The Emmy Award-winning show kicks off its 27th edition with 11 new teams crossing the starting line in Venice Beach to embark on a trek around the world. At every destination, each team must compete in a series of challenges, and only when the tasks are completed will they learn of their next location. Teams who are the farthest behind will gradually be eliminated as the contest progresses, with the first team to arrive at the final destination winning the $1 million prize. Phil Keoghan serves as host.