Shark Tank Season 17 Episode 8

By Harsh Vardhan  |  Last updated: January 12, 2026

Shark Tank rolled into the new year with a brand-new episode that kept fans tuned in. Season 17 episode 8 aired on January 7, 2026. This episode marked the show’s first release of 2026. The Shark panel for the episode included Kevin O’Leary, Barbara Corcoran, Lori Greiner, Robert Herjavec, and Michael Strahan.

Shark Tank Season 17 Episode 8 – The Shark Investors and Entrepreneurs

Season 17 Episode 8 brings a new group of founders into the Tank with products built for everyday use. The pitches include a compact relief bottle for travel, high-accuracy golf tees, a dependable nosebleed fix, and smart window tech tied to personal wellness.

Michael Strahan also returns to the panel as a guest Shark for the first time this season.

1. PeeSport

The episode began the proceedings of the day with PeeSport. The product was designed to make nature’s call an easier process while one is on the move.

The founder, Henry Snow, came in seeking $150,000 in exchange for 10% equity. Henry’s product is built for repeat use and easy handling. It uses tough, bacteria-resistant silicone and has a flexible body with a wide mouth and a tight seal.

The PeeSport bottle isn’t made for one-time use. It’s built to stick around. Henry also sees PeeSport as more than a single product and wants to turn it into a brand people actually feel part of.

PeeSport Shark Tank Pitch

Henry Snow walked into the Tank asking for $150,000 in exchange for 10 percent of his company. Things picked up once they saw how it actually worked.

Lori Greiner liked the seat-style design right away. She said it was clearly made with women in mind. Kevin O’Leary was not convinced. He said he did not see a strong need for it.

Kevin even held up a cheaper alternative to make his point. It was a simple plastic bottle shaped like a jar. It felt flimsy and had no privacy since the contents were visible.

Henry used that moment to explain why his version focused on better materials and a more thoughtful design.

Robert Herjavec asked about the numbers. Henry replied, saying that it costs about $3 to make each unit. The retail price is $39.99.

PeeSport had brought in $500,000 in 2025. He added that about $130,000 of that was profit. That caught the room’s attention. Barbara Corcoran looked impressed by how far he had taken the idea.

Lori was the first to step away. She said the product just was not a fit for her. Kevin O’Leary said premium products were more his style. Mr. Wonderful put up $150,000 for 15 percent of the company. He also wanted a $2 royalty on each unit until his money was paid back. After that, the royalty would drop to fifty cents.

Henry did not love the idea of a $2 royalty. It felt too heavy on the business. Barbara Corcoran and Robert both chose not to move forward.

Michael Strahan leaned in once Henry shared that many of his buyers were over 60. He offered $150,000 for 17.5 percent of the brand. He also asked for a $1 royalty until he earned his investment back. After that, he would not take anything ongoing.

Kevin adjusted his offer near the end. He lowered the equity to 12 percent and kept the $2 royalty upfront. He added a smaller long-term royalty of thirty cents and Henry accepted that version.

2. Flightpath

The idea for Flightpath started when Mike Sierra came across a new kind of golf tee at a campus pitch event. The design came from Daniel Whalen, a scientist who wanted to fix small performance issues golfers often deal with. Mike later teamed up with digital marketer Caroline Castille, and together they launched the brand in 2020.

The tees are made from a tough, low-friction material that helps the ball travel cleaner and straighter. Each one is machine-tested and marked with a built-in guide to help players line up their shots.

Flightpath Shark Tank Pitch

Mike and Caroline Sierra asked for $300,000 in return for 10 percent of the company, which set the value at $3 million. They showed the Sharks their box of tees, and the product got a warm response, with Lori reacting well as a golfer herself.

Kevin questioned the need since many clubs hand out tees for free. Mike said their version was meant to be bought once and used long-term. When asked about pricing, the founders said a pack of eight sells for $25.

The room shifted when Caroline shared the sales numbers. The brand had reached $11.8 million in total revenue in four years. In 2024 alone, sales hit $4.3 million, with a profit of $46,000.

Mike explained the thin margins. Early marketing costs were high, and the first year ended in a loss. In later years, growth continued, but ad spend reached $2 million. That made several Sharks uneasy about jumping in.

Mike and Caroline explained why sales had dipped. A switch in their shipping partner raised costs by about $2 per order. That answer did not sit well with the panel.

Kevin reacted the strongest. He said the founders had made too many avoidable mistakes. Barbara agreed and felt they were not owning those missteps. She stepped away. Robert followed since the story did not click for him.

The mood worsened when the founders mentioned an unpaid seller-financing balance. That pushed Kevin out as well. Lori also passed, saying she did not want to take on that kind of risk.

Caroline made one last push with Michael Strahan. He still chose not to move forward. With that, the founders left without a deal.

3. Nampons

Joshua Lippiner came into the Tank with a simple idea to handle nosebleeds faster and with less mess. His brand, Nampons, grew out of a casual joke that turned into a real solution he started building from his home in Charlotte.

The product is a small sterile insert made from a material that expands once it’s placed in the nose. That pressure helps the blood clot more quickly. There’s no special training needed. You open it, place it, and wait for the bleeding to stop.

