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?
My favorite show on tv!
I definately will watch. The adventure and discovery of it all makes learning fun and interesting. Even when the desired ending is not obtained. ✌❤G
YES!!!! Expedition Unknown and Dead Files are my favorite shoes. So happy to hear EU is renewed!
Great news. Love the series and Josh is a real character and he makes it fun to watch.
I absolutely LOVE this show! Humorous, adventurous, drama, and historical.
I love this show wish I could get it on dvd
I am glad he has 14 more shows but I do hope for the worlds sake there’s something in the wings he & team will be doing. He’s everything that’s good on TV. I love him!
I’m 70. Been watching for years this is the best thing on TV today he’s a lovable guy don’t ever take him off!!!!!! He has the best sense of humor makes me laugh all the time
OMG, I’m so happy. I LOVE this program and Josh. He truly makes it fun, enjoyable and a tremendous learning experience for children and adults.
LOVE THIS SHOW AND JOSH!! So glad you are keeping it on!!
Thank you travel channel!! Love watching Josh! He takes us places we will never get to and love the history that engages us for that hour!
I can’t get enough of Expedition Unknown. At first I was the only one watching the show now it is on 4 tv’s in our house and it’s recording as well. Thanks for the great news. We will be watching.
Awesome show! I look forward to it every week. I even watch the reruns often. All of his shows have been great! IMO SYFY wasn’t very smart to let him get away. Josh is one of the best hosts I’ve ever seen. His passion for discovery, and his humor make each show seem like a new show. A definite asset to any programming schedule.
I’m super pleased! He usually goes places that are pretty off-limits to many people, especially people with two small children. I get to explore through him and his team! My favorite one is still the Shagri-La episode in the Himalayas. Epic.
Love the show, !!! Always watch…..Josh is great. Also Destination Truth…