People pitching their ideas in front of a panel of business magnates to try and raise money, includes a baker with a family pie recipe, an inventor with a technological gizmo and a nanny who's created a fun, easy way for kids to take their medicines.
Among the items the sharks are shown includes a new lifesaving idea, a new way to learn, and burgeoning gourmet food business.
The sharks listen to a woman who writes children's books; a woman who's designed a handy kitchen gadget; and a father and son team who have a new musical product.
Among the pitches to the Sharks include an Internet business; a graffiti removal service; and a child care product.
An idea for an Internet company from two Brazilian brothers has three of the Sharks on a feeding frenzy. Next, an entrepreneur from Iowa with a new fitness device will go to all extremes for a bite by a Shark.
A pair of Washington D.C. lobbyists seek funding to begin their barbecue sauce venture. A feisty Chicago Internet entrepreneur gives the uncompromising Sharks a taste of their own medicine.
A female Shark rebukes her male colleagues for what she felt was an immature reaction to a pitch from a South Carolina housewife. A college student from Indiana tries sell a product he developed in his mother's kitchen, but his lack of knowledge in the world of business may hurt his chances.
college students launch Notehall.com, Kevin admits defeat, we get an update on coverplay (1x04). Treasure chest pets makes a tough equity decision, and do we need 3 socks? Finally, is a young designer a lying pig?
Sharks are pitched the following items, a product made by a veterinarian who claims it prevents cancer in pets; a virtual arcade; and a line of fashionable clothing for women from a Texan designer.
A man goes to the Sharks for an investment in his already successful business; and a urologist makes an unusual business proposal.
A former military wife from Yellow Springs, Ohio with a business refurbishing old appliances; an entrepreneur from Chicago with a line of mint holders turned into keychains; a team from Hinsdale, Illinois with lighted decals; and a single mom from Fisher, Indiana with aromatic lip gloss.
Having borrowed hundreds of thousands of dollars from her brother, a former military housewife from Yellow Springs, Ohio refuses to give up on her business to spruce up old appliances. A once-profitable entrepreneur from Chicago, who claims to have made close to one million dollars with his line of mint holders clipped onto keychains, hopes the Sharks will dig him out of his deep financial hole. The Sharks are intrigued with the marketing potential of a unique lighted decal invention offered by a duo from Hinsdale, Illinois. And a feisty, single mom from Fisher, Indiana believes her aromatic lip gloss can make women look and feel beautiful, but the Sharks are wary about some of her claims.
The air in the Shark Tank gets emotionally charged between the Sharks and a daring entrepreneur when one of the Sharks is willing to part with $4 million dollars of his own money for a business -- the largest sum in the show's history. When the Sharks all like the idea from a young woman who rents toys in the same way as DVDs, they fight each other for a piece of it. Also, an extreme sports enthusiast introduces a hip, new product that has the Sharks hopping; and a man shows how his "Wake 'N Bacon" device provides an aromatic morning wake-up call. And there's an update on last season's Granola Gourmet owner, Jeff Cohen, whom Kevin O'Leary called "radioactive."
For the first time, there will be children seeking a business investment from the Sharks for an idea they came up with while on a family road trip. Also in this episode, a stay-at-home mom who taught herself carpentry and started a furniture business has the Sharks fighting for a piece of it; an entrepreneur brings an innovative secret formula to the Tank; and a personal trainer believes he has the next hot trend in fitness equipment. In addition, there'll be a follow-up with Grill Charms' owner, Leslie Haywood, to see what making a deal with Robert Herjavec has done for her barbeque accessory.
While successful comedian and businessman Jeff Foxworthy makes his debut as a guest "Shark" investor, Vincent Pastore becomes the first celebrity to pitch a business proposition to the Sharks. He and his New Jersey business partner present a novel idea that could have everyone holding on tighter to their money. Also, a flight attendant and her husband, from Georgia, believe their unique portable child's seat will help make traveling with kids much easier; an entrepreneur from Dallas believes he has revolutionized the sweat band; another entrepreneur from North Carolina has an emotional attachment to a business his father started before he passed away; and there'll be an update on Tiffany Krumin, the maker of Ava the Elephant, a device that went from a home-made prototype to a mass-produced product sold in retail chains nationwide.
A fiery entrepreneur from Washington, DC comes to the Shark Tank with her line of luxury maternity gowns; a Southern belle from South Carolina believes her homemade cakes will be the best the Sharks have ever tasted; and a couple from Minnesota believe their business idea of a cooler fitting inside a golf bag is a sure-fire way to save money on the golf course. Also, the Sharks fight over a product invented by a stay-at-home dad inspired by his long days cleaning up after his kids, and there will be a follow-up on the duo behind Grease Monkey Wipes -- whose impassioned plea in Season 1 landed them a deal with Robert and Barbara.
