Oh, The Amazing Race, how I love you for your crazy pairings, inevitable “Ugly American” moments, and usually-unflappable host Phil. But as Season 13 of the Emmy-winning reality competition kicks off tonight, I’m most thankful for the man candy thoughtfully provided this time around. Yep, Nick and Dallas, I’m looking straight at you: Until you do me wrong, I’ll be rooting for your respective family-first TAR teams.

Check the preview to meet this year’s dueling duos:

Ok, maybe I’m taking the fast-forward too soon. With beekeeping hippies, fat frat guys, and comic-book geeks among the lucky-thirteen mix, maybe the less beautiful will boldly take this year’s $1 million prize.

The Amazing Race airs tonight at 8/7 Central on CBS.

(And while you’re planning your Sunday-night viewing schedule, don’t miss the season premieres of The Simpsons and Desperate Housewives. At my house, it’s impossible for TiVo to rest on the seventh day.)