Shark Tank · Season 1 · Aired October 13, 2009
Shark Tank Season 1, Episode 9 Products
4 pitches, 2 deals and $300K 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: Gayla Bentley Fashion, $250K for 50% with Barbara Corcoran, Daymond John.
- 🦈 Sharks who invested: Barbara Corcoran, Daymond John.
- 📍 Where they are now: 2 of 4 companies are confirmed still operating or were acquired (checked November 2026).
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Pitch 1
Gayla Bentley Fashion
DealStatus unconfirmedGayla Bentley Fashion designs apparel for plus-size women.
- Asked
- $250K for 20%
- Result
- $250K for 50%
- Sharks
- Barbara Corcoran, Daymond John
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Pitch 2Chill Soda
DealStatus unconfirmedChill Soda is a relaxation beverage formulated to help drinkers unwind.
- Asked
- $50K for 10%
- Result
- $50K for 20%
- Shark
- Barbara Corcoran
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Pitch 3Cornucopia Express
No dealStill in businessCornucopia Express is a pet food business.
- Asked
- $300K for 15%
- Result
- No deal
- Shark
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Pitch 4
Virtusphere
No dealStill in businessVirtusphere is a large hollow sphere that a person walks inside while wearing a headset, allowing natural movement through virtual environments.
- Asked
- $1.5M for 10%
- Result
- No deal
- Shark
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Frequently asked questions
What products were on Shark Tank Season 1 Episode 9?
The pitches were Gayla Bentley Fashion, Chill Soda, Cornucopia Express and Virtusphere.
Who got a deal on Shark Tank Season 1 Episode 9?
Gayla Bentley Fashion (Barbara Corcoran, Daymond John) and Chill Soda (Barbara Corcoran) made deals.
When did Season 1 Episode 9 air?
It first aired on October 13, 2009.