Professional models Tyler and James eventually took the crown, but the season is often cited for the strong performance of "single moms" Lyn and Karlyn, who made history as the first all-female team to reach the final leg. South Park : Season 10

It covered 40,000 miles and visited four continents, including unique stops like Mongolia, Mauritius, and Madagascar.

“Heroes was fun to watch as characters tested their powers with giddy enthusiasm and cautious horror.” AV Club · 19 years ago

The "Cartoon Wars" two-parter pushed the boundaries of censorship, dealing with the depiction of religious figures and mocking fellow show Family Guy . Community Perspectives

This season featured the legendary "Make Love, Not Warcraft" episode, which won an Emmy and perfectly captured the gaming culture of the mid-2000s.

Take a look back at some of the most memorable TV and sports moments from late 2006:

The season opener, "The Return of Chef," addressed Isaac Hayes' departure in a typically surreal and satirical way.

Reviewers from the time often highlighted 2006 as a "golden era" for serialized television.