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The Worst Episodes of Dragons' Den

Every episode of Dragons' Den ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst Episodes of Dragons' Den!

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

  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    Dragons' Den Season 1 Episode 3 - 18 January 2005
    5.1/10(14 votes)

    S1:E3

    Highlights include; a Scottish castle renovation, "Le Beanock" - a suspended floor cushion, "Outerbox" - disposable outdoor furniture, and a three dimensional measuring system using a digital camera.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Dragons' Den Season 2 Episode 6 - Episode 6
    5.0/10(10 votes)

    S2:E6

    Budding entrepreneurs approach 5 of the best business minds in the UK with the hope of securing financial backing for their business proposal. Can they in a few short minutes persuade the Dragons that they are a sound investment? Or will they get shown the door?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Dragons' Den Season 2 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    5.2/10(11 votes)

    S2:E4

    Budding entrepreneurs approach 5 of the best business minds in the UK with the hope of securing financial backing for their business proposal. Can they in a few short minutes persuade the Dragons that they are a sound investment? Or will they get shown the door?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Dragons' Den Season 2 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    5.2/10(11 votes)

    S2:E5

    Budding entrepreneurs approach 5 of the best business minds in the UK with the hope of securing financial backing for their business proposal. Can they in a few short minutes persuade the Dragons that they are a sound investment? Or will they get shown the door?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Dragons' Den Season 1 Episode 4 - 25 January 2005
    5.4/10(12 votes)

    S1:E4

    Highlights include; "Maximat" - an odour absorbing mat for dogs, "Tattoo erase" - a tattoo removal system, "Destination London" - a board game aimed at tourists, and a company who claim to be able to chemically boost the production of expensive, yet rare "Black Truffles".

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Dragons' Den Season 4 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    5.2/10(10 votes)

    S4:E1

    Budding entrepreneurs approach 5 of the best business minds in the UK with the hope of securing financial backing for their business proposal. Can they in a few short minutes persuade the Dragons that they are a sound investment? Or will they get shown the door?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Dragons' Den Season 4 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    5.2/10(10 votes)

    S4:E2

    Budding entrepreneurs approach 5 of the best business minds in the UK with the hope of securing financial backing for their business proposal. Can they in a few short minutes persuade the Dragons that they are a sound investment? Or will they get shown the door?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Dragons' Den Season 5 Episode 7 - Episode 7
    5.1/10(9 votes)

    S5:E7

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Dragons' Den Season 2 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    5.4/10(11 votes)

    S2:E3

    Budding entrepreneurs approach 5 of the best business minds in the UK with the hope of securing financial backing for their business proposal. Can they in a few short minutes persuade the Dragons that they are a sound investment? Or will they get shown the door?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Dragons' Den Season 3 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    5.4/10(11 votes)

    S3:E3

    Budding entrepreneurs approach 5 of the best business minds in the UK with the hope of securing financial backing for their business proposal. Can they in a few short minutes persuade the Dragons that they are a sound investment? Or will they get shown the door?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Dragons' Den Season 1 Episode 6 - 08 February 2005
    5.6/10(12 votes)

    S1:E6

    Highlights include; "Captivate Media Limited" - a TV-in-a-taxi based media device, "Snowbo" - an attachment for a snowboard that turns the board into a BMX, a fold away storage box used to store household waste, and "Wonderland" - a new magazine.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Dragons' Den Season 2 Episode 7 - Episode 7: Where Are They Now?: Part 1
    5.2/10(8 votes)

    S2:E7

    Budding entrepreneurs approach 5 of the best business minds in the UK with the hope of securing financial backing for their business proposal. Can they in a few short minutes persuade the Dragons that they are a sound investment? Or will they get shown the door?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Dragons' Den Season 1 Episode 2 - 11 January 2005
    5.6/10(11 votes)

