Many Firsts But Don't Be Lastthe Amazing Race :... May 2026

Ultimately, the pressure of "not being last" proved too much for , who became the first team eliminated after losing time getting directions.

: For the first time in the show's history, host Phil Keoghan announced that every leg would be an elimination leg, meaning the last team to arrive would be out of the race immediately. Many Firsts But Don't Be LastThe Amazing Race :...

: The season kicked off with 12 new teams, the largest starting cast since Season 15. Ultimately, the pressure of "not being last" proved

: The race began with a "Scramble" in Munich, Germany, where teams had to complete three different tasks in any order they chose before heading to the Pit Stop. : The race began with a "Scramble" in

This episode lived up to its name by introducing several major series firsts:

" Many Firsts, But Don't Be Last " was the title of the high-stakes premiere of , which aired on September 21, 2022.