From TV Guide: Season 9 kicks off with 22 new contestants, the show's heaviest cast yet, who compete in family teams of two.

I wish we could get NBC by over the air HD. I'm stuck watching it on Hulu which won't show it until a week after it's broadcast on TV.

no discussion at all, ey?

well, i gotta say, i LOVED the faceplant this week. white team is pretty unlikable for me so far. too much of the crybaby excuse-making going on. that said, they had a good week. it just bothered me that they gave up on the balance beam thing, especially the son. who cares if you can't make it across? take 2 steps and fall in the water over and over then. at least try. ugh.

i also have some early hate for the young pinky (whatever her name is), who was just completely shocked and couldn't believe it when the doc told her she had diabetes. shocked? really?? come on.

Yeah, I had to give up already for this season... Just no one for me really that I liked and I guess just over the whole Gillian and Bob thing. Maybe I can revisit next time (it seems I can only watch one group a year).

Has anyone kept up with this season or watched the season finale? I've just caught up on Hulu.com but haven't watched the finale yet.

Less fighting this year. The two women who were causing the most trouble were sent packing months ago.

I have to give it to Darus for a 4 hour marathon.