326 episodes · 33 transcripts · 33 summaries
Mothman Phenomenon
Jessica Chobot and Phil Torres dive into the legend of Mothman by searching for clues in a long-sealed bunker and a top-secret Air Force base.
Iguanodon and R.I. Mermaid
Spurred by news reports of SWAT teams searching the jungles of Papua New Guinea for a dinosaurlike beast, Josh travels to the little-explored South Pacific island nation to investigate sightings of an iguanodon near Tinganavudu, a remote village on the island of New Britain.Before returning to the United States, Josh opts to investigate a second local legend, of a mermaidlike creature called the Ri, which has been reported in waters off the island of New Ireland.
Monuments, Mountains and Monsters
From the jungles of Mexico's Yucatan peninsula to the ruins of the Trojan battlefield in Turkey, Josh Gates weaves the tales and tells the secrets of the world's most legendary locations.
Amelia Earheart
Josh Gates tackles aviation's most enduring mystery: the 1937 disappearance of Amelia Earhart and navigator Fred Noonan during their attempt to circumnavigate the globe. More than 75 years after Earhart's Lockheed Electra vanished over the Pacific, Gates pursues two competing theories across thousands of miles. He treks into uncharted tribal lands in Papua New Guinea, where locals report finding aircraft wreckage deep in the jungle and possibly underwater just offshore. The expedition then shifts to the remote Pacific atoll of Nikumaroro and ultimately Fiji, following leads on aluminum debris that may match Earhart's plane and the trail of human bones discovered on the deserted island in 1940 by Gerald Gallagher—remains that were shipped to Fiji and subsequently lost.
Josh's Adventure of a Lifetime
Josh Gates sets off to hunt down the original DeLorean Time Machine.
Cambodia's Jungle Monster
The surge of human activity surrounding the discovery of an ancient city sends Phil Torres and Jessica Chobot deep in the Cambodian jungle to search for a monster that has been terrifying locals for centuries.
Thia Haunting and Naga
The crew visit Thailand to investigate a dragon like monster and Khon Kaen, which has been a source for paranormal activity.
DeLorean Debacle
Josh and Chris embark on an epic journey to find an original Time Machine.
Temple of Doom
Josh Gates ventures into the remote, landmine-riddled jungles of Cambodia to investigate the lost city founded by Jayavarman II in 802 A.D. and search for a legendary linga—a sacred stone artifact said to channel the power of the Hindu god Shiva. According to ancient inscriptions, a mystical priest performed a ritual that imbued this linga with divine energy, granting the king the ability to incinerate his enemies. Gates' journey begins in Phnom Penh before he sets out to explore ruins recently pinpointed by lidar laser scanning technology, which has stripped back centuries of jungle growth to reveal the forgotten city's location. His ultimate goal is to understand whether this legendary artifact could have possessed any real power and how it might have contributed to the rise of one of the ancient world's most advanced civilizations.
Back From the Dead
From the castle that inspired the home of an iconic vampire to the market where Santa's devilish sidekick stalks and scares holiday revelers, Josh Gates tells the stories of places where legends never die.
Lost and Found
Josh Gates explores the stories behind millionaire Jim Thompson's disappearance in Malaysia, an ancient city's collapse in Cambodia and a celebration of death in Bolivia.
Terror on Doll Island
Phil Torres and Jessica Chobot power through camera malfunctions and emotional breakdowns in order to find an explanation of what is happening on the Island of the Dolls -- a dangerous place that locals have long avoided.
World's 8th Wonder
Josh is on the trail of Russia's missing Amber Panels, priceless pieces of art stolen by the Nazis during WWII. After starting in St. Petersburg, Russia, and getting exposed to the local culture, Josh makes a brief pit stop in Berlin to marvel at the city's amazing turnaround since the end of the Cold War.
Almost Outta Time
Josh and Chris find hope in Orlando, until they are hit with a new problem.
Ropen and El Chupacabra
The team investigates Chupacabra sightings in Chile. Meanwhile, a giant bird is reported to live in Papua New Guinea, the crew investigates.
Big Foot and Nahuelito
Josh and his crew visit Buenos Aires to investigate claims of a serpentine monster. Meanwhile, a Bigfoot-like creature is investigated in Malaysia.
Great Josh!
It's down to the wire as the guys finish the DeLorean Time Machine.
Mystery in Mammoth Cave
Phil Torres and Jessica Chobot investigate a strange phenomenon that's been haunting Mammoth Cave for generations.
The Legend of Jesse James
Josh journeys across the Midwest in search of the legendary golden loot of famed American outlaw Jesse James. Along the way, Josh debunks myths about James, rappels off a cliff in the Wichita Mountains and follows treasure hunters into Buzzards Roost.
