# Expedition X

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*Expedition X* is an American [paranormal](/source/Paranormal_television) [reality](/source/Reality_television) series which premiered on [Discovery Channel](/source/Discovery_Channel) on February 12, 2020 as a [spinoff](/source/Spinoff_(media)) of *[Expedition Unknown](/source/Expedition_Unknown)*.[2] Unlike its parent series, *Expedition X* focuses on paranormal investigations and is hosted by [Josh Gates](/source/Josh_Gates), Phil Torres, [Jessica Chobot](/source/Jessica_Chobot) (seasons 1-7), and Heather Amaro (seasons 8-present).

The second season premiered on November 11, 2020.[3] The eleventh season premiered on January 7, 2026.

## Overview

In the series, Josh Gates presents eyewitness accounts or legends of paranormal phenomena such as cryptids, hauntings or UFO sightings. The field team then travels to the site, interviews locals, and conducts a paranormal investigation. The team consists of:

- [Jessica Chobot](/source/Jessica_Chobot) (seasons 1-7) television personality and paranormal investigator[2]
- Phil Torres (seasons 1-present) field biologist
- Heather Amaro (seasons 8-present) paranormal investigator.[4]

While Gates hosts the program from the Expedition HQ studio, he does not typically accompany the team in the field[5], with the exceptions of the two-part episodes that opened seasons three, six, eight, and ten.

## Episodes

### Shark Week specials

*Expedition X* aired a special episode during Discovery's [Shark Week](/source/Shark_Week) 2025.

## References

1. ["Ping Pong Productions - Client & Contact Info | IMDbPro"](https://pro.imdb.com/company/co0245666/?ref_=tt_co_prod_co)

1. ["All-New Season of "Expedition Unknown" Premieres February 5 on Discovery Channel"](http://www.thefutoncritic.com/news/2020/01/15/all-new-season-of-expedition-unknown-premieres-february-5-on-discovery-channel-348113/20200115discovery01/). *[The Futon Critic](/source/The_Futon_Critic)*. January 15, 2020.

1. ["Josh Gates Hosts Full Night of Adventure Every Wednesday on Discovery Channel Starting November 11"](http://www.thefutoncritic.com/news/2020/10/31/josh-gates-hosts-full-night-of-adventure-every-wednesday-on-discovery-channel-starting-november-11-210315/20201031discovery01/). *[The Futon Critic](/source/The_Futon_Critic)*. October 31, 2020.

1. Moser, Zach (4 April 2025). ["Heather Amaro: Everything To Know About The New Expedition X Host (Including Why She Replaced Jessica Chobot)"](https://screenrant.com/heather-amaro-expedition-x-host-replace-jessica-chobot-explained/). *ScreenRant*. Retrieved 8 April 2026.

1. Seitz, Matt Zoller (5 January 2024). ["Josh Gates Is Adventure Television"](https://www.vulture.com/2024/01/how-josh-gates-took-over-adventure-television.html). *Vulture*. Retrieved 6 April 2026.

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