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 LOVE JOSH GATES SHOWS!! NEVER MISS ANY EPISODES!
ECSTATIC TO HEAR THE GREAT NEWS!!
I LOVE Josh Gates shows!!! So HAPPY to hear the GREAT NEWS!!!
I love the show and Josh is always entertaining!
Oh yes Travel Channel question… how do Canadian viewers get to see Josh’s expedition unknown …. we cannot get up here …why is that? ( In Canada ) he has a lot of fans up here in the frozen north …. all we get is reruns on the Dtour channel… ☹️☹️☹️
Love this show! Josh Gates brings fun back into history and exploration, even my 12 and 7 year old love his shows.
Have watched Josh from the very beginning. He is genuine and I love to learn through his eyes!! Also a great sense of humor!!!
Love this show it’s so educational and my 5 year old grandson loves it to when I see him he wants to talk about what he learned watching Josh Gates awesome show.
Really enjoy this show! So happy it will continue.
Have watched Josh from the very beginning!! He is genuine and I love to learn and see things through his eyes!! Also a great sense of humor!!!
This is great news. Have been watching Josh since Destination Truth and don’t miss an episode of Expedition Unknown. Keep them coming Josh!
Yes way to go Josh …. Time to get back in the gym get a personal trainer to push you even further … lol.
I absolutely love this show. Josh Gates is an awesome host. I’ve been following all of his shows for years.
This is such a wonderful series, I have seen everyone and enjoy them over and over! Definitely want to see more! Always interesting and entertaining!
I love All Josh’s shows!! I would be disappointed if they were cancelled. Keep them coming!!
Expedition Unknown is one of our family favorites we are anxious to see each week.