Ep 9. Fishy Kiss

The Amazing Race season 21 episode 9, "Fishy Kiss," takes the remaining teams on an exhilarating and challenging adventure as they race against the clock to complete a series of tasks and make it to the next Pit Stop.

As the episode begins, the teams find themselves in Moscow, Russia, ready to embark on an intense leg of the race. The previous episode saw the elimination of a team, and tensions are high as the remaining teams realize they are getting closer and closer to the ultimate prize.

The first clue takes the teams to Moscow's famous Pushkin Café, where they are directed to find a picture of Alexander Pushkin, the renowned Russian poet. The teams quickly search the café, which is bustling with customers, but finding the picture proves to be a challenging task. They must pay attention to the subtle hints hidden within the café's décor to locate the correct image.

Once the teams have found the picture, they receive their next clue, which instructs them to make their way to the Luzhniki Olympic Complex. This massive sports complex played host to the 1980 Summer Olympics and serves as the next location for the teams' next challenge.

Upon arriving at the Luzhniki Olympic Complex, the teams are surprised to see a vast ice rink illuminated before them. As they approach, they notice a group of professional figure skaters gracefully gliding across the ice. Their task at hand becomes clear – they must learn and perform a synchronized routine with a team of skaters.

The teams are partnered with professional figure skaters who guide them through the basics of figure skating. However, for many of the racers, this task proves to be much more challenging than anticipated. Frustration sets in as they struggle to stay on their feet and master the intricate spins and jumps required for their routine.

After what feels like an eternity of falls and near-misses, the teams finally manage to complete their synchronized figure skating routines. With their performance deemed acceptable by the judges, they receive their next clue. The teams breathe a collective sigh of relief as they head to their next destination, a fish market in downtown Moscow.

Arriving at the bustling fish market, the teams must navigate through crowded aisles and bewildering variety of seafood to find a specific vendor. Once they locate the vendor, they are presented with a Detour – a choice between two different tasks, each with its own set of challenges.

The first option, "Lug It," requires the teams to fill a large tub with a variety of freshwater fish and transport it to a designated area in the market. The teams quickly realize the difficulty of this task as they struggle to carry the heavy tub through the chaotic market.

The second option, "Log It," involves identifying specific types of fish based on their appearance and written descriptions. The teams navigate the market stalls, carefully inspecting each fish and comparing it to the descriptions provided. This task requires attention to detail and a keen eye for observation.

Once the teams successfully complete one of the Detour tasks, they receive their next clue, which takes them to the Pit Stop – the Mat – located at the Monument to Peter the Great. The teams sprint through the streets of Moscow, fueled by the adrenaline of the race, as they make their way to the final destination.

As the episode comes to a close, teams race towards the Monument to Peter the Great, hoping to secure their spot in the next leg of the race and move one step closer to the grand prize. The tension is palpable as they approach the Pit Stop, eager to learn their fate and continue their journey around the world.

In "Fishy Kiss," the ninth episode of The Amazing Race season 21, the teams face challenging tasks that test their physical and mental abilities. The episode promises moments of triumph, frustration, and perhaps even some unexpected twists and turns. Tune in to witness the exciting race unfold as the teams compete for the ultimate victory in this thrilling installment of The Amazing Race.