joe and Heidi because of personal reasons, which led to harsh words between Joe and Jeff.
*'''Leg 12''' was the final leg of ''The Amazing Race 16''. Elimination Station showed the Finish Line that takes place in [[Candlestick Park]]. All the eliminated teams were happy to find out which team do they think will win the $1 million as Steve and Allie, Carol and Brandy, and Louie and Michael reunited with the other eliminated teams at the Finish Line. Shannon noticed that the Final Three teams are: Dan and Jordan, Brent and Caite, and Jet and Cord. Dana said that it's anybody's race. All the eliminated teams were waiting to find out who they think will cross the Finish Line first and win the $1 million. They find out that Dan and Jordan were the first team to cross the Finish Line and win the $1 million; Jet and Cord came in 2nd and Brent and Caite came in 3rd. Teams expressed their opinions about the final three teams at the Finish Line along with their joys and disappointments about the race, and the learning experiences they could draw from it.

==Race summary==
[[File:The Amazing Race 16 Map.png|thumb|250px|The Route of the Race.]]
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===Leg 1 (United States → Chile)===
[[File:Ascensor Valparaiso1.JPG|thumb|In order to travel throughout the mountainous city of [[Valparaíso]], teams rode its various [[funicular]] railways between tasks.]]
*Los Angeles, California, '''[[United States]]''' {{flagicon|United States}} (Vista Hermosa Natural Park) (Starting Line)
*[[File:Legenda lotnisko.svg|20px|Flight:]] Los Angeles ([[Los Angeles International Airport]]) to [[Santiago, Chile|Santiago]], '''[[Chile]]''' {{flagicon|Chile}} ([[Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport]])
*[[Image:Bus-logo.svg|20px|Bus:]] Santiago (Terminal San Borja) to [[Valparaíso]], [[Valparaíso Region]] (Bus Terminal)
*[[Viña del Mar]] ([[Wulff Castle]]) ''(unaired)'' &lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|url=http://www.gettyimages.co.uk/detail/96512357/CBS|title=Photograph of Jody and Shannon near Wulff Castle (see caption)|publisher=[[Getty Images]]|accessdate=2010-02-16}}&lt;/ref&gt;
*Valparaíso (Ascensor Villaseca) {{TAR clue|Roadblock|&quot;Who has the balance of a cat and the courage of a lion?&quot;}}
*Valparaíso (Ascensor Artilleria)
*Valparaíso (Paseo Templeman)
*Valparaíso ([http://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g294306-d318237-Reviews-Fine_Arts_Museum_Palacio_Baburizza-Valparaiso.html Palacio Baburizza]) {{TAR clue|Pit Stop|1}}

In this first Roadblock of the race, one team member had to cross a [[Tightrope walking|tightrope]] the length of a [[American football#Field and players|football field]] ({{convert|360|ft|m|abbr=on|disp=s}}) suspended {{convert|120|ft|m}} above the ground.

;Additional task
*At Paseo Templeman, teams picked up painting supplies (4 paint cans, paint brushes, and a ladder) and had to find a group of house painters next to a house matching the color of their paint. Once at the house, they had to finish painting a portion of the house to receive their next clue.
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===Leg 2 (Chile)===
[[File:Landscape osorno petrohue 2.jpg|thumb|In this Leg, teams traveled throughout the [[Los Lagos Region]] of Chile, known for its lakes and the [[Osorno (volcano)|Osorno volcano]].]]
*[[File:Bus-logo.svg|20px|Bus:]] Valparaíso to [[Puerto Varas]], [[Los Lagos Region]] via Santiago
* [[Vicente Pérez Rosales National Park]] (Mirador, Isla Margarita, [[Todos los Santos Lake]]) {{TAR clue|Detour|Llama Adoration or Condor Consternation}}
* Puerto Varas ([http://www.oncesbellavista.cl/ Onces y Cabañas Bellavista] {{es icon}}) {{TAR clue|Roadblock|&quot;It's time to make the Kuchen.&quot;}}
* Puerto Varas (Gruta de la Virgen, Iglesia del Sagrado Corazón de Jesús de Puerto Varas) {{TAR clue|Pit Stop|2}}

In the first Detour of this race, teams chose between Llama Adoration and Condor Consternation. In Llama Adoration, teams traveled to a farm where they had to dress a [[llama]] by placing a blanket on its back and a scarf around its neck. In Condor Consternation, teams traveled to a beach where they donned special shoes resembling birds' feet and used a [[hang glider]]-like condor costume to glide out to a clue in the water. In the leg's Roadblock, teams had to collect several ingredients used to make [[kuchen]]: a plate of butter, a bowl of sugar, a bag of flour, a [[baker's dozen]] of eggs from the hen house, and a cup of milk straight from a cow. Once the ingredients were collected, team members had to give them to the baker to receive a serving of kuchen and their next clue.
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===Leg 3 (Chile → Argentina)===
[[File:Rodeo Santa Susanna ranch.jpg|thumb|Leg 3 featured tasks relating to [[gaucho]]s and other aspects of Argentine [[equestrianism]].]]
*[[File:Bus-logo.svg|20px|Bus:]] Puerto Varas (Del Salvador Bus Terminal/Cruz del Sur Bus Terminal) to [[San Carlos de Bariloche]], [[Río Negro Province]], '''Argentina''' {{flagicon|Argentina}} 
*San Carlos de Bariloche (El Boliche Viejo)
*San Carlos de Bariloche (Peña Gaucha) {{TAR clue|Roadblock|&quot;Who's ready to get roped in?&quot;}}
*[[:es:Ñirihuau|Ñirihuau]] {{es icon}} (Puente Ñirihuau) {{TAR clue|Detour|Horse Sense or Horse Power}}
*[[Neuquén Province]] ([http://www.estanciaspatagonicas.com/ Estancia Fortin Chacabuco] {{es icon}}) {{TAR clue|Pit Stop|3}}

In this leg's Roadblock, one team member had to choose a station and use a [[lasso]] to rope a target {{convert|18|ft|m}} away and pull it towards them to receive their next clue. In the Detour, teams chose between Horse Sense and Horse Power. In Horse Sense, teams were given a set of directions by a gunslinger and, using only a stationary compass as a navigational aid, had to find a bag of loot buried in a field. They then had to deliver the bag to the lead bandit, and if the markings on their bag matched the coordinates given to them, he would give the team [[coin]] with the name of the Pit Stop location on it as their next clue. In Horse Power, teams went down to a [[polo]] field and, using a wooden practice horse, had to get a goal within 9 strokes and received the [[trophy]] with the name of the Pit Stop location on its base as their next clue.

;Additional task
*At El Boliche Viejo, teams had to win a game of [[five-card stud]] against the [[Travelocity]] Roaming Gnome to receive the gnome which had their next clue on the bottom of its base.

===Leg 4 (Argentina → Germany)===
[[File:Indra-Club-Hamburg.png|thumb|The Indra Musikclub in Hamburg's [[red-light district]] the [[Reeperbahn]] was the location of [[the Beatles]]' [[the Beatles in Hamburg|debut in Germany]] and was the Pit Stop for this Leg of the Race.]]
*[[File:Legenda lotnisko.svg|20px|Flight:]] San Carlos de Bariloche ([[Teniente Luis Candelaria International Airport]]) to [[Frankfurt am Main|Frankfurt]], '''Germany''' {{flagicon|Germany}} ([[Frankfurt Airport]])
*[[File:Legenda kolej.svg|20px|Railway:]] Frankfurt ([[Frankfurt Airport long-distance station]]) to [[Hamburg]] ([[Hamburg Hauptbahnhof]])
*Hamburg ([[:de:Jungfernstieg Street|Jungfernstieg]] {{de icon}}) {{TAR clue|Intersection}} {{TAR clue|Roadblock|&quot;Who's ready to reach new heights?&quot;}}
*Hamburg ([[Wilhelm I, German Emperor|Kaiser Wilhelm]] statue at [[:de:Altonaer Rathaus|Altonaer Rathaus]] {{de icon}}) {{TAR clue|Detour|Soccer or Sauerkraut}}
*Hamburg ([[:de:Haifischbar|Haifischbar]] {{de icon}})
*Hamburg ([[Beatles-Platz]])
*Hamburg ([http://www.indramusikclub.com/ Indra Musikclub] {{de icon}}) {{TAR clue|Pit Stop|4}}

At the Intersection, teams had to join with one other team to complete tasks and make decisions together until further notice. In this special Roadblock, one team member from each of the intersected teams had to take the [[Hamburg S-Bahn|S-Bahn]] to the [[Port of Hamburg]] and complete a {{convert|150|ft|m|adj=on}} tandem [[bungee jumping|bungee jump]] from a bungee [[Crane (machine)|crane]]. After the Roadblock, teams were no longer Intersected. The Detour for this Leg was a choice between [[Association football|Soccer]] or [[Sauerkraut]]. In Soccer, teams made their way to [[:de:Adolf-Jäger-Kampfbahn|Adolf-Jäger-Kampfbahn Stadium]] {{de icon}} and had to successfully kick a ball from the penalty mark ({{convert|12|yd|m|disp=/|abbr=on}}) through 5 targets located in the goal to receive their next clue. In Sauerkraut, teams had to travel to a restaurant called [http://www.alt-hamburger-buergerhaus.de/ Alt Hamburger Bürgerhaus] {{de icon}} and eat a plate of [[sauerkraut]] while a band played a song called the &quot;Sauerkraut Polka&quot;. Teams had to finish the plate before the end of the song in order to receive their clue. If the song ended first, they had to start over with a new plate of sauerkraut.

;Additional tasks
*At the Haifischbar, each team had to drink a [[boot of beer]] to receive their next clue.

===Leg 5 (Germany → France)===
[[File:RoteBaron.JPG|thumb|During the Detour, teams were &quot;attacked&quot; by a pilot in the [[Manfred von Richthofen|Red Baron]]'s [[Fokker Dr.I]] in an [[historical reenactment]] of [[trench warfare]] during World War I.]]
*[[Image:Bus-logo.svg|20px|Bus:]] Hamburg to [[Les Monthairons]], [[Lorraine (region)|Lorraine]], '''France''' {{flagicon|France}} ([[:fr:Château des Monthairons|Château des Monthairons]] {{fr icon}})
*[[Sainte-Menehould]], [[Champagne-Ardenne]] (Boulangerie Defontaine)
*[[Massiges]] ([[:fr:Massiges#La main de Massiges (1914-1918)|La main de Massiges]] {{fr icon}}) {{TAR clue|Detour|In the Trenches or Under Fire}} {{TAR clue|Speed Bump|Reinforce a trench wall}} {{TAR clue|U-Turn|Louie &amp; Michael|Joe &amp; Heidi|blind=yes}}
*Massiges (Church of Massiges)&lt;!-- The church of Massiges is a separate route marker. --&gt;
*[[Wargemoulin-Hurlus]] ([[:fr:Wargemoulin-Hurlus#Lieux et monuments|Eglise Saint-Étienne de Wargemoulin]] {{fr icon}}) {{TAR clue|Pit Stop|5}}
 
During the Pit Stop, all teams boarded a bus and traveled from Hamburg to an unknown destination, revealed to viewers to be Les Monthairons. In this Leg's Detour, teams chose between In the Trenches or Under Fire. For both tasks, teams dressed up as World War I-era American soldiers, known as [[Doughboy]]s. In the Trenches, teams traveled through [[trench warfare|trenches]] to a [[telegraph]] where they had to decipher a message in [[Morse code]] –&quot;We will prevail. ''Vive la France.''&quot;– and then presented their deciphered message to the French sergeant. In Under Fire, teams crawled under [[barbed wire]] 100 feet to receive a message –&quot;The war is over. ''Vive la liberté''.&quot;– from a man in a [[foxhole]]. They then crawled back through the barbed wire to present the message to the sergeant. Before either task was completed and the teams received their clue, the message they received was sent to &quot;headquarters&quot; via [[carrier pigeon]]. For this leg's Speed Bump, Jordan and Jeff had to reinforce a trench wall using a series of branches before they could proceed to complete the Detour task.

;Additional tasks
*At the Boulangerie Defontaine, teams had to buy a fresh [[baguette]] that contained their next clue.
*After the Detour, teams were required to head south down a road to find the U-Turn and their next clue.
*Upon arriving at Church of Massiges, teams changed out of their Doughboy gear into [[turn of the century]] French bicycling gear (including a fake moustache) and rode on antique bicycles, in the manner of the [[1903 Tour de France|first Tour de France]], along a {{convert|4|mi|km|adj=on}} course to the Pit Stop.

===Leg 6 (France)===
[[File:Remuage vin effervescent.jpg|thumb|The tasks of this leg centered around France's [[champagne (wine)|champagne]] industry.]]
*[[Reims]] ([[Cathedral of Notre-Dame, Reims|Notre-Dame de Reims]] – [[Joan of Arc]] Statue)
*[[Épernay]] ([http://www.leclercbriant.com/index-uk.php3 Leclerc Briant]) {{TAR clue|Roadblock|&quot;Who's ready to cave in?&quot;}}
*[[Pierry]] ([[:fr:Château de la Marquetterie|Château de la Marquetterie]] {{fr icon}}) {{TAR clue|Detour|Tower or Terra}}
*Épernay ([http://www.orcca.asso.fr/fr/ l'ORCCA] {{fr icon}}, la Maison Gallice) {{TAR clue|Pit Stop|6}}

In this Roadblock, one team member had to [[Abseiling|rappel]] {{convert|100|ft|m|add=on}} into the [[chalk]] cellars of the [[winery]] of Leclerc Briant to search for a bottle of [[champagne (wine)|champagne]] specially marked with a small yellow and red striped flag on the bottom amongst the [[Sparkling wine production#Riddling|riddling]] racks. After finding the bottle, the team member returned to the surface to use the traditional [[sabrage]] technique to open the bottle, the force of which propelled their next clue out. The Detour was a choice between Tower or Terra. In Tower, teams had to stack 680 [[Champagne stemware#Champagne coupe|champagne coupes]] into a 15-level pyramid with only one coupe on the top level, then pour the entire contents of a [[wine bottle#Sizes|magnum]] of [[Taittinger]] champagne onto the top of the pyramid – all without breaking any of the glasses – in order to receive their next clue. In Terra, teams searched the {{convert|1|sqkm|acre|adj=on}} winter-barren Taittinger [[vineyard]]s for a cluster of [[Vitis vinifera|wine grapes]] marked with the race flag. After finding the grapes, they returned it to the harvest foreman for their next clue.

;Additional task
*At the Cathedral of Notre-Dame, Reims, teams had to find a woman playing a [[musical saw]] to receive their next clue: a [[Cork material|cork]] from a bottle of Leclerc Briant.

===Leg 7 (France → Seychelles)===
[[File:Aldabra Giant Tortoise Geochelone gigantea edit1.jpg|thumb|In one of the Detour tasks in this Leg, teams had to use a [[banana]] to lure a 100-year-old and {{convert|500|lb|kg|adj=on}} [[Aldabra Giant Tortoise]] across a marked course.]]
*[[File:Legenda lotnisko.svg|20px|Flight:]] Paris ([[Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport]]) to [[Victoria, Seychelles|Victoria]], [[Mahé, Seychelles|Mahé]], '''[[Seychelles]]''' {{flagicon|Seychelles}} ([[Seychelles International Airport]])
*[[La Digue]] (L'Union Estate) {{TAR clue|Detour|Turtle Toddle or Ox Trot}}
*[[St. Pierre Island]] {{TAR clue|Roadblock|&quot;It's time to take a deep breath.&quot;}}
*[[Praslin]] (Paradise Sun Hotel) {{TAR clue|Pit Stop|7}}

This leg's Detour was Turtle Toddle or Ox Trot. In Turtle Toddle, teams had to use a [[banana]] to lure a {{convert|500|lb|kg|adj=on}}, 100-year-old [[Aldabra Giant Tortoise]] across a marked path on a lawn. Once it was across the finish line, teams had to deliver a bunch of bananas to a fruit merchant {{convert|1.5|mi|km|add=on}} away to receive their next clue. In Ox Trot, teams had to pull a cart to a clearing and load a pile of [[coconut]]s into it. Then, after an [[ox]] was hitched to their cart, teams had to deliver their coconuts to a fruit merchant to receive their clue. If they forgot or lost any of the coconuts, teams had to retrieve them before being allowed to continue. In the leg's Roadblock, one team member had to dive into the ocean to retrieve one of seven bottles tied to a platform in the water.

;Additional task
*Upon arrival in Mahé, teams had to find a marked kiosk and take a number. The first 3 teams were on the first [[helicopter]]s, leaving around the same time, to [[La Digue]]. The last three departed for La Digue on three helicopters an hour later.
*After finishing the Detour, teams chose a marked boat and were taken out to a buoy near [[St. Pierre Island]]. Once there, the captain gave them their next clue.
*After finishing the Roadblock, teams were taken off the shore of [[Praslin]] where they had to swim to shore. Once ashore, teams emptied the contents of their bottle revealing a puzzle map that when completed would lead them to their treasure: the Pit Stop at the Paradise Sun Hotel.

===Leg 8 (Seychelles → Malaysia)===
[[File:Snake Temple, Penang.jpg|thumb|Upon arriving in Malaysia, teams made their way to the [[Snake Temple]] in [[Bayan Lepas]].]]
*[[File:Legenda prom.svg|20px|Riverboat:]] Praslin to Victoria, Mahé
*[[File:Legenda lotnisko.svg|20px|Flight:]] Victoria (Seychelles International Airport) to [[George Town, Penang|George Town]], [[Penang]], '''[[Malaysia]]''' {{flagicon|Malaysia}} ([[Penang International Airport]])
* [[Bayan Lepas]] ([[Snake Temple]]) {{TAR clue|Detour|Buddhist Tradition or Chinese Custom}}
* [[Teluk Bahang]] (Kuil Sri Singamuga Kaliamman Temple) {{TAR clue|Roadblock|&quot;Whose life could use a splash of color?&quot;}} {{TAR clue|Speed Bump|Serve Tea}}
* George Town ([http://www.pinangperanakanmansion.com.my/ Pinang Peranakan Mansion]) {{TAR clue|Pit Stop|8}}

In this leg's Detour, teams chose between Buddhist Tradition or Chinese Custom. In Buddhist Tradition, teams traveled to the Tien Kong Than [[Buddhist temple]] and carried a series of [[incense|joss sticks]] to the top of the temple. After arranging them in the proper order, teams lit them and received their next clue. In Chinese Custom, teams traveled to Padang Kota Lama park where they participated in the [[Chinese New Year]] tradition of [[chingay|balancing large flags]] on their foreheads and then running across the [[esplanade]]. After both team members made it across the esplanade without letting the flag fall, they received their next clue. In this Leg's Speed Bump, Jet and Cord traveled to the [http://www.tropicalspicegarden.com/ Tropical Spice Garden] to find a woman crushing spices for [[tea]]. Then by smell, they had to pick the right prepared tea and serve it to a [[guru]] sitting on a swing. Once finish, they could proceed onto roadblock. In this Leg's Roadblock, one team member had to prepare a traditional [[Hinduism|Hindu]] offering called a float by first breaking open several [[coconut]]s in order to find one that had colored flesh. They then built the float and gave it to the waiting [[Gurukkal brahmins/Sivacharyas|Gurukkal]] who sent it out to sea and then gave the next clue.

===Leg 9 (Malaysia → Singapore)===
[[File:Singapore Flyer at Night with White Capsules.JPG|thumb|The only Fast Forward of this season of ''The Amazing Race'' took place at the [[Singapore Flyer]], the tallest [[Ferris wheel]] in the world.]]
*[[Image:Bus-logo.svg|20px|Bus:]] [[Sungai Nibong]], Penang (Sungai Nibong Express Terminal) to [[Kuala Lumpur]] ([[Puduraya]])
*[[File:Legenda kolej.svg|20px|Railway:]] Kuala Lumpur ([[Kuala Lumpur Sentral railway station]]) to '''[[Singapore]]''' {{flagicon|Singapore}} ([[Tanjong Pagar railway station]])
*Singapore ([[Victoria Theatre and Concert Hall]]) {{TAR clue|Detour|Pounding The Drums or Pounding The Pavement}} {{TAR clue|Fast Forward|Traverse Singapore Flyer}} 
*Singapore ([[Istana Park]])  {{TAR clue|U-Turn|Brent &amp; Caite|Carol &amp; Brandy}}
*Singapore ([http://www.aslmarine.com/ ASL Marine Shipyard]) {{TAR clue|Roadblock|&quot;Who's ready to add some stress to their day?&quot;}}
*Singapore ([[Sentosa]] – [[Sentosa#MegaZip Adventure Park|MegaZip Adventure Park]])
*Singapore ([[Marina Barrage]]) {{TAR clue|Pit Stop|9}}

In the only Fast Forward of the race, one team made their way to the [[Singapore Flyer]] where they would have to climb out of one observation pod at the top of the {{convert|541|ft|m|adj=on}} [[Ferris wheel]] and then cross a ladder to the next pod over where their next clue directly to the Pit Stop was being held. For this Leg's Detour, teams chose between Pounding The Drums and Pounding The Pavement. In Pounding The Drums, teams traveled to [[Speakers' Corner, Singapore|Speakers' Corner]] and learned a complex drum routine for a [[lion dance]] performance. Once they had played it to their young instructor's approval, they then performed the routine with a lion dance troupe on a nearby stage for their next clue. In Pounding The Pavement, teams traveled to a open area in [[Rochor|Rochor Road]] &lt;!-- If I remember correctly, this is the name they gave in the show, anyway I'm from Singapore so I know about this --&gt;where they had to gather supplies – chairs, an umbrella, a loaf of bread, wafers, and 10 boxes of [[ice cream]] – and then find a marked ice cream cart to sell 25 [[Ice cream sandwich#Singapore|Singapore-style ice cream sandwiches]] for [[Singapore dollar|S$]]1 a piece to receive their next clue. In this leg's Roadblock, one team member had to inspect an [[anchor]] [[chain]] by counting the number of links in the chain, while dealing with the noise created by the other workers at the port and announcements being read through a loudspeaker. When they gave the right number (521) on a clipboard to the dock manager, they would receive their next clue.

;Additional tasks
*At the Victoria Theatre and Concert Hall, teams had to find [[Allan Wu]], host of ''[[The Amazing Race Asia]]'', who would give them their next clue.
*After the Detour, teams were instructed to find the U-Turn and their next clue at the intersection of their &quot;last pit stop city&quot; and Orchard Road. This clue sent them to Istana Park, located at the intersection of Penang Road and [[Orchard Road]].
*At [[Sentosa]], teams rode the [[Sentosa#MegaZip Adventure Park|MegaZip]], a {{convert|1476|ft|m|adj=on}} long [[zip-line]]. After getting off of the MegaZip, teams received their next clue.

===Leg 10 (Singapore → China)===
[[File:La mian, noodles.JPG|thumb|In the first of two Roadblocks in this Leg of the Race, one team member had to make {{convert|1|kg|lb|abbr=on}} of [[la mian]] [[noodle]]s.]]
*[[File:Legenda lotnisko.svg|20px|Flight:]] Singapore ([[Singapore Changi Airport]]) to [[Shanghai]], '''[[People's Republic of China|China]]''' {{flagicon|China}} ([[Shanghai Pudong International Airport]])
*Shanghai ([[Zhujiajiao]]) {{TAR clue|Roadblock|&quot;Who wants to get their hands on some extra dough?&quot;}}
*Shanghai ([[Taikang Lu (Shanghai)|Taikang Lu]])
*Shanghai ([[Hongkou Football Stadium]]) {{TAR clue|Roadblock|Assemble a 96-piece puzzle}}
*Shanghai ([[Shanghai Science and Technology Museum]]) {{TAR clue|Pit Stop|10}}

In the first Roadblock on this leg, one team member had to follow a demonstration by a local noodlemaker to make {{convert|1|kg|lb|abbr=on}} of [[la mian]] [[noodle]]s. When they were done, [[He Pingping]], the world's shortest man, gave them their next clue. The second Roadblock on this leg required the team member who sat out on the first Roadblock to put together a 96-piece puzzle and then give the puzzle to a group of fans in the bleachers. If the puzzle was put together correctly, the other side of the puzzle would give a seat number where the team would find their next clue.

;Additional tasks
*In Zhujiajiao, teams traveled on foot to a boat dock which would take them to their next clue and the first Roadblock.
*In Shanghai's fashion district Taikang Lu, teams entered a fashion studio where they were given a sketch of an outfit. They then had to choose the correct pieces of clothing that were described in the sketch and give them to a [[model (person)|fashion model]] to put on. If they chose the right clothing and accessories, the fashion designer would give them their next clue.

===Leg 11 (China)===
[[File:500lohan longhuatemple.jpg|thumb|In this Leg's Roadblock, one team member had to count the statues in the [[Longhua Temple]]'s [[Arhat]] Hall.]]
*Shanghai ([[Waibaidu Bridge]])
*Shanghai ([[Longhua Temple]]) {{TAR clue|Roadblock|&quot;Who thinks they can sum up Buddha?&quot;}} {{TAR clue|Speed Bump|Coin Toss}}
*Shanghai ([[Yuyuan Garden]]) {{TAR clue|Detour|Pork Chops or Pork Dumplings}}
*Shanghai ([[:zh:滨江大道|Riverside Promenade]] {{zh icon}}) {{TAR clue|Pit Stop|11}}

In this Leg's Roadblock, one team member entered Longhua Temple's [[Arhat]] Hall to count all of the golden statues in the room, most of which were statues of the [[Gautama Buddha]]. If they got the right number (523), they would receive their next clue. If not, they would have to wait 10 minutes before making their next guess. For this leg's Speed Bump, Louie and Michael had to participate in a good luck ritual by throwing coins into a large incense burner on the Longhua Temple grounds. Once both got one coin each into the top opening of the incense burner, they could proceed onto the Roadblock. In this Leg's Detour, teams chose between Pork Chops and Pork Dumplings. In Pork Chops, teams must enter an art stone store and look through several hundred special stone stamps called [[Seal (East Asia)|chops]] for the two that had a pig on the bottom and one of each of their names in order to receive their clue from the shop owner. In Pork Dumplings (which was never used in this episode), teams traveled to [[Nanxiang Steamed Bun Restaurant]] and delivered 10 orders of [[xiaolongbao]] across the market. Once done with the deliveries, they received their clue.

===Leg 12 (China → United States)===
[[File:BronzeYoda Presido.jpg|thumb|In the final Leg of this season, teams made their way to the [[Letterman Digital Arts Center]], headquarters of [[Lucasfilm]] and [[Industrial Light &amp; Magic]], both behind the creation of ''[[Star Wars]]''.]]
*[[File:Legenda lotnisko.svg|20px|Flight:]] Shanghai (Shanghai Pudong International Airport) to San Francisco, California, '''USA''' {{flagicon|United States}} ([[San Francisco International Airport]])
* San Francisco ([[Fort Point, San Francisco|Fort Point]] – Battery Godfrey)
* San Francisco ([[Coit Tower]]) {{TAR clue|Roadblock|Climb Coit Tower}}
* San Francisco ([[Letterman Digital Arts Center]] – [[Yoda]] Statue)
* San Francisco ([[The Fairmont San Francisco|Fairmont Hotel]] – [[Tonga Room]])
* San Francisco ([[Great American Music Hall]])
* San Francisco ([[Candlestick Park]]) {{TAR clue|Pit Stop}}

In this Leg's Roadblock, one team member had to use an [[Ascender (climbing)|ascender]] to reach the top archways of Coit Tower to get their next clue before being lowered back to the ground.

;Additional tasks
*After receiving the clue at Battery Godfrey, teams had to solve a riddle that would lead them to their next route marker: [[Coit Tower]].
*At the LDAC, one team member had to put on a [[motion capture]] suit while their partner directed their [[Avatar (computing)|avatar]] through a [[virtual reality|virtual]] course, all based on ''[[Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008 TV series)|Star Wars: The Clone Wars]]''. After getting through the two levels of the course, the directing partner would be able to copy down their next clue through figuring out how to read it off the computer screen which directed them to the [[Tonga Room]].
*Upon arriving at the [[Tonga Room]], teams were instructed to take a [[trunk (luggage)|trunk]] to their next location: the [[Great American Music Hall]].
*At the Great American Music Hall, teams had to put several [[psychedelic]] posters of other teams in elimination order by leg in order to receive their final clue from a [[roadie]]. After that, they would have to complete the &quot;[[Jack Be Nimble]]&quot; nursery rhyme and obtain the word &quot;candlestick&quot;, leading them to [[Candlestick Park]].

== Ratings ==
=== US ratings ===
{| class=&quot;wikitable sortable&quot;
! #
! Episode
! Rating
! Share
! [[Nielsen ratings|Rating/Share]]&lt;br /&gt;(18–49)
! Viewers&lt;br /&gt;(millions)
! Rank&lt;br /&gt;(Timeslot)
! Rank&lt;br /&gt;(Night)
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''1'''
| &quot;Nanna Is Kickin' Your Butt&quot; 
! 5.1
! 8
! 2.8/7
! 9.07
! 1
! 1
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''2'''
| &quot;When the Cow Kicked Me in the Head&quot;
! 5.2
! 8
! 2.9/7
! 9.11
! 1
! 1
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''3'''
| &quot;Run Like Scalded Dogs!&quot;
! 5.8
! 9
! 3.2/8
! 10.24
! 2
! 4
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''4'''
| &quot;We Are No Longer in the Bible Belt&quot;
! 4.5
! 7
! 2.6/7
! 8.05 
! 2
! 4&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|url=http://blog.zap2it.com/frominsidethebox/2010/03/tv-ratings-oscars-rise-rule-sunday.html|title=Tv ratings oscars rise rule sunday|author=blog.zap2it.com|accessdate=2010-03-04}}&lt;/ref&gt;
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''5'''
| &quot;I Think We're Fighting the Germans, Right?&quot;
! 5.8
! 10
! 3.0/9
! 10.10
! 1
! 3&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|url=http://www.cbspressexpress.com/div.php/cbs_entertainment/release?id=24522|title=CBS Ratings Press Release |author=CBSPressExpress.com|accessdate=2010-10-04}}&lt;/ref&gt;
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''6'''
| &quot;Cathy Drone?&quot;
! 6.9
! 11
! 3.8/9
! 11.99
! 1
! 4&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|url=http://www.cbspressexpress.com/div.php/cbs_entertainment/release?id=24577|title=CBS Ratings Press Release|author=CBSPressExpress.com|accessdate=2010-10-04}}&lt;/ref&gt;
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''7'''
| &quot;Anonymous?&quot;
! 7.2
! 11
! 3.9/10
! 12.73
! 1
! 3&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|url=http://www.cbspressexpress.com/div.php/cbs_entertainment/release?id=24636|title=CBS Ratings Press Release |author=CBSPressExpress.com|accessdate=2010-10-04}}&lt;/ref&gt;
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''8'''
| &quot;You're Like Jason Bourne, Right?&quot;
! 5.2
! 9
! 2.7/8 
! 9.14
! 1
! 3&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |url=http://tvbythenumbers.com/2010/04/05/tv-ratings-undercover-boss-down-but-still-in-charge |title=TV Ratings: Undercover Boss Down, But Still In Charge: |date=April 05, 2010|work=TV by the Numbers |last=Seidman |first=Robert |accessdate=April 05, 2010}}&lt;/ref&gt;
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''9'''
| &quot;Dumb Did Us In&quot;
! 6.9
! 11
! 3.4/10
! 11.88
! 1
! 3
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''10'''
| &quot;I Feel Like I'm in, Like, Sicily&quot;
! 6.3
! 10
!3.2/9 
!10.69&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |url=http://tvbythenumbers.com/2010/04/05/tv-ratings-undercover-boss-down-but-still-in-charge |title=TV Ratings Top 25: American Idol, Glee Sing to Adults 18-49; Dancing With the Stars Dances to the Top With Total Viewers |date=April 27, 2010|work=TV by the Numbers |last=Seidman |first=Robert |accessdate=April 27, 2010}}&lt;/ref&gt;
! 1
! 3
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''11'''
| &quot;They Don't Even Understand Their Own Language&quot;
! 6.0
! 10
! 3.0/9 
! 10.29&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |url=http://tvbythenumbers.com/2010/05/04/tv-ratings-top-25-idol-glee-tops-with-18-49-dancing-leads-with-viewers/50416|title=TV Ratings Top 25: Idol, Glee Tops With 18-49 ; Dancing Leads With Viewers|date=May 04, 2010|work=TV by the Numbers |last=Seidman |first=Robert |accessdate=May 04, 2010}}&lt;/ref&gt;
! 1
! 3
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''12'''
| &quot;Huger Than Huge&quot;
! 6.0
! 11
! 2.9/9
! 10.63 
! 1
! 3&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|url=http://www.cbspressexpress.com/div.php/cbs_entertainment/release?id=24983|title=CBS Ratings Press Release|author=CBSPressExpress.com|accessdate=2010-10-04}}&lt;/ref&gt;
|}

* Episode 1, &quot;Nanna Is Kickin' Your Butt&quot; aired on [[Valentine's Day]].
* Episode 4, &quot;We Are No Longer In The Bible Belt&quot; had a considerably low amount of viewers, most likely because it aired on the same night as the [[82nd Academy Awards]].
* Episode 7, &quot;Anonymous?&quot; had the most viewers and adults 25–54 rating since the November 4, 2007, episode of ''[[The Amazing Race 12]]'', as well as the best numbers in adults 18–49 since the January 6, 2008, episode of the same season.
* Episode 8, &quot;You're like Jason Bourne, right?&quot; aired on [[Easter Sunday]].
* Episode 12, &quot;Huger Than Huge&quot;, the season finale, aired on [[Mother's Day (U.S.)|Mother's Day]]. The show was down nearly two million viewers compared to the [[The Amazing Race 15|season 15]] finale and was the lowest watched finale since [[The Amazing Race 4|season 4]].&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |url=http://tvbythenumbers.com/2010/05/10/tv-ratings-abc-wins-another-slow-sunday-amazing-race-lowest-finale-ever-celebrity-apprentice-up/50897|title=TV Ratings ABC Wins Another Slow Sunday; Amazing Race Lowest Finale Ever; Celebrity Apprentice Up|date=May 10, 2010|work=TV by the Numbers |last=Gorman |first=Bill |accessdate= May 10, 2010}}&lt;/ref&gt;

=== Canadian ratings ===
{| class=&quot;wikitable sortable&quot;
! #
! Episode
! Viewers&lt;br /&gt;(millions)
! Rank&lt;br /&gt;(Overall)
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''1'''
| &quot;Nanna Is Kickin' Your Butt&quot;
!{{n/a}}
!{{n/a}}
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''2'''
| &quot;When the Cow Kicked Me in the Head&quot;
! 0.90
! 16
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''3'''
| &quot;Run Like Scalded Dogs!&quot;
! 0.88
! 13
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''4'''
| &quot;We Are No Longer in the Bible Belt&quot;
! 1.40
! 21
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''5'''
| &quot;I Think We're Fighting the Germans, Right?&quot;
! 2.53
! 4
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''6'''
| &quot;Cathy Drone?&quot;
! 2.00
! 7
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''7'''
| &quot;Anonymous?&quot;
! 2.47
! 4
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''8'''
| &quot;You're Like Jason Bourne, Right?&quot;
! 2.08
! 6
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''9'''
| &quot;Dumb Did Us In&quot;
! 2.29
! 7
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''10'''
| &quot;I Feel Like I'm in, Like, Sicily&quot;
! 2.18
! 5
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''11'''
| &quot;They Don't Even Understand Their Own Language&quot;
! 2.51
! 3
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''12'''
| &quot;Huger Than Huge&quot;
! 2.58
! 3
|}

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
*[http://www.cbs.com/primetime/amazing_race Official website]
*{{TARWiki|The Amazing Race 16}}

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| first_aired = February 14, 2010
| last_aired = May 9, 2010
| filming_started = November 28, 2009&lt;ref name=&quot;tar16 start&quot;&gt;{{cite web |url = http://popwatch.ew.com/2009/11/29/jeff-jordan-amazing-race-big-brother/ | title = 'Big Brother' winners Jeff and Jordan on 'The Amazing Race': Can it be true? | date= 2009-11-29 | accessdate = 2009-11-29 | first = Lynn | last =Johnson |work = [[Entertainment Weekly]] }}&lt;/ref&gt;
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'''''The Amazing Race 16''''' is the sixteenth installment of the reality television show [[The Amazing Race (U.S. TV series)|''The Amazing Race'']]. ''The Amazing Race 16'' features eleven teams of two, each with a pre-existing relationship, in a race around the world. 

The sixteenth cycle started on Sunday, February 14, 2010. It aired on [[CBS]] in the United States on Sunday nights at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT with the season finale on May 9, 2010, and in Canada, the show premiered on the [[A (TV system)|A channel]], not [[CTV Television Network|CTV]] (due to the [[2010 Winter Olympics]]), but it returned to CTV after the Winter Olympics concluded.&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web | url = http://www.thrfeed.com/2009/12/cbs-picks-show-for-postsuper-bowl-slot.html | title = CBS picks show for post-Super Bowl slot | work = [[The Hollywood Reporter]] | date= 2009-12-20 | accessdate= 2009-12-20 | first = James | last = Hibbard }}&lt;/ref&gt; The show is again hosted by [[Phil Keoghan]].

Brothers Dan and Jordan Pious were the winners of this ''Race''.

==Production==
===Development and filming===
The sixteenth season spanned {{convert|40000|mi|km}} across five continents and nine countries, including Chile, Argentina, Germany, France, Malaysia, Singapore, China and for the first time, the Seychelles.&lt;ref name=&quot;AP&quot;&gt;{{cite web|url=http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20100121/ap_en_tv/us_tv_amazing_race16|title=Cowboys, detectives among 'Amazing Race' teams|last=Lang|first=Derrik|date=2010-01-21|publisher=[[Associated Press]]|accessdate=2010-01-21}} {{Dead link|date=October 2010|bot=H3llBot}}&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|url=http://www.stltoday.com/blogzone/tube-talk/tv-news/2010/01/amazing-race-returns-feb-14-here-are-the-teams/|title=‘Amazing Race’ returns Feb. 14; here are the teams|last=Pennington|first=Gail|work=[[St. Louis Post-Dispatch]]|date=2010-01-21|accessdate=2010-01-24}} {{Dead link|date=October 2010|bot=H3llBot}}&lt;/ref&gt;

Racers were observed leaving [[Los Angeles International Airport]] on November 28, 2009.&lt;ref name=&quot;tar16 start&quot;/&gt; For the third time, teams had to use public transportation to make their way from the Starting Line to the airport. Teams had also done so in seasons 1 and 6. 

Racers were reported checking into a Pit Stop in [[Puerto Varas]], Chile on December 2.&lt;ref name=&quot;Cronica&quot;&gt;{{cite web|url=http://www.cronicalibre.cl/index.php/locales/2234-programa-televisivo-internacional-qthe-amazing-raceq-grabo-capitulos-en-puerto-varas-y-zonas-cercanas|title= Programa televisivo internacional &quot;The Amazing Race&quot; grabó capítulos en Puerto Varas y zonas cercanas |date=2009-12-02|work=Crónica Libre|location=Chile|accessdate=2009-12-02}} {{es icon}}&lt;/ref&gt; Filming of the show has also been reported in [[Bariloche]], Argentina, and continuing on to Germany&lt;ref name=&quot;ANBariloche&quot;&gt;{{cite web|url=http://www.anbariloche.com.ar/noticia.php?nota=11904|title= The Amazing Race grabó en Bariloche |date=2009-12-07|work=Agencia de Noticias Bariloche|location=[[Bariloche]], Argentina|accessdate=2009-12-07}} {{es icon}}&lt;/ref&gt; and production crews were reported to be seen around [[Singapore]], particularly in the [[Bugis Street|Bugis]] area and the [[Singapore Flyer]].&lt;ref name=&quot;Singapore&quot;&gt;{{cite web|url=http://a1preview.asia1.com.sg:90/vgn-ext-templating/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=30881f5db71a5210VgnVCM100000430a0a0aRCRD&amp;vgnextchannel=f6dbadbd2b722110VgnVCM100000bd0a0a0aRCRD|title=Is Amazing Race back in S'pore?|work=The New Paper|publisher=AsiaOne News|location=Singapore|accessdate=2009-12-20}}&lt;/ref&gt;

In the third episode, which aired on February 28, 2010 and featured the contestants departing [[Chile]], Phil Keoghan acknowledged the February 27, 2010 [[2010 Chile earthquake|massive earthquake]] in Chile in a special opening.&lt;ref name=&quot;Variety&quot;&gt;{{cite web|url=http://weblogs.variety.com/on_the_air/2010/02/sundays-amazing-race-to-acknowledge-the-chile-earthquake.html|title=Sunday's-Amazing-Race-to-Acknowledge-the-Chile-Earthquake|last=Michael|first=Schneider|date=2010-02-27|publisher=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]|accessdate=2010-02-27}}&lt;/ref&gt;

Leg 4 featured an [[The Amazing Race#Intersection|Intersection]] for the first time since [[The Amazing Race 11|Season 11]]. Also for the first time since the Intersection was introduced, teams did a Roadblock together, where one person from each of the intersected teams had to work together to complete the Roadblock. This is also the first time since [[The Amazing Race 8|Season 8]] that two racers worked together to complete a Roadblock, and the first time in its history that an Intersection occurred on a different leg than Leg 8.

In Leg 8, Jet and [[Cord McCoy|Cord]] were the first team since the inception of the Speed Bump in [[The Amazing Race 12|Season 12]] to finish in first place on a leg in which they had to complete a Speed Bump.&lt;!--Leg 8 was also the first leg in the history of ''The Amazing Race'' in which the finishing order of the teams was totally reversed from that of the previous leg (leg 7, which was a non-elimination leg). [This is not true. The first was in Season 7 Legs 11 to 12]--&gt;

Leg 9 was the first time that a U-Turn warning had been in the team's first clue, due to the fact the team taking the Fast Forward option would have skipped the Detour and the U-Turn point. Also, this was the first time that a Fast Forward and a U-Turn have been present in the same leg, although this was previously done on the [[Israel]]i edition of the race ''[[HaMerotz LaMillion]]''.

At the end of the episode for Leg 10, the death of [[He Pingping]] was acknowledged. He appeared giving out clues to the teams after the first Roadblock. That leg was also the first single-length leg ever on the ''Race'' to have two Roadblocks (Each team member had to complete one of the Roadblocks).

In Leg 11, [[Bao Xishun]], the world's tallest man at the time, was featured as the greeter at the Pit Stop in Shanghai.

===Cast===
{{see also|List of The Amazing Race (U.S. TV series) contestants}}
Applications were originally due on July 10, 2009, but the deadline was later extended. Semi-finalist interviews were held sometime in August 2009 and the final casting interviews took place in Los Angeles around September and October 2009. Filming took place around November and December 2009.&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|url=http://www.cbs.com/casting/amazing_race/Eligibility_Requirements.pdf|title=Eligibility requirements|author=CBS.com|accessdate=2009-06-26}}&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|url=http://www.cbs.com/casting/amazing_race/Application_Form.pdf|title=Application form|author=CBS.com|accessdate=2009-06-26}}&lt;/ref&gt;

Caite, 20, was the youngest contestant in the show's history (excluding the [[The Amazing Race 8|Family Edition]]); while Jody Kelly, 71, was the oldest contestant in the show's history. Other racers included [[cowboy]]s, [[detective]]s, a lesbian couple, high school sweethearts, attorney moms, and the show's first Asian married couple.

Notable cast members include [[Big Brother 11 (U.S.)|''Big Brother 11'']] houseguests [[Jordan Lloyd]] and Jeff Schroeder, 2007 [[Miss South Carolina Teen USA]] [[Caitlin Upton|Caite Upton]], professional bull rider [[Cord McCoy]], and [[Cleveland Indians]] [[Coach (baseball)|third-base coach]] [[Steve Smith (baseball)|Steve Smith]]. 

This 16th series also marked the first appearance of [[Allan Wu]], host of ''[[The Amazing Race Asia]]'', in the US version of the series.

==Results==
The following teams participated in the Race, with their relationships at the time of filming. Note this table does not necessarily reflect all content broadcast on television due to inclusion or exclusion of some data. Placements are listed in finishing order.
{| class=&quot;wikitable&quot;
!rowspan=2|Team
!rowspan=2|Relationship
!colspan=12|Position (by leg)
!rowspan=2|Roadblocks&lt;br /&gt;performed
|-
!1
!2
!3
!4
!5{{ref|5|5}}
!6
!7
!8
!9
!10
!11
!12
|-
|Dan &amp; Jordan
|Brothers
|8th{{ref|2|2}} 
|8th
|6th
|6th{{blue|–}}
|4th
|5th
|2nd
|5th
|{{green|1stƒ}}
|3rd
|3rd
|1st
|Dan 6, Jordan 5
|-
|Jet &amp; [[Cord McCoy|Cord]]
|Brothers / [[Cowboy]]s
|3rd
|1st
|1st
|4th{{orange (color)|+}}
|3rd
|4th
|{{blue|&lt;u&gt;6th&lt;/u&gt;}}{{ref|9|9}}
|1st
|3rd
|1st
|2nd
|2nd
 |Jet 6, Cord 6
|-
|Brent &amp; [[Caite Upton|Caite]] 
|Dating Models
|7th{{ref|1|1}} 
|4th
|7th{{ref|4|4}}
|7th{{olive|~}}
|6th{{ref|6|6}}
|6th{{ref|8|8}}
|3rd
|4th
|2nd{{brown|⊃}}
|2nd
|1st
| 3rd 
|Brent 7, Caite 5
|-
|Louie &amp; Michael
|Detectives
|9th
|9th
|8th
|1st{{orange (color)|+}}
|1st{{brown|⊃}}
|1st
|4th
|3rd
|4th
|{{blue|&lt;u&gt;4th&lt;/u&gt;}}
|{{red  |4th}}

|bgcolor=&quot;darkgray&quot; colspan=&quot;1&quot;|
|Louie 6, Michael 5
|-
|Carol &amp; Brandy
|Dating
|6th
|3rd
|3rd
|5th{{magenta|–}}
|5th
|2nd
|5th
|2nd
|{{red|5th}}{{brown|⊂}}
|bgcolor=&quot;darkgray&quot; colspan=&quot;3&quot;|
|Carol 4, Brandy 4
|-
|[[Steve Smith (baseball)|Steve]] &amp; Allie
|Father / Daughter
|4th
|7th
|2nd
|2nd{{teal|^}}
|2nd
|3rd
|1st
|{{red|6th}}
|bgcolor=&quot;darkgray&quot; colspan=&quot;4&quot;|
|Steve 4, Allie 3
|-
|[[Jordan Lloyd|Jordan]] &amp; Jeff
|Newly Dating
|1st
|6th
|5th
|{{blue|&lt;u&gt;8th&lt;/u&gt;}}{{olive|~}}
|7th
|{{red|7th}}
|bgcolor=&quot;darkgray&quot; colspan=&quot;6&quot;|
|Jordan 2, Jeff 3
|-
|Joe &amp; Heidi
|Married
|5th
|2nd
|4th
|3rd{{teal|^}}
|{{red|8th}}{{brown|⊂}}{{ref|7|7}}
|bgcolor=&quot;darkgray&quot; colspan=&quot;7&quot;|
|Joe 2, Heidi 2
|-
|{{nowrap|Monique &amp; Shawne}}
|Moms / [[Lawyer|Attorneys]]
|2nd
|5th
|{{red|9th}}
|bgcolor=&quot;darkgray&quot; colspan=&quot;9&quot;|
|{{nowrap|Monique 1, Shawne 2}}
|-
|Jody &amp; Shannon
|{{nowrap|Grandmother / Granddaughter}}
|10th
|{{red|10th}}
| bgcolor=&quot;darkgray&quot; colspan=&quot;10&quot;|
|Jody 1, Shannon 1
|-
|Dana &amp; Adrian
|High School Sweethearts
|{{red|11th}}{{ref|3|3}}
|bgcolor=&quot;darkgray&quot; colspan=&quot;11&quot;|
|Dana 0, Adrian 1{{ref|3|3}}
|}
*A {{red|red}} team placement indicates that the team was eliminated.
*A {{green|green ƒ}} and team placement indicates that the team won a [[The Amazing Race#Fast Forward|Fast Forward]] clue.
*An {{blue|&lt;u&gt;underlined blue&lt;/u&gt;}} team's placement indicates that the team came in last on a non-elimination leg and had to perform a [[The Amazing Race#Non-elimination legs|Speed Bump]] task in the following leg.
*Matching colored symbols ({{orange (color)|orange +}}, {{teal|teal ^}}, {{magenta|magenta –}}, and {{olive|olive ~}}) indicate teams who worked together during part of the leg as a result of an Intersection.
*A {{brown|brown ⊃}} means the team chose to use a U-Turn; {{brown|⊂}} indicates the team who received it.

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{{note|1|1}} Brent and Caite initially arrived 2nd, but were issued a 30-minute penalty for going on foot instead of taking the [[funicular]] from the Roadblock as instructed in their clue; they dropped to 7th.&lt;br /&gt;
{{note|2|2}} Dan and Jordan initially arrived 4th, but were issued a 15-minute penalty for losing a paintbrush during the additional task; they dropped to 8th.&lt;br&gt;
{{note|3|3}} Dana and Adrian failed to complete the Roadblock in Leg 1. After Adrian's second attempt failed and after all other teams had already checked in at the Pit Stop, Phil came out to the Roadblock location and eliminated them.&lt;br&gt;
{{note|4|4}} At the beginning of Leg 3, Brent and Caite were originally supposed to depart 4th, but because both had to be treated for [[dehydration]] at the emergency room in a local hospital, they departed last, 3 hours and 5 minutes after their scheduled time.&lt;br&gt;
{{note|5|5}} The U-Turn in Leg 5 was a Blind U-Turn; Louie and Michael did not have to reveal themselves to the other teams as having used the U-Turn.&lt;br&gt;
{{note|6|6}} Brent and Caite initially arrived 6th, but had missed the clue at the U-Turn, having arrived at their additional task by chance. They had to backtrack to the U-Turn to receive their clue. This did not affect their placement.&lt;br&gt;
{{note|7|7}} Joe and Heidi failed to complete the second Detour task that they had to do as a result of being U-Turned. After all of the other teams had already checked in at the Pit Stop, Phil came out to their location and eliminated them.&lt;br&gt;
{{note|8|8}} Brent and Caite initially arrived 3rd, but did not complete the Detour, having arrived at the Pit Stop by chance after following Carol and Brandy. They had to backtrack to complete the Detour and eventually checked in 6th.&lt;br&gt;
{{note|9|9}} Jet and Cord initially arrived 5th, but did not retrieve the clue giving directions to the Pit Stop after completing the Roadblock. They had to backtrack to retrieve the clue, and fell to last place.&lt;br&gt;
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==Episode title quotes==
Episode titles are often taken from quotes made by the racers.&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|url=http://www.cbs.com/info/schedule/index.php|title=CBS TV Schedule|publisher=[[CBS]]|accessdate=2010-01-31}}&lt;/ref&gt;
#&quot;Nanna Is Kickin' Your Butt&quot; – ''Michael''
#&quot;When the Cow Kicked Me in the Head&quot; – ''Jody''
#&quot;Run Like Scalded Dogs!&quot; – ''Jet''
#&quot;We Are No Longer in the Bible Belt&quot; – ''Jet''
#&quot;I Think We're Fighting the Germans, Right?&quot; – ''Michael''
#&quot;Cathy Drone?&quot; – ''Dan''
#&quot;Anonymous?&quot; – ''Brent'' 
#&quot;You're Like Jason Bourne, Right?&quot; – ''Michael''
#&quot;Dumb Did Us In&quot; – ''Brandy''
#&quot;I Feel Like I'm in, Like, Sicily&quot; – ''Brent''
#&quot;They Don't Even Understand Their Own Language&quot; – ''Brent''
#&quot;Huger than Huge&quot; – ''Jordan''

==Prizes==
The prize for each leg is awarded to the first place team for that leg. All trips are sponsored by [[Travelocity]].
*'''Leg 1''' – A trip for two to [[Vancouver]], [[British Columbia]]
*'''Leg 2''' – A pair of [[sailboat]]s
*'''Leg 3''' – A trip for two to [[Patagonia]]
*'''Leg 4''' – Two $5,000 pre-loaded [[Discover Card]]s
*'''Leg 5''' – Two 55&quot; [[High-definition television|HD TVs]]
*'''Leg 6''' – A trip for two to [[Cancun]], Mexico
*'''Leg 7''' – A dinner on the beach on [[Praslin]], [[Seychelles]], massages, all the [[7-Up]] the team could drink (at the Pit Stop), and $7,000 for each team member
*'''Leg 8''' – A trip for two to [[Maui]], Hawaii
*'''Leg 9''' – A pair of motorcycles
*'''Leg 10''' – A trip for two to Alaska.
*'''Leg 11''' – A trip for two to the Spanish coast.
*'''Leg 12''' – $1,000,000

==Elimination Station==
After elimination, the first five eliminated teams were sequestered at a villa in [[Puerto Vallarta]], Mexico to await the finale. CBS posted short videos on its website after each episode aired in the [[Pacific Time Zone]] to show the eliminated teams interacting at the villa.

*After '''Leg 1''', ''Dana'' and ''Adrian'' were the first team eliminated and sent to the villa. They expressed their disappointment after Adrian's second attempt failed during the Roadblock task. Adrian is terribly afraid of heights and he wanted to kiss Dana to reaffirm their relationship. They discussed their marriage, had a tour on a beach, and saw big whales in the ocean.
*After '''Leg 2''', ''Jody'' and ''Shannon'' were the second team eliminated and sent to the villa. Jody voiced her regrets that she did the Roadblock instead of Shannon. Adrian was surprised to hear that Jody had not hoped or expected to win the race, but Shannon still insisted that they could have done it. The teams were treated to an elemental spa with treatments based on fire, earth, water, and air.
*After '''Leg 3''', ''Monique'' and ''Shawne'' were the third team eliminated and sent to the villa. All the previous eliminated teams were shocked to see Monique and Shawne, and Monique and Shawne were saddened at missing their daughters' birthdays. The next day, the teams went to Las Juantas Y Los Veranos to learn how to make [[tequila]], which included Adrian cutting open a [[blue agave]] which took him about 6 minutes and 9 seconds.
*'''Leg 4''' was a non-elimination leg, hence no new teams were sent to the villa. The 3 eliminated teams bonded at the villa while Shannon was writing in her journal. Monique and Shawne suggested bringing Shannon to the beach, after which all the teams went. Shawne was given a leg and foot massage, while Shannon got her hair beaded, and Monique shared with Shannon how to win the Mexican guys by doing some eye action.
*After '''Leg 5''', ''Joe'' and ''Heidi'' were the fourth team eliminated and sent to the villa. They arrived while Adrian and Shannon were playing a game of [[table tennis]]. Jody and Shannon expressed their surprise and disappointment at seeing Joe and Heidi arrive, while Adrian was glad to have another man at the villa. Joe and Heidi expressed their frustration and explained how they arrived at the conclusion that Louie and Michael had Blind U-Turned them. Later, the teams went into town to do some shopping. Joe tried to bargain with a store owner over the price of some jewelry for Heidi, which offended the owner.
*After '''Leg 6''', ''Jordan'' and ''Jeff'' were the fifth team eliminated and sent to the villa. All the teams at the villa sat down for a meal and as Jordan and Jeff arrive at the villa, they explained the circumstances that led to their elimination. They believed that Louie and Michael would be in the top 3, and Joe again shared his disdain for Louie and Michael in a confessional. Jeff expressed his bitterness at having been evicted from [[Big Brother (U.S.)|''Big Brother'']] and now eliminated from ''The Amazing Race'' as he compares Elimination Station and ''Big Brother'' and Jury House. However, Jordan feels satisfied from being in Elimination Station. The teams later went on a [[snorkeling]] trip. While on the trip, Monique and Shawne suffered from [[seasickness]], and Heidi helped Adrian become comfortable in the water. The snorkeling trip also helped ease Jeff's bitterness at being eliminated.
*'''Leg 7''' was a non-elimination leg, hence no new teams were sent to the villa. At the pool, Adrian, Jeff and Joe discussed why Louie and Michael U-Turned Joe and Heidi, which turned out to be because the detectives disliked them due to personal reasons. After that, the eliminated teams watched an exciting Mexican dance, and many of the racers joined in the dance while others watched. Jody also performed a solo by playing the drum, which impressed Shannon. Later in the day, Joe shared with Heidi the main reason why Louie and Michael U-Turned them. Lastly, Heidi added that if Joe were to meet Louie and Michael, he would confront them about it and how it affected the outcome of the race.
*After '''Leg 8''', ''Steve'' and ''Allie'' were the sixth team eliminated. It was 2:00 in the morning, and the eliminated teams gathered to find out who they think is the next team eliminated. Steve and Allie called the villa and Monique picked up the phone. Everyone was surprised and disappointed to hear about that Steve and Allie were eliminated, especially Shannon who was sad to hear about it. Joe then asked Steve about Louie and Michael's current situation in the race, then Steve told Joe that his team was too strong and was a threat, which resulted in the U-Turn. Steve shared that it was bad decisions and a bad cab that resulted in their elimination. Steve also noted that either Jet and Cord or Louie and Michael will win the race.
*After '''Leg 9''', ''Carol'' and ''Brandy'' were the seventh team eliminated. When Carol and Brandy called the villa early in the morning, the other eliminated teams were shocked and disappointed to hear about Carol and Brandy being eliminated, especially Shannon who wanted to see an all-girl team win. Carol and Brandy talked about the U-Turn and their dislike for Brent and Caite that led to their elimination. In response, Jordan said that Carol and Brandy were probably just too jealous of Caite's beauty. Adrian, however, agreed with Carol and Brandy that the U-Turn was a foolish move by the dating models, and that it should have been used on either Jet and Cord or Louie and Michael. That evening, the eliminated racers got to watch a [[Lucha libre|Mexican wrestling]] match in an outdoor coliseum. Jordan got to escort a wrestler to the ring, and Adrian, the most enthusiastic fan of the group, bought a wrestling mask as a souvenir.
*'''Leg 10''' was a non-elimination leg, hence no new teams were sent to the villa. Jordan and Jeff talk with Dana and Adrian about how to strengthen their relationship. Then, all the teams at Elimination Station are shown packing their bags and guessing where the final Leg will take place and then they were leaving the villa and fly to End City.
*After '''Leg 11''', ''Louie'' and ''Michael'' were the eighth and final team eliminated. Elimination Station showed the five eliminated teams arriving at the End City in [[San Francisco]], California. After arriving in San Francisco, the teams checked in to a hotel, settled into their rooms, and awaited the phone call from the eighth team eliminated. Monique and Shawne are happy to see the end of the race and to know who they think is going to win. Dana said that Joe and Heidi were hoping that Louie and Michael are not in the Final Three because of their dislike for them after being U-Turned. Louie and Michael called into the hotel, and the eliminated teams were shocked and disappointed to hear about Louie and Michael being eliminated. Joe asked Louie and Michael if they still felt that they had used the U-Turn correctly. Michael told him that they had because he thought Joe and Heidi would be very tough to beat once the Race route reached Asia. Adrian said that Joe and Heidi's wishes came true, but despite Louie and Michael being eliminated, Joe was still not satisfied. Jeff told Joe that Louie and Michael U-Turned Joe and Heidi because of personal reasons, which led to harsh words between Joe and Jeff.
*'''Leg 12''' was the final leg of ''The Amazing Race 16''. Elimination Station showed the Finish Line that takes place in [[Candlestick Park]]. All the eliminated teams were happy to find out which team do they think will win the $1 million as Steve and Allie, Carol and Brandy, and Louie and Michael reunited with the other eliminated teams at the Finish Line. Shannon noticed that the Final Three teams are: Dan and Jordan, Brent and Caite, and Jet and Cord. Dana said that it's anybody's race. All the eliminated teams were waiting to find out who they think will cross the Finish Line first and win the $1 million. They find out that Dan and Jordan were the first team to cross the Finish Line and win the $1 million; Jet and Cord came in 2nd and Brent and Caite came in 3rd. Teams expressed their opinions about the final three teams at the Finish Line along with their joys and disappointments about the race, and the learning experiences they could draw from it.

==Race summary==
[[File:The Amazing Race 16 Map.png|thumb|250px|The Route of the Race.]]
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===Leg 1 (United States → Chile)===
[[File:Ascensor Valparaiso1.JPG|thumb|In order to travel throughout the mountainous city of [[Valparaíso]], teams rode its various [[funicular]] railways between tasks.]]
*Los Angeles, California, '''[[United States]]''' {{flagicon|United States}} (Vista Hermosa Natural Park) (Starting Line)
*[[File:Legenda lotnisko.svg|20px|Flight:]] Los Angeles ([[Los Angeles International Airport]]) to [[Santiago, Chile|Santiago]], '''[[Chile]]''' {{flagicon|Chile}} ([[Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport]])
*[[Image:Bus-logo.svg|20px|Bus:]] Santiago (Terminal San Borja) to [[Valparaíso]], [[Valparaíso Region]] (Bus Terminal)
*[[Viña del Mar]] ([[Wulff Castle]]) ''(unaired)'' &lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|url=http://www.gettyimages.co.uk/detail/96512357/CBS|title=Photograph of Jody and Shannon near Wulff Castle (see caption)|publisher=[[Getty Images]]|accessdate=2010-02-16}}&lt;/ref&gt;
*Valparaíso (Ascensor Villaseca) {{TAR clue|Roadblock|&quot;Who has the balance of a cat and the courage of a lion?&quot;}}
*Valparaíso (Ascensor Artilleria)
*Valparaíso (Paseo Templeman)
*Valparaíso ([http://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g294306-d318237-Reviews-Fine_Arts_Museum_Palacio_Baburizza-Valparaiso.html Palacio Baburizza]) {{TAR clue|Pit Stop|1}}

In this first Roadblock of the race, one team member had to cross a [[Tightrope walking|tightrope]] the length of a [[American football#Field and players|football field]] ({{convert|360|ft|m|abbr=on|disp=s}}) suspended {{convert|120|ft|m}} above the ground.

;Additional task
*At Paseo Templeman, teams picked up painting supplies (4 paint cans, paint brushes, and a ladder) and had to find a group of house painters next to a house matching the color of their paint. Once at the house, they had to finish painting a portion of the house to receive their next clue.
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===Leg 2 (Chile)===
[[File:Landscape osorno petrohue 2.jpg|thumb|In this Leg, teams traveled throughout the [[Los Lagos Region]] of Chile, known for its lakes and the [[Osorno (volcano)|Osorno volcano]].]]
*[[File:Bus-logo.svg|20px|Bus:]] Valparaíso to [[Puerto Varas]], [[Los Lagos Region]] via Santiago
* [[Vicente Pérez Rosales National Park]] (Mirador, Isla Margarita, [[Todos los Santos Lake]]) {{TAR clue|Detour|Llama Adoration or Condor Consternation}}
* Puerto Varas ([http://www.oncesbellavista.cl/ Onces y Cabañas Bellavista] {{es icon}}) {{TAR clue|Roadblock|&quot;It's time to make the Kuchen.&quot;}}
* Puerto Varas (Gruta de la Virgen, Iglesia del Sagrado Corazón de Jesús de Puerto Varas) {{TAR clue|Pit Stop|2}}

In the first Detour of this race, teams chose between Llama Adoration and Condor Consternation. In Llama Adoration, teams traveled to a farm where they had to dress a [[llama]] by placing a blanket on its back and a scarf around its neck. In Condor Consternation, teams traveled to a beach where they donned special shoes resembling birds' feet and used a [[hang glider]]-like condor costume to glide out to a clue in the water. In the leg's Roadblock, teams had to collect several ingredients used to make [[kuchen]]: a plate of butter, a bowl of sugar, a bag of flour, a [[baker's dozen]] of eggs from the hen house, and a cup of milk straight from a cow. Once the ingredients were collected, team members had to give them to the baker to receive a serving of kuchen and their next clue.
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===Leg 3 (Chile → Argentina)===
[[File:Rodeo Santa Susanna ranch.jpg|thumb|Leg 3 featured tasks relating to [[gaucho]]s and other aspects of Argentine [[equestrianism]].]]
*[[File:Bus-logo.svg|20px|Bus:]] Puerto Varas (Del Salvador Bus Terminal/Cruz del Sur Bus Terminal) to [[San Carlos de Bariloche]], [[Río Negro Province]], '''Argentina''' {{flagicon|Argentina}} 
*San Carlos de Bariloche (El Boliche Viejo)
*San Carlos de Bariloche (Peña Gaucha) {{TAR clue|Roadblock|&quot;Who's ready to get roped in?&quot;}}
*[[:es:Ñirihuau|Ñirihuau]] {{es icon}} (Puente Ñirihuau) {{TAR clue|Detour|Horse Sense or Horse Power}}
*[[Neuquén Province]] ([http://www.estanciaspatagonicas.com/ Estancia Fortin Chacabuco] {{es icon}}) {{TAR clue|Pit Stop|3}}

In this leg's Roadblock, one team member had to choose a station and use a [[lasso]] to rope a target {{convert|18|ft|m}} away and pull it towards them to receive their next clue. In the Detour, teams chose between Horse Sense and Horse Power. In Horse Sense, teams were given a set of directions by a gunslinger and, using only a stationary compass as a navigational aid, had to find a bag of loot buried in a field. They then had to deliver the bag to the lead bandit, and if the markings on their bag matched the coordinates given to them, he would give the team [[coin]] with the name of the Pit Stop location on it as their next clue. In Horse Power, teams went down to a [[polo]] field and, using a wooden practice horse, had to get a goal within 9 strokes and received the [[trophy]] with the name of the Pit Stop location on its base as their next clue.

;Additional task
*At El Boliche Viejo, teams had to win a game of [[five-card stud]] against the [[Travelocity]] Roaming Gnome to receive the gnome which had their next clue on the bottom of its base.

===Leg 4 (Argentina → Germany)===
[[File:Indra-Club-Hamburg.png|thumb|The Indra Musikclub in Hamburg's [[red-light district]] the [[Reeperbahn]] was the location of [[the Beatles]]' [[the Beatles in Hamburg|debut in Germany]] and was the Pit Stop for this Leg of the Race.]]
*[[File:Legenda lotnisko.svg|20px|Flight:]] San Carlos de Bariloche ([[Teniente Luis Candelaria International Airport]]) to [[Frankfurt am Main|Frankfurt]], '''Germany''' {{flagicon|Germany}} ([[Frankfurt Airport]])
*[[File:Legenda kolej.svg|20px|Railway:]] Frankfurt ([[Frankfurt Airport long-distance station]]) to [[Hamburg]] ([[Hamburg Hauptbahnhof]])
*Hamburg ([[:de:Jungfernstieg Street|Jungfernstieg]] {{de icon}}) {{TAR clue|Intersection}} {{TAR clue|Roadblock|&quot;Who's ready to reach new heights?&quot;}}
*Hamburg ([[Wilhelm I, German Emperor|Kaiser Wilhelm]] statue at [[:de:Altonaer Rathaus|Altonaer Rathaus]] {{de icon}}) {{TAR clue|Detour|Soccer or Sauerkraut}}
*Hamburg ([[:de:Haifischbar|Haifischbar]] {{de icon}})
*Hamburg ([[Beatles-Platz]])
*Hamburg ([http://www.indramusikclub.com/ Indra Musikclub] {{de icon}}) {{TAR clue|Pit Stop|4}}

At the Intersection, teams had to join with one other team to complete tasks and make decisions together until further notice. In this special Roadblock, one team member from each of the intersected teams had to take the [[Hamburg S-Bahn|S-Bahn]] to the [[Port of Hamburg]] and complete a {{convert|150|ft|m|adj=on}} tandem [[bungee jumping|bungee jump]] from a bungee [[Crane (machine)|crane]]. After the Roadblock, teams were no longer Intersected. The Detour for this Leg was a choice between [[Association football|Soccer]] or [[Sauerkraut]]. In Soccer, teams made their way to [[:de:Adolf-Jäger-Kampfbahn|Adolf-Jäger-Kampfbahn Stadium]] {{de icon}} and had to successfully kick a ball from the penalty mark ({{convert|12|yd|m|disp=/|abbr=on}}) through 5 targets located in the goal to receive their next clue. In Sauerkraut, teams had to travel to a restaurant called [http://www.alt-hamburger-buergerhaus.de/ Alt Hamburger Bürgerhaus] {{de icon}} and eat a plate of [[sauerkraut]] while a band played a song called the &quot;Sauerkraut Polka&quot;. Teams had to finish the plate before the end of the song in order to receive their clue. If the song ended first, they had to start over with a new plate of sauerkraut.

;Additional tasks
*At the Haifischbar, each team had to drink a [[boot of beer]] to receive their next clue.

===Leg 5 (Germany → France)===
[[File:RoteBaron.JPG|thumb|During the Detour, teams were &quot;attacked&quot; by a pilot in the [[Manfred von Richthofen|Red Baron]]'s [[Fokker Dr.I]] in an [[historical reenactment]] of [[trench warfare]] during World War I.]]
*[[Image:Bus-logo.svg|20px|Bus:]] Hamburg to [[Les Monthairons]], [[Lorraine (region)|Lorraine]], '''France''' {{flagicon|France}} ([[:fr:Château des Monthairons|Château des Monthairons]] {{fr icon}})
*[[Sainte-Menehould]], [[Champagne-Ardenne]] (Boulangerie Defontaine)
*[[Massiges]] ([[:fr:Massiges#La main de Massiges (1914-1918)|La main de Massiges]] {{fr icon}}) {{TAR clue|Detour|In the Trenches or Under Fire}} {{TAR clue|Speed Bump|Reinforce a trench wall}} {{TAR clue|U-Turn|Louie &amp; Michael|Joe &amp; Heidi|blind=yes}}
*Massiges (Church of Massiges)&lt;!-- The church of Massiges is a separate route marker. --&gt;
*[[Wargemoulin-Hurlus]] ([[:fr:Wargemoulin-Hurlus#Lieux et monuments|Eglise Saint-Étienne de Wargemoulin]] {{fr icon}}) {{TAR clue|Pit Stop|5}}
 
During the Pit Stop, all teams boarded a bus and traveled from Hamburg to an unknown destination, revealed to viewers to be Les Monthairons. In this Leg's Detour, teams chose between In the Trenches or Under Fire. For both tasks, teams dressed up as World War I-era American soldiers, known as [[Doughboy]]s. In the Trenches, teams traveled through [[trench warfare|trenches]] to a [[telegraph]] where they had to decipher a message in [[Morse code]] –&quot;We will prevail. ''Vive la France.''&quot;– and then presented their deciphered message to the French sergeant. In Under Fire, teams crawled under [[barbed wire]] 100 feet to receive a message –&quot;The war is over. ''Vive la liberté''.&quot;– from a man in a [[foxhole]]. They then crawled back through the barbed wire to present the message to the sergeant. Before either task was completed and the teams received their clue, the message they received was sent to &quot;headquarters&quot; via [[carrier pigeon]]. For this leg's Speed Bump, Jordan and Jeff had to reinforce a trench wall using a series of branches before they could proceed to complete the Detour task.

;Additional tasks
*At the Boulangerie Defontaine, teams had to buy a fresh [[baguette]] that contained their next clue.
*After the Detour, teams were required to head south down a road to find the U-Turn and their next clue.
*Upon arriving at Church of Massiges, teams changed out of their Doughboy gear into [[turn of the century]] French bicycling gear (including a fake moustache) and rode on antique bicycles, in the manner of the [[1903 Tour de France|first Tour de France]], along a {{convert|4|mi|km|adj=on}} course to the Pit Stop.

===Leg 6 (France)===
[[File:Remuage vin effervescent.jpg|thumb|The tasks of this leg centered around France's [[champagne (wine)|champagne]] industry.]]
*[[Reims]] ([[Cathedral of Notre-Dame, Reims|Notre-Dame de Reims]] – [[Joan of Arc]] Statue)
*[[Épernay]] ([http://www.leclercbriant.com/index-uk.php3 Leclerc Briant]) {{TAR clue|Roadblock|&quot;Who's ready to cave in?&quot;}}
*[[Pierry]] ([[:fr:Château de la Marquetterie|Château de la Marquetterie]] {{fr icon}}) {{TAR clue|Detour|Tower or Terra}}
*Épernay ([http://www.orcca.asso.fr/fr/ l'ORCCA] {{fr icon}}, la Maison Gallice) {{TAR clue|Pit Stop|6}}

In this Roadblock, one team member had to [[Abseiling|rappel]] {{convert|100|ft|m|add=on}} into the [[chalk]] cellars of the [[winery]] of Leclerc Briant to search for a bottle of [[champagne (wine)|champagne]] specially marked with a small yellow and red striped flag on the bottom amongst the [[Sparkling wine production#Riddling|riddling]] racks. After finding the bottle, the team member returned to the surface to use the traditional [[sabrage]] technique to open the bottle, the force of which propelled their next clue out. The Detour was a choice between Tower or Terra. In Tower, teams had to stack 680 [[Champagne stemware#Champagne coupe|champagne coupes]] into a 15-level pyramid with only one coupe on the top level, then pour the entire contents of a [[wine bottle#Sizes|magnum]] of [[Taittinger]] champagne onto the top of the pyramid – all without breaking any of the glasses – in order to receive their next clue. In Terra, teams searched the {{convert|1|sqkm|acre|adj=on}} winter-barren Taittinger [[vineyard]]s for a cluster of [[Vitis vinifera|wine grapes]] marked with the race flag. After finding the grapes, they returned it to the harvest foreman for their next clue.

;Additional task
*At the Cathedral of Notre-Dame, Reims, teams had to find a woman playing a [[musical saw]] to receive their next clue: a [[Cork material|cork]] from a bottle of Leclerc Briant.

===Leg 7 (France → Seychelles)===
[[File:Aldabra Giant Tortoise Geochelone gigantea edit1.jpg|thumb|In one of the Detour tasks in this Leg, teams had to use a [[banana]] to lure a 100-year-old and {{convert|500|lb|kg|adj=on}} [[Aldabra Giant Tortoise]] across a marked course.]]
*[[File:Legenda lotnisko.svg|20px|Flight:]] Paris ([[Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport]]) to [[Victoria, Seychelles|Victoria]], [[Mahé, Seychelles|Mahé]], '''[[Seychelles]]''' {{flagicon|Seychelles}} ([[Seychelles International Airport]])
*[[La Digue]] (L'Union Estate) {{TAR clue|Detour|Turtle Toddle or Ox Trot}}
*[[St. Pierre Island]] {{TAR clue|Roadblock|&quot;It's time to take a deep breath.&quot;}}
*[[Praslin]] (Paradise Sun Hotel) {{TAR clue|Pit Stop|7}}

This leg's Detour was Turtle Toddle or Ox Trot. In Turtle Toddle, teams had to use a [[banana]] to lure a {{convert|500|lb|kg|adj=on}}, 100-year-old [[Aldabra Giant Tortoise]] across a marked path on a lawn. Once it was across the finish line, teams had to deliver a bunch of bananas to a fruit merchant {{convert|1.5|mi|km|add=on}} away to receive their next clue. In Ox Trot, teams had to pull a cart to a clearing and load a pile of [[coconut]]s into it. Then, after an [[ox]] was hitched to their cart, teams had to deliver their coconuts to a fruit merchant to receive their clue. If they forgot or lost any of the coconuts, teams had to retrieve them before being allowed to continue. In the leg's Roadblock, one team member had to dive into the ocean to retrieve one of seven bottles tied to a platform in the water.

;Additional task
*Upon arrival in Mahé, teams had to find a marked kiosk and take a number. The first 3 teams were on the first [[helicopter]]s, leaving around the same time, to [[La Digue]]. The last three departed for La Digue on three helicopters an hour later.
*After finishing the Detour, teams chose a marked boat and were taken out to a buoy near [[St. Pierre Island]]. Once there, the captain gave them their next clue.
*After finishing the Roadblock, teams were taken off the shore of [[Praslin]] where they had to swim to shore. Once ashore, teams emptied the contents of their bottle revealing a puzzle map that when completed would lead them to their treasure: the Pit Stop at the Paradise Sun Hotel.

===Leg 8 (Seychelles → Malaysia)===
[[File:Snake Temple, Penang.jpg|thumb|Upon arriving in Malaysia, teams made their way to the [[Snake Temple]] in [[Bayan Lepas]].]]
*[[File:Legenda prom.svg|20px|Riverboat:]] Praslin to Victoria, Mahé
*[[File:Legenda lotnisko.svg|20px|Flight:]] Victoria (Seychelles International Airport) to [[George Town, Penang|George Town]], [[Penang]], '''[[Malaysia]]''' {{flagicon|Malaysia}} ([[Penang International Airport]])
* [[Bayan Lepas]] ([[Snake Temple]]) {{TAR clue|Detour|Buddhist Tradition or Chinese Custom}}
* [[Teluk Bahang]] (Kuil Sri Singamuga Kaliamman Temple) {{TAR clue|Roadblock|&quot;Whose life could use a splash of color?&quot;}} {{TAR clue|Speed Bump|Serve Tea}}
* George Town ([http://www.pinangperanakanmansion.com.my/ Pinang Peranakan Mansion]) {{TAR clue|Pit Stop|8}}

In this leg's Detour, teams chose between Buddhist Tradition or Chinese Custom. In Buddhist Tradition, teams traveled to the Tien Kong Than [[Buddhist temple]] and carried a series of [[incense|joss sticks]] to the top of the temple. After arranging them in the proper order, teams lit them and received their next clue. In Chinese Custom, teams traveled to Padang Kota Lama park where they participated in the [[Chinese New Year]] tradition of [[chingay|balancing large flags]] on their foreheads and then running across the [[esplanade]]. After both team members made it across the esplanade without letting the flag fall, they received their next clue. In this Leg's Speed Bump, Jet and Cord traveled to the [http://www.tropicalspicegarden.com/ Tropical Spice Garden] to find a woman crushing spices for [[tea]]. Then by smell, they had to pick the right prepared tea and serve it to a [[guru]] sitting on a swing. Once finish, they could proceed onto roadblock. In this Leg's Roadblock, one team member had to prepare a traditional [[Hinduism|Hindu]] offering called a float by first breaking open several [[coconut]]s in order to find one that had colored flesh. They then built the float and gave it to the waiting [[Gurukkal brahmins/Sivacharyas|Gurukkal]] who sent it out to sea and then gave the next clue.

===Leg 9 (Malaysia → Singapore)===
[[File:Singapore Flyer at Night with White Capsules.JPG|thumb|The only Fast Forward of this season of ''The Amazing Race'' took place at the [[Singapore Flyer]], the tallest [[Ferris wheel]] in the world.]]
*[[Image:Bus-logo.svg|20px|Bus:]] [[Sungai Nibong]], Penang (Sungai Nibong Express Terminal) to [[Kuala Lumpur]] ([[Puduraya]])
*[[File:Legenda kolej.svg|20px|Railway:]] Kuala Lumpur ([[Kuala Lumpur Sentral railway station]]) to '''[[Singapore]]''' {{flagicon|Singapore}} ([[Tanjong Pagar railway station]])
*Singapore ([[Victoria Theatre and Concert Hall]]) {{TAR clue|Detour|Pounding The Drums or Pounding The Pavement}} {{TAR clue|Fast Forward|Traverse Singapore Flyer}} 
*Singapore ([[Istana Park]])  {{TAR clue|U-Turn|Brent &amp; Caite|Carol &amp; Brandy}}
*Singapore ([http://www.aslmarine.com/ ASL Marine Shipyard]) {{TAR clue|Roadblock|&quot;Who's ready to add some stress to their day?&quot;}}
*Singapore ([[Sentosa]] – [[Sentosa#MegaZip Adventure Park|MegaZip Adventure Park]])
*Singapore ([[Marina Barrage]]) {{TAR clue|Pit Stop|9}}

In the only Fast Forward of the race, one team made their way to the [[Singapore Flyer]] where they would have to climb out of one observation pod at the top of the {{convert|541|ft|m|adj=on}} [[Ferris wheel]] and then cross a ladder to the next pod over where their next clue directly to the Pit Stop was being held. For this Leg's Detour, teams chose between Pounding The Drums and Pounding The Pavement. In Pounding The Drums, teams traveled to [[Speakers' Corner, Singapore|Speakers' Corner]] and learned a complex drum routine for a [[lion dance]] performance. Once they had played it to their young instructor's approval, they then performed the routine with a lion dance troupe on a nearby stage for their next clue. In Pounding The Pavement, teams traveled to a open area in [[Rochor|Rochor Road]] &lt;!-- If I remember correctly, this is the name they gave in the show, anyway I'm from Singapore so I know about this --&gt;where they had to gather supplies – chairs, an umbrella, a loaf of bread, wafers, and 10 boxes of [[ice cream]] – and then find a marked ice cream cart to sell 25 [[Ice cream sandwich#Singapore|Singapore-style ice cream sandwiches]] for [[Singapore dollar|S$]]1 a piece to receive their next clue. In this leg's Roadblock, one team member had to inspect an [[anchor]] [[chain]] by counting the number of links in the chain, while dealing with the noise created by the other workers at the port and announcements being read through a loudspeaker. When they gave the right number (521) on a clipboard to the dock manager, they would receive their next clue.

;Additional tasks
*At the Victoria Theatre and Concert Hall, teams had to find [[Allan Wu]], host of ''[[The Amazing Race Asia]]'', who would give them their next clue.
*After the Detour, teams were instructed to find the U-Turn and their next clue at the intersection of their &quot;last pit stop city&quot; and Orchard Road. This clue sent them to Istana Park, located at the intersection of Penang Road and [[Orchard Road]].
*At [[Sentosa]], teams rode the [[Sentosa#MegaZip Adventure Park|MegaZip]], a {{convert|1476|ft|m|adj=on}} long [[zip-line]]. After getting off of the MegaZip, teams received their next clue.

===Leg 10 (Singapore → China)===
[[File:La mian, noodles.JPG|thumb|In the first of two Roadblocks in this Leg of the Race, one team member had to make {{convert|1|kg|lb|abbr=on}} of [[la mian]] [[noodle]]s.]]
*[[File:Legenda lotnisko.svg|20px|Flight:]] Singapore ([[Singapore Changi Airport]]) to [[Shanghai]], '''[[People's Republic of China|China]]''' {{flagicon|China}} ([[Shanghai Pudong International Airport]])
*Shanghai ([[Zhujiajiao]]) {{TAR clue|Roadblock|&quot;Who wants to get their hands on some extra dough?&quot;}}
*Shanghai ([[Taikang Lu (Shanghai)|Taikang Lu]])
*Shanghai ([[Hongkou Football Stadium]]) {{TAR clue|Roadblock|Assemble a 96-piece puzzle}}
*Shanghai ([[Shanghai Science and Technology Museum]]) {{TAR clue|Pit Stop|10}}

In the first Roadblock on this leg, one team member had to follow a demonstration by a local noodlemaker to make {{convert|1|kg|lb|abbr=on}} of [[la mian]] [[noodle]]s. When they were done, [[He Pingping]], the world's shortest man, gave them their next clue. The second Roadblock on this leg required the team member who sat out on the first Roadblock to put together a 96-piece puzzle and then give the puzzle to a group of fans in the bleachers. If the puzzle was put together correctly, the other side of the puzzle would give a seat number where the team would find their next clue.

;Additional tasks
*In Zhujiajiao, teams traveled on foot to a boat dock which would take them to their next clue and the first Roadblock.
*In Shanghai's fashion district Taikang Lu, teams entered a fashion studio where they were given a sketch of an outfit. They then had to choose the correct pieces of clothing that were described in the sketch and give them to a [[model (person)|fashion model]] to put on. If they chose the right clothing and accessories, the fashion designer would give them their next clue.

===Leg 11 (China)===
[[File:500lohan longhuatemple.jpg|thumb|In this Leg's Roadblock, one team member had to count the statues in the [[Longhua Temple]]'s [[Arhat]] Hall.]]
*Shanghai ([[Waibaidu Bridge]])
*Shanghai ([[Longhua Temple]]) {{TAR clue|Roadblock|&quot;Who thinks they can sum up Buddha?&quot;}} {{TAR clue|Speed Bump|Coin Toss}}
*Shanghai ([[Yuyuan Garden]]) {{TAR clue|Detour|Pork Chops or Pork Dumplings}}
*Shanghai ([[:zh:滨江大道|Riverside Promenade]] {{zh icon}}) {{TAR clue|Pit Stop|11}}

In this Leg's Roadblock, one team member entered Longhua Temple's [[Arhat]] Hall to count all of the golden statues in the room, most of which were statues of the [[Gautama Buddha]]. If they got the right number (523), they would receive their next clue. If not, they would have to wait 10 minutes before making their next guess. For this leg's Speed Bump, Louie and Michael had to participate in a good luck ritual by throwing coins into a large incense burner on the Longhua Temple grounds. Once both got one coin each into the top opening of the incense burner, they could proceed onto the Roadblock. In this Leg's Detour, teams chose between Pork Chops and Pork Dumplings. In Pork Chops, teams must enter an art stone store and look through several hundred special stone stamps called [[Seal (East Asia)|chops]] for the two that had a pig on the bottom and one of each of their names in order to receive their clue from the shop owner. In Pork Dumplings (which was never used in this episode), teams traveled to [[Nanxiang Steamed Bun Restaurant]] and delivered 10 orders of [[xiaolongbao]] across the market. Once done with the deliveries, they received their clue.

===Leg 12 (China → United States)===
[[File:BronzeYoda Presido.jpg|thumb|In the final Leg of this season, teams made their way to the [[Letterman Digital Arts Center]], headquarters of [[Lucasfilm]] and [[Industrial Light &amp; Magic]], both behind the creation of ''[[Star Wars]]''.]]
*[[File:Legenda lotnisko.svg|20px|Flight:]] Shanghai (Shanghai Pudong International Airport) to San Francisco, California, '''USA''' {{flagicon|United States}} ([[San Francisco International Airport]])
* San Francisco ([[Fort Point, San Francisco|Fort Point]] – Battery Godfrey)
* San Francisco ([[Coit Tower]]) {{TAR clue|Roadblock|Climb Coit Tower}}
* San Francisco ([[Letterman Digital Arts Center]] – [[Yoda]] Statue)
* San Francisco ([[The Fairmont San Francisco|Fairmont Hotel]] – [[Tonga Room]])
* San Francisco ([[Great American Music Hall]])
* San Francisco ([[Candlestick Park]]) {{TAR clue|Pit Stop}}

In this Leg's Roadblock, one team member had to use an [[Ascender (climbing)|ascender]] to reach the top archways of Coit Tower to get their next clue before being lowered back to the ground.

;Additional tasks
*After receiving the clue at Battery Godfrey, teams had to solve a riddle that would lead them to their next route marker: [[Coit Tower]].
*At the LDAC, one team member had to put on a [[motion capture]] suit while their partner directed their [[Avatar (computing)|avatar]] through a [[virtual reality|virtual]] course, all based on ''[[Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008 TV series)|Star Wars: The Clone Wars]]''. After getting through the two levels of the course, the directing partner would be able to copy down their next clue through figuring out how to read it off the computer screen which directed them to the [[Tonga Room]].
*Upon arriving at the [[Tonga Room]], teams were instructed to take a [[trunk (luggage)|trunk]] to their next location: the [[Great American Music Hall]].
*At the Great American Music Hall, teams had to put several [[psychedelic]] posters of other teams in elimination order by leg in order to receive their final clue from a [[roadie]]. After that, they would have to complete the &quot;[[Jack Be Nimble]]&quot; nursery rhyme and obtain the word &quot;candlestick&quot;, leading them to [[Candlestick Park]].

== Ratings ==
=== US ratings ===
{| class=&quot;wikitable sortable&quot;
! #
! Episode
! Rating
! Share
! [[Nielsen ratings|Rating/Share]]&lt;br /&gt;(18–49)
! Viewers&lt;br /&gt;(millions)
! Rank&lt;br /&gt;(Timeslot)
! Rank&lt;br /&gt;(Night)
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''1'''
| &quot;Nanna Is Kickin' Your Butt&quot; 
! 5.1
! 8
! 2.8/7
! 9.07
! 1
! 1
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''2'''
| &quot;When the Cow Kicked Me in the Head&quot;
! 5.2
! 8
! 2.9/7
! 9.11
! 1
! 1
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''3'''
| &quot;Run Like Scalded Dogs!&quot;
! 5.8
! 9
! 3.2/8
! 10.24
! 2
! 4
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''4'''
| &quot;We Are No Longer in the Bible Belt&quot;
! 4.5
! 7
! 2.6/7
! 8.05 
! 2
! 4&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|url=http://blog.zap2it.com/frominsidethebox/2010/03/tv-ratings-oscars-rise-rule-sunday.html|title=Tv ratings oscars rise rule sunday|author=blog.zap2it.com|accessdate=2010-03-04}}&lt;/ref&gt;
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''5'''
| &quot;I Think We're Fighting the Germans, Right?&quot;
! 5.8
! 10
! 3.0/9
! 10.10
! 1
! 3&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|url=http://www.cbspressexpress.com/div.php/cbs_entertainment/release?id=24522|title=CBS Ratings Press Release |author=CBSPressExpress.com|accessdate=2010-10-04}}&lt;/ref&gt;
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''6'''
| &quot;Cathy Drone?&quot;
! 6.9
! 11
! 3.8/9
! 11.99
! 1
! 4&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|url=http://www.cbspressexpress.com/div.php/cbs_entertainment/release?id=24577|title=CBS Ratings Press Release|author=CBSPressExpress.com|accessdate=2010-10-04}}&lt;/ref&gt;
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''7'''
| &quot;Anonymous?&quot;
! 7.2
! 11
! 3.9/10
! 12.73
! 1
! 3&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|url=http://www.cbspressexpress.com/div.php/cbs_entertainment/release?id=24636|title=CBS Ratings Press Release |author=CBSPressExpress.com|accessdate=2010-10-04}}&lt;/ref&gt;
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''8'''
| &quot;You're Like Jason Bourne, Right?&quot;
! 5.2
! 9
! 2.7/8 
! 9.14
! 1
! 3&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |url=http://tvbythenumbers.com/2010/04/05/tv-ratings-undercover-boss-down-but-still-in-charge |title=TV Ratings: Undercover Boss Down, But Still In Charge: |date=April 05, 2010|work=TV by the Numbers |last=Seidman |first=Robert |accessdate=April 05, 2010}}&lt;/ref&gt;
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''9'''
| &quot;Dumb Did Us In&quot;
! 6.9
! 11
! 3.4/10
! 11.88
! 1
! 3
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''10'''
| &quot;I Feel Like I'm in, Like, Sicily&quot;
! 6.3
! 10
!3.2/9 
!10.69&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |url=http://tvbythenumbers.com/2010/04/05/tv-ratings-undercover-boss-down-but-still-in-charge |title=TV Ratings Top 25: American Idol, Glee Sing to Adults 18-49; Dancing With the Stars Dances to the Top With Total Viewers |date=April 27, 2010|work=TV by the Numbers |last=Seidman |first=Robert |accessdate=April 27, 2010}}&lt;/ref&gt;
! 1
! 3
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''11'''
| &quot;They Don't Even Understand Their Own Language&quot;
! 6.0
! 10
! 3.0/9 
! 10.29&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |url=http://tvbythenumbers.com/2010/05/04/tv-ratings-top-25-idol-glee-tops-with-18-49-dancing-leads-with-viewers/50416|title=TV Ratings Top 25: Idol, Glee Tops With 18-49 ; Dancing Leads With Viewers|date=May 04, 2010|work=TV by the Numbers |last=Seidman |first=Robert |accessdate=May 04, 2010}}&lt;/ref&gt;
! 1
! 3
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''12'''
| &quot;Huger Than Huge&quot;
! 6.0
! 11
! 2.9/9
! 10.63 
! 1
! 3&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|url=http://www.cbspressexpress.com/div.php/cbs_entertainment/release?id=24983|title=CBS Ratings Press Release|author=CBSPressExpress.com|accessdate=2010-10-04}}&lt;/ref&gt;
|}

* Episode 1, &quot;Nanna Is Kickin' Your Butt&quot; aired on [[Valentine's Day]].
* Episode 4, &quot;We Are No Longer In The Bible Belt&quot; had a considerably low amount of viewers, most likely because it aired on the same night as the [[82nd Academy Awards]].
* Episode 7, &quot;Anonymous?&quot; had the most viewers and adults 25–54 rating since the November 4, 2007, episode of ''[[The Amazing Race 12]]'', as well as the best numbers in adults 18–49 since the January 6, 2008, episode of the same season.
* Episode 8, &quot;You're like Jason Bourne, right?&quot; aired on [[Easter Sunday]].
* Episode 12, &quot;Huger Than Huge&quot;, the season finale, aired on [[Mother's Day (U.S.)|Mother's Day]]. The show was down nearly two million viewers compared to the [[The Amazing Race 15|season 15]] finale and was the lowest watched finale since [[The Amazing Race 4|season 4]].&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |url=http://tvbythenumbers.com/2010/05/10/tv-ratings-abc-wins-another-slow-sunday-amazing-race-lowest-finale-ever-celebrity-apprentice-up/50897|title=TV Ratings ABC Wins Another Slow Sunday; Amazing Race Lowest Finale Ever; Celebrity Apprentice Up|date=May 10, 2010|work=TV by the Numbers |last=Gorman |first=Bill |accessdate= May 10, 2010}}&lt;/ref&gt;

=== Canadian ratings ===
{| class=&quot;wikitable sortable&quot;
! #
! Episode
! Viewers&lt;br /&gt;(millions)
! Rank&lt;br /&gt;(Overall)
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''1'''
| &quot;Nanna Is Kickin' Your Butt&quot;
!{{n/a}}
!{{n/a}}
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''2'''
| &quot;When the Cow Kicked Me in the Head&quot;
! 0.90
! 16
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''3'''
| &quot;Run Like Scalded Dogs!&quot;
! 0.88
! 13
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''4'''
| &quot;We Are No Longer in the Bible Belt&quot;
! 1.40
! 21
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''5'''
| &quot;I Think We're Fighting the Germans, Right?&quot;
! 2.53
! 4
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''6'''
| &quot;Cathy Drone?&quot;
! 2.00
! 7
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''7'''
| &quot;Anonymous?&quot;
! 2.47
! 4
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''8'''
| &quot;You're Like Jason Bourne, Right?&quot;
! 2.08
! 6
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''9'''
| &quot;Dumb Did Us In&quot;
! 2.29
! 7
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''10'''
| &quot;I Feel Like I'm in, Like, Sicily&quot;
! 2.18
! 5
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''11'''
| &quot;They Don't Even Understand Their Own Language&quot;
! 2.51
! 3
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''12'''
| &quot;Huger Than Huge&quot;
! 2.58
! 3
|}

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
*[http://www.cbs.com/primetime/amazing_race Official website]
*{{TARWiki|The Amazing Race 16}}

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| last_aired = May 9, 2010
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'''''The Amazing Race 16''''' is the sixteenth installment of the reality television show [[The Amazing Race (U.S. TV series)|''The Amazing Race'']]. ''The Amazing Race 16'' features eleven teams of two, each with a pre-existing relationship, in a race around the world. 

