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The Best Episodes of Expedition Unknown Season 16

Every episode of Expedition Unknown Season 16 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Expedition Unknown Season 16!

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

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Expedition Unknown Season 16 Episode 2 - The Man-Eating Lions of Kenya
    8.0/10(58 votes)

    S16:E2

    Josh braves the African savanna to investigate the rampage of two lions who killed as many as 135 railroad workers in 1898; to prevent more bloodshed, Josh joins wildlife rangers tracking a pair of rogue lions who are on a modern-day killing spree.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Expedition Unknown Season 16 Episode 6 - Searching for World War II's Lost Hero
    8.0/10(35 votes)

    S16:E6

    Armed with a new eyewitness account and cutting-edge tech, Josh travels to Micronesia and dives the Pacific to find a lost P-47 Thunderbolt. Piloted by an American hero, it took part in a daring raid during the final days of World War II.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Expedition Unknown Season 16 Episode 1 - Hitler's Amerikabomber
    7.9/10(59 votes)

    S16:E1

    Josh hunts for the truth about the Third Reich's Amerikabomber, a warplane designed to obliterate New York City; ruins of a mysterious Nazi underground city and long-lost weapons factories provide clues about Hitler's dream-killing machine.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Expedition Unknown Season 16 Episode 5 - Treasure of the Pirate Queen
    7.7/10(51 votes)

    S16:E5

    Josh braves the South Carolina swamps to search for the lost treasure of the infamous Anne Bonny. The Pirate Queen used her wits, beauty and daring to steal millions in booty; and while recovering coins, Josh may have unearthed Anne's secret trading post.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Expedition Unknown Season 16 Episode 7 - Mystery Ruins of the Stone Age
    7.5/10(2 votes)

    S16:E7

    Josh investigates rumors swirling around a Turkish dig site that is 6,000 years older than Stonehenge. Separating fact from fiction, they uncover evidence of tribal skull rituals, debunking the legend of an alien-constructed observatory.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Expedition Unknown Season 16 Episode 3 - The Lost Grave of Buffalo Bill
    7.2/10(37 votes)

    S16:E3

    Josh saddles up to investigate a scandal over the remains of Buffalo Bill Cody. A first-hand account claims Bill's body was stolen and buried 500 miles away. With new leads and cadaver dogs, Josh digs for the cowboy's grave and the truth.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Expedition Unknown Season 16 Episode 4 - Shipwreck Triangle of Greece
    6.8/10(39 votes)

    S16:E4

    Josh dives into a mysterious Greek sea passage known as the ancient world's shipwreck capital. Chasing truth and treasure, Josh separates fact from myth and learns what makes these waters as deadly as the Bermuda Triangle.

    Director:Unknown
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Season 16 Ratings Summary

"The Man-Eating Lions of Kenya" is the best rated episode of "Expedition Unknown" season 16. It scored 8/10 based on 58 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 6/25/2025. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Searching for World War II's Lost Hero".