Synopsis: For the first time in history, an elite team of investigators use an advanced data algorithm to analyze five decades of Bigfoot sightings to pinpoint when and where to encounter the elusive beast. Armed with the results and state-of-the-art technology, they journey deep into the unforgiving Oregon wilderness to prove once and for all that Bigfoot is real. (Courtesy Discovery, 2020)
The Cast:
Bryce Johnson: Acclaimed actor/producer as well as creator and host of the popular podcast “Bigfoot Collectors Club,” Bryce has been obsessed with Bigfoot ever since he was a young boy. Although acting is his profession, researching the strange and unexplained, along with crypto-zoological creatures, are his passion. Those pursuits converged in 2013, when Bryce starred in the critically lauded movie “Willow Creek,” a found-footage horror film about a quest to find evidence of Bigfoot. While researching his role, Bryce met Robert “Bob” Gimlin, the man who, along with Roger Patterson, captured the legendary footage of Bigfoot in 1967. That meeting, and their subsequent friendship, cemented Bryce’s commitment to pursuing the truth about the existence of Bigfoot.
Dr. Mireya Mayor: World-renowned primatologist, Fulbright Scholar and National Science Foundation Fellow, Mireya Mayor is not your typical scientist. For nearly two decades, she has been a wildlife correspondent reporting on wildlife and habitat loss while advocating for solutions to the alarming trends. Mireya has been hailed as a “female Indiana Jones” in the media and is an inspiration to young women interested in science and exploration. A two-time Emmy Award-nominated field correspondent for the National Geographic Channel, Mireya reports to audiences worldwide on pertinent wildlife and habitat issues. Her explorations have led to several scientific discoveries, most notably her co-discovery of the world's smallest primates, a brand-new species to science. The daughter of Cuban immigrants, Mireya grew up in Miami and earned her bachelor’s degree in anthropology and English at the University of Miami and went on to earn her Ph.D. from Stony Brook University. She recently joined Florida International University as director of the Exploration and Science Communication Initiative. Mireya is also the author of “Pink Boots and a Machete: My Journey from NFL Cheerleader to National Geographic Explorer.”
Russell Acord: Author of “Footprints of a Legend” and “Bigfoot and the Tripwire,” event coordinator for the International Bigfoot Conference and skilled survivalist, retired Army Sergeant Russell Acord spends his free time traveling the Pacific Northwest looking for evidence of Bigfoot. Raised in the mountains of Montana, Russell takes a solid scientific approach to his Bigfoot research. His interest in the subject began when he saw the famous Patterson/Gimlin film, and he has been actively searching for Bigfoot since the late ‘70s.
Ronny LeBlanc: Ronny LeBlanc is a globally recognized figure in the world of paranormal, Bigfoot and UFOs. Ronny is an independent researcher, screenwriter and author of the critically acclaimed and best-selling book “Monsterland: Encounters With UFOs, Bigfoot and Orange Orbs,” which details the history and connection between the various phenomena, highlighting his experience and a research area called Monsterland in central Massachusetts. Ronny was the first person ever to cast a Bigfoot print in the Bay State from a trackway discovered by a couple in Leominster State Forest in the summer of 2010. He is a regular speaker at the Exeter UFO Festival, New England UFO Conference and ParaFest and has been featured on nationally syndicated radio programs like “Coast to Coast AM with George Noory” and “Fade to Black With Jimmy Church.” He was recently highlighted for his research experience in a cover story for The Boston Herald. He is the founder and host of the “Monsterland” podcast.
Production Credits:
Expedition Bigfoot is produced by Railsplitter Pictures for Travel Channel and discovery+. For Railsplitter Pictures, the executive producers are Matt Ginsburg and Tim Healy. For Travel Channel and discovery+, the executive producer is French Horwitz.
The Episodes:
Season One Episode Guide (Travel Channel)
1-01 The Search Begins--12/08/2019
A team of specialists begin their hunt for Bigfoot in central Oregon.
1-02 Did You Hear That?--12/15/2019
The team uncovers their first pieces of possible Bigfoot evidence.
1-03 The Nest--12/22/2019
The team stumbles across a possible Bigfoot nest in the woods.
1-04 Red Eyes At Night--12/29/2019
The team fears they've incurred Bigfoot's wrath when one of them falls ill.
1-05 Human Bait--01/05/2020
Mireya agrees to be bait in an attempt to lure out Bigfoot.
1-06 Bigfoot Moon Rising--01/12/2020
Mireya and Ronny are terrified when they realize they are not alone.
1-07 It Knows We're Here--01/19/2020
Mireya's nightmare comes true, and the team makes a morbid discovery.
1-08 The Final Hours--01/20/2020
The team investigates a potential Bigfoot hiding spot in the woods.
Season Two Episode Guide (Travel Channel)
2-01 The Search Continues--
2-02 Call And Response--
2-03 Creepy Hollows--
2-04 Had Of The Beast--
2-05 Time's Running Out--
2-06 Bigfoot's Lair?--
2-07 The Quest Out West--
2-08 Dark Memories--
2-09 Paranormal Anomaly--
2-10 The Government Knows--
2-11 Lake Fear--06/13/2021
The team treads on dangerous ground as it scopes out a Bigfoot hideout.
2-12 Closer Than Ever--06/20/2021
The team races to uncover the truth before it burns away in a wildfire.
Season Three Episode Guide (Travel Channel)
3-01 Strange Returns--03/20/2022
The team returns to Washington State with a new plan to lure out a Bigfoot.
3-02 Shadow Stalker--
3-03 Stalked In Terror--04/03/2022
A mysterious shadow figure gets too close for the team's comfort.
3-04 Creatures In The Trees--04/10/2022
The team ascends massive pine trees in search of evidence from above.
3-05 Fresh Kills--04/17/2022
A prehistoric discovery unnerves the team during their hunt for Bigfoot.
Season Four Episode Guide
Season Five Episode Guide
Season Six Episode Guide