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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:

Compete in a canoe race against professional rowers. Teams had multiple attempts, with the rowers giving them a larger head start after each loss. [S29E1] Suck It Up and Survive

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

Arrived last after a 2-hour penalty for failing to complete a Detour before dark. The episode highlighted the immediate chemistry (or lack

"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

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:

Racers had to search among 22 pieces of luggage for one containing a small Panamanian flag.