Shark Tank

10 Worst Episodes of Shark Tank

Aspiring entrepreneurs pitch various business ideas to "The Sharks" -- tough, self-made, multi-millionaire and billionaire tycoons -- in hopes of landing an investment.

Written by Sophie and last updated on feb 10, 2023.

PS: The following content contains spoilers!

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Shark Tank - S13E22

#10 - Pulp Pantry, Kawaii Lighting, Pricklee, Ooakshell (Season 13 - Episode 22)

Treats utilizing recycled vegetable waste; a lighting product to help one look their best online; a hydrating beverage filled with antioxidants and made from a common desert plant; a fashion accessory; an update on Dino Don; guest shark Emma Grede.

The episode was rated 7.25 from 48 votes.

Shark Tank - S12E16

#9 - Simply Good Jars, Pinch Me Therapy Dough, Muff Waders, BusyBaby Mat (Season 12 - Episode 16)

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A convenient way to eat healthier meals while bettering the planet; stress-relief tools; innovative apparel that keeps drinks cool and hands free; a no-fuss solution to keeping babies busy and entertained.

The episode was rated 7.22 from 81 votes.

Shark Tank - S10E23

#8 - Episode 23 (Season 10 - Episode 23)

First into the Tank are entrepreneurs from Fort Collins, Colorado, who present their fast-casual restaurant focusing on late-night food done right. Entrepreneurs from Lexington, Kentucky, pitch their line of designer bat houses for an effective natural solution to pest control. A husband and wife duo from San Diego, California, introduce their stylish product that keeps your pet safe from predators. Last into the Tank is a world-renowned jiujitsu instructor from Torrance, California, who solves a problem that we never knew we had with his dual fashion design.

The episode was rated 7.21 from 124 votes.

Shark Tank - S13E8

#7 - Wendy's Gnome Shop, Ornament Anchor, The Real Elf, Santa's Enchanted Mailbox (Season 13 - Episode 8)

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A woman is committed to bringing smiles into every home with her magical designs; a product for keeping holiday ornaments safe; a personalized digital business; a product for helping children communicate with the North Pole; an update on Holibal.

The episode was rated 7.20 from 59 votes.

Shark Tank - S9E6

#6 - Episode 6 (Season 9 - Episode 6)

A graphic designer and a patent attorney from Olympia, Washington, have a high-tech way to make children's story time more magical, but the Sharks are skeptical of their business model; a father from Brooklyn, New York, has a brand of functional paternity clothing for new dads; parents from Salem, Utah, bring in their five daughters to showcase a solution to hairy drain problems in the shower and bathtub; and a former pro football player and his business partner pitch a better version of a workout device. Also, a profile on Sara Blakely, the founder and sole owner of the category-defining company, Spanx, and how her brand was born from a simple goal. She is an advocate of empowering women to be whatever they want to be in order to build successful businesses and create economic opportunity in their communities.

The episode was rated 7.19 from 308 votes.

Shark Tank - S11E21

#5 - UnbuckleMe, Tanoshi, PROVEN Skincare, ABii (Season 11 - Episode 21)

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A gadget designed to safely and quickly get children in and out of a car; a lower-cost computer for kids; a data-driven approach to skin care; a device created to bring a robot revolution to children's education; Anne Wojcicki guest sharks.

The episode was rated 7.19 from 81 votes.

Shark Tank - S3E8

#4 - Week 8 (Season 3 - Episode 8)

Pitches include body jewelry, a movable basketball-training apparatus, an organic skin-care product and a β€œRent-a-Grandma” business. Also: an update on a Season 1 barbecue restaurant.

The episode was rated 7.16 from 131 votes.

Shark Tank - S11E22

#3 - Tough Tie, Lord von Schmitt, DadWare, Potty Safe (Season 11 - Episode 22)

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A pair of entrepreneurs from Mesa, Arizona, hope to sell millennials on a modern version of a fading fashion trend for men. An eccentric crafter from Nevada City, California, pitches the Sharks on investing in his far-out textiles brand. A father from North Hollywood, California, showcases his clothing design which helps to comfortably bring dads and their babies closer together, while a husband and wife from Exeter, Missouri, have a solution to one of childhood's messiest milestones.

The episode was rated 7.15 from 92 votes.

Shark Tank - S13E2

#2 - Songlorious, MuteMe, Proper Good, Long Wharf Supply Co. (Season 13 - Episode 2)

Guest shark Peter Jones; a one-of-a-kind custom song service; a work-from-home product that increases productivity; a mail-order meal service; an apparel company focused on helping clean the world's oceans.

The episode was rated 7.07 from 70 votes.

Shark Tank - S13E23

#1 - Stryx, Driftline, Springer, Chill-N-Reel (Season 13 - Episode 23)

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Cosmetics to help clear up imperfections; a water sports apparel brand; a product designed to keep dogs hydrated during any excursion; a solution to drinking a beverage while fishing; an update on Doughp.

The episode was rated 6.95 from 37 votes.

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