Shark Tank: Episode 826 (5/12) on ABC

Shark Tank: Episode 826 (5/12)

SEASON FINALE

A MALE MODEL, A FUTURISTIC SMART NOTEBOOK THAT ERASES HANDWRITING, HAIR-CARE PRODUCTS INFUSED WITH PHEROMONES AND AN UNDERGARMENT FOR BRIDES SO THEY CAN USE THE BATHROOM ON THEIR OWN,
ON THE SEASON FINALE OF ABC’S ‘SHARK TANK’

Also, a Recap of Season Eight’s ‘Shark Profiles’ Series,
Highlighting the Sharks’ Inspirational Rags-to-Riches Success Stories

“Episode 826” – A husband and wife duo from Raleigh, North Carolina, surprise the Sharks when they bring a party atmosphere and a male model into the Tank to show how their franchised art studios work; two men from Melrose, Massachusetts, have a futuristic version of a notebook that sends writing wirelessly, allowing the handwriting to be erased using a microwave oven, a concept the Sharks find both “wacky” and “brilliant”; two entrepreneurs from Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, hope to capitalize on the desire to attract a mate with hair-care products infused with pheromones; and a divorced mom from The Poconos, Pennsylvania, shares her philosophy of how she overcame obstacles and pursued her idea of how brides can bag up their wedding gowns so they can use the bathroom on their own. There will also be a season-long recap highlighting the Sharks’ inspirational and often revealing rags-to-riches success stories, on the season finale of “Shark Tank,” FRIDAY, MAY 12 (9:00-10:01 p.m., ET), on The ABC Television Network.

The Sharks in this episode of “Shark Tank” are Mark Cuban, Barbara Corcoran, Kevin O’Leary, Lori Greiner and Robert Herjavec.

“Shark Tank” is broadcast in 720 Progressive (720P), ABC’s selected HDTV format with stereo sound. This program carries a TV-PG parental guideline.

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The Toy Box: Episode 105 (5/12) on ABC

The Toy Box: Episode 105 (5/12)

A CANDY PRESS, CURLY-HAIRED DOLL AND PLUSHES WITH INTERCHANGABLE PARTS MAKE THEIR DEBUT, ON ABC’S ‘THE TOY BOX’

“Episode 105” – Passionate inventors with big dreams present toy concepts that include a candy press, an adorable curly-haired doll, and a simple game with an old-school feel, on an all-new episode of ABC’s “The Toy Box,” airing on FRIDAY, MAY 12 (8:00–9:00 p.m. EDT), on The ABC Television Network

This week’s toy inventions include:
Candy Krusher – a candy press that molds sweet treats into fun shapes
Inventor: Barry from Dallas, Texas
Connectimals – lovable plush toys with interchangeable magnetic parts
Inventor: Kurt and Hannah from Westfield, Wisconsin
Bitblocks – a construction toy that utilizes only one type of block
Inventor: Will from Portland, Oregon
Curly Girls United – a unique doll that celebrate girls with curly hair
Inventor: Margaret from Tinley Park, Illinois
Quadball – a skill and action game with a nostalgic feel
Inventor: Chris from Huntington Beach, California

In each episode of “The Toy Box,” inventors present their toy concepts to a group of mentors that include Dylan’s Candy Bar owner, Dylan Lauren, toy guru Jim Silver and Pixar creative director of Consumer Products, Jen Tan. If the toy maker gets past the mentors, they will move on to The Toy Box where a panel of young, no-holds-barred judges that include Sophia Grace Brownlee (“The Ellen Degeneres Show”), Aalyrah Caldwell (“Uncle Buck”), Toby Grey (“The Unexpected John Cena Prank”) and Noah Ritter (“The Ellen Degeneres Show”) decide which toy moves on to the finals and eventually crowned the winner. That winning toy will be sold exclusively at Toys“R”Us® after the series finale.

“The Toy Box” is from Mattel, Hudsun Media and Electus. Michael Rourke, Chris Grant, Drew Buckley, Richard Dickson, Catherine Balsam-Schwaber, Julia Pistor, Susan House and Hamilton South are executive producers.

“The Toy Box” is broadcast in 720 Progressive (720P), ABC’s selected HDTV format with a 5.1 channel surround sound.