Ep 1. I Should've Been a Boy Scout

In the premiere episode of The Amazing Race season 28, titled "I Should've Been a Boy Scout," 11 teams of social media influencers begin the race of a lifetime. The teams, made up of pairs who are influencers on platforms such as YouTube, Instagram, and Vine, come from all over the United States and include best friends, cousins, and dating couples.

The episode starts with host Phil Keoghan introducing the teams and explaining the rules of the race. The teams must compete in challenges and navigate their way through different countries, facing roadblocks and detours along the way. The ultimate goal is to be the first team to cross the finish line and win a million dollars.

The first challenge of the episode requires the teams to find the Hollywood sign in Los Angeles, California. Once they arrive, they must climb to the top of the sign, gather clues, and decipher a message that will lead them to their next destination. This challenge proves to be difficult for some teams, as they struggle to find the sign and climb to the top.

The second challenge takes place in Mexico City, where the teams must navigate their way through the city's crowded streets to a market where they must search for a specific stand. Once they find the stand, they must choose between two detours: "Mariachi Madness" or "Great Bulls of Fire." In "Mariachi Madness," the teams must learn and perform a traditional mariachi song in front of a live audience. In "Great Bulls of Fire," the teams must don a bull costume and run through the streets while locals throw fireworks at them.

As the teams complete the challenges, they also face obstacles such as language barriers and getting lost in unfamiliar cities, adding to the excitement and drama of the race. Throughout the episode, the personalities of the influencers shine through, as they showcase their unique skills and relationships.

The episode ends with the teams racing to the pit stop, where the last team to arrive will be eliminated from the race. This adds an element of tension and suspense, as the teams push themselves to their limit in order to stay in the competition.

Overall, "I Should've Been a Boy Scout" sets the stage for a thrilling season of The Amazing Race, showcasing the diverse personalities and talents of its cast and promising plenty of action and drama to come.