August 7, 2011 (2011-08-07) – December 28, 2018 (2018-12-28)
Tanked is an American reality television series that aired on Animal Planet from August 7, 2011, to December 28, 2018. The series followed the operations of the Las Vegas-based aquarium manufacturer Acrylic Tank Manufacturing, owned by brothers-in-law Brett Raymer and Wayde King.[1] Brett's sister Heather, married to Wayde, is the company's accountant, and Heather and Brett's father Irwin Raymer (also known as The General) is the office manager.[2]
Other regulars include shop manager Robert "Robbie Redneck" Christlieb and sales coordinator Agnes Wilczynski.
In 2012, Animal Planet re-released the entire series with additional text commentary from the cast under the name Tanked: Unfiltered.[3] New episodes were shown on Fridays at 10pm Eastern Time. On March 17, 2018, Animal Planet announced that the series would end after the fifteenth season.[4]
Tanked was also shown on the DMAX channel in the United Kingdom.
Brett builds a car theme tank in record time, and Brett is nervous to use his new scuba skills.
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"Swimming with the Sharks"
August 19, 2011 (2011-08-19)
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Wayde and Brett try to avoid sleeping with the fishes when they design a 1,000 US gal (3,785 L), mob-inspired tank. Meanwhile, Wayde's wife, Heather, is persuaded to walk among sharks; and the Acrylic Tank Manufacturing team works on a phone-booth aquarium for a homesick New York family.
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"Rules of Engagement"
August 26, 2011 (2011-08-26)
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A hydraulic tank gives a business a boost and comes with a hidden engagement ring; a diner owner wants a tank to go with the restaurant's decor.
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"Be Cool"
September 2, 2011 (2011-09-02)
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The finishing touches are put on a 57,000 US gal (215,768 L) aquarium in a Dallas megachurch; a woman surprises her fiancé with a beer-keg tank for his basement hangout; Brett makes unauthorized enhancements to a lawyer's reception-desk tank.
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"Good Karma"
September 9, 2011 (2011-09-09)
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A request for a precisely constructed Feng Shui tank helps Brett discover his zen, unlocking the gateway for inner peace and outward annoyance to his fellow ATM crew. Meanwhile, an overhead bed boat tank, custom themed after a well-known children's book, brightens the spirits of a five-year-old boy with many surgeries ahead of him. Brett and Wayde are brought to tears by the gratitude of the little boy, who couldn’t dream of anything more. Finally, a visit to the Atlantis Aquarium tank allows big payback as Heather gets her revenge by secretly signing Brett and Wayde up for a caged shark dive.
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"Tricks of the Trade"
September 16, 2011 (2011-09-16)
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A skateboard ramp tank has Wayde & Brett grinding their gears to find a solution to keep the acrylic from scratching; The ATM team builds a surprise octopus tank for Wayde's birthday; and Vegas weather is threatening a meltdown on an outdoor gumball tank.
Wayde and Brett are back home in New York to see a long-time client to discuss the installation of a shark tank for his recently built orthodontist office; a display tank for an appliance store.
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"Old School vs. New School"
April 21, 2012 (2012-04-21)
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A pinball-machine tank for an arcade-game enthusiast in Chicago; a tank for a robotics-systems company in Massachusetts.
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"Serenity Now"
April 28, 2012 (2012-04-28)
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A tank for a tattoo parlor in Las Vegas to soothe nervous customers; a show piece for a furniture store in North Carolina.
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"Roll With It"
May 5, 2012 (2012-05-05)
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The Pensacola Blue Wahoos ask Wayde and Brett to turn an old school bus into a mobile fish tank, but they have to change plans when they learn they can't pay for it; Brett comes up with a unique tank design for his mother's favorite nail salon.
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"Tanks for the Memories"
May 12, 2012 (2012-05-12)
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The crew discuss their favorite tanks and pranks from Season 1 in an episode that features unseen footage.
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"Polar Opposites"
May 19, 2012 (2012-05-19)
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The hosts head to the Valley View Casino in California to build a 35 ft (10.7 m) long marquee tank within a strictly specified amount of time; the Monte Carlo's Minus 5 Ice Bar in Las Vegas has Wayde and Brett in the deep freeze constructing a jellyfish tank.
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"Most Challenging Tanks"
June 2, 2012 (2012-06-02)
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Wayde and Brett revisit their most challenging Tank builds.
