Shark Tank Season 18 premieres Wednesday, September 30 at 9:02 p.m. EDT on ABC. It is a two-episode night: “Beast Mode” runs first with MrBeast and Jeff Housenbold, followed immediately at 10:01 p.m. by “Favorite Daughters” with Erin and Sara Foster.
Wed, Sep 30
9:02 p.m. EDT
Two episodes
back to back
Hulu
next day
The premiere-night schedule
ABC’s episode releases give minute-specific start times. The second hour begins as soon as the first ends, so there is no separate gap to plan around.
Two episodes, two different guest panels
| TIME | EPISODE | GUEST SHARKS | WHERE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9:02–10:01 p.m. EDT | Beast Mode Production code 1801 | MrBeast and Jeff Housenbold | ABC; Hulu next day |
| 10:01–11:00 p.m. EDT | Favorite Daughters Production code 1803 | Erin Foster and Sara Foster | ABC; Hulu next day |
About the time zone: ABC’s fall schedule describes its listings as Eastern/Pacific. The episode releases specify EDT. If your ABC affiliate does not follow those local windows, its guide is the final check.
How to watch
ABC
The two premiere episodes air back to back on ABC. Use the local affiliate listing if you are outside the Eastern or Pacific feed.
Open the official show page ↗Hulu
ABC says original programming streams the next day on Hulu. That means the September 30 premiere episodes are expected October 1, subject to the service’s U.S. availability.
Open Shark Tank on Hulu ↗Starting October 7, Shark Tank moves to 10:01 p.m. EDT on Wednesdays.
The October 7 episode is “Diary of a Shark,” with Steven Bartlett making his guest-Shark debut.
Who is in the Tank on premiere night?
The first episode pairs YouTube creator Jimmy Donaldson, better known as MrBeast, with Beast Industries CEO Jeff Housenbold. The second brings in Erin and Sara Foster, the producers and entrepreneurs behind Favorite Daughter.
They appear alongside members of the show’s regular panel. For Season 18, ABC lists Barbara Corcoran, Lori Greiner, Robert Herjavec, Daymond John, Daniel Lubetzky, Kevin O’Leary, Kendra Scott and Rashaun Williams as Sharks. The exact seated lineup can change by episode.
What gets pitched in each episode?
ABC has released the product categories, which makes it easy to tell the two hours apart without spoiling any deals.
- a DIY wedding-video service
- a finger-shaped caulking tool
- an AI-powered ball
- a mystery box of returned goods
- an electric stroller wagon
- a parent-approved indoor ball
- a kelp facial oil
- a plastic-free liner for leggings
Why does episode 1803 air before 1802?
ABC’s own press releases label “Beast Mode” as 1801, “Favorite Daughters” as 1803 and the October 7 episode “Diary of a Shark” as 1802. Those are production codes, and production order does not always match broadcast order.
You do not need to rearrange the premiere yourself. Watch “Beast Mode” first and “Favorite Daughters” second on September 30. Then watch “Diary of a Shark” on October 7.
Quick answers
What time does Shark Tank Season 18 premiere?
Wednesday, September 30 at 9:02 p.m. EDT on ABC. ABC’s fall schedule describes the premiere as 9/8c, while the episode release gives the minute-specific 9:02 p.m. start.
Is MrBeast in both premiere episodes?
No. ABC lists MrBeast and Jeff Housenbold as guest Sharks in the first episode, “Beast Mode.” Erin and Sara Foster are the guests in the second episode, “Favorite Daughters.”
Is the Season 18 premiere one episode or two?
Two separate episodes air back to back. “Beast Mode” runs from 9:02 to 10:01 p.m. EDT, then “Favorite Daughters” runs from 10:01 to 11:00 p.m.
When will the premiere be on Hulu?
ABC says original programming streams on Hulu the day after broadcast, so the September 30 episodes are expected October 1 in the United States.
What is the regular Season 18 time slot?
Wednesdays at 10:01 p.m. EDT beginning October 7, according to ABC Press.
Official sources
- ABC Press — “Beast Mode,” “Favorite Daughters” and “Diary of a Shark” schedules
- ABC — Fall 2026 premiere dates and next-day Hulu availability
- ABC — Season 18 show and Shark lineup
- ABC Press — Season 18 guest Sharks
Checked September 29, 2026. Schedule changes can occur; the local ABC listing is the final check. Next Up Guide is independent of ABC, Hulu, Shark Tank and the people named above.
