A/N: It's premiere day...for me actually writing it. Knowing how long I write and want to make a good chapter for you all, you'll probably see this on Saturday or Sunday at the most. I'll be getting out college here soon for the summer and I'll have a lot of time to write my stories then. Gotta get through finals, though. Yippee! I guess.
Anyway, 18 teams in a race around the world for the whole prize of $2 million dollars. It's time to start the Amazing Ridonculous Race.
P.S. Every single choice is going to be randomize and I have no hand in this so I'm not accuse of favoritism for one team. There are even times during TDBB, the randomizer I use gives a certain houseguest more chances, but I spilt those up, but other than that, I'm only responsible for interactions.
Episode 1-In the Big Apple
New York City. Brights lights and tall buildings with the Empire State Building and the Statue of Liberty in the back. A man with short, brown hair wearing a black blazer under a gray dress shirt and black slacks with brown dress shoes was seen getting off a train. Another man with short, red hair wearing a green jacket over a white shirt, blue jeans and brown dress shoes comes off another train. They come up together as the camera zooms up on them.
"I'm Phil Keoghan and this is Don Phillips. New York City is known for being the Big Apple and having such glorious sights like the Statue of Liberty and popular Times Square where the ball drops every new year." Phil explained.
"However, it will be the starting point for 18 new teams on a race around the world for the grand prize of $2 million dollars. A race around the world putting their very lives on the line to make some hard-earned cash." Don added.
"The first of its kind for these two shows coming together as we begin off on a journey...a journey known as the Amazing Ridonculous Race!" Phil exclaimed.
Phil and Don walk off as the camera cuts to the theme of the show.
The camera shows a black globe as the logo 'The Amazing Ridonculous Race' appears on screen in gold letters as the camera then cuts to all 18 teams standing in a circle looking at the environment around them.
A plane takes off as we see every team in the intro doing something
Lindsay and Beth carry shopping bags with them.
Genesis and Dash are seen hugging each other.
Paul is seen getting a piggyback ride from Victor.
Stephanie and Alex are seen holding hands.
Penny is seen twirling as Clara rolls her eyes.
Haruka and Yoshiro give a thumbs up to the camera while holding fencing swords.
Travis and Rico are seen taking pictures with their cameras.
Josh and Brent are shown holding a baby goat cuddling it.
Hannah is seen standing on Roosevelt's palms holding an arm up with a fist on her hip.
Serena waves excitedly while Gordon rolls his eyes.
Travis and Avery plant an American flag in the ground and salute to it.
Tonia starts texting while Arielle tries to get her stepsister's attention.
Daisy and Arnold stand back to back.
Harvey chugs down a Jack Daniels bottle before Ricky shoots off a flamethrower scaring him.
Thornton and Pollyanna smirk at each other.
Emma and Kitty take a selfie.
Rebecca crosses her arms while Athena gives a peace sign.
Lucas picks up Jane in a bridal style smiling.
Different flags of nations zoom on screen before the logo appears and theme ends.
Phil and Don stood at Central Park as a Foxhound bus was seen in the distance pulling into the parking lot across the street. 18 people started coming outside the buses with backpacks and bags TARR provided in their invitation packages.
The first team off was Stephanie and Ryan from last season's RR.
Stephanie and Ryan(The Daters): We are back and badder than ever! We are not going to let anyone get in our way this time. She means that literally. She's been ampling to get back in since our elimination last time.
Emma and Kitty also got off as Kitty decided to take a selfie much to her sister's annoyance.
Emma and Kitty(The Sisters): It's pretty good to get back into the swing of things, but kinda a bummer Noah and Owen aren't around this time. You can't be serious, I'm here! I know, Kit, but this race was much more fun with them around.
Two guys got off the bus as one had a shaved head and glass wearing a black shirt and jeans with white sneakers, the other had spiky, black hair a red jacket wearing a blue flannel under it and blue jeans with brown boots. This was Josh and Brent, Season 21 winners.
Josh and Brent(The Goat Farmers): The Beekman Boys are back and ready to become the first team to win two races in a row. We got married back in 2013 and have been helping rescue orphan goats bringing them back to the farm. We faced some stiff competition nearly losing the race multiple times, but we came through and it was worth it.
Two more mean climbed off as one was wearing a backwards white cap, sporting a beard with short, dark black hair. He wore a plain blue T-shirt, white khakis and blue sneakers and his partner had long, black hair with a beard himself. He wore a red sleeveless shirt and black khakis with white sneakers. This was Paul and Victor of Big Brother fame.
Paul and Victor(The Friendship Duo): Eyoh! The boys are back in town and there's not going to be anyone that stops the friendship. I would've brought Nicole with me, but she decided to take a break from any reality and I had Paul as my backup bro. This show isn't about alliances and it's all about who can come in first. Me and Vic have proven how we rock endurance comps so this shouldn't be too different than what we did in the house.
Lindsay and Beth were seen getting off cheering gleefully with each other.
Lindsay and Beth(The Traveling Friends): OMG! I can't believe you and me were picked to be on television! I know, right? I'm sad about losing out and I'm ready to get back in the game. For those who have missed out on our lives, me and Beth travel the world taking the media by storm and shop at the finest outlets. Lindsay burnt three credit cards on the same spree. Don't tell them that!
Two more men got off as one had fair skin, blue eyes, long and shaggy brown hair, and a lean build. He had some scars on his arms and chest, and notable tattoos: an American flag patterned sleeve on his arm that features, "WE THE PEOPLE" in black, a rattlesnake on the right side of his torso that says, "DON'T TREAD ON ME," and the eye of providence on the back of his neck. The first one wore a black 'POLITICALLY CONTROVERSIAL' t-shirt, baggy jeans, and black Jordans. The second person wore a white t-shirt, ripped shorts, and sneakers. This was Avery Knox and Travis Fisher, the Professional Wrestlers known as Politically Controversial.
