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Dragons' Den

Dragons' Den Season 16: Episode Guide & Ratings

2005TV Show"It's make or break time."

Season 16 Plot

The show allows several entrepreneurs an opportunity to present their varying business ideas to a panel of five wealthy investors, the "Dragons" of the show's title, and pitch for financial investment while offering a stake of the company in return. Dragons' Den is a British television series, hosted by Evan Davis.

Dragons' Den Season 16 aired on August 12th, 2018.

Season 16 Episodes

1. Episode 1

August 12th, 20181 hr

Entrepreneurs Deborah Meaden, Peter Jones, Touker Suleyman, Tej Lalvani and Jenny Campbell assess more unusual business ideas, including a shocking display from the owner of a live anatomy dissection business and a new model of tuk-tuk that turns out to have a fatal flaw. The final presentation is for a singer-for-hire scheme, which prompts the panel to show off their own musical talents.

2. Episode 2

August 19th, 20181 hr

Entrepreneurs Deborah Meaden, Peter Jones, Touker Suleyman, Tej Lalvani and Jenny Campbell assess the profit-making potential of a father and son team's colourful wetsuits, two former politicians with ideas about alternative energy, a couple's African coffee ceremony business, and a fake tan product with a creator who has already braved the Irish version of the show.

3. Episode 3

August 26th, 20181 hr

Peter Jones, Deborah Meaden, Touker Suleyman, Jenny Campbell and Tej Lalvani assess the profit-making potential of more business ideas, including a keen fisherman with a plan to market his own range of bait, a pasta home delivery service, and a brother and sister with a scheme to make money out of rubbish. Evan Davis presents.

4. Episode 4

September 2nd, 20181 hr

Self-made millionaires Peter Jones, Deborah Meaden, Touker Suleyman, Jenny Campbell and Tej Lalvani assess the profit-making potential of more would-be entrepreneurs' ideas, including a doctor who has invented a range of convertible clothing, a team of university friends with an online art platform, and a pair of hairdressers with a colour wash shampoo business.

5. Episode 5

September 9th, 20181 hr

Peter Jones, Deborah Meaden, Touker Suleyman, Jenny Campbell and Tej Lalvani assess the profit-making potential of three more business plans, including a brand of gourmet cheesecakes, a company offering drones for hire and a blend of alcohol and beauty products involving collagen-infused gin. Presented by Evan Davis.

6. Episode 6

September 16th, 20181 hr

An inventor with a passion for pets hopes Peter Jones, Deborah Meaden, Touker Suleyman, Jenny Campbell and Tej Lalvani will appreciate his cat whistle, while an ice-cream entrepreneur plans to tempt the multi-millionaires to invest in her coconut-based desserts. Plus, a carpenter brings the outside indoors for some fun and games.

7. Episode 7

November 4th, 20181 hr

Peter Jones, Deborah Meaden, Touker Suleyman, Jenny Campbell and Tej Lalvani assess the profit-making potential of more business ideas. Up for consideration are a mother and son's range of spicy street food, a range of cocktails, and a former teacher's plan for a new system to mark students' schoolwork. Presented by Evan Davis.

8. Episode 8

November 11th, 20181 hr

Peter Jones, Deborah Meaden, Touker Suleyman, Jenny Campbell and Tej Lalvani assess the profit-making potential of ideas for flour-free bread and hair extension storage, as well as an online business proposition from would-be entrepreneurs in the US. Presented by Evan Davis.

9. Episode 9

November 25th, 20181 hr

Peter Jones, Deborah Meaden, Touker Suleyman, Jenny Campbell and Tej Lalvani assess the profit-making potential of three more business ideas. This week's would-be entrepreneurs are pitching a range of green tea, a bathroom construction invention that could revolutionise the building trade, and a new type of snack.

10. Episode 10

December 2nd, 20181 hr

Peter Jones, Deborah Meaden, Touker Suleyman, Jenny Campbell and Tej Lalvani assess the profit-making potential of a range of vegan drinks and chocolates and a condiment brand created by a visitor from Texas. Plus, two motoring enthusiasts have a business scheme in mind that offers big prizes to the consumer and potentially big profits for the investors.

11. Episode 11, Christmas Special

December 23rd, 20181 hr

A festive edition of the business ideas contest, with Peter Jones, Deborah Meaden, Touker Suleyman, Jenny Campbell and Tej Lalvani assessing the profit-making potential of ideas perfect for the Christmas season. An inventor introduces his innovative new form of Christmas tree stand, while other entrepreneurs pitch their ideas for a range of sweets and a puzzling family game. Finally, the creator of a personalised comic-book realises he must make a big personal decision if he is to secure funding.

12. Episode 12

January 6th, 20191 hr

Entrepreneurs make the pitch of their lives. A husband-and-wife team hope to toast success with a whisky-themed idea.

13. Episode 13

January 13th, 20191 hr

Peter Jones, Deborah Meaden, Touker Suleyman, Jenny Campbell and Tej Lalvani test the profit-making potential of more business ideas. A Yorkshire chef showcases a range of bespoke pastries, a Dutch designer pitches a brand of eco-friendly furniture, and an entrepreneurial duo seek investment in their artisanal craft gin.

14. Episode 14

January 27th, 20191 hr

A trio of cyclists present their idea for a bike taxi service, a former dentistry student introduces a range of children's toothbrushes, and two combat experts look for funding for a new kind of protein snack bar.

15. Episode 15

February 3rd, 20191 hr

Peter Jones, Deborah Meaden, Touker Suleyman, Jenny Campbell and Tej Lalvani assess the profit-making potential of more business ideas, including an eco-friendly range of body and skincare products, a divisive savoury snack, and a brand of fruit-flavoured water.

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Series 22

Jan 9, 2025
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Series 21

Jan 4, 2024
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Series 20

Jan 5, 2023
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Series 19

Jan 6, 2022
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Series 18

Apr 1, 2021
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Nov 8, 2019
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Aug 12, 2018
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Series 15

Aug 20, 2017
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Jul 24, 2016
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Jul 12, 2015
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Jul 20, 2014
Season 11

Season 11

Aug 10, 2013
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Season 10

Sep 9, 2012
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Season 9

Jul 31, 2011
Season 8

Season 8

Jul 14, 2010
Season 7

Season 7

Jul 15, 2009
Season 6

Season 6

Jul 21, 2008
Season 5

Season 5

Oct 15, 2007
Season 4

Season 4

Feb 7, 2007
Season 3

Season 3

Aug 3, 2006
Season 2

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Nov 15, 2005
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Season 1

Jan 4, 2005
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Sep 6, 2009