Shark Tank

Shark Tank

The next bright idea is out there.

Created by Mark Burnett

On ABC

2009–18 seasons378 episodes44 min6.8 / 10

A long-running competition format built on entrepreneurial optimism and negotiation, where the weekly reset and high success rate create a fundamentally reassuring viewing experience despite the stakes.

Aspiring entrepreneurs pitch various business ideas to "The Sharks" -- tough, self-made, multi-millionaire and billionaire tycoons -- in hopes of landing an investment.

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Questions people ask

  • Is Shark Tank sad? No. Less sad than 92% of series.

  • Is Shark Tank violent? Barely. Less violent than 89% of series.

  • Does Shark Tank leave you hopeful? Yes. More hopeful than 81% of series.

  • Is Shark Tank easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 79% of series.

  • Is Shark Tank scary? Barely. Less frightening than 76% of series.

These describe how the series comes across across its whole run, compared with other well-known series. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked episode by episode, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

69/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Distinctly its own thing.

Rarity95

How unlike any other series this one feels

Surprise73

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love43

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Everything like Shark Tank, and what each one shares →

Like Shark Tank

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Shark Tank

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Shark Tank, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Shark Tank, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Shark Tank, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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