The BEST episodes of Expedition Unknown season 5

Every episode of Expedition Unknown season 5, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Expedition Unknown season 5!

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.

Last Updated: 11/2/2024Network: DiscoveryStatus: Continuing
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Pyramid of Legends
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8.13
157 votes

#1 - Pyramid of Legends

Season 5 - Episode 1 - Aired 5/29/2018

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".

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Lost City of El Mirador
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8.07
134 votes

#2 - Lost City of El Mirador

Season 5 - Episode 2 - Aired 6/5/2018

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.

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Nazis in Argentina
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8.01
137 votes

#3 - Nazis in Argentina

Season 5 - Episode 3 - Aired 6/12/2018

Josh ventures to Argentina, where many Nazi SS officers escaped to after World War II.

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Lost Gold of Jean Lafitte
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7.96
116 votes

#4 - Lost Gold of Jean Lafitte

Season 5 - Episode 4 - Aired 6/19/2018

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.

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Solved: Mystery of the Lost Ruby Slippers
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7.95
66 votes

#5 - Solved: Mystery of the Lost Ruby Slippers

Season 5 - Episode 7 - Aired 9/5/2018

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.

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Mahogany Ship
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7.82
117 votes

#6 - Mahogany Ship

Season 5 - Episode 5 - Aired 6/26/2018

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.

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Hunt for the Ruby Slippers
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7.80
117 votes

#7 - Hunt for the Ruby Slippers

Season 5 - Episode 6 - Aired 7/10/2018

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.

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