Expedition Unknown

Name: Expedition Unknown
Released: 2015-01-08
Rating: 8.1

8.12015 · 18 seasons48 min / episode

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Overview

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

Schedule

Status

Returning Series

Latest episode aired Aug 12, 2026

Season 18

~7 episodes

Expected total for this season

Where to watch

JustWatch

Videos

Seasons

Season 1

12 episodes

Aired 2015

Armed with a degree in archaeology, a quick wit and a hunger for adventure, Josh Gates investigates the latest developments in each unsolved legend before embarking on a fully immersive exploration. To separate fact from fiction, Gates inserts himself in different cultures to understand the world as they do. Whether he's trekking through Fiji in search of Amelia Earhart's remains or diving the deep seas of Panama to locate Captain Morgan's pirate ship, Gates' authentic roughshod adventures lead him one step closer to finding the truth.

Season 2

19 episodes

Aired 2015

Leaving no stone unturned, Josh Gates' adventures take him around the globe as he immerses himself in the core locales linked to each tale. From excavating ruins in search of the real Robin Hood to sailing the high seas investigating Christopher Columbus and exploring Nepal's "sky caves" for Shangri La, Gates' archaeological background and ubiquitous sense of humor generate a new take on age-old stories.

Season 3

17 episodes

Aired 2016

The third season takes on such lingering questions as: Who was D.B. Cooper and what became of him? Is Captain Kidd's lost treasure still out there waiting to be found? Where is Attila the Hun's tomb? From excavating ruins and jumping out of planes to diving for treasure in the deep seas, Josh Gates goes on sixteen thrilling expeditions and they are some of his biggest adventures yet.