Avery and Travis(The Professional Wrestlers): The wrestling world wasn't ready for the blood-hearted Americans we are. Now, we have to face the real world, but we are gonna show them some political rage. Bullet Club, #DIY, Lucha Bros., Kings of a New Age, we showed them all what the Tea Party is made of. All these other teams won't hold a candle to us and we will blow them out in the wind. WE THE PEOPLE!
Two more girls walked off the bus. One has blonde hair with a navy blue headband, dark green eyes, slightly tanned skin, freckles on nose and cheeks, pink shimmery lip gloss. She wore a jean jacket over white t-shirt, black shorts and flip flops. Her partner has brown curly hair tied back in a ponytail, hazel eyes, peach skin tone and a tiny scar on cheek. She wore a teal t-shirt, gray leggings, purple hoodie tied around her waist and sneakers. These ladies are Hannah and Roosevelt or Rose, as her nickname provides, the Cheerleaders.
Hannah and Roosevelt(The Cheerleaders): This is is exciting! I've always dreamed of traveling the world. I guess it is something good, but it's also nerve wracking. You got me, girlfriend! We are so putting all those other pumpkins back in the patch.
The next team got off the bus as a man helps his cousin off. The cousin was caucasian and has curly blonde hair, freckles on her face, hourglass figure, brown eyes and CC-cup bust. She wears a midnight blue blouse with purple polka dots on it, purple skirt, black leggings, red Converse shoes, red glasses and purple earrings. The man is hawaiian, skinny, kind of lanky, has 12 pack abs, muscular and has a birthmark of a heart on his forehead and has Topaz colored eyes. He wears a peach and grey sports tank top, orange cargo shorts, white vans, silver bangles (one on each wrist), a tan fedora and black glasses. This is Daisy and Arnold, the Cousins.
Daisy and Arnold(The Cousins): I may have autism, but I know my brother is cheering us on back home. She is the most determined person I know of and I'm pretty athletic considering this is a race. We are gonna bring home the millions back home and no one is standing in our way.
A couple gets off the bus holding hands as the girl has a curvy hourglass figure with a stylish midnight blue bob and big brown eyes and heavy makeup. She wears a ripped red skirt, high heel boots, and a dark purple tank top. Her boyfriend sports dark brown hair kept in a messy manhunt, with grey eyes and quite tall and muscular. He wears blue jeans, a blue shirt ,and a jacket. They are Genesis and Dash, the Lovey Dovey.
Genesis and Dash(The Lovey Dovey): We don't come here to make friends and maybe a few enemies, but we don't really care. Two mil on the line and we can't afford any setbacks with this race happening.
Two Japanese boys were off the bus next sporting good body builds. One had his spiky hair dyed yellowish-blonde to look cool and the other has black hair covering one eye and a tattoo of an ornate dragon. The first boy wears an unzipped bulky orange jacket over a white tank top with dark red pants that don't quite reach his ankles and dark blue sneakers. The other boy wears a gray hoodie with an orange sword pattern on the front, along with black skinny jeans and black tennis shoes. They are the Twin Blades, Haruki and Yoshiro.
Haruki and Yoshiro(The Twin Blades): Fencing has been a long passion of both of ours and we shall put those skills to the test in this race. Even tough Haruki isn't the best motivated. I make up for it with my smart mind and witty personality. If you like calling it that…
The next team off was another set of girls. One is a little chubby, but is still average sized. She is a white female with medium spiky brown hair she puts in a ponytail with a red scrunchy and she has brown eyes and a pointed nose. Her partner is very petite and skinny, along with being a little pale. She has long bright blonde hair going down her back and baby blue eyes and her nose is also pointed. The first girl wears a blue t shirt and a sports jacket with the initials 'SP' on it, and a brown jean skirt, and blue converse. The other girl wears a brown beret, a long red jacket, a brown blouse and a indigo dress skirt, white tights, and black Mary Janes. They are Clara and Penny, the Roomates.
Clara and Penny(The Roomates): That's right! We made it on! Just like you said we would! I'm always right Penny, you know this. Except that bad grade you got on your chemistry exam and the time you failed geometry...mmmph! This is television, Penny! They don't need to know about that stuff. They want to here the good stuff like my many sports accomplishments. What about mine? Eh, you are good too.
Another girl and boy stepped off the bus as the girl had lightly tanned skin, black eyes, long and straight black hair that she mostly puts up in a ponytail. She also has a round face, and has small scars on her cheek. She has a lean build. The boy has tanned skin, black-brown eyes, short black hair swept to the side. He has a lanky build.
The girl wears a mint green sweater with white buttons, blue skinny jeans, and green tennis shoes. The boy wears white shirt, black pants, and white tennis shoes. They are Serena and Gordon, the Odd Couple.
Serena and Gordon(The Odd Couple): I can't believe we actually got on the show! Whoopee! Let's throw a parade while we are at it. Jeez, you are really being a buzzkill. You are the one dragging me on this show. Don't lose it just, because you want off.
Two more men came off the bus. One had long black hair with streaks of red highlights on the end. He wore a baggy black shirt and black pants with dark red Reeboks. His partner wore all white and sported short, blonde hair. This was Travis and Rico, penpals and the Photographers.
Travis and Rico(The Photographers): I'm Travis from the state of Montana and this is my best friend and fellow Photographer from Sweden, Rico. It's so nice to meet everyone and I can't wait to take photos of everyone! Heh, wait til you know them better, Ric. I'm going to make da most wonderful first impression!
