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?
Look forward every week to new adventures.
I’m a Loyal Josh Gates follower,and love history and adventure shows.I love the Carribean Pirite treasure shows with Philip and his wife,and look forward to the new series of adventures.
Josh Gates makes the show worth watching even more!
This show is one of the best on tv. I watch it every week and I even enjoy watching the reruns. Josh Gates is both educational and humorous. Keep this show going.
I never miss an episode and I’ve watched women of Egypt three times so glad they are renewing thank you this is one TV show that my grandchildren can learn from and we can sit and watch together and I’m not embarrassed and have to turn the channel thank you Josh
So happy to hear that Expediation Unknown is going to have more shows. I enjoy Josh Gates so much, I learn a lot.
Awesome news!! I just love Josh Gates and his wonderful sense of adventure, his knowledge of history and his wonderful sense of humor. There is just no one on TV like him. Can’t wait for the new season.
Thank you,thank you, thank you, Travel Channel! Have watched your channel for quite some time, as it continues to have quality family shows! My family is in LOVE with this program.!
Josh is a very good story teller, knowledgeable and we feel the excitement when watching his show like we are at his locations! His humor is a very welcome trait in todays programming!
Well done TC, well done!
Bussey Family
Hope,MI
I absolutely love Expedition Unknown and Destination Truth. Both really fantastic shows. Glad that another season has been ordered. Would love to see more of DT as well.
I watch all of Josh Gates shows new ones and reruns. I like that he asks the experts/locals the questions I want to know. Keep bringing the awesome shows!
Yay!! We absolutely enjoy watching this show and anything Josh is involved in! Love that quick wit and humor as well 😉 congrats Josh! We are looking forward to new episodes as always.
I have never missed an episode of Expedition Unknown or Destination Truth. It’s such an adventure each week learning about history, the people of the area, the customs, and the food. Josh Gates is so charming, humble, and fun loving. Fantastic show!
I watch expedition unknown, every episode…I am hooked! Please keep them coming
I’m so excited, I love the show. I would like to see more Destination Truth also! I just love the crew.
I’m so Glad it’s being renewed , I think it’s one of the best showed on!