After an emotional farewell to longtime investor Mark Cuban during Season 16, “Shark Tank” returns with its Season 17 premiere tonight, Wednesday, September 24 (9/24/2025), at 10 p.m. ET on ABC.
The series has officially moved from its traditional Friday night timeslot to Wednesdays, as part of ABC’s new fall lineup.
Cord-cutters can watch the premiere live and on demand for free on DirecTV (free trial), Fubo (free trial) and other streaming services listed below.
Where to watch “Shark Tank” live and on demand for free
Viewers without cable can watch the latest episodes of “Shark Tank” live and on demand for free by signing up for the trial offer from DirecTV or Fubo.
Additionally, Sling offers access to ABC in select regions.
Episodes will be available for streaming the following day on Hulu.
Who are the Sharks in Season 17?
The main cast of Sharks returning this season includes:
Daymond John
Barbara Corcoran
Robert Herjavec
Kevin O’Leary
Lori Greiner
Daniel Lubetzky
Season 17 will be the first without Mark Cuban, who exited the series after 14 seasons.
Watch the trailer below:
Season 17 Guest Sharks
This season features a high-profile slate of guest Sharks, including:
Chip and Joanna Gaines – Founders of Magnolia
Alexis Ohanian – Co-founder of Reddit and Seven Seven Six
Kendra Scott – Jewelry entrepreneur and founder of Kendra Scott
Michael Strahan – “Good Morning America” co-anchor and business owner
Allison Ellsworth – Founder of poppi
Fawn Weaver – CEO of Uncle Nearest Inc.
Rashaun Williams – Venture capitalist and Atlanta Falcons limited partner
Todd Graves – Founder of Raising Canes
Jamie Kern Lima – Founder of IT Cosmetics
Additionally, viewers can expect a surprise appearance from Pete Davidson, who enters the Tank with his sock company, Doublesoul, alongside business partner Ben Rosenbaum.
What are the differences between the streaming services?
DirecTV – Watch live TV from major broadcast and popular cable networks. Enjoy local and national live sports, breaking news and must-see shows the moment they air. Included: unlimited cloud DVR storage space so you can record as many shows as you want and stream them from wherever you go. DTV starts at $34.99 per month after a 5-day free trial when you shop their customizable genre packs.
Fubo – Fubo offers one of the widest selections of channels among live TV streaming services. More than 220 channels, including all the sports and entertainment you love, plus sports add-ons for those niche networks you rely on, and it all starts with a free trial and $30 off the first month of service.
Sling – One of the best deals in live TV streaming at just $45.99/month, offering customizable channel lineups for sports, news and entertainment. Now, Sling adds even more value with passes that let you stream live TV without a subscription: just $4.99 for a day, $9.99 for the weekend or $14.99 for a full week. These one-time payments are perfect if you just want to watch a single show, live game or special event. No commitment, no auto-renewal, just affordable access when you need it.