Dragons' Den

10 Best Episodes of Dragons' Den

Budding entrepreneurs get three minutes to pitch their business ideas to five multi-millionaires willing to invest their own cash.

Written by Sophie and last updated on feb 12, 2023.

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Dragons' Den - S10E7

#15 - Episode 7 (Season 10 - Episode 7)

Dragons' Den is where life-changing business deals are made. The five multimillionaire investors are looking for the next big money-making ventures, so any attempt by an entrepreneur to deflect a question or change the subject can lead to some choice words and a quick exit. This week in particular the Dragons seem to have got out of their million pound beds on the wrong side. Tempers flare when one entrepreneur offers just one per cent of his business, valuing it at 15 million pounds; hackles are raised by a toastmaster from Staffordshire looking for investment in his 'male intimate wipes'; and the Dragons live up to their name when deciding whether to invest in an online store for second-hand goods. But can any turn it round and secure the investment they need? Also facing the Dragons are a TV stuntman pitching his horror-themed paintball experience, a husband and wife with a new DIY product and a man from Birmingham who believes his darts invention is a world first.

The episode was rated 7.73 from 15 votes.

Dragons' Den - S1E1

#14 - 04 January 2005 (Season 1 - Episode 1)

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Highlights include: "The Baby Dream Machine" - a machine that can be used to put babies to sleep, "Art Out There" - an events planning company and "Umbrolly" - an umbrella vending machine company.

The episode was rated 7.74 from 31 votes.

Dragons' Den - S18E4

#13 - Episode 4 (Season 18 - Episode 4)

A 29-year-old tech enthusiast is confident that his clever way of monetising people's personal online data will spark interest with the Dragons.

The episode was rated 7.75 from 28 votes.

Dragons' Den - S12E6

#12 - Episode 6 (Season 12 - Episode 6)

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There are some true inventors in the Den this episode, including a returning entrepreneur with a new outdoor space saving device, a golfing duo with a new take on the traditional tee, and a designer who has flipped the conventional umbrella on its head. The Dragons come face to face with a fellow multimillionaire and the Den is filled with children's teepees. With a fair amount of game playing, gambling and bargaining taking place, will anyone manage to secure a deal?

The episode was rated 7.75 from 24 votes.

Dragons' Den - S10E10

#11 - Episode 10 (Season 10 - Episode 10)

With the Den nearing the end of the series, time is of the essence for the next set of entrepreneurs pitching to the Dragons for a life-changing investment. Who will succeed where so many others have failed? Security is needed as one Cambridge-based entrepreneur is overwhelmed by paparazzi when pitching his new business idea, a keen golfer presents his very special glove, and a Nottingham-based couple want to take a slice of the UK's seven billion pound DIY market with their update on the simple paint brush. Also this week; a driving school for 14-year-olds, an electronic bed stored in your ceiling, and two friends hoping to make money out of thin air.

The episode was rated 7.75 from 12 votes.

Dragons' Den - S15E10

#10 - Episode 10 (Season 15 - Episode 10)

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A former bricklayer is hoping his mortar board invention will help him to build a lucrative relationship with a Dragon, a mother of two enters the Den with a children's tracker device, and an entrepreneur pitches crisps inspired by astronauts. Finally, a 25-year-old brings a Paralympian to the Den to demo her product designed for wheelchair users. But will it be enough to win her an investment?

The episode was rated 7.76 from 29 votes.

Dragons' Den - S9E2

#9 - Series 9, Episode 2 (Season 9 - Episode 2)

Dragons' Den continues with eight more intrepid entrepreneurs pitching Britain's brightest ideas to the multimillionaire investors. Will any of them manage to make the Dragons part with their cash? Tonight's episode sees Londoners Krissy Sims and Kerry O'Brien AKA DJ Trickles and Lady MC enter the Den with a state-of-the-art turntable extravaganza in the back of their 4x4. The Dragons are often happy to demo a product but it is the business and how it makes money that remains their ultimate concern. Husband and wife team Liz and Alan Colleran from Dewsbury may be pitching their comfy caravan product - but will their Den experience be quite so luxurious and comfortable? Elsewhere, an Englishman, a Norwegian and a Scot walk into the Den. Shades for canines are on offer, there's an inflatable car-based device like you have never seen before and a Kent-based entrepreneur thinks honesty is the best policy when pitching without a formal business plan - but with an offer to help everyone get the perfect looking body for just 20 pounds. With further interviews and reaction available via the Red Button at the end of the programme.

