They Thought Godzilla Was Walking Down the Street September 27, 2009

Twelve Teams stand at the start line in Los Angeles, Calif., but only 11 will make the journey to Tokyo, Japan as the Racers are faced with a heart-breaking surprise elimination.

It's Like Being Dropped on Planet Mars October 4, 2009

Teams struggle to combat the hectic pace of Vietnam and one Team puts their own Race in jeopardy by offering to help the competition.

Sean Penn Cambodia Here We Come October 11, 2009

Teams scramble to spot royalty in the jam-packed streets of Cambodia and one Team monkeys around and breaks the Race's cardinal rule by losing their passport.

I'm Like Ricky Bobby October 18, 2009

Teams sweat it out searching sand dunes for water in the blistering sun and one racer decides to help his competition hoping karma will be on their side in the end.

Do It for the Hood! Do It for the Suburbs! October 25, 2009

The teams begin to feel delirious during a Detour when scorching temperatures top 130 degrees and one racer breaks down when their partner is paralyzed by fear during a task.

This is Not My Finest Hour November 1, 2009

One team musters up the courage to reveal a personal secret to the others, and another Racer breaks down in tears as the stress of the Race mounts.

This is the Worst Thing I've Ever Done in My Life November 8, 2009

The lack of cooperation hinders one teams efforts at an explosive Detour, and during the series' first ever "Switchback," Teams return to one of the most infamous Roadblocks in the history of the show.

We're Not Meant for the Swamp November 15, 2009

The racers end up knee-deep in Estonian bogs, and two teams are neck and neck in their race to the pit stop.

We're Not Working with Anybody, Ever, Anymore! November 22, 2009

"We're Not Working With Anybody, Ever, Anymore! "-Tempers flare when one team goes back on their word and a Team spirals into last place when their taxi is stolen by another Team.

It Starts with an "F," That's All I'm Saying November 29, 2009

One team decides to take a four-hour penalty when they're unable to complete a Roadblock, and another team dodges intoxicated locals while trying to complete their Detour.

Amazing Grace, How Sweet the Sound! December 6, 2009

Million dollars is at the final three teams' fingertips as they count out a maddening amount of poker chips and race to see "Mr. Las Vegas," who holds the final clue to the one million dollar prize.