Shark Tank · Season 1 · Aired August 16, 2009
Shark Tank Season 1, Episode 2 Products
5 pitches, 2 deals and $750K invested on air. Here's every product from the episode, what the founders asked for, what they got and where they are now.
Episode at a glance
- 💰 Biggest deal: A Perfect Pear, $500K for 50% with Robert Herjavec, Kevin O'Leary.
- 🦈 Sharks who invested: Robert Herjavec, Kevin O'Leary, Barbara Corcoran, Daymond John, Mark Cuban.
- 📍 Where they are now: 2 of 5 companies are confirmed still operating or were acquired (checked November 2026).
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Pitch 1
A Perfect Pear
DealStill in businessA Perfect Pear is a specialty food brand making gourmet products built around pears, such as preserves, sauces and vinegars.
- Asked
- $500K for 15%
- Result
- $500K for 50%
- Sharks
- Robert Herjavec, Kevin O'Leary
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Pitch 2
Classroom Jams
DealStill in businessClassroom Jams is an educational program that uses music to help students learn and remember school material.
- Asked
- $250K for 10%
- Result
- $250K for 100%
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Pitch 3
Lifebelt
No dealOut of businessLifebelt is an automotive safety device that links a vehicle's ignition to its seat belts.
Now: Lifebelt appears to have stopped operating, and its website has been down since about 2016.
- Asked
- $500K for 10%
- Result
- No deal
- Shark
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Pitch 4
Crooked Jaw
No dealOut of businessCrooked Jaw is an apparel brand offering clothing for men and women with a bold, fight-culture-inspired look.
Now: The company went out of business in 2015, and a planned relaunch never happened.
- Asked
- $200K for 20%
- Result
- No deal
- Shark
- -
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Pitch 5
Sticky Note Holder
No dealStatus unconfirmedThis sticky note holder is a desk accessory that keeps a pad of sticky notes organized and within easy reach.
- Asked
- $100K for 20%
- Result
- No deal
- Shark
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Frequently asked questions
What products were on Shark Tank Season 1 Episode 2?
The pitches were A Perfect Pear, Classroom Jams, Lifebelt, Crooked Jaw and Sticky Note Holder.
Who got a deal on Shark Tank Season 1 Episode 2?
A Perfect Pear (Robert Herjavec, Kevin O'Leary) and Classroom Jams (Barbara Corcoran, Mark Cuban, Robert Herjavec, Daymond John, Kevin O'Leary) made deals.
When did Season 1 Episode 2 air?
It first aired on August 16, 2009.