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Shark Tank Season 5 Episodes
Season 5 Episode Guide
29 Episodes 2013 - 2014
Kevin O'Leary, Barbara Corcoran, Daymond John and their fellow "sharks" decide whether or not to provide funding to a variety of would-be entrepreneurs in this reality television series. John Paul DeJoria and New York Giants owner Steve Tisch drop in as guest judges in the fifth season, as the Sharks view presentations concerning products ranging from mobile apps, to specialty pickles, to new medical communications systems.
Episode 1
Episode 504
Fri, Sep 20, 2013 61 mins
Season 5 begins with Barbara and Lori facing off for the first time as they consider investing in products that include savory cake balls and gourmet pickles made from a 100-year-old family recipe. Also: Doctors from Tucson propose a social-media tool for patients and medical professionals; a tech-savvy entrepreneur from L.A. looks to replace the traditional postcard with a mobile app; and cupcake bakers offer an update on their business, which Kevin invested in during Season 4.
Episode 2
Episode 505
Fri, Sep 27, 2013 61 mins
All five sharks join together to make a $1 million offer. Included: a line of fashion accessories for dogs; a Breathalyzer app; gourmet mango preserves; and medals for performing household chores. Also: an update on a Pittsburgh woman and her spa-quality body scrubs, which Mark Cuban invested in during Season 4.
Episode 3
Episode 503
Fri, Oct 4, 2013 60 mins
Kevin and Robert team up against Mark; and two gorgeous women attempt to charm their way into an investment. Also: a line of aromatherapy sprays designed to help children with their fears; a lightweight carrier for tired tots; a special cooking tray for ramen noodles; and an update on Echo Valley Meats, which failed to attract a Shark in Season 4.
Episode 4
Episode 507
Fri, Oct 11, 2013 61 mins
R&B singer Brian McKnight serenades the Sharks as part of a pitch by a San Diego DJ who has an idea for a syndicated radio show specializing in love-song dedications. Other products include a skateboard that glides in water; QR code-scanning technology for smartphones; and an easy way to patch holes in window and door screens. Also: an update on a belt with no holes that Daymond invested in during Season 4.
Episode 5
Episode 506
Fri, Oct 18, 2013 61 mins
Two North Carolina men want to rent out their goats for landscaping needs; a Los Angeles woman pitches a solution for painful bikini waxes; and an update on two entrepreneurs from Florida who had to overcome a family tragedy after Barbara invested in their organic skincare line. Also: a line of children's accessories; and frozen treats made from fruits and vegetables.
Episode 6
Episode 509
Fri, Oct 25, 2013 61 mins
A record is broken by one lucky entrepreneur, who accepts an unprecedented amount for a deal, while a producer of Halloween attractions takes some heat for overvaluing her business. Also: a repair wrap from two men in Utah; a product designed to help communicate feelings; and an update on fishing bobbers made from shotgun shells, which Mark invested in during Season 4.
Episode 7
Episode 501
Fri, Nov 1, 2013 60 mins
Billionaire businessman and philanthropist John Paul DeJoria appears as a guest Shark; and Daymond John declares one pitch the worst of all time. Included: a line of safe, natural cleaning products; a party cup with a hidden shot glass inside; an electric, lightweight bodyboard; and a tented root cover for newly planted trees. Also: an update on a product from Season 4 that helps to safely clean stuffed animals.
Episode 8
Episode 508
Fri, Nov 8, 2013 61 mins
A paparazzi from New York wants to help with marriage proposals; two men from Los Angeles have invented a baby-bump sound system; and a maker of bread pudding in Venice, Cal., has many flavors for the Sharks to try. Also: a pet-safe color spray for dog fur; and an update on the SoundBender, which Daymond John invested in during Season 4.
Episode 9
Episode 510
Fri, Nov 15, 2013 61 mins
A device that allows homeowners to figure out who's ringing their doorbell, even if they aren't home. Also: Sisters with a subscription gift service designed to provoke creativity among children; a North Carolina woman who has come up with a tasty slaw/salsa condiment; and an app that allows users to create and sell products.
