Shows Like Expedition Unknown

If you liked Expedition Unknown (2015), a documentary and reality series, here are 20 shows with a similar feel, based on TMDB's recommendations. Each one links to its cast, trailer and where it's streaming.

1
The Curse of Oak Island (2014)
★ 7.2/10Also action & adventure and reality
Follow brothers Marty and Rick Lagina through their effort to find the speculated - and as of yet undiscovered - buried treasure believed to have been concealed through extraordinary means on Oak Island.
2
Destination Fear (2019)
★ 8.4/10Also reality and documentary
You saw him on Ghost Adventures, now, Dakota Laden takes his sister and best friend on a cross-country road trip to visit the most haunted locations in America.
3
River Monsters (2009)
★ 7.5/10Also documentary and action & adventure
Extreme angler Jeremy Wade is on the hunt for fish with a taste for human flesh. This rip-roaring ride mixes action and adventure with mysteries, edge-of-the-seat chase and a battle of wills between man and nature.
4
The Crocodile Hunter (1997)
★ 7.6/10Also documentary and action & adventure
Australian host Steve Irwin and his wife Terri run a wildlife refuge. Their shared passion is educating the world about wildlife, including the much feared crocodile and numerous venomous snakes. Steve's specialty is…
5
Marvel Studios Legends (2021)
★ 7.4/10Also documentary and action & adventure
Revisit the epic heroes, villains and moments from across the MCU in preparation for the stories still to come. Each dynamic segment feeds directly into the upcoming series — setting the stage for future events. This…
6
Paranormal Caught on Camera (2019)
★ 8.2/10Also documentary and reality
Some of the most amazing, eye-opening and downright scary paranormal videos from around the world are featured as a panel of experts break down the footage and analyze what exactly the eyewitnesses captured.
7
Limitless with Chris Hemsworth (2022)
★ 8.1/10Also documentary and action & adventure
Chris is on a mission to live better for longer. With the help of top scientists, he takes on six epic challenges to test mind and body to the max.
8
Man vs. Wild (2006)
★ 7.1/10Also action & adventure and documentary
Bear strands himself in popular wilderness destinations where tourists often find themselves lost or in danger.
9
Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction (1997)
★ 7.3/10Also documentary and reality
Can you tell the difference between fact and fiction? Several stories of strange, mysterious and incredible occurrences are chronicled during each episode. It is up to the viewer to decide which stories actually…
10
Bizarre Foods with Andrew Zimmern (2007)
★ 8.1/10Also documentary and reality
Bizarre Foods with Andrew Zimmern is a travel and cuisine television show hosted by Andrew Zimmern on the Travel Channel. The first season debuted on Monday, February 26, 2007 at 9pm ET/PT. Bizarre Foods focuses on…
11
Barbarians Rising (2016)
★ 7.3/10Also action & adventure and documentary
Told from the perspective of the rebel leaders, the series chronicles a wave of rebellions against absolute power by those the Roman Empire called “barbarians” – tribes they viewed as beyond the fringe of civilization…
12
The Incredible Dr. Pol (2011)
★ 8.3/10Also reality and documentary
Set in Central Michigan's farm country, this reality series follows the work done at Pol Veterinary Services. Specializing in large farm animals, Dr. Pol treats horses, pigs, cows, sheep, alpacas, goats, chickens and…
13
Who Do You Think You Are? (2010)
★ 6.9/10Also documentary and reality
From roots in the Deep South to the slums of New Jersey, "Who Do You Think You Are?" follows the journeys of some of the most well-known names in American popular culture. Watch as celebrities discover unknown details…
14
Survivorman (2005)
★ 7.8/10Also documentary and reality
In this harrowing reality series, “Survivorman” Les Stroud travels to far-flung locales with little more than the clothes on his back and 50 pounds of camera equipment to battle - and try to survive - insanely harsh…
15
Richard Hammond's Workshop (2021)
★ 7/10Also documentary and reality
Richard Hammond trades his jet-setting lifestyle for a long-standing dream to set up a classic car restoration workshop close to his home in Herefordshire. With the help of skilled craftsmen, he navigates the ups and…
16
Beyond Skinwalker Ranch (2023)
★ 8.2/10Also reality and documentary
Utilizing a team of reputable professionals working alongside "The Secret of Skinwalker Ranch" veterans, this series explores other sites of unusual activity and "high strangeness" phenomena in an effort to discover if…
17
Long Way Round (2004)
★ 8.2/10Also documentary and reality
In 2004 Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman embarked on an epic challenge to bike 20,000-miles across 12 countries and 19 time zones in just 115 days. Watch as two friends ride around the world together and, against all…
18
Highway Thru Hell (2012)
★ 7.3/10Also reality and documentary
Follow the operations of Jamie Davis Motor Truck, a heavy vehicle rescue and recovery towing company based in Hope, British Columbia focusing on the hardships of operating along the highways of the BC Interior…
19
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives (2007)
★ 6.9/10Also documentary and reality
Host Guy Fieri takes a cross-country road trip to visit some of America's classic "greasy spoon" restaurants — diners, drive-ins and dives — that have been doing it right for decades.
20
Wheeler Dealers (2003)
★ 7.2/10Also reality and documentary
Experienced car dealer Mike Brewer is joined by multi-talented mechanics in a monumental motoring mission: to find and restore iconic cars to later sell for a profit at their LA-based shop. In the series, Mike has the…