The broader Season 9 of the main series, which concluded shortly before this "Digging Deeper" special, featured several major milestones:
: The team uncovers more evidence suggesting that the Garden Shaft is connected to a series of deeper tunnels. This leads to the decision to begin the arduous process of getting a team member underground to inspect the area personally. "The Curse of Oak Island" Bubbling Over(2022)
: Much of the episode details the logistical and safety requirements needed to excavate and stabilize the shaft for human entry. Context in Season 9 (2022) The broader Season 9 of the main series,
: Excavations near the Money Pit reached a 90-foot horizon where the team believed they had cut through a pre-searcher tunnel. Context in Season 9 (2022) : Excavations near
" Bubbling Over " is the third episode of (a companion series to the main show), which aired on November 15, 2022 . This episode focuses on the fellowship's efforts to investigate high levels of gold detected in the water of the "Garden Shaft" and its potential connection to the legendary Money Pit. Episode Overview: "Bubbling Over"
The episode primarily tracks the team's shift in strategy after scientific water testing revealed significant traces of precious metals. The core objective is to determine if the Garden Shaft—a structure previously thought to be a searcher shaft—might actually lead to an undisturbed treasure chamber.
: Expert Gary Drayton discovered a gold-plated button and a large iron spike, which some theorized could date back to ancient eras.