Shark Tank Season 9

Shark Tank Season 9 has become appointment viewing on and for anyone who enjoys watching people under real pressure. The 1-season run is exactly the right length for what it is doing. A 7/10 rating says what the writing already makes obvious: this one works. The casting and pacing are what separate this from the rest of the genre. Available now — press play and find out why people keep recommending it.

There is a reason Shark Tank Season 9 keeps coming up in conversation. The production behind Shark Tank Season 9 knows exactly which moments to let breathe. Season 9 of Shark Tank includes 24 episodes. It aired from October 2017 to February 2018. This season stars Mark Cuban, Daymond John and Barbara Corcoran. Mark Cuban and Daymond John lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. It was aired in 2017. The format has been replicated endlessly since Shark Tank Season 9 first appeared, which is its own form of tribute. There is real craft here, even in the moments that do not fully land.

If the format appeals to you at all, Shark Tank Season 9 is one of the stronger examples of it. It rewards viewers regardless of what else is in their watch history. It is a manageable watch, easy to fit into a single week. The format has been copied endlessly since Shark Tank Season 9 first appeared, which is the most honest tribute the industry knows how to give. Impossible to watch casually.