Dragons' Den
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
Season 1
8 Episodes
2006
Season 2
10 Episodes
2007
Season 3
11 Episodes
2008
Season 4
21 Episodes
2009
Season 5
20 Episodes
2010
Season 6
22 Episodes
2011
Season 7
20 Episodes
2012
Season 8
20 Episodes
2013
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
20 Episodes
2014
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
22 Episodes
2015
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
20 Episodes
2016
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
20 Episodes
2017
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
17 Episodes
2018
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
9 Episodes
2019
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
10 Episodes
2020
Season 16
10 Episodes
2021
Season 17
10 Episodes
2022
Robert Herjavec returns to the Den for an exciting 17th season of Dragons' Den!
Season 18
16 Episodes
2023
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
12 Episodes
2024
Budding entrepreneurs, inventors, and small businessmen pitch their ideas to five "dragons"--real-life business leaders and millionaires.
Season 20
16 Episodes
2025
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.
