This episode provides updates on Tipsy Elves, the ugly Christmas sweater company that Robert Herjavec invested in during Season 5; Carter Kostler, a 16-year-old whose idea for a new bottle was rejected by the Sharks in Season 5, and Al "Bubba" Baker also from Season 5, whose de-boned ribs company has Daymond John thinking of pulling out of the deal with a struggle that the company has had.

This episode provides updates on The Red Dress Boutique from Season 6 who wants to make a change in their website leaving Mark Cuban unhappy; Ryan's Barkery, a deal made by Barbara Corcoran in Season 4 who since changed their name to Ry's Ruffery and Plated from Season 5, whose deal with Cuban for their meals-at-home business, fell through.

This episode provides updates on ChordBuddy, whose deal with Robert Herjavec in Season 3 is endangered as sales decline and he must decide to keep manufacturing local or go overseas; Mix Bikini also from Season 3 fails when their website crashes on their Shark Tank debut and Barbara Corcoran is not happy; Lori Greiner loves Bantam Bagels from Season 6 but wants them to change their name.

Lori Greiner checks in on her investment of The Paintbrush Cover, a convenient way to store wet paintbrushes from Season Five, by visiting the creators, John and Sal DePaola and Anthony Caputo from Jackson, New Jersey. She throws a curveball into their attempts to take their business to the next level. Robert Herj