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SHARK TANK
Air Date: Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Time Slot: 10:00 PM-11:00 PM EST on ABC
Episode Title: (#1705) "History Is Made: Allison Ellsworth Returns" (Repeat)
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ABC'S PRIMETIME SCHEDULE FOR THE WEEK OF MAY 18, 2026

WEDNESDAY, MAY 20

10:00-11:00 p.m. EDT - Shark Tank: "History Is Made: Allison Ellsworth Returns" (1705) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 11/5/25)

The Sharks are presented with business ventures that include on-the-go snacking olives, a line of stylish labor gowns and maternity wear, a first-aid kit for kids, and healing teas made from flowers. Allison Ellsworth makes her Guest Shark debut. (TV-PG)







SHARK TANK (ABC)
Returns in Fall 2026 (Exact Date TBA)
BROADCAST HISTORY:
8/9/09 - ???
STATUS:
returning this fall (yet to premiere)
TIME SLOT:
wednesdays from 10:00 PM-11:00 PM EST
CURRENT SEASON:
18 (??? episodes)
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ADDITIONAL NOTES:
Season 18 ordered on 5/12/26
DESCRIPTION:
(from ABC's web site, September 2025) "Shark Tank," the critically acclaimed and multi-Emmy® Award-winning business-themed unscripted series that celebrates entrepreneurship in America, returns to ABC and Hulu this fall for its 17th season with a powerhouse lineup of business tycoons and Guest Sharks featured throughout the season. The hit reality show that has become a culturally defining series and inspires a nation to dream bigger has amassed over $11 billion in retail sales from deals offered in the Tank.
PRINCIPAL CAST INFORMATION:
· Barbara Corcoran as Shark
· Daniel Lubetzky as Shark
· Daymond John as Shark
· Kendra Scott as Shark
· Kevin O'Leary as Shark
· Lori Greiner as Shark
· Rashaun Williams as Shark
· Robert Herjavec as Shark
RECURRING/PREVIOUS CAST INFORMATION:
· Kevin Harrington as Shark
· Mark Cuban as Shark
CREW INFORMATION:
· Barbara Corcoran as EP
· Barry Poznick as EP
· Brandon Wallace as EP
· Clay Newbill as EP
· Daymond John as EP
· Kevin O'Leary as EP
· Lori Greiner as EP
· Mark Burnett as EP
· Mark Cuban as EP
· Max Swedlow as EP
· Phil Gurin as EP
· Robert Herjavec as EP
· Yun Lingner as EP
GENRE(S):
· based on a tv series
· reality (all)
· reality (competition)
STUDIO INFORMATION:
· MGM Television
· Sony Pictures Television