The Amazing Race Season 19 Episode 11 We Are Charlie Chaplain: Leg 11 - Brussels, Belgium - Panama City, Panama
- TVPG
- December 4, 2011
- 43 min
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7.0 (64)
The Amazing Race season 19 episode 11 takes place in two very different parts of the world: Brussels, Belgium and Panama City, Panama. As the episode begins, the remaining teams are still reeling from the previous leg, during which they were forced to bike up a grueling hill in the Swiss Alps. But they quickly shake off their fatigue and get to work, racing to the train station and then to the airport, where they are eager to learn their next destination.
In Brussels, the teams are tasked with finding the famous statue of Manneken Pis, a beloved symbol of the city. Once they locate the statue they have to wait until it sprays them with water and then grab a clue from inside. From there, it's on to the Atomium, a stunning building made of steel and glass that was constructed for the 1958 World Expo. The teams must ride a tiny elevator to the top of the structure and search for a clue hidden among the crowds of tourists.
Next, the teams are off to the airport, where they catch a flight to Panama City. Once there, they are dropped off near the Miraflores locks of the Panama Canal, one of the world's most impressive feats of engineering. The teams must then navigate their way through the lock area and perform a Roadblock task that involves replicating a particular pose from a Charlie Chaplin movie. This proves to be more challenging than expected, as the teams struggle to get the pose just right.
After completing the Roadblock, the teams are given a Detour option. They can either search the city for five pieces of a giant puzzle, or brave the waters of Lake Gatun to search for an underwater buoy. Most teams choose the puzzle, which proves to be a time-consuming challenge. But those who choose the buoy are in for a shock - the water is filled with crocodiles, making the task all the more dangerous.
From there, the teams must make their way to Casco Viejo, the historic district of Panama City. They are given a cryptic message that leads them to a particular street corner, where they have to use a pay phone to call the show's producers and learn their final destination. The teams race to the finish line, with some teams stumbling and others surging ahead. In the end, only three teams remain, and the competition is more intense than ever.
Overall, The Amazing Race season 19 episode 11 is a thrilling installment of a classic reality show. The challenges are varied and creative, and the locations - from the ancient canals of Belgium to the bustling streets of Panama City - are breathtaking. Fans of the show will be on the edge of their seats as they watch the teams compete for a shot at the million-dollar prize.