What are the best episodes of Dragons' Den?

The best rated episodes of Dragons' Den are: On Tour 4 - S7E12 rated 10.0, On Tour 3 - S7E11 rated 10.0, On Tour 2 - S7E10 rated 10.0, On Tour 1 - S7E9 rated 10.0, James Caan's Story - S6E10 rated 10.0, Episode 8: Where Are They Now?: Part 2 - S2E8 rated 10.0, Theo Paphitis' Story - S6E9 rated 9.0, Duncan Bannatyne's Story - S6E13 rated 8.5, Deborah Meaden's Story - S6E11 rated 8.5, Episode 7 - S7E7 rated 8.3

What are the worst episodes of Dragons' Den?

The lowest rated episodes of Dragons' Den are: Episode 9 - S8E9 rated 6.1, 21 July 2008 - S6E1 rated 6.3, Episode 3 - S3E3 rated 6.4, Episode 1 - S20E1 rated 6.4, Episode 13 - S20E13 rated 6.5, Episode 3 - S5E3 rated 6.7, Episode 13 - S16E13 rated 6.7, Episode 10 - S21E10 rated 6.7, Episode 2 - S3E2 rated 6.8, Episode 13 - S19E13 rated 6.8

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Best Episodes of Dragons' Den

On Tour 4
S7 Ep12
10.0
30th Sep 2009
This episode is already in Specials and should be deleted from Season 7.
On Tour 3
S7 Ep11
10.0
20th Sep 2009
This episode is already in Specials and should be deleted from Season 7.
On Tour 2
S7 Ep10
10.0
13th Jul 2009
On the second stage of its tour of the UK, Dragons' Den: On Tour heads back on the road proving that, even in tough times, entrepreneurialism is fighting fit in our cities, towns and villages. The tour heads into London for episode two where a visit to one of the most successful entrepreneurs not to get investment - Shaun Pulfrey and his Tangle Teezer brush. But will Duncan Bannatyne agree with Shaun that the Dragons got it wrong? Theo Paphitis opens up his contact book to put the team of his recent investment 'Ice Blading' through their paces, and Peter makes a play for Theo's title as the 'Den Destroyer' by getting physical with the products of Jason Robert's Tech21. Deborah Meaden investigates a change of business direction for one of her early investments 'Mix Album', and the team from Blindsinabox get some serious motivational management from a fired up James Caan.
On Tour 1
S7 Ep9
10.0
6th Sep 2009
Featuring the team behind Ladderbox, sculptor Guy Portelli and olive oil man Michael North.
James Caan's Story
S6 Ep10
10.0
2nd Nov 2008
In this episode, we gain unprecedented access into the life of James Caan. We discover why his daughters cringe at some of his appearances in the Den and get a glimpse into the jet-setting lifestyle of a multimillionaire businessman as he breakfasts with his wife in Cannes, checks up on some business investments in Lahore and gets an update on his latest venture aboard his own luxury superyacht, specially designed to meet James's meticulous demands. As a private equity investor, James is a dragon both inside and outside the den and so as well as getting an insight into how he spends his millions, we also discover some of the secrets about how he made them, why he chose not to go into the family leather business and why he changed his name. Finally we discover what his rival dragon investors really think of him and how difficult it has been being the new boy; also, we catch up with some of his most memorable investments. Will his doggie treadmill earn him another fortune? How has Laban Roomes and his gold-plating business coped with James' attention to detail? And just four months on since shaking hands on the deal, has life changed for glamorous events company, D4M?
Episode 8: Where Are They Now?: Part 2
S2 Ep8
10.0
Budding entrepreneurs approach 5 of the best business minds in the UK with the hope of securing financial backing for their business proposal. Can they in a few short minutes persuade the Dragons that they are a sound investment? Or will they get shown the door?
Theo Paphitis' Story
S6 Ep9
9.0
26th Oct 2008
Series revealing the lives of the Dragons' Den dragons. How did they make their millions? And what are they really like? In the first of the five programmes focusing on the dragons, we are on an access-all-areas journey into the life of Theo Paphitis. We hear what Mrs P and the children, whose inheritance he keeps spending, think of him; we also get a quick peek into the luxurious lifestyle of a multi-millionaire businessman. While Theo rebuffs the notion that he is the classic rags to riches story, we gain a valuable insight into how his upbringing influenced his business career, get some tips on what it takes to be a future dragon and find out what his rival dragon investors really think of him. We also discover how some of his most memorable Den investments are getting on, including iTeddy and Ben the Bin, as well as hear from one entrepreneur who accepted an offer from Theo inside the Den, but in the end chose to walk away from the deal.
Duncan Bannatyne's Story
S6 Ep13
8.5
23rd Nov 2008
In the final programme of the series, it is Duncan Bannatyne's turn to open the door into his multi-millionaire world. Having grown up in the shadow of the shipyards of Clydebank, he makes an emotional visit to the local pub where he used to play dominoes with his father and talks about some of the events that shaped his life. We see a very different side to the tough-talking, plain-speaking dragon as he explains how his unconventional CV is ideal for anyone who wants to be a successful entrepreneur. We are with Bannatyne's family as they holiday in their luxurious villa in the Cote D'Azure, track his business career to find out where he made his millions, but also discover that his straight talking manner is unsuprisingly not confined to the den. We also trace some of his most memorable den investments and find out what happened once the deal was done - from the all-singing, all-dancing Razzmatazz franchises, through to the successful logistics company Igloo and the electrical wiring connector that is selling in the millions and has turned its inventor Peter Moule into a mini-dragon in his own right.
Deborah Meaden's Story
S6 Ep11
8.5
9th Nov 2008
Series revealing the lives of the Dragons' Den dragons. How did they make their millions? And what are they really like? Deborah Meaden is next up in this five-part series profiling each of the current dragons. Having made her fortune in the leisure industry, Deborah's back at Butlins, the home of her first venture into entrepreneurialism: a bingo concession. We find out from her husband Paul what he thinks of being married to a dragon; discover what it's like being the only female dragon in an otherwise testosterone-fuelled den; and hear from a former employee about how tough she was to work for. The answer? Very. We also catch up with some of Deborah's Den investments and discover how the businesses are developing with a dragon on board. One of Deborah's most memorable investments, Sarah Lu and her You Doo Doll, has developed into a full range of products including a You Doo Dog. Deborah's killer heels don't get in the way as she climbs aboard an HGV truck with another den investment, JPM Logistics, as they ferry topiary elephants around London; and we're with recycling company ProWaste in the first few weeks and months of dealing with a dragon outside the Den.
Episode 7
S7 Ep7
8.3
26th Aug 2009
Another diverse mix of businesses and entrepreneurs go before the multimillionaire investors. Hampshire-based businessman Stephen Voller hopes the Dragons won't put the brakes on his new electric car invention, as he smashes the Den record for the most money ever asked for. But will he walk away with the cash? Serial inventor Michael Pritchard hopes to clean up in the Den with his revolutionary invention that allows every last drop of liquid to be used in household product sprays. Young Bolton entrepreneurs Umar Mohammed and Ahmed Suleman hope they'll get investment from a Dragon with their fast food curry trays. Also heading up the stairs are London sisters Audrey and Sophie Boss, who want to gain lots of extra pounds from their new approach to weight loss. And there's a touch of fantasy in the Den as Norfolk-based craftsman Russell Bowlby pitches his range of high-end children's play equipment.
