Viewers are curious about why there’s no new episode of The Curse of Oak Island airing this week on the History Channel. The beloved reality series follows the Lagina brothers as they embark on a quest to uncover the mysteries of Oak Island. Along the way, they collaborate with local experts to make shocking discoveries while also learning about the island’s history, geography, and mythology. With the show absent since last Tuesday and not scheduled to air this week either, many fans are wondering about the reason behind the break.
Why Curse of Oak Island won’t air a new episode this week from February 16-22
The Curse of Oak Island is currently on a two-week break.
The show typically takes a short hiatus mid-season to either extend its run across more weeks or to give the creatives time to complete the production of the remaining episodes. Some also opt for a strategic break to build anticipation among viewers for what’s to come next. It is to be noted that these reasons are speculative, and an official reason for Curse of Oak Island’s break hasn’t been confirmed.
Apart from the aforementioned reasons, sometimes the network also temporarily offers a special presentation or another show, the series slot, leading to an episode delay. The lead’s unavailability and a seasonal break could also be the reasons behind the episode not broadcasting.
Fans need not worry as the show will return next week on February 24, 2026, at 6 PM PT, 9 PM ET on The History Channel. The upcoming episode, titled “Swamped,” features the team continuing their operations in the Money Pit area and discovering great findings. They also made a historic discovery in the swamp.
In the previous episode titled “The Shining,” the team investigates a huge boulder on Lot 8. The Lagina brothers also get their hands on evidence that indicates the possibility of a second Money Pit.
