I don't normally watch reality tv and all the lame drama, but this shows rises above it all. It makes me laugh and cry. It is something we can watch and enjoy as a family. The contestants are so real and vulnerable as they search for and meet family. Love it!
75 Reviews
Inspiring and family friendly
dramahorse8 October 2018
Surprisingly tense, edge-of-your seat family reality show
kevin-44-7184862 June 2018
I'm basing this review on season 2, which I just started watching. In spite of a weak-sounding show title, they've done a great job of creating real-life stakes that matter and heart-wrenching moments that make you want to keep coming back. We quickly found ourselves pulling for every team, not wanting anyone to drop out. But they can't all win...
This is a perfect blend of family entertainment and reality TV. And it makes you love family more without ever being preachy. Kudos to BYUtv.
A Touching Show
lwc-140-48715317 December 2019
When I first started watching this show, I didn't expect it to be so emotional for the contestants or how touching it was to watch as they discover family. Once I got started I wanted to see another season without hesitation. This is an inspiring show.
Great Show- 10 Weeks Never Passed So Quickly
papasnake17 December 2019
We binged the first couple of seasons after stumbling across this show one evening. Since then, we have waited impatiently for the next season to start, and mourned its passing ten weeks later.
Four teams, two people each, submit their DNA and then allow professional genealogists to identify and locate relatives the members of the team have never met. At the start of the race, team members surrender their smart phones and other GPS devices. They are given paper maps to work with in stead.
Naturally, each team is sent to a different address where one of their relatives lives. Along they way they must overcome a challenge (same activity for each team), and prove they have arrived in the correct city before they can receive the exact address of their relative each trip is given an allotted time, and the team this overshoots that time the most gets a strike. Three strikes and the team is out.
That's the bones, and it would probably be interesting just for that.
Where the real allure comes in is the life stories and raw emotion each of these meetings brings out. I have a favorite team every season, but never once have I rooted against a team.
I've not done the show justice, but hopefully I have sparked enough interest that you'll watch just one episode.
If so, DO start with the first episode of any season- whatever you do, don't start with the final episode you will miss most of the best parts.
If so, DO start with the first episode of any season- whatever you do, don't start with the final episode you will miss most of the best parts.
Truly a gem on TV!
artsygirl-4064716 December 2019
Wholesome in every way, and a must-watch for the entire family. Four teams of 2 people - Red, Green, Blue and Black - have their DNA tested and it is used to find family members they have not met or have been estranged from for some reason. All of the teams have compelling back-stories, and every team's search is unique. Each of the first 9 episodes in the 10-episode season is spent traveling to meet these relatives. The teams are given a designated amount of time for travel, without smartphones or GPS, but plenty of good-old-fashioned paper maps. The team with the best time wins the week, while the team who goes over their allotted time the most receives a strike for that week. Once a team has accumulated 3 strikes, they must leave the race. After the teams reach their destination each week, the they must complete a "challenge," and are then given their relative's address. Then be ready with the tissues. The face-to-face meetings are often quite emotional, but in the end they grow family connections that help them complete their personal stories. Never a dull moment, and full of compassion and grace, this show delivers...EVERY. SINGLE. WEEK. During the last episode, the remaining teams with fewer than 3 strikes compete in a series of final challenges, and the winning team receives a prize of $50K. In the end though, they are all winners with the new family they find, and with the relationships they build with the other teams in a shared experience. Dan Debnath is an excellent host, and draws on the teams' emotional experiences each week as he recaps at the end of every episode, awarding wins and strikes as they video-chat together. We started watching during the first season, and look forward to every new season as they air. We are hooked, and each season is better than the last. Give this one a go - you will not be disappointed!
Season ending today, 18 Nov 2018
gwendolynnchapo19 November 2018
I have loved watching all of the relative race seasons, however this season's finale was a disappointment in my opinion. Letting one team destroy the hard work of another team is just not in the spirit of fair play.