The sixteenth cycle started on Sunday, February 14, 2010. It aired on [[CBS]] in the United States on Sunday nights at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT with the season finale on May 9, 2010, and in Canada, the show premiered on the [[A (TV system)|A channel]], not [[CTV Television Network|CTV]] (due to the [[2010 Winter Olympics]]), but it returned to CTV after the Winter Olympics concluded.&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web | url = http://www.thrfeed.com/2009/12/cbs-picks-show-for-postsuper-bowl-slot.html | title = CBS picks show for post-Super Bowl slot | work = [[The Hollywood Reporter]] | date= 2009-12-20 | accessdate= 2009-12-20 | first = James | last = Hibbard }}&lt;/ref&gt; The show is again hosted by [[Phil Keoghan]].

Brothers Dan and Jordan Pious were the winners of this ''Race''.

==Production==
===Development and filming===
The sixteenth season spanned {{convert|40000|mi|km}} across five continents and nine countries, including Chile, Argentina, Germany, France, Malaysia, Singapore, China and for the first time, the Seychelles.&lt;ref name=&quot;AP&quot;&gt;{{cite web|url=http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20100121/ap_en_tv/us_tv_amazing_race16|title=Cowboys, detectives among 'Amazing Race' teams|last=Lang|first=Derrik|date=2010-01-21|publisher=[[Associated Press]]|accessdate=2010-01-21}} {{Dead link|date=October 2010|bot=H3llBot}}&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|url=http://www.stltoday.com/blogzone/tube-talk/tv-news/2010/01/amazing-race-returns-feb-14-here-are-the-teams/|title=‘Amazing Race’ returns Feb. 14; here are the teams|last=Pennington|first=Gail|work=[[St. Louis Post-Dispatch]]|date=2010-01-21|accessdate=2010-01-24}} {{Dead link|date=October 2010|bot=H3llBot}}&lt;/ref&gt;

Racers were observed leaving [[Los Angeles International Airport]] on November 28, 2009.&lt;ref name=&quot;tar16 start&quot;/&gt; For the third time, teams had to use public transportation to make their way from the Starting Line to the airport. Teams had also done so in seasons 1 and 6. 

Racers were reported checking into a Pit Stop in [[Puerto Varas]], Chile on December 2.&lt;ref name=&quot;Cronica&quot;&gt;{{cite web|url=http://www.cronicalibre.cl/index.php/locales/2234-programa-televisivo-internacional-qthe-amazing-raceq-grabo-capitulos-en-puerto-varas-y-zonas-cercanas|title= Programa televisivo internacional &quot;The Amazing Race&quot; grabó capítulos en Puerto Varas y zonas cercanas |date=2009-12-02|work=Crónica Libre|location=Chile|accessdate=2009-12-02}} {{es icon}}&lt;/ref&gt; Filming of the show has also been reported in [[Bariloche]], Argentina, and continuing on to Germany&lt;ref name=&quot;ANBariloche&quot;&gt;{{cite web|url=http://www.anbariloche.com.ar/noticia.php?nota=11904|title= The Amazing Race grabó en Bariloche |date=2009-12-07|work=Agencia de Noticias Bariloche|location=[[Bariloche]], Argentina|accessdate=2009-12-07}} {{es icon}}&lt;/ref&gt; and production crews were reported to be seen around [[Singapore]], particularly in the [[Bugis Street|Bugis]] area and the [[Singapore Flyer]].&lt;ref name=&quot;Singapore&quot;&gt;{{cite web|url=http://a1preview.asia1.com.sg:90/vgn-ext-templating/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=30881f5db71a5210VgnVCM100000430a0a0aRCRD&amp;vgnextchannel=f6dbadbd2b722110VgnVCM100000bd0a0a0aRCRD|title=Is Amazing Race back in S'pore?|work=The New Paper|publisher=AsiaOne News|location=Singapore|accessdate=2009-12-20}}&lt;/ref&gt;

In the third episode, which aired on February 28, 2010 and featured the contestants departing [[Chile]], Phil Keoghan acknowledged the February 27, 2010 [[2010 Chile earthquake|massive earthquake]] in Chile in a special opening.&lt;ref name=&quot;Variety&quot;&gt;{{cite web|url=http://weblogs.variety.com/on_the_air/2010/02/sundays-amazing-race-to-acknowledge-the-chile-earthquake.html|title=Sunday's-Amazing-Race-to-Acknowledge-the-Chile-Earthquake|last=Michael|first=Schneider|date=2010-02-27|publisher=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]|accessdate=2010-02-27}}&lt;/ref&gt;

Leg 4 featured an [[The Amazing Race#Intersection|Intersection]] for the first time since [[The Amazing Race 11|Season 11]]. Also for the first time since the Intersection was introduced, teams did a Roadblock together, where one person from each of the intersected teams had to work together to complete the Roadblock. This is also the first time since [[The Amazing Race 8|Season 8]] that two racers worked together to complete a Roadblock, and the first time in its history that an Intersection occurred on a different leg than Leg 8.

In Leg 8, Jet and [[Cord McCoy|Cord]] were the first team since the inception of the Speed Bump in [[The Amazing Race 12|Season 12]] to finish in first place on a leg in which they had to complete a Speed Bump.&lt;!--Leg 8 was also the first leg in the history of ''The Amazing Race'' in which the finishing order of the teams was totally reversed from that of the previous leg (leg 7, which was a non-elimination leg). [This is not true. The first was in Season 7 Legs 11 to 12]--&gt;

Leg 9 was the first time that a U-Turn warning had been in the team's first clue, due to the fact the team taking the Fast Forward option would have skipped the Detour and the U-Turn point. Also, this was the first time that a Fast Forward and a U-Turn have been present in the same leg, although this was previously done on the [[Israel]]i edition of the race ''[[HaMerotz LaMillion]]''.

At the end of the episode for Leg 10, the death of [[He Pingping]] was acknowledged. He appeared giving out clues to the teams after the first Roadblock. That leg was also the first single-length leg ever on the ''Race'' to have two Roadblocks (Each team member had to complete one of the Roadblocks).

In Leg 11, [[Bao Xishun]], the world's tallest man at the time, was featured as the greeter at the Pit Stop in Shanghai.

===Cast===
{{see also|List of The Amazing Race (U.S. TV series) contestants}}
Applications were originally due on July 10, 2009, but the deadline was later extended. Semi-finalist interviews were held sometime in August 2009 and the final casting interviews took place in Los Angeles around September and October 2009. Filming took place around November and December 2009.&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|url=http://www.cbs.com/casting/amazing_race/Eligibility_Requirements.pdf|title=Eligibility requirements|author=CBS.com|accessdate=2009-06-26}}&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|url=http://www.cbs.com/casting/amazing_race/Application_Form.pdf|title=Application form|author=CBS.com|accessdate=2009-06-26}}&lt;/ref&gt;

Caite, 20, was the youngest contestant in the show's history (excluding the [[The Amazing Race 8|Family Edition]]); while Jody Kelly, 71, was the oldest contestant in the show's history. Other racers included [[cowboy]]s, [[detective]]s, a lesbian couple, high school sweethearts, attorney moms, and the show's first Asian married couple.

Notable cast members include [[Big Brother 11 (U.S.)|''Big Brother 11'']] houseguests [[Jordan Lloyd]] and Jeff Schroeder, 2007 [[Miss South Carolina Teen USA]] [[Caitlin Upton|Caite Upton]], professional bull rider [[Cord McCoy]], and [[Cleveland Indians]] [[Coach (baseball)|third-base coach]] [[Steve Smith (baseball)|Steve Smith]]. 

This 16th series also marked the first appearance of [[Allan Wu]], host of ''[[The Amazing Race Asia]]'', in the US version of the series.

==Results==
The following teams participated in the Race, with their relationships at the time of filming. Note this table does not necessarily reflect all content broadcast on television due to inclusion or exclusion of some data. Placements are listed in finishing order.
{| class=&quot;wikitable&quot;
!rowspan=2|Team
!rowspan=2|Relationship
!colspan=12|Position (by leg)
!rowspan=2|Roadblocks&lt;br /&gt;performed
|-
!1
!2
!3
!4
!5{{ref|5|5}}
!6
!7
!8
!9
!10
!11
!12
|-
|Dan &amp; Jordan
|Brothers
|8th{{ref|2|2}} 
|8th
|6th
|6th{{blue|–}}
|4th
|5th
|2nd
|5th
|{{green|1stƒ}}
|3rd
|3rd
|1st
|Dan 6, Jordan 5
|-
|Jet &amp; [[Cord McCoy|Cord]]
|Brothers / [[Cowboy]]s
|3rd
|1st
|1st
|4th{{orange (color)|+}}
|3rd
|4th
|{{blue|&lt;u&gt;6th&lt;/u&gt;}}{{ref|9|9}}
|1st
|3rd
|1st
|2nd
|2nd
 |Jet 6, Cord 6
|-
|Brent &amp; [[Caite Upton|Caite]] 
|Dating Models
|7th{{ref|1|1}} 
|4th
|7th{{ref|4|4}}
|7th{{olive|~}}
|6th{{ref|6|6}}
|6th{{ref|8|8}}
|3rd
|4th
|2nd{{brown|⊃}}
|2nd
|1st
| 3rd 
|Brent 7, Caite 5
|-
|Louie &amp; Michael
|Detectives
|9th
|9th
|8th
|1st{{orange (color)|+}}
|1st{{brown|⊃}}
|1st
|4th
|3rd
|4th
|{{blue|&lt;u&gt;4th&lt;/u&gt;}}
|{{red  |4th}}

|bgcolor=&quot;darkgray&quot; colspan=&quot;1&quot;|
|Louie 6, Michael 5
|-
|Carol &amp; Brandy
|Dating
|6th
|3rd
|3rd
|5th{{magenta|–}}
|5th
|2nd
|5th
|2nd
|{{red|5th}}{{brown|⊂}}
|bgcolor=&quot;darkgray&quot; colspan=&quot;3&quot;|
|Carol 4, Brandy 4
|-
|[[Steve Smith (baseball)|Steve]] &amp; Allie
|Father / Daughter
|4th
|7th
|2nd
|2nd{{teal|^}}
|2nd
|3rd
|1st
|{{red|6th}}
|bgcolor=&quot;darkgray&quot; colspan=&quot;4&quot;|
|Steve 4, Allie 3
|-
|[[Jordan Lloyd|Jordan]] &amp; Jeff
|Newly Dating
|1st
|6th
|5th
|{{blue|&lt;u&gt;8th&lt;/u&gt;}}{{olive|~}}
|7th
|{{red|7th}}
|bgcolor=&quot;darkgray&quot; colspan=&quot;6&quot;|
|Jordan 2, Jeff 3
|-
|Joe &amp; Heidi
|Married
|5th
|2nd
|4th
|3rd{{teal|^}}
|{{red|8th}}{{brown|⊂}}{{ref|7|7}}
|bgcolor=&quot;darkgray&quot; colspan=&quot;7&quot;|
|Joe 2, Heidi 2
|-
|{{nowrap|Monique &amp; Shawne}}
|Moms / [[Lawyer|Attorneys]]
|2nd
|5th
|{{red|9th}}
|bgcolor=&quot;darkgray&quot; colspan=&quot;9&quot;|
|{{nowrap|Monique 1, Shawne 2}}
|-
|Jody &amp; Shannon
|{{nowrap|Grandmother / Granddaughter}}
|10th
|{{red|10th}}
| bgcolor=&quot;darkgray&quot; colspan=&quot;10&quot;|
|Jody 1, Shannon 1
|-
|Dana &amp; Adrian
|High School Sweethearts
|{{red|11th}}{{ref|3|3}}
|bgcolor=&quot;darkgray&quot; colspan=&quot;11&quot;|
|Dana 0, Adrian 1{{ref|3|3}}
|}
*A {{red|red}} team placement indicates that the team was eliminated.
*A {{green|green ƒ}} and team placement indicates that the team won a [[The Amazing Race#Fast Forward|Fast Forward]] clue.
*An {{blue|&lt;u&gt;underlined blue&lt;/u&gt;}} team's placement indicates that the team came in last on a non-elimination leg and had to perform a [[The Amazing Race#Non-elimination legs|Speed Bump]] task in the following leg.
*Matching colored symbols ({{orange (color)|orange +}}, {{teal|teal ^}}, {{magenta|magenta –}}, and {{olive|olive ~}}) indicate teams who worked together during part of the leg as a result of an Intersection.
*A {{brown|brown ⊃}} means the team chose to use a U-Turn; {{brown|⊂}} indicates the team who received it.

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{{note|1|1}} Brent and Caite initially arrived 2nd, but were issued a 30-minute penalty for going on foot instead of taking the [[funicular]] from the Roadblock as instructed in their clue; they dropped to 7th.&lt;br /&gt;
{{note|2|2}} Dan and Jordan initially arrived 4th, but were issued a 15-minute penalty for losing a paintbrush during the additional task; they dropped to 8th.&lt;br&gt;
{{note|3|3}} Dana and Adrian failed to complete the Roadblock in Leg 1. After Adrian's second attempt failed and after all other teams had already checked in at the Pit Stop, Phil came out to the Roadblock location and eliminated them.&lt;br&gt;
{{note|4|4}} At the beginning of Leg 3, Brent and Caite were originally supposed to depart 4th, but because both had to be treated for [[dehydration]] at the emergency room in a local hospital, they departed last, 3 hours and 5 minutes after their scheduled time.&lt;br&gt;
{{note|5|5}} The U-Turn in Leg 5 was a Blind U-Turn; Louie and Michael did not have to reveal themselves to the other teams as having used the U-Turn.&lt;br&gt;
{{note|6|6}} Brent and Caite initially arrived 6th, but had missed the clue at the U-Turn, having arrived at their additional task by chance. They had to backtrack to the U-Turn to receive their clue. This did not affect their placement.&lt;br&gt;
{{note|7|7}} Joe and Heidi failed to complete the second Detour task that they had to do as a result of being U-Turned. After all of the other teams had already checked in at the Pit Stop, Phil came out to their location and eliminated them.&lt;br&gt;
{{note|8|8}} Brent and Caite initially arrived 3rd, but did not complete the Detour, having arrived at the Pit Stop by chance after following Carol and Brandy. They had to backtrack to complete the Detour and eventually checked in 6th.&lt;br&gt;
{{note|9|9}} Jet and Cord initially arrived 5th, but did not retrieve the clue giving directions to the Pit Stop after completing the Roadblock. They had to backtrack to retrieve the clue, and fell to last place.&lt;br&gt;
&lt;/span&gt;

==Episode title quotes==
Episode titles are often taken from quotes made by the racers.&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|url=http://www.cbs.com/info/schedule/index.php|title=CBS TV Schedule|publisher=[[CBS]]|accessdate=2010-01-31}}&lt;/ref&gt;
#&quot;Nanna Is Kickin' Your Butt&quot; – ''Michael''
#&quot;When the Cow Kicked Me in the Head&quot; – ''Jody''
#&quot;Run Like Scalded Dogs!&quot; – ''Jet''
#&quot;We Are No Longer in the Bible Belt&quot; – ''Jet''
#&quot;I Think We're Fighting the Germans, Right?&quot; – ''Michael''
#&quot;Cathy Drone?&quot; – ''Dan''
#&quot;Anonymous?&quot; – ''Brent'' 
#&quot;You're Like Jason Bourne, Right?&quot; – ''Michael''
#&quot;Dumb Did Us In&quot; – ''Brandy''
#&quot;I Feel Like I'm in, Like, Sicily&quot; – ''Brent''
#&quot;They Don't Even Understand Their Own Language&quot; – ''Brent''
#&quot;Huger than Huge&quot; – ''Jordan (of Dan and Jordan)''

==Prizes==
The prize for each leg is awarded to the first place team for that leg. All trips are sponsored by [[Travelocity]].
*'''Leg 1''' – A trip for two to [[Vancouver]], [[British Columbia]]
*'''Leg 2''' – A pair of [[sailboat]]s
*'''Leg 3''' – A trip for two to [[Patagonia]]
*'''Leg 4''' – Two $5,000 pre-loaded [[Discover Card]]s
*'''Leg 5''' – Two 55&quot; [[High-definition television|HD TVs]]
*'''Leg 6''' – A trip for two to [[Cancun]], Mexico
*'''Leg 7''' – A dinner on the beach on [[Praslin]], [[Seychelles]], massages, all the [[7-Up]] the team could drink (at the Pit Stop), and $7,000 for each team member
*'''Leg 8''' – A trip for two to [[Maui]], Hawaii
*'''Leg 9''' – A pair of motorcycles
*'''Leg 10''' – A trip for two to Alaska.
*'''Leg 11''' – A trip for two to the Spanish coast.
*'''Leg 12''' – $1,000,000

==Elimination Station==
After elimination, the first five eliminated teams were sequestered at a villa in [[Puerto Vallarta]], Mexico to await the finale. CBS posted short videos on its website after each episode aired in the [[Pacific Time Zone]] to show the eliminated teams interacting at the villa.

*After '''Leg 1''', ''Dana'' and ''Adrian'' were the first team eliminated and sent to the villa. They expressed their disappointment after Adrian's second attempt failed during the Roadblock task. Adrian is terribly afraid of heights and he wanted to kiss Dana to reaffirm their relationship. They discussed their marriage, had a tour on a beach, and saw big whales in the ocean.
*After '''Leg 2''', ''Jody'' and ''Shannon'' were the second team eliminated and sent to the villa. Jody voiced her regrets that she did the Roadblock instead of Shannon. Adrian was surprised to hear that Jody had not hoped or expected to win the race, but Shannon still insisted that they could have done it. The teams were treated to an elemental spa with treatments based on fire, earth, water, and air.
*After '''Leg 3''', ''Monique'' and ''Shawne'' were the third team eliminated and sent to the villa. All the previous eliminated teams were shocked to see Monique and Shawne, and Monique and Shawne were saddened at missing their daughters' birthdays. The next day, the teams went to Las Juantas Y Los Veranos to learn how to make [[tequila]], which included Adrian cutting open a [[blue agave]] which took him about 6 minutes and 9 seconds.
*'''Leg 4''' was a non-elimination leg, hence no new teams were sent to the villa. The 3 eliminated teams bonded at the villa while Shannon was writing in her journal. Monique and Shawne suggested bringing Shannon to the beach, after which all the teams went. Shawne was given a leg and foot massage, while Shannon got her hair beaded, and Monique shared with Shannon how to win the Mexican guys by doing some eye action.
*After '''Leg 5''', ''Joe'' and ''Heidi'' were the fourth team eliminated and sent to the villa. They arrived while Adrian and Shannon were playing a game of [[table tennis]]. Jody and Shannon expressed their surprise and disappointment at seeing Joe and Heidi arrive, while Adrian was glad to have another man at the villa. Joe and Heidi expressed their frustration and explained how they arrived at the conclusion that Louie and Michael had Blind U-Turned them. Later, the teams went into town to do some shopping. Joe tried to bargain with a store owner over the price of some jewelry for Heidi, which offended the owner.
*After '''Leg 6''', ''Jordan'' and ''Jeff'' were the fifth team eliminated and sent to the villa. All the teams at the villa sat down for a meal and as Jordan and Jeff arrive at the villa, they explained the circumstances that led to their elimination. They believed that Louie and Michael would be in the top 3, and Joe again shared his disdain for Louie and Michael in a confessional. Jeff expressed his bitterness at having been evicted from [[Big Brother (U.S.)|''Big Brother'']] and now eliminated from ''The Amazing Race'' as he compares Elimination Station and ''Big Brother'' and Jury House. However, Jordan feels satisfied from being in Elimination Station. The teams later went on a [[snorkeling]] trip. While on the trip, Monique and Shawne suffered from [[seasickness]], and Heidi helped Adrian become comfortable in the water. The snorkeling trip also helped ease Jeff's bitterness at being eliminated.
*'''Leg 7''' was a non-elimination leg, hence no new teams were sent to the villa. At the pool, Adrian, Jeff and Joe discussed why Louie and Michael U-Turned Joe and Heidi, which turned out to be because the detectives disliked them due to personal reasons. After that, the eliminated teams watched an exciting Mexican dance, and many of the racers joined in the dance while others watched. Jody also performed a solo by playing the drum, which impressed Shannon. Later in the day, Joe shared with Heidi the main reason why Louie and Michael U-Turned them. Lastly, Heidi added that if Joe were to meet Louie and Michael, he would confront them about it and how it affected the outcome of the race.
*After '''Leg 8''', ''Steve'' and ''Allie'' were the sixth team eliminated. It was 2:00 in the morning, and the eliminated teams gathered to find out who they think is the next team eliminated. Steve and Allie called the villa and Monique picked up the phone. Everyone was surprised and disappointed to hear about that Steve and Allie were eliminated, especially Shannon who was sad to hear about it. Joe then asked Steve about Louie and Michael's current situation in the race, then Steve told Joe that his team was too strong and was a threat, which resulted in the U-Turn. Steve shared that it was bad decisions and a bad cab that resulted in their elimination. Steve also noted that either Jet and Cord or Louie and Michael will win the race.
*After '''Leg 9''', ''Carol'' and ''Brandy'' were the seventh team eliminated. When Carol and Brandy called the villa early in the morning, the other eliminated teams were shocked and disappointed to hear about Carol and Brandy being eliminated, especially Shannon who wanted to see an all-girl team win. Carol and Brandy talked about the U-Turn and their dislike for Brent and Caite that led to their elimination. In response, Jordan said that Carol and Brandy were probably just too jealous of Caite's beauty. Adrian, however, agreed with Carol and Brandy that the U-Turn was a foolish move by the dating models, and that it should have been used on either Jet and Cord or Louie and Michael. That evening, the eliminated racers got to watch a [[Lucha libre|Mexican wrestling]] match in an outdoor coliseum. Jordan got to escort a wrestler to the ring, and Adrian, the most enthusiastic fan of the group, bought a wrestling mask as a souvenir.
*'''Leg 10''' was a non-elimination leg, hence no new teams were sent to the villa. Jordan and Jeff talk with Dana and Adrian about how to strengthen their relationship. Then, all the teams at Elimination Station are shown packing their bags and guessing where the final Leg will take place and then they were leaving the villa and fly to End City.
*After '''Leg 11''', ''Louie'' and ''Michael'' were the eighth and final team eliminated. Elimination Station showed the five eliminated teams arriving at the End City in [[San Francisco]], California. After arriving in San Francisco, the teams checked in to a hotel, settled into their rooms, and awaited the phone call from the eighth team eliminated. Monique and Shawne are happy to see the end of the race and to know who they think is going to win. Dana said that Joe and Heidi were hoping that Louie and Michael are not in the Final Three because of their dislike for them after being U-Turned. Louie and Michael called into the hotel, and the eliminated teams were shocked and disappointed to hear about Louie and Michael being eliminated. Joe asked Louie and Michael if they still felt that they had used the U-Turn correctly. Michael told him that they had because he thought Joe and Heidi would be very tough to beat once the Race route reached Asia. Adrian said that Joe and Heidi's wishes came true, but despite Louie and Michael being eliminated, Joe was still not satisfied. Jeff told Joe that Louie and Michael U-Turned Joe and Heidi because of personal reasons, which led to harsh words between Joe and Jeff.
*'''Leg 12''' was the final leg of ''The Amazing Race 16''. Elimination Station showed the Finish Line that takes place in [[Candlestick Park]]. All the eliminated teams were happy to find out which team do they think will win the $1 million as Steve and Allie, Carol and Brandy, and Louie and Michael reunited with the other eliminated teams at the Finish Line. Shannon noticed that the Final Three teams are: Dan and Jordan, Brent and Caite, and Jet and Cord. Dana said that it's anybody's race. All the eliminated teams were waiting to find out who they think will cross the Finish Line first and win the $1 million. They find out that Dan and Jordan were the first team to cross the Finish Line and win the $1 million; Jet and Cord came in 2nd and Brent and Caite came in 3rd. Teams expressed their opinions about the final three teams at the Finish Line along with their joys and disappointments about the race, and the learning experiences they could draw from it.

==Race summary==
[[File:The Amazing Race 16 Map.png|thumb|250px|The Route of the Race.]]
{{TAR Captionbox|Style6}}
===Leg 1 (United States → Chile)===
[[File:Ascensor Valparaiso1.JPG|thumb|In order to travel throughout the mountainous city of [[Valparaíso]], teams rode its various [[funicular]] railways between tasks.]]
*Los Angeles, California, '''[[United States]]''' {{flagicon|United States}} (Vista Hermosa Natural Park) (Starting Line)
*[[File:Legenda lotnisko.svg|20px|Flight:]] Los Angeles ([[Los Angeles International Airport]]) to [[Santiago, Chile|Santiago]], '''[[Chile]]''' {{flagicon|Chile}} ([[Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport]])
*[[Image:Bus-logo.svg|20px|Bus:]] Santiago (Terminal San Borja) to [[Valparaíso]], [[Valparaíso Region]] (Bus Terminal)
*[[Viña del Mar]] ([[Wulff Castle]]) ''(unaired)'' &lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|url=http://www.gettyimages.co.uk/detail/96512357/CBS|title=Photograph of Jody and Shannon near Wulff Castle (see caption)|publisher=[[Getty Images]]|accessdate=2010-02-16}}&lt;/ref&gt;
*Valparaíso (Ascensor Villaseca) {{TAR clue|Roadblock|&quot;Who has the balance of a cat and the courage of a lion?&quot;}}
*Valparaíso (Ascensor Artilleria)
*Valparaíso (Paseo Templeman)
*Valparaíso ([http://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g294306-d318237-Reviews-Fine_Arts_Museum_Palacio_Baburizza-Valparaiso.html Palacio Baburizza]) {{TAR clue|Pit Stop|1}}

In this first Roadblock of the race, one team member had to cross a [[Tightrope walking|tightrope]] the length of a [[American football#Field and players|football field]] ({{convert|360|ft|m|abbr=on|disp=s}}) suspended {{convert|120|ft|m}} above the ground.

;Additional task
*At Paseo Templeman, teams picked up painting supplies (4 paint cans, paint brushes, and a ladder) and had to find a group of house painters next to a house matching the color of their paint. Once at the house, they had to finish painting a portion of the house to receive their next clue.
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===Leg 2 (Chile)===
[[File:Landscape osorno petrohue 2.jpg|thumb|In this Leg, teams traveled throughout the [[Los Lagos Region]] of Chile, known for its lakes and the [[Osorno (volcano)|Osorno volcano]].]]
*[[File:Bus-logo.svg|20px|Bus:]] Valparaíso to [[Puerto Varas]], [[Los Lagos Region]] via Santiago
* [[Vicente Pérez Rosales National Park]] (Mirador, Isla Margarita, [[Todos los Santos Lake]]) {{TAR clue|Detour|Llama Adoration or Condor Consternation}}
* Puerto Varas ([http://www.oncesbellavista.cl/ Onces y Cabañas Bellavista] {{es icon}}) {{TAR clue|Roadblock|&quot;It's time to make the Kuchen.&quot;}}
* Puerto Varas (Gruta de la Virgen, Iglesia del Sagrado Corazón de Jesús de Puerto Varas) {{TAR clue|Pit Stop|2}}

In the first Detour of this race, teams chose between Llama Adoration and Condor Consternation. In Llama Adoration, teams traveled to a farm where they had to dress a [[llama]] by placing a blanket on its back and a scarf around its neck. In Condor Consternation, teams traveled to a beach where they donned special shoes resembling birds' feet and used a [[hang glider]]-like condor costume to glide out to a clue in the water. In the leg's Roadblock, teams had to collect several ingredients used to make [[kuchen]]: a plate of butter, a bowl of sugar, a bag of flour, a [[baker's dozen]] of eggs from the hen house, and a cup of milk straight from a cow. Once the ingredients were collected, team members had to give them to the baker to receive a serving of kuchen and their next clue.
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===Leg 3 (Chile → Argentina)===
[[File:Rodeo Santa Susanna ranch.jpg|thumb|Leg 3 featured tasks relating to [[gaucho]]s and other aspects of Argentine [[equestrianism]].]]
*[[File:Bus-logo.svg|20px|Bus:]] Puerto Varas (Del Salvador Bus Terminal/Cruz del Sur Bus Terminal) to [[San Carlos de Bariloche]], [[Río Negro Province]], '''Argentina''' {{flagicon|Argentina}} 
*San Carlos de Bariloche (El Boliche Viejo)
*San Carlos de Bariloche (Peña Gaucha) {{TAR clue|Roadblock|&quot;Who's ready to get roped in?&quot;}}
*[[:es:Ñirihuau|Ñirihuau]] {{es icon}} (Puente Ñirihuau) {{TAR clue|Detour|Horse Sense or Horse Power}}
*[[Neuquén Province]] ([http://www.estanciaspatagonicas.com/ Estancia Fortin Chacabuco] {{es icon}}) {{TAR clue|Pit Stop|3}}

In this leg's Roadblock, one team member had to choose a station and use a [[lasso]] to rope a target {{convert|18|ft|m}} away and pull it towards them to receive their next clue. In the Detour, teams chose between Horse Sense and Horse Power. In Horse Sense, teams were given a set of directions by a gunslinger and, using only a stationary compass as a navigational aid, had to find a bag of loot buried in a field. They then had to deliver the bag to the lead bandit, and if the markings on their bag matched the coordinates given to them, he would give the team [[coin]] with the name of the Pit Stop location on it as their next clue. In Horse Power, teams went down to a [[polo]] field and, using a wooden practice horse, had to get a goal within 9 strokes and received the [[trophy]] with the name of the Pit Stop location on its base as their next clue.

;Additional task
*At El Boliche Viejo, teams had to win a game of [[five-card stud]] against the [[Travelocity]] Roaming Gnome to receive the gnome which had their next clue on the bottom of its base.

===Leg 4 (Argentina → Germany)===
[[File:Indra-Club-Hamburg.png|thumb|The Indra Musikclub in Hamburg's [[red-light district]] the [[Reeperbahn]] was the location of [[the Beatles]]' [[the Beatles in Hamburg|debut in Germany]] and was the Pit Stop for this Leg of the Race.]]
*[[File:Legenda lotnisko.svg|20px|Flight:]] San Carlos de Bariloche ([[Teniente Luis Candelaria International Airport]]) to [[Frankfurt am Main|Frankfurt]], '''Germany''' {{flagicon|Germany}} ([[Frankfurt Airport]])
*[[File:Legenda kolej.svg|20px|Railway:]] Frankfurt ([[Frankfurt Airport long-distance station]]) to [[Hamburg]] ([[Hamburg Hauptbahnhof]])
*Hamburg ([[:de:Jungfernstieg Street|Jungfernstieg]] {{de icon}}) {{TAR clue|Intersection}} {{TAR clue|Roadblock|&quot;Who's ready to reach new heights?&quot;}}
*Hamburg ([[Wilhelm I, German Emperor|Kaiser Wilhelm]] statue at [[:de:Altonaer Rathaus|Altonaer Rathaus]] {{de icon}}) {{TAR clue|Detour|Soccer or Sauerkraut}}
*Hamburg ([[:de:Haifischbar|Haifischbar]] {{de icon}})
*Hamburg ([[Beatles-Platz]])
*Hamburg ([http://www.indramusikclub.com/ Indra Musikclub] {{de icon}}) {{TAR clue|Pit Stop|4}}

At the Intersection, teams had to join with one other team to complete tasks and make decisions together until further notice. In this special Roadblock, one team member from each of the intersected teams had to take the [[Hamburg S-Bahn|S-Bahn]] to the [[Port of Hamburg]] and complete a {{convert|150|ft|m|adj=on}} tandem [[bungee jumping|bungee jump]] from a bungee [[Crane (machine)|crane]]. After the Roadblock, teams were no longer Intersected. The Detour for this Leg was a choice between [[Association football|Soccer]] or [[Sauerkraut]]. In Soccer, teams made their way to [[:de:Adolf-Jäger-Kampfbahn|Adolf-Jäger-Kampfbahn Stadium]] {{de icon}} and had to successfully kick a ball from the penalty mark ({{convert|12|yd|m|disp=/|abbr=on}}) through 5 targets located in the goal to receive their next clue. In Sauerkraut, teams had to travel to a restaurant called [http://www.alt-hamburger-buergerhaus.de/ Alt Hamburger Bürgerhaus] {{de icon}} and eat a plate of [[sauerkraut]] while a band played a song called the &quot;Sauerkraut Polka&quot;. Teams had to finish the plate before the end of the song in order to receive their clue. If the song ended first, they had to start over with a new plate of sauerkraut.

;Additional tasks
*At the Haifischbar, each team had to drink a [[boot of beer]] to receive their next clue.

===Leg 5 (Germany → France)===
[[File:RoteBaron.JPG|thumb|During the Detour, teams were &quot;attacked&quot; by a pilot in the [[Manfred von Richthofen|Red Baron]]'s [[Fokker Dr.I]] in an [[historical reenactment]] of [[trench warfare]] during World War I.]]
*[[Image:Bus-logo.svg|20px|Bus:]] Hamburg to [[Les Monthairons]], [[Lorraine (region)|Lorraine]], '''France''' {{flagicon|France}} ([[:fr:Château des Monthairons|Château des Monthairons]] {{fr icon}})
*[[Sainte-Menehould]], [[Champagne-Ardenne]] (Boulangerie Defontaine)
*[[Massiges]] ([[:fr:Massiges#La main de Massiges (1914-1918)|La main de Massiges]] {{fr icon}}) {{TAR clue|Detour|In the Trenches or Under Fire}} {{TAR clue|Speed Bump|Reinforce a trench wall}} {{TAR clue|U-Turn|Louie &amp; Michael|Joe &amp; Heidi|blind=yes}}
*Massiges (Church of Massiges)&lt;!-- The church of Massiges is a separate route marker. --&gt;
*[[Wargemoulin-Hurlus]] ([[:fr:Wargemoulin-Hurlus#Lieux et monuments|Eglise Saint-Étienne de Wargemoulin]] {{fr icon}}) {{TAR clue|Pit Stop|5}}
 
During the Pit Stop, all teams boarded a bus and traveled from Hamburg to an unknown destination, revealed to viewers to be Les Monthairons. In this Leg's Detour, teams chose between In the Trenches or Under Fire. For both tasks, teams dressed up as World War I-era American soldiers, known as [[Doughboy]]s. In the Trenches, teams traveled through [[trench warfare|trenches]] to a [[telegraph]] where they had to decipher a message in [[Morse code]] –&quot;We will prevail. ''Vive la France.''&quot;– and then presented their deciphered message to the French sergeant. In Under Fire, teams crawled under [[barbed wire]] 100 feet to receive a message –&quot;The war is over. ''Vive la liberté''.&quot;– from a man in a [[foxhole]]. They then crawled back through the barbed wire to present the message to the sergeant. Before either task was completed and the teams received their clue, the message they received was sent to &quot;headquarters&quot; via [[carrier pigeon]]. For this leg's Speed Bump, Jordan and Jeff had to reinforce a trench wall using a series of branches before they could proceed to complete the Detour task.

;Additional tasks
*At the Boulangerie Defontaine, teams had to buy a fresh [[baguette]] that contained their next clue.
*After the Detour, teams were required to head south down a road to find the U-Turn and their next clue.
*Upon arriving at Church of Massiges, teams changed out of their Doughboy gear into [[turn of the century]] French bicycling gear (including a fake moustache) and rode on antique bicycles, in the manner of the [[1903 Tour de France|first Tour de France]], along a {{convert|4|mi|km|adj=on}} course to the Pit Stop.

===Leg 6 (France)===
[[File:Remuage vin effervescent.jpg|thumb|The tasks of this leg centered around France's [[champagne (wine)|champagne]] industry.]]
*[[Reims]] ([[Cathedral of Notre-Dame, Reims|Notre-Dame de Reims]] – [[Joan of Arc]] Statue)
*[[Épernay]] ([http://www.leclercbriant.com/index-uk.php3 Leclerc Briant]) {{TAR clue|Roadblock|&quot;Who's ready to cave in?&quot;}}
*[[Pierry]] ([[:fr:Château de la Marquetterie|Château de la Marquetterie]] {{fr icon}}) {{TAR clue|Detour|Tower or Terra}}
*Épernay ([http://www.orcca.asso.fr/fr/ l'ORCCA] {{fr icon}}, la Maison Gallice) {{TAR clue|Pit Stop|6}}

In this Roadblock, one team member had to [[Abseiling|rappel]] {{convert|100|ft|m|add=on}} into the [[chalk]] cellars of the [[winery]] of Leclerc Briant to search for a bottle of [[champagne (wine)|champagne]] specially marked with a small yellow and red striped flag on the bottom amongst the [[Sparkling wine production#Riddling|riddling]] racks. After finding the bottle, the team member returned to the surface to use the traditional [[sabrage]] technique to open the bottle, the force of which propelled their next clue out. The Detour was a choice between Tower or Terra. In Tower, teams had to stack 680 [[Champagne stemware#Champagne coupe|champagne coupes]] into a 15-level pyramid with only one coupe on the top level, then pour the entire contents of a [[wine bottle#Sizes|magnum]] of [[Taittinger]] champagne onto the top of the pyramid – all without breaking any of the glasses – in order to receive their next clue. In Terra, teams searched the {{convert|1|sqkm|acre|adj=on}} winter-barren Taittinger [[vineyard]]s for a cluster of [[Vitis vinifera|wine grapes]] marked with the race flag. After finding the grapes, they returned it to the harvest foreman for their next clue.

;Additional task
*At the Cathedral of Notre-Dame, Reims, teams had to find a woman playing a [[musical saw]] to receive their next clue: a [[Cork material|cork]] from a bottle of Leclerc Briant.

===Leg 7 (France → Seychelles)===
[[File:Aldabra Giant Tortoise Geochelone gigantea edit1.jpg|thumb|In one of the Detour tasks in this Leg, teams had to use a [[banana]] to lure a 100-year-old and {{convert|500|lb|kg|adj=on}} [[Aldabra Giant Tortoise]] across a marked course.]]
*[[File:Legenda lotnisko.svg|20px|Flight:]] Paris ([[Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport]]) to [[Victoria, Seychelles|Victoria]], [[Mahé, Seychelles|Mahé]], '''[[Seychelles]]''' {{flagicon|Seychelles}} ([[Seychelles International Airport]])
*[[La Digue]] (L'Union Estate) {{TAR clue|Detour|Turtle Toddle or Ox Trot}}
*[[St. Pierre Island]] {{TAR clue|Roadblock|&quot;It's time to take a deep breath.&quot;}}
*[[Praslin]] (Paradise Sun Hotel) {{TAR clue|Pit Stop|7}}

This leg's Detour was Turtle Toddle or Ox Trot. In Turtle Toddle, teams had to use a [[banana]] to lure a {{convert|500|lb|kg|adj=on}}, 100-year-old [[Aldabra Giant Tortoise]] across a marked path on a lawn. Once it was across the finish line, teams had to deliver a bunch of bananas to a fruit merchant {{convert|1.5|mi|km|add=on}} away to receive their next clue. In Ox Trot, teams had to pull a cart to a clearing and load a pile of [[coconut]]s into it. Then, after an [[ox]] was hitched to their cart, teams had to deliver their coconuts to a fruit merchant to receive their clue. If they forgot or lost any of the coconuts, teams had to retrieve them before being allowed to continue. In the leg's Roadblock, one team member had to dive into the ocean to retrieve one of seven bottles tied to a platform in the water.

;Additional task
*Upon arrival in Mahé, teams had to find a marked kiosk and take a number. The first 3 teams were on the first [[helicopter]]s, leaving around the same time, to [[La Digue]]. The last three departed for La Digue on three helicopters an hour later.
*After finishing the Detour, teams chose a marked boat and were taken out to a buoy near [[St. Pierre Island]]. Once there, the captain gave them their next clue.
*After finishing the Roadblock, teams were taken off the shore of [[Praslin]] where they had to swim to shore. Once ashore, teams emptied the contents of their bottle revealing a puzzle map that when completed would lead them to their treasure: the Pit Stop at the Paradise Sun Hotel.

===Leg 8 (Seychelles → Malaysia)===
[[File:Snake Temple, Penang.jpg|thumb|Upon arriving in Malaysia, teams made their way to the [[Snake Temple]] in [[Bayan Lepas]].]]
*[[File:Legenda prom.svg|20px|Riverboat:]] Praslin to Victoria, Mahé
*[[File:Legenda lotnisko.svg|20px|Flight:]] Victoria (Seychelles International Airport) to [[George Town, Penang|George Town]], [[Penang]], '''[[Malaysia]]''' {{flagicon|Malaysia}} ([[Penang International Airport]])
* [[Bayan Lepas]] ([[Snake Temple]]) {{TAR clue|Detour|Buddhist Tradition or Chinese Custom}}
* [[Teluk Bahang]] (Kuil Sri Singamuga Kaliamman Temple) {{TAR clue|Roadblock|&quot;Whose life could use a splash of color?&quot;}} {{TAR clue|Speed Bump|Serve Tea}}
* George Town ([http://www.pinangperanakanmansion.com.my/ Pinang Peranakan Mansion]) {{TAR clue|Pit Stop|8}}

In this leg's Detour, teams chose between Buddhist Tradition or Chinese Custom. In Buddhist Tradition, teams traveled to the Tien Kong Than [[Buddhist temple]] and carried a series of [[incense|joss sticks]] to the top of the temple. After arranging them in the proper order, teams lit them and received their next clue. In Chinese Custom, teams traveled to Padang Kota Lama park where they participated in the [[Chinese New Year]] tradition of [[chingay|balancing large flags]] on their foreheads and then running across the [[esplanade]]. After both team members made it across the esplanade without letting the flag fall, they received their next clue. In this Leg's Speed Bump, Jet and Cord traveled to the [http://www.tropicalspicegarden.com/ Tropical Spice Garden] to find a woman crushing spices for [[tea]]. Then by smell, they had to pick the right prepared tea and serve it to a [[guru]] sitting on a swing. Once finish, they could proceed onto roadblock. In this Leg's Roadblock, one team member had to prepare a traditional [[Hinduism|Hindu]] offering called a float by first breaking open several [[coconut]]s in order to find one that had colored flesh. They then built the float and gave it to the waiting [[Gurukkal brahmins/Sivacharyas|Gurukkal]] who sent it out to sea and then gave the next clue.

===Leg 9 (Malaysia → Singapore)===
[[File:Singapore Flyer at Night with White Capsules.JPG|thumb|The only Fast Forward of this season of ''The Amazing Race'' took place at the [[Singapore Flyer]], the tallest [[Ferris wheel]] in the world.]]
*[[Image:Bus-logo.svg|20px|Bus:]] [[Sungai Nibong]], Penang (Sungai Nibong Express Terminal) to [[Kuala Lumpur]] ([[Puduraya]])
*[[File:Legenda kolej.svg|20px|Railway:]] Kuala Lumpur ([[Kuala Lumpur Sentral railway station]]) to '''[[Singapore]]''' {{flagicon|Singapore}} ([[Tanjong Pagar railway station]])
*Singapore ([[Victoria Theatre and Concert Hall]]) {{TAR clue|Detour|Pounding The Drums or Pounding The Pavement}} {{TAR clue|Fast Forward|Traverse Singapore Flyer}} 
*Singapore ([[Istana Park]])  {{TAR clue|U-Turn|Brent &amp; Caite|Carol &amp; Brandy}}
*Singapore ([http://www.aslmarine.com/ ASL Marine Shipyard]) {{TAR clue|Roadblock|&quot;Who's ready to add some stress to their day?&quot;}}
*Singapore ([[Sentosa]] – [[Sentosa#MegaZip Adventure Park|MegaZip Adventure Park]])
*Singapore ([[Marina Barrage]]) {{TAR clue|Pit Stop|9}}

In the only Fast Forward of the race, one team made their way to the [[Singapore Flyer]] where they would have to climb out of one observation pod at the top of the {{convert|541|ft|m|adj=on}} [[Ferris wheel]] and then cross a ladder to the next pod over where their next clue directly to the Pit Stop was being held. For this Leg's Detour, teams chose between Pounding The Drums and Pounding The Pavement. In Pounding The Drums, teams traveled to [[Speakers' Corner, Singapore|Speakers' Corner]] and learned a complex drum routine for a [[lion dance]] performance. Once they had played it to their young instructor's approval, they then performed the routine with a lion dance troupe on a nearby stage for their next clue. In Pounding The Pavement, teams traveled to a open area in [[Rochor|Rochor Road]] &lt;!-- If I remember correctly, this is the name they gave in the show, anyway I'm from Singapore so I know about this --&gt;where they had to gather supplies – chairs, an umbrella, a loaf of bread, wafers, and 10 boxes of [[ice cream]] – and then find a marked ice cream cart to sell 25 [[Ice cream sandwich#Singapore|Singapore-style ice cream sandwiches]] for [[Singapore dollar|S$]]1 a piece to receive their next clue. In this leg's Roadblock, one team member had to inspect an [[anchor]] [[chain]] by counting the number of links in the chain, while dealing with the noise created by the other workers at the port and announcements being read through a loudspeaker. When they gave the right number (521) on a clipboard to the dock manager, they would receive their next clue.

;Additional tasks
*At the Victoria Theatre and Concert Hall, teams had to find [[Allan Wu]], host of ''[[The Amazing Race Asia]]'', who would give them their next clue.
*After the Detour, teams were instructed to find the U-Turn and their next clue at the intersection of their &quot;last pit stop city&quot; and Orchard Road. This clue sent them to Istana Park, located at the intersection of Penang Road and [[Orchard Road]].
*At [[Sentosa]], teams rode the [[Sentosa#MegaZip Adventure Park|MegaZip]], a {{convert|1476|ft|m|adj=on}} long [[zip-line]]. After getting off of the MegaZip, teams received their next clue.

===Leg 10 (Singapore → China)===
[[File:La mian, noodles.JPG|thumb|In the first of two Roadblocks in this Leg of the Race, one team member had to make {{convert|1|kg|lb|abbr=on}} of [[la mian]] [[noodle]]s.]]
*[[File:Legenda lotnisko.svg|20px|Flight:]] Singapore ([[Singapore Changi Airport]]) to [[Shanghai]], '''[[People's Republic of China|China]]''' {{flagicon|China}} ([[Shanghai Pudong International Airport]])
*Shanghai ([[Zhujiajiao]]) {{TAR clue|Roadblock|&quot;Who wants to get their hands on some extra dough?&quot;}}
*Shanghai ([[Taikang Lu (Shanghai)|Taikang Lu]])
*Shanghai ([[Hongkou Football Stadium]]) {{TAR clue|Roadblock|Assemble a 96-piece puzzle}}
*Shanghai ([[Shanghai Science and Technology Museum]]) {{TAR clue|Pit Stop|10}}

In the first Roadblock on this leg, one team member had to follow a demonstration by a local noodlemaker to make {{convert|1|kg|lb|abbr=on}} of [[la mian]] [[noodle]]s. When they were done, [[He Pingping]], the world's shortest man, gave them their next clue. The second Roadblock on this leg required the team member who sat out on the first Roadblock to put together a 96-piece puzzle and then give the puzzle to a group of fans in the bleachers. If the puzzle was put together correctly, the other side of the puzzle would give a seat number where the team would find their next clue.

;Additional tasks
*In Zhujiajiao, teams traveled on foot to a boat dock which would take them to their next clue and the first Roadblock.
*In Shanghai's fashion district Taikang Lu, teams entered a fashion studio where they were given a sketch of an outfit. They then had to choose the correct pieces of clothing that were described in the sketch and give them to a [[model (person)|fashion model]] to put on. If they chose the right clothing and accessories, the fashion designer would give them their next clue.

===Leg 11 (China)===
[[File:500lohan longhuatemple.jpg|thumb|In this Leg's Roadblock, one team member had to count the statues in the [[Longhua Temple]]'s [[Arhat]] Hall.]]
*Shanghai ([[Waibaidu Bridge]])
*Shanghai ([[Longhua Temple]]) {{TAR clue|Roadblock|&quot;Who thinks they can sum up Buddha?&quot;}} {{TAR clue|Speed Bump|Coin Toss}}
*Shanghai ([[Yuyuan Garden]]) {{TAR clue|Detour|Pork Chops or Pork Dumplings}}
*Shanghai ([[:zh:滨江大道|Riverside Promenade]] {{zh icon}}) {{TAR clue|Pit Stop|11}}

In this Leg's Roadblock, one team member entered Longhua Temple's [[Arhat]] Hall to count all of the golden statues in the room, most of which were statues of the [[Gautama Buddha]]. If they got the right number (523), they would receive their next clue. If not, they would have to wait 10 minutes before making their next guess. For this leg's Speed Bump, Louie and Michael had to participate in a good luck ritual by throwing coins into a large incense burner on the Longhua Temple grounds. Once both got one coin each into the top opening of the incense burner, they could proceed onto the Roadblock. In this Leg's Detour, teams chose between Pork Chops and Pork Dumplings. In Pork Chops, teams must enter an art stone store and look through several hundred special stone stamps called [[Seal (East Asia)|chops]] for the two that had a pig on the bottom and one of each of their names in order to receive their clue from the shop owner. In Pork Dumplings (which was never used in this episode), teams traveled to [[Nanxiang Steamed Bun Restaurant]] and delivered 10 orders of [[xiaolongbao]] across the market. Once done with the deliveries, they received their clue.

===Leg 12 (China → United States)===
[[File:BronzeYoda Presido.jpg|thumb|In the final Leg of this season, teams made their way to the [[Letterman Digital Arts Center]], headquarters of [[Lucasfilm]] and [[Industrial Light &amp; Magic]], both behind the creation of ''[[Star Wars]]''.]]
*[[File:Legenda lotnisko.svg|20px|Flight:]] Shanghai (Shanghai Pudong International Airport) to San Francisco, California, '''USA''' {{flagicon|United States}} ([[San Francisco International Airport]])
* San Francisco ([[Fort Point, San Francisco|Fort Point]] – Battery Godfrey)
* San Francisco ([[Coit Tower]]) {{TAR clue|Roadblock|Climb Coit Tower}}
* San Francisco ([[Letterman Digital Arts Center]] – [[Yoda]] Statue)
* San Francisco ([[The Fairmont San Francisco|Fairmont Hotel]] – [[Tonga Room]])
* San Francisco ([[Great American Music Hall]])
* San Francisco ([[Candlestick Park]]) {{TAR clue|Pit Stop}}

In this Leg's Roadblock, one team member had to use an [[Ascender (climbing)|ascender]] to reach the top archways of Coit Tower to get their next clue before being lowered back to the ground.

;Additional tasks
*After receiving the clue at Battery Godfrey, teams had to solve a riddle that would lead them to their next route marker: [[Coit Tower]].
*At the LDAC, one team member had to put on a [[motion capture]] suit while their partner directed their [[Avatar (computing)|avatar]] through a [[virtual reality|virtual]] course, all based on ''[[Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008 TV series)|Star Wars: The Clone Wars]]''. After getting through the two levels of the course, the directing partner would be able to copy down their next clue through figuring out how to read it off the computer screen which directed them to the [[Tonga Room]].
*Upon arriving at the [[Tonga Room]], teams were instructed to take a [[trunk (luggage)|trunk]] to their next location: the [[Great American Music Hall]].
*At the Great American Music Hall, teams had to put several [[psychedelic]] posters of other teams in elimination order by leg in order to receive their final clue from a [[roadie]]. After that, they would have to complete the &quot;[[Jack Be Nimble]]&quot; nursery rhyme and obtain the word &quot;candlestick&quot;, leading them to [[Candlestick Park]].

== Ratings ==
=== US ratings ===
{| class=&quot;wikitable sortable&quot;
! #
! Episode
! Rating
! Share
! [[Nielsen ratings|Rating/Share]]&lt;br /&gt;(18–49)
! Viewers&lt;br /&gt;(millions)
! Rank&lt;br /&gt;(Timeslot)
! Rank&lt;br /&gt;(Night)
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''1'''
| &quot;Nanna Is Kickin' Your Butt&quot; 
! 5.1
! 8
! 2.8/7
! 9.07
! 1
! 1
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''2'''
| &quot;When the Cow Kicked Me in the Head&quot;
! 5.2
! 8
! 2.9/7
! 9.11
! 1
! 1
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''3'''
| &quot;Run Like Scalded Dogs!&quot;
! 5.8
! 9
! 3.2/8
! 10.24
! 2
! 4
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''4'''
| &quot;We Are No Longer in the Bible Belt&quot;
! 4.5
! 7
! 2.6/7
! 8.05 
! 2
! 4&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|url=http://blog.zap2it.com/frominsidethebox/2010/03/tv-ratings-oscars-rise-rule-sunday.html|title=Tv ratings oscars rise rule sunday|author=blog.zap2it.com|accessdate=2010-03-04}}&lt;/ref&gt;
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''5'''
| &quot;I Think We're Fighting the Germans, Right?&quot;
! 5.8
! 10
! 3.0/9
! 10.10
! 1
! 3&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|url=http://www.cbspressexpress.com/div.php/cbs_entertainment/release?id=24522|title=CBS Ratings Press Release |author=CBSPressExpress.com|accessdate=2010-10-04}}&lt;/ref&gt;
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''6'''
| &quot;Cathy Drone?&quot;
! 6.9
! 11
! 3.8/9
! 11.99
! 1
! 4&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|url=http://www.cbspressexpress.com/div.php/cbs_entertainment/release?id=24577|title=CBS Ratings Press Release|author=CBSPressExpress.com|accessdate=2010-10-04}}&lt;/ref&gt;
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''7'''
| &quot;Anonymous?&quot;
! 7.2
! 11
! 3.9/10
! 12.73
! 1
! 3&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|url=http://www.cbspressexpress.com/div.php/cbs_entertainment/release?id=24636|title=CBS Ratings Press Release |author=CBSPressExpress.com|accessdate=2010-10-04}}&lt;/ref&gt;
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''8'''
| &quot;You're Like Jason Bourne, Right?&quot;
! 5.2
! 9
! 2.7/8 
! 9.14
! 1
! 3&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |url=http://tvbythenumbers.com/2010/04/05/tv-ratings-undercover-boss-down-but-still-in-charge |title=TV Ratings: Undercover Boss Down, But Still In Charge: |date=April 05, 2010|work=TV by the Numbers |last=Seidman |first=Robert |accessdate=April 05, 2010}}&lt;/ref&gt;
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''9'''
| &quot;Dumb Did Us In&quot;
! 6.9
! 11
! 3.4/10
! 11.88
! 1
! 3
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''10'''
| &quot;I Feel Like I'm in, Like, Sicily&quot;
! 6.3
! 10
!3.2/9 
!10.69&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |url=http://tvbythenumbers.com/2010/04/05/tv-ratings-undercover-boss-down-but-still-in-charge |title=TV Ratings Top 25: American Idol, Glee Sing to Adults 18-49; Dancing With the Stars Dances to the Top With Total Viewers |date=April 27, 2010|work=TV by the Numbers |last=Seidman |first=Robert |accessdate=April 27, 2010}}&lt;/ref&gt;
! 1
! 3
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''11'''
| &quot;They Don't Even Understand Their Own Language&quot;
! 6.0
! 10
! 3.0/9 
! 10.29&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |url=http://tvbythenumbers.com/2010/05/04/tv-ratings-top-25-idol-glee-tops-with-18-49-dancing-leads-with-viewers/50416|title=TV Ratings Top 25: Idol, Glee Tops With 18-49 ; Dancing Leads With Viewers|date=May 04, 2010|work=TV by the Numbers |last=Seidman |first=Robert |accessdate=May 04, 2010}}&lt;/ref&gt;
! 1
! 3
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''12'''
| &quot;Huger Than Huge&quot;
! 6.0
! 11
! 2.9/9
! 10.63 
! 1
! 3&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|url=http://www.cbspressexpress.com/div.php/cbs_entertainment/release?id=24983|title=CBS Ratings Press Release|author=CBSPressExpress.com|accessdate=2010-10-04}}&lt;/ref&gt;
|}

* Episode 1, &quot;Nanna Is Kickin' Your Butt&quot; aired on [[Valentine's Day]].
* Episode 4, &quot;We Are No Longer In The Bible Belt&quot; had a considerably low amount of viewers, most likely because it aired on the same night as the [[82nd Academy Awards]].
* Episode 7, &quot;Anonymous?&quot; had the most viewers and adults 25–54 rating since the November 4, 2007, episode of ''[[The Amazing Race 12]]'', as well as the best numbers in adults 18–49 since the January 6, 2008, episode of the same season.
* Episode 8, &quot;You're like Jason Bourne, right?&quot; aired on [[Easter Sunday]].
* Episode 12, &quot;Huger Than Huge&quot;, the season finale, aired on [[Mother's Day (U.S.)|Mother's Day]]. The show was down nearly two million viewers compared to the [[The Amazing Race 15|season 15]] finale and was the lowest watched finale since [[The Amazing Race 4|season 4]].&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |url=http://tvbythenumbers.com/2010/05/10/tv-ratings-abc-wins-another-slow-sunday-amazing-race-lowest-finale-ever-celebrity-apprentice-up/50897|title=TV Ratings ABC Wins Another Slow Sunday; Amazing Race Lowest Finale Ever; Celebrity Apprentice Up|date=May 10, 2010|work=TV by the Numbers |last=Gorman |first=Bill |accessdate= May 10, 2010}}&lt;/ref&gt;

=== Canadian ratings ===
{| class=&quot;wikitable sortable&quot;
! #
! Episode
! Viewers&lt;br /&gt;(millions)
! Rank&lt;br /&gt;(Overall)
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''1'''
| &quot;Nanna Is Kickin' Your Butt&quot;
!{{n/a}}
!{{n/a}}
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''2'''
| &quot;When the Cow Kicked Me in the Head&quot;
! 0.90
! 16
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''3'''
| &quot;Run Like Scalded Dogs!&quot;
! 0.88
! 13
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''4'''
| &quot;We Are No Longer in the Bible Belt&quot;
! 1.40
! 21
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''5'''
| &quot;I Think We're Fighting the Germans, Right?&quot;
! 2.53
! 4
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''6'''
| &quot;Cathy Drone?&quot;
! 2.00
! 7
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''7'''
| &quot;Anonymous?&quot;
! 2.47
! 4
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''8'''
| &quot;You're Like Jason Bourne, Right?&quot;
! 2.08
! 6
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''9'''
| &quot;Dumb Did Us In&quot;
! 2.29
! 7
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''10'''
| &quot;I Feel Like I'm in, Like, Sicily&quot;
! 2.18
! 5
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''11'''
| &quot;They Don't Even Understand Their Own Language&quot;
! 2.51
! 3
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''12'''
| &quot;Huger Than Huge&quot;
! 2.58
! 3
|}

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
*[http://www.cbs.com/primetime/amazing_race Official website]
*{{TARWiki|The Amazing Race 16}}

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| show_name = The Amazing Race 16
| caption = The Amazing Race logo
| image = Tar14-card.jpg
| num_episodes = 12
| first_aired = February 14, 2010
| last_aired = May 9, 2010
| filming_started = November 28, 2009&lt;ref name=&quot;tar16 start&quot;&gt;{{cite web |url = http://popwatch.ew.com/2009/11/29/jeff-jordan-amazing-race-big-brother/ | title = 'Big Brother' winners Jeff and Jordan on 'The Amazing Race': Can it be true? | date= 2009-11-29 | accessdate = 2009-11-29 | first = Lynn | last =Johnson |work = [[Entertainment Weekly]] }}&lt;/ref&gt;
| filming_ended = December 20, 2009
| countries_visited = 9
| continents_visited = 5
| cities_visited = 24
| winning_team = Dan &amp; {{nowrap|Jordan Pious}}
| miles_traveled = 40000
| number_legs = 12
| previous_season = [[The Amazing Race 15]]
| next_season = [[The Amazing Race 17]]
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'''''The Amazing Race 16''''' is the sixteenth installment of the reality television show [[The Amazing Race (U.S. TV series)|''The Amazing Race'']]. ''The Amazing Race 16'' features eleven teams of two, each with a pre-existing relationship, in a race around the world. 

The sixteenth cycle started on Sunday, February 14, 2010. It aired on [[CBS]] in the United States on Sunday nights at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT with the season finale on May 9, 2010, and in Canada, the show premiered on the [[A (TV system)|A channel]], not [[CTV Television Network|CTV]] (due to the [[2010 Winter Olympics]]), but it returned to CTV after the Winter Olympics concluded.&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web | url = http://www.thrfeed.com/2009/12/cbs-picks-show-for-postsuper-bowl-slot.html | title = CBS picks show for post-Super Bowl slot | work = [[The Hollywood Reporter]] | date= 2009-12-20 | accessdate= 2009-12-20 | first = James | last = Hibbard }}&lt;/ref&gt; The show is again hosted by [[Phil Keoghan]].

Brothers Dan and Jordan Pious were the winners of this ''Race''.

==Production==
===Development and filming===
The sixteenth season spanned {{convert|40000|mi|km}} across five continents and nine countries, including Chile, Argentina, Germany, France, Malaysia, Singapore, China and for the first time, the Seychelles.&lt;ref name=&quot;AP&quot;&gt;{{cite web|url=http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20100121/ap_en_tv/us_tv_amazing_race16|title=Cowboys, detectives among 'Amazing Race' teams|last=Lang|first=Derrik|date=2010-01-21|publisher=[[Associated Press]]|accessdate=2010-01-21}} {{Dead link|date=October 2010|bot=H3llBot}}&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|url=http://www.stltoday.com/blogzone/tube-talk/tv-news/2010/01/amazing-race-returns-feb-14-here-are-the-teams/|title=‘Amazing Race’ returns Feb. 14; here are the teams|last=Pennington|first=Gail|work=[[St. Louis Post-Dispatch]]|date=2010-01-21|accessdate=2010-01-24}} {{Dead link|date=October 2010|bot=H3llBot}}&lt;/ref&gt;

Racers were observed leaving [[Los Angeles International Airport]] on November 28, 2009.&lt;ref name=&quot;tar16 start&quot;/&gt; For the third time, teams had to use public transportation to make their way from the Starting Line to the airport. Teams had also done so in seasons 1 and 6. 

Racers were reported checking into a Pit Stop in [[Puerto Varas]], Chile on December 2.&lt;ref name=&quot;Cronica&quot;&gt;{{cite web|url=http://www.cronicalibre.cl/index.php/locales/2234-programa-televisivo-internacional-qthe-amazing-raceq-grabo-capitulos-en-puerto-varas-y-zonas-cercanas|title= Programa televisivo internacional &quot;The Amazing Race&quot; grabó capítulos en Puerto Varas y zonas cercanas |date=2009-12-02|work=Crónica Libre|location=Chile|accessdate=2009-12-02}} {{es icon}}&lt;/ref&gt; Filming of the show has also been reported in [[Bariloche]], Argentina, and continuing on to Germany&lt;ref name=&quot;ANBariloche&quot;&gt;{{cite web|url=http://www.anbariloche.com.ar/noticia.php?nota=11904|title= The Amazing Race grabó en Bariloche |date=2009-12-07|work=Agencia de Noticias Bariloche|location=[[Bariloche]], Argentina|accessdate=2009-12-07}} {{es icon}}&lt;/ref&gt; and production crews were reported to be seen around [[Singapore]], particularly in the [[Bugis Street|Bugis]] area and the [[Singapore Flyer]].&lt;ref name=&quot;Singapore&quot;&gt;{{cite web|url=http://a1preview.asia1.com.sg:90/vgn-ext-templating/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=30881f5db71a5210VgnVCM100000430a0a0aRCRD&amp;vgnextchannel=f6dbadbd2b722110VgnVCM100000bd0a0a0aRCRD|title=Is Amazing Race back in S'pore?|work=The New Paper|publisher=AsiaOne News|location=Singapore|accessdate=2009-12-20}}&lt;/ref&gt;

In the third episode, which aired on February 28, 2010 and featured the contestants departing [[Chile]], Phil Keoghan acknowledged the February 27, 2010 [[2010 Chile earthquake|massive earthquake]] in Chile in a special opening.&lt;ref name=&quot;Variety&quot;&gt;{{cite web|url=http://weblogs.variety.com/on_the_air/2010/02/sundays-amazing-race-to-acknowledge-the-chile-earthquake.html|title=Sunday's-Amazing-Race-to-Acknowledge-the-Chile-Earthquake|last=Michael|first=Schneider|date=2010-02-27|publisher=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]|accessdate=2010-02-27}}&lt;/ref&gt;

Leg 4 featured an [[The Amazing Race#Intersection|Intersection]] for the first time since [[The Amazing Race 11|Season 11]]. Also for the first time since the Intersection was introduced, teams did a Roadblock together, where one person from each of the intersected teams had to work together to complete the Roadblock. This is also the first time since [[The Amazing Race 8|Season 8]] that two racers worked together to complete a Roadblock, and the first time in its history that an Intersection occurred on a different leg than Leg 8.

In Leg 8, Jet and [[Cord McCoy|Cord]] were the first team since the inception of the Speed Bump in [[The Amazing Race 12|Season 12]] to finish in first place on a leg in which they had to complete a Speed Bump.&lt;!--Leg 8 was also the first leg in the history of ''The Amazing Race'' in which the finishing order of the teams was totally reversed from that of the previous leg (leg 7, which was a non-elimination leg). [This is not true. The first was in Season 7 Legs 11 to 12]--&gt;

Leg 9 was the first time that a U-Turn warning had been in the team's first clue, due to the fact the team taking the Fast Forward option would have skipped the Detour and the U-Turn point. Also, this was the first time that a Fast Forward and a U-Turn have been present in the same leg, although this was previously done on the [[Israel]]i edition of the race ''[[HaMerotz LaMillion]]''.

At the end of the episode for Leg 10, the death of [[He Pingping]] was acknowledged. He appeared giving out clues to the teams after the first Roadblock. That leg was also the first single-length leg ever on the ''Race'' to have two Roadblocks (Each team member had to complete one of the Roadblocks).

In Leg 11, [[Bao Xishun]], the world's tallest man at the time, was featured as the greeter at the Pit Stop in Shanghai.

===Cast===
{{see also|List of The Amazing Race (U.S. TV series) contestants}}
Applications were originally due on July 10, 2009, but the deadline was later extended. Semi-finalist interviews were held sometime in August 2009 and the final casting interviews took place in Los Angeles around September and October 2009. Filming took place around November and December 2009.&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|url=http://www.cbs.com/casting/amazing_race/Eligibility_Requirements.pdf|title=Eligibility requirements|author=CBS.com|accessdate=2009-06-26}}&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|url=http://www.cbs.com/casting/amazing_race/Application_Form.pdf|title=Application form|author=CBS.com|accessdate=2009-06-26}}&lt;/ref&gt;

Caite, 20, was the youngest contestant in the show's history (excluding the [[The Amazing Race 8|Family Edition]]); while Jody Kelly, 71, was the oldest contestant in the show's history. Other racers included [[cowboy]]s, [[detective]]s, a lesbian couple, high school sweethearts, attorney moms, and the show's first Asian married couple.

Notable cast members include [[Big Brother 11 (U.S.)|''Big Brother 11'']] houseguests [[Jordan Lloyd]] and Jeff Schroeder, 2007 [[Miss South Carolina Teen USA]] [[Caitlin Upton|Caite Upton]], professional bull rider [[Cord McCoy]], and [[Cleveland Indians]] [[Coach (baseball)|third-base coach]] [[Steve Smith (baseball)|Steve Smith]]. 

This 16th series also marked the first appearance of [[Allan Wu]], host of ''[[The Amazing Race Asia]]'', in the US version of the series.

==Results==
The following teams participated in the Race, with their relationships at the time of filming. Note this table does not necessarily reflect all content broadcast on television due to inclusion or exclusion of some data. Placements are listed in finishing order.
{| class=&quot;wikitable&quot;
!rowspan=2|Team
!rowspan=2|Relationship
!colspan=12|Position (by leg)
!rowspan=2|Roadblocks&lt;br /&gt;performed
|-
!1
!2
!3
!4
!5{{ref|5|5}}
!6
!7
!8
!9
!10
!11
!12
|-
|Dan &amp; Jordan
|Brothers
|8th{{ref|2|2}} 
|8th
|6th
|6th{{blue|–}}
|4th
|5th
|2nd
|5th
|{{green|1stƒ}}
|3rd
|3rd
|1st
|Dan 6, Jordan 5
|-
|Jet &amp; [[Cord McCoy|Cord]]
|Brothers / [[Cowboy]]s
|3rd
|1st
|1st
|4th{{orange (color)|+}}
|3rd
|4th
|{{blue|&lt;u&gt;6th&lt;/u&gt;}}{{ref|9|9}}
|1st
|3rd
|1st
|2nd
|2nd
 |Jet 6, Cord 6
|-
|Brent &amp; [[Caite Upton|Caite]] 
|Dating Models
|7th{{ref|1|1}} 
|4th
|7th{{ref|4|4}}
|7th{{olive|~}}
|6th{{ref|6|6}}
|6th{{ref|8|8}}
|3rd
|4th
|2nd{{brown|⊃}}
|2nd
|1st
| 3rd 
|Brent 7, Caite 5
|-
|Louie &amp; Michael
|Detectives
|9th
|9th
|8th
|1st{{orange (color)|+}}
|1st{{brown|⊃}}
|1st
|4th
|3rd
|4th
|{{blue|&lt;u&gt;4th&lt;/u&gt;}}
|{{red  |4th}}

|bgcolor=&quot;darkgray&quot; colspan=&quot;1&quot;|
|Louie 6, Michael 5
|-
|Carol &amp; Brandy
|Dating
|6th
|3rd
|3rd
|5th{{magenta|–}}
|5th
|2nd
|5th
|2nd
|{{red|5th}}{{brown|⊂}}
|bgcolor=&quot;darkgray&quot; colspan=&quot;3&quot;|
|Carol 4, Brandy 4
|-
|[[Steve Smith (baseball)|Steve]] &amp; Allie
|Father / Daughter
|4th
|7th
|2nd
|2nd{{teal|^}}
|2nd
|3rd
|1st
|{{red|6th}}
|bgcolor=&quot;darkgray&quot; colspan=&quot;4&quot;|
|Steve 4, Allie 3
|-
|[[Jordan Lloyd|Jordan]] &amp; Jeff
|Newly Dating
|1st
|6th
|5th
|{{blue|&lt;u&gt;8th&lt;/u&gt;}}{{olive|~}}
|7th
|{{red|7th}}
|bgcolor=&quot;darkgray&quot; colspan=&quot;6&quot;|
|Jordan 2, Jeff 3
|-
|Joe &amp; Heidi
|Married
|5th
|2nd
|4th
|3rd{{teal|^}}
|{{red|8th}}{{brown|⊂}}{{ref|7|7}}
|bgcolor=&quot;darkgray&quot; colspan=&quot;7&quot;|
|Joe 2, Heidi 2
|-
|{{nowrap|Monique &amp; Shawne}}
|Moms / [[Lawyer|Attorneys]]
|2nd
|5th
|{{red|9th}}
|bgcolor=&quot;darkgray&quot; colspan=&quot;9&quot;|
|{{nowrap|Monique 1, Shawne 2}}
|-
|Jody &amp; Shannon
|{{nowrap|Grandmother / Granddaughter}}
|10th
|{{red|10th}}
| bgcolor=&quot;darkgray&quot; colspan=&quot;10&quot;|
|Jody 1, Shannon 1
|-
|Dana &amp; Adrian
|High School Sweethearts
|{{red|11th}}{{ref|3|3}}
|bgcolor=&quot;darkgray&quot; colspan=&quot;11&quot;|
|Dana 0, Adrian 1{{ref|3|3}}
|}
*A {{red|red}} team placement indicates that the team was eliminated.
*A {{green|green ƒ}} and team placement indicates that the team won a [[The Amazing Race#Fast Forward|Fast Forward]] clue.
*An {{blue|&lt;u&gt;underlined blue&lt;/u&gt;}} team's placement indicates that the team came in last on a non-elimination leg and had to perform a [[The Amazing Race#Non-elimination legs|Speed Bump]] task in the following leg.
*Matching colored symbols ({{orange (color)|orange +}}, {{teal|teal ^}}, {{magenta|magenta –}}, and {{olive|olive ~}}) indicate teams who worked together during part of the leg as a result of an Intersection.
*A {{brown|brown ⊃}} means the team chose to use a U-Turn; {{brown|⊂}} indicates the team who received it.

&lt;span style=&quot;font-size:85%&quot;&gt;
{{note|1|1}} Brent and Caite initially arrived 2nd, but were issued a 30-minute penalty for going on foot instead of taking the [[funicular]] from the Roadblock as instructed in their clue; they dropped to 7th.&lt;br /&gt;
{{note|2|2}} Dan and Jordan initially arrived 4th, but were issued a 15-minute penalty for losing a paintbrush during the additional task; they dropped to 8th.&lt;br&gt;
{{note|3|3}} Dana and Adrian failed to complete the Roadblock in Leg 1. After Adrian's second attempt failed and after all other teams had already checked in at the Pit Stop, Phil came out to the Roadblock location and eliminated them.&lt;br&gt;
{{note|4|4}} At the beginning of Leg 3, Brent and Caite were originally supposed to depart 4th, but because both had to be treated for [[dehydration]] at the emergency room in a local hospital, they departed last, 3 hours and 5 minutes after their scheduled time.&lt;br&gt;
{{note|5|5}} The U-Turn in Leg 5 was a Blind U-Turn; Louie and Michael did not have to reveal themselves to the other teams as having used the U-Turn.&lt;br&gt;
{{note|6|6}} Brent and Caite initially arrived 6th, but had missed the clue at the U-Turn, having arrived at their additional task by chance. They had to backtrack to the U-Turn to receive their clue. This did not affect their placement.&lt;br&gt;
{{note|7|7}} Joe and Heidi failed to complete the second Detour task that they had to do as a result of being U-Turned. After all of the other teams had already checked in at the Pit Stop, Phil came out to their location and eliminated them.&lt;br&gt;
{{note|8|8}} Brent and Caite initially arrived 3rd, but did not complete the Detour, having arrived at the Pit Stop by chance after following Carol and Brandy. They had to backtrack to complete the Detour and eventually checked in 6th.&lt;br&gt;
{{note|9|9}} Jet and Cord initially arrived 5th, but did not retrieve the clue giving directions to the Pit Stop after completing the Roadblock. They had to backtrack to retrieve the clue, and fell to last place.&lt;br&gt;
&lt;/span&gt;

==Episode title quotes==
Episode titles are often taken from quotes made by the racers.&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|url=http://www.cbs.com/info/schedule/index.php|title=CBS TV Schedule|publisher=[[CBS]]|accessdate=2010-01-31}}&lt;/ref&gt;
#&quot;Nanna Is Kickin' Your Butt&quot; – ''Michael''
#&quot;When the Cow Kicked Me in the Head&quot; – ''Jody''
#&quot;Run Like Scalded Dogs!&quot; – ''Jet''
#&quot;We Are No Longer in the Bible Belt&quot; – ''Jet''
#&quot;I Think We're Fighting the Germans, Right?&quot; – ''Michael''
#&quot;Cathy Drone?&quot; – ''Dan''
#&quot;Anonymous?&quot; – ''Brent'' 
#&quot;You're Like Jason Bourne, Right?&quot; – ''Michael''
#&quot;Dumb Did Us In&quot; – ''Brandy''
#&quot;I Feel Like I'm in, Like, Sicily&quot; – ''Brent''
#&quot;They Don't Even Understand Their Own Language&quot; – ''Brent''
#&quot;Huger than Huge&quot; – ''Jordan''

==Prizes==
The prize for each leg is awarded to the first place team for that leg. All trips are sponsored by [[Travelocity]].
*'''Leg 1''' – A trip for two to [[Vancouver]], [[British Columbia]]
*'''Leg 2''' – A pair of [[sailboat]]s
*'''Leg 3''' – A trip for two to [[Patagonia]]
*'''Leg 4''' – Two $5,000 pre-loaded [[Discover Card]]s
*'''Leg 5''' – Two 55&quot; [[High-definition television|HD TVs]]
*'''Leg 6''' – A trip for two to [[Cancun]], Mexico
*'''Leg 7''' – A dinner on the beach on [[Praslin]], [[Seychelles]], massages, all the [[7-Up]] the team could drink (at the Pit Stop), and $7,000 for each team member
*'''Leg 8''' – A trip for two to [[Maui]], Hawaii
*'''Leg 9''' – A pair of motorcycles
*'''Leg 10''' – A trip for two to Alaska.
*'''Leg 11''' – A trip for two to the Spanish coast.
*'''Leg 12''' – $1,000,000

==Elimination Station==
After elimination, the first five eliminated teams were sequestered at a villa in [[Puerto Vallarta]], Mexico to await the finale. CBS posted short videos on its website after each episode aired in the [[Pacific Time Zone]] to show the eliminated teams interacting at the villa.

*After '''Leg 1''', ''Dana'' and ''Adrian'' were the first team eliminated and sent to the villa. They expressed their disappointment after Adrian's second attempt failed during the Roadblock task. Adrian is terribly afraid of heights and he wanted to kiss Dana to reaffirm their relationship. They discussed their marriage, had a tour on a beach, and saw big whales in the ocean.
*After '''Leg 2''', ''Jody'' and ''Shannon'' were the second team eliminated and sent to the villa. Jody voiced her regrets that she did the Roadblock instead of Shannon. Adrian was surprised to hear that Jody had not hoped or expected to win the race, but Shannon still insisted that they could have done it. The teams were treated to an elemental spa with treatments based on fire, earth, water, and air.
*After '''Leg 3''', ''Monique'' and ''Shawne'' were the third team eliminated and sent to the villa. All the previous eliminated teams were shocked to see Monique and Shawne, and Monique and Shawne were saddened at missing their daughters' birthdays. The next day, the teams went to Las Juantas Y Los Veranos to learn how to make [[tequila]], which included Adrian cutting open a [[blue agave]] which took him about 6 minutes and 9 seconds.
*'''Leg 4''' was a non-elimination leg, hence no new teams were sent to the villa. The 3 eliminated teams bonded at the villa while Shannon was writing in her journal. Monique and Shawne suggested bringing Shannon to the beach, after which all the teams went. Shawne was given a leg and foot massage, while Shannon got her hair beaded, and Monique shared with Shannon how to win the Mexican guys by doing some eye action.
*After '''Leg 5''', ''Joe'' and ''Heidi'' were the fourth team eliminated and sent to the villa. They arrived while Adrian and Shannon were playing a game of [[table tennis]]. Jody and Shannon expressed their surprise and disappointment at seeing Joe and Heidi arrive, while Adrian was glad to have another man at the villa. Joe and Heidi expressed their frustration and explained how they arrived at the conclusion that Louie and Michael had Blind U-Turned them. Later, the teams went into town to do some shopping. Joe tried to bargain with a store owner over the price of some jewelry for Heidi, which offended the owner.
*After '''Leg 6''', ''Jordan'' and ''Jeff'' were the fifth team eliminated and sent to the villa. All the teams at the villa sat down for a meal and as Jordan and Jeff arrive at the villa, they explained the circumstances that led to their elimination. They believed that Louie and Michael would be in the top 3, and Joe again shared his disdain for Louie and Michael in a confessional. Jeff expressed his bitterness at having been evicted from [[Big Brother (U.S.)|''Big Brother'']] and now eliminated from ''The Amazing Race'' as he compares Elimination Station and ''Big Brother'' and Jury House. However, Jordan feels satisfied from being in Elimination Station. The teams later went on a [[snorkeling]] trip. While on the trip, Monique and Shawne suffered from [[seasickness]], and Heidi helped Adrian become comfortable in the water. The snorkeling trip also helped ease Jeff's bitterness at being eliminated.
*'''Leg 7''' was a non-elimination leg, hence no new teams were sent to the villa. At the pool, Adrian, Jeff and Joe discussed why Louie and Michael U-Turned Joe and Heidi, which turned out to be because the detectives disliked them due to personal reasons. After that, the eliminated teams watched an exciting Mexican dance, and many of the racers joined in the dance while others watched. Jody also performed a solo by playing the drum, which impressed Shannon. Later in the day, Joe shared with Heidi the main reason why Louie and Michael U-Turned them. Lastly, Heidi added that if Joe were to meet Louie and Michael, he would confront them about it and how it affected the outcome of the race.
*After '''Leg 8''', ''Steve'' and ''Allie'' were the sixth team eliminated. It was 2:00 in the morning, and the eliminated teams gathered to find out who they think is the next team eliminated. Steve and Allie called the villa and Monique picked up the phone. Everyone was surprised and disappointed to hear about that Steve and Allie were eliminated, especially Shannon who was sad to hear about it. Joe then asked Steve about Louie and Michael's current situation in the race, then Steve told Joe that his team was too strong and was a threat, which resulted in the U-Turn. Steve shared that it was bad decisions and a bad cab that resulted in their elimination. Steve also noted that either Jet and Cord or Louie and Michael will win the race.
*After '''Leg 9''', ''Carol'' and ''Brandy'' were the seventh team eliminated. When Carol and Brandy called the villa early in the morning, the other eliminated teams were shocked and disappointed to hear about Carol and Brandy being eliminated, especially Shannon who wanted to see an all-girl team win. Carol and Brandy talked about the U-Turn and their dislike for Brent and Caite that led to their elimination. In response, Jordan said that Carol and Brandy were probably just too jealous of Caite's beauty. Adrian, however, agreed with Carol and Brandy that the U-Turn was a foolish move by the dating models, and that it should have been used on either Jet and Cord or Louie and Michael. That evening, the eliminated racers got to watch a [[Lucha libre|Mexican wrestling]] match in an outdoor coliseum. Jordan got to escort a wrestler to the ring, and Adrian, the most enthusiastic fan of the group, bought a wrestling mask as a souvenir.
*'''Leg 10''' was a non-elimination leg, hence no new teams were sent to the villa. Jordan and Jeff talk with Dana and Adrian about how to strengthen their relationship. Then, all the teams at Elimination Station are shown packing their bags and guessing where the final Leg will take place and then they were leaving the villa and fly to End City.
*After '''Leg 11''', ''Louie'' and ''Michael'' were the eighth and final team eliminated. Elimination Station showed the five eliminated teams arriving at the End City in [[San Francisco]], California. After arriving in San Francisco, the teams checked in to a hotel, settled into their rooms, and awaited the phone call from the eighth team eliminated. Monique and Shawne are happy to see the end of the race and to know who they think is going to win. Dana said that Joe and Heidi were hoping that Louie and Michael are not in the Final Three because of their dislike for them after being U-Turned. Louie and Michael called into the hotel, and the eliminated teams were shocked and disappointed to hear about Louie and Michael being eliminated. Joe asked Louie and Michael if they still felt that they had used the U-Turn correctly. Michael told him that they had because he thought Joe and Heidi would be very tough to beat once the Race route reached Asia. Adrian said that Joe and Heidi's wishes came true, but despite Louie and Michael being eliminated, Joe was still not satisfied. Jeff told Joe that Louie and Michael U-Turned Joe and Heidi because of personal reasons, which led to harsh words between Joe and Jeff.
*'''Leg 12''' was the final leg of ''The Amazing Race 16''. Elimination Station showed the Finish Line that takes place in [[Candlestick Park]]. All the eliminated teams were happy to find out which team do they think will win the $1 million as Steve and Allie, Carol and Brandy, and Louie and Michael reunited with the other eliminated teams at the Finish Line. Shannon noticed that the Final Three teams are: Dan and Jordan, Brent and Caite, and Jet and Cord. Dana said that it's anybody's race. All the eliminated teams were waiting to find out who they think will cross the Finish Line first and win the $1 million. They find out that Dan and Jordan were the first team to cross the Finish Line and win the $1 million; Jet and Cord came in 2nd and Brent and Caite came in 3rd. Teams expressed their opinions about the final three teams at the Finish Line along with their joys and disappointments about the race, and the learning experiences they could draw from it.

==Race summary==
[[File:The Amazing Race 16 Map.png|thumb|250px|The Route of the Race.]]
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===Leg 1 (United States → Chile)===
[[File:Ascensor Valparaiso1.JPG|thumb|In order to travel throughout the mountainous city of [[Valparaíso]], teams rode its various [[funicular]] railways between tasks.]]
*Los Angeles, California, '''[[United States]]''' {{flagicon|United States}} (Vista Hermosa Natural Park) (Starting Line)
*[[File:Legenda lotnisko.svg|20px|Flight:]] Los Angeles ([[Los Angeles International Airport]]) to [[Santiago, Chile|Santiago]], '''[[Chile]]''' {{flagicon|Chile}} ([[Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport]])
*[[Image:Bus-logo.svg|20px|Bus:]] Santiago (Terminal San Borja) to [[Valparaíso]], [[Valparaíso Region]] (Bus Terminal)
*[[Viña del Mar]] ([[Wulff Castle]]) ''(unaired)'' &lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|url=http://www.gettyimages.co.uk/detail/96512357/CBS|title=Photograph of Jody and Shannon near Wulff Castle (see caption)|publisher=[[Getty Images]]|accessdate=2010-02-16}}&lt;/ref&gt;
*Valparaíso (Ascensor Villaseca) {{TAR clue|Roadblock|&quot;Who has the balance of a cat and the courage of a lion?&quot;}}
*Valparaíso (Ascensor Artilleria)
*Valparaíso (Paseo Templeman)
*Valparaíso ([http://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g294306-d318237-Reviews-Fine_Arts_Museum_Palacio_Baburizza-Valparaiso.html Palacio Baburizza]) {{TAR clue|Pit Stop|1}}

In this first Roadblock of the race, one team member had to cross a [[Tightrope walking|tightrope]] the length of a [[American football#Field and players|football field]] ({{convert|360|ft|m|abbr=on|disp=s}}) suspended {{convert|120|ft|m}} above the ground.

;Additional task
*At Paseo Templeman, teams picked up painting supplies (4 paint cans, paint brushes, and a ladder) and had to find a group of house painters next to a house matching the color of their paint. Once at the house, they had to finish painting a portion of the house to receive their next clue.
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===Leg 2 (Chile)===
[[File:Landscape osorno petrohue 2.jpg|thumb|In this Leg, teams traveled throughout the [[Los Lagos Region]] of Chile, known for its lakes and the [[Osorno (volcano)|Osorno volcano]].]]
*[[File:Bus-logo.svg|20px|Bus:]] Valparaíso to [[Puerto Varas]], [[Los Lagos Region]] via Santiago
* [[Vicente Pérez Rosales National Park]] (Mirador, Isla Margarita, [[Todos los Santos Lake]]) {{TAR clue|Detour|Llama Adoration or Condor Consternation}}
* Puerto Varas ([http://www.oncesbellavista.cl/ Onces y Cabañas Bellavista] {{es icon}}) {{TAR clue|Roadblock|&quot;It's time to make the Kuchen.&quot;}}
* Puerto Varas (Gruta de la Virgen, Iglesia del Sagrado Corazón de Jesús de Puerto Varas) {{TAR clue|Pit Stop|2}}

In the first Detour of this race, teams chose between Llama Adoration and Condor Consternation. In Llama Adoration, teams traveled to a farm where they had to dress a [[llama]] by placing a blanket on its back and a scarf around its neck. In Condor Consternation, teams traveled to a beach where they donned special shoes resembling birds' feet and used a [[hang glider]]-like condor costume to glide out to a clue in the water. In the leg's Roadblock, teams had to collect several ingredients used to make [[kuchen]]: a plate of butter, a bowl of sugar, a bag of flour, a [[baker's dozen]] of eggs from the hen house, and a cup of milk straight from a cow. Once the ingredients were collected, team members had to give them to the baker to receive a serving of kuchen and their next clue.
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===Leg 3 (Chile → Argentina)===
[[File:Rodeo Santa Susanna ranch.jpg|thumb|Leg 3 featured tasks relating to [[gaucho]]s and other aspects of Argentine [[equestrianism]].]]
*[[File:Bus-logo.svg|20px|Bus:]] Puerto Varas (Del Salvador Bus Terminal/Cruz del Sur Bus Terminal) to [[San Carlos de Bariloche]], [[Río Negro Province]], '''Argentina''' {{flagicon|Argentina}} 
*San Carlos de Bariloche (El Boliche Viejo)
*San Carlos de Bariloche (Peña Gaucha) {{TAR clue|Roadblock|&quot;Who's ready to get roped in?&quot;}}
*[[:es:Ñirihuau|Ñirihuau]] {{es icon}} (Puente Ñirihuau) {{TAR clue|Detour|Horse Sense or Horse Power}}
*[[Neuquén Province]] ([http://www.estanciaspatagonicas.com/ Estancia Fortin Chacabuco] {{es icon}}) {{TAR clue|Pit Stop|3}}

In this leg's Roadblock, one team member had to choose a station and use a [[lasso]] to rope a target {{convert|18|ft|m}} away and pull it towards them to receive their next clue. In the Detour, teams chose between Horse Sense and Horse Power. In Horse Sense, teams were given a set of directions by a gunslinger and, using only a stationary compass as a navigational aid, had to find a bag of loot buried in a field. They then had to deliver the bag to the lead bandit, and if the markings on their bag matched the coordinates given to them, he would give the team [[coin]] with the name of the Pit Stop location on it as their next clue. In Horse Power, teams went down to a [[polo]] field and, using a wooden practice horse, had to get a goal within 9 strokes and received the [[trophy]] with the name of the Pit Stop location on its base as their next clue.

;Additional task
*At El Boliche Viejo, teams had to win a game of [[five-card stud]] against the [[Travelocity]] Roaming Gnome to receive the gnome which had their next clue on the bottom of its base.

===Leg 4 (Argentina → Germany)===
[[File:Indra-Club-Hamburg.png|thumb|The Indra Musikclub in Hamburg's [[red-light district]] the [[Reeperbahn]] was the location of [[the Beatles]]' [[the Beatles in Hamburg|debut in Germany]] and was the Pit Stop for this Leg of the Race.]]
*[[File:Legenda lotnisko.svg|20px|Flight:]] San Carlos de Bariloche ([[Teniente Luis Candelaria International Airport]]) to [[Frankfurt am Main|Frankfurt]], '''Germany''' {{flagicon|Germany}} ([[Frankfurt Airport]])
*[[File:Legenda kolej.svg|20px|Railway:]] Frankfurt ([[Frankfurt Airport long-distance station]]) to [[Hamburg]] ([[Hamburg Hauptbahnhof]])
*Hamburg ([[:de:Jungfernstieg Street|Jungfernstieg]] {{de icon}}) {{TAR clue|Intersection}} {{TAR clue|Roadblock|&quot;Who's ready to reach new heights?&quot;}}
*Hamburg ([[Wilhelm I, German Emperor|Kaiser Wilhelm]] statue at [[:de:Altonaer Rathaus|Altonaer Rathaus]] {{de icon}}) {{TAR clue|Detour|Soccer or Sauerkraut}}
*Hamburg ([[:de:Haifischbar|Haifischbar]] {{de icon}})
*Hamburg ([[Beatles-Platz]])
*Hamburg ([http://www.indramusikclub.com/ Indra Musikclub] {{de icon}}) {{TAR clue|Pit Stop|4}}

At the Intersection, teams had to join with one other team to complete tasks and make decisions together until further notice. In this special Roadblock, one team member from each of the intersected teams had to take the [[Hamburg S-Bahn|S-Bahn]] to the [[Port of Hamburg]] and complete a {{convert|150|ft|m|adj=on}} tandem [[bungee jumping|bungee jump]] from a bungee [[Crane (machine)|crane]]. After the Roadblock, teams were no longer Intersected. The Detour for this Leg was a choice between [[Association football|Soccer]] or [[Sauerkraut]]. In Soccer, teams made their way to [[:de:Adolf-Jäger-Kampfbahn|Adolf-Jäger-Kampfbahn Stadium]] {{de icon}} and had to successfully kick a ball from the penalty mark ({{convert|12|yd|m|disp=/|abbr=on}}) through 5 targets located in the goal to receive their next clue. In Sauerkraut, teams had to travel to a restaurant called [http://www.alt-hamburger-buergerhaus.de/ Alt Hamburger Bürgerhaus] {{de icon}} and eat a plate of [[sauerkraut]] while a band played a song called the &quot;Sauerkraut Polka&quot;. Teams had to finish the plate before the end of the song in order to receive their clue. If the song ended first, they had to start over with a new plate of sauerkraut.

