ABC has officially announced the return of Shark Tank for Season 18, and the investor lineup is getting its biggest refresh in years. Along with familiar faces returning to the Tank, two fan-favorite guest Sharks have officially joined the panel as full-time investors.
The new season also brings an impressive list of celebrity guest sharks.
Shark Tank Season 18 Full Cast
Season 18 marks the first time since Daniel Lubetzky joined the permanent panel that the show has expanded its full-time investor lineup, giving entrepreneurs more perspectives than ever before. Here is the key information to know about Shark Tank Season 18.
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Returning Sharks | Barbara Corcoran, Robert Herjavec, Lori Greiner, Daymond John, Daniel Lubetzky, Kevin O’Leary |
| New Full-Time Sharks | Kendra Scott, Rashaun Williams |
| Guest Sharks | MrBeast (Jimmy Donaldson), Jeffrey Housenbold, Mindy Kaling, J.J. Watt, Erin Foster, Sara Foster, Steven Bartlett |
| Premiere Date | September 30, 2026 (Wednesday) |
| Premiere Time | 9/8c (Two-Episode Premiere) |
| Regular Time Slot | Wednesdays at 10/9c |
| Streaming | Hulu |
Full-Time Sharks Returning for Season 18
Barbara Corcoran, Robert Herjavec, Lori Greiner, Daymond John, Daniel Lubetzky, and Kevin O’Leary are all returning as permanent Sharks. They will continue evaluating entrepreneurs seeking to secure investments and strategic partners for their businesses.
Season 18 also welcomes Kendra Scott and Rashaun Williams as full-time Sharks. Scott has appeared as a guest Shark since Season 12, while Williams first joined the show during Season 16. Their promotion makes them permanent members of the investment panel this season.
Guest Sharks Joining the Tank
Season 18 will also feature several well-known guest Sharks throughout the season. Internet superstar Jimmy Donaldson, better known as MrBeast, joins the lineup alongside Beast Industries CEO Jeffrey Housenbold.
Hollywood actress Mindy Kaling, former NFL star J.J. Watt, Favorite Daughter co-founders Erin and Sara Foster, and Dragons’ Den investor and Diary of a CEO host Steven Bartlett will also make guest appearances. Their business backgrounds and industries bring fresh perspectives to the Tank.
Shark Tank Season 18 Premiere Date and Time
Shark Tank Season 18 premieres on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, with a special two-episode event beginning at 9/8c. After the premiere, the series moves to its regular Wednesday night timeslot at 10/9c on ABC.
Episodes will also be available to stream on Hulu, giving viewers another way to catch every pitch and investment.
What to Expect This Season?
ABC has not yet revealed which businesses will appear before the Sharks this season. As always, viewers can expect a mix of emerging startups and ambitious entrepreneurs hoping to secure life-changing investments.
Speaking previously about the experience, Rashaun Williams compared the show to “the NFL Draft.” He said, “I don’t have to go through 10,000 pitch decks to narrow it down to 10 companies. They do it for me.”
Williams also shared, “I sometimes cry, and I’m emotional about it,” adding that the show allows him to bring the financial literacy he has been teaching for 25 years to a much larger audience.
With an expanded cast, high-profile guest Sharks, and another lineup of hopeful entrepreneurs, Season 18 looks set to deliver another exciting chapter for longtime Shark Tank fans.
