Shark Tank Episodes
Welcome to The Shark Tank Blog’s Shark Tank episodes page. All Shark Tank episodes are listed by season, episode number and original broadcast date. Click each season for a complete list of Shark Tank episodes.
Shark Tank Season 17 Episode 1 has premiered on Hulu in the US and other countries. Episode 1 was full of invention, drama, sharks competing, and humour, of course. As Mark Cuban has left the show after 16 years of investing in innovations and rich ideas, the void is still there.
The series history is rich: Season 1 had 14 episodes, Season 2 had 9, Season 3 had 15, Season 4 had 26, and Seasons 5, 6, and 7 each had 28. The milestone of the 100th episode was crossed during Season 6, and by then, the show was regularly producing between 22 and 26 episodes per season.
At the end of Season 6, Beyond the Tank premiered, offering fans in-depth updates on past entrepreneurs who have received an investment from the Sharks. By the close of Season 7, the spinoff had become popular, but ABC opted not to renew it after Season 8. Another milestone came with the 200th episode in the Season 10 premiere.
Episodes are numbered by season and production sequence. For instance, “episode 1203” means Season 12, the third episode produced. Air order doesn’t always match production order—season 12’s “episode 1205” was the fourth episode aired. The Shark Tank Blog sticks to ABC’s official numbering system to avoid confusion.
Shark Tank Episodes on CNBC
Since January 2014, CNBC has aired syndicated and relevant reruns of Shark Tank. Reruns were a huge success, since they had 300 episodes in the vault back then.—boosting CNBC’s Tuesday night ratings. Today, with Season 17 on air, there are hundreds of more episodes available, ensuring more reruns to come.
The show grew from a niche audience in its first two seasons into a Friday night ratings powerhouse by Season 3. Today, Shark Tank Season 17 has shifted to owning Wednesday nights. More than 1,000 businesses have appeared on the show over 16+ seasons, cementing it as the premier business reality show on Television.
Over 40,000 businesses apply every year, proving that the momentum is getting stronger with each passing season. A turning point came in Season 5, when producers eliminated a controversial clause that allowed for a 2–5% stake in entrepreneurs’ sales. That change encouraged even more businesses to apply without the fear of giving away unfair equity.
Shark Tank Season 17
Season 17 of Shark Tank premiered on September 24, 2025, continuing its run as one of the most successful, influential, and entertaining business shows on television. For entrepreneurs, it’s an unmatched and organic PR platform. For ABC, it’s reliable primetime entertainment. And for fans, it’s a mix of drama, inspiration, and business insights.
The show first launched during the toughest economic downturn since the Great Depression—and it struck a national chord of hope and entrepreneurship. Now, nearly two decades later, it remains a cultural phenomenon. At Shark Tank Blog, we look forward to many more seasons of innovative pitches, fierce negotiations, and Shark-infested drama.
Welcome to The Shark Tank Blog’s Shark Tank episodes page. All Shark Tank episodes are listed by season, episode number and original broadcast date. Click each season for a complete list of Shark Tank episodes.
Season 1 Season 2 Season 3 Season 4
Season 5 Season 6 Season 7 Season 8
Season 9 Season 10 Season 11 Season 12
Season 13 Season 14 Season 15 Beyond the Tank
As of the end of season 15, there were a total of nearly 400 Shark Tank Episodes plus the “Swimming with Sharks Special” and the Beyond the Tank show. There were 14 episodes in season 1, 9 in season 2, 15 in season 3, 26 in season 4, and 28 in seasons 5, 6 & 7. The 100th episode also aired during season 6. They typically air between 22 and 26 episodes from season six forward. At the end of season six, Beyond the Tank premiered – a new show featuring in-depth updates on past Shark Tank businesses. By the time season 7 ended, Beyond the Tank became a popular and regular show, but ABC didn’t renew Beyond the Tank during season 8. Shark Tank had its 200th episode in the season 10 premier.
Episodes are numbered with numerals for the season and show production sequence. For instance, episode 1203 indicates it is season 12 and it was the 3rd show sequentially produced. For a variety of reasons, they do not air the shows sequentially. For instance, in season 12, episode 1205 was the 4th show aired in that season. Shark Tank Blog publishes ABC’s show numbers, not just “season 12, episode 4.” This keeps us in line with ABC’s nomenclature for episodes.
Shark Tank Episodes on CNBC
In January, 2014, CNBC started airing syndicated reruns; with nearly 300 episodes in the can and season 13 going into production, there should be years of reruns. CNBC scored big airing Shark Tank reruns; the show has catapulted the network to tops in Tuesday night ratings.
The show had a niche audience during its first two seasons and in season three, viewership took off. Shark Tank OWNS Friday nights, but ABC was considering a move to Thursdays for season six; it never occurred. It did air on Sunday nights for several seasons, but returned to Fridays in season 11.
Over 1000 businesses appeared on the show during the the course of 13 seasons, making it the premier business reality show on TV. Over 40,000 businesses apply for the show annually and the momentum continues to get stronger. In season 5, a clause in the entrepreneurs’ contract allowing for a 2-5% producer’s option on all sales was eliminated from the appearance contract, allowing more businesses to appear without the fear of losing a lot of money in sales.
Shark Tank Season 15 and Beyond
Season 16 casting is underway and the show continues to grow in popularity. Many businesses see Shark Tank as a good PR vehicle. ABC thinks it’s good entertainment. Fans watch to see the Sharks fight and to get ideas about businesses of their own. The show first premiered during the worst economic downturn since the Great Depression and it struck a hopeful, entrepreneurial chord with the entire nation. We here at Shark Tank Blog hope for a long run for years to come.
