Expedition Unknown

Name: Expedition Unknown
Genre: Adventure, History, Mystery
Cast: Josh Gates

TV Series2015 –1h17 seasons · 161 episodes

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Adventure History Mystery

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.

Stars: Josh Gates

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E1Hunt for WWII HellshipsJun 24, 2026 · 42m · Josh searches for more than 1,000 POWs lost in the Pacific Theater. He dives to find lost Allied soldiers on the Hofuku Maru, a notorious Japanese "Hellship." Then, Josh receives unprecedented access to join a U.S. Department of Defense recovery mission.TVmaze 6.6

E2Finding WWII's Lost PrisonersJul 1, 2026 · 42m · 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. Josh assists a U.S. Department of Defense mission, recovering potential remains of American POWs.TVmaze 8.7

E3Death Jars of LaosJul 8, 2026 · 42m · 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.TVmaze 5.4

E4Sunken City of PiratesJul 15, 2026 · 42m · 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.TVmaze 5.4

E5Secrets of Mexico's UnderworldJul 22, 2026 · 42m · 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.TVmaze 6.0

E6Inca Treasure TunnelsAug 5, 2026 · 42m · 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.TVmaze 8.0

E7Chasing Civil War GoldAug 12, 2026 · 42m · 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.TVmaze 5.5

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Premiered: January 8, 2015
Status: Running
Network: Discovery
Country of origin: United States
Language: English
Episode runtime: 1h
Official site: discovery.com/shows/expedition-unkno
TVmaze ID: 612