8 September 2008
S6 Ep8
8.1
8th Sep 2008
In the last of the current series, the Dragons are presented with a dog bowl, personalised audio greetings for mobile phones and a waste recycling business. In addition, a look back at how entrepreneurs from earlier in the series have fared.
Episode 12
S11 Ep12
8.0
2nd Mar 2014
A London-based entrepreneur pitches a new take on the post-it note, two business women attempt to whip up some animal magic when they bring a pair of alpacas, and the dragons come face-to-face with a tough-talking entrepreneur who has a product they all believe is worth fighting for.
Episode 5
S7 Ep5
8.0
12th Aug 2009
For Lancashire-based Paul Ward, the current swine flu pandemic has boosted sales of his bug-busting cleaning products, but will the Dragons be impressed enough to invest? Carol Savage from Hertfordshire hopes to cook up a frenzy with her online community for food lovers, and whilst the Dragons are no strangers to fine wine, can serial entrepreneur James Nash entice them to pour investment into his innovative single serve wine containers? Meanwhile, can jewellery and fashion designer Jane Rafter walk away with investment for her range of customisable sandals? Finally, the Dragons come face-to-face with themselves as a Midlands trio ask for 50,000 pounds for their customisable masks.
Peter Jones' Story
S6 Ep12
8.0
16th Nov 2008
It's Peter Jones' story next in the penultimate programme in this series. He made his money in the telecoms industry, but has gone on to become one of the most high-profile businessmen in the UK. With unprecedented access to Peter's business and personal life, we follow him as he visits 10 Downing Street for a meeting with the prime minister; at home with his five children; and discover how he made, and why he lost, his first fortune. We also catch up with some of Peter's investments, which are among the most memorable in the Den. Both Levi Roots and his Reggae Reggae Sauce have become household names, but how much money are they making? And Hamfatter, the first band to enter the Den, ended up being able to choose between offers from four dragons. Peter won that battle, and we catch up with them all during the band's recent UK tour and discover whether their dragon backer has managed to turn them into a profitable proposition.
Dragons' Den Season 11 Episode 2
S11 Ep2
8.0
18th Aug 2013
This time a crooning Texan cowboy struts into the den with some backing from his country band, while a husband and wife team hope their Brazilian dance troupe will help grab the Dragons' attention.
Episode 6
S10 Ep6
7.9
14th Oct 2012
It is another busy week in the Den as eight more entrepreneurs pitch to the Dragons for a cash injection in their money-making ideas. Often, a visual aid helps get across what is being pitched, and this time there is a plethora of props to help the multimillionaires understand the commercial potential of the businesses on offer. A ballroom dancer turned inventor brings a bit of sparkle into the Den via a tango and a glitter ball; Theo Paphitis and Peter Jones crawl into a new concept for the camping industry; and a labrador called Margot helps to sell the idea of doggy ice cream. Also in the Den: a world kickboxing champion, two Welshmen with their celebrity-backed toffee vodka, and three friends from London who hope to capitalise on empty loft space.
Series 9, Episode 4
S9 Ep4
7.9
21st Aug 2011
Some of the nations' budding businessmen and women have already entered the Den, but so far not all of their products and inventions have received a rave reception. This episode sees more intrepid entrepreneurs climb the stairs in the hope of realising their own investment dreams. Numbers are crunched and ideas are interrogated as the five fearsome Dragons weigh up which side of the coin their decision to invest will come down on. A former disc jockey has a strategy, dress to impress to catch the attention of an investor. The DJ may have worn a DJ, but is that all it takes to part a Dragon from their cash? A Londoner hopes to alleviate a common worry for holidaymakers by locking up their valuables, but with just 5 per cent of his company on offer, can he guarantee a valuable return? Monterrey-born Marcela Flores Newburn pitches her Mexican food range complete with a full mariachi band, another budding entrepreneur asks the multi-millionaires to think of their homes, not as houses but as a source of income, and a former hairdresser has a product that makes money from thin air, but does he have the business plan to match?
Series 9, Episode 3
S9 Ep3
7.9
14th Aug 2011
It's a Den full of family businesses. Tim and Meena Kalia and their business partner Tricia Tierney try to talk the Dragons into investing in their innovative litter trays for dogs. The Den is taken over by a pirate, a street urchin and a hippy as Peter and Michelle Hart, plus five of their seven children, pitch their fancy dress business; but is their dream of investment pure fantasy? Brothers Jim and Richard George from Malvern believe they're in a strong position with their fence preservation company which is already trading. The business-savvy siblings have a deal in mind - but will the offer they're holding out for materialize? Others looking for Dragon investment include an 'all you can drink' membership club, an exercise suit that claims to burn extra calories, and some giant knitting needles.
Episode 1
S4 Ep1
7.9
7th Feb 2007
Budding entrepreneurs approach 5 of the best business minds in the UK with the hope of securing financial backing for their business proposal. Can they in a few short minutes persuade the Dragons that they are a sound investment? Or will they get shown the door?
Episode 8
S12 Ep8
7.9
1st Feb 2015
Kelly Hoppen receives an unusual phone call from outside the Den, a mother and daughter pitch their waterproof products for children, and a trio of breakdancers introduce the Dragons to some innovative earphones. The panellists are also serenaded by a group of princesses and have a go on a modern day penny-farthing. However, will any of them feel the urge to invest?
Episode 8
S7 Ep8
7.9
2nd Sep 2009
A husband and wife team from Warwickshire, David and Patti Bailey, believe they have every executive's dream, with a range of computer mice based on iconic classic cars. Ever wondered how to get the last bit of toothpaste from the tube? Susan Bell and Jonathan Jones have an invention that can do just that, and are looking for 75,000 pounds to take it to market. Michael Lea from Cheshire reckons that good food is always in demand, even in a recession, and wants a Dragon to back his novel hot and cold food van. Also, young Manchester student Vernon Kerswell hopes the sky's the limit with his extreme remote-controlled microhelicopters.
Episode 6
S7 Ep6
7.9
19th Aug 2009
The economy may have contracted but the same can't be said for the Dragons' business portfolios as they pledge more money than ever before to cash-strapped entrepreneurs. But it's still their own hard-earned fortunes they are risking and anyone expecting an easy time is in for a rude awakening at the top of those famous stairs this week. It's not easy when Deborah Meaden declares you've given possibly the worst pitch in the Den, but that's just what Manchester inventor Samantha Gore heard last series as her pitch fell apart. That hasn't deterred her though, and she's back again with another addition to her crime prevention business and continued dreams of investment. Fellow Mancunian and classical pianist David Schofield is hoping his youthful take on the classics will get a Dragon to finance his future recordings. Also aiming to succeed is Ronan McCarthy from Surrey with his 21st-century take on the shoe polish booth. Personal biographer Michael Oke hopes he can start a new chapter in his life and get one of the five dragons to back his publishing venture, whilst West Midlands duo Peter Neath and Ian Worton hope they'll stand up to the investors' grilling and secure some much needed cash in their sausage cooking accessory. Devon mother of two Nikki Povey brings along a couple of interesting friends in a bid to appeal to the Dragons' fun side, and London businessman Jason Roberts pitches his range of protective coverings for mobile phones and computer equipment.
Episode 6
S5 Ep6
7.9
19th Nov 2007
In the sixth episode of the fifth series, the entrepreneurs approach the dragons with the following ideas: * Stimulating Baby clothes * Shower system for hospitals * Caribbean ready meals * Musical extravaganza
Episode 14
S19 Ep14
7.8
7th Apr 2022
Entrepreneurs pitch a moveable webcam, a men's skincare range, a caffeine chew for long-distance runners, and seasonal decorations that add diversity to the festivities.
