Shark Tank Season 17, Episode 7

Dec 10, 2025 · A Christmas Miracle: Four Holiday Pitches, Four Deals

On the panel: Daniel Lubetzky, Daymond John, Barbara Corcoran, Lori Greiner, Kevin O'Leary

Who Got a Deal on Shark Tank Season 17, Episode 7

Recap

The Verdict

Kevin O'Leary named it himself. Party games, tiny stockings, Victorian carolers and a salami gingerbread house all left with a shark, and Barbara Corcoran took two of them.

The holiday episode delivered what Kevin O'Leary called a Christmas miracle: every one of the four festive pitches secured a deal. Barbara Corcoran bought into two of them, and Daniel Lubetzky and Lori Greiner took the other two.

The night opened with McMiller, screen-free party games like It's Bananas from husbands David McGranaghan and Julian Miller of Los Angeles, a business with $12.5 million in lifetime sales and $3.2 million in 2024. Kevin and Daniel got pulled into a goofy race with monkey tails during the demo. Barbara offered $200,000 for 10% plus a $2-per-unit royalty, and Daniel matched with a 99-cent royalty, then edged to 9% equity, which the founders took. Kate Stewart's Bauble Stockings, hand-stitched needlepoint stockings made by fair-trade artisans in Haiti that hold a final gift or a clue, had done $6.3 million in revenue. Four sharks passed, Barbara offered $250,000 for 25%, and Kate talked her down to 20%.

The Christmas Carolers, Kenyon Ross's Victorian-costumed a cappella troupe that charges $700 for the first hour across 14 cities, brought the singers into the Tank. Barbara was the only bidder and took 60% of the company for $125,000 plus a $125,000 loan for operating expenses. The finale was Edible Architecture's Charcuterie Chalet, Avital Ungar's savory gingerbread house built from salami shingles, pretzel windows and parmesan snow. Kevin declared she had violated the honor of the gingerbread house and Barbara said it looked like a disaster, but with $1.17 million in 2025 sales and Costco on the customer list, Lori offered $150,000 for 25% and settled at 18%.

Pitch by Pitch

Mc MILLERMc MILLEREntertainment
Fell Through

Asked $200,000 for 5% · Deal $200,000 for 9% with Daniel Lubetzky

David McGranaghan and Julian Miller, husbands based in Los Angeles who met on a blind date, pitched McMiller, sustainable screen-free party games including It's Bananas, Fish Fight, Uproar and Cat Mitt, built on physical comedy and made from plant-based, plastic-free materials. Founded in 2017, the company had $12.5 million in lifetime sales, $3.2 million in 2024, and projected $5 million with $750,000 net profit for 2025; each game costs about $3 to make and retails for $23.99. Kevin O'Leary rejected the valuation as too high. Barbara Corcoran offered $200,000 for 10% plus a $2 royalty per unit. Daniel Lubetzky matched at 10% with a 99-cent royalty, then revised to 9%; David countered at 8%, Daniel held at 9% plus the 99-cent royalty until repaid, and the founders accepted.

Best Moment
“Kevin O'Leary and Daniel Lubetzky played It's Bananas during the pitch, pulled into a goofy race wearing monkey tails.”
Interested
Daniel Lubetzky, Barbara Corcoran
Out
Kevin O'Leary

Where they are now:Thriving$5M revenueFull update →

Entertainment companies have a 68% deal rate on Shark Tank

Bauble StockingsBauble StockingsHome & Lifestyle
Deal

Asked $250,000 for 15% · Deal $250,000 for 20% with Barbara Corcoran

Kate Stewart pitched Bauble Stockings, ornament-sized hand-stitched needlepoint stockings designed to hold a final Christmas gift or a clue to it, made by fair-trade artisans in Haiti and retailing at $89.50, with a newer velvet version paired with a children's book around $30. The idea came from her father hiding gifts in tiny stockings, a tradition she turned into a business in 2018 after her fiancé asked about it. Revenue had reached $6.3 million, with 108 products in over 300 U.S. stores including Neiman Marcus. Kevin O'Leary worried the book would distract from the core product, Daymond John questioned the premium pricing, Daniel Lubetzky wanted more business planning, and Lori Greiner thought the company didn't need a shark. Barbara Corcoran offered $250,000 for 25%; Kate countered at 20% and Barbara accepted.

Best Moment
“Kate gifted each shark a stocking, with a clue about wine for Kevin and a classic nutcracker for Daymond, who asked why such a small stocking retails for $89.50 and learned the hand-stitching alone costs $30.49.”
Interested
Barbara Corcoran
Out
Kevin O'Leary, Daymond John, Daniel Lubetzky, Lori Greiner

Where they are now:Thriving$1.5M revenueFull update →

Home & Lifestyle companies have a 67% deal rate on Shark Tank

The Christmas CarolersThe Christmas CarolersEntertainment
Deal

Asked $250,000 for 20% · Deal $125,000 for 60% with Barbara Corcoran

Kenyon Ross pitched The Christmas Carolers, Victorian-costumed a cappella singers booked for corporate events, family gatherings and private parties at $700 for the first hour, with typical bookings of two hours. He founded the business in 1996 with 40 carolers from Samford University in Birmingham, Alabama, to fill a gap for talented singers who could bring festive nostalgia to the home. Sales grew from $60,000 in 2022 to $250,000 in 2024 with $50,000 net profit, operating in 14 cities. Kevin O'Leary was skeptical of the valuation and slow growth, Daniel Lubetzky couldn't see long-term growth, and Lori Greiner and Daymond John couldn't connect with the business. Barbara Corcoran was the only bidder and the deal closed at $125,000 for 60% of the company, leaving Kenyon 30% and part-time employee Jessica Harris 10%, plus a $125,000 loan to cover daily expenses.

Best Moment
“A group of vocalists came into the Tank singing classical carols, and when asked about social media followers Kenyon answered simply: hundreds.”
Interested
Barbara Corcoran
Out
Kevin O'Leary, Daniel Lubetzky, Lori Greiner, Daymond John

Where they are now:Operating$500,000 revenueFull update →

Entertainment companies have a 68% deal rate on Shark Tank

Edible ArchitectureEdible ArchitectureEntertainment
Deal

Asked $150,000 for 10% · Deal $150,000 for 18% with Lori Greiner

Avital Ungar pitched Edible Architecture's Charcuterie Chalet Kits, shelf-stable grown-up gingerbread houses built from salami shingles, cheese, pretzel windows, parmesan snow and olive ornaments, sold as Classic, Mini and Charcuterie Tree kits at $29.99. She founded Avital Food & Drink Experiences in 2011 and in 2021 had employees build charcuterie chalets for a virtual holiday meetup before realizing adults wanted a signature creation of their own. Retail revenue went from $123,000 in 2024 to $1.17 million in 2025, with Costco, Albertsons and World Market as partners. Kevin O'Leary called the concept a mistake, Barbara Corcoran said it looked like a disaster, Daniel Lubetzky said the product wasn't for him, and Daymond John cited past bad experiences with purchase-order funding. Lori Greiner offered $150,000 for 25% with no PO funding, and after negotiation they settled at 18%.

Best Moment
“The sharks built their own charcuterie chalets during the pitch, and Kevin O'Leary declared that Avital had violated the honor of the gingerbread house.”
Interested
Lori Greiner
Out
Kevin O'Leary, Barbara Corcoran, Daniel Lubetzky, Daymond John

Where they are now:Thriving$2M revenueFull update →

Entertainment companies have a 68% deal rate on Shark Tank

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