The ABC's original 90s documentary reality show returns with a new generation of filmmakers. Six storytellers. Ten films. One winner. Hosted by Zan Rowe with original 90s Racer John Safran, it's a ride you don't want to miss.
Cast: Zan Rowe, John Safran
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Season 1
11 episodes
1. Episode 1Six filmmakers are sent to surprise global locations and given ten days to make a film, where three esteemed judges critique their work.CC1 h 2 minJun 7, 2026
2. Episode 2In episode two, six filmmakers battle harsh critiques, technical disasters and cultural challenges as they create short films across the globe, with one standout rising to the top.CC58minJun 14, 2026
3. Episode 3Six filmmakers battle exhaustion, setbacks and misunderstanding competition rules as they race across six countries to complete their film, culminating in a shocking disqualification and a game-changing twist.CC58minJun 21, 2026
4. Episode 4The six filmmakers take on a new challenge and step out from behind the camera and into their own stories, delivering a mix of personal, funny and revealing films.CC59minJun 28, 2026
5. Episode 5This week all six filmmakers land in the same country, Japan. With 40 million tourists a year and a land "teeming with stories," the episode promises something different from the usual solo dispatches.CC59minJul 5, 2026
6. Episode 6This week's destinations are Nepal, Scotland, Timor Leste, Louisiana, Chile and Botswana. As the competition passes its halfway mark, the filmmakers reflect on their growing ambition to take bigger creative risks.CC59minJul 12, 2026
7. Episode 7On the race of their lives, this week sees William head to Maine, Lucinda travels to France, Elliot to Azerbaijan, Jayden to New Delhi, Kate goes to Mexico and Mikaela travels to Germany.CC59minJul 19, 2026
8. Episode 8The filmmakers are challenged to immerse themselves in unfamiliar worlds, testing their ability to connect with people, cultures and experiences beyond the surfaceCC1 h 0 minJul 26, 2026
9. Episode 9This week sees Elliot in Monaco, William travels to Turkiye, Jayden jumps over to Jordan, Lucinda takes over Lithuania, Kate heads to Utah and Mikaela lands in Canada.CC59minAug 2, 2026
10. Episode 10It's the season final and all six Racers are together in studio to hear who won the week, and who takes home the ultimate prize of filming a project for the ABC.CC1 h 2 minAug 9, 2026- 11. Extra: Family and FriendsThe Racers are joined in the studio by their loved ones for an emotional reunion. Plus, Zan quizzes the filmmakers on what life is really like on the road.CC24minAug 9, 2026
Race Around the World
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The ABC's original 90s documentary reality show returns with a new generation of filmmakers. Six storytellers. Ten films. One winner. Hosted by Zan Rowe with original 90s Racer John Safran, it's a ride you don't want to miss.
Creators and cast
- Created by
- Mark Sutton, Kate Paul
- Cast
- Zan Rowe, John Safran
- Studio
- EndemolShine Australia
Maturity rating
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