Episode 1 | Double the Stakes, Double the Eliminations

Fourteen teams compete; in Hong Kong, teams confront the inaugural Fork in the Road, forcing them to choose which direction and route they want to take to the Pit Stop, creating two parallel races where two teams will be eliminated.

Episode 2 | Very Strong Warrior Energy

Teams depart for Osaka, Japan, where they encounter an Intersection at the Roadblock, forcing one partner to team up with a member of another team and complete a challenge performing the taiko drums.

Episode 3 | Chaotic, Crazy, That's What We're Used To

Racers must play the ancient Japanese game of kemari and the first team with both members to successfully complete the game will win the express pass

Episode 4 | There's No Addresses in the Jungle

Racers travel to Bali, Indonesia, where the first team to arrive must make a difficult decision.

Episode 5 | It's Not Personal, It's Business

Host Phil Keoghan shocks the teams when he announces a surprise where teams must cast their vote live, and the two teams with the most votes are required to complete both detours.