Series 9, Episode 2
S9 Ep2
7.8
7th Aug 2011
Dragons' Den continues with eight more intrepid entrepreneurs pitching Britain's brightest ideas to the multimillionaire investors. Will any of them manage to make the Dragons part with their cash? Tonight's episode sees Londoners Krissy Sims and Kerry O'Brien AKA DJ Trickles and Lady MC enter the Den with a state-of-the-art turntable extravaganza in the back of their 4x4. The Dragons are often happy to demo a product but it is the business and how it makes money that remains their ultimate concern. Husband and wife team Liz and Alan Colleran from Dewsbury may be pitching their comfy caravan product - but will their Den experience be quite so luxurious and comfortable? Elsewhere, an Englishman, a Norwegian and a Scot walk into the Den. Shades for canines are on offer, there's an inflatable car-based device like you have never seen before and a Kent-based entrepreneur thinks honesty is the best policy when pitching without a formal business plan - but with an offer to help everyone get the perfect looking body for just 20 pounds. With further interviews and reaction available via the Red Button at the end of the programme.
Episode 6
S12 Ep6
7.8
24th Aug 2014
There are some true inventors in the Den this episode, including a returning entrepreneur with a new outdoor space saving device, a golfing duo with a new take on the traditional tee, and a designer who has flipped the conventional umbrella on its head. The Dragons come face to face with a fellow multimillionaire and the Den is filled with children's teepees. With a fair amount of game playing, gambling and bargaining taking place, will anyone manage to secure a deal?
Episode 10
S10 Ep10
7.8
18th Nov 2012
With the Den nearing the end of the series, time is of the essence for the next set of entrepreneurs pitching to the Dragons for a life-changing investment. Who will succeed where so many others have failed? Security is needed as one Cambridge-based entrepreneur is overwhelmed by paparazzi when pitching his new business idea, a keen golfer presents his very special glove, and a Nottingham-based couple want to take a slice of the UK's seven billion pound DIY market with their update on the simple paint brush. Also this week; a driving school for 14-year-olds, an electronic bed stored in your ceiling, and two friends hoping to make money out of thin air.
Episode 7
S3 Ep7
7.8
14th Sep 2006
Budding entrepreneurs approach 5 of the best business minds in the UK with the hope of securing financial backing for their business proposal. Can they in a few short minutes persuade the Dragons that they are a sound investment? Or will they get shown the door?
Episode 7
S10 Ep7
7.7
21st Oct 2012
Dragons' Den is where life-changing business deals are made. The five multimillionaire investors are looking for the next big money-making ventures, so any attempt by an entrepreneur to deflect a question or change the subject can lead to some choice words and a quick exit. This week in particular the Dragons seem to have got out of their million pound beds on the wrong side. Tempers flare when one entrepreneur offers just one per cent of his business, valuing it at 15 million pounds; hackles are raised by a toastmaster from Staffordshire looking for investment in his 'male intimate wipes'; and the Dragons live up to their name when deciding whether to invest in an online store for second-hand goods. But can any turn it round and secure the investment they need? Also facing the Dragons are a TV stuntman pitching his horror-themed paintball experience, a husband and wife with a new DIY product and a man from Birmingham who believes his darts invention is a world first.
Episode 11
S13 Ep11
7.7
3rd Jan 2016
An entrepreneur returns to face the Dragons for a second time with a product that helps you exercise at your desk, and a former figure skater from Russia ends up skating on thin ice with Peter Jones over her company valuation.
Series 9, Episode 1
S9 Ep1
7.7
31st Jul 2011
It may be a time of austerity in the UK but not so in the Dragons' Den... business is booming as the self-made multimillionaires return to the screen, ready to boost the economy by investing in the brightest and best of Britain's entrepreneurs. Whilst the rules of the series remain the same, you will notice one change... the arrival of new Dragon Hilary Devey, who joins the line-up of the five fearsome financiers. Having scrimped, saved and self-sacrificed in the haulage industry to make her own fortune, Hilary has her own views on the products and businesses brought before her, and she's more than happy to take on her rivals in order to get the best deal. 34-year-old Georgette Hewitt, from Kent, finds out exactly how nerve-wracking it can be to climb those famous stairs and pitch to the Dragons. It's a real battle to compose her nerves, but one she must win in order to tempt the multimillionaires to invest in her answer to a common birthday party headache familiar to all parents. Entrepreneurs often take advantage of the latest government schemes and incentives when building their business, which is exactly what Chris Hopkins from Yorkshire has done by capitalising on the solar power feed-in tariff. But when a Dragon knows your industry inside out it's not always what you want. Add into the mix the most unusual use you could ever think of for a plastic egg, a circus act that's sure to go with a bang, and a mind coaching massage service, and you've got a formidable showcase of the Great British spirit of invention and innovation. As ever Evan Davis is on hand to dissect the events, with further action and reaction available through the Red Button.
Episode 14
S13 Ep14
7.7
31st Jan 2016
Evan Davis gives more would-be entrepreneurs the chance to pitch their ideas to panelists Deborah Meaden, Nick Jenkins, Peter Jones, Touker Suleyman and Sarah Willingham. Among the products up for inspection are a self-serve beer pump and a trailer tent that is tall enough to stand up in - but which proves harder to erect than its creator intended.
Episode 1
S11 Ep1
7.7
10th Aug 2013
Dragons' Den is back with two brand new multimillionaires joining the illustrious line up - cloud computing pioneer Piers Linney and design industry icon Kelly Hoppen take their seats alongside returning den stalwarts Duncan Bannatyne, Peter Jones and Deborah Meaden. In this series opener a former male stripper breaks down under the pressure, and two British expats launch their Australian tanning range with a jingle that takes the Dragons by surprise.
Episode 1
S8 Ep1
7.7
14th Jul 2010
The Dragons are back and hungry to secure themselves the best deal. These are challenging times economically, but that hasn't deterred the nation's entrepreneurs from pitting their wits against the multimillionaire investors. In this series, a record number of entrepreneurs walk up the famous stairs to ask for an all-important cash injection that could transform their businesses and change their lives. The rival multimillionaires may be used to the odd glass of something sparkling, but Devon-based vineyard owner Geoff Bowen hopes his unusual business proposition will tempt them into investing. Inventor Derek Cozens thinks that road signs are so last century and wants to drag them into 2010 with his new product range. Do Dragons have a sweet tooth? One 24-year-old mum from Preston, Kirsty Henshaw, hopes they do and that it's the best way to get the cash she needs for her frozen pudding business. It wouldn't be Dragons' Den without a product getting tested to destruction, and calling a product 'safe' is like a red rag to a bull for one particular Dragon.
Episode 13
S13 Ep13
7.7
24th Jan 2016
Evan Davis gives another group of would-be entrepreneurs the chance to impress panelists Deborah Meaden, Nick Jenkins, Peter Jones, Touker Suleyman and Sarah Willingham with their business ideas. Products featured in the show include a portable drum kit that does not need drums and an inflatable tanning tent.
Episode 2
S12 Ep2
7.7
27th Jul 2014
The Dragons encounter a colourful Indian dance troupe and the weird and wonderful world of taxidermy and a young Yorkshire duo try to impress Peter Jones by eating their own product - dog food. Will they do enough to secure a deal?
Episode 4
S18 Ep4
7.7
22nd Apr 2021
A 29-year-old tech enthusiast is confident that his clever way of monetising people's personal online data will spark interest with the Dragons.
