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?
Absolutely fascinating but please stop posting tweets from viewers on the screen. They are annoying and take away from the show.
Absolutely love this show, and can’t wait for the new episodes. Josh ROCKS!
I love the show but I was wondering if u ever explore places your viewers suggest?
Josh has shown places in this world I would love to see. We watch with grandson who has now decided at age 13 he wants to be an explorer or an archaeologist. His knowledge of history has expanded past his teachers knowledge in class and amazed her. He started all this because of Josh
So Thank you from a constant fan and grandparent.
Positively love the show. Places and history that I could never see. The search to solve historical mysteries.
Love the show. When do the new episodes air? Can’t wait to see where they go next.
Love this show. My first choice for TV viewing.
We love this show, and will even rewatch old shows, please keep making them
Best show and talent on tv
I can’t wait until the show starts again… Josh and his crew have a great sense of humor and I enjoy the show greatly.
Please more, more, more. Love the show, always well done.
Keep them coming! Love the variety of topics and insights into Josh and the crew as they tell their unique historical stories! Didn’t learn this in school!
Love Mr Gates and his programs. Look forward to them. Please keep him filming and exploring. I am 70 and may not fit your demographic but find Expedition Unknown fun and informative.
I have watched Many science/archeology discovery mystery shows on all channels. Yet I find Josh Gates the most compelling story teller of all. He gives enough science related details to keep my interest, and his sense of humor is hilarious. But it his enthusiasm that I find the most contagious…I Do hope it is sincere, although I do realize things are made more dramatic…for tv. This is a show that gets you excited about all things unexplored and mysterious. I am hoping for more Yeti details in the future! I have no doubt you will inspire Many young people to… Read more »
Love Expedition Unknown. I would like to know when it comes back on in 2019. The show is addictive.
Me too! Love all of his shows!!