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The Best Episodes of Dragons' Den Season 16

Every episode of Dragons' Den Season 16 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Dragons' Den Season 16!

Budding entrepreneurs get three minutes to pitch their business ideas to five multi-millionaires willing to invest their own cash.
Genre:Reality

Season 16 Ratings Summary

"Episode 1" is the best rated episode of "Dragons' Den" season 16. It scored 7.6/10 based on 8 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 8/12/2018. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "Episode 2".

  • Episode 1
    7.6/108 votes

    #1 - Episode 1

    Season 16 Episode 1 - Aired 8/12/2018

    Entrepreneurs Deborah Meaden, Peter Jones, Touker Suleyman, Tej Lalvani and Jenny Campbell assess more unusual business ideas, including a shocking display from the owner of a live anatomy dissection business and a new model of tuk-tuk that turns out to have a fatal flaw. The final presentation is for a singer-for-hire scheme, which prompts the panel to show off their own musical talents.

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  • Episode 2
    7.3/107 votes

    #2 - Episode 2

    Season 16 Episode 2 - Aired 8/19/2018

    Entrepreneurs Deborah Meaden, Peter Jones, Touker Suleyman, Tej Lalvani and Jenny Campbell assess the profit-making potential of a father and son team's colourful wetsuits, two former politicians with ideas about alternative energy, a couple's African coffee ceremony business, and a fake tan product with a creator who has already braved the Irish version of the show.

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  • Episode 3
    7.9/108 votes

    #3 - Episode 3

    Season 16 Episode 3 - Aired 8/26/2018

    Peter Jones, Deborah Meaden, Touker Suleyman, Jenny Campbell and Tej Lalvani assess the profit-making potential of more business ideas, including a keen fisherman with a plan to market his own range of bait, a pasta home delivery service, and a brother and sister with a scheme to make money out of rubbish. Evan Davis presents.

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  • Episode 4
    7.4/108 votes

    #4 - Episode 4

    Season 16 Episode 4 - Aired 9/2/2018

    Self-made millionaires Peter Jones, Deborah Meaden, Touker Suleyman, Jenny Campbell and Tej Lalvani assess the profit-making potential of more would-be entrepreneurs' ideas, including a doctor who has invented a range of convertible clothing, a team of university friends with an online art platform, and a pair of hairdressers with a colour wash shampoo business.

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  • Episode 5
    7.4/108 votes

    #5 - Episode 5

    Season 16 Episode 5 - Aired 9/9/2018

    Peter Jones, Deborah Meaden, Touker Suleyman, Jenny Campbell and Tej Lalvani assess the profit-making potential of three more business plans, including a brand of gourmet cheesecakes, a company offering drones for hire and a blend of alcohol and beauty products involving collagen-infused gin. Presented by Evan Davis.

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  • Episode 6
    7.6/108 votes

    #6 - Episode 6

    Season 16 Episode 6 - Aired 9/16/2018

    An inventor with a passion for pets hopes Peter Jones, Deborah Meaden, Touker Suleyman, Jenny Campbell and Tej Lalvani will appreciate his cat whistle, while an ice-cream entrepreneur plans to tempt the multi-millionaires to invest in her coconut-based desserts. Plus, a carpenter brings the outside indoors for some fun and games.

    Director: N/A

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  • Episode 7
    7.6/109 votes

    #7 - Episode 7

    Season 16 Episode 7 - Aired 11/4/2018

    Peter Jones, Deborah Meaden, Touker Suleyman, Jenny Campbell and Tej Lalvani assess the profit-making potential of more business ideas. Up for consideration are a mother and son's range of spicy street food, a range of cocktails, and a former teacher's plan for a new system to mark students' schoolwork. Presented by Evan Davis.

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  • Episode 8
    7.1/108 votes

    #8 - Episode 8

    Season 16 Episode 8 - Aired 11/11/2018

    Peter Jones, Deborah Meaden, Touker Suleyman, Jenny Campbell and Tej Lalvani assess the profit-making potential of ideas for flour-free bread and hair extension storage, as well as an online business proposition from would-be entrepreneurs in the US. Presented by Evan Davis.

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  • Episode 9
    7.4/108 votes

    #9 - Episode 9

    Season 16 Episode 9 - Aired 11/25/2018

    Peter Jones, Deborah Meaden, Touker Suleyman, Jenny Campbell and Tej Lalvani assess the profit-making potential of three more business ideas. This week's would-be entrepreneurs are pitching a range of green tea, a bathroom construction invention that could revolutionise the building trade, and a new type of snack.

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  • Episode 10
    7.5/108 votes

    #10 - Episode 10

    Season 16 Episode 10 - Aired 12/2/2018

    Peter Jones, Deborah Meaden, Touker Suleyman, Jenny Campbell and Tej Lalvani assess the profit-making potential of a range of vegan drinks and chocolates and a condiment brand created by a visitor from Texas. Plus, two motoring enthusiasts have a business scheme in mind that offers big prizes to the consumer and potentially big profits for the investors.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Episode 11, Christmas Special
    7.0/108 votes

    #11 - Episode 11, Christmas Special

    Season 16 Episode 11 - Aired 12/23/2018

    A festive edition of the business ideas contest, with Peter Jones, Deborah Meaden, Touker Suleyman, Jenny Campbell and Tej Lalvani assessing the profit-making potential of ideas perfect for the Christmas season. An inventor introduces his innovative new form of Christmas tree stand, while other entrepreneurs pitch their ideas for a range of sweets and a puzzling family game. Finally, the creator of a personalised comic-book realises he must make a big personal decision if he is to secure funding.

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  • Episode 12
    7.0/109 votes

    #12 - Episode 12

    Season 16 Episode 12 - Aired 1/6/2019

    Entrepreneurs make the pitch of their lives. A husband-and-wife team hope to toast success with a whisky-themed idea.

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  • Episode 13
    7.2/107 votes

    #13 - Episode 13

    Season 16 Episode 13 - Aired 1/13/2019

    Peter Jones, Deborah Meaden, Touker Suleyman, Jenny Campbell and Tej Lalvani test the profit-making potential of more business ideas. A Yorkshire chef showcases a range of bespoke pastries, a Dutch designer pitches a brand of eco-friendly furniture, and an entrepreneurial duo seek investment in their artisanal craft gin.

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  • Episode 14
    7.2/107 votes

    #14 - Episode 14

    Season 16 Episode 14 - Aired 1/27/2019

    A trio of cyclists present their idea for a bike taxi service, a former dentistry student introduces a range of children's toothbrushes, and two combat experts look for funding for a new kind of protein snack bar.

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  • Episode 15
    7.4/108 votes

    #15 - Episode 15

    Season 16 Episode 15 - Aired 2/3/2019

    Peter Jones, Deborah Meaden, Touker Suleyman, Jenny Campbell and Tej Lalvani assess the profit-making potential of more business ideas, including an eco-friendly range of body and skincare products, a divisive savoury snack, and a brand of fruit-flavoured water.

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