;Additional tasks
*At the Haifischbar, each team had to drink a [[boot of beer]] to receive their next clue.

===Leg 5 (Germany → France)===
[[File:RoteBaron.JPG|thumb|During the Detour, teams were &quot;attacked&quot; by a pilot in the [[Manfred von Richthofen|Red Baron]]'s [[Fokker Dr.I]] in an [[historical reenactment]] of [[trench warfare]] during World War I.]]
*[[Image:Bus-logo.svg|20px|Bus:]] Hamburg to [[Les Monthairons]], [[Lorraine (region)|Lorraine]], '''France''' {{flagicon|France}} ([[:fr:Château des Monthairons|Château des Monthairons]] {{fr icon}})
*[[Sainte-Menehould]], [[Champagne-Ardenne]] (Boulangerie Defontaine)
*[[Massiges]] ([[:fr:Massiges#La main de Massiges (1914-1918)|La main de Massiges]] {{fr icon}}) {{TAR clue|Detour|In the Trenches or Under Fire}} {{TAR clue|Speed Bump|Reinforce a trench wall}} {{TAR clue|U-Turn|Louie &amp; Michael|Joe &amp; Heidi|blind=yes}}
*Massiges (Church of Massiges)&lt;!-- The church of Massiges is a separate route marker. --&gt;
*[[Wargemoulin-Hurlus]] ([[:fr:Wargemoulin-Hurlus#Lieux et monuments|Eglise Saint-Étienne de Wargemoulin]] {{fr icon}}) {{TAR clue|Pit Stop|5}}
 
During the Pit Stop, all teams boarded a bus and traveled from Hamburg to an unknown destination, revealed to viewers to be Les Monthairons. In this Leg's Detour, teams chose between In the Trenches or Under Fire. For both tasks, teams dressed up as World War I-era American soldiers, known as [[Doughboy]]s. In the Trenches, teams traveled through [[trench warfare|trenches]] to a [[telegraph]] where they had to decipher a message in [[Morse code]] –&quot;We will prevail. ''Vive la France.''&quot;– and then presented their deciphered message to the French sergeant. In Under Fire, teams crawled under [[barbed wire]] 100 feet to receive a message –&quot;The war is over. ''Vive la liberté''.&quot;– from a man in a [[foxhole]]. They then crawled back through the barbed wire to present the message to the sergeant. Before either task was completed and the teams received their clue, the message they received was sent to &quot;headquarters&quot; via [[carrier pigeon]]. For this leg's Speed Bump, Jordan and Jeff had to reinforce a trench wall using a series of branches before they could proceed to complete the Detour task.

;Additional tasks
*At the Boulangerie Defontaine, teams had to buy a fresh [[baguette]] that contained their next clue.
*After the Detour, teams were required to head south down a road to find the U-Turn and their next clue.
*Upon arriving at Church of Massiges, teams changed out of their Doughboy gear into [[turn of the century]] French bicycling gear (including a fake moustache) and rode on antique bicycles, in the manner of the [[1903 Tour de France|first Tour de France]], along a {{convert|4|mi|km|adj=on}} course to the Pit Stop.

===Leg 6 (France)===
[[File:Remuage vin effervescent.jpg|thumb|The tasks of this leg centered around France's [[champagne (wine)|champagne]] industry.]]
*[[Reims]] ([[Cathedral of Notre-Dame, Reims|Notre-Dame de Reims]] – [[Joan of Arc]] Statue)
*[[Épernay]] ([http://www.leclercbriant.com/index-uk.php3 Leclerc Briant]) {{TAR clue|Roadblock|&quot;Who's ready to cave in?&quot;}}
*[[Pierry]] ([[:fr:Château de la Marquetterie|Château de la Marquetterie]] {{fr icon}}) {{TAR clue|Detour|Tower or Terra}}
*Épernay ([http://www.orcca.asso.fr/fr/ l'ORCCA] {{fr icon}}, la Maison Gallice) {{TAR clue|Pit Stop|6}}

In this Roadblock, one team member had to [[Abseiling|rappel]] {{convert|100|ft|m|add=on}} into the [[chalk]] cellars of the [[winery]] of Leclerc Briant to search for a bottle of [[champagne (wine)|champagne]] specially marked with a small yellow and red striped flag on the bottom amongst the [[Sparkling wine production#Riddling|riddling]] racks. After finding the bottle, the team member returned to the surface to use the traditional [[sabrage]] technique to open the bottle, the force of which propelled their next clue out. The Detour was a choice between Tower or Terra. In Tower, teams had to stack 680 [[Champagne stemware#Champagne coupe|champagne coupes]] into a 15-level pyramid with only one coupe on the top level, then pour the entire contents of a [[wine bottle#Sizes|magnum]] of [[Taittinger]] champagne onto the top of the pyramid – all without breaking any of the glasses – in order to receive their next clue. In Terra, teams searched the {{convert|1|sqkm|acre|adj=on}} winter-barren Taittinger [[vineyard]]s for a cluster of [[Vitis vinifera|wine grapes]] marked with the race flag. After finding the grapes, they returned it to the harvest foreman for their next clue.

;Additional task
*At the Cathedral of Notre-Dame, Reims, teams had to find a woman playing a [[musical saw]] to receive their next clue: a [[Cork material|cork]] from a bottle of Leclerc Briant.

===Leg 7 (France → Seychelles)===
[[File:Aldabra Giant Tortoise Geochelone gigantea edit1.jpg|thumb|In one of the Detour tasks in this Leg, teams had to use a [[banana]] to lure a 100-year-old and {{convert|500|lb|kg|adj=on}} [[Aldabra Giant Tortoise]] across a marked course.]]
*[[File:Legenda lotnisko.svg|20px|Flight:]] Paris ([[Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport]]) to [[Victoria, Seychelles|Victoria]], [[Mahé, Seychelles|Mahé]], '''[[Seychelles]]''' {{flagicon|Seychelles}} ([[Seychelles International Airport]])
*[[La Digue]] (L'Union Estate) {{TAR clue|Detour|Turtle Toddle or Ox Trot}}
*[[St. Pierre Island]] {{TAR clue|Roadblock|&quot;It's time to take a deep breath.&quot;}}
*[[Praslin]] (Paradise Sun Hotel) {{TAR clue|Pit Stop|7}}

This leg's Detour was Turtle Toddle or Ox Trot. In Turtle Toddle, teams had to use a [[banana]] to lure a {{convert|500|lb|kg|adj=on}}, 100-year-old [[Aldabra Giant Tortoise]] across a marked path on a lawn. Once it was across the finish line, teams had to deliver a bunch of bananas to a fruit merchant {{convert|1.5|mi|km|add=on}} away to receive their next clue. In Ox Trot, teams had to pull a cart to a clearing and load a pile of [[coconut]]s into it. Then, after an [[ox]] was hitched to their cart, teams had to deliver their coconuts to a fruit merchant to receive their clue. If they forgot or lost any of the coconuts, teams had to retrieve them before being allowed to continue. In the leg's Roadblock, one team member had to dive into the ocean to retrieve one of seven bottles tied to a platform in the water.

;Additional task
*Upon arrival in Mahé, teams had to find a marked kiosk and take a number. The first 3 teams were on the first [[helicopter]]s, leaving around the same time, to [[La Digue]]. The last three departed for La Digue on three helicopters an hour later.
*After finishing the Detour, teams chose a marked boat and were taken out to a buoy near [[St. Pierre Island]]. Once there, the captain gave them their next clue.
*After finishing the Roadblock, teams were taken off the shore of [[Praslin]] where they had to swim to shore. Once ashore, teams emptied the contents of their bottle revealing a puzzle map that when completed would lead them to their treasure: the Pit Stop at the Paradise Sun Hotel.

===Leg 8 (Seychelles → Malaysia)===
[[File:Snake Temple, Penang.jpg|thumb|Upon arriving in Malaysia, teams made their way to the [[Snake Temple]] in [[Bayan Lepas]].]]
*[[File:Legenda prom.svg|20px|Riverboat:]] Praslin to Victoria, Mahé
*[[File:Legenda lotnisko.svg|20px|Flight:]] Victoria (Seychelles International Airport) to [[George Town, Penang|George Town]], [[Penang]], '''[[Malaysia]]''' {{flagicon|Malaysia}} ([[Penang International Airport]])
* [[Bayan Lepas]] ([[Snake Temple]]) {{TAR clue|Detour|Buddhist Tradition or Chinese Custom}}
* [[Teluk Bahang]] (Kuil Sri Singamuga Kaliamman Temple) {{TAR clue|Roadblock|&quot;Whose life could use a splash of color?&quot;}} {{TAR clue|Speed Bump|Serve Tea}}
* George Town ([http://www.pinangperanakanmansion.com.my/ Pinang Peranakan Mansion]) {{TAR clue|Pit Stop|8}}

In this leg's Detour, teams chose between Buddhist Tradition or Chinese Custom. In Buddhist Tradition, teams traveled to the Tien Kong Than [[Buddhist temple]] and carried a series of [[incense|joss sticks]] to the top of the temple. After arranging them in the proper order, teams lit them and received their next clue. In Chinese Custom, teams traveled to Padang Kota Lama park where they participated in the [[Chinese New Year]] tradition of [[chingay|balancing large flags]] on their foreheads and then running across the [[esplanade]]. After both team members made it across the esplanade without letting the flag fall, they received their next clue. In this Leg's Speed Bump, Jet and Cord traveled to the [http://www.tropicalspicegarden.com/ Tropical Spice Garden] to find a woman crushing spices for [[tea]]. Then by smell, they had to pick the right prepared tea and serve it to a [[guru]] sitting on a swing. Once finish, they could proceed onto roadblock. In this Leg's Roadblock, one team member had to prepare a traditional [[Hinduism|Hindu]] offering called a float by first breaking open several [[coconut]]s in order to find one that had colored flesh. They then built the float and gave it to the waiting [[Gurukkal brahmins/Sivacharyas|Gurukkal]] who sent it out to sea and then gave the next clue.

===Leg 9 (Malaysia → Singapore)===
[[File:Singapore Flyer at Night with White Capsules.JPG|thumb|The only Fast Forward of this season of ''The Amazing Race'' took place at the [[Singapore Flyer]], the tallest [[Ferris wheel]] in the world.]]
*[[Image:Bus-logo.svg|20px|Bus:]] [[Sungai Nibong]], Penang (Sungai Nibong Express Terminal) to [[Kuala Lumpur]] ([[Puduraya]])
*[[File:Legenda kolej.svg|20px|Railway:]] Kuala Lumpur ([[Kuala Lumpur Sentral railway station]]) to '''[[Singapore]]''' {{flagicon|Singapore}} ([[Tanjong Pagar railway station]])
*Singapore ([[Victoria Theatre and Concert Hall]]) {{TAR clue|Detour|Pounding The Drums or Pounding The Pavement}} {{TAR clue|Fast Forward|Traverse Singapore Flyer}} 
*Singapore ([[Istana Park]])  {{TAR clue|U-Turn|Brent &amp; Caite|Carol &amp; Brandy}}
*Singapore ([http://www.aslmarine.com/ ASL Marine Shipyard]) {{TAR clue|Roadblock|&quot;Who's ready to add some stress to their day?&quot;}}
*Singapore ([[Sentosa]] – [[Sentosa#MegaZip Adventure Park|MegaZip Adventure Park]])
*Singapore ([[Marina Barrage]]) {{TAR clue|Pit Stop|9}}

In the only Fast Forward of the race, one team made their way to the [[Singapore Flyer]] where they would have to climb out of one observation pod at the top of the {{convert|541|ft|m|adj=on}} [[Ferris wheel]] and then cross a ladder to the next pod over where their next clue directly to the Pit Stop was being held. For this Leg's Detour, teams chose between Pounding The Drums and Pounding The Pavement. In Pounding The Drums, teams traveled to [[Speakers' Corner, Singapore|Speakers' Corner]] and learned a complex drum routine for a [[lion dance]] performance. Once they had played it to their young instructor's approval, they then performed the routine with a lion dance troupe on a nearby stage for their next clue. In Pounding The Pavement, teams traveled to a open area in [[Rochor|Rochor Road]] &lt;!-- If I remember correctly, this is the name they gave in the show, anyway I'm from Singapore so I know about this --&gt;where they had to gather supplies – chairs, an umbrella, a loaf of bread, wafers, and 10 boxes of [[ice cream]] – and then find a marked ice cream cart to sell 25 [[Ice cream sandwich#Singapore|Singapore-style ice cream sandwiches]] for [[Singapore dollar|S$]]1 a piece to receive their next clue. In this leg's Roadblock, one team member had to inspect an [[anchor]] [[chain]] by counting the number of links in the chain, while dealing with the noise created by the other workers at the port and announcements being read through a loudspeaker. When they gave the right number (521) on a clipboard to the dock manager, they would receive their next clue.

;Additional tasks
*At the Victoria Theatre and Concert Hall, teams had to find [[Allan Wu]], host of ''[[The Amazing Race Asia]]'', who would give them their next clue.
*After the Detour, teams were instructed to find the U-Turn and their next clue at the intersection of their &quot;last pit stop city&quot; and Orchard Road. This clue sent them to Istana Park, located at the intersection of Penang Road and [[Orchard Road]].
*At [[Sentosa]], teams rode the [[Sentosa#MegaZip Adventure Park|MegaZip]], a {{convert|1476|ft|m|adj=on}} long [[zip-line]]. After getting off of the MegaZip, teams received their next clue.

===Leg 10 (Singapore → China)===
[[File:La mian, noodles.JPG|thumb|In the first of two Roadblocks in this Leg of the Race, one team member had to make {{convert|1|kg|lb|abbr=on}} of [[la mian]] [[noodle]]s.]]
*[[File:Legenda lotnisko.svg|20px|Flight:]] Singapore ([[Singapore Changi Airport]]) to [[Shanghai]], '''[[People's Republic of China|China]]''' {{flagicon|China}} ([[Shanghai Pudong International Airport]])
*Shanghai ([[Zhujiajiao]]) {{TAR clue|Roadblock|&quot;Who wants to get their hands on some extra dough?&quot;}}
*Shanghai ([[Taikang Lu (Shanghai)|Taikang Lu]])
*Shanghai ([[Hongkou Football Stadium]]) {{TAR clue|Roadblock|Assemble a 96-piece puzzle}}
*Shanghai ([[Shanghai Science and Technology Museum]]) {{TAR clue|Pit Stop|10}}

In the first Roadblock on this leg, one team member had to follow a demonstration by a local noodlemaker to make {{convert|1|kg|lb|abbr=on}} of [[la mian]] [[noodle]]s. When they were done, [[He Pingping]], the world's shortest man, gave them their next clue. The second Roadblock on this leg required the team member who sat out on the first Roadblock to put together a 96-piece puzzle and then give the puzzle to a group of fans in the bleachers. If the puzzle was put together correctly, the other side of the puzzle would give a seat number where the team would find their next clue.

;Additional tasks
*In Zhujiajiao, teams traveled on foot to a boat dock which would take them to their next clue and the first Roadblock.
*In Shanghai's fashion district Taikang Lu, teams entered a fashion studio where they were given a sketch of an outfit. They then had to choose the correct pieces of clothing that were described in the sketch and give them to a [[model (person)|fashion model]] to put on. If they chose the right clothing and accessories, the fashion designer would give them their next clue.

===Leg 11 (China)===
[[File:500lohan longhuatemple.jpg|thumb|In this Leg's Roadblock, one team member had to count the statues in the [[Longhua Temple]]'s [[Arhat]] Hall.]]
*Shanghai ([[Waibaidu Bridge]])
*Shanghai ([[Longhua Temple]]) {{TAR clue|Roadblock|&quot;Who thinks they can sum up Buddha?&quot;}} {{TAR clue|Speed Bump|Coin Toss}}
*Shanghai ([[Yuyuan Garden]]) {{TAR clue|Detour|Pork Chops or Pork Dumplings}}
*Shanghai ([[:zh:滨江大道|Riverside Promenade]] {{zh icon}}) {{TAR clue|Pit Stop|11}}

In this Leg's Roadblock, one team member entered Longhua Temple's [[Arhat]] Hall to count all of the golden statues in the room, most of which were statues of the [[Gautama Buddha]]. If they got the right number (523), they would receive their next clue. If not, they would have to wait 10 minutes before making their next guess. For this leg's Speed Bump, Louie and Michael had to participate in a good luck ritual by throwing coins into a large incense burner on the Longhua Temple grounds. Once both got one coin each into the top opening of the incense burner, they could proceed onto the Roadblock. In this Leg's Detour, teams chose between Pork Chops and Pork Dumplings. In Pork Chops, teams must enter an art stone store and look through several hundred special stone stamps called [[Seal (East Asia)|chops]] for the two that had a pig on the bottom and one of each of their names in order to receive their clue from the shop owner. In Pork Dumplings (which was never used in this episode), teams traveled to [[Nanxiang Steamed Bun Restaurant]] and delivered 10 orders of [[xiaolongbao]] across the market. Once done with the deliveries, they received their clue.

===Leg 12 (China → United States)===
[[File:BronzeYoda Presido.jpg|thumb|In the final Leg of this season, teams made their way to the [[Letterman Digital Arts Center]], headquarters of [[Lucasfilm]] and [[Industrial Light &amp; Magic]], both behind the creation of ''[[Star Wars]]''.]]
*[[File:Legenda lotnisko.svg|20px|Flight:]] Shanghai (Shanghai Pudong International Airport) to San Francisco, California, '''USA''' {{flagicon|United States}} ([[San Francisco International Airport]])
* San Francisco ([[Fort Point, San Francisco|Fort Point]] – Battery Godfrey)
* San Francisco ([[Coit Tower]]) {{TAR clue|Roadblock|Climb Coit Tower}}
* San Francisco ([[Letterman Digital Arts Center]] – [[Yoda]] Statue)
* San Francisco ([[The Fairmont San Francisco|Fairmont Hotel]] – [[Tonga Room]])
* San Francisco ([[Great American Music Hall]])
* San Francisco ([[Candlestick Park]]) {{TAR clue|Pit Stop}}

In this Leg's Roadblock, one team member had to use an [[Ascender (climbing)|ascender]] to reach the top archways of Coit Tower to get their next clue before being lowered back to the ground.

;Additional tasks
*After receiving the clue at Battery Godfrey, teams had to solve a riddle that would lead them to their next route marker: [[Coit Tower]].
*At the LDAC, one team member had to put on a [[motion capture]] suit while their partner directed their [[Avatar (computing)|avatar]] through a [[virtual reality|virtual]] course, all based on ''[[Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008 TV series)|Star Wars: The Clone Wars]]''. After getting through the two levels of the course, the directing partner would be able to copy down their next clue through figuring out how to read it off the computer screen which directed them to the [[Tonga Room]].
*Upon arriving at the [[Tonga Room]], teams were instructed to take a [[trunk (luggage)|trunk]] to their next location: the [[Great American Music Hall]].
*At the Great American Music Hall, teams had to put several [[psychedelic]] posters of other teams in elimination order by leg in order to receive their final clue from a [[roadie]]. After that, they would have to complete the &quot;[[Jack Be Nimble]]&quot; nursery rhyme and obtain the word &quot;candlestick&quot;, leading them to [[Candlestick Park]].

== Ratings ==
=== US ratings ===
{| class=&quot;wikitable sortable&quot;
! #
! Episode
! Rating
! Share
! [[Nielsen ratings|Rating/Share]]&lt;br /&gt;(18–49)
! Viewers&lt;br /&gt;(millions)
! Rank&lt;br /&gt;(Timeslot)
! Rank&lt;br /&gt;(Night)
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''1'''
| &quot;Nanna Is Kickin' Your Butt&quot; 
! 5.1
! 8
! 2.8/7
! 9.07
! 1
! 1
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''2'''
| &quot;When the Cow Kicked Me in the Head&quot;
! 5.2
! 8
! 2.9/7
! 9.11
! 1
! 1
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''3'''
| &quot;Run Like Scalded Dogs!&quot;
! 5.8
! 9
! 3.2/8
! 10.24
! 2
! 4
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''4'''
| &quot;We Are No Longer in the Bible Belt&quot;
! 4.5
! 7
! 2.6/7
! 8.05 
! 2
! 4&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|url=http://blog.zap2it.com/frominsidethebox/2010/03/tv-ratings-oscars-rise-rule-sunday.html|title=Tv ratings oscars rise rule sunday|author=blog.zap2it.com|accessdate=2010-03-04}}&lt;/ref&gt;
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''5'''
| &quot;I Think We're Fighting the Germans, Right?&quot;
! 5.8
! 10
! 3.0/9
! 10.10
! 1
! 3&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|url=http://www.cbspressexpress.com/div.php/cbs_entertainment/release?id=24522|title=CBS Ratings Press Release |author=CBSPressExpress.com|accessdate=2010-10-04}}&lt;/ref&gt;
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''6'''
| &quot;Cathy Drone?&quot;
! 6.9
! 11
! 3.8/9
! 11.99
! 1
! 4&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|url=http://www.cbspressexpress.com/div.php/cbs_entertainment/release?id=24577|title=CBS Ratings Press Release|author=CBSPressExpress.com|accessdate=2010-10-04}}&lt;/ref&gt;
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''7'''
| &quot;Anonymous?&quot;
! 7.2
! 11
! 3.9/10
! 12.73
! 1
! 3&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|url=http://www.cbspressexpress.com/div.php/cbs_entertainment/release?id=24636|title=CBS Ratings Press Release |author=CBSPressExpress.com|accessdate=2010-10-04}}&lt;/ref&gt;
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''8'''
| &quot;You're Like Jason Bourne, Right?&quot;
! 5.2
! 9
! 2.7/8 
! 9.14
! 1
! 3&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |url=http://tvbythenumbers.com/2010/04/05/tv-ratings-undercover-boss-down-but-still-in-charge |title=TV Ratings: Undercover Boss Down, But Still In Charge: |date=April 05, 2010|work=TV by the Numbers |last=Seidman |first=Robert |accessdate=April 05, 2010}}&lt;/ref&gt;
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''9'''
| &quot;Dumb Did Us In&quot;
! 6.9
! 11
! 3.4/10
! 11.88
! 1
! 3
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''10'''
| &quot;I Feel Like I'm in, Like, Sicily&quot;
! 6.3
! 10
!3.2/9 
!10.69&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |url=http://tvbythenumbers.com/2010/04/05/tv-ratings-undercover-boss-down-but-still-in-charge |title=TV Ratings Top 25: American Idol, Glee Sing to Adults 18-49; Dancing With the Stars Dances to the Top With Total Viewers |date=April 27, 2010|work=TV by the Numbers |last=Seidman |first=Robert |accessdate=April 27, 2010}}&lt;/ref&gt;
! 1
! 3
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''11'''
| &quot;They Don't Even Understand Their Own Language&quot;
! 6.0
! 10
! 3.0/9 
! 10.29&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |url=http://tvbythenumbers.com/2010/05/04/tv-ratings-top-25-idol-glee-tops-with-18-49-dancing-leads-with-viewers/50416|title=TV Ratings Top 25: Idol, Glee Tops With 18-49 ; Dancing Leads With Viewers|date=May 04, 2010|work=TV by the Numbers |last=Seidman |first=Robert |accessdate=May 04, 2010}}&lt;/ref&gt;
! 1
! 3
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''12'''
| &quot;Huger Than Huge&quot;
! 6.0
! 11
! 2.9/9
! 10.63 
! 1
! 3&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|url=http://www.cbspressexpress.com/div.php/cbs_entertainment/release?id=24983|title=CBS Ratings Press Release|author=CBSPressExpress.com|accessdate=2010-10-04}}&lt;/ref&gt;
|}

* Episode 1, &quot;Nanna Is Kickin' Your Butt&quot; aired on [[Valentine's Day]].
* Episode 4, &quot;We Are No Longer In The Bible Belt&quot; had a considerably low amount of viewers, most likely because it aired on the same night as the [[82nd Academy Awards]].
* Episode 7, &quot;Anonymous?&quot; had the most viewers and adults 25–54 rating since the November 4, 2007, episode of ''[[The Amazing Race 12]]'', as well as the best numbers in adults 18–49 since the January 6, 2008, episode of the same season.
* Episode 8, &quot;You're like Jason Bourne, right?&quot; aired on [[Easter Sunday]].
* Episode 12, &quot;Huger Than Huge&quot;, the season finale, aired on [[Mother's Day (U.S.)|Mother's Day]]. The show was down nearly two million viewers compared to the [[The Amazing Race 15|season 15]] finale and was the lowest watched finale since [[The Amazing Race 4|season 4]].&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |url=http://tvbythenumbers.com/2010/05/10/tv-ratings-abc-wins-another-slow-sunday-amazing-race-lowest-finale-ever-celebrity-apprentice-up/50897|title=TV Ratings ABC Wins Another Slow Sunday; Amazing Race Lowest Finale Ever; Celebrity Apprentice Up|date=May 10, 2010|work=TV by the Numbers |last=Gorman |first=Bill |accessdate= May 10, 2010}}&lt;/ref&gt;

=== Canadian ratings ===
{| class=&quot;wikitable sortable&quot;
! #
! Episode
! Viewers&lt;br /&gt;(millions)
! Rank&lt;br /&gt;(Overall)
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''1'''
| &quot;Nanna Is Kickin' Your Butt&quot;
!{{n/a}}
!{{n/a}}
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''2'''
| &quot;When the Cow Kicked Me in the Head&quot;
! 0.90
! 16
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''3'''
| &quot;Run Like Scalded Dogs!&quot;
! 0.88
! 13
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''4'''
| &quot;We Are No Longer in the Bible Belt&quot;
! 1.40
! 21
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''5'''
| &quot;I Think We're Fighting the Germans, Right?&quot;
! 2.53
! 4
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''6'''
| &quot;Cathy Drone?&quot;
! 2.00
! 7
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''7'''
| &quot;Anonymous?&quot;
! 2.47
! 4
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''8'''
| &quot;You're Like Jason Bourne, Right?&quot;
! 2.08
! 6
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''9'''
| &quot;Dumb Did Us In&quot;
! 2.29
! 7
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''10'''
| &quot;I Feel Like I'm in, Like, Sicily&quot;
! 2.18
! 5
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''11'''
| &quot;They Don't Even Understand Their Own Language&quot;
! 2.51
! 3
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''12'''
| &quot;Huger Than Huge&quot;
! 2.58
! 3
|}

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
*[http://www.cbs.com/primetime/amazing_race Official website]
*{{TARWiki|The Amazing Race 16}}

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| num_episodes = 12
| first_aired = February 14, 2010
| last_aired = May 9, 2010
| filming_started = November 28, 2009&lt;ref name=&quot;tar16 start&quot;&gt;{{cite web |url = http://popwatch.ew.com/2009/11/29/jeff-jordan-amazing-race-big-brother/ | title = 'Big Brother' winners Jeff and Jordan on 'The Amazing Race': Can it be true? | date= 2009-11-29 | accessdate = 2009-11-29 | first = Lynn | last =Johnson |work = [[Entertainment Weekly]] }}&lt;/ref&gt;
| filming_ended = December 20, 2009
| countries_visited = 9
| continents_visited = 5
| cities_visited = 24
| winning_team = Dan &amp; {{nowrap|Jordan Pious}}
| miles_traveled = 40000
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| previous_season = [[The Amazing Race 15]]
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'''''The Amazing Race 16''''' is the sixteenth installment of the reality television show [[The Amazing Race (U.S. TV series)|''The Amazing Race'']]. ''The Amazing Race 16'' features eleven teams of two, each with a pre-existing relationship, in a race around the world. 

The sixteenth cycle started on Sunday, February 14, 2010. It aired on [[CBS]] in the United States on Sunday nights at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT with the season finale on May 9, 2010, and in Canada, the show premiered on the [[A (TV system)|A channel]], not [[CTV Television Network|CTV]] (due to the [[2010 Winter Olympics]]), but it returned to CTV after the Winter Olympics concluded.&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web | url = http://www.thrfeed.com/2009/12/cbs-picks-show-for-postsuper-bowl-slot.html | title = CBS picks show for post-Super Bowl slot | work = [[The Hollywood Reporter]] | date= 2009-12-20 | accessdate= 2009-12-20 | first = James | last = Hibbard }}&lt;/ref&gt; The show is again hosted by [[Phil Keoghan]].

Brothers Dan and Jordan Pious were the winners of this ''Race''.

==Production==
===Development and filming===
The sixteenth season spanned {{convert|40000|mi|km}} across five continents and nine countries, including Chile, Argentina, Germany, France, Malaysia, Singapore, China and for the first time, the Seychelles.&lt;ref name=&quot;AP&quot;&gt;{{cite web|url=http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20100121/ap_en_tv/us_tv_amazing_race16|title=Cowboys, detectives among 'Amazing Race' teams|last=Lang|first=Derrik|date=2010-01-21|publisher=[[Associated Press]]|accessdate=2010-01-21}} {{Dead link|date=October 2010|bot=H3llBot}}&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|url=http://www.stltoday.com/blogzone/tube-talk/tv-news/2010/01/amazing-race-returns-feb-14-here-are-the-teams/|title=‘Amazing Race’ returns Feb. 14; here are the teams|last=Pennington|first=Gail|work=[[St. Louis Post-Dispatch]]|date=2010-01-21|accessdate=2010-01-24}} {{Dead link|date=October 2010|bot=H3llBot}}&lt;/ref&gt;

Racers were observed leaving [[Los Angeles International Airport]] on November 28, 2009.&lt;ref name=&quot;tar16 start&quot;/&gt; For the third time, teams had to use public transportation to make their way from the Starting Line to the airport. Teams had also done so in seasons 1 and 6. 

Racers were reported checking into a Pit Stop in [[Puerto Varas]], Chile on December 2.&lt;ref name=&quot;Cronica&quot;&gt;{{cite web|url=http://www.cronicalibre.cl/index.php/locales/2234-programa-televisivo-internacional-qthe-amazing-raceq-grabo-capitulos-en-puerto-varas-y-zonas-cercanas|title= Programa televisivo internacional &quot;The Amazing Race&quot; grabó capítulos en Puerto Varas y zonas cercanas |date=2009-12-02|work=Crónica Libre|location=Chile|accessdate=2009-12-02}} {{es icon}}&lt;/ref&gt; Filming of the show has also been reported in [[Bariloche]], Argentina, and continuing on to Germany&lt;ref name=&quot;ANBariloche&quot;&gt;{{cite web|url=http://www.anbariloche.com.ar/noticia.php?nota=11904|title= The Amazing Race grabó en Bariloche |date=2009-12-07|work=Agencia de Noticias Bariloche|location=[[Bariloche]], Argentina|accessdate=2009-12-07}} {{es icon}}&lt;/ref&gt; and production crews were reported to be seen around [[Singapore]], particularly in the [[Bugis Street|Bugis]] area and the [[Singapore Flyer]].&lt;ref name=&quot;Singapore&quot;&gt;{{cite web|url=http://a1preview.asia1.com.sg:90/vgn-ext-templating/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=30881f5db71a5210VgnVCM100000430a0a0aRCRD&amp;vgnextchannel=f6dbadbd2b722110VgnVCM100000bd0a0a0aRCRD|title=Is Amazing Race back in S'pore?|work=The New Paper|publisher=AsiaOne News|location=Singapore|accessdate=2009-12-20}}&lt;/ref&gt;

In the third episode, which aired on February 28, 2010 and featured the contestants departing [[Chile]], Phil Keoghan acknowledged the February 27, 2010 [[2010 Chile earthquake|massive earthquake]] in Chile in a special opening.&lt;ref name=&quot;Variety&quot;&gt;{{cite web|url=http://weblogs.variety.com/on_the_air/2010/02/sundays-amazing-race-to-acknowledge-the-chile-earthquake.html|title=Sunday's-Amazing-Race-to-Acknowledge-the-Chile-Earthquake|last=Michael|first=Schneider|date=2010-02-27|publisher=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]|accessdate=2010-02-27}}&lt;/ref&gt;

Leg 4 featured an [[The Amazing Race#Intersection|Intersection]] for the first time since [[The Amazing Race 11|Season 11]]. Also for the first time since the Intersection was introduced, teams did a Roadblock together, where one person from each of the intersected teams had to work together to complete the Roadblock. This is also the first time since [[The Amazing Race 8|Season 8]] that two racers worked together to complete a Roadblock, and the first time in its history that an Intersection occurred on a different leg than Leg 8.

In Leg 8, Jet and [[Cord McCoy|Cord]] were the first team since the inception of the Speed Bump in [[The Amazing Race 12|Season 12]] to finish in first place on a leg in which they had to complete a Speed Bump.&lt;!--Leg 8 was also the first leg in the history of ''The Amazing Race'' in which the finishing order of the teams was totally reversed from that of the previous leg (leg 7, which was a non-elimination leg). [This is not true. The first was in Season 7 Legs 11 to 12]--&gt;

Leg 9 was the first time that a U-Turn warning had been in the team's first clue, due to the fact the team taking the Fast Forward option would have skipped the Detour and the U-Turn point. Also, this was the first time that a Fast Forward and a U-Turn have been present in the same leg, although this was previously done on the [[Israel]]i edition of the race ''[[HaMerotz LaMillion]]''.

At the end of the episode for Leg 10, the death of [[He Pingping]] was acknowledged. He appeared giving out clues to the teams after the first Roadblock. That leg was also the first single-length leg ever on the ''Race'' to have two Roadblocks (Each team member had to complete one of the Roadblocks).

In Leg 11, [[Bao Xishun]], the world's tallest man at the time, was featured as the greeter at the Pit Stop in Shanghai.

===Cast===
{{see also|List of The Amazing Race (U.S. TV series) contestants}}
Applications were originally due on July 10, 2009, but the deadline was later extended. Semi-finalist interviews were held sometime in August 2009 and the final casting interviews took place in Los Angeles around September and October 2009. Filming took place around November and December 2009.&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|url=http://www.cbs.com/casting/amazing_race/Eligibility_Requirements.pdf|title=Eligibility requirements|author=CBS.com|accessdate=2009-06-26}}&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|url=http://www.cbs.com/casting/amazing_race/Application_Form.pdf|title=Application form|author=CBS.com|accessdate=2009-06-26}}&lt;/ref&gt;

Caite, 20, was the youngest contestant in the show's history (excluding the [[The Amazing Race 8|Family Edition]]); while Jody Kelly, 71, was the oldest contestant in the show's history. Other racers included [[cowboy]]s, [[detective]]s, a lesbian couple, high school sweethearts, attorney moms, and the show's first Asian married couple.

Notable cast members include [[Big Brother 11 (U.S.)|''Big Brother 11'']] houseguests [[Jordan Lloyd]] and Jeff Schroeder, 2007 [[Miss South Carolina Teen USA]] [[Caitlin Upton|Caite Upton]], professional bull rider [[Cord McCoy]], and [[Cleveland Indians]] [[Coach (baseball)|third-base coach]] [[Steve Smith (baseball)|Steve Smith]]. 

This 16th series also marked the first appearance of [[Allan Wu]], host of ''[[The Amazing Race Asia]]'', in the US version of the series.

==Results==
The following teams participated in the Race, with their relationships at the time of filming. Note this table does not necessarily reflect all content broadcast on television due to inclusion or exclusion of some data. Placements are listed in finishing order.
{| class=&quot;wikitable&quot;
!rowspan=2|Team
!rowspan=2|Relationship
!colspan=12|Position (by leg)
!rowspan=2|Roadblocks&lt;br /&gt;performed
|-
!1
!2
!3
!4
!5{{ref|5|5}}
!6
!7
!8
!9
!10
!11
!12
|-
|Dan &amp; Jordan
|Brothers
|8th{{ref|2|2}} 
|8th
|6th
|6th{{blue|–}}
|4th
|5th
|2nd
|5th
|{{green|1stƒ}}
|3rd
|3rd
|1st
|Dan 6, Jordan 5
|-
|Jet &amp; [[Cord McCoy|Cord]]
|Brothers / [[Cowboy]]s
|3rd
|1st
|1st
|4th{{orange (color)|+}}
|3rd
|4th
|{{blue|&lt;u&gt;6th&lt;/u&gt;}}{{ref|9|9}}
|1st
|3rd
|1st
|2nd
|2nd
 |Jet 6, Cord 6
|-
|Brent &amp; [[Caite Upton|Caite]] 
|Dating Models
|7th{{ref|1|1}} 
|4th
|7th{{ref|4|4}}
|7th{{olive|~}}
|6th{{ref|6|6}}
|6th{{ref|8|8}}
|3rd
|4th
|2nd{{brown|⊃}}
|2nd
|1st
| 3rd 
|Brent 7, Caite 5
|-
|Louie &amp; Michael
|Detectives
|9th
|9th
|8th
|1st{{orange (color)|+}}
|1st{{brown|⊃}}
|1st
|4th
|3rd
|4th
|{{blue|&lt;u&gt;4th&lt;/u&gt;}}
|{{red  |4th}}

|bgcolor=&quot;darkgray&quot; colspan=&quot;1&quot;|
|Louie 6, Michael 5
|-
|Carol &amp; Brandy
|Dating
|6th
|3rd
|3rd
|5th{{magenta|–}}
|5th
|2nd
|5th
|2nd
|{{red|5th}}{{brown|⊂}}
|bgcolor=&quot;darkgray&quot; colspan=&quot;3&quot;|
|Carol 4, Brandy 4
|-
|[[Steve Smith (baseball)|Steve]] &amp; Allie
|Father / Daughter
|4th
|7th
|2nd
|2nd{{teal|^}}
|2nd
|3rd
|1st
|{{red|6th}}
|bgcolor=&quot;darkgray&quot; colspan=&quot;4&quot;|
|Steve 4, Allie 3
|-
|[[Jordan Lloyd|Jordan]] &amp; Jeff
|Newly Dating
|1st
|6th
|5th
|{{blue|&lt;u&gt;8th&lt;/u&gt;}}{{olive|~}}
|7th
|{{red|7th}}
|bgcolor=&quot;darkgray&quot; colspan=&quot;6&quot;|
|Jordan 2, Jeff 3
|-
|Joe &amp; Heidi
|Married
|5th
|2nd
|4th
|3rd{{teal|^}}
|{{red|8th}}{{brown|⊂}}{{ref|7|7}}
|bgcolor=&quot;darkgray&quot; colspan=&quot;7&quot;|
|Joe 2, Heidi 2
|-
|{{nowrap|Monique &amp; Shawne}}
|Moms / [[Lawyer|Attorneys]]
|2nd
|5th
|{{red|9th}}
|bgcolor=&quot;darkgray&quot; colspan=&quot;9&quot;|
|{{nowrap|Monique 1, Shawne 2}}
|-
|Jody &amp; Shannon
|{{nowrap|Grandmother / Granddaughter}}
|10th
|{{red|10th}}
| bgcolor=&quot;darkgray&quot; colspan=&quot;10&quot;|
|Jody 1, Shannon 1
|-
|Dana &amp; Adrian
|High School Sweethearts
|{{red|11th}}{{ref|3|3}}
|bgcolor=&quot;darkgray&quot; colspan=&quot;11&quot;|
|Dana 0, Adrian 1{{ref|3|3}}
|}
*A {{red|red}} team placement indicates that the team was eliminated.
*A {{green|green ƒ}} and team placement indicates that the team won a [[The Amazing Race#Fast Forward|Fast Forward]] clue.
*An {{blue|&lt;u&gt;underlined blue&lt;/u&gt;}} team's placement indicates that the team came in last on a non-elimination leg and had to perform a [[The Amazing Race#Non-elimination legs|Speed Bump]] task in the following leg.
*Matching colored symbols ({{orange (color)|orange +}}, {{teal|teal ^}}, {{magenta|magenta –}}, and {{olive|olive ~}}) indicate teams who worked together during part of the leg as a result of an Intersection.
*A {{brown|brown ⊃}} means the team chose to use a U-Turn; {{brown|⊂}} indicates the team who received it.

&lt;span style=&quot;font-size:85%&quot;&gt;
{{note|1|1}} Brent and Caite initially arrived 2nd, but were issued a 30-minute penalty for going on foot instead of taking the [[funicular]] from the Roadblock as instructed in their clue; they dropped to 7th.&lt;br /&gt;
{{note|2|2}} Dan and Jordan initially arrived 4th, but were issued a 15-minute penalty for losing a paintbrush during the additional task; they dropped to 8th.&lt;br&gt;
{{note|3|3}} Dana and Adrian failed to complete the Roadblock in Leg 1. After Adrian's second attempt failed and after all other teams had already checked in at the Pit Stop, Phil came out to the Roadblock location and eliminated them.&lt;br&gt;
{{note|4|4}} At the beginning of Leg 3, Brent and Caite were originally supposed to depart 4th, but because both had to be treated for [[dehydration]] at the emergency room in a local hospital, they departed last, 3 hours and 5 minutes after their scheduled time.&lt;br&gt;
{{note|5|5}} The U-Turn in Leg 5 was a Blind U-Turn; Louie and Michael did not have to reveal themselves to the other teams as having used the U-Turn.&lt;br&gt;
{{note|6|6}} Brent and Caite initially arrived 6th, but had missed the clue at the U-Turn, having arrived at their additional task by chance. They had to backtrack to the U-Turn to receive their clue. This did not affect their placement.&lt;br&gt;
{{note|7|7}} Joe and Heidi failed to complete the second Detour task that they had to do as a result of being U-Turned. After all of the other teams had already checked in at the Pit Stop, Phil came out to their location and eliminated them.&lt;br&gt;
{{note|8|8}} Brent and Caite initially arrived 3rd, but did not complete the Detour, having arrived at the Pit Stop by chance after following Carol and Brandy. They had to backtrack to complete the Detour and eventually checked in 6th.&lt;br&gt;
{{note|9|9}} Jet and Cord initially arrived 5th, but did not retrieve the clue giving directions to the Pit Stop after completing the Roadblock. They had to backtrack to retrieve the clue, and fell to last place.&lt;br&gt;
&lt;/span&gt;

==Episode title quotes==
Episode titles are often taken from quotes made by the racers.&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|url=http://www.cbs.com/info/schedule/index.php|title=CBS TV Schedule|publisher=[[CBS]]|accessdate=2010-01-31}}&lt;/ref&gt;
#&quot;Nanna Is Kickin' Your Butt&quot; – ''Michael''
#&quot;When the Cow Kicked Me in the Head&quot; – ''Jody''
#&quot;Run Like Scalded Dogs!&quot; – ''Jet''
#&quot;We Are No Longer in the Bible Belt&quot; – ''Jet''
#&quot;I Think We're Fighting the Germans, Right?&quot; – ''Michael''
#&quot;Cathy Drone?&quot; – ''Dan''
#&quot;Anonymous?&quot; – ''Brent'' 
#&quot;You're Like Jason Bourne, Right?&quot; – ''Michael''
#&quot;Dumb Did Us In&quot; – ''Brandy''
#&quot;I Feel Like I'm in, Like, Sicily&quot; – ''Brent''
#&quot;They Don't Even Understand Their Own Language&quot; – ''Brent''
#&quot;Huger than Huge&quot; – ''Dan''

==Prizes==
The prize for each leg is awarded to the first place team for that leg. All trips are sponsored by [[Travelocity]].
*'''Leg 1''' – A trip for two to [[Vancouver]], [[British Columbia]]
*'''Leg 2''' – A pair of [[sailboat]]s
*'''Leg 3''' – A trip for two to [[Patagonia]]
*'''Leg 4''' – Two $5,000 pre-loaded [[Discover Card]]s
*'''Leg 5''' – Two 55&quot; [[High-definition television|HD TVs]]
*'''Leg 6''' – A trip for two to [[Cancun]], Mexico
*'''Leg 7''' – A dinner on the beach on [[Praslin]], [[Seychelles]], massages, all the [[7-Up]] the team could drink (at the Pit Stop), and $7,000 for each team member
*'''Leg 8''' – A trip for two to [[Maui]], Hawaii
*'''Leg 9''' – A pair of motorcycles
*'''Leg 10''' – A trip for two to Alaska.
*'''Leg 11''' – A trip for two to the Spanish coast.
*'''Leg 12''' – $1,000,000

==Elimination Station==
After elimination, the first five eliminated teams were sequestered at a villa in [[Puerto Vallarta]], Mexico to await the finale. CBS posted short videos on its website after each episode aired in the [[Pacific Time Zone]] to show the eliminated teams interacting at the villa.

*After '''Leg 1''', ''Dana'' and ''Adrian'' were the first team eliminated and sent to the villa. They expressed their disappointment after Adrian's second attempt failed during the Roadblock task. Adrian is terribly afraid of heights and he wanted to kiss Dana to reaffirm their relationship. They discussed their marriage, had a tour on a beach, and saw big whales in the ocean.
*After '''Leg 2''', ''Jody'' and ''Shannon'' were the second team eliminated and sent to the villa. Jody voiced her regrets that she did the Roadblock instead of Shannon. Adrian was surprised to hear that Jody had not hoped or expected to win the race, but Shannon still insisted that they could have done it. The teams were treated to an elemental spa with treatments based on fire, earth, water, and air.
*After '''Leg 3''', ''Monique'' and ''Shawne'' were the third team eliminated and sent to the villa. All the previous eliminated teams were shocked to see Monique and Shawne, and Monique and Shawne were saddened at missing their daughters' birthdays. The next day, the teams went to Las Juantas Y Los Veranos to learn how to make [[tequila]], which included Adrian cutting open a [[blue agave]] which took him about 6 minutes and 9 seconds.
*'''Leg 4''' was a non-elimination leg, hence no new teams were sent to the villa. The 3 eliminated teams bonded at the villa while Shannon was writing in her journal. Monique and Shawne suggested bringing Shannon to the beach, after which all the teams went. Shawne was given a leg and foot massage, while Shannon got her hair beaded, and Monique shared with Shannon how to win the Mexican guys by doing some eye action.
*After '''Leg 5''', ''Joe'' and ''Heidi'' were the fourth team eliminated and sent to the villa. They arrived while Adrian and Shannon were playing a game of [[table tennis]]. Jody and Shannon expressed their surprise and disappointment at seeing Joe and Heidi arrive, while Adrian was glad to have another man at the villa. Joe and Heidi expressed their frustration and explained how they arrived at the conclusion that Louie and Michael had Blind U-Turned them. Later, the teams went into town to do some shopping. Joe tried to bargain with a store owner over the price of some jewelry for Heidi, which offended the owner.
*After '''Leg 6''', ''Jordan'' and ''Jeff'' were the fifth team eliminated and sent to the villa. All the teams at the villa sat down for a meal and as Jordan and Jeff arrive at the villa, they explained the circumstances that led to their elimination. They believed that Louie and Michael would be in the top 3, and Joe again shared his disdain for Louie and Michael in a confessional. Jeff expressed his bitterness at having been evicted from [[Big Brother (U.S.)|''Big Brother'']] and now eliminated from ''The Amazing Race'' as he compares Elimination Station and ''Big Brother'' and Jury House. However, Jordan feels satisfied from being in Elimination Station. The teams later went on a [[snorkeling]] trip. While on the trip, Monique and Shawne suffered from [[seasickness]], and Heidi helped Adrian become comfortable in the water. The snorkeling trip also helped ease Jeff's bitterness at being eliminated.
*'''Leg 7''' was a non-elimination leg, hence no new teams were sent to the villa. At the pool, Adrian, Jeff and Joe discussed why Louie and Michael U-Turned Joe and Heidi, which turned out to be because the detectives disliked them due to personal reasons. After that, the eliminated teams watched an exciting Mexican dance, and many of the racers joined in the dance while others watched. Jody also performed a solo by playing the drum, which impressed Shannon. Later in the day, Joe shared with Heidi the main reason why Louie and Michael U-Turned them. Lastly, Heidi added that if Joe were to meet Louie and Michael, he would confront them about it and how it affected the outcome of the race.
*After '''Leg 8''', ''Steve'' and ''Allie'' were the sixth team eliminated. It was 2:00 in the morning, and the eliminated teams gathered to find out who they think is the next team eliminated. Steve and Allie called the villa and Monique picked up the phone. Everyone was surprised and disappointed to hear about that Steve and Allie were eliminated, especially Shannon who was sad to hear about it. Joe then asked Steve about Louie and Michael's current situation in the race, then Steve told Joe that his team was too strong and was a threat, which resulted in the U-Turn. Steve shared that it was bad decisions and a bad cab that resulted in their elimination. Steve also noted that either Jet and Cord or Louie and Michael will win the race.
*After '''Leg 9''', ''Carol'' and ''Brandy'' were the seventh team eliminated. When Carol and Brandy called the villa early in the morning, the other eliminated teams were shocked and disappointed to hear about Carol and Brandy being eliminated, especially Shannon who wanted to see an all-girl team win. Carol and Brandy talked about the U-Turn and their dislike for Brent and Caite that led to their elimination. In response, Jordan said that Carol and Brandy were probably just too jealous of Caite's beauty. Adrian, however, agreed with Carol and Brandy that the U-Turn was a foolish move by the dating models, and that it should have been used on either Jet and Cord or Louie and Michael. That evening, the eliminated racers got to watch a [[Lucha libre|Mexican wrestling]] match in an outdoor coliseum. Jordan got to escort a wrestler to the ring, and Adrian, the most enthusiastic fan of the group, bought a wrestling mask as a souvenir.
*'''Leg 10''' was a non-elimination leg, hence no new teams were sent to the villa. Jordan and Jeff talk with Dana and Adrian about how to strengthen their relationship. Then, all the teams at Elimination Station are shown packing their bags and guessing where the final Leg will take place and then they were leaving the villa and fly to End City.
*After '''Leg 11''', ''Louie'' and ''Michael'' were the eighth and final team eliminated. Elimination Station showed the five eliminated teams arriving at the End City in [[San Francisco]], California. After arriving in San Francisco, the teams checked in to a hotel, settled into their rooms, and awaited the phone call from the eighth team eliminated. Monique and Shawne are happy to see the end of the race and to know who they think is going to win. Dana said that Joe and Heidi were hoping that Louie and Michael are not in the Final Three because of their dislike for them after being U-Turned. Louie and Michael called into the hotel, and the eliminated teams were shocked and disappointed to hear about Louie and Michael being eliminated. Joe asked Louie and Michael if they still felt that they had used the U-Turn correctly. Michael told him that they had because he thought Joe and Heidi would be very tough to beat once the Race route reached Asia. Adrian said that Joe and Heidi's wishes came true, but despite Louie and Michael being eliminated, Joe was still not satisfied. Jeff told Joe that Louie and Michael U-Turned Joe and Heidi because of personal reasons, which led to harsh words between Joe and Jeff.
*'''Leg 12''' was the final leg of ''The Amazing Race 16''. Elimination Station showed the Finish Line that takes place in [[Candlestick Park]]. All the eliminated teams were happy to find out which team do they think will win the $1 million as Steve and Allie, Carol and Brandy, and Louie and Michael reunited with the other eliminated teams at the Finish Line. Shannon noticed that the Final Three teams are: Dan and Jordan, Brent and Caite, and Jet and Cord. Dana said that it's anybody's race. All the eliminated teams were waiting to find out who they think will cross the Finish Line first and win the $1 million. They find out that Dan and Jordan were the first team to cross the Finish Line and win the $1 million; Jet and Cord came in 2nd and Brent and Caite came in 3rd. Teams expressed their opinions about the final three teams at the Finish Line along with their joys and disappointments about the race, and the learning experiences they could draw from it.

==Race summary==
[[File:The Amazing Race 16 Map.png|thumb|250px|The Route of the Race.]]
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===Leg 1 (United States → Chile)===
[[File:Ascensor Valparaiso1.JPG|thumb|In order to travel throughout the mountainous city of [[Valparaíso]], teams rode its various [[funicular]] railways between tasks.]]
*Los Angeles, California, '''[[United States]]''' {{flagicon|United States}} (Vista Hermosa Natural Park) (Starting Line)
*[[File:Legenda lotnisko.svg|20px|Flight:]] Los Angeles ([[Los Angeles International Airport]]) to [[Santiago, Chile|Santiago]], '''[[Chile]]''' {{flagicon|Chile}} ([[Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport]])
*[[Image:Bus-logo.svg|20px|Bus:]] Santiago (Terminal San Borja) to [[Valparaíso]], [[Valparaíso Region]] (Bus Terminal)
*[[Viña del Mar]] ([[Wulff Castle]]) ''(unaired)'' &lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|url=http://www.gettyimages.co.uk/detail/96512357/CBS|title=Photograph of Jody and Shannon near Wulff Castle (see caption)|publisher=[[Getty Images]]|accessdate=2010-02-16}}&lt;/ref&gt;
*Valparaíso (Ascensor Villaseca) {{TAR clue|Roadblock|&quot;Who has the balance of a cat and the courage of a lion?&quot;}}
*Valparaíso (Ascensor Artilleria)
*Valparaíso (Paseo Templeman)
*Valparaíso ([http://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g294306-d318237-Reviews-Fine_Arts_Museum_Palacio_Baburizza-Valparaiso.html Palacio Baburizza]) {{TAR clue|Pit Stop|1}}

In this first Roadblock of the race, one team member had to cross a [[Tightrope walking|tightrope]] the length of a [[American football#Field and players|football field]] ({{convert|360|ft|m|abbr=on|disp=s}}) suspended {{convert|120|ft|m}} above the ground.

;Additional task
*At Paseo Templeman, teams picked up painting supplies (4 paint cans, paint brushes, and a ladder) and had to find a group of house painters next to a house matching the color of their paint. Once at the house, they had to finish painting a portion of the house to receive their next clue.
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===Leg 2 (Chile)===
[[File:Landscape osorno petrohue 2.jpg|thumb|In this Leg, teams traveled throughout the [[Los Lagos Region]] of Chile, known for its lakes and the [[Osorno (volcano)|Osorno volcano]].]]
*[[File:Bus-logo.svg|20px|Bus:]] Valparaíso to [[Puerto Varas]], [[Los Lagos Region]] via Santiago
* [[Vicente Pérez Rosales National Park]] (Mirador, Isla Margarita, [[Todos los Santos Lake]]) {{TAR clue|Detour|Llama Adoration or Condor Consternation}}
* Puerto Varas ([http://www.oncesbellavista.cl/ Onces y Cabañas Bellavista] {{es icon}}) {{TAR clue|Roadblock|&quot;It's time to make the Kuchen.&quot;}}
* Puerto Varas (Gruta de la Virgen, Iglesia del Sagrado Corazón de Jesús de Puerto Varas) {{TAR clue|Pit Stop|2}}

In the first Detour of this race, teams chose between Llama Adoration and Condor Consternation. In Llama Adoration, teams traveled to a farm where they had to dress a [[llama]] by placing a blanket on its back and a scarf around its neck. In Condor Consternation, teams traveled to a beach where they donned special shoes resembling birds' feet and used a [[hang glider]]-like condor costume to glide out to a clue in the water. In the leg's Roadblock, teams had to collect several ingredients used to make [[kuchen]]: a plate of butter, a bowl of sugar, a bag of flour, a [[baker's dozen]] of eggs from the hen house, and a cup of milk straight from a cow. Once the ingredients were collected, team members had to give them to the baker to receive a serving of kuchen and their next clue.
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===Leg 3 (Chile → Argentina)===
[[File:Rodeo Santa Susanna ranch.jpg|thumb|Leg 3 featured tasks relating to [[gaucho]]s and other aspects of Argentine [[equestrianism]].]]
*[[File:Bus-logo.svg|20px|Bus:]] Puerto Varas (Del Salvador Bus Terminal/Cruz del Sur Bus Terminal) to [[San Carlos de Bariloche]], [[Río Negro Province]], '''Argentina''' {{flagicon|Argentina}} 
*San Carlos de Bariloche (El Boliche Viejo)
*San Carlos de Bariloche (Peña Gaucha) {{TAR clue|Roadblock|&quot;Who's ready to get roped in?&quot;}}
*[[:es:Ñirihuau|Ñirihuau]] {{es icon}} (Puente Ñirihuau) {{TAR clue|Detour|Horse Sense or Horse Power}}
*[[Neuquén Province]] ([http://www.estanciaspatagonicas.com/ Estancia Fortin Chacabuco] {{es icon}}) {{TAR clue|Pit Stop|3}}

In this leg's Roadblock, one team member had to choose a station and use a [[lasso]] to rope a target {{convert|18|ft|m}} away and pull it towards them to receive their next clue. In the Detour, teams chose between Horse Sense and Horse Power. In Horse Sense, teams were given a set of directions by a gunslinger and, using only a stationary compass as a navigational aid, had to find a bag of loot buried in a field. They then had to deliver the bag to the lead bandit, and if the markings on their bag matched the coordinates given to them, he would give the team [[coin]] with the name of the Pit Stop location on it as their next clue. In Horse Power, teams went down to a [[polo]] field and, using a wooden practice horse, had to get a goal within 9 strokes and received the [[trophy]] with the name of the Pit Stop location on its base as their next clue.

;Additional task
*At El Boliche Viejo, teams had to win a game of [[five-card stud]] against the [[Travelocity]] Roaming Gnome to receive the gnome which had their next clue on the bottom of its base.

===Leg 4 (Argentina → Germany)===
[[File:Indra-Club-Hamburg.png|thumb|The Indra Musikclub in Hamburg's [[red-light district]] the [[Reeperbahn]] was the location of [[the Beatles]]' [[the Beatles in Hamburg|debut in Germany]] and was the Pit Stop for this Leg of the Race.]]
*[[File:Legenda lotnisko.svg|20px|Flight:]] San Carlos de Bariloche ([[Teniente Luis Candelaria International Airport]]) to [[Frankfurt am Main|Frankfurt]], '''Germany''' {{flagicon|Germany}} ([[Frankfurt Airport]])
*[[File:Legenda kolej.svg|20px|Railway:]] Frankfurt ([[Frankfurt Airport long-distance station]]) to [[Hamburg]] ([[Hamburg Hauptbahnhof]])
*Hamburg ([[:de:Jungfernstieg Street|Jungfernstieg]] {{de icon}}) {{TAR clue|Intersection}} {{TAR clue|Roadblock|&quot;Who's ready to reach new heights?&quot;}}
*Hamburg ([[Wilhelm I, German Emperor|Kaiser Wilhelm]] statue at [[:de:Altonaer Rathaus|Altonaer Rathaus]] {{de icon}}) {{TAR clue|Detour|Soccer or Sauerkraut}}
*Hamburg ([[:de:Haifischbar|Haifischbar]] {{de icon}})
*Hamburg ([[Beatles-Platz]])
*Hamburg ([http://www.indramusikclub.com/ Indra Musikclub] {{de icon}}) {{TAR clue|Pit Stop|4}}

At the Intersection, teams had to join with one other team to complete tasks and make decisions together until further notice. In this special Roadblock, one team member from each of the intersected teams had to take the [[Hamburg S-Bahn|S-Bahn]] to the [[Port of Hamburg]] and complete a {{convert|150|ft|m|adj=on}} tandem [[bungee jumping|bungee jump]] from a bungee [[Crane (machine)|crane]]. After the Roadblock, teams were no longer Intersected. The Detour for this Leg was a choice between [[Association football|Soccer]] or [[Sauerkraut]]. In Soccer, teams made their way to [[:de:Adolf-Jäger-Kampfbahn|Adolf-Jäger-Kampfbahn Stadium]] {{de icon}} and had to successfully kick a ball from the penalty mark ({{convert|12|yd|m|disp=/|abbr=on}}) through 5 targets located in the goal to receive their next clue. In Sauerkraut, teams had to travel to a restaurant called [http://www.alt-hamburger-buergerhaus.de/ Alt Hamburger Bürgerhaus] {{de icon}} and eat a plate of [[sauerkraut]] while a band played a song called the &quot;Sauerkraut Polka&quot;. Teams had to finish the plate before the end of the song in order to receive their clue. If the song ended first, they had to start over with a new plate of sauerkraut.

;Additional tasks
*At the Haifischbar, each team had to drink a [[boot of beer]] to receive their next clue.

===Leg 5 (Germany → France)===
[[File:RoteBaron.JPG|thumb|During the Detour, teams were &quot;attacked&quot; by a pilot in the [[Manfred von Richthofen|Red Baron]]'s [[Fokker Dr.I]] in an [[historical reenactment]] of [[trench warfare]] during World War I.]]
*[[Image:Bus-logo.svg|20px|Bus:]] Hamburg to [[Les Monthairons]], [[Lorraine (region)|Lorraine]], '''France''' {{flagicon|France}} ([[:fr:Château des Monthairons|Château des Monthairons]] {{fr icon}})
*[[Sainte-Menehould]], [[Champagne-Ardenne]] (Boulangerie Defontaine)
*[[Massiges]] ([[:fr:Massiges#La main de Massiges (1914-1918)|La main de Massiges]] {{fr icon}}) {{TAR clue|Detour|In the Trenches or Under Fire}} {{TAR clue|Speed Bump|Reinforce a trench wall}} {{TAR clue|U-Turn|Louie &amp; Michael|Joe &amp; Heidi|blind=yes}}
*Massiges (Church of Massiges)&lt;!-- The church of Massiges is a separate route marker. --&gt;
*[[Wargemoulin-Hurlus]] ([[:fr:Wargemoulin-Hurlus#Lieux et monuments|Eglise Saint-Étienne de Wargemoulin]] {{fr icon}}) {{TAR clue|Pit Stop|5}}
 
During the Pit Stop, all teams boarded a bus and traveled from Hamburg to an unknown destination, revealed to viewers to be Les Monthairons. In this Leg's Detour, teams chose between In the Trenches or Under Fire. For both tasks, teams dressed up as World War I-era American soldiers, known as [[Doughboy]]s. In the Trenches, teams traveled through [[trench warfare|trenches]] to a [[telegraph]] where they had to decipher a message in [[Morse code]] –&quot;We will prevail. ''Vive la France.''&quot;– and then presented their deciphered message to the French sergeant. In Under Fire, teams crawled under [[barbed wire]] 100 feet to receive a message –&quot;The war is over. ''Vive la liberté''.&quot;– from a man in a [[foxhole]]. They then crawled back through the barbed wire to present the message to the sergeant. Before either task was completed and the teams received their clue, the message they received was sent to &quot;headquarters&quot; via [[carrier pigeon]]. For this leg's Speed Bump, Jordan and Jeff had to reinforce a trench wall using a series of branches before they could proceed to complete the Detour task.

;Additional tasks
*At the Boulangerie Defontaine, teams had to buy a fresh [[baguette]] that contained their next clue.
*After the Detour, teams were required to head south down a road to find the U-Turn and their next clue.
*Upon arriving at Church of Massiges, teams changed out of their Doughboy gear into [[turn of the century]] French bicycling gear (including a fake moustache) and rode on antique bicycles, in the manner of the [[1903 Tour de France|first Tour de France]], along a {{convert|4|mi|km|adj=on}} course to the Pit Stop.

===Leg 6 (France)===
[[File:Remuage vin effervescent.jpg|thumb|The tasks of this leg centered around France's [[champagne (wine)|champagne]] industry.]]
*[[Reims]] ([[Cathedral of Notre-Dame, Reims|Notre-Dame de Reims]] – [[Joan of Arc]] Statue)
*[[Épernay]] ([http://www.leclercbriant.com/index-uk.php3 Leclerc Briant]) {{TAR clue|Roadblock|&quot;Who's ready to cave in?&quot;}}
*[[Pierry]] ([[:fr:Château de la Marquetterie|Château de la Marquetterie]] {{fr icon}}) {{TAR clue|Detour|Tower or Terra}}
*Épernay ([http://www.orcca.asso.fr/fr/ l'ORCCA] {{fr icon}}, la Maison Gallice) {{TAR clue|Pit Stop|6}}

In this Roadblock, one team member had to [[Abseiling|rappel]] {{convert|100|ft|m|add=on}} into the [[chalk]] cellars of the [[winery]] of Leclerc Briant to search for a bottle of [[champagne (wine)|champagne]] specially marked with a small yellow and red striped flag on the bottom amongst the [[Sparkling wine production#Riddling|riddling]] racks. After finding the bottle, the team member returned to the surface to use the traditional [[sabrage]] technique to open the bottle, the force of which propelled their next clue out. The Detour was a choice between Tower or Terra. In Tower, teams had to stack 680 [[Champagne stemware#Champagne coupe|champagne coupes]] into a 15-level pyramid with only one coupe on the top level, then pour the entire contents of a [[wine bottle#Sizes|magnum]] of [[Taittinger]] champagne onto the top of the pyramid – all without breaking any of the glasses – in order to receive their next clue. In Terra, teams searched the {{convert|1|sqkm|acre|adj=on}} winter-barren Taittinger [[vineyard]]s for a cluster of [[Vitis vinifera|wine grapes]] marked with the race flag. After finding the grapes, they returned it to the harvest foreman for their next clue.

;Additional task
*At the Cathedral of Notre-Dame, Reims, teams had to find a woman playing a [[musical saw]] to receive their next clue: a [[Cork material|cork]] from a bottle of Leclerc Briant.

===Leg 7 (France → Seychelles)===
[[File:Aldabra Giant Tortoise Geochelone gigantea edit1.jpg|thumb|In one of the Detour tasks in this Leg, teams had to use a [[banana]] to lure a 100-year-old and {{convert|500|lb|kg|adj=on}} [[Aldabra Giant Tortoise]] across a marked course.]]
*[[File:Legenda lotnisko.svg|20px|Flight:]] Paris ([[Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport]]) to [[Victoria, Seychelles|Victoria]], [[Mahé, Seychelles|Mahé]], '''[[Seychelles]]''' {{flagicon|Seychelles}} ([[Seychelles International Airport]])
*[[La Digue]] (L'Union Estate) {{TAR clue|Detour|Turtle Toddle or Ox Trot}}
*[[St. Pierre Island]] {{TAR clue|Roadblock|&quot;It's time to take a deep breath.&quot;}}
*[[Praslin]] (Paradise Sun Hotel) {{TAR clue|Pit Stop|7}}

This leg's Detour was Turtle Toddle or Ox Trot. In Turtle Toddle, teams had to use a [[banana]] to lure a {{convert|500|lb|kg|adj=on}}, 100-year-old [[Aldabra Giant Tortoise]] across a marked path on a lawn. Once it was across the finish line, teams had to deliver a bunch of bananas to a fruit merchant {{convert|1.5|mi|km|add=on}} away to receive their next clue. In Ox Trot, teams had to pull a cart to a clearing and load a pile of [[coconut]]s into it. Then, after an [[ox]] was hitched to their cart, teams had to deliver their coconuts to a fruit merchant to receive their clue. If they forgot or lost any of the coconuts, teams had to retrieve them before being allowed to continue. In the leg's Roadblock, one team member had to dive into the ocean to retrieve one of seven bottles tied to a platform in the water.

;Additional task
*Upon arrival in Mahé, teams had to find a marked kiosk and take a number. The first 3 teams were on the first [[helicopter]]s, leaving around the same time, to [[La Digue]]. The last three departed for La Digue on three helicopters an hour later.
*After finishing the Detour, teams chose a marked boat and were taken out to a buoy near [[St. Pierre Island]]. Once there, the captain gave them their next clue.
*After finishing the Roadblock, teams were taken off the shore of [[Praslin]] where they had to swim to shore. Once ashore, teams emptied the contents of their bottle revealing a puzzle map that when completed would lead them to their treasure: the Pit Stop at the Paradise Sun Hotel.

===Leg 8 (Seychelles → Malaysia)===
[[File:Snake Temple, Penang.jpg|thumb|Upon arriving in Malaysia, teams made their way to the [[Snake Temple]] in [[Bayan Lepas]].]]
*[[File:Legenda prom.svg|20px|Riverboat:]] Praslin to Victoria, Mahé
*[[File:Legenda lotnisko.svg|20px|Flight:]] Victoria (Seychelles International Airport) to [[George Town, Penang|George Town]], [[Penang]], '''[[Malaysia]]''' {{flagicon|Malaysia}} ([[Penang International Airport]])
* [[Bayan Lepas]] ([[Snake Temple]]) {{TAR clue|Detour|Buddhist Tradition or Chinese Custom}}
* [[Teluk Bahang]] (Kuil Sri Singamuga Kaliamman Temple) {{TAR clue|Roadblock|&quot;Whose life could use a splash of color?&quot;}} {{TAR clue|Speed Bump|Serve Tea}}
* George Town ([http://www.pinangperanakanmansion.com.my/ Pinang Peranakan Mansion]) {{TAR clue|Pit Stop|8}}

In this leg's Detour, teams chose between Buddhist Tradition or Chinese Custom. In Buddhist Tradition, teams traveled to the Tien Kong Than [[Buddhist temple]] and carried a series of [[incense|joss sticks]] to the top of the temple. After arranging them in the proper order, teams lit them and received their next clue. In Chinese Custom, teams traveled to Padang Kota Lama park where they participated in the [[Chinese New Year]] tradition of [[chingay|balancing large flags]] on their foreheads and then running across the [[esplanade]]. After both team members made it across the esplanade without letting the flag fall, they received their next clue. In this Leg's Speed Bump, Jet and Cord traveled to the [http://www.tropicalspicegarden.com/ Tropical Spice Garden] to find a woman crushing spices for [[tea]]. Then by smell, they had to pick the right prepared tea and serve it to a [[guru]] sitting on a swing. Once finish, they could proceed onto roadblock. In this Leg's Roadblock, one team member had to prepare a traditional [[Hinduism|Hindu]] offering called a float by first breaking open several [[coconut]]s in order to find one that had colored flesh. They then built the float and gave it to the waiting [[Gurukkal brahmins/Sivacharyas|Gurukkal]] who sent it out to sea and then gave the next clue.

===Leg 9 (Malaysia → Singapore)===
[[File:Singapore Flyer at Night with White Capsules.JPG|thumb|The only Fast Forward of this season of ''The Amazing Race'' took place at the [[Singapore Flyer]], the tallest [[Ferris wheel]] in the world.]]
*[[Image:Bus-logo.svg|20px|Bus:]] [[Sungai Nibong]], Penang (Sungai Nibong Express Terminal) to [[Kuala Lumpur]] ([[Puduraya]])
*[[File:Legenda kolej.svg|20px|Railway:]] Kuala Lumpur ([[Kuala Lumpur Sentral railway station]]) to '''[[Singapore]]''' {{flagicon|Singapore}} ([[Tanjong Pagar railway station]])
*Singapore ([[Victoria Theatre and Concert Hall]]) {{TAR clue|Detour|Pounding The Drums or Pounding The Pavement}} {{TAR clue|Fast Forward|Traverse Singapore Flyer}} 
*Singapore ([[Istana Park]])  {{TAR clue|U-Turn|Brent &amp; Caite|Carol &amp; Brandy}}
*Singapore ([http://www.aslmarine.com/ ASL Marine Shipyard]) {{TAR clue|Roadblock|&quot;Who's ready to add some stress to their day?&quot;}}
*Singapore ([[Sentosa]] – [[Sentosa#MegaZip Adventure Park|MegaZip Adventure Park]])
*Singapore ([[Marina Barrage]]) {{TAR clue|Pit Stop|9}}

In the only Fast Forward of the race, one team made their way to the [[Singapore Flyer]] where they would have to climb out of one observation pod at the top of the {{convert|541|ft|m|adj=on}} [[Ferris wheel]] and then cross a ladder to the next pod over where their next clue directly to the Pit Stop was being held. For this Leg's Detour, teams chose between Pounding The Drums and Pounding The Pavement. In Pounding The Drums, teams traveled to [[Speakers' Corner, Singapore|Speakers' Corner]] and learned a complex drum routine for a [[lion dance]] performance. Once they had played it to their young instructor's approval, they then performed the routine with a lion dance troupe on a nearby stage for their next clue. In Pounding The Pavement, teams traveled to a open area in [[Rochor|Rochor Road]] &lt;!-- If I remember correctly, this is the name they gave in the show, anyway I'm from Singapore so I know about this --&gt;where they had to gather supplies – chairs, an umbrella, a loaf of bread, wafers, and 10 boxes of [[ice cream]] – and then find a marked ice cream cart to sell 25 [[Ice cream sandwich#Singapore|Singapore-style ice cream sandwiches]] for [[Singapore dollar|S$]]1 a piece to receive their next clue. In this leg's Roadblock, one team member had to inspect an [[anchor]] [[chain]] by counting the number of links in the chain, while dealing with the noise created by the other workers at the port and announcements being read through a loudspeaker. When they gave the right number (521) on a clipboard to the dock manager, they would receive their next clue.

;Additional tasks
*At the Victoria Theatre and Concert Hall, teams had to find [[Allan Wu]], host of ''[[The Amazing Race Asia]]'', who would give them their next clue.
*After the Detour, teams were instructed to find the U-Turn and their next clue at the intersection of their &quot;last pit stop city&quot; and Orchard Road. This clue sent them to Istana Park, located at the intersection of Penang Road and [[Orchard Road]].
*At [[Sentosa]], teams rode the [[Sentosa#MegaZip Adventure Park|MegaZip]], a {{convert|1476|ft|m|adj=on}} long [[zip-line]]. After getting off of the MegaZip, teams received their next clue.

===Leg 10 (Singapore → China)===
[[File:La mian, noodles.JPG|thumb|In the first of two Roadblocks in this Leg of the Race, one team member had to make {{convert|1|kg|lb|abbr=on}} of [[la mian]] [[noodle]]s.]]
*[[File:Legenda lotnisko.svg|20px|Flight:]] Singapore ([[Singapore Changi Airport]]) to [[Shanghai]], '''[[People's Republic of China|China]]''' {{flagicon|China}} ([[Shanghai Pudong International Airport]])
*Shanghai ([[Zhujiajiao]]) {{TAR clue|Roadblock|&quot;Who wants to get their hands on some extra dough?&quot;}}
*Shanghai ([[Taikang Lu (Shanghai)|Taikang Lu]])
*Shanghai ([[Hongkou Football Stadium]]) {{TAR clue|Roadblock|Assemble a 96-piece puzzle}}
*Shanghai ([[Shanghai Science and Technology Museum]]) {{TAR clue|Pit Stop|10}}

In the first Roadblock on this leg, one team member had to follow a demonstration by a local noodlemaker to make {{convert|1|kg|lb|abbr=on}} of [[la mian]] [[noodle]]s. When they were done, [[He Pingping]], the world's shortest man, gave them their next clue. The second Roadblock on this leg required the team member who sat out on the first Roadblock to put together a 96-piece puzzle and then give the puzzle to a group of fans in the bleachers. If the puzzle was put together correctly, the other side of the puzzle would give a seat number where the team would find their next clue.

;Additional tasks
*In Zhujiajiao, teams traveled on foot to a boat dock which would take them to their next clue and the first Roadblock.
*In Shanghai's fashion district Taikang Lu, teams entered a fashion studio where they were given a sketch of an outfit. They then had to choose the correct pieces of clothing that were described in the sketch and give them to a [[model (person)|fashion model]] to put on. If they chose the right clothing and accessories, the fashion designer would give them their next clue.

===Leg 11 (China)===
[[File:500lohan longhuatemple.jpg|thumb|In this Leg's Roadblock, one team member had to count the statues in the [[Longhua Temple]]'s [[Arhat]] Hall.]]
*Shanghai ([[Waibaidu Bridge]])
*Shanghai ([[Longhua Temple]]) {{TAR clue|Roadblock|&quot;Who thinks they can sum up Buddha?&quot;}} {{TAR clue|Speed Bump|Coin Toss}}
*Shanghai ([[Yuyuan Garden]]) {{TAR clue|Detour|Pork Chops or Pork Dumplings}}
*Shanghai ([[:zh:滨江大道|Riverside Promenade]] {{zh icon}}) {{TAR clue|Pit Stop|11}}

In this Leg's Roadblock, one team member entered Longhua Temple's [[Arhat]] Hall to count all of the golden statues in the room, most of which were statues of the [[Gautama Buddha]]. If they got the right number (523), they would receive their next clue. If not, they would have to wait 10 minutes before making their next guess. For this leg's Speed Bump, Louie and Michael had to participate in a good luck ritual by throwing coins into a large incense burner on the Longhua Temple grounds. Once both got one coin each into the top opening of the incense burner, they could proceed onto the Roadblock. In this Leg's Detour, teams chose between Pork Chops and Pork Dumplings. In Pork Chops, teams must enter an art stone store and look through several hundred special stone stamps called [[Seal (East Asia)|chops]] for the two that had a pig on the bottom and one of each of their names in order to receive their clue from the shop owner. In Pork Dumplings (which was never used in this episode), teams traveled to [[Nanxiang Steamed Bun Restaurant]] and delivered 10 orders of [[xiaolongbao]] across the market. Once done with the deliveries, they received their clue.

===Leg 12 (China → United States)===
[[File:BronzeYoda Presido.jpg|thumb|In the final Leg of this season, teams made their way to the [[Letterman Digital Arts Center]], headquarters of [[Lucasfilm]] and [[Industrial Light &amp; Magic]], both behind the creation of ''[[Star Wars]]''.]]
*[[File:Legenda lotnisko.svg|20px|Flight:]] Shanghai (Shanghai Pudong International Airport) to San Francisco, California, '''USA''' {{flagicon|United States}} ([[San Francisco International Airport]])
* San Francisco ([[Fort Point, San Francisco|Fort Point]] – Battery Godfrey)
* San Francisco ([[Coit Tower]]) {{TAR clue|Roadblock|Climb Coit Tower}}
* San Francisco ([[Letterman Digital Arts Center]] – [[Yoda]] Statue)
* San Francisco ([[The Fairmont San Francisco|Fairmont Hotel]] – [[Tonga Room]])
* San Francisco ([[Great American Music Hall]])
* San Francisco ([[Candlestick Park]]) {{TAR clue|Pit Stop}}

In this Leg's Roadblock, one team member had to use an [[Ascender (climbing)|ascender]] to reach the top archways of Coit Tower to get their next clue before being lowered back to the ground.

;Additional tasks
*After receiving the clue at Battery Godfrey, teams had to solve a riddle that would lead them to their next route marker: [[Coit Tower]].
*At the LDAC, one team member had to put on a [[motion capture]] suit while their partner directed their [[Avatar (computing)|avatar]] through a [[virtual reality|virtual]] course, all based on ''[[Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008 TV series)|Star Wars: The Clone Wars]]''. After getting through the two levels of the course, the directing partner would be able to copy down their next clue through figuring out how to read it off the computer screen which directed them to the [[Tonga Room]].
*Upon arriving at the [[Tonga Room]], teams were instructed to take a [[trunk (luggage)|trunk]] to their next location: the [[Great American Music Hall]].
*At the Great American Music Hall, teams had to put several [[psychedelic]] posters of other teams in elimination order by leg in order to receive their final clue from a [[roadie]]. After that, they would have to complete the &quot;[[Jack Be Nimble]]&quot; nursery rhyme and obtain the word &quot;candlestick&quot;, leading them to [[Candlestick Park]].

== Ratings ==
=== US ratings ===
{| class=&quot;wikitable sortable&quot;
! #
! Episode
! Rating
! Share
! [[Nielsen ratings|Rating/Share]]&lt;br /&gt;(18–49)
! Viewers&lt;br /&gt;(millions)
! Rank&lt;br /&gt;(Timeslot)
! Rank&lt;br /&gt;(Night)
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''1'''
| &quot;Nanna Is Kickin' Your Butt&quot; 
! 5.1
! 8
! 2.8/7
! 9.07
! 1
! 1
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''2'''
| &quot;When the Cow Kicked Me in the Head&quot;
! 5.2
! 8
! 2.9/7
! 9.11
! 1
! 1
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''3'''
| &quot;Run Like Scalded Dogs!&quot;
! 5.8
! 9
! 3.2/8
! 10.24
! 2
! 4
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''4'''
| &quot;We Are No Longer in the Bible Belt&quot;
! 4.5
! 7
! 2.6/7
! 8.05 
! 2
! 4&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|url=http://blog.zap2it.com/frominsidethebox/2010/03/tv-ratings-oscars-rise-rule-sunday.html|title=Tv ratings oscars rise rule sunday|author=blog.zap2it.com|accessdate=2010-03-04}}&lt;/ref&gt;
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''5'''
| &quot;I Think We're Fighting the Germans, Right?&quot;
! 5.8
! 10
! 3.0/9
! 10.10
! 1
! 3&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|url=http://www.cbspressexpress.com/div.php/cbs_entertainment/release?id=24522|title=CBS Ratings Press Release |author=CBSPressExpress.com|accessdate=2010-10-04}}&lt;/ref&gt;
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''6'''
| &quot;Cathy Drone?&quot;
! 6.9
! 11
! 3.8/9
! 11.99
! 1
! 4&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|url=http://www.cbspressexpress.com/div.php/cbs_entertainment/release?id=24577|title=CBS Ratings Press Release|author=CBSPressExpress.com|accessdate=2010-10-04}}&lt;/ref&gt;
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''7'''
| &quot;Anonymous?&quot;
! 7.2
! 11
! 3.9/10
! 12.73
! 1
! 3&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|url=http://www.cbspressexpress.com/div.php/cbs_entertainment/release?id=24636|title=CBS Ratings Press Release |author=CBSPressExpress.com|accessdate=2010-10-04}}&lt;/ref&gt;
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''8'''
| &quot;You're Like Jason Bourne, Right?&quot;
! 5.2
! 9
! 2.7/8 
! 9.14
! 1
! 3&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |url=http://tvbythenumbers.com/2010/04/05/tv-ratings-undercover-boss-down-but-still-in-charge |title=TV Ratings: Undercover Boss Down, But Still In Charge: |date=April 05, 2010|work=TV by the Numbers |last=Seidman |first=Robert |accessdate=April 05, 2010}}&lt;/ref&gt;
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''9'''
| &quot;Dumb Did Us In&quot;
! 6.9
! 11
! 3.4/10
! 11.88
! 1
! 3
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''10'''
| &quot;I Feel Like I'm in, Like, Sicily&quot;
! 6.3
! 10
!3.2/9 
!10.69&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |url=http://tvbythenumbers.com/2010/04/05/tv-ratings-undercover-boss-down-but-still-in-charge |title=TV Ratings Top 25: American Idol, Glee Sing to Adults 18-49; Dancing With the Stars Dances to the Top With Total Viewers |date=April 27, 2010|work=TV by the Numbers |last=Seidman |first=Robert |accessdate=April 27, 2010}}&lt;/ref&gt;
! 1
! 3
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''11'''
| &quot;They Don't Even Understand Their Own Language&quot;
! 6.0
! 10
! 3.0/9 
! 10.29&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |url=http://tvbythenumbers.com/2010/05/04/tv-ratings-top-25-idol-glee-tops-with-18-49-dancing-leads-with-viewers/50416|title=TV Ratings Top 25: Idol, Glee Tops With 18-49 ; Dancing Leads With Viewers|date=May 04, 2010|work=TV by the Numbers |last=Seidman |first=Robert |accessdate=May 04, 2010}}&lt;/ref&gt;
! 1
! 3
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''12'''
| &quot;Huger Than Huge&quot;
! 6.0
! 11
! 2.9/9
! 10.63 
! 1
! 3&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|url=http://www.cbspressexpress.com/div.php/cbs_entertainment/release?id=24983|title=CBS Ratings Press Release|author=CBSPressExpress.com|accessdate=2010-10-04}}&lt;/ref&gt;
|}

* Episode 1, &quot;Nanna Is Kickin' Your Butt&quot; aired on [[Valentine's Day]].
* Episode 4, &quot;We Are No Longer In The Bible Belt&quot; had a considerably low amount of viewers, most likely because it aired on the same night as the [[82nd Academy Awards]].
* Episode 7, &quot;Anonymous?&quot; had the most viewers and adults 25–54 rating since the November 4, 2007, episode of ''[[The Amazing Race 12]]'', as well as the best numbers in adults 18–49 since the January 6, 2008, episode of the same season.
* Episode 8, &quot;You're like Jason Bourne, right?&quot; aired on [[Easter Sunday]].
* Episode 12, &quot;Huger Than Huge&quot;, the season finale, aired on [[Mother's Day (U.S.)|Mother's Day]]. The show was down nearly two million viewers compared to the [[The Amazing Race 15|season 15]] finale and was the lowest watched finale since [[The Amazing Race 4|season 4]].&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |url=http://tvbythenumbers.com/2010/05/10/tv-ratings-abc-wins-another-slow-sunday-amazing-race-lowest-finale-ever-celebrity-apprentice-up/50897|title=TV Ratings ABC Wins Another Slow Sunday; Amazing Race Lowest Finale Ever; Celebrity Apprentice Up|date=May 10, 2010|work=TV by the Numbers |last=Gorman |first=Bill |accessdate= May 10, 2010}}&lt;/ref&gt;

=== Canadian ratings ===
{| class=&quot;wikitable sortable&quot;
! #
! Episode
! Viewers&lt;br /&gt;(millions)
! Rank&lt;br /&gt;(Overall)
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''1'''
| &quot;Nanna Is Kickin' Your Butt&quot;
!{{n/a}}
!{{n/a}}
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''2'''
| &quot;When the Cow Kicked Me in the Head&quot;
! 0.90
! 16
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''3'''
| &quot;Run Like Scalded Dogs!&quot;
! 0.88
! 13
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''4'''
| &quot;We Are No Longer in the Bible Belt&quot;
! 1.40
! 21
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''5'''
| &quot;I Think We're Fighting the Germans, Right?&quot;
! 2.53
! 4
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''6'''
| &quot;Cathy Drone?&quot;
! 2.00
! 7
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''7'''
| &quot;Anonymous?&quot;
! 2.47
! 4
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''8'''
| &quot;You're Like Jason Bourne, Right?&quot;
! 2.08
! 6
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''9'''
| &quot;Dumb Did Us In&quot;
! 2.29
! 7
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''10'''
| &quot;I Feel Like I'm in, Like, Sicily&quot;
! 2.18
! 5
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''11'''
| &quot;They Don't Even Understand Their Own Language&quot;
! 2.51
! 3
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''12'''
| &quot;Huger Than Huge&quot;
! 2.58
! 3
|}

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
*[http://www.cbs.com/primetime/amazing_race Official website]
*{{TARWiki|The Amazing Race 16}}

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| first_aired = February 14, 2010
| last_aired = May 9, 2010
| filming_started = November 28, 2009&lt;ref name=&quot;tar16 start&quot;&gt;{{cite web |url = http://popwatch.ew.com/2009/11/29/jeff-jordan-amazing-race-big-brother/ | title = 'Big Brother' winners Jeff and Jordan on 'The Amazing Race': Can it be true? | date= 2009-11-29 | accessdate = 2009-11-29 | first = Lynn | last =Johnson |work = [[Entertainment Weekly]] }}&lt;/ref&gt;
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'''''The Amazing Race 16''''' is the sixteenth installment of the reality television show [[The Amazing Race (U.S. TV series)|''The Amazing Race'']]. ''The Amazing Race 16'' features eleven teams of two, each with a pre-existing relationship, in a race around the world. 

The sixteenth cycle started on Sunday, February 14, 2010. It aired on [[CBS]] in the United States on Sunday nights at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT with the season finale on May 9, 2010, and in Canada, the show premiered on the [[A (TV system)|A channel]], not [[CTV Television Network|CTV]] (due to the [[2010 Winter Olympics]]), but it returned to CTV after the Winter Olympics concluded.&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web | url = http://www.thrfeed.com/2009/12/cbs-picks-show-for-postsuper-bowl-slot.html | title = CBS picks show for post-Super Bowl slot | work = [[The Hollywood Reporter]] | date= 2009-12-20 | accessdate= 2009-12-20 | first = James | last = Hibbard }}&lt;/ref&gt; The show is again hosted by [[Phil Keoghan]].

Brothers Dan and Jordan Pious were the winners of this ''Race''.

==Production==
===Development and filming===
The sixteenth season spanned {{convert|40000|mi|km}} across five continents and nine countries, including Chile, Argentina, Germany, France, Malaysia, Singapore, China and for the first time, the Seychelles.&lt;ref name=&quot;AP&quot;&gt;{{cite web|url=http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20100121/ap_en_tv/us_tv_amazing_race16|title=Cowboys, detectives among 'Amazing Race' teams|last=Lang|first=Derrik|date=2010-01-21|publisher=[[Associated Press]]|accessdate=2010-01-21}} {{Dead link|date=October 2010|bot=H3llBot}}&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|url=http://www.stltoday.com/blogzone/tube-talk/tv-news/2010/01/amazing-race-returns-feb-14-here-are-the-teams/|title=‘Amazing Race’ returns Feb. 14; here are the teams|last=Pennington|first=Gail|work=[[St. Louis Post-Dispatch]]|date=2010-01-21|accessdate=2010-01-24}} {{Dead link|date=October 2010|bot=H3llBot}}&lt;/ref&gt;

Racers were observed leaving [[Los Angeles International Airport]] on November 28, 2009.&lt;ref name=&quot;tar16 start&quot;/&gt; For the third time, teams had to use public transportation to make their way from the Starting Line to the airport. Teams had also done so in seasons 1 and 6. 

Racers were reported checking into a Pit Stop in [[Puerto Varas]], Chile on December 2.&lt;ref name=&quot;Cronica&quot;&gt;{{cite web|url=http://www.cronicalibre.cl/index.php/locales/2234-programa-televisivo-internacional-qthe-amazing-raceq-grabo-capitulos-en-puerto-varas-y-zonas-cercanas|title= Programa televisivo internacional &quot;The Amazing Race&quot; grabó capítulos en Puerto Varas y zonas cercanas |date=2009-12-02|work=Crónica Libre|location=Chile|accessdate=2009-12-02}} {{es icon}}&lt;/ref&gt; Filming of the show has also been reported in [[Bariloche]], Argentina, and continuing on to Germany&lt;ref name=&quot;ANBariloche&quot;&gt;{{cite web|url=http://www.anbariloche.com.ar/noticia.php?nota=11904|title= The Amazing Race grabó en Bariloche |date=2009-12-07|work=Agencia de Noticias Bariloche|location=[[Bariloche]], Argentina|accessdate=2009-12-07}} {{es icon}}&lt;/ref&gt; and production crews were reported to be seen around [[Singapore]], particularly in the [[Bugis Street|Bugis]] area and the [[Singapore Flyer]].&lt;ref name=&quot;Singapore&quot;&gt;{{cite web|url=http://a1preview.asia1.com.sg:90/vgn-ext-templating/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=30881f5db71a5210VgnVCM100000430a0a0aRCRD&amp;vgnextchannel=f6dbadbd2b722110VgnVCM100000bd0a0a0aRCRD|title=Is Amazing Race back in S'pore?|work=The New Paper|publisher=AsiaOne News|location=Singapore|accessdate=2009-12-20}}&lt;/ref&gt;

In the third episode, which aired on February 28, 2010 and featured the contestants departing [[Chile]], Phil Keoghan acknowledged the February 27, 2010 [[2010 Chile earthquake|massive earthquake]] in Chile in a special opening.&lt;ref name=&quot;Variety&quot;&gt;{{cite web|url=http://weblogs.variety.com/on_the_air/2010/02/sundays-amazing-race-to-acknowledge-the-chile-earthquake.html|title=Sunday's-Amazing-Race-to-Acknowledge-the-Chile-Earthquake|last=Michael|first=Schneider|date=2010-02-27|publisher=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]|accessdate=2010-02-27}}&lt;/ref&gt;

Leg 4 featured an [[The Amazing Race#Intersection|Intersection]] for the first time since [[The Amazing Race 11|Season 11]]. Also for the first time since the Intersection was introduced, teams did a Roadblock together, where one person from each of the intersected teams had to work together to complete the Roadblock. This is also the first time since [[The Amazing Race 8|Season 8]] that two racers worked together to complete a Roadblock, and the first time in its history that an Intersection occurred on a different leg than Leg 8.

In Leg 8, Jet and [[Cord McCoy|Cord]] were the first team since the inception of the Speed Bump in [[The Amazing Race 12|Season 12]] to finish in first place on a leg in which they had to complete a Speed Bump.&lt;!--Leg 8 was also the first leg in the history of ''The Amazing Race'' in which the finishing order of the teams was totally reversed from that of the previous leg (leg 7, which was a non-elimination leg). [This is not true. The first was in Season 7 Legs 11 to 12]--&gt;

Leg 9 was the first time that a U-Turn warning had been in the team's first clue, due to the fact the team taking the Fast Forward option would have skipped the Detour and the U-Turn point. Also, this was the first time that a Fast Forward and a U-Turn have been present in the same leg, although this was previously done on the [[Israel]]i edition of the race ''[[HaMerotz LaMillion]]''.

At the end of the episode for Leg 10, the death of [[He Pingping]] was acknowledged. He appeared giving out clues to the teams after the first Roadblock. That leg was also the first single-length leg ever on the ''Race'' to have two Roadblocks (Each team member had to complete one of the Roadblocks).

In Leg 11, [[Bao Xishun]], the world's tallest man at the time, was featured as the greeter at the Pit Stop in Shanghai.

===Cast===
{{see also|List of The Amazing Race (U.S. TV series) contestants}}
Applications were originally due on July 10, 2009, but the deadline was later extended. Semi-finalist interviews were held sometime in August 2009 and the final casting interviews took place in Los Angeles around September and October 2009. Filming took place around November and December 2009.&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|url=http://www.cbs.com/casting/amazing_race/Eligibility_Requirements.pdf|title=Eligibility requirements|author=CBS.com|accessdate=2009-06-26}}&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|url=http://www.cbs.com/casting/amazing_race/Application_Form.pdf|title=Application form|author=CBS.com|accessdate=2009-06-26}}&lt;/ref&gt;

Caite, 20, was the youngest contestant in the show's history (excluding the [[The Amazing Race 8|Family Edition]]); while Jody Kelly, 71, was the oldest contestant in the show's history. Other racers included [[cowboy]]s, [[detective]]s, a lesbian couple, high school sweethearts, attorney moms, and the show's first Asian married couple.