Two more girls came off the bus as one is that preppy looking woman, clean and well put together. Her short pin straight, light brown hair is neck length. Her eyes are cold-colored and she is deeply tanned and has a athletic body. Her partner is a hippy dippy flower child with long messy fiery red curls with flowers throughout her hair, pale skin and her eyes are a pale green she is rather petite and slender built. The first girl wears a grey business pants, high heels, tight-fitted pale pink button down top with a white undershirt. The second girl wears a loose flowing colorful skirt, flip flops and a strapless low cut line green top. This is Rebecca and Athena, the Family Feud.
Rebecca and Athena(The Family Feud): Rebecca, you look slick. Don't trade away your good karma. We have to look decent for this show. This is a race, not a court case. Just mellow. I won't "mellow." I have to make sure the others in this game show know who they are dealing with. Just chill, Bec. We got this in the bag if we control our inner warrior.
Another couple stepped off the bus holding hands as the man was white, blond, has an athletic build, and sunglasses. His wife was brown-skinned, green-eyed, slim, has long hair, wears glasses. Her husband wore a black jacket over a gray sweater, blue jeans, and athletic shoes. She wore a white shirt, green skirt, and athletic shoes. This was Lucas and Jane Walker, the Newlyweds.
Lucas and Jane(The Newlyweds): Jane has been dying to go on television ever since this started up. Oh, don't lie, you've wanted this as well. We had a mutual agreement that this show would be our honeymoon. A perfect way to get competitive and see the world with my darling.
Another guy and girl came off the bus as one towered over the other. The guy has a tall, slim, lean and deceptively feminine build for a guy his age, along with a pale-peach complexion, pale freckles spread across his Parisian-American features, nose and dimpled cheeks, almond shaped golden brown eyes with flecks of hazel; thick yet surprisingly fluffy ash-blonde hair that seems to just spike up and stick out in all directions in a messily stylish sort of way, bangs long enough to cover his forehead and eyes as well if not for his headband and 3 silver bobby pins keeping it pulled back. She possesses an athletically fit and slender physique with well-toned muscles, light blonde hair and Russian-like features set in an oval shaped face, a fair white skin tone along with high cheekbones and narrowly shaped copper-brown eyes that always appear as if she's glaring, long and wavy dark blonde hair that falls past her back, but keeps it tightly styled into a fishtail braid that falls shortly over her shoulder. Her partner wears an orange sweater with a macrame ivory elk on the front, brown Capris, a pair of red slip-on Vans spotted with golden suns, a brown choker with a gold willow tree shaped pendant and a pinkish-red headband dotted with gold colored leaf print. She wears a dark green cable-knit beanie with a gold, grumpy looking teddy bear shaped pin stuck in the side, a brown hooded vest with tan fur lining with a silver patch in the shape of a boar on the back over an olive green mid-sleeve shirt with a black bear-shaped paw print on the front, dark blue skinny jeans, brown fingerless gloves and a pair of tan leather boots. These people are Thornton and Pollyanna.
Thornton and Pollyanna(The Beauty and the Beast): A very splendid decision for the producers to choose us and supply us with these convenient yet tacky bags. It's fine. We shall need them to survive and put our stuff in. But I wanna look good doing this. I'm designing this later.
Two boys hopped off the bus high-giving each other as they continued on their way. One is a freckled faced pale skinned green eyed 5ft6 thin gangly curly red head, The other is a slightly muscular tanned black haired with fiery red streaks in his hair ice blue eyes 5ft9. The first wears dark blue shorts, sneakers, a orange striped t-shirt and white undershirt. The other wears baggy ripped jeans, boots, dark red tank top and a black leather jacket. This was Harvey and Ricky, the Pyromaniac Party Animals.
Harvey and Ricky(The Pyromaniac Party Animals): I can't wait to meet the sweet babes here. They won't be able to resist the life of a party. Like a girl is gonna waste her precious time with you. Come on, Rick, we totally got get laid before this whole thing blows over. You are gonna blow up big time. Sucks it can't be literally. You don't really mean that? What do you think?
A teen came off the bus talking to her parents on the phone as a young girl followed her. The teen has a heart-shaped face, high cheekbones, hourglass figure, juicy bubble butt, long legs sun kissed skin, full pouty lips, long delicate neck and a small waist. Her partner is a small thin little rugrat standing merely 4 feet 7, weighing only 87 pounds and very utterly adorable at 10 years of age. Her sister wears scantily clothes, in nothing but shorty-shorts, a pink noodle strap and small sandals of matching colour, silver hoop earrings and a pink belly button ring. Her little sister has raven, jet-black hair French braided with flowers all around it. She wears pink glasses and light pink jean shorts, dark pink sandals, olive green long-sleeved undershirt over a pale tank top with a picture of the late, great Stan Lee on it. These ladies were Tonia Heart and Arielle Young, the Princess's Brainpower.
Tonia and Arielle(The Princess's Brainpower): Trust me when I say that I may like little and act like the nice girl, but it's all apart of my plan to take the money. Don't forget your partner over here, squirt. You are the beauty, sis. You have connections all over to help us. There's no way all these less fortunate teams can touch us.
The 18 teams stood at the main fountain as Phil and Don were located there. On the other side, part of the roads were rented out to hold 18 rented cars for the teams to drive in.
"Welcome to the biggest day of your lives. This is the first-time ever our shows have joined for one big competition and the prize goes to the spoils. Cold hard cash in $2 million dollars." Phil explained Don held the briefcase popping it open to show all the money inside.
The teams smiled and looked around at their competition as they knew what to do to get the money.
"To get this money, you all will have to run the race and legs it will take to get to the end. Each of you that shows up last to each checkpoint may be eliminated until there are three teams left standing. Those three teams will compete in one final leg where the winners will become rich beyond their wildest dreams." Don explained as he closed the briefcase.
"Today is the day you show how much you want to be here. Your first leg starts now." Phil stated.
