Shark Tank

For British viewers, this show is basically Dragon's Den. Identical concept, almost identical execution.

The things that are different are all improvements; the title is better - makes more sense to westerners. There is no annoying presenter doing pieces to camera. The dragons... sorry, sharks are billionaires, and every investment that they make results in multi-million dollar revenue for the entrepreneurs, and the amounts that they invest are often way bigger too, making the whole thing a higher stakes proposition than the humbler British version, and thus more entertaining.

Also, the sharks switch around, so it's not always the same five, but over the course of a season you get to know them all, so it's still comfortably familiar. And they're mostly likeable (like the British ones) but way ruder and a bit funnier.

Overall, it's Dragon's Den, but better.

I would like to thank the sharks. I was watching episode with Sophi "Over thinker" All the sharks went out, because of NOT wanting to take her money, as she was doing phenomenal.

Yiu have to see the episode. The sharks said they couldn't help her because she was doing so well.

I disagree, in a Good way. In their comments to her, encouragement, each sharks gave her the gift of confidence! I applaud each sharks for their comments to her. So often young people JUST need words of encouragement!

I speak from personal experience, that encouragement goes so far abd people need more of it

Thank you sharks!!!

I am absolutely appalled that Shark Tank is allowing Maria Shriver to be on the show. I looked up her net worth and it is $200 million. She doesn't need a shark to invest in her company. I've watched Shark Tank since its inception and I love the premise that the sharks are giving the average Joe a shot at the American Dream. This goes against everything Shark Tank stands for. People watch this for the possibility of making it big, not for rich people to get exposure for their products. With one phone call, Maria Shriver could be on any talk show or news platform. She doesn't need to take airtime and opportunity away from those who are just trying to get their company off the ground. The ONLY multimillionaires that should be on the show is the SHARKS!

This is a pretty good show. There are five sharks, each of whom are successful business men. Different entrepreneurs come in and pitch their product, and the sharks decide whether they want to invest in them. It is a great show for figuring out how to start a business. There are some fantastic ideas and fantastic ways that the people first got the money to start their business that are inspiring. However the sharks... Mark Cuban is in my opinion the best shark. When a product is BS, he knows it and tells them he's out. But sometimes, he further demeans them in a way which is almost painful to watch. Same with Daymond sometimes. Kevin O' Leary is truly the worst. He keeps making awful analogies about how his money is his soldiers and other stupid stuff like that. This is a terrific show, however the arrogance of the sharks is sometimes over the top and becomes annoying to watch.

7/10

Notice that they are more prepared to challenge contestants. Taking on sad sacks, and looking for tax write offs.

Shark Tank has jumped its own Shark.

Season 15 Episode 21 Burger Robo. Really.. The Country Japan has been doing this for years for vending machines. How successful has that been?

Tax Write -off for Kevin and Michael. Tax write off

K3 band, yes 15 yrs but Cuban had no sympathy. Why did you not shoot an airball?..Tax write-off for Barbra +1.

The Hoodhat, Well that was an obvious punt. Yes the market for hats is saturated. At least he offered better material to make his hats/caps.