Tempers flare when guest Shark Mark Cuban urges the entrepreneurs to stop negotiating with the other Sharks if they even want a chance to make a business deal with him.
NBA champion and Hall of Fame basketball player Bill Walton joins entrepreneur Dave Mayer in his pitch. Mayer, a triathlete from Portola Valley, California, hopes the Sharks will have a thirst for his unique water bottle. If the Sharks should need a ghostwriter, then Michael Levin from Irvine, California will welcome their investment dollars in his celebrity ghostwriting business. Other pitches include an online business created by Sue Kruskopf & Nancy Bush from Minneapolis, Minnesota, that can help people plan their own funeral, down to the last detail. And Alashe Nelson from Miami Beach, Florida presents a business opportunity to invest in a site offering users real VIP access at some of the hottest nightlife events in the country.
An artistic man from Chicago hopes the Sharks won't pussyfoot around but will see his cat drawing service as a worthy business investment. Another featured cat-themed business is a follow up story on CitiKitty from Season 2, Rebecca Rescate's product that potty trains cats. Also, a man from North Haven, CT needs to make the Sharks believe he has an education system that can teach anyone to be a better salesperson; a professional magician and Guinness World Record holder for card throwing, from Broadview Hills, OH presents his plan to bring his unique family-friendly brand of entertainment to Las Vegas; and a husband and father from Sparta, NC hopes to convince the Sharks to invest in his innovative cargo truck management system, a product he is proud to say is made in America.
Will the Sharks smell success or failure when it comes to a fragrance an entrepreneur from St. Charles, IL claims captures the scent of money? The smell of money may also be in the future for a woman from San Francisco who has put an invigorating twist on her luxury brand of soap. Also, a man from Dothan, AL is overcome with emotion when he explains why the Sharks should take his unique guitar learning system "on the road," and a Mr. Mom from Baton Rouge, LA hopes his blue jeans accessories that blink when you walk will spark interest. Plus, a follow-up story features the creator of Original Shrimp Burger, Shawn Davis from Franklin, TN, who left the Tank last season without a deal for his gourmet seafood business.
A towel designed for modesty when changing into and out of a bathing suit; a sweater-quilt combination; a way to keep wine fresh, a cake mix for dogs. Also: an update on a class-notes sharing site for college students. Guest shark: inventor Lori Greiner.
Products include jewelry designed by a 10-year-old and a wedge pillow to allow women with large breasts to sleep comfortably on their stomachs. Also: a way to deal with missing garbage-can lids; a reinvention of "the tea experience"; an update on a peel-and-stick light-up decal for car windows.
The Sharks tear into the business idea of a Phoenix, AZ man who wants them to invest in a watch he claims provides health benefits; a stay-at-home mom from Gilbert, AZ could lose her gourmet pretzel business if she leaves the Tank without an investor; a man from Bozeman, MT with a no-tools-required furniture system hopes he can assemble a deal; and an inventor from Fullerton, CA has a small but powerful idea that could make him a millionaire. Also, Johnson Barley from Broken Arrow, OK, whose Original Man Candle did not spark a deal with the Sharks in Season Two, talks about his business since his appearance.
Will Sharks Barbara and Kevin seal a deal with a kiss when two guys from Utah ask them to sample their flavored mix-and-match lip balm kissing product? A self-professed gadget guy from Ketchum, ID calls a Shark's lucrative offer "insane" regarding his revolutionary clothing item; during their heated negotiation, the entrepreneur calls Apple Computers co-founder Steve Wozniak for advice. A newlywed from Rockledge, FL who lost her job the day before coming to the Tank hopes the Sharks will invest in her and her husband's line of innovative, clever kitchen products; and a husband from Derby, KS pitches the Sharks a heat-recycling device which his wife calls "common sense in a box." Also, a follow-up on Greenville, SC's Kim Nelson's homemade Daisy Cakes, which Barbara invested in during Season 2.
Unique body jewelry created by two San Francisco-based sisters has already found a celebrity following; now they want the Sharks to get on board. A father from Bristol, PA claims that his movable training apparatus is the only device that simulates a closeout basketball defender. Four brothers from St. Petersburg, FL hope to welcome the Sharks to their family with their organic skincare product. A man from Calabasas, CA hopes the Sharks will welcome experience over youth and buy into his Rent-A-Grandma business. Also, a follow up story from Season One's Pork Barrel BBQ and their owners, Heath Hall and Brett Thompson from Alexandria, VA, after making a deal with Barbara.