Episode 10
Episode 511
Fri, Nov 22, 2013 61 mins
An Austin couple shock the Sharks with the profits they are making from knee-high boot socks; publicists from Santa Monica, Cal., have come up with a stylish clutch that's perfect for carrying smartphones; and a finance expert pitches his idea for customized chocolate bars. Also: a way for kids to personalize their lunch boxes; and an update on a device that prevents objects from falling out of reach between a car's seat and the center console.
Episode 11
Episode 513
Fri, Dec 6, 2013 61 mins
A former pro football player from Avon, Ohio, tries to win the Sharks over with his boneless baby back ribs; two moms from Bayonne, N.J., pitch their line of detachable Mohawks for safety helmets; and a Houston entrepreneur gets Robert excited with his invention for video gamers. Also: hats and scarves with an animal theme; and a trip to Washington, D.C., for Mark and Daymond.
Episode 12
Episode 512
Fri, Dec 13, 2013 61 mins
Entrepreneurs get into the holiday spirit with their pitches for a colorful magnetic light strand; a Christmaskah item for interfaith families; and a witty take on traditional Yuletide sweaters. Also: luxurious clip-in hair extensions; and an update on the RuckPack nutrition drink from Season 4.
Episode 13
Episode 515
Fri, Jan 10, 2014 61 mins
A former NFL player from Anthem, Ariz., pitches his idea for a mobile fitness company for kids; and the Sharks meet a self-described "wall doctor" from Chester County, Pa. Also: an affordable solution to the problem of too many smartphone photos; an idea for making webcams safer; and an update on Nuts 'N More from Season 4.
Episode 14
Episode 514
Fri, Jan 17, 2014 61 mins
A woman tries to sell the Sharks on her special mud mask from Alaska. Also: a power strip that blends in with hardwood floors; a company specializing in balloon entertainment; and an update on the founders of Tom and Chee, who successfully pitched their franchise idea to Mark and Barbara during Season 4.
Episode 15
Episode 518
Fri, Jan 24, 2014 61 mins
A maker of stylish baby shoes impresses Mark Cuban with her story; a Utah man pitches his pill substitute for food; two sisters try to attract interest in their sun-safe swimwear line for children; and a San Diego entrepreneur claims that his custom playing cards make exercise convenient and fun. Also: an udate on Daisy Cakes, which Barbara invested in during Season 2.
Episode 16
Episode 502
Fri, Jan 31, 2014 60 mins
Businessman Steve Tisch joins the Sharks. Included: Sisters from Illinois pitch cookie dough that's meant to be eaten unbaked; the makers of organic flavored milk claim it tastes like what's left at the bottom of the cereal bowl; boxer Marlen Esparza helps demo an interactive workout technology. Also: an update on a protein-infused water invested in by Daymond John in Season 4; and a phone app for panoramic picture taking.
Episode 17
Episode 520
Fri, Feb 21, 2014 61 mins
The Sharks hear pitches for a bicycle cart pedaling juice and smoothies; a spy school run by a former CIA agent; retired pro wrestler Diamond Dallas Page's yoga program; and an Atlanta woman's Southern breakfast recipes. Also: an update on the Gameface Company from Season 4, which was invested in by both Mark and Lori.
Episode 18
Episode 517
Fri, Feb 28, 2014 61 mins
An architect from New York City pitches her idea for a dating service; a couple from Los Angeles impress with their eco-friendly alternative to paper towels; and an Atlanta pediatrician takes the sting out of shots. Also: an easier way to make the bed; a follow-up on a flavored lip balm invested in by Mark Cuban during Season 3.
Episode 19
Episode 521
Fri, Mar 7, 2014 61 mins
Mark Cuban gives a mechanical engineer from San Francisco a tongue-lashing; and parents from Los Angeles pitch babywear that's designed to help caregivers keep track of busy crawlers. Also: an invention that could revolutionize shoe shining; a Rochester man's idea for colorful modular laces; and an update on KaZAM balance bikes from Season 4.
