Premiere & Network: Debuted on August 9, 2009, on ABC.
Format: Adapted from the British Dragons’ Den, originally from Japanese Tigers of Money.
Seasons & Episodes: Currently running Season 17; over 359 episodes aired.
Runtime: Approx. 42 minutes per episode.
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