Why 'Shark Tank' Is the Best Reality TV Show

Now that game shows and reality TV competitions have taken over the airwaves one show is head and shoulders above the rest. Shark Tank is the show for thinking people, and it's serious business.

The premise of the show is for inventors and small business people to present there ideas to five major business players (the "sharks") in hopes of gaining funding. The real drama comes when a good idea is presented to the sharks and they argue amongst themselves as to who will make the best offer or if they will choose to collaborate with each other. The money involved is limited to only the amount the sharks are willing to offer.

No Game Show Tactics

Shark Tank is not a game show. There are no consolation prizes. Either the sharks like your company and make an offer, or they don't. Even if the sharks make an offer the business owner then has to decide if they are willing to accept the terms of the offer. While it sounds like a banking show, there is drama in the way Shark Tank presents the businesses and how greed plays into it.

What's on Network TV Tonight? (01/24/2014)

Well, we made it to another Friday! With the weekend looming there is a mixed bag of new and used shows on TV tonight. Comedy and reality are on deck on ABC. Reality and drama grace the halls of NBC tonight. CBS is using this as a practice night with all reruns.

ABC

8/7c: Last Man Standing - new

"Renaming Boyd's School" - After Boyd's report on the namesake of his school they consider a name change.  Bianca helps Mandy with a school project.

8:30/7:30c: The Neighbors - new

"Man, Actually" - When Debbie returns to school she finds herself fending off an advancing professor. Amber tries to get over her relationship with Reggie.

9/8c: Shark Tank - new

10/9c: 20/20 - new

CBS

8/7c: Undercover Boss - rerun

9/8c: Hawaii Five-0 - rerun

FOX

8/7c: Bones - new

"The Master in the Slop" - Cam gets recognized by a scientific publication, but she doesn't feel worthy of receiving it. When a chess champion's body is found in pig slop Sweets goes undercover to find the killer.

9/8c: Raising Hope - new

"Thrilla in Natesvilla" - A fight comes between Burt and Virginia. Sabrina and Jimmy take up fencing to offset their relationship woes.

9:30/8:30c: Enlisted - new

"Pete's Airstream" - Pete tries his best to distance himself from his platoon brothers as he tries to acclimate himself to life in the States.

NBC

8/7c: Dateline NBC - new

9/8c: Grimm - new

"The Wild Hunt"- A serial killer is on the loose in Portland scalping police officers. Adalind's due date is closer than she thought so Monroe's parents pay a surprise visit.

10/9c: Dracula - new

"Let There Be Light" - The season 1 finale culminates in a public demonstration of Grayson's technology with devastating results.

CW

8/7c: The Carrie Diaries - new

"This Is the Time" - It's senior prom time for Carrie and her friends at a posh NYC hotel. Sebastian tries not to tell Carrie about his big decision.

9/8c: Supernatural - rerun

All in all, not a bad night for network TV watching. I suggest Shark Tank and Dracula, especially if you've never seen one or the other (or both). Bones is a new one for those diehard fans. ABC and FOX both have new comedies in store for those who need a good laugh. Have a great weekend and let me know what you'll be watching on TV this weekend.

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What’s on Network TV Tonight? (Friday 5/13/11)

Happy Friday the 13th, hope it’s treating you well. There have been spotty outages all over the Internet today, and I blame the “holiday.” In any case, it’s going to be a great night for staying in and watching some network TV shows. Every channel has a new episode for us, so let’s get to the primetime lineup.

Here’s what’s on network TV tonight:

ABC
8/7c: Shark Tank - new episode
The season two finale pitches include: Maternity T-shirts, toilet training kits for cats (seriously), affordable extravagant jewelry, and shoes with interchangeable tops.

9/8c: Primetime: What Would You Do? - new episode

What’s on Network TV Tonight? (Friday 5/06/11)

Wow, this week went by fast! Sorry if yours did not do the same, but maybe some good TV shows will get the weekend off to a good start for you.  The worst part of the night is that there are so many new shows on it’s going to be hard to pick which to watch. Hopefully that’s the biggest worry for this weekend. One note: Flashpoint fans, the show returns tonight on CBS!

Here’s what’s on network TV tonight:

ABC
8/7c: Shark Tank - new episode
Mark Cuban joins the sharks and gives the entrepreneurs an interesting set of instructions if they want to work with him. Candles for men, a new wedding item and an eco-friendly way to listen to music are on the line for the sharks.

What’s on Network TV Tonight? (Friday 4/29/11)

Friday is quickly becoming one of my favorite nights of the week. Not just because it’s Friday, but mostly because it’s the night Shark Tank airs on ABC. I’m not a huge fan of ABC, but they could show that reality business show every night and I’d become one. Actually tonight boasts all new episodes on every network, so there should be something for everyone!

Here’s what’s on network TV tonight:

ABC

Cover of Jeff Foxworthy

8/7c: Shark Tank - new episode
Jeff Foxworthy is on the panel this week. Products include: a line of push lawn mowers, a push-up workout machine, a birthday party franchise, a carsick solution, and a product that may save children’s lives.