"On the other side of the park sits 18 rental cars and they contain your first clue. From there, you will travel to destinations all over the world completing challenges to receive clue after clue until the end of that leg." Don explained.
"One other thing: failure to complete any challenges may result in penalty wait times at the checkpoint. If other teams arrive before that time penalty is up, you may be the last team to check in and will be eliminated." Phil added.
The teams bit their lips as they checked over with their partners making mental notes. Phil and Don looked at each other before turning back to the teams.
"So the start of the race begins, travel safe, be careful in the world, go!" Phil commanded as the teams started their run across the park to their cars.
The teams rushed to their cars as Hannah and Rose made it to theirs first ripping open the clue attached to the door handle.
"Drive to the Statue of Liberty." Hannah read.
Clue #1-Drive to the Statue of Liberty
Teams must get in their cars and drive to Battery Park where they can board a ferry to get to Liberty Island and find the famous statue. It's there that they will receive their next clue.
The rankings for the teams stand:
1. The Cheerleaders
2. The Roommates
3. The Twin Blades
4. The Professional Wrestlers
5. The Sisters
6. The Friendship Duo
7. The Princess's Brainpower
8. The Traveling Friends
9. The Photographers
10. The Family Feud
11. The Daters
12. The Beauty and the Beast
13. The Lovey Dovey
14. The Goat Farmers
15. The Cousins
16. The Pyromaniac Party Animals
17. The Newlyweds
18. The Odd Couple
"Ooh, we are going to see Lady Liberty!" Penny exclaimed as she got in the backseat.
"I've always wanted to see that statue up close." Yoshiro stated as he took the driver's seat.
"Lady Liberty! The soul of America." Travis stated.
Each of the teams got in as they started a long, grueling trek to Battery Park. They got stuck in traffic as each team started taking different ways to the park. Five teams would be able to catch the first morning ferry. The Friendship Duo Parker their car getting out starting to run heading into first.
The Friendship Duo-Currently in First Place
The Daters came in second as they shuffled out running taking their stuff out before locking their car.
The Daters-Currently in Second Place
The Family Feud was next into Battery Park as Rebecca Parker the rental car. They grabbed their stuff following the others.
The Family Feud-Currently in Third Place
The Lovey Dovey team arrived as they hurried into the park.
The Lovey Dovey-Currently in Fourth Place
The Professional Wrestlers were close behind parking as they grabbed their stuff heading for the ferry. Each team purchased their tickets and all grabbed their seats as they were the first five heading for Liberty Island.
The Professional Wrestlers-Currently in Fifth Place
A whole bunch of cars swarmed into Battery Park as The Cheerleaders, The Odd Couple, The Roommates, The Cousins and The Pyromaniac Party Animals came into view.
"Holy crap! There's a lot of them." Ricky stated.
"There's not a lot of spots." Clara commented.
Clara and Penny(The Roommates): We are absolutely getting swarmed as we see The Cousins, The Cheerleaders heading into the park. It's an absolute mad dash for the second ferry. These people are like savages. Not even I get this competitive.
The Cheerleaders sank their teeth in sixth so far, The Odd Couple came in seventh taking their seats, The Roommates trailed in eighth, The Cousins came in ninth and finally, the final team on the second morning ferry was the Pyromaniac Party Animals.
Everyone else would have to wait for the afternoon ferries.
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Stephanie decided to take a snooze as the ferry ride would be an hour. Paul and Victor met the Professional Wrestlers and the Family Feud.
"First time one the road?" Victor asked.
"We are used to traveling states and different countries. This is just like the past." Avery replied.
"I'm constantly on business trips and my ankles are gonna be sore after this." Rebecca stated as she cringed at that thought.
"Just mellow out and enjoy the journey, Bec. We all live once." Athena offered.
"The 60's called. They want their gimmick back." Travis whispered to his partner.
On the other ferry, Gordon was arguing with Serena about the race, Ricky passed out as Harvey looked out at the sea. Hannah was having a friendly conversation with Penny stirring up a bright friendship.
"I've never tried cheerleading before. That must be a lot of work." Penny stated.
"It's complicated. You have to do a routine, memorize that routine, make sure everyone knows when to do their parts, make sure everyone know the routine, make sure they are able to catch their teammates…" Hannah explained before Penny put up a hand to stop her.
"I apologize, but I seem to get the picture." Penny stated.
"Right. Just me rambling on. I'm more worried about Rose. She's so secluded." Hannah explained as she looked at her friend.
"Why so?" Penny asked.
"I don't know. I try to bring more out of her that i know she has, but she always keeps to herself. She only ever works with the team practicing for a big game." Hannah replied.
"I see. I'm sure this game will bring more out of her. She seems to be a very cheerful spirit." Penny suggested.
Hannah looked behind her and sighed before continuing on with Penny. The ferries soon docked as the ten teams that made it on were soon on their way speeding for the Statue. Paul and Victor arrived first opening the box getting out their next clue. They ripped opened the envelope and read it.
"Aw crap! It's a detour!" Paul exclaimed.
Clue #2-Detour: Sink or Swim
A detour includes two options of challenges for teams to do. In Sink, one team is lowered into the sewers below to find three yellow flags in the darkness below. In Swim, teams will access to jet skis to retrieve three yellow flags tied to three buoys out on the water. Once the team present the three flags to a dock worker, they shall receive their next clue.
Paul and Victor decided to take Swim since they believe that would be the fastest. Stephanie and Alex decided on Sink letting Ryan head down to find the flags.
"I'm slowly gonna regret this." Ryan stated as he put on a black jumpsuit.
The Family Feud went with Sink letting Athena be the guinea pig. The Lovey Dovey would choose Swim and the Professional Wrestlers chose swim.
