Amazing Race 38 Episode 6: Croatia Challenges Shake Up the Leaderboard

The Amazing Race Season 38 hit Croatia with a vengeance, bringing intense Roadblocks, tricky Detours, and an unexpected elimination that even had family members rooting against each other!

TL;DR: Quick Takes from Croatia

Kristine and Rubina were eliminated after falling behind in a challenging leg through Croatia.
Tucker and Eric continued their winning streak, securing their third first-place finish and a trip to Cairo, Egypt.
Alliances faced strain due to intense competition and a surprisingly tricky Roadblock that had multiple teams fumbling their strategies.

Alright, fellow Amazing Race fanatics, buckle up because Season 38, Episode 6, titled "The System Hacked Me," brought us a fresh dose of drama, strategy, and some seriously scenic Croatia! After the chaos of last week's double U-Turn and a rather poorly designed racing challenge, teams were still feeling the heat.

The episode, which aired on October 29, 2025 (mark your calendars for new episodes Wednesdays at 9:30/8:30C!), promised intensifying competition, reconsidered alliances, and Roadblock strategies falling apart. And boy, did it deliver!

Navigating Croatia's Twists and Turns: Stick Shifts and Seafood Struggles

This leg kicked off with some significant time gaps, thanks to the previous episode's drama. Tucker and Eric, the front-runners, departed first, while Izzy and Paige left at 11:47 a.m., and Kristine and Rubina found themselves in last place, leaving a whole hour later at 12:55 p.m. When you're that far behind, it’s not just a race anymore; it's a marathon of catching up!

The first hurdle? Driving stick-shift cars. You'd think professional semi-truck drivers like Jas and Jag would have it down, but even they struggled, hilariously pushing their car backward (and into a fence!) because they couldn't figure out reverse. Natalie also admitted to driving "like a little grandma," which, frankly, sounds like peak reality TV gold.

Teams then faced a Detour with two options:

Bag It Up: Fill a wheelbarrow with salt, then accurately measure and seal ten bags, each weighing between 20 and 21 pounds, before delivering them. Sounds straightforward, right?
Pull It Up: Row a boat out to find three buoys with oysters, pull them up, and deliver the oysters to a waiting chef. This one promised physical exertion and potential sea-sickness!

Tucker and Eric, ever efficient, opted for "Bag It Up" and quickly powered through, becoming the first to move on. Kyland and Taylor, on the other hand, chose "Pull It Up" and immediately hit a snag. Kyland, despite his "Popeye muscles," struggled immensely with rowing the boat, causing them to fall behind. Imagine trying to row a boat in Croatia with heavy rain and wind, while your competition is already bagging salt and moving on!

Jas and Jag, after their car troubles, also went for "Bag It Up" but ran into issues with one bag being sealed incorrectly, forcing them to redo some work. Kristine and Rubina, already at a disadvantage, also chose "Pull It Up," and poor Rubina even lost her glasses in the ocean! Talk about adding insult to injury.

The Roadblock Reality Check: When "Smart" Strategies Backfire

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After the Detour, teams headed to the Roadblock, which proved to be a real head-scratcher. One team member had to visit three different locations, each holding crucial facts about Croatia. Then, they’d return to a central spot to answer three questions based on those facts. The kicker? Get a question wrong, and you have to go back out, and the questions would change! This wasn't just physical; it was a serious test of memory under pressure.

Eric, from the leading team Tucker and Eric, was the first to tackle it. He got most of it right but stumbled on the final question, forgetting to mention "feet" in his answer. Back he went! This little detail tripped up others too, highlighting how precise the task was.

Then came the "smart" strategies that, well, weren't so smart. Both Taylor (Kyland & Taylor) and Jas (Jas & Jag) thought they could game the system. Their plan? Go to the questions first, figure out what info they needed, then go find those specific facts. Brilliant, right? Except the clue clearly stated the questions would change if they got them wrong! The realization hit them hard, particularly Taylor, who was visibly frustrated by the twist. Seeing them come back angry, knowing they had to start from scratch, was a prime example of the race humbling even the most confident players.

