The Profit

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Season 5 episodes (18)

1 Biggest Wins and Most Heartbreaking Losses
11/21/17
In this special episode, Marcus Lemonis opens his books to reveal what happened after the cameras stopped rolling. He explains which deals paid off big time and which cost him millions. And deep-dives into the money spent, relationships formed, and epic surprises no one saw coming.
2 Tumbleweed Tiny Homes
11/28/17
A Colorado manufacturer of tiny homes faces massive issues. Its owner's lack of leadership has put the business in over a million dollars of debt. Now, he struggles to create a consistent business model and morale is at an all-time low. If Marcus can't get him to change his outlook and put the company before his own interests, the entire organization will collapse.
3 Detroit Denim
12/5/17
At a Detroit-based denim business, the jeans are stiff… and so are the owners. One of them stamps out any idea that isn't his own, while another obsesses about the smallest of details. The third cares only about his own pay out. If Marcus can't get them to embrace new ideas, this Detroit dream will come to an end.
4 Monica Potter Home
12/12/17
Monica Potter of the hit television series Parenthood started a home goods store near her family in rural Ohio. She doesn't have time to run the store herself, but can't relinquish control to any of her employees, especially not to her sister. Emotions run high as Marcus tries to repair family relationships and give the store some focus. If Marcus can't create order amongst all this chaos, the brand may vanish forever.
5 Mr. Cory's Cookies
12/19/17
A cookie company owned by a 13-year-old entrepreneur and his mother faces serious growing pains. Cory's mother struggles to trust anyone and is resistant to change, which has led to missed opportunities in recipe development and retail expansion. If Marcus can't get this young CEO up to speed and earn his mother's trust, this cookie company will crumble.
6 Rayjus
1/9/18
At a sports apparel business in Illinois, the product is top notch, but something is fishy. The facility is literally a sweatshop, the employees are up in arms, and one of the owners has a troubling side gig. If Marcus can't get these unfocused owners to make some radical changes to their culture, their company will capsize.
7 JD Custom Designs
1/16/18
A California company specializing in retail displays struggles to stay relevant. Its owner can't let go of control, which slows the process, limits creativity, and pushes the business right to the brink. If Marcus can't persuade him to let go of the reins and help his wife and partner come into her own, JD Custom Designs could just disappear forever.
8 Faded Royalty
1/23/18
A New York City designer has his sights set on becoming fashion royalty, but his company is barely scraping by. He is disorganized and lacks focus, leaving his clothing line without an identity. His unpaid loans and understaffed store are damaging his personal relationships. If Marcus can't find a way to fix the fabric of this company, it will be ripped to shreds.
9 Southern Culture
2/6/18
The owner of a packaged Southern food business has bitten off more than she can chew. Colossal debts clog her cash flow, bringing her business and her family to the brink. If Marcus can't get her to understand that she cannot do it all on her own, Southern Culture will be cooked.
10 Fighting for Farrell's
2/27/18
Last year, Marcus Lemonis invested $750,000 to help revive this classic restaurant chain. Fighting between partners and mismanagement have ruined everything he put in place. If Marcus can't rebuild this broken venture, he'll lose over $1,000,000 and the brand will melt away forever.
11 Tankfarm & Co.
6/12/18
A men's apparel business on the coast of California is about to unravel completely. Co-owners and brothers Mike and John found early success selling to big stores, but when they opened up two locations of their own, profitability never followed. Now, they're clashing more every day, mistakes are piling up, and morale is fading away. If Marcus can't mend their fraying relationship, their beloved brand will go bust. Screen reader support enabled.
12 The Casery
6/19/18
A Los Angeles startup is creating buzz with their fashion-forward cellphone cases. But behind their breathtaking sales and beautiful designs, the cracks are starting to show. Their young CEO does whatever he pleases, leaving his partners demoralized and the business unable to grow. If Marcus can't teach him to respect his people and his company, The Casery will shatter.
13 Ellison Eyewear
6/26/18
A Chicago startup impresses with their high-end sunglasses. But behind the flashy shades, the company struggles to turn a profit. Their CEO has trouble moving beyond a personal tragedy; it's affected every aspect of the business from marketing to hiring, leaving the company with no structure or vision. If Marcus can't get him to look beyond what he's lost, his company will be next.
14 Diaper Dude
7/3/18
A father-focused bag company that once generated millions is now at death's door. After 15 years in business, the owner has allowed his fears to get the best of him. He's lost faith in his skills and his products. If Marcus can't help him regain his confidence, Diaper Dude with disappear for good.
15 Simply Slices
7/10/18
At a small family-run pizza chain, the proud patriarch is squeezing the life out of the business. He has long dreamed of taking his drive-through pizza concept nationwide, but he's so resistant to change that he alienates potential franchisees. Now, he's alienating his family too. If Marcus can't help him change the way he communicates, Simply Slices will simply fail.
16 Hangout Lighting
7/17/18
A Chicago-based lighting company is sparking innovation with unique designs and customizable options. But the young owner's lack of clear leadership and trust in her employees is causing sales to fizzle. If Marcus can't get her to step up and value her team, it could be lights out for this burgeoning startup.
17 Montiel
7/24/18
The owner of a women's athleisure company found initial success building a following online, but her conservative aesthetic is starting to lose popularity. She refuses to take any risks, despite suffering sales. If Marcus can't get this owner to think outside the box, this burgeoning startup will fade away.
18 Baby Bump
7/31/18
A husband-and-wife team is working night and day to keep their maternity and children's retail stores open, but debt is crushing them after a recent illness. If Marcus Lemonis can't teach them how to revitalize their stores, their business could go belly up.

About this show

When Marcus Lemonis isn't running his multibillion-dollar company, Camping World, he goes on the hunt for struggling businesses that are desperate for cash and ripe for a deal. In the past 10 years, he's successfully turned around over 100 companies. Now he's bringing those skills to CNBC...and he's putting over his own millions on the line. In each episode, Lemonis makes an offer that's impossible to refuse; his cash for a piece of the business and a percentage of the profits. And once inside these companies, he'll do almost anything to save the business and make himself a profit; even if it means firing the president, promoting the secretary or doing the work himself. Marcus is ""The Profit"" and will do whatever it takes to fix a failing business--hire people, fire people and even spend his own money.

Ratings and reviews

4.9
86 reviews
Lisa Dees
October 10, 2016
I appreciate Mr. Lemonis does not tell people they are flat-out stupid or berate them. He validates them by giving respect to their experience. He allows them options to pass the baton & not be run over. Great to see he offers different, more efficient and forward-thinking improved ideas without trouncing the little guys for not having the back ground and experience to be successful without him.
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Hacim Llih
December 10, 2017
This was a great show I would've missed if not for my brother referring it to me due my decade plus fascination with the #TinyHouse / #VanLife / sustainable movement. Seems this CEO has some humane heart vs the more atypical #profitOVERpeople of more than not.
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Lisa Murphy-Tate
July 2, 2019
This show beats all the business classes I took in college. With the mindsight of making money, Lemonis shows how to do it with heart. Definitely a true business man, he will tell you what you need to hear. A+ production
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