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Fargo, ND. I didn't catch it, what does she do for a living? Josh went all in on the dad bod. New build was nice but the price will soar to get it the way they want. And there wasn't much yard but that doesn't seem to be a criteria for them. 1909 house, I swear the realtor (who is quite striking) said 5 bed 3 bath but we didn't see the 5th/3rd. Two tone (big no from me) house had the best space. Guess price doesn't matter when it comes to getting what you want.

Stephanie and Jason are having a great time tonight. I don't mind Jason's folkisms. Am rooting for Sophia since she said she's a chef because she doesn't like talking to people. There was not enough time to go back in the store and get it on the plate. Especially hard ice cream. Alex is helping both contenders so evens out.

I would've been pissed if Bobby's team won the challenge where he made 3 of the 5 dishes.

Not happy to see King Parthurs court back. Really don't think the contestants have any chance. But the names Rob was throwing out for the horse were great! And I loved the quick shot of "I miss Uranus" on Rob's mug. Impressive handling of Polecano. Knew Slip Rick was winning since his catch phrase was the episode title. They shouldn't give it away like that. Muppets are now tiresome. Especially since the voices don't match my childhood memories. (Kermit and Stadler in particular. Or is that Waldorf?)

That is the ugliest skirt Brooke is wearing.

And the upgrades are the worst. Changing things that weren't broken while not improving anything. Wonder if that HH was tasked with bringing Epic to Europe.

Jaco, Costa Rica. We want a pool. On second thought, we don't really want a pool. Maybe they should have requested a wading pool. #1 was a nice place but too small with them both working at home. I don't think a bathtub will ease the kids' cultural shock. Ok, she talked about how a bath soothes their son. #2 was gorgeous but clearly a fantasy decoy. The condo meets all their needs if they can overlook the lime green wall. Sarah looked nice.

Hollywood. Younger sister always wearing outfits to show how much slimmer she is. Wonder if after the pool is finished, the HOA will go down at #1? I like #3 but that yard spot was so tiny.

So they all watched Gone With The Wind?

Anyone else wishing they had eliminated Yapo in the first round?

I have so many questions. Guess that makes this a successful finale. Really hope his ex-wife isn't going to be a bad guy.

They are really making the contestants dress in different costumes this year. Brinn never got to wear her real clothes. Circus, astronaut and then Hollywood. Katie was a great winner. And why would parents name their daughter Pierre?

Epic?! That's what we use at my job. I suppose it's good for medical records but it's awful for billing.

Bristol, England. Do Europeans move to our country and demand American charm? What would that look like to them? Guess it depends on which movie captured their fancy when they were a child. I did like the penthouse. Not so much #2. Why be over budget and have a long walk to everything? Now I want to play badminton 🏸. I think they can be happy at #3. With the money saved, buy a Union Jack and hang it on the wall.

I loved the stonework in #1.

Well, that had a little bit of everything. Survivor reward of visiting a school with cute kids. Amazing Race final challenge of remembering what you did in which order. Redemption arc for Colton. The guys didn't seem to miss the ladies. I still think Jodie could have been a helpful partner. She didn't have to do the long trek or the climb. We'll never know. I could watch another season if they had the right group of people. Even Mauro didn't bother me by the end.

So happy to have this show back! It's got a good vibe and it's nice to see the locals are into it. Love Alex getting to be playful as host rather than all stern and judgey. We don't get ad nauseum sob stories from the contestants. And the judges they pull in understand that this is fun while still getting some amazing dishes.

Even though I knew everything would turn out OK, I enjoyed the ep. Glad that annoying doctor was a bad guy. Ducky certainly has noticeably aged since I've last seen him. And I'm all aboard for Jight.

Puerto Morelos, Mexico. Is the realtor wearing a night shirt or is that a beach cover-up? I do like the lavender color. Their house in Utah looked huge. I'm no cook but the kitchen in #2 looked fine. Updated appliances with a gas range and plenty of counter space. Wow, the beach didn't win.

San Diego area. The poor son inherited his mother's ears. House 2 was not very impressive from the outside but the inside was stunning. If they choose #3, I will fall over. They will have to change everything. Might as well build a new one. Was it the pool? Hope they were acting when they didn't know what style it was. You live in California, they have to be everywhere.

I love Billy.

What BS Drea telling Jonathan he was never on her radar. Sure Drea, that's why you and Lindsey have been talking for the last 2 weeks about getting rid of him.

I'm disappointed Jodie stepped down thinking she'd be more of a hindrance than Coach. We all know there will be a puzzle involved and Colton will need her help with that. Neither Craig nor Coach are good at puzzles. If it was me out there, I'd be killing myself to prove I could compete with the boys. Craig, the fire is out. Geez you've been out there 10 days, you haven't learned how to make a fire? Where's that personal growth?

Bonn, Germany. Seeing Kevin is like a warm blanket. Why doesn't this lady's friend tell her her demands are unreasonable? It seems to me Kevin is finding her great places. The loft area was a bit of wasted space. Maybe if there was a staircase instead of a ladder to make easier access. She picked the one that made the most sense, financially. I guess no surprise she's studying what a balance sheet is.

Pittsburgh, PA. I loved the Tudor! The woodwork, the details. That woman obviously doesn't know what a barn looks like. The house she picked has a shape more like a barn.