Where can I watch Expedition Unknown?

Expedition Unknown is available on Discovery+, Discovery+ Amazon Channel in India.

How many seasons does Expedition Unknown have?

Expedition Unknown has 18 seasons and 170 episodes. Status: Returning Series.

What is the rating of Expedition Unknown?

Expedition Unknown is rated 8.0/10 from 76 votes on TMDB.

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Expedition Unknown

Name: Expedition Unknown
Genre: Documentary, Reality, Action & Adventure
Released: 2015-01-08
Rating: 8.0
Cast: Josh Gates, Orson Mochizuki, Charles Coan, Parker Schnabel

8.0(76)201518 seasons · 170 episodes48m / ep

Documentary

Reality

Action & Adventure

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

Status: Returning Series
Type: Documentary
Last aired: 2026-08-12
Language: English

Travel Channel

treasure hunt
history

Seasons

Season 1
12 episodes · 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.
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Season 2
19 episodes · 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.
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Season 3
17 episodes · 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.
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Season 4
10 episodes · 2017
This time, Josh Gates' insatiable curiosity and appetite for adventure leads him to destinations around the world, uncovering the truth behind more illustrious legends and fascinating lore. With access to the latest research and scientific technology, Gates tackles twelve all-new expeditions, including: the history of the mighty Vikings; the mystery of Stonehenge; the lost tombs of the Mayan Snake Kings; the search for a ship trapped in the dunes of Australia; a quest for the true identity of Nefertiti; and the hunt for twelve buried treasure boxes hidden right here in America.
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Season 5
7 episodes · 2018
From a long-lost city hidden in the vast jungles of Guatemala to the hunt for a stolen pair of the iconic (and priceless) ruby slippers from The Wizard of Oz, avid explorer Josh Gates sets out across the globe to investigate the greatest mysteries of all time. The series kicks off its Discovery debut with a two-part quest to the lost-city of El Mirador deep in the Guatemalan rainforest.
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Season 6: Search for the Afterlife
4 episodes · 2018
Josh Gates journeys across the globe to investigate into the spirit world and answer mankind's greatest unsolved mystery: Where do we go when we die? From a ghost hunt at one of the most haunted places on earth to getting a firsthand glimpse of the afterlife with ancient medicine, Josh will put it all on the line for a glance of what's beyond this life.
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Season 7
9 episodes · 2019
Ardent explorer and adventurer, Josh Gates has traveled to the ends of the earth investigating the greatest legends in history. Now, he's back with his most daring adventures yet. From following in the footsteps of the real Indiana Jones to learn the truth behind the fabled Crystal Skull of Doom, to diving the Great Lakes in search of the Holy Grail of lost American shipwrecks, The Griffon, Josh takes viewers on exhilarating expeditions around the world. An epic 2-hour event live from Egypt kicks off the new season.
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Season 8
13 episodes · 2019
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Season 9
8 episodes · 2020
No season synopsis available yet.
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Season 10
6 episodes · 2021
No season synopsis available yet.
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Season 11
14 episodes · 2022
No season synopsis available yet.
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Season 12
8 episodes · 2023
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Season 13
8 episodes · 2023
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Season 14
7 episodes · 2024
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Season 15
6 episodes · 2024
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Season 16
7 episodes · 2025
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Season 17
6 episodes · 2025
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Season 18
7 episodes · 2026
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Top billed cast

Charles CoanCotton Mather (uncredited)

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First aired: 2015-01-08
Latest episode: 2026-08-12
Status: Returning Series
Next release: In production

Season 18 Jan 2015
Season 27 Oct 2015
Season 32 Nov 2016
Season 427 Dec 2017
Season 529 May 2018
Season 6: Search for the Afterlife7 Oct 2018
Season 77 Apr 2019
Season 88 Aug 2019
Season 95 Feb 2020
Season 1021 Jul 2021
Season 1125 May 2022
Season 1224 May 2023
Season 1315 Nov 2023
Season 1420 Jun 2024
Season 159 Oct 2024
Season 1618 Jun 2025
Season 175 Nov 2025
Season 1824 Jun 2026

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Expedition Unknown?: Available on Discovery+, Discovery+ Amazon Channel in India — see the Where to watch section above.
How many seasons does Expedition Unknown have?: 18 seasons · 170 episodes · Returning Series.
What is the rating of Expedition Unknown?: 8.0/10 from 76 TMDB votes.

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