The Curse of Oak Island Season 13: A New Chapter in TV’s Greatest Treasure Hunt
For more than a decade, The Curse of Oak Island has lured millions of viewers into the depths of mystery — a saga of hope, history, and obsession set on a small patch of land off the coast of Nova Scotia.
The Lagina brothers have drilled, dug, and dreamed their way across every inch of this enigmatic island, chasing whispers of pirate loot, sacred relics, and the shadow of a centuries-old secret. Now, their journey continues.
Season 13 has officially been confirmed, and with it comes a promise: bigger discoveries, deeper digs, and perhaps, at long last, answers.
When Does Season 13 Premiere?
The wait is almost over. The Curse of Oak Island returns for its 13th season on November 4, 2025, airing Tuesdays at 9/8c on the History Channel.
New episodes will stream the following day on the History Channel app and website for those watching on demand.
Filming wrapped earlier this year, with production crews spotted on the island as early as June — hauling in new excavation rigs and high-tech imaging gear. Sources close to the team have hinted that this season’s operation will be “the largest dig in Oak Island history.”
Who’s Back for the Search?
The heart of Oak Island remains its crew — a blend of dreamers, scientists, and engineers bound by curiosity and grit.
- Rick Lagina returns as the ever-hopeful explorer, still convinced that the next dig could rewrite history.
- Marty Lagina, ever the pragmatist, continues to balance faith with reason (and funding).
- Craig Tester keeps the machinery running and the data flowing.
- Gary Drayton, the charismatic metal-detecting expert, is back with his catchphrases and “Bobby Dazzlers.”
- Alex Lagina, Jack Begley, and Charles Barkhouse continue to lead research and site operations.
- Archaeologist Laird Niven and scientist Emma Culligan round out the technical team — with Emma’s XRF scanner once again proving invaluable in analyzing mysterious artifacts.
No new full-time cast members have been confirmed, but the Laginas are known for bringing in guest experts — from medieval historians to geophysicists — whenever the clues demand it.
What’s the Focus This Time?
Season 12 ended with more questions than answers: wooden beams buried 90 feet deep, mysterious tunneling near the Money Pit, and signs that the infamous flood tunnels may still guard something below.
In Season 13, the team plans to go deeper than ever before. Massive steel caissons — each as large as a grain silo — will be driven into the ground, allowing for direct access to previously unreachable chambers.
They’ll also deploy muon tomography, an advanced particle-mapping system capable of detecting hidden voids and potential treasure chambers deep beneath the island.
The Templar Trail Expands
One of the show’s most talked-about theories — the connection between Oak Island and the Knights Templar — gains new life this year.
In 2024, the team uncovered a 14th-century coin, reigniting speculation that medieval explorers may have reached Nova Scotia long before Columbus.
Season 13 reportedly takes the Laginas to Portugal, where they’ll explore ancient sea charts, stonework, and architectural designs that bear eerie similarities to Oak Island’s mysterious structures.
Meanwhile, the island’s swamp remains a key location. New evidence suggests it may have once been a man-made harbor — complete with ox shoes, ship timber, and coconut fibers from far-off shores.
The Curse Still Looms
The series’ namesake legend still casts its long shadow: seven must die before the treasure is found. Six have already perished over the centuries.
Though the team insists they don’t believe in superstition, even the most rational members admit — Oak Island has a way of testing those who dig too deep.
Why Fans Keep Coming Back
After twelve seasons, The Curse of Oak Island remains unlike anything else on television. It’s not just about gold or relics — it’s about perseverance, curiosity, and the human hunger to uncover the truth.
Every shovel of dirt holds a question. Every beam, coin, or artifact offers a new piece of the puzzle.
Season 13 promises to push the search to its physical and emotional limits — perhaps closer than ever to the answer Rick Lagina has spent his life seeking.
As Rick often says,
“We’re one find away from changing everything.”
