Expedition Unknown

Name: Expedition Unknown
Genre: Documentary, Reality, Action & Adventure
Released: 2015-01-08
Rating: 8.1
Cast: Josh Gates

RETURNING18 Seasons168 Episodes★ 8.1

Expedition Unknown is a documentary and reality series on Travel Channel that premiered in 2015, with 18 seasons and 168 episodes to date. It has been renewed for Season 19, and a premiere date has not been announced yet.

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NetworkTravel Channel

First AiredJan 8, 2015

Last AiredAug 12, 2026

GenreDocumentary, Reality, Action & Adventure

Runtime48 min

LanguageEnglish

CountryUnited States

ProductionPing Pong Productions

The adventures of Josh Gates as he investigates unsolved iconic stories across the globe.

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Cast

Josh Gates

Self - Host

Seasons & Episodes18 seasons · 168 episodes

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E1Hunt for World War II Hellships

Jun 24, 202642m

Josh searches for lost Allied soldiers on the Hofuku Maru, a Japanese Hellship.

E2Finding World War II's Lost Prisoners

Jul 1, 202642m

A deep-water dive leads to the historic discovery of a lost WWII hell ship, where an estimated 1,000 soldiers made the ultimate sacrifice. Given rare access, Josh assists a U.S. Department of Defense mission, recovering potential remains of American POWs.

E3Death Jars of Laos

Jul 8, 202642m

Josh Gates treks into the remote jungles of Laos to investigate the mysterious Plain of Jars. Navigating landscapes still littered with unexploded ordnance, he uses advanced technology to uncover the secrets of this ancient, lost civilization.

E4Sunken City of Pirates

Jul 15, 202642m

A first-of-its-kind sonar survey reveals a submerged pirate lair located off the coast of Jamaica. Using groundbreaking photogrammetry, Josh dives in to hunt for the $50M stolen treasure of Black Bart, the King of Pirates.

E5Secrets of Mexico's Underworld

Jul 22, 202642m

Josh joins archeologists as they bushwhack through thick jungles and rappel into vast caves in search of the lost Zoque culture. Deep underground, the team pushes through flooded sections and finds thousands of ritual offerings that may solve the mystery.

E6Inca Treasure Tunnels

Aug 5, 202642m

Josh helps discover and explore a labyrinth of lost tunnels; he dodges traffic to assist in a first-ever radar scan below the busy streets of Cuzco, Peru; he joins them as they push into the tunnels and find priceless ancient treasures.

E7Chasing Civil War Gold

Aug 12, 202642m

Josh hunts for millions in missing Confederate gold. First, he follows a new lead and explores a wagon train robbery site where gold and silver coins vanished. Then, an eyewitness account points to the location of Jefferson Davis's lost war chest.

About Expedition Unknown

Expedition Unknown is a documentary, reality, action & adventure series on Travel Channel. The show first aired on Jan 8, 2015 and currently has 18 seasons and 168 episodes. Expedition Unknown has been renewed for Season 19, and a premiere date has not been announced yet. It has a rating of 8.1/10 based on 78 votes. The cast includes Josh Gates.