Indie-pop & singer-songwriter Ingrid Michaelson joins an entrepreneur from Marina del Rey, CA to pitch his high-tech music software product. A couple from Oldsmar, FL learns the hard way they have just one chance to convince the Sharks to invest in their instant solution for cellulite-free looking skin. Also: An entrepreneur from San Diego, CA pitches his unique sales distribution method for his stand-up paddle board company to the Sharks. A wine server from Fort Collins, CO has created an aerating device that could revolutionize the way wine is sold. Plus, there's a follow-up on Fullerton, CA's Rick Hopper and his invention, Readerest, a magnetic clip that secures eyeglasses -- and which Lori Greiner invested in.
It becomes obvious to the Sharks that three ice cream makers from Old Lyme, CT don't have much money sense when pitching their beer-infused flavored ice cream. A man from Englewood, CO brings his dog along to demonstrate how his pre-packaged meals for pets work. It gets loud when two women from Los Angeles, CA hope the Sharks will gear up to make a deal with their line of protective safety wear for motorcycle enthusiasts. A young, street-smart entrepreneur from Venice, CA wants the Sharks to go into his clothing business that allows people to digitally put images on any garment, turning it into wearable art. Also, a follow-up on Randy & Darryl Lanz from Peachtree City, Georgia and their Ride On Carry On luggage attachment, which Barbara invested in during season 2.
For the first time, an entrepreneur who walked away from a deal returns to the Tank and is given another chance at the American dream. During the revived negotiation that started in Season 2, James Martin from The Dalles, OR phones Jim Koch, co-founder of Samuel Adams beer, for advice on the Sharks' latest offer to invest in Copa Di Vino, a plastic wine-in-a-cup business.
Also, a versatile inventor from San Antonio, TX must prove to the Sharks the waste products created by his 100-foot tall generator can be transformed into gold; a housewife from Kokomo, IN wants the Sharks' help to grow her handcrafted cookie company into a household name; and a former medical student from Penfield, NY makes T-shirts where a motivational message appears when activated by sweat.
Tempers flare and insults fly when the Sharks fight over an innovative three-in-one nail polish invented by a mother of six girls from West Hartford, CT, who had to sell her engagement ring to start her business. A husband and wife team of feisty New Yorkers believe they have the next big thing in women's accessories; two Pittsburgh hockey moms pitch their home-grown tank top business with interchangeable straps; and a couple from Pasadena, CA insist that their unique sippy cups be manufactured in the USA to maintain quality. In a follow up story, the entrepreneurs behind Talbott Teas from Chicago, IL have big news about a deal with Jamba Juice after their TV appearance.
The inventor of Rollerblades hopes to get investment money to put toward his newest invention, an elevated mono-rail bike system. An amazing story from a Rochester, NY businesswoman who hopes her dream comes true and strikes a deal for her innovative shoe accessories that can turn any shoe into a boot. A man from Buena Park, CA must convince the Sharks that there is a market for a custom made air mattress that fits in the back of a pickup truck; and a fashion designer from Dallas, TX has over a billion reasons the Sharks should see the value in his customized cruiser bikes that can be designed on an interactive website. There is a follow-up on Ladera Ranch, California's Shelly Ehler and her ShowNo, a unique towel design that provides coverage when changing out of a swimsuit in public places, which Lori Greiner invested in during Season 3.
Emotions run high on both sides of the Tank when Billy Blanks, Jr., the once-homeless son of Tae Bo legend Billy Blanks, asks the Sharks to invest in his and his wife's dance fitness program designed for all ages, shapes and sizes. A music producer from El Segundo, CA wants to convince the Sharks to add a rock band to their portfolios. Also: Two college students from Eugene, OR who started their flavored peanut butter business from their dorm room; and two guys from New York with what they believe is the next big trend in swimwear - interchangeable bikini wear. Plus, there's a follow-up on Steve Gadlin from Evanston, IL and his I Want To Draw A Cat For You drawing business, which Mark invested in during Season 3.
The Sharks start a feeding frenzy for a chance to go into the residential lock business with a man from Orlando, FL who invented a way to incorporate the common key into a mobile phone. Two fitness trainers from Medina, OH hope to convince the Sharks their home gym is better since it provides nitrogen gas-pressured resistance. A young man from Trophy Club, TX asks the Sharks to invest in his age-defying products that were inspired by his older girlfriend. A father from Charlotte, NC designed a 100% recycled sneaker and hopes to get a business deal that he can eventually pass on to his two young sons. Also, a follow-up on Daymond and Mark's Season 3 investment with Alashe Nelson from Miami, FL and his EZ VIP website - where you can buy VIP treatment at nightclubs and special events. Daymond introduces Alashe to Pit Bull, the international superstar who will endorse the business.