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The Best Episodes of Dragons' Den

Every episode of Dragons' Den ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Dragons' Den!

Best episode
S17E3 Episode 3
9.111 votes
Worst episode
S1E3 18 January 2005
5.114 votes
Top season
Season 9
10.0avg
Binge time
11d 18h
284 episodes
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Episode Rankings

  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Dragons' Den Season 17 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    9.1/10(11 votes)

    S17:E3

    The Dragons assess the profit-making potential of an eco-friendly entrepreneur's alternative to straws, a range of skincare products, a device designed to make bikes more visible, and a brand of food with a personal story behind it. Evan Davis presents.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Dragons' Den Season 20 Episode 7 - Episode 7
    8.4/10(9 votes)

    S20:E7

    Entrepreneurs pitch portable toilets for kids, crunchy mushroom snacks and a range of sustainable clothing.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Dragons' Den Season 20 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    8.1/10(13 votes)

    S20:E2

    The Dragons listen to pitches from a couple who organise social events for four-legged friends and a 29-year-old with a larger-than-life clothing business.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Dragons' Den Season 19 Episode 8 - Episode 8
    8.2/10(11 votes)

    S19:E8

    A brewer’s high-strength hooch pole-axes a Dragon, a cruelty-free watch strap uses some surprising materials, and the makers of an eco-friendly deodorant make the Dragons jump out of their skin.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Dragons' Den Season 23 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    8.2/10(11 votes)

    S23:E3

    Beauty empire founder Susie Ma joins the Dragons to test a set of pitches that comprises a money-saving app, home-baking kits, an AI-powered cat flap and a fresh take on composting toilets.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Dragons' Den Season 17 Episode 11 - Episode 11
    8.6/10(6 votes)

    S17:E11

    Tonight, an inventor tries to recruit the Dragons for his war on household draughts, and a micro-businessman introduces the investors to the idea that dogs eating bugs could be a good (and profitable) thing. There is a shimmying session with a fitness teacher, and the creator of a high-end garment bag demonstrates an unshakeable belief in the value of his business.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Dragons' Den Season 17 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    8.3/10(8 votes)

    S17:E4

    Former Dragon Theo Paphitis returns to the panel to stand in for Touker Suleyman, joining Sara Davies, Peter Jones, Deborah Meaden and Tej Lalvani in assessing more business ideas. This week's entrepreneurs pitch their ideas for a diet app, a clothes-mending workshop, a gadget for repairing bicycle chains, and a range of dog treats.

    Director:Unknown
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  8. Dragons' Den Season 17 Episode 6 - Episode 6
    8.3/10(8 votes)

    S17:E6

    More plucky entrepreneurs prepare to enter the Den, but it won’t be easy to impress feisty multimillionaires Peter Jones, Deborah Meaden, Tej Lalvani, Sara Davies and former Dragon Theo Paphitis, who is standing in for Touker Suleyman. Those ready to brave the heat of the Den include a Scottish sauerkraut enthusiast who wants to balance the Dragons’ gut bacteria as well as boosting the health of her business. The investors also listen out for the opportunities offered by a new breed of phone alarm app, and one entrepreneur thinks he has the solution to post-festival waste.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Dragons' Den Season 17 Episode 7 - Episode 7
    8.3/10(8 votes)

    S17:E7

    Only the bravest business people dare to set foot in the Den, where multimillionaire investors Peter Jones, Deborah Meaden, Tej Lalvani and Sara Davies breathe fire. Joining them is Theo Paphitis, who is standing in for Touker Suleyman for the last time this series. A Yorkshire shepherd and his business partner hope the Dragons will flock to invest in their field-to-fork lamb delivery boxes. An inclusive fashion designer brings a little street style to the Den, and a confectionery pioneer hopes to bag a sweet Dragon deal with his low sugar, dairy-free chocolate. But will their pitches make the Dragons bite or fight?

    Director:Unknown
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  10. Dragons' Den Season 20 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    8.3/10(8 votes)

    S20:E4

    The Dragons decide whether to invest in a sparkly party-wear business or pop-up board games. A cleaning product entrepreneur aims to make a positive social impact by turning homes into mini factories.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Dragons' Den Season 17 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    8.2/10(9 votes)

    S17:E5

    The panel oversee more business propositions, with returning Dragon Theo Paphitis joining regulars Peter Jones, Deborah Meaden, Tej Lalvani and Sara Davies. Two entrepreneurs seeking funding for a range of drinks go to the lengths of setting up a bar in the studio, while other items up for assessment include a design for a pipe-fitting tool and a range of men's cosmetics.

