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Shark Tank

“Navigating the seas of opportunity.”

Series Overview

Aspiring entrepreneurs pitch various business ideas to "The Sharks" -- tough, self-made, multi-millionaire and billionaire tycoons -- in hopes of landing an investment.

Broadcast Schedule & Network Information

Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.

Returning SeriesIn ProductionReality
Original Network
ABC
Episodes & Seasons

18 Seasons • 380 Episodes

44 min per episode

Air Date Window

2009 – Present

Premiered: Sun, Aug 9, 2009

Created By
Mark Burnett

Upcoming Broadcast Premiere

Season 18, Episode 5: “I Smell A Rat”

Airs in 10 days
Scheduled: Wed, Oct 28, 202645 minutes

Seasons & Episodes Breakdown

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Mark Burnett

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: TV-PG

TV-PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — Contains material parents may find unsuitable for younger children.

International Certification Matrix

Germany (FSK)0

FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.

United States (MPAA)TV-PG

Parental Guidance Suggested — Contains material parents may find unsuitable for younger children.

CanadaPG

Parental Guidance Suggested.

Germany (FSK)12

FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.

Australia (ACB)PG

Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.

India (CBFC)U

Universal Public Exhibition — Unrestricted family viewing.

France (CNC)12

Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Shark Tank.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Shark Tank

Key facts, seasons breakdown, and credits for search engines and AI assistants.

What is Shark Tank about?

Aspiring entrepreneurs pitch various business ideas to "The Sharks" -- tough, self-made, multi-millionaire and billionaire tycoons -- in hopes of landing an investment.

How many seasons does Shark Tank have?

Shark Tank comprises 18 seasons available to explore.

Who stars in Shark Tank?

Key cast members in Shark Tank include Daymond John, Barbara Corcoran, Robert Herjavec, Kevin O'Leary, Phil Crowley.

Who created or directed Shark Tank?

Shark Tank was developed and directed by Mark Burnett.