Notable cast members include [[Big Brother 11 (U.S.)|''Big Brother 11'']] houseguests [[Jordan Lloyd]] and Jeff Schroeder, 2007 [[Miss South Carolina Teen USA]] [[Caitlin Upton|Caite Upton]], professional bull rider [[Cord McCoy]], and [[Cleveland Indians]] [[Coach (baseball)|third-base coach]] [[Steve Smith (baseball)|Steve Smith]]. 

This 16th series also marked the first appearance of [[Allan Wu]], host of ''[[The Amazing Race Asia]]'', in the US version of the series.

==Results==
The following teams participated in the Race, with their relationships at the time of filming. Note this table does not necessarily reflect all content broadcast on television due to inclusion or exclusion of some data. Placements are listed in finishing order.
{| class=&quot;wikitable&quot;
!rowspan=2|Team
!rowspan=2|Relationship
!colspan=12|Position (by leg)
!rowspan=2|Roadblocks&lt;br /&gt;performed
|-
!1
!2
!3
!4
!5{{ref|5|5}}
!6
!7
!8
!9
!10
!11
!12
|-
|Dan &amp; Jordan
|Brothers
|8th{{ref|2|2}} 
|8th
|6th
|6th{{blue|–}}
|4th
|5th
|2nd
|5th
|{{green|1stƒ}}
|3rd
|3rd
|1st
|Dan 6, Jordan 5
|-
|Jet &amp; [[Cord McCoy|Cord]]
|Brothers / [[Cowboy]]s
|3rd
|1st
|1st
|4th{{orange (color)|+}}
|3rd
|4th
|{{blue|&lt;u&gt;6th&lt;/u&gt;}}{{ref|9|9}}
|1st
|3rd
|1st
|2nd
|2nd
 |Jet 6, Cord 6
|-
|Brent &amp; [[Caite Upton|Caite]] 
|Dating Models
|7th{{ref|1|1}} 
|4th
|7th{{ref|4|4}}
|7th{{olive|~}}
|6th{{ref|6|6}}
|6th{{ref|8|8}}
|3rd
|4th
|2nd{{brown|⊃}}
|2nd
|1st
| 3rd 
|Brent 7, Caite 5
|-
|Louie &amp; Michael
|Detectives
|9th
|9th
|8th
|1st{{orange (color)|+}}
|1st{{brown|⊃}}
|1st
|4th
|3rd
|4th
|{{blue|&lt;u&gt;4th&lt;/u&gt;}}
|{{red  |4th}}

|bgcolor=&quot;darkgray&quot; colspan=&quot;1&quot;|
|Louie 6, Michael 5
|-
|Carol &amp; Brandy
|Dating
|6th
|3rd
|3rd
|5th{{magenta|–}}
|5th
|2nd
|5th
|2nd
|{{red|5th}}{{brown|⊂}}
|bgcolor=&quot;darkgray&quot; colspan=&quot;3&quot;|
|Carol 4, Brandy 4
|-
|[[Steve Smith (baseball)|Steve]] &amp; Allie
|Father / Daughter
|4th
|7th
|2nd
|2nd{{teal|^}}
|2nd
|3rd
|1st
|{{red|6th}}
|bgcolor=&quot;darkgray&quot; colspan=&quot;4&quot;|
|Steve 4, Allie 3
|-
|[[Jordan Lloyd|Jordan]] &amp; Jeff
|Newly Dating
|1st
|6th
|5th
|{{blue|&lt;u&gt;8th&lt;/u&gt;}}{{olive|~}}
|7th
|{{red|7th}}
|bgcolor=&quot;darkgray&quot; colspan=&quot;6&quot;|
|Jordan 2, Jeff 3
|-
|Joe &amp; Heidi
|Married
|5th
|2nd
|4th
|3rd{{teal|^}}
|{{red|8th}}{{brown|⊂}}{{ref|7|7}}
|bgcolor=&quot;darkgray&quot; colspan=&quot;7&quot;|
|Joe 2, Heidi 2
|-
|{{nowrap|Monique &amp; Shawne}}
|Moms / [[Lawyer|Attorneys]]
|2nd
|5th
|{{red|9th}}
|bgcolor=&quot;darkgray&quot; colspan=&quot;9&quot;|
|{{nowrap|Monique 1, Shawne 2}}
|-
|Jody &amp; Shannon
|{{nowrap|Grandmother / Granddaughter}}
|10th
|{{red|10th}}
| bgcolor=&quot;darkgray&quot; colspan=&quot;10&quot;|
|Jody 1, Shannon 1
|-
|Dana &amp; Adrian
|High School Sweethearts
|{{red|11th}}{{ref|3|3}}
|bgcolor=&quot;darkgray&quot; colspan=&quot;11&quot;|
|Dana 0, Adrian 1{{ref|3|3}}
|}
*A {{red|red}} team placement indicates that the team was eliminated.
*A {{green|green ƒ}} and team placement indicates that the team won a [[The Amazing Race#Fast Forward|Fast Forward]] clue.
*An {{blue|&lt;u&gt;underlined blue&lt;/u&gt;}} team's placement indicates that the team came in last on a non-elimination leg and had to perform a [[The Amazing Race#Non-elimination legs|Speed Bump]] task in the following leg.
*Matching colored symbols ({{orange (color)|orange +}}, {{teal|teal ^}}, {{magenta|magenta –}}, and {{olive|olive ~}}) indicate teams who worked together during part of the leg as a result of an Intersection.
*A {{brown|brown ⊃}} means the team chose to use a U-Turn; {{brown|⊂}} indicates the team who received it.

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{{note|1|1}} Brent and Caite initially arrived 2nd, but were issued a 30-minute penalty for going on foot instead of taking the [[funicular]] from the Roadblock as instructed in their clue; they dropped to 7th.&lt;br /&gt;
{{note|2|2}} Dan and Jordan initially arrived 4th, but were issued a 15-minute penalty for losing a paintbrush during the additional task; they dropped to 8th.&lt;br&gt;
{{note|3|3}} Dana and Adrian failed to complete the Roadblock in Leg 1. After Adrian's second attempt failed and after all other teams had already checked in at the Pit Stop, Phil came out to the Roadblock location and eliminated them.&lt;br&gt;
{{note|4|4}} At the beginning of Leg 3, Brent and Caite were originally supposed to depart 4th, but because both had to be treated for [[dehydration]] at the emergency room in a local hospital, they departed last, 3 hours and 5 minutes after their scheduled time.&lt;br&gt;
{{note|5|5}} The U-Turn in Leg 5 was a Blind U-Turn; Louie and Michael did not have to reveal themselves to the other teams as having used the U-Turn.&lt;br&gt;
{{note|6|6}} Brent and Caite initially arrived 6th, but had missed the clue at the U-Turn, having arrived at their additional task by chance. They had to backtrack to the U-Turn to receive their clue. This did not affect their placement.&lt;br&gt;
{{note|7|7}} Joe and Heidi failed to complete the second Detour task that they had to do as a result of being U-Turned. After all of the other teams had already checked in at the Pit Stop, Phil came out to their location and eliminated them.&lt;br&gt;
{{note|8|8}} Brent and Caite initially arrived 3rd, but did not complete the Detour, having arrived at the Pit Stop by chance after following Carol and Brandy. They had to backtrack to complete the Detour and eventually checked in 6th.&lt;br&gt;
{{note|9|9}} Jet and Cord initially arrived 5th, but did not retrieve the clue giving directions to the Pit Stop after completing the Roadblock. They had to backtrack to retrieve the clue, and fell to last place.&lt;br&gt;
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==Episode title quotes==
Episode titles are often taken from quotes made by the racers.&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|url=http://www.cbs.com/info/schedule/index.php|title=CBS TV Schedule|publisher=[[CBS]]|accessdate=2010-01-31}}&lt;/ref&gt;
#&quot;Nanna Is Kickin' Your Butt&quot; – ''Michael''
#&quot;When the Cow Kicked Me in the Head&quot; – ''Jody''
#&quot;Run Like Scalded Dogs!&quot; – ''Jet''
#&quot;We Are No Longer in the Bible Belt&quot; – ''Jet''
#&quot;I Think We're Fighting the Germans, Right?&quot; – ''Michael''
#&quot;Cathy Drone?&quot; – ''Dan''
#&quot;Anonymous?&quot; – ''Brent'' 
#&quot;You're Like Jason Bourne, Right?&quot; – ''Michael''
#&quot;Dumb Did Us In&quot; – ''Brandy''
#&quot;I Feel Like I'm in, Like, Sicily&quot; – ''Brent''
#&quot;They Don't Even Understand Their Own Language&quot; – ''Brent''
#&quot;Huger than Huge&quot; – ''Dan''

==Prizes==
The prize for each leg is awarded to the first place team for that leg. All trips are sponsored by [[Travelocity]].
*'''Leg 1''' – A trip for two to [[Vancouver]], [[British Columbia]]
*'''Leg 2''' – A pair of [[sailboat]]s
*'''Leg 3''' – A trip for two to [[Patagonia]]
*'''Leg 4''' – Two $5,000 pre-loaded [[Discover Card]]s
*'''Leg 5''' – Two 55&quot; [[High-definition television|HD TVs]]
*'''Leg 6''' – A trip for two to [[Cancun]], Mexico
*'''Leg 7''' – A dinner on the beach on [[Praslin]], [[Seychelles]], massages, all the [[7-Up]] the team could drink (at the Pit Stop), and $7,000 for each team member
*'''Leg 8''' – A trip for two to [[Maui]], Hawaii
*'''Leg 9''' – A pair of motorcycles
*'''Leg 10''' – A trip for two to Alaska.
*'''Leg 11''' – A trip for two to the Spanish coast.
*'''Leg 12''' – $1,000,000

==Elimination Station now==
After elimination, the first five eliminated teams were sequestered at a villa in [[Puerto Vallarta]], Mexico to await the finale. CBS posted short videos on its website after each episode aired in the [[Pacific Time Zone]] to show the eliminated teams interacting at the villa.

*After '''Leg 1''', ''Dana'' and ''Adrian'' were the first team eliminated and sent to the villa. They expressed their disappointment after Adrian's second attempt failed during the Roadblock task. Adrian is terribly afraid of heights and he wanted to kiss Dana to reaffirm their relationship. They discussed their marriage, had a tour on a beach, and saw big whales in the ocean.
*After '''Leg 2''', ''Jody'' and ''Shannon'' were the second team eliminated and sent to the villa. Jody voiced her regrets that she did the Roadblock instead of Shannon. Adrian was surprised to hear that Jody had not hoped or expected to win the race, but Shannon still insisted that they could have done it. The teams were treated to an elemental spa with treatments based on fire, earth, water, and air.
*After '''Leg 3''', ''Monique'' and ''Shawne'' were the third team eliminated and sent to the villa. All the previous eliminated teams were shocked to see Monique and Shawne, and Monique and Shawne were saddened at missing their daughters' birthdays. The next day, the teams went to Las Juantas Y Los Veranos to learn how to make [[tequila]], which included Adrian cutting open a [[blue agave]] which took him about 6 minutes and 9 seconds.
*'''Leg 4''' was a non-elimination leg, hence no new teams were sent to the villa. The 3 eliminated teams bonded at the villa while Shannon was writing in her journal. Monique and Shawne suggested bringing Shannon to the beach, after which all the teams went. Shawne was given a leg and foot massage, while Shannon got her hair beaded, and Monique shared with Shannon how to win the Mexican guys by doing some eye action.
*After '''Leg 5''', ''Joe'' and ''Heidi'' were the fourth team eliminated and sent to the villa. They arrived while Adrian and Shannon were playing a game of [[table tennis]]. Jody and Shannon expressed their surprise and disappointment at seeing Joe and Heidi arrive, while Adrian was glad to have another man at the villa. Joe and Heidi expressed their frustration and explained how they arrived at the conclusion that Louie and Michael had Blind U-Turned them. Later, the teams went into town to do some shopping. Joe tried to bargain with a store owner over the price of some jewelry for Heidi, which offended the owner.
*After '''Leg 6''', ''Jordan'' and ''Jeff'' were the fifth team eliminated and sent to the villa. All the teams at the villa sat down for a meal and as Jordan and Jeff arrive at the villa, they explained the circumstances that led to their elimination. They believed that Louie and Michael would be in the top 3, and Joe again shared his disdain for Louie and Michael in a confessional. Jeff expressed his bitterness at having been evicted from [[Big Brother (U.S.)|''Big Brother'']] and now eliminated from ''The Amazing Race'' as he compares Elimination Station and ''Big Brother'' and Jury House. However, Jordan feels satisfied from being in Elimination Station. The teams later went on a [[snorkeling]] trip. While on the trip, Monique and Shawne suffered from [[seasickness]], and Heidi helped Adrian become comfortable in the water. The snorkeling trip also helped ease Jeff's bitterness at being eliminated.
*'''Leg 7''' was a non-elimination leg, hence no new teams were sent to the villa. At the pool, Adrian, Jeff and Joe discussed why Louie and Michael U-Turned Joe and Heidi, which turned out to be because the detectives disliked them due to personal reasons. After that, the eliminated teams watched an exciting Mexican dance, and many of the racers joined in the dance while others watched. Jody also performed a solo by playing the drum, which impressed Shannon. Later in the day, Joe shared with Heidi the main reason why Louie and Michael U-Turned them. Lastly, Heidi added that if Joe were to meet Louie and Michael, he would confront them about it and how it affected the outcome of the race.
*After '''Leg 8''', ''Steve'' and ''Allie'' were the sixth team eliminated. It was 2:00 in the morning, and the eliminated teams gathered to find out who they think is the next team eliminated. Steve and Allie called the villa and Monique picked up the phone. Everyone was surprised and disappointed to hear about that Steve and Allie were eliminated, especially Shannon who was sad to hear about it. Joe then asked Steve about Louie and Michael's current situation in the race, then Steve told Joe that his team was too strong and was a threat, which resulted in the U-Turn. Steve shared that it was bad decisions and a bad cab that resulted in their elimination. Steve also noted that either Jet and Cord or Louie and Michael will win the race.
*After '''Leg 9''', ''Carol'' and ''Brandy'' were the seventh team eliminated. When Carol and Brandy called the villa early in the morning, the other eliminated teams were shocked and disappointed to hear about Carol and Brandy being eliminated, especially Shannon who wanted to see an all-girl team win. Carol and Brandy talked about the U-Turn and their dislike for Brent and Caite that led to their elimination. In response, Jordan said that Carol and Brandy were probably just too jealous of Caite's beauty. Adrian, however, agreed with Carol and Brandy that the U-Turn was a foolish move by the dating models, and that it should have been used on either Jet and Cord or Louie and Michael. That evening, the eliminated racers got to watch a [[Lucha libre|Mexican wrestling]] match in an outdoor coliseum. Jordan got to escort a wrestler to the ring, and Adrian, the most enthusiastic fan of the group, bought a wrestling mask as a souvenir.
*'''Leg 10''' was a non-elimination leg, hence no new teams were sent to the villa. Jordan and Jeff talk with Dana and Adrian about how to strengthen their relationship. Then, all the teams at Elimination Station are shown packing their bags and guessing where the final Leg will take place and then they were leaving the villa and fly to End City.
*After '''Leg 11''', ''Louie'' and ''Michael'' were the eighth and final team eliminated. Elimination Station showed the five eliminated teams arriving at the End City in [[San Francisco]], California. After arriving in San Francisco, the teams checked in to a hotel, settled into their rooms, and awaited the phone call from the eighth team eliminated. Monique and Shawne are happy to see the end of the race and to know who they think is going to win. Dana said that Joe and Heidi were hoping that Louie and Michael are not in the Final Three because of their dislike for them after being U-Turned. Louie and Michael called into the hotel, and the eliminated teams were shocked and disappointed to hear about Louie and Michael being eliminated. Joe asked Louie and Michael if they still felt that they had used the U-Turn correctly. Michael told him that they had because he thought Joe and Heidi would be very tough to beat once the Race route reached Asia. Adrian said that Joe and Heidi's wishes came true, but despite Louie and Michael being eliminated, Joe was still not satisfied. Jeff told Joe that Louie and Michael U-Turned Joe and Heidi because of personal reasons, which led to harsh words between Joe and Jeff.
*'''Leg 12''' was the final leg of ''The Amazing Race 16''. Elimination Station showed the Finish Line that takes place in [[Candlestick Park]]. All the eliminated teams were happy to find out which team do they think will win the $1 million as Steve and Allie, Carol and Brandy, and Louie and Michael reunited with the other eliminated teams at the Finish Line. Shannon noticed that the Final Three teams are: Dan and Jordan, Brent and Caite, and Jet and Cord. Dana said that it's anybody's race. All the eliminated teams were waiting to find out who they think will cross the Finish Line first and win the $1 million. They find out that Dan and Jordan were the first team to cross the Finish Line and win the $1 million; Jet and Cord came in 2nd and Brent and Caite came in 3rd. Teams expressed their opinions about the final three teams at the Finish Line along with their joys and disappointments about the race, and the learning experiences they could draw from it.

==Race summary==
[[File:The Amazing Race 16 Map.png|thumb|250px|The Route of the Race.]]
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===Leg 1 (United States → Chile)===
[[File:Ascensor Valparaiso1.JPG|thumb|In order to travel throughout the mountainous city of [[Valparaíso]], teams rode its various [[funicular]] railways between tasks.]]
*Los Angeles, California, '''[[United States]]''' {{flagicon|United States}} (Vista Hermosa Natural Park) (Starting Line)
*[[File:Legenda lotnisko.svg|20px|Flight:]] Los Angeles ([[Los Angeles International Airport]]) to [[Santiago, Chile|Santiago]], '''[[Chile]]''' {{flagicon|Chile}} ([[Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport]])
*[[Image:Bus-logo.svg|20px|Bus:]] Santiago (Terminal San Borja) to [[Valparaíso]], [[Valparaíso Region]] (Bus Terminal)
*[[Viña del Mar]] ([[Wulff Castle]]) ''(unaired)'' &lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|url=http://www.gettyimages.co.uk/detail/96512357/CBS|title=Photograph of Jody and Shannon near Wulff Castle (see caption)|publisher=[[Getty Images]]|accessdate=2010-02-16}}&lt;/ref&gt;
*Valparaíso (Ascensor Villaseca) {{TAR clue|Roadblock|&quot;Who has the balance of a cat and the courage of a lion?&quot;}}
*Valparaíso (Ascensor Artilleria)
*Valparaíso (Paseo Templeman)
*Valparaíso ([http://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g294306-d318237-Reviews-Fine_Arts_Museum_Palacio_Baburizza-Valparaiso.html Palacio Baburizza]) {{TAR clue|Pit Stop|1}}

In this first Roadblock of the race, one team member had to cross a [[Tightrope walking|tightrope]] the length of a [[American football#Field and players|football field]] ({{convert|360|ft|m|abbr=on|disp=s}}) suspended {{convert|120|ft|m}} above the ground.

;Additional task
*At Paseo Templeman, teams picked up painting supplies (4 paint cans, paint brushes, and a ladder) and had to find a group of house painters next to a house matching the color of their paint. Once at the house, they had to finish painting a portion of the house to receive their next clue.
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===Leg 2 (Chile)===
[[File:Landscape osorno petrohue 2.jpg|thumb|In this Leg, teams traveled throughout the [[Los Lagos Region]] of Chile, known for its lakes and the [[Osorno (volcano)|Osorno volcano]].]]
*[[File:Bus-logo.svg|20px|Bus:]] Valparaíso to [[Puerto Varas]], [[Los Lagos Region]] via Santiago
* [[Vicente Pérez Rosales National Park]] (Mirador, Isla Margarita, [[Todos los Santos Lake]]) {{TAR clue|Detour|Llama Adoration or Condor Consternation}}
* Puerto Varas ([http://www.oncesbellavista.cl/ Onces y Cabañas Bellavista] {{es icon}}) {{TAR clue|Roadblock|&quot;It's time to make the Kuchen.&quot;}}
* Puerto Varas (Gruta de la Virgen, Iglesia del Sagrado Corazón de Jesús de Puerto Varas) {{TAR clue|Pit Stop|2}}

In the first Detour of this race, teams chose between Llama Adoration and Condor Consternation. In Llama Adoration, teams traveled to a farm where they had to dress a [[llama]] by placing a blanket on its back and a scarf around its neck. In Condor Consternation, teams traveled to a beach where they donned special shoes resembling birds' feet and used a [[hang glider]]-like condor costume to glide out to a clue in the water. In the leg's Roadblock, teams had to collect several ingredients used to make [[kuchen]]: a plate of butter, a bowl of sugar, a bag of flour, a [[baker's dozen]] of eggs from the hen house, and a cup of milk straight from a cow. Once the ingredients were collected, team members had to give them to the baker to receive a serving of kuchen and their next clue.
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===Leg 3 (Chile → Argentina)===
[[File:Rodeo Santa Susanna ranch.jpg|thumb|Leg 3 featured tasks relating to [[gaucho]]s and other aspects of Argentine [[equestrianism]].]]
*[[File:Bus-logo.svg|20px|Bus:]] Puerto Varas (Del Salvador Bus Terminal/Cruz del Sur Bus Terminal) to [[San Carlos de Bariloche]], [[Río Negro Province]], '''Argentina''' {{flagicon|Argentina}} 
*San Carlos de Bariloche (El Boliche Viejo)
*San Carlos de Bariloche (Peña Gaucha) {{TAR clue|Roadblock|&quot;Who's ready to get roped in?&quot;}}
*[[:es:Ñirihuau|Ñirihuau]] {{es icon}} (Puente Ñirihuau) {{TAR clue|Detour|Horse Sense or Horse Power}}
*[[Neuquén Province]] ([http://www.estanciaspatagonicas.com/ Estancia Fortin Chacabuco] {{es icon}}) {{TAR clue|Pit Stop|3}}

In this leg's Roadblock, one team member had to choose a station and use a [[lasso]] to rope a target {{convert|18|ft|m}} away and pull it towards them to receive their next clue. In the Detour, teams chose between Horse Sense and Horse Power. In Horse Sense, teams were given a set of directions by a gunslinger and, using only a stationary compass as a navigational aid, had to find a bag of loot buried in a field. They then had to deliver the bag to the lead bandit, and if the markings on their bag matched the coordinates given to them, he would give the team [[coin]] with the name of the Pit Stop location on it as their next clue. In Horse Power, teams went down to a [[polo]] field and, using a wooden practice horse, had to get a goal within 9 strokes and received the [[trophy]] with the name of the Pit Stop location on its base as their next clue.

;Additional task
*At El Boliche Viejo, teams had to win a game of [[five-card stud]] against the [[Travelocity]] Roaming Gnome to receive the gnome which had their next clue on the bottom of its base.

===Leg 4 (Argentina → Germany)===
[[File:Indra-Club-Hamburg.png|thumb|The Indra Musikclub in Hamburg's [[red-light district]] the [[Reeperbahn]] was the location of [[the Beatles]]' [[the Beatles in Hamburg|debut in Germany]] and was the Pit Stop for this Leg of the Race.]]
*[[File:Legenda lotnisko.svg|20px|Flight:]] San Carlos de Bariloche ([[Teniente Luis Candelaria International Airport]]) to [[Frankfurt am Main|Frankfurt]], '''Germany''' {{flagicon|Germany}} ([[Frankfurt Airport]])
*[[File:Legenda kolej.svg|20px|Railway:]] Frankfurt ([[Frankfurt Airport long-distance station]]) to [[Hamburg]] ([[Hamburg Hauptbahnhof]])
*Hamburg ([[:de:Jungfernstieg Street|Jungfernstieg]] {{de icon}}) {{TAR clue|Intersection}} {{TAR clue|Roadblock|&quot;Who's ready to reach new heights?&quot;}}
*Hamburg ([[Wilhelm I, German Emperor|Kaiser Wilhelm]] statue at [[:de:Altonaer Rathaus|Altonaer Rathaus]] {{de icon}}) {{TAR clue|Detour|Soccer or Sauerkraut}}
*Hamburg ([[:de:Haifischbar|Haifischbar]] {{de icon}})
*Hamburg ([[Beatles-Platz]])
*Hamburg ([http://www.indramusikclub.com/ Indra Musikclub] {{de icon}}) {{TAR clue|Pit Stop|4}}

At the Intersection, teams had to join with one other team to complete tasks and make decisions together until further notice. In this special Roadblock, one team member from each of the intersected teams had to take the [[Hamburg S-Bahn|S-Bahn]] to the [[Port of Hamburg]] and complete a {{convert|150|ft|m|adj=on}} tandem [[bungee jumping|bungee jump]] from a bungee [[Crane (machine)|crane]]. After the Roadblock, teams were no longer Intersected. The Detour for this Leg was a choice between [[Association football|Soccer]] or [[Sauerkraut]]. In Soccer, teams made their way to [[:de:Adolf-Jäger-Kampfbahn|Adolf-Jäger-Kampfbahn Stadium]] {{de icon}} and had to successfully kick a ball from the penalty mark ({{convert|12|yd|m|disp=/|abbr=on}}) through 5 targets located in the goal to receive their next clue. In Sauerkraut, teams had to travel to a restaurant called [http://www.alt-hamburger-buergerhaus.de/ Alt Hamburger Bürgerhaus] {{de icon}} and eat a plate of [[sauerkraut]] while a band played a song called the &quot;Sauerkraut Polka&quot;. Teams had to finish the plate before the end of the song in order to receive their clue. If the song ended first, they had to start over with a new plate of sauerkraut.

;Additional tasks
*At the Haifischbar, each team had to drink a [[boot of beer]] to receive their next clue.

===Leg 5 (Germany → France)===
[[File:RoteBaron.JPG|thumb|During the Detour, teams were &quot;attacked&quot; by a pilot in the [[Manfred von Richthofen|Red Baron]]'s [[Fokker Dr.I]] in an [[historical reenactment]] of [[trench warfare]] during World War I.]]
*[[Image:Bus-logo.svg|20px|Bus:]] Hamburg to [[Les Monthairons]], [[Lorraine (region)|Lorraine]], '''France''' {{flagicon|France}} ([[:fr:Château des Monthairons|Château des Monthairons]] {{fr icon}})
*[[Sainte-Menehould]], [[Champagne-Ardenne]] (Boulangerie Defontaine)
*[[Massiges]] ([[:fr:Massiges#La main de Massiges (1914-1918)|La main de Massiges]] {{fr icon}}) {{TAR clue|Detour|In the Trenches or Under Fire}} {{TAR clue|Speed Bump|Reinforce a trench wall}} {{TAR clue|U-Turn|Louie &amp; Michael|Joe &amp; Heidi|blind=yes}}
*Massiges (Church of Massiges)&lt;!-- The church of Massiges is a separate route marker. --&gt;
*[[Wargemoulin-Hurlus]] ([[:fr:Wargemoulin-Hurlus#Lieux et monuments|Eglise Saint-Étienne de Wargemoulin]] {{fr icon}}) {{TAR clue|Pit Stop|5}}
 
During the Pit Stop, all teams boarded a bus and traveled from Hamburg to an unknown destination, revealed to viewers to be Les Monthairons. In this Leg's Detour, teams chose between In the Trenches or Under Fire. For both tasks, teams dressed up as World War I-era American soldiers, known as [[Doughboy]]s. In the Trenches, teams traveled through [[trench warfare|trenches]] to a [[telegraph]] where they had to decipher a message in [[Morse code]] –&quot;We will prevail. ''Vive la France.''&quot;– and then presented their deciphered message to the French sergeant. In Under Fire, teams crawled under [[barbed wire]] 100 feet to receive a message –&quot;The war is over. ''Vive la liberté''.&quot;– from a man in a [[foxhole]]. They then crawled back through the barbed wire to present the message to the sergeant. Before either task was completed and the teams received their clue, the message they received was sent to &quot;headquarters&quot; via [[carrier pigeon]]. For this leg's Speed Bump, Jordan and Jeff had to reinforce a trench wall using a series of branches before they could proceed to complete the Detour task.

;Additional tasks
*At the Boulangerie Defontaine, teams had to buy a fresh [[baguette]] that contained their next clue.
*After the Detour, teams were required to head south down a road to find the U-Turn and their next clue.
*Upon arriving at Church of Massiges, teams changed out of their Doughboy gear into [[turn of the century]] French bicycling gear (including a fake moustache) and rode on antique bicycles, in the manner of the [[1903 Tour de France|first Tour de France]], along a {{convert|4|mi|km|adj=on}} course to the Pit Stop.

===Leg 6 (France)===
[[File:Remuage vin effervescent.jpg|thumb|The tasks of this leg centered around France's [[champagne (wine)|champagne]] industry.]]
*[[Reims]] ([[Cathedral of Notre-Dame, Reims|Notre-Dame de Reims]] – [[Joan of Arc]] Statue)
*[[Épernay]] ([http://www.leclercbriant.com/index-uk.php3 Leclerc Briant]) {{TAR clue|Roadblock|&quot;Who's ready to cave in?&quot;}}
*[[Pierry]] ([[:fr:Château de la Marquetterie|Château de la Marquetterie]] {{fr icon}}) {{TAR clue|Detour|Tower or Terra}}
*Épernay ([http://www.orcca.asso.fr/fr/ l'ORCCA] {{fr icon}}, la Maison Gallice) {{TAR clue|Pit Stop|6}}

In this Roadblock, one team member had to [[Abseiling|rappel]] {{convert|100|ft|m|add=on}} into the [[chalk]] cellars of the [[winery]] of Leclerc Briant to search for a bottle of [[champagne (wine)|champagne]] specially marked with a small yellow and red striped flag on the bottom amongst the [[Sparkling wine production#Riddling|riddling]] racks. After finding the bottle, the team member returned to the surface to use the traditional [[sabrage]] technique to open the bottle, the force of which propelled their next clue out. The Detour was a choice between Tower or Terra. In Tower, teams had to stack 680 [[Champagne stemware#Champagne coupe|champagne coupes]] into a 15-level pyramid with only one coupe on the top level, then pour the entire contents of a [[wine bottle#Sizes|magnum]] of [[Taittinger]] champagne onto the top of the pyramid – all without breaking any of the glasses – in order to receive their next clue. In Terra, teams searched the {{convert|1|sqkm|acre|adj=on}} winter-barren Taittinger [[vineyard]]s for a cluster of [[Vitis vinifera|wine grapes]] marked with the race flag. After finding the grapes, they returned it to the harvest foreman for their next clue.

;Additional task
*At the Cathedral of Notre-Dame, Reims, teams had to find a woman playing a [[musical saw]] to receive their next clue: a [[Cork material|cork]] from a bottle of Leclerc Briant.

===Leg 7 (France → Seychelles)===
[[File:Aldabra Giant Tortoise Geochelone gigantea edit1.jpg|thumb|In one of the Detour tasks in this Leg, teams had to use a [[banana]] to lure a 100-year-old and {{convert|500|lb|kg|adj=on}} [[Aldabra Giant Tortoise]] across a marked course.]]
*[[File:Legenda lotnisko.svg|20px|Flight:]] Paris ([[Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport]]) to [[Victoria, Seychelles|Victoria]], [[Mahé, Seychelles|Mahé]], '''[[Seychelles]]''' {{flagicon|Seychelles}} ([[Seychelles International Airport]])
*[[La Digue]] (L'Union Estate) {{TAR clue|Detour|Turtle Toddle or Ox Trot}}
*[[St. Pierre Island]] {{TAR clue|Roadblock|&quot;It's time to take a deep breath.&quot;}}
*[[Praslin]] (Paradise Sun Hotel) {{TAR clue|Pit Stop|7}}

This leg's Detour was Turtle Toddle or Ox Trot. In Turtle Toddle, teams had to use a [[banana]] to lure a {{convert|500|lb|kg|adj=on}}, 100-year-old [[Aldabra Giant Tortoise]] across a marked path on a lawn. Once it was across the finish line, teams had to deliver a bunch of bananas to a fruit merchant {{convert|1.5|mi|km|add=on}} away to receive their next clue. In Ox Trot, teams had to pull a cart to a clearing and load a pile of [[coconut]]s into it. Then, after an [[ox]] was hitched to their cart, teams had to deliver their coconuts to a fruit merchant to receive their clue. If they forgot or lost any of the coconuts, teams had to retrieve them before being allowed to continue. In the leg's Roadblock, one team member had to dive into the ocean to retrieve one of seven bottles tied to a platform in the water.

;Additional task
*Upon arrival in Mahé, teams had to find a marked kiosk and take a number. The first 3 teams were on the first [[helicopter]]s, leaving around the same time, to [[La Digue]]. The last three departed for La Digue on three helicopters an hour later.
*After finishing the Detour, teams chose a marked boat and were taken out to a buoy near [[St. Pierre Island]]. Once there, the captain gave them their next clue.
*After finishing the Roadblock, teams were taken off the shore of [[Praslin]] where they had to swim to shore. Once ashore, teams emptied the contents of their bottle revealing a puzzle map that when completed would lead them to their treasure: the Pit Stop at the Paradise Sun Hotel.

===Leg 8 (Seychelles → Malaysia)===
[[File:Snake Temple, Penang.jpg|thumb|Upon arriving in Malaysia, teams made their way to the [[Snake Temple]] in [[Bayan Lepas]].]]
*[[File:Legenda prom.svg|20px|Riverboat:]] Praslin to Victoria, Mahé
*[[File:Legenda lotnisko.svg|20px|Flight:]] Victoria (Seychelles International Airport) to [[George Town, Penang|George Town]], [[Penang]], '''[[Malaysia]]''' {{flagicon|Malaysia}} ([[Penang International Airport]])
* [[Bayan Lepas]] ([[Snake Temple]]) {{TAR clue|Detour|Buddhist Tradition or Chinese Custom}}
* [[Teluk Bahang]] (Kuil Sri Singamuga Kaliamman Temple) {{TAR clue|Roadblock|&quot;Whose life could use a splash of color?&quot;}} {{TAR clue|Speed Bump|Serve Tea}}
* George Town ([http://www.pinangperanakanmansion.com.my/ Pinang Peranakan Mansion]) {{TAR clue|Pit Stop|8}}

In this leg's Detour, teams chose between Buddhist Tradition or Chinese Custom. In Buddhist Tradition, teams traveled to the Tien Kong Than [[Buddhist temple]] and carried a series of [[incense|joss sticks]] to the top of the temple. After arranging them in the proper order, teams lit them and received their next clue. In Chinese Custom, teams traveled to Padang Kota Lama park where they participated in the [[Chinese New Year]] tradition of [[chingay|balancing large flags]] on their foreheads and then running across the [[esplanade]]. After both team members made it across the esplanade without letting the flag fall, they received their next clue. In this Leg's Speed Bump, Jet and Cord traveled to the [http://www.tropicalspicegarden.com/ Tropical Spice Garden] to find a woman crushing spices for [[tea]]. Then by smell, they had to pick the right prepared tea and serve it to a [[guru]] sitting on a swing. Once finish, they could proceed onto roadblock. In this Leg's Roadblock, one team member had to prepare a traditional [[Hinduism|Hindu]] offering called a float by first breaking open several [[coconut]]s in order to find one that had colored flesh. They then built the float and gave it to the waiting [[Gurukkal brahmins/Sivacharyas|Gurukkal]] who sent it out to sea and then gave the next clue.

===Leg 9 (Malaysia → Singapore)===
[[File:Singapore Flyer at Night with White Capsules.JPG|thumb|The only Fast Forward of this season of ''The Amazing Race'' took place at the [[Singapore Flyer]], the tallest [[Ferris wheel]] in the world.]]
*[[Image:Bus-logo.svg|20px|Bus:]] [[Sungai Nibong]], Penang (Sungai Nibong Express Terminal) to [[Kuala Lumpur]] ([[Puduraya]])
*[[File:Legenda kolej.svg|20px|Railway:]] Kuala Lumpur ([[Kuala Lumpur Sentral railway station]]) to '''[[Singapore]]''' {{flagicon|Singapore}} ([[Tanjong Pagar railway station]])
*Singapore ([[Victoria Theatre and Concert Hall]]) {{TAR clue|Detour|Pounding The Drums or Pounding The Pavement}} {{TAR clue|Fast Forward|Traverse Singapore Flyer}} 
*Singapore ([[Istana Park]])  {{TAR clue|U-Turn|Brent &amp; Caite|Carol &amp; Brandy}}
*Singapore ([http://www.aslmarine.com/ ASL Marine Shipyard]) {{TAR clue|Roadblock|&quot;Who's ready to add some stress to their day?&quot;}}
*Singapore ([[Sentosa]] – [[Sentosa#MegaZip Adventure Park|MegaZip Adventure Park]])
*Singapore ([[Marina Barrage]]) {{TAR clue|Pit Stop|9}}

In the only Fast Forward of the race, one team made their way to the [[Singapore Flyer]] where they would have to climb out of one observation pod at the top of the {{convert|541|ft|m|adj=on}} [[Ferris wheel]] and then cross a ladder to the next pod over where their next clue directly to the Pit Stop was being held. For this Leg's Detour, teams chose between Pounding The Drums and Pounding The Pavement. In Pounding The Drums, teams traveled to [[Speakers' Corner, Singapore|Speakers' Corner]] and learned a complex drum routine for a [[lion dance]] performance. Once they had played it to their young instructor's approval, they then performed the routine with a lion dance troupe on a nearby stage for their next clue. In Pounding The Pavement, teams traveled to a open area in [[Rochor|Rochor Road]] &lt;!-- If I remember correctly, this is the name they gave in the show, anyway I'm from Singapore so I know about this --&gt;where they had to gather supplies – chairs, an umbrella, a loaf of bread, wafers, and 10 boxes of [[ice cream]] – and then find a marked ice cream cart to sell 25 [[Ice cream sandwich#Singapore|Singapore-style ice cream sandwiches]] for [[Singapore dollar|S$]]1 a piece to receive their next clue. In this leg's Roadblock, one team member had to inspect an [[anchor]] [[chain]] by counting the number of links in the chain, while dealing with the noise created by the other workers at the port and announcements being read through a loudspeaker. When they gave the right number (521) on a clipboard to the dock manager, they would receive their next clue.

;Additional tasks
*At the Victoria Theatre and Concert Hall, teams had to find [[Allan Wu]], host of ''[[The Amazing Race Asia]]'', who would give them their next clue.
*After the Detour, teams were instructed to find the U-Turn and their next clue at the intersection of their &quot;last pit stop city&quot; and Orchard Road. This clue sent them to Istana Park, located at the intersection of Penang Road and [[Orchard Road]].
*At [[Sentosa]], teams rode the [[Sentosa#MegaZip Adventure Park|MegaZip]], a {{convert|1476|ft|m|adj=on}} long [[zip-line]]. After getting off of the MegaZip, teams received their next clue.

===Leg 10 (Singapore → China)===
[[File:La mian, noodles.JPG|thumb|In the first of two Roadblocks in this Leg of the Race, one team member had to make {{convert|1|kg|lb|abbr=on}} of [[la mian]] [[noodle]]s.]]
*[[File:Legenda lotnisko.svg|20px|Flight:]] Singapore ([[Singapore Changi Airport]]) to [[Shanghai]], '''[[People's Republic of China|China]]''' {{flagicon|China}} ([[Shanghai Pudong International Airport]])
*Shanghai ([[Zhujiajiao]]) {{TAR clue|Roadblock|&quot;Who wants to get their hands on some extra dough?&quot;}}
*Shanghai ([[Taikang Lu (Shanghai)|Taikang Lu]])
*Shanghai ([[Hongkou Football Stadium]]) {{TAR clue|Roadblock|Assemble a 96-piece puzzle}}
*Shanghai ([[Shanghai Science and Technology Museum]]) {{TAR clue|Pit Stop|10}}

In the first Roadblock on this leg, one team member had to follow a demonstration by a local noodlemaker to make {{convert|1|kg|lb|abbr=on}} of [[la mian]] [[noodle]]s. When they were done, [[He Pingping]], the world's shortest man, gave them their next clue. The second Roadblock on this leg required the team member who sat out on the first Roadblock to put together a 96-piece puzzle and then give the puzzle to a group of fans in the bleachers. If the puzzle was put together correctly, the other side of the puzzle would give a seat number where the team would find their next clue.

;Additional tasks
*In Zhujiajiao, teams traveled on foot to a boat dock which would take them to their next clue and the first Roadblock.
*In Shanghai's fashion district Taikang Lu, teams entered a fashion studio where they were given a sketch of an outfit. They then had to choose the correct pieces of clothing that were described in the sketch and give them to a [[model (person)|fashion model]] to put on. If they chose the right clothing and accessories, the fashion designer would give them their next clue.

===Leg 11 (China)===
[[File:500lohan longhuatemple.jpg|thumb|In this Leg's Roadblock, one team member had to count the statues in the [[Longhua Temple]]'s [[Arhat]] Hall.]]
*Shanghai ([[Waibaidu Bridge]])
*Shanghai ([[Longhua Temple]]) {{TAR clue|Roadblock|&quot;Who thinks they can sum up Buddha?&quot;}} {{TAR clue|Speed Bump|Coin Toss}}
*Shanghai ([[Yuyuan Garden]]) {{TAR clue|Detour|Pork Chops or Pork Dumplings}}
*Shanghai ([[:zh:滨江大道|Riverside Promenade]] {{zh icon}}) {{TAR clue|Pit Stop|11}}

In this Leg's Roadblock, one team member entered Longhua Temple's [[Arhat]] Hall to count all of the golden statues in the room, most of which were statues of the [[Gautama Buddha]]. If they got the right number (523), they would receive their next clue. If not, they would have to wait 10 minutes before making their next guess. For this leg's Speed Bump, Louie and Michael had to participate in a good luck ritual by throwing coins into a large incense burner on the Longhua Temple grounds. Once both got one coin each into the top opening of the incense burner, they could proceed onto the Roadblock. In this Leg's Detour, teams chose between Pork Chops and Pork Dumplings. In Pork Chops, teams must enter an art stone store and look through several hundred special stone stamps called [[Seal (East Asia)|chops]] for the two that had a pig on the bottom and one of each of their names in order to receive their clue from the shop owner. In Pork Dumplings (which was never used in this episode), teams traveled to [[Nanxiang Steamed Bun Restaurant]] and delivered 10 orders of [[xiaolongbao]] across the market. Once done with the deliveries, they received their clue.

===Leg 12 (China → United States)===
[[File:BronzeYoda Presido.jpg|thumb|In the final Leg of this season, teams made their way to the [[Letterman Digital Arts Center]], headquarters of [[Lucasfilm]] and [[Industrial Light &amp; Magic]], both behind the creation of ''[[Star Wars]]''.]]
*[[File:Legenda lotnisko.svg|20px|Flight:]] Shanghai (Shanghai Pudong International Airport) to San Francisco, California, '''USA''' {{flagicon|United States}} ([[San Francisco International Airport]])
* San Francisco ([[Fort Point, San Francisco|Fort Point]] – Battery Godfrey)
* San Francisco ([[Coit Tower]]) {{TAR clue|Roadblock|Climb Coit Tower}}
* San Francisco ([[Letterman Digital Arts Center]] – [[Yoda]] Statue)
* San Francisco ([[The Fairmont San Francisco|Fairmont Hotel]] – [[Tonga Room]])
* San Francisco ([[Great American Music Hall]])
* San Francisco ([[Candlestick Park]]) {{TAR clue|Pit Stop}}

In this Leg's Roadblock, one team member had to use an [[Ascender (climbing)|ascender]] to reach the top archways of Coit Tower to get their next clue before being lowered back to the ground.

;Additional tasks
*After receiving the clue at Battery Godfrey, teams had to solve a riddle that would lead them to their next route marker: [[Coit Tower]].
*At the LDAC, one team member had to put on a [[motion capture]] suit while their partner directed their [[Avatar (computing)|avatar]] through a [[virtual reality|virtual]] course, all based on ''[[Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008 TV series)|Star Wars: The Clone Wars]]''. After getting through the two levels of the course, the directing partner would be able to copy down their next clue through figuring out how to read it off the computer screen which directed them to the [[Tonga Room]].
*Upon arriving at the [[Tonga Room]], teams were instructed to take a [[trunk (luggage)|trunk]] to their next location: the [[Great American Music Hall]].
*At the Great American Music Hall, teams had to put several [[psychedelic]] posters of other teams in elimination order by leg in order to receive their final clue from a [[roadie]]. After that, they would have to complete the &quot;[[Jack Be Nimble]]&quot; nursery rhyme and obtain the word &quot;candlestick&quot;, leading them to [[Candlestick Park]].

== Ratings ==
=== US ratings ===
{| class=&quot;wikitable sortable&quot;
! #
! Episode
! Rating
! Share
! [[Nielsen ratings|Rating/Share]]&lt;br /&gt;(18–49)
! Viewers&lt;br /&gt;(millions)
! Rank&lt;br /&gt;(Timeslot)
! Rank&lt;br /&gt;(Night)
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''1'''
| &quot;Nanna Is Kickin' Your Butt&quot; 
! 5.1
! 8
! 2.8/7
! 9.07
! 1
! 1
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''2'''
| &quot;When the Cow Kicked Me in the Head&quot;
! 5.2
! 8
! 2.9/7
! 9.11
! 1
! 1
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''3'''
| &quot;Run Like Scalded Dogs!&quot;
! 5.8
! 9
! 3.2/8
! 10.24
! 2
! 4
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''4'''
| &quot;We Are No Longer in the Bible Belt&quot;
! 4.5
! 7
! 2.6/7
! 8.05 
! 2
! 4&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|url=http://blog.zap2it.com/frominsidethebox/2010/03/tv-ratings-oscars-rise-rule-sunday.html|title=Tv ratings oscars rise rule sunday|author=blog.zap2it.com|accessdate=2010-03-04}}&lt;/ref&gt;
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''5'''
| &quot;I Think We're Fighting the Germans, Right?&quot;
! 5.8
! 10
! 3.0/9
! 10.10
! 1
! 3&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|url=http://www.cbspressexpress.com/div.php/cbs_entertainment/release?id=24522|title=CBS Ratings Press Release |author=CBSPressExpress.com|accessdate=2010-10-04}}&lt;/ref&gt;
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''6'''
| &quot;Cathy Drone?&quot;
! 6.9
! 11
! 3.8/9
! 11.99
! 1
! 4&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|url=http://www.cbspressexpress.com/div.php/cbs_entertainment/release?id=24577|title=CBS Ratings Press Release|author=CBSPressExpress.com|accessdate=2010-10-04}}&lt;/ref&gt;
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''7'''
| &quot;Anonymous?&quot;
! 7.2
! 11
! 3.9/10
! 12.73
! 1
! 3&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|url=http://www.cbspressexpress.com/div.php/cbs_entertainment/release?id=24636|title=CBS Ratings Press Release |author=CBSPressExpress.com|accessdate=2010-10-04}}&lt;/ref&gt;
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''8'''
| &quot;You're Like Jason Bourne, Right?&quot;
! 5.2
! 9
! 2.7/8 
! 9.14
! 1
! 3&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |url=http://tvbythenumbers.com/2010/04/05/tv-ratings-undercover-boss-down-but-still-in-charge |title=TV Ratings: Undercover Boss Down, But Still In Charge: |date=April 05, 2010|work=TV by the Numbers |last=Seidman |first=Robert |accessdate=April 05, 2010}}&lt;/ref&gt;
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''9'''
| &quot;Dumb Did Us In&quot;
! 6.9
! 11
! 3.4/10
! 11.88
! 1
! 3
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''10'''
| &quot;I Feel Like I'm in, Like, Sicily&quot;
! 6.3
! 10
!3.2/9 
!10.69&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |url=http://tvbythenumbers.com/2010/04/05/tv-ratings-undercover-boss-down-but-still-in-charge |title=TV Ratings Top 25: American Idol, Glee Sing to Adults 18-49; Dancing With the Stars Dances to the Top With Total Viewers |date=April 27, 2010|work=TV by the Numbers |last=Seidman |first=Robert |accessdate=April 27, 2010}}&lt;/ref&gt;
! 1
! 3
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''11'''
| &quot;They Don't Even Understand Their Own Language&quot;
! 6.0
! 10
! 3.0/9 
! 10.29&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |url=http://tvbythenumbers.com/2010/05/04/tv-ratings-top-25-idol-glee-tops-with-18-49-dancing-leads-with-viewers/50416|title=TV Ratings Top 25: Idol, Glee Tops With 18-49 ; Dancing Leads With Viewers|date=May 04, 2010|work=TV by the Numbers |last=Seidman |first=Robert |accessdate=May 04, 2010}}&lt;/ref&gt;
! 1
! 3
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''12'''
| &quot;Huger Than Huge&quot;
! 6.0
! 11
! 2.9/9
! 10.63 
! 1
! 3&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|url=http://www.cbspressexpress.com/div.php/cbs_entertainment/release?id=24983|title=CBS Ratings Press Release|author=CBSPressExpress.com|accessdate=2010-10-04}}&lt;/ref&gt;
|}

* Episode 1, &quot;Nanna Is Kickin' Your Butt&quot; aired on [[Valentine's Day]].
* Episode 4, &quot;We Are No Longer In The Bible Belt&quot; had a considerably low amount of viewers, most likely because it aired on the same night as the [[82nd Academy Awards]].
* Episode 7, &quot;Anonymous?&quot; had the most viewers and adults 25–54 rating since the November 4, 2007, episode of ''[[The Amazing Race 12]]'', as well as the best numbers in adults 18–49 since the January 6, 2008, episode of the same season.
* Episode 8, &quot;You're like Jason Bourne, right?&quot; aired on [[Easter Sunday]].
* Episode 12, &quot;Huger Than Huge&quot;, the season finale, aired on [[Mother's Day (U.S.)|Mother's Day]]. The show was down nearly two million viewers compared to the [[The Amazing Race 15|season 15]] finale and was the lowest watched finale since [[The Amazing Race 4|season 4]].&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |url=http://tvbythenumbers.com/2010/05/10/tv-ratings-abc-wins-another-slow-sunday-amazing-race-lowest-finale-ever-celebrity-apprentice-up/50897|title=TV Ratings ABC Wins Another Slow Sunday; Amazing Race Lowest Finale Ever; Celebrity Apprentice Up|date=May 10, 2010|work=TV by the Numbers |last=Gorman |first=Bill |accessdate= May 10, 2010}}&lt;/ref&gt;

=== Canadian ratings ===
{| class=&quot;wikitable sortable&quot;
! #
! Episode
! Viewers&lt;br /&gt;(millions)
! Rank&lt;br /&gt;(Overall)
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''1'''
| &quot;Nanna Is Kickin' Your Butt&quot;
!{{n/a}}
!{{n/a}}
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''2'''
| &quot;When the Cow Kicked Me in the Head&quot;
! 0.90
! 16
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''3'''
| &quot;Run Like Scalded Dogs!&quot;
! 0.88
! 13
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''4'''
| &quot;We Are No Longer in the Bible Belt&quot;
! 1.40
! 21
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''5'''
| &quot;I Think We're Fighting the Germans, Right?&quot;
! 2.53
! 4
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''6'''
| &quot;Cathy Drone?&quot;
! 2.00
! 7
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''7'''
| &quot;Anonymous?&quot;
! 2.47
! 4
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''8'''
| &quot;You're Like Jason Bourne, Right?&quot;
! 2.08
! 6
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''9'''
| &quot;Dumb Did Us In&quot;
! 2.29
! 7
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''10'''
| &quot;I Feel Like I'm in, Like, Sicily&quot;
! 2.18
! 5
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''11'''
| &quot;They Don't Even Understand Their Own Language&quot;
! 2.51
! 3
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''12'''
| &quot;Huger Than Huge&quot;
! 2.58
! 3
|}

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
*[http://www.cbs.com/primetime/amazing_race Official website]
*{{TARWiki|The Amazing Race 16}}

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| num_episodes = 12
| first_aired = February 14, 2010
| last_aired = May 9, 2010
| filming_started = November 28, 2009&lt;ref name=&quot;tar16 start&quot;&gt;{{cite web |url = http://popwatch.ew.com/2009/11/29/jeff-jordan-amazing-race-big-brother/ | title = 'Big Brother' winners Jeff and Jordan on 'The Amazing Race': Can it be true? | date= 2009-11-29 | accessdate = 2009-11-29 | first = Lynn | last =Johnson |work = [[Entertainment Weekly]] }}&lt;/ref&gt;
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| winning_team = Dan &amp; {{nowrap|Jordan Pious}}
| miles_traveled = 40000
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'''''The Amazing Race 16''''' is the sixteenth installment of the reality television show [[The Amazing Race (U.S. TV series)|''The Amazing Race'']]. ''The Amazing Race 16'' features eleven teams of two, each with a pre-existing relationship, in a race around the world. 

The sixteenth cycle started on Sunday, February 14, 2010. It aired on [[CBS]] in the United States on Sunday nights at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT with the season finale on May 9, 2010, and in Canada, the show premiered on the [[A (TV system)|A channel]], not [[CTV Television Network|CTV]] (due to the [[2010 Winter Olympics]]), but it returned to CTV after the Winter Olympics concluded.&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web | url = http://www.thrfeed.com/2009/12/cbs-picks-show-for-postsuper-bowl-slot.html | title = CBS picks show for post-Super Bowl slot | work = [[The Hollywood Reporter]] | date= 2009-12-20 | accessdate= 2009-12-20 | first = James | last = Hibbard }}&lt;/ref&gt; The show is again hosted by [[Phil Keoghan]].

Brothers Dan and Jordan Pious were the winners of this ''Race''.

==Production==
===Development and filming===
The sixteenth season spanned {{convert|40000|mi|km}} across five continents and nine countries, including Chile, Argentina, Germany, France, Malaysia, Singapore, China and for the first time, the Seychelles.&lt;ref name=&quot;AP&quot;&gt;{{cite web|url=http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20100121/ap_en_tv/us_tv_amazing_race16|title=Cowboys, detectives among 'Amazing Race' teams|last=Lang|first=Derrik|date=2010-01-21|publisher=[[Associated Press]]|accessdate=2010-01-21}} {{Dead link|date=October 2010|bot=H3llBot}}&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|url=http://www.stltoday.com/blogzone/tube-talk/tv-news/2010/01/amazing-race-returns-feb-14-here-are-the-teams/|title=‘Amazing Race’ returns Feb. 14; here are the teams|last=Pennington|first=Gail|work=[[St. Louis Post-Dispatch]]|date=2010-01-21|accessdate=2010-01-24}} {{Dead link|date=October 2010|bot=H3llBot}}&lt;/ref&gt;

Racers were observed leaving [[Los Angeles International Airport]] on November 28, 2009.&lt;ref name=&quot;tar16 start&quot;/&gt; For the third time, teams had to use public transportation to make their way from the Starting Line to the airport. Teams had also done so in seasons 1 and 6. 

Racers were reported checking into a Pit Stop in [[Puerto Varas]], Chile on December 2.&lt;ref name=&quot;Cronica&quot;&gt;{{cite web|url=http://www.cronicalibre.cl/index.php/locales/2234-programa-televisivo-internacional-qthe-amazing-raceq-grabo-capitulos-en-puerto-varas-y-zonas-cercanas|title= Programa televisivo internacional &quot;The Amazing Race&quot; grabó capítulos en Puerto Varas y zonas cercanas |date=2009-12-02|work=Crónica Libre|location=Chile|accessdate=2009-12-02}} {{es icon}}&lt;/ref&gt; Filming of the show has also been reported in [[Bariloche]], Argentina, and continuing on to Germany&lt;ref name=&quot;ANBariloche&quot;&gt;{{cite web|url=http://www.anbariloche.com.ar/noticia.php?nota=11904|title= The Amazing Race grabó en Bariloche |date=2009-12-07|work=Agencia de Noticias Bariloche|location=[[Bariloche]], Argentina|accessdate=2009-12-07}} {{es icon}}&lt;/ref&gt; and production crews were reported to be seen around [[Singapore]], particularly in the [[Bugis Street|Bugis]] area and the [[Singapore Flyer]].&lt;ref name=&quot;Singapore&quot;&gt;{{cite web|url=http://a1preview.asia1.com.sg:90/vgn-ext-templating/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=30881f5db71a5210VgnVCM100000430a0a0aRCRD&amp;vgnextchannel=f6dbadbd2b722110VgnVCM100000bd0a0a0aRCRD|title=Is Amazing Race back in S'pore?|work=The New Paper|publisher=AsiaOne News|location=Singapore|accessdate=2009-12-20}}&lt;/ref&gt;

In the third episode, which aired on February 28, 2010 and featured the contestants departing [[Chile]], Phil Keoghan acknowledged the February 27, 2010 [[2010 Chile earthquake|massive earthquake]] in Chile in a special opening.&lt;ref name=&quot;Variety&quot;&gt;{{cite web|url=http://weblogs.variety.com/on_the_air/2010/02/sundays-amazing-race-to-acknowledge-the-chile-earthquake.html|title=Sunday's-Amazing-Race-to-Acknowledge-the-Chile-Earthquake|last=Michael|first=Schneider|date=2010-02-27|publisher=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]|accessdate=2010-02-27}}&lt;/ref&gt;

Leg 4 featured an [[The Amazing Race#Intersection|Intersection]] for the first time since [[The Amazing Race 11|Season 11]]. Also for the first time since the Intersection was introduced, teams did a Roadblock together, where one person from each of the intersected teams had to work together to complete the Roadblock. This is also the first time since [[The Amazing Race 8|Season 8]] that two racers worked together to complete a Roadblock, and the first time in its history that an Intersection occurred on a different leg than Leg 8.

In Leg 8, Jet and [[Cord McCoy|Cord]] were the first team since the inception of the Speed Bump in [[The Amazing Race 12|Season 12]] to finish in first place on a leg in which they had to complete a Speed Bump.&lt;!--Leg 8 was also the first leg in the history of ''The Amazing Race'' in which the finishing order of the teams was totally reversed from that of the previous leg (leg 7, which was a non-elimination leg). [This is not true. The first was in Season 7 Legs 11 to 12]--&gt;

Leg 9 was the first time that a U-Turn warning had been in the team's first clue, due to the fact the team taking the Fast Forward option would have skipped the Detour and the U-Turn point. Also, this was the first time that a Fast Forward and a U-Turn have been present in the same leg, although this was previously done on the [[Israel]]i edition of the race ''[[HaMerotz LaMillion]]''.

At the end of the episode for Leg 10, the death of [[He Pingping]] was acknowledged. He appeared giving out clues to the teams after the first Roadblock. That leg was also the first single-length leg ever on the ''Race'' to have two Roadblocks (Each team member had to complete one of the Roadblocks).

In Leg 11, [[Bao Xishun]], the world's tallest man at the time, was featured as the greeter at the Pit Stop in Shanghai.

===Cast===
{{see also|List of The Amazing Race (U.S. TV series) contestants}}
Applications were originally due on July 10, 2009, but the deadline was later extended. Semi-finalist interviews were held sometime in August 2009 and the final casting interviews took place in Los Angeles around September and October 2009. Filming took place around November and December 2009.&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|url=http://www.cbs.com/casting/amazing_race/Eligibility_Requirements.pdf|title=Eligibility requirements|author=CBS.com|accessdate=2009-06-26}}&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|url=http://www.cbs.com/casting/amazing_race/Application_Form.pdf|title=Application form|author=CBS.com|accessdate=2009-06-26}}&lt;/ref&gt;

Caite, 20, was the youngest contestant in the show's history (excluding the [[The Amazing Race 8|Family Edition]]); while Jody Kelly, 71, was the oldest contestant in the show's history. Other racers included [[cowboy]]s, [[detective]]s, a lesbian couple, high school sweethearts, attorney moms, and the show's first Asian married couple.

Notable cast members include [[Big Brother 11 (U.S.)|''Big Brother 11'']] houseguests [[Jordan Lloyd]] and Jeff Schroeder, 2007 [[Miss South Carolina Teen USA]] [[Caitlin Upton|Caite Upton]], professional bull rider [[Cord McCoy]], and [[Cleveland Indians]] [[Coach (baseball)|third-base coach]] [[Steve Smith (baseball)|Steve Smith]]. 

This 16th series also marked the first appearance of [[Allan Wu]], host of ''[[The Amazing Race Asia]]'', in the US version of the series.

==Results==
The following teams participated in the Race, with their relationships at the time of filming. Note this table does not necessarily reflect all content broadcast on television due to inclusion or exclusion of some data. Placements are listed in finishing order.
{| class=&quot;wikitable&quot;
!rowspan=2|Team
!rowspan=2|Relationship
!colspan=12|Position (by leg)
!rowspan=2|Roadblocks&lt;br /&gt;performed
|-
!1
!2
!3
!4
!5{{ref|5|5}}
!6
!7
!8
!9
!10
!11
!12
|-
|Dan &amp; Jordan
|Brothers
|8th{{ref|2|2}} 
|8th
|6th
|6th{{blue|–}}
|4th
|5th
|2nd
|5th
|{{green|1stƒ}}
|3rd
|3rd
|1st
|Dan 6, Jordan 5
|-
|Jet &amp; [[Cord McCoy|Cord]]
|Brothers / [[Cowboy]]s
|3rd
|1st
|1st
|4th{{orange (color)|+}}
|3rd
|4th
|{{blue|&lt;u&gt;6th&lt;/u&gt;}}{{ref|9|9}}
|1st
|3rd
|1st
|2nd
|2nd
 |Jet 6, Cord 6
|-
|Brent &amp; [[Caite Upton|Caite]] 
|Dating Models
|7th{{ref|1|1}} 
|4th
|7th{{ref|4|4}}
|7th{{olive|~}}
|6th{{ref|6|6}}
|6th{{ref|8|8}}
|3rd
|4th
|2nd{{brown|⊃}}
|2nd
|1st
| 3rd 
|Brent 7, Caite 5
|-
|Louie &amp; Michael
|Detectives
|9th
|9th
|8th
|1st{{orange (color)|+}}
|1st{{brown|⊃}}
|1st
|4th
|3rd
|4th
|{{blue|&lt;u&gt;4th&lt;/u&gt;}}
|{{red  |4th}}

|bgcolor=&quot;darkgray&quot; colspan=&quot;1&quot;|
|Louie 6, Michael 5
|-
|Carol &amp; Brandy
|Dating
|6th
|3rd
|3rd
|5th{{magenta|–}}
|5th
|2nd
|5th
|2nd
|{{red|5th}}{{brown|⊂}}
|bgcolor=&quot;darkgray&quot; colspan=&quot;3&quot;|
|Carol 4, Brandy 4
|-
|[[Steve Smith (baseball)|Steve]] &amp; Allie
|Father / Daughter
|4th
|7th
|2nd
|2nd{{teal|^}}
|2nd
|3rd
|1st
|{{red|6th}}
|bgcolor=&quot;darkgray&quot; colspan=&quot;4&quot;|
|Steve 4, Allie 3
|-
|[[Jordan Lloyd|Jordan]] &amp; Jeff
|Newly Dating
|1st
|6th
|5th
|{{blue|&lt;u&gt;8th&lt;/u&gt;}}{{olive|~}}
|7th
|{{red|7th}}
|bgcolor=&quot;darkgray&quot; colspan=&quot;6&quot;|
|Jordan 2, Jeff 3
|-
|Joe &amp; Heidi
|Married
|5th
|2nd
|4th
|3rd{{teal|^}}
|{{red|8th}}{{brown|⊂}}{{ref|7|7}}
|bgcolor=&quot;darkgray&quot; colspan=&quot;7&quot;|
|Joe 2, Heidi 2
|-
|{{nowrap|Monique &amp; Shawne}}
|Moms / [[Lawyer|Attorneys]]
|2nd
|5th
|{{red|9th}}
|bgcolor=&quot;darkgray&quot; colspan=&quot;9&quot;|
|{{nowrap|Monique 1, Shawne 2}}
|-
|Jody &amp; Shannon
|{{nowrap|Grandmother / Granddaughter}}
|10th
|{{red|10th}}
| bgcolor=&quot;darkgray&quot; colspan=&quot;10&quot;|
|Jody 1, Shannon 1
|-
|Dana &amp; Adrian
|High School Sweethearts
|{{red|11th}}{{ref|3|3}}
|bgcolor=&quot;darkgray&quot; colspan=&quot;11&quot;|
|Dana 0, Adrian 1{{ref|3|3}}
|}
*A {{red|red}} team placement indicates that the team was eliminated.
*A {{green|green ƒ}} and team placement indicates that the team won a [[The Amazing Race#Fast Forward|Fast Forward]] clue.
*An {{blue|&lt;u&gt;underlined blue&lt;/u&gt;}} team's placement indicates that the team came in last on a non-elimination leg and had to perform a [[The Amazing Race#Non-elimination legs|Speed Bump]] task in the following leg.
*Matching colored symbols ({{orange (color)|orange +}}, {{teal|teal ^}}, {{magenta|magenta –}}, and {{olive|olive ~}}) indicate teams who worked together during part of the leg as a result of an Intersection.
*A {{brown|brown ⊃}} means the team chose to use a U-Turn; {{brown|⊂}} indicates the team who received it.

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{{note|1|1}} Brent and Caite initially arrived 2nd, but were issued a 30-minute penalty for going on foot instead of taking the [[funicular]] from the Roadblock as instructed in their clue; they dropped to 7th.&lt;br /&gt;
{{note|2|2}} Dan and Jordan initially arrived 4th, but were issued a 15-minute penalty for losing a paintbrush during the additional task; they dropped to 8th.&lt;br&gt;
{{note|3|3}} Dana and Adrian failed to complete the Roadblock in Leg 1. After Adrian's second attempt failed and after all other teams had already checked in at the Pit Stop, Phil came out to the Roadblock location and eliminated them.&lt;br&gt;
{{note|4|4}} At the beginning of Leg 3, Brent and Caite were originally supposed to depart 4th, but because both had to be treated for [[dehydration]] at the emergency room in a local hospital, they departed last, 3 hours and 5 minutes after their scheduled time.&lt;br&gt;
{{note|5|5}} The U-Turn in Leg 5 was a Blind U-Turn; Louie and Michael did not have to reveal themselves to the other teams as having used the U-Turn.&lt;br&gt;
{{note|6|6}} Brent and Caite initially arrived 6th, but had missed the clue at the U-Turn, having arrived at their additional task by chance. They had to backtrack to the U-Turn to receive their clue. This did not affect their placement.&lt;br&gt;
{{note|7|7}} Joe and Heidi failed to complete the second Detour task that they had to do as a result of being U-Turned. After all of the other teams had already checked in at the Pit Stop, Phil came out to their location and eliminated them.&lt;br&gt;
{{note|8|8}} Brent and Caite initially arrived 3rd, but did not complete the Detour, having arrived at the Pit Stop by chance after following Carol and Brandy. They had to backtrack to complete the Detour and eventually checked in 6th.&lt;br&gt;
{{note|9|9}} Jet and Cord initially arrived 5th, but did not retrieve the clue giving directions to the Pit Stop after completing the Roadblock. They had to backtrack to retrieve the clue, and fell to last place.&lt;br&gt;
&lt;/span&gt;

==Episode title quotes==
Episode titles are often taken from quotes made by the racers.&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|url=http://www.cbs.com/info/schedule/index.php|title=CBS TV Schedule|publisher=[[CBS]]|accessdate=2010-01-31}}&lt;/ref&gt;
#&quot;Nanna Is Kickin' Your Butt&quot; – ''Michael''
#&quot;When the Cow Kicked Me in the Head&quot; – ''Jody''
#&quot;Run Like Scalded Dogs!&quot; – ''Jet''
#&quot;We Are No Longer in the Bible Belt&quot; – ''Jet''
#&quot;I Think We're Fighting the Germans, Right?&quot; – ''Michael''
#&quot;Cathy Drone?&quot; – ''Dan''
#&quot;Anonymous?&quot; – ''Brent'' 
#&quot;You're Like Jason Bourne, Right?&quot; – ''Michael''
#&quot;Dumb Did Us In&quot; – ''Brandy''
#&quot;I Feel Like I'm in, Like, Sicily&quot; – ''Brent''
#&quot;They Don't Even Understand Their Own Language&quot; – ''Brent''
#&quot;Huger than Huge&quot; – ''Dan''

==Prizes==
The prize for each leg is awarded to the first place team for that leg. All trips are sponsored by [[Travelocity]].
*'''Leg 1''' – A trip for two to [[Vancouver]], [[British Columbia]]
*'''Leg 2''' – A pair of [[sailboat]]s
*'''Leg 3''' – A trip for two to [[Patagonia]]
*'''Leg 4''' – Two $5,000 pre-loaded [[Discover Card]]s
*'''Leg 5''' – Two 55&quot; [[High-definition television|HD TVs]]
*'''Leg 6''' – A trip for two to [[Cancun]], Mexico
*'''Leg 7''' – A dinner on the beach on [[Praslin]], [[Seychelles]], massages, all the [[7-Up]] the team could drink (at the Pit Stop), and $7,000 for each team member
*'''Leg 8''' – A trip for two to [[Maui]], Hawaii
*'''Leg 9''' – A pair of motorcycles
*'''Leg 10''' – A trip for two to Alaska.
*'''Leg 11''' – A trip for two to the Spanish coast.
*'''Leg 12''' – $1,000,000

==Elimination Station==
After elimination, the first five eliminated teams were sequestered at a villa in [[Puerto Vallarta]], Mexico to await the finale. CBS posted short videos on its website after each episode aired in the [[Pacific Time Zone]] to show the eliminated teams interacting at the villa.

*After '''Leg 1''', ''Dana'' and ''Adrian'' were the first team eliminated and sent to the villa. They expressed their disappointment after Adrian's second attempt failed during the Roadblock task. Adrian is terribly afraid of heights and he wanted to kiss Dana to reaffirm their relationship. They discussed their marriage, had a tour on a beach, and saw big whales in the ocean.
*After '''Leg 2''', ''Jody'' and ''Shannon'' were the second team eliminated and sent to the villa. Jody voiced her regrets that she did the Roadblock instead of Shannon. Adrian was surprised to hear that Jody had not hoped or expected to win the race, but Shannon still insisted that they could have done it. The teams were treated to an elemental spa with treatments based on fire, earth, water, and air.
*After '''Leg 3''', ''Monique'' and ''Shawne'' were the third team eliminated and sent to the villa. All the previous eliminated teams were shocked to see Monique and Shawne, and Monique and Shawne were saddened at missing their daughters' birthdays. The next day, the teams went to Las Juantas Y Los Veranos to learn how to make [[tequila]], which included Adrian cutting open a [[blue agave]] which took him about 6 minutes and 9 seconds.
*'''Leg 4''' was a non-elimination leg, hence no new teams were sent to the villa. The 3 eliminated teams bonded at the villa while Shannon was writing in her journal. Monique and Shawne suggested bringing Shannon to the beach, after which all the teams went. Shawne was given a leg and foot massage, while Shannon got her hair beaded, and Monique shared with Shannon how to win the Mexican guys by doing some eye action.
*After '''Leg 5''', ''Joe'' and ''Heidi'' were the fourth team eliminated and sent to the villa. They arrived while Adrian and Shannon were playing a game of [[table tennis]]. Jody and Shannon expressed their surprise and disappointment at seeing Joe and Heidi arrive, while Adrian was glad to have another man at the villa. Joe and Heidi expressed their frustration and explained how they arrived at the conclusion that Louie and Michael had Blind U-Turned them. Later, the teams went into town to do some shopping. Joe tried to bargain with a store owner over the price of some jewelry for Heidi, which offended the owner.
*After '''Leg 6''', ''Jordan'' and ''Jeff'' were the fifth team eliminated and sent to the villa. All the teams at the villa sat down for a meal and as Jordan and Jeff arrive at the villa, they explained the circumstances that led to their elimination. They believed that Louie and Michael would be in the top 3, and Joe again shared his disdain for Louie and Michael in a confessional. Jeff expressed his bitterness at having been evicted from [[Big Brother (U.S.)|''Big Brother'']] and now eliminated from ''The Amazing Race'' as he compares Elimination Station and ''Big Brother'' and Jury House. However, Jordan feels satisfied from being in Elimination Station. The teams later went on a [[snorkeling]] trip. While on the trip, Monique and Shawne suffered from [[seasickness]], and Heidi helped Adrian become comfortable in the water. The snorkeling trip also helped ease Jeff's bitterness at being eliminated.
*'''Leg 7''' was a non-elimination leg, hence no new teams were sent to the villa. At the pool, Adrian, Jeff and Joe discussed why Louie and Michael U-Turned Joe and Heidi, which turned out to be because the detectives disliked them due to personal reasons. After that, the eliminated teams watched an exciting Mexican dance, and many of the racers joined in the dance while others watched. Jody also performed a solo by playing the drum, which impressed Shannon. Later in the day, Joe shared with Heidi the main reason why Louie and Michael U-Turned them. Lastly, Heidi added that if Joe were to meet Louie and Michael, he would confront them about it and how it affected the outcome of the race.
*After '''Leg 8''', ''Steve'' and ''Allie'' were the sixth team eliminated. It was 2:00 in the morning, and the eliminated teams gathered to find out who they think is the next team eliminated. Steve and Allie called the villa and Monique picked up the phone. Everyone was surprised and disappointed to hear about that Steve and Allie were eliminated, especially Shannon who was sad to hear about it. Joe then asked Steve about Louie and Michael's current situation in the race, then Steve told Joe that his team was too strong and was a threat, which resulted in the U-Turn. Steve shared that it was bad decisions and a bad cab that resulted in their elimination. Steve also noted that either Jet and Cord or Louie and Michael will win the race.
*After '''Leg 9''', ''Carol'' and ''Brandy'' were the seventh team eliminated. When Carol and Brandy called the villa early in the morning, the other eliminated teams were shocked and disappointed to hear about Carol and Brandy being eliminated, especially Shannon who wanted to see an all-girl team win. Carol and Brandy talked about the U-Turn and their dislike for Brent and Caite that led to their elimination. In response, Jordan said that Carol and Brandy were probably just too jealous of Caite's beauty. Adrian, however, agreed with Carol and Brandy that the U-Turn was a foolish move by the dating models, and that it should have been used on either Jet and Cord or Louie and Michael. That evening, the eliminated racers got to watch a [[Lucha libre|Mexican wrestling]] match in an outdoor coliseum. Jordan got to escort a wrestler to the ring, and Adrian, the most enthusiastic fan of the group, bought a wrestling mask as a souvenir.
*'''Leg 10''' was a non-elimination leg, hence no new teams were sent to the villa. Jordan and Jeff talk with Dana and Adrian about how to strengthen their relationship. Then, all the teams at Elimination Station are shown packing their bags and guessing where the final Leg will take place and then they were leaving the villa and fly to End City.
*After '''Leg 11''', ''Louie'' and ''Michael'' were the eighth and final team eliminated. Elimination Station showed the five eliminated teams arriving at the End City in [[San Francisco]], California. After arriving in San Francisco, the teams checked in to a hotel, settled into their rooms, and awaited the phone call from the eighth team eliminated. Monique and Shawne are happy to see the end of the race and to know who they think is going to win. Dana said that Joe and Heidi were hoping that Louie and Michael are not in the Final Three because of their dislike for them after being U-Turned. Louie and Michael called into the hotel, and the eliminated teams were shocked and disappointed to hear about Louie and Michael being eliminated. Joe asked Louie and Michael if they still felt that they had used the U-Turn correctly. Michael told him that they had because he thought Joe and Heidi would be very tough to beat once the Race route reached Asia. Adrian said that Joe and Heidi's wishes came true, but despite Louie and Michael being eliminated, Joe was still not satisfied. Jeff told Joe that Louie and Michael U-Turned Joe and Heidi because of personal reasons, which led to harsh words between Joe and Jeff.
*'''Leg 12''' was the final leg of ''The Amazing Race 16''. Elimination Station showed the Finish Line that takes place in [[Candlestick Park]]. All the eliminated teams were happy to find out which team do they think will win the $1 million as Steve and Allie, Carol and Brandy, and Louie and Michael reunited with the other eliminated teams at the Finish Line. Shannon noticed that the Final Three teams are: Dan and Jordan, Brent and Caite, and Jet and Cord. Dana said that it's anybody's race. All the eliminated teams were waiting to find out who they think will cross the Finish Line first and win the $1 million. They find out that Dan and Jordan were the first team to cross the Finish Line and win the $1 million; Jet and Cord came in 2nd and Brent and Caite came in 3rd. Teams expressed their opinions about the final three teams at the Finish Line along with their joys and disappointments about the race, and the learning experiences they could draw from it.

==Race summary==
[[File:The Amazing Race 16 Map.png|thumb|250px|The Route of the Race.]]
{{TAR Captionbox|Style6}}
===Leg 1 (United States → Chile)===
[[File:Ascensor Valparaiso1.JPG|thumb|In order to travel throughout the mountainous city of [[Valparaíso]], teams rode its various [[funicular]] railways between tasks.]]
*Los Angeles, California, '''[[United States]]''' {{flagicon|United States}} (Vista Hermosa Natural Park) (Starting Line)
*[[File:Legenda lotnisko.svg|20px|Flight:]] Los Angeles ([[Los Angeles International Airport]]) to [[Santiago, Chile|Santiago]], '''[[Chile]]''' {{flagicon|Chile}} ([[Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport]])
*[[Image:Bus-logo.svg|20px|Bus:]] Santiago (Terminal San Borja) to [[Valparaíso]], [[Valparaíso Region]] (Bus Terminal)
*[[Viña del Mar]] ([[Wulff Castle]]) ''(unaired)'' &lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|url=http://www.gettyimages.co.uk/detail/96512357/CBS|title=Photograph of Jody and Shannon near Wulff Castle (see caption)|publisher=[[Getty Images]]|accessdate=2010-02-16}}&lt;/ref&gt;
*Valparaíso (Ascensor Villaseca) {{TAR clue|Roadblock|&quot;Who has the balance of a cat and the courage of a lion?&quot;}}
*Valparaíso (Ascensor Artilleria)
*Valparaíso (Paseo Templeman)
*Valparaíso ([http://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g294306-d318237-Reviews-Fine_Arts_Museum_Palacio_Baburizza-Valparaiso.html Palacio Baburizza]) {{TAR clue|Pit Stop|1}}

In this first Roadblock of the race, one team member had to cross a [[Tightrope walking|tightrope]] the length of a [[American football#Field and players|football field]] ({{convert|360|ft|m|abbr=on|disp=s}}) suspended {{convert|120|ft|m}} above the ground.

;Additional task
*At Paseo Templeman, teams picked up painting supplies (4 paint cans, paint brushes, and a ladder) and had to find a group of house painters next to a house matching the color of their paint. Once at the house, they had to finish painting a portion of the house to receive their next clue.
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===Leg 2 (Chile)===
[[File:Landscape osorno petrohue 2.jpg|thumb|In this Leg, teams traveled throughout the [[Los Lagos Region]] of Chile, known for its lakes and the [[Osorno (volcano)|Osorno volcano]].]]
*[[File:Bus-logo.svg|20px|Bus:]] Valparaíso to [[Puerto Varas]], [[Los Lagos Region]] via Santiago
* [[Vicente Pérez Rosales National Park]] (Mirador, Isla Margarita, [[Todos los Santos Lake]]) {{TAR clue|Detour|Llama Adoration or Condor Consternation}}
* Puerto Varas ([http://www.oncesbellavista.cl/ Onces y Cabañas Bellavista] {{es icon}}) {{TAR clue|Roadblock|&quot;It's time to make the Kuchen.&quot;}}
* Puerto Varas (Gruta de la Virgen, Iglesia del Sagrado Corazón de Jesús de Puerto Varas) {{TAR clue|Pit Stop|2}}

In the first Detour of this race, teams chose between Llama Adoration and Condor Consternation. In Llama Adoration, teams traveled to a farm where they had to dress a [[llama]] by placing a blanket on its back and a scarf around its neck. In Condor Consternation, teams traveled to a beach where they donned special shoes resembling birds' feet and used a [[hang glider]]-like condor costume to glide out to a clue in the water. In the leg's Roadblock, teams had to collect several ingredients used to make [[kuchen]]: a plate of butter, a bowl of sugar, a bag of flour, a [[baker's dozen]] of eggs from the hen house, and a cup of milk straight from a cow. Once the ingredients were collected, team members had to give them to the baker to receive a serving of kuchen and their next clue.
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===Leg 3 (Chile → Argentina)===
[[File:Rodeo Santa Susanna ranch.jpg|thumb|Leg 3 featured tasks relating to [[gaucho]]s and other aspects of Argentine [[equestrianism]].]]
*[[File:Bus-logo.svg|20px|Bus:]] Puerto Varas (Del Salvador Bus Terminal/Cruz del Sur Bus Terminal) to [[San Carlos de Bariloche]], [[Río Negro Province]], '''Argentina''' {{flagicon|Argentina}} 
*San Carlos de Bariloche (El Boliche Viejo)
*San Carlos de Bariloche (Peña Gaucha) {{TAR clue|Roadblock|&quot;Who's ready to get roped in?&quot;}}
*[[:es:Ñirihuau|Ñirihuau]] {{es icon}} (Puente Ñirihuau) {{TAR clue|Detour|Horse Sense or Horse Power}}
*[[Neuquén Province]] ([http://www.estanciaspatagonicas.com/ Estancia Fortin Chacabuco] {{es icon}}) {{TAR clue|Pit Stop|3}}

In this leg's Roadblock, one team member had to choose a station and use a [[lasso]] to rope a target {{convert|18|ft|m}} away and pull it towards them to receive their next clue. In the Detour, teams chose between Horse Sense and Horse Power. In Horse Sense, teams were given a set of directions by a gunslinger and, using only a stationary compass as a navigational aid, had to find a bag of loot buried in a field. They then had to deliver the bag to the lead bandit, and if the markings on their bag matched the coordinates given to them, he would give the team [[coin]] with the name of the Pit Stop location on it as their next clue. In Horse Power, teams went down to a [[polo]] field and, using a wooden practice horse, had to get a goal within 9 strokes and received the [[trophy]] with the name of the Pit Stop location on its base as their next clue.

;Additional task
*At El Boliche Viejo, teams had to win a game of [[five-card stud]] against the [[Travelocity]] Roaming Gnome to receive the gnome which had their next clue on the bottom of its base.

===Leg 4 (Argentina → Germany)===
[[File:Indra-Club-Hamburg.png|thumb|The Indra Musikclub in Hamburg's [[red-light district]] the [[Reeperbahn]] was the location of [[the Beatles]]' [[the Beatles in Hamburg|debut in Germany]] and was the Pit Stop for this Leg of the Race.]]
*[[File:Legenda lotnisko.svg|20px|Flight:]] San Carlos de Bariloche ([[Teniente Luis Candelaria International Airport]]) to [[Frankfurt am Main|Frankfurt]], '''Germany''' {{flagicon|Germany}} ([[Frankfurt Airport]])
*[[File:Legenda kolej.svg|20px|Railway:]] Frankfurt ([[Frankfurt Airport long-distance station]]) to [[Hamburg]] ([[Hamburg Hauptbahnhof]])
*Hamburg ([[:de:Jungfernstieg Street|Jungfernstieg]] {{de icon}}) {{TAR clue|Intersection}} {{TAR clue|Roadblock|&quot;Who's ready to reach new heights?&quot;}}
*Hamburg ([[Wilhelm I, German Emperor|Kaiser Wilhelm]] statue at [[:de:Altonaer Rathaus|Altonaer Rathaus]] {{de icon}}) {{TAR clue|Detour|Soccer or Sauerkraut}}
*Hamburg ([[:de:Haifischbar|Haifischbar]] {{de icon}})
*Hamburg ([[Beatles-Platz]])
*Hamburg ([http://www.indramusikclub.com/ Indra Musikclub] {{de icon}}) {{TAR clue|Pit Stop|4}}

At the Intersection, teams had to join with one other team to complete tasks and make decisions together until further notice. In this special Roadblock, one team member from each of the intersected teams had to take the [[Hamburg S-Bahn|S-Bahn]] to the [[Port of Hamburg]] and complete a {{convert|150|ft|m|adj=on}} tandem [[bungee jumping|bungee jump]] from a bungee [[Crane (machine)|crane]]. After the Roadblock, teams were no longer Intersected. The Detour for this Leg was a choice between [[Association football|Soccer]] or [[Sauerkraut]]. In Soccer, teams made their way to [[:de:Adolf-Jäger-Kampfbahn|Adolf-Jäger-Kampfbahn Stadium]] {{de icon}} and had to successfully kick a ball from the penalty mark ({{convert|12|yd|m|disp=/|abbr=on}}) through 5 targets located in the goal to receive their next clue. In Sauerkraut, teams had to travel to a restaurant called [http://www.alt-hamburger-buergerhaus.de/ Alt Hamburger Bürgerhaus] {{de icon}} and eat a plate of [[sauerkraut]] while a band played a song called the &quot;Sauerkraut Polka&quot;. Teams had to finish the plate before the end of the song in order to receive their clue. If the song ended first, they had to start over with a new plate of sauerkraut.

;Additional tasks
*At the Haifischbar, each team had to drink a [[boot of beer]] to receive their next clue.

===Leg 5 (Germany → France)===
[[File:RoteBaron.JPG|thumb|During the Detour, teams were &quot;attacked&quot; by a pilot in the [[Manfred von Richthofen|Red Baron]]'s [[Fokker Dr.I]] in an [[historical reenactment]] of [[trench warfare]] during World War I.]]
*[[Image:Bus-logo.svg|20px|Bus:]] Hamburg to [[Les Monthairons]], [[Lorraine (region)|Lorraine]], '''France''' {{flagicon|France}} ([[:fr:Château des Monthairons|Château des Monthairons]] {{fr icon}})
*[[Sainte-Menehould]], [[Champagne-Ardenne]] (Boulangerie Defontaine)
*[[Massiges]] ([[:fr:Massiges#La main de Massiges (1914-1918)|La main de Massiges]] {{fr icon}}) {{TAR clue|Detour|In the Trenches or Under Fire}} {{TAR clue|Speed Bump|Reinforce a trench wall}} {{TAR clue|U-Turn|Louie &amp; Michael|Joe &amp; Heidi|blind=yes}}
*Massiges (Church of Massiges)&lt;!-- The church of Massiges is a separate route marker. --&gt;
*[[Wargemoulin-Hurlus]] ([[:fr:Wargemoulin-Hurlus#Lieux et monuments|Eglise Saint-Étienne de Wargemoulin]] {{fr icon}}) {{TAR clue|Pit Stop|5}}
 
During the Pit Stop, all teams boarded a bus and traveled from Hamburg to an unknown destination, revealed to viewers to be Les Monthairons. In this Leg's Detour, teams chose between In the Trenches or Under Fire. For both tasks, teams dressed up as World War I-era American soldiers, known as [[Doughboy]]s. In the Trenches, teams traveled through [[trench warfare|trenches]] to a [[telegraph]] where they had to decipher a message in [[Morse code]] –&quot;We will prevail. ''Vive la France.''&quot;– and then presented their deciphered message to the French sergeant. In Under Fire, teams crawled under [[barbed wire]] 100 feet to receive a message –&quot;The war is over. ''Vive la liberté''.&quot;– from a man in a [[foxhole]]. They then crawled back through the barbed wire to present the message to the sergeant. Before either task was completed and the teams received their clue, the message they received was sent to &quot;headquarters&quot; via [[carrier pigeon]]. For this leg's Speed Bump, Jordan and Jeff had to reinforce a trench wall using a series of branches before they could proceed to complete the Detour task.

;Additional tasks
*At the Boulangerie Defontaine, teams had to buy a fresh [[baguette]] that contained their next clue.
*After the Detour, teams were required to head south down a road to find the U-Turn and their next clue.
*Upon arriving at Church of Massiges, teams changed out of their Doughboy gear into [[turn of the century]] French bicycling gear (including a fake moustache) and rode on antique bicycles, in the manner of the [[1903 Tour de France|first Tour de France]], along a {{convert|4|mi|km|adj=on}} course to the Pit Stop.

===Leg 6 (France)===
[[File:Remuage vin effervescent.jpg|thumb|The tasks of this leg centered around France's [[champagne (wine)|champagne]] industry.]]
*[[Reims]] ([[Cathedral of Notre-Dame, Reims|Notre-Dame de Reims]] – [[Joan of Arc]] Statue)
*[[Épernay]] ([http://www.leclercbriant.com/index-uk.php3 Leclerc Briant]) {{TAR clue|Roadblock|&quot;Who's ready to cave in?&quot;}}
*[[Pierry]] ([[:fr:Château de la Marquetterie|Château de la Marquetterie]] {{fr icon}}) {{TAR clue|Detour|Tower or Terra}}
*Épernay ([http://www.orcca.asso.fr/fr/ l'ORCCA] {{fr icon}}, la Maison Gallice) {{TAR clue|Pit Stop|6}}

In this Roadblock, one team member had to [[Abseiling|rappel]] {{convert|100|ft|m|add=on}} into the [[chalk]] cellars of the [[winery]] of Leclerc Briant to search for a bottle of [[champagne (wine)|champagne]] specially marked with a small yellow and red striped flag on the bottom amongst the [[Sparkling wine production#Riddling|riddling]] racks. After finding the bottle, the team member returned to the surface to use the traditional [[sabrage]] technique to open the bottle, the force of which propelled their next clue out. The Detour was a choice between Tower or Terra. In Tower, teams had to stack 680 [[Champagne stemware#Champagne coupe|champagne coupes]] into a 15-level pyramid with only one coupe on the top level, then pour the entire contents of a [[wine bottle#Sizes|magnum]] of [[Taittinger]] champagne onto the top of the pyramid – all without breaking any of the glasses – in order to receive their next clue. In Terra, teams searched the {{convert|1|sqkm|acre|adj=on}} winter-barren Taittinger [[vineyard]]s for a cluster of [[Vitis vinifera|wine grapes]] marked with the race flag. After finding the grapes, they returned it to the harvest foreman for their next clue.

;Additional task
*At the Cathedral of Notre-Dame, Reims, teams had to find a woman playing a [[musical saw]] to receive their next clue: a [[Cork material|cork]] from a bottle of Leclerc Briant.

===Leg 7 (France → Seychelles)===
[[File:Aldabra Giant Tortoise Geochelone gigantea edit1.jpg|thumb|In one of the Detour tasks in this Leg, teams had to use a [[banana]] to lure a 100-year-old and {{convert|500|lb|kg|adj=on}} [[Aldabra Giant Tortoise]] across a marked course.]]
*[[File:Legenda lotnisko.svg|20px|Flight:]] Paris ([[Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport]]) to [[Victoria, Seychelles|Victoria]], [[Mahé, Seychelles|Mahé]], '''[[Seychelles]]''' {{flagicon|Seychelles}} ([[Seychelles International Airport]])
*[[La Digue]] (L'Union Estate) {{TAR clue|Detour|Turtle Toddle or Ox Trot}}
*[[St. Pierre Island]] {{TAR clue|Roadblock|&quot;It's time to take a deep breath.&quot;}}
*[[Praslin]] (Paradise Sun Hotel) {{TAR clue|Pit Stop|7}}

This leg's Detour was Turtle Toddle or Ox Trot. In Turtle Toddle, teams had to use a [[banana]] to lure a {{convert|500|lb|kg|adj=on}}, 100-year-old [[Aldabra Giant Tortoise]] across a marked path on a lawn. Once it was across the finish line, teams had to deliver a bunch of bananas to a fruit merchant {{convert|1.5|mi|km|add=on}} away to receive their next clue. In Ox Trot, teams had to pull a cart to a clearing and load a pile of [[coconut]]s into it. Then, after an [[ox]] was hitched to their cart, teams had to deliver their coconuts to a fruit merchant to receive their clue. If they forgot or lost any of the coconuts, teams had to retrieve them before being allowed to continue. In the leg's Roadblock, one team member had to dive into the ocean to retrieve one of seven bottles tied to a platform in the water.

;Additional task
*Upon arrival in Mahé, teams had to find a marked kiosk and take a number. The first 3 teams were on the first [[helicopter]]s, leaving around the same time, to [[La Digue]]. The last three departed for La Digue on three helicopters an hour later.
*After finishing the Detour, teams chose a marked boat and were taken out to a buoy near [[St. Pierre Island]]. Once there, the captain gave them their next clue.
*After finishing the Roadblock, teams were taken off the shore of [[Praslin]] where they had to swim to shore. Once ashore, teams emptied the contents of their bottle revealing a puzzle map that when completed would lead them to their treasure: the Pit Stop at the Paradise Sun Hotel.

