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When will ‘Shark Tank’ Season 13 Episode 1 air? All about Uprising Food, Lion Latch, KinApparel and Paskho

Emma Grede will be making her debut on the show, while also creating history as the first-ever Black-female guest Shark on 'Shark Tank'

'Shark Tank' is back with an all-new Season 13 this week. The previous season featured high-profile guest Sharks like Blake Mycoskie, founder of TOMS and co-founder of Madefor; Kendra Scott, founder and CEO of Kendra Scott LLC. Returning guest Sharks included Alex Rodriguez, baseball player and founder and CEO of A-Rod Corp, and Daniel Lubetzky, founder and executive chairman of Kind. The tank witnessed several exciting negotiations, find interesting pitches, the upcoming season's premiere episode promises to be just as impressive.

In Season 13 Episode 1, "Emma Grede, the CEO of fashion juggernaut Good American and founding partner of SKIMS, makes history when she joins the Tank as the first Black female guest Shark! First into the tank is an entrepreneur from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, who presents her functional apparel and accessories line with an emphasis in hair care and protection. A husband and wife from Cincinnati, Ohio, think they have the next heavenly combination of taste and health transformation when they pitch their healthy superfood-packed indulgence. A high school art teacher from Burnet, Texas, introduces the Sharks to her convenient and safe way to store jewelry when on the go, while a passionate and renowned fashion designer from New York City wants to transform the way clothes are manufactured in America." Read on to know all about the exciting stuff that's in store for us on the Season 13 premiere episode of 'Shark Tank'. 

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Who are the Sharks?

The Sharks in this episode are Mark Cuban, Kevin O’Leary, Lori Greiner, Barbara Corcoran and guest Shark Emma Grede. Grede will be making her debut on the show, while also creating history as the first-ever Black-female guest Shark on the popular ABC show! 

The official 'Shark Tank' account on Twitter began hyping its fans about the debut of Grede with, "We're extra, extra excited to have this brilliant Guest Shark Emma Grede joining the season premiere on Friday!" In the brief video clip posted by the account, we see Grede revealing what she's most proud of about her businesses- the size range available on both Good American and SKIMS. she says, "There are just no companies that do inclusivity like we do! and everything we sell comes in XXS that is extra extra small and right through to 4X, that's the thing am most proud of." 

We can't wait to watch Grede in action and see her close some amazing deals inside the tank!

What are the 'Shark Tank' products?

Here's a sneak peek at all the products featured on the episode: 

KinApparel: Want to support a woman-owned Black business? Then look no further than KinApparel founded by influencer Philomina Kane. KIN stands for Keep It Naturally. The brand offers several products ranging from hoodies to hats and beanies. What sets this band apart is the high-quality satin fabric used in every product. Which means a KinApparel product not only looks luxurious but is also exceptionally comfortable and great for your skin and hair as it reduces friction. You can learn more about the brand and check out their range of colorful products on their website here.

Uprising Food: If you're looking to add some superfood ingredients to your daily diet the Uprising Food has got you covered. Uprising bread tastes like a sourdough and is made from almonds, psyllium husk, flax seeds, egg whites, apple cider vinegar, salt, water, and baking powder. Check out their website to learn more about their uniquely crafted and exceptionally nutritious and delicious bread cubes and also their newly introduced range of chips here. 

Lion Latch: Looking for a compact and safe storage solution for your jewelry while on the go? Lion Latch Jewelry Tote might just be what you're looking for. Secured by a carabiner, this small round locker is not only a secure contraption to store your knick-knacks like jewelry, pills, eyelash, etc, but also extremely travel-friendly as you ca attach it to your bag, purse, etc. Next time you're looking for a gift for your teacher, or gym instructor, or an athlete, Lion Latch might just be the perfect gifting option. You can check out the product on the brand's official website here. 

Paskho Apparel: Paskho which is an ancient Greek word for passion, is the apt name for this clothing brand that is extremely passionate about sustainability and fair-trade business practises. So if you want to earn some good karma while looking like a million bucks then check out Pashko Apparel's line of clothing here. 

What is the 'Shark Tank' Update?

The details of the company that will be featured on the update segment of 'Shark Tank' Season 13's premiere episode is still under wraps. Keep watching this space for further updates. 

When will ‘Shark Tank’ Season 13 Episode 1 air?

‘Shark Tank’ Season 13 Episode 1 returns to ABC on October 8, 2021, at 8 pm ET. Catch the latest episode featuring products like Uprising Food, Lion Latch, Kin and Paskho on October 8, 2021, from 8 pm ET to 9 pm ET.

Missed an episode? Been wanting to catch up? Episodes can also be viewed the next day on demand and on Hulu. Not just that, you can also watch old seasons and episodes on Amazon Prime Video and iTunes.