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Expedition Unknown Season 5 Episodes
Season 5 Episode Guide
18 Episodes 2018 - 2019
Episode 1
Pyramid of Legends
Tue, May 29, 201842 mins
Josh ventures into the ancient Mayan city of El Mirador in search of the lost tombs of a mysterious ruling dynasty, called "the Snake Kings".
Episode 2
Lost City of El Mirador
Tue, Jun 5, 201842 mins
Josh concludes his investigation into the mysterious Maya city of El Mirador, from the possible burial of the elusive Snake Kings to uncovering the secrets behind the fall of one of history's greatest ancient cities.
Episode 3
Nazis in Argentina
Tue, Jun 12, 201842 mins
Josh treks to Argentina, which became a haven for many Nazi SS officers after World War II; he uncovers secret Nazi hideouts and investigates the conspiracy theory about Adolf Hitler's ultimate fate.
Episode 4
Lost Gold of Jean Lafitte
Tue, Jun 19, 201842 mins
Josh Gates investigates the legends swirling around the storied life and death of French pirate Jean Lafitte who is reputed to have buried treasure at sites in coastal Louisiana.
Episode 5
Mahogany Ship
Tue, Jun 26, 201842 mins
Josh goes down under to search along Australia's infamous Shipwreck Coast for the missing Mahogany Ship. Confirming the vessel's existence could rewrite Australia's history.
Episode 6
Nazi Gold and Atomic Secrets
Tue, Jul 3, 2018
Josh Gates travels to Europe to expose the last secrets of the Nazi empire; while there, he travels to Austria to expose the secrets of the Third Reich.
Episode 7
Hunt for the Ruby Slippers
Tue, Jul 10, 201842 mins
Josh investigates the theft of one of the most iconic pieces of Hollywood memorabilia of all time -- the ruby slippers worn by Judy Garland in the 1939 classic movie, The Wizard of Oz.
Episode 8
Secrets of Christopher Columbus Unearthed
Tue, Jul 17, 2018
Josh visits Portugal and Haiti to discover whether Christopher Columbus was history's greatest hero or villain. Josh travels from the Dominican Republic to Spain in an attempt to solve the mystery of where the bones of Christopher Columbus are buried.
Episode 9
Solved: Mystery of the Lost Ruby Slippers
Wed, Sep 5, 2018
After more than a decade of searching, the mystery behind the missing pair of ruby slippers worn by Judy Garland in the most-watched film of all time "The Wizard of Oz" has been solved.
Episode 10
Amazing Adventures
Wed, Dec 12, 2018
With the new year right around the corner, it's time to look back at some of the awesome journeys we've taken with explorer and adventurer Josh Gates and his cameraman Evan B. Stone as they count down their favorite excursions across the globe, crazy close calls, and some down-right strange situations, as well as reveal bonus and behind-the-scenes footage of investigations, including an update on a shocking new discovery.
Episode 11
Global Game Show: Incredible Engineering
Sun, Dec 30, 2018
Josh Gates hits the streets of Las Vegas, NV, to quiz contestants about some of the world's greatest architectural and engineering achievements.
Episode 12
Global Game Show: Fantastic Realms
Tue, Feb 5, 2019
Josh Gates challenges contestants on all things from the spirit world for a chance to win some real world cash.
Episode 13
Global Game Show: Fun and Games
Tue, Feb 12, 2019
Josh Gates offers up the show's biggest cash prizes yet at the Highland Games in Scotland. The stakes are high as Josh tests his contestants' knowledge, then competes with them in a game of physical skill for a chance at a whopping $1,000.
Episode 14
Global Game Show: Wild World
Tue, Feb 19, 2019
Josh Gates quizzes clever contestants about all sorts of animals, living and extinct, for the chance to win $500.
Episode 15
Global Game Show: Explorers and Pioneers
Tue, Feb 26, 2019
Josh Gates pushes into new territory as he challenges contestants around the world with trivia about history's greatest explorers.
Episode 16
Global Game Show: The Life of Jesus
Tue, Mar 5, 2019
It's a challenge of biblical proportions as Josh Gates quizzes contestants on their knowledge of one of the most influential religious figures in the world.
Episode 17
Global Game Show: World Wonders
Tue, Mar 12, 2019
Josh Gates offers up a big bundle of cash as he challenges contestants on their knowledge of the planet's most spectacular sites.
Episode 18
Global Game Show: Pirate Treasure
Tue, Mar 19, 2019
Money will be flowing like rum as Josh Gates quizzes travelers across the globe about the scoundrels of the seas -- pirates, privateers and buccaneers. The contestants' swashbuckling knowledge could land them $500 in loot.
