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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Love the show. Please bring it back.
I wish I’d thought of this show. We like The Dragon’s Den a lot, but seeing the bigger, better American entrepreneurial ideas is very encouraging AND entertaining. Finally a reality show that matters and many can relate to. Bring it back, PLEASE!!!
I really enjoyed this show and sincerely hope to see a second FULL season!
My husband & I love this show. We looked forward to it each week, and even wished it was on twice a week! Please bring it back!
LOVED THIS SHOW!!! Please bring it back. Very interesting and informative. My wife and I miss this show very much.
Shark Tank is the only reality show worth watching! All my friends and relatives are now hooked! Please bring it back.
Love the show. The whole family was watching and VERY disappointed it is off the air. We were glued to the tv every Tuesday.
Need to market the show more so people are aware it is on. We just happend to scan the channels and found it.
Ratings are sure to go up if you show commercials/previews for it.
Good Luck
Hope you keep this show..I stumbled upon it and havent missed an episode since. Everyone i know agree’d this was the best show on TV. Very suprised to hear of poor ratings..(maybe because advertising was bad..never saw a commercial for it. In my eyes great numbers for word of mouth marketing. Take a chance on the sharks = big reward! Love this show
I hope you keep this show. It is great and we watched every week. We even tried a product that was funded , and it was great. It is nice to have fun watching something that can show how people can make it with just an idea. Thanks
I hope it comes back I love the fact that there are new products that need funding. and that the sharks are a HOOT to watch.
I love it once you watch it your hooked
One of the best reality shows I have seen. Once people see it I believe they would watch it on a regular basis because each show is unique and interesting.
Did ABC do their due diligence when it comes to these guys…I mean come on….
Looooooooovvvvveee Shark Tank! Creative, real and exciting! Keep in on the air!!!
Please bring the show back.
For those of us who are struggling to keep our business’s going and keep people employed it’s a great inspiration. The show gives idea’s, truth and unbiased talk. What value comes from so many other reality shows?
For everyone