Dragons' Den: Season 12
Dragons' Den returns for its twelfth season with fan favourite Arlene Dickinson. This season features twenty dramatic episodes in which budding entrepreneurs pitch their business ideas to a panel of venture capitalists in the hopes of securing business financing. The panel consists of six multi-millionaires who possess the knowledge and experience to turn worthwhile ideas into incredible fortunes. The investors evalu
Season 12 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Dragons' Den is a Canadian television reality show based on the internationally franchised format that began in Japan.
- The series debuted on October 3, 2006, on CBC Television and is hosted by Dianne Buckner.
- Budding entrepreneurs pitch their business ideas to a panel of venture capitalists.
- Contestants pitch in the hopes of securing business financing from the panel of multi-millionaires.
Season overview
Dragons' Den returns for its twelfth season with fan favourite Arlene Dickinson. This season features twenty dramatic episodes in which budding entrepreneurs pitch their business ideas to a panel of venture capitalists in the hopes of securing business financing. The panel consists of six multi-millionaires who possess the knowledge and experience to turn worthwhile ideas into incredible fortunes. The investors evaluating the pitches this season are Arlene Dickinson, Jim Treliving, Joe Mimran, Manjit Minhas, Michael Wekerle, and Michele Romanow. As part of the Canadian version of the reality show, these investors use their financial expertise to determine which business ventures are worthy of investment and support.
Episode Guide
Season 12 Progress Shield
Episode 1
Sep 28, 2017 · 45 min
This two-hour special features ten Canadian businesses hoping to score a deal with the Dragons.
Episode 2
Oct 5, 2017 · 45 min
A company thinks it will be barking up the right tree with the help of a few celebrity endorsements, a trampoline studio seeks a strategic partner, and more!
Episode 3
Oct 12, 2017 · 45 min
A strong couple powers their way through their pitch, kids gear up to bring safety to the Den and much more!
Episode 4
Oct 19, 2017 · 45 min
A tween author publishes an inspiring future, Waterloo students pitch their innovative health product which makes the Dragons skip a beat, and more!
Episode 5
Oct 26, 2017 · 45 min
A couple of business partners pop the question to the Dragons, a brilliant inventor impresses the Den with his big idea, and more!
Episode 6
Nov 2, 2017 · 45 min
A guitarist plans to sync with the right Dragon to rock on a deal, a company thinks the Dragons will fall in love with their product after they sleep on it, and more!