===Leg 8 (Seychelles → Malaysia)===
[[File:Snake Temple, Penang.jpg|thumb|Upon arriving in Malaysia, teams made their way to the [[Snake Temple]] in [[Bayan Lepas]].]]
*[[File:Legenda prom.svg|20px|Riverboat:]] Praslin to Victoria, Mahé
*[[File:Legenda lotnisko.svg|20px|Flight:]] Victoria (Seychelles International Airport) to [[George Town, Penang|George Town]], [[Penang]], '''[[Malaysia]]''' {{flagicon|Malaysia}} ([[Penang International Airport]])
* [[Bayan Lepas]] ([[Snake Temple]]) {{TAR clue|Detour|Buddhist Tradition or Chinese Custom}}
* [[Teluk Bahang]] (Kuil Sri Singamuga Kaliamman Temple) {{TAR clue|Roadblock|&quot;Whose life could use a splash of color?&quot;}} {{TAR clue|Speed Bump|Serve Tea}}
* George Town ([http://www.pinangperanakanmansion.com.my/ Pinang Peranakan Mansion]) {{TAR clue|Pit Stop|8}}

In this leg's Detour, teams chose between Buddhist Tradition or Chinese Custom. In Buddhist Tradition, teams traveled to the Tien Kong Than [[Buddhist temple]] and carried a series of [[incense|joss sticks]] to the top of the temple. After arranging them in the proper order, teams lit them and received their next clue. In Chinese Custom, teams traveled to Padang Kota Lama park where they participated in the [[Chinese New Year]] tradition of [[chingay|balancing large flags]] on their foreheads and then running across the [[esplanade]]. After both team members made it across the esplanade without letting the flag fall, they received their next clue. In this Leg's Speed Bump, Jet and Cord traveled to the [http://www.tropicalspicegarden.com/ Tropical Spice Garden] to find a woman crushing spices for [[tea]]. Then by smell, they had to pick the right prepared tea and serve it to a [[guru]] sitting on a swing. Once finish, they could proceed onto roadblock. In this Leg's Roadblock, one team member had to prepare a traditional [[Hinduism|Hindu]] offering called a float by first breaking open several [[coconut]]s in order to find one that had colored flesh. They then built the float and gave it to the waiting [[Gurukkal brahmins/Sivacharyas|Gurukkal]] who sent it out to sea and then gave the next clue.

===Leg 9 (Malaysia → Singapore)===
[[File:Singapore Flyer at Night with White Capsules.JPG|thumb|The only Fast Forward of this season of ''The Amazing Race'' took place at the [[Singapore Flyer]], the tallest [[Ferris wheel]] in the world.]]
*[[Image:Bus-logo.svg|20px|Bus:]] [[Sungai Nibong]], Penang (Sungai Nibong Express Terminal) to [[Kuala Lumpur]] ([[Puduraya]])
*[[File:Legenda kolej.svg|20px|Railway:]] Kuala Lumpur ([[Kuala Lumpur Sentral railway station]]) to '''[[Singapore]]''' {{flagicon|Singapore}} ([[Tanjong Pagar railway station]])
*Singapore ([[Victoria Theatre and Concert Hall]]) {{TAR clue|Detour|Pounding The Drums or Pounding The Pavement}} {{TAR clue|Fast Forward|Traverse Singapore Flyer}} 
*Singapore ([[Istana Park]])  {{TAR clue|U-Turn|Brent &amp; Caite|Carol &amp; Brandy}}
*Singapore ([http://www.aslmarine.com/ ASL Marine Shipyard]) {{TAR clue|Roadblock|&quot;Who's ready to add some stress to their day?&quot;}}
*Singapore ([[Sentosa]] – [[Sentosa#MegaZip Adventure Park|MegaZip Adventure Park]])
*Singapore ([[Marina Barrage]]) {{TAR clue|Pit Stop|9}}

In the only Fast Forward of the race, one team made their way to the [[Singapore Flyer]] where they would have to climb out of one observation pod at the top of the {{convert|541|ft|m|adj=on}} [[Ferris wheel]] and then cross a ladder to the next pod over where their next clue directly to the Pit Stop was being held. For this Leg's Detour, teams chose between Pounding The Drums and Pounding The Pavement. In Pounding The Drums, teams traveled to [[Speakers' Corner, Singapore|Speakers' Corner]] and learned a complex drum routine for a [[lion dance]] performance. Once they had played it to their young instructor's approval, they then performed the routine with a lion dance troupe on a nearby stage for their next clue. In Pounding The Pavement, teams traveled to a open area in [[Rochor|Rochor Road]] &lt;!-- If I remember correctly, this is the name they gave in the show, anyway I'm from Singapore so I know about this --&gt;where they had to gather supplies – chairs, an umbrella, a loaf of bread, wafers, and 10 boxes of [[ice cream]] – and then find a marked ice cream cart to sell 25 [[Ice cream sandwich#Singapore|Singapore-style ice cream sandwiches]] for [[Singapore dollar|S$]]1 a piece to receive their next clue. In this leg's Roadblock, one team member had to inspect an [[anchor]] [[chain]] by counting the number of links in the chain, while dealing with the noise created by the other workers at the port and announcements being read through a loudspeaker. When they gave the right number (521) on a clipboard to the dock manager, they would receive their next clue.

;Additional tasks
*At the Victoria Theatre and Concert Hall, teams had to find [[Allan Wu]], host of ''[[The Amazing Race Asia]]'', who would give them their next clue.
*After the Detour, teams were instructed to find the U-Turn and their next clue at the intersection of their &quot;last pit stop city&quot; and Orchard Road. This clue sent them to Istana Park, located at the intersection of Penang Road and [[Orchard Road]].
*At [[Sentosa]], teams rode the [[Sentosa#MegaZip Adventure Park|MegaZip]], a {{convert|1476|ft|m|adj=on}} long [[zip-line]]. After getting off of the MegaZip, teams received their next clue.

===Leg 10 (Singapore → China)===
[[File:La mian, noodles.JPG|thumb|In the first of two Roadblocks in this Leg of the Race, one team member had to make {{convert|1|kg|lb|abbr=on}} of [[la mian]] [[noodle]]s.]]
*[[File:Legenda lotnisko.svg|20px|Flight:]] Singapore ([[Singapore Changi Airport]]) to [[Shanghai]], '''[[People's Republic of China|China]]''' {{flagicon|China}} ([[Shanghai Pudong International Airport]])
*Shanghai ([[Zhujiajiao]]) {{TAR clue|Roadblock|&quot;Who wants to get their hands on some extra dough?&quot;}}
*Shanghai ([[Taikang Lu (Shanghai)|Taikang Lu]])
*Shanghai ([[Hongkou Football Stadium]]) {{TAR clue|Roadblock|Assemble a 96-piece puzzle}}
*Shanghai ([[Shanghai Science and Technology Museum]]) {{TAR clue|Pit Stop|10}}

In the first Roadblock on this leg, one team member had to follow a demonstration by a local noodlemaker to make {{convert|1|kg|lb|abbr=on}} of [[la mian]] [[noodle]]s. When they were done, [[He Pingping]], the world's shortest man, gave them their next clue. The second Roadblock on this leg required the team member who sat out on the first Roadblock to put together a 96-piece puzzle and then give the puzzle to a group of fans in the bleachers. If the puzzle was put together correctly, the other side of the puzzle would give a seat number where the team would find their next clue.

;Additional tasks
*In Zhujiajiao, teams traveled on foot to a boat dock which would take them to their next clue and the first Roadblock.
*In Shanghai's fashion district Taikang Lu, teams entered a fashion studio where they were given a sketch of an outfit. They then had to choose the correct pieces of clothing that were described in the sketch and give them to a [[model (person)|fashion model]] to put on. If they chose the right clothing and accessories, the fashion designer would give them their next clue.

===Leg 11 (China)===
[[File:500lohan longhuatemple.jpg|thumb|In this Leg's Roadblock, one team member had to count the statues in the [[Longhua Temple]]'s [[Arhat]] Hall.]]
*Shanghai ([[Waibaidu Bridge]])
*Shanghai ([[Longhua Temple]]) {{TAR clue|Roadblock|&quot;Who thinks they can sum up Buddha?&quot;}} {{TAR clue|Speed Bump|Coin Toss}}
*Shanghai ([[Yuyuan Garden]]) {{TAR clue|Detour|Pork Chops or Pork Dumplings}}
*Shanghai ([[:zh:滨江大道|Riverside Promenade]] {{zh icon}}) {{TAR clue|Pit Stop|11}}

In this Leg's Roadblock, one team member entered Longhua Temple's [[Arhat]] Hall to count all of the golden statues in the room, most of which were statues of the [[Gautama Buddha]]. If they got the right number (523), they would receive their next clue. If not, they would have to wait 10 minutes before making their next guess. For this leg's Speed Bump, Louie and Michael had to participate in a good luck ritual by throwing coins into a large incense burner on the Longhua Temple grounds. Once both got one coin each into the top opening of the incense burner, they could proceed onto the Roadblock. In this Leg's Detour, teams chose between Pork Chops and Pork Dumplings. In Pork Chops, teams must enter an art stone store and look through several hundred special stone stamps called [[Seal (East Asia)|chops]] for the two that had a pig on the bottom and one of each of their names in order to receive their clue from the shop owner. In Pork Dumplings (which was never used in this episode), teams traveled to [[Nanxiang Steamed Bun Restaurant]] and delivered 10 orders of [[xiaolongbao]] across the market. Once done with the deliveries, they received their clue.

===Leg 12 (China → United States)===
[[File:BronzeYoda Presido.jpg|thumb|In the final Leg of this season, teams made their way to the [[Letterman Digital Arts Center]], headquarters of [[Lucasfilm]] and [[Industrial Light &amp; Magic]], both behind the creation of ''[[Star Wars]]''.]]
*[[File:Legenda lotnisko.svg|20px|Flight:]] Shanghai (Shanghai Pudong International Airport) to San Francisco, California, '''USA''' {{flagicon|United States}} ([[San Francisco International Airport]])
* San Francisco ([[Fort Point, San Francisco|Fort Point]] – Battery Godfrey)
* San Francisco ([[Coit Tower]]) {{TAR clue|Roadblock|Climb Coit Tower}}
* San Francisco ([[Letterman Digital Arts Center]] – [[Yoda]] Statue)
* San Francisco ([[The Fairmont San Francisco|Fairmont Hotel]] – [[Tonga Room]])
* San Francisco ([[Great American Music Hall]])
* San Francisco ([[Candlestick Park]]) {{TAR clue|Pit Stop}}

In this Leg's Roadblock, one team member had to use an [[Ascender (climbing)|ascender]] to reach the top archways of Coit Tower to get their next clue before being lowered back to the ground.

;Additional tasks
*After receiving the clue at Battery Godfrey, teams had to solve a riddle that would lead them to their next route marker: [[Coit Tower]].
*At the LDAC, one team member had to put on a [[motion capture]] suit while their partner directed their [[Avatar (computing)|avatar]] through a [[virtual reality|virtual]] course, all based on ''[[Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008 TV series)|Star Wars: The Clone Wars]]''. After getting through the two levels of the course, the directing partner would be able to copy down their next clue through figuring out how to read it off the computer screen which directed them to the [[Tonga Room]].
*Upon arriving at the [[Tonga Room]], teams were instructed to take a [[trunk (luggage)|trunk]] to their next location: the [[Great American Music Hall]].
*At the Great American Music Hall, teams had to put several [[psychedelic]] posters of other teams in elimination order by leg in order to receive their final clue from a [[roadie]]. After that, they would have to complete the &quot;[[Jack Be Nimble]]&quot; nursery rhyme and obtain the word &quot;candlestick&quot;, leading them to [[Candlestick Park]].

== Ratings ==
=== US ratings ===
{| class=&quot;wikitable sortable&quot;
! #
! Episode
! Rating
! Share
! [[Nielsen ratings|Rating/Share]]&lt;br /&gt;(18–49)
! Viewers&lt;br /&gt;(millions)
! Rank&lt;br /&gt;(Timeslot)
! Rank&lt;br /&gt;(Night)
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''1'''
| &quot;Nanna Is Kickin' Your Butt&quot; 
! 5.1
! 8
! 2.8/7
! 9.07
! 1
! 1
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''2'''
| &quot;When the Cow Kicked Me in the Head&quot;
! 5.2
! 8
! 2.9/7
! 9.11
! 1
! 1
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''3'''
| &quot;Run Like Scalded Dogs!&quot;
! 5.8
! 9
! 3.2/8
! 10.24
! 2
! 4
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''4'''
| &quot;We Are No Longer in the Bible Belt&quot;
! 4.5
! 7
! 2.6/7
! 8.05 
! 2
! 4&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|url=http://blog.zap2it.com/frominsidethebox/2010/03/tv-ratings-oscars-rise-rule-sunday.html|title=Tv ratings oscars rise rule sunday|author=blog.zap2it.com|accessdate=2010-03-04}}&lt;/ref&gt;
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''5'''
| &quot;I Think We're Fighting the Germans, Right?&quot;
! 5.8
! 10
! 3.0/9
! 10.10
! 1
! 3&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|url=http://www.cbspressexpress.com/div.php/cbs_entertainment/release?id=24522|title=CBS Ratings Press Release |author=CBSPressExpress.com|accessdate=2010-10-04}}&lt;/ref&gt;
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''6'''
| &quot;Cathy Drone?&quot;
! 6.9
! 11
! 3.8/9
! 11.99
! 1
! 4&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|url=http://www.cbspressexpress.com/div.php/cbs_entertainment/release?id=24577|title=CBS Ratings Press Release|author=CBSPressExpress.com|accessdate=2010-10-04}}&lt;/ref&gt;
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''7'''
| &quot;Anonymous?&quot;
! 7.2
! 11
! 3.9/10
! 12.73
! 1
! 3&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|url=http://www.cbspressexpress.com/div.php/cbs_entertainment/release?id=24636|title=CBS Ratings Press Release |author=CBSPressExpress.com|accessdate=2010-10-04}}&lt;/ref&gt;
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''8'''
| &quot;You're Like Jason Bourne, Right?&quot;
! 5.2
! 9
! 2.7/8 
! 9.14
! 1
! 3&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |url=http://tvbythenumbers.com/2010/04/05/tv-ratings-undercover-boss-down-but-still-in-charge |title=TV Ratings: Undercover Boss Down, But Still In Charge: |date=April 05, 2010|work=TV by the Numbers |last=Seidman |first=Robert |accessdate=April 05, 2010}}&lt;/ref&gt;
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''9'''
| &quot;Dumb Did Us In&quot;
! 6.9
! 11
! 3.4/10
! 11.88
! 1
! 3
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''10'''
| &quot;I Feel Like I'm in, Like, Sicily&quot;
! 6.3
! 10
!3.2/9 
!10.69&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |url=http://tvbythenumbers.com/2010/04/05/tv-ratings-undercover-boss-down-but-still-in-charge |title=TV Ratings Top 25: American Idol, Glee Sing to Adults 18-49; Dancing With the Stars Dances to the Top With Total Viewers |date=April 27, 2010|work=TV by the Numbers |last=Seidman |first=Robert |accessdate=April 27, 2010}}&lt;/ref&gt;
! 1
! 3
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''11'''
| &quot;They Don't Even Understand Their Own Language&quot;
! 6.0
! 10
! 3.0/9 
! 10.29&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |url=http://tvbythenumbers.com/2010/05/04/tv-ratings-top-25-idol-glee-tops-with-18-49-dancing-leads-with-viewers/50416|title=TV Ratings Top 25: Idol, Glee Tops With 18-49 ; Dancing Leads With Viewers|date=May 04, 2010|work=TV by the Numbers |last=Seidman |first=Robert |accessdate=May 04, 2010}}&lt;/ref&gt;
! 1
! 3
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''12'''
| &quot;Huger Than Huge&quot;
! 6.0
! 11
! 2.9/9
! 10.63 
! 1
! 3&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|url=http://www.cbspressexpress.com/div.php/cbs_entertainment/release?id=24983|title=CBS Ratings Press Release|author=CBSPressExpress.com|accessdate=2010-10-04}}&lt;/ref&gt;
|}

* Episode 1, &quot;Nanna Is Kickin' Your Butt&quot; aired on [[Valentine's Day]].
* Episode 4, &quot;We Are No Longer In The Bible Belt&quot; had a considerably low amount of viewers, most likely because it aired on the same night as the [[82nd Academy Awards]].
* Episode 7, &quot;Anonymous?&quot; had the most viewers and adults 25–54 rating since the November 4, 2007, episode of ''[[The Amazing Race 12]]'', as well as the best numbers in adults 18–49 since the January 6, 2008, episode of the same season.
* Episode 8, &quot;You're like Jason Bourne, right?&quot; aired on [[Easter Sunday]].
* Episode 12, &quot;Huger Than Huge&quot;, the season finale, aired on [[Mother's Day (U.S.)|Mother's Day]]. The show was down nearly two million viewers compared to the [[The Amazing Race 15|season 15]] finale and was the lowest watched finale since [[The Amazing Race 4|season 4]].&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |url=http://tvbythenumbers.com/2010/05/10/tv-ratings-abc-wins-another-slow-sunday-amazing-race-lowest-finale-ever-celebrity-apprentice-up/50897|title=TV Ratings ABC Wins Another Slow Sunday; Amazing Race Lowest Finale Ever; Celebrity Apprentice Up|date=May 10, 2010|work=TV by the Numbers |last=Gorman |first=Bill |accessdate= May 10, 2010}}&lt;/ref&gt;

=== Canadian ratings ===
{| class=&quot;wikitable sortable&quot;
! #
! Episode
! Viewers&lt;br /&gt;(millions)
! Rank&lt;br /&gt;(Overall)
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''1'''
| &quot;Nanna Is Kickin' Your Butt&quot;
!{{n/a}}
!{{n/a}}
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''2'''
| &quot;When the Cow Kicked Me in the Head&quot;
! 0.90
! 16
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''3'''
| &quot;Run Like Scalded Dogs!&quot;
! 0.88
! 13
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''4'''
| &quot;We Are No Longer in the Bible Belt&quot;
! 1.40
! 21
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''5'''
| &quot;I Think We're Fighting the Germans, Right?&quot;
! 2.53
! 4
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''6'''
| &quot;Cathy Drone?&quot;
! 2.00
! 7
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''7'''
| &quot;Anonymous?&quot;
! 2.47
! 4
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''8'''
| &quot;You're Like Jason Bourne, Right?&quot;
! 2.08
! 6
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''9'''
| &quot;Dumb Did Us In&quot;
! 2.29
! 7
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''10'''
| &quot;I Feel Like I'm in, Like, Sicily&quot;
! 2.18
! 5
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''11'''
| &quot;They Don't Even Understand Their Own Language&quot;
! 2.51
! 3
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''12'''
| &quot;Huger Than Huge&quot;
! 2.58
! 3
|}

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
*[http://www.cbs.com/primetime/amazing_race Official website]
*{{TARWiki|The Amazing Race 16}}

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| show_name = The Amazing Race 16
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| num_episodes = 12
| first_aired = February 14, 2010
| last_aired = May 9, 2010
| filming_started = November 28, 2009&lt;ref name=&quot;tar16 start&quot;&gt;{{cite web |url = http://popwatch.ew.com/2009/11/29/jeff-jordan-amazing-race-big-brother/ | title = 'Big Brother' winners Jeff and Jordan on 'The Amazing Race': Can it be true? | date= 2009-11-29 | accessdate = 2009-11-29 | first = Lynn | last =Johnson |work = [[Entertainment Weekly]] }}&lt;/ref&gt;
| filming_ended = December 20, 2009
| countries_visited = 9
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| cities_visited = 24
| winning_team = Dan &amp; {{nowrap|Jordan Pious}}
| miles_traveled = 40000
| number_legs = 12
| previous_season = [[The Amazing Race 15]]
| next_season = [[The Amazing Race 17]]
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'''''The Amazing Race 16''''' is the sixteenth installment of the reality television show [[The Amazing Race (U.S. TV series)|''The Amazing Race'']]. ''The Amazing Race 16'' features eleven teams of two, each with a pre-existing relationship, in a race around the world. 

The sixteenth cycle started on Sunday, February 14, 2010. It aired on [[CBS]] in the United States on Sunday nights at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT with the season finale on May 9, 2010, and in Canada, the show premiered on the [[A (TV system)|A channel]], not [[CTV Television Network|CTV]] (due to the [[2010 Winter Olympics]]), but it returned to CTV after the Winter Olympics concluded.&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web | url = http://www.thrfeed.com/2009/12/cbs-picks-show-for-postsuper-bowl-slot.html | title = CBS picks show for post-Super Bowl slot | work = [[The Hollywood Reporter]] | date= 2009-12-20 | accessdate= 2009-12-20 | first = James | last = Hibbard }}&lt;/ref&gt; The show is again hosted by [[Phil Keoghan]].

Brothers Dan and Jordan Pious were the winners of this ''Race''.

==Production==
===Development and filming===
The sixteenth season spanned {{convert|40000|mi|km}} across five continents and nine countries, including Chile, Argentina, Germany, France, Malaysia, Singapore, China and for the first time, the Seychelles.&lt;ref name=&quot;AP&quot;&gt;{{cite web|url=http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20100121/ap_en_tv/us_tv_amazing_race16|title=Cowboys, detectives among 'Amazing Race' teams|last=Lang|first=Derrik|date=2010-01-21|publisher=[[Associated Press]]|accessdate=2010-01-21}} {{Dead link|date=October 2010|bot=H3llBot}}&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|url=http://www.stltoday.com/blogzone/tube-talk/tv-news/2010/01/amazing-race-returns-feb-14-here-are-the-teams/|title=‘Amazing Race’ returns Feb. 14; here are the teams|last=Pennington|first=Gail|work=[[St. Louis Post-Dispatch]]|date=2010-01-21|accessdate=2010-01-24}} {{Dead link|date=October 2010|bot=H3llBot}}&lt;/ref&gt;

Racers were observed leaving [[Los Angeles International Airport]] on November 28, 2009.&lt;ref name=&quot;tar16 start&quot;/&gt; For the third time, teams had to use public transportation to make their way from the Starting Line to the airport. Teams had also done so in seasons 1 and 6. 

Racers were reported checking into a Pit Stop in [[Puerto Varas]], Chile on December 2.&lt;ref name=&quot;Cronica&quot;&gt;{{cite web|url=http://www.cronicalibre.cl/index.php/locales/2234-programa-televisivo-internacional-qthe-amazing-raceq-grabo-capitulos-en-puerto-varas-y-zonas-cercanas|title= Programa televisivo internacional &quot;The Amazing Race&quot; grabó capítulos en Puerto Varas y zonas cercanas |date=2009-12-02|work=Crónica Libre|location=Chile|accessdate=2009-12-02}} {{es icon}}&lt;/ref&gt; Filming of the show has also been reported in [[Bariloche]], Argentina, and continuing on to Germany&lt;ref name=&quot;ANBariloche&quot;&gt;{{cite web|url=http://www.anbariloche.com.ar/noticia.php?nota=11904|title= The Amazing Race grabó en Bariloche |date=2009-12-07|work=Agencia de Noticias Bariloche|location=[[Bariloche]], Argentina|accessdate=2009-12-07}} {{es icon}}&lt;/ref&gt; and production crews were reported to be seen around [[Singapore]], particularly in the [[Bugis Street|Bugis]] area and the [[Singapore Flyer]].&lt;ref name=&quot;Singapore&quot;&gt;{{cite web|url=http://a1preview.asia1.com.sg:90/vgn-ext-templating/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=30881f5db71a5210VgnVCM100000430a0a0aRCRD&amp;vgnextchannel=f6dbadbd2b722110VgnVCM100000bd0a0a0aRCRD|title=Is Amazing Race back in S'pore?|work=The New Paper|publisher=AsiaOne News|location=Singapore|accessdate=2009-12-20}}&lt;/ref&gt;

In the third episode, which aired on February 28, 2010 and featured the contestants departing [[Chile]], Phil Keoghan acknowledged the February 27, 2010 [[2010 Chile earthquake|massive earthquake]] in Chile in a special opening.&lt;ref name=&quot;Variety&quot;&gt;{{cite web|url=http://weblogs.variety.com/on_the_air/2010/02/sundays-amazing-race-to-acknowledge-the-chile-earthquake.html|title=Sunday's-Amazing-Race-to-Acknowledge-the-Chile-Earthquake|last=Michael|first=Schneider|date=2010-02-27|publisher=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]|accessdate=2010-02-27}}&lt;/ref&gt;

Leg 4 featured an [[The Amazing Race#Intersection|Intersection]] for the first time since [[The Amazing Race 11|Season 11]]. Also for the first time since the Intersection was introduced, teams did a Roadblock together, where one person from each of the intersected teams had to work together to complete the Roadblock. This is also the first time since [[The Amazing Race 8|Season 8]] that two racers worked together to complete a Roadblock, and the first time in its history that an Intersection occurred on a different leg than Leg 8.

In Leg 8, Jet and [[Cord McCoy|Cord]] were the first team since the inception of the Speed Bump in [[The Amazing Race 12|Season 12]] to finish in first place on a leg in which they had to complete a Speed Bump.&lt;!--Leg 8 was also the first leg in the history of ''The Amazing Race'' in which the finishing order of the teams was totally reversed from that of the previous leg (leg 7, which was a non-elimination leg). [This is not true. The first was in Season 7 Legs 11 to 12]--&gt;

Leg 9 was the first time that a U-Turn warning had been in the team's first clue, due to the fact the team taking the Fast Forward option would have skipped the Detour and the U-Turn point. Also, this was the first time that a Fast Forward and a U-Turn have been present in the same leg, although this was previously done on the [[Israel]]i edition of the race ''[[HaMerotz LaMillion]]''.

At the end of the episode for Leg 10, the death of [[He Pingping]] was acknowledged. He appeared giving out clues to the teams after the first Roadblock. That leg was also the first single-length leg ever on the ''Race'' to have two Roadblocks (Each team member had to complete one of the Roadblocks).

In Leg 11, [[Bao Xishun]], the world's tallest man at the time, was featured as the greeter at the Pit Stop in Shanghai.

===Cast===
{{see also|List of The Amazing Race (U.S. TV series) contestants}}
Applications were originally due on July 10, 2009, but the deadline was later extended. Semi-finalist interviews were held sometime in August 2009 and the final casting interviews took place in Los Angeles around September and October 2009. Filming took place around November and December 2009.&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|url=http://www.cbs.com/casting/amazing_race/Eligibility_Requirements.pdf|title=Eligibility requirements|author=CBS.com|accessdate=2009-06-26}}&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|url=http://www.cbs.com/casting/amazing_race/Application_Form.pdf|title=Application form|author=CBS.com|accessdate=2009-06-26}}&lt;/ref&gt;

Caite, 20, was the youngest contestant in the show's history (excluding the [[The Amazing Race 8|Family Edition]]); while Jody Kelly, 71, was the oldest contestant in the show's history. Other racers included [[cowboy]]s, [[detective]]s, a lesbian couple, high school sweethearts, attorney moms, and the show's first Asian married couple.

Notable cast members include [[Big Brother 11 (U.S.)|''Big Brother 11'']] houseguests [[Jordan Lloyd]] and Jeff Schroeder, 2007 [[Miss South Carolina Teen USA]] [[Caitlin Upton|Caite Upton]], professional bull rider [[Cord McCoy]], and [[Cleveland Indians]] [[Coach (baseball)|third-base coach]] [[Steve Smith (baseball)|Steve Smith]]. 

This 16th series also marked the first appearance of [[Allan Wu]], host of ''[[The Amazing Race Asia]]'', in the US version of the series.

==Results==
The following teams participated in the Race, with their relationships at the time of filming. Note this table does not necessarily reflect all content broadcast on television due to inclusion or exclusion of some data. Placements are listed in finishing order.
{| class=&quot;wikitable&quot;
!rowspan=2|Team
!rowspan=2|Relationship
!colspan=12|Position (by leg)
!rowspan=2|Roadblocks&lt;br /&gt;performed
|-
!1
!2
!3
!4
!5{{ref|5|5}}
!6
!7
!8
!9
!10
!11
!12
|-
|Dan &amp; Jordan
|Brothers
|8th{{ref|2|2}} 
|8th
|6th
|6th{{blue|–}}
|4th
|5th
|2nd
|5th
|{{green|1stƒ}}
|3rd
|3rd
|1st
|Dan 6, Jordan 5
|-
|Jet &amp; [[Cord McCoy|Cord]]
|Brothers / [[Cowboy]]s
|3rd
|1st
|1st
|4th{{orange (color)|+}}
|3rd
|4th
|{{blue|&lt;u&gt;6th&lt;/u&gt;}}{{ref|9|9}}
|1st
|3rd
|1st
|2nd
|2nd
 |Jet 6, Cord 6
|-
|Brent &amp; [[Caite Upton|Caite]] 
|Dating Models
|7th{{ref|1|1}} 
|4th
|7th{{ref|4|4}}
|7th{{olive|~}}
|6th{{ref|6|6}}
|6th{{ref|8|8}}
|3rd
|4th
|2nd{{brown|⊃}}
|2nd
|1st
| 3rd 
|Brent 7, Caite 5
|-
|Louie &amp; Michael
|Detectives
|9th
|9th
|8th
|1st{{orange (color)|+}}
|1st{{brown|⊃}}
|1st
|4th
|3rd
|4th
|{{blue|&lt;u&gt;4th&lt;/u&gt;}}
|{{red  |4th}}

|bgcolor=&quot;darkgray&quot; colspan=&quot;1&quot;|
|Louie 6, Michael 5
|-
|Carol &amp; Brandy
|Dating
|6th
|3rd
|3rd
|5th{{magenta|–}}
|5th
|2nd
|5th
|2nd
|{{red|5th}}{{brown|⊂}}
|bgcolor=&quot;darkgray&quot; colspan=&quot;3&quot;|
|Carol 4, Brandy 4
|-
|[[Steve Smith (baseball)|Steve]] &amp; Allie
|Father / Daughter
|4th
|7th
|2nd
|2nd{{teal|^}}
|2nd
|3rd
|1st
|{{red|6th}}
|bgcolor=&quot;darkgray&quot; colspan=&quot;4&quot;|
|Steve 4, Allie 3
|-
|[[Jordan Lloyd|Jordan]] &amp; Jeff
|Newly Dating
|1st
|6th
|5th
|{{blue|&lt;u&gt;8th&lt;/u&gt;}}{{olive|~}}
|7th
|{{red|7th}}
|bgcolor=&quot;darkgray&quot; colspan=&quot;6&quot;|
|Jordan 2, Jeff 3
|-
|Joe &amp; Heidi
|Married
|5th
|2nd
|4th
|3rd{{teal|^}}
|{{red|8th}}{{brown|⊂}}{{ref|7|7}}
|bgcolor=&quot;darkgray&quot; colspan=&quot;7&quot;|
|Joe 2, Heidi 2
|-
|{{nowrap|Monique &amp; Shawne}}
|Moms / [[Lawyer|Attorneys]]
|2nd
|5th
|{{red|9th}}
|bgcolor=&quot;darkgray&quot; colspan=&quot;9&quot;|
|{{nowrap|Monique 1, Shawne 2}}
|-
|Jody &amp; Shannon
|{{nowrap|Grandmother / Granddaughter}}
|10th
|{{red|10th}}
| bgcolor=&quot;darkgray&quot; colspan=&quot;10&quot;|
|Jody 1, Shannon 1
|-
|Dana &amp; Adrian
|High School Sweethearts
|{{red|11th}}{{ref|3|3}}
|bgcolor=&quot;darkgray&quot; colspan=&quot;11&quot;|
|Dana 0, Adrian 1{{ref|3|3}}
|}
*A {{red|red}} team placement indicates that the team was eliminated.
*A {{green|green ƒ}} and team placement indicates that the team won a [[The Amazing Race#Fast Forward|Fast Forward]] clue.
*An {{blue|&lt;u&gt;underlined blue&lt;/u&gt;}} team's placement indicates that the team came in last on a non-elimination leg and had to perform a [[The Amazing Race#Non-elimination legs|Speed Bump]] task in the following leg.
*Matching colored symbols ({{orange (color)|orange +}}, {{teal|teal ^}}, {{magenta|magenta –}}, and {{olive|olive ~}}) indicate teams who worked together during part of the leg as a result of an Intersection.
*A {{brown|brown ⊃}} means the team chose to use a U-Turn; {{brown|⊂}} indicates the team who received it.

&lt;span style=&quot;font-size:85%&quot;&gt;
{{note|1|1}} Brent and Caite initially arrived 2nd, but were issued a 30-minute penalty for going on foot instead of taking the [[funicular]] from the Roadblock as instructed in their clue; they dropped to 7th.&lt;br /&gt;
{{note|2|2}} Dan and Jordan initially arrived 4th, but were issued a 15-minute penalty for losing a paintbrush during the additional task; they dropped to 8th.&lt;br&gt;
{{note|3|3}} Dana and Adrian failed to complete the Roadblock in Leg 1. After Adrian's second attempt failed and after all other teams had already checked in at the Pit Stop, Phil came out to the Roadblock location and eliminated them.&lt;br&gt;
{{note|4|4}} At the beginning of Leg 3, Brent and Caite were originally supposed to depart 4th, but because both had to be treated for [[dehydration]] at the emergency room in a local hospital, they departed last, 3 hours and 5 minutes after their scheduled time.&lt;br&gt;
{{note|5|5}} The U-Turn in Leg 5 was a Blind U-Turn; Louie and Michael did not have to reveal themselves to the other teams as having used the U-Turn.&lt;br&gt;
{{note|6|6}} Brent and Caite initially arrived 6th, but had missed the clue at the U-Turn, having arrived at their additional task by chance. They had to backtrack to the U-Turn to receive their clue. This did not affect their placement.&lt;br&gt;
{{note|7|7}} Joe and Heidi failed to complete the second Detour task that they had to do as a result of being U-Turned. After all of the other teams had already checked in at the Pit Stop, Phil came out to their location and eliminated them.&lt;br&gt;
{{note|8|8}} Brent and Caite initially arrived 3rd, but did not complete the Detour, having arrived at the Pit Stop by chance after following Carol and Brandy. They had to backtrack to complete the Detour and eventually checked in 6th.&lt;br&gt;
{{note|9|9}} Jet and Cord initially arrived 5th, but did not retrieve the clue giving directions to the Pit Stop after completing the Roadblock. They had to backtrack to retrieve the clue, and fell to last place.&lt;br&gt;
&lt;/span&gt;

==Episode title quotes==
Episode titles are often taken from quotes made by the racers.&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|url=http://www.cbs.com/info/schedule/index.php|title=CBS TV Schedule|publisher=[[CBS]]|accessdate=2010-01-31}}&lt;/ref&gt;
#&quot;Nanna Is Kickin' Your Butt&quot; – ''Michael''
#&quot;When the Cow Kicked Me in the Head&quot; – ''Jody''
#&quot;Run Like Scalded Dogs!&quot; – ''Jet''
#&quot;We Are No Longer in the Bible Belt&quot; – ''Jet''
#&quot;I Think We're Fighting the Germans, Right?&quot; – ''Michael''
#&quot;Cathy Drone?&quot; – ''Dan''
#&quot;Anonymous?&quot; – ''Brent'' 
#&quot;You're Like Jason Bourne, Right?&quot; – ''Michael''
#&quot;Dumb Did Us In&quot; – ''Brandy''
#&quot;I Feel Like I'm in, Like, Sicily&quot; – ''Brent''
#&quot;They Don't Even Understand Their Own Language&quot; – ''Brent''
#&quot;Huger than Huge&quot; – ''Dan''

==Prizes==
The prize for each leg is awarded to the first place team for that leg. All trips are sponsored by [[Travelocity]].
*'''Leg 1''' – A trip for two to [[Vancouver]], [[British Columbia]]
*'''Leg 2''' – A pair of [[sailboat]]s
*'''Leg 3''' – A trip for two to [[Patagonia]]
*'''Leg 4''' – Two $5,000 pre-loaded [[Discover Card]]s
*'''Leg 5''' – Two 55&quot; [[High-definition television|HD TVs]]
*'''Leg 6''' – A trip for two to [[Cancun]], Mexico
*'''Leg 7''' – A dinner on the beach on [[Praslin]], [[Seychelles]], massages, all the [[7-Up]] the team could drink (at the Pit Stop), and $7,000 for each team member
*'''Leg 8''' – A trip for two to [[Maui]], Hawaii
*'''Leg 9''' – A pair of motorcycles
*'''Leg 10''' – A trip for two to Alaska.
*'''Leg 11''' – A trip for two to the Spanish coast.
*'''Leg 12''' – $1,000,000

==Elimination Station==
After elimination, the first five eliminated teams were sequestered at a villa in [[Puerto Vallarta]], Mexico to await the finale. CBS posted short videos on its website after each episode aired in the [[Pacific Time Zone]] to show the eliminated teams interacting at the villa.

*After '''Leg 1''', ''Dana'' and ''Adrian'' were the first team eliminated and sent to the villa. They expressed their disappointment after Adrian's second attempt failed during the Roadblock task. Adrian is terribly afraid of heights and he wanted to kiss Dana to reaffirm their relationship. They discussed their marriage, had a tour on a beach, and saw big whales in the ocean.
*After '''Leg 2''', ''Jody'' and ''Shannon'' were the second team eliminated and sent to the villa. Jody voiced her regrets that she did the Roadblock instead of Shannon. Adrian was surprised to hear that Jody had not hoped or expected to win the race, but Shannon still insisted that they could have done it. The teams were treated to an elemental spa with treatments based on fire, earth, water, and air.
*After '''Leg 3''', ''Monique'' and ''Shawne'' were the third team eliminated and sent to the villa. All the previous eliminated teams were shocked to see Monique and Shawne, and Monique and Shawne were saddened at missing their daughters' birthdays. The next day, the teams went to Las Juantas Y Los Veranos to learn how to make [[tequila]], which included Adrian cutting open a [[blue agave]] which took him about 6 minutes and 9 seconds.
*'''Leg 4''' was a non-elimination leg, hence no new teams were sent to the villa. The 3 eliminated teams bonded at the villa while Shannon was writing in her journal. Monique and Shawne suggested bringing Shannon to the beach, after which all the teams went. Shawne was given a leg and foot massage, while Shannon got her hair beaded, and Monique shared with Shannon how to win the Mexican guys by doing some eye action.
*After '''Leg 5''', ''Joe'' and ''Heidi'' were the fourth team eliminated and sent to the villa. They arrived while Adrian and Shannon were playing a game of [[table tennis]]. Jody and Shannon expressed their surprise and disappointment at seeing Joe and Heidi arrive, while Adrian was glad to have another man at the villa. Joe and Heidi expressed their frustration and explained how they arrived at the conclusion that Louie and Michael had Blind U-Turned them. Later, the teams went into town to do some shopping. Joe tried to bargain with a store owner over the price of some jewelry for Heidi, which offended the owner.
*After '''Leg 6''', ''Jordan'' and ''Jeff'' were the fifth team eliminated and sent to the villa. All the teams at the villa sat down for a meal and as Jordan and Jeff arrive at the villa, they explained the circumstances that led to their elimination. They believed that Louie and Michael would be in the top 3, and Joe again shared his disdain for Louie and Michael in a confessional. Jeff expressed his bitterness at having been evicted from [[Big Brother (U.S.)|''Big Brother'']] and now eliminated from ''The Amazing Race'' as he compares Elimination Station and ''Big Brother'' and Jury House. However, Jordan feels satisfied from being in Elimination Station. The teams later went on a [[snorkeling]] trip. While on the trip, Monique and Shawne suffered from [[seasickness]], and Heidi helped Adrian become comfortable in the water. The snorkeling trip also helped ease Jeff's bitterness at being eliminated.
*'''Leg 7''' was a non-elimination leg, hence no new teams were sent to the villa. At the pool, Adrian, Jeff and Joe discussed why Louie and Michael U-Turned Joe and Heidi, which turned out to be because the detectives disliked them due to personal reasons. After that, the eliminated teams watched an exciting Mexican dance, and many of the racers joined in the dance while others watched. Jody also performed a solo by playing the drum, which impressed Shannon. Later in the day, Joe shared with Heidi the main reason why Louie and Michael U-Turned them. Lastly, Heidi added that if Joe were to meet Louie and Michael, he would confront them about it and how it affected the outcome of the race.
*After '''Leg 8''', ''Steve'' and ''Allie'' were the sixth team eliminated. It was 2:00 in the morning, and the eliminated teams gathered to find out who they think is the next team eliminated. Steve and Allie called the villa and Monique picked up the phone. Everyone was surprised and disappointed to hear about that Steve and Allie were eliminated, especially Shannon who was sad to hear about it. Joe then asked Steve about Louie and Michael's current situation in the race, then Steve told Joe that his team was too strong and was a threat, which resulted in the U-Turn. Steve shared that it was bad decisions and a bad cab that resulted in their elimination. Steve also noted that either Jet and Cord or Louie and Michael will win the race.
*After '''Leg 9''', ''Carol'' and ''Brandy'' were the seventh team eliminated. When Carol and Brandy called the villa early in the morning, the other eliminated teams were shocked and disappointed to hear about Carol and Brandy being eliminated, especially Shannon who wanted to see an all-girl team win. Carol and Brandy talked about the U-Turn and their dislike for Brent and Caite that led to their elimination. In response, Jordan said that Carol and Brandy were probably just too jealous of Caite's beauty. Adrian, however, agreed with Carol and Brandy that the U-Turn was a foolish move by the dating models, and that it should have been used on either Jet and Cord or Louie and Michael. That evening, the eliminated racers got to watch a [[Lucha libre|Mexican wrestling]] match in an outdoor coliseum. Jordan got to escort a wrestler to the ring, and Adrian, the most enthusiastic fan of the group, bought a wrestling mask as a souvenir.
*'''Leg 10''' was a non-elimination leg, hence no new teams were sent to the villa. Jordan and Jeff talk with Dana and Adrian about how to strengthen their relationship. Then, all the teams at Elimination Station are shown packing their bags and guessing where the final Leg will take place and then they were leaving the villa and fly to End City.
*After '''Leg 11''', ''Louie'' and ''Michael'' were the eighth and final team eliminated. Elimination Station showed the five eliminated teams arriving at the End City in [[San Francisco]], California. After arriving in San Francisco, the teams checked in to a hotel, settled into their rooms, and awaited the phone call from the eighth team eliminated. Monique and Shawne are happy to see the end of the race and to know who they think is going to win. Dana said that Joe and Heidi were hoping that Louie and Michael are not in the Final Three because of their dislike for them after being U-Turned. Louie and Michael called into the hotel, and the eliminated teams were shocked and disappointed to hear about Louie and Michael being eliminated. Joe asked Louie and Michael if they still felt that they had used the U-Turn correctly. Michael told him that they had because he thought Joe and Heidi would be very tough to beat once the Race route reached Asia. Adrian said that Joe and Heidi's wishes came true, but despite Louie and Michael being eliminated, Joe was still not satisfied. Jeff told Joe that Louie and Michael U-Turned Joe and Heidi because of personal reasons, which led to harsh words between Joe and Jeff.
*'''Leg 12''' was the final leg of ''The Amazing Race 16''. Elimination Station showed the Finish Line that takes place in [[Candlestick Park]]. All the eliminated teams were happy to find out which team do they think will win the $1 million as Steve and Allie, Carol and Brandy, and Louie and Michael reunited with the other eliminated teams at the Finish Line. Shannon noticed that the Final Three teams are: Dan and Jordan, Brent and Caite, and Jet and Cord. Dana said that it's anybody's race. All the eliminated teams were waiting to find out who they think will cross the Finish Line first and win the $1 million. They find out that Dan and Jordan were the first team to cross the Finish Line and win the $1 million; Jet and Cord came in 2nd and Brent and Caite came in 3rd. Teams expressed their opinions about the final three teams at the Finish Line along with their joys and disappointments about the race, and the learning experiences they could draw from it.

==Race summary==
[[File:The Amazing Race 16 Map.png|thumb|250px|The Route of the Race.]]
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===Leg 1 (United States → Chile)===
[[File:Ascensor Valparaiso1.JPG|thumb|In order to travel throughout the mountainous city of [[Valparaíso]], teams rode its various [[funicular]] railways between tasks.]]
*Los Angeles, California, '''[[United States]]''' {{flagicon|United States}} (Vista Hermosa Natural Park) (Starting Line)
*[[File:Legenda lotnisko.svg|20px|Flight:]] Los Angeles ([[Los Angeles International Airport]]) to [[Santiago, Chile|Santiago]], '''[[Chile]]''' {{flagicon|Chile}} ([[Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport]])
*[[Image:Bus-logo.svg|20px|Bus:]] Santiago (Terminal San Borja) to [[Valparaíso]], [[Valparaíso Region]] (Bus Terminal)
*[[Viña del Mar]] ([[Wulff Castle]]) ''(unaired)'' &lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|url=http://www.gettyimages.co.uk/detail/96512357/CBS|title=Photograph of Jody and Shannon near Wulff Castle (see caption)|publisher=[[Getty Images]]|accessdate=2010-02-16}}&lt;/ref&gt;
*Valparaíso (Ascensor Villaseca) {{TAR clue|Roadblock|&quot;Who has the balance of a cat and the courage of a lion?&quot;}}
*Valparaíso (Ascensor Artilleria)
*Valparaíso (Paseo Templeman)
*Valparaíso ([http://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g294306-d318237-Reviews-Fine_Arts_Museum_Palacio_Baburizza-Valparaiso.html Palacio Baburizza]) {{TAR clue|Pit Stop|1}}

In this first Roadblock of the race, one team member had to cross a [[Tightrope walking|tightrope]] the length of a [[American football#Field and players|football field]] ({{convert|360|ft|m|abbr=on|disp=s}}) suspended {{convert|120|ft|m}} above the ground.

;Additional task
*At Paseo Templeman, teams picked up painting supplies (4 paint cans, paint brushes, and a ladder) and had to find a group of house painters next to a house matching the color of their paint. Once at the house, they had to finish painting a portion of the house to receive their next clue.
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===Leg 2 (Chile)===
[[File:Landscape osorno petrohue 2.jpg|thumb|In this Leg, teams traveled throughout the [[Los Lagos Region]] of Chile, known for its lakes and the [[Osorno (volcano)|Osorno volcano]].]]
*[[File:Bus-logo.svg|20px|Bus:]] Valparaíso to [[Puerto Varas]], [[Los Lagos Region]] via Santiago
* [[Vicente Pérez Rosales National Park]] (Mirador, Isla Margarita, [[Todos los Santos Lake]]) {{TAR clue|Detour|Llama Adoration or Condor Consternation}}
* Puerto Varas ([http://www.oncesbellavista.cl/ Onces y Cabañas Bellavista] {{es icon}}) {{TAR clue|Roadblock|&quot;It's time to make the Kuchen.&quot;}}
* Puerto Varas (Gruta de la Virgen, Iglesia del Sagrado Corazón de Jesús de Puerto Varas) {{TAR clue|Pit Stop|2}}

In the first Detour of this race, teams chose between Llama Adoration and Condor Consternation. In Llama Adoration, teams traveled to a farm where they had to dress a [[llama]] by placing a blanket on its back and a scarf around its neck. In Condor Consternation, teams traveled to a beach where they donned special shoes resembling birds' feet and used a [[hang glider]]-like condor costume to glide out to a clue in the water. In the leg's Roadblock, teams had to collect several ingredients used to make [[kuchen]]: a plate of butter, a bowl of sugar, a bag of flour, a [[baker's dozen]] of eggs from the hen house, and a cup of milk straight from a cow. Once the ingredients were collected, team members had to give them to the baker to receive a serving of kuchen and their next clue.
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===Leg 3 (Chile → Argentina)===
[[File:Rodeo Santa Susanna ranch.jpg|thumb|Leg 3 featured tasks relating to [[gaucho]]s and other aspects of Argentine [[equestrianism]].]]
*[[File:Bus-logo.svg|20px|Bus:]] Puerto Varas (Del Salvador Bus Terminal/Cruz del Sur Bus Terminal) to [[San Carlos de Bariloche]], [[Río Negro Province]], '''Argentina''' {{flagicon|Argentina}} 
*San Carlos de Bariloche (El Boliche Viejo)
*San Carlos de Bariloche (Peña Gaucha) {{TAR clue|Roadblock|&quot;Who's ready to get roped in?&quot;}}
*[[:es:Ñirihuau|Ñirihuau]] {{es icon}} (Puente Ñirihuau) {{TAR clue|Detour|Horse Sense or Horse Power}}
*[[Neuquén Province]] ([http://www.estanciaspatagonicas.com/ Estancia Fortin Chacabuco] {{es icon}}) {{TAR clue|Pit Stop|3}}

In this leg's Roadblock, one team member had to choose a station and use a [[lasso]] to rope a target {{convert|18|ft|m}} away and pull it towards them to receive their next clue. In the Detour, teams chose between Horse Sense and Horse Power. In Horse Sense, teams were given a set of directions by a gunslinger and, using only a stationary compass as a navigational aid, had to find a bag of loot buried in a field. They then had to deliver the bag to the lead bandit, and if the markings on their bag matched the coordinates given to them, he would give the team [[coin]] with the name of the Pit Stop location on it as their next clue. In Horse Power, teams went down to a [[polo]] field and, using a wooden practice horse, had to get a goal within 9 strokes and received the [[trophy]] with the name of the Pit Stop location on its base as their next clue.

;Additional task
*At El Boliche Viejo, teams had to win a game of [[five-card stud]] against the [[Travelocity]] Roaming Gnome to receive the gnome which had their next clue on the bottom of its base.

===Leg 4 (Argentina → Germany)===
[[File:Indra-Club-Hamburg.png|thumb|The Indra Musikclub in Hamburg's [[red-light district]] the [[Reeperbahn]] was the location of [[the Beatles]]' [[the Beatles in Hamburg|debut in Germany]] and was the Pit Stop for this Leg of the Race.]]
*[[File:Legenda lotnisko.svg|20px|Flight:]] San Carlos de Bariloche ([[Teniente Luis Candelaria International Airport]]) to [[Frankfurt am Main|Frankfurt]], '''Germany''' {{flagicon|Germany}} ([[Frankfurt Airport]])
*[[File:Legenda kolej.svg|20px|Railway:]] Frankfurt ([[Frankfurt Airport long-distance station]]) to [[Hamburg]] ([[Hamburg Hauptbahnhof]])
*Hamburg ([[:de:Jungfernstieg Street|Jungfernstieg]] {{de icon}}) {{TAR clue|Intersection}} {{TAR clue|Roadblock|&quot;Who's ready to reach new heights?&quot;}}
*Hamburg ([[Wilhelm I, German Emperor|Kaiser Wilhelm]] statue at [[:de:Altonaer Rathaus|Altonaer Rathaus]] {{de icon}}) {{TAR clue|Detour|Soccer or Sauerkraut}}
*Hamburg ([[:de:Haifischbar|Haifischbar]] {{de icon}})
*Hamburg ([[Beatles-Platz]])
*Hamburg ([http://www.indramusikclub.com/ Indra Musikclub] {{de icon}}) {{TAR clue|Pit Stop|4}}

At the Intersection, teams had to join with one other team to complete tasks and make decisions together until further notice. In this special Roadblock, one team member from each of the intersected teams had to take the [[Hamburg S-Bahn|S-Bahn]] to the [[Port of Hamburg]] and complete a {{convert|150|ft|m|adj=on}} tandem [[bungee jumping|bungee jump]] from a bungee [[Crane (machine)|crane]]. After the Roadblock, teams were no longer Intersected. The Detour for this Leg was a choice between [[Association football|Soccer]] or [[Sauerkraut]]. In Soccer, teams made their way to [[:de:Adolf-Jäger-Kampfbahn|Adolf-Jäger-Kampfbahn Stadium]] {{de icon}} and had to successfully kick a ball from the penalty mark ({{convert|12|yd|m|disp=/|abbr=on}}) through 5 targets located in the goal to receive their next clue. In Sauerkraut, teams had to travel to a restaurant called [http://www.alt-hamburger-buergerhaus.de/ Alt Hamburger Bürgerhaus] {{de icon}} and eat a plate of [[sauerkraut]] while a band played a song called the &quot;Sauerkraut Polka&quot;. Teams had to finish the plate before the end of the song in order to receive their clue. If the song ended first, they had to start over with a new plate of sauerkraut.

;Additional tasks
*At the Haifischbar, each team had to drink a [[boot of beer]] to receive their next clue.

===Leg 5 (Germany → France)===
[[File:RoteBaron.JPG|thumb|During the Detour, teams were &quot;attacked&quot; by a pilot in the [[Manfred von Richthofen|Red Baron]]'s [[Fokker Dr.I]] in an [[historical reenactment]] of [[trench warfare]] during World War I.]]
*[[Image:Bus-logo.svg|20px|Bus:]] Hamburg to [[Les Monthairons]], [[Lorraine (region)|Lorraine]], '''France''' {{flagicon|France}} ([[:fr:Château des Monthairons|Château des Monthairons]] {{fr icon}})
*[[Sainte-Menehould]], [[Champagne-Ardenne]] (Boulangerie Defontaine)
*[[Massiges]] ([[:fr:Massiges#La main de Massiges (1914-1918)|La main de Massiges]] {{fr icon}}) {{TAR clue|Detour|In the Trenches or Under Fire}} {{TAR clue|Speed Bump|Reinforce a trench wall}} {{TAR clue|U-Turn|Louie &amp; Michael|Joe &amp; Heidi|blind=yes}}
*Massiges (Church of Massiges)&lt;!-- The church of Massiges is a separate route marker. --&gt;
*[[Wargemoulin-Hurlus]] ([[:fr:Wargemoulin-Hurlus#Lieux et monuments|Eglise Saint-Étienne de Wargemoulin]] {{fr icon}}) {{TAR clue|Pit Stop|5}}
 
During the Pit Stop, all teams boarded a bus and traveled from Hamburg to an unknown destination, revealed to viewers to be Les Monthairons. In this Leg's Detour, teams chose between In the Trenches or Under Fire. For both tasks, teams dressed up as World War I-era American soldiers, known as [[Doughboy]]s. In the Trenches, teams traveled through [[trench warfare|trenches]] to a [[telegraph]] where they had to decipher a message in [[Morse code]] –&quot;We will prevail. ''Vive la France.''&quot;– and then presented their deciphered message to the French sergeant. In Under Fire, teams crawled under [[barbed wire]] 100 feet to receive a message –&quot;The war is over. ''Vive la liberté''.&quot;– from a man in a [[foxhole]]. They then crawled back through the barbed wire to present the message to the sergeant. Before either task was completed and the teams received their clue, the message they received was sent to &quot;headquarters&quot; via [[carrier pigeon]]. For this leg's Speed Bump, Jordan and Jeff had to reinforce a trench wall using a series of branches before they could proceed to complete the Detour task.

;Additional tasks
*At the Boulangerie Defontaine, teams had to buy a fresh [[baguette]] that contained their next clue.
*After the Detour, teams were required to head south down a road to find the U-Turn and their next clue.
*Upon arriving at Church of Massiges, teams changed out of their Doughboy gear into [[turn of the century]] French bicycling gear (including a fake moustache) and rode on antique bicycles, in the manner of the [[1903 Tour de France|first Tour de France]], along a {{convert|4|mi|km|adj=on}} course to the Pit Stop.

===Leg 6 (France)===
[[File:Remuage vin effervescent.jpg|thumb|The tasks of this leg centered around France's [[champagne (wine)|champagne]] industry.]]
*[[Reims]] ([[Cathedral of Notre-Dame, Reims|Notre-Dame de Reims]] – [[Joan of Arc]] Statue)
*[[Épernay]] ([http://www.leclercbriant.com/index-uk.php3 Leclerc Briant]) {{TAR clue|Roadblock|&quot;Who's ready to cave in?&quot;}}
*[[Pierry]] ([[:fr:Château de la Marquetterie|Château de la Marquetterie]] {{fr icon}}) {{TAR clue|Detour|Tower or Terra}}
*Épernay ([http://www.orcca.asso.fr/fr/ l'ORCCA] {{fr icon}}, la Maison Gallice) {{TAR clue|Pit Stop|6}}

In this Roadblock, one team member had to [[Abseiling|rappel]] {{convert|100|ft|m|add=on}} into the [[chalk]] cellars of the [[winery]] of Leclerc Briant to search for a bottle of [[champagne (wine)|champagne]] specially marked with a small yellow and red striped flag on the bottom amongst the [[Sparkling wine production#Riddling|riddling]] racks. After finding the bottle, the team member returned to the surface to use the traditional [[sabrage]] technique to open the bottle, the force of which propelled their next clue out. The Detour was a choice between Tower or Terra. In Tower, teams had to stack 680 [[Champagne stemware#Champagne coupe|champagne coupes]] into a 15-level pyramid with only one coupe on the top level, then pour the entire contents of a [[wine bottle#Sizes|magnum]] of [[Taittinger]] champagne onto the top of the pyramid – all without breaking any of the glasses – in order to receive their next clue. In Terra, teams searched the {{convert|1|sqkm|acre|adj=on}} winter-barren Taittinger [[vineyard]]s for a cluster of [[Vitis vinifera|wine grapes]] marked with the race flag. After finding the grapes, they returned it to the harvest foreman for their next clue.

;Additional task
*At the Cathedral of Notre-Dame, Reims, teams had to find a woman playing a [[musical saw]] to receive their next clue: a [[Cork material|cork]] from a bottle of Leclerc Briant.

===Leg 7 (France → Seychelles)===
[[File:Aldabra Giant Tortoise Geochelone gigantea edit1.jpg|thumb|In one of the Detour tasks in this Leg, teams had to use a [[banana]] to lure a 100-year-old and {{convert|500|lb|kg|adj=on}} [[Aldabra Giant Tortoise]] across a marked course.]]
*[[File:Legenda lotnisko.svg|20px|Flight:]] Paris ([[Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport]]) to [[Victoria, Seychelles|Victoria]], [[Mahé, Seychelles|Mahé]], '''[[Seychelles]]''' {{flagicon|Seychelles}} ([[Seychelles International Airport]])
*[[La Digue]] (L'Union Estate) {{TAR clue|Detour|Turtle Toddle or Ox Trot}}
*[[St. Pierre Island]] {{TAR clue|Roadblock|&quot;It's time to take a deep breath.&quot;}}
*[[Praslin]] (Paradise Sun Hotel) {{TAR clue|Pit Stop|7}}

This leg's Detour was Turtle Toddle or Ox Trot. In Turtle Toddle, teams had to use a [[banana]] to lure a {{convert|500|lb|kg|adj=on}}, 100-year-old [[Aldabra Giant Tortoise]] across a marked path on a lawn. Once it was across the finish line, teams had to deliver a bunch of bananas to a fruit merchant {{convert|1.5|mi|km|add=on}} away to receive their next clue. In Ox Trot, teams had to pull a cart to a clearing and load a pile of [[coconut]]s into it. Then, after an [[ox]] was hitched to their cart, teams had to deliver their coconuts to a fruit merchant to receive their clue. If they forgot or lost any of the coconuts, teams had to retrieve them before being allowed to continue. In the leg's Roadblock, one team member had to dive into the ocean to retrieve one of seven bottles tied to a platform in the water.

;Additional task
*Upon arrival in Mahé, teams had to find a marked kiosk and take a number. The first 3 teams were on the first [[helicopter]]s, leaving around the same time, to [[La Digue]]. The last three departed for La Digue on three helicopters an hour later.
*After finishing the Detour, teams chose a marked boat and were taken out to a buoy near [[St. Pierre Island]]. Once there, the captain gave them their next clue.
*After finishing the Roadblock, teams were taken off the shore of [[Praslin]] where they had to swim to shore. Once ashore, teams emptied the contents of their bottle revealing a puzzle map that when completed would lead them to their treasure: the Pit Stop at the Paradise Sun Hotel.

===Leg 8 (Seychelles → Malaysia)===
[[File:Snake Temple, Penang.jpg|thumb|Upon arriving in Malaysia, teams made their way to the [[Snake Temple]] in [[Bayan Lepas]].]]
*[[File:Legenda prom.svg|20px|Riverboat:]] Praslin to Victoria, Mahé
*[[File:Legenda lotnisko.svg|20px|Flight:]] Victoria (Seychelles International Airport) to [[George Town, Penang|George Town]], [[Penang]], '''[[Malaysia]]''' {{flagicon|Malaysia}} ([[Penang International Airport]])
* [[Bayan Lepas]] ([[Snake Temple]]) {{TAR clue|Detour|Buddhist Tradition or Chinese Custom}}
* [[Teluk Bahang]] (Kuil Sri Singamuga Kaliamman Temple) {{TAR clue|Roadblock|&quot;Whose life could use a splash of color?&quot;}} {{TAR clue|Speed Bump|Serve Tea}}
* George Town ([http://www.pinangperanakanmansion.com.my/ Pinang Peranakan Mansion]) {{TAR clue|Pit Stop|8}}

In this leg's Detour, teams chose between Buddhist Tradition or Chinese Custom. In Buddhist Tradition, teams traveled to the Tien Kong Than [[Buddhist temple]] and carried a series of [[incense|joss sticks]] to the top of the temple. After arranging them in the proper order, teams lit them and received their next clue. In Chinese Custom, teams traveled to Padang Kota Lama park where they participated in the [[Chinese New Year]] tradition of [[chingay|balancing large flags]] on their foreheads and then running across the [[esplanade]]. After both team members made it across the esplanade without letting the flag fall, they received their next clue. In this Leg's Speed Bump, Jet and Cord traveled to the [http://www.tropicalspicegarden.com/ Tropical Spice Garden] to find a woman crushing spices for [[tea]]. Then by smell, they had to pick the right prepared tea and serve it to a [[guru]] sitting on a swing. Once finish, they could proceed onto roadblock. In this Leg's Roadblock, one team member had to prepare a traditional [[Hinduism|Hindu]] offering called a float by first breaking open several [[coconut]]s in order to find one that had colored flesh. They then built the float and gave it to the waiting [[Gurukkal brahmins/Sivacharyas|Gurukkal]] who sent it out to sea and then gave the next clue.

===Leg 9 (Malaysia → Singapore)===
[[File:Singapore Flyer at Night with White Capsules.JPG|thumb|The only Fast Forward of this season of ''The Amazing Race'' took place at the [[Singapore Flyer]], the tallest [[Ferris wheel]] in the world.]]
*[[Image:Bus-logo.svg|20px|Bus:]] [[Sungai Nibong]], Penang (Sungai Nibong Express Terminal) to [[Kuala Lumpur]] ([[Puduraya]])
*[[File:Legenda kolej.svg|20px|Railway:]] Kuala Lumpur ([[Kuala Lumpur Sentral railway station]]) to '''[[Singapore]]''' {{flagicon|Singapore}} ([[Tanjong Pagar railway station]])
*Singapore ([[Victoria Theatre and Concert Hall]]) {{TAR clue|Detour|Pounding The Drums or Pounding The Pavement}} {{TAR clue|Fast Forward|Traverse Singapore Flyer}} 
*Singapore ([[Istana Park]])  {{TAR clue|U-Turn|Brent &amp; Caite|Carol &amp; Brandy}}
*Singapore ([http://www.aslmarine.com/ ASL Marine Shipyard]) {{TAR clue|Roadblock|&quot;Who's ready to add some stress to their day?&quot;}}
*Singapore ([[Sentosa]] – [[Sentosa#MegaZip Adventure Park|MegaZip Adventure Park]])
*Singapore ([[Marina Barrage]]) {{TAR clue|Pit Stop|9}}

In the only Fast Forward of the race, one team made their way to the [[Singapore Flyer]] where they would have to climb out of one observation pod at the top of the {{convert|541|ft|m|adj=on}} [[Ferris wheel]] and then cross a ladder to the next pod over where their next clue directly to the Pit Stop was being held. For this Leg's Detour, teams chose between Pounding The Drums and Pounding The Pavement. In Pounding The Drums, teams traveled to [[Speakers' Corner, Singapore|Speakers' Corner]] and learned a complex drum routine for a [[lion dance]] performance. Once they had played it to their young instructor's approval, they then performed the routine with a lion dance troupe on a nearby stage for their next clue. In Pounding The Pavement, teams traveled to a open area in [[Rochor|Rochor Road]] &lt;!-- If I remember correctly, this is the name they gave in the show, anyway I'm from Singapore so I know about this --&gt;where they had to gather supplies – chairs, an umbrella, a loaf of bread, wafers, and 10 boxes of [[ice cream]] – and then find a marked ice cream cart to sell 25 [[Ice cream sandwich#Singapore|Singapore-style ice cream sandwiches]] for [[Singapore dollar|S$]]1 a piece to receive their next clue. In this leg's Roadblock, one team member had to inspect an [[anchor]] [[chain]] by counting the number of links in the chain, while dealing with the noise created by the other workers at the port and announcements being read through a loudspeaker. When they gave the right number (521) on a clipboard to the dock manager, they would receive their next clue.

;Additional tasks
*At the Victoria Theatre and Concert Hall, teams had to find [[Allan Wu]], host of ''[[The Amazing Race Asia]]'', who would give them their next clue.
*After the Detour, teams were instructed to find the U-Turn and their next clue at the intersection of their &quot;last pit stop city&quot; and Orchard Road. This clue sent them to Istana Park, located at the intersection of Penang Road and [[Orchard Road]].
*At [[Sentosa]], teams rode the [[Sentosa#MegaZip Adventure Park|MegaZip]], a {{convert|1476|ft|m|adj=on}} long [[zip-line]]. After getting off of the MegaZip, teams received their next clue.

===Leg 10 (Singapore → China)===
[[File:La mian, noodles.JPG|thumb|In the first of two Roadblocks in this Leg of the Race, one team member had to make {{convert|1|kg|lb|abbr=on}} of [[la mian]] [[noodle]]s.]]
*[[File:Legenda lotnisko.svg|20px|Flight:]] Singapore ([[Singapore Changi Airport]]) to [[Shanghai]], '''[[People's Republic of China|China]]''' {{flagicon|China}} ([[Shanghai Pudong International Airport]])
*Shanghai ([[Zhujiajiao]]) {{TAR clue|Roadblock|&quot;Who wants to get their hands on some extra dough?&quot;}}
*Shanghai ([[Taikang Lu (Shanghai)|Taikang Lu]])
*Shanghai ([[Hongkou Football Stadium]]) {{TAR clue|Roadblock|Assemble a 96-piece puzzle}}
*Shanghai ([[Shanghai Science and Technology Museum]]) {{TAR clue|Pit Stop|10}}

In the first Roadblock on this leg, one team member had to follow a demonstration by a local noodlemaker to make {{convert|1|kg|lb|abbr=on}} of [[la mian]] [[noodle]]s. When they were done, [[He Pingping]], the world's shortest man, gave them their next clue. The second Roadblock on this leg required the team member who sat out on the first Roadblock to put together a 96-piece puzzle and then give the puzzle to a group of fans in the bleachers. If the puzzle was put together correctly, the other side of the puzzle would give a seat number where the team would find their next clue.

;Additional tasks
*In Zhujiajiao, teams traveled on foot to a boat dock which would take them to their next clue and the first Roadblock.
*In Shanghai's fashion district Taikang Lu, teams entered a fashion studio where they were given a sketch of an outfit. They then had to choose the correct pieces of clothing that were described in the sketch and give them to a [[model (person)|fashion model]] to put on. If they chose the right clothing and accessories, the fashion designer would give them their next clue.

===Leg 11 (China)===
[[File:500lohan longhuatemple.jpg|thumb|In this Leg's Roadblock, one team member had to count the statues in the [[Longhua Temple]]'s [[Arhat]] Hall.]]
*Shanghai ([[Waibaidu Bridge]])
*Shanghai ([[Longhua Temple]]) {{TAR clue|Roadblock|&quot;Who thinks they can sum up Buddha?&quot;}} {{TAR clue|Speed Bump|Coin Toss}}
*Shanghai ([[Yuyuan Garden]]) {{TAR clue|Detour|Pork Chops or Pork Dumplings}}
*Shanghai ([[:zh:滨江大道|Riverside Promenade]] {{zh icon}}) {{TAR clue|Pit Stop|11}}

In this Leg's Roadblock, one team member entered Longhua Temple's [[Arhat]] Hall to count all of the golden statues in the room, most of which were statues of the [[Gautama Buddha]]. If they got the right number (523), they would receive their next clue. If not, they would have to wait 10 minutes before making their next guess. For this leg's Speed Bump, Louie and Michael had to participate in a good luck ritual by throwing coins into a large incense burner on the Longhua Temple grounds. Once both got one coin each into the top opening of the incense burner, they could proceed onto the Roadblock. In this Leg's Detour, teams chose between Pork Chops and Pork Dumplings. In Pork Chops, teams must enter an art stone store and look through several hundred special stone stamps called [[Seal (East Asia)|chops]] for the two that had a pig on the bottom and one of each of their names in order to receive their clue from the shop owner. In Pork Dumplings (which was never used in this episode), teams traveled to [[Nanxiang Steamed Bun Restaurant]] and delivered 10 orders of [[xiaolongbao]] across the market. Once done with the deliveries, they received their clue.

===Leg 12 (China → United States)===
[[File:BronzeYoda Presido.jpg|thumb|In the final Leg of this season, teams made their way to the [[Letterman Digital Arts Center]], headquarters of [[Lucasfilm]] and [[Industrial Light &amp; Magic]], both behind the creation of ''[[Star Wars]]''.]]
*[[File:Legenda lotnisko.svg|20px|Flight:]] Shanghai (Shanghai Pudong International Airport) to San Francisco, California, '''USA''' {{flagicon|United States}} ([[San Francisco International Airport]])
* San Francisco ([[Fort Point, San Francisco|Fort Point]] – Battery Godfrey)
* San Francisco ([[Coit Tower]]) {{TAR clue|Roadblock|Climb Coit Tower}}
* San Francisco ([[Letterman Digital Arts Center]] – [[Yoda]] Statue)
* San Francisco ([[The Fairmont San Francisco|Fairmont Hotel]] – [[Tonga Room]])
* San Francisco ([[Great American Music Hall]])
* San Francisco ([[Candlestick Park]]) {{TAR clue|Pit Stop}}

In this Leg's Roadblock, one team member had to use an [[Ascender (climbing)|ascender]] to reach the top archways of Coit Tower to get their next clue before being lowered back to the ground.

;Additional tasks
*After receiving the clue at Battery Godfrey, teams had to solve a riddle that would lead them to their next route marker: [[Coit Tower]].
*At the LDAC, one team member had to put on a [[motion capture]] suit while their partner directed their [[Avatar (computing)|avatar]] through a [[virtual reality|virtual]] course, all based on ''[[Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008 TV series)|Star Wars: The Clone Wars]]''. After getting through the two levels of the course, the directing partner would be able to copy down their next clue through figuring out how to read it off the computer screen which directed them to the [[Tonga Room]].
*Upon arriving at the [[Tonga Room]], teams were instructed to take a [[trunk (luggage)|trunk]] to their next location: the [[Great American Music Hall]].
*At the Great American Music Hall, teams had to put several [[psychedelic]] posters of other teams in elimination order by leg in order to receive their final clue from a [[roadie]]. After that, they would have to complete the &quot;[[Jack Be Nimble]]&quot; nursery rhyme and obtain the word &quot;candlestick&quot;, leading them to [[Candlestick Park]].

== Ratings ==
=== US ratings ===
{| class=&quot;wikitable sortable&quot;
! #
! Episode
! Rating
! Share
! [[Nielsen ratings|Rating/Share]]&lt;br /&gt;(18–49)
! Viewers&lt;br /&gt;(millions)
! Rank&lt;br /&gt;(Timeslot)
! Rank&lt;br /&gt;(Night)
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''1'''
| &quot;Nanna Is Kickin' Your Butt&quot; 
! 5.1
! 8
! 2.8/7
! 9.07
! 1
! 1
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''2'''
| &quot;When the Cow Kicked Me in the Head&quot;
! 5.2
! 8
! 2.9/7
! 9.11
! 1
! 1
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''3'''
| &quot;Run Like Scalded Dogs!&quot;
! 5.8
! 9
! 3.2/8
! 10.24
! 2
! 4
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''4'''
| &quot;We Are No Longer in the Bible Belt&quot;
! 4.5
! 7
! 2.6/7
! 8.05 
! 2
! 4&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|url=http://blog.zap2it.com/frominsidethebox/2010/03/tv-ratings-oscars-rise-rule-sunday.html|title=Tv ratings oscars rise rule sunday|author=blog.zap2it.com|accessdate=2010-03-04}}&lt;/ref&gt;
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''5'''
| &quot;I Think We're Fighting the Germans, Right?&quot;
! 5.8
! 10
! 3.0/9
! 10.10
! 1
! 3&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|url=http://www.cbspressexpress.com/div.php/cbs_entertainment/release?id=24522|title=CBS Ratings Press Release |author=CBSPressExpress.com|accessdate=2010-10-04}}&lt;/ref&gt;
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''6'''
| &quot;Cathy Drone?&quot;
! 6.9
! 11
! 3.8/9
! 11.99
! 1
! 4&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|url=http://www.cbspressexpress.com/div.php/cbs_entertainment/release?id=24577|title=CBS Ratings Press Release|author=CBSPressExpress.com|accessdate=2010-10-04}}&lt;/ref&gt;
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''7'''
| &quot;Anonymous?&quot;
! 7.2
! 11
! 3.9/10
! 12.73
! 1
! 3&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|url=http://www.cbspressexpress.com/div.php/cbs_entertainment/release?id=24636|title=CBS Ratings Press Release |author=CBSPressExpress.com|accessdate=2010-10-04}}&lt;/ref&gt;
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''8'''
| &quot;You're Like Jason Bourne, Right?&quot;
! 5.2
! 9
! 2.7/8 
! 9.14
! 1
! 3&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |url=http://tvbythenumbers.com/2010/04/05/tv-ratings-undercover-boss-down-but-still-in-charge |title=TV Ratings: Undercover Boss Down, But Still In Charge: |date=April 05, 2010|work=TV by the Numbers |last=Seidman |first=Robert |accessdate=April 05, 2010}}&lt;/ref&gt;
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''9'''
| &quot;Dumb Did Us In&quot;
! 6.9
! 11
! 3.4/10
! 11.88
! 1
! 3
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''10'''
| &quot;I Feel Like I'm in, Like, Sicily&quot;
! 6.3
! 10
!3.2/9 
!10.69&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |url=http://tvbythenumbers.com/2010/04/05/tv-ratings-undercover-boss-down-but-still-in-charge |title=TV Ratings Top 25: American Idol, Glee Sing to Adults 18-49; Dancing With the Stars Dances to the Top With Total Viewers |date=April 27, 2010|work=TV by the Numbers |last=Seidman |first=Robert |accessdate=April 27, 2010}}&lt;/ref&gt;
! 1
! 3
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''11'''
| &quot;They Don't Even Understand Their Own Language&quot;
! 6.0
! 10
! 3.0/9 
! 10.29&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |url=http://tvbythenumbers.com/2010/05/04/tv-ratings-top-25-idol-glee-tops-with-18-49-dancing-leads-with-viewers/50416|title=TV Ratings Top 25: Idol, Glee Tops With 18-49 ; Dancing Leads With Viewers|date=May 04, 2010|work=TV by the Numbers |last=Seidman |first=Robert |accessdate=May 04, 2010}}&lt;/ref&gt;
! 1
! 3
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''12'''
| &quot;Huger Than Huge&quot;
! 6.0
! 11
! 2.9/9
! 10.63 
! 1
! 3&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|url=http://www.cbspressexpress.com/div.php/cbs_entertainment/release?id=24983|title=CBS Ratings Press Release|author=CBSPressExpress.com|accessdate=2010-10-04}}&lt;/ref&gt;
|}

* Episode 1, &quot;Nanna Is Kickin' Your Butt&quot; aired on [[Valentine's Day]].
* Episode 4, &quot;We Are No Longer In The Bible Belt&quot; had a considerably low amount of viewers, most likely because it aired on the same night as the [[82nd Academy Awards]].
* Episode 7, &quot;Anonymous?&quot; had the most viewers and adults 25–54 rating since the November 4, 2007, episode of ''[[The Amazing Race 12]]'', as well as the best numbers in adults 18–49 since the January 6, 2008, episode of the same season.
* Episode 8, &quot;You're like Jason Bourne, right?&quot; aired on [[Easter Sunday]].
* Episode 12, &quot;Huger Than Huge&quot;, the season finale, aired on [[Mother's Day (U.S.)|Mother's Day]]. The show was down nearly two million viewers compared to the [[The Amazing Race 15|season 15]] finale and was the lowest watched finale since [[The Amazing Race 4|season 4]].&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |url=http://tvbythenumbers.com/2010/05/10/tv-ratings-abc-wins-another-slow-sunday-amazing-race-lowest-finale-ever-celebrity-apprentice-up/50897|title=TV Ratings ABC Wins Another Slow Sunday; Amazing Race Lowest Finale Ever; Celebrity Apprentice Up|date=May 10, 2010|work=TV by the Numbers |last=Gorman |first=Bill |accessdate= May 10, 2010}}&lt;/ref&gt;

=== Canadian ratings ===
{| class=&quot;wikitable sortable&quot;
! #
! Episode
! Viewers&lt;br /&gt;(millions)
! Rank&lt;br /&gt;(Overall)
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''1'''
| &quot;Nanna Is Kickin' Your Butt&quot;
!{{n/a}}
!{{n/a}}
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''2'''
| &quot;When the Cow Kicked Me in the Head&quot;
! 0.90
! 16
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''3'''
| &quot;Run Like Scalded Dogs!&quot;
! 0.88
! 13
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''4'''
| &quot;We Are No Longer in the Bible Belt&quot;
! 1.40
! 21
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''5'''
| &quot;I Think We're Fighting the Germans, Right?&quot;
! 2.53
! 4
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''6'''
| &quot;Cathy Drone?&quot;
! 2.00
! 7
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''7'''
| &quot;Anonymous?&quot;
! 2.47
! 4
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''8'''
| &quot;You're Like Jason Bourne, Right?&quot;
! 2.08
! 6
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''9'''
| &quot;Dumb Did Us In&quot;
! 2.29
! 7
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''10'''
| &quot;I Feel Like I'm in, Like, Sicily&quot;
! 2.18
! 5
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''11'''
| &quot;They Don't Even Understand Their Own Language&quot;
! 2.51
! 3
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''12'''
| &quot;Huger Than Huge&quot;
! 2.58
! 3
|}

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
*[http://www.cbs.com/primetime/amazing_race Official website]
*{{TARWiki|The Amazing Race 16}}

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| first_aired = February 14, 2010
| last_aired = May 9, 2010
| filming_started = November 28, 2009&lt;ref name=&quot;tar16 start&quot;&gt;{{cite web |url = http://popwatch.ew.com/2009/11/29/jeff-jordan-amazing-race-big-brother/ | title = 'Big Brother' winners Jeff and Jordan on 'The Amazing Race': Can it be true? | date= 2009-11-29 | accessdate = 2009-11-29 | first = Lynn | last =Johnson |work = [[Entertainment Weekly]] }}&lt;/ref&gt;
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'''''The Amazing Race 16''''' is the sixteenth installment of the reality television show [[The Amazing Race (U.S. TV series)|''The Amazing Race'']]. ''The Amazing Race 16'' features eleven teams of two, each with a pre-existing relationship, in a race around the world. 

The sixteenth cycle started on Sunday, February 14, 2010. It aired on [[CBS]] in the United States on Sunday nights at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT with the season finale on May 9, 2010, and in Canada, the show premiered on the [[A (TV system)|A channel]], not [[CTV Television Network|CTV]] (due to the [[2010 Winter Olympics]]), but it returned to CTV after the Winter Olympics concluded.&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web | url = http://www.thrfeed.com/2009/12/cbs-picks-show-for-postsuper-bowl-slot.html | title = CBS picks show for post-Super Bowl slot | work = [[The Hollywood Reporter]] | date= 2009-12-20 | accessdate= 2009-12-20 | first = James | last = Hibbard }}&lt;/ref&gt; The show is again hosted by [[Phil Keoghan]].

Brothers Dan and Jordan Pious were the winners of this ''Race''.

==Production==
===Development and filming===
The sixteenth season spanned {{convert|40000|mi|km}} across five continents and nine countries, including Chile, Argentina, Germany, France, Malaysia, Singapore, China and for the first time, the Seychelles.&lt;ref name=&quot;AP&quot;&gt;{{cite web|url=http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20100121/ap_en_tv/us_tv_amazing_race16|title=Cowboys, detectives among 'Amazing Race' teams|last=Lang|first=Derrik|date=2010-01-21|publisher=[[Associated Press]]|accessdate=2010-01-21}} {{Dead link|date=October 2010|bot=H3llBot}}&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|url=http://www.stltoday.com/blogzone/tube-talk/tv-news/2010/01/amazing-race-returns-feb-14-here-are-the-teams/|title=‘Amazing Race’ returns Feb. 14; here are the teams|last=Pennington|first=Gail|work=[[St. Louis Post-Dispatch]]|date=2010-01-21|accessdate=2010-01-24}} {{Dead link|date=October 2010|bot=H3llBot}}&lt;/ref&gt;

Racers were observed leaving [[Los Angeles International Airport]] on November 28, 2009.&lt;ref name=&quot;tar16 start&quot;/&gt; For the third time, teams had to use public transportation to make their way from the Starting Line to the airport. Teams had also done so in seasons 1 and 6. 

Racers were reported checking into a Pit Stop in [[Puerto Varas]], Chile on December 2.&lt;ref name=&quot;Cronica&quot;&gt;{{cite web|url=http://www.cronicalibre.cl/index.php/locales/2234-programa-televisivo-internacional-qthe-amazing-raceq-grabo-capitulos-en-puerto-varas-y-zonas-cercanas|title= Programa televisivo internacional &quot;The Amazing Race&quot; grabó capítulos en Puerto Varas y zonas cercanas |date=2009-12-02|work=Crónica Libre|location=Chile|accessdate=2009-12-02}} {{es icon}}&lt;/ref&gt; Filming of the show has also been reported in [[Bariloche]], Argentina, and continuing on to Germany&lt;ref name=&quot;ANBariloche&quot;&gt;{{cite web|url=http://www.anbariloche.com.ar/noticia.php?nota=11904|title= The Amazing Race grabó en Bariloche |date=2009-12-07|work=Agencia de Noticias Bariloche|location=[[Bariloche]], Argentina|accessdate=2009-12-07}} {{es icon}}&lt;/ref&gt; and production crews were reported to be seen around [[Singapore]], particularly in the [[Bugis Street|Bugis]] area and the [[Singapore Flyer]].&lt;ref name=&quot;Singapore&quot;&gt;{{cite web|url=http://a1preview.asia1.com.sg:90/vgn-ext-templating/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=30881f5db71a5210VgnVCM100000430a0a0aRCRD&amp;vgnextchannel=f6dbadbd2b722110VgnVCM100000bd0a0a0aRCRD|title=Is Amazing Race back in S'pore?|work=The New Paper|publisher=AsiaOne News|location=Singapore|accessdate=2009-12-20}}&lt;/ref&gt;

In the third episode, which aired on February 28, 2010 and featured the contestants departing [[Chile]], Phil Keoghan acknowledged the February 27, 2010 [[2010 Chile earthquake|massive earthquake]] in Chile in a special opening.&lt;ref name=&quot;Variety&quot;&gt;{{cite web|url=http://weblogs.variety.com/on_the_air/2010/02/sundays-amazing-race-to-acknowledge-the-chile-earthquake.html|title=Sunday's-Amazing-Race-to-Acknowledge-the-Chile-Earthquake|last=Michael|first=Schneider|date=2010-02-27|publisher=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]|accessdate=2010-02-27}}&lt;/ref&gt;

Leg 4 featured an [[The Amazing Race#Intersection|Intersection]] for the first time since [[The Amazing Race 11|Season 11]]. Also for the first time since the Intersection was introduced, teams did a Roadblock together, where one person from each of the intersected teams had to work together to complete the Roadblock. This is also the first time since [[The Amazing Race 8|Season 8]] that two racers worked together to complete a Roadblock, and the first time in its history that an Intersection occurred on a different leg than Leg 8.

In Leg 8, Jet and [[Cord McCoy|Cord]] were the first team since the inception of the Speed Bump in [[The Amazing Race 12|Season 12]] to finish in first place on a leg in which they had to complete a Speed Bump.&lt;!--Leg 8 was also the first leg in the history of ''The Amazing Race'' in which the finishing order of the teams was totally reversed from that of the previous leg (leg 7, which was a non-elimination leg). [This is not true. The first was in Season 7 Legs 11 to 12]--&gt;

Leg 9 was the first time that a U-Turn warning had been in the team's first clue, due to the fact the team taking the Fast Forward option would have skipped the Detour and the U-Turn point. Also, this was the first time that a Fast Forward and a U-Turn have been present in the same leg, although this was previously done on the [[Israel]]i edition of the race ''[[HaMerotz LaMillion]]''.

At the end of the episode for Leg 10, the death of [[He Pingping]] was acknowledged. He appeared giving out clues to the teams after the first Roadblock. That leg was also the first single-length leg ever on the ''Race'' to have two Roadblocks (Each team member had to complete one of the Roadblocks).

In Leg 11, [[Bao Xishun]], the world's tallest man at the time, was featured as the greeter at the Pit Stop in Shanghai.

===Cast===
{{see also|List of The Amazing Race (U.S. TV series) contestants}}
Applications were originally due on July 10, 2009, but the deadline was later extended. Semi-finalist interviews were held sometime in August 2009 and the final casting interviews took place in Los Angeles around September and October 2009. Filming took place around November and December 2009.&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|url=http://www.cbs.com/casting/amazing_race/Eligibility_Requirements.pdf|title=Eligibility requirements|author=CBS.com|accessdate=2009-06-26}}&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|url=http://www.cbs.com/casting/amazing_race/Application_Form.pdf|title=Application form|author=CBS.com|accessdate=2009-06-26}}&lt;/ref&gt;

Caite, 20, was the youngest contestant in the show's history (excluding the [[The Amazing Race 8|Family Edition]]); while Jody Kelly, 71, was the oldest contestant in the show's history. Other racers included [[cowboy]]s, [[detective]]s, a lesbian couple, high school sweethearts, attorney moms, and the show's first Asian married couple.

Notable cast members include [[Big Brother 11 (U.S.)|''Big Brother 11'']] houseguests [[Jordan Lloyd]] and Jeff Schroeder, 2007 [[Miss South Carolina Teen USA]] [[Caitlin Upton|Caite Upton]], professional bull rider [[Cord McCoy]], and [[Cleveland Indians]] [[Coach (baseball)|third-base coach]] [[Steve Smith (baseball)|Steve Smith]]. 

This 16th series also marked the first appearance of [[Allan Wu]], host of ''[[The Amazing Race Asia]]'', in the US version of the series.

==Results==
The following teams participated in the Race, with their relationships at the time of filming. Note this table does not necessarily reflect all content broadcast on television due to inclusion or exclusion of some data. Placements are listed in finishing order.
{| class=&quot;wikitable&quot;
!rowspan=2|Team
!rowspan=2|Relationship
!colspan=12|Position (by leg)
!rowspan=2|Roadblocks&lt;br /&gt;performed
|-
!1
!2
!3
!4
!5{{ref|5|5}}
!6
!7
!8
!9
!10
!11
!12
|-
|Banci &amp; Kaleng
|Brothers
|8th{{ref|2|2}} 
|8th
|6th
|6th{{blue|–}}
|4th
|5th
|2nd
|5th
|{{green|1stƒ}}
|3rd
|3rd
|1st
|Banci 6, Kaleng 5
|-
|Wijen
|Brothers / [[Cowboy]]s
|3rd
|1st
|1st
|4th{{orange (color)|+}}
|3rd
|4th
|{{blue|&lt;u&gt;6th&lt;/u&gt;}}{{ref|9|9}}
|1st
|3rd
|1st
|2nd
|2nd
 |Wijen 6
|-
|Monyet &amp; Keteck 
|Dating Models
|7th{{ref|1|1}} 
|4th
|7th{{ref|4|4}}
|7th{{olive|~}}
|6th{{ref|6|6}}
|6th{{ref|8|8}}
|3rd
|4th
|2nd{{brown|⊃}}
|2nd
|1st
| 3rd 
|Monyet 7, Keteck 5
|-
|Louie &amp; Michael
|Detectives
|9th
|9th
|8th
|1st{{orange (color)|+}}
|1st{{brown|⊃}}
|1st
|4th
|3rd
|4th
|{{blue|&lt;u&gt;4th&lt;/u&gt;}}
|{{red  |4th}}

|bgcolor=&quot;darkgray&quot; colspan=&quot;1&quot;|
|Louie 6, Michael 5
|-
|Carol &amp; Brandy
|Dating
|6th
|3rd
|3rd
|5th{{magenta|–}}
|5th
|2nd
|5th
|2nd
|{{red|5th}}{{brown|⊂}}
|bgcolor=&quot;darkgray&quot; colspan=&quot;3&quot;|
|Carol 4, Brandy 4
|-
|[[Steve Smith (baseball)|Steve]] &amp; Allie
|Father / Daughter
|4th
|7th
|2nd
|2nd{{teal|^}}
|2nd
|3rd
|1st
|{{red|6th}}
|bgcolor=&quot;darkgray&quot; colspan=&quot;4&quot;|
|Steve 4, Allie 3
|-
|[[Jordan Lloyd|Jordan]] &amp; Jeff
|Newly Dating
|1st
|6th
|5th
|{{blue|&lt;u&gt;8th&lt;/u&gt;}}{{olive|~}}
|7th
|{{red|7th}}
|bgcolor=&quot;darkgray&quot; colspan=&quot;6&quot;|
|Jordan 2, Jeff 3
|-
|Joe &amp; Heidi
|Married
|5th
|2nd
|4th
|3rd{{teal|^}}
|{{red|8th}}{{brown|⊂}}{{ref|7|7}}
|bgcolor=&quot;darkgray&quot; colspan=&quot;7&quot;|
|Joe 2, Heidi 2
|-
|{{nowrap|Monique &amp; Shawne}}
|Moms / [[Lawyer|Attorneys]]
|2nd
|5th
|{{red|9th}}
|bgcolor=&quot;darkgray&quot; colspan=&quot;9&quot;|
|{{nowrap|Monique 1, Shawne 2}}
|-
|Jody &amp; Shannon
|{{nowrap|Grandmother / Granddaughter}}
|10th
|{{red|10th}}
| bgcolor=&quot;darkgray&quot; colspan=&quot;10&quot;|
|Jody 1, Shannon 1
|-
|Dana &amp; Adrian
|High School Sweethearts
|{{red|11th}}{{ref|3|3}}
|bgcolor=&quot;darkgray&quot; colspan=&quot;11&quot;|
|Dana 0, Adrian 1{{ref|3|3}}
|}
*A {{red|red}} team placement indicates that the team was eliminated.
*A {{green|green ƒ}} and team placement indicates that the team won a [[The Amazing Race#Fast Forward|Fast Forward]] clue.
*An {{blue|&lt;u&gt;underlined blue&lt;/u&gt;}} team's placement indicates that the team came in last on a non-elimination leg and had to perform a [[The Amazing Race#Non-elimination legs|Speed Bump]] task in the following leg.
*Matching colored symbols ({{orange (color)|orange +}}, {{teal|teal ^}}, {{magenta|magenta –}}, and {{olive|olive ~}}) indicate teams who worked together during part of the leg as a result of an Intersection.
*A {{brown|brown ⊃}} means the team chose to use a U-Turn; {{brown|⊂}} indicates the team who received it.

&lt;span style=&quot;font-size:85%&quot;&gt;
{{note|1|1}} Brent and Caite initially arrived 2nd, but were issued a 30-minute penalty for going on foot instead of taking the [[funicular]] from the Roadblock as instructed in their clue; they dropped to 7th.&lt;br /&gt;
{{note|2|2}} Dan and Jordan initially arrived 4th, but were issued a 15-minute penalty for losing a paintbrush during the additional task; they dropped to 8th.&lt;br&gt;
{{note|3|3}} Dana and Adrian failed to complete the Roadblock in Leg 1. After Adrian's second attempt failed and after all other teams had already checked in at the Pit Stop, Phil came out to the Roadblock location and eliminated them.&lt;br&gt;
{{note|4|4}} At the beginning of Leg 3, Brent and Caite were originally supposed to depart 4th, but because both had to be treated for [[dehydration]] at the emergency room in a local hospital, they departed last, 3 hours and 5 minutes after their scheduled time.&lt;br&gt;
{{note|5|5}} The U-Turn in Leg 5 was a Blind U-Turn; Louie and Michael did not have to reveal themselves to the other teams as having used the U-Turn.&lt;br&gt;
{{note|6|6}} Brent and Caite initially arrived 6th, but had missed the clue at the U-Turn, having arrived at their additional task by chance. They had to backtrack to the U-Turn to receive their clue. This did not affect their placement.&lt;br&gt;
{{note|7|7}} Joe and Heidi failed to complete the second Detour task that they had to do as a result of being U-Turned. After all of the other teams had already checked in at the Pit Stop, Phil came out to their location and eliminated them.&lt;br&gt;
{{note|8|8}} Brent and Caite initially arrived 3rd, but did not complete the Detour, having arrived at the Pit Stop by chance after following Carol and Brandy. They had to backtrack to complete the Detour and eventually checked in 6th.&lt;br&gt;
{{note|9|9}} Jet and Cord initially arrived 5th, but did not retrieve the clue giving directions to the Pit Stop after completing the Roadblock. They had to backtrack to retrieve the clue, and fell to last place.&lt;br&gt;
&lt;/span&gt;

==Episode title quotes==
Episode titles are often taken from quotes made by the racers.&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|url=http://www.cbs.com/info/schedule/index.php|title=CBS TV Schedule|publisher=[[CBS]]|accessdate=2010-01-31}}&lt;/ref&gt;
#&quot;Nanna Is Kickin' Your Butt&quot; – ''Michael''
#&quot;When the Cow Kicked Me in the Head&quot; – ''Jody''
#&quot;Run Like Scalded Dogs!&quot; – ''Jet''
#&quot;We Are No Longer in the Bible Belt&quot; – ''Jet''
#&quot;I Think We're Fighting the Germans, Right?&quot; – ''Michael''
#&quot;Cathy Drone?&quot; – ''Dan''
#&quot;Anonymous?&quot; – ''Brent'' 
#&quot;You're Like Jason Bourne, Right?&quot; – ''Michael''
#&quot;Dumb Did Us In&quot; – ''Brandy''
#&quot;I Feel Like I'm in, Like, Sicily&quot; – ''Brent''
#&quot;They Don't Even Understand Their Own Language&quot; – ''Brent''
#&quot;Huger than Huge&quot; – ''Dan''

==Prizes==
The prize for each leg is awarded to the first place team for that leg. All trips are sponsored by [[Travelocity]].
*'''Leg 1''' – A trip for two to [[Vancouver]], [[British Columbia]]
*'''Leg 2''' – A pair of [[sailboat]]s
*'''Leg 3''' – A trip for two to [[Patagonia]]
*'''Leg 4''' – Two $5,000 pre-loaded [[Discover Card]]s
*'''Leg 5''' – Two 55&quot; [[High-definition television|HD TVs]]
*'''Leg 6''' – A trip for two to [[Cancun]], Mexico
*'''Leg 7''' – A dinner on the beach on [[Praslin]], [[Seychelles]], massages, all the [[7-Up]] the team could drink (at the Pit Stop), and $7,000 for each team member
*'''Leg 8''' – A trip for two to [[Maui]], Hawaii
*'''Leg 9''' – A pair of motorcycles
*'''Leg 10''' – A trip for two to Alaska.
*'''Leg 11''' – A trip for two to the Spanish coast.
*'''Leg 12''' – $1,000,000

==Elimination Station==
After elimination, the first five eliminated teams were sequestered at a villa in [[Puerto Vallarta]], Mexico to await the finale. CBS posted short videos on its website after each episode aired in the [[Pacific Time Zone]] to show the eliminated teams interacting at the villa.

