Expedition Unknown is an American reality television series that premiered on January 8, 2015, on the Travel Channel. Produced by Ping Pong Productions, the program follows archaeologist and paranormal researcher Josh Gates around the world on an adventure to treasure hunt for unknown, secret and missing artifacts that were lost throughout history. The series airs on Thursdays at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT. Expedition Unknown was renewed for season 2 By Travel Channel.