Allan Wu
Self - Host
Series
Watch The Amazing Race Asia (2006) Online
No video is available for The Amazing Race Asia - S1E1 yet. Check back soon.
Synopsis
The Amazing Race Asia is a reality game show based on the American series The Amazing Race. On 17 October 2005, CBS gave other countries the chance to franchise The Amazing Race. The Asian cable TV network AXN Asia was among the first to acquire the rights to produce a version for its territories. The show is produced by Australian television production company ActiveTV, for AXN, in association with Buena Vista International Television-Asia Pacific. The host for the show is Singapore based Chinese-American actor Allan Wu. The ultimate prize is US$100,000, whilst the American show gives away US$1,000,000. The general manager of SPE Networks-Asia which runs AXN, Ricky Ow explained the smaller prize, saying, "It is not really about the money but the adventure and opportunity to be in one of the world's greatest reality shows".
Episodes
Season 1
PreviousNext
1. I Don't Think I Can Do ThisNow viewing2006-11-091hThe first leg of The Amazing Race Asia started off in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, The two Malaysian Teams took home ground advantage although Andrew & Syeon made a last-minute blunder that let Mardy & Marsio take first place. Francesca & Sandy, nearly made an early departure from the race, but fortunately for them, this was a non-elimination round.
2. They're Speedy, They're Fast and They're First2006-11-161hFrom Kuala Lumpur, the Teams headed off to Jakarta, Indonesia, where they faced giant snakes and pushcarts. Mardy & Marsio slipped to second place, while the Indian Team took first place after winning the Fast Forward. We also say goodbye to the first team eliminated from The Amazing Race Asia.
3. Its on now!2006-11-231hThe next stop on The Amazing Race Asia was beautiful Bali, Indonesia. A routine Roadblock on Kuta Beach turned into a monumental task that made some of the teams quit ... and led to the elimination of the second team from the Philippines.
4. Just Shut Up and Do It2006-11-301hOnce again, after a mandated rest period, the Teams set off to the destination for the next leg of the race, Sydney, Australia.
5. It's Blowing Like Your Mum's Pants on a Windy Day2006-12-071hFrom Sydney its a short hop to Auckland, New Zealand. A new city, with new challenges, and a simple task turns into a real complication for the teams. One team finds out how easilly winning can turn into losing as they unknowingly break the rules that could cost them the race.
6. What Have You Been Eating!2006-12-141hThe seven remaining teams started the next leg at the Auckland Museum in the centre of Auckland, New Zealand. To the South Island they go, arriving in Queenstown the extreme sport capital of the world. Teams face heights and extreme challenges in this leg.
7. Don't Stand There Doing Nothing!2006-12-211hThe six remaining Teams set out from Chard Farm Winery, the Pitstop from the previous leg of The Amazing Race Asia. The Teams left in the order that they arrived at the Pitstop, with the exception of Andy & Laura, who had to wait an extra 92 minutes as a penalty for Andy's speeding ticket in the last leg. Through Singapore and then to Bangkok, Thailand even Thailand residents Andy and Laura face language barriers on this leg.
8. My Legs Are Shaking Like Jelly2006-12-281hThe remaining six Teams departed from Wat Pho, the temple of the Reclining Buddha, which was the Pit Stop from the previous leg of The Amazing Race Asia. The Teams were to travel to Krabi in Southern Thailand to find their next clue. Joe Jer & Zabrina were the last team to depart and had the additional penalty of not having any money because they finished last in the previous leg. Fortunately, the other teams had left them enough money to get to the bus terminal and buy bus tickets - and once they got there, Joe Jer & Zabrina begged some kind strangers for financial help. In southern Thailand the teams hit the beach, but not in a fun way, as physical challenges from coconut smashing to rock climbing stood in their way.
