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The Best Episodes of Race Across the World Season 5

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!

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In a frenetic race across the world, travellers can choose any route they like - but no flights or phones are allowed. On the trip of a lifetime, which pair will finish first?

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Race Across the World Season 5 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    6.9/10(36 votes)

    #1 - Episode 1

    S5:E1

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Race Across the World Season 5 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    6.8/10(31 votes)

    #2 - Episode 2

    S5:E2

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Race Across the World Season 5 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    6.6/10(32 votes)

    #3 - Episode 3

    S5:E3

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Race Across the World Season 5 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    6.7/10(30 votes)

    #4 - Episode 4

    S5:E4

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Race Across the World Season 5 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    7.1/10(28 votes)

    #5 - Episode 5

    S5:E5

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Race Across the World Season 5 Episode 6 - Episode 6
    6.8/10(26 votes)

    #6 - Episode 6

    S5:E6

    With over two thirds of the race completed, and almost 10,000km travelled, four teams have successfully made it to the fifth checkpoint, McLeod Ganj.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Race Across the World Season 5 Episode 7 - Episode 7
    7.0/10(29 votes)

    #7 - Episode 7

    S5:E7

    In the penultimate episode, the finish line is in sight for the four remaining teams, who need to reach the seventh checkpoint - Panaji, the tiny capital of India’s smallest state, Goa.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Race Across the World Season 5 Episode 8 - Episode 8
    6.6/10(25 votes)

    #8 - Episode 8

    S5:E8

    After racing nearly 13,000 kilometres over seven weeks through China, Nepal and India, the four teams are about to embark on the final leg of the race.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Race Across the World Season 5 Episode 9 - The Reunion
    6.5/10(19 votes)

    #9 - The Reunion

    S5:E9

    Six months after undertaking the race of a lifetime, the five intrepid pairs meet for the first time since returning home in this reunion episode.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 5 Ratings Summary

"Episode 1" is the best rated episode of "Race Across the World" season 5. It scored 6.9/10 based on 36 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 4/23/2025. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Episode 2".