Compete in a canoe race against professional rowers. Teams had multiple attempts, with the rowers giving them a larger head start after each loss.
Seth and Olive, as the first-place finishers of the starting task, were awarded the Express Pass . Leg 1: Los Angeles to Panama City [S29E1] Suck It Up and Survive
Racers had to search among 22 pieces of luggage for one containing a small Panamanian flag. Compete in a canoe race against professional rowers
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: Leg 1: Los Angeles to Panama City Racers
Several teams, including the "Swole Sisters" (Jessie & Francesca) and "Long Hair Don't Care" (Kevin & Jenn), struggled significantly with directions in Panama City.
"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