Plot Synopsis

EXPEDITION WITH STEVE BACKSHALL is a docuseries that follows explorer and naturalist Steve Backshall, as he pursues incredible journeys and world firsts -- unclimbed peaks, unexplored cave systems and uncharted landscapes -- setting foot where no human has been before. Backshall ventures into undiscovered territory, endures extreme physical challenges, encounters extraordinary wildlife and teams up with remarkable people along the way. From free-diving in underground river systems and descending deep into the caves of the Maya underworld, to kayaking Himalayan whitewater and scaling unclimbed Arctic peaks, these expeditions push Backshall and his expert crew to the limit. "There are still countless expeditions to be conquered and world discoveries to be made, and I am honored to have had the ability to be among the first to set foot in these incredible places," said Backshall. "It is thrilling to not know what you will find next. That's what exploration is all about." EXPEDITION WITH STEVE BACKSHALL had its U.S. premiere on Wednesday, January 15, 2020 at 10pm on PBS (check local listings). After a three-month break, EXPEDITION WITH STEVE BACKSHALL returned with new episodes on Wednesday, May 6, 2020 at 10pm on PBS (check local listings). Return to Mexico, where Steve Backshall explores a honeycomb of subterranean Mexican caves that the ancient Maya believed were a portal to a terrifying underworld. In a dark and flooded cave, Steve finds incredible never-before-seen artifacts.

The sophomore season of EXPEDITION WITH STEVE BACKSHALL made its U.S. debut on Wednesday, July 6, 2022 at 10pm on PBS (check local listings). In Season 2, Backshall ventures deeper into the unknown, shining a light on unexplored corners of the planet. On a mission to discover fresh insights that could help to secure a future for the world's wildlife, Backshall and his hand-picked team of experts dive with sharks in Mexico's Eastern Pacific, search for apes in Africa's unexplored jungles, paddle into the heart of brown bear territory in the Far East, explore the uncharted volcanic underworld of Saudi Arabia's ancient deserts and climb the Djangart mountains of Kyrgyzstan in search of endangered snow leopards. Backshall has big ambitions, and, on this rapidly changing planet, the stakes have never been higher.
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On Wednesday, August 10, 2022 at 10pm (check local listings), PBS premiered "Expedition Unseen," the Season 2 finale of EXPEDITION WITH STEVE BACKSHALL. Embark with Steve to the remotest parts of the planet in search of precious natural wonders. From Saudi Arabia to Kamchatka, Steve and his team unearth the secrets of an ancient civilization and discovers wildlife more at risk than ever before.