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?
It’s my favorite show!
I love Josh I have followed his career since Destination Truth. He is amazing at explaining information and makes history so exciting.
I just love this show. Josh Gates attitude and adventurous side along with being a humorous intelligent man makes this show come alive so to speak.. Love the history and learning a lot from it.
Wonderful family show a must watch.
Love the show. Have traveled to so many wonderful places with him. Keep the shows coming.
I’ve been hooked on Josh Gates since Destination Unknown aired. It’s one thing you can put on and everyone loves it and is amazed. Help it up guys!
Yay! Me and my family absolutely love the show. Josh Gates is awesome.
I have been a fan of all of Josh Gates series but Expedition Unlnown is a hands down favorite with our family. He takes us to places we never in our lifetime could go to or experience. Not only does he bring history alive but culture too. We enjoy how personable he is and makes connection with the people in a warm and open way. He helps us see that while our culture and lifestyles maybe vastly different we still share a common bond. His enthusiasm for archeology is contagious. Thank you for renewing this entertaining and educational program. Phyllis… Read more »
Love the love Josh Gates
The show sucks reminds me of heraldo and al copnes vault fiasco. He never finds anything he is also irritating as hell.
I love Expedition Unknown so glad it will continue. I am also happy that Travel Channel is showing Destination Truth, Josh Gates is the best host.
Love the show! Not only do I learn new things, Josh and his crew makes me laugh
I love this show and Josh gates is great
LOVE This show and I’ve always Loved Destination Truth…( wish you would make new episodes !). Love Josh in anything! I’ve been following him for years!….well, not literally, cause that would be creepy, but ya know what I mean!!
Love me some Josh Gates, can’t get enough.