The History Channel has finally given us a release date for Season 9 of The Curse of Oak Island, and honestly, it comes as a great relief as many fans were starting to worry that there might not be a season this year.
Heavy COVID-19 restrictions in Nova Scotia and Canada meant that many of the cast and crew could not travel to Oak Island for much of 2021. Unfortunately, Nova Scotia was closed to international travelers up until July, which would have affected the Michigan-based Lagina brothers and the Florida-based Gary Drayton and many others of the team.
However, we’ve been aware of filming occurring on the island for quite some time, and lorries and equipment have been arriving all summer. And of course, the Nova Scotia-based guys such as Charles Barkhouse and Laird Niven could have carried on with at least some of the work.
And Gary Drayton has been teasing his fans on Instagram with pictures from the island since July. Although he rather cruelly didn’t let on if they were old or new pics. They hold their cards close to their chests on Oak Island.
So, when will Season 9 of The Curse of Oak Island begin?
Happily, the History Channel website now states that Season 9 of The Curse of Oak Island will be airing again from Tuesday, November 2, 2021, at its usual timeslot of 9/8c. And we cannot wait!!
The last three seasons have been over 20 episodes long and Season 8 was a record-breaking 25 episodes, so we can reasonably expect to be watching weekly episodes until the end of April or even May next year.
Somewhat strangely, the History Channel has announced this news with very little fanfare. So far, they have only quietly updated their website. The channel has also posted a short preview to the website, but it has not posted anything on social media.
What can we expect from Season 9 of The Curse of Oak Island?
The short Season 9 preview revealed that the Lagina brothers may have had a tough few months trying to get operations up and running. At one point, we could hear someone suggest they “throw in the towel,” and Marty Lagina can be heard lamenting that he is “so discouraged.” It sounded like things were not going well at all.
However, fans of the show will know these guys do not give up easily. The goal for Season 9 will be, as ever, to find the treasure. At the end of last season, geoscientist Dr. Ian Spooner made a helluva discovery when an analysis of underground water revealed the presence of a large quantity of silver in the Money Pit area. We can assume they’ll be doing all they can to dig that up!
And no doubt, they make fresh discoveries along the way too. “Something is leeching metals into that water… It’s gold,” said Marty at the end of the short preview, fingers crossed he’s right.
The Curse of Oak Island will air on Tuesday, November 2, 2021, at 9/8c on History.
Can’t wait. I am almost 84 and hoping we get the answers before my days are 0ver. Absolutely love the people and all the “little” discoveries on this show. Come on guys let’s get on with discovery we are all waiting for.
I am 84 and feel the same as Mary does and can’t wait to get to the bottom of this mystery.
I’m 58 and I am afraid it won’t get resolved during my lifetime.
Not much hope for me then …I’m 62???
Rest assured: As long as Marty and Rick do anything in their power NOT to follow Amundsen’s instructions (drain the swamp first, as would the easiest and most straightforward hypothesis), you can be sure they won’t find anything of interest.
The scientifically inclined would drain the swamp first, THEN, dig anywhere else. Amundsen’s instructions were clear and direct. But no. We are Americans. We do not listen to anybody else. Well, there you go. 8 seasons and nothing to show for it.
Rick and Marty even had the audacity to claim “You don’t bite the hand that feeds you”, about Amundsen, who, naturally, wanted to be more involved, but things are the other way around; he was feeding them but they did not listen.
Let me tell you how this will end: Both will retire in not too long without having found anything of signifiance.
I want to see them dig up the ship in the swamp.
Me also, captivated by treasure and ships! The history of it all is amazing!! Yes let’s find something…
I can’t wait until they start using their smartcards and actually dig effectively and efficiently. They’ve wasted a lot of time, money, and resources exploring the exact same spots the exact same way, with no real avail, for far too long.
I can’t wait until they start using their smartcards and actually dig effectively and efficiently. They’ve wasted a lot of time, money, and resources exploring the exact same spots the exact same way, with no real avail, for far too long.
Gold does not leach. or corrode, or sulphate.
Its not so much the finding of the treasure but the story of how the templars used the island as there bank and how the story unfolded with pirates and politicians and the use of the treasure that’s been found over the years . It would make a fantastic book or a film .There must have been something very special to construct such an amazing island in a time in history when it was practically impossible to do and so far away . It would have taken years to build and with an amazing amount of man power. A fantastic story and I can’t wait for it to be discovered .
Really wished Matty Blake didn’t take so much boring time up and get back to the excitement.