Ep 2. Knock the Newbie Out of Us

The Amazing Race season 31 episode 2, "Knock the Newbie Out of Us," follows the remaining teams as they continue their race around the world. The teams find themselves in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, where they must navigate through the noisy and crowded streets to complete a series of challenges in order to move on to the next leg of the race.

The episode opens with a recap of the previous episode, where some teams struggled to complete the first set of challenges, including finding a specific marked group of locals, while others were able to accomplish the tasks with ease.

As the teams make their way to the first challenge, they are met with a shock: they will have to ride a motorcycle in order to complete the task. Some of the racers have never ridden a motorcycle before, adding an extra layer of difficulty to the already challenging task.

One team, in particular, struggles with the challenge, as their motorcycle breaks down in the middle of the task, causing them to fall behind. Another team, however, is able to quickly complete the challenge and move on to the next one.

The teams move on to the next challenge, which involves locating a local market and finding a specific color of coconut to drink. The challenge proves to be more difficult than anticipated, as many of the locals do not speak English and it becomes difficult to navigate through the crowded market.

Some of the teams work well together to complete the challenge, while others struggle with communication and teamwork. One team even runs into trouble when they accidentally drink the wrong coconut, causing them to have to backtrack and try again.

As the teams move on to the next challenge, they are met with yet another surprise: they will have to learn a traditional Vietnamese dance in order to move on to the next leg of the race. Some teams struggle with the dance, finding it difficult to keep up with the fast-paced rhythm and intricate choreography.

Despite the challenges, some of the teams shine through and are able to complete the dance with ease, impressing not only the judges but also their fellow racers.

As the episode comes to a close, the teams prepare for the next leg of the race, unsure of what challenges and surprises they will face next. Some teams are feeling confident after successfully completing the challenges in Vietnam, while others are worried about falling behind and being eliminated from the race.

Overall, "Knock the Newbie Out of Us" proves to be a thrilling and challenging episode, showcasing the skill, teamwork, and determination of the racers as they continue on their journey around the world.