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Season 39 Episode Archive
Explore every Around the Route Season 39 podcast episode, from the opening leg in Vancouver to the latest strategic developments in Albania. Catch up on episode breakdowns, Express Pass decisions, team performances, eliminations, and the moments shaping The Amazing Race.
SEASON 39 • EPISODE 01
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SEASON 39 • EPISODE 03
THE RACE BEGINS
MADRID CHANGES THE RACE
MOROCCO CHANGES EVERYTHING
Season 39 begins in Vancouver with 13 teams and an unprecedented Express Pass twist. Around the Route examines the opening challenges, early strategic decisions, and the competition's first turning points.
The Race reaches Madrid as Express Pass decisions, navigation, team dynamics, and shifting positions begin shaping the competitive landscape.
Two more Express Passes are used, Roadside Assistance enters the competition, and a dramatic Pit Stop cliffhanger changes the strategic picture heading into the next episode.
SEASON 39 • EPISODE 04
TWO TEAMS ELIMINATED! MOROCCO'S SCRAMBLE CHANGES EVERYTHING
Morocco's dramatic competition reaches its conclusion as two teams are eliminated. Explore the scramble, navigation mistakes, strategic decisions, and pivotal moments that reshape the Race.
SEASON 39 • EPISODE 05
DOUBLE THE POWER! ALBANIA'S DRIVER'S SEAT CHANGES EVERYTHING
Albania introduces the Driver's Seat advantage, creating new strategic decisions for the remaining teams. Around the Route examines the advantage, Express Pass strategy, and the competitive moments shaping the fifth episode.
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