The episode was rated 7.77 from 13 votes.

Dragons' Den - S19E11

#8 - Episode 11 (Season 19 - Episode 11)

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A loved-up couple pitch their sustainable coffee from Honduras, and a fashionista presents the Dragons with her digital wardrobe app.

The episode was rated 7.80 from 20 votes.

Dragons' Den - S12E8

#7 - Episode 8 (Season 12 - Episode 8)

Kelly Hoppen receives an unusual phone call from outside the Den, a mother and daughter pitch their waterproof products for children, and a trio of breakdancers introduce the Dragons to some innovative earphones. The panellists are also serenaded by a group of princesses and have a go on a modern day penny-farthing. However, will any of them feel the urge to invest?

The episode was rated 7.88 from 16 votes.

Dragons' Den - S4E1

#6 - Episode 1 (Season 4 - Episode 1)

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Budding entrepreneurs approach 5 of the best business minds in the UK with the hope of securing financial backing for their business proposal. Can they in a few short minutes persuade the Dragons that they are a sound investment? Or will they get shown the door?

The episode was rated 7.90 from 10 votes.

Dragons' Den - S9E3

#5 - Series 9, Episode 3 (Season 9 - Episode 3)

It's a Den full of family businesses. Tim and Meena Kalia and their business partner Tricia Tierney try to talk the Dragons into investing in their innovative litter trays for dogs. The Den is taken over by a pirate, a street urchin and a hippy as Peter and Michelle Hart, plus five of their seven children, pitch their fancy dress business; but is their dream of investment pure fantasy? Brothers Jim and Richard George from Malvern believe they're in a strong position with their fence preservation company which is already trading. The business-savvy siblings have a deal in mind - but will the offer they're holding out for materialize? Others looking for Dragon investment include an 'all you can drink' membership club, an exercise suit that claims to burn extra calories, and some giant knitting needles.

The episode was rated 7.91 from 11 votes.

Dragons' Den - S9E4

#4 - Series 9, Episode 4 (Season 9 - Episode 4)

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Some of the nations' budding businessmen and women have already entered the Den, but so far not all of their products and inventions have received a rave reception. This episode sees more intrepid entrepreneurs climb the stairs in the hope of realising their own investment dreams. Numbers are crunched and ideas are interrogated as the five fearsome Dragons weigh up which side of the coin their decision to invest will come down on. A former disc jockey has a strategy, dress to impress to catch the attention of an investor. The DJ may have worn a DJ, but is that all it takes to part a Dragon from their cash? A Londoner hopes to alleviate a common worry for holidaymakers by locking up their valuables, but with just 5 per cent of his company on offer, can he guarantee a valuable return? Monterrey-born Marcela Flores Newburn pitches her Mexican food range complete with a full mariachi band, another budding entrepreneur asks the multi-millionaires to think of their homes, not as houses but as a source of income, and a former hairdresser has a product that makes money from thin air, but does he have the business plan to match?

The episode was rated 7.92 from 12 votes.

Dragons' Den - S10E6

#3 - Episode 6 (Season 10 - Episode 6)

It is another busy week in the Den as eight more entrepreneurs pitch to the Dragons for a cash injection in their money-making ideas. Often, a visual aid helps get across what is being pitched, and this time there is a plethora of props to help the multimillionaires understand the commercial potential of the businesses on offer. A ballroom dancer turned inventor brings a bit of sparkle into the Den via a tango and a glitter ball; Theo Paphitis and Peter Jones crawl into a new concept for the camping industry; and a labrador called Margot helps to sell the idea of doggy ice cream. Also in the Den: a world kickboxing champion, two Welshmen with their celebrity-backed toffee vodka, and three friends from London who hope to capitalise on empty loft space.

The episode was rated 7.93 from 15 votes.

Dragons' Den - S11E2

#2 - Dragons' Den Season 11 Episode 2 (Season 11 - Episode 2)

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This time a crooning Texan cowboy struts into the den with some backing from his country band, while a husband and wife team hope their Brazilian dance troupe will help grab the Dragons' attention.

The episode was rated 7.96 from 25 votes.

Dragons' Den - S11E12

#1 - Episode 12 (Season 11 - Episode 12)

A London-based entrepreneur pitches a new take on the post-it note, two business women attempt to whip up some animal magic when they bring a pair of alpacas, and the dragons come face-to-face with a tough-talking entrepreneur who has a product they all believe is worth fighting for.

The episode was rated 8.05 from 21 votes.

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