    Director:Unknown
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  12. Dragons' Den Season 23 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    8.0/10(12 votes)

    S23:E2

    The pitches in this episode are for skincare made from rescued food, a device that keeps golf balls spotless, an app that helps you to overpay your mortgage and spicy seasoning balls.

    Director:Unknown
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  13. Dragons' Den Season 17 Episode 9 - Episode 9
    8.4/10(7 votes)

    S17:E9

    Tonight’s hopefuls include a beauty entrepreneur whose tools have a social as well as practical purpose and two low-alcohol brewers who hope the Dragons will stump up for the ultimate round of investment. And the multimillionaires try more than a business on for size when a footwear entrepreneur pitches his range of hand-finished shoes. Will he leave the Den walking on air?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Dragons' Den Season 19 Episode 6 - Episode 6
    8.0/10(11 votes)

    S19:E6

    A tech expert pitches a digital solution to help the bereaved manage the affairs of the deceased, and best friends from London face a roasting over their mood-enhancing coffee products.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Dragons' Den Season 21 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    8.0/10(11 votes)

    S21:E5

    The entrepreneurs bidding for the Dragons' investment include a cat-loving inventor who thinks he’s found a pain-free way to keep feline teeth clean.

    Director:Unknown
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  16. Dragons' Den Season 17 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    8.2/10(8 votes)

    S17:E2

    A pair of porridge entrepreneurs invite the Dragons to a teddy bears’ picnic and academic traditions are turned on their head by two graduates who are determined to disrupt an established marketplace.

    Director:Unknown
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  17. Dragons' Den Season 17 Episode 10 - Episode 10
    8.2/10(8 votes)

    S17:E10

    Tonight, a colourful hair entrepreneur offers one Dragon a new look - and all of them a new investment opportunity. A cheesecake maker has sweet dreams of a cash boost for his franchise model, but will his pitch be the stuff of nightmares? And a husband-and-wife team hope their electrical invention will make sparks fly in the Den as rival Dragons Deborah Meaden and Sara Davies line up to try it out.

    Director:Unknown
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  18. Dragons' Den Season 19 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    7.9/10(12 votes)

    S19:E1

    A Scottish entrepreneur presents a pint-sized gadget that he hopes will be big business, and a robotic invention sends the Dragons into a virtual world.

    Director:Unknown
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  19. Dragons' Den Season 23 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    7.9/10(12 votes)

    S23:E1

    Dragons' Den returns with an exciting line-up of celebrity guests. In this episode, cosmetic powerhouse Jenna Meek joins Peter Jones, Deborah Meaden, Steven Bartlett and Touker Suleyman.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Dragons' Den Season 19 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    8.0/10(10 votes)

    S19:E5

    The Dragons question the expansion plans of an escape room business run by two brothers, and a former international tax lawyer offers a bite-sized portion of her at-home teeth whitening business.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Dragons' Den Season 17 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    8.2/10(7 votes)

    S17:E1

    Crafting queen Sara Davies, joins Peter Jones, Deborah Meaden, Touker Suleyman and Tej Lalvani. In this episode, a spiced rum entrepreneur gets the party started with a rock 'n' roll makeover.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Dragons' Den Season 19 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    7.9/10(11 votes)

    S19:E3

    Entrepreneurs pitch activity-packed weekend breaks for adults, vegan handbags with an X-rated twist, a home delivery app for shoppers and a range of homemade soups and stews.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. Dragons' Den Season 20 Episode 6 - Episode 6
    8.0/10(9 votes)

    S20:E6

    The Dragons are pitched a second-hand clothing swap shop concept, a concertina dog gate and a state-of-the-art mobility device which gives wheelchair users independence.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. Dragons' Den Season 19 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    7.8/10(13 votes)

    S19:E2

    An animal lover from Canada pitches a green solution to canine pollution, and an ethically minded couple have some planet-saving ideas to transform the DIY market.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. Dragons' Den Season 19 Episode 7 - Episode 7
    7.9/10(10 votes)

    S19:E7

    Two business partners offer up their planet-saving product as the solution to the plastic bag problem, and an American entrepreneur crosses the pond with her family's favourite drink.

    Director:Unknown
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Best Episodes Summary

"Episode 3" is the best rated episode of Dragons' Den. It scored 9.1/10 from 11 votes. Written and directed by Unknown, it aired on August 25, 2019. This episode scored 0.7 points higher than the second highest rated, "Episode 7".

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