Though ABC’s reality series Shark Tank hasn’t been doing big business in the ratings, the network is apparently happy enough with the ratings to want additional installments.
Each episode of Shark Tank spotlights entrepreneurs and inventors who are looking for capitol to help fuel their dreams. They pitch their ideas to successful business people Robert Herjavec, Kevin O’Leary, Barbara Corcoran, Kevin Harrington, and Daymond John, otherwise known as “the Sharks.” If they’re interested, the Sharks offer to invest their own money but typically want a bigger piece of the pie than the inventor has in mind.
The series is based on a UK program called Dragons’ Den and the first of 10 episodes premiered on ABC on August 9th. The ratings weren’t anything to crow about during the summer and were expected to drop even lower opposite new fall programming. Surprisingly, the numbers have actually started to rise in the past few weeks. Though they’re still quite low, would that be enough for the network to invest in more episodes?
A couple days ago, Harrington encouraged fans to ask ABC to keep the show going. After wondering what she’d do on Tuesday nights now that the show was off the air, Corcoran wrote that a second season was still under consideration by the network.
While ABC has yet to make an official announcement, two of the Sharks themselves spilled the info this weekend. Herjavec broke the news late yesterday and wrote, “Great news – ABC has ordered more episodes of Shark Tank !!!! No air date yet – but it’s coming.”
John confirmed the news but cautioned that it was not a full season pickup. He wrote, “great news! but 5 [more episodes] is not a full season, we have to turn it up 4 them to make it a full season.” He later said that he didn’t know the airdate either and suggested they wouldn’t air at least until 2010.
UPDATE: ABC later clarified that two additional episodes would be created out of existing footage. They will be combined with three leftover installments and will be aired at a later date. There’s still no decision on a second season.
What do you think? Are you glad to hear that Shark Tank is coming back, at least for a little while?
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I think it is a wonderful show and that people not only get to learn about the Entrepreneur spirit but also learn about start up business. I hope they bring it back for good. They can do a lot for the Entrepreneur business industry.
I loved this show!! I have to agree with the others, this show is not advertised enough!! I have only seen a couple of episodes and it was by luck. I happen to be just channel surfing and found it both times. I still don’t know when it comes on and till I was looking for a product I had seen on it, I didnt even know what channel!!
I love Shark Tank. I want to see it aired ALL THE TIME!!!!
Love this show, Shark Tank was great! Bring it back!
i love shark tank please keep it on shows what the real bussines world is like Awesome show
Please bring back Shark Tank, it was FACINATING!
Just looked at the new TV guide for this week hunting for this show and finally found it and immediately called my Mom to tell her our favorite show was back on! This is the best, most intriguing show on television and I love the sharp, witty, biting repertoire among the sharks. I could watch this every night of the week. PLEASE KEEP THIS SHOW and ADVERTISE IT MORE!!!
Loved the show, but it was hard to find. Please keep it on. It is the best reality on T.V.
I had never heard of the show, but just caught the Saturday afternoon rerun. I think it’s a great show. I’d never seen it advertised and probably, as mentioned by someone else, that’s been part of the problem. For now, I’m going to watch previous episodes online and hope the show is renewed!
Great show, finally something innovative and stimulating on tv without all the smut and junk you normally see on TV. With such a depressed economy, this is the kind of material that needs to be on TV. Bring it back!
YES, YES….I am so happy! This show needs to be advertised more. I wrote in a few months ago, asking for this creative and stimulating program to be brought back. Thank you for my enjoyment returning.
Shark Tank in on Friday nights in my area – and its a great way to round out the work week. Watching the entrepreneurs inspires me and the advice (sometimes harsh) from the Sharks helps me to think about my business and products differently. We need this show to continue!!
I LIVE for Shark Tank!!! I was devastated when if left the fall season, so glad it’s back for now in January. I am messed up that I won’t be airing tonite for Haiti Benefit.To me it’s like Amer Idol for entrepenuers and ADULTS!!! Please keep ‘em coming! I love when they show the results of their investments!
Love the show. I hope its renewed or moved to CNBC.
I love this show and hope they dont cancel it. Remember, even Seinfeld took a while to get rolling!
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