Ep 1. Don't Let a Cheese Hit Me (Switzerland)

The Amazing Race, season 14, episode 1 is titled "Don't Let a Cheese Hit Me (Switzerland)" and follows eleven teams of two as they embark on a race around the world for a cash prize of one million dollars. The teams include a variety of backgrounds including married couples, siblings, friends, and even a mother and son.

The first leg of the race begins in Los Angeles, California where the teams are given their first clue and must make their way to the Los Angeles International Airport. From there they will be flying to Zurich, Switzerland. Upon arriving in Switzerland, teams must find a marked car and make their way to Interlaken, where they will take a cable car up to the Harder Kulm mountain.

At the top of the mountain, teams will find their first Roadblock challenge, which involves a unique Swiss sport called Hornussen. This involves hitting a small puck with a paddle and sending it flying into the air, where the opponents must then try to catch it. Teams must score three points before moving on to the next clue.

Once the Roadblock is complete, teams must make their way to Emmental, where they will find a local cheese factory. Here, they must complete a Detour, where they must either carry ten large wheels of cheese down a hill or transport cheese from the factory to a local market.

After completing the Detour, teams must then make their way to the Pit Stop, which is located in a small village nearby. The first team to arrive at the Pit Stop will win a prize provided by the show's sponsors.

The teams face a variety of challenges throughout the episode, including language barriers, navigating unfamiliar locations, and physical challenges. The teams must rely on their skills, teamwork, and adaptability to complete each task and stay in the race.

The episode showcases the beauty of Switzerland, with stunning views of the mountains and countryside. It also highlights the unique culture and traditional sports of the country, giving viewers an immersive experience of the locations visited by the teams.

Overall, "Don't Let a Cheese Hit Me (Switzerland)" sets the tone for a thrilling season of The Amazing Race, with intense competition and exciting challenges that will keep viewers on the edge of their seats.