Ep 2. Do You Like American Candy?

The Amazing Race season 13 episode 2 is titled Do You Like American Candy? and follows the remaining teams as they continue their race around the world. The episode starts with the teams leaving their pit stop in Salvador, Brazil, and making their way to Fortaleza, also in Brazil.

Once in Fortaleza, the teams face their first task: they must make their way to a nearby beach and search among a group of locals for a man with a specific tattoo on his arm. Once they find this man, he will give them their next clue. The teams quickly spread out in search of the man, but not all of them are successful in finding him.

After receiving their next clue, the teams learn that they must make their way to a nearby candy store and must use a series of clues to identify different types of American candy. Once they have correctly identified each candy, they must then taste it and match it to its corresponding wrapper. Some teams struggle with this task, while others breeze through it.

Following this challenge, the teams must make their way to a local market, where they must purchase all of the ingredients necessary to make a traditional Brazilian dish: feijoada. The ingredients are spread out among different vendors at the market, making it difficult to find everything they need. However, the teams soon learn that they have the option to purchase a pre-made kit that contains all of the necessary ingredients. While some teams opt for this easier route, others choose to search for all of the ingredients individually.

Once the teams have all of the ingredients, they must then prepare the feijoada and serve it to a group of local judges. The judges rate each team on various criteria, such as taste, presentation, and authenticity. This proves to be a challenging task for some of the teams, as they are not familiar with the dish and must rely on their cooking skills to succeed.

After the feijoada challenge, the teams receive their next clue and must make their way to a nearby stadium, where they must perform a synchronized dance routine with a group of local dancers. This task proves to be the most physically demanding of the episode, as some teams struggle with the choreography and stamina required to complete it.

Finally, the teams must make their way to the pit stop for this leg of the race. The last team to arrive will be eliminated from the competition. The pit stop for this leg of the race is located on the beach, providing a beautiful backdrop for the teams as they complete this portion of the race.

Overall, The Amazing Race season 13 episode 2 offers a thrilling continuation of the show's signature mix of physical challenges and cultural exploration. The teams are faced with a variety of different tasks that require them to use their brains, brawn, and teamwork skills to succeed. Viewers are sure to be on the edge of their seats as they watch the teams battle it out for a chance at the grand prize.