Canadian version of the reality show in which budding entrepreneurs pitch their business ideas to a panel of venture capitalists in the hopes of securing business financing.
Dragons' Den (Season 1)
Episode 1 (Episode 1)
Air date: 2006-10-04
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: An exercise machine has the Dragons lacking motivation; a tidal energy bridge gets a dose of reality; and two entrepreneurs enter the Den to pitch their magnetic gift card idea to the Dragons.
Episode 2 (Episode 2)
Air date: 2006-10-11
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: The Dragons are presented with a business idea for self-help "Mystical Cards"; a pair of super binoculars claim to be able to see through almost anything; and one entrepreneur has an idea that is designed to help families stay clean and save money.
Episode 3 (Episode 3)
Air date: 2006-10-18
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: Two recent MBA graduates believe they have the next big business idea; a "Ski Limo" pitch promises to chauffeur non-skiers down the slopes; and an entrepreneur with natural first aid products is looking for a serious investment from the Dragons.
Episode 4 (Episode 4)
Air date: 2006-10-25
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: The show begins on a high note with an idea for amusement park rides; an entrepreneur tries to sell the Dragons on a special brand of bottled water; and a business that caters to small-sized uniforms has the Dragons wondering if less is more.
Episode 5 (Episode 5)
Air date: 2006-11-01
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: A hopeful entrepreneur enters the Den with cheeky underwear; a new shower idea has the Dragons thinking about safety first; and things heat up in the Den when an entrepreneur pitches a new spin on cook stoves.
Episode 6 (Episode 6)
Air date: 2006-11-08
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: The Dragons get a pitch for a hi-tech billboard; an entrepreneur tries to convince the Dragons there's big business in custom-made pet products; and the Dragons are presented with a creepy-crawly business idea for life-sized mobile haunted houses.
Episode 7 (Episode 7)
Air date: 2006-11-15
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: In this special encore presentation of the premiere episode of DRAGONS’ DEN, an exercise machine has the Dragons lacking motivation; a tidal energy bridge gets a dose of reality; and two entrepreneurs enter the Den to a pitch their magnetic gift card idea to the Dragons. Plus an idea for organic flax oil dressing makes the Dragons hungry for more.
Episode 8 (Episode 8)
Air date: 2006-11-22
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: The Dragons catch up with some of the most unforgettable entrepreneurs from the first season.