Episode 2
S16 Ep2
7.7
19th Aug 2018
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.
Episode 8
S11 Ep8
7.7
2nd Feb 2014
A former Team GB triathlete pitches an innovative sports recovery drink, a tech savvy entrepreneur presents his taxi-booking app and one London based businessman raises some eyebrows with his bespoke male contraceptive solution.
Episode 8
S10 Ep8
7.7
28th Oct 2012
The Den is down a Dragon as Hilary Devey is temporarily absent, however while only four multimillionaire investors preside over proceedings, they are as keen as ever to find the next big thing to back with their hard-earned cash. In this episode recorded before his own heart scare, Duncan Bannatyne and his rival Dragons get to see how a doctor, a nurse and a paramedic would treat a cardiac arrest in the Den. Plus a nervous Aldershot butcher seeks investment in his award-winning sausages, and a father and daughter team from Hertfordshire showcase their troop of drummers. Also in the Den, a first time inventor advises how to keep dry while cleaning your car wheels, a former teacher asks the Dragons to make origami puppets, and an inanimate object speaks for itself and asks for £50,000.
Episode 8
S3 Ep8
7.7
21st Sep 2006
Budding entrepreneurs approach 5 of the best business minds in the UK with the hope of securing financial backing for their business proposal. Can they in a few short minutes persuade the Dragons that they are a sound investment? Or will they get shown the door?
Episode 4
S11 Ep4
7.7
1st Sep 2013
Vying for the dragons' attention include a pair of Cumbrian woodsmen who attempt an unusually combative tactic in winning the dragons' approval, while the den falls into unusual serenity when a Glasgow couple demo their yoga franchise. Will any business succeed in securing the dragons' investment?
Episode 3
S10 Ep3
7.6
23rd Sep 2012
Eight more intrepid entrepreneurs brave the Den hoping to gain a major cash boost for their business idea. It's a tense place to pitch with so much at stake, and these Dragons are famously hard to impress. The hopefuls will need to hold their nerve if they wish to succeed in getting the investment they require to take their business to the next level. A horror story writer attempts to scare the Dragons into investing, but doesn't quite get the reaction he expects, in fact it's a reaction never before seen in the Den. There's a blast from the past as two Mancunian sisters who first walked up those infamous stairs back in 2005, are now asking for investment in their new gluten free oriental dipping sauce range, but will it be a case of better luck second time around? And with the kids all back at school, two friends hope now is the right time for investment in their innovative children's backpack designs - have they got what it takes to part five of Britain's most successful business men and women from their hard-earned cash? Also pitching to the multimillionaire investors is a Northern Irish inventor with his unique range of wearable luggage, and love is in the air when two Dragons tie the knot using a rather unusual vending machine.
Episode 3
S11 Ep3
7.6
25th Aug 2013
This time a youthful publisher challenges protocol with a brave business strategy that bucks magazine industry trends, while a trio of former ad-men provide the Dragons with a tough quizzing of their own. It's all or nothing in the den, who will leave empty handed?
Episode 11
S10 Ep11
7.6
25th Nov 2012
Tonight sees the penultimate episode of the current series, with more intrepid businessmen and women hoping to receive a cash injection from the five multimillionaires. The Dragons have already proven that they are willing to invest in the right idea - will they spot the next big thing tonight? Entrepreneurs include: two Berkshire design graduates who think they've solved the multiple-pint juggle when carrying a round back from the bar, a former celebrity PA who has an awkward moment when her mobile phone rings during her pitch, and an ex-DJ from south Wales who hopes his role-play disco will best demonstrate his product for sore feet. Also pitched are a website for 'amazing' retirees, a gadget to reduce our food waste, and a car that's also a barbeque.
Episode 9
S11 Ep9
7.6
9th Feb 2014
The mood in the den takes on an unusually serene feel, as a Yorkshire couple go all out to present their glamorous camping business. A mother of four from Shropshire has a new take on the coffee bag and the Dragons are in for a surprise when an entrepreneur attempts to graffiti the den.
Episode 1
S16 Ep1
7.6
12th Aug 2018
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.
01 February 2005
S1 Ep5
7.6
1st Feb 2005
Highlights include; "Slim PC" - a PC designed to be smaller than a typical PC, "Plant Power" - an automatic plant watering system, Elizabeth Galton - a fashion designer who creates unusual jewellery, and "AFrame Golf" - an alternative to a golf cart.
Episode 4
S12 Ep4
7.6
10th Aug 2014
Sticky business in the Den: a product using nano suction technology has the Dragons glued, there's an alarmed LED walking stick and a marshmallow lover lets the Dragons get sticky fingers with her gourmet treats. For those who overindulge, there is a cycling brand for the larger figure, and the Dragons are invited to play with a new keepy-uppy toy. Will anyone be able to cement a deal?
Episode 5
S10 Ep5
7.6
7th Oct 2012
Two graduates aim to impress the Dragons with their update to a 200-year-old invention, a product they believe creates a whole new way of advertising on Britain's streets. Will the pair's futuristic demonstration be enough to secure the cash they desperately need, or will the investors spot a fatal flaw? A beauty lover from Birmingham pitches possibly the smallest product ever seen in the Den, and a Lancastrian father of three has some explaining to do when his business building wooden huts comes under close scrutiny from the five multimillionaires. Other ideas seeking investment in Den include a multi-directional paint brush, a solution to the troublesome problem of 'pillow slippage' and a taxi driver's security invention, which is put through the Theo Paphitis break test.
Episode 2
S18 Ep2
7.6
8th Apr 2021
Products pitched to the Dragons this time include organic superfood powders, a low-calorie craft lager, a plaque-detecting dental app and a range of afro and curly hair products.
Episode 9
S18 Ep9
7.6
27th May 2021
A London-based entrepreneur pitches an assortment of naturally derived sugar alternatives, hoping the response to his proposition will be just as sweet.
Episode 6
S4 Ep6
7.6
21st Mar 2007
Budding entrepreneurs approach 5 of the best business minds in the UK with the hope of securing financial backing for their business proposal. Can they in a few short minutes persuade the Dragons that they are a sound investment? Or will they get shown the door?
Episode 5
S4 Ep5
7.6
7th Mar 2007
Budding entrepreneurs approach 5 of the best business minds in the UK with the hope of securing financial backing for their business proposal. Can they in a few short minutes persuade the Dragons that they are a sound investment? Or will they get shown the door?
Episode 10
S15 Ep10
7.6
29th Oct 2017
A former bricklayer is hoping his mortar board invention will help him to build a lucrative relationship with a Dragon, a mother of two enters the Den with a children's tracker device, and an entrepreneur pitches crisps inspired by astronauts. Finally, a 25-year-old brings a Paralympian to the Den to demo her product designed for wheelchair users. But will it be enough to win her an investment?
Episode 12
S10 Ep12
7.6
2nd Dec 2012
The Den doors are closing after another record-breaking series, and despite the recession the five multimillionaire investors have dug deep to pledge 1.75 million pounds to some of the UK's brightest businesses. In the final episode of the series, two friends hope the Dragons are in the party spirit as they tempt them with their frozen cocktails, a keen sailor demonstrates a nautical use for part of his car, and Peter Jones meets his namesake pitching a safety product for babies. Plus, a device to stop your tights falling down, an inflatable Christmas tree, and a beekeeper complete with a swarm of bees.
