User blog comment:TheDipDap1234/The Ridonculous Race Episode 16 - Team Reviews/@comment-24152851-20150927152218/@comment-1037137-20150928191556

Definitely a silly trade off not to have the whole cast present for the finish. The first time they did it in TDAS they did that in the worst way possible, so obviously a stain remains from that. And while it was certainly not the biggest problem with TDPI's finale, it didn't help it either. Just have everyone and that way almost everyone can be happy. Doing otherwise just makes everyone feel cheated.

But a finale really has to deliver on the final challenge and on making the winners' victories feel legit and conclusive. Something TD has never been particularly good about, especially in the most recent seasons.