Season 29
12 episodes · 2017
In season 29, 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.
1We're Coming for You, Phil!
Season 29 begins with 22 strangers meeting at the starting line in Los Angeles and then pairing up to form 11 teams who then fly to the first destination, Panama City.
2Scared Spitless
Teams travel to Sao Paulo, Brazil where tensions rise between two teams when one goes back on their word.
3Bucket List Type Stuff
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.
4Another One Bites the Dust
A previously played U-turn causes friction between two teams in Tanzania.
5Have Faith in Me, Broski
Racers take on a record setting Roadblock by helping build a 13-story bonfire in Norway.
6Double U-Turn Ahead
The race continues in Milan and Lake Como, Italy.
7Have Fun and Get It Done
8Good Job, Donkey
The race continues in Athens, Greece.
9I Thought We Were Playing It Nice
10Riding a Bike is Like Riding a Bike
The race continues in Ninh Binh, Vietnam, where teams battle scorching heat while transporting shrimp baskets for one mile to a local fisherman. One racers nears their breaking point during the exhausting Roadblock.
11As Easy as Stacking Cups
12We're Going to Victory Lane
The final three teams race to Chicago where they must complete their last challenges within the city's most iconic landmarks, including Wrigley Field, the home of the World Series champion Chicago Cubs, before they dash to the finish line.