Twelve Teams stand at the start line in Los Angeles, Calif., but only 11 will make the journey to Tokyo, Japan as the Racers are faced with a heart-breaking surprise elimination.
The Rock the Block renovation competition begins with the heart of the home -- the kitchen -- as each team tries to add the most value. Chopped's Ted Allen tests their mettle with a Design Twist, while HGTV's Tarek El Moussa and Heather Rae Young judge.
Teams scramble to spot royalty in the jam-packed streets of Cambodia and one Team monkeys around and breaks the Race's cardinal rule by losing their passport.
Teams struggle to combat the hectic pace of Vietnam and one Team puts their own Race in jeopardy by offering to help the competition.
Teams sweat it out searching sand dunes for water in the blistering sun and one racer decides to help his competition hoping karma will be on their side in the end.