Name: Expedition Unknown
Genre: Documentary, Action & Adventure, Reality
Released: 2015-01-08
Rating: 8
Cast: Josh Gates

Indiana Jones cosplay meets actual archaeology — with dad jokes and jet lag.

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Latest Episode

7.042 min

Season 17 • Episode 6

Latest

Vanderbilt's Lost Steamship

Dec 10, 2025

Josh braves Nicaragua's croc-infested waters and snake-filled jungle to find the wreckage of the Orus. Chasing Gold Rush-era fortune, Vanderbilt's ship crashed on its maiden attempt to create a new route between the Atlantic and Pacific.

Overview

Documentary Action & Adventure Reality

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

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treasure hunt

lost historyhuman curiositycultural preservationthe thrill of discovery

Standout Aspects

Production

Insane location access: pyramids, glaciers, actual restricted zones.

Best for:Streaming·Family·Binge

First AiredJan 8, 2015

StatusOngoing

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Tonemixed

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Seasons17·Episodes162

Top Cast

Josh Gates

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Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Trivia

Josh Gates started in improv comedy, which explains why he narrates his own near-death experiences with puns.

Cultural

The show genuinely collaborates with local archaeologists, making it one of the more respectful entries in the 'adventure doc' genre.

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Expedition Unknown (2015)