Ep 2. Episode 2

In Relative Race season 8 episode 2, the four teams continue their journey to connect with relatives they have never met before. The race becomes more challenging as they travel further away from their starting point in Washington D.C.

Team Green, Ashleigh and her half-sister Samantha are excited to have found information about their biological father's side of the family. They travel to Georgia to meet their great-aunt and great-uncle. Their newfound relatives are welcoming and share stories about their father's life. Ashleigh and Samantha are able to learn about their father's personality and passions, which brings them a sense of connection to him despite never meeting him.

Team Red, Jenna and Ryan, are also on a mission to find their relatives. They travel to South Carolina to meet their great-uncle, who is the only relative they have been able to find thus far. Upon their meeting, they discover shocking revelations about their family history, which leads them to question what they have always believed to be true.

Team Blue, Chris and Lisa, are struggling with the race as they have not been successful in finding any of Lisa's biological relatives. They travel to North Carolina to meet with an expert on adoption in hopes of finding new leads. The expert gives them encouraging information and advice on how to move forward in their search.

Meanwhile, Team Black, Ray and Nicole, are navigating the race with ease. They travel to Virginia to meet Nicole's biological cousin and great-aunt. They bond over family memories and learn about their ancestors, which gives them a deeper appreciation for their heritage.

As the teams continue their journeys, they face various challenges that test their abilities to work together and persevere. The race becomes more emotional as they learn about their family histories, and it becomes apparent that connecting with their biological relatives is more than just winning a competition.

In the end, each team is able to connect with their relatives on a deeper level, which brings them a sense of belonging and fulfillment. The race not only helped them find their relatives but also gave them a better understanding of themselves and their identities.