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The Best Episodes of Expedition Unknown Season 5

Every episode of Expedition Unknown Season 5 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Expedition Unknown Season 5!

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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 5 Episode 2 - Lost City of El Mirador
    8.1/10(77 votes)

    S5:E2

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Expedition Unknown Season 5 Episode 6 - Hunt for the Ruby Slippers
    7.8/10(44 votes)

    S5:E6

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Expedition Unknown Season 5 Episode 1 - Pyramid of Legends
    7.7/10(69 votes)

    S5:E1

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Expedition Unknown Season 5 Episode 7 - Solved: Mystery of the Lost Ruby Slippers
    7.6/10(79 votes)

    S5:E7

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Expedition Unknown Season 5 Episode 4 - Lost Gold of Jean Lafitte
    7.2/10(66 votes)

    S5:E4

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Expedition Unknown Season 5 Episode 3 - Nazis in Argentina
    7.0/10(87 votes)

    S5:E3

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Expedition Unknown Season 5 Episode 5 - Mahogany Ship
    7.0/10(66 votes)

    S5:E5

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 5 Ratings Summary

"Lost City of El Mirador" is the best rated episode of "Expedition Unknown" season 5. It scored 8.1/10 based on 77 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 6/5/2018. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "Hunt for the Ruby Slippers".