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 love the show, I enjoy watching Josh Gates. My husband and I don’t miss an episode and even watch the repeats. Keep up the good work
You have to love Josh ,the shows are very well made and keep you on the edge of your seat.He is the perfect host not a boy do you get a history lesson but you get a outside view of different cultures around the world..For a season finale how about 1 lucky winner gets to travel with Josh. Thank you for a good series
I absolutely love this show & could never imagine anyone in Josh’s place! He actually makes history fun & interesting. His personally is comparable to none! First classshow!
Great News, Josh is very entertaining as a host, and the subject matters, don’t disappoint.
Love Love Love Josh!! My husband and I travel vicariously thru his adventures!! Please don’t EVER cancel this show!!
I love Expedition Unknown. So glad to hear it has been renewed. Josh Gates’ personality and the intriguing mysteries are a winning combination!
HUGE Fan of Both Expedition Unknown and Destination Truth. Love and favor DT Josh Gates is the Perfect Host and knows how to keep the adrenaline flowing from beginning to end. He keeps the viewers coming back and wanting more…. That’s the Ticket to Success and His showing Never leaves a vacant seat. Only BIG Mistake Production DESPERATELY Needs to SILENCE the Background Sound Effects. That’s the BIG Mistake FINDING BIGFOOT ALWAYS MADENever Ever once have I heard sound effects in the forest when researching Sasquatch… You NEED TO MAKE IT REAL PPLOther than that you have a Fantastic show.
I record his travels and watch them with my husband. Love them.
Great show! Josh is very engaging with a great sense of humor. I really wish there were more shows like this
I love Josh Gates and I love Expedition Unknown. It’s a history show, and a travel show, with some comedy thrown in. I also love Destination Truth. Josh is a great guy! If they had Make-A-Wish for adults I would ask to spend a day with Josh while he’s shooting EXU.
Love this show….. as a 64 year old woman I love to watch anything Josh Gates. Keep em coming
I love watching Expedition Unknown I learn a lot from him . He is a great teacher . It is a one of a kind show even my grandson watches it
Thank you for another season! Josh is funny, knowledgeable and a gem!!
I Love this series! Glad to hear it!
I absolutely Love that show.. Never miss it.❤