Episode
The Curse of Oak Island: A Key to the Mystery
Overview
A skeleton key and maps from Fred Nolan's archives open a new door in the Lagina's quest, while new evidence suggests a Templar connection to the lead cross found in Smith's Cove.
Details
- Series
- The Curse of Oak Island
- Season
- Season 5
- Episode
- Episode 12
- Air date
- 2018-01-30
- Runtime
- 43 min
Episode context
A Key to the Mystery is Episode 12 in Season 5 of The Curse of Oak Island. It aired on 2018-01-30. The runtime is 43 min.
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Episode 11: Moving Targets
Further investigation suggests a link between the mysterious medieval cross and the Knights Templar.
Episode 13: Unhinged
The plot thickens around the discovery of the lead cross as a new theory points to possible ancient origins, while Rick pulls an artifact from the swamp that may support one of Fred Nolan’s theories.
More episodes from this season
Episode 10: The Signs of a Cross
The team unearths a ship’s log detailing the burial of treasure on an island eerily similar to Oak Island, and Rick and Gary make what may prove to be the biggest find on Oak Island, ever.
Episode 14: The Templar Connection
The discovery of the mysterious lead cross raised new questions about a Knights Templar connection. Tonight, we take a look at Templar history and the compelling Templar clues the team has found so far.
Episode 9: The French Connection
A research expedition to a French castle and prison reveals new clues, including ancient carvings that strengthen a possible link between the Knights Templar and Oak Island.
Episode 15: Steel Trapped
It’s all hands on deck in the Money Pit as the team hits something in the DMT shaft that may prove to be the last thing standing between it and the answers below. Meanwhile, Gary Drayton strikes again when he zeros in on a find that could be a key piece of a missing treasure chest.
Episode 8: Dan's Breakthrough
New evidence confirms a European presence on Oak Island 100 years before the discovery of the Money Pit, while new research suggests a clear pathway from the Knights Templar to Oak Island.
Episode 16: Seeing Red
With little time before the team must suspend operations for the harsh winter ahead, the fellowship battles the shifting tides of Smith's Cove and finds evidence that may support one of Dan Blankenship's early theories.
Episode 7: The Lot Thickens
A theory is presented that Sir Francis Drake is buried on Oak Island in a vault with gold treasure. It is suggested that the lack of any records documenting Drake traveling to Canada is proof that he must have traveled to Canada
Episode 17: A Family Album
The Oak Island mystery has lured generations of treasure hunters. In this one-hour special, we revisit the families that have been a part of Oak Island’s history for more than two centuries.
Episode 6: Remains of the Day
After years of searching and speculation, the Lagina’s and their team unearth evidence of what Marty believes proves the exact location of the ultimate target — The Money Pit.
Episode 18: Amazing Discoveries
It’s the season finale and the moment of truth for the fellowship of the dig, as the guys are faced with the burning question: quit or continue?