Episode
Shark Tank: Episode 17
Overview
A subscription service that teaches children to code; an app that allows children to use a plush toy to send and receive voicemail; software that automates plant care; an app and website that allows customers to book a day room at a hotel.
Details
- Series
- Shark Tank
- Season
- Season 8
- Episode
- Episode 17
- Air date
- 2017-02-17
- Runtime
- 42 min
Episode context
Episode 17 is Episode 17 in Season 8 of Shark Tank. It aired on 2017-02-17. The runtime is 42 min.
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