Why is ‘Shark Tank’ Season 12 Episode 23 not airing this week? Here's when ABC show will return after break

You don't have to wait for too long to catch up on the new episode of 'Shark Tank', but meanwhile here is what is airing instead
Mark Cuban on ‘Shark Tank’ (ABC)
Mark Cuban on ‘Shark Tank’ (ABC)

Watching 'Shark Tank' on Friday nights has become a ritual of sorts for many people during this pandemic since all of us are cooped up at our homes. However, if you tuned in on April 30 with the hopes of watching the entrepreneurs making some interesting pitches and watching all the fun and gripping drama between the Sharks and the entrepreneurs as they negotiate deals, then you might be in for a disappointment.

Instead of the familiar faces of the Sharks — Mark Cuban, Kevin O'Leary, Lori Greiner and Barbara Corcoran — you will be greeted by talk show hosts Kelly Ripa and Ryan Seacrest hosting 'Live with Kelly and Ryan'. So, in case you're wondering why your favorite 'Shark Tank' isn't airing and when it will return, then we got you covered. Read on to know all about it.

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The Sharks on 'Shark Tank' (ABC)

Why is 'Shark Tank' not airing this week?

'Shark Tank' has gone on a one-week break. The precise reason behind the break hasn't been revealed yet. The award-winning show will be replaced by talk show 'Live with Kelly and Ryan'. According to the network's website, Mila Kunis and Callista Clark will be appearing on the show.

The summary for Episode 22 reads: "An entrepreneur from New York City shows she has all the right pieces for a good business with her new way to experience art. A trio of entrepreneurs from Wichita, Kansas, put a little elbow grease into their presentation when they introduce their innovative cleaning tool to the Sharks. A mother and daughter duo from Virginia Beach, Virginia, proves vegan food doesn’t have to be boring or non-indulgent, while a husband and wife duo from Edina, Minnesota, light up the room with their portable, rechargeable solar-powered device.”

The previous episode of 'Shark Tank' (Episode 22) featured the following products: Jiggy Puzzles, The Scrubbie, The Bumbling Bee and XTorch. 

Alex Rodriguez on 'Shark Tank' (ABC)

When will 'Shark Tank' Episode 23 air?

You don't have to wait for too long to catch up on the new episode of 'Shark Tank' for it will return next Friday, May 7, with Episode 23. The episode will have Mark Cuban, Barbara Corcoran, Kevin O'Leary and Lori Greiner return as Sharks, with guest Shark Alex Rodriguez thrown into the mix. The details of the products that will be featured on the episode haven't been revealed yet. So keep watching this space for further updates. 

‘Shark Tank’ Season 12 Episode 23 will premiere on May 7 from 8 pm ET to 9 pm ET on ABC after the one-week break. 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 and iTunes.

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