Kindly,
Gwen Chapo
Good Vibes Here!
mountainclimber-0762016 December 2019
Can't get enough!!!
jelicurtis26 May 2019
We love Relative Race!
billnholly25 November 2018
What a Great Show!
pacexub28 May 2019
I watched Relative Race Season 5 and I thoroughly enjoyed it - starting from episode 1 to episode 10.
All teams were likable. It is very rare that I watch a show and like all teams that are competing against each other.
The winners from Season 5 won 50k and were so deserving.
The challenges were very fun to watch, they were great challenges.
It was both amazing and emotional to watch the teams meet their relatives. I was so very happy for each and everyone of them.
I will be watching the next season and I've been recommending this show to my family and friends.
Enjoy!!!
All teams were likable. It is very rare that I watch a show and like all teams that are competing against each other.
The winners from Season 5 won 50k and were so deserving.
The challenges were very fun to watch, they were great challenges.
It was both amazing and emotional to watch the teams meet their relatives. I was so very happy for each and everyone of them.
I will be watching the next season and I've been recommending this show to my family and friends.
Enjoy!!!
High quality, low drama
sbperkins-8837227 May 2019
I've followed Relative Race since season 1 and IT. IS. LIFE. Literally, because it's all about finding your roots. I love that this show has so much heart and authenticity and focuses on human connection with family. And bonus-there is minimal drama! (You can tell the studio amps it up a little for viewers. But I just do a little eye roll and move past it.)
lackluster race and family related chaleenges
taliaferro_family26 May 2019
The race part of the show needs revamping. The selfie should be changed from a sign to a specific location within the city where they will receive a map showing the location of the challenge and of the relatives home, but with no road names and certain roads black out hey they are not allowed to use. The contestants should should not be able to ask for directions only ask to be shown on the map where their present location is on the map. The challenges should be more family or genealogy related.
Great show for the entire family, family discoveries.
matthewhbrake26 November 2018
I have been watching this show since season 1 first aired in the spring of 2016. in each season that I have watched my most favorite part of this show is watching families come together, and develop a long lasting relationship. Although it's a competition and the challenges a fun to watch. Each team will always be a winner in discovering new family connections.
Best reality show on television
MrsDocNavyGuy25 November 2018
Bringing Families Together
mnomom26 May 2019
This is such a wonderful show! I love learning so much about all the teams and why they participate in this race. It is great way to help bring families together with a little healthy competition included!! But, I will say that the team challenges seem to get more complex with each season!
We look forward to every episode!
rlindgren26 May 2019
Each time this is on we schedule our week around the show. Having family members find missing links frequently brings us to tears as we vicariously share the contestant's joy at meeting new family. We gather family together to share the experience, what could be better than that? We cheer for them as they attack new challenges.
Loved from the start
smalltownegirl16 December 2019
We are long-time fans and have been watching since Season One. A great blend of competition and family connections. Season One felt more like Amazing Race but each season has been all about connecting teams with family. I think in recent years, the emphasis has shifted to helping individuals find their missing biological roots. It is tender, exciting and very satisfying!
We Love Relative Race
twinings-90-68470526 May 2019
I am not much for following a television show, but from the first episode of Season 1 until now I haven't missed an episode. I have shared my love of this show with some of my friends and family and we all enjoy talking about it after it airs. From the first person each person meets to the last, it is exciting. We are always hopeful they will meet the person they are looking for, and we usually find ourselves with watery eyes at the end of the episode. I am eagerly awaiting the next season.
A family favorite
iicorinthians-727 May 2019
You need to see this!
bobbical26 May 2019
Great show
taliaferro_family25 November 2018
The race part is good but some the challenges are stupid. Overall the race part needs more excitement. The family stories are mostly great. The seasons are too short though. On a personal side finding out one of your teams are related to you makes it a lot more fun to watch. Season 4 finale was great. Can't wait for season 5 to start.
LOVE IT!!!
maribahd26 November 2018
Great show!
susan21226 May 2019
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