Episode
Shark Tank: Episode 2
Overview
A self-proclaimed "culinary ninja" gives a poetic pitch for his delicious heat-and-eat paleo meals; a proud father and his 17-year-old son hope their high-tech device designed for catching fish hooks them an investment from the Sharks; a mother who has designed removable and reusable magnet stickers for hanging art; an energetic entrepreneur sells the Sharks on how he can turn a suit jacket into a tuxedo with customized lapels. Also, an update on the motion-activated toilet-bowl light, IllumiBowl, that Kevin O'Leary invested in during season 7.
Details
- Series
- Shark Tank
- Season
- Season 8
- Episode
- Episode 2
- Air date
- 2016-10-01
- Runtime
- 42 min
Episode context
Episode 2 is Episode 2 in Season 8 of Shark Tank. It aired on 2016-10-01. The runtime is 42 min.
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Episode 1
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown touts the benefits of personalized shoe slides; a 16-year-old high school junior impresses the Sharks with an app that can stop cyberbullying messages before the damage can be done; two men designed an ingenious at-home beer dispenser that uses sound waves to makes bottled and canned beer taste like draft; a woman proposes sending heartwarming chicken soup. Also, an update on 2400 Expert, an SAT prep course in which Mark Cuban invested during season seven.
Episode 3
Cookie legend Wally Amos hopes his new brand of cookies duplicates his past success; two sisters share an emotional story while pitching their swimsuits for moms; two men drop their own cell phone into a toilet to prove their invention can save damaged tech devices; and a bidding war ensues among the Sharks with a married couple who stumbled upon the bright idea of putting safety light clips on running shoes.
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Episode 4
Two sister kidpreneurs might just dance their way into the Sharks' hearts with their body sprays and lotions designed just for tween and teen girls; a 3rd-generation chocolatier hopes the Sharks will bite into a family business that manufactures candy with a toy inside; the Sharks encourage a veteran food entrepreneur to make counter offers for his device that instantly turns a stick of butter into a spray; two experienced entrepreneurs have the Sharks swooning over their ingenious invention that makes high heels more functional and comfortable. Also, an update on Natural Grip, the non-slip protective glove for workouts that Robert Herjavec invested in during season 6.
Episode 5
A stay-at-home mom pitches her stylish clothing line for little ones; an 18-year-old hopes the Sharks can help spread his delicious maple syrup products to tables across America; a woman has risked everything for her simple and smart multi-use kitchen accessory; and a young man created a new type of tag for dog lovers. Also, a profile on Kevin O'Leary reveals a lesser-known side of the Shark also known as "Mr. Wonderful."
Episode 6
A young man and his business partner from Carrollton, Texas, pitch an unusual twist to a common vegetable; two sisters from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, get a Shark to proclaim that their barbeque sauce "could bring a tear to a glass eye;" two millennial entrepreneurs have a way to alleviate the hassle of luggage and packing; and a biochemist from Chapel Hill, North Carolina, can make the invisible visible with a device that ensures sun protection. Also, an update on the Grace & Lace accessory line, which Barbara Corcoran invested in during season 5.
Episode 7
A woman from West Haven, Utah, had to sell off 75% of her faux flower business in order to keep it alive; two men from Sausalito, California, pitch a way to test mercury levels in a single fish; a former corporate executive from Houston, Texas, has a platform to help people pursue their passions; and a millennial from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is looking to finance her fashion brand geared toward the social media generation. Also, an update on Wicked Good Cupcakes, which Kevin O'Leary invested in during season 4.
Episode 8
A Dallas, Texas, real-estate broker's pitch leads to a battle of billionaires about his business model for a technology that makes house hunting more convenient; an impressive 10-year-old kidpreneur from Broomfield, Colorado, created a lemonade-stand business to help other kids start their own businesses while having fun and making money; fueled by her pursuit of the American dream, a mother from Allen, Texas, designs Made in America multi-functional covers for infant car seats; and the third "Shark Tank" tryout was the charm for a tenacious man from Austin, Texas, to get the chance to pitch the Sharks his Korean BBQ fusion restaurant food-truck business. Also, a follow-up with Michael Doyle and Thomas "Drew" Mitchell from Chicago, Illinois, and their weekend rental-home business, Rent Like a Champion, which Mark Cuban and Chris Sacca invested in during season seven.
Episode 9
Episode 10
When an entrepreneurial team from Santa Cruz, California, leaves the Tank to discuss an offer for their electric skateboard business, they get a surprise from the Sharks upon their return; an MIT grad from San Francisco, California, gave up a high-paying consultant job to focus on making human-quality pet food delivered fresh to your door; a duo from San Francisco, California, has a new generation of chewable coffee products made to optimize physical and mental function; and a former restaurateur and her husband designed a product that makes gourmet at-home cooking a breeze. Also, a follow-up on mother-daughter team Linda Clark & Gloria Hoffman from the Denver, Colorado, area and their Simply Fit Board, which Lori Greiner invested in during season seven
Episode 11
An entrepreneurial single mom who works with Santa Claus to reply to children's letters, complete with the North Pole postmark; an 83-year-old Ironman triathlon competitor from Malibu, California, and his millennial-aged business partner from Sandy, Utah, who invented a more functional winter glove; and two men from Glendale Heights, Illinois, who aim to make gift-giving more personalized with their product. Also, a "Shark Profile" on billionaire Mark Cuban.
Episode 12
A line of dolls; cat companion products; an online shop for replacing men's undergarments; a patriotic coffee business; a follow-up with Naushad Ali about his product called Drain Strain.
Episode 13
Products include an eco-friendly cooking grease disposal system; block toys; stylish nursing apparel for breast-feeding moms; a modern twist on legwarmers.