Shark Tank · Season 1 · Aired August 23, 2009
Shark Tank Season 1, Episode 3 Products
5 pitches, 2 deals and $285K 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: Stress Free Kids, $250K for 50% with Barbara Corcoran.
- 🦈 Sharks who invested: Kevin Harrington, Barbara Corcoran.
- 📍 Where they are now: 4 of 5 companies are confirmed still operating or were acquired (checked November 2026).
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Pitch 1
TurboBaster
DealOut of businessTurboBaster is a kitchen basting tool designed to make it easier to baste roasts and poultry while cooking.
Now: Kevin Harrington's TV Goods bought the marketing rights in 2010, but the product was apparently never made or sold, and its website and Facebook page are down.
- Asked
- $35K for 35%
- Result
- $35K for 100%
- Shark
- Kevin Harrington
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Pitch 2Stress Free Kids
DealStill in businessStress Free Kids creates books, audio programs and other materials that teach children relaxation and stress-management techniques.
- Asked
- $250K for 20%
- Result
- $250K for 50%
- Shark
- Barbara Corcoran
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Pitch 3Kwyzta Chopstick Art
No dealStill in businessKwyzta Chopstick Art makes playful chopstick helpers that turn ordinary chopsticks into easy-to-use utensils for beginners.
- Asked
- $100K for 10%
- Result
- No deal
- Shark
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Pitch 4
50 State Capitals in 50 Minutes
No dealStill in business50 State Capitals in 50 Minutes is an educational learning program that uses memory techniques and associations to teach the U.S.
- Asked
- $155K for 10%
- Result
- No deal
- Shark
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Pitch 5Voyage-Air Guitar
No dealStill in businessVoyage-Air makes full-size acoustic guitars with a patented hinged neck that folds to fit in a compact travel case.
- Asked
- $500K for 5%
- Result
- No deal
- Shark
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Frequently asked questions
What products were on Shark Tank Season 1 Episode 3?
The pitches were TurboBaster, Stress Free Kids, Kwyzta Chopstick Art, 50 State Capitals in 50 Minutes and Voyage-Air Guitar.
Who got a deal on Shark Tank Season 1 Episode 3?
TurboBaster (Kevin Harrington) and Stress Free Kids (Barbara Corcoran) made deals.
When did Season 1 Episode 3 air?
It first aired on August 23, 2009.