Season 18 Shark Tank Episodes
Season 18 of Shark Tank brings incredibly unique pitches, fierce negotiations, and two new permanent Sharks, along with new guest Sharks.
From an AI-powered ball to products that solve everyday problems, Shark Tank Season 18 brings a fresh lineup of entrepreneurs and guest Sharks from all walks of life to the Tank.
Shark Tank Season 18 premiered on ABC in the United States on Wednesday, September 30, 2026. The season introduces two new permanent Sharks, Kendra Scott and Rashaun Williams, alongside an incredibly exciting guest lineup that includes MrBeast, Steven Bartlett, Mindy Kaling, and others.
Fans should look out for laugh-out-loud moments and heartwarming memories that inspire life-changing, innovative products. Also, the evergreen update segments will return, showcasing the progress and milestones achieved by entrepreneurs from previous seasons under the guidance of their mentor Sharks.
Shark Tank Season 18 Cast 2026
Shark Tank Season 18 brings back familiar faces alongside two new permanent Sharks, Kendra Scott and Rashaun Williams.
- Barbara Corcoran, real estate entrepreneur and investor; longtime Shark Tank investor.
- Lori Greiner, inventor, entrepreneur, and product-branding specialist.
- Robert Herjavec, technology entrepreneur and cybersecurity investor.
- Daymond John, FUBU founder, entrepreneur and branding expert.
- Daniel Lubetzky, founder of KIND and entrepreneur focused on consumer brands and social impact.
- Kevin O’Leary, investor, entrepreneur, and financial commentator, known as “Mr. Wonderful.”
- Kendra Scott, new permanent Shark, is a jewelry designer, founder of Kendra Scott, and lifestyle entrepreneur.
- Rashaun Williams, new permanent Shark, is a venture capitalist and chief investment officer of Harbinger Sports Partners.
Guest Sharks
Shark Tank Season 18 will continue to feature even more exciting guest sharks, including the YouTube megastar MrBeast and other media and entertainment veterans who will bring fresh perspectives and deal structures to the Tank!
- Jimmy Donaldson (MrBeast), YouTube creator and founder of Beast Industries.
- Jeffrey Housenbold, CEO of Beast Industries and an experienced business executive and investor. Appears alongside MrBeast in Episode 1.
- Erin Foster, producer and entrepreneur; co-founder of the fashion brand Favorite Daughter.
- Sara Foster, producer, entrepreneur and co-founder of Favorite Daughter. Appears with Erin Foster in Episode 2.
- Steven Bartlett, entrepreneur, investor, UK Dragons’ Den Dragon and host of The Diary of a CEO podcast.
- Mindy Kaling, writer, producer, director, actor and author. Scheduled for Episode 4.
- Justin James Watt (J.J. Watt), former NFL defensive lineman and founder of the Justin J. Watt Foundation.
What’s New in Season 18?
Season 18 expands the show’s guest lineup with personalities from YouTube, podcasting, television, and professional sports. Their varied backgrounds bring new perspectives to the Sharks’ investment decisions.
You can expect unique deal structures, fresh perspectives, and continued adrenaline-charged bidding wars among the Sharks.
Shark Tank Season 18 Release Schedule
The Season 18 premiere started on September 30, 2026, with new episodes airing weekly on ABC and streaming on Hulu the following day. The first few episode dates are:
- Season 18, Episode 1 – September 30, 2026
- Season 18, Episode 2 – September 30, 2026
- Season 18, Episode 3 – October 7, 2026
- Season 18, Episode 4 – October 14, 2026
As always, each episode will feature four to five pitches from hopeful entrepreneurs and updates on past companies that scored deals in previous seasons.
Shark Tank Season 18 Episodes List
We’ll keep updating this section with the featured businesses and deal outcomes as each episode airs. Bookmark this page to stay in the loop!
Season 18, Episode 1 – September 30, 2026
- Wedding Weekender
- The Caulking Finger
- Ball 2
- Fundelivered
Season 18, Episode 2 – September 30, 2026
- Ellavate
- Ollyball
- Cold Current Kelp
- Skimpies
Season 18, Episode 3 – October 7, 2026
- Pup Stack
- Nutcase
- ZALT
- UnderWarmer
Season 18, Episode 4 – October 14, 2026
- Polygons Designs
- Sunday Club
- Bye Bye Button
- Loli-Med
