Expedition Unknown

Expedition Unknown (2015- )

RunningReality showAdventure, Mystery, History

In the hit series Expedition Unknown, Travel Channel's witty explorer Josh Gates seeks answers to some of the world's most captivating unsolved stories and legends. Gates is on a mission to find the truth behind each iconic legend, digging through years of historical evidence, facts and myths. Leaving no stone unturned, his 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.

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Scheduleevery Wednesday at 21:00 (45 min)

Last Episode

Sunken City of Pirates
Season 17Episode 442 min

Sunken City of Pirates

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.

Jul 15, 2026

Next Episode

Secrets of Mexico's Underworld
Season 17Episode 542 min

Secrets of Mexico's Underworld

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.

Jul 22, 2026

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S17E04Sunken City of PiratesJul 15, 2026
S17E03Death Jars of LaosJul 8, 2026
S17E02Finding WWII's Lost PrisonersJul 1, 2026
S17E01Hunt for WWII HellshipsJun 24, 2026
S16E06Vanderbilt's Lost SteamshipDec 10, 2025
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Cast

Josh Gates

Josh Gates

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played by Josh Gates
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Also known as

  • Expedíció az ismeretlenbe (Hungary)

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