Episode 7: Where Are They Now?: Part 1
S2 Ep7
7.6
21st Dec 2005
Budding entrepreneurs approach 5 of the best business minds in the UK with the hope of securing financial backing for their business proposal. Can they in a few short minutes persuade the Dragons that they are a sound investment? Or will they get shown the door?
Episode 1
S7 Ep1
7.5
15th Jul 2009
This episode features Alan Mandel Butler and his company Apocalypse. The Den is the stuff of nightmares for most, but what reaction did they get once they asked the Dragons for a two hundred thousand pound investment in their horror-based scare attraction? The investors may be used to being the leading characters in the Den, but how will they respond to London-based Australian Katie Olver who has them starring in her personalised romance novels? Also featured in this episode are Aberdeenshire's Eddie Middleton and his eco-friendly patio heaters, a more cat-friendly collar, and a revolutionary new hat that makes your wrinkles disappear. All that and an invention that puts an end to nuisance phone calls.
Episode 10
S11 Ep10
7.5
16th Feb 2014
The den takes on an international flavour as a Ghanaian entrepreneur brings in his chocolate drink startup, a Welsh couple hope to change our sleeping habits with their British-made woollen duvets, and the Den is filled with strange monsters when a pitch for a kids' storage device brings out the Dragons' inner children.
Episode 1
S10 Ep1
7.5
9th Sep 2012
A former professional boxer spars with the Dragons, charming them with his no-nonsense pitching style, and isn't afraid to get down and give them twenty. A twenty-seven-year-old from County Down faces some tough questions over his valuation at ten times the revenue he is forecasting, not a thing that traditionally endears an entrepreneur to an investor. And it's all too much for one emotional entrepreneur who struggles to hold back the tears when pitching her new hairstyling concept. Plus, a Warrington-based chip shop owner showers the Den in confetti, three friends from North London perfect the art of miming in their pitch, and the multimillionaire investors find themselves singing about vegetables.
Series 9, Episode 6
S9 Ep6
7.5
4th Sep 2011
Profitability and bottom line are back on the agenda as more business proposals are pitched to five of the most successful commercial brains in Britain. Each of the entrepreneurs entering the Den are hoping to convince the multimillionaires that their business is worthy of financial backing, but as well as a good product it takes steel and determination to secure the Dragons' cash. There are mixed fortunes in the Den this time as fashion-conscious twins try to persuade the Dragons to buy into their clothing range, a Teesside-based entrepreneur has a run-in with the investors over his decision to separate out the assets in his company, and a former firefighter asks the Dragons to invest in a car that thinks it's a bike. One multimillionaire also gets their feet wet while trying out a beauty treatment administered by fish, but will a bit of Dragon pampering lead to a clean sweep of offers?
Series 9, Episode 5
S9 Ep5
7.5
28th Aug 2011
Dragons' Den is once more open for business, with the five multimillionaire investors ready and willing to invest in Britain's best commercial prospects. This time all the world's a stage and the Dragons merely players when two business partners from Lincolnshire pitch their pantomime company. But by turning the Den into a makeshift theatre, can they prove that show business and financial business really do mix? Elsewhere, one entrepreneur uses his pitch to tell the Dragons a story about growing up in South Africa, rather than concentrating on facts and figures, but how will that go down with the multimillionaires? Plus two joggers enter the Den to pitch their fast-paced delivery service; and a young mum offers a solution to everyone's outdoor toilet needs.
Episode 2
S8 Ep2
7.5
21st Jul 2010
t's a vintage Den this time as London-based Angela Newman invites the multimillionaires to invest in her business which celebrates the glamour of a bygone era. The Dragons like their fair share of glamour, but do they like it enough to invest? Another hopeful is John Jackson, a 72-year-old inventor from Essex who thinks the humble washing line needs a modern day revamp and is hoping the Dragons agree. And have engineers Robert Leeds and Guy Seymour come up with the perfect investment for the multimillionaire who has everything? It's an ideal fit for their luxury yachts, the biggest product ever seen in the Den and one of the largest investments ever requested. But will the entrepreneurial duo sink or swim?
Episode 5
S3 Ep5
7.5
31st Aug 2006
Budding entrepreneurs approach 5 of the best business minds in the UK with the hope of securing financial backing for their business proposal. Can they in a few short minutes persuade the Dragons that they are a sound investment? Or will they get shown the door?
Episode 4
S14 Ep4
7.5
14th Aug 2016
Dragons' Den is back and is open for business. Peter Jones, Deborah Meaden, Touker Suleyman, Sarah Willingham and Nick Jenkins take their seats to face a fresh batch of entrepreneurs who dare to enter through the Den doors. In this episode, tensions are running high as an entrepreneur ruffles some feathers in the Den when he fails to clarify his restaurant business model, a husband-and-wife duo fight to defend their innovative drilling tool gadget, and it is sink or swim for a businessman pitching his portable water-saving product. But will any of the Dragons see the potential in his eco-friendly design, or will they wash their hands of it?
Episode 3
S16 Ep3
7.5
26th Aug 2018
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.
Episode 12
S13 Ep12
7.5
10th Jan 2016
Why did the chicken cross the road? In this episode, the humble hard-boiled egg is turned into an investment proposition. But will the Dragons want to shell out? And an innovative camping stove sparks the interest of the multimillionaire investors, but can any of them secure a deal?
Episode 3
S12 Ep3
7.5
3rd Aug 2014
A couple of university friends pitch their home-brew cider kits hoping to leave the Den victorious, and a loose-leaf tea company serve up a refreshing treat. The lift encounters a technical malfunction, and a former Economics student hopes to butter up the Dragons with his new nutty preserve. Will anyone walk away with a deal?
Episode 10
S13 Ep10
7.5
27th Dec 2015
The Dragons turn fifty shades of angry over a product that promises to banish grey hairs, and they get more than they bargained for when a zombie bootcamp business turns the Den into a little shop of horrors.
Episode 14
S15 Ep14
7.5
26th Nov 2017
Deborah Meaden, Peter Jones, Touker Suleyman, Tej Lalvani and Jenny Campbell assess the profit-making potential of a final batch of business plans, including an idea for a child's toothbrush that doubles as a mobile game controller, a range of Scottish gins, and a device for relieving back pain. Last in the series.
Episode 11
S19 Ep11
7.5
17th Mar 2022
A loved-up couple pitch their sustainable coffee from Honduras, and a fashionista presents the Dragons with her digital wardrobe app.
Episode 12
S18 Ep12
7.5
24th Jun 2021
Hoping to strike a deal tonight are the musical inventor of a drumming training device and an LA-born entrepreneur with a culinary alcohol product range.
Episode 1
S18 Ep1
7.5
1st Apr 2021
A husband-and-wife team put the needs of NHS workers at the heart of their skin-care business, but will their altruistic approach go down well?
Episode 6
S22 Ep6
7.5
13th Feb 2025
The pitches to the Dragons in this episode include a new way to buy crisps, pre-packaged flowerbeds, a solution to our umbrella dilemmas and a dessert-inspired cocktail bar.

Worst Episodes of Dragons' Den

Episode 9
S8 Ep9
6.1
6th Sep 2010
Young entrepreneur John Buni from London brings futuristic laser beams into the Den. His modern take on tailoring uses a laser body scanner to collect measurements for bespoke suits. The Dragons know all about fine tailoring, but will this idea measure up? A father and son duo have invented a plastic vest to help gym-goers lose weight as they work up a sweat. Now they want the Dragons to see the potential in their idea and help them gain the extra pounds they need in investment. Plus, a website venture supplying vehicle accessories is ready for the extra push a Dragon investor can bring, and serial inventor Solvej Biddle brings her latest innovative idea into the Den. It's a backpack that converts into a travel play-kit for children - a tough market to crack, but she thinks she has what it takes to convince a Dragon to help fast-track it to success.