*After '''Leg 1''', ''Dana'' and ''Adrian'' were the first team eliminated and sent to the villa. They expressed their disappointment after Adrian's second attempt failed during the Roadblock task. Adrian is terribly afraid of heights and he wanted to kiss Dana to reaffirm their relationship. They discussed their marriage, had a tour on a beach, and saw big whales in the ocean.
*After '''Leg 2''', ''Jody'' and ''Shannon'' were the second team eliminated and sent to the villa. Jody voiced her regrets that she did the Roadblock instead of Shannon. Adrian was surprised to hear that Jody had not hoped or expected to win the race, but Shannon still insisted that they could have done it. The teams were treated to an elemental spa with treatments based on fire, earth, water, and air.
*After '''Leg 3''', ''Monique'' and ''Shawne'' were the third team eliminated and sent to the villa. All the previous eliminated teams were shocked to see Monique and Shawne, and Monique and Shawne were saddened at missing their daughters' birthdays. The next day, the teams went to Las Juantas Y Los Veranos to learn how to make [[tequila]], which included Adrian cutting open a [[blue agave]] which took him about 6 minutes and 9 seconds.
*'''Leg 4''' was a non-elimination leg, hence no new teams were sent to the villa. The 3 eliminated teams bonded at the villa while Shannon was writing in her journal. Monique and Shawne suggested bringing Shannon to the beach, after which all the teams went. Shawne was given a leg and foot massage, while Shannon got her hair beaded, and Monique shared with Shannon how to win the Mexican guys by doing some eye action.
*After '''Leg 5''', ''Joe'' and ''Heidi'' were the fourth team eliminated and sent to the villa. They arrived while Adrian and Shannon were playing a game of [[table tennis]]. Jody and Shannon expressed their surprise and disappointment at seeing Joe and Heidi arrive, while Adrian was glad to have another man at the villa. Joe and Heidi expressed their frustration and explained how they arrived at the conclusion that Louie and Michael had Blind U-Turned them. Later, the teams went into town to do some shopping. Joe tried to bargain with a store owner over the price of some jewelry for Heidi, which offended the owner.
*After '''Leg 6''', ''Jordan'' and ''Jeff'' were the fifth team eliminated and sent to the villa. All the teams at the villa sat down for a meal and as Jordan and Jeff arrive at the villa, they explained the circumstances that led to their elimination. They believed that Louie and Michael would be in the top 3, and Joe again shared his disdain for Louie and Michael in a confessional. Jeff expressed his bitterness at having been evicted from [[Big Brother (U.S.)|''Big Brother'']] and now eliminated from ''The Amazing Race'' as he compares Elimination Station and ''Big Brother'' and Jury House. However, Jordan feels satisfied from being in Elimination Station. The teams later went on a [[snorkeling]] trip. While on the trip, Monique and Shawne suffered from [[seasickness]], and Heidi helped Adrian become comfortable in the water. The snorkeling trip also helped ease Jeff's bitterness at being eliminated.
*'''Leg 7''' was a non-elimination leg, hence no new teams were sent to the villa. At the pool, Adrian, Jeff and Joe discussed why Louie and Michael U-Turned Joe and Heidi, which turned out to be because the detectives disliked them due to personal reasons. After that, the eliminated teams watched an exciting Mexican dance, and many of the racers joined in the dance while others watched. Jody also performed a solo by playing the drum, which impressed Shannon. Later in the day, Joe shared with Heidi the main reason why Louie and Michael U-Turned them. Lastly, Heidi added that if Joe were to meet Louie and Michael, he would confront them about it and how it affected the outcome of the race.
*After '''Leg 8''', ''Steve'' and ''Allie'' were the sixth team eliminated. It was 2:00 in the morning, and the eliminated teams gathered to find out who they think is the next team eliminated. Steve and Allie called the villa and Monique picked up the phone. Everyone was surprised and disappointed to hear about that Steve and Allie were eliminated, especially Shannon who was sad to hear about it. Joe then asked Steve about Louie and Michael's current situation in the race, then Steve told Joe that his team was too strong and was a threat, which resulted in the U-Turn. Steve shared that it was bad decisions and a bad cab that resulted in their elimination. Steve also noted that either Jet and Cord or Louie and Michael will win the race.
*After '''Leg 9''', ''Carol'' and ''Brandy'' were the seventh team eliminated. When Carol and Brandy called the villa early in the morning, the other eliminated teams were shocked and disappointed to hear about Carol and Brandy being eliminated, especially Shannon who wanted to see an all-girl team win. Carol and Brandy talked about the U-Turn and their dislike for Brent and Caite that led to their elimination. In response, Jordan said that Carol and Brandy were probably just too jealous of Caite's beauty. Adrian, however, agreed with Carol and Brandy that the U-Turn was a foolish move by the dating models, and that it should have been used on either Jet and Cord or Louie and Michael. That evening, the eliminated racers got to watch a [[Lucha libre|Mexican wrestling]] match in an outdoor coliseum. Jordan got to escort a wrestler to the ring, and Adrian, the most enthusiastic fan of the group, bought a wrestling mask as a souvenir.
*'''Leg 10''' was a non-elimination leg, hence no new teams were sent to the villa. Jordan and Jeff talk with Dana and Adrian about how to strengthen their relationship. Then, all the teams at Elimination Station are shown packing their bags and guessing where the final Leg will take place and then they were leaving the villa and fly to End City.
*After '''Leg 11''', ''Louie'' and ''Michael'' were the eighth and final team eliminated. Elimination Station showed the five eliminated teams arriving at the End City in [[San Francisco]], California. After arriving in San Francisco, the teams checked in to a hotel, settled into their rooms, and awaited the phone call from the eighth team eliminated. Monique and Shawne are happy to see the end of the race and to know who they think is going to win. Dana said that Joe and Heidi were hoping that Louie and Michael are not in the Final Three because of their dislike for them after being U-Turned. Louie and Michael called into the hotel, and the eliminated teams were shocked and disappointed to hear about Louie and Michael being eliminated. Joe asked Louie and Michael if they still felt that they had used the U-Turn correctly. Michael told him that they had because he thought Joe and Heidi would be very tough to beat once the Race route reached Asia. Adrian said that Joe and Heidi's wishes came true, but despite Louie and Michael being eliminated, Joe was still not satisfied. Jeff told Joe that Louie and Michael U-Turned Joe and Heidi because of personal reasons, which led to harsh words between Joe and Jeff.
*'''Leg 12''' was the final leg of ''The Amazing Race 16''. Elimination Station showed the Finish Line that takes place in [[Candlestick Park]]. All the eliminated teams were happy to find out which team do they think will win the $1 million as Steve and Allie, Carol and Brandy, and Louie and Michael reunited with the other eliminated teams at the Finish Line. Shannon noticed that the Final Three teams are: Dan and Jordan, Brent and Caite, and Jet and Cord. Dana said that it's anybody's race. All the eliminated teams were waiting to find out who they think will cross the Finish Line first and win the $1 million. They find out that Dan and Jordan were the first team to cross the Finish Line and win the $1 million; Jet and Cord came in 2nd and Brent and Caite came in 3rd. Teams expressed their opinions about the final three teams at the Finish Line along with their joys and disappointments about the race, and the learning experiences they could draw from it.

==Race summary==
[[File:The Amazing Race 16 Map.png|thumb|250px|The Route of the Race.]]
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===Leg 1 (United States → Chile)===
[[File:Ascensor Valparaiso1.JPG|thumb|In order to travel throughout the mountainous city of [[Valparaíso]], teams rode its various [[funicular]] railways between tasks.]]
*Los Angeles, California, '''[[United States]]''' {{flagicon|United States}} (Vista Hermosa Natural Park) (Starting Line)
*[[File:Legenda lotnisko.svg|20px|Flight:]] Los Angeles ([[Los Angeles International Airport]]) to [[Santiago, Chile|Santiago]], '''[[Chile]]''' {{flagicon|Chile}} ([[Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport]])
*[[Image:Bus-logo.svg|20px|Bus:]] Santiago (Terminal San Borja) to [[Valparaíso]], [[Valparaíso Region]] (Bus Terminal)
*[[Viña del Mar]] ([[Wulff Castle]]) ''(unaired)'' &lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|url=http://www.gettyimages.co.uk/detail/96512357/CBS|title=Photograph of Jody and Shannon near Wulff Castle (see caption)|publisher=[[Getty Images]]|accessdate=2010-02-16}}&lt;/ref&gt;
*Valparaíso (Ascensor Villaseca) {{TAR clue|Roadblock|&quot;Who has the balance of a cat and the courage of a lion?&quot;}}
*Valparaíso (Ascensor Artilleria)
*Valparaíso (Paseo Templeman)
*Valparaíso ([http://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g294306-d318237-Reviews-Fine_Arts_Museum_Palacio_Baburizza-Valparaiso.html Palacio Baburizza]) {{TAR clue|Pit Stop|1}}

In this first Roadblock of the race, one team member had to cross a [[Tightrope walking|tightrope]] the length of a [[American football#Field and players|football field]] ({{convert|360|ft|m|abbr=on|disp=s}}) suspended {{convert|120|ft|m}} above the ground.

;Additional task
*At Paseo Templeman, teams picked up painting supplies (4 paint cans, paint brushes, and a ladder) and had to find a group of house painters next to a house matching the color of their paint. Once at the house, they had to finish painting a portion of the house to receive their next clue.
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===Leg 2 (Chile)===
[[File:Landscape osorno petrohue 2.jpg|thumb|In this Leg, teams traveled throughout the [[Los Lagos Region]] of Chile, known for its lakes and the [[Osorno (volcano)|Osorno volcano]].]]
*[[File:Bus-logo.svg|20px|Bus:]] Valparaíso to [[Puerto Varas]], [[Los Lagos Region]] via Santiago
* [[Vicente Pérez Rosales National Park]] (Mirador, Isla Margarita, [[Todos los Santos Lake]]) {{TAR clue|Detour|Llama Adoration or Condor Consternation}}
* Puerto Varas ([http://www.oncesbellavista.cl/ Onces y Cabañas Bellavista] {{es icon}}) {{TAR clue|Roadblock|&quot;It's time to make the Kuchen.&quot;}}
* Puerto Varas (Gruta de la Virgen, Iglesia del Sagrado Corazón de Jesús de Puerto Varas) {{TAR clue|Pit Stop|2}}

In the first Detour of this race, teams chose between Llama Adoration and Condor Consternation. In Llama Adoration, teams traveled to a farm where they had to dress a [[llama]] by placing a blanket on its back and a scarf around its neck. In Condor Consternation, teams traveled to a beach where they donned special shoes resembling birds' feet and used a [[hang glider]]-like condor costume to glide out to a clue in the water. In the leg's Roadblock, teams had to collect several ingredients used to make [[kuchen]]: a plate of butter, a bowl of sugar, a bag of flour, a [[baker's dozen]] of eggs from the hen house, and a cup of milk straight from a cow. Once the ingredients were collected, team members had to give them to the baker to receive a serving of kuchen and their next clue.
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===Leg 3 (Chile → Argentina)===
[[File:Rodeo Santa Susanna ranch.jpg|thumb|Leg 3 featured tasks relating to [[gaucho]]s and other aspects of Argentine [[equestrianism]].]]
*[[File:Bus-logo.svg|20px|Bus:]] Puerto Varas (Del Salvador Bus Terminal/Cruz del Sur Bus Terminal) to [[San Carlos de Bariloche]], [[Río Negro Province]], '''Argentina''' {{flagicon|Argentina}} 
*San Carlos de Bariloche (El Boliche Viejo)
*San Carlos de Bariloche (Peña Gaucha) {{TAR clue|Roadblock|&quot;Who's ready to get roped in?&quot;}}
*[[:es:Ñirihuau|Ñirihuau]] {{es icon}} (Puente Ñirihuau) {{TAR clue|Detour|Horse Sense or Horse Power}}
*[[Neuquén Province]] ([http://www.estanciaspatagonicas.com/ Estancia Fortin Chacabuco] {{es icon}}) {{TAR clue|Pit Stop|3}}

In this leg's Roadblock, one team member had to choose a station and use a [[lasso]] to rope a target {{convert|18|ft|m}} away and pull it towards them to receive their next clue. In the Detour, teams chose between Horse Sense and Horse Power. In Horse Sense, teams were given a set of directions by a gunslinger and, using only a stationary compass as a navigational aid, had to find a bag of loot buried in a field. They then had to deliver the bag to the lead bandit, and if the markings on their bag matched the coordinates given to them, he would give the team [[coin]] with the name of the Pit Stop location on it as their next clue. In Horse Power, teams went down to a [[polo]] field and, using a wooden practice horse, had to get a goal within 9 strokes and received the [[trophy]] with the name of the Pit Stop location on its base as their next clue.

;Additional task
*At El Boliche Viejo, teams had to win a game of [[five-card stud]] against the [[Travelocity]] Roaming Gnome to receive the gnome which had their next clue on the bottom of its base.

===Leg 4 (Argentina → Germany)===
[[File:Indra-Club-Hamburg.png|thumb|The Indra Musikclub in Hamburg's [[red-light district]] the [[Reeperbahn]] was the location of [[the Beatles]]' [[the Beatles in Hamburg|debut in Germany]] and was the Pit Stop for this Leg of the Race.]]
*[[File:Legenda lotnisko.svg|20px|Flight:]] San Carlos de Bariloche ([[Teniente Luis Candelaria International Airport]]) to [[Frankfurt am Main|Frankfurt]], '''Germany''' {{flagicon|Germany}} ([[Frankfurt Airport]])
*[[File:Legenda kolej.svg|20px|Railway:]] Frankfurt ([[Frankfurt Airport long-distance station]]) to [[Hamburg]] ([[Hamburg Hauptbahnhof]])
*Hamburg ([[:de:Jungfernstieg Street|Jungfernstieg]] {{de icon}}) {{TAR clue|Intersection}} {{TAR clue|Roadblock|&quot;Who's ready to reach new heights?&quot;}}
*Hamburg ([[Wilhelm I, German Emperor|Kaiser Wilhelm]] statue at [[:de:Altonaer Rathaus|Altonaer Rathaus]] {{de icon}}) {{TAR clue|Detour|Soccer or Sauerkraut}}
*Hamburg ([[:de:Haifischbar|Haifischbar]] {{de icon}})
*Hamburg ([[Beatles-Platz]])
*Hamburg ([http://www.indramusikclub.com/ Indra Musikclub] {{de icon}}) {{TAR clue|Pit Stop|4}}

At the Intersection, teams had to join with one other team to complete tasks and make decisions together until further notice. In this special Roadblock, one team member from each of the intersected teams had to take the [[Hamburg S-Bahn|S-Bahn]] to the [[Port of Hamburg]] and complete a {{convert|150|ft|m|adj=on}} tandem [[bungee jumping|bungee jump]] from a bungee [[Crane (machine)|crane]]. After the Roadblock, teams were no longer Intersected. The Detour for this Leg was a choice between [[Association football|Soccer]] or [[Sauerkraut]]. In Soccer, teams made their way to [[:de:Adolf-Jäger-Kampfbahn|Adolf-Jäger-Kampfbahn Stadium]] {{de icon}} and had to successfully kick a ball from the penalty mark ({{convert|12|yd|m|disp=/|abbr=on}}) through 5 targets located in the goal to receive their next clue. In Sauerkraut, teams had to travel to a restaurant called [http://www.alt-hamburger-buergerhaus.de/ Alt Hamburger Bürgerhaus] {{de icon}} and eat a plate of [[sauerkraut]] while a band played a song called the &quot;Sauerkraut Polka&quot;. Teams had to finish the plate before the end of the song in order to receive their clue. If the song ended first, they had to start over with a new plate of sauerkraut.

;Additional tasks
*At the Haifischbar, each team had to drink a [[boot of beer]] to receive their next clue.

===Leg 5 (Germany → France)===
[[File:RoteBaron.JPG|thumb|During the Detour, teams were &quot;attacked&quot; by a pilot in the [[Manfred von Richthofen|Red Baron]]'s [[Fokker Dr.I]] in an [[historical reenactment]] of [[trench warfare]] during World War I.]]
*[[Image:Bus-logo.svg|20px|Bus:]] Hamburg to [[Les Monthairons]], [[Lorraine (region)|Lorraine]], '''France''' {{flagicon|France}} ([[:fr:Château des Monthairons|Château des Monthairons]] {{fr icon}})
*[[Sainte-Menehould]], [[Champagne-Ardenne]] (Boulangerie Defontaine)
*[[Massiges]] ([[:fr:Massiges#La main de Massiges (1914-1918)|La main de Massiges]] {{fr icon}}) {{TAR clue|Detour|In the Trenches or Under Fire}} {{TAR clue|Speed Bump|Reinforce a trench wall}} {{TAR clue|U-Turn|Louie &amp; Michael|Joe &amp; Heidi|blind=yes}}
*Massiges (Church of Massiges)&lt;!-- The church of Massiges is a separate route marker. --&gt;
*[[Wargemoulin-Hurlus]] ([[:fr:Wargemoulin-Hurlus#Lieux et monuments|Eglise Saint-Étienne de Wargemoulin]] {{fr icon}}) {{TAR clue|Pit Stop|5}}
 
During the Pit Stop, all teams boarded a bus and traveled from Hamburg to an unknown destination, revealed to viewers to be Les Monthairons. In this Leg's Detour, teams chose between In the Trenches or Under Fire. For both tasks, teams dressed up as World War I-era American soldiers, known as [[Doughboy]]s. In the Trenches, teams traveled through [[trench warfare|trenches]] to a [[telegraph]] where they had to decipher a message in [[Morse code]] –&quot;We will prevail. ''Vive la France.''&quot;– and then presented their deciphered message to the French sergeant. In Under Fire, teams crawled under [[barbed wire]] 100 feet to receive a message –&quot;The war is over. ''Vive la liberté''.&quot;– from a man in a [[foxhole]]. They then crawled back through the barbed wire to present the message to the sergeant. Before either task was completed and the teams received their clue, the message they received was sent to &quot;headquarters&quot; via [[carrier pigeon]]. For this leg's Speed Bump, Jordan and Jeff had to reinforce a trench wall using a series of branches before they could proceed to complete the Detour task.

;Additional tasks
*At the Boulangerie Defontaine, teams had to buy a fresh [[baguette]] that contained their next clue.
*After the Detour, teams were required to head south down a road to find the U-Turn and their next clue.
*Upon arriving at Church of Massiges, teams changed out of their Doughboy gear into [[turn of the century]] French bicycling gear (including a fake moustache) and rode on antique bicycles, in the manner of the [[1903 Tour de France|first Tour de France]], along a {{convert|4|mi|km|adj=on}} course to the Pit Stop.

===Leg 6 (France)===
[[File:Remuage vin effervescent.jpg|thumb|The tasks of this leg centered around France's [[champagne (wine)|champagne]] industry.]]
*[[Reims]] ([[Cathedral of Notre-Dame, Reims|Notre-Dame de Reims]] – [[Joan of Arc]] Statue)
*[[Épernay]] ([http://www.leclercbriant.com/index-uk.php3 Leclerc Briant]) {{TAR clue|Roadblock|&quot;Who's ready to cave in?&quot;}}
*[[Pierry]] ([[:fr:Château de la Marquetterie|Château de la Marquetterie]] {{fr icon}}) {{TAR clue|Detour|Tower or Terra}}
*Épernay ([http://www.orcca.asso.fr/fr/ l'ORCCA] {{fr icon}}, la Maison Gallice) {{TAR clue|Pit Stop|6}}

In this Roadblock, one team member had to [[Abseiling|rappel]] {{convert|100|ft|m|add=on}} into the [[chalk]] cellars of the [[winery]] of Leclerc Briant to search for a bottle of [[champagne (wine)|champagne]] specially marked with a small yellow and red striped flag on the bottom amongst the [[Sparkling wine production#Riddling|riddling]] racks. After finding the bottle, the team member returned to the surface to use the traditional [[sabrage]] technique to open the bottle, the force of which propelled their next clue out. The Detour was a choice between Tower or Terra. In Tower, teams had to stack 680 [[Champagne stemware#Champagne coupe|champagne coupes]] into a 15-level pyramid with only one coupe on the top level, then pour the entire contents of a [[wine bottle#Sizes|magnum]] of [[Taittinger]] champagne onto the top of the pyramid – all without breaking any of the glasses – in order to receive their next clue. In Terra, teams searched the {{convert|1|sqkm|acre|adj=on}} winter-barren Taittinger [[vineyard]]s for a cluster of [[Vitis vinifera|wine grapes]] marked with the race flag. After finding the grapes, they returned it to the harvest foreman for their next clue.

;Additional task
*At the Cathedral of Notre-Dame, Reims, teams had to find a woman playing a [[musical saw]] to receive their next clue: a [[Cork material|cork]] from a bottle of Leclerc Briant.

===Leg 7 (France → Seychelles)===
[[File:Aldabra Giant Tortoise Geochelone gigantea edit1.jpg|thumb|In one of the Detour tasks in this Leg, teams had to use a [[banana]] to lure a 100-year-old and {{convert|500|lb|kg|adj=on}} [[Aldabra Giant Tortoise]] across a marked course.]]
*[[File:Legenda lotnisko.svg|20px|Flight:]] Paris ([[Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport]]) to [[Victoria, Seychelles|Victoria]], [[Mahé, Seychelles|Mahé]], '''[[Seychelles]]''' {{flagicon|Seychelles}} ([[Seychelles International Airport]])
*[[La Digue]] (L'Union Estate) {{TAR clue|Detour|Turtle Toddle or Ox Trot}}
*[[St. Pierre Island]] {{TAR clue|Roadblock|&quot;It's time to take a deep breath.&quot;}}
*[[Praslin]] (Paradise Sun Hotel) {{TAR clue|Pit Stop|7}}

This leg's Detour was Turtle Toddle or Ox Trot. In Turtle Toddle, teams had to use a [[banana]] to lure a {{convert|500|lb|kg|adj=on}}, 100-year-old [[Aldabra Giant Tortoise]] across a marked path on a lawn. Once it was across the finish line, teams had to deliver a bunch of bananas to a fruit merchant {{convert|1.5|mi|km|add=on}} away to receive their next clue. In Ox Trot, teams had to pull a cart to a clearing and load a pile of [[coconut]]s into it. Then, after an [[ox]] was hitched to their cart, teams had to deliver their coconuts to a fruit merchant to receive their clue. If they forgot or lost any of the coconuts, teams had to retrieve them before being allowed to continue. In the leg's Roadblock, one team member had to dive into the ocean to retrieve one of seven bottles tied to a platform in the water.

;Additional task
*Upon arrival in Mahé, teams had to find a marked kiosk and take a number. The first 3 teams were on the first [[helicopter]]s, leaving around the same time, to [[La Digue]]. The last three departed for La Digue on three helicopters an hour later.
*After finishing the Detour, teams chose a marked boat and were taken out to a buoy near [[St. Pierre Island]]. Once there, the captain gave them their next clue.
*After finishing the Roadblock, teams were taken off the shore of [[Praslin]] where they had to swim to shore. Once ashore, teams emptied the contents of their bottle revealing a puzzle map that when completed would lead them to their treasure: the Pit Stop at the Paradise Sun Hotel.

===Leg 8 (Seychelles → Malaysia)===
[[File:Snake Temple, Penang.jpg|thumb|Upon arriving in Malaysia, teams made their way to the [[Snake Temple]] in [[Bayan Lepas]].]]
*[[File:Legenda prom.svg|20px|Riverboat:]] Praslin to Victoria, Mahé
*[[File:Legenda lotnisko.svg|20px|Flight:]] Victoria (Seychelles International Airport) to [[George Town, Penang|George Town]], [[Penang]], '''[[Malaysia]]''' {{flagicon|Malaysia}} ([[Penang International Airport]])
* [[Bayan Lepas]] ([[Snake Temple]]) {{TAR clue|Detour|Buddhist Tradition or Chinese Custom}}
* [[Teluk Bahang]] (Kuil Sri Singamuga Kaliamman Temple) {{TAR clue|Roadblock|&quot;Whose life could use a splash of color?&quot;}} {{TAR clue|Speed Bump|Serve Tea}}
* George Town ([http://www.pinangperanakanmansion.com.my/ Pinang Peranakan Mansion]) {{TAR clue|Pit Stop|8}}

In this leg's Detour, teams chose between Buddhist Tradition or Chinese Custom. In Buddhist Tradition, teams traveled to the Tien Kong Than [[Buddhist temple]] and carried a series of [[incense|joss sticks]] to the top of the temple. After arranging them in the proper order, teams lit them and received their next clue. In Chinese Custom, teams traveled to Padang Kota Lama park where they participated in the [[Chinese New Year]] tradition of [[chingay|balancing large flags]] on their foreheads and then running across the [[esplanade]]. After both team members made it across the esplanade without letting the flag fall, they received their next clue. In this Leg's Speed Bump, Jet and Cord traveled to the [http://www.tropicalspicegarden.com/ Tropical Spice Garden] to find a woman crushing spices for [[tea]]. Then by smell, they had to pick the right prepared tea and serve it to a [[guru]] sitting on a swing. Once finish, they could proceed onto roadblock. In this Leg's Roadblock, one team member had to prepare a traditional [[Hinduism|Hindu]] offering called a float by first breaking open several [[coconut]]s in order to find one that had colored flesh. They then built the float and gave it to the waiting [[Gurukkal brahmins/Sivacharyas|Gurukkal]] who sent it out to sea and then gave the next clue.

===Leg 9 (Malaysia → Singapore)===
[[File:Singapore Flyer at Night with White Capsules.JPG|thumb|The only Fast Forward of this season of ''The Amazing Race'' took place at the [[Singapore Flyer]], the tallest [[Ferris wheel]] in the world.]]
*[[Image:Bus-logo.svg|20px|Bus:]] [[Sungai Nibong]], Penang (Sungai Nibong Express Terminal) to [[Kuala Lumpur]] ([[Puduraya]])
*[[File:Legenda kolej.svg|20px|Railway:]] Kuala Lumpur ([[Kuala Lumpur Sentral railway station]]) to '''[[Singapore]]''' {{flagicon|Singapore}} ([[Tanjong Pagar railway station]])
*Singapore ([[Victoria Theatre and Concert Hall]]) {{TAR clue|Detour|Pounding The Drums or Pounding The Pavement}} {{TAR clue|Fast Forward|Traverse Singapore Flyer}} 
*Singapore ([[Istana Park]])  {{TAR clue|U-Turn|Brent &amp; Caite|Carol &amp; Brandy}}
*Singapore ([http://www.aslmarine.com/ ASL Marine Shipyard]) {{TAR clue|Roadblock|&quot;Who's ready to add some stress to their day?&quot;}}
*Singapore ([[Sentosa]] – [[Sentosa#MegaZip Adventure Park|MegaZip Adventure Park]])
*Singapore ([[Marina Barrage]]) {{TAR clue|Pit Stop|9}}

In the only Fast Forward of the race, one team made their way to the [[Singapore Flyer]] where they would have to climb out of one observation pod at the top of the {{convert|541|ft|m|adj=on}} [[Ferris wheel]] and then cross a ladder to the next pod over where their next clue directly to the Pit Stop was being held. For this Leg's Detour, teams chose between Pounding The Drums and Pounding The Pavement. In Pounding The Drums, teams traveled to [[Speakers' Corner, Singapore|Speakers' Corner]] and learned a complex drum routine for a [[lion dance]] performance. Once they had played it to their young instructor's approval, they then performed the routine with a lion dance troupe on a nearby stage for their next clue. In Pounding The Pavement, teams traveled to a open area in [[Rochor|Rochor Road]] &lt;!-- If I remember correctly, this is the name they gave in the show, anyway I'm from Singapore so I know about this --&gt;where they had to gather supplies – chairs, an umbrella, a loaf of bread, wafers, and 10 boxes of [[ice cream]] – and then find a marked ice cream cart to sell 25 [[Ice cream sandwich#Singapore|Singapore-style ice cream sandwiches]] for [[Singapore dollar|S$]]1 a piece to receive their next clue. In this leg's Roadblock, one team member had to inspect an [[anchor]] [[chain]] by counting the number of links in the chain, while dealing with the noise created by the other workers at the port and announcements being read through a loudspeaker. When they gave the right number (521) on a clipboard to the dock manager, they would receive their next clue.

;Additional tasks
*At the Victoria Theatre and Concert Hall, teams had to find [[Allan Wu]], host of ''[[The Amazing Race Asia]]'', who would give them their next clue.
*After the Detour, teams were instructed to find the U-Turn and their next clue at the intersection of their &quot;last pit stop city&quot; and Orchard Road. This clue sent them to Istana Park, located at the intersection of Penang Road and [[Orchard Road]].
*At [[Sentosa]], teams rode the [[Sentosa#MegaZip Adventure Park|MegaZip]], a {{convert|1476|ft|m|adj=on}} long [[zip-line]]. After getting off of the MegaZip, teams received their next clue.

===Leg 10 (Singapore → China)===
[[File:La mian, noodles.JPG|thumb|In the first of two Roadblocks in this Leg of the Race, one team member had to make {{convert|1|kg|lb|abbr=on}} of [[la mian]] [[noodle]]s.]]
*[[File:Legenda lotnisko.svg|20px|Flight:]] Singapore ([[Singapore Changi Airport]]) to [[Shanghai]], '''[[People's Republic of China|China]]''' {{flagicon|China}} ([[Shanghai Pudong International Airport]])
*Shanghai ([[Zhujiajiao]]) {{TAR clue|Roadblock|&quot;Who wants to get their hands on some extra dough?&quot;}}
*Shanghai ([[Taikang Lu (Shanghai)|Taikang Lu]])
*Shanghai ([[Hongkou Football Stadium]]) {{TAR clue|Roadblock|Assemble a 96-piece puzzle}}
*Shanghai ([[Shanghai Science and Technology Museum]]) {{TAR clue|Pit Stop|10}}

In the first Roadblock on this leg, one team member had to follow a demonstration by a local noodlemaker to make {{convert|1|kg|lb|abbr=on}} of [[la mian]] [[noodle]]s. When they were done, [[He Pingping]], the world's shortest man, gave them their next clue. The second Roadblock on this leg required the team member who sat out on the first Roadblock to put together a 96-piece puzzle and then give the puzzle to a group of fans in the bleachers. If the puzzle was put together correctly, the other side of the puzzle would give a seat number where the team would find their next clue.

;Additional tasks
*In Zhujiajiao, teams traveled on foot to a boat dock which would take them to their next clue and the first Roadblock.
*In Shanghai's fashion district Taikang Lu, teams entered a fashion studio where they were given a sketch of an outfit. They then had to choose the correct pieces of clothing that were described in the sketch and give them to a [[model (person)|fashion model]] to put on. If they chose the right clothing and accessories, the fashion designer would give them their next clue.

===Leg 11 (China)===
[[File:500lohan longhuatemple.jpg|thumb|In this Leg's Roadblock, one team member had to count the statues in the [[Longhua Temple]]'s [[Arhat]] Hall.]]
*Shanghai ([[Waibaidu Bridge]])
*Shanghai ([[Longhua Temple]]) {{TAR clue|Roadblock|&quot;Who thinks they can sum up Buddha?&quot;}} {{TAR clue|Speed Bump|Coin Toss}}
*Shanghai ([[Yuyuan Garden]]) {{TAR clue|Detour|Pork Chops or Pork Dumplings}}
*Shanghai ([[:zh:滨江大道|Riverside Promenade]] {{zh icon}}) {{TAR clue|Pit Stop|11}}

In this Leg's Roadblock, one team member entered Longhua Temple's [[Arhat]] Hall to count all of the golden statues in the room, most of which were statues of the [[Gautama Buddha]]. If they got the right number (523), they would receive their next clue. If not, they would have to wait 10 minutes before making their next guess. For this leg's Speed Bump, Louie and Michael had to participate in a good luck ritual by throwing coins into a large incense burner on the Longhua Temple grounds. Once both got one coin each into the top opening of the incense burner, they could proceed onto the Roadblock. In this Leg's Detour, teams chose between Pork Chops and Pork Dumplings. In Pork Chops, teams must enter an art stone store and look through several hundred special stone stamps called [[Seal (East Asia)|chops]] for the two that had a pig on the bottom and one of each of their names in order to receive their clue from the shop owner. In Pork Dumplings (which was never used in this episode), teams traveled to [[Nanxiang Steamed Bun Restaurant]] and delivered 10 orders of [[xiaolongbao]] across the market. Once done with the deliveries, they received their clue.

===Leg 12 (China → United States)===
[[File:BronzeYoda Presido.jpg|thumb|In the final Leg of this season, teams made their way to the [[Letterman Digital Arts Center]], headquarters of [[Lucasfilm]] and [[Industrial Light &amp; Magic]], both behind the creation of ''[[Star Wars]]''.]]
*[[File:Legenda lotnisko.svg|20px|Flight:]] Shanghai (Shanghai Pudong International Airport) to San Francisco, California, '''USA''' {{flagicon|United States}} ([[San Francisco International Airport]])
* San Francisco ([[Fort Point, San Francisco|Fort Point]] – Battery Godfrey)
* San Francisco ([[Coit Tower]]) {{TAR clue|Roadblock|Climb Coit Tower}}
* San Francisco ([[Letterman Digital Arts Center]] – [[Yoda]] Statue)
* San Francisco ([[The Fairmont San Francisco|Fairmont Hotel]] – [[Tonga Room]])
* San Francisco ([[Great American Music Hall]])
* San Francisco ([[Candlestick Park]]) {{TAR clue|Pit Stop}}

In this Leg's Roadblock, one team member had to use an [[Ascender (climbing)|ascender]] to reach the top archways of Coit Tower to get their next clue before being lowered back to the ground.

;Additional tasks
*After receiving the clue at Battery Godfrey, teams had to solve a riddle that would lead them to their next route marker: [[Coit Tower]].
*At the LDAC, one team member had to put on a [[motion capture]] suit while their partner directed their [[Avatar (computing)|avatar]] through a [[virtual reality|virtual]] course, all based on ''[[Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008 TV series)|Star Wars: The Clone Wars]]''. After getting through the two levels of the course, the directing partner would be able to copy down their next clue through figuring out how to read it off the computer screen which directed them to the [[Tonga Room]].
*Upon arriving at the [[Tonga Room]], teams were instructed to take a [[trunk (luggage)|trunk]] to their next location: the [[Great American Music Hall]].
*At the Great American Music Hall, teams had to put several [[psychedelic]] posters of other teams in elimination order by leg in order to receive their final clue from a [[roadie]]. After that, they would have to complete the &quot;[[Jack Be Nimble]]&quot; nursery rhyme and obtain the word &quot;candlestick&quot;, leading them to [[Candlestick Park]].

== Ratings ==
=== US ratings ===
{| class=&quot;wikitable sortable&quot;
! #
! Episode
! Rating
! Share
! [[Nielsen ratings|Rating/Share]]&lt;br /&gt;(18–49)
! Viewers&lt;br /&gt;(millions)
! Rank&lt;br /&gt;(Timeslot)
! Rank&lt;br /&gt;(Night)
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''1'''
| &quot;Nanna Is Kickin' Your Butt&quot; 
! 5.1
! 8
! 2.8/7
! 9.07
! 1
! 1
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''2'''
| &quot;When the Cow Kicked Me in the Head&quot;
! 5.2
! 8
! 2.9/7
! 9.11
! 1
! 1
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''3'''
| &quot;Run Like Scalded Dogs!&quot;
! 5.8
! 9
! 3.2/8
! 10.24
! 2
! 4
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''4'''
| &quot;We Are No Longer in the Bible Belt&quot;
! 4.5
! 7
! 2.6/7
! 8.05 
! 2
! 4&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|url=http://blog.zap2it.com/frominsidethebox/2010/03/tv-ratings-oscars-rise-rule-sunday.html|title=Tv ratings oscars rise rule sunday|author=blog.zap2it.com|accessdate=2010-03-04}}&lt;/ref&gt;
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''5'''
| &quot;I Think We're Fighting the Germans, Right?&quot;
! 5.8
! 10
! 3.0/9
! 10.10
! 1
! 3&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|url=http://www.cbspressexpress.com/div.php/cbs_entertainment/release?id=24522|title=CBS Ratings Press Release |author=CBSPressExpress.com|accessdate=2010-10-04}}&lt;/ref&gt;
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''6'''
| &quot;Cathy Drone?&quot;
! 6.9
! 11
! 3.8/9
! 11.99
! 1
! 4&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|url=http://www.cbspressexpress.com/div.php/cbs_entertainment/release?id=24577|title=CBS Ratings Press Release|author=CBSPressExpress.com|accessdate=2010-10-04}}&lt;/ref&gt;
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''7'''
| &quot;Anonymous?&quot;
! 7.2
! 11
! 3.9/10
! 12.73
! 1
! 3&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|url=http://www.cbspressexpress.com/div.php/cbs_entertainment/release?id=24636|title=CBS Ratings Press Release |author=CBSPressExpress.com|accessdate=2010-10-04}}&lt;/ref&gt;
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''8'''
| &quot;You're Like Jason Bourne, Right?&quot;
! 5.2
! 9
! 2.7/8 
! 9.14
! 1
! 3&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |url=http://tvbythenumbers.com/2010/04/05/tv-ratings-undercover-boss-down-but-still-in-charge |title=TV Ratings: Undercover Boss Down, But Still In Charge: |date=April 05, 2010|work=TV by the Numbers |last=Seidman |first=Robert |accessdate=April 05, 2010}}&lt;/ref&gt;
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''9'''
| &quot;Dumb Did Us In&quot;
! 6.9
! 11
! 3.4/10
! 11.88
! 1
! 3
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''10'''
| &quot;I Feel Like I'm in, Like, Sicily&quot;
! 6.3
! 10
!3.2/9 
!10.69&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |url=http://tvbythenumbers.com/2010/04/05/tv-ratings-undercover-boss-down-but-still-in-charge |title=TV Ratings Top 25: American Idol, Glee Sing to Adults 18-49; Dancing With the Stars Dances to the Top With Total Viewers |date=April 27, 2010|work=TV by the Numbers |last=Seidman |first=Robert |accessdate=April 27, 2010}}&lt;/ref&gt;
! 1
! 3
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''11'''
| &quot;They Don't Even Understand Their Own Language&quot;
! 6.0
! 10
! 3.0/9 
! 10.29&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |url=http://tvbythenumbers.com/2010/05/04/tv-ratings-top-25-idol-glee-tops-with-18-49-dancing-leads-with-viewers/50416|title=TV Ratings Top 25: Idol, Glee Tops With 18-49 ; Dancing Leads With Viewers|date=May 04, 2010|work=TV by the Numbers |last=Seidman |first=Robert |accessdate=May 04, 2010}}&lt;/ref&gt;
! 1
! 3
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''12'''
| &quot;Huger Than Huge&quot;
! 6.0
! 11
! 2.9/9
! 10.63 
! 1
! 3&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|url=http://www.cbspressexpress.com/div.php/cbs_entertainment/release?id=24983|title=CBS Ratings Press Release|author=CBSPressExpress.com|accessdate=2010-10-04}}&lt;/ref&gt;
|}

* Episode 1, &quot;Nanna Is Kickin' Your Butt&quot; aired on [[Valentine's Day]].
* Episode 4, &quot;We Are No Longer In The Bible Belt&quot; had a considerably low amount of viewers, most likely because it aired on the same night as the [[82nd Academy Awards]].
* Episode 7, &quot;Anonymous?&quot; had the most viewers and adults 25–54 rating since the November 4, 2007, episode of ''[[The Amazing Race 12]]'', as well as the best numbers in adults 18–49 since the January 6, 2008, episode of the same season.
* Episode 8, &quot;You're like Jason Bourne, right?&quot; aired on [[Easter Sunday]].
* Episode 12, &quot;Huger Than Huge&quot;, the season finale, aired on [[Mother's Day (U.S.)|Mother's Day]]. The show was down nearly two million viewers compared to the [[The Amazing Race 15|season 15]] finale and was the lowest watched finale since [[The Amazing Race 4|season 4]].&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |url=http://tvbythenumbers.com/2010/05/10/tv-ratings-abc-wins-another-slow-sunday-amazing-race-lowest-finale-ever-celebrity-apprentice-up/50897|title=TV Ratings ABC Wins Another Slow Sunday; Amazing Race Lowest Finale Ever; Celebrity Apprentice Up|date=May 10, 2010|work=TV by the Numbers |last=Gorman |first=Bill |accessdate= May 10, 2010}}&lt;/ref&gt;

=== Canadian ratings ===
{| class=&quot;wikitable sortable&quot;
! #
! Episode
! Viewers&lt;br /&gt;(millions)
! Rank&lt;br /&gt;(Overall)
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''1'''
| &quot;Nanna Is Kickin' Your Butt&quot;
!{{n/a}}
!{{n/a}}
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''2'''
| &quot;When the Cow Kicked Me in the Head&quot;
! 0.90
! 16
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''3'''
| &quot;Run Like Scalded Dogs!&quot;
! 0.88
! 13
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''4'''
| &quot;We Are No Longer in the Bible Belt&quot;
! 1.40
! 21
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''5'''
| &quot;I Think We're Fighting the Germans, Right?&quot;
! 2.53
! 4
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''6'''
| &quot;Cathy Drone?&quot;
! 2.00
! 7
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''7'''
| &quot;Anonymous?&quot;
! 2.47
! 4
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''8'''
| &quot;You're Like Jason Bourne, Right?&quot;
! 2.08
! 6
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''9'''
| &quot;Dumb Did Us In&quot;
! 2.29
! 7
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''10'''
| &quot;I Feel Like I'm in, Like, Sicily&quot;
! 2.18
! 5
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''11'''
| &quot;They Don't Even Understand Their Own Language&quot;
! 2.51
! 3
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''12'''
| &quot;Huger Than Huge&quot;
! 2.58
! 3
|}

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
*[http://www.cbs.com/primetime/amazing_race Official website]
*{{TARWiki|The Amazing Race 16}}

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| first_aired = February 14, 2010
| last_aired = May 9, 2010
| filming_started = November 28, 2009&lt;ref name=&quot;tar16 start&quot;&gt;{{cite web |url = http://popwatch.ew.com/2009/11/29/jeff-jordan-amazing-race-big-brother/ | title = 'Big Brother' winners Jeff and Jordan on 'The Amazing Race': Can it be true? | date= 2009-11-29 | accessdate = 2009-11-29 | first = Lynn | last =Johnson |work = [[Entertainment Weekly]] }}&lt;/ref&gt;
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'''''The Amazing Race 16''''' is the sixteenth installment of the reality television show [[The Amazing Race (U.S. TV series)|''The Amazing Race'']]. ''The Amazing Race 16'' features eleven teams of two, each with a pre-existing relationship, in a race around the world. 

The sixteenth cycle started on Sunday, February 14, 2010. It aired on [[CBS]] in the United States on Sunday nights at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT with the season finale on May 9, 2010, and in Canada, the show premiered on the [[A (TV system)|A channel]], not [[CTV Television Network|CTV]] (due to the [[2010 Winter Olympics]]), but it returned to CTV after the Winter Olympics concluded.&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web | url = http://www.thrfeed.com/2009/12/cbs-picks-show-for-postsuper-bowl-slot.html | title = CBS picks show for post-Super Bowl slot | work = [[The Hollywood Reporter]] | date= 2009-12-20 | accessdate= 2009-12-20 | first = James | last = Hibbard }}&lt;/ref&gt; The show is again hosted by [[Phil Keoghan]].

Brothers Dan and Jordan Pious were the winners of this ''Race''.

==Production==
===Development and filming===
The sixteenth season spanned {{convert|40000|mi|km}} across five continents and nine countries, including Chile, Argentina, Germany, France, Malaysia, Singapore, China and for the first time, the Seychelles.&lt;ref name=&quot;AP&quot;&gt;{{cite web|url=http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20100121/ap_en_tv/us_tv_amazing_race16|title=Cowboys, detectives among 'Amazing Race' teams|last=Lang|first=Derrik|date=2010-01-21|publisher=[[Associated Press]]|accessdate=2010-01-21}} {{Dead link|date=October 2010|bot=H3llBot}}&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|url=http://www.stltoday.com/blogzone/tube-talk/tv-news/2010/01/amazing-race-returns-feb-14-here-are-the-teams/|title=‘Amazing Race’ returns Feb. 14; here are the teams|last=Pennington|first=Gail|work=[[St. Louis Post-Dispatch]]|date=2010-01-21|accessdate=2010-01-24}} {{Dead link|date=October 2010|bot=H3llBot}}&lt;/ref&gt;

Racers were observed leaving [[Los Angeles International Airport]] on November 28, 2009.&lt;ref name=&quot;tar16 start&quot;/&gt; For the third time, teams had to use public transportation to make their way from the Starting Line to the airport. Teams had also done so in seasons 1 and 6. 

Racers were reported checking into a Pit Stop in [[Puerto Varas]], Chile on December 2.&lt;ref name=&quot;Cronica&quot;&gt;{{cite web|url=http://www.cronicalibre.cl/index.php/locales/2234-programa-televisivo-internacional-qthe-amazing-raceq-grabo-capitulos-en-puerto-varas-y-zonas-cercanas|title= Programa televisivo internacional &quot;The Amazing Race&quot; grabó capítulos en Puerto Varas y zonas cercanas |date=2009-12-02|work=Crónica Libre|location=Chile|accessdate=2009-12-02}} {{es icon}}&lt;/ref&gt; Filming of the show has also been reported in [[Bariloche]], Argentina, and continuing on to Germany&lt;ref name=&quot;ANBariloche&quot;&gt;{{cite web|url=http://www.anbariloche.com.ar/noticia.php?nota=11904|title= The Amazing Race grabó en Bariloche |date=2009-12-07|work=Agencia de Noticias Bariloche|location=[[Bariloche]], Argentina|accessdate=2009-12-07}} {{es icon}}&lt;/ref&gt; and production crews were reported to be seen around [[Singapore]], particularly in the [[Bugis Street|Bugis]] area and the [[Singapore Flyer]].&lt;ref name=&quot;Singapore&quot;&gt;{{cite web|url=http://a1preview.asia1.com.sg:90/vgn-ext-templating/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=30881f5db71a5210VgnVCM100000430a0a0aRCRD&amp;vgnextchannel=f6dbadbd2b722110VgnVCM100000bd0a0a0aRCRD|title=Is Amazing Race back in S'pore?|work=The New Paper|publisher=AsiaOne News|location=Singapore|accessdate=2009-12-20}}&lt;/ref&gt;

In the third episode, which aired on February 28, 2010 and featured the contestants departing [[Chile]], Phil Keoghan acknowledged the February 27, 2010 [[2010 Chile earthquake|massive earthquake]] in Chile in a special opening.&lt;ref name=&quot;Variety&quot;&gt;{{cite web|url=http://weblogs.variety.com/on_the_air/2010/02/sundays-amazing-race-to-acknowledge-the-chile-earthquake.html|title=Sunday's-Amazing-Race-to-Acknowledge-the-Chile-Earthquake|last=Michael|first=Schneider|date=2010-02-27|publisher=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]|accessdate=2010-02-27}}&lt;/ref&gt;

Leg 4 featured an [[The Amazing Race#Intersection|Intersection]] for the first time since [[The Amazing Race 11|Season 11]]. Also for the first time since the Intersection was introduced, teams did a Roadblock together, where one person from each of the intersected teams had to work together to complete the Roadblock. This is also the first time since [[The Amazing Race 8|Season 8]] that two racers worked together to complete a Roadblock, and the first time in its history that an Intersection occurred on a different leg than Leg 8.

In Leg 8, Jet and [[Cord McCoy|Cord]] were the first team since the inception of the Speed Bump in [[The Amazing Race 12|Season 12]] to finish in first place on a leg in which they had to complete a Speed Bump.&lt;!--Leg 8 was also the first leg in the history of ''The Amazing Race'' in which the finishing order of the teams was totally reversed from that of the previous leg (leg 7, which was a non-elimination leg). [This is not true. The first was in Season 7 Legs 11 to 12]--&gt;

Leg 9 was the first time that a U-Turn warning had been in the team's first clue, due to the fact the team taking the Fast Forward option would have skipped the Detour and the U-Turn point. Also, this was the first time that a Fast Forward and a U-Turn have been present in the same leg, although this was previously done on the [[Israel]]i edition of the race ''[[HaMerotz LaMillion]]''.

At the end of the episode for Leg 10, the death of [[He Pingping]] was acknowledged. He appeared giving out clues to the teams after the first Roadblock. That leg was also the first single-length leg ever on the ''Race'' to have two Roadblocks (Each team member had to complete one of the Roadblocks).

In Leg 11, [[Bao Xishun]], the world's tallest man at the time, was featured as the greeter at the Pit Stop in Shanghai.

===Cast===
{{see also|List of The Amazing Race (U.S. TV series) contestants}}
Applications were originally due on July 10, 2009, but the deadline was later extended. Semi-finalist interviews were held sometime in August 2009 and the final casting interviews took place in Los Angeles around September and October 2009. Filming took place around November and December 2009.&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|url=http://www.cbs.com/casting/amazing_race/Eligibility_Requirements.pdf|title=Eligibility requirements|author=CBS.com|accessdate=2009-06-26}}&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|url=http://www.cbs.com/casting/amazing_race/Application_Form.pdf|title=Application form|author=CBS.com|accessdate=2009-06-26}}&lt;/ref&gt;

Caite, 20, was the youngest contestant in the show's history (excluding the [[The Amazing Race 8|Family Edition]]); while Jody Kelly, 71, was the oldest contestant in the show's history. Other racers included [[cowboy]]s, [[detective]]s, a lesbian couple, high school sweethearts, attorney moms, and the show's first Asian married couple.

Notable cast members include [[Big Brother 11 (U.S.)|''Big Brother 11'']] houseguests [[Jordan Lloyd]] and Jeff Schroeder, 2007 [[Miss South Carolina Teen USA]] [[Caitlin Upton|Caite Upton]], professional bull rider [[Cord McCoy]], and [[Cleveland Indians]] [[Coach (baseball)|third-base coach]] [[Steve Smith (baseball)|Steve Smith]]. 

This 16th series also marked the first appearance of [[Allan Wu]], host of ''[[The Amazing Race Asia]]'', in the US version of the series.

==Results==
The following teams participated in the Race, with their relationships at the time of filming. Note this table does not necessarily reflect all content broadcast on television due to inclusion or exclusion of some data. Placements are listed in finishing order.
{| class=&quot;wikitable&quot;
!rowspan=2|Team
!rowspan=2|Relationship
!colspan=12|Position (by leg)
!rowspan=2|Roadblocks&lt;br /&gt;performed
|-
!1
!2
!3
!4
!5{{ref|5|5}}
!6
!7
!8
!9
!10
!11
!12
|-
|Dan &amp; Jordan
|Brothers
|8th{{ref|2|2}} 
|8th
|6th
|6th{{blue|–}}
|4th
|5th
|2nd
|5th
|{{green|1stƒ}}
|3rd
|3rd
|1st
|Dan 6, Jordan 5
|-
|Jet &amp; Cord
|Brothers / [[Cowboy]]s
|3rd
|1st
|1st
|4th{{orange (color)|+}}
|3rd
|4th
|{{blue|&lt;u&gt;6th&lt;/u&gt;}}{{ref|9|9}}
|1st
|3rd
|1st
|2nd
|2nd
 |Jet 6, Cord 5
|-
|Brent &amp; Catie
|Dating Models
|7th{{ref|1|1}} 
|4th
|7th{{ref|4|4}}
|7th{{olive|~}}
|6th{{ref|6|6}}
|6th{{ref|8|8}}
|3rd
|4th
|2nd{{brown|⊃}}
|2nd
|1st
| 3rd 
|Brent 7, Catie 5
|-
|Louie &amp; Michael
|Detectives
|9th
|9th
|8th
|1st{{orange (color)|+}}
|1st{{brown|⊃}}
|1st
|4th
|3rd
|4th
|{{blue|&lt;u&gt;4th&lt;/u&gt;}}
|{{red  |4th}}

|bgcolor=&quot;darkgray&quot; colspan=&quot;1&quot;|
|Louie 6, Michael 5
|-
|Carol &amp; Brandy
|Dating
|6th
|3rd
|3rd
|5th{{magenta|–}}
|5th
|2nd
|5th
|2nd
|{{red|5th}}{{brown|⊂}}
|bgcolor=&quot;darkgray&quot; colspan=&quot;3&quot;|
|Carol 4, Brandy 4
|-
|[[Steve Smith (baseball)|Steve]] &amp; Allie
|Father / Daughter
|4th
|7th
|2nd
|2nd{{teal|^}}
|2nd
|3rd
|1st
|{{red|6th}}
|bgcolor=&quot;darkgray&quot; colspan=&quot;4&quot;|
|Steve 4, Allie 3
|-
|[[Jordan Lloyd|Jordan]] &amp; Jeff
|Newly Dating
|1st
|6th
|5th
|{{blue|&lt;u&gt;8th&lt;/u&gt;}}{{olive|~}}
|7th
|{{red|7th}}
|bgcolor=&quot;darkgray&quot; colspan=&quot;6&quot;|
|Jordan 2, Jeff 3
|-
|Joe &amp; Heidi
|Married
|5th
|2nd
|4th
|3rd{{teal|^}}
|{{red|8th}}{{brown|⊂}}{{ref|7|7}}
|bgcolor=&quot;darkgray&quot; colspan=&quot;7&quot;|
|Joe 2, Heidi 2
|-
|{{nowrap|Monique &amp; Shawne}}
|Moms / [[Lawyer|Attorneys]]
|2nd
|5th
|{{red|9th}}
|bgcolor=&quot;darkgray&quot; colspan=&quot;9&quot;|
|{{nowrap|Monique 1, Shawne 2}}
|-
|Jody &amp; Shannon
|{{nowrap|Grandmother / Granddaughter}}
|10th
|{{red|10th}}
| bgcolor=&quot;darkgray&quot; colspan=&quot;10&quot;|
|Jody 1, Shannon 1
|-
|Dana &amp; Adrian
|High School Sweethearts
|{{red|11th}}{{ref|3|3}}
|bgcolor=&quot;darkgray&quot; colspan=&quot;11&quot;|
|Dana 0, Adrian 1{{ref|3|3}}
|}
*A {{red|red}} team placement indicates that the team was eliminated.
*A {{green|green ƒ}} and team placement indicates that the team won a [[The Amazing Race#Fast Forward|Fast Forward]] clue.
*An {{blue|&lt;u&gt;underlined blue&lt;/u&gt;}} team's placement indicates that the team came in last on a non-elimination leg and had to perform a [[The Amazing Race#Non-elimination legs|Speed Bump]] task in the following leg.
*Matching colored symbols ({{orange (color)|orange +}}, {{teal|teal ^}}, {{magenta|magenta –}}, and {{olive|olive ~}}) indicate teams who worked together during part of the leg as a result of an Intersection.
*A {{brown|brown ⊃}} means the team chose to use a U-Turn; {{brown|⊂}} indicates the team who received it.

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{{note|1|1}} Brent and Caite initially arrived 2nd, but were issued a 30-minute penalty for going on foot instead of taking the [[funicular]] from the Roadblock as instructed in their clue; they dropped to 7th.&lt;br /&gt;
{{note|2|2}} Dan and Jordan initially arrived 4th, but were issued a 15-minute penalty for losing a paintbrush during the additional task; they dropped to 8th.&lt;br&gt;
{{note|3|3}} Dana and Adrian failed to complete the Roadblock in Leg 1. After Adrian's second attempt failed and after all other teams had already checked in at the Pit Stop, Phil came out to the Roadblock location and eliminated them.&lt;br&gt;
{{note|4|4}} At the beginning of Leg 3, Brent and Caite were originally supposed to depart 4th, but because both had to be treated for [[dehydration]] at the emergency room in a local hospital, they departed last, 3 hours and 5 minutes after their scheduled time.&lt;br&gt;
{{note|5|5}} The U-Turn in Leg 5 was a Blind U-Turn; Louie and Michael did not have to reveal themselves to the other teams as having used the U-Turn.&lt;br&gt;
{{note|6|6}} Brent and Caite initially arrived 6th, but had missed the clue at the U-Turn, having arrived at their additional task by chance. They had to backtrack to the U-Turn to receive their clue. This did not affect their placement.&lt;br&gt;
{{note|7|7}} Joe and Heidi failed to complete the second Detour task that they had to do as a result of being U-Turned. After all of the other teams had already checked in at the Pit Stop, Phil came out to their location and eliminated them.&lt;br&gt;
{{note|8|8}} Brent and Caite initially arrived 3rd, but did not complete the Detour, having arrived at the Pit Stop by chance after following Carol and Brandy. They had to backtrack to complete the Detour and eventually checked in 6th.&lt;br&gt;
{{note|9|9}} Jet and Cord initially arrived 5th, but did not retrieve the clue giving directions to the Pit Stop after completing the Roadblock. They had to backtrack to retrieve the clue, and fell to last place.&lt;br&gt;
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==Episode title quotes==
Episode titles are often taken from quotes made by the racers.&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|url=http://www.cbs.com/info/schedule/index.php|title=CBS TV Schedule|publisher=[[CBS]]|accessdate=2010-01-31}}&lt;/ref&gt;
#&quot;Nanna Is Kickin' Your Butt&quot; – ''Michael''
#&quot;When the Cow Kicked Me in the Head&quot; – ''Jody''
#&quot;Run Like Scalded Dogs!&quot; – ''Jet''
#&quot;We Are No Longer in the Bible Belt&quot; – ''Jet''
#&quot;I Think We're Fighting the Germans, Right?&quot; – ''Michael''
#&quot;Cathy Drone?&quot; – ''Dan''
#&quot;Anonymous?&quot; – ''Brent'' 
#&quot;You're Like Jason Bourne, Right?&quot; – ''Michael''
#&quot;Dumb Did Us In&quot; – ''Brandy''
#&quot;I Feel Like I'm in, Like, Sicily&quot; – ''Brent''
#&quot;They Don't Even Understand Their Own Language&quot; – ''Brent''
#&quot;Huger than Huge&quot; – ''Dan''

==Prizes==
The prize for each leg is awarded to the first place team for that leg. All trips are sponsored by [[Travelocity]].
*'''Leg 1''' – A trip for two to [[Vancouver]], [[British Columbia]]
*'''Leg 2''' – A pair of [[sailboat]]s
*'''Leg 3''' – A trip for two to [[Patagonia]]
*'''Leg 4''' – Two $5,000 pre-loaded [[Discover Card]]s
*'''Leg 5''' – Two 55&quot; [[High-definition television|HD TVs]]
*'''Leg 6''' – A trip for two to [[Cancun]], Mexico
*'''Leg 7''' – A dinner on the beach on [[Praslin]], [[Seychelles]], massages, all the [[7-Up]] the team could drink (at the Pit Stop), and $7,000 for each team member
*'''Leg 8''' – A trip for two to [[Maui]], Hawaii
*'''Leg 9''' – A pair of motorcycles
*'''Leg 10''' – A trip for two to Alaska.
*'''Leg 11''' – A trip for two to the Spanish coast.
*'''Leg 12''' – $1,000,000

==Elimination Station==
After elimination, the first five eliminated teams were sequestered at a villa in [[Puerto Vallarta]], Mexico to await the finale. CBS posted short videos on its website after each episode aired in the [[Pacific Time Zone]] to show the eliminated teams interacting at the villa.

*After '''Leg 1''', ''Dana'' and ''Adrian'' were the first team eliminated and sent to the villa. They expressed their disappointment after Adrian's second attempt failed during the Roadblock task. Adrian is terribly afraid of heights and he wanted to kiss Dana to reaffirm their relationship. They discussed their marriage, had a tour on a beach, and saw big whales in the ocean.
*After '''Leg 2''', ''Jody'' and ''Shannon'' were the second team eliminated and sent to the villa. Jody voiced her regrets that she did the Roadblock instead of Shannon. Adrian was surprised to hear that Jody had not hoped or expected to win the race, but Shannon still insisted that they could have done it. The teams were treated to an elemental spa with treatments based on fire, earth, water, and air.
*After '''Leg 3''', ''Monique'' and ''Shawne'' were the third team eliminated and sent to the villa. All the previous eliminated teams were shocked to see Monique and Shawne, and Monique and Shawne were saddened at missing their daughters' birthdays. The next day, the teams went to Las Juantas Y Los Veranos to learn how to make [[tequila]], which included Adrian cutting open a [[blue agave]] which took him about 6 minutes and 9 seconds.
*'''Leg 4''' was a non-elimination leg, hence no new teams were sent to the villa. The 3 eliminated teams bonded at the villa while Shannon was writing in her journal. Monique and Shawne suggested bringing Shannon to the beach, after which all the teams went. Shawne was given a leg and foot massage, while Shannon got her hair beaded, and Monique shared with Shannon how to win the Mexican guys by doing some eye action.
*After '''Leg 5''', ''Joe'' and ''Heidi'' were the fourth team eliminated and sent to the villa. They arrived while Adrian and Shannon were playing a game of [[table tennis]]. Jody and Shannon expressed their surprise and disappointment at seeing Joe and Heidi arrive, while Adrian was glad to have another man at the villa. Joe and Heidi expressed their frustration and explained how they arrived at the conclusion that Louie and Michael had Blind U-Turned them. Later, the teams went into town to do some shopping. Joe tried to bargain with a store owner over the price of some jewelry for Heidi, which offended the owner.
*After '''Leg 6''', ''Jordan'' and ''Jeff'' were the fifth team eliminated and sent to the villa. All the teams at the villa sat down for a meal and as Jordan and Jeff arrive at the villa, they explained the circumstances that led to their elimination. They believed that Louie and Michael would be in the top 3, and Joe again shared his disdain for Louie and Michael in a confessional. Jeff expressed his bitterness at having been evicted from [[Big Brother (U.S.)|''Big Brother'']] and now eliminated from ''The Amazing Race'' as he compares Elimination Station and ''Big Brother'' and Jury House. However, Jordan feels satisfied from being in Elimination Station. The teams later went on a [[snorkeling]] trip. While on the trip, Monique and Shawne suffered from [[seasickness]], and Heidi helped Adrian become comfortable in the water. The snorkeling trip also helped ease Jeff's bitterness at being eliminated.
*'''Leg 7''' was a non-elimination leg, hence no new teams were sent to the villa. At the pool, Adrian, Jeff and Joe discussed why Louie and Michael U-Turned Joe and Heidi, which turned out to be because the detectives disliked them due to personal reasons. After that, the eliminated teams watched an exciting Mexican dance, and many of the racers joined in the dance while others watched. Jody also performed a solo by playing the drum, which impressed Shannon. Later in the day, Joe shared with Heidi the main reason why Louie and Michael U-Turned them. Lastly, Heidi added that if Joe were to meet Louie and Michael, he would confront them about it and how it affected the outcome of the race.
*After '''Leg 8''', ''Steve'' and ''Allie'' were the sixth team eliminated. It was 2:00 in the morning, and the eliminated teams gathered to find out who they think is the next team eliminated. Steve and Allie called the villa and Monique picked up the phone. Everyone was surprised and disappointed to hear about that Steve and Allie were eliminated, especially Shannon who was sad to hear about it. Joe then asked Steve about Louie and Michael's current situation in the race, then Steve told Joe that his team was too strong and was a threat, which resulted in the U-Turn. Steve shared that it was bad decisions and a bad cab that resulted in their elimination. Steve also noted that either Jet and Cord or Louie and Michael will win the race.
*After '''Leg 9''', ''Carol'' and ''Brandy'' were the seventh team eliminated. When Carol and Brandy called the villa early in the morning, the other eliminated teams were shocked and disappointed to hear about Carol and Brandy being eliminated, especially Shannon who wanted to see an all-girl team win. Carol and Brandy talked about the U-Turn and their dislike for Brent and Caite that led to their elimination. In response, Jordan said that Carol and Brandy were probably just too jealous of Caite's beauty. Adrian, however, agreed with Carol and Brandy that the U-Turn was a foolish move by the dating models, and that it should have been used on either Jet and Cord or Louie and Michael. That evening, the eliminated racers got to watch a [[Lucha libre|Mexican wrestling]] match in an outdoor coliseum. Jordan got to escort a wrestler to the ring, and Adrian, the most enthusiastic fan of the group, bought a wrestling mask as a souvenir.
*'''Leg 10''' was a non-elimination leg, hence no new teams were sent to the villa. Jordan and Jeff talk with Dana and Adrian about how to strengthen their relationship. Then, all the teams at Elimination Station are shown packing their bags and guessing where the final Leg will take place and then they were leaving the villa and fly to End City.
*After '''Leg 11''', ''Louie'' and ''Michael'' were the eighth and final team eliminated. Elimination Station showed the five eliminated teams arriving at the End City in [[San Francisco]], California. After arriving in San Francisco, the teams checked in to a hotel, settled into their rooms, and awaited the phone call from the eighth team eliminated. Monique and Shawne are happy to see the end of the race and to know who they think is going to win. Dana said that Joe and Heidi were hoping that Louie and Michael are not in the Final Three because of their dislike for them after being U-Turned. Louie and Michael called into the hotel, and the eliminated teams were shocked and disappointed to hear about Louie and Michael being eliminated. Joe asked Louie and Michael if they still felt that they had used the U-Turn correctly. Michael told him that they had because he thought Joe and Heidi would be very tough to beat once the Race route reached Asia. Adrian said that Joe and Heidi's wishes came true, but despite Louie and Michael being eliminated, Joe was still not satisfied. Jeff told Joe that Louie and Michael U-Turned Joe and Heidi because of personal reasons, which led to harsh words between Joe and Jeff.
*'''Leg 12''' was the final leg of ''The Amazing Race 16''. Elimination Station showed the Finish Line that takes place in [[Candlestick Park]]. All the eliminated teams were happy to find out which team do they think will win the $1 million as Steve and Allie, Carol and Brandy, and Louie and Michael reunited with the other eliminated teams at the Finish Line. Shannon noticed that the Final Three teams are: Dan and Jordan, Brent and Caite, and Jet and Cord. Dana said that it's anybody's race. All the eliminated teams were waiting to find out who they think will cross the Finish Line first and win the $1 million. They find out that Dan and Jordan were the first team to cross the Finish Line and win the $1 million; Jet and Cord came in 2nd and Brent and Caite came in 3rd. Teams expressed their opinions about the final three teams at the Finish Line along with their joys and disappointments about the race, and the learning experiences they could draw from it.

==Race summary==
[[File:The Amazing Race 16 Map.png|thumb|250px|The Route of the Race.]]
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===Leg 1 (United States → Chile)===
[[File:Ascensor Valparaiso1.JPG|thumb|In order to travel throughout the mountainous city of [[Valparaíso]], teams rode its various [[funicular]] railways between tasks.]]
*Los Angeles, California, '''[[United States]]''' {{flagicon|United States}} (Vista Hermosa Natural Park) (Starting Line)
*[[File:Legenda lotnisko.svg|20px|Flight:]] Los Angeles ([[Los Angeles International Airport]]) to [[Santiago, Chile|Santiago]], '''[[Chile]]''' {{flagicon|Chile}} ([[Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport]])
*[[Image:Bus-logo.svg|20px|Bus:]] Santiago (Terminal San Borja) to [[Valparaíso]], [[Valparaíso Region]] (Bus Terminal)
*[[Viña del Mar]] ([[Wulff Castle]]) ''(unaired)'' &lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|url=http://www.gettyimages.co.uk/detail/96512357/CBS|title=Photograph of Jody and Shannon near Wulff Castle (see caption)|publisher=[[Getty Images]]|accessdate=2010-02-16}}&lt;/ref&gt;
*Valparaíso (Ascensor Villaseca) {{TAR clue|Roadblock|&quot;Who has the balance of a cat and the courage of a lion?&quot;}}
*Valparaíso (Ascensor Artilleria)
*Valparaíso (Paseo Templeman)
*Valparaíso ([http://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g294306-d318237-Reviews-Fine_Arts_Museum_Palacio_Baburizza-Valparaiso.html Palacio Baburizza]) {{TAR clue|Pit Stop|1}}

In this first Roadblock of the race, one team member had to cross a [[Tightrope walking|tightrope]] the length of a [[American football#Field and players|football field]] ({{convert|360|ft|m|abbr=on|disp=s}}) suspended {{convert|120|ft|m}} above the ground.

;Additional task
*At Paseo Templeman, teams picked up painting supplies (4 paint cans, paint brushes, and a ladder) and had to find a group of house painters next to a house matching the color of their paint. Once at the house, they had to finish painting a portion of the house to receive their next clue.
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===Leg 2 (Chile)===
[[File:Landscape osorno petrohue 2.jpg|thumb|In this Leg, teams traveled throughout the [[Los Lagos Region]] of Chile, known for its lakes and the [[Osorno (volcano)|Osorno volcano]].]]
*[[File:Bus-logo.svg|20px|Bus:]] Valparaíso to [[Puerto Varas]], [[Los Lagos Region]] via Santiago
* [[Vicente Pérez Rosales National Park]] (Mirador, Isla Margarita, [[Todos los Santos Lake]]) {{TAR clue|Detour|Llama Adoration or Condor Consternation}}
* Puerto Varas ([http://www.oncesbellavista.cl/ Onces y Cabañas Bellavista] {{es icon}}) {{TAR clue|Roadblock|&quot;It's time to make the Kuchen.&quot;}}
* Puerto Varas (Gruta de la Virgen, Iglesia del Sagrado Corazón de Jesús de Puerto Varas) {{TAR clue|Pit Stop|2}}

In the first Detour of this race, teams chose between Llama Adoration and Condor Consternation. In Llama Adoration, teams traveled to a farm where they had to dress a [[llama]] by placing a blanket on its back and a scarf around its neck. In Condor Consternation, teams traveled to a beach where they donned special shoes resembling birds' feet and used a [[hang glider]]-like condor costume to glide out to a clue in the water. In the leg's Roadblock, teams had to collect several ingredients used to make [[kuchen]]: a plate of butter, a bowl of sugar, a bag of flour, a [[baker's dozen]] of eggs from the hen house, and a cup of milk straight from a cow. Once the ingredients were collected, team members had to give them to the baker to receive a serving of kuchen and their next clue.
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===Leg 3 (Chile → Argentina)===
[[File:Rodeo Santa Susanna ranch.jpg|thumb|Leg 3 featured tasks relating to [[gaucho]]s and other aspects of Argentine [[equestrianism]].]]
*[[File:Bus-logo.svg|20px|Bus:]] Puerto Varas (Del Salvador Bus Terminal/Cruz del Sur Bus Terminal) to [[San Carlos de Bariloche]], [[Río Negro Province]], '''Argentina''' {{flagicon|Argentina}} 
*San Carlos de Bariloche (El Boliche Viejo)
*San Carlos de Bariloche (Peña Gaucha) {{TAR clue|Roadblock|&quot;Who's ready to get roped in?&quot;}}
*[[:es:Ñirihuau|Ñirihuau]] {{es icon}} (Puente Ñirihuau) {{TAR clue|Detour|Horse Sense or Horse Power}}
*[[Neuquén Province]] ([http://www.estanciaspatagonicas.com/ Estancia Fortin Chacabuco] {{es icon}}) {{TAR clue|Pit Stop|3}}

In this leg's Roadblock, one team member had to choose a station and use a [[lasso]] to rope a target {{convert|18|ft|m}} away and pull it towards them to receive their next clue. In the Detour, teams chose between Horse Sense and Horse Power. In Horse Sense, teams were given a set of directions by a gunslinger and, using only a stationary compass as a navigational aid, had to find a bag of loot buried in a field. They then had to deliver the bag to the lead bandit, and if the markings on their bag matched the coordinates given to them, he would give the team [[coin]] with the name of the Pit Stop location on it as their next clue. In Horse Power, teams went down to a [[polo]] field and, using a wooden practice horse, had to get a goal within 9 strokes and received the [[trophy]] with the name of the Pit Stop location on its base as their next clue.

;Additional task
*At El Boliche Viejo, teams had to win a game of [[five-card stud]] against the [[Travelocity]] Roaming Gnome to receive the gnome which had their next clue on the bottom of its base.

===Leg 4 (Argentina → Germany)===
[[File:Indra-Club-Hamburg.png|thumb|The Indra Musikclub in Hamburg's [[red-light district]] the [[Reeperbahn]] was the location of [[the Beatles]]' [[the Beatles in Hamburg|debut in Germany]] and was the Pit Stop for this Leg of the Race.]]
*[[File:Legenda lotnisko.svg|20px|Flight:]] San Carlos de Bariloche ([[Teniente Luis Candelaria International Airport]]) to [[Frankfurt am Main|Frankfurt]], '''Germany''' {{flagicon|Germany}} ([[Frankfurt Airport]])
*[[File:Legenda kolej.svg|20px|Railway:]] Frankfurt ([[Frankfurt Airport long-distance station]]) to [[Hamburg]] ([[Hamburg Hauptbahnhof]])
*Hamburg ([[:de:Jungfernstieg Street|Jungfernstieg]] {{de icon}}) {{TAR clue|Intersection}} {{TAR clue|Roadblock|&quot;Who's ready to reach new heights?&quot;}}
*Hamburg ([[Wilhelm I, German Emperor|Kaiser Wilhelm]] statue at [[:de:Altonaer Rathaus|Altonaer Rathaus]] {{de icon}}) {{TAR clue|Detour|Soccer or Sauerkraut}}
*Hamburg ([[:de:Haifischbar|Haifischbar]] {{de icon}})
*Hamburg ([[Beatles-Platz]])
*Hamburg ([http://www.indramusikclub.com/ Indra Musikclub] {{de icon}}) {{TAR clue|Pit Stop|4}}

At the Intersection, teams had to join with one other team to complete tasks and make decisions together until further notice. In this special Roadblock, one team member from each of the intersected teams had to take the [[Hamburg S-Bahn|S-Bahn]] to the [[Port of Hamburg]] and complete a {{convert|150|ft|m|adj=on}} tandem [[bungee jumping|bungee jump]] from a bungee [[Crane (machine)|crane]]. After the Roadblock, teams were no longer Intersected. The Detour for this Leg was a choice between [[Association football|Soccer]] or [[Sauerkraut]]. In Soccer, teams made their way to [[:de:Adolf-Jäger-Kampfbahn|Adolf-Jäger-Kampfbahn Stadium]] {{de icon}} and had to successfully kick a ball from the penalty mark ({{convert|12|yd|m|disp=/|abbr=on}}) through 5 targets located in the goal to receive their next clue. In Sauerkraut, teams had to travel to a restaurant called [http://www.alt-hamburger-buergerhaus.de/ Alt Hamburger Bürgerhaus] {{de icon}} and eat a plate of [[sauerkraut]] while a band played a song called the &quot;Sauerkraut Polka&quot;. Teams had to finish the plate before the end of the song in order to receive their clue. If the song ended first, they had to start over with a new plate of sauerkraut.

;Additional tasks
*At the Haifischbar, each team had to drink a [[boot of beer]] to receive their next clue.

===Leg 5 (Germany → France)===
[[File:RoteBaron.JPG|thumb|During the Detour, teams were &quot;attacked&quot; by a pilot in the [[Manfred von Richthofen|Red Baron]]'s [[Fokker Dr.I]] in an [[historical reenactment]] of [[trench warfare]] during World War I.]]
*[[Image:Bus-logo.svg|20px|Bus:]] Hamburg to [[Les Monthairons]], [[Lorraine (region)|Lorraine]], '''France''' {{flagicon|France}} ([[:fr:Château des Monthairons|Château des Monthairons]] {{fr icon}})
*[[Sainte-Menehould]], [[Champagne-Ardenne]] (Boulangerie Defontaine)
*[[Massiges]] ([[:fr:Massiges#La main de Massiges (1914-1918)|La main de Massiges]] {{fr icon}}) {{TAR clue|Detour|In the Trenches or Under Fire}} {{TAR clue|Speed Bump|Reinforce a trench wall}} {{TAR clue|U-Turn|Louie &amp; Michael|Joe &amp; Heidi|blind=yes}}
*Massiges (Church of Massiges)&lt;!-- The church of Massiges is a separate route marker. --&gt;
*[[Wargemoulin-Hurlus]] ([[:fr:Wargemoulin-Hurlus#Lieux et monuments|Eglise Saint-Étienne de Wargemoulin]] {{fr icon}}) {{TAR clue|Pit Stop|5}}
 
During the Pit Stop, all teams boarded a bus and traveled from Hamburg to an unknown destination, revealed to viewers to be Les Monthairons. In this Leg's Detour, teams chose between In the Trenches or Under Fire. For both tasks, teams dressed up as World War I-era American soldiers, known as [[Doughboy]]s. In the Trenches, teams traveled through [[trench warfare|trenches]] to a [[telegraph]] where they had to decipher a message in [[Morse code]] –&quot;We will prevail. ''Vive la France.''&quot;– and then presented their deciphered message to the French sergeant. In Under Fire, teams crawled under [[barbed wire]] 100 feet to receive a message –&quot;The war is over. ''Vive la liberté''.&quot;– from a man in a [[foxhole]]. They then crawled back through the barbed wire to present the message to the sergeant. Before either task was completed and the teams received their clue, the message they received was sent to &quot;headquarters&quot; via [[carrier pigeon]]. For this leg's Speed Bump, Jordan and Jeff had to reinforce a trench wall using a series of branches before they could proceed to complete the Detour task.

;Additional tasks
*At the Boulangerie Defontaine, teams had to buy a fresh [[baguette]] that contained their next clue.
*After the Detour, teams were required to head south down a road to find the U-Turn and their next clue.
*Upon arriving at Church of Massiges, teams changed out of their Doughboy gear into [[turn of the century]] French bicycling gear (including a fake moustache) and rode on antique bicycles, in the manner of the [[1903 Tour de France|first Tour de France]], along a {{convert|4|mi|km|adj=on}} course to the Pit Stop.

===Leg 6 (France)===
[[File:Remuage vin effervescent.jpg|thumb|The tasks of this leg centered around France's [[champagne (wine)|champagne]] industry.]]
*[[Reims]] ([[Cathedral of Notre-Dame, Reims|Notre-Dame de Reims]] – [[Joan of Arc]] Statue)
*[[Épernay]] ([http://www.leclercbriant.com/index-uk.php3 Leclerc Briant]) {{TAR clue|Roadblock|&quot;Who's ready to cave in?&quot;}}
*[[Pierry]] ([[:fr:Château de la Marquetterie|Château de la Marquetterie]] {{fr icon}}) {{TAR clue|Detour|Tower or Terra}}
*Épernay ([http://www.orcca.asso.fr/fr/ l'ORCCA] {{fr icon}}, la Maison Gallice) {{TAR clue|Pit Stop|6}}

In this Roadblock, one team member had to [[Abseiling|rappel]] {{convert|100|ft|m|add=on}} into the [[chalk]] cellars of the [[winery]] of Leclerc Briant to search for a bottle of [[champagne (wine)|champagne]] specially marked with a small yellow and red striped flag on the bottom amongst the [[Sparkling wine production#Riddling|riddling]] racks. After finding the bottle, the team member returned to the surface to use the traditional [[sabrage]] technique to open the bottle, the force of which propelled their next clue out. The Detour was a choice between Tower or Terra. In Tower, teams had to stack 680 [[Champagne stemware#Champagne coupe|champagne coupes]] into a 15-level pyramid with only one coupe on the top level, then pour the entire contents of a [[wine bottle#Sizes|magnum]] of [[Taittinger]] champagne onto the top of the pyramid – all without breaking any of the glasses – in order to receive their next clue. In Terra, teams searched the {{convert|1|sqkm|acre|adj=on}} winter-barren Taittinger [[vineyard]]s for a cluster of [[Vitis vinifera|wine grapes]] marked with the race flag. After finding the grapes, they returned it to the harvest foreman for their next clue.

;Additional task
*At the Cathedral of Notre-Dame, Reims, teams had to find a woman playing a [[musical saw]] to receive their next clue: a [[Cork material|cork]] from a bottle of Leclerc Briant.

===Leg 7 (France → Seychelles)===
[[File:Aldabra Giant Tortoise Geochelone gigantea edit1.jpg|thumb|In one of the Detour tasks in this Leg, teams had to use a [[banana]] to lure a 100-year-old and {{convert|500|lb|kg|adj=on}} [[Aldabra Giant Tortoise]] across a marked course.]]
*[[File:Legenda lotnisko.svg|20px|Flight:]] Paris ([[Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport]]) to [[Victoria, Seychelles|Victoria]], [[Mahé, Seychelles|Mahé]], '''[[Seychelles]]''' {{flagicon|Seychelles}} ([[Seychelles International Airport]])
*[[La Digue]] (L'Union Estate) {{TAR clue|Detour|Turtle Toddle or Ox Trot}}
*[[St. Pierre Island]] {{TAR clue|Roadblock|&quot;It's time to take a deep breath.&quot;}}
*[[Praslin]] (Paradise Sun Hotel) {{TAR clue|Pit Stop|7}}

This leg's Detour was Turtle Toddle or Ox Trot. In Turtle Toddle, teams had to use a [[banana]] to lure a {{convert|500|lb|kg|adj=on}}, 100-year-old [[Aldabra Giant Tortoise]] across a marked path on a lawn. Once it was across the finish line, teams had to deliver a bunch of bananas to a fruit merchant {{convert|1.5|mi|km|add=on}} away to receive their next clue. In Ox Trot, teams had to pull a cart to a clearing and load a pile of [[coconut]]s into it. Then, after an [[ox]] was hitched to their cart, teams had to deliver their coconuts to a fruit merchant to receive their clue. If they forgot or lost any of the coconuts, teams had to retrieve them before being allowed to continue. In the leg's Roadblock, one team member had to dive into the ocean to retrieve one of seven bottles tied to a platform in the water.

;Additional task
*Upon arrival in Mahé, teams had to find a marked kiosk and take a number. The first 3 teams were on the first [[helicopter]]s, leaving around the same time, to [[La Digue]]. The last three departed for La Digue on three helicopters an hour later.
*After finishing the Detour, teams chose a marked boat and were taken out to a buoy near [[St. Pierre Island]]. Once there, the captain gave them their next clue.
*After finishing the Roadblock, teams were taken off the shore of [[Praslin]] where they had to swim to shore. Once ashore, teams emptied the contents of their bottle revealing a puzzle map that when completed would lead them to their treasure: the Pit Stop at the Paradise Sun Hotel.

===Leg 8 (Seychelles → Malaysia)===
[[File:Snake Temple, Penang.jpg|thumb|Upon arriving in Malaysia, teams made their way to the [[Snake Temple]] in [[Bayan Lepas]].]]
*[[File:Legenda prom.svg|20px|Riverboat:]] Praslin to Victoria, Mahé
*[[File:Legenda lotnisko.svg|20px|Flight:]] Victoria (Seychelles International Airport) to [[George Town, Penang|George Town]], [[Penang]], '''[[Malaysia]]''' {{flagicon|Malaysia}} ([[Penang International Airport]])
* [[Bayan Lepas]] ([[Snake Temple]]) {{TAR clue|Detour|Buddhist Tradition or Chinese Custom}}
* [[Teluk Bahang]] (Kuil Sri Singamuga Kaliamman Temple) {{TAR clue|Roadblock|&quot;Whose life could use a splash of color?&quot;}} {{TAR clue|Speed Bump|Serve Tea}}
* George Town ([http://www.pinangperanakanmansion.com.my/ Pinang Peranakan Mansion]) {{TAR clue|Pit Stop|8}}

In this leg's Detour, teams chose between Buddhist Tradition or Chinese Custom. In Buddhist Tradition, teams traveled to the Tien Kong Than [[Buddhist temple]] and carried a series of [[incense|joss sticks]] to the top of the temple. After arranging them in the proper order, teams lit them and received their next clue. In Chinese Custom, teams traveled to Padang Kota Lama park where they participated in the [[Chinese New Year]] tradition of [[chingay|balancing large flags]] on their foreheads and then running across the [[esplanade]]. After both team members made it across the esplanade without letting the flag fall, they received their next clue. In this Leg's Speed Bump, Jet and Cord traveled to the [http://www.tropicalspicegarden.com/ Tropical Spice Garden] to find a woman crushing spices for [[tea]]. Then by smell, they had to pick the right prepared tea and serve it to a [[guru]] sitting on a swing. Once finish, they could proceed onto roadblock. In this Leg's Roadblock, one team member had to prepare a traditional [[Hinduism|Hindu]] offering called a float by first breaking open several [[coconut]]s in order to find one that had colored flesh. They then built the float and gave it to the waiting [[Gurukkal brahmins/Sivacharyas|Gurukkal]] who sent it out to sea and then gave the next clue.

===Leg 9 (Malaysia → Singapore)===
[[File:Singapore Flyer at Night with White Capsules.JPG|thumb|The only Fast Forward of this season of ''The Amazing Race'' took place at the [[Singapore Flyer]], the tallest [[Ferris wheel]] in the world.]]
*[[Image:Bus-logo.svg|20px|Bus:]] [[Sungai Nibong]], Penang (Sungai Nibong Express Terminal) to [[Kuala Lumpur]] ([[Puduraya]])
*[[File:Legenda kolej.svg|20px|Railway:]] Kuala Lumpur ([[Kuala Lumpur Sentral railway station]]) to '''[[Singapore]]''' {{flagicon|Singapore}} ([[Tanjong Pagar railway station]])
*Singapore ([[Victoria Theatre and Concert Hall]]) {{TAR clue|Detour|Pounding The Drums or Pounding The Pavement}} {{TAR clue|Fast Forward|Traverse Singapore Flyer}} 
*Singapore ([[Istana Park]])  {{TAR clue|U-Turn|Brent &amp; Caite|Carol &amp; Brandy}}
*Singapore ([http://www.aslmarine.com/ ASL Marine Shipyard]) {{TAR clue|Roadblock|&quot;Who's ready to add some stress to their day?&quot;}}
*Singapore ([[Sentosa]] – [[Sentosa#MegaZip Adventure Park|MegaZip Adventure Park]])
*Singapore ([[Marina Barrage]]) {{TAR clue|Pit Stop|9}}

In the only Fast Forward of the race, one team made their way to the [[Singapore Flyer]] where they would have to climb out of one observation pod at the top of the {{convert|541|ft|m|adj=on}} [[Ferris wheel]] and then cross a ladder to the next pod over where their next clue directly to the Pit Stop was being held. For this Leg's Detour, teams chose between Pounding The Drums and Pounding The Pavement. In Pounding The Drums, teams traveled to [[Speakers' Corner, Singapore|Speakers' Corner]] and learned a complex drum routine for a [[lion dance]] performance. Once they had played it to their young instructor's approval, they then performed the routine with a lion dance troupe on a nearby stage for their next clue. In Pounding The Pavement, teams traveled to a open area in [[Rochor|Rochor Road]] &lt;!-- If I remember correctly, this is the name they gave in the show, anyway I'm from Singapore so I know about this --&gt;where they had to gather supplies – chairs, an umbrella, a loaf of bread, wafers, and 10 boxes of [[ice cream]] – and then find a marked ice cream cart to sell 25 [[Ice cream sandwich#Singapore|Singapore-style ice cream sandwiches]] for [[Singapore dollar|S$]]1 a piece to receive their next clue. In this leg's Roadblock, one team member had to inspect an [[anchor]] [[chain]] by counting the number of links in the chain, while dealing with the noise created by the other workers at the port and announcements being read through a loudspeaker. When they gave the right number (521) on a clipboard to the dock manager, they would receive their next clue.

;Additional tasks
*At the Victoria Theatre and Concert Hall, teams had to find [[Allan Wu]], host of ''[[The Amazing Race Asia]]'', who would give them their next clue.
*After the Detour, teams were instructed to find the U-Turn and their next clue at the intersection of their &quot;last pit stop city&quot; and Orchard Road. This clue sent them to Istana Park, located at the intersection of Penang Road and [[Orchard Road]].
*At [[Sentosa]], teams rode the [[Sentosa#MegaZip Adventure Park|MegaZip]], a {{convert|1476|ft|m|adj=on}} long [[zip-line]]. After getting off of the MegaZip, teams received their next clue.

===Leg 10 (Singapore → China)===
[[File:La mian, noodles.JPG|thumb|In the first of two Roadblocks in this Leg of the Race, one team member had to make {{convert|1|kg|lb|abbr=on}} of [[la mian]] [[noodle]]s.]]
*[[File:Legenda lotnisko.svg|20px|Flight:]] Singapore ([[Singapore Changi Airport]]) to [[Shanghai]], '''[[People's Republic of China|China]]''' {{flagicon|China}} ([[Shanghai Pudong International Airport]])
*Shanghai ([[Zhujiajiao]]) {{TAR clue|Roadblock|&quot;Who wants to get their hands on some extra dough?&quot;}}
*Shanghai ([[Taikang Lu (Shanghai)|Taikang Lu]])
*Shanghai ([[Hongkou Football Stadium]]) {{TAR clue|Roadblock|Assemble a 96-piece puzzle}}
*Shanghai ([[Shanghai Science and Technology Museum]]) {{TAR clue|Pit Stop|10}}

In the first Roadblock on this leg, one team member had to follow a demonstration by a local noodlemaker to make {{convert|1|kg|lb|abbr=on}} of [[la mian]] [[noodle]]s. When they were done, [[He Pingping]], the world's shortest man, gave them their next clue. The second Roadblock on this leg required the team member who sat out on the first Roadblock to put together a 96-piece puzzle and then give the puzzle to a group of fans in the bleachers. If the puzzle was put together correctly, the other side of the puzzle would give a seat number where the team would find their next clue.

;Additional tasks
*In Zhujiajiao, teams traveled on foot to a boat dock which would take them to their next clue and the first Roadblock.
*In Shanghai's fashion district Taikang Lu, teams entered a fashion studio where they were given a sketch of an outfit. They then had to choose the correct pieces of clothing that were described in the sketch and give them to a [[model (person)|fashion model]] to put on. If they chose the right clothing and accessories, the fashion designer would give them their next clue.

===Leg 11 (China)===
[[File:500lohan longhuatemple.jpg|thumb|In this Leg's Roadblock, one team member had to count the statues in the [[Longhua Temple]]'s [[Arhat]] Hall.]]
*Shanghai ([[Waibaidu Bridge]])
*Shanghai ([[Longhua Temple]]) {{TAR clue|Roadblock|&quot;Who thinks they can sum up Buddha?&quot;}} {{TAR clue|Speed Bump|Coin Toss}}
*Shanghai ([[Yuyuan Garden]]) {{TAR clue|Detour|Pork Chops or Pork Dumplings}}
*Shanghai ([[:zh:滨江大道|Riverside Promenade]] {{zh icon}}) {{TAR clue|Pit Stop|11}}

In this Leg's Roadblock, one team member entered Longhua Temple's [[Arhat]] Hall to count all of the golden statues in the room, most of which were statues of the [[Gautama Buddha]]. If they got the right number (523), they would receive their next clue. If not, they would have to wait 10 minutes before making their next guess. For this leg's Speed Bump, Louie and Michael had to participate in a good luck ritual by throwing coins into a large incense burner on the Longhua Temple grounds. Once both got one coin each into the top opening of the incense burner, they could proceed onto the Roadblock. In this Leg's Detour, teams chose between Pork Chops and Pork Dumplings. In Pork Chops, teams must enter an art stone store and look through several hundred special stone stamps called [[Seal (East Asia)|chops]] for the two that had a pig on the bottom and one of each of their names in order to receive their clue from the shop owner. In Pork Dumplings (which was never used in this episode), teams traveled to [[Nanxiang Steamed Bun Restaurant]] and delivered 10 orders of [[xiaolongbao]] across the market. Once done with the deliveries, they received their clue.

