ABC’s “Shark Tank” Bites Back for Season 17

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The sharks are circling back for more. ABC has renewed its entrepreneurial reality series, “Shark Tank,” for a 17th season. The investment deals, hopeful pitches, and occasional clashes of personality will continue, giving a new batch of entrepreneurs a chance to chase their American dream.

As the 20-episode 16th season wraps up next week, the renewal comes as welcome news, despite Friday night ratings averaging slightly lower than the previous season (0.27 in the 18-49 demographic and 2.82 million viewers).

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“Shark Tank” offers regular people the opportunity to present their business ideas to a panel of self-made tycoons, hoping to secure investment deals. The core group of “sharks” – Barbara Corcoran, Mark Cuban, Lori Greiner, Robert Herjavec, Daymond John, Kevin O’Leary, and Daniel Lubetzky – are mainstays of the show. Season 16 also featured guest investors, such as Todd Graves, Jamie Kern Lima, Rashaun Williams, and Kendra Scott.

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Even with a minor ratings dip, “Shark Tank” holds its place as a key part of ABC’s unscripted lineup. It joins other renewed shows like “American Idol,” “America’s Funniest Home Videos,” “Celebrity Jeopardy!,” and “Celebrity Wheel of Fortune” on the network’s schedule.

Paul Mills is Senior News Editor at MemorableTV.com, covering high-impact TV developments across the US, UK, and Australia. From renewals and cancellations to strategic shifts in programming and platform priorities, Paul’s reporting is fast, factual, and built for industry relevance. He leads with the news—and always writes with the next quarter in mind.