21 July 2008
S6 Ep1
6.3
21st Jul 2008
The sixth series opens with entrepreneurs pushing the virtues of tiny travel cushions, as well as a very nervous indie band and an ex-vacuum cleaner salesman.
Episode 3
S3 Ep3
6.4
17th Aug 2006
Budding entrepreneurs approach 5 of the best business minds in the UK with the hope of securing financial backing for their business proposal. Can they in a few short minutes persuade the Dragons that they are a sound investment? Or will they get shown the door?
Episode 1
S20 Ep1
6.4
5th Jan 2023
Facing the Dragons tonight are a young cancer survivor with a stylish pillbox alternative, and two school friends who believe they’ve spotted a gap in the skincare market.
Episode 13
S20 Ep13
6.5
30th Mar 2023
A surgeon turned inventor thinks he’s solved a universal problem for parents, while low-strength gin gets taste buds tingling. A Norwich-based couple pitch their kids' storage baskets with a twist, and an entrepreneur is on a mission to eliminate the dreaded sweat patch.
Episode 3
S5 Ep3
6.7
29th Oct 2007
In the third episode of the fifth series, the entrepreneurs present the following ideas to the dragons: * De-tangling brush. * Cuddle dry towel. * Pop fastening underwear. * Take-away English food franchise. * Portable shower attachment. * Wheelie bin deodorizer. * Electronic luggage tag. * Concentration aids for children.
Episode 13
S16 Ep13
6.7
13th Jan 2019
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.
Episode 10
S21 Ep10
6.7
7th Mar 2024
A family-run business pitch their goat's milk skincare range, and a unique trail-running experience are hoping to go global. There's also a duo whose business could quite literally take you to space.
Episode 2
S3 Ep2
6.8
10th Aug 2006
Budding entrepreneurs approach 5 of the best business minds in the UK with the hope of securing financial backing for their business proposal. Can they in a few short minutes persuade the Dragons that they are a sound investment? Or will they get shown the door?
Episode 13
S19 Ep13
6.8
31st Mar 2022
Two sisters hope the Dragons will be coo-ing over their maternity wear business, and a builder who thinks he has come up with a game changer for the building trade tries to cement a deal.
Episode 10
S12 Ep10
6.8
15th Feb 2015
Ideas pitched include an anti-piracy device for sailors, a children's bike horn, and a brand of ice-cream with an east Asian flavour. A Scottish entrepreneur tries to drum up interest in his shopping app and a family business tries to appeal to the Dragons' softer sides with their subscription boxes for babies. Can anyone walk away with a deal?
Episode 10
S19 Ep10
6.8
10th Mar 2022
The creator of a mystery puzzle game tries to get past go, and two chocolate-mad entrepreneurs have some sweet delights in store for the Dragons.
Episode 4
S19 Ep4
6.8
27th Jan 2022
A dog-loving husband and wife duo try to collar some cash, and a mum-of-two aims to go global with her subscription kids clothing offering.
25 January 2005
S1 Ep4
6.8
25th Jan 2005
Highlights include; "Maximat" - an odour absorbing mat for dogs, "Tattoo erase" - a tattoo removal system, "Destination London" - a board game aimed at tourists, and a company who claim to be able to chemically boost the production of expensive, yet rare "Black Truffles".
Episode 8
S17 Ep8
6.8
22nd Dec 2019
Dragons' Den is back with a positively festive feel. But seasonal goodwill is no guarantee of success for a new batch of entrepreneurs facing fiery multimillionaires Sara Davies, Touker Suleyman, Deborah Meaden, Tej Lalvani and Peter Jones. An eco-friendly gift wrap business gets a helping hand from Santa, while a sock entrepreneur embodies the holiday spirit with his buy-one give-one business model. And a pair of candle entrepreneurs try to convince the Dragons that their products can spark some serious profit. But while all the ho-ho-hopefuls dream of Dragon cash for Christmas, these investors don't give the gift of investment unless a business has real sparkle.
Episode 5
S2 Ep5
6.8
13th Dec 2005
Budding entrepreneurs approach 5 of the best business minds in the UK with the hope of securing financial backing for their business proposal. Can they in a few short minutes persuade the Dragons that they are a sound investment? Or will they get shown the door?
Episode 9
S17 Ep9
6.8
8th Mar 2020
Tonight’s hopefuls include a beauty entrepreneur whose tools have a social as well as practical purpose and two low-alcohol brewers who hope the Dragons will stump up for the ultimate round of investment. And the multimillionaires try more than a business on for size when a footwear entrepreneur pitches his range of hand-finished shoes. Will he leave the Den walking on air?
Episode 7
S20 Ep7
6.8
16th Feb 2023
Entrepreneurs pitch portable toilets for kids, crunchy mushroom snacks and a range of sustainable clothing.
Episode 5
S20 Ep5
6.9
2nd Feb 2023
Entrepreneurs pitch a selection of handbags made from fish skin, personalised bank cards, an app that shows you local shops, and an alarm system that tackles van crime.
Episode 14
S16 Ep14
6.9
27th Jan 2019
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.
Episode 9
S19 Ep9
6.9
3rd Mar 2022
An entrepreneur unveils a device intended to prevent medical emergencies that was born out of a brush with death.
Episode 3
S22 Ep3
6.9
23rd Jan 2025
A Ukrainian entrepreneur presents her fashion business, cafe owners serve up bubble tea, an entrepreneur pitches a doggie swimming franchise, and a designer demonstrates his bathroom invention.
Episode 10
S17 Ep10
6.9
15th Mar 2020
Tonight, a colourful hair entrepreneur offers one Dragon a new look - and all of them a new investment opportunity. A cheesecake maker has sweet dreams of a cash boost for his franchise model, but will his pitch be the stuff of nightmares? And a husband-and-wife team hope their electrical invention will make sparks fly in the Den as rival Dragons Deborah Meaden and Sara Davies line up to try it out.
Episode 8
S19 Ep8
6.9
24th Feb 2022
A brewer’s high-strength hooch pole-axes a Dragon, a cruelty-free watch strap uses some surprising materials, and the makers of an eco-friendly deodorant make the Dragons jump out of their skin.
Episode 4
S20 Ep4
6.9
26th Jan 2023
The Dragons decide whether to invest in a sparkly party-wear business or pop-up board games. A cleaning product entrepreneur aims to make a positive social impact by turning homes into mini factories.
Episode 5
S8 Ep5
6.9
9th Aug 2010
Paul Morris from Harrogate believes he's cracked the genetic code of an acorn to make genetically engineered pig feed. Is it a ground-breaking discovery or will the Dragons think it's all hogwash? Mike and Sarah Longthorn, and Laura Booth from Hull think they have the perfect welly for festival fashionistas braving the mud. Inventor Ehsan Yazdani from London shows off his portable mini gym for fitness fanatics on the go, but can he convince the Dragons that his business is in good shape? And if that wasn't enough, Reverend John Berriman from Cornwall has invented a new flavour of fizzy drink with a very unusual ingredient. It's time for a Dragon taste test - will the Reverend pass or fail?
Episode 4
S2 Ep4
6.9
6th Dec 2005
Budding entrepreneurs approach 5 of the best business minds in the UK with the hope of securing financial backing for their business proposal. Can they in a few short minutes persuade the Dragons that they are a sound investment? Or will they get shown the door?
