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Our Favorite Late Night Legend is Back in the HQ

By: Discovery

You’ve been patiently waiting since Shark Week, and the time has officially come. Tune in to JOSH GATES TONIGHT August 11 on Discovery and discovery+.

Get ready, adventurers: On August 11, JOSH GATES TONIGHT returns to Discovery and discovery+! We’re bringing you a new season filled with unbelievable adventures, tasty cocktails, and, of course - the comedic relief of your favorite host.

Josh Gates is back in the Expedition Unknown Headquarters for a new season of celebrity guests, with names like Tim Robbins, Susie Essman, Tom Green, and Billy Zane.

Josh and Rhys Darbys share a laugh in the HQ

Josh and Rhys Darbys share a laugh in the HQ

This season follows Josh on his hottest journeys, from exploring a rum distillery within a submarine to uncovering mafia secrets from a Vega card shark.

You never know what the famous explorer will dig his hands into - but hey, that’s part of the adventure!

Obsessed with Josh’s famous cocktails? We’ll be featuring all-new ways to experience the happy hour from home, so you’re sure to be a part of the fun.

In addition to watching the series on Discovery, viewers can stream past seasons of JOSH GATES TONIGHT on discovery+. Viewers can also join the conversation on social media by using the hashtag #JoshGatesTonight, as well as follow Expedition Unknown on Facebook, JOSH GATES TONIGHT on Instagram, and Discovery on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and TikTok for the latest updates. Host Josh Gates can also be found on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

JOSH GATES TONIGHT airs Wednesdays at 9PM ET on Discovery and streaming on discovery+.



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