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?
Me and the wife have watched the show from the start and very glad to see that they are making new ones since I don’t watch the same again
Yay!!! I’m hooked to the show! Huge fan! I feel like I can travel without the hassle lol.
Love, Love Love Josh and his adventures. Such an awesome show an what an AWESOME man!
We don’t get Travel Channel…sure miss that show…wish we could afford more channels….Maybe we can get DVD’s of the show.
Love this show!
Best show on TV. I look forward to it each week.
Freaking AWESOME. I absolutely LOVE this man. Stupidest thing SyFy ever did was cancel Destination Truth…thank God TC was smart enough to capitalize on it!
I love the show! For the first time history is interesting even enjoyable. Thank you Josh☺️
I am so excited for the show to continue. I love Expedition Unknown!! I have been watching the show for a while on my own. One day I decided to watch it in the living room with my grandkids so now my grandkids watch it with me on my TV. My granddaughter is 9 and she will come running when it’s time for the show to come on she will even watch it on her own even the reruns. It’s good quality programming. Thank you for keeping Expadition Unknown on the air.
It is one my favorite shows on t.v.
I am very happy to see it renewed.
Josh is awesome…please more more more! I lived in Europe for 7 yrs. I have a destination that needs explored…please contact me. Its a great story.
I love Expedition:Unknown! Josh makes history fun, interesting, and downright exciting. Bring on more!
Yes, I’m glad it’s been renewed. He IS the ultimate story teller and has a great sense of humor as well. All his shows are interesting to say the least.
LOVE this show! Josh is so entertaining and such a natural storyteller.
Love this show!