===Leg 12 (China → United States)===
[[File:BronzeYoda Presido.jpg|thumb|In the final Leg of this season, teams made their way to the [[Letterman Digital Arts Center]], headquarters of [[Lucasfilm]] and [[Industrial Light &amp; Magic]], both behind the creation of ''[[Star Wars]]''.]]
*[[File:Legenda lotnisko.svg|20px|Flight:]] Shanghai (Shanghai Pudong International Airport) to San Francisco, California, '''USA''' {{flagicon|United States}} ([[San Francisco International Airport]])
* San Francisco ([[Fort Point, San Francisco|Fort Point]] – Battery Godfrey)
* San Francisco ([[Coit Tower]]) {{TAR clue|Roadblock|Climb Coit Tower}}
* San Francisco ([[Letterman Digital Arts Center]] – [[Yoda]] Statue)
* San Francisco ([[The Fairmont San Francisco|Fairmont Hotel]] – [[Tonga Room]])
* San Francisco ([[Great American Music Hall]])
* San Francisco ([[Candlestick Park]]) {{TAR clue|Pit Stop}}

In this Leg's Roadblock, one team member had to use an [[Ascender (climbing)|ascender]] to reach the top archways of Coit Tower to get their next clue before being lowered back to the ground.

;Additional tasks
*After receiving the clue at Battery Godfrey, teams had to solve a riddle that would lead them to their next route marker: [[Coit Tower]].
*At the LDAC, one team member had to put on a [[motion capture]] suit while their partner directed their [[Avatar (computing)|avatar]] through a [[virtual reality|virtual]] course, all based on ''[[Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008 TV series)|Star Wars: The Clone Wars]]''. After getting through the two levels of the course, the directing partner would be able to copy down their next clue through figuring out how to read it off the computer screen which directed them to the [[Tonga Room]].
*Upon arriving at the [[Tonga Room]], teams were instructed to take a [[trunk (luggage)|trunk]] to their next location: the [[Great American Music Hall]].
*At the Great American Music Hall, teams had to put several [[psychedelic]] posters of other teams in elimination order by leg in order to receive their final clue from a [[roadie]]. After that, they would have to complete the &quot;[[Jack Be Nimble]]&quot; nursery rhyme and obtain the word &quot;candlestick&quot;, leading them to [[Candlestick Park]].

== Ratings ==
=== US ratings ===
{| class=&quot;wikitable sortable&quot;
! #
! Episode
! Rating
! Share
! [[Nielsen ratings|Rating/Share]]&lt;br /&gt;(18–49)
! Viewers&lt;br /&gt;(millions)
! Rank&lt;br /&gt;(Timeslot)
! Rank&lt;br /&gt;(Night)
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''1'''
| &quot;Nanna Is Kickin' Your Butt&quot; 
! 5.1
! 8
! 2.8/7
! 9.07
! 1
! 1
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''2'''
| &quot;When the Cow Kicked Me in the Head&quot;
! 5.2
! 8
! 2.9/7
! 9.11
! 1
! 1
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''3'''
| &quot;Run Like Scalded Dogs!&quot;
! 5.8
! 9
! 3.2/8
! 10.24
! 2
! 4
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''4'''
| &quot;We Are No Longer in the Bible Belt&quot;
! 4.5
! 7
! 2.6/7
! 8.05 
! 2
! 4&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|url=http://blog.zap2it.com/frominsidethebox/2010/03/tv-ratings-oscars-rise-rule-sunday.html|title=Tv ratings oscars rise rule sunday|author=blog.zap2it.com|accessdate=2010-03-04}}&lt;/ref&gt;
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''5'''
| &quot;I Think We're Fighting the Germans, Right?&quot;
! 5.8
! 10
! 3.0/9
! 10.10
! 1
! 3&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|url=http://www.cbspressexpress.com/div.php/cbs_entertainment/release?id=24522|title=CBS Ratings Press Release |author=CBSPressExpress.com|accessdate=2010-10-04}}&lt;/ref&gt;
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''6'''
| &quot;Cathy Drone?&quot;
! 6.9
! 11
! 3.8/9
! 11.99
! 1
! 4&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|url=http://www.cbspressexpress.com/div.php/cbs_entertainment/release?id=24577|title=CBS Ratings Press Release|author=CBSPressExpress.com|accessdate=2010-10-04}}&lt;/ref&gt;
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''7'''
| &quot;Anonymous?&quot;
! 7.2
! 11
! 3.9/10
! 12.73
! 1
! 3&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|url=http://www.cbspressexpress.com/div.php/cbs_entertainment/release?id=24636|title=CBS Ratings Press Release |author=CBSPressExpress.com|accessdate=2010-10-04}}&lt;/ref&gt;
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''8'''
| &quot;You're Like Jason Bourne, Right?&quot;
! 5.2
! 9
! 2.7/8 
! 9.14
! 1
! 3&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |url=http://tvbythenumbers.com/2010/04/05/tv-ratings-undercover-boss-down-but-still-in-charge |title=TV Ratings: Undercover Boss Down, But Still In Charge: |date=April 05, 2010|work=TV by the Numbers |last=Seidman |first=Robert |accessdate=April 05, 2010}}&lt;/ref&gt;
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''9'''
| &quot;Dumb Did Us In&quot;
! 6.9
! 11
! 3.4/10
! 11.88
! 1
! 3
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''10'''
| &quot;I Feel Like I'm in, Like, Sicily&quot;
! 6.3
! 10
!3.2/9 
!10.69&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |url=http://tvbythenumbers.com/2010/04/05/tv-ratings-undercover-boss-down-but-still-in-charge |title=TV Ratings Top 25: American Idol, Glee Sing to Adults 18-49; Dancing With the Stars Dances to the Top With Total Viewers |date=April 27, 2010|work=TV by the Numbers |last=Seidman |first=Robert |accessdate=April 27, 2010}}&lt;/ref&gt;
! 1
! 3
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''11'''
| &quot;They Don't Even Understand Their Own Language&quot;
! 6.0
! 10
! 3.0/9 
! 10.29&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |url=http://tvbythenumbers.com/2010/05/04/tv-ratings-top-25-idol-glee-tops-with-18-49-dancing-leads-with-viewers/50416|title=TV Ratings Top 25: Idol, Glee Tops With 18-49 ; Dancing Leads With Viewers|date=May 04, 2010|work=TV by the Numbers |last=Seidman |first=Robert |accessdate=May 04, 2010}}&lt;/ref&gt;
! 1
! 3
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''12'''
| &quot;Huger Than Huge&quot;
! 6.0
! 11
! 2.9/9
! 10.63 
! 1
! 3&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|url=http://www.cbspressexpress.com/div.php/cbs_entertainment/release?id=24983|title=CBS Ratings Press Release|author=CBSPressExpress.com|accessdate=2010-10-04}}&lt;/ref&gt;
|}

* Episode 1, &quot;Nanna Is Kickin' Your Butt&quot; aired on [[Valentine's Day]].
* Episode 4, &quot;We Are No Longer In The Bible Belt&quot; had a considerably low amount of viewers, most likely because it aired on the same night as the [[82nd Academy Awards]].
* Episode 7, &quot;Anonymous?&quot; had the most viewers and adults 25–54 rating since the November 4, 2007, episode of ''[[The Amazing Race 12]]'', as well as the best numbers in adults 18–49 since the January 6, 2008, episode of the same season.
* Episode 8, &quot;You're like Jason Bourne, right?&quot; aired on [[Easter Sunday]].
* Episode 12, &quot;Huger Than Huge&quot;, the season finale, aired on [[Mother's Day (U.S.)|Mother's Day]]. The show was down nearly two million viewers compared to the [[The Amazing Race 15|season 15]] finale and was the lowest watched finale since [[The Amazing Race 4|season 4]].&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |url=http://tvbythenumbers.com/2010/05/10/tv-ratings-abc-wins-another-slow-sunday-amazing-race-lowest-finale-ever-celebrity-apprentice-up/50897|title=TV Ratings ABC Wins Another Slow Sunday; Amazing Race Lowest Finale Ever; Celebrity Apprentice Up|date=May 10, 2010|work=TV by the Numbers |last=Gorman |first=Bill |accessdate= May 10, 2010}}&lt;/ref&gt;

=== Canadian ratings ===
{| class=&quot;wikitable sortable&quot;
! #
! Episode
! Viewers&lt;br /&gt;(millions)
! Rank&lt;br /&gt;(Overall)
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''1'''
| &quot;Nanna Is Kickin' Your Butt&quot;
!{{n/a}}
!{{n/a}}
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''2'''
| &quot;When the Cow Kicked Me in the Head&quot;
! 0.90
! 16
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''3'''
| &quot;Run Like Scalded Dogs!&quot;
! 0.88
! 13
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''4'''
| &quot;We Are No Longer in the Bible Belt&quot;
! 1.40
! 21
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''5'''
| &quot;I Think We're Fighting the Germans, Right?&quot;
! 2.53
! 4
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''6'''
| &quot;Cathy Drone?&quot;
! 2.00
! 7
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''7'''
| &quot;Anonymous?&quot;
! 2.47
! 4
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''8'''
| &quot;You're Like Jason Bourne, Right?&quot;
! 2.08
! 6
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''9'''
| &quot;Dumb Did Us In&quot;
! 2.29
! 7
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''10'''
| &quot;I Feel Like I'm in, Like, Sicily&quot;
! 2.18
! 5
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''11'''
| &quot;They Don't Even Understand Their Own Language&quot;
! 2.51
! 3
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''12'''
| &quot;Huger Than Huge&quot;
! 2.58
! 3
|}

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
*[http://www.cbs.com/primetime/amazing_race Official website]
*{{TARWiki|The Amazing Race 16}}

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| last_aired = May 9, 2010
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'''''The Amazing Race 16''''' is the sixteenth installment of the reality television show [[The Amazing Race (U.S. TV series)|''The Amazing Race'']]. ''The Amazing Race 16'' features eleven teams of two, each with a pre-existing relationship, in a race around the world. 

The sixteenth cycle started on Sunday, February 14, 2010. It aired on [[CBS]] in the United States on Sunday nights at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT with the season finale on May 9, 2010, and in Canada, the show premiered on the [[A (TV system)|A channel]], not [[CTV Television Network|CTV]] (due to the [[2010 Winter Olympics]]), but it returned to CTV after the Winter Olympics concluded.&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web | url = http://www.thrfeed.com/2009/12/cbs-picks-show-for-postsuper-bowl-slot.html | title = CBS picks show for post-Super Bowl slot | work = [[The Hollywood Reporter]] | date= 2009-12-20 | accessdate= 2009-12-20 | first = James | last = Hibbard }}&lt;/ref&gt; The show is again hosted by [[Phil Keoghan]].

Brothers Dan and Jordan Pious were the winners of this ''Race''.

==Production==
===Development and filming===
The sixteenth season spanned {{convert|40000|mi|km}} across five continents and nine countries, including Chile, Argentina, Germany, France, Malaysia, Singapore, China and for the first time, the Seychelles.&lt;ref name=&quot;AP&quot;&gt;{{cite web|url=http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20100121/ap_en_tv/us_tv_amazing_race16|title=Cowboys, detectives among 'Amazing Race' teams|last=Lang|first=Derrik|date=2010-01-21|publisher=[[Associated Press]]|accessdate=2010-01-21}} {{Dead link|date=October 2010|bot=H3llBot}}&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|url=http://www.stltoday.com/blogzone/tube-talk/tv-news/2010/01/amazing-race-returns-feb-14-here-are-the-teams/|title=‘Amazing Race’ returns Feb. 14; here are the teams|last=Pennington|first=Gail|work=[[St. Louis Post-Dispatch]]|date=2010-01-21|accessdate=2010-01-24}} {{Dead link|date=October 2010|bot=H3llBot}}&lt;/ref&gt;

Racers were observed leaving [[Los Angeles International Airport]] on November 28, 2009.&lt;ref name=&quot;tar16 start&quot;/&gt; For the third time, teams had to use public transportation to make their way from the Starting Line to the airport. Teams had also done so in seasons 1 and 6. 

Racers were reported checking into a Pit Stop in [[Puerto Varas]], Chile on December 2.&lt;ref name=&quot;Cronica&quot;&gt;{{cite web|url=http://www.cronicalibre.cl/index.php/locales/2234-programa-televisivo-internacional-qthe-amazing-raceq-grabo-capitulos-en-puerto-varas-y-zonas-cercanas|title= Programa televisivo internacional &quot;The Amazing Race&quot; grabó capítulos en Puerto Varas y zonas cercanas |date=2009-12-02|work=Crónica Libre|location=Chile|accessdate=2009-12-02}} {{es icon}}&lt;/ref&gt; Filming of the show has also been reported in [[Bariloche]], Argentina, and continuing on to Germany&lt;ref name=&quot;ANBariloche&quot;&gt;{{cite web|url=http://www.anbariloche.com.ar/noticia.php?nota=11904|title= The Amazing Race grabó en Bariloche |date=2009-12-07|work=Agencia de Noticias Bariloche|location=[[Bariloche]], Argentina|accessdate=2009-12-07}} {{es icon}}&lt;/ref&gt; and production crews were reported to be seen around [[Singapore]], particularly in the [[Bugis Street|Bugis]] area and the [[Singapore Flyer]].&lt;ref name=&quot;Singapore&quot;&gt;{{cite web|url=http://a1preview.asia1.com.sg:90/vgn-ext-templating/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=30881f5db71a5210VgnVCM100000430a0a0aRCRD&amp;vgnextchannel=f6dbadbd2b722110VgnVCM100000bd0a0a0aRCRD|title=Is Amazing Race back in S'pore?|work=The New Paper|publisher=AsiaOne News|location=Singapore|accessdate=2009-12-20}}&lt;/ref&gt;

In the third episode, which aired on February 28, 2010 and featured the contestants departing [[Chile]], Phil Keoghan acknowledged the February 27, 2010 [[2010 Chile earthquake|massive earthquake]] in Chile in a special opening.&lt;ref name=&quot;Variety&quot;&gt;{{cite web|url=http://weblogs.variety.com/on_the_air/2010/02/sundays-amazing-race-to-acknowledge-the-chile-earthquake.html|title=Sunday's-Amazing-Race-to-Acknowledge-the-Chile-Earthquake|last=Michael|first=Schneider|date=2010-02-27|publisher=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]|accessdate=2010-02-27}}&lt;/ref&gt;

Leg 4 featured an [[The Amazing Race#Intersection|Intersection]] for the first time since [[The Amazing Race 11|Season 11]]. Also for the first time since the Intersection was introduced, teams did a Roadblock together, where one person from each of the intersected teams had to work together to complete the Roadblock. This is also the first time since [[The Amazing Race 8|Season 8]] that two racers worked together to complete a Roadblock, and the first time in its history that an Intersection occurred on a different leg than Leg 8.

In Leg 8, Jet and [[Cord McCoy|Cord]] were the first team since the inception of the Speed Bump in [[The Amazing Race 12|Season 12]] to finish in first place on a leg in which they had to complete a Speed Bump.&lt;!--Leg 8 was also the first leg in the history of ''The Amazing Race'' in which the finishing order of the teams was totally reversed from that of the previous leg (leg 7, which was a non-elimination leg). [This is not true. The first was in Season 7 Legs 11 to 12]--&gt;

Leg 9 was the first time that a U-Turn warning had been in the team's first clue, due to the fact the team taking the Fast Forward option would have skipped the Detour and the U-Turn point. Also, this was the first time that a Fast Forward and a U-Turn have been present in the same leg, although this was previously done on the [[Israel]]i edition of the race ''[[HaMerotz LaMillion]]''.

At the end of the episode for Leg 10, the death of [[He Pingping]] was acknowledged. He appeared giving out clues to the teams after the first Roadblock. That leg was also the first single-length leg ever on the ''Race'' to have two Roadblocks (Each team member had to complete one of the Roadblocks).

In Leg 11, [[Bao Xishun]], the world's tallest man at the time, was featured as the greeter at the Pit Stop in Shanghai.

===Cast===
{{see also|List of The Amazing Race (U.S. TV series) contestants}}
Applications were originally due on July 10, 2009, but the deadline was later extended. Semi-finalist interviews were held sometime in August 2009 and the final casting interviews took place in Los Angeles around September and October 2009. Filming took place around November and December 2009.&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|url=http://www.cbs.com/casting/amazing_race/Eligibility_Requirements.pdf|title=Eligibility requirements|author=CBS.com|accessdate=2009-06-26}}&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|url=http://www.cbs.com/casting/amazing_race/Application_Form.pdf|title=Application form|author=CBS.com|accessdate=2009-06-26}}&lt;/ref&gt;

Caite, 20, was the youngest contestant in the show's history (excluding the [[The Amazing Race 8|Family Edition]]); while Jody Kelly, 71, was the oldest contestant in the show's history. Other racers included [[cowboy]]s, [[detective]]s, a lesbian couple, high school sweethearts, attorney moms, and the show's first Asian married couple.

Notable cast members include [[Big Brother 11 (U.S.)|''Big Brother 11'']] houseguests [[Jordan Lloyd]] and Jeff Schroeder, 2007 [[Miss South Carolina Teen USA]] [[Caitlin Upton|Caite Upton]], professional bull rider [[Cord McCoy]], and [[Cleveland Indians]] [[Coach (baseball)|third-base coach]] [[Steve Smith (baseball)|Steve Smith]]. 

This 16th series also marked the first appearance of [[Allan Wu]], host of ''[[The Amazing Race Asia]]'', in the US version of the series.

==Results==
The following teams participated in the Race, with their relationships at the time of filming. Note this table does not necessarily reflect all content broadcast on television due to inclusion or exclusion of some data. Placements are listed in finishing order.
{| class=&quot;wikitable&quot;
!rowspan=2|Team
!rowspan=2|Relationship
!colspan=12|Position (by leg)
!rowspan=2|Roadblocks&lt;br /&gt;performed
|-
!1
!2
!3
!4
!5{{ref|5|5}}
!6
!7
!8
!9
!10
!11
!12
|-
|Dan &amp; Jordan
|Brothers
|8th{{ref|2|2}} 
|8th
|6th
|6th{{blue|–}}
|4th
|5th
|2nd
|5th
|{{green|1stƒ}}
|3rd
|3rd
|1st
|Dan 6, Jordan 5
|-
|Jet &amp; Cord
|Brothers / [[Cowboy]]s
|3rd
|1st
|1st
|4th{{orange (color)|+}}
|3rd
|4th
|{{blue|&lt;u&gt;6th&lt;/u&gt;}}{{ref|9|9}}
|1st
|3rd
|1st
|2nd
|2nd
 |Jet 6, Cord 5
|-
|Brent &amp; Caite
|Dating Models
|7th{{ref|1|1}} 
|4th
|7th{{ref|4|4}}
|7th{{olive|~}}
|6th{{ref|6|6}}
|6th{{ref|8|8}}
|3rd
|4th
|2nd{{brown|⊃}}
|2nd
|1st
| 3rd 
|Brent 7, Caite 5
|-
|Louie &amp; Michael
|Detectives
|9th
|9th
|8th
|1st{{orange (color)|+}}
|1st{{brown|⊃}}
|1st
|4th
|3rd
|4th
|{{blue|&lt;u&gt;4th&lt;/u&gt;}}
|{{red  |4th}}

|bgcolor=&quot;darkgray&quot; colspan=&quot;1&quot;|
|Louie 6, Michael 5
|-
|Carol &amp; Brandy
|Dating
|6th
|3rd
|3rd
|5th{{magenta|–}}
|5th
|2nd
|5th
|2nd
|{{red|5th}}{{brown|⊂}}
|bgcolor=&quot;darkgray&quot; colspan=&quot;3&quot;|
|Carol 4, Brandy 4
|-
|[[Steve Smith (baseball)|Steve]] &amp; Allie
|Father / Daughter
|4th
|7th
|2nd
|2nd{{teal|^}}
|2nd
|3rd
|1st
|{{red|6th}}
|bgcolor=&quot;darkgray&quot; colspan=&quot;4&quot;|
|Steve 4, Allie 3
|-
|[[Jordan Lloyd|Jordan]] &amp; Jeff
|Newly Dating
|1st
|6th
|5th
|{{blue|&lt;u&gt;8th&lt;/u&gt;}}{{olive|~}}
|7th
|{{red|7th}}
|bgcolor=&quot;darkgray&quot; colspan=&quot;6&quot;|
|Jordan 2, Jeff 3
|-
|Joe &amp; Heidi
|Married
|5th
|2nd
|4th
|3rd{{teal|^}}
|{{red|8th}}{{brown|⊂}}{{ref|7|7}}
|bgcolor=&quot;darkgray&quot; colspan=&quot;7&quot;|
|Joe 2, Heidi 2
|-
|{{nowrap|Monique &amp; Shawne}}
|Moms / [[Lawyer|Attorneys]]
|2nd
|5th
|{{red|9th}}
|bgcolor=&quot;darkgray&quot; colspan=&quot;9&quot;|
|{{nowrap|Monique 1, Shawne 2}}
|-
|Jody &amp; Shannon
|{{nowrap|Grandmother / Granddaughter}}
|10th
|{{red|10th}}
| bgcolor=&quot;darkgray&quot; colspan=&quot;10&quot;|
|Jody 1, Shannon 1
|-
|Dana &amp; Adrian
|High School Sweethearts
|{{red|11th}}{{ref|3|3}}
|bgcolor=&quot;darkgray&quot; colspan=&quot;11&quot;|
|Dana 0, Adrian 1{{ref|3|3}}
|}
*A {{red|red}} team placement indicates that the team was eliminated.
*A {{green|green ƒ}} and team placement indicates that the team won a [[The Amazing Race#Fast Forward|Fast Forward]] clue.
*An {{blue|&lt;u&gt;underlined blue&lt;/u&gt;}} team's placement indicates that the team came in last on a non-elimination leg and had to perform a [[The Amazing Race#Non-elimination legs|Speed Bump]] task in the following leg.
*Matching colored symbols ({{orange (color)|orange +}}, {{teal|teal ^}}, {{magenta|magenta –}}, and {{olive|olive ~}}) indicate teams who worked together during part of the leg as a result of an Intersection.
*A {{brown|brown ⊃}} means the team chose to use a U-Turn; {{brown|⊂}} indicates the team who received it.

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{{note|1|1}} Brent and Caite initially arrived 2nd, but were issued a 30-minute penalty for going on foot instead of taking the [[funicular]] from the Roadblock as instructed in their clue; they dropped to 7th.&lt;br /&gt;
{{note|2|2}} Dan and Jordan initially arrived 4th, but were issued a 15-minute penalty for losing a paintbrush during the additional task; they dropped to 8th.&lt;br&gt;
{{note|3|3}} Dana and Adrian failed to complete the Roadblock in Leg 1. After Adrian's second attempt failed and after all other teams had already checked in at the Pit Stop, Phil came out to the Roadblock location and eliminated them.&lt;br&gt;
{{note|4|4}} At the beginning of Leg 3, Brent and Caite were originally supposed to depart 4th, but because both had to be treated for [[dehydration]] at the emergency room in a local hospital, they departed last, 3 hours and 5 minutes after their scheduled time.&lt;br&gt;
{{note|5|5}} The U-Turn in Leg 5 was a Blind U-Turn; Louie and Michael did not have to reveal themselves to the other teams as having used the U-Turn.&lt;br&gt;
{{note|6|6}} Brent and Caite initially arrived 6th, but had missed the clue at the U-Turn, having arrived at their additional task by chance. They had to backtrack to the U-Turn to receive their clue. This did not affect their placement.&lt;br&gt;
{{note|7|7}} Joe and Heidi failed to complete the second Detour task that they had to do as a result of being U-Turned. After all of the other teams had already checked in at the Pit Stop, Phil came out to their location and eliminated them.&lt;br&gt;
{{note|8|8}} Brent and Caite initially arrived 3rd, but did not complete the Detour, having arrived at the Pit Stop by chance after following Carol and Brandy. They had to backtrack to complete the Detour and eventually checked in 6th.&lt;br&gt;
{{note|9|9}} Jet and Cord initially arrived 5th, but did not retrieve the clue giving directions to the Pit Stop after completing the Roadblock. They had to backtrack to retrieve the clue, and fell to last place.&lt;br&gt;
&lt;/span&gt;

==Episode title quotes==
Episode titles are often taken from quotes made by the racers.&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|url=http://www.cbs.com/info/schedule/index.php|title=CBS TV Schedule|publisher=[[CBS]]|accessdate=2010-01-31}}&lt;/ref&gt;
#&quot;Nanna Is Kickin' Your Butt&quot; – ''Michael''
#&quot;When the Cow Kicked Me in the Head&quot; – ''Jody''
#&quot;Run Like Scalded Dogs!&quot; – ''Jet''
#&quot;We Are No Longer in the Bible Belt&quot; – ''Jet''
#&quot;I Think We're Fighting the Germans, Right?&quot; – ''Michael''
#&quot;Cathy Drone?&quot; – ''Dan''
#&quot;Anonymous?&quot; – ''Brent'' 
#&quot;You're Like Jason Bourne, Right?&quot; – ''Michael''
#&quot;Dumb Did Us In&quot; – ''Brandy''
#&quot;I Feel Like I'm in, Like, Sicily&quot; – ''Brent''
#&quot;They Don't Even Understand Their Own Language&quot; – ''Brent''
#&quot;Huger than Huge&quot; – ''Dan''

==Prizes==
The prize for each leg is awarded to the first place team for that leg. All trips are sponsored by [[Travelocity]].
*'''Leg 1''' – A trip for two to [[Vancouver]], [[British Columbia]]
*'''Leg 2''' – A pair of [[sailboat]]s
*'''Leg 3''' – A trip for two to [[Patagonia]]
*'''Leg 4''' – Two $5,000 pre-loaded [[Discover Card]]s
*'''Leg 5''' – Two 55&quot; [[High-definition television|HD TVs]]
*'''Leg 6''' – A trip for two to [[Cancun]], Mexico
*'''Leg 7''' – A dinner on the beach on [[Praslin]], [[Seychelles]], massages, all the [[7-Up]] the team could drink (at the Pit Stop), and $7,000 for each team member
*'''Leg 8''' – A trip for two to [[Maui]], Hawaii
*'''Leg 9''' – A pair of motorcycles
*'''Leg 10''' – A trip for two to Alaska.
*'''Leg 11''' – A trip for two to the Spanish coast.
*'''Leg 12''' – $1,000,000

==Elimination Station==
After elimination, the first five eliminated teams were sequestered at a villa in [[Puerto Vallarta]], Mexico to await the finale. CBS posted short videos on its website after each episode aired in the [[Pacific Time Zone]] to show the eliminated teams interacting at the villa.

*After '''Leg 1''', ''Dana'' and ''Adrian'' were the first team eliminated and sent to the villa. They expressed their disappointment after Adrian's second attempt failed during the Roadblock task. Adrian is terribly afraid of heights and he wanted to kiss Dana to reaffirm their relationship. They discussed their marriage, had a tour on a beach, and saw big whales in the ocean.
*After '''Leg 2''', ''Jody'' and ''Shannon'' were the second team eliminated and sent to the villa. Jody voiced her regrets that she did the Roadblock instead of Shannon. Adrian was surprised to hear that Jody had not hoped or expected to win the race, but Shannon still insisted that they could have done it. The teams were treated to an elemental spa with treatments based on fire, earth, water, and air.
*After '''Leg 3''', ''Monique'' and ''Shawne'' were the third team eliminated and sent to the villa. All the previous eliminated teams were shocked to see Monique and Shawne, and Monique and Shawne were saddened at missing their daughters' birthdays. The next day, the teams went to Las Juantas Y Los Veranos to learn how to make [[tequila]], which included Adrian cutting open a [[blue agave]] which took him about 6 minutes and 9 seconds.
*'''Leg 4''' was a non-elimination leg, hence no new teams were sent to the villa. The 3 eliminated teams bonded at the villa while Shannon was writing in her journal. Monique and Shawne suggested bringing Shannon to the beach, after which all the teams went. Shawne was given a leg and foot massage, while Shannon got her hair beaded, and Monique shared with Shannon how to win the Mexican guys by doing some eye action.
*After '''Leg 5''', ''Joe'' and ''Heidi'' were the fourth team eliminated and sent to the villa. They arrived while Adrian and Shannon were playing a game of [[table tennis]]. Jody and Shannon expressed their surprise and disappointment at seeing Joe and Heidi arrive, while Adrian was glad to have another man at the villa. Joe and Heidi expressed their frustration and explained how they arrived at the conclusion that Louie and Michael had Blind U-Turned them. Later, the teams went into town to do some shopping. Joe tried to bargain with a store owner over the price of some jewelry for Heidi, which offended the owner.
*After '''Leg 6''', ''Jordan'' and ''Jeff'' were the fifth team eliminated and sent to the villa. All the teams at the villa sat down for a meal and as Jordan and Jeff arrive at the villa, they explained the circumstances that led to their elimination. They believed that Louie and Michael would be in the top 3, and Joe again shared his disdain for Louie and Michael in a confessional. Jeff expressed his bitterness at having been evicted from [[Big Brother (U.S.)|''Big Brother'']] and now eliminated from ''The Amazing Race'' as he compares Elimination Station and ''Big Brother'' and Jury House. However, Jordan feels satisfied from being in Elimination Station. The teams later went on a [[snorkeling]] trip. While on the trip, Monique and Shawne suffered from [[seasickness]], and Heidi helped Adrian become comfortable in the water. The snorkeling trip also helped ease Jeff's bitterness at being eliminated.
*'''Leg 7''' was a non-elimination leg, hence no new teams were sent to the villa. At the pool, Adrian, Jeff and Joe discussed why Louie and Michael U-Turned Joe and Heidi, which turned out to be because the detectives disliked them due to personal reasons. After that, the eliminated teams watched an exciting Mexican dance, and many of the racers joined in the dance while others watched. Jody also performed a solo by playing the drum, which impressed Shannon. Later in the day, Joe shared with Heidi the main reason why Louie and Michael U-Turned them. Lastly, Heidi added that if Joe were to meet Louie and Michael, he would confront them about it and how it affected the outcome of the race.
*After '''Leg 8''', ''Steve'' and ''Allie'' were the sixth team eliminated. It was 2:00 in the morning, and the eliminated teams gathered to find out who they think is the next team eliminated. Steve and Allie called the villa and Monique picked up the phone. Everyone was surprised and disappointed to hear about that Steve and Allie were eliminated, especially Shannon who was sad to hear about it. Joe then asked Steve about Louie and Michael's current situation in the race, then Steve told Joe that his team was too strong and was a threat, which resulted in the U-Turn. Steve shared that it was bad decisions and a bad cab that resulted in their elimination. Steve also noted that either Jet and Cord or Louie and Michael will win the race.
*After '''Leg 9''', ''Carol'' and ''Brandy'' were the seventh team eliminated. When Carol and Brandy called the villa early in the morning, the other eliminated teams were shocked and disappointed to hear about Carol and Brandy being eliminated, especially Shannon who wanted to see an all-girl team win. Carol and Brandy talked about the U-Turn and their dislike for Brent and Caite that led to their elimination. In response, Jordan said that Carol and Brandy were probably just too jealous of Caite's beauty. Adrian, however, agreed with Carol and Brandy that the U-Turn was a foolish move by the dating models, and that it should have been used on either Jet and Cord or Louie and Michael. That evening, the eliminated racers got to watch a [[Lucha libre|Mexican wrestling]] match in an outdoor coliseum. Jordan got to escort a wrestler to the ring, and Adrian, the most enthusiastic fan of the group, bought a wrestling mask as a souvenir.
*'''Leg 10''' was a non-elimination leg, hence no new teams were sent to the villa. Jordan and Jeff talk with Dana and Adrian about how to strengthen their relationship. Then, all the teams at Elimination Station are shown packing their bags and guessing where the final Leg will take place and then they were leaving the villa and fly to End City.
*After '''Leg 11''', ''Louie'' and ''Michael'' were the eighth and final team eliminated. Elimination Station showed the five eliminated teams arriving at the End City in [[San Francisco]], California. After arriving in San Francisco, the teams checked in to a hotel, settled into their rooms, and awaited the phone call from the eighth team eliminated. Monique and Shawne are happy to see the end of the race and to know who they think is going to win. Dana said that Joe and Heidi were hoping that Louie and Michael are not in the Final Three because of their dislike for them after being U-Turned. Louie and Michael called into the hotel, and the eliminated teams were shocked and disappointed to hear about Louie and Michael being eliminated. Joe asked Louie and Michael if they still felt that they had used the U-Turn correctly. Michael told him that they had because he thought Joe and Heidi would be very tough to beat once the Race route reached Asia. Adrian said that Joe and Heidi's wishes came true, but despite Louie and Michael being eliminated, Joe was still not satisfied. Jeff told Joe that Louie and Michael U-Turned Joe and Heidi because of personal reasons, which led to harsh words between Joe and Jeff.
*'''Leg 12''' was the final leg of ''The Amazing Race 16''. Elimination Station showed the Finish Line that takes place in [[Candlestick Park]]. All the eliminated teams were happy to find out which team do they think will win the $1 million as Steve and Allie, Carol and Brandy, and Louie and Michael reunited with the other eliminated teams at the Finish Line. Shannon noticed that the Final Three teams are: Dan and Jordan, Brent and Caite, and Jet and Cord. Dana said that it's anybody's race. All the eliminated teams were waiting to find out who they think will cross the Finish Line first and win the $1 million. They find out that Dan and Jordan were the first team to cross the Finish Line and win the $1 million; Jet and Cord came in 2nd and Brent and Caite came in 3rd. Teams expressed their opinions about the final three teams at the Finish Line along with their joys and disappointments about the race, and the learning experiences they could draw from it.

==Race summary==
[[File:The Amazing Race 16 Map.png|thumb|250px|The Route of the Race.]]
{{TAR Captionbox|Style6}}
===Leg 1 (United States → Chile)===
[[File:Ascensor Valparaiso1.JPG|thumb|In order to travel throughout the mountainous city of [[Valparaíso]], teams rode its various [[funicular]] railways between tasks.]]
*Los Angeles, California, '''[[United States]]''' {{flagicon|United States}} (Vista Hermosa Natural Park) (Starting Line)
*[[File:Legenda lotnisko.svg|20px|Flight:]] Los Angeles ([[Los Angeles International Airport]]) to [[Santiago, Chile|Santiago]], '''[[Chile]]''' {{flagicon|Chile}} ([[Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport]])
*[[Image:Bus-logo.svg|20px|Bus:]] Santiago (Terminal San Borja) to [[Valparaíso]], [[Valparaíso Region]] (Bus Terminal)
*[[Viña del Mar]] ([[Wulff Castle]]) ''(unaired)'' &lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|url=http://www.gettyimages.co.uk/detail/96512357/CBS|title=Photograph of Jody and Shannon near Wulff Castle (see caption)|publisher=[[Getty Images]]|accessdate=2010-02-16}}&lt;/ref&gt;
*Valparaíso (Ascensor Villaseca) {{TAR clue|Roadblock|&quot;Who has the balance of a cat and the courage of a lion?&quot;}}
*Valparaíso (Ascensor Artilleria)
*Valparaíso (Paseo Templeman)
*Valparaíso ([http://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g294306-d318237-Reviews-Fine_Arts_Museum_Palacio_Baburizza-Valparaiso.html Palacio Baburizza]) {{TAR clue|Pit Stop|1}}

In this first Roadblock of the race, one team member had to cross a [[Tightrope walking|tightrope]] the length of a [[American football#Field and players|football field]] ({{convert|360|ft|m|abbr=on|disp=s}}) suspended {{convert|120|ft|m}} above the ground.

;Additional task
*At Paseo Templeman, teams picked up painting supplies (4 paint cans, paint brushes, and a ladder) and had to find a group of house painters next to a house matching the color of their paint. Once at the house, they had to finish painting a portion of the house to receive their next clue.
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===Leg 2 (Chile)===
[[File:Landscape osorno petrohue 2.jpg|thumb|In this Leg, teams traveled throughout the [[Los Lagos Region]] of Chile, known for its lakes and the [[Osorno (volcano)|Osorno volcano]].]]
*[[File:Bus-logo.svg|20px|Bus:]] Valparaíso to [[Puerto Varas]], [[Los Lagos Region]] via Santiago
* [[Vicente Pérez Rosales National Park]] (Mirador, Isla Margarita, [[Todos los Santos Lake]]) {{TAR clue|Detour|Llama Adoration or Condor Consternation}}
* Puerto Varas ([http://www.oncesbellavista.cl/ Onces y Cabañas Bellavista] {{es icon}}) {{TAR clue|Roadblock|&quot;It's time to make the Kuchen.&quot;}}
* Puerto Varas (Gruta de la Virgen, Iglesia del Sagrado Corazón de Jesús de Puerto Varas) {{TAR clue|Pit Stop|2}}

In the first Detour of this race, teams chose between Llama Adoration and Condor Consternation. In Llama Adoration, teams traveled to a farm where they had to dress a [[llama]] by placing a blanket on its back and a scarf around its neck. In Condor Consternation, teams traveled to a beach where they donned special shoes resembling birds' feet and used a [[hang glider]]-like condor costume to glide out to a clue in the water. In the leg's Roadblock, teams had to collect several ingredients used to make [[kuchen]]: a plate of butter, a bowl of sugar, a bag of flour, a [[baker's dozen]] of eggs from the hen house, and a cup of milk straight from a cow. Once the ingredients were collected, team members had to give them to the baker to receive a serving of kuchen and their next clue.
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===Leg 3 (Chile → Argentina)===
[[File:Rodeo Santa Susanna ranch.jpg|thumb|Leg 3 featured tasks relating to [[gaucho]]s and other aspects of Argentine [[equestrianism]].]]
*[[File:Bus-logo.svg|20px|Bus:]] Puerto Varas (Del Salvador Bus Terminal/Cruz del Sur Bus Terminal) to [[San Carlos de Bariloche]], [[Río Negro Province]], '''Argentina''' {{flagicon|Argentina}} 
*San Carlos de Bariloche (El Boliche Viejo)
*San Carlos de Bariloche (Peña Gaucha) {{TAR clue|Roadblock|&quot;Who's ready to get roped in?&quot;}}
*[[:es:Ñirihuau|Ñirihuau]] {{es icon}} (Puente Ñirihuau) {{TAR clue|Detour|Horse Sense or Horse Power}}
*[[Neuquén Province]] ([http://www.estanciaspatagonicas.com/ Estancia Fortin Chacabuco] {{es icon}}) {{TAR clue|Pit Stop|3}}

In this leg's Roadblock, one team member had to choose a station and use a [[lasso]] to rope a target {{convert|18|ft|m}} away and pull it towards them to receive their next clue. In the Detour, teams chose between Horse Sense and Horse Power. In Horse Sense, teams were given a set of directions by a gunslinger and, using only a stationary compass as a navigational aid, had to find a bag of loot buried in a field. They then had to deliver the bag to the lead bandit, and if the markings on their bag matched the coordinates given to them, he would give the team [[coin]] with the name of the Pit Stop location on it as their next clue. In Horse Power, teams went down to a [[polo]] field and, using a wooden practice horse, had to get a goal within 9 strokes and received the [[trophy]] with the name of the Pit Stop location on its base as their next clue.

;Additional task
*At El Boliche Viejo, teams had to win a game of [[five-card stud]] against the [[Travelocity]] Roaming Gnome to receive the gnome which had their next clue on the bottom of its base.

===Leg 4 (Argentina → Germany)===
[[File:Indra-Club-Hamburg.png|thumb|The Indra Musikclub in Hamburg's [[red-light district]] the [[Reeperbahn]] was the location of [[the Beatles]]' [[the Beatles in Hamburg|debut in Germany]] and was the Pit Stop for this Leg of the Race.]]
*[[File:Legenda lotnisko.svg|20px|Flight:]] San Carlos de Bariloche ([[Teniente Luis Candelaria International Airport]]) to [[Frankfurt am Main|Frankfurt]], '''Germany''' {{flagicon|Germany}} ([[Frankfurt Airport]])
*[[File:Legenda kolej.svg|20px|Railway:]] Frankfurt ([[Frankfurt Airport long-distance station]]) to [[Hamburg]] ([[Hamburg Hauptbahnhof]])
*Hamburg ([[:de:Jungfernstieg Street|Jungfernstieg]] {{de icon}}) {{TAR clue|Intersection}} {{TAR clue|Roadblock|&quot;Who's ready to reach new heights?&quot;}}
*Hamburg ([[Wilhelm I, German Emperor|Kaiser Wilhelm]] statue at [[:de:Altonaer Rathaus|Altonaer Rathaus]] {{de icon}}) {{TAR clue|Detour|Soccer or Sauerkraut}}
*Hamburg ([[:de:Haifischbar|Haifischbar]] {{de icon}})
*Hamburg ([[Beatles-Platz]])
*Hamburg ([http://www.indramusikclub.com/ Indra Musikclub] {{de icon}}) {{TAR clue|Pit Stop|4}}

At the Intersection, teams had to join with one other team to complete tasks and make decisions together until further notice. In this special Roadblock, one team member from each of the intersected teams had to take the [[Hamburg S-Bahn|S-Bahn]] to the [[Port of Hamburg]] and complete a {{convert|150|ft|m|adj=on}} tandem [[bungee jumping|bungee jump]] from a bungee [[Crane (machine)|crane]]. After the Roadblock, teams were no longer Intersected. The Detour for this Leg was a choice between [[Association football|Soccer]] or [[Sauerkraut]]. In Soccer, teams made their way to [[:de:Adolf-Jäger-Kampfbahn|Adolf-Jäger-Kampfbahn Stadium]] {{de icon}} and had to successfully kick a ball from the penalty mark ({{convert|12|yd|m|disp=/|abbr=on}}) through 5 targets located in the goal to receive their next clue. In Sauerkraut, teams had to travel to a restaurant called [http://www.alt-hamburger-buergerhaus.de/ Alt Hamburger Bürgerhaus] {{de icon}} and eat a plate of [[sauerkraut]] while a band played a song called the &quot;Sauerkraut Polka&quot;. Teams had to finish the plate before the end of the song in order to receive their clue. If the song ended first, they had to start over with a new plate of sauerkraut.

;Additional tasks
*At the Haifischbar, each team had to drink a [[boot of beer]] to receive their next clue.

===Leg 5 (Germany → France)===
[[File:RoteBaron.JPG|thumb|During the Detour, teams were &quot;attacked&quot; by a pilot in the [[Manfred von Richthofen|Red Baron]]'s [[Fokker Dr.I]] in an [[historical reenactment]] of [[trench warfare]] during World War I.]]
*[[Image:Bus-logo.svg|20px|Bus:]] Hamburg to [[Les Monthairons]], [[Lorraine (region)|Lorraine]], '''France''' {{flagicon|France}} ([[:fr:Château des Monthairons|Château des Monthairons]] {{fr icon}})
*[[Sainte-Menehould]], [[Champagne-Ardenne]] (Boulangerie Defontaine)
*[[Massiges]] ([[:fr:Massiges#La main de Massiges (1914-1918)|La main de Massiges]] {{fr icon}}) {{TAR clue|Detour|In the Trenches or Under Fire}} {{TAR clue|Speed Bump|Reinforce a trench wall}} {{TAR clue|U-Turn|Louie &amp; Michael|Joe &amp; Heidi|blind=yes}}
*Massiges (Church of Massiges)&lt;!-- The church of Massiges is a separate route marker. --&gt;
*[[Wargemoulin-Hurlus]] ([[:fr:Wargemoulin-Hurlus#Lieux et monuments|Eglise Saint-Étienne de Wargemoulin]] {{fr icon}}) {{TAR clue|Pit Stop|5}}
 
During the Pit Stop, all teams boarded a bus and traveled from Hamburg to an unknown destination, revealed to viewers to be Les Monthairons. In this Leg's Detour, teams chose between In the Trenches or Under Fire. For both tasks, teams dressed up as World War I-era American soldiers, known as [[Doughboy]]s. In the Trenches, teams traveled through [[trench warfare|trenches]] to a [[telegraph]] where they had to decipher a message in [[Morse code]] –&quot;We will prevail. ''Vive la France.''&quot;– and then presented their deciphered message to the French sergeant. In Under Fire, teams crawled under [[barbed wire]] 100 feet to receive a message –&quot;The war is over. ''Vive la liberté''.&quot;– from a man in a [[foxhole]]. They then crawled back through the barbed wire to present the message to the sergeant. Before either task was completed and the teams received their clue, the message they received was sent to &quot;headquarters&quot; via [[carrier pigeon]]. For this leg's Speed Bump, Jordan and Jeff had to reinforce a trench wall using a series of branches before they could proceed to complete the Detour task.

;Additional tasks
*At the Boulangerie Defontaine, teams had to buy a fresh [[baguette]] that contained their next clue.
*After the Detour, teams were required to head south down a road to find the U-Turn and their next clue.
*Upon arriving at Church of Massiges, teams changed out of their Doughboy gear into [[turn of the century]] French bicycling gear (including a fake moustache) and rode on antique bicycles, in the manner of the [[1903 Tour de France|first Tour de France]], along a {{convert|4|mi|km|adj=on}} course to the Pit Stop.

===Leg 6 (France)===
[[File:Remuage vin effervescent.jpg|thumb|The tasks of this leg centered around France's [[champagne (wine)|champagne]] industry.]]
*[[Reims]] ([[Cathedral of Notre-Dame, Reims|Notre-Dame de Reims]] – [[Joan of Arc]] Statue)
*[[Épernay]] ([http://www.leclercbriant.com/index-uk.php3 Leclerc Briant]) {{TAR clue|Roadblock|&quot;Who's ready to cave in?&quot;}}
*[[Pierry]] ([[:fr:Château de la Marquetterie|Château de la Marquetterie]] {{fr icon}}) {{TAR clue|Detour|Tower or Terra}}
*Épernay ([http://www.orcca.asso.fr/fr/ l'ORCCA] {{fr icon}}, la Maison Gallice) {{TAR clue|Pit Stop|6}}

In this Roadblock, one team member had to [[Abseiling|rappel]] {{convert|100|ft|m|add=on}} into the [[chalk]] cellars of the [[winery]] of Leclerc Briant to search for a bottle of [[champagne (wine)|champagne]] specially marked with a small yellow and red striped flag on the bottom amongst the [[Sparkling wine production#Riddling|riddling]] racks. After finding the bottle, the team member returned to the surface to use the traditional [[sabrage]] technique to open the bottle, the force of which propelled their next clue out. The Detour was a choice between Tower or Terra. In Tower, teams had to stack 680 [[Champagne stemware#Champagne coupe|champagne coupes]] into a 15-level pyramid with only one coupe on the top level, then pour the entire contents of a [[wine bottle#Sizes|magnum]] of [[Taittinger]] champagne onto the top of the pyramid – all without breaking any of the glasses – in order to receive their next clue. In Terra, teams searched the {{convert|1|sqkm|acre|adj=on}} winter-barren Taittinger [[vineyard]]s for a cluster of [[Vitis vinifera|wine grapes]] marked with the race flag. After finding the grapes, they returned it to the harvest foreman for their next clue.

;Additional task
*At the Cathedral of Notre-Dame, Reims, teams had to find a woman playing a [[musical saw]] to receive their next clue: a [[Cork material|cork]] from a bottle of Leclerc Briant.

===Leg 7 (France → Seychelles)===
[[File:Aldabra Giant Tortoise Geochelone gigantea edit1.jpg|thumb|In one of the Detour tasks in this Leg, teams had to use a [[banana]] to lure a 100-year-old and {{convert|500|lb|kg|adj=on}} [[Aldabra Giant Tortoise]] across a marked course.]]
*[[File:Legenda lotnisko.svg|20px|Flight:]] Paris ([[Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport]]) to [[Victoria, Seychelles|Victoria]], [[Mahé, Seychelles|Mahé]], '''[[Seychelles]]''' {{flagicon|Seychelles}} ([[Seychelles International Airport]])
*[[La Digue]] (L'Union Estate) {{TAR clue|Detour|Turtle Toddle or Ox Trot}}
*[[St. Pierre Island]] {{TAR clue|Roadblock|&quot;It's time to take a deep breath.&quot;}}
*[[Praslin]] (Paradise Sun Hotel) {{TAR clue|Pit Stop|7}}

This leg's Detour was Turtle Toddle or Ox Trot. In Turtle Toddle, teams had to use a [[banana]] to lure a {{convert|500|lb|kg|adj=on}}, 100-year-old [[Aldabra Giant Tortoise]] across a marked path on a lawn. Once it was across the finish line, teams had to deliver a bunch of bananas to a fruit merchant {{convert|1.5|mi|km|add=on}} away to receive their next clue. In Ox Trot, teams had to pull a cart to a clearing and load a pile of [[coconut]]s into it. Then, after an [[ox]] was hitched to their cart, teams had to deliver their coconuts to a fruit merchant to receive their clue. If they forgot or lost any of the coconuts, teams had to retrieve them before being allowed to continue. In the leg's Roadblock, one team member had to dive into the ocean to retrieve one of seven bottles tied to a platform in the water.

;Additional task
*Upon arrival in Mahé, teams had to find a marked kiosk and take a number. The first 3 teams were on the first [[helicopter]]s, leaving around the same time, to [[La Digue]]. The last three departed for La Digue on three helicopters an hour later.
*After finishing the Detour, teams chose a marked boat and were taken out to a buoy near [[St. Pierre Island]]. Once there, the captain gave them their next clue.
*After finishing the Roadblock, teams were taken off the shore of [[Praslin]] where they had to swim to shore. Once ashore, teams emptied the contents of their bottle revealing a puzzle map that when completed would lead them to their treasure: the Pit Stop at the Paradise Sun Hotel.

===Leg 8 (Seychelles → Malaysia)===
[[File:Snake Temple, Penang.jpg|thumb|Upon arriving in Malaysia, teams made their way to the [[Snake Temple]] in [[Bayan Lepas]].]]
*[[File:Legenda prom.svg|20px|Riverboat:]] Praslin to Victoria, Mahé
*[[File:Legenda lotnisko.svg|20px|Flight:]] Victoria (Seychelles International Airport) to [[George Town, Penang|George Town]], [[Penang]], '''[[Malaysia]]''' {{flagicon|Malaysia}} ([[Penang International Airport]])
* [[Bayan Lepas]] ([[Snake Temple]]) {{TAR clue|Detour|Buddhist Tradition or Chinese Custom}}
* [[Teluk Bahang]] (Kuil Sri Singamuga Kaliamman Temple) {{TAR clue|Roadblock|&quot;Whose life could use a splash of color?&quot;}} {{TAR clue|Speed Bump|Serve Tea}}
* George Town ([http://www.pinangperanakanmansion.com.my/ Pinang Peranakan Mansion]) {{TAR clue|Pit Stop|8}}

In this leg's Detour, teams chose between Buddhist Tradition or Chinese Custom. In Buddhist Tradition, teams traveled to the Tien Kong Than [[Buddhist temple]] and carried a series of [[incense|joss sticks]] to the top of the temple. After arranging them in the proper order, teams lit them and received their next clue. In Chinese Custom, teams traveled to Padang Kota Lama park where they participated in the [[Chinese New Year]] tradition of [[chingay|balancing large flags]] on their foreheads and then running across the [[esplanade]]. After both team members made it across the esplanade without letting the flag fall, they received their next clue. In this Leg's Speed Bump, Jet and Cord traveled to the [http://www.tropicalspicegarden.com/ Tropical Spice Garden] to find a woman crushing spices for [[tea]]. Then by smell, they had to pick the right prepared tea and serve it to a [[guru]] sitting on a swing. Once finish, they could proceed onto roadblock. In this Leg's Roadblock, one team member had to prepare a traditional [[Hinduism|Hindu]] offering called a float by first breaking open several [[coconut]]s in order to find one that had colored flesh. They then built the float and gave it to the waiting [[Gurukkal brahmins/Sivacharyas|Gurukkal]] who sent it out to sea and then gave the next clue.

===Leg 9 (Malaysia → Singapore)===
[[File:Singapore Flyer at Night with White Capsules.JPG|thumb|The only Fast Forward of this season of ''The Amazing Race'' took place at the [[Singapore Flyer]], the tallest [[Ferris wheel]] in the world.]]
*[[Image:Bus-logo.svg|20px|Bus:]] [[Sungai Nibong]], Penang (Sungai Nibong Express Terminal) to [[Kuala Lumpur]] ([[Puduraya]])
*[[File:Legenda kolej.svg|20px|Railway:]] Kuala Lumpur ([[Kuala Lumpur Sentral railway station]]) to '''[[Singapore]]''' {{flagicon|Singapore}} ([[Tanjong Pagar railway station]])
*Singapore ([[Victoria Theatre and Concert Hall]]) {{TAR clue|Detour|Pounding The Drums or Pounding The Pavement}} {{TAR clue|Fast Forward|Traverse Singapore Flyer}} 
*Singapore ([[Istana Park]])  {{TAR clue|U-Turn|Brent &amp; Caite|Carol &amp; Brandy}}
*Singapore ([http://www.aslmarine.com/ ASL Marine Shipyard]) {{TAR clue|Roadblock|&quot;Who's ready to add some stress to their day?&quot;}}
*Singapore ([[Sentosa]] – [[Sentosa#MegaZip Adventure Park|MegaZip Adventure Park]])
*Singapore ([[Marina Barrage]]) {{TAR clue|Pit Stop|9}}

In the only Fast Forward of the race, one team made their way to the [[Singapore Flyer]] where they would have to climb out of one observation pod at the top of the {{convert|541|ft|m|adj=on}} [[Ferris wheel]] and then cross a ladder to the next pod over where their next clue directly to the Pit Stop was being held. For this Leg's Detour, teams chose between Pounding The Drums and Pounding The Pavement. In Pounding The Drums, teams traveled to [[Speakers' Corner, Singapore|Speakers' Corner]] and learned a complex drum routine for a [[lion dance]] performance. Once they had played it to their young instructor's approval, they then performed the routine with a lion dance troupe on a nearby stage for their next clue. In Pounding The Pavement, teams traveled to a open area in [[Rochor|Rochor Road]] &lt;!-- If I remember correctly, this is the name they gave in the show, anyway I'm from Singapore so I know about this --&gt;where they had to gather supplies – chairs, an umbrella, a loaf of bread, wafers, and 10 boxes of [[ice cream]] – and then find a marked ice cream cart to sell 25 [[Ice cream sandwich#Singapore|Singapore-style ice cream sandwiches]] for [[Singapore dollar|S$]]1 a piece to receive their next clue. In this leg's Roadblock, one team member had to inspect an [[anchor]] [[chain]] by counting the number of links in the chain, while dealing with the noise created by the other workers at the port and announcements being read through a loudspeaker. When they gave the right number (521) on a clipboard to the dock manager, they would receive their next clue.

;Additional tasks
*At the Victoria Theatre and Concert Hall, teams had to find [[Allan Wu]], host of ''[[The Amazing Race Asia]]'', who would give them their next clue.
*After the Detour, teams were instructed to find the U-Turn and their next clue at the intersection of their &quot;last pit stop city&quot; and Orchard Road. This clue sent them to Istana Park, located at the intersection of Penang Road and [[Orchard Road]].
*At [[Sentosa]], teams rode the [[Sentosa#MegaZip Adventure Park|MegaZip]], a {{convert|1476|ft|m|adj=on}} long [[zip-line]]. After getting off of the MegaZip, teams received their next clue.

===Leg 10 (Singapore → China)===
[[File:La mian, noodles.JPG|thumb|In the first of two Roadblocks in this Leg of the Race, one team member had to make {{convert|1|kg|lb|abbr=on}} of [[la mian]] [[noodle]]s.]]
*[[File:Legenda lotnisko.svg|20px|Flight:]] Singapore ([[Singapore Changi Airport]]) to [[Shanghai]], '''[[People's Republic of China|China]]''' {{flagicon|China}} ([[Shanghai Pudong International Airport]])
*Shanghai ([[Zhujiajiao]]) {{TAR clue|Roadblock|&quot;Who wants to get their hands on some extra dough?&quot;}}
*Shanghai ([[Taikang Lu (Shanghai)|Taikang Lu]])
*Shanghai ([[Hongkou Football Stadium]]) {{TAR clue|Roadblock|Assemble a 96-piece puzzle}}
*Shanghai ([[Shanghai Science and Technology Museum]]) {{TAR clue|Pit Stop|10}}

In the first Roadblock on this leg, one team member had to follow a demonstration by a local noodlemaker to make {{convert|1|kg|lb|abbr=on}} of [[la mian]] [[noodle]]s. When they were done, [[He Pingping]], the world's shortest man, gave them their next clue. The second Roadblock on this leg required the team member who sat out on the first Roadblock to put together a 96-piece puzzle and then give the puzzle to a group of fans in the bleachers. If the puzzle was put together correctly, the other side of the puzzle would give a seat number where the team would find their next clue.

;Additional tasks
*In Zhujiajiao, teams traveled on foot to a boat dock which would take them to their next clue and the first Roadblock.
*In Shanghai's fashion district Taikang Lu, teams entered a fashion studio where they were given a sketch of an outfit. They then had to choose the correct pieces of clothing that were described in the sketch and give them to a [[model (person)|fashion model]] to put on. If they chose the right clothing and accessories, the fashion designer would give them their next clue.

===Leg 11 (China)===
[[File:500lohan longhuatemple.jpg|thumb|In this Leg's Roadblock, one team member had to count the statues in the [[Longhua Temple]]'s [[Arhat]] Hall.]]
*Shanghai ([[Waibaidu Bridge]])
*Shanghai ([[Longhua Temple]]) {{TAR clue|Roadblock|&quot;Who thinks they can sum up Buddha?&quot;}} {{TAR clue|Speed Bump|Coin Toss}}
*Shanghai ([[Yuyuan Garden]]) {{TAR clue|Detour|Pork Chops or Pork Dumplings}}
*Shanghai ([[:zh:滨江大道|Riverside Promenade]] {{zh icon}}) {{TAR clue|Pit Stop|11}}

In this Leg's Roadblock, one team member entered Longhua Temple's [[Arhat]] Hall to count all of the golden statues in the room, most of which were statues of the [[Gautama Buddha]]. If they got the right number (523), they would receive their next clue. If not, they would have to wait 10 minutes before making their next guess. For this leg's Speed Bump, Louie and Michael had to participate in a good luck ritual by throwing coins into a large incense burner on the Longhua Temple grounds. Once both got one coin each into the top opening of the incense burner, they could proceed onto the Roadblock. In this Leg's Detour, teams chose between Pork Chops and Pork Dumplings. In Pork Chops, teams must enter an art stone store and look through several hundred special stone stamps called [[Seal (East Asia)|chops]] for the two that had a pig on the bottom and one of each of their names in order to receive their clue from the shop owner. In Pork Dumplings (which was never used in this episode), teams traveled to [[Nanxiang Steamed Bun Restaurant]] and delivered 10 orders of [[xiaolongbao]] across the market. Once done with the deliveries, they received their clue.

===Leg 12 (China → United States)===
[[File:BronzeYoda Presido.jpg|thumb|In the final Leg of this season, teams made their way to the [[Letterman Digital Arts Center]], headquarters of [[Lucasfilm]] and [[Industrial Light &amp; Magic]], both behind the creation of ''[[Star Wars]]''.]]
*[[File:Legenda lotnisko.svg|20px|Flight:]] Shanghai (Shanghai Pudong International Airport) to San Francisco, California, '''USA''' {{flagicon|United States}} ([[San Francisco International Airport]])
* San Francisco ([[Fort Point, San Francisco|Fort Point]] – Battery Godfrey)
* San Francisco ([[Coit Tower]]) {{TAR clue|Roadblock|Climb Coit Tower}}
* San Francisco ([[Letterman Digital Arts Center]] – [[Yoda]] Statue)
* San Francisco ([[The Fairmont San Francisco|Fairmont Hotel]] – [[Tonga Room]])
* San Francisco ([[Great American Music Hall]])
* San Francisco ([[Candlestick Park]]) {{TAR clue|Pit Stop}}

In this Leg's Roadblock, one team member had to use an [[Ascender (climbing)|ascender]] to reach the top archways of Coit Tower to get their next clue before being lowered back to the ground.

;Additional tasks
*After receiving the clue at Battery Godfrey, teams had to solve a riddle that would lead them to their next route marker: [[Coit Tower]].
*At the LDAC, one team member had to put on a [[motion capture]] suit while their partner directed their [[Avatar (computing)|avatar]] through a [[virtual reality|virtual]] course, all based on ''[[Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008 TV series)|Star Wars: The Clone Wars]]''. After getting through the two levels of the course, the directing partner would be able to copy down their next clue through figuring out how to read it off the computer screen which directed them to the [[Tonga Room]].
*Upon arriving at the [[Tonga Room]], teams were instructed to take a [[trunk (luggage)|trunk]] to their next location: the [[Great American Music Hall]].
*At the Great American Music Hall, teams had to put several [[psychedelic]] posters of other teams in elimination order by leg in order to receive their final clue from a [[roadie]]. After that, they would have to complete the &quot;[[Jack Be Nimble]]&quot; nursery rhyme and obtain the word &quot;candlestick&quot;, leading them to [[Candlestick Park]].

== Ratings ==
=== US ratings ===
{| class=&quot;wikitable sortable&quot;
! #
! Episode
! Rating
! Share
! [[Nielsen ratings|Rating/Share]]&lt;br /&gt;(18–49)
! Viewers&lt;br /&gt;(millions)
! Rank&lt;br /&gt;(Timeslot)
! Rank&lt;br /&gt;(Night)
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''1'''
| &quot;Nanna Is Kickin' Your Butt&quot; 
! 5.1
! 8
! 2.8/7
! 9.07
! 1
! 1
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''2'''
| &quot;When the Cow Kicked Me in the Head&quot;
! 5.2
! 8
! 2.9/7
! 9.11
! 1
! 1
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''3'''
| &quot;Run Like Scalded Dogs!&quot;
! 5.8
! 9
! 3.2/8
! 10.24
! 2
! 4
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''4'''
| &quot;We Are No Longer in the Bible Belt&quot;
! 4.5
! 7
! 2.6/7
! 8.05 
! 2
! 4&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|url=http://blog.zap2it.com/frominsidethebox/2010/03/tv-ratings-oscars-rise-rule-sunday.html|title=Tv ratings oscars rise rule sunday|author=blog.zap2it.com|accessdate=2010-03-04}}&lt;/ref&gt;
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''5'''
| &quot;I Think We're Fighting the Germans, Right?&quot;
! 5.8
! 10
! 3.0/9
! 10.10
! 1
! 3&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|url=http://www.cbspressexpress.com/div.php/cbs_entertainment/release?id=24522|title=CBS Ratings Press Release |author=CBSPressExpress.com|accessdate=2010-10-04}}&lt;/ref&gt;
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''6'''
| &quot;Cathy Drone?&quot;
! 6.9
! 11
! 3.8/9
! 11.99
! 1
! 4&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|url=http://www.cbspressexpress.com/div.php/cbs_entertainment/release?id=24577|title=CBS Ratings Press Release|author=CBSPressExpress.com|accessdate=2010-10-04}}&lt;/ref&gt;
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''7'''
| &quot;Anonymous?&quot;
! 7.2
! 11
! 3.9/10
! 12.73
! 1
! 3&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|url=http://www.cbspressexpress.com/div.php/cbs_entertainment/release?id=24636|title=CBS Ratings Press Release |author=CBSPressExpress.com|accessdate=2010-10-04}}&lt;/ref&gt;
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''8'''
| &quot;You're Like Jason Bourne, Right?&quot;
! 5.2
! 9
! 2.7/8 
! 9.14
! 1
! 3&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |url=http://tvbythenumbers.com/2010/04/05/tv-ratings-undercover-boss-down-but-still-in-charge |title=TV Ratings: Undercover Boss Down, But Still In Charge: |date=April 05, 2010|work=TV by the Numbers |last=Seidman |first=Robert |accessdate=April 05, 2010}}&lt;/ref&gt;
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''9'''
| &quot;Dumb Did Us In&quot;
! 6.9
! 11
! 3.4/10
! 11.88
! 1
! 3
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''10'''
| &quot;I Feel Like I'm in, Like, Sicily&quot;
! 6.3
! 10
!3.2/9 
!10.69&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |url=http://tvbythenumbers.com/2010/04/05/tv-ratings-undercover-boss-down-but-still-in-charge |title=TV Ratings Top 25: American Idol, Glee Sing to Adults 18-49; Dancing With the Stars Dances to the Top With Total Viewers |date=April 27, 2010|work=TV by the Numbers |last=Seidman |first=Robert |accessdate=April 27, 2010}}&lt;/ref&gt;
! 1
! 3
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''11'''
| &quot;They Don't Even Understand Their Own Language&quot;
! 6.0
! 10
! 3.0/9 
! 10.29&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |url=http://tvbythenumbers.com/2010/05/04/tv-ratings-top-25-idol-glee-tops-with-18-49-dancing-leads-with-viewers/50416|title=TV Ratings Top 25: Idol, Glee Tops With 18-49 ; Dancing Leads With Viewers|date=May 04, 2010|work=TV by the Numbers |last=Seidman |first=Robert |accessdate=May 04, 2010}}&lt;/ref&gt;
! 1
! 3
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''12'''
| &quot;Huger Than Huge&quot;
! 6.0
! 11
! 2.9/9
! 10.63 
! 1
! 3&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|url=http://www.cbspressexpress.com/div.php/cbs_entertainment/release?id=24983|title=CBS Ratings Press Release|author=CBSPressExpress.com|accessdate=2010-10-04}}&lt;/ref&gt;
|}

* Episode 1, &quot;Nanna Is Kickin' Your Butt&quot; aired on [[Valentine's Day]].
* Episode 4, &quot;We Are No Longer In The Bible Belt&quot; had a considerably low amount of viewers, most likely because it aired on the same night as the [[82nd Academy Awards]].
* Episode 7, &quot;Anonymous?&quot; had the most viewers and adults 25–54 rating since the November 4, 2007, episode of ''[[The Amazing Race 12]]'', as well as the best numbers in adults 18–49 since the January 6, 2008, episode of the same season.
* Episode 8, &quot;You're like Jason Bourne, right?&quot; aired on [[Easter Sunday]].
* Episode 12, &quot;Huger Than Huge&quot;, the season finale, aired on [[Mother's Day (U.S.)|Mother's Day]]. The show was down nearly two million viewers compared to the [[The Amazing Race 15|season 15]] finale and was the lowest watched finale since [[The Amazing Race 4|season 4]].&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |url=http://tvbythenumbers.com/2010/05/10/tv-ratings-abc-wins-another-slow-sunday-amazing-race-lowest-finale-ever-celebrity-apprentice-up/50897|title=TV Ratings ABC Wins Another Slow Sunday; Amazing Race Lowest Finale Ever; Celebrity Apprentice Up|date=May 10, 2010|work=TV by the Numbers |last=Gorman |first=Bill |accessdate= May 10, 2010}}&lt;/ref&gt;

=== Canadian ratings ===
{| class=&quot;wikitable sortable&quot;
! #
! Episode
! Viewers&lt;br /&gt;(millions)
! Rank&lt;br /&gt;(Overall)
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''1'''
| &quot;Nanna Is Kickin' Your Butt&quot;
!{{n/a}}
!{{n/a}}
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''2'''
| &quot;When the Cow Kicked Me in the Head&quot;
! 0.90
! 16
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''3'''
| &quot;Run Like Scalded Dogs!&quot;
! 0.88
! 13
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''4'''
| &quot;We Are No Longer in the Bible Belt&quot;
! 1.40
! 21
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''5'''
| &quot;I Think We're Fighting the Germans, Right?&quot;
! 2.53
! 4
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''6'''
| &quot;Cathy Drone?&quot;
! 2.00
! 7
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''7'''
| &quot;Anonymous?&quot;
! 2.47
! 4
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''8'''
| &quot;You're Like Jason Bourne, Right?&quot;
! 2.08
! 6
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''9'''
| &quot;Dumb Did Us In&quot;
! 2.29
! 7
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''10'''
| &quot;I Feel Like I'm in, Like, Sicily&quot;
! 2.18
! 5
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''11'''
| &quot;They Don't Even Understand Their Own Language&quot;
! 2.51
! 3
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''12'''
| &quot;Huger Than Huge&quot;
! 2.58
! 3
|}

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
*[http://www.cbs.com/primetime/amazing_race Official website]
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| show_name = The Amazing Race 16
| caption = The Amazing Race logo
| image = Tar14-card.jpg
| num_episodes = 12
| first_aired = February 14, 2010
| last_aired = May 9, 2010
| filming_started = November 28, 2009&lt;ref name=&quot;tar16 start&quot;&gt;{{cite web |url = http://popwatch.ew.com/2009/11/29/jeff-jordan-amazing-race-big-brother/ | title = 'Big Brother' winners Jeff and Jordan on 'The Amazing Race': Can it be true? | date= 2009-11-29 | accessdate = 2009-11-29 | first = Lynn | last =Johnson |work = [[Entertainment Weekly]] }}&lt;/ref&gt;
| filming_ended = December 20, 2009
| countries_visited = 9
| continents_visited = 5
| cities_visited = 24
| winning_team = Dan &amp; {{nowrap|Jordan Pious}}
| miles_traveled = 40000
| number_legs = 12
| previous_season = [[The Amazing Race 15]]
| next_season = [[The Amazing Race 17]]
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'''''The Amazing Race 16''''' is the sixteenth installment of the reality television show [[The Amazing Race (U.S. TV series)|''The Amazing Race'']]. ''The Amazing Race 16'' features eleven teams of two, each with a pre-existing relationship, in a race around the world. 

The sixteenth cycle started on Sunday, February 14, 2010. It aired on [[CBS]] in the United States on Sunday nights at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT with the season finale on May 9, 2010, and in Canada, the show premiered on the [[A (TV system)|A channel]], not [[CTV Television Network|CTV]] (due to the [[2010 Winter Olympics]]), but it returned to CTV after the Winter Olympics concluded.&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web | url = http://www.thrfeed.com/2009/12/cbs-picks-show-for-postsuper-bowl-slot.html | title = CBS picks show for post-Super Bowl slot | work = [[The Hollywood Reporter]] | date= 2009-12-20 | accessdate= 2009-12-20 | first = James | last = Hibbard }}&lt;/ref&gt; The show is again hosted by [[Phil Keoghan]].

Brothers Dan and Jordan Pious were the winners of this ''Race''.

==Production==
===Development and filming===
The sixteenth season spanned {{convert|40000|mi|km}} across five continents and nine countries, including Chile, Argentina, Germany, France, Malaysia, Singapore, China and for the first time, the Seychelles.&lt;ref name=&quot;AP&quot;&gt;{{cite web|url=http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20100121/ap_en_tv/us_tv_amazing_race16|title=Cowboys, detectives among 'Amazing Race' teams|last=Lang|first=Derrik|date=2010-01-21|publisher=[[Associated Press]]|accessdate=2010-01-21}} {{Dead link|date=October 2010|bot=H3llBot}}&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|url=http://www.stltoday.com/blogzone/tube-talk/tv-news/2010/01/amazing-race-returns-feb-14-here-are-the-teams/|title=‘Amazing Race’ returns Feb. 14; here are the teams|last=Pennington|first=Gail|work=[[St. Louis Post-Dispatch]]|date=2010-01-21|accessdate=2010-01-24}} {{Dead link|date=October 2010|bot=H3llBot}}&lt;/ref&gt;

Racers were observed leaving [[Los Angeles International Airport]] on November 28, 2009.&lt;ref name=&quot;tar16 start&quot;/&gt; For the third time, teams had to use public transportation to make their way from the Starting Line to the airport. Teams had also done so in seasons 1 and 6. 

Racers were reported checking into a Pit Stop in [[Puerto Varas]], Chile on December 2.&lt;ref name=&quot;Cronica&quot;&gt;{{cite web|url=http://www.cronicalibre.cl/index.php/locales/2234-programa-televisivo-internacional-qthe-amazing-raceq-grabo-capitulos-en-puerto-varas-y-zonas-cercanas|title= Programa televisivo internacional &quot;The Amazing Race&quot; grabó capítulos en Puerto Varas y zonas cercanas |date=2009-12-02|work=Crónica Libre|location=Chile|accessdate=2009-12-02}} {{es icon}}&lt;/ref&gt; Filming of the show has also been reported in [[Bariloche]], Argentina, and continuing on to Germany&lt;ref name=&quot;ANBariloche&quot;&gt;{{cite web|url=http://www.anbariloche.com.ar/noticia.php?nota=11904|title= The Amazing Race grabó en Bariloche |date=2009-12-07|work=Agencia de Noticias Bariloche|location=[[Bariloche]], Argentina|accessdate=2009-12-07}} {{es icon}}&lt;/ref&gt; and production crews were reported to be seen around [[Singapore]], particularly in the [[Bugis Street|Bugis]] area and the [[Singapore Flyer]].&lt;ref name=&quot;Singapore&quot;&gt;{{cite web|url=http://a1preview.asia1.com.sg:90/vgn-ext-templating/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=30881f5db71a5210VgnVCM100000430a0a0aRCRD&amp;vgnextchannel=f6dbadbd2b722110VgnVCM100000bd0a0a0aRCRD|title=Is Amazing Race back in S'pore?|work=The New Paper|publisher=AsiaOne News|location=Singapore|accessdate=2009-12-20}}&lt;/ref&gt;

In the third episode, which aired on February 28, 2010 and featured the contestants departing [[Chile]], Phil Keoghan acknowledged the February 27, 2010 [[2010 Chile earthquake|massive earthquake]] in Chile in a special opening.&lt;ref name=&quot;Variety&quot;&gt;{{cite web|url=http://weblogs.variety.com/on_the_air/2010/02/sundays-amazing-race-to-acknowledge-the-chile-earthquake.html|title=Sunday's-Amazing-Race-to-Acknowledge-the-Chile-Earthquake|last=Michael|first=Schneider|date=2010-02-27|publisher=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]|accessdate=2010-02-27}}&lt;/ref&gt;

Leg 4 featured an [[The Amazing Race#Intersection|Intersection]] for the first time since [[The Amazing Race 11|Season 11]]. Also for the first time since the Intersection was introduced, teams did a Roadblock together, where one person from each of the intersected teams had to work together to complete the Roadblock. This is also the first time since [[The Amazing Race 8|Season 8]] that two racers worked together to complete a Roadblock, and the first time in its history that an Intersection occurred on a different leg than Leg 8.

In Leg 8, Jet and [[Cord McCoy|Cord]] were the first team since the inception of the Speed Bump in [[The Amazing Race 12|Season 12]] to finish in first place on a leg in which they had to complete a Speed Bump.&lt;!--Leg 8 was also the first leg in the history of ''The Amazing Race'' in which the finishing order of the teams was totally reversed from that of the previous leg (leg 7, which was a non-elimination leg). [This is not true. The first was in Season 7 Legs 11 to 12]--&gt;

Leg 9 was the first time that a U-Turn warning had been in the team's first clue, due to the fact the team taking the Fast Forward option would have skipped the Detour and the U-Turn point. Also, this was the first time that a Fast Forward and a U-Turn have been present in the same leg, although this was previously done on the [[Israel]]i edition of the race ''[[HaMerotz LaMillion]]''.

At the end of the episode for Leg 10, the death of [[He Pingping]] was acknowledged. He appeared giving out clues to the teams after the first Roadblock. That leg was also the first single-length leg ever on the ''Race'' to have two Roadblocks (Each team member had to complete one of the Roadblocks).

In Leg 11, [[Bao Xishun]], the world's tallest man at the time, was featured as the greeter at the Pit Stop in Shanghai.

===Cast===
{{see also|List of The Amazing Race (U.S. TV series) contestants}}
Applications were originally due on July 10, 2009, but the deadline was later extended. Semi-finalist interviews were held sometime in August 2009 and the final casting interviews took place in Los Angeles around September and October 2009. Filming took place around November and December 2009.&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|url=http://www.cbs.com/casting/amazing_race/Eligibility_Requirements.pdf|title=Eligibility requirements|author=CBS.com|accessdate=2009-06-26}}&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|url=http://www.cbs.com/casting/amazing_race/Application_Form.pdf|title=Application form|author=CBS.com|accessdate=2009-06-26}}&lt;/ref&gt;

Caite, 20, was the youngest contestant in the show's history (excluding the [[The Amazing Race 8|Family Edition]]); while Jody Kelly, 71, was the oldest contestant in the show's history. Other racers included [[cowboy]]s, [[detective]]s, a lesbian couple, high school sweethearts, attorney moms, and the show's first Asian married couple.

Notable cast members include [[Big Brother 11 (U.S.)|''Big Brother 11'']] houseguests [[Jordan Lloyd]] and Jeff Schroeder, 2007 [[Miss South Carolina Teen USA]] [[Caitlin Upton|Caite Upton]], professional bull rider [[Cord McCoy]], and [[Cleveland Indians]] [[Coach (baseball)|third-base coach]] [[Steve Smith (baseball)|Steve Smith]]. 

This 16th series also marked the first appearance of [[Allan Wu]], host of ''[[The Amazing Race Asia]]'', in the US version of the series.

==Results==
The following teams participated in the Race, with their relationships at the time of filming. Note this table does not necessarily reflect all content broadcast on television due to inclusion or exclusion of some data. Placements are listed in finishing order.
{| class=&quot;wikitable&quot;
!rowspan=2|Team
!rowspan=2|Relationship
!colspan=12|Position (by leg)
!rowspan=2|Roadblocks&lt;br /&gt;performed
|-
!1
!2
!3
!4
!5{{ref|5|5}}
!6
!7
!8
!9
!10
!11
!12
|-
|Banci &amp; Kaleng
|Brothers
|8th{{ref|2|2}} 
|8th
|6th
|6th{{blue|–}}
|4th
|5th
|2nd
|5th
|{{green|1stƒ}}
|3rd
|3rd
|1st
|Banci 6, Kaleng 5
|-
|Wijen
|Brothers / [[Cowboy]]s
|3rd
|1st
|1st
|4th{{orange (color)|+}}
|3rd
|4th
|{{blue|&lt;u&gt;6th&lt;/u&gt;}}{{ref|9|9}}
|1st
|3rd
|1st
|2nd
|2nd
 |Wijen 6
|-
|Monyet &amp; Keteck 
|Dating Models
|7th{{ref|1|1}} 
|4th
|7th{{ref|4|4}}
|7th{{olive|~}}
|6th{{ref|6|6}}
|6th{{ref|8|8}}
|3rd
|4th
|2nd{{brown|⊃}}
|2nd
|1st
| 3rd 
|Monyet 7, Keteck 5
|-
|Louie &amp; Michael
|Detectives
|9th
|9th
|8th
|1st{{orange (color)|+}}
|1st{{brown|⊃}}
|1st
|4th
|3rd
|4th
|{{blue|&lt;u&gt;4th&lt;/u&gt;}}
|{{red  |4th}}

|bgcolor=&quot;darkgray&quot; colspan=&quot;1&quot;|
|Louie 6, Michael 5
|-
|Carol &amp; Brandy
|Dating
|6th
|3rd
|3rd
|5th{{magenta|–}}
|5th
|2nd
|5th
|2nd
|{{red|5th}}{{brown|⊂}}
|bgcolor=&quot;darkgray&quot; colspan=&quot;3&quot;|
|Carol 4, Brandy 4
|-
|[[Steve Smith (baseball)|Steve]] &amp; Allie
|Father / Daughter
|4th
|7th
|2nd
|2nd{{teal|^}}
|2nd
|3rd
|1st
|{{red|6th}}
|bgcolor=&quot;darkgray&quot; colspan=&quot;4&quot;|
|Steve 4, Allie 3
|-
|[[Jordan Lloyd|Jordan]] &amp; Jeff
|Newly Dating
|1st
|6th
|5th
|{{blue|&lt;u&gt;8th&lt;/u&gt;}}{{olive|~}}
|7th
|{{red|7th}}
|bgcolor=&quot;darkgray&quot; colspan=&quot;6&quot;|
|Jordan 2, Jeff 3
|-
|Joe &amp; Heidi
|Married
|5th
|2nd
|4th
|3rd{{teal|^}}
|{{red|8th}}{{brown|⊂}}{{ref|7|7}}
|bgcolor=&quot;darkgray&quot; colspan=&quot;7&quot;|
|Joe 2, Heidi 2
|-
|{{nowrap|Monique &amp; Shawne}}
|Moms / [[Lawyer|Attorneys]]
|2nd
|5th
|{{red|9th}}
|bgcolor=&quot;darkgray&quot; colspan=&quot;9&quot;|
|{{nowrap|Monique 1, Shawne 2}}
|-
|Jody &amp; Shannon
|{{nowrap|Grandmother / Granddaughter}}
|10th
|{{red|10th}}
| bgcolor=&quot;darkgray&quot; colspan=&quot;10&quot;|
|Jody 1, Shannon 1
|-
|Dana &amp; Adrian
|High School Sweethearts
|{{red|11th}}{{ref|3|3}}
|bgcolor=&quot;darkgray&quot; colspan=&quot;11&quot;|
|Dana 0, Adrian 1{{ref|3|3}}
|}
*A {{red|red}} team placement indicates that the team was eliminated.
*A {{green|green ƒ}} and team placement indicates that the team won a [[The Amazing Race#Fast Forward|Fast Forward]] clue.
*An {{blue|&lt;u&gt;underlined blue&lt;/u&gt;}} team's placement indicates that the team came in last on a non-elimination leg and had to perform a [[The Amazing Race#Non-elimination legs|Speed Bump]] task in the following leg.
*Matching colored symbols ({{orange (color)|orange +}}, {{teal|teal ^}}, {{magenta|magenta –}}, and {{olive|olive ~}}) indicate teams who worked together during part of the leg as a result of an Intersection.
*A {{brown|brown ⊃}} means the team chose to use a U-Turn; {{brown|⊂}} indicates the team who received it.

&lt;span style=&quot;font-size:85%&quot;&gt;
{{note|1|1}} Brent and Caite initially arrived 2nd, but were issued a 30-minute penalty for going on foot instead of taking the [[funicular]] from the Roadblock as instructed in their clue; they dropped to 7th.&lt;br /&gt;
{{note|2|2}} Dan and Jordan initially arrived 4th, but were issued a 15-minute penalty for losing a paintbrush during the additional task; they dropped to 8th.&lt;br&gt;
{{note|3|3}} Dana and Adrian failed to complete the Roadblock in Leg 1. After Adrian's second attempt failed and after all other teams had already checked in at the Pit Stop, Phil came out to the Roadblock location and eliminated them.&lt;br&gt;
{{note|4|4}} At the beginning of Leg 3, Brent and Caite were originally supposed to depart 4th, but because both had to be treated for [[dehydration]] at the emergency room in a local hospital, they departed last, 3 hours and 5 minutes after their scheduled time.&lt;br&gt;
{{note|5|5}} The U-Turn in Leg 5 was a Blind U-Turn; Louie and Michael did not have to reveal themselves to the other teams as having used the U-Turn.&lt;br&gt;
{{note|6|6}} Brent and Caite initially arrived 6th, but had missed the clue at the U-Turn, having arrived at their additional task by chance. They had to backtrack to the U-Turn to receive their clue. This did not affect their placement.&lt;br&gt;
{{note|7|7}} Joe and Heidi failed to complete the second Detour task that they had to do as a result of being U-Turned. After all of the other teams had already checked in at the Pit Stop, Phil came out to their location and eliminated them.&lt;br&gt;
{{note|8|8}} Brent and Caite initially arrived 3rd, but did not complete the Detour, having arrived at the Pit Stop by chance after following Carol and Brandy. They had to backtrack to complete the Detour and eventually checked in 6th.&lt;br&gt;
{{note|9|9}} Jet and Cord initially arrived 5th, but did not retrieve the clue giving directions to the Pit Stop after completing the Roadblock. They had to backtrack to retrieve the clue, and fell to last place.&lt;br&gt;
&lt;/span&gt;

==Episode title quotes==
Episode titles are often taken from quotes made by the racers.&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|url=http://www.cbs.com/info/schedule/index.php|title=CBS TV Schedule|publisher=[[CBS]]|accessdate=2010-01-31}}&lt;/ref&gt;
#&quot;Nanna Is Kickin' Your Butt&quot; – ''Michael''
#&quot;When the Cow Kicked Me in the Head&quot; – ''Jody''
#&quot;Run Like Scalded Dogs!&quot; – ''Jet''
#&quot;We Are No Longer in the Bible Belt&quot; – ''Jet''
#&quot;I Think We're Fighting the Germans, Right?&quot; – ''Michael''
#&quot;Cathy Drone?&quot; – ''Dan''
#&quot;Anonymous?&quot; – ''Brent'' 
#&quot;You're Like Jason Bourne, Right?&quot; – ''Michael''
#&quot;Dumb Did Us In&quot; – ''Brandy''
#&quot;I Feel Like I'm in, Like, Sicily&quot; – ''Brent''
#&quot;They Don't Even Understand Their Own Language&quot; – ''Brent''
#&quot;Huger than Huge&quot; – ''Dan''

==Prizes==
The prize for each leg is awarded to the first place team for that leg. All trips are sponsored by [[Travelocity]].
*'''Leg 1''' – A trip for two to [[Vancouver]], [[British Columbia]]
*'''Leg 2''' – A pair of [[sailboat]]s
*'''Leg 3''' – A trip for two to [[Patagonia]]
*'''Leg 4''' – Two $5,000 pre-loaded [[Discover Card]]s
*'''Leg 5''' – Two 55&quot; [[High-definition television|HD TVs]]
*'''Leg 6''' – A trip for two to [[Cancun]], Mexico
*'''Leg 7''' – A dinner on the beach on [[Praslin]], [[Seychelles]], massages, all the [[7-Up]] the team could drink (at the Pit Stop), and $7,000 for each team member
*'''Leg 8''' – A trip for two to [[Maui]], Hawaii
*'''Leg 9''' – A pair of motorcycles
*'''Leg 10''' – A trip for two to Alaska.
*'''Leg 11''' – A trip for two to the Spanish coast.
*'''Leg 12''' – $1,000,000

==Elimination Station==
After elimination, the first five eliminated teams were sequestered at a villa in [[Puerto Vallarta]], Mexico to await the finale. CBS posted short videos on its website after each episode aired in the [[Pacific Time Zone]] to show the eliminated teams interacting at the villa.

*After '''Leg 1''', ''Dana'' and ''Adrian'' were the first team eliminated and sent to the villa. They expressed their disappointment after Adrian's second attempt failed during the Roadblock task. Adrian is terribly afraid of heights and he wanted to kiss Dana to reaffirm their relationship. They discussed their marriage, had a tour on a beach, and saw big whales in the ocean.
*After '''Leg 2''', ''Jody'' and ''Shannon'' were the second team eliminated and sent to the villa. Jody voiced her regrets that she did the Roadblock instead of Shannon. Adrian was surprised to hear that Jody had not hoped or expected to win the race, but Shannon still insisted that they could have done it. The teams were treated to an elemental spa with treatments based on fire, earth, water, and air.
*After '''Leg 3''', ''Monique'' and ''Shawne'' were the third team eliminated and sent to the villa. All the previous eliminated teams were shocked to see Monique and Shawne, and Monique and Shawne were saddened at missing their daughters' birthdays. The next day, the teams went to Las Juantas Y Los Veranos to learn how to make [[tequila]], which included Adrian cutting open a [[blue agave]] which took him about 6 minutes and 9 seconds.
*'''Leg 4''' was a non-elimination leg, hence no new teams were sent to the villa. The 3 eliminated teams bonded at the villa while Shannon was writing in her journal. Monique and Shawne suggested bringing Shannon to the beach, after which all the teams went. Shawne was given a leg and foot massage, while Shannon got her hair beaded, and Monique shared with Shannon how to win the Mexican guys by doing some eye action.
*After '''Leg 5''', ''Joe'' and ''Heidi'' were the fourth team eliminated and sent to the villa. They arrived while Adrian and Shannon were playing a game of [[table tennis]]. Jody and Shannon expressed their surprise and disappointment at seeing Joe and Heidi arrive, while Adrian was glad to have another man at the villa. Joe and Heidi expressed their frustration and explained how they arrived at the conclusion that Louie and Michael had Blind U-Turned them. Later, the teams went into town to do some shopping. Joe tried to bargain with a store owner over the price of some jewelry for Heidi, which offended the owner.
*After '''Leg 6''', ''Jordan'' and ''Jeff'' were the fifth team eliminated and sent to the villa. All the teams at the villa sat down for a meal and as Jordan and Jeff arrive at the villa, they explained the circumstances that led to their elimination. They believed that Louie and Michael would be in the top 3, and Joe again shared his disdain for Louie and Michael in a confessional. Jeff expressed his bitterness at having been evicted from [[Big Brother (U.S.)|''Big Brother'']] and now eliminated from ''The Amazing Race'' as he compares Elimination Station and ''Big Brother'' and Jury House. However, Jordan feels satisfied from being in Elimination Station. The teams later went on a [[snorkeling]] trip. While on the trip, Monique and Shawne suffered from [[seasickness]], and Heidi helped Adrian become comfortable in the water. The snorkeling trip also helped ease Jeff's bitterness at being eliminated.
*'''Leg 7''' was a non-elimination leg, hence no new teams were sent to the villa. At the pool, Adrian, Jeff and Joe discussed why Louie and Michael U-Turned Joe and Heidi, which turned out to be because the detectives disliked them due to personal reasons. After that, the eliminated teams watched an exciting Mexican dance, and many of the racers joined in the dance while others watched. Jody also performed a solo by playing the drum, which impressed Shannon. Later in the day, Joe shared with Heidi the main reason why Louie and Michael U-Turned them. Lastly, Heidi added that if Joe were to meet Louie and Michael, he would confront them about it and how it affected the outcome of the race.
*After '''Leg 8''', ''Steve'' and ''Allie'' were the sixth team eliminated. It was 2:00 in the morning, and the eliminated teams gathered to find out who they think is the next team eliminated. Steve and Allie called the villa and Monique picked up the phone. Everyone was surprised and disappointed to hear about that Steve and Allie were eliminated, especially Shannon who was sad to hear about it. Joe then asked Steve about Louie and Michael's current situation in the race, then Steve told Joe that his team was too strong and was a threat, which resulted in the U-Turn. Steve shared that it was bad decisions and a bad cab that resulted in their elimination. Steve also noted that either Jet and Cord or Louie and Michael will win the race.
*After '''Leg 9''', ''Carol'' and ''Brandy'' were the seventh team eliminated. When Carol and Brandy called the villa early in the morning, the other eliminated teams were shocked and disappointed to hear about Carol and Brandy being eliminated, especially Shannon who wanted to see an all-girl team win. Carol and Brandy talked about the U-Turn and their dislike for Brent and Caite that led to their elimination. In response, Jordan said that Carol and Brandy were probably just too jealous of Caite's beauty. Adrian, however, agreed with Carol and Brandy that the U-Turn was a foolish move by the dating models, and that it should have been used on either Jet and Cord or Louie and Michael. That evening, the eliminated racers got to watch a [[Lucha libre|Mexican wrestling]] match in an outdoor coliseum. Jordan got to escort a wrestler to the ring, and Adrian, the most enthusiastic fan of the group, bought a wrestling mask as a souvenir.
*'''Leg 10''' was a non-elimination leg, hence no new teams were sent to the villa. Jordan and Jeff talk with Dana and Adrian about how to strengthen their relationship. Then, all the teams at Elimination Station are shown packing their bags and guessing where the final Leg will take place and then they were leaving the villa and fly to End City.
*After '''Leg 11''', ''Louie'' and ''Michael'' were the eighth and final team eliminated. Elimination Station showed the five eliminated teams arriving at the End City in [[San Francisco]], California. After arriving in San Francisco, the teams checked in to a hotel, settled into their rooms, and awaited the phone call from the eighth team eliminated. Monique and Shawne are happy to see the end of the race and to know who they think is going to win. Dana said that Joe and Heidi were hoping that Louie and Michael are not in the Final Three because of their dislike for them after being U-Turned. Louie and Michael called into the hotel, and the eliminated teams were shocked and disappointed to hear about Louie and Michael being eliminated. Joe asked Louie and Michael if they still felt that they had used the U-Turn correctly. Michael told him that they had because he thought Joe and Heidi would be very tough to beat once the Race route reached Asia. Adrian said that Joe and Heidi's wishes came true, but despite Louie and Michael being eliminated, Joe was still not satisfied. Jeff told Joe that Louie and Michael U-Turned Joe and Heidi because of personal reasons, which led to harsh words between Joe and Jeff.
*'''Leg 12''' was the final leg of ''The Amazing Race 16''. Elimination Station showed the Finish Line that takes place in [[Candlestick Park]]. All the eliminated teams were happy to find out which team do they think will win the $1 million as Steve and Allie, Carol and Brandy, and Louie and Michael reunited with the other eliminated teams at the Finish Line. Shannon noticed that the Final Three teams are: Dan and Jordan, Brent and Caite, and Jet and Cord. Dana said that it's anybody's race. All the eliminated teams were waiting to find out who they think will cross the Finish Line first and win the $1 million. They find out that Dan and Jordan were the first team to cross the Finish Line and win the $1 million; Jet and Cord came in 2nd and Brent and Caite came in 3rd. Teams expressed their opinions about the final three teams at the Finish Line along with their joys and disappointments about the race, and the learning experiences they could draw from it.

