The adventure continues for Expedition Unknown. Recently, Travel Channel announced they’ve ordered more episodes of the TV show.
The travel series follows explorer Josh Gates as he crosses the globe investigating “the truth behind captivating stories, digging through years of historical evidence, facts and myths.”
Travel Channel has ordered 14 more episodes of Expedition Unknown, which are set to begin filming this spring.
Read more info below:
NEW YORK (February 16, 2018) – With adventure-laden expeditions, compelling storytelling and unique insight into the world’s biggest legends and stories, Travel Channel’s “Expedition Unknown” with explorer Josh Gates has been renewed midseason for 14 new hour-long episodes. Production on the new season is slated to begin this spring.
The popular series continues to deliver year-over-year ratings growth for the network – attracting more than 6.2 million total viewers since its season premiere on Wednesday, December 27 at 9 p.m. ET/PT. The current season has delivered double-digit ratings increases among M25-54 and an average seven percent rise in ratings among P25-54 for its timeslot.
The February 7th and February 14th episodes – a two-part special focusing on the great women of ancient Egypt – averaged a live plus same day rating of .50 among viewers P25-54, growing its timeslot by 39 percent versus last year. Additionally, “Expedition Unknown: After the Hunt” – the two after show specials that premiered at 10 p.m. ET/PT, nearly doubled last year’s ratings for the timeslot.
“’Expedition Unknown’ continues to grow and take on a life of its own and Josh’s passion for adventure is a big part of that,” said Courtney White, senior vice president, programming, Travel Channel, Food Network and Cooking Channel. “He’s the consummate storyteller whose knowledge of history and culture enhances each expedition and heightens the viewing experience, which is why fans can’t get enough.”
What do you think? Do you watch Expedition Unknown? Are you glad it will continue?
I would watch ANYTHING with Josh Gates in it! He’s awesome and hilarious! I love the locations he goes to. He’s the best! I love Expedition Unknown! Keep them coming. Thanks travel channel!
KT, Utah
Josh is amazing! My wife and I have followed every show he’s had,including Destination Truth. First saw him in a couple of Ghost Hunters shows and have loved his crazy style ever since. Keep up the good work, Josh!
Love anything Josh and company take on – appreciate the amazing travel and good humor. Real life stories are ok but the paranormal and cryptids are where it’s at for me! Josh – you rock and I enjoy your cohorts too!
I love this show. History is extremely important to our present and future, and Josh Gates makes every adventure interesting and entertaining.
Oh Josh makes history more interesting. I am excited to hear they picked more episodes of his show.
Yeas, very excited to see more episodes!
We love this show! Super enjoyed these 2 part shows/after shows!! You learn and laugh at the same time!!
I so enjoy watching Expedition Unknown – it is one of the best shows on television !! Thank you for putting quality back on the air !!!!!
I really enjoy his show. Educational and entertaining.
We love Josh Gates and his crew. We have learned so much from his shows. Wouldn’t miss a show. He is a great host. Drives me crazy with some of the things he does.
Love the show. It gets better and better – Josh is a great host!!
Been watching since the beginning. Loved Destination Truth!
Yessssss!!!!! We LOVE this show! love the adventure and discoveries. My son wants Josh’s job, like for real. we also love that the whole family is safe to watch it! Thank you travel channel!!! Thank you Josh and team!
Oh my God my husband and I watch and watch again ,he is one of the most entertaining guys to watch on tv.The first show we found by accident , which tha first show took to spending a whole day and three hours later in the evening. He had us hooked with the first show . I called my daughter and told her to watch ,she is hooked on his shows just like us . Thank you Josh for som of the most entertaining hours .I also have to say that my grandson loves his show too, and if he… Read more »
Yes I love this show it would be pretty cool to travel the world and uncover mysteries