THE SHARKS GET IN THE HOLIDAY SPIRIT WITH A RENT-A-LIVE CHRISTMAS TREE BUSINESS THAT CREATES JOBS FOR VETERANS, AND SINGER-SONGWRITER JOHN RICH SURPRISES THE CHORD BUDDY ENTREPRENEUR DURING A FOLLOW-UP

"Episode 409" - A man from Torrance, CA gets the Sharks in the holiday spirit with his rent-a-live Christmas tree service, which hires war veterans to maintain and deliver the trees, creating several jobs during the holiday season. An enthusiastic woman from East Hampton, NY asks the Sharks to invest in her fudge that is gluten-free, but not glutton free. The Sharks tell two college students from Santa Monica, CA studying business that they may have a lot to learn when it comes to their fashion accessory that holds a cell phone on your leg. Also, two longtime friends and moms from Los Angeles believe their kids' indoor/outdoor play and party space is a perfect franchise opportunity. Singer-songwriter John Rich surprises entrepreneur Travis Perry from Dothan, AL, during an update for Chord Buddy, a training tool for beginning guitar students which Robert Herjavec invested in during Season 3, on "Shark Tank," FRIDAY, AUGUST 30 (9:00-10:01p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network. (Rebroadcast. OAD: 12/4/12)

Note: This episode replaces "Episode 311."

The Sharks in this episode of "Shark Tank" are Barbara Corcoran, Mark Cuban, Robert Herjavec, Daymond John and Kevin O'Leary.

"Shark Tank" is broadcast in 720 Progressive (720P), ABC's selected HDTV format with stereo sound. This program carries a TV-PG parental guideline.

For more information on "Shark Tank," visit ABC.com/sharktank