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Season 12 Shark Tank Episodes

season 12Shark Tank Season 12 premiers Friday, October 16 at 8 PM eastern time. The 12th season of the Emmy award winning reality show features the six original Sharks: Mark, Daymond Kevin, Lori, Barbara and Robert. There are two returning guest Sharks too: Alex Rodriguez and Daniel Lubetzky. In addition, two new guest Sharks will appear throughout season 11: Blake Mycoskie and Kendra Scott.

The new season 12 guest Sharks come from the fashion and clothing world. Mycoskie is the founder of TOMS shoes. The company has a social mission to help children in underdeveloped countries with everything from shoes to eye care and safe water. Scott is the founder of Kendra Scott, LLC, a fashion company she started in her spare bedroom in 2002 with $500 and went on to sell a minority stake in the company for $1 billion in 2016.

As in seasons past, in season 12, the Sharks will hear pitches from aspiring entrepreneurs to grow, start or even save their businesses. There will be some brilliant businesses, some complete train wrecks and tear-jerking moments. The Sharks, when they see a business or entrepreneur they like, will battle it out to see who gets to invest. We’ll also see update segments on past successful Shark Tank businesses, new “Shark profiles,” and business related events the Sharks attend.

Unlike years past, the show was filmed in Las Vegas at the Venetian Resort and the Sands Expo Center. As everyone knows, 2020 was the year of Covid-19, which may have something to do with filming in Vegas as much of California was shut down for six months. There will also likely be businesses hurt by or created because of the pandemic. It will be interesting nonetheless.

Shark Tank History

Shark Tank is based on the Japanese show called Dragon’s Den, which aired from 2001-2004. The UK version of Dragon’s Den has been on the air since 2005. All told, there are about 30 versions of the show in production in countries around the world, including China. Shark Tank first aired in the USA in August, 2009 and has grown in popularity since.

Season 12 Investors:

Season 12 Episodes

Episodes will be added as they are announced and aired.

Episode 1201 – 10/16/2020 – 8 PM

Episode 1202 – 10/23/2020 – 8 PM

Episode 1203 – 10/30/2020 – 8 PM

Episode 1205 – 11/6/2020 – 8 PM

Episode 1204 – 11/13/2020 – 8 PM

Episode 1206 – 11/20/2020 – 8 PM

Episode 1207 “Holiday Special” – 12/4/2020 – 8 PM

Episode 1210 – 1/8/2021 – 8 PM

Episode 1211 – 1/15/2021 – 8 PM

Episode 1213 – 1/22/2021 – 8 PM

Episode 1208 – 2/5/2021 – 8 PM

Episode 1209 – 2/12/2021 – 8 PM

Episode 1214 – 2/19/2021 – 8 PM

Episode 1212 – 2/26/2021 – 8 PM

Episode 1217 – 3/5/2021 – 8 PM

Episode 1216 – 3/12/2021 – 8 PM

Episode 1219 – 3/26/2021 – 8 PM

Episode 1220 – 4/2/2021 – 8 PM

Episode 1215 – 4/9/2021 – 8 PM

Episode 1218 – 4/16/2021 – 8 PM

Episode 1224 – 4/23/2021 – 8 PM

Episode 1223 – 5/7/2021 – 8 PM

Episode 1221 – 5/14/2021 – 8 PM

Episode 1222 – Season 12 Finale – 5/21/2021 – 8 PM

Rob Merlino

Entrepreneur, auteur, raconteur. Rob Merlino is a blogger and writer who enjoys the Shark Tank TV show and Hot Dogs. A father of five who freelances in a variety of publications, Rob has a stable of websites including Shark Tank Blog, Hot Dog Stories, Rob Merlino.com and more.

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