Shark Tank Season 18
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.
Shark Tank Season 18, Episode 5, “I Smell A Rat,” airs Wednesday, October 28, 2026 on ABC.
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Episode guide
Episodes
- 1
Beast Mode source at TVmaze
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
Favorite Daughters source at TVmaze
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
Diary of a Shark source at TVmaze
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
The Mindy Project source at TVmaze
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
Cast and crew
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