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 sure hope that they give it another shot. They never ever advertised the show and I got lucky to catch the 4th episode on. I sent them a proposal on a one of kind product I sell like hot cakes. Sure hope they stay on. Oh yeah and call me.
This is a great show! Please keep it going.
This is the best show on television, anybody who I’ve told about the show loves it! I just don’t think enough people realize it’s on or what it’s about. I’m doing my part to spread the word. It’s my favorite show of ALL TIME! Please keep it going, I know changing the day of the week and channel a couple times has got to be a big part of why ratings aren’t what they should be. I actually thought it might have been canceled and I’m a bigger fan than the average viewer, that’s the only reason ratings aren’t high,… Read more »
Now this is MUST SEE TV!!! It’s encouraging, creative and hopeful.
In a day and age when Corporate America is not taking care of their ‘own’, it gives people ideas and hope that there are ways to make it in this world creatively & honestly.
It’s more than entertainment value – it’s smart, educational and hopeful. Keep it going! Thanks…
I love the show. It’s good for the country now to encourage entrepreneurship.
Please keep the show !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (shark tank)
Your watchers are tired if the killings, rapes and adultry shows that you think we are attached to. Keep something that will stimulate the mind and allow us to learn or gain knowledge.
I am a high school teacher that teaches entrepreneurship and this is an awesome show for the students. It is a great teaching tool for future entrepreneurs. I pray that the show continues and if not please let me know how I can purchase the episodes.
Thanks and have a Blessed Day
Keep this show!
Sandy B
LOVE THE SHOW! KEEP IT ON. IM TRYING TO GET ON THE SHOW WITH OUR BRAND AND MANY PRODUCTS!!
I absolutely LOVE Shark Tank! It is so great to watch all the elements of what goes on in ‘behind the scenes’ business dealings. I like how you get to see ‘what to do’ and ‘what not to do’ in order to seal the big deal. It is so great to watch innovative people go from rags to riches! 🙂 This show makes me think of Slumdog Millionaire – anyone has a shot at ‘making it!’ Keep it up!!!
This is a very entertaining show. I and other members of my extended family enoy the show and look forward to more episodes.
with what will you fill the spot? same old…same old. ho-hum
YES, PLEASE KEEP THEM COMING. SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS NEED THIS TYPE OF SUPPORT IN THIS ECONOMY THAT HAS VERY FEW SOURCES OF FINANCIAL OPTIONS.
We love Sjarl Tank, as well as my elderly parents. It is a show refreshing to the mind. We find it stimulates conversation, unlike most of the bimbo shows now aired ton tevelisionl It is something the whole family can enjoy and discuss. What could be wrong with a show that stimulates the mind, causes one ot think of how they might improve on a product, and offers people with ides a chance to promote their inventions I applaud the network for a new face on prime time television. Thank you for a new face. I hope you keep it… Read more »
Love the Shark Tank show. Please do not cancel. I’m 70 years old and it is so nice to be able to watch something where no one is jumping into bed with someone, or someone getting killed.
There are many people out there wint inovative ideas that this show inspires. Please keep it on the air.