: Metal detecting on Lots 7 and 8 led by Gary Drayton yielded a small, square metal object identified as a potential coin . Analysis by new team member and archaeologist Emma Culligan suggested the metal makeup dates it to before the 16th century .
: Scientific data reinforced the "gold signature" in the water near the Garden Shaft , prompting plans to finally put a team member underground to investigate the source directly. Emerging Theories TBAThe Curse of Oak Island : Season 10 Episode 1
: While drilling Borehole K15.5 in the Money Pit area, the team discovered a horizontal wooden beam and a void between 103 and 111 feet deep. A camera confirmed the existence of a man-made tunnel that appears to predate modern searcher shafts. : Metal detecting on Lots 7 and 8
The Season 10 premiere of The Curse of Oak Island , titled " ," aired on November 15, 2022 . This special two-hour episode launched a high-stakes year of drilling, specifically targeting the source of high gold and silver concentrations previously detected in the water. Key Discoveries in the Premiere Emerging Theories : While drilling Borehole K15
The team utilized advanced sonic drilling and archaeological methods to uncover several significant clues:
The episode also introduced new historical connections to broaden the scope of the search:
