How to watch CBS’ ‘The Amazing Race’ season 36 new episode free April 17

The Amazing Race

Season 36 contestants from "The Amazing Race," on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+ (live and on demand for Paramount+ with SHOWTIME subscribers, or on demand for Paramount+ Essential subscribers the day after the episode airs). Middle row, from left to right: Amber Craven and Vinny Cagungun, Yvonne Chavez and Melissa Main, Sunny Pulver and Elizabeth “Bizzy” Smith, Michelle and Rod Clark Back row, from left to right: Juan Villa and Shane Bilek, Derek and Shelisa, Chris and Mary, Rod and Leticia Gardner, Anthony and Bailey Smith. Photo: Yuri Hasegawa/CBS ©2024 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.CBS

The 36th season of CBS’ “The Amazing Race” continues this Wednesday, April 17 at 9:30 p.m. ET/8:30 p.m. CT with a new episode.

Those without cable can watch the new episode of “The Amazing Race” for free through either FuboTV or DirecTV Stream, each of which offer a free trial to new users. You can also watch “The Amazing Race” with Paramount+, which offers a free trial.

The new episode is titled “Our Alliance Strikes Again,” and in a description FuboTV said “Teams compete in double the roadblocks and double the detours on a megaleg in Argentina.”

According to Paramount, 13 new teams of two compete in the 36th race around the world led by the series’ host Phil Keoghan. This season there will be no non-elimination legs, Paramount said, meaning the team who finish each leg of the race last will be eliminated.

Contestants are competing for a grand prize of $1 million, Paramount said, adding that teams will travel to countries including Mexico, Colombia, Chile, Argentina, Uruguay, Barbados, and the Dominican Republic this season.

The remaining teams this season are:

  • Derek Williams (57, retired chief of police) & Shelisa Williams (55, retired sheriff’s lieutenant), a married couple from Alta Loma, California
  • Danny Butler (27, university resident doctor) & Angie Butler (55, seventh grade teacher), a mother and son from San Diego, California and Walla Walla, Washington
  • Rod Gardner (46, former NFL player and owner of Gshred Supplements) & Leticia Gardner (38, fitness business owner), a married couple from Lawrenceville, Georgia
  • Yvonne Chavez (40, global strategy and operations lead) & Melissa Main (38, investigator for U.S. Navy special operations), a dating couple from San Diego, California
  • Sunny Pulver (41) & Elizabeth ‘Bizzy’ Smith (37), firefighters and best friends from the cities of Edgerton and New Berlin, Wisconsin
  • Amber Craven (30) & Vinny Cagungun (37), nurse anesthetists and a dating couple from Englewood, Colorado
  • Ricky Rotandi (34, preschool teacher) & Cesar Aldrete (34, food stylist), a dating couple from New York City
  • Juan Villa (29) & Shane Bilek (29), Air Force pilots and best friends from Spokane, Washington and Marine City, Michigan

The team that has been eliminated so far is:

  • Maya Mody (20, student) & Rohan Mody (23, master’s student), siblings from Monmouth Junction, New Jersey (13th place)
  • Chris Foster (60, receptionist) & Mary Cardona-Foster (27, marketing manager), father and daughter from Waltham, Massachusetts (12th place)
  • Anthony Smith & Bailey Smith (26), recruiters and twin brothers from Clearwater, Florida (11th place)
  • Michelle Clark (39) & Sean Clark (46), a married couple and owners of Double Dutch Aerobics from East Point, Georgia (10th place)
  • Kishori Turner (26, senior marketing strategist) & Karishma Cordero (22, student), cousins from Gaithersburg, Maryland and Austin, Texas (9th place)

How can I watch “The Amazing Race” season 36 for free without cable?

Those without cable can watch the new episode for free through either DirecTV Stream or FuboTV, each of which offer a free trial to new users. You can also watch “The Amazing Race” with Paramount+, which offers a free trial.

What is DirecTV Stream?

The streaming platform offers a plethora of content including streaming the best of live and On Demand, starting with more than 75 live TV channels.

What is FuboTV?

FuboTV is an over-the-top internet live TV streaming service that offers more than 100 channels, like sports, news, entertainment and local channels. It offers DVR storage space, and is designed for people who want to cut the cord, but don’t want to miss out on their favorite live TV and sports.

What is Paramount+?

Paramount+ is a streaming platform that allows users to “stream thousands of episodes, live sports & exclusive originals – all in one place. Access hundreds of iconic movies, from award-winning classics to hit releases.” It also features breaking news and live sports.

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