"Don't mess this up for us." Genesis warned Dash as they put on wetsuits.
"Maybe we find some alligators to wrestle while leaving these teams in the dust." Avery suggested.
The three teams boarded their jet skis and revved them up heading out to sea. Ryan and Athena were slowly lowered one by one in the sewers.
"It's so gross down here." Ryan stated as he held his nose.
They both were armed with a flashlights as they began their stroll finding where the flag were hidden. The other five teams came in shortly after as the Cheerleaders, Odd Couple and Roommates chose Swim while The Cousins and The Pyromaniac Animals chose Sink with Arnold and Harvey being the respective candidates heading into the darkness.
Harvey and Ricky(The Pyromaniac Party Animals): That sewer was so gross! I can't even imagine the comparison in stenches with my bathroom. I got a whiff and it smells like rusted burnt metal.
The Cheerleaders has good chemistry grabbing all three yellow flags followed by the Odd Couple even though Serena and Gordon argues on directions to go and kept getting blasted by water. The Lovey Dovey got third place as the jet skis were soon parked at the docks. Hannah and Rose showed the flags as the dock worker nodded handing over their next clue.
The Cheerleaders-Currently in First Place
"Head over to the Liberty Park Museum." Hannah read.
Clue #3-Head over to Liberty Island Museum
The teams must now head on over to the Liberty Island Museum. This is where they will find their next clue.
The Odd Couple-Currently in Second Place
The Lovey Dovey-Currently in Third Place
The afternoon ferries began coming in as the Traveling Friends and the Twin Blades came out. They got their Detour clues as the former chose Swim while the latter chose Sink choosing Haruki as their representative. Surprisingly, Haruki was quick to get all three flags bringing himself back to the surface and they presented the flags to the dock worker. He nodded and handed off their next clue.
"That was...something." Yoshiro stated as he hugged his friends.
"I am very able to navigate the dark." Haruki added as the boys read their next clue.
The Twin Blades-Currently in Fourth Place
Lindsay and Beth used their expert teamwork to grab all three yellow flags heading back to the docks. They got their next clue and hugged each other.
Lindsay and Beth(The Traveling Friends): People don't like to give me a lot of credit, but anything with the beach in the title is great for me. She also has a good sense of direction and I knew where to avoid the big waves.
The Traveling Friends-Currently in Fifth Place.
The Professional Wrestlers has some trouble, but took their time and gained their next clue. They started running off the long path to the museum.
The Professional Wrestlers-Currently in Sixth Place
The Beauty and The Beast were the next team in and chose to Sink choosing Polly as the representative to go down in the sewers. Athena came out and the Family Feud got their next clue.
The Family Feud-Currently in Seventh Place
Ryan came out as the Daters quickly showed the flags and got their next clue.
The Daters-Currently in Eighth Place
The Photographers, The Princess's Brainpower and The Sisters arrived all choosing Swim. The Sisters were able to make a swift victory getting their next clue. Harvey was able to navigate the dark tunnels and find all three flags in the sewers. He was lifted out and got his next clue followed by the Princess's Brainpower grabbed their three flags.
The Sisters-Currently in Ninth Place
The Pyromaniac Party Animals-Currently in Tenth Place
The Princess's Brainpower-Currently in Eleventh Place
The Friendship Duo finally got their three flags after much difficulty riding back to the docks as they got their next clue.
Paul and Victor(The Friendship Duo): Victor had a hard time steering the vehicle and I couldn't reach out getting those flags. Remind me never to drive next time.
The Friendship Duo-Currently in Twelfth Place
Prolly was lifted out of the sewer and presented all three flags allowing them to advance.
The Beauty and the Beast-Currently in Thirteenth Place
The Newlyweds finally arrived as they chose Swim
getting on jumpsuits really quick with Lucas mounting the jet ski first. The Goat Farmers got there as well deciding Sink was there best option choosing Josh as the representative.
Brent and Josh(The Goat Farmers): We had to wait a long time just to get our tickets. We was a very long hour on that ferry, but we've been in this situation before and we can come back from it.
Josh was able to get all three flags and the husbands presented them allowing them to get their next clue.
The Goat Farmers-Currently in Fourteenth Place
Clara and Penny got their last flag quickly dropping back on shore as they presented their flag reviving their next clue.
The Roommates-Currently in Fifteenth Place
Rico grabbed the last flag as the Photographers were next to receive their clue.
The Photographers-Currently in Sixteenth Place
The Newlyweds had quickly directed one another to get their three flags as they cheered on the way back to the docks. They showed the dock worker as he handed off their next clue.
The Newlyweds-Currently in Seventeenth Place
Daisy was beginning to lose home before Arnold came up with the three flags.
"I'm so sorry that took so long. It's too dark down there." Arnold stated.
"It's alright. We can still get there if we hurry up." Daisy suggested.
They showed their flags being the last team to get their clue as they ran off to the Liberty Island Museum.
The Cousins-Currently in Last Place
The Cheerleaders, currently in first place, saw the Liberty Island Museum and opened the box to get their next clue. They ripped open the envelope and saw a red pamphlet that said 'ROADBLOCK'.
"Roadblock? What does that mean?" Rose asked as he eyed the clue curiously.
"I don't like the sound of it." Hannah replied as they read over their challenge.
Clue #4-Roadblock: Street Tricks
A roadblock is a task only one member of each team can compete. Street entertainment is a popular drive in major cities and this is no different. One member from each team must participate in a circus tricks act juggling five tennis balls. The duration of their act is three minutes in total. If they successfully juggle all of the tennis balls without dropping one, the ring leader with give them their next clue.
"So which one of us wants to embarrass themselves?" Rose asked with a deadpan tone.
"Don't be like that. I've got the good balance so I'll take this one." Hannah volunteered.
