One team member had to navigate the city to find a specific location—the Panama Canal Administration Building —to receive their next clue. Detour: Teams had to choose between two tasks:
"Suck It Up and Survive" is the premiere episode of , which originally aired on March 30, 2017 . This season introduced a major twist: for the first time in the show’s history, 22 complete strangers met at the starting line and were paired into teams based on a preliminary challenge. Starting Line & Team Selection
Use a traditional bow and arrow to hit two wooden fish targets while standing in a canoe. The Pit Stop & Results [S29E1] Suck It Up and Survive
The race began at . Before leaving the U.S., the 22 individuals competed in a "Starting Line Task" to determine the order in which they would pick their partners:
The episode highlighted the immediate chemistry (or lack thereof) between strangers. Becca and Floyd (#TeamFun) stood out for their high energy, while Brooke and Scott (the eventual season winners) began their journey of frequent bickering and strong clashing personalities. One team member had to navigate the city
Several teams, including the "Swole Sisters" (Jessie & Francesca) and "Long Hair Don't Care" (Kevin & Jenn), struggled significantly with directions in Panama City.
Seth Tyler was the first to finish and chose Olive Beauregard . The remaining racers followed suit until 11 teams were formed. The last two racers left, Jessie Shields and Francesca Piccoli , were automatically paired together. Starting Line & Team Selection Use a traditional
Seth and Olive, as the first-place finishers of the starting task, were awarded the Express Pass . Leg 1: Los Angeles to Panama City