Amazing Race 12 ...

... They are down to the final four, but T.K. and Rachel face an uphill climb. They were last into the pit stop at Osaka, Japan, but because it was the final non-elimination leg of the race, they are safe for now. Phil told them they were already three hours behind the others, and they'll have to deal with the Speed Bump in next week's episode.

Looking at the previews for next week, they catch up, but you never know what happens to them on the Speed Bump. They are still my choice to win, with Grandpa and the Kid my next choice.

I had to laugh, though, because Nate and Jen failed to finish first -- again. Let's just hope that continues, though it would pain me to see them finally come in first and win the $1 million. That's the LAST thing I'd like to see happen.

The fourth couple? Mr. Miagi and his daughter? They were first again, but as long as he keeps treating his daughter like crap it's hard to cheer for them.

Until next week ...

T.K. and Rachel photo courtesy CBS