In a brand new twist, all 22 Racers are complete strangers who will meet on the starting line. Before "GO," Racers will immediately compete in a challenge that will determine the order for picking a Teammate, based on nothing but first impressions. These new pairs of Teammates will then have mere moments to learn their traveling companion's name before beginning a race around the world that will span 9 countries, 17 cities and 36,000 miles.

Scared Spitless

S29 E2

Teams travel to Sao Paulo, Brazil where tensions rise between two teams when one goes back on their word.

Bucket List Type Stuff

S29 E3

Racers travel to Zanzibar, Tanzania where teams build and deliver desks to a local school. Also, tensions rise when teams face a blind double U-turn, and one team's Race may be in jeopardy when they misplace their passports.

Another One Bites the Dust

S29 E4

A previously played U-turn causes friction between two teams in Tanzania.

Have Faith in Me, Broski

S29 E5

Racers take on a record setting Roadblock by helping build a 13-story bonfire in Norway.

Double U-Turn Ahead

S29 E6

Several teams come together and target one set of Racers at the double U-turn in Italy.

Have Fun and Get It Done

S29 E7

Teams race through Venice, Italy where one team reaches a breaking point in a frantic search for a water taxi.

Good Job, Donkey

S29 E8

While driving to the Detour, one team ends up going the wrong way, and a surprising U-turn causes friction between racers.

I Thought We Were Playing It Nice

S29 E9

An extreme fear of heights paralyzes one Racer at a Roadblock when faced with bungee jumping 240 feet from a bridge into the Corinth Canal.

Riding a Bike is Like Riding a Bike

S29 E10

Teams battle the scorching heat while transporting shrimp baskets for one mile to a local fisherman, and one Racer approaches their breaking point during the exhausting Roadblock.

As Easy As Stacking Cups

S29 E11

The final four teams race through Seoul, South Korea to clinch a spot in the finale and a chance to race for the one million dollar prize.

We're Going to Victory Lane

S29 E12

With the one million dollar prize on the line, the final three teams race to Chicago where they must complete their final challenges within the windy city's most iconic landmarks, including a trip to Wrigley Field, the home of the World Champion Chicago Cubs.