Episode 3
S21 Ep3
6.9
18th Jan 2024
For the first time in Den history the Dragons have company – guest Gary Neville joins the fearsome five.
Episode 7
S13 Ep7
6.9
23rd Aug 2015
Panelists Deborah Meaden, Peter Jones, Touker Suleyman, Sarah Willingham and Nick Jenkins pass judgment over more business propositions. A mother of two invites them to sample some vegetables that have been cunningly disguised, while a scientist invites the Dragons to help him mix up a strange concoction as a way of demonstrating his ideas.
Episode 13
S17 Ep13
6.9
3rd Apr 2020
A German-Portuguese business combo have their business, which makes camera lenses for mobile phones, brought into sharp focus, but will they be in the frame for investment?
Episode 3
S20 Ep3
6.9
19th Jan 2023
A refillable fragrance company gets the Dragons’ creative juices flowing, and a green-fingered entrepreneur hopes to sow the seeds of success with his accessible gardening enterprise.
18 January 2005
S1 Ep3
7.0
18th Jan 2005
Highlights include; a Scottish castle renovation, "Le Beanock" - a suspended floor cushion, "Outerbox" - disposable outdoor furniture, and a three dimensional measuring system using a digital camera.
Episode 8
S20 Ep8
7.0
23rd Feb 2023
Entrepreneurs pitch a multipurpose gardening tool, an adaptive clothing range, and app that reunites lost dogs with their owners, and a plant-based meal delivery service.
Episode 9
S16 Ep9
7.0
25th Nov 2018
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.
Episode 12
S17 Ep12
7.0
29th Mar 2020
Syrian refugees Razan and Raghid Sandouk bring their British-made alternative to Cypriot halloumi to the Den, but will the Dragons think it is a tasty proposition? Breezing into the Den are partners in business and life Richard and Samantha, with their cutting-edge virus filtration gadgets. And Joe Metcalfe is hoping for a hand out from the Dragons with his charity-meets-commerce clothing business. Can he convince the Dragons that pre-loved can be profitable?
Episode 1
S19 Ep1
7.0
6th Jan 2022
A Scottish entrepreneur presents a pint-sized gadget that he hopes will be big business, and a robotic invention sends the Dragons into a virtual world.
Episode 1
S15 Ep1
7.0
20th Aug 2017
Evan Davis hosts the business ideas challenge, which sees vitamin company CEO Tej Lalvani and cash machine tycoon Jenny Campbell joining returning Dragons Deborah Meaden, Peter Jones and Touker Suleyman to cast an eye over more money-making schemes - with the largest investments in the show's history up for grabs. The first batch of entrepreneurs braving the den present their ideas for an allergy-friendly food range, astroturf for schools and youth centres, and a voucher code website that could revolutionise online shopping.
Episode 2
S17 Ep2
7.0
18th Aug 2019
A pair of porridge entrepreneurs invite the Dragons to a teddy bears’ picnic and academic traditions are turned on their head by two graduates who are determined to disrupt an established marketplace.
Episode 2
S2 Ep2
7.0
22nd Nov 2005
The Dragons finally meet their match as clean shaven Jay Cousins brings his Orikaso folding plates to the foldaway table.
Episode 6
S2 Ep6
7.0
20th Dec 2005
Budding entrepreneurs approach 5 of the best business minds in the UK with the hope of securing financial backing for their business proposal. Can they in a few short minutes persuade the Dragons that they are a sound investment? Or will they get shown the door?
Episode 2
S5 Ep2
7.0
22nd Oct 2007
In the second episode of the fifth series, the entrepreneurs present the following ideas to the dragons: * Do-it-yourself Doll. * Toilet Training aid. * A 'bat guano' enterprise, offering bat dung as an organic, odourless fertiliser for gardeners. * Teaching aids. * Golf aids. * A wooden foldable ironing board. * Personal safety products. * A kebab aid. * Online Gaming alerts.
Episode 4
S5 Ep4
7.0
5th Nov 2007
In the fourth episode of the fifth series, the entrepreneurs present the following ideas to the dragons: * Recycling products. * Easily carried spare shoes for nights out. * Film production of a vanity-published book. * Milk-fruit smoothies. * Teach yourself to be a DJ. * Car cleaning without water. * Car boot tidy for groceries. * Children's light switches. * Cushion that shades you while you sunbathe.
11 August 2008
S6 Ep4
7.0
11th Aug 2008
A motorcycle helmet with a wiper, special men's underwear and an award winning accessory for your pram are all brought before the Dragons.
Episode 11
S15 Ep11
7.0
5th Nov 2017
The Dragons get a good dose of healthy products for man and beast. A business duo hope to stand out from the crowd with their natural raw dog food, a doctor pitches his innovative date-based smoothie and a London entrepreneur wants to get the Dragons' hearts pumping with his unique free-running exercise regime. But will the adrenalin rush leave the Dragons fighting to invest?
Episode 7
S19 Ep7
7.0
17th Feb 2022
Two business partners offer up their planet-saving product as the solution to the plastic bag problem, and an American entrepreneur crosses the pond with her family's favourite drink.
Episode 3
S15 Ep3
7.0
3rd Sep 2017
Bucharest-born Alex hopes his personalised range of luxury leather bags will be the complete package for the Dragons. An ex-policewoman attempts to work up the Dragons' appetite with her range of free from, allergy-friendly frozen curries. And Dorset-based inventor Michael thinks he can ignite the interest of the Dragons with a gadget that keeps opened champagne fizzing. Will his pitch sparkle in the Den or will it fall flat?
Episode 11
S17 Ep11
7.0
22nd Mar 2020
Tonight, an inventor tries to recruit the Dragons for his war on household draughts, and a micro-businessman introduces the investors to the idea that dogs eating bugs could be a good (and profitable) thing. There is a shimmying session with a fitness teacher, and the creator of a high-end garment bag demonstrates an unshakeable belief in the value of his business.
Episode 15
S16 Ep15
7.0
3rd Feb 2019
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.
Episode 6
S19 Ep6
7.0
10th Feb 2022
A tech expert pitches a digital solution to help the bereaved manage the affairs of the deceased, and best friends from London face a roasting over their mood-enhancing coffee products.
Episode 1
S21 Ep1
7.0
4th Jan 2024
A sock business that employs people with learning difficulties, three second-hand luxury clothing entrepreneurs, and a pair of optical experts bid for the Dragons' investment.
Episode 2
S22 Ep2
7.0
16th Jan 2025
The pitches include an accessibility app and a pizza business. A couple hope their AI video-editing software makes the cut, and a football fan hopes to score with his subscription business.
Episode 11
S18 Ep11
7.1
10th Jun 2021
Pitches include a selection of premium spiced rums, a nursing bra designed to help mothers and babies breastfeed effectively, and a heatless hair-curling device.
Episode 6
S20 Ep6
7.1
9th Feb 2023
The Dragons are pitched a second-hand clothing swap shop concept, a concertina dog gate and a state-of-the-art mobility device which gives wheelchair users independence.
Episode 7
S22 Ep7
7.1
20th Feb 2025
Brothers hope their range of sauces won’t rub the Dragons the wrong way, a graduate brings her automatic cooling device, and a Welsh entrepreneur pitches his innovative bike storage
Episode 2
S20 Ep2
7.1
12th Jan 2023
The Dragons listen to pitches from a couple who organise social events for four-legged friends and a 29-year-old with a larger-than-life clothing business.
