Shark Tank · Season 18 · Aired October 28, 2026
Shark Tank Season 18, Episode 5 Products
4 pitches, 2 deals and $350K 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: Hackees Lacrosse, $250K for 9% with Barbara Corcoran.
- 🦈 Sharks who invested: Daymond John, Barbara Corcoran.
- 📍 Where they are now: 4 of 4 companies are confirmed still operating or were acquired (checked November 2026).
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Pitch 1Donna's Pickle Beer
No dealStill in businessA 4.4% golden lager brewed with real pickle brine, made for people who like a salty, dill-forward beer.
Now: No deal on air; sold in 2,100+ bars and stores in 19 states
- Asked
- $250K for 2.5%
- Result
- No deal
- Shark
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Pitch 2Vulcan Pest
DealStill in businessA reusable rat trap that clips onto a standard 5- or 7-gallon bucket.
Now: Deal with Daymond John on air; trap sold on its own website
- Asked
- $100K for 5%
- Result
- $100K for 12.5%
- Shark
- Daymond John
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Pitch 3Scratch LA Wellness
No dealStill in businessAn ASMR-inspired relaxation studio in Los Angeles offering private, non-massage sessions built around gentle back scratching, soft brushes and calming sounds.
Now: No deal on air; studio open by appointment in Los Angeles
- Asked
- $80K for 10%
- Result
- No deal
- Shark
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Pitch 4Hackees Lacrosse
DealStill in businessPadded lacrosse sticks that let kids and adults play casual pickup lacrosse in the backyard or at the beach without helmets or pads.
Now: Deal with Barbara Corcoran on air; sold on its own website
- Asked
- $250K for 5%
- Result
- $250K for 9%
- Shark
- Barbara Corcoran
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Frequently asked questions
What products were on Shark Tank Season 18 Episode 5?
The pitches were Donna's Pickle Beer, Vulcan Pest, Scratch LA Wellness and Hackees Lacrosse.
Who got a deal on Shark Tank Season 18 Episode 5?
Vulcan Pest (Daymond John) and Hackees Lacrosse (Barbara Corcoran) made deals.
When did Season 18 Episode 5 air?
It first aired on October 28, 2026.