Game of Bones and Unknowns
Josh explores the beauty of the spiritual realm. He investigates a German basilica said to house the bones of 11,000 virgins, a Japanese ice cave guarded by a dragon's spirit and a remote island where cats outnumber humans.
Last Resorts
Josh Gates explores legendary places of protection, from a historic military fortress in Gibraltar and Pablo Escobar's secret Colombian hideaway to a floating kingdom on Peru's Lake Titicaca.
Mt. Adams' UFO Encounter
Phil Torres and Jessica Chobot follow headlines of hidden hangars and strange orbs of light into an active volcano in Washington.
City of Gold
Josh treks the stone-paved Inca Trail, ascending through the Andes and into the Peruvian Amazon in search of the undiscovered City of Gold. His road to riches takes a detour to the legendary ruins of Machu Picchu.
Mamlambo and Tokeloshe
The crew visit South Africa in search for the half-horse, half-fish Mamlambo and the bear-like Tokeloshe.
The Amazon's Cursed Ruins
Expedition X explores an abandoned and haunted outpost in the Amazon rainforest. After meeting with tribes deep in the jungle, they hear strange things at night that cause panic.
Viking Sunstone
Josh travels to England and Norway to unlock the secrets of the Viking sunstone, a mystic crystal the Vikings used to conquer the seas. Before testing it, he explores a crypt in a Nordic church and descends 1,000 feet into a deserted mine.
Lobizon and Pombero
The crew visit Argentina to investigate the Lobizon and an imp-like El Pombero.
Portals to Punishment
Josh visits three sites where the journey is the destination. He follows a coca leaf farmer down Bolivia's perilous Death Road, explores history's most feared prison in French Guiana and investigates a mysterious 12,000-year-old structure in Turkey.
Captain Morgan's Lost Gold
Josh joins a team of archaeologists in Panama as they search for the Satisfaction, the sunken flagship of legendary pirate Captain Morgan. Using a magnetometer, which reads ferrous metals on the seafloor, they scour the reef for additional signs of wreckage.
Lake of the Dead
Phil and Jessica head to Lake Lanier -- the deadliest lake in America -- to uncover rumors of drownings and ghostly encounters.
Crystal Skull Obsession
Josh investigates the iconic mystery of the crystal skulls. He visits sites in Belize, Spain and Scotland where the legends are born from obsession.
Code to Gold
Josh scours the Virginia backcountry in search of the legendary Thomas Beale treasure, which would be worth millions today. Since encrypted codes are hiding its whereabouts, Josh takes a detour to Philadelphia to uncover missing pieces of the puzzle.
Places of Power
Josh explores three iconic monuments, including the majestic Statue of Liberty and one of the world's greatest architectural masterpieces -- the Blue Mosque.
Secrets of the Nazca
Josh flies to Peru to investigate the giant geoglyphs drawn into earth by ancient Nazca tribes. By studying newly found lines and joining a Nazca psychedelic ritual, Josh uncovers the true meaning behind the mysterious tracings.
Cults of Personality
Josh explores three locations where people connect with spirits and miracles, from a celebration honoring a mysterious American soldier on a remote Pacific island to portal to the dead in New Orleans.
Secrets in Stone
Josh explores three legendary locations where stone labyrinths hide something incredible, including a vast city carved deep into a canyon in the Jordanian desert and a dark South Pacific cave once used as a kitchen by a cannibal tribe.
Mayan Apocalypse
While investigating the fall of the remarkable Mayan Empire, Josh unearths human skulls and ancient Mayan sacrificial altars in the caverns underneath the jungles and ruins of Mexico.
Samurai Sword of Power
Josh searches through various ancient shrines in Japan looking for the mystical Honjo Masamune sword. During his travels, Josh learns the ways of the samurai and is educated on how to forge his own sword.
If Walls Could Talk
Josh explores other great walls around the world, from a cursed fortress along India's Aravalli Mountains to a series of towering metal forks that once defended Britain from the Nazis and were taken over by pirates -- of radio.
Pi-Rat Paradise
Josh explores places where unusual heroes rule the day, from a legendary pirate paradise near Madagascar to a small Mexican town that celebrates a wealthy rancher's generosity with the most explosive festival on Earth.
Curse of the Golden Bell
Josh joins local divers in the Southeast Asian country of Myanmar to search for the ancient cursed Great Bell of King Dhammazedi. To recover it, Josh dives into violent waters that have claimed the lives of several other divers.
Fire of the Gods
Josh Gates explores places where destruction and creation exist in breathtaking concert, from the legendary Chernobyl nuclear power plant in Ukraine to a Spanish festival that culminates with a citywide inferno.
Angels or Demons?
Josh Gates shines a light on places darkened by the past, from a mysterious mansion connected to a haunted heiress in California to a colorful festival commemorating the death of a demoness in India.