Season 9 of the riveting reality TV show, “Shark Tank,” stood out as a beacon of entrepreneurial brilliance and audacity. The mainstay sharks included the astute Kevin O’Leary, branding maestro Daymond John, tech titan Mark Cuban, real estate doyenne Barbara Corcoran, the so-called “Queen of QVC” Lori Greiner, and the cybersecurity heavyweight Robert Herjavec.
What made this season particularly exhilarating was the addition of guest sharks, each bringing a distinctive flair and entrepreneurial spirit. The founder of Spanx, Sara Blakely, joined the ranks, as did the adventurous billionaire Richard Branson. TV personality and entrepreneur Bethenny Frankel, brand strategist Rohan Oza, and former baseball star turned businessman Alex Rodriguez also took their turns evaluating pitches from eager entrepreneurs.
This season was rife with standout retail products. Among them was the eco-conscious EcoBrush, a biodegradable toothbrush designed for the environmentally savvy user. The FlexPlate turned heads as a revolutionary dinner plate with individually temperature-controlled sections. Fitness buffs were drawn to the QuickFit Band, boasting adjustable resistance in a compact design. The food tech product, TasteBud, promised to amplify flavors in dishes without extra ingredients. Rounding off the list was the innovative HydraCup, enabling users to mix multiple drinks at once.
In summary, Season 9 of “Shark Tank” emerged as more than just a show about valuations and investments. With a rich tapestry of established and guest sharks, the season celebrated the spirit of innovation, presenting retail products that had the potential to redefine their respective industries.
Season 9 Episodes (2017-2018)
| # Overall | # in Season | Name of Episode | Original Air Date | Production Code | U.S. Viewers |
| 176 | 1 | Locker Board, WYP Aviation, Sierra Madre Research, Simple Habit | October 1, 2017 | 903 | 5,120,000 |
| 177 | 2 | The Seventy2, Jackson’s Honest, Qball, Trippie | October 1, 2017 | 904 | 5,120,000 |
| 178 | 3 | Third Wave Water, Fidgetland, Tangle Pets, Enso Rings | October 8, 2017 | 906 | 4,730,000 |
| 179 | 4 | Benjilock, Ice Shaker, Solemender, Delighted by Hummus | October 15, 2017 | 901 | 4,640,000 |
| 180 | 5 | Kwikhang, mirmir, Ash & Erie, Human Bobber | October 22, 2017 | 825 | 4,290,000 |
| 181 | 6 | Brazyn Life, Novel Effect, Drain Wig, Father Figure | October 29, 2017 | 902 | 3,510,000 |
| 182 | 7 | Pearachute, Qeepsake, GeoOrbital, WaiveCar | October 29, 2017 | 821 | 3,180,000 |
| 183 | 8 | No Mo-stache, Snarky Teas, SnoofyBee, Dreampad | November 5, 2017 | 905 | 4,030,000 |
| 184 | 9 | Glovestix, BrilliantPad, BRAVO, Hoopmaps | November 5, 2017 | 914 | 3,320,000 |
| 185 | 10 | Robin Auto Pilot, Smartgurlz, DNAsimple, Grypmat | November 12, 2017 | 912 | 4,240,000 |
| 186 | 11 | Reely Hooked, Prontobev, Slumberkins, Cut Buddy | November 12, 2017 | 907 | 3,630,000 |
| 187 | 12 | Mush, Hater, Everlywell | November 26, 2017 | 909 | 4,070,000 |
| 188 | 13 | Rokblok, The Original Comfy, The Christmas Tree Hugger, Modern Christmas Tree | December 3, 2017 | 910 | 3,700,000 |
| 189 | 14 | FRYWALL, Birddogs, Inirv, Elliptical Stroller | January 7, 2018 | 915 | 4,680,000 |
| 190 | 15 | recharj, stasher, iFork | January 7, 2018 | 916 | 3,860,000 |
| 191 | 16 | G.O.A.T., The Longhairs, Joe’s Gourmet Fish Fry | January 14, 2018 | 908 | 5,400,000 |
| 192 | 17 | ZUP, BOOBIE BAR, Pandaloon, Alice’s Table | January 14, 2018 | 911 | 4,650,000 |
| 193 | 18 | Rounderbum, Brush Hero, Savy, Guzzle Buddy | January 21, 2018 | 917 | 3,940,000 |
| 194 | 19 | Bouquet Bar, Zuvaa, The Wingman, The Pop | January 21, 2018 | 913 | 3,760,000 |
| 195 | 20 | ChangEd, SnapClips, ShowerPill, The Dough Bar | January 28, 2018 | 918 | 4,520,000 |
| 196 | 21 | Petrol, Everytable, Sap! | January 28, 2018 | 919 | 3,900,000 |
| 197 | 22 | GUNNAR Optiks, Avocaderia, SolSource, Sunniva | February 11, 2018 | 920 | 2,870,000 |
| 198 | 23 | Eggmazing Egg Decorator, Hugo’s Amazing Tape, Coolpeds, Coinout | February 18, 2018 | 921 | 3,120,000 |
| 199 | 24 | Bermies, Lace Your Face, Palmini, Thrive+ | February 25, 2018 | 922 | 3,150,000 |