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Shark Tank

2009 – nowShow18 seasons378 episodesTV-PG

Reality
67
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.6Metacritic608.0

A fast-paced reality series about class and money and everyday modern life.

Good for family movie night · friends night · teens

Where to watch

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Not for scares, brutality or romance.

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Episodes

18 seasons · 378 episodes · best: S3E2 "Episode #3.2" 8.3

Episodes

7.2
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7.6
7.4
7.4
7.3
7.0
7.0
7.3
7.0
6.9
7.0
7.0
6.3
7.1
7.7
7.4
6.9

Story

The next bright idea is out there.

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

Feels like

  • Business Pitch Reality TV
  • Entrepreneurial Drama
  • Cringe-Worthy Rejections
  • Capitalist Critique
  • Fast-Paced Negotiations
  • Inspirational Success Stories
  • Second-Hand Embarrassment
  • Educational Business Lessons
  • High-Stakes Deals
  • American Dream Narrative

Cast

24 of 41 · most episodes first

Crew

Produced by
Carl Hansen, Max Swedlow, Yun Lingner

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

August 9, 2009 · April 22, 2026 · Still running

First aired
August 9, 2009
Latest episode
April 22, 2026
Status
Still running
Length
18 seasons · 378 episodes
Age rating
TV-PG
Genres
Reality
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
27 countries

Tropes

The Smurfette Principle, Terrible Interviewees Montage, Too Dumb to Live +9

  • The Smurfette Principle
  • Terrible Interviewees Montage
  • Too Dumb to Live
  • Hilarious Outtakes
  • Revolving Door Casting
  • Nice Guy
  • Self-Applied Nickname
  • Pet the Dog
  • Baths Are Fun
  • Non-Idle Rich
  • Worst. Whatever. Ever!
  • Face Palm

12 of 121 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Shark Tank?"

Questions about Shark Tank

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Shark Tank?

HulufuboTVYouTube TV

In the United States, Shark Tank streams on Hulu, fuboTV, and YouTube TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 25 other countries.

Is Shark Tank worth watching?

67
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67 (IMDb 7.6 and Metacritic 60). Audiences rate it higher (78 out of 100) than critics (60).

Which season of Shark Tank is best?

Season 16, with an IMDb average of 7.7. Season 14 is the weakest at 6.3. The highest-rated episode is Episode #3.2 (season 3, episode 2) at 8.3, and the lowest is Shark Tank LIVE! (season 14, episode 1) at 3.1.

Is Shark Tank okay for kids?

TV-PG

Yes: it's rated TV-PG in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

How long does it take to watch Shark Tank?

277 h

About 277 hours: 378 episodes in 18 seasons of about 44 minutes each since 2009, and it's still in production.

Can I half-watch Shark Tank?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Will Shark Tank make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly cringe comedy (8 of 10) and sharp wit (6 of 10).