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 WATCHING HIS SHOWS, ALSO DESTINATION TRUTH AND EVERYTHING HE HAS DONE. INCLUDING VISITS TO GHOST HUNTERS!!! PLEASE KEEP HIM GOING AS LONG AS HE WANTS, CAN NOT GET ENOUGH!
Yeah! It is my daughter’s and my favorite show!
Best decision of the viewing year!!!
Love all Josh Gates’ shows!!
Fantastic love the show Josh is hilarious
Love this show!
Best show on t.v.
Love the show
We LOVE this show!! Josh and the crew are wonderful!
I record all these shows so I can watch commercial free and simply Love Josh Gates story telling skills and his humor!
Love the show! Also watch Destination Truth!
This is the best show! So glad it will continue and will definitely keep watching. Wish I could travel with Josh!
Both Destination Truth and Expedition Unknown are both educational and entertaining.
The type of quality one expects in good t.v. No wonder they draw such a high rank.
Glad they will make more.
I love EU and I can’t get enough Josh! He always finds something interesting and pertinent. He loves what he does and it’s obvious.
Can’t wait for Wednesday night to watch back to back Josh Gates. Love this show. Josh is the reason I watch the Travel Channel. He also causes me to travel around the world more!!