In Vancouver, the race kicks off as host Phil Keoghan surprises racers with the first twist of the season: for the first time in history, there are 13 Express Passes in play!

Racers travel to Madrid, Spain, where a new alliance emerges, and one team's Express Pass strategy comes with instant regret.

A new advantage is up for grabs in the Moroccan desert, and a fruit-stacking challenge has teams falling apart.

A Moroccan Scramble has teams lost in the confusing alleyways of Marrakesh's Old Town Medina, doing whatever it takes to avoid elimination.

The race travels to Albania for the first time in the show's history, where the "Driver's Seat" returns, twice, causing havoc and hurt feelings.

The race continues in Albania when teams pair up at the Intersection, and a team goes to great lengths to keep their lie from being exposed.

Teams travel to Sri Lanka where a live double U-turn vote unleashes anger and forces some teams to stage a comeback.

In Vientiane, Laos, a shocking twist shakes up the Race and teams hatch a plan with devastating consequences.

Teams get a bird's eye view of Vang Vieng, Laos. With six teams left, alliances start to crumble.