About this season
In a Temple filled with lost treasures and protected by mysterious Mayan temple guards, six teams of two children compete to retrieve one of the historical artifacts in the Temple by performing physical stunts and answering questions based on history, mythology, and geography. After three elimination rounds, only one team remains, who then earns the right to go through the Temple to retrieve the artifact within three minutes and win a grand prize.
Episodes (40)
1. Lawrence of Arabia's Headdress
Aired 11 September 1993 • 30 min
2. The Golden Jaguar of Atahualpa
Aired 12 September 1993 • 24 min
3. The Codebook of Mata Hari
Aired 25 September 1993 • 30 min
The first challenge is the Moat Crossing, where each of the teams must paddle across in tubes. The Red Jaguars, Blue Barracudas, Purple Parrots, and Silver Snakes progress. In "Steps of Knowledge," the Silver Snakes fly through, with the Blue Barracudas right behind them. The first of the Temple Games they play is "Codebook Exchange" (Climbing Wall). The Silver Snakes defeat the Blue Barracudas to progress. The second Temple Game is "Blowing Kisses" (Bungee Soap Mat). Once again, the Silver Snakes progress. The third and final Temple Game is "Underground Document Pass" (Dragon Tunnel). The Silver Snakes progress, making them worthy to enter Olmec's Temple.
4. The Trojan Horseshoe
Aired 26 September 1993 • 24 min
5. The Treasure Map of Jean Lafitte
Aired 2 October 1993 • 30 min
6. The Lucky Pot-Bellied Pig of Amelia Earhart
Aired 3 October 1993 • 24 min
7. The Mask of Shaka Zulu
Aired 9 November 1993 • 30 min
8. The Treasure of Anne Bonny
Aired 10 October 1993 • 30 min
9. The Moccasins of Geronimo
Aired 16 October 1993 • 30 min
10. The Golden Chains of Zenobia
Aired 17 October 1993 • 30 min
11. The Pendant of Kamehameha
Aired 23 October 1993 • 30 min
12. King Tut's Cobra Staff
Aired 24 October 1993 • 30 min
13. The Paintbrush of Leonardo da Vinci
Aired 6 November 1993 • 30 min
14. The Medal of Sir Edmund Hillary
Aired 7 November 1993 • 24 min
15. Pecos Bill's Lost Lariat
Aired 13 November 1993 • 30 min
16. The Star of Sultan Saladin
Aired 14 November 1993 • 24 min
17. The Stolen Arm of Shiva
Aired 20 November 1993 • 24 min
18. Galileo's Cannonball
Aired 21 November 1993 • 24 min
19. The Stone Marker of Leif Erikson
Aired 4 December 1993 • 30 min
20. John Sutter and the Map to the Lost Gold Mine
Aired 5 December 1993 • 30 min
21. The Collar of Davy Crockett
Aired 11 December 1993 • 30 min
22. Alexander and the Gordian Knot
Aired 12 December 1993 • 24 min
23. The Belly Button of Buddha
Aired 25 December 1993 • 24 min
24. The Snake Bracelet of Cleopatra
Aired 26 December 1993 • 30 min
25. The Golden Cup of Belshazzar
Aired 2 January 1994 • 24 min
26. The Oracle Bowl of Delphi
Aired 8 January 1994 • 24 min
27. Elizabeth I's Golden Ship
Aired 9 January 1994 • 24 min
28. The Lost Logbooks of Magellan
Aired 15 January 1994 • 30 min
29. The Keys to the Alhambra
Aired 16 January 1994 • 24 min
30. Blackbeard's Treasure Map
Aired 22 January 1994 • 30 min
31. Henry VIII's Great Seal
Aired 23 January 1994 • 24 min
32. Robin Hood and Maid Marian's Silk Ladder
Aired 29 January 1994 • 30 min
33. The Dragon Lady and the Blue Pearl
Aired 30 January 1994 • 24 min
The first challenge is the "Moat Crossing," where the teams must climb across using knotted ropes overhead. The Red Jaguars, Silver Snakes, Orange Iguanas, and Blue Barracudas progress. In the "Steps of Knowledge," the Red Jaguars progress, followed by the Orange Iguanas. The first of the Temple Games is "Draggin' the Dragon Pearls" (Climbing Wall), which ends in a tie. The second Temple Game is "Lady Tunnel" (Dragon Tunnel), won by the Orange Iguanas. The third and final Temple Game is "Silk Bolts" (Body Wrap), won by the Orange Iguanas with two Pendants, making them worthy to enter Olmec's Temple.
34. The Silver Saddle Horn of Hannibal
Aired 5 February 1994 • 24 min
35. Ponce de León and the Lost Fountain of Youth
Aired 6 February 1994 • 24 min
36. Wild Bill Hickok and the Dead Man's Hand
Aired 13 February 1994 • 30 min
37. John Henry's Lost Hammer
Aired 19 February 1994 • 24 min
38. The Helmet of Joan of Arc
Aired 20 February 1994 • 24 min
39. The Golden Cricket Cage of Khan
Aired 26 February 1994 • 24 min
40. The Helmet of Genghis Khan
Aired 27 February 1994 • 24 min