Air date: 2013-09-29

Runtime: 42 min

The 23rd season begins in Los Angeles with 11 two-member teams flying to Chile where they take to the sky for paragliding. Also: Misreading a clue lands one pair up a creek without a paddle; and the race heats up when one team steals another duo's taxi.

Air date: 2013-10-06

Runtime: 42 min

Air date: 2013-10-13

Runtime: 42 min

Air date: 2013-10-20

Runtime: 42 min

Racers take a plunge into the Arctic in Svolvaer, Norway; Marie and Tim have a tough decision to make.

Air date: 2013-10-27

Runtime: 42 min

The racers try to keep up during a polka challenge in Gdansk, Poland; teams are impacted by a double U-turn.

Air date: 2013-11-03

Runtime: 42 min

A team is faced with temptation; the racers sing with the Vienna Boys' Choir; an intense dispute occurs.

Air date: 2013-11-10

Runtime: 42 min

In Abu Dhabi, the teams rappel almost 200 feet and race cars at high speeds.

Air date: 2013-11-17

Runtime: 42 min

Teams escape desert heat with a white-water rafting ride; two teams are faced their second double U-turn.

Air date: 2013-11-24

Runtime: 42 min

The final five teams make mistakes while under pressure in Bandung, Indonesia; a relationship suffers.

Air date: 2013-12-01

Runtime: 42 min

The final four teams eat snake in Indonesia; a challenging road block pushes racers to the boiling point.

Air date: 2013-12-08

Runtime: 42 min

The final teams take part in a human bowling competition in Tokyo; one team wins $1 million.

Air date: 2013-12-08

Runtime: 42 min

The final teams take part in a human bowling competition in Tokyo; one team wins $1 million.