E1 - They Thought Godzilla Was Walking Down the Street

Aired: September 27, 2009

The teams depart from Los Angeles on a race around the world for one million dollars, competing in two legs: Tokyo, Japan and Ho Chi Minh City and Cai Be, Vietnam.

E2 - It's Like Being Dropped on Planet Mars

Aired: October 04, 2009

The ten remaining teams depart Cai Be, Vietnam, on the third leg of a race around the world for one million dollars.

E3 - Sean Penn Cambodia Here We Come

Aired: October 11, 2009

The remaining must now travel to Phnom Penh, Cambodia where they encounter a chaotic and confusing local market, and attempt to master an ancient form of Khmer "monkey" dancing know as Sva.

E4 - I'm Like Ricky Bobby

Aired: October 18, 2009

The eight remaining teams must now travel to Dubai and find the world's tallest building. One team takes advantage of the only Fast Forward on the entire race. Then they travel out into the desert and search for water. Later, the teams head to Ski Dubai, a stark contrast to the 120 degree desert outside.

E5 - Do It for the Hood! Do It for the Suburbs!

Aired: October 25, 2009

The seven remaining teams depart the Souk Madinat Jumeirah pitstop, staying in Dubai. The Roadblock involving retrieving a watch to use to unlock a briefcase and Detours of weighing a half-millon dollars in gold or assembling a dozen hookahs are made even worse by stifling 130° heat. But Mika faces the ultimate test of courage when a six-story waterslide clashes with her dual fears of water and heights.

E6 - This is Not My Finest Hour

Aired: November 01, 2009

Teams go to The Netherlands, One team tells the others a personal secret. Also, the stress of the race is mounting as one contestant breaks down in tears.

E7 - This is the Worst Thing I've Ever Done in My Life

Aired: November 08, 2009

The lack of cooperation hinders one team's efforts at an explosive Detour. Also, during the series' first ever "Switchback," Teams return to one of the most infamous Roadblocks in the history of the show.

E8 - We’re Not Meant for the Swamp

Aired: November 15, 2009

The racers end up knee-deep in Estonian bogs, and two teams are neck and neck in their race to the pit stop.

E9 - We're Not Working With Anybody, Ever, Anymore!

Aired: November 22, 2009

Tempers flare when one team goes back on their word and a Team spirals into last place when their taxi is stolen by another Team.

E10 - It Starts With an “F”, That’s All I’m Saying

Aired: November 29, 2009

One team decides to take a four-hour penalty when they're unable to complete a Roadblock, and another team dodges intoxicated locals while trying to complete their Detour.

E11 - Amazing Grace, How Sweet the Sound!

Aired: December 06, 2009

A million dollars is at the final three teams' fingertips as they count out a maddening amount of poker chips and race to see "Mr. Las Vegas," who holds the final clue to the one million dollar prize.