Further down the line, an interesting moment of cooperation (and slight tension) emerged. Stephanie (Natalie & Stephanie) and Adam (Joseph & Adam), both working on the Roadblock, decided to join forces. Stephanie, initially missing the map to find the facts, benefitted from Adam's help. They managed to get all their questions correct together. However, heading to the Pit Stop, Natalie wanted to wait for Joseph and Adam, sticking to their alliance, but Stephanie was clearly miffed about backtracking. This moment showed the first cracks in the "Trainwreck" alliance, proving that self-interest often trumps loyalty when millions are on the line.

Alliances Under Pressure and Pit Stop Drama: A Non-Elimination That Wasn't

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Phil Keoghan, the master of suspense, threw in a classic line: "The last team to check in here may be eliminated." This usually signals a non-elimination leg, offering a glimmer of hope to the struggling teams. Alas, it was not to be! The wide gaps between teams and the leg's design meant there was very little movement in the pack. Kristine and Rubina were simply too far behind to recover from the previous leg's double U-Turn.

Izzy and Paige, still feeling the sting of being U-Turned, showed their frustration. Izzy, who famously flicked off the U-Turn sign last episode, was seen kicking a wheelbarrow this time. Clearly, the pressure was getting to them!

In the frantic race among the final three teams at the Roadblock – Jack & Chelsie, Izzy & Paige, and Kristine & Rubina – Izzy even asked Jack to team up. He initially declined, but they both ended up making the same "forgot to say feet/miles" mistake, and ultimately worked together to get it right on their second try. It's a testament to the race's pressure that alliances form and break even within seconds.

"I love an underdog... I want an all-female team to win."

— Rubina Bernabe, on who she hopes wins after her elimination.

Kristine and Rubina, despite their valiant efforts and singing "Bonded by trauma and doin' it for our mama," just couldn't make up the lost time. They arrived at the Pit Stop as the last team and were officially eliminated from The Amazing Race Season 38. When asked who they'd like to see win, Rubina delivered a surprisingly candid answer: she's rooting for Izzy and Paige, the underdog all-female team, even over her own boyfriend, Tucker! Now that's some honest gameplay!

Who Checked In Where? The Episode 6 Rankings

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Here’s how the teams stacked up at the end of a grueling leg in Croatia:

First Place: Tucker and Eric (Brothers) – They've done it again! Their third win in a row, earning them a fantastic trip to Cairo, Egypt.
Second Place: Jas and Jag (Brothers/Entrepreneurs) – A strong comeback after their driving and bag-sealing woes.
Third Place: Kyland and Taylor (Dating) – Managed to recover after their Roadblock misstep.
Fourth Place: Natalie and Stephanie (Sisters) – Their alliance-related tensions didn't cost them too much.
Fifth Place: Joseph and Adam (Brothers) – Also navigated the alliance drama and the Roadblock successfully.
Sixth Place: Jack and Chelsie (Father and Daughter) – Pulled ahead of Izzy and Paige in a tight race to the mat.
Seventh Place: Izzy and Paige (Engaged Couple) – A tough leg for them, but they live to race another day.
Eliminated: Kristine and Rubina (Sisters) – Their journey unfortunately ended in Croatia.

This episode proved that while alliances can help, individual performance and sheer grit are what truly count. The pressure of the race can make even the "smartest" strategies fall apart and bring out unexpected moments of comedy and drama. We can't wait to see how the remaining teams handle the next challenge!

Frequently Asked Questions About The Amazing Race 38 Episode 6

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When did Amazing Race 38 Episode 6 air?

The Amazing Race Season 38, Episode 6, titled "The System Hacked Me," aired on Wednesday, October 29, 2025.

Where did The Amazing Race 38 Episode 6 take place?

Episode 6 of The Amazing Race Season 38 took place entirely in the beautiful but challenging country of Croatia.

Who was eliminated in Amazing Race 38 Episode 6?

Sisters Kristine Bernabe and Rubina Bernabe were the team eliminated in The Amazing Race Season 38, Episode 6.

What were the main challenges in Amazing Race 38 Episode 6?

Teams faced a Detour with two options: "Bag It Up" (filling and sealing salt bags) or "Pull It Up" (rowing to collect oysters). The Roadblock involved memorizing Croatian facts from three locations and answering questions, with the questions changing if answered incorrectly.

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