It also stays clean and easy to use. It does not stick like tissue or cotton, and it does not drip or smear. You don’t need to tilt your head back. You just apply pressure in the right spot and let it work.

Nampons Shark Tank Pitch

Joshua came in asking for $350,000 for a 5 percent share. He ran a quick demo by dropping blue liquid on the product to show how it expands and soaks it up. The visual worked. Several Sharks nodded along, and Lori looked impressed.

Michael asked about protection of the innovative idea. Joshua said the brand and design are locked in, even though there is no patent yet. He also teased new versions, including one aimed at athletes who want to get back to playing fast.

Then came the numbers. Sales hit $1 million in 2023 and jumped to $3.4 million in 2024. The brand expects around $3.8 million by the end of 2025. A big part of that growth is coming from direct online sales.

The panel liked what Joshua had built. They still paused over the growing competition. Michael brought that up first, and Joshua said he planned to stay ahead through constant product updates.

Kevin pushed back on the valuation. He said it felt far too high and bowed out. Lori saw it the same way and stepped aside. Barbara followed soon after.

Robert liked how focused the brand was and made an offer for a bigger slice. Michael showed interest in joining him.

Joshua said he wanted a deal with a royalty. That drew Kevin back with a new structure tied to per-unit payments.

Robert and Michael responded with a shared offer that included a small royalty until they were paid back. Joshua took that deal and left with both of them as partners.

4. LiquidView

Mitch Braff came into the Tank with a product called LiquidView. It’s a digital window made for homes and businesses that shows real-world scenes on a continuous loop.

Each screen stays in sync with the local time of the place it’s showing, so the lighting and feel match the real location. The displays are built to run all day without flicker or burnout. They also come in sharp 4K quality.

Buyers can pick from a large library of views from cities, beaches, and landscapes around the world.

LiquidView Shark Tank Pitch

During the Shark Tank pitch, Mitch asked for $250,000 for a 2.5 percent share, which set the company at a $10 million value. He showed the Sharks a live setup with three screens running at once. Each one displayed a different location in sharp detail and stayed in sync with the time of day in that place.

The demo landed well, and Barbara looked impressed. Mitch said the team had filmed ten different scenes so far. When Kevin asked about pricing, Mitch said a full system costs around $48,000. He added that the media player runs about $2,000, with a $299 monthly fee on top.

Michael asked about other price options. Mitch said the focus was mostly on business clients. He shared that revenue passed $1 million in 2024 and that the screens were already in hospitals and care centers because they help people feel calmer.

Robert asked about profits. Mitch said the company expects to turn profitable around mid-2026.

The concept landed well, and Kevin and Barbara both seemed interested at first. The high price and the lack of profit still held them back.

Lori liked the idea but said she prefers products that feel more accessible, so she stepped away. Michael also passed since the pricing did not sit right with him.

Barbara agreed it could work in places like New York, where views are limited. She still chose not to move forward.

Kevin and Robert followed her lead. With no offers on the table, Mitch walked out without a deal.

Essence in Update Segment

Essence from Season 16 Episode 17 appeared in an update segment on Shark Tank Season 17 Episode 8. After securing a deal with Daymond, Essence has been on an upward trajectory. They received their annual order volume in just one week after their appearance on their show.

They have made $1.2 million in sales ever since their deal with Daymond closed. Just the tag of having Daymond John on their team has been huge for the brand in terms of exposure and building trust with consumers.

Daymond has even encouraged them to start airport kiosks, which have been a huge success for the company. Owing to their success, they had shifted their operations from a rental 1,800 square-foot facility to a new 5,000+ square-foot building. They have also doubled their workforce.

When asked about what’s next for Essence, Daymond explained, “retail expansion, collaborations, expanding into international territories like Korea and Taiwan, servicing airlines. There is no end to where this business is going. It is exploding.”

Shark Tank Season 17 Episode 8 Final Thoughts

This episode felt calm, sharp, and refreshingly practical. Every pitch came with clear thinking, real numbers, and honest limits. Some ideas landed well, some raised doubts, and that contrast kept things interesting. The founders showed confidence without overplaying it. The Sharks pushed back without turning it into theatre.

That balance made the hour feel easy to watch and easy to follow. It also showed how much timing, pricing, and focus matter, even when the product itself is solid. A good idea alone isn’t enough. It has to fit the market, the moment, and the money behind it.

Shark Tank Season 17 Episode 8 didn’t chase big drama. It stayed rooted in real choices and real outcomes and felt like a thoughtful reset to start the season’s next stretch.

Check out other Shark Tank Season 17 Episodes. And check out our recap of Shark Tank Season 17 Episode 7.

By Harsh Vardhan

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Harsh is a skilled content writer with a background in film and environmental journalism and a passion for breaking down complex ideas. He specializes in the world of Shark Tank, turning pitches into clear, engaging stories that everyone can understand. While the Sharks focus on the business, Harsh makes sure to understand each Shark Tank pitch from every angle, bringing the audience closer to the minds of rising entrepreneurs.