Dragons' Den
TV

Dragons' Den

5.7 /10 19 votes
October 3, 2006 20 Seasons 313 Episodes 45 min Returning Series TV-PG

Overview

Canadian version of the reality show in which budding entrepreneurs pitch their business ideas to a panel of venture capitalists in the hopes of securing business financing.

Seasons & Episodes

Season 1

Season 1

2006 8 Episodes
Season 2

Season 2

2007 10 Episodes
Season 3

Season 3

2008 11 Episodes
Season 4

Season 4

2009 21 Episodes
Season 5

Season 5

2010 20 Episodes
Season 6

Season 6

2011 22 Episodes
Season 7

Season 7

2012 20 Episodes
Season 8

Season 8

2013 20 Episodes

The Dragons are back! But this time, it's a different den. Canada's highest-rated unscripted TV show returns with a brand new, ominous den. Each week, see entrepreneurs brave a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to face five multi-millionaires who have the cash and the know-how to catapult companies to commercial success. The competition is fierce as all five Dragons battle it out for the best business ideas in the country. Catch special episodes including a cheeky "all-Canadian" themed show, built around some of Canada's classic foods and pastimes. The season will also feature the fan favourite "Student Show," where the country's youngest entrepreneurs attempt to school the Dragons, and the highly anticipated "Update Special," where the Dragons will drop in on DRAGONS' DEN alumni to find out what life is like after the Den.

Season 9

Season 9

2014 20 Episodes

DRAGONS' DEN is back with two new Dragons! Restaurant magnate Vikram Vij and the reigning rock star of Canadian finance, Michael Wekerle, join the panel on Canada's top-rated entertainment show. Each week, entrepreneurs have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to pitch their business idea to financiers with the cash and the know-how to catapult companies to commercial success.

Season 10

Season 10

2015 22 Episodes

A Canadian success story in its own right, DRAGONS' DEN is a show where good ideas get rewarded and bad ideas get burned, Canadian entrepreneurs and audiences have a front row seat to this country's top business leaders and risk-takers. Each week, entrepreneurs have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to pitch their business idea to financiers with the cash and the know-how to catapult companies to commercial success and audiences gain insights into how to make your dreams come true. This season, three exciting new dragons joining the den: Joe Mimran, founder of Joe Fresh; Michele Romanow, cofounder of buytopia.ca, one of Canada's top daily deal sites; and Manjit Minhas, co-founder and co-owner of Minhas Breweries and Distillery.

Season 11

Season 11

2016 20 Episodes

DRAGONS' DEN is a show where aspiring entrepreneurs pitch their business concepts and products to a panel of Canadian business moguls who have the cash and the know-how to make it happen.

Season 12

Season 12

2017 20 Episodes

Dragons' Den returns with fan favourite, Arlene Dickinson! This season sizzles with 20 dramatic episodes featuring six multi-millionaires who have the knowledge and experience to turn worthwhile ideas into incredible fortunes. Arlene Dickinson, Jim Treliving, Joe Mimran, Manjit Minhas, Michael Wekerle and Michele Romanow.

Season 13

Season 13

2018 17 Episodes

DRAGONS' DEN offers audiences a front-row view as the country's top business moguls wheel and deal with entrepreneurs who dare to brave the Den. Hosted by Dianne Buckner, Season 13 will introduce two new Dragon investors, Lane Merrifield and Vincenzo Guzzo, joining Arlene Dickinson, Jim Treliving, Manjit Minhas and Michele Romanow in the Den.

Season 14

Season 14

2019 9 Episodes

Dragons’ Den returns for its 14th season, heating up with the best in Canadian business and a collection of specials. The fan-favourite "Family Special" episode returns alongside two new emerging themes: “Upcycle” which showcases businesses that focus on a brighter future by reducing their carbon footprint; and “Disrupt-Den” featuring game-changing entrepreneurs looking to shake up their established industries.

Season 15

2020 10 Episodes

Season 16

2021 10 Episodes
Season 17

Season 17

2022 10 Episodes

Robert Herjavec returns to the Den for an exciting 17th season of Dragons' Den!

Season 18

Season 18

2023 16 Episodes

Dragons’ Den returns for its 18th season with 16 brand new episodes! Watch as a fresh crop of entrepreneurs face the fire, pitching to Canada’s most successful business tycoons.

Season 19

Season 19

2024 12 Episodes

Budding entrepreneurs, inventors, and small businessmen pitch their ideas to five "dragons"--real-life business leaders and millionaires.

Season 20

2025 15 Episodes

A milestone 20th season with a powerful blend of legacy and next-level entrepreneurship. Plus, Drew Scott fuels the fire as a special guest Dragon across multiple episodes.

Key Information

Network CBC Television
Type Reality
Rating 5.7/10
Language EN
Country Canada

Cast & Crew

Dianne Bruckner

Dianne Bruckner

Self - Host / Voice

Jim Treliving

Jim Treliving

Self - Dragon

Arlene Dickinson

Arlene Dickinson

Self - Dragon

Kevin O'Leary

Kevin O'Leary

Self - Dragon

Manjit Minhas

Manjit Minhas

Self - Dragon

Michele Romanow

Michele Romanow

Self - Dragon

Robert Herjavec

Robert Herjavec

Self - Dragon

Michael Wekerle

Michael Wekerle

Self - Dragon

Joe Mimran

Joe Mimran

Self - Dragon

Bruce Croxon

Bruce Croxon

Self - Dragon

David Chilton

David Chilton

Self - Dragon

W. Brett Wilson

W. Brett Wilson

Self - Dragon

Frequently Asked Questions

Canadian version of the reality show in which budding entrepreneurs pitch their business ideas to a panel of venture capitalists in the hopes of securing business financing.

Dragons' Den has 20 seasons with 313 episodes.

Dragons' Den premiered on October 3, 2006.

Yes, Dragons' Den is currently ongoing with new episodes.

Dragons' Den originally aired on CBC Television. Check your local streaming services for availability.

Dragons' Den has a rating of 5.7/10 based on user reviews.

Dragons' Den is classified as Reality.