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Shark Tank Season 4 Episodes
Season 4 Episode Guide
26 Episodes 2012 - 2013
"Shark Tank," the American iteration of the "Dragon's Den" reality television franchise, shows a rotating cast of nascent entrepreneurs presenting their business plan to a panel of potential investors, or "sharks," in hopes of impressing them enough to win funding for their business. This season, Mark Cuban, Daymond John, Kevin O'Leary, and their fellow "sharks" judge a host of potential business ideas and products including a ticketless coat checking system, an updated belt buckle, and modernized surfing equipment.
Episode 1
Episode 402
Fri, Sep 14, 2012 61 mins
In the fourth-season opener, products include a ticketless coat-check system; a belt buckle that holds beverages; and a solution for bedbug infestations. Also: an update on an eyeglass holder from Season 3.
Episode 2
Episode 401
Fri, Sep 21, 2012 61 mins
Pitches include an app for cheaters; surf-inspired exercise equipment; a personal style system for men; and consumer-designed flavors of ice cream and gelato. Also: an update on customized protein bars from Season 2.
Episode 3
Episode 403
Fri, Sep 28, 2012 61 mins
A posture-correction device is demonstrated by two professional dancers; entertainment reporter Robin Leach helps pitch a line of stone-studded leather jewelry; a Vermont couple try to sell the investors on vegan, gluten-free cookies; and a business idea from a Louisiana woman who calls herself the Diaper Queen. Also: a follow-up on a San Diego man's Season 3 stand-up paddle boards.
Episode 4
Episode 404
Fri, Oct 5, 2012 61 mins
An unemployed Tampa man and his pregnant wife serve their famous chicken dip; an injured NFL athlete has an idea for a spring-loaded laundry hamper; a zip bag that turns into a bowl is pitched by two brothers from Missouri; and a wireless device for finding lost keys and cell phones is demonstrated. Also: a follow-up on a Season 3 customized-cruiser-bike business.
Episode 5
Episode 405
Fri, Oct 12, 2012 61 mins
Dresses made from pillowcases is a concept that both Lori and Daymond are willing to fight over; a South Carolina woman gets laughs with her name for a special spatula; a father-and-son team from California demonstrate their vitamin oral sprays; and waffles that promise an energy boost are touted by a man from Marysville, Wash. Also: an update on a Season 2 mobile entertainment business run by two brothers who passed on Kevin's investment offer.
Episode 6
Episode 406
Fri, Oct 19, 2012 61 mins
NFL player Brandon Jacobs helps a New Jersey woman pitch her protein-infused energy drink; cousins from Maine look for backing for their lobster-roll food truck; a California couple shares the secret ingredient to their eco-friendly cleaning products; and a North Carolina man explains what makes his drink insulators special. Also: an update on a Season 3 lip-balm product invested in by Mark Cuban.
Episode 7
Episode 407
Fri, Oct 26, 2012 61 mins
An emotional pitch is given by a stylist from Santa Monica, Cal., who started her own slip business; a man from Folcroft, Pa., explains why his scrubbing tool makes cleaning easier; a Denver couple try to sell the panel on their frozen yogurt for dogs; and a duo from Camas, Wash., demonstrate their hands-free, electric unicycle. Also: an update on a Season 3 drinking cup invested in by Robert and Mark.
Episode 8
Episode 410
Fri, Nov 2, 2012 61 mins
A California man who claims to have built a better fly trap receives a show of support from "Family Guy" creator Seth MacFarlane.
Episode 9
Episode 408
Fri, Nov 9, 2012 61 mins
Comedy writer Bruce Vilanch helps pitch an idea for a virtual classroom designed to teach technology to baby boomers. Other products include a motorized-vehicle suit; sugar-free candy chips; and a search engine that lists homes for sale. Also: an update on a folding-guitar business invested in by Kevin O'Leary.
Episode 10
Episode 411
Fri, Nov 16, 2012 61 mins
Products include an energy-boosting nutritional supplement designed and tested by active-duty military personnel; an online boutique for bridal wear; and wine-tasting cruises. Also: a follow-up on a jewelry business from Season 2.
Episode 11
Episode 409
Tue, Dec 4, 2012 61 mins
Country singer-songwriter John Rich appears during an update on a Season 3 invention for guitars. Among the products being pitched: a rent-a-live-Christmas-tree service; gluten-free fudge; and a fashion accessory that doubles as a cell-phone holder. Also: two Los Angeles moms who want to franchise their idea for a play-and-party space.
Episode 12
Episode 412
Fri, Jan 4, 2013 61 mins
Mark and Lori offer an entrepreneur an investment of $1 million; an engineer runs into difficulty discussing finances; and the makers of a peanut butter from Season 3 offer an update on their business. Also: Friends share their idea for a cabinet that combines beer and video games; an idea for peel-off face paint is pitched; and a mom talks up the benefits of her hair-care products for kids.
