Season 23 · Reality

Dragons' Den 2026 (season 23): U.S. release date, episode schedule and where to watch

Name: Dragons' Den
Genre: Reality
Cast: Evan Davis, Peter Jones, Deborah Meaden, Touker Suleyman, Duncan Bannatyne

Season 23 of Dragons' Den aired from January 29, 2026 to September 25, 2026 on BBC (U.K.) (14 episodes).

Season complete BBC (U.K.) Verified October 19, 2026

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Quick answer

Dragons' Den season 23 ran from January 29, 2026 to September 25, 2026 on BBC One / BBC iPlayer (U.K.) (14 episodes).

U.S. premiere: January 29, 2026
Where: BBC (U.K.)
Time: Varies by station
Episodes: 14
Finale: September 25, 2026

Season 23 episode schedule (U.S.)

Dragons' Den season 23 U.S. episode schedule
Ep.	U.S. date	Time	Status
1	Thu, Jan 29, 2026 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
2	Thu, Feb 5, 2026 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
3	Thu, Feb 12, 2026 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
4	Thu, Feb 19, 2026 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
5	Thu, Feb 26, 2026 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
6	Thu, Mar 5, 2026 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
7	Thu, Mar 12, 2026 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
8	Thu, Aug 20, 2026 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
9	Thu, Aug 27, 2026 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
10	Thu, Sep 3, 2026 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
11	Thu, Sep 10, 2026 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
12	Thu, Sep 17, 2026 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
13	Thu, Sep 24, 2026 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
14	Fri, Sep 25, 2026 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed

Broadcast times are the network's national slot and your local station may differ. Streaming times are converted to your time zone when your browser allows it.

Where to watch season 23

Where to watch Dragons' Den season 23 in the U.S.
Where	How	When	Notes
BBC (U.K.)	Broadcast (free)Antenna / cable	January 29, 2026 – September 25, 2026	Original U.K. run on BBC One. [1]

Common questions

How many seasons of Dragons' Den are there?

Dragons' Den has 23 seasons and 266 episodes listed, with the first airing on January 4, 2005.

Is Dragons' Den still on?

Dragons' Den is still running; its most recent episode aired on September 25, 2026.

Where can I watch Dragons' Den?

Dragons' Den originally aired on BBC (U.K.) in the U.S. Streaming rights for older seasons change over time, so check BBC (U.K.)'s own app and the major streaming services for the current home.

When was the first episode of Dragons' Den season 23?

Season 23 episode 1 premiered on Thursday, January 29, 2026 on BBC One / BBC iPlayer (U.K.).

About Dragons' Den

Dragons' Den is a reality series that aired on BBC (U.K.), running since 2005 with 23 seasons and 266 episodes. Dragons' Den is still running; its most recent episode aired on September 25, 2026.

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