Expedition Unknown

10 Best Episodes of Expedition Unknown - Season 5

The adventures of Josh Gates as he investigates unsolved iconic stories across the globe.

Written by Sophie and last updated on feb 08, 2023.

PS: The following content contains spoilers!

PPS: I will admit that parts of this page was written with the help of AI - it makes my work so much easier to not start from a blank page!

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Expedition Unknown - S5E6

#7 - Hunt for the Ruby Slippers (Season 5 - Episode 6)

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.

The episode was rated 7.81 from 113 votes.

Expedition Unknown - S5E5

#6 - Mahogany Ship (Season 5 - Episode 5)

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Josh goes down under to search along Australia's infamous Shipwreck Coast for the missing Mahogany Ship.

The episode was rated 7.83 from 111 votes.

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#5 - Lost Gold of Jean Lafitte (Season 5 - Episode 4)

Josh ventures to the American south to uncover the mystery of real-life buccaneer Jean Laffite and the location of his hidden treasure.

The episode was rated 7.98 from 115 votes.

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#4 - Solved: Mystery of the Lost Ruby Slippers (Season 5 - Episode 7)

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In an extended episode with new footage, Profiles in History CEO Joe Maddalena and Josh Gates assist in the recovery of stolen ruby slippers from the movie, "The Wizard of Oz." Investigators have been searching for them ever since they were stolen from the Judy Garland Museum in 2005.

The episode was rated 8.03 from 62 votes.

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#3 - Nazis in Argentina (Season 5 - Episode 3)

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

The episode was rated 8.04 from 132 votes.

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#2 - Lost City of El Mirador (Season 5 - Episode 2)

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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.

The episode was rated 8.09 from 129 votes.

Expedition Unknown - S5E1

#1 - Pyramid of Legends (Season 5 - Episode 1)

Archaeologist Dr. Richard Hansen joins Josh and his team to venture deep into the Guatemalan rainforest to find the hidden tombs of the mysterious Snake Kings in the ancient Mayan city of El Mirador.

The episode was rated 8.15 from 151 votes.

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