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 am happy this show continues!! I got my husband hooked this year on the show!! Josh and crew do an amazing job. Thank you, Thank you, Travel Channel!!
I love this show!!! Josh is the best ❤️
Yes! Love the show! I’d love to see him investigate Oak Island with the Lagina Brothers!
Wish our history lessons were told this way. This is interesting and the stories are real, not just something in a book!
So glad this show will continue to be on. I hope it will be on for several more years, I love it! I enjoy seeing the different places as well as learning so much about them. Josh’s personality & sense of humor make it fun, he’s a natural!
(P.S. I also love Destination Truth.)
Love to travel with Josh and crew. His humor , daring food choices and souvenir shopping hilarious.One hour goes too fast
Love this show—we need more archeology on TV—and Josh is nice eye candy-LOL!
Can’t wait! My favorite show of all time! Josh is phenomenal, his sense of humor makes me laugh out loud, his excitement for adventure is inspiring and the filming is perfect!
I don’t know how we could say we’re the only intelligent life form considering the billions of stars and planets in them.
I love Expedition Unknown. I am glad there are more.
I love Expedition Unknown and Josh Gates is excellent. Intelligent AND entertaing!
I’ve watched and loved Josh’s shows (even on that other channel) from the beginning. Keep him around…he’s great!
Wahoooooooo!!!! Thank You Travel Channel oh and of course Joshua Gates and family
I think it’s awesome that they have continued the show me and my 9 year old daughter love it! Keep up the good work josh! Thank you travel!
Great news …we love this show and Josh Gates !!