The BEST episodes of Expedition Unknown season 17
Every episode of Expedition Unknown season 17, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Expedition Unknown season 17!
Expedition Unknown chronicles the adventures of Josh Gates as he investigates iconic mysteries across the globe. Gates begins by interviewing key eyewitnesses and uncovering recent developments in the story, then springboards into a fully immersive exploration. This authentic, roughshod adventure leads Gates closer to the truth behind these unanswered global enigmas, such as the disappearance of Amelia Earhart’s plane. Josh Gates is an adventurer and avid explorer with a unique brand of humor and passion for off-the-map excursions.
#1 - Finding World War II's Lost Prisoners
Season 17 - Episode 2 - Aired 7/1/2026
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.
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#2 - Hunt for World War II Hellships
Season 17 - Episode 1 - Aired 6/24/2026
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 access to join a U.S. Department of Defense recovery mission.
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#3 - Death Jars of Laos
Season 17 - Episode 3 - Aired 7/8/2026
Deep in the jungles of Laos, Josh must detonate unexploded ordnance from the Vietnam War before he can search for a lost culture's burial jars. 3D scanning and facial recognition could finally shed light on this mysterious civilization.