The Odd Couple and The Lovey Dovey showed up as Serena and Genesis took the task into their hands.
Serena and Gordon(The Odd Couple): Can you please screw up so we can get kicked off first? Why are you so pessimistic about competing?! I didn't want to do this in the first place, Einstein! Just flub up and we are on the first plane back home. Why did I even bother bringing you? Oh right, I wanted to experience this race with a friend!
The Professional Wrestlers were able to spring up to fourth place as they read the next clue. Travis decided he would take this task and grabbed the balls.
Avery and Travis(The Professional Wrestlers): We are athletically trained so that means we have natural good speed. Usually, we have our feet kicking the chins off others like the time The Young Bucks felt the feet of the Tea Party. That table spot was sick!
The Twin Blades and The Traveling Friends arrived as Yoshiro and Lindsay decided to take the tasks.
"Oh yeah, I'm such a natural at this!" Serena cheered as her act ended.
The ring leader praised her and gave her the next clue. Serena jumped in place as Gordon facepalms.
"You were supposed to screw up!" Gordon yelled.
Serena threw a tennis ball at his crotch and made Gordon go down to his knees. Serena tore open the clue to read it.
"Pitstop..it's the finish line for this leg!" Serena exclaimed.
Clue #5-Pitstop: Empire State Building
The Empire State Building was the tallest building in the world for over 40 years. It is here that the first leg of the team's' journey will end. The teams must grab a ferry to get back to shore and grab a taxi to travel a mere 45 minutes to this pitstop. The last team to check in may be eliminated.
The Odd Couple-Currently in First Place
Hannah did her act as she gleefully turned over to the ring leader. He gave the Cheerleaders their next clue.
"We are going back into the city." Rose stated.
"The last ferry for noon is gonna leave any minute. Let's get tickets quick." Hannah urged.
The Cheerleaders ran off to the docking station for the ferry.
Hannah and Roosevelt(The Cheerleaders): I told ya I had good balance. I have to say that was pretty impressive and we didn't even fall too far behind. I think we are going to have a good shot this season.
The Cheerleaders-Currently in Second Place
The Family Feud came in as Athena decided she would take on the task. The Daters came in as Stephanie wanted to try her her luck with a challenge. Lindasy tried throwing the balls up at once, but nailed her in the face causing to go down.
"Ow! I thought that's what you were supposed to do with them." Lindasy stated as Beth looked concerned for her.
Lindsay and Beth(The Traveling Friends): I've never been to the circus before so I'm done too sure how to juggle. You do kinda throw them up, but not in a circular motion. Why didn't you tell me that sooner?
Yoshiro kept a steady pace with his balls as his three minutes was almost up. He moved his hands more rapidly as he could to keep the balls going almost dropping them at some points. The three minutes timed out and the Twin Blades got their next clue.
"We are heading back to the city!" Haruki exclaimed as he ran up with his hands up.
"Can you wait till I read the clue first?" Yoshiro asked in annoyance as he read the clue while running.
The Twin Blades-Currently in Third Place
The Sisters came in as Kitty decided to try her luck with juggling. Genesis was a natural at juggling the balls as she finished getting the next clue.
The Lovey Dovey-Currently in Fourth Place
The next three teams(The Pyromaniac Party Animals, The Princess's Brainpower and The Friendship Duo) came in as Ricky, Arielle and Victor took the task. Athena dropped the fourth ball as it bounced into Rebecca's face.
"Ow!" Rebecca exclaimed as she covered her face.
"Whoa, sorry Bec. Just got a little carried away. I can sense a disturbing feeling in your charaka." Athena stated as she picked up her ball.
"Just get the stupid task over with before I throw you into the ocean." Rebecca demanded.
Travis slammed the balls down when he wasn't getting the routine.
"What's his deal?" Rebecca asked as she eyed Avery.
"Juggling tennis balls doesn't equate to learning suplexes." Avery replied.
"That bad attitude won't bode him well in a court of law." Rebecca replied while shaking her head.
"That's why we tend to release tension in the ring." Avery stated.
"Isn't wrestling fake?" Rebecca asked with a raised eyebrow.
"Here we go...yes, it is, but the moves are real enough. Injuries can happen if one is not careful." Avery replied with an annoyed look.
"So it's a drama?" Rebecca asked, trying to follow Avery's explanation.
"It's like an action TV show with stories and rivalries to entertain the audience. Me and partner have traveled to other countries showing off our talent." Avery replied.
"You've actually traveled outside America?" Rebecca asked with an astonished look.
"Yes. It's a popular sport in Mexico and Japan where we mostly got our start. We do run an American patriots gimmick." Avery replied.
"Wow...you learn so much." Rebecca stated.
Rebecca and Athena(The Family Feud): I never thought you would be so shocked by that explanation. Most people write off wrestling as a fake sport. There's so much more that I didn't know.
Travis has finished his act gaining their next clue as he regrouped with Avery.
"We are going back into the city. Next ferry leaves in about an hour." Travis explained.
Athena finished as well as Rebecca grabbed the next clue ripping it open.
"Last team to check in may be eliminated. I'm so glad we ain't in the back." Rebecca stated.
The Professional Wrestlers-Currently in Fifth Place
The Family Feud-Currently in Sixth Place
The Beauty and The Beast, The Goat Farmers and The Roommates made it over as Pollyanna, Brent and Penny took the Roadblock task. Pollyanna was able to easily overcome a simple three minute task shooting her and Thornton up a few paces.
"We are heading to Manhattan. That was a very good job." Thornton complimented.
The Beauty and The Beast-Currently in Seventh Place
Lindsay steadily kept juggling her balls sticking out her tongue for concentration.