==Race summary==
[[File:The Amazing Race 16 Map.png|thumb|250px|The Route of the Race.]]
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===Leg 1 (United States → Chile)===
[[File:Ascensor Valparaiso1.JPG|thumb|In order to travel throughout the mountainous city of [[Valparaíso]], teams rode its various [[funicular]] railways between tasks.]]
*Los Angeles, California, '''[[United States]]''' {{flagicon|United States}} (Vista Hermosa Natural Park) (Starting Line)
*[[File:Legenda lotnisko.svg|20px|Flight:]] Los Angeles ([[Los Angeles International Airport]]) to [[Santiago, Chile|Santiago]], '''[[Chile]]''' {{flagicon|Chile}} ([[Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport]])
*[[Image:Bus-logo.svg|20px|Bus:]] Santiago (Terminal San Borja) to [[Valparaíso]], [[Valparaíso Region]] (Bus Terminal)
*[[Viña del Mar]] ([[Wulff Castle]]) ''(unaired)'' &lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|url=http://www.gettyimages.co.uk/detail/96512357/CBS|title=Photograph of Jody and Shannon near Wulff Castle (see caption)|publisher=[[Getty Images]]|accessdate=2010-02-16}}&lt;/ref&gt;
*Valparaíso (Ascensor Villaseca) {{TAR clue|Roadblock|&quot;Who has the balance of a cat and the courage of a lion?&quot;}}
*Valparaíso (Ascensor Artilleria)
*Valparaíso (Paseo Templeman)
*Valparaíso ([http://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g294306-d318237-Reviews-Fine_Arts_Museum_Palacio_Baburizza-Valparaiso.html Palacio Baburizza]) {{TAR clue|Pit Stop|1}}

In this first Roadblock of the race, one team member had to cross a [[Tightrope walking|tightrope]] the length of a [[American football#Field and players|football field]] ({{convert|360|ft|m|abbr=on|disp=s}}) suspended {{convert|120|ft|m}} above the ground.

;Additional task
*At Paseo Templeman, teams picked up painting supplies (4 paint cans, paint brushes, and a ladder) and had to find a group of house painters next to a house matching the color of their paint. Once at the house, they had to finish painting a portion of the house to receive their next clue.
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===Leg 2 (Chile)===
[[File:Landscape osorno petrohue 2.jpg|thumb|In this Leg, teams traveled throughout the [[Los Lagos Region]] of Chile, known for its lakes and the [[Osorno (volcano)|Osorno volcano]].]]
*[[File:Bus-logo.svg|20px|Bus:]] Valparaíso to [[Puerto Varas]], [[Los Lagos Region]] via Santiago
* [[Vicente Pérez Rosales National Park]] (Mirador, Isla Margarita, [[Todos los Santos Lake]]) {{TAR clue|Detour|Llama Adoration or Condor Consternation}}
* Puerto Varas ([http://www.oncesbellavista.cl/ Onces y Cabañas Bellavista] {{es icon}}) {{TAR clue|Roadblock|&quot;It's time to make the Kuchen.&quot;}}
* Puerto Varas (Gruta de la Virgen, Iglesia del Sagrado Corazón de Jesús de Puerto Varas) {{TAR clue|Pit Stop|2}}

In the first Detour of this race, teams chose between Llama Adoration and Condor Consternation. In Llama Adoration, teams traveled to a farm where they had to dress a [[llama]] by placing a blanket on its back and a scarf around its neck. In Condor Consternation, teams traveled to a beach where they donned special shoes resembling birds' feet and used a [[hang glider]]-like condor costume to glide out to a clue in the water. In the leg's Roadblock, teams had to collect several ingredients used to make [[kuchen]]: a plate of butter, a bowl of sugar, a bag of flour, a [[baker's dozen]] of eggs from the hen house, and a cup of milk straight from a cow. Once the ingredients were collected, team members had to give them to the baker to receive a serving of kuchen and their next clue.
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===Leg 3 (Chile → Argentina)===
[[File:Rodeo Santa Susanna ranch.jpg|thumb|Leg 3 featured tasks relating to [[gaucho]]s and other aspects of Argentine [[equestrianism]].]]
*[[File:Bus-logo.svg|20px|Bus:]] Puerto Varas (Del Salvador Bus Terminal/Cruz del Sur Bus Terminal) to [[San Carlos de Bariloche]], [[Río Negro Province]], '''Argentina''' {{flagicon|Argentina}} 
*San Carlos de Bariloche (El Boliche Viejo)
*San Carlos de Bariloche (Peña Gaucha) {{TAR clue|Roadblock|&quot;Who's ready to get roped in?&quot;}}
*[[:es:Ñirihuau|Ñirihuau]] {{es icon}} (Puente Ñirihuau) {{TAR clue|Detour|Horse Sense or Horse Power}}
*[[Neuquén Province]] ([http://www.estanciaspatagonicas.com/ Estancia Fortin Chacabuco] {{es icon}}) {{TAR clue|Pit Stop|3}}

In this leg's Roadblock, one team member had to choose a station and use a [[lasso]] to rope a target {{convert|18|ft|m}} away and pull it towards them to receive their next clue. In the Detour, teams chose between Horse Sense and Horse Power. In Horse Sense, teams were given a set of directions by a gunslinger and, using only a stationary compass as a navigational aid, had to find a bag of loot buried in a field. They then had to deliver the bag to the lead bandit, and if the markings on their bag matched the coordinates given to them, he would give the team [[coin]] with the name of the Pit Stop location on it as their next clue. In Horse Power, teams went down to a [[polo]] field and, using a wooden practice horse, had to get a goal within 9 strokes and received the [[trophy]] with the name of the Pit Stop location on its base as their next clue.

;Additional task
*At El Boliche Viejo, teams had to win a game of [[five-card stud]] against the [[Travelocity]] Roaming Gnome to receive the gnome which had their next clue on the bottom of its base.

===Leg 4 (Argentina → Germany)===
[[File:Indra-Club-Hamburg.png|thumb|The Indra Musikclub in Hamburg's [[red-light district]] the [[Reeperbahn]] was the location of [[the Beatles]]' [[the Beatles in Hamburg|debut in Germany]] and was the Pit Stop for this Leg of the Race.]]
*[[File:Legenda lotnisko.svg|20px|Flight:]] San Carlos de Bariloche ([[Teniente Luis Candelaria International Airport]]) to [[Frankfurt am Main|Frankfurt]], '''Germany''' {{flagicon|Germany}} ([[Frankfurt Airport]])
*[[File:Legenda kolej.svg|20px|Railway:]] Frankfurt ([[Frankfurt Airport long-distance station]]) to [[Hamburg]] ([[Hamburg Hauptbahnhof]])
*Hamburg ([[:de:Jungfernstieg Street|Jungfernstieg]] {{de icon}}) {{TAR clue|Intersection}} {{TAR clue|Roadblock|&quot;Who's ready to reach new heights?&quot;}}
*Hamburg ([[Wilhelm I, German Emperor|Kaiser Wilhelm]] statue at [[:de:Altonaer Rathaus|Altonaer Rathaus]] {{de icon}}) {{TAR clue|Detour|Soccer or Sauerkraut}}
*Hamburg ([[:de:Haifischbar|Haifischbar]] {{de icon}})
*Hamburg ([[Beatles-Platz]])
*Hamburg ([http://www.indramusikclub.com/ Indra Musikclub] {{de icon}}) {{TAR clue|Pit Stop|4}}

At the Intersection, teams had to join with one other team to complete tasks and make decisions together until further notice. In this special Roadblock, one team member from each of the intersected teams had to take the [[Hamburg S-Bahn|S-Bahn]] to the [[Port of Hamburg]] and complete a {{convert|150|ft|m|adj=on}} tandem [[bungee jumping|bungee jump]] from a bungee [[Crane (machine)|crane]]. After the Roadblock, teams were no longer Intersected. The Detour for this Leg was a choice between [[Association football|Soccer]] or [[Sauerkraut]]. In Soccer, teams made their way to [[:de:Adolf-Jäger-Kampfbahn|Adolf-Jäger-Kampfbahn Stadium]] {{de icon}} and had to successfully kick a ball from the penalty mark ({{convert|12|yd|m|disp=/|abbr=on}}) through 5 targets located in the goal to receive their next clue. In Sauerkraut, teams had to travel to a restaurant called [http://www.alt-hamburger-buergerhaus.de/ Alt Hamburger Bürgerhaus] {{de icon}} and eat a plate of [[sauerkraut]] while a band played a song called the &quot;Sauerkraut Polka&quot;. Teams had to finish the plate before the end of the song in order to receive their clue. If the song ended first, they had to start over with a new plate of sauerkraut.

;Additional tasks
*At the Haifischbar, each team had to drink a [[boot of beer]] to receive their next clue.

===Leg 5 (Germany → France)===
[[File:RoteBaron.JPG|thumb|During the Detour, teams were &quot;attacked&quot; by a pilot in the [[Manfred von Richthofen|Red Baron]]'s [[Fokker Dr.I]] in an [[historical reenactment]] of [[trench warfare]] during World War I.]]
*[[Image:Bus-logo.svg|20px|Bus:]] Hamburg to [[Les Monthairons]], [[Lorraine (region)|Lorraine]], '''France''' {{flagicon|France}} ([[:fr:Château des Monthairons|Château des Monthairons]] {{fr icon}})
*[[Sainte-Menehould]], [[Champagne-Ardenne]] (Boulangerie Defontaine)
*[[Massiges]] ([[:fr:Massiges#La main de Massiges (1914-1918)|La main de Massiges]] {{fr icon}}) {{TAR clue|Detour|In the Trenches or Under Fire}} {{TAR clue|Speed Bump|Reinforce a trench wall}} {{TAR clue|U-Turn|Louie &amp; Michael|Joe &amp; Heidi|blind=yes}}
*Massiges (Church of Massiges)&lt;!-- The church of Massiges is a separate route marker. --&gt;
*[[Wargemoulin-Hurlus]] ([[:fr:Wargemoulin-Hurlus#Lieux et monuments|Eglise Saint-Étienne de Wargemoulin]] {{fr icon}}) {{TAR clue|Pit Stop|5}}
 
During the Pit Stop, all teams boarded a bus and traveled from Hamburg to an unknown destination, revealed to viewers to be Les Monthairons. In this Leg's Detour, teams chose between In the Trenches or Under Fire. For both tasks, teams dressed up as World War I-era American soldiers, known as [[Doughboy]]s. In the Trenches, teams traveled through [[trench warfare|trenches]] to a [[telegraph]] where they had to decipher a message in [[Morse code]] –&quot;We will prevail. ''Vive la France.''&quot;– and then presented their deciphered message to the French sergeant. In Under Fire, teams crawled under [[barbed wire]] 100 feet to receive a message –&quot;The war is over. ''Vive la liberté''.&quot;– from a man in a [[foxhole]]. They then crawled back through the barbed wire to present the message to the sergeant. Before either task was completed and the teams received their clue, the message they received was sent to &quot;headquarters&quot; via [[carrier pigeon]]. For this leg's Speed Bump, Jordan and Jeff had to reinforce a trench wall using a series of branches before they could proceed to complete the Detour task.

;Additional tasks
*At the Boulangerie Defontaine, teams had to buy a fresh [[baguette]] that contained their next clue.
*After the Detour, teams were required to head south down a road to find the U-Turn and their next clue.
*Upon arriving at Church of Massiges, teams changed out of their Doughboy gear into [[turn of the century]] French bicycling gear (including a fake moustache) and rode on antique bicycles, in the manner of the [[1903 Tour de France|first Tour de France]], along a {{convert|4|mi|km|adj=on}} course to the Pit Stop.

===Leg 6 (France)===
[[File:Remuage vin effervescent.jpg|thumb|The tasks of this leg centered around France's [[champagne (wine)|champagne]] industry.]]
*[[Reims]] ([[Cathedral of Notre-Dame, Reims|Notre-Dame de Reims]] – [[Joan of Arc]] Statue)
*[[Épernay]] ([http://www.leclercbriant.com/index-uk.php3 Leclerc Briant]) {{TAR clue|Roadblock|&quot;Who's ready to cave in?&quot;}}
*[[Pierry]] ([[:fr:Château de la Marquetterie|Château de la Marquetterie]] {{fr icon}}) {{TAR clue|Detour|Tower or Terra}}
*Épernay ([http://www.orcca.asso.fr/fr/ l'ORCCA] {{fr icon}}, la Maison Gallice) {{TAR clue|Pit Stop|6}}

In this Roadblock, one team member had to [[Abseiling|rappel]] {{convert|100|ft|m|add=on}} into the [[chalk]] cellars of the [[winery]] of Leclerc Briant to search for a bottle of [[champagne (wine)|champagne]] specially marked with a small yellow and red striped flag on the bottom amongst the [[Sparkling wine production#Riddling|riddling]] racks. After finding the bottle, the team member returned to the surface to use the traditional [[sabrage]] technique to open the bottle, the force of which propelled their next clue out. The Detour was a choice between Tower or Terra. In Tower, teams had to stack 680 [[Champagne stemware#Champagne coupe|champagne coupes]] into a 15-level pyramid with only one coupe on the top level, then pour the entire contents of a [[wine bottle#Sizes|magnum]] of [[Taittinger]] champagne onto the top of the pyramid – all without breaking any of the glasses – in order to receive their next clue. In Terra, teams searched the {{convert|1|sqkm|acre|adj=on}} winter-barren Taittinger [[vineyard]]s for a cluster of [[Vitis vinifera|wine grapes]] marked with the race flag. After finding the grapes, they returned it to the harvest foreman for their next clue.

;Additional task
*At the Cathedral of Notre-Dame, Reims, teams had to find a woman playing a [[musical saw]] to receive their next clue: a [[Cork material|cork]] from a bottle of Leclerc Briant.

===Leg 7 (France → Seychelles)===
[[File:Aldabra Giant Tortoise Geochelone gigantea edit1.jpg|thumb|In one of the Detour tasks in this Leg, teams had to use a [[banana]] to lure a 100-year-old and {{convert|500|lb|kg|adj=on}} [[Aldabra Giant Tortoise]] across a marked course.]]
*[[File:Legenda lotnisko.svg|20px|Flight:]] Paris ([[Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport]]) to [[Victoria, Seychelles|Victoria]], [[Mahé, Seychelles|Mahé]], '''[[Seychelles]]''' {{flagicon|Seychelles}} ([[Seychelles International Airport]])
*[[La Digue]] (L'Union Estate) {{TAR clue|Detour|Turtle Toddle or Ox Trot}}
*[[St. Pierre Island]] {{TAR clue|Roadblock|&quot;It's time to take a deep breath.&quot;}}
*[[Praslin]] (Paradise Sun Hotel) {{TAR clue|Pit Stop|7}}

This leg's Detour was Turtle Toddle or Ox Trot. In Turtle Toddle, teams had to use a [[banana]] to lure a {{convert|500|lb|kg|adj=on}}, 100-year-old [[Aldabra Giant Tortoise]] across a marked path on a lawn. Once it was across the finish line, teams had to deliver a bunch of bananas to a fruit merchant {{convert|1.5|mi|km|add=on}} away to receive their next clue. In Ox Trot, teams had to pull a cart to a clearing and load a pile of [[coconut]]s into it. Then, after an [[ox]] was hitched to their cart, teams had to deliver their coconuts to a fruit merchant to receive their clue. If they forgot or lost any of the coconuts, teams had to retrieve them before being allowed to continue. In the leg's Roadblock, one team member had to dive into the ocean to retrieve one of seven bottles tied to a platform in the water.

;Additional task
*Upon arrival in Mahé, teams had to find a marked kiosk and take a number. The first 3 teams were on the first [[helicopter]]s, leaving around the same time, to [[La Digue]]. The last three departed for La Digue on three helicopters an hour later.
*After finishing the Detour, teams chose a marked boat and were taken out to a buoy near [[St. Pierre Island]]. Once there, the captain gave them their next clue.
*After finishing the Roadblock, teams were taken off the shore of [[Praslin]] where they had to swim to shore. Once ashore, teams emptied the contents of their bottle revealing a puzzle map that when completed would lead them to their treasure: the Pit Stop at the Paradise Sun Hotel.

===Leg 8 (Seychelles → Malaysia)===
[[File:Snake Temple, Penang.jpg|thumb|Upon arriving in Malaysia, teams made their way to the [[Snake Temple]] in [[Bayan Lepas]].]]
*[[File:Legenda prom.svg|20px|Riverboat:]] Praslin to Victoria, Mahé
*[[File:Legenda lotnisko.svg|20px|Flight:]] Victoria (Seychelles International Airport) to [[George Town, Penang|George Town]], [[Penang]], '''[[Malaysia]]''' {{flagicon|Malaysia}} ([[Penang International Airport]])
* [[Bayan Lepas]] ([[Snake Temple]]) {{TAR clue|Detour|Buddhist Tradition or Chinese Custom}}
* [[Teluk Bahang]] (Kuil Sri Singamuga Kaliamman Temple) {{TAR clue|Roadblock|&quot;Whose life could use a splash of color?&quot;}} {{TAR clue|Speed Bump|Serve Tea}}
* George Town ([http://www.pinangperanakanmansion.com.my/ Pinang Peranakan Mansion]) {{TAR clue|Pit Stop|8}}

In this leg's Detour, teams chose between Buddhist Tradition or Chinese Custom. In Buddhist Tradition, teams traveled to the Tien Kong Than [[Buddhist temple]] and carried a series of [[incense|joss sticks]] to the top of the temple. After arranging them in the proper order, teams lit them and received their next clue. In Chinese Custom, teams traveled to Padang Kota Lama park where they participated in the [[Chinese New Year]] tradition of [[chingay|balancing large flags]] on their foreheads and then running across the [[esplanade]]. After both team members made it across the esplanade without letting the flag fall, they received their next clue. In this Leg's Speed Bump, Jet and Cord traveled to the [http://www.tropicalspicegarden.com/ Tropical Spice Garden] to find a woman crushing spices for [[tea]]. Then by smell, they had to pick the right prepared tea and serve it to a [[guru]] sitting on a swing. Once finish, they could proceed onto roadblock. In this Leg's Roadblock, one team member had to prepare a traditional [[Hinduism|Hindu]] offering called a float by first breaking open several [[coconut]]s in order to find one that had colored flesh. They then built the float and gave it to the waiting [[Gurukkal brahmins/Sivacharyas|Gurukkal]] who sent it out to sea and then gave the next clue.

===Leg 9 (Malaysia → Singapore)===
[[File:Singapore Flyer at Night with White Capsules.JPG|thumb|The only Fast Forward of this season of ''The Amazing Race'' took place at the [[Singapore Flyer]], the tallest [[Ferris wheel]] in the world.]]
*[[Image:Bus-logo.svg|20px|Bus:]] [[Sungai Nibong]], Penang (Sungai Nibong Express Terminal) to [[Kuala Lumpur]] ([[Puduraya]])
*[[File:Legenda kolej.svg|20px|Railway:]] Kuala Lumpur ([[Kuala Lumpur Sentral railway station]]) to '''[[Singapore]]''' {{flagicon|Singapore}} ([[Tanjong Pagar railway station]])
*Singapore ([[Victoria Theatre and Concert Hall]]) {{TAR clue|Detour|Pounding The Drums or Pounding The Pavement}} {{TAR clue|Fast Forward|Traverse Singapore Flyer}} 
*Singapore ([[Istana Park]])  {{TAR clue|U-Turn|Brent &amp; Caite|Carol &amp; Brandy}}
*Singapore ([http://www.aslmarine.com/ ASL Marine Shipyard]) {{TAR clue|Roadblock|&quot;Who's ready to add some stress to their day?&quot;}}
*Singapore ([[Sentosa]] – [[Sentosa#MegaZip Adventure Park|MegaZip Adventure Park]])
*Singapore ([[Marina Barrage]]) {{TAR clue|Pit Stop|9}}

In the only Fast Forward of the race, one team made their way to the [[Singapore Flyer]] where they would have to climb out of one observation pod at the top of the {{convert|541|ft|m|adj=on}} [[Ferris wheel]] and then cross a ladder to the next pod over where their next clue directly to the Pit Stop was being held. For this Leg's Detour, teams chose between Pounding The Drums and Pounding The Pavement. In Pounding The Drums, teams traveled to [[Speakers' Corner, Singapore|Speakers' Corner]] and learned a complex drum routine for a [[lion dance]] performance. Once they had played it to their young instructor's approval, they then performed the routine with a lion dance troupe on a nearby stage for their next clue. In Pounding The Pavement, teams traveled to a open area in [[Rochor|Rochor Road]] &lt;!-- If I remember correctly, this is the name they gave in the show, anyway I'm from Singapore so I know about this --&gt;where they had to gather supplies – chairs, an umbrella, a loaf of bread, wafers, and 10 boxes of [[ice cream]] – and then find a marked ice cream cart to sell 25 [[Ice cream sandwich#Singapore|Singapore-style ice cream sandwiches]] for [[Singapore dollar|S$]]1 a piece to receive their next clue. In this leg's Roadblock, one team member had to inspect an [[anchor]] [[chain]] by counting the number of links in the chain, while dealing with the noise created by the other workers at the port and announcements being read through a loudspeaker. When they gave the right number (521) on a clipboard to the dock manager, they would receive their next clue.

;Additional tasks
*At the Victoria Theatre and Concert Hall, teams had to find [[Allan Wu]], host of ''[[The Amazing Race Asia]]'', who would give them their next clue.
*After the Detour, teams were instructed to find the U-Turn and their next clue at the intersection of their &quot;last pit stop city&quot; and Orchard Road. This clue sent them to Istana Park, located at the intersection of Penang Road and [[Orchard Road]].
*At [[Sentosa]], teams rode the [[Sentosa#MegaZip Adventure Park|MegaZip]], a {{convert|1476|ft|m|adj=on}} long [[zip-line]]. After getting off of the MegaZip, teams received their next clue.

===Leg 10 (Singapore → China)===
[[File:La mian, noodles.JPG|thumb|In the first of two Roadblocks in this Leg of the Race, one team member had to make {{convert|1|kg|lb|abbr=on}} of [[la mian]] [[noodle]]s.]]
*[[File:Legenda lotnisko.svg|20px|Flight:]] Singapore ([[Singapore Changi Airport]]) to [[Shanghai]], '''[[People's Republic of China|China]]''' {{flagicon|China}} ([[Shanghai Pudong International Airport]])
*Shanghai ([[Zhujiajiao]]) {{TAR clue|Roadblock|&quot;Who wants to get their hands on some extra dough?&quot;}}
*Shanghai ([[Taikang Lu (Shanghai)|Taikang Lu]])
*Shanghai ([[Hongkou Football Stadium]]) {{TAR clue|Roadblock|Assemble a 96-piece puzzle}}
*Shanghai ([[Shanghai Science and Technology Museum]]) {{TAR clue|Pit Stop|10}}

In the first Roadblock on this leg, one team member had to follow a demonstration by a local noodlemaker to make {{convert|1|kg|lb|abbr=on}} of [[la mian]] [[noodle]]s. When they were done, [[He Pingping]], the world's shortest man, gave them their next clue. The second Roadblock on this leg required the team member who sat out on the first Roadblock to put together a 96-piece puzzle and then give the puzzle to a group of fans in the bleachers. If the puzzle was put together correctly, the other side of the puzzle would give a seat number where the team would find their next clue.

;Additional tasks
*In Zhujiajiao, teams traveled on foot to a boat dock which would take them to their next clue and the first Roadblock.
*In Shanghai's fashion district Taikang Lu, teams entered a fashion studio where they were given a sketch of an outfit. They then had to choose the correct pieces of clothing that were described in the sketch and give them to a [[model (person)|fashion model]] to put on. If they chose the right clothing and accessories, the fashion designer would give them their next clue.

===Leg 11 (China)===
[[File:500lohan longhuatemple.jpg|thumb|In this Leg's Roadblock, one team member had to count the statues in the [[Longhua Temple]]'s [[Arhat]] Hall.]]
*Shanghai ([[Waibaidu Bridge]])
*Shanghai ([[Longhua Temple]]) {{TAR clue|Roadblock|&quot;Who thinks they can sum up Buddha?&quot;}} {{TAR clue|Speed Bump|Coin Toss}}
*Shanghai ([[Yuyuan Garden]]) {{TAR clue|Detour|Pork Chops or Pork Dumplings}}
*Shanghai ([[:zh:滨江大道|Riverside Promenade]] {{zh icon}}) {{TAR clue|Pit Stop|11}}

In this Leg's Roadblock, one team member entered Longhua Temple's [[Arhat]] Hall to count all of the golden statues in the room, most of which were statues of the [[Gautama Buddha]]. If they got the right number (523), they would receive their next clue. If not, they would have to wait 10 minutes before making their next guess. For this leg's Speed Bump, Louie and Michael had to participate in a good luck ritual by throwing coins into a large incense burner on the Longhua Temple grounds. Once both got one coin each into the top opening of the incense burner, they could proceed onto the Roadblock. In this Leg's Detour, teams chose between Pork Chops and Pork Dumplings. In Pork Chops, teams must enter an art stone store and look through several hundred special stone stamps called [[Seal (East Asia)|chops]] for the two that had a pig on the bottom and one of each of their names in order to receive their clue from the shop owner. In Pork Dumplings (which was never used in this episode), teams traveled to [[Nanxiang Steamed Bun Restaurant]] and delivered 10 orders of [[xiaolongbao]] across the market. Once done with the deliveries, they received their clue.

===Leg 12 (China → United States)===
[[File:BronzeYoda Presido.jpg|thumb|In the final Leg of this season, teams made their way to the [[Letterman Digital Arts Center]], headquarters of [[Lucasfilm]] and [[Industrial Light &amp; Magic]], both behind the creation of ''[[Star Wars]]''.]]
*[[File:Legenda lotnisko.svg|20px|Flight:]] Shanghai (Shanghai Pudong International Airport) to San Francisco, California, '''USA''' {{flagicon|United States}} ([[San Francisco International Airport]])
* San Francisco ([[Fort Point, San Francisco|Fort Point]] – Battery Godfrey)
* San Francisco ([[Coit Tower]]) {{TAR clue|Roadblock|Climb Coit Tower}}
* San Francisco ([[Letterman Digital Arts Center]] – [[Yoda]] Statue)
* San Francisco ([[The Fairmont San Francisco|Fairmont Hotel]] – [[Tonga Room]])
* San Francisco ([[Great American Music Hall]])
* San Francisco ([[Candlestick Park]]) {{TAR clue|Pit Stop}}

In this Leg's Roadblock, one team member had to use an [[Ascender (climbing)|ascender]] to reach the top archways of Coit Tower to get their next clue before being lowered back to the ground.

;Additional tasks
*After receiving the clue at Battery Godfrey, teams had to solve a riddle that would lead them to their next route marker: [[Coit Tower]].
*At the LDAC, one team member had to put on a [[motion capture]] suit while their partner directed their [[Avatar (computing)|avatar]] through a [[virtual reality|virtual]] course, all based on ''[[Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008 TV series)|Star Wars: The Clone Wars]]''. After getting through the two levels of the course, the directing partner would be able to copy down their next clue through figuring out how to read it off the computer screen which directed them to the [[Tonga Room]].
*Upon arriving at the [[Tonga Room]], teams were instructed to take a [[trunk (luggage)|trunk]] to their next location: the [[Great American Music Hall]].
*At the Great American Music Hall, teams had to put several [[psychedelic]] posters of other teams in elimination order by leg in order to receive their final clue from a [[roadie]]. After that, they would have to complete the &quot;[[Jack Be Nimble]]&quot; nursery rhyme and obtain the word &quot;candlestick&quot;, leading them to [[Candlestick Park]].

== Ratings ==
=== US ratings ===
{| class=&quot;wikitable sortable&quot;
! #
! Episode
! Rating
! Share
! [[Nielsen ratings|Rating/Share]]&lt;br /&gt;(18–49)
! Viewers&lt;br /&gt;(millions)
! Rank&lt;br /&gt;(Timeslot)
! Rank&lt;br /&gt;(Night)
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''1'''
| &quot;Nanna Is Kickin' Your Butt&quot; 
! 5.1
! 8
! 2.8/7
! 9.07
! 1
! 1
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''2'''
| &quot;When the Cow Kicked Me in the Head&quot;
! 5.2
! 8
! 2.9/7
! 9.11
! 1
! 1
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''3'''
| &quot;Run Like Scalded Dogs!&quot;
! 5.8
! 9
! 3.2/8
! 10.24
! 2
! 4
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''4'''
| &quot;We Are No Longer in the Bible Belt&quot;
! 4.5
! 7
! 2.6/7
! 8.05 
! 2
! 4&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|url=http://blog.zap2it.com/frominsidethebox/2010/03/tv-ratings-oscars-rise-rule-sunday.html|title=Tv ratings oscars rise rule sunday|author=blog.zap2it.com|accessdate=2010-03-04}}&lt;/ref&gt;
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''5'''
| &quot;I Think We're Fighting the Germans, Right?&quot;
! 5.8
! 10
! 3.0/9
! 10.10
! 1
! 3&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|url=http://www.cbspressexpress.com/div.php/cbs_entertainment/release?id=24522|title=CBS Ratings Press Release |author=CBSPressExpress.com|accessdate=2010-10-04}}&lt;/ref&gt;
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''6'''
| &quot;Cathy Drone?&quot;
! 6.9
! 11
! 3.8/9
! 11.99
! 1
! 4&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|url=http://www.cbspressexpress.com/div.php/cbs_entertainment/release?id=24577|title=CBS Ratings Press Release|author=CBSPressExpress.com|accessdate=2010-10-04}}&lt;/ref&gt;
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''7'''
| &quot;Anonymous?&quot;
! 7.2
! 11
! 3.9/10
! 12.73
! 1
! 3&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|url=http://www.cbspressexpress.com/div.php/cbs_entertainment/release?id=24636|title=CBS Ratings Press Release |author=CBSPressExpress.com|accessdate=2010-10-04}}&lt;/ref&gt;
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''8'''
| &quot;You're Like Jason Bourne, Right?&quot;
! 5.2
! 9
! 2.7/8 
! 9.14
! 1
! 3&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |url=http://tvbythenumbers.com/2010/04/05/tv-ratings-undercover-boss-down-but-still-in-charge |title=TV Ratings: Undercover Boss Down, But Still In Charge: |date=April 05, 2010|work=TV by the Numbers |last=Seidman |first=Robert |accessdate=April 05, 2010}}&lt;/ref&gt;
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''9'''
| &quot;Dumb Did Us In&quot;
! 6.9
! 11
! 3.4/10
! 11.88
! 1
! 3
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''10'''
| &quot;I Feel Like I'm in, Like, Sicily&quot;
! 6.3
! 10
!3.2/9 
!10.69&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |url=http://tvbythenumbers.com/2010/04/05/tv-ratings-undercover-boss-down-but-still-in-charge |title=TV Ratings Top 25: American Idol, Glee Sing to Adults 18-49; Dancing With the Stars Dances to the Top With Total Viewers |date=April 27, 2010|work=TV by the Numbers |last=Seidman |first=Robert |accessdate=April 27, 2010}}&lt;/ref&gt;
! 1
! 3
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''11'''
| &quot;They Don't Even Understand Their Own Language&quot;
! 6.0
! 10
! 3.0/9 
! 10.29&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |url=http://tvbythenumbers.com/2010/05/04/tv-ratings-top-25-idol-glee-tops-with-18-49-dancing-leads-with-viewers/50416|title=TV Ratings Top 25: Idol, Glee Tops With 18-49 ; Dancing Leads With Viewers|date=May 04, 2010|work=TV by the Numbers |last=Seidman |first=Robert |accessdate=May 04, 2010}}&lt;/ref&gt;
! 1
! 3
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''12'''
| &quot;Huger Than Huge&quot;
! 6.0
! 11
! 2.9/9
! 10.63 
! 1
! 3&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|url=http://www.cbspressexpress.com/div.php/cbs_entertainment/release?id=24983|title=CBS Ratings Press Release|author=CBSPressExpress.com|accessdate=2010-10-04}}&lt;/ref&gt;
|}

* Episode 1, &quot;Nanna Is Kickin' Your Butt&quot; aired on [[Valentine's Day]].
* Episode 4, &quot;We Are No Longer In The Bible Belt&quot; had a considerably low amount of viewers, most likely because it aired on the same night as the [[82nd Academy Awards]].
* Episode 7, &quot;Anonymous?&quot; had the most viewers and adults 25–54 rating since the November 4, 2007, episode of ''[[The Amazing Race 12]]'', as well as the best numbers in adults 18–49 since the January 6, 2008, episode of the same season.
* Episode 8, &quot;You're like Jason Bourne, right?&quot; aired on [[Easter Sunday]].
* Episode 12, &quot;Huger Than Huge&quot;, the season finale, aired on [[Mother's Day (U.S.)|Mother's Day]]. The show was down nearly two million viewers compared to the [[The Amazing Race 15|season 15]] finale and was the lowest watched finale since [[The Amazing Race 4|season 4]].&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |url=http://tvbythenumbers.com/2010/05/10/tv-ratings-abc-wins-another-slow-sunday-amazing-race-lowest-finale-ever-celebrity-apprentice-up/50897|title=TV Ratings ABC Wins Another Slow Sunday; Amazing Race Lowest Finale Ever; Celebrity Apprentice Up|date=May 10, 2010|work=TV by the Numbers |last=Gorman |first=Bill |accessdate= May 10, 2010}}&lt;/ref&gt;

=== Canadian ratings ===
{| class=&quot;wikitable sortable&quot;
! #
! Episode
! Viewers&lt;br /&gt;(millions)
! Rank&lt;br /&gt;(Overall)
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''1'''
| &quot;Nanna Is Kickin' Your Butt&quot;
!{{n/a}}
!{{n/a}}
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''2'''
| &quot;When the Cow Kicked Me in the Head&quot;
! 0.90
! 16
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''3'''
| &quot;Run Like Scalded Dogs!&quot;
! 0.88
! 13
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''4'''
| &quot;We Are No Longer in the Bible Belt&quot;
! 1.40
! 21
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''5'''
| &quot;I Think We're Fighting the Germans, Right?&quot;
! 2.53
! 4
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''6'''
| &quot;Cathy Drone?&quot;
! 2.00
! 7
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''7'''
| &quot;Anonymous?&quot;
! 2.47
! 4
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''8'''
| &quot;You're Like Jason Bourne, Right?&quot;
! 2.08
! 6
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''9'''
| &quot;Dumb Did Us In&quot;
! 2.29
! 7
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''10'''
| &quot;I Feel Like I'm in, Like, Sicily&quot;
! 2.18
! 5
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''11'''
| &quot;They Don't Even Understand Their Own Language&quot;
! 2.51
! 3
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''12'''
| &quot;Huger Than Huge&quot;
! 2.58
! 3
|}

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
*[http://www.cbs.com/primetime/amazing_race Official website]
*{{TARWiki|The Amazing Race 16}}

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| first_aired = February 14, 2010
| last_aired = May 9, 2010
| filming_started = November 28, 2009&lt;ref name=&quot;tar16 start&quot;&gt;{{cite web |url = http://popwatch.ew.com/2009/11/29/jeff-jordan-amazing-race-big-brother/ | title = 'Big Brother' winners Jeff and Jordan on 'The Amazing Race': Can it be true? | date= 2009-11-29 | accessdate = 2009-11-29 | first = Lynn | last =Johnson |work = [[Entertainment Weekly]] }}&lt;/ref&gt;
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'''''The Amazing Race 16''''' is the sixteenth installment of the reality television show [[The Amazing Race (U.S. TV series)|''The Amazing Race'']]. ''The Amazing Race 16'' features eleven teams of two, each with a pre-existing relationship, in a race around the world. 

The sixteenth cycle started on Sunday, February 14, 2010. It aired on [[CBS]] in the United States on Sunday nights at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT with the season finale on May 9, 2010, and in Canada, the show premiered on the [[A (TV system)|A channel]], not [[CTV Television Network|CTV]] (due to the [[2010 Winter Olympics]]), but it returned to CTV after the Winter Olympics concluded.&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web | url = http://www.thrfeed.com/2009/12/cbs-picks-show-for-postsuper-bowl-slot.html | title = CBS picks show for post-Super Bowl slot | work = [[The Hollywood Reporter]] | date= 2009-12-20 | accessdate= 2009-12-20 | first = James | last = Hibbard }}&lt;/ref&gt; The show is again hosted by [[Phil Keoghan]].

Brothers Dan and Jordan Pious were the winners of this ''Race''.

==Production==
===Development and filming===
The sixteenth season spanned {{convert|40000|mi|km}} across five continents and nine countries, including Chile, Argentina, Germany, France, Malaysia, Singapore, China and for the first time, the Seychelles.&lt;ref name=&quot;AP&quot;&gt;{{cite web|url=http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20100121/ap_en_tv/us_tv_amazing_race16|title=Cowboys, detectives among 'Amazing Race' teams|last=Lang|first=Derrik|date=2010-01-21|publisher=[[Associated Press]]|accessdate=2010-01-21}} {{Dead link|date=October 2010|bot=H3llBot}}&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|url=http://www.stltoday.com/blogzone/tube-talk/tv-news/2010/01/amazing-race-returns-feb-14-here-are-the-teams/|title=‘Amazing Race’ returns Feb. 14; here are the teams|last=Pennington|first=Gail|work=[[St. Louis Post-Dispatch]]|date=2010-01-21|accessdate=2010-01-24}} {{Dead link|date=October 2010|bot=H3llBot}}&lt;/ref&gt;

Racers were observed leaving [[Los Angeles International Airport]] on November 28, 2009.&lt;ref name=&quot;tar16 start&quot;/&gt; For the third time, teams had to use public transportation to make their way from the Starting Line to the airport. Teams had also done so in seasons 1 and 6. 

Racers were reported checking into a Pit Stop in [[Puerto Varas]], Chile on December 2.&lt;ref name=&quot;Cronica&quot;&gt;{{cite web|url=http://www.cronicalibre.cl/index.php/locales/2234-programa-televisivo-internacional-qthe-amazing-raceq-grabo-capitulos-en-puerto-varas-y-zonas-cercanas|title= Programa televisivo internacional &quot;The Amazing Race&quot; grabó capítulos en Puerto Varas y zonas cercanas |date=2009-12-02|work=Crónica Libre|location=Chile|accessdate=2009-12-02}} {{es icon}}&lt;/ref&gt; Filming of the show has also been reported in [[Bariloche]], Argentina, and continuing on to Germany&lt;ref name=&quot;ANBariloche&quot;&gt;{{cite web|url=http://www.anbariloche.com.ar/noticia.php?nota=11904|title= The Amazing Race grabó en Bariloche |date=2009-12-07|work=Agencia de Noticias Bariloche|location=[[Bariloche]], Argentina|accessdate=2009-12-07}} {{es icon}}&lt;/ref&gt; and production crews were reported to be seen around [[Singapore]], particularly in the [[Bugis Street|Bugis]] area and the [[Singapore Flyer]].&lt;ref name=&quot;Singapore&quot;&gt;{{cite web|url=http://a1preview.asia1.com.sg:90/vgn-ext-templating/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=30881f5db71a5210VgnVCM100000430a0a0aRCRD&amp;vgnextchannel=f6dbadbd2b722110VgnVCM100000bd0a0a0aRCRD|title=Is Amazing Race back in S'pore?|work=The New Paper|publisher=AsiaOne News|location=Singapore|accessdate=2009-12-20}}&lt;/ref&gt;

In the third episode, which aired on February 28, 2010 and featured the contestants departing [[Chile]], Phil Keoghan acknowledged the February 27, 2010 [[2010 Chile earthquake|massive earthquake]] in Chile in a special opening.&lt;ref name=&quot;Variety&quot;&gt;{{cite web|url=http://weblogs.variety.com/on_the_air/2010/02/sundays-amazing-race-to-acknowledge-the-chile-earthquake.html|title=Sunday's-Amazing-Race-to-Acknowledge-the-Chile-Earthquake|last=Michael|first=Schneider|date=2010-02-27|publisher=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]|accessdate=2010-02-27}}&lt;/ref&gt;

Leg 4 featured an [[The Amazing Race#Intersection|Intersection]] for the first time since [[The Amazing Race 11|Season 11]]. Also for the first time since the Intersection was introduced, teams did a Roadblock together, where one person from each of the intersected teams had to work together to complete the Roadblock. This is also the first time since [[The Amazing Race 8|Season 8]] that two racers worked together to complete a Roadblock, and the first time in its history that an Intersection occurred on a different leg than Leg 8.

In Leg 8, Jet and [[Cord McCoy|Cord]] were the first team since the inception of the Speed Bump in [[The Amazing Race 12|Season 12]] to finish in first place on a leg in which they had to complete a Speed Bump.&lt;!--Leg 8 was also the first leg in the history of ''The Amazing Race'' in which the finishing order of the teams was totally reversed from that of the previous leg (leg 7, which was a non-elimination leg). [This is not true. The first was in Season 7 Legs 11 to 12]--&gt;

Leg 9 was the first time that a U-Turn warning had been in the team's first clue, due to the fact the team taking the Fast Forward option would have skipped the Detour and the U-Turn point. Also, this was the first time that a Fast Forward and a U-Turn have been present in the same leg, although this was previously done on the [[Israel]]i edition of the race ''[[HaMerotz LaMillion]]''.

At the end of the episode for Leg 10, the death of [[He Pingping]] was acknowledged. He appeared giving out clues to the teams after the first Roadblock. That leg was also the first single-length leg ever on the ''Race'' to have two Roadblocks (Each team member had to complete one of the Roadblocks).

In Leg 11, [[Bao Xishun]], the world's tallest man at the time, was featured as the greeter at the Pit Stop in Shanghai.

===Cast===
{{see also|List of The Amazing Race (U.S. TV series) contestants}}
Applications were originally due on July 10, 2009, but the deadline was later extended. Semi-finalist interviews were held sometime in August 2009 and the final casting interviews took place in Los Angeles around September and October 2009. Filming took place around November and December 2009.&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|url=http://www.cbs.com/casting/amazing_race/Eligibility_Requirements.pdf|title=Eligibility requirements|author=CBS.com|accessdate=2009-06-26}}&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|url=http://www.cbs.com/casting/amazing_race/Application_Form.pdf|title=Application form|author=CBS.com|accessdate=2009-06-26}}&lt;/ref&gt;

Caite, 20, was the youngest contestant in the show's history (excluding the [[The Amazing Race 8|Family Edition]]); while Jody Kelly, 71, was the oldest contestant in the show's history. Other racers included [[cowboy]]s, [[detective]]s, a lesbian couple, high school sweethearts, attorney moms, and the show's first Asian married couple.

Notable cast members include [[Big Brother 11 (U.S.)|''Big Brother 11'']] houseguests [[Jordan Lloyd]] and Jeff Schroeder, 2007 [[Miss South Carolina Teen USA]] [[Caitlin Upton|Caite Upton]], professional bull rider [[Cord McCoy]], and [[Cleveland Indians]] [[Coach (baseball)|third-base coach]] [[Steve Smith (baseball)|Steve Smith]]. 

This 16th series also marked the first appearance of [[Allan Wu]], host of ''[[The Amazing Race Asia]]'', in the US version of the series.

==Results==
The following teams participated in the Race, with their relationships at the time of filming. Note this table does not necessarily reflect all content broadcast on television due to inclusion or exclusion of some data. Placements are listed in finishing order.
{| class=&quot;wikitable&quot;
!rowspan=2|Team
!rowspan=2|Relationship
!colspan=12|Position (by leg)
!rowspan=2|Roadblocks&lt;br /&gt;performed
|-
!1
!2
!3
!4
!5{{ref|5|5}}
!6
!7
!8
!9
!10
!11
!12
|-
|Dan &amp; Jordan
|Brothers
|8th{{ref|2|2}} 
|8th
|6th
|6th{{blue|–}}
|4th
|5th
|2nd
|5th
|{{green|1stƒ}}
|3rd
|3rd
|1st
|Dan 6, Jordan 5
|-
|Jet &amp; [[Cord McCoy|Cord]]
|Brothers / [[Cowboy]]s
|3rd
|1st
|1st
|4th{{orange (color)|+}}
|3rd
|4th
|{{blue|&lt;u&gt;6th&lt;/u&gt;}}{{ref|9|9}}
|1st
|3rd
|1st
|2nd
|2nd
 |Jet 6, Cord 6
|-
|Brent &amp; [[Caite Upton|Caite]] 
|Dating Models
|7th{{ref|1|1}} 
|4th
|7th{{ref|4|4}}
|7th{{olive|~}}
|6th{{ref|6|6}}
|6th{{ref|8|8}}
|3rd
|4th
|2nd{{brown|⊃}}
|2nd
|1st
| 3rd 
|Brent 7, Caite 5
|-
|Louie &amp; Michael
|Detectives
|9th
|9th
|8th
|1st{{orange (color)|+}}
|1st{{brown|⊃}}
|1st
|4th
|3rd
|4th
|{{blue|&lt;u&gt;4th&lt;/u&gt;}}
|{{red  |4th}}

|bgcolor=&quot;darkgray&quot; colspan=&quot;1&quot;|
|Louie 6, Michael 5
|-
|Carol &amp; Brandy
|Dating
|6th
|3rd
|3rd
|5th{{magenta|–}}
|5th
|2nd
|5th
|2nd
|{{red|5th}}{{brown|⊂}}
|bgcolor=&quot;darkgray&quot; colspan=&quot;3&quot;|
|Carol 4, Brandy 4
|-
|[[Steve Smith (baseball)|Steve]] &amp; Allie
|Father / Daughter
|4th
|7th
|2nd
|2nd{{teal|^}}
|2nd
|3rd
|1st
|{{red|6th}}
|bgcolor=&quot;darkgray&quot; colspan=&quot;4&quot;|
|Steve 4, Allie 3
|-
|[[Jordan Lloyd|Jordan]] &amp; Jeff
|Newly Dating
|1st
|6th
|5th
|{{blue|&lt;u&gt;8th&lt;/u&gt;}}{{olive|~}}
|7th
|{{red|7th}}
|bgcolor=&quot;darkgray&quot; colspan=&quot;6&quot;|
|Jordan 2, Jeff 3
|-
|Joe &amp; Heidi
|Married
|5th
|2nd
|4th
|3rd{{teal|^}}
|{{red|8th}}{{brown|⊂}}{{ref|7|7}}
|bgcolor=&quot;darkgray&quot; colspan=&quot;7&quot;|
|Joe 2, Heidi 2
|-
|{{nowrap|Monique &amp; Shawne}}
|Moms / [[Lawyer|Attorneys]]
|2nd
|5th
|{{red|9th}}
|bgcolor=&quot;darkgray&quot; colspan=&quot;9&quot;|
|{{nowrap|Monique 1, Shawne 2}}
|-
|Jody &amp; Shannon
|{{nowrap|Grandmother / Granddaughter}}
|10th
|{{red|10th}}
| bgcolor=&quot;darkgray&quot; colspan=&quot;10&quot;|
|Jody 1, Shannon 1
|-
|Dana &amp; Adrian
|High School Sweethearts
|{{red|11th}}{{ref|3|3}}
|bgcolor=&quot;darkgray&quot; colspan=&quot;11&quot;|
|Dana 0, Adrian 1{{ref|3|3}}
|}
*A {{red|red}} team placement indicates that the team was eliminated.
*A {{green|green ƒ}} and team placement indicates that the team won a [[The Amazing Race#Fast Forward|Fast Forward]] clue.
*An {{blue|&lt;u&gt;underlined blue&lt;/u&gt;}} team's placement indicates that the team came in last on a non-elimination leg and had to perform a [[The Amazing Race#Non-elimination legs|Speed Bump]] task in the following leg.
*Matching colored symbols ({{orange (color)|orange +}}, {{teal|teal ^}}, {{magenta|magenta –}}, and {{olive|olive ~}}) indicate teams who worked together during part of the leg as a result of an Intersection.
*A {{brown|brown ⊃}} means the team chose to use a U-Turn; {{brown|⊂}} indicates the team who received it.

&lt;span style=&quot;font-size:85%&quot;&gt;
{{note|1|1}} Brent and Caite initially arrived 2nd, but were issued a 30-minute penalty for going on foot instead of taking the [[funicular]] from the Roadblock as instructed in their clue; they dropped to 7th.&lt;br /&gt;
{{note|2|2}} Dan and Jordan initially arrived 4th, but were issued a 15-minute penalty for losing a paintbrush during the additional task; they dropped to 8th.&lt;br&gt;
{{note|3|3}} Dana and Adrian failed to complete the Roadblock in Leg 1. After Adrian's second attempt failed and after all other teams had already checked in at the Pit Stop, Phil came out to the Roadblock location and eliminated them.&lt;br&gt;
{{note|4|4}} At the beginning of Leg 3, Brent and Caite were originally supposed to depart 4th, but because both had to be treated for [[dehydration]] at the emergency room in a local hospital, they departed last, 3 hours and 5 minutes after their scheduled time.&lt;br&gt;
{{note|5|5}} The U-Turn in Leg 5 was a Blind U-Turn; Louie and Michael did not have to reveal themselves to the other teams as having used the U-Turn.&lt;br&gt;
{{note|6|6}} Brent and Caite initially arrived 6th, but had missed the clue at the U-Turn, having arrived at their additional task by chance. They had to backtrack to the U-Turn to receive their clue. This did not affect their placement.&lt;br&gt;
{{note|7|7}} Joe and Heidi failed to complete the second Detour task that they had to do as a result of being U-Turned. After all of the other teams had already checked in at the Pit Stop, Phil came out to their location and eliminated them.&lt;br&gt;
{{note|8|8}} Brent and Caite initially arrived 3rd, but did not complete the Detour, having arrived at the Pit Stop by chance after following Carol and Brandy. They had to backtrack to complete the Detour and eventually checked in 6th.&lt;br&gt;
{{note|9|9}} Jet and Cord initially arrived 5th, but did not retrieve the clue giving directions to the Pit Stop after completing the Roadblock. They had to backtrack to retrieve the clue, and fell to last place.&lt;br&gt;
&lt;/span&gt;

==Episode title quotes==
Episode titles are often taken from quotes made by the racers.&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|url=http://www.cbs.com/info/schedule/index.php|title=CBS TV Schedule|publisher=[[CBS]]|accessdate=2010-01-31}}&lt;/ref&gt;
#&quot;Nanna Is Kickin' Your Butt&quot; – ''Michael''
#&quot;When the Cow Kicked Me in the Head&quot; – ''Jody''
#&quot;Run Like Scalded Dogs!&quot; – ''Jet''
#&quot;We Are No Longer in the Bible Belt&quot; – ''Jet''
#&quot;I Think We're Fighting the Germans, Right?&quot; – ''Michael''
#&quot;Cathy Drone?&quot; – ''Dan''
#&quot;Anonymous?&quot; – ''Brent'' 
#&quot;You're Like Jason Bourne, Right?&quot; – ''Michael''
#&quot;Dumb Did Us In&quot; – ''Brandy''
#&quot;I Feel Like I'm in, Like, Sicily&quot; – ''Brent''
#&quot;They Don't Even Understand Their Own Language&quot; – ''Brent''
#&quot;Huger than Huge&quot; – ''Dan''

==Prizes==
The prize for each leg is awarded to the first place team for that leg. All trips are sponsored by [[Travelocity]].
*'''Leg 1''' – A trip for two to [[Vancouver]], [[British Columbia]]
*'''Leg 2''' – A pair of [[sailboat]]s
*'''Leg 3''' – A trip for two to [[Patagonia]]
*'''Leg 4''' – Two $5,000 pre-loaded [[Discover Card]]s
*'''Leg 5''' – Two 55&quot; [[High-definition television|HD TVs]]
*'''Leg 6''' – A trip for two to [[Cancun]], Mexico
*'''Leg 7''' – A dinner on the beach on [[Praslin]], [[Seychelles]], massages, all the [[7-Up]] the team could drink (at the Pit Stop), and $7,000 for each team member
*'''Leg 8''' – A trip for two to [[Maui]], Hawaii
*'''Leg 9''' – A pair of motorcycles
*'''Leg 10''' – A trip for two to Alaska.
*'''Leg 11''' – A trip for two to the Spanish coast.
*'''Leg 12''' – $1,000,000

==Elimination Station==
After elimination, the first five eliminated teams were sequestered at a villa in [[Puerto Vallarta]], Mexico to await the finale. CBS posted short videos on its website after each episode aired in the [[Pacific Time Zone]] to show the eliminated teams interacting at the villa.

*After '''Leg 1''', ''Dana'' and ''Adrian'' were the first team eliminated and sent to the villa. They expressed their disappointment after Adrian's second attempt failed during the Roadblock task. Adrian is terribly afraid of heights and he wanted to kiss Dana to reaffirm their relationship. They discussed their marriage, had a tour on a beach, and saw big whales in the ocean.
*After '''Leg 2''', ''Jody'' and ''Shannon'' were the second team eliminated and sent to the villa. Jody voiced her regrets that she did the Roadblock instead of Shannon. Adrian was surprised to hear that Jody had not hoped or expected to win the race, but Shannon still insisted that they could have done it. The teams were treated to an elemental spa with treatments based on fire, earth, water, and air.
*After '''Leg 3''', ''Monique'' and ''Shawne'' were the third team eliminated and sent to the villa. All the previous eliminated teams were shocked to see Monique and Shawne, and Monique and Shawne were saddened at missing their daughters' birthdays. The next day, the teams went to Las Juantas Y Los Veranos to learn how to make [[tequila]], which included Adrian cutting open a [[blue agave]] which took him about 6 minutes and 9 seconds.
*'''Leg 4''' was a non-elimination leg, hence no new teams were sent to the villa. The 3 eliminated teams bonded at the villa while Shannon was writing in her journal. Monique and Shawne suggested bringing Shannon to the beach, after which all the teams went. Shawne was given a leg and foot massage, while Shannon got her hair beaded, and Monique shared with Shannon how to win the Mexican guys by doing some eye action.
*After '''Leg 5''', ''Joe'' and ''Heidi'' were the fourth team eliminated and sent to the villa. They arrived while Adrian and Shannon were playing a game of [[table tennis]]. Jody and Shannon expressed their surprise and disappointment at seeing Joe and Heidi arrive, while Adrian was glad to have another man at the villa. Joe and Heidi expressed their frustration and explained how they arrived at the conclusion that Louie and Michael had Blind U-Turned them. Later, the teams went into town to do some shopping. Joe tried to bargain with a store owner over the price of some jewelry for Heidi, which offended the owner.
*After '''Leg 6''', ''Jordan'' and ''Jeff'' were the fifth team eliminated and sent to the villa. All the teams at the villa sat down for a meal and as Jordan and Jeff arrive at the villa, they explained the circumstances that led to their elimination. They believed that Louie and Michael would be in the top 3, and Joe again shared his disdain for Louie and Michael in a confessional. Jeff expressed his bitterness at having been evicted from [[Big Brother (U.S.)|''Big Brother'']] and now eliminated from ''The Amazing Race'' as he compares Elimination Station and ''Big Brother'' and Jury House. However, Jordan feels satisfied from being in Elimination Station. The teams later went on a [[snorkeling]] trip. While on the trip, Monique and Shawne suffered from [[seasickness]], and Heidi helped Adrian become comfortable in the water. The snorkeling trip also helped ease Jeff's bitterness at being eliminated.
*'''Leg 7''' was a non-elimination leg, hence no new teams were sent to the villa. At the pool, Adrian, Jeff and Joe discussed why Louie and Michael U-Turned Joe and Heidi, which turned out to be because the detectives disliked them due to personal reasons. After that, the eliminated teams watched an exciting Mexican dance, and many of the racers joined in the dance while others watched. Jody also performed a solo by playing the drum, which impressed Shannon. Later in the day, Joe shared with Heidi the main reason why Louie and Michael U-Turned them. Lastly, Heidi added that if Joe were to meet Louie and Michael, he would confront them about it and how it affected the outcome of the race.
*After '''Leg 8''', ''Steve'' and ''Allie'' were the sixth team eliminated. It was 2:00 in the morning, and the eliminated teams gathered to find out who they think is the next team eliminated. Steve and Allie called the villa and Monique picked up the phone. Everyone was surprised and disappointed to hear about that Steve and Allie were eliminated, especially Shannon who was sad to hear about it. Joe then asked Steve about Louie and Michael's current situation in the race, then Steve told Joe that his team was too strong and was a threat, which resulted in the U-Turn. Steve shared that it was bad decisions and a bad cab that resulted in their elimination. Steve also noted that either Jet and Cord or Louie and Michael will win the race.
*After '''Leg 9''', ''Carol'' and ''Brandy'' were the seventh team eliminated. When Carol and Brandy called the villa early in the morning, the other eliminated teams were shocked and disappointed to hear about Carol and Brandy being eliminated, especially Shannon who wanted to see an all-girl team win. Carol and Brandy talked about the U-Turn and their dislike for Brent and Caite that led to their elimination. In response, Jordan said that Carol and Brandy were probably just too jealous of Caite's beauty. Adrian, however, agreed with Carol and Brandy that the U-Turn was a foolish move by the dating models, and that it should have been used on either Jet and Cord or Louie and Michael. That evening, the eliminated racers got to watch a [[Lucha libre|Mexican wrestling]] match in an outdoor coliseum. Jordan got to escort a wrestler to the ring, and Adrian, the most enthusiastic fan of the group, bought a wrestling mask as a souvenir.
*'''Leg 10''' was a non-elimination leg, hence no new teams were sent to the villa. Jordan and Jeff talk with Dana and Adrian about how to strengthen their relationship. Then, all the teams at Elimination Station are shown packing their bags and guessing where the final Leg will take place and then they were leaving the villa and fly to End City.
*After '''Leg 11''', ''Louie'' and ''Michael'' were the eighth and final team eliminated. Elimination Station showed the five eliminated teams arriving at the End City in [[San Francisco]], California. After arriving in San Francisco, the teams checked in to a hotel, settled into their rooms, and awaited the phone call from the eighth team eliminated. Monique and Shawne are happy to see the end of the race and to know who they think is going to win. Dana said that Joe and Heidi were hoping that Louie and Michael are not in the Final Three because of their dislike for them after being U-Turned. Louie and Michael called into the hotel, and the eliminated teams were shocked and disappointed to hear about Louie and Michael being eliminated. Joe asked Louie and Michael if they still felt that they had used the U-Turn correctly. Michael told him that they had because he thought Joe and Heidi would be very tough to beat once the Race route reached Asia. Adrian said that Joe and Heidi's wishes came true, but despite Louie and Michael being eliminated, Joe was still not satisfied. Jeff told Joe that Louie and Michael U-Turned Joe and Heidi because of personal reasons, which led to harsh words between Joe and Jeff.
*'''Leg 12''' was the final leg of ''The Amazing Race 16''. Elimination Station showed the Finish Line that takes place in [[Candlestick Park]]. All the eliminated teams were happy to find out which team do they think will win the $1 million as Steve and Allie, Carol and Brandy, and Louie and Michael reunited with the other eliminated teams at the Finish Line. Shannon noticed that the Final Three teams are: Dan and Jordan, Brent and Caite, and Jet and Cord. Dana said that it's anybody's race. All the eliminated teams were waiting to find out who they think will cross the Finish Line first and win the $1 million. They find out that Dan and Jordan were the first team to cross the Finish Line and win the $1 million; Jet and Cord came in 2nd and Brent and Caite came in 3rd. Teams expressed their opinions about the final three teams at the Finish Line along with their joys and disappointments about the race, and the learning experiences they could draw from it.

==Race summary==
[[File:The Amazing Race 16 Map.png|thumb|250px|The Route of the Race.]]
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===Leg 1 (United States → Chile)===
[[File:Ascensor Valparaiso1.JPG|thumb|In order to travel throughout the mountainous city of [[Valparaíso]], teams rode its various [[funicular]] railways between tasks.]]
*Los Angeles, California, '''[[United States]]''' {{flagicon|United States}} (Vista Hermosa Natural Park) (Starting Line)
*[[File:Legenda lotnisko.svg|20px|Flight:]] Los Angeles ([[Los Angeles International Airport]]) to [[Santiago, Chile|Santiago]], '''[[Chile]]''' {{flagicon|Chile}} ([[Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport]])
*[[Image:Bus-logo.svg|20px|Bus:]] Santiago (Terminal San Borja) to [[Valparaíso]], [[Valparaíso Region]] (Bus Terminal)
*[[Viña del Mar]] ([[Wulff Castle]]) ''(unaired)'' &lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|url=http://www.gettyimages.co.uk/detail/96512357/CBS|title=Photograph of Jody and Shannon near Wulff Castle (see caption)|publisher=[[Getty Images]]|accessdate=2010-02-16}}&lt;/ref&gt;
*Valparaíso (Ascensor Villaseca) {{TAR clue|Roadblock|&quot;Who has the balance of a cat and the courage of a lion?&quot;}}
*Valparaíso (Ascensor Artilleria)
*Valparaíso (Paseo Templeman)
*Valparaíso ([http://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g294306-d318237-Reviews-Fine_Arts_Museum_Palacio_Baburizza-Valparaiso.html Palacio Baburizza]) {{TAR clue|Pit Stop|1}}

In this first Roadblock of the race, one team member had to cross a [[Tightrope walking|tightrope]] the length of a [[American football#Field and players|football field]] ({{convert|360|ft|m|abbr=on|disp=s}}) suspended {{convert|120|ft|m}} above the ground.

;Additional task
*At Paseo Templeman, teams picked up painting supplies (4 paint cans, paint brushes, and a ladder) and had to find a group of house painters next to a house matching the color of their paint. Once at the house, they had to finish painting a portion of the house to receive their next clue.
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===Leg 2 (Chile)===
[[File:Landscape osorno petrohue 2.jpg|thumb|In this Leg, teams traveled throughout the [[Los Lagos Region]] of Chile, known for its lakes and the [[Osorno (volcano)|Osorno volcano]].]]
*[[File:Bus-logo.svg|20px|Bus:]] Valparaíso to [[Puerto Varas]], [[Los Lagos Region]] via Santiago
* [[Vicente Pérez Rosales National Park]] (Mirador, Isla Margarita, [[Todos los Santos Lake]]) {{TAR clue|Detour|Llama Adoration or Condor Consternation}}
* Puerto Varas ([http://www.oncesbellavista.cl/ Onces y Cabañas Bellavista] {{es icon}}) {{TAR clue|Roadblock|&quot;It's time to make the Kuchen.&quot;}}
* Puerto Varas (Gruta de la Virgen, Iglesia del Sagrado Corazón de Jesús de Puerto Varas) {{TAR clue|Pit Stop|2}}

In the first Detour of this race, teams chose between Llama Adoration and Condor Consternation. In Llama Adoration, teams traveled to a farm where they had to dress a [[llama]] by placing a blanket on its back and a scarf around its neck. In Condor Consternation, teams traveled to a beach where they donned special shoes resembling birds' feet and used a [[hang glider]]-like condor costume to glide out to a clue in the water. In the leg's Roadblock, teams had to collect several ingredients used to make [[kuchen]]: a plate of butter, a bowl of sugar, a bag of flour, a [[baker's dozen]] of eggs from the hen house, and a cup of milk straight from a cow. Once the ingredients were collected, team members had to give them to the baker to receive a serving of kuchen and their next clue.
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===Leg 3 (Chile → Argentina)===
[[File:Rodeo Santa Susanna ranch.jpg|thumb|Leg 3 featured tasks relating to [[gaucho]]s and other aspects of Argentine [[equestrianism]].]]
*[[File:Bus-logo.svg|20px|Bus:]] Puerto Varas (Del Salvador Bus Terminal/Cruz del Sur Bus Terminal) to [[San Carlos de Bariloche]], [[Río Negro Province]], '''Argentina''' {{flagicon|Argentina}} 
*San Carlos de Bariloche (El Boliche Viejo)
*San Carlos de Bariloche (Peña Gaucha) {{TAR clue|Roadblock|&quot;Who's ready to get roped in?&quot;}}
*[[:es:Ñirihuau|Ñirihuau]] {{es icon}} (Puente Ñirihuau) {{TAR clue|Detour|Horse Sense or Horse Power}}
*[[Neuquén Province]] ([http://www.estanciaspatagonicas.com/ Estancia Fortin Chacabuco] {{es icon}}) {{TAR clue|Pit Stop|3}}

In this leg's Roadblock, one team member had to choose a station and use a [[lasso]] to rope a target {{convert|18|ft|m}} away and pull it towards them to receive their next clue. In the Detour, teams chose between Horse Sense and Horse Power. In Horse Sense, teams were given a set of directions by a gunslinger and, using only a stationary compass as a navigational aid, had to find a bag of loot buried in a field. They then had to deliver the bag to the lead bandit, and if the markings on their bag matched the coordinates given to them, he would give the team [[coin]] with the name of the Pit Stop location on it as their next clue. In Horse Power, teams went down to a [[polo]] field and, using a wooden practice horse, had to get a goal within 9 strokes and received the [[trophy]] with the name of the Pit Stop location on its base as their next clue.

;Additional task
*At El Boliche Viejo, teams had to win a game of [[five-card stud]] against the [[Travelocity]] Roaming Gnome to receive the gnome which had their next clue on the bottom of its base.

===Leg 4 (Argentina → Germany)===
[[File:Indra-Club-Hamburg.png|thumb|The Indra Musikclub in Hamburg's [[red-light district]] the [[Reeperbahn]] was the location of [[the Beatles]]' [[the Beatles in Hamburg|debut in Germany]] and was the Pit Stop for this Leg of the Race.]]
*[[File:Legenda lotnisko.svg|20px|Flight:]] San Carlos de Bariloche ([[Teniente Luis Candelaria International Airport]]) to [[Frankfurt am Main|Frankfurt]], '''Germany''' {{flagicon|Germany}} ([[Frankfurt Airport]])
*[[File:Legenda kolej.svg|20px|Railway:]] Frankfurt ([[Frankfurt Airport long-distance station]]) to [[Hamburg]] ([[Hamburg Hauptbahnhof]])
*Hamburg ([[:de:Jungfernstieg Street|Jungfernstieg]] {{de icon}}) {{TAR clue|Intersection}} {{TAR clue|Roadblock|&quot;Who's ready to reach new heights?&quot;}}
*Hamburg ([[Wilhelm I, German Emperor|Kaiser Wilhelm]] statue at [[:de:Altonaer Rathaus|Altonaer Rathaus]] {{de icon}}) {{TAR clue|Detour|Soccer or Sauerkraut}}
*Hamburg ([[:de:Haifischbar|Haifischbar]] {{de icon}})
*Hamburg ([[Beatles-Platz]])
*Hamburg ([http://www.indramusikclub.com/ Indra Musikclub] {{de icon}}) {{TAR clue|Pit Stop|4}}

At the Intersection, teams had to join with one other team to complete tasks and make decisions together until further notice. In this special Roadblock, one team member from each of the intersected teams had to take the [[Hamburg S-Bahn|S-Bahn]] to the [[Port of Hamburg]] and complete a {{convert|150|ft|m|adj=on}} tandem [[bungee jumping|bungee jump]] from a bungee [[Crane (machine)|crane]]. After the Roadblock, teams were no longer Intersected. The Detour for this Leg was a choice between [[Association football|Soccer]] or [[Sauerkraut]]. In Soccer, teams made their way to [[:de:Adolf-Jäger-Kampfbahn|Adolf-Jäger-Kampfbahn Stadium]] {{de icon}} and had to successfully kick a ball from the penalty mark ({{convert|12|yd|m|disp=/|abbr=on}}) through 5 targets located in the goal to receive their next clue. In Sauerkraut, teams had to travel to a restaurant called [http://www.alt-hamburger-buergerhaus.de/ Alt Hamburger Bürgerhaus] {{de icon}} and eat a plate of [[sauerkraut]] while a band played a song called the &quot;Sauerkraut Polka&quot;. Teams had to finish the plate before the end of the song in order to receive their clue. If the song ended first, they had to start over with a new plate of sauerkraut.

;Additional tasks
*At the Haifischbar, each team had to drink a [[boot of beer]] to receive their next clue.

===Leg 5 (Germany → France)===
[[File:RoteBaron.JPG|thumb|During the Detour, teams were &quot;attacked&quot; by a pilot in the [[Manfred von Richthofen|Red Baron]]'s [[Fokker Dr.I]] in an [[historical reenactment]] of [[trench warfare]] during World War I.]]
*[[Image:Bus-logo.svg|20px|Bus:]] Hamburg to [[Les Monthairons]], [[Lorraine (region)|Lorraine]], '''France''' {{flagicon|France}} ([[:fr:Château des Monthairons|Château des Monthairons]] {{fr icon}})
*[[Sainte-Menehould]], [[Champagne-Ardenne]] (Boulangerie Defontaine)
*[[Massiges]] ([[:fr:Massiges#La main de Massiges (1914-1918)|La main de Massiges]] {{fr icon}}) {{TAR clue|Detour|In the Trenches or Under Fire}} {{TAR clue|Speed Bump|Reinforce a trench wall}} {{TAR clue|U-Turn|Louie &amp; Michael|Joe &amp; Heidi|blind=yes}}
*Massiges (Church of Massiges)&lt;!-- The church of Massiges is a separate route marker. --&gt;
*[[Wargemoulin-Hurlus]] ([[:fr:Wargemoulin-Hurlus#Lieux et monuments|Eglise Saint-Étienne de Wargemoulin]] {{fr icon}}) {{TAR clue|Pit Stop|5}}
 
During the Pit Stop, all teams boarded a bus and traveled from Hamburg to an unknown destination, revealed to viewers to be Les Monthairons. In this Leg's Detour, teams chose between In the Trenches or Under Fire. For both tasks, teams dressed up as World War I-era American soldiers, known as [[Doughboy]]s. In the Trenches, teams traveled through [[trench warfare|trenches]] to a [[telegraph]] where they had to decipher a message in [[Morse code]] –&quot;We will prevail. ''Vive la France.''&quot;– and then presented their deciphered message to the French sergeant. In Under Fire, teams crawled under [[barbed wire]] 100 feet to receive a message –&quot;The war is over. ''Vive la liberté''.&quot;– from a man in a [[foxhole]]. They then crawled back through the barbed wire to present the message to the sergeant. Before either task was completed and the teams received their clue, the message they received was sent to &quot;headquarters&quot; via [[carrier pigeon]]. For this leg's Speed Bump, Jordan and Jeff had to reinforce a trench wall using a series of branches before they could proceed to complete the Detour task.

;Additional tasks
*At the Boulangerie Defontaine, teams had to buy a fresh [[baguette]] that contained their next clue.
*After the Detour, teams were required to head south down a road to find the U-Turn and their next clue.
*Upon arriving at Church of Massiges, teams changed out of their Doughboy gear into [[turn of the century]] French bicycling gear (including a fake moustache) and rode on antique bicycles, in the manner of the [[1903 Tour de France|first Tour de France]], along a {{convert|4|mi|km|adj=on}} course to the Pit Stop.

===Leg 6 (France)===
[[File:Remuage vin effervescent.jpg|thumb|The tasks of this leg centered around France's [[champagne (wine)|champagne]] industry.]]
*[[Reims]] ([[Cathedral of Notre-Dame, Reims|Notre-Dame de Reims]] – [[Joan of Arc]] Statue)
*[[Épernay]] ([http://www.leclercbriant.com/index-uk.php3 Leclerc Briant]) {{TAR clue|Roadblock|&quot;Who's ready to cave in?&quot;}}
*[[Pierry]] ([[:fr:Château de la Marquetterie|Château de la Marquetterie]] {{fr icon}}) {{TAR clue|Detour|Tower or Terra}}
*Épernay ([http://www.orcca.asso.fr/fr/ l'ORCCA] {{fr icon}}, la Maison Gallice) {{TAR clue|Pit Stop|6}}

In this Roadblock, one team member had to [[Abseiling|rappel]] {{convert|100|ft|m|add=on}} into the [[chalk]] cellars of the [[winery]] of Leclerc Briant to search for a bottle of [[champagne (wine)|champagne]] specially marked with a small yellow and red striped flag on the bottom amongst the [[Sparkling wine production#Riddling|riddling]] racks. After finding the bottle, the team member returned to the surface to use the traditional [[sabrage]] technique to open the bottle, the force of which propelled their next clue out. The Detour was a choice between Tower or Terra. In Tower, teams had to stack 680 [[Champagne stemware#Champagne coupe|champagne coupes]] into a 15-level pyramid with only one coupe on the top level, then pour the entire contents of a [[wine bottle#Sizes|magnum]] of [[Taittinger]] champagne onto the top of the pyramid – all without breaking any of the glasses – in order to receive their next clue. In Terra, teams searched the {{convert|1|sqkm|acre|adj=on}} winter-barren Taittinger [[vineyard]]s for a cluster of [[Vitis vinifera|wine grapes]] marked with the race flag. After finding the grapes, they returned it to the harvest foreman for their next clue.

;Additional task
*At the Cathedral of Notre-Dame, Reims, teams had to find a woman playing a [[musical saw]] to receive their next clue: a [[Cork material|cork]] from a bottle of Leclerc Briant.

===Leg 7 (France → Seychelles)===
[[File:Aldabra Giant Tortoise Geochelone gigantea edit1.jpg|thumb|In one of the Detour tasks in this Leg, teams had to use a [[banana]] to lure a 100-year-old and {{convert|500|lb|kg|adj=on}} [[Aldabra Giant Tortoise]] across a marked course.]]
*[[File:Legenda lotnisko.svg|20px|Flight:]] Paris ([[Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport]]) to [[Victoria, Seychelles|Victoria]], [[Mahé, Seychelles|Mahé]], '''[[Seychelles]]''' {{flagicon|Seychelles}} ([[Seychelles International Airport]])
*[[La Digue]] (L'Union Estate) {{TAR clue|Detour|Turtle Toddle or Ox Trot}}
*[[St. Pierre Island]] {{TAR clue|Roadblock|&quot;It's time to take a deep breath.&quot;}}
*[[Praslin]] (Paradise Sun Hotel) {{TAR clue|Pit Stop|7}}

This leg's Detour was Turtle Toddle or Ox Trot. In Turtle Toddle, teams had to use a [[banana]] to lure a {{convert|500|lb|kg|adj=on}}, 100-year-old [[Aldabra Giant Tortoise]] across a marked path on a lawn. Once it was across the finish line, teams had to deliver a bunch of bananas to a fruit merchant {{convert|1.5|mi|km|add=on}} away to receive their next clue. In Ox Trot, teams had to pull a cart to a clearing and load a pile of [[coconut]]s into it. Then, after an [[ox]] was hitched to their cart, teams had to deliver their coconuts to a fruit merchant to receive their clue. If they forgot or lost any of the coconuts, teams had to retrieve them before being allowed to continue. In the leg's Roadblock, one team member had to dive into the ocean to retrieve one of seven bottles tied to a platform in the water.

;Additional task
*Upon arrival in Mahé, teams had to find a marked kiosk and take a number. The first 3 teams were on the first [[helicopter]]s, leaving around the same time, to [[La Digue]]. The last three departed for La Digue on three helicopters an hour later.
*After finishing the Detour, teams chose a marked boat and were taken out to a buoy near [[St. Pierre Island]]. Once there, the captain gave them their next clue.
*After finishing the Roadblock, teams were taken off the shore of [[Praslin]] where they had to swim to shore. Once ashore, teams emptied the contents of their bottle revealing a puzzle map that when completed would lead them to their treasure: the Pit Stop at the Paradise Sun Hotel.

===Leg 8 (Seychelles → Malaysia)===
[[File:Snake Temple, Penang.jpg|thumb|Upon arriving in Malaysia, teams made their way to the [[Snake Temple]] in [[Bayan Lepas]].]]
*[[File:Legenda prom.svg|20px|Riverboat:]] Praslin to Victoria, Mahé
*[[File:Legenda lotnisko.svg|20px|Flight:]] Victoria (Seychelles International Airport) to [[George Town, Penang|George Town]], [[Penang]], '''[[Malaysia]]''' {{flagicon|Malaysia}} ([[Penang International Airport]])
* [[Bayan Lepas]] ([[Snake Temple]]) {{TAR clue|Detour|Buddhist Tradition or Chinese Custom}}
* [[Teluk Bahang]] (Kuil Sri Singamuga Kaliamman Temple) {{TAR clue|Roadblock|&quot;Whose life could use a splash of color?&quot;}} {{TAR clue|Speed Bump|Serve Tea}}
* George Town ([http://www.pinangperanakanmansion.com.my/ Pinang Peranakan Mansion]) {{TAR clue|Pit Stop|8}}

In this leg's Detour, teams chose between Buddhist Tradition or Chinese Custom. In Buddhist Tradition, teams traveled to the Tien Kong Than [[Buddhist temple]] and carried a series of [[incense|joss sticks]] to the top of the temple. After arranging them in the proper order, teams lit them and received their next clue. In Chinese Custom, teams traveled to Padang Kota Lama park where they participated in the [[Chinese New Year]] tradition of [[chingay|balancing large flags]] on their foreheads and then running across the [[esplanade]]. After both team members made it across the esplanade without letting the flag fall, they received their next clue. In this Leg's Speed Bump, Jet and Cord traveled to the [http://www.tropicalspicegarden.com/ Tropical Spice Garden] to find a woman crushing spices for [[tea]]. Then by smell, they had to pick the right prepared tea and serve it to a [[guru]] sitting on a swing. Once finish, they could proceed onto roadblock. In this Leg's Roadblock, one team member had to prepare a traditional [[Hinduism|Hindu]] offering called a float by first breaking open several [[coconut]]s in order to find one that had colored flesh. They then built the float and gave it to the waiting [[Gurukkal brahmins/Sivacharyas|Gurukkal]] who sent it out to sea and then gave the next clue.

===Leg 9 (Malaysia → Singapore)===
[[File:Singapore Flyer at Night with White Capsules.JPG|thumb|The only Fast Forward of this season of ''The Amazing Race'' took place at the [[Singapore Flyer]], the tallest [[Ferris wheel]] in the world.]]
*[[Image:Bus-logo.svg|20px|Bus:]] [[Sungai Nibong]], Penang (Sungai Nibong Express Terminal) to [[Kuala Lumpur]] ([[Puduraya]])
*[[File:Legenda kolej.svg|20px|Railway:]] Kuala Lumpur ([[Kuala Lumpur Sentral railway station]]) to '''[[Singapore]]''' {{flagicon|Singapore}} ([[Tanjong Pagar railway station]])
*Singapore ([[Victoria Theatre and Concert Hall]]) {{TAR clue|Detour|Pounding The Drums or Pounding The Pavement}} {{TAR clue|Fast Forward|Traverse Singapore Flyer}} 
*Singapore ([[Istana Park]])  {{TAR clue|U-Turn|Brent &amp; Caite|Carol &amp; Brandy}}
*Singapore ([http://www.aslmarine.com/ ASL Marine Shipyard]) {{TAR clue|Roadblock|&quot;Who's ready to add some stress to their day?&quot;}}
*Singapore ([[Sentosa]] – [[Sentosa#MegaZip Adventure Park|MegaZip Adventure Park]])
*Singapore ([[Marina Barrage]]) {{TAR clue|Pit Stop|9}}

In the only Fast Forward of the race, one team made their way to the [[Singapore Flyer]] where they would have to climb out of one observation pod at the top of the {{convert|541|ft|m|adj=on}} [[Ferris wheel]] and then cross a ladder to the next pod over where their next clue directly to the Pit Stop was being held. For this Leg's Detour, teams chose between Pounding The Drums and Pounding The Pavement. In Pounding The Drums, teams traveled to [[Speakers' Corner, Singapore|Speakers' Corner]] and learned a complex drum routine for a [[lion dance]] performance. Once they had played it to their young instructor's approval, they then performed the routine with a lion dance troupe on a nearby stage for their next clue. In Pounding The Pavement, teams traveled to a open area in [[Rochor|Rochor Road]] &lt;!-- If I remember correctly, this is the name they gave in the show, anyway I'm from Singapore so I know about this --&gt;where they had to gather supplies – chairs, an umbrella, a loaf of bread, wafers, and 10 boxes of [[ice cream]] – and then find a marked ice cream cart to sell 25 [[Ice cream sandwich#Singapore|Singapore-style ice cream sandwiches]] for [[Singapore dollar|S$]]1 a piece to receive their next clue. In this leg's Roadblock, one team member had to inspect an [[anchor]] [[chain]] by counting the number of links in the chain, while dealing with the noise created by the other workers at the port and announcements being read through a loudspeaker. When they gave the right number (521) on a clipboard to the dock manager, they would receive their next clue.

;Additional tasks
*At the Victoria Theatre and Concert Hall, teams had to find [[Allan Wu]], host of ''[[The Amazing Race Asia]]'', who would give them their next clue.
*After the Detour, teams were instructed to find the U-Turn and their next clue at the intersection of their &quot;last pit stop city&quot; and Orchard Road. This clue sent them to Istana Park, located at the intersection of Penang Road and [[Orchard Road]].
*At [[Sentosa]], teams rode the [[Sentosa#MegaZip Adventure Park|MegaZip]], a {{convert|1476|ft|m|adj=on}} long [[zip-line]]. After getting off of the MegaZip, teams received their next clue.

===Leg 10 (Singapore → China)===
[[File:La mian, noodles.JPG|thumb|In the first of two Roadblocks in this Leg of the Race, one team member had to make {{convert|1|kg|lb|abbr=on}} of [[la mian]] [[noodle]]s.]]
*[[File:Legenda lotnisko.svg|20px|Flight:]] Singapore ([[Singapore Changi Airport]]) to [[Shanghai]], '''[[People's Republic of China|China]]''' {{flagicon|China}} ([[Shanghai Pudong International Airport]])
*Shanghai ([[Zhujiajiao]]) {{TAR clue|Roadblock|&quot;Who wants to get their hands on some extra dough?&quot;}}
*Shanghai ([[Taikang Lu (Shanghai)|Taikang Lu]])
*Shanghai ([[Hongkou Football Stadium]]) {{TAR clue|Roadblock|Assemble a 96-piece puzzle}}
*Shanghai ([[Shanghai Science and Technology Museum]]) {{TAR clue|Pit Stop|10}}

In the first Roadblock on this leg, one team member had to follow a demonstration by a local noodlemaker to make {{convert|1|kg|lb|abbr=on}} of [[la mian]] [[noodle]]s. When they were done, [[He Pingping]], the world's shortest man, gave them their next clue. The second Roadblock on this leg required the team member who sat out on the first Roadblock to put together a 96-piece puzzle and then give the puzzle to a group of fans in the bleachers. If the puzzle was put together correctly, the other side of the puzzle would give a seat number where the team would find their next clue.

;Additional tasks
*In Zhujiajiao, teams traveled on foot to a boat dock which would take them to their next clue and the first Roadblock.
*In Shanghai's fashion district Taikang Lu, teams entered a fashion studio where they were given a sketch of an outfit. They then had to choose the correct pieces of clothing that were described in the sketch and give them to a [[model (person)|fashion model]] to put on. If they chose the right clothing and accessories, the fashion designer would give them their next clue.

===Leg 11 (China)===
[[File:500lohan longhuatemple.jpg|thumb|In this Leg's Roadblock, one team member had to count the statues in the [[Longhua Temple]]'s [[Arhat]] Hall.]]
*Shanghai ([[Waibaidu Bridge]])
*Shanghai ([[Longhua Temple]]) {{TAR clue|Roadblock|&quot;Who thinks they can sum up Buddha?&quot;}} {{TAR clue|Speed Bump|Coin Toss}}
*Shanghai ([[Yuyuan Garden]]) {{TAR clue|Detour|Pork Chops or Pork Dumplings}}
*Shanghai ([[:zh:滨江大道|Riverside Promenade]] {{zh icon}}) {{TAR clue|Pit Stop|11}}

In this Leg's Roadblock, one team member entered Longhua Temple's [[Arhat]] Hall to count all of the golden statues in the room, most of which were statues of the [[Gautama Buddha]]. If they got the right number (523), they would receive their next clue. If not, they would have to wait 10 minutes before making their next guess. For this leg's Speed Bump, Louie and Michael had to participate in a good luck ritual by throwing coins into a large incense burner on the Longhua Temple grounds. Once both got one coin each into the top opening of the incense burner, they could proceed onto the Roadblock. In this Leg's Detour, teams chose between Pork Chops and Pork Dumplings. In Pork Chops, teams must enter an art stone store and look through several hundred special stone stamps called [[Seal (East Asia)|chops]] for the two that had a pig on the bottom and one of each of their names in order to receive their clue from the shop owner. In Pork Dumplings (which was never used in this episode), teams traveled to [[Nanxiang Steamed Bun Restaurant]] and delivered 10 orders of [[xiaolongbao]] across the market. Once done with the deliveries, they received their clue.

===Leg 12 (China → United States)===
[[File:BronzeYoda Presido.jpg|thumb|In the final Leg of this season, teams made their way to the [[Letterman Digital Arts Center]], headquarters of [[Lucasfilm]] and [[Industrial Light &amp; Magic]], both behind the creation of ''[[Star Wars]]''.]]
*[[File:Legenda lotnisko.svg|20px|Flight:]] Shanghai (Shanghai Pudong International Airport) to San Francisco, California, '''USA''' {{flagicon|United States}} ([[San Francisco International Airport]])
* San Francisco ([[Fort Point, San Francisco|Fort Point]] – Battery Godfrey)
* San Francisco ([[Coit Tower]]) {{TAR clue|Roadblock|Climb Coit Tower}}
* San Francisco ([[Letterman Digital Arts Center]] – [[Yoda]] Statue)
* San Francisco ([[The Fairmont San Francisco|Fairmont Hotel]] – [[Tonga Room]])
* San Francisco ([[Great American Music Hall]])
* San Francisco ([[Candlestick Park]]) {{TAR clue|Pit Stop}}

In this Leg's Roadblock, one team member had to use an [[Ascender (climbing)|ascender]] to reach the top archways of Coit Tower to get their next clue before being lowered back to the ground.

;Additional tasks
*After receiving the clue at Battery Godfrey, teams had to solve a riddle that would lead them to their next route marker: [[Coit Tower]].
*At the LDAC, one team member had to put on a [[motion capture]] suit while their partner directed their [[Avatar (computing)|avatar]] through a [[virtual reality|virtual]] course, all based on ''[[Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008 TV series)|Star Wars: The Clone Wars]]''. After getting through the two levels of the course, the directing partner would be able to copy down their next clue through figuring out how to read it off the computer screen which directed them to the [[Tonga Room]].
*Upon arriving at the [[Tonga Room]], teams were instructed to take a [[trunk (luggage)|trunk]] to their next location: the [[Great American Music Hall]].
*At the Great American Music Hall, teams had to put several [[psychedelic]] posters of other teams in elimination order by leg in order to receive their final clue from a [[roadie]]. After that, they would have to complete the &quot;[[Jack Be Nimble]]&quot; nursery rhyme and obtain the word &quot;candlestick&quot;, leading them to [[Candlestick Park]].

== Ratings ==
=== US ratings ===
{| class=&quot;wikitable sortable&quot;
! #
! Episode
! Rating
! Share
! [[Nielsen ratings|Rating/Share]]&lt;br /&gt;(18–49)
! Viewers&lt;br /&gt;(millions)
! Rank&lt;br /&gt;(Timeslot)
! Rank&lt;br /&gt;(Night)
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''1'''
| &quot;Nanna Is Kickin' Your Butt&quot; 
! 5.1
! 8
! 2.8/7
! 9.07
! 1
! 1
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''2'''
| &quot;When the Cow Kicked Me in the Head&quot;
! 5.2
! 8
! 2.9/7
! 9.11
! 1
! 1
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''3'''
| &quot;Run Like Scalded Dogs!&quot;
! 5.8
! 9
! 3.2/8
! 10.24
! 2
! 4
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''4'''
| &quot;We Are No Longer in the Bible Belt&quot;
! 4.5
! 7
! 2.6/7
! 8.05 
! 2
! 4&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|url=http://blog.zap2it.com/frominsidethebox/2010/03/tv-ratings-oscars-rise-rule-sunday.html|title=Tv ratings oscars rise rule sunday|author=blog.zap2it.com|accessdate=2010-03-04}}&lt;/ref&gt;
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''5'''
| &quot;I Think We're Fighting the Germans, Right?&quot;
! 5.8
! 10
! 3.0/9
! 10.10
! 1
! 3&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|url=http://www.cbspressexpress.com/div.php/cbs_entertainment/release?id=24522|title=CBS Ratings Press Release |author=CBSPressExpress.com|accessdate=2010-10-04}}&lt;/ref&gt;
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''6'''
| &quot;Cathy Drone?&quot;
! 6.9
! 11
! 3.8/9
! 11.99
! 1
! 4&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|url=http://www.cbspressexpress.com/div.php/cbs_entertainment/release?id=24577|title=CBS Ratings Press Release|author=CBSPressExpress.com|accessdate=2010-10-04}}&lt;/ref&gt;
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''7'''
| &quot;Anonymous?&quot;
! 7.2
! 11
! 3.9/10
! 12.73
! 1
! 3&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|url=http://www.cbspressexpress.com/div.php/cbs_entertainment/release?id=24636|title=CBS Ratings Press Release |author=CBSPressExpress.com|accessdate=2010-10-04}}&lt;/ref&gt;
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''8'''
| &quot;You're Like Jason Bourne, Right?&quot;
! 5.2
! 9
! 2.7/8 
! 9.14
! 1
! 3&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |url=http://tvbythenumbers.com/2010/04/05/tv-ratings-undercover-boss-down-but-still-in-charge |title=TV Ratings: Undercover Boss Down, But Still In Charge: |date=April 05, 2010|work=TV by the Numbers |last=Seidman |first=Robert |accessdate=April 05, 2010}}&lt;/ref&gt;
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''9'''
| &quot;Dumb Did Us In&quot;
! 6.9
! 11
! 3.4/10
! 11.88
! 1
! 3
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''10'''
| &quot;I Feel Like I'm in, Like, Sicily&quot;
! 6.3
! 10
!3.2/9 
!10.69&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |url=http://tvbythenumbers.com/2010/04/05/tv-ratings-undercover-boss-down-but-still-in-charge |title=TV Ratings Top 25: American Idol, Glee Sing to Adults 18-49; Dancing With the Stars Dances to the Top With Total Viewers |date=April 27, 2010|work=TV by the Numbers |last=Seidman |first=Robert |accessdate=April 27, 2010}}&lt;/ref&gt;
! 1
! 3
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''11'''
| &quot;They Don't Even Understand Their Own Language&quot;
! 6.0
! 10
! 3.0/9 
! 10.29&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |url=http://tvbythenumbers.com/2010/05/04/tv-ratings-top-25-idol-glee-tops-with-18-49-dancing-leads-with-viewers/50416|title=TV Ratings Top 25: Idol, Glee Tops With 18-49 ; Dancing Leads With Viewers|date=May 04, 2010|work=TV by the Numbers |last=Seidman |first=Robert |accessdate=May 04, 2010}}&lt;/ref&gt;
! 1
! 3
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''12'''
| &quot;Huger Than Huge&quot;
! 6.0
! 11
! 2.9/9
! 10.63 
! 1
! 3&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|url=http://www.cbspressexpress.com/div.php/cbs_entertainment/release?id=24983|title=CBS Ratings Press Release|author=CBSPressExpress.com|accessdate=2010-10-04}}&lt;/ref&gt;
|}

* Episode 1, &quot;Nanna Is Kickin' Your Butt&quot; aired on [[Valentine's Day]].
* Episode 4, &quot;We Are No Longer In The Bible Belt&quot; had a considerably low amount of viewers, most likely because it aired on the same night as the [[82nd Academy Awards]].
* Episode 7, &quot;Anonymous?&quot; had the most viewers and adults 25–54 rating since the November 4, 2007, episode of ''[[The Amazing Race 12]]'', as well as the best numbers in adults 18–49 since the January 6, 2008, episode of the same season.
* Episode 8, &quot;You're like Jason Bourne, right?&quot; aired on [[Easter Sunday]].
* Episode 12, &quot;Huger Than Huge&quot;, the season finale, aired on [[Mother's Day (U.S.)|Mother's Day]]. The show was down nearly two million viewers compared to the [[The Amazing Race 15|season 15]] finale and was the lowest watched finale since [[The Amazing Race 4|season 4]].&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |url=http://tvbythenumbers.com/2010/05/10/tv-ratings-abc-wins-another-slow-sunday-amazing-race-lowest-finale-ever-celebrity-apprentice-up/50897|title=TV Ratings ABC Wins Another Slow Sunday; Amazing Race Lowest Finale Ever; Celebrity Apprentice Up|date=May 10, 2010|work=TV by the Numbers |last=Gorman |first=Bill |accessdate= May 10, 2010}}&lt;/ref&gt;

=== Canadian ratings ===
{| class=&quot;wikitable sortable&quot;
! #
! Episode
! Viewers&lt;br /&gt;(millions)
! Rank&lt;br /&gt;(Overall)
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''1'''
| &quot;Nanna Is Kickin' Your Butt&quot;
!{{n/a}}
!{{n/a}}
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''2'''
| &quot;When the Cow Kicked Me in the Head&quot;
! 0.90
! 16
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''3'''
| &quot;Run Like Scalded Dogs!&quot;
! 0.88
! 13
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''4'''
| &quot;We Are No Longer in the Bible Belt&quot;
! 1.40
! 21
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''5'''
| &quot;I Think We're Fighting the Germans, Right?&quot;
! 2.53
! 4
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''6'''
| &quot;Cathy Drone?&quot;
! 2.00
! 7
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''7'''
| &quot;Anonymous?&quot;
! 2.47
! 4
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''8'''
| &quot;You're Like Jason Bourne, Right?&quot;
! 2.08
! 6
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''9'''
| &quot;Dumb Did Us In&quot;
! 2.29
! 7
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''10'''
| &quot;I Feel Like I'm in, Like, Sicily&quot;
! 2.18
! 5
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''11'''
| &quot;They Don't Even Understand Their Own Language&quot;
! 2.51
! 3
|-
| style=&quot;text-align:center&quot;| '''12'''
| &quot;Huger Than Huge&quot;
! 2.58
! 3
|}

==References==
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==External links==
*[http://www.cbs.com/primetime/amazing_race Official website]
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