Episode 3
S19 Ep3
7.1
20th Jan 2022
Entrepreneurs pitch activity-packed weekend breaks for adults, vegan handbags with an X-rated twist, a home delivery app for shoppers and a range of homemade soups and stews.
18 August 2008
S6 Ep5
7.1
18th Aug 2008
This weeks sees a new kind of whiteboard, hard hats and how to stop split ends.
Episode 3
S8 Ep3
7.1
26th Jul 2010
A Manchester-based entrepreneur thinks he has invented the cut-price alternative to a romantic weekend away - a rental kit that transforms an ordinary bed into a four-poster. The bottled water industry is worth millions and Guy Jeremiah from London wants to tempt the Dragons with his green alternative - a collapsible, reusable bottle. The multimillionaires are usually all for inventions that save money, but is this a step too far? Sam Petter brightens up the Den with her mission to get kids more active; and Lancaster duo Peter Harrison and Wesley Downham are hoping that their security company is a safe bet for the Dragons. Between them, they have plenty of experience in facing down tough characters, but will that help them hold their own with the Dragons?
Episode 4
S21 Ep4
7.1
25th Jan 2024
Among those bidding for the Dragons' investment is a Guinness World Record breaker who wants to bring the art of henna to the masses.
Episode 8
S15 Ep8
7.1
15th Oct 2017
Peter Jones, Deborah Meaden, Touker Suleyman, Jenny Campbell and Tej Lalvani take their seats to face the latest batch of entrepreneurs who dare to enter the Den. This week, an athletic entrepreneur hopes he will be in the running for a cash boost for his protein shaker bottle. An engineer from Essex is looking for investment in his home sensor system for the elderly. Finally an Antipodean businesswoman hopes to tempt the Dragons into investing in her gluten-free cakes business. But will anyone walk away with the hoped-for cash?
Episode 4
S22 Ep4
7.1
30th Jan 2025
Fashion expert, TV presenter and entrepreneur Trinny Woodall aims to add new investments to her portfolio as she joins the ferocious five.
Episode 4
S16 Ep4
7.1
2nd Sep 2018
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.
Episode 1
S2 Ep1
7.1
15th Nov 2005
Budding entrepreneurs pitch their business ideas to five investors – Peter Jones, Duncan Bannatyne, Rachel Elnaugh, Doug Richard and Theo Paphitis – collectively worth over half a billion pounds. If the investors like an idea, they're ready to invest their own cash to kick-start the business. But if they don't like it, expect drama as the dragons show no mercy and tell the budding entrepreneur in no uncertain terms to stop wasting their time. The investors are confronted by an innovation in pub snacks, branded underwear, a solution to rolling beer bottles in the fridge, a wi-fi business aimed at yachties and many more. Will anyone leave the den with the cash they need to launch their business dreams?
Episode 11
S11 Ep11
7.1
23rd Feb 2014
The Dragons are left in the dark when a former marine presents his glow-in-the-dark sportswear brand. A Glasgow based businessman pitches his uniquely shaped energy saving device, and a London mum invites the multimillionaires to invest in her confidence-building children's toy. Will any get the investment they are hoping for?
Episode 3
S2 Ep3
7.1
29th Nov 2005
Budding entrepreneurs approach 5 of the best business minds in the UK with the hope of securing financial backing for their business proposal. Can they in a few short minutes persuade the Dragons that they are a sound investment? Or will they get shown the door?
Episode 4
S3 Ep4
7.1
24th Aug 2006
Budding entrepreneurs approach 5 of the best business minds in the UK with the hope of securing financial backing for their business proposal. Can they in a few short minutes persuade the Dragons that they are a sound investment? Or will they get shown the door?
Episode 5
S22 Ep5
7.1
6th Feb 2025
A dog-loving duo with their plant-based pet food, an instant coffee entrepreneur, a bee-loving business and a husband and wife with a bidet innovation hope to secure investments from the Dragons.
Episode 14
S17 Ep14
7.1
12th Apr 2020
Entrepreneurs face the fiercest line-up in business. Syrian refugees Razan and Raghid Sandouk bring their British-made alternative to Cypriot halloumi to the Den.
04 August 2008
S6 Ep3
7.1
4th Aug 2008
This week's ideas include an adventure park, some party products and a device to stop petrol being put into diesel cars.
Episode 5
S11 Ep5
7.1
8th Sep 2013
One Dragon gets behind a saxophone when she joins in on a musical pitch and a feisty Hull-based entrepreneur faces the Dragons armed with her all-pink car-care range. But will any walk away with the cash they so badly need?
Episode 16
S14 Ep16
7.1
26th Feb 2017
Deborah Meaden, Peter Jones, Touker Suleyman, Sarah Willingham and Nick Jenkins assess the profit-making potential of a husband and wife team's Welsh delicacy, a new male fragrance, and a London businessman's food delivery service for Michelin star restaurants. Presented by Evan Davis. Last in the series.
Episode 2
S21 Ep2
7.1
11th Jan 2024
The entrepreneurs seeking the Dragons' investment include a former special effects make-up artist with a natural skin care range and twins who think they’ve found a way to help renters get a mortgage.
08 February 2005
S1 Ep6
7.1
8th Feb 2005
Highlights include; "Captivate Media Limited" - a TV-in-a-taxi based media device, "Snowbo" - an attachment for a snowboard that turns the board into a BMX, a fold away storage box used to store household waste, and "Wonderland" - a new magazine.
Episode 5
S21 Ep5
7.1
1st Feb 2024
The entrepreneurs bidding for the Dragons' investment include a cat-loving inventor who thinks he’s found a pain-free way to keep feline teeth clean.

Dragons' Den Episode Guide

04 January 2005
S1 Ep1
7.4
4th Jan 2005
Highlights include: "The Baby Dream Machine" - a machine that can be used to put babies to sleep, "Art Out There" - an events planning company and "Umbrolly" - an umbrella vending machine company.
11 January 2005
S1 Ep2
7.3
11th Jan 2005
Highlights include; "Stable Table" - a plastic device that can be used to stablise stables on uneven surfaces, "Mandala Aroma" - an aromatherapy company, "Kestral Aerospace Limited" - a personal aircraft, "Grayers Limited" - a female tailoring company, and "musiccontrol.com" - a music download service.
18 January 2005
S1 Ep3
7.0
18th Jan 2005
Highlights include; a Scottish castle renovation, "Le Beanock" - a suspended floor cushion, "Outerbox" - disposable outdoor furniture, and a three dimensional measuring system using a digital camera.
25 January 2005
S1 Ep4
6.8
25th Jan 2005
Highlights include; "Maximat" - an odour absorbing mat for dogs, "Tattoo erase" - a tattoo removal system, "Destination London" - a board game aimed at tourists, and a company who claim to be able to chemically boost the production of expensive, yet rare "Black Truffles".
01 February 2005
S1 Ep5
7.6
1st Feb 2005
Highlights include; "Slim PC" - a PC designed to be smaller than a typical PC, "Plant Power" - an automatic plant watering system, Elizabeth Galton - a fashion designer who creates unusual jewellery, and "AFrame Golf" - an alternative to a golf cart.
08 February 2005
S1 Ep6
7.1
8th Feb 2005
Highlights include; "Captivate Media Limited" - a TV-in-a-taxi based media device, "Snowbo" - an attachment for a snowboard that turns the board into a BMX, a fold away storage box used to store household waste, and "Wonderland" - a new magazine.