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Shark Tank

Series· 2009

Shark Tank is an American reality television series where entrepreneurs pitch their business ideas to a panel of wealthy investors, known as "Sharks," who risk their own money to invest in promising ventures in exchange for equity. The show follows aspiring entrepreneurs as they present their products or services to the Sharks, who critically evaluate the businesses and can either make a deal or pass, leading to either success or a potentially rejected venture.

Shark Tank Season 18, Episode 5, “I Smell A Rat,” airs Wednesday, October 28, 2026 on ABC.

Next episode

12 nights

S18 E5

I Smell A Rat

10:00 PM ET

Airs on

ABC

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Dates & episodes

Season guide

Current and recent seasons first. Original premiere dates, not current availability.

  1. 18Season 18Next: Episode 5 · I Smell A Rat
  2. 17Season 17Original premiere · ABC · 18 episodes
  3. 16Season 16Original premiere · ABC · 20 episodes
  4. 15Season 15Original premiere · ABC · 22 episodes
Browse 14 earlier seasons
  1. 14Season 14Original premiere · ABC · 22 episodes
  2. 13Season 13Original premiere · ABC · 24 episodes
  3. 12Season 12Original premiere · ABC · 25 episodes
  4. 11Season 11Original premiere · ABC · 24 episodes
  5. 10Season 10Original premiere · ABC · 23 episodes
  6. 9Season 9Original premiere · ABC · 24 episodes
  7. 8Season 8Original premiere · ABC · 24 episodes
  8. 7Season 7Original premiere · ABC · 29 episodes
  9. 6Season 6Original premiere · ABC · 29 episodes
  10. 5Season 5Original premiere · ABC · 29 episodes
  11. 4Season 4Original premiere · ABC · 26 episodes
  12. 3Season 3Original premiere · ABC · 15 episodes
  13. 2Season 2Original premiere · ABC · 8 episodes
  14. 1Season 1Original premiere · ABC · 15 episodes

Episode guide

Season 18 episodes

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Premiere dates and destinations, not current availability.

  1. 1

    Beast Mode source at TVmaze

    Originally aired on ABC

    MrBeast and Jeff Housenbold join as guest Sharks; a DIY wedding video service; a finger-shaped caulking tool, an AI-powered ball; a mystery box of returned goods.

  2. 2

    Favorite Daughters source at TVmaze

    Originally aired on ABC

    Erin and Sara Foster join as guest Sharks; an electric stroller wagon that takes the load off parents, a kelp facial oil for a nourished glow; a plastic-free liner for leggings.

  3. 3

    Diary of a Shark source at TVmaze

    Originally aired on ABC

    Steven Bartlett guest judges; an anchored leash for dogs; an electrolyte-rich cashew milk; an on-the-go hydration pouch; a disposable heated vest.

  4. 4

    The Mindy Project source at TVmaze

    Originally aired on ABC

    Award-winning writer, producer, director, actor and author Mindy Kaling joins as guest Shark. Entrepreneurs pitch flat-folding spoons, a print-only puzzle newspaper, a fake call button and a lollipop medicine dispenser for kids.

  5. 5

    I Smell A Rat source at TVmaze

    Airs on ABC

Episode data from TVmaze.

Cast and crew

Cast
Kevin O'Leary, Mark Cuban, Robert Herjavec, Phil Crowley, Lori Greiner, Daymond John, Barbara Corcoran, Kevin Harrington
Produced by
Clay Newbill, Mark Burnett, Phil Gurin, Yun Lingner
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