Lindsay and Beth(The Traveling Friends): I've never been known for being the brightest bulb, but I know my way when it comes to multitasking. Juggling does require a lot of concentration and you threw the balls in the air the first time. Plus, three minutes was hard to do. I could've cleared two shops out in that time.
The last three teams started coming in as the Photographers chose Travis as their representative, the Newlyweds chose Lucas and The Cousins chose Arnold. Lindsay had just finished her act to the sound of audience clapping receiving the next clue.
"Alright, we are heading into the city! Let's get going!" Beth exclaimed.
The Traveling Friends-Currently in Eighth Place
Travis and Rico(The Photographers): We may be coming into this challenge a little late, but I know I can get this done so we can move on. I just hate for this wonderful experience to be over before it could truly begin.
Arielle did her act as she cheered while Tonia retrieved the next clue.
"The Empire State Building. We got this in the bag, sis." Tonia stated.
The Princess's Brainpower-Currently in Ninth Place
Penny did her juggling act and performed a bow with a friendly smile. She got the next clue and opened it for her team.
"We got the next ferry out of here and still in the game." Clara cheered.
The Roommates-Currently in Tenth Place
Kitty finished off her act and snapped a selfie for the memories. Emma grabbed her and opened the clue.
"The Empire State Building. We might not be able to get a ferry til about 3." Emma explained.
"That sucks. That means we'll be sharing the boat with a few other teams." Kitty added.
The Sisters-Currently in Eleventh Place.
The scene shifts to the first four teams riding in taxis after making it back to the mainland.
"We are stuck in traffic!" Gordon exclaimed as he sunk in his seat.
"Stop being a baby! We can make it first." Serena chided.
"I'm not being a baby, but you know what NYC is like...it's a nightmare." Gordon retorted.
"I swear, I am going to put you through a glass window when this is said and done." Serena added.
The scene transitions to a black driver making a turn with Yoshiro and Haruki in the backseat.
"Watashi wa bōken ni dekakete sekai o miru koto ga totemo tanoshiku narudeshou. Anata wa hoka no kuni de fenshingu taikai ga aru to omoimasu ka? Sore wa totemo byōkidesu!" Haruki exclaimed in Japanese.
"Calm it down, Haruki. The driver can't understand you." Yoshiro stated.
"I'm just so excited, man! I've been waiting for this day for awhile and we are making such good time." Haruki explained.
The scene transitions to the Cheerleaders as they saw the Empire State Building in their sights.
"There it is!" Hannah exclaimed as she pointed to the building.
"Wow, no wonder it took so long to build." Rose stayed as she gazed upon the structure.
"This is it! Our first stop on an entire journey." Hannah explained as she grabbed her friend's hand.
Phil, Don and a NYPD police officer stood at the finish mat as several cars started pulling up. Haruki fully sprinted across the walkway as The Cheerleaders and The Odd Couple get out of their cars. Yoshiro ran with all his might as they both made the place mat first.
"Yoshiro, Haruki, you're Team #1!" Phil exclaimed.
The Twin Blades slapped fives as they hugged each other.
The Twin Blades-Finished in First Place
The Cheerleaders were next as they placed themselves on the mat.
"Hannah, Rose, you're in second place!" Don announced.
The girls hugged one another getting a good place for the first part of their journey.
The Cheerleaders-Finished in Second Place
Serena groaned as Gordon lagged behind as she literally as to hold his hand getting to the finish mat.
"Serena, Gordon, you're Team #3!" Phil announced.
Serena patted her partner on the back as Gordon just shoved his hands in his pockets.
The Odd Couple-Finished in Third Place
Another taxi pulled up as Genesis and Dash ran up to the finish mat.
"Genesis, Dash, you're Team #4!" Don announced.
The couple kisses and hugged smiling that they did good on their first race.
The Lovey Dovey-Finished in Fourth Place
Back on Liberty Island, everyone kept at their act with some failing and some getting progressively better. Arnold did a good job keeping the balls in the air in sync with his hands for three minutes. He cheered as he and Daisy redeemed themselves getting their next clue.
"Come on! Let's not be last there!" Daisy urged.
The Cousins-Currently in Twelfth Place
Travis kept the balls going in a circle and even did some air tricks with them like tossing some behind his back and altering his pattern. He caught himself at some moments and the passersby cheered for his performance. The ring leader gave them their next clue.
"Come on, Ric! We got a race to finished!" Travis urged.
The Photographers-Currently in Thirteenth Place
Back at the Empire State Building, the Professional Wrestlers got their bags as they ran full sprint to step on the placemat.
"Avery, Travis, you are Team #5!" Phil exclaimed.
The team slapped hands and hugged each other on a job well done.
The Professional Wrestlers-Finished in Fifth Place
The Family Feud came out of the car as they ran over making their place on the mat.
"Rebecca and Athena, congratulations on sixth place!" Don announced.
They hugged each other as they praised one another for their work effort.
The Family Feud-Finished in Sixth Place
Back on Liberty Island, Lucas mistepped tripping as one ball goes flying off in the grass. Brent sneezed as he dropped his balls and Victor counts get a good grip dropping one.
"You got this, Vic!" Paul cheered.
"Get it right, hon! No pressure!" Jane cheered.
Lucas and Jane(The Newlyweds): We are barely coming out of the last challenge escaping last place and it's up in the air. Luckily, we can sneak by and one of these vet teams goes home. I'm under a lot of pressure, because of trying to stay away from last place.
The pressure would be fully on as Ricky finished his act, Stephanie got the act down after numerous attempts and Victor finally got his act down.
"Come on, Ryan! Let's beat these losers!" Stephanie exclaimed.
"Not on our watch!" Paul yelled as he picked up their bags while they ran.
Lucas watched and looked over at Brent, who stumbled a bit and dropped his balls.
