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?
Great show and entertaining host. Adventure on Josh…
I love the shows and the adventures that Josh and crew bring every week! I would really love a little more in depth on the archaeology aspect and discoveries! Bring it on!!!
Love this show!
So glad to hear tha! My Fav show, love Josh Gates and his adventures! Can you explore Franklin Expedition ships ERUBUS AND TERROR finally found in Canada. I think Franklins body is still in the ships as natives say they saw, many, many years ago.
Yes can’t wait to watch more !!!
L♡VE Expedition Unknown!!!!!!!!!
Love it he is very down to earth and keeps it informative and makes you laugh at the same time
First off I love all of Josh Gates shows but especially the 2 episodes of Egyptian Queens! Totally fascinating and informative!
This is the best show on TV!!! Hugely entertaining as well as informative! And Josh Gates is the best host ever!! NEVER cancel this show!!!
I love, love this show! Have watched Josh since his very first show years ago! We love his adventures, letting us go with him around the world on these fun, wild highly entertaining trips! Always learn something new from Josh!
I love it!
Absolutely love this show, please keep it on Forever Ever,!!!! I love getting to explore with him his laughter calming the sometimes disturbing but interesting finds! Please allow him to go on entering us, many possibilities.,. I’ve got allot, over, 50, ancient relics that I would love to have tested and found out what they are and where they came from. Allot from Thailand and more overseas!!! Call me for a show!!! Thanks Go Josh, meaning stay Josh!!¡ Sincerely, Kelly Anderson 334-7238024 leave message!
Yeeeeeesssssss! So glad my favorite show will continue. BOOM!
Adore this show. It’s one of the few worth watching–intelligent, fun, educational, clever and, oh, that young man is just the cutest.
Love the series and love Josh Gates. One of the most entertaining shows on TV.
Glad he is back though I do miss his team from back in the day. I still watch reruns of the old shows and did love love love the 2 part special and the after the hunt!