“The sharks are back…” or, at least they will be. ABC is renewing Shark Tank, their Friday night reality show, for a full fourth season.
This season has featured entrepreneurs Robert Herjavec, Kevin O’Leary, Barbara Corcoran, Daymond John, Mark Cuban, Kevin Harrington, and Lori Greiner (replacing Corcoran on selected episodes).
The entrepreneurial series, the US version of Dragon’s Den, has always been on the verge of cancellation each season but this year, that’s not the case at all.
Airing on Friday nights, Shark Tank has been averaging 1.6 rating in the 18-49 demographic with 5.70 million total viewers. It often wins its timeslot and has improved the network’s performance in the timeslot. Year-to-year, Shark Tank is up by 14% in the demo and 15% in total viewership.
The season four renewal comes with the show’s biggest episode order to date. ABC has asked for 22 installments right out of the gate.
At the end of this season, Shark Tank will have amassed 38 installments. The third season finale airs on May 18th.
ABC won’t officially announce their 2012-13 schedule until next week but Shark Tank is expected to return in the fall.
What do you think? Are you glad to hear the show’s coming back with a big season? Who’s your favorite shark?
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12 Comments on "Shark Tank: Renewed for Season Four with Biggest Season Yet"
That voice over is a deal killer for us! If I heard that in the middle of the night, I would be terrified. Sooo creepy!
the show is wonderful,but the noise is unbearable
can’t hear what their saying,whoever thought noise would add to the show
needs their head examined,EJ
This is my favorite reality show.. Sharks are great especially Robert! Plus great to see ppls ideas.
I feel the reason they have Lori fill in occasionally is that a entrepreneur may have a product potentially suited for an informercial setting and they want the give that person a fair shake at getting their product into the right market.
It’s a very inspiring show for anyone with an idea and ambition to go in front of the Sharks and negotiate a deal.
I have been a loyal fan for the last couple of years and as long as it airs.
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Glad to see it back!! I love this show! Any word on Last Man Standing?
Am glad to hear Shark Tank has been renewed. I watch it all the time, as well as the Canadian – Dragon’s Den version.
One thing that might improve the ratings is to lower the theme/music volume on Shark Tank. It is very difficult to hear the voices over the loud background noise.
Being able to hear the conversations might help boost the ratings.
Ryan » Not yet.
I guess maybe that’s the same for Barbara too then… it seems she rarely gets in on a deal and doesn’t say as much compared to the others. She has seemed more involved especially with the last episode and the guy with the custom bike idea so maybe she’s changing a bit.
Christopher » I suspect Kevin Harrington was replaced because he wasn’t adding much to the show. He was pretty reserved and that doesn’t make great TV.