This series is usually more entertaining than most of the genre, so I was disappointed to note that the fifth-season contestants include Alison... Luckily, the rest of the field contains some duos worth following and even rooting for.
For some reason, The Amazing Race has built a reputation as the "classiest" reality show on TV... Because, you know, shrieking at your loved one to "Dig! Dig your ass off!" is so much classier if you do it in the shadow of the Pyramids.