Shark Tank: Season 1

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Season Details & Credits

ABC | Season Premiere Date: August 9, 2009

Starring: Barbara Corcoran, Kevin O'Leary, Robert Herjavec

Summary: Based on the Japanese reality show (also adapted in the UK as Dragon's Den, currently on BBC America), five successful businessmen and women judge budding entrepreneurs to determine whether to invest in their ideas or not.

Creator: Mark Burnett

Genre(s): Reality, Game Show, Business

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Season 1 Episodes

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S1:E15. Week 15
Air Date: unknown
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S1:E14. Episode 110
Air Date: February 5, 2010
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S1:E13. Episode 114
Air Date: January 29, 2010

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Critic Reviews

Josh Wolk

The moneymen ask informed questions and make shrewd decisions, a welcome relief from Donald Trump's capricious calls on Burnett's "Celebrity Apprentice." Read full review

Heather Havrilesky

ABC's Shark Tank is easily the best new reality TV show to air this summer (which, admittedly, isn't saying much). Read full review

Tom Shales

It sounds gimmicky and visually tedious, with most of the so-called action taking place in a conference room. It's all those things, but the moments of misery make it memorable. Read full review

David Hinckley

Once you get past its somewhat misleading title, Mark Burnett's new Shark Tank is a well-paced hour that offers entertainment without humiliation. Read full review

Robert Lloyd

The cleverest part of the show is that it makes the judges into contestants; they compete against one another for the right to invest in a business, and they haggle with the entrepreneurs over the terms of their investment. Read full review

Rob Owen

Business buffs may love it, but Shark Tank lacks the lush visuals of "Survivor" and the star power of Trump. It just doesn't have the same bite. Read full review

Paige Wiser

There are so many things I hate about his new show, In the Shark Tank, that I started numbering them just to calm down. Where to start? Read full review

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RyanH.

Sep 1, 2009

I love the show. It's different, exciting and it's real money! What else do you want?

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TroyM

Sep 19, 2009

Absolutely riveting reality show that geniusly gives hope to people looking to make their idea or company fly in a time of economic hardship. Truly inspires one to learn more about the business of business - and hey, this show is a free clinic. The sharks have varied and fascinating Absolutely riveting reality show that geniusly gives hope to people looking to make their idea or company fly in a time of economic hardship. Truly inspires one to learn more about the business of business - and hey, this show is a free clinic. The sharks have varied and fascinating personalities, the guests have ideas that range from brilliant to loony - it's like a real life version of "monopoly" that may end up becoming the sleeper hit of the season. Kudos!… Expand

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carolyng

Oct 28, 2009

Loved this show!!! Sorry to see it off the air. I hope it will return soon. Fun and exciting to watch the 5 sharks interact as well as listening to how they make a decision on what is or is not a good investment. I found the show entertaining as well as educational.

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Hansels

Sep 1, 2009

Hey Page Wiser from Chicago!!! You TOTALLY miss the mark on this one. I guess that

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JohnN

Sep 1, 2009

I love the idea and have a very hot patent and business plan that I want to bring to the "TANK", but don't want someone to steal it from me.

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SaintME

Mar 26, 2013

Personally, I've never been a fan of shows like this the ones with a panel of judges. American Idol doesn't even appeal. Yes, some of the products are nice, but honestly, I just found it boring.

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SHawnA

Aug 23, 2009

A bunch of rich people trying to rip off good ideas and products. Didn't like it in Canada either.

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Season 13

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  Air Date: October 8, 2021
Season 12

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  Air Date: October 16, 2020
Season 11

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  Air Date: September 29, 2019
Season 10

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  Air Date: October 7, 2018
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  Air Date: October 1, 2017
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  Air Date: September 23, 2016
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  Air Date: September 25, 2015
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  Air Date: September 26, 2014
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  Air Date: September 20, 2013
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  Air Date: September 14, 2012
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  Air Date: January 20, 2012
Season 2

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  Air Date: April 29, 2011
Season 1

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- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: August 9, 2009
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  S1:E15. Week 15
  Air Date: unknown
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  S1:E14. Episode 110
  Air Date: February 5, 2010
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  S1:E13. Episode 114
  Air Date: January 29, 2010
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  S1:E12. Episode 113
  Air Date: January 15, 2010
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  S1:E12. Week 12
  Air Date: January 8, 2010
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  S1:E11. Episode 111
  Air Date: January 8, 2010
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  S1:E10. Episode 110
  Air Date: October 20, 2009
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  S1:E9. Episode 109
  Air Date: October 13, 2009
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  S1:E8. Episode 108
  Air Date: October 6, 2009
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  S1:E7. Episode 107
  Air Date: September 29, 2009
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  S1:E6. Episode 106
  Air Date: September 13, 2009
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  S1:E5. Episode 105
  Air Date: September 6, 2009
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  S1:E4. Episode 104
  Air Date: August 30, 2009
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  S1:E3. Episode 103
  Air Date: August 23, 2009
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  S1:E2. Episode 102
  Air Date: August 16, 2009
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  S1:E1. Episode 101
  Air Date: August 9, 2009