Episode 13
Episode 414
Fri, Jan 11, 2013 61 mins
A pair of chemical engineers demonstrate a capsule that can keep liquids hot for a longer period of time; a mom has an idea for cleaning stuffed toys; two Oakland men try to drum up interest in their garden-wall system; and a married couple dish out ice cream made with liquid nitrogen. Also: an update on a jewelry business from Season 3.
Episode 14
Episode 413
Fri, Feb 1, 2013 61 mins
A couple from Boulder pitch sandals for barefoot runners; a rabbi from St. Paul presents his idea for an iPad-sound enhancer; a Miami homemaker hopes to drum up interest in her made-in-America bibs; and a father of seven from Hollywood talks up his Web site for creating personalized children's soundtracks. Also: an update on a Season 4 investment in a food truck that serves up lobster.
Episode 15
Episode 415
Fri, Feb 8, 2013 61 mins
The creator of a toilet-training system for cats shares a new business idea; two Austin men offer to give up 100 percent of their hand-cooler business; a woman pitches her environmentally friendly dry-cleaning bag; and two baseball players from San Francisco try to score with their alternative to chewing tobacco. Also: an update on the inventor of a medicine dispenser from Season 1.
Episode 16
Episode 418
Fri, Feb 15, 2013 61 mins
Kevin O'Leary offers to give an entrepreneur $1 million; six kid inventors present a device that could help save lives; a woman provides a taste of her s'mores-inspired mini-muffin recipe; two brothers from Austin have an interesting idea for a sushi restaurant; and a New Yorker talks up her online-therapy business. Also: an update on a Season 3 cargo-management system that didn't get any backing from the Sharks.
Episode 17
Episode 416
Fri, Feb 22, 2013 61 mins
Three brothers pitch their idea for eyewear made from sustainable wood; a duck hunter seeks financial backing for his camouflage clothing; sorority sisters present their collection of premium denim; and a Georgia duo hope to drum up interest in high-end bedding for little girls. Also: an update on a fragrance from Season 3.
Episode 18
Episode 420
Fri, Mar 1, 2013 61 mins
The Sharks get a taste of sugar-free nut butters; and learn about a stylish wristband that promises relief from nausea. Also: a device for removing tattoos; shoes with interchangeable heels; and an update on surf-inspired fitness equipment invested in by Mark.
Episode 19
Episode 417
Fri, Mar 8, 2013 61 mins
A former rodeo rider talks up his workout program; a couple from Narberth, Pa., have an idea for disco parties for kids; and two friends pitch what they claim is a damage-proof case for cell phones. Also: an update on the Painted Pretzel, an Arizona-based business invested in by Mark during Season 3.
Episode 20
Episode 419
Fri, Mar 29, 2013 61 mins
A device that prevents objects from getting lost in the gap between a car's front seat and the center console receives interest from the Sharks. Other products include an 18-year-old girl's line of sugar scrubs; shrink-wrap gift bags; and a solution to a possible ecological problem. Also: an update on a bedbug-detection system from Season 4.
Episode 21
Episode 426
Fri, Apr 5, 2013 60 mins
A cattleman from Peoria, Ill., tries to sell the Sharks on his gourmet meat. Other pitches include a bright idea for coolers; a full-body spandex suit; and an advanced filtered-water bottle. Also: an update on a party space for kids invested in by Barbara during Season 4.
Episode 22
Episode 422
Fri, Apr 26, 2013 60 mins
The Sharks are presented with a fishing bobber made from a real shotgun shell; a cupcakes-in-a-jar business; an idea for turning each step a person takes into usable electricity; and a belt with no holes. Also: an update on Billy Blanks Jr. and his Dance With Me fitness program, which Mark and Daymond invested in during Season 3.
Episode 23
Episode 421
Fri, May 3, 2013 61 mins
A frozen gumbo brick is pitched to the Sharks by a former truck driver from California; and a Pennsylvania man has a "shocking" idea for keeping pesky squirrels away from his bird feeder. Also: an artisan coffee delivery service; housewares made from Vermont wood; and an update on an ice-cream business that failed to win backing.
Episode 24
Episode 425
Fri, May 10, 2013 61 mins
Two filmmakers from Los Angeles look for an investment in their movie about motorcycle racing. Also: an idea for teaching kids how to ride a bike; a hamburger truck that's painted hot pink and staffed by beautiful women; a photo-booth business; and an update on a spatula that failed to interest the Sharks.
Episode 25
Episode 424
Fri, May 17, 2013 61 mins
In the fourth-season finale, two business-school graduates have an idea for a translation app; an 11-year-old pitches his all-natural dog treats; a busy single hopes to find some love for her dating Web site; and two friends seek financial support for their grilled-cheese franchise. Also: an update on Ice Chips, the sugar-free candy backed by Barbara and Mark.
Episode 26
Episode 423
Fri, May 17, 2013 60 mins
A jewelry line created by two women with military experience is pitched, along with a door-to-door luggage service. Also: a Colorado man who claims to have perfected the traditional English scone; a self-described "geek" with an idea for made-to-order furniture; and an update on Lori Greiner's Season 4 investment in Scrub Daddy.
