Season 17 · Adventure

Expedition Unknown 2026 (season 17): U.S. release date, episode schedule and where to watch

Season 17 of Expedition Unknown aired from June 24, 2026 to August 12, 2026 on Discovery (7 episodes).

Season complete Cable Verified November 3, 2026

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Quick answer

Expedition Unknown season 17 ran from June 24, 2026 to August 12, 2026 on Discovery (7 episodes).

U.S. premiere: June 24, 2026
Where: Cable
Time: Varies by station
Episodes: 7
Finale: August 12, 2026

Season 17 episode schedule (U.S.)

Expedition Unknown season 17 U.S. episode schedule
Ep.	Title	U.S. date	Time	Status
1	Hunt for WWII Hellships	Wed, Jun 24, 2026 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
2	Finding WWII's Lost Prisoners	Wed, Jul 1, 2026 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
3	Death Jars of Laos	Wed, Jul 8, 2026 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
4	Sunken City of Pirates	Wed, Jul 15, 2026 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
5	Secrets of Mexico's Underworld	Wed, Jul 22, 2026 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
6	Inca Treasure Tunnels	Wed, Aug 5, 2026 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
7	Chasing Civil War Gold	Wed, Aug 12, 2026 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed

Broadcast times are the network's national slot and your local station may differ. Streaming times are converted to your time zone when your browser allows it.

Where to watch season 17

Where to watch Expedition Unknown season 17 in the U.S.
Where	How	When	Notes
Cable	Broadcast (free)Antenna / cable	June 24, 2026 – August 12, 2026	Original U.S. run on Discovery. [1]

Common questions

How many seasons of Expedition Unknown are there?

Expedition Unknown has 17 seasons and 161 episodes listed, with the first airing on January 8, 2015.

Is Expedition Unknown still on?

Expedition Unknown is still running; its most recent episode aired on August 12, 2026.

Where can I watch Expedition Unknown?

Expedition Unknown originally aired on Discovery in the U.S. Streaming rights for older seasons change over time, so check Discovery's own app and the major streaming services for the current home.

When was the first episode of Expedition Unknown season 17?

Season 17 episode 1 premiered on Wednesday, June 24, 2026 on Discovery.

About Expedition Unknown

Expedition Unknown is an adventure and mystery series that aired on Discovery, running since 2015 with 17 seasons and 161 episodes. Expedition Unknown is still running; its most recent episode aired on August 12, 2026.

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