Phil Keoghan poses with his Outstanding Reality-Competition Program award for the CBS show "The Amazing Race" at the 66th Primetime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles, California August 25, 2014.
Phil Keoghan poses with his Outstanding Reality-Competition Program award for the CBS show "The Amazing Race" at the 66th Primetime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles, California August 25, 2014. Reuters/Mike Blake

"The Amazing Race," or "TAR" Season 27 aired its premiere episode titled “A Little Too Much Beefcake,” on Friday, Sept. 25 on the CBS TV Network. TMZ correspondents Kelly Berning and Shevonne Sullivan raced with 10 other teams in this leg. Unfortunately, they were the first team to be eliminated in “TAR” 2015. After the teams’ stint in Brazil, they will now head to Argentina for the second leg of the race. Read on for “The Amazing Race” Season 27 recap and spoilers.

Spoiler Alert! This article contains “The Amazing Race” 2015 spoilers of Leg 2.

The 27th installment of the award-winning CBS reality TV show will air its second episode titled “Get in There and Think Like a Dog” on Friday at 8/7c on CBS. TV Guide reports that the remaining teams will continue racing in Buenos Aires, Argentina. They will learn to dance the tango. But it will have an unexpected twist. Plus, the 10 teams will visit the church where the baptism of Pope Francis took place. "TAR" host Phil Keoghan will once again be there to cheer the racers on and welcome them as they each arrive on the mat.

“The Amazing Race” Season 27 recap of Leg 1

The 11 teams started the race in Venice Beach, California. They were informed by Phil that they are heading out to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Some of the challenges the racers faced include using a Schiller water-bike, riding a hang glider for the Fast Forward, taking a helicopter ride, solving a a giant geometric slide puzzle and playing footvolley. They also experienced what it’s like to change into their swimsuits without going to a changing room. After completing the puzzle or successfully scoring enough points at the footvolley, the teams were given clues to proceed to the pit stop which is located at the Arpoador Lookout.

"TAR" Season 27 team placement in the first episode:

  1. Tanner Kloven and Josh Ahern (Best Friends)
  2. Jazmine Lewis and Danielle Littleton (Best Friends/Athletes)
  3. Cindy Chac and Rick Chac (Newlyweds)
  4. Denise Williams and James Corley (Mother/Son)
  5. Logan Fazio and Chris Gordon (Dating Paparazzi)
  6. Alex Manard and Adam Dingeman (Cousins)
  7. Ernest Phillip and Jin Lao (Brothers)
  8. Kelsey Gerckens and Joey Buttitta (Dating News Anchors)
  9. Justin Scheman and Diana Bishop (Engaged)
  10. Tiffany Chantell and Krista Debono (Former Cheerleader)
  11. Kelly Berning and Shevonne Sullivan (Co-Workers)

Click here to see a video of the Leg 1 episode from the official website of “The Amazing Race.”

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