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A look back at past Shark Tank pitches and deals to examine the highs and lows that can result from an appearance in the tank.
“The deal gets real.”
2015
This episode provides updates on Tipsy Elves, the ugly Christmas sweater company that Robert Herjavec invested in during Season 5; Carter Kostler, a 16-year-old whose idea for a new bottle was rejected by the Sharks in Season 5, and Al "Bubba" Baker also from Season 5, whose de-boned ribs company has Daymond John thinking of pulling out of the deal with a struggle that the company has had.
This episode provides updates on The Red Dress Boutique from Season 6 who wants to make a change in their website leaving Mark Cuban unhappy; Ryan's Barkery, a deal made by Barbara Corcoran in Season 4 who since changed their name to Ry's Ruffery and Plated from Season 5, whose deal with Cuban for their meals-at-home business, fell through.
This episode provides updates on ChordBuddy, whose deal with Robert Herjavec in Season 3 is endangered as sales decline and he must decide to keep manufacturing local or go overseas; Mix Bikini also from Season 3 fails when their website crashes on their Shark Tank debut and Barbara Corcoran is not happy; Lori Greiner loves Bantam Bagels from Season 6 but wants them to change their name.
Lori Greiner checks in on her investment of The Paintbrush Cover, a convenient way to store wet paintbrushes from Season Five, by visiting the creators, John and Sal DePaola and Anthony Caputo from Jackson, New Jersey. She throws a curveball into their attempts to take their business to the next level. Robert Herj
2016
This episode provides updates on Grace and Lace, the company Barbara Corcoran invested in during Season 5, Matt Reed whose pitch of urban beehives was rejected by the sharks in season 6 and Scrub Daddy the scratch-free sponge idea Lori Greiner invested in Season 4.
This episode provides updates on Simple Sugars, the natural scrub product line that Mark Cuban invested in during Season 4, Abe Geary who rejected the only offer he got for his pitch of non-permanent hair spray for dogs from season 5, Biaggi a luggage company Lori Greiner invested in during Season 6 and 180 Cup a party cup with a built in shot glass that Daymond John invested in during Season 5.
This episode provides updates on The Paintbrush Cover, a product that stores wet paintbrushes that Lori Greiner invested in during season 5, Lollacup a sippy cup that Robert Herjavec invested in during season 3 and Liz Holtz whose idea of Gluten free cookies was rejected by the sharks in season 4.
Barbara Corcoran explains to the founders of Cousins Maine Lobster why they should hold off on expanding; Daymond John takes a boy he's mentoring on a tour of his childhood home in Brooklyn; and Kevin O'Leary offers advice on being more efficient to the makers
This episode updates on Squatty Potty, Tower Paddle and Wicked Good Cupcakes.
Mark visits BeatBox Beverages (season 6) as they want to expand their flavors but Mark feels they need to increase staff first, Barbara works with The Coop (season 4) to help increase their revenue and decide if they want to go with partnerships or franchises, Kevin visits Surprise Ride (season 5) who missed their deal with the Sharks to offer them another chance.
Happy Feet (season 5) works with Robert to get a licensing deal with DreamWorks, Oilerie USA (season 6) missed out on a deal and must overcome depression and difficulties, Treasure Chest Pets (season 1) gets hit by the downward economy and goes bankrupt but starts over with new ventures, Scratch & Grain Baking Co. (season 6) is having constant manufacturing issues and Target Corporation wants to place a large purchase order, so they ask Barbara for help.
TurboPUP (season 6) has low sales and Daymond brings the owner to New York to help, Drop Stop (season 4) is a huge success and Lori wants to increase staffing and take them to the next level, Frill Clothing (season 6) hosts a Shark Tank viewing party with Kevin who sees problems with their business model.
Nuts 'n More (season 4) is doing well but wants to expand into mass markets so Mark and Robert offer their advice, Bambooee (season 5) has done well with QVC and Costco wants expansion but Lori needs to direct their path; Zipz (season 6) needs a new co-packer to help expand their business and Kevin wants them to make more profit.
Hamboards (season 5) is having difficulty keeping up with growth and Robert offers aid, Original Runner Company (season 2) didn't get a deal but Barbara sees potential and gives advice, Ruckpack (season 4) has had difficulty maintaining a CEO and Kevin wants to help them grow.
Mark Cuban
Self - Shark
Kevin O'Leary
Self - Shark
Daymond John
Self - Shark
Lori Greiner
Self - Shark
Barbara Corcoran
Self - Shark
Robert Herjavec
Self - Shark