9. This is Totally, Totally Out of This World!2007-01-041hThe five teams left are off again, minus Howard & Sahran who were eliminated in the last round, to Kolkata, India. The Teams were in for even more challenges this time,
as they shone shoes, lighted a candle for the dearly
departed, and squeezed in a giant meal. As tension between Andy and Laura and the rest of the teams emerge, the racers are greeted by a surprise from Allan as they near the end of the leg.
10. War Has Begun!2007-01-111hNo mandatory rest period this time, as the leg continues to Delhi, India. Five teams remain, with three teams still on the way to check in with host Allan Wu, at the Kolay Market. This leg the teams face dungcakes, donkeys and sacks full of chillies on The Amazing Race Asia. Tension between everyone and Andy and Laura build on the race to a yield marker. When the extended leg ends, one team will go home.
11. This is Going to be Embarrassing!2007-01-181hThere are only four Teams left, and they seem to be equally matched, judging from how closely spaced their timing is. As the Race beings its end, the teams depart for Dubai, in the United Arab Emirates. The instructions also include a significant warning: caution, yield ahead. A new destination presents a new set of challenges, and with some teams the cracks are beginning to show.
12. Oh My Goodness, I Have to Eat a Brain!2007-01-251hMardy & Marsio, having finished last in the previous non-elimination round found themselves stripped of their money. This time, the Teams were all business as they battled to make it into the top three. The Teams began from the Margham Desert Camp, after a rest period, and as usual, left in the order that they'd arrived the previous leg. Sandy & Francesca were the first to leave, having come in first place, but were very conscious that the gap between them and the next team was only a few minutes. No new destination this time – the game was going to be played in Dubai, with new challenges. The mix of challenges included camel-riding, treasure-hunting, and an eating challenge that pushed a couple of contestants to the limit. One team said goodbye, but which one? With only three teams left, who will win the Amazing Race Asia?
13. 24 Days, 15 Cities, 39,000 Kilometers and it Comes Down to This2007-02-011hThe pulse pounding race to the final pit stop and US$100,000 begins with the three final teams: Sandy & Francesca, Andrew & Syeon and Joe Jer & Zabrina. Starting from the Mina A' Salam Beach in Dubai, the teams quickly learn that they will return to where it all started to get to where it all ends: Malaysia. From Kuala Lumpur, its an exciting and suspensful ride through the final detour and road block to the final pit stop in Kuching, Malaysia. There Amazing Race history is made and the winners crowned!
Cast
Top Billed Cast
Availability
Where To Watch Legally
No legal streaming, rental or purchase options for The Amazing Race Asia were reported for this region.
Recommended
More Like This
SeriesThe Great Food Truck Race
6.62010
SeriesWipeout
6.42008
SeriesBling Empire
6.92021
SeriesThe Challenge
7.21998
SeriesTemptation Island
6.82019
SeriesThe Circle
7.12018
SeriesThe Amazing Race
6.92001
SeriesWheel of Fortune
6.91983
SeriesCops
6.61989
SeriesSquid Game: The Challenge
6.52023
SeriesBeast Games
7.42024
SeriesMarried at First Sight
7.42015
Series90 Day Fiancé
7.12014
SeriesDog and Beth: On the Hunt
8.22013
SeriesRace Across the World
7.02019
SeriesPointless
6.52009
SeriesThe Price Is Right
6.31972
SeriesGlow Up: Britain's Next Make-Up Star
6.82019
SeriesChopped
6.42009
SeriesGordon Ramsay's 24 Hours to Hell and Back
7.32018
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Amazing Race Asia available to watch online?
Vidbox does not currently have a legal streaming, rental or purchase option on record for The Amazing Race Asia in this region.
How many seasons does The Amazing Race Asia have?
The Amazing Race Asia has 5 seasons and 59 episodes.
When did The Amazing Race Asia first air?
The Amazing Race Asia first aired in 2006.
Is The Amazing Race Asia still running?
The Amazing Race Asia's status on TMDB is: Ended.
What genre is The Amazing Race Asia?
The Amazing Race Asia is classified as Reality.