The Pyromaniac Party Animals-Currently in Fourteenth Place
The Daters-Currently in Fifteenth Place
The Friendship Duo-Currently in Sixteenth Place
Thornton and Pollyanna came out as the Princess's Brainpower parked getting their bags to get out. Coming up closer and out of traffic is the Roommates as the driver parked nearby. The race between seventh and eighth was on as both teams sprinted for the finish mat. Tonia and Arielle had a more agility advantage. They stepped on the mat first.
"Arielle, Tonia, you're Team #7!" Phil announced.
Both sisters cheered as they clasped hands finishing the race strongly.
The Princess's Brainpower-Finished in Seventh Place
The Beauty and The Beast stepped on the mat happy for their current place.
"Thornton and Pollyanna, you are in eighth place!" Don announced.
"Good enough." Thornton commented as he hugged his partner.
The Beauty and The Beast-Finished in Eighth Place
Clara and Penny arrived as they held hands with each other.
"Clara, Penny, you are Team #9!" Phil announced.
The girls cheered and hugged each other with joy in their tones.
The Roommates-Finished in Ninth Place
The Sisters parked as Emma and Kitty got their bags running to their place. They stepped on the mat as they smiled.
"Emma and Kitty, you are still in the race at 10th place!" Don announced.
The Sisters breathed a sigh of relief hugging one another.
The Sisters-Finished in Tenth Place
Lindsay and Beth were getting nowhere trying to get a taxi and had gotten stuck in traffic. They had gotten out of the taxi running up as they stepped on the placemat.
"Lindsay and Beth, you are Team #11!" Phil exclaimed.
Both girls shrugged their shoulders and understood the setbacks they faced.
Back on Liberty Island, Brent and Lucas were racing to perfect their acts so they can get their final clue for the leg of the race. In the end, Brent got his act done before Lucas did as both teams got their next clues.
"Come on, the last ferry is leaving!" Josh exclaimed.
"Gosh, whatever the result of this race, we need to get dinner soon." Jane complained.
The Goat Farmers-Currently in Seventeenth Place
The Newlyweds-Currently in Last Place
Back at the Empire State Building, The Cousins were arriving as they got out heading up to the placemat.
"Daisy and Connor, you guys have got twelfth place!" Don announced.
The Cousins cheered and hugged one another tightly saving themselves this time. Scenes showed The Photographers, The Pyromaniac Party Animals, The Daters and The Friendship Duo.
The Cousins-Finished in Twelfth Place
"I ain't gonna let this slip through my fingers!" Stephanie exclaimed.
"Calm down, Steph. I know we lost out quick last time, but we don't want to overestimate our chances." Ryan stated as he placed a hand on his girlfriend's shoulder.
"We are getting close. The tower is in sight." Travis stated as he pointed out his window.
"I don't know how Cody and Jessica did this." Paul commented.
"I don't know how I got through that juggling act." Victor added with a chuckle.
The taxis started arriving as the teams began getting out as they did a full sprint with Rico tripping and Stephanie pushing Victor and Paul off to the side. She and Ryan stepped on the placemat.
"Stephanie and Ryan, you are Team #13!" Phil announced.
"I want a better effort next time!" Stephanie warned her boyfriend.
The Daters-Finished in Thirteenth Place
Ricky and Harvey set foot on the placemat next.
"Ricky and Harvey, my main men. You guys are Team #14 and live to race another day!" Don announced.
The Pyromaniac Party Animals hollered as they hugged one another.
The Pyromaniac Party Animals-Finished in Fourteenth Place
Paul and Victor stepped on the placemat smiling and a little embarrassed.
"Paul and Victor, you guys are Team #15!" Phil announced.
"That's alright." Paul stated as Victor nodded.
The Friendship Duo-Finished in Fifteenth Place
The Photographers were next as they were sweating.
"Rico and Travis, welcome to sixteenth place!" Don announced.
"Tack!" Rico pronounced in Swedish.
The Photographers-Finished in Sixteenth Place
The race between the Goat Farmers and The Newlyweds raged on as they called for their taxis.
"Final stretch, honey!" Lucas exclaimed as he packed the bags in the backseat letting Jane in.
"Go! Go! Go!" Brent demanded as he and Josh get in.
Phil and Don were waiting for them ready to see who would be the first team eliminated of the season. The taxis were coming in as Josh and Brent got out of theirs first. They rushed with their bags as they got on the placemat cheering wildly.
"Josh, Brent, you are Team #17!" Phil announced.
Both husbands hugged Phil and Don for barely making it in time.
The Goat Farmers-Finished in Seventeenth Place
Lucas and Jane got out of their taxi a little bummed out as they stepped up to the placemat. Don looked them over with a saddened look.
"Valiant effort you two, but I'm afraid you are the last team to check in. You've been eliminated." Don announced.
Lucas kissed Jane on the forehead as she fiddles with her hands.
"I'm sorry. You did what you could." Phil stated.
"It's alright. We didn't have the best mindset to compete." Lucas explained.
Lucas and Jane(The Newlyweds): We may have lost and not got the money, but it doesn't have to be the end of our honeymoon. The world is out there for our enjoyment. I'm sad, but it was fun seeing New York while we could and now, we can relax knowing we aren't competing against anyone. Wish the rest of the teams good luck!
Lucas and Jane are seen walking off into the distance as they are determined to continue their honeymoon.
"With one team down and more of the world to explore, what adventures await our remaining teams? Find out next time on The Amazing Ridonculous Race!" Don announced as the cameras cut to black.
Current standings:
The Newlyweds-Eliminated: 18th Place
A/N: Here is a quick announcement I have to get across. Please refrain from asking me for updates on this story. I know it's not everyone and just a select few, but it takes a little longer than expected to write these out and come up with all these ideas. This is properly a story I won't update as often, but will get to when I have the time. It's going to be more frequently.