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The Best Episodes of Race Across the World Season 5

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Every episode of Race Across the World Season 5 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Race Across the World Season 5!

The Best Episodes of Race Across the World Season 5

In a frenetic race across the world, travellers can choose any route they like - but no flights or phones are allowed. On the trip...

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  1. 7.3/10(17 votes)

    #1 - Episode 1

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    Five intrepid duos are tasked with undertaking the trip of a lifetime, racing over 14,000km across the world’s largest continent, Asia, taking in three of its nations – China, Nepal and India.

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  2. 6.9/10(11 votes)

    #2 - Episode 2

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    The teams race to reach the second checkpoint – Sanya, one of China's most southerly cities. As well as choosing the best route to get there, they have a typhoon to contend with.

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  3. 6.5/10(8 votes)

    #3 - Episode 3

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    The five pairs are challenged to race from the island checkpoint of Sanya to the mysterious Shangri-La – a city sitting on the edge of the Tibetan plateau towards the foothills of the Himalayas.

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    #4 - Episode 4

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    After reaching Shangri-La in China, the teams discover where they’re headed next – one of the world’s oldest living cities, Varanasi.

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    #5 - Episode 5

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    After journeying through China and Nepal, the teams have reached northern India. Ahead of them is a journey of 1,500km north west of Varanasi to the fifth checkpoint, McLeod Ganj.

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    #6 - Episode 6

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    #7 - Episode 7

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    #8 - Episode 8

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Season 5 Ratings Summary

"Episode 1" is the best rated episode of "Race Across the World" season 5. It scored 7.3/10 based on 17 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 4/23/2025. This episode is rated 0.4 points higher than the second-best, "Episode 2".