Ep 6. Week 5
- TVPG
- April 22, 2011
- 43 min
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7.3 (70)
Week 5 of Shark Tank season 2, which originally aired on March 5, 2011, features a variety of entrepreneurs pitching their business ideas to the panel of "sharks" in hopes of securing an investment deal.
The episode kicks off with a pitch from a man who has developed a line of high-tech, self-heating gloves for outdoor enthusiasts. He demonstrates the gloves' capabilities by heating up hot dogs in his gloves, but the sharks are skeptical of his projections and the complexity of manufacturing the product.
Next up is a woman who has invented a unique contraption for holding a wine glass hands-free. She explains that the product is ideal for outdoor events and picnics, but some of the sharks are unimpressed with the design and question its practicality.
Another entrepreneur enters the tank with a patented device for organizing and storing jewelry. The sharks are intrigued by the product's potential and ask the inventor about her sales and marketing strategy.
The episode also features a duo who have created a line of dolls inspired by women who have made significant contributions to history. They present their dolls and explain how they hope to educate and empower young girls through their products.
Finally, a man enters the tank with a business idea that combines coffee and alcohol. He pitches his brand as a unique experience for customers, but the sharks question whether there is enough demand for such a product.
Throughout the episode, tensions run high as the sharks ask tough questions and negotiate deals with the entrepreneurs. Viewers will have to tune in to see which pitches are successful and who walks away with a new business partner.