Episode 20
Episode 516
Fri, Mar 14, 2014 61 mins
Kid and teen entrepreneurs present their ideas to the Sharks. Included: paint-on bandages; a way to make drinking water more exciting; an online recommerce business; and spicy raw honey. Also: an update on Barbara's Season 4 investment in a line of homemade dog treats pitched by an 11-year-old boy.
Episode 21
Episode 523
Fri, Mar 21, 2014 61 mins
The Sharks hear pitches for energy bars fortified with protein from crickets; a garage lock made to protect homes from easy break-ins; a shower cap that offers a solution to "bedhead"; and an e-commerce platform for textbook rentals. Also: an update on Lori's investment in FiberFix adhesive tape.
Episode 22
Episode 528
Fri, Apr 4, 2014 61 mins
Three men from Jackson, N.J., claim to have come up with a product that will revolutionize the painting industry; two moms from Austin try to win a deal for their portable mat that fits into an ultracompact pouch; and a pair of Harvard Business School grads want the Sharks to bite on a way to make healthy meals easier. Also: whole-grain mixes for flapjacks and waffles; an update on Grace and Lace, which Barbara invested in during Season 5.
Episode 23
Episode 519
Thu, Apr 10, 2014 60 mins
One product has the men competing against the women. Included: whimsical plush slippers; an alternative to human sign holders; trousers and leggings that provide a butt lift; and a line of snack nuts with bold flavours. Also: an update on CordaRoys Beanbag Beds, which Lori Greiner invested in during Season 4.
Episode 24
Episode 524
Fri, Apr 11, 2014 61 mins
A service that helps people find and hire music instructors; an idea for preventing accidental fire-sprinkler discharges; and a battery charger that's the brainchild of two friends from Salt Lake City. Also: an update on Ava the Elephant, a medicine dispenser for children invested in by Barbara during Season 1.
Episode 25
Episode 529
Fri, Apr 18, 2014 61 mins
Dallas entrepreneurs pitch their smart lightbulb; a father-and-son team from Las Vegas demonstrate a high-tech replacement for a cork; parents from Washington, DC, want money for their subscription-based children's book business; and a Sarasota, woman has a fort-building kit for kids that costs $199. Also: a follow-up on the company Breathometer, which was invested in by five of the Sharks.
Episode 26
Episode 522
Fri, Apr 25, 2014 61 mins
An 11-year-old fashion designer from Memphis is excited to show Daymond John his line of handcrafted bow ties; and two men from Boston look for an investment in their "epic" obstacle-course business. Also: a hot beverage made from roasted cocoa beans and packed with antioxidants; a blend of nutritional supplements to help brain health; and an update on Marz Sprays, invested in by Lori during Season 4.
Episode 27
Episode 526
Fri, May 2, 2014 61 mins
An e-commerce flower business; a remedy for mouth wrinkles; a "breakaway" hanger; and party tableware made from renewable plant materials. Also: Kevin O'Leary appears on "Jimmy Kimmel Live" and offers an update on GrooveBook.
Episode 28
Episode 525
Fri, May 9, 2014 61 mins
Kevin O'Leary critiques a light and healthy wine pitched by a California woman; and Robert Herjavec has some suggestions for a former merchant marine who runs a treasure-hunting operation. Also: The Sharks consider investing in cinnamon rolls and a collapsible kayak; and there's an update on a food truck backed by Barbara Corcoran during Season 4.
Episode 29
Episode 527
Fri, May 16, 2014 60 mins
In the Season 5 finale, a college student pitches her idea for a flat-folding, reusable storage box; an Indiana couple hope to score a deal for their reinvented cookware; two Beverly Hills moms have an app for measuring foot sizes; and a pair from Illinois present their simple solution for tying a water balloon. Also: catching up with entrepreneurs who have experienced success since coming on the show.