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 his shows. Never miss them.
Love Josh and the show! Please keep it on the air as long as possible!
I love it.. I watch and record all episodes. My favorite show on travel channel.
Love the show…never miss an episode.
I love the show I have watched it from the beginning I also watched destination truth love that show even more than this one but I do watch this faithfully
Josh Gates is amazing! He’s so funny, smart and makes his shows enjoyable and informative. I enjoy all the shows he’s hosted! Keep going!!
I love the show I’ve watched it from the beginning I also watched his previous series destination truth which I loved even more than this one but I do watch it faithfully
One of the best shows on TV, Josh Gates always keeps it entertaining while exploring exciting locations and delving deep into some really incredible tales. It’s a huge world so hopefully The Travel Channel will keep Josh exploring for as long as he’s able!
I’m so happy and excited to see this. I love watching the new episodes, but I also enjoy to old ones too. Please keep showing Destination Truth episodes on Friday night too! I think Josh could make reading a dictionary exciting! Keep it coming!
Love Expedition Unknown!! Look forward to each adventure and even rematch the majority of them over more than once. Josh is an excellent host. Keep them coming!
Love this program
I absolutely love watching any Josh Gates show. He is a diamond in a field of rhinestones!
I love this show! Thrilled that there will be more episodes. Josh is an excellent host and his team is awesome! Much thanks to Travel Channel.
Great new my fam loves this show and Josh Gates and crew
Ive been a fan of Mr. Gates since Destination Truth. He combines my love of travel with adventure, education and his wonderful sense of humor! He encourages world travel and getting outside of your comfort zone; he’s inspired many people to take that trip they’ve only dreamed about. Josh is a wonderful ambassador for exploration, whether it be on the other side of the world or in your own neighborhood.
WITravelDiva