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?
Excellent. Josh and the crew produce a very entertaining and educational program.
Beyond thrilled! Thank you! Best Show and Host on TV! I watch a lot of TV and the excitement Josh brings is the real treasure to the show!
Awesome!!!! We love the show!!!! I wish they would investigate Pluckley, UK and Dering Castle.
I love to follow Expedition Unknown and Destination Unknown, can’t wait for more
Yes I love Josh Gates and the show! Only reason why I order the channel on my cable package
We look forward to seeing what Josh has in store for us each week. Good job travel Channel, Josh and his supporting team. We will keep watching!
Love the show it takes my family to places we may never go….and Josh’s personality is not bad either
Love, love, love more of Josh Gates & Expedition Unknown!!!! It’s the highlight of my week for this disabled old lady!!!
I have watched this show from the beginning. I look forward to the new season.
JOSH GATES HAS THE BEST SHOW ON TV IF I COULD MEET ONE MOVIE STAR IT WOULD BE JOSH GATES CAUSE HE IS A STAR IN MY BOOK BE SAFE JOSH AND CREW AND GOD BLESS !!
This show is addictive. Josh has a way to make history more interesting than ever. PLEASE, keep bringing us more!!!
Love Josh Gates shows Glad it will continue .
I’ve been a huge fan of Josh Gates since his D.T. days. Expedition Unknown is a great show and I’m beyond thrilled that Travel Channel has decided to keep it going.
I would be so upset if this show ended! I love it! My kids love it too!! We all watch it together! Josh is funny, the show is exciting and we have planed our vacations to the United States shows!!!
Great show! My son and I watch everything that Josh and his crew do! I told my family in England about his programs and they wished they were shown over there!