The wait for paranormal enthusiasts and mystery seekers is officially over. Discovery Channel has locked in the premiere date for the highly anticipated 12th season of Expedition X, kicking off a brand-new run of supernatural investigations. Led by executive producer and veteran explorer Josh Gates, alongside field leads scientist Phil Torres and paranormal investigator Heather Amaro, the hit spinoff returns to dive into the darkest, most terrifying corners of history and folklore.
A Chilling Two-Part Premiere in Sherwood Forest
The season premiere takes Torres and Amaro across the Atlantic to Nottingham, England, for an eerie, two-part investigation into the dark legacy surrounding the legend of Robin Hood.
Rather than focusing on childhood tales, the team explores whether centuries of violent conflict, executions, and medieval warfare have left behind a hostile paranormal imprint. The investigation takes them into Nottingham’s ancient underground cave systems, medieval prison dungeons, Newstead Abbey, and the deep, shadowy woods of Sherwood Forest, where they capture disturbing audio evidence and investigate claims of restless apparitions.
What to Expect in Season 12
Beyond the dark folklore of medieval England, Season 12 promises some of the team’s most challenging and atmospheric field cases to date. The upcoming lineup spans diverse geographical locations and unexplained phenomena:
- Navajo Nation Skinwalker Encounters: The team travels into cursed valleys within Navajo Nation territory, joining forces with local experts to explore remote caves connected to the legendary shape-shifting Skinwalker.
- Pacific Battlefield Hauntings: Investigating World War II battlefields in Guam, the crew examines reports of lingering spirits and unexplained anomalies linked to heavy wartime casualties.
- Revolutionary War Spirits with Jack Osbourne: Guest investigator Jack Osbourne reunites with the Expedition X team for a high-stakes investigation along Pennsylvania’s Brandywine River, probing supernatural reports tied to bloody Revolutionary War clashes.
Science Meets the Paranormal
What continues to set Expedition X apart in unscripted television is its balanced analytical approach. By pairing Phil Torres’ rigorous scientific methodology with Heather Amaro’s extensive background in paranormal research and thermal imaging, the team aims to debunk physical hoaxes while capturing genuine scientific anomalies.
With Josh Gates guiding operations from the command center and providing vital historical context, Season 12 promises an intense blend of forensic history, advanced technology, and high-stakes adventure. As new episodes roll out, viewers can prepare for a season that constantly tests the boundary between documented history and the truly unexplainable.
