The 23rd season begins in Los Angeles with 11 two-member teams flying to Chile where they take to the sky for paragliding. Also: Misreading a clue lands one pair up a creek without a paddle; and the race heats up when one team steals another duo's taxi.

The race continues in Santiago, Chile, where teams take a bizarre salt bath. Meanwhile, one pair's communication blunder at a bus stop could prove to be costly.

A team hopes for a big reward when they take a risk in Portugal; racers face a knightly road block.

The race continues in Svolvaer, Norway, where teams plunge into the Arctic. Also: Tim and Marie face a tough choice when they are confronted about the Express Pass.

The race continues in Gdansk, Poland, where teams participate in a polka challenge. Later, a double U-turn jeopardizes each duo's chance in the race.

A team is faced with temptation; the racers sing with the Vienna Boys' Choir; an intense dispute occurs.

The race continues in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, where teams rappel and race cars at high speeds.

The race continues in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates, where the teams go white-water rafting and face a double U-turn.

The final five teams make mistakes while under pressure in Bandung, Indonesia; a relationship suffers.

The final four teams eat snake in Indonesia; a challenging road block pushes racers to the boiling point.

The final four teams race through Tokyo where one pair are eliminated. The last three duos then fly to Juneau, Alaska, where the winner is revealed.

The final four teams race through Tokyo where one pair are eliminated. The last three duos then fly to Juneau, Alaska, where the winner is revealed.