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Shark Tank 2026 (season 18): U.S. release date and where to watch

ABC reality series, now in its 18th season.

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Is Shark Tank on tonight?

Yes. Shark Tank is on tonight, Wednesday, November 11, 2026 at 10 p.m. ET / 9 p.m. CT on ABC: episode 7, "Hoop Dreams".

Quick answer · Season 18

Shark Tank season 18 premiered on September 30, 2026 on ABC at 10 p.m. ET / 9 p.m. CT.

Episode 7, "Hoop Dreams", is tonight at 10 p.m. ET / 9 p.m. CT.

U.S. premiere
September 30, 2026
Where
ABC
Time
10 p.m. ET / 9 p.m. CT
Episodes
TBA

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Where to watch Shark Tank season 18 in the U.S.

Where to watch Shark Tank season 18 in the U.S.
WhereHowWhenNotes
ABC Broadcast (free)Antenna / cable Wednesdays, 10 p.m. ET / 9 p.m. CT [1]

Season 18 episode schedule

Shark Tank season 18 U.S. episode schedule
Ep. Title U.S. date Time Status
1 Beast Mode [1] 10 p.m. ET / 9 p.m. CT national slot Listed
2 Favorite Daughters [1] 10 p.m. ET / 9 p.m. CT national slot Listed
3 Diary of a Shark [1] 10 p.m. ET / 9 p.m. CT national slot Listed
4 The Mindy Project [1] 10 p.m. ET / 9 p.m. CT national slot Listed
5 I Smell A Rat [1] 10 p.m. ET / 9 p.m. CT national slot Listed
6 Kevin in a Head Lock [1] 10 p.m. ET / 9 p.m. CT national slot Listed
7 Hoop Dreams [1] 10 p.m. ET / 9 p.m. CT national slot Next
8 — [1] 10 p.m. ET / 9 p.m. CT national slot Listed
9 — [1] 10 p.m. ET / 9 p.m. CT national slot Listed
10 — [1] 10 p.m. ET / 9 p.m. CT national slot Listed

Dates are U.S. dates. Broadcast times are the network's national slot; your local station may differ.

About Shark Tank

Shark Tank is a reality series on ABC that first aired in 2009. Season 18 began on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, airing Wednesdays 10 p.m. ET/PT (9 p.m. CT).

Season 18: Season 18 of Shark Tank on ABC.

  • Network / service: ABC (first aired August 9, 2009)
  • Official site: abc.com
  • Main cast over the series (TVmaze): Kevin O'Leary (Shark), Mark Cuban (Shark), Robert Herjavec (Shark), Lori Greiner (Shark), Phil Crowley (Announcer)

All seasons

Season 18

Airing now

Season 18 of Shark Tank on ABC.

ABC

Season 17

Streaming

Season 17 aired from 2025-09-24 to 2026-04-22.

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Common questions

When does Shark Tank season 18 come out?

The season premiere is listed for Wednesday, September 30, 2026 on ABC. Schedules can change; the table above is updated daily.

What time is Shark Tank on?

ABC lists it Wednesdays at 10 p.m. Eastern and Pacific (9 p.m. Central). Local stations and sports overruns can shift the time.

Where can I watch Shark Tank?

Shark Tank airs on ABC. Free over the air with an antenna, or through cable and live-TV streaming services.

When is the next episode of Shark Tank?

Episode 7, "Hoop Dreams", of season 18 is tonight (Wednesdays, 10 p.m. ET / 9 p.m. CT).

When was the first episode of Shark Tank season 18?

Season 18 episode 1 premiered on Wednesday, September 30, 2026 on ABC.

When does Shark Tank come out in Canada?

In Canada, Shark Tank is on CTV2: Wednesdays at 9 p.m. ET, from September 30, 2026.

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Sources

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  1. Shark Tank schedule and episode data
    TVmaze (CC BY-SA) Data Retrieved

Update history

  1. Schedule imported from TVmaze listings.

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