    S1:E2

    Highlights include; "Stable Table" - a plastic device that can be used to stablise stables on uneven surfaces, "Mandala Aroma" - an aromatherapy company, "Kestral Aerospace Limited" - a personal aircraft, "Grayers Limited" - a female tailoring company, and "musiccontrol.com" - a music download service.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Dragons' Den Season 4 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    5.3/10(8 votes)

    S4:E5

    Budding entrepreneurs approach 5 of the best business minds in the UK with the hope of securing financial backing for their business proposal. Can they in a few short minutes persuade the Dragons that they are a sound investment? Or will they get shown the door?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Dragons' Den Season 4 Episode 6 - Episode 6
    5.3/10(8 votes)

    S4:E6

    Budding entrepreneurs approach 5 of the best business minds in the UK with the hope of securing financial backing for their business proposal. Can they in a few short minutes persuade the Dragons that they are a sound investment? Or will they get shown the door?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Dragons' Den Season 2 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    5.6/10(10 votes)

    S2:E2

    The Dragons finally meet their match as clean shaven Jay Cousins brings his Orikaso folding plates to the foldaway table.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Dragons' Den Season 3 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    5.6/10(10 votes)

    S3:E1

    Budding entrepreneurs approach 5 of the best business minds in the UK with the hope of securing financial backing for their business proposal. Can they in a few short minutes persuade the Dragons that they are a sound investment? Or will they get shown the door?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Dragons' Den Season 4 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    5.6/10(9 votes)

    S4:E3

    Budding entrepreneurs approach 5 of the best business minds in the UK with the hope of securing financial backing for their business proposal. Can they in a few short minutes persuade the Dragons that they are a sound investment? Or will they get shown the door?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Dragons' Den Season 3 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    5.8/10(11 votes)

    S3:E2

    Budding entrepreneurs approach 5 of the best business minds in the UK with the hope of securing financial backing for their business proposal. Can they in a few short minutes persuade the Dragons that they are a sound investment? Or will they get shown the door?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Dragons' Den Season 4 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    5.5/10(8 votes)

    S4:E4

    Budding entrepreneurs approach 5 of the best business minds in the UK with the hope of securing financial backing for their business proposal. Can they in a few short minutes persuade the Dragons that they are a sound investment? Or will they get shown the door?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Dragons' Den Season 1 Episode 5 - 01 February 2005
    5.9/10(12 votes)

    S1:E5

    Highlights include; "Slim PC" - a PC designed to be smaller than a typical PC, "Plant Power" - an automatic plant watering system, Elizabeth Galton - a fashion designer who creates unusual jewellery, and "AFrame Golf" - an alternative to a golf cart.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Dragons' Den Season 5 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    5.7/10(9 votes)

    S5:E1

    Fifth series of the show begins with entrepreneurs presenting the following business ideas: * While-u-wait gold plating service. * Cornish music festival. * Dried fruit & meat snacks. * Celebrity look-a-like business for Hen parties.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. Dragons' Den Season 5 Episode 6 - Episode 6
    5.7/10(8 votes)

    S5:E6

    In the sixth episode of the fifth series, the entrepreneurs approach the dragons with the following ideas: * Stimulating Baby clothes * Shower system for hospitals * Caribbean ready meals * Musical extravaganza

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. Dragons' Den Season 6 Episode 8 - 8 September 2008
    5.7/10(8 votes)

    S6:E8

    In the last of the current series, the Dragons are presented with a dog bowl, personalised audio greetings for mobile phones and a waste recycling business. In addition, a look back at how entrepreneurs from earlier in the series have fared.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. Dragons' Den Season 3 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    6.0/10(11 votes)

    S3:E5

    Budding entrepreneurs approach 5 of the best business minds in the UK with the hope of securing financial backing for their business proposal. Can they in a few short minutes persuade the Dragons that they are a sound investment? Or will they get shown the door?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Worst Episodes Summary

"18 January 2005" is the worst rated episode of Dragons' Den. It scored 5.1/10 from 14 votes. Written and directed by Unknown, it aired on January 18, 2005.

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