Plot Synopsis

EXPEDITION: BACK TO THE FUTURE is a four-part docuseries that follows Josh Gates and Christopher Lloyd, as they travel across the country and through the history of the BACK TO THE FUTURE movie franchise on an epic search for the most iconic car in Hollywood history -- The DeLorean Time Machine from the classic sci-fi trilogy. Scouring iconic Hollywood locations in search of their coveted prize, Josh and Christopher soon realize their quest is full of unexpected turns and will extend beyond the glitz and glamour of Hollywood, so they enlist the help of some familiar faces including Michael J. Fox, Donald Fullilove, Lea Thompson, James Tolkan, and Harry Waters Jr. But, first they must meet with the man who started it all, co-creator of the Back to the Future trilogy, Bob Gale. From Los Angeles to Houston to New York to Orlando - Josh and Christopher's mission sends them to different corners of the country in order to find the perfect DeLorean Time Machine. Along the way, they meet with DeLorean experts, collectors, and Back to the Future superfans and dive deep into the history and lore of the famed vehicle. They will stop at nothing to get the perfect DeLorean Time Machine to The Michael J. Fox Foundation. discovery+ released the entire four-episode series on Monday, March 15, 2021.