9/8c: 20/20 - new episode
“A Special Edition of 20/20: A Modern Fairytale” - a look back on the royal wedding and all it’s glory.

What’s on Network TV Tonight? (Friday 4/22/11)

Tonight is a decent night on network TV, with mostly new episodes on every channel. There is country music, reality TV and all kinds of drama. That should be enough to keep us busy for the start of the weekend. Sit back, relax and watch you favorite show, or find a new one.

Here’s what’s on network TV tonight:

ABC
8/7c: Shark Tank - new episode
Ideas include: luxury maternity gowns, a golf bag cooler, homemade cakes, and a cleaning product.

9/8c: Primetime: What Would You Do? - new episode

10/9c: 20/20 - new episode
Elton John and his partner David Furnish tell Barbara Walters about parenthood and introduce their son Zachary, born December 25, 2010.

What’s on Network TV Tonight? (Friday 4/15/11)

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It’s Friday night, but the new shows aren’t stopping for the weekend… yet anyway. Tonight has another great offering of new episodes on most of the network stations. You may even need to fire up the DVR tonight. That’s a good sign for a Friday.

Here’s what’s on network TV tonight:

ABC
8/7c: Shark Tank - new episode
Entrepreneur hopefuls pitch aromatic lip gloss and a lighted decal invention. Find out what the sharks suggest to one person deep in debt and another trying to revive a business that was successful in the past.

What’s on Network TV Tonight? (Friday 4/08/11)

Jeff Foxworthy joins the sharks on Shark Tank tonightCover of Jeff Foxworthy

Time to get the weekend started! There are quite a few new episodes airing tonight, FOX is the main exception. Don’t forget to set your DVR to catch all the new shows so you have some entertainment for the weekend, usually reserved for reruns on all the networks.

Here’s what’s on network TV tonight:

ABC
8/7c: Shark Tank - new episode
Jeff Foxworthy joins the sharks. Don’t laugh, the guy has made millions marketing himself. Vincent Pastore of  “The Sopranos” is one of the entrepreneurs pitching a product tonight.

What’s on Network TV Tonight? (Friday 4/01/11)

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It’s finally Friday folks! There are all kinds of new episodes on network TV tonight. Only FOX and the CW are airing reruns. That’s a decent way to start the weekend. Take this opportunity to find a new favorite show if you want. CBS is airing the pilot episode of CHAOS, their new spy drama. We’ll have to see how it stacks up against Chuck. Luckily they don’t air opposite each other.

Here’s what’s on network TV tonight:

ABC
8/7c: Shark Tank - new episode
See a secret formula, a stay-at-home mom who builds furniture, a new fitness device and some kids approach the sharks with an idea they came up with on a family road trip.

9/8c:  20/20 - new episode
A private detective searches for clues in the 2005 case where a woman was found beaten and left in the everglades.

What’s on Network TV Tonight? (Friday 3/25/2011)

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Happy Friday everybody! We made it through another week of prime time TV. All that’s left is the weekend, and that’s usually reserved for catching up on some reruns. That does not start tonight though. There are plenty of new episodes and even live sports for us to watch.

Here’s what’s on network TV tonight:

ABC
8/7c: Shark Tank - new episode

9/8c: Primetime: What Would You Do? - new episode

10/9c: 20/20 - new episode
Investigation of the 2009 murder of real estate agent Jennifer Schipsi, strangled in her apartment in Palo Alto, CA.

What’s on Network TV Tonight? (Sunday 3/20/11)

Assuming we all survived the supermoon last night, we better check the network TV line up for tonight. Sunday’s are a decent night in prime time. New episodes abound tonight with an offering for everyone. This is definitely a night to put the DVR to the test.

Here’s what’s on network TV tonight:

ABC
8/7c: Secret Millionaire - new episode
James Malinchak, author and motivational speaker, goes undercover in Gary, IN to see if he can find heroes in the working class.

9/8c: Shark Tank - new episode
Future entrepreneurs and inventors take heart, one of the best reality shows is back again. See who gets the sharks to back them in their business ventures.

Winter Network TV Season Kicks Off: My favorite new shows

The "Biggest Loser" kicks of tonight and is my first fave to start the next TV season. Another couples version, this is a great show. I said before I don't like the way contestants are eliminated but I love both Bob and Jillian.

Wednesday we get the first award show of 2010 with The People's Choice Awards on CBS at 9/8CST. I'll cover the winners and highlights in case you miss it.

Though I like the awards show, it means I will miss (for now) the new episodes of "Law&Order: Special Victim's Unit" and "Mercy" on NBC. The new hospital based drama, "Mercy", is a surprise to me. I expected to like "Three Rivers" on CBS... nope. I caught "Mercy" on a rerun on a Saturday night and immediately was hooked. These characters are perfect for the show, and well cast.

Saving the best for last, my favorite new show of all is "Shark Tank" (on ABC, Friday 9/8CST). I absolutely love this reality show. Five major business 'sharks' check out the newest invention/idea/business ventures to see if they want to invest. Sounds boring, I know. I thought it would suck or be made up or something. I'll write a full review soon, but suffice to say, this one is worth checking out. Oh, and Mark Burnett is the producer, go figure.