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"Where the Wild Things Are"
June 9, 2012 (2012-06-09)
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Wayde and Brett Have to come up with a tanked first when they incorporate all of what Petco has to offer in building them a three part tank for their headquarters. Also they get to build a tank built for Rock Legends Kiss!
In the third-season premiere, Brett and Wayde work on a shark tank with a "Jaws" theme for comedian Tracy Morgan.
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"For Love of the Game...Or Money?"
August 18, 2012 (2012-08-18)
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A koi pond for the NFL's Bart Scott; a vault tank for a Florida technology company.
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"Flying High and Sinking Deep"
August 25, 2012 (2012-08-25)
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A manufacturing company flies Wayde and Brett to Chicago on a private jet to pitch their ambitious plans for a large aquarium over a second-floor staircase; a Caribbean restaurant in Philadelphia wants an interactive window tank with remote-controlled submarines.
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"Nuclear Family"
September 8, 2012 (2012-09-08)
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The Acrylic Tank Manufacturing crew recall the most memorable tanks of the year, and share the highs and lows of working for a family business.
Brett and Wayde work on a tank with a twist for Jackass creator Jeff Tremaine. They also visit the Tropical Smoothie Cafe for a sweet treat.
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"Learn to Love or Love to Learn"
March 29, 2013 (2013-03-29)
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Las Vegas Weddings asks Wayde and Brett to make an old-school Vegas style tank for their chapel. And the Lion's of Saint Leo University ask for a new draw in their student common area.
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"Groovy Sarcophagus, Man"
April 5, 2013 (2013-04-05)
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In New York, a Cleopatra-inspired hotel asks Wayde and Brett for a one-of-a-kind tank that fits their theme. Also, Spencer Gifts asks for a larger representation of their iconic lava lamp.
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"Tip of the Hat to the Devils"
April 12, 2013 (2013-04-12)
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The Fairleigh Dickinson Devils request a tank with fire and fish for their student pub. In Vegas, a hat making company wants a giant koi pond that looks like a top hat.
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"Spin the Bottles"
April 19, 2013 (2013-04-19)
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A rocket ship tank is requested for a candy shop. Wayde and Brett outfit it with a launch pad, countdown and smoke machine. Plus a vineyard owner requests his historic old wagon be used for displaying a tank outside.
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"A Guide Light to Fitness"
April 26, 2013 (2013-04-26)
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Wayde and Brett design a multipurpose tank for a fitness mogul; an Alabama casino requests a tank with a scaled replica of a historical lighthouse.
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"Nigiri and the NBA"
May 3, 2013 (2013-05-03)
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Wayde and Brett create a temporary tank for basketball star Dwyane Wade; a North Carolina restaurant requests a burger- and sushi-filled aquarium.
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"Fermenting Donuts"
May 10, 2013 (2013-05-10)
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Wayde and Brett transport a fully operational beer fermenter, then head south to create a doughnut-shaped tank.
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"A Healthy Dose of ATM"
May 17, 2013 (2013-05-17)
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A Florida medical facility desires a tank in the shape of a syringe; Wayde and Brett must construct an aquarium for their new shop.
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"Jurassic Campground"
May 31, 2013 (2013-05-31)
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Redneck designs a RV aquarium; the team builds a large indoor tank that holds both alligators and sharks.
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"Popcorn on the High Seas"
June 7, 2013 (2013-06-07)
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Wayde and Brett create two aquariums for a mall's new food court, then work to transform a vintage popcorn machine into a tank.
"Lifestyles of the Fish & Famous" "Tanked Celebrity Edition" (as broadcast)
August 23, 2013 (2013-08-23)
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A special episode where Brett & Wayde go back in time to their celebrity friends who got Tanked including magician and actor Neil Patrick Harris, comedian Tracy Morgan and rock band Kiss.
Wayde and Brett visit some construction builders at a luxury condo complex, and build a tank made in a wave shape. Meanwhile, Wayde sets up an 'Employee of the Month' competition, but when everybody including Brett, Agnes and Heather work so hard, in the end the winner is Kyle!
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"Tricks and Trees"
September 13, 2013 (2013-09-13)
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Wayde and Brett are challenged to build an aquarium inside an oak tree. Back in Vegas, a store's request for a coffin tank brings the scare tactics in everyone.
When a client asks for any object to become a tank, if it's a drum or a telephone box, Brett & Wayde must make it happen, as their motto is 'If you can dream it, We can build it'
Drag queen Frank Marino, spokesperson for the Vegas bedding store, Holy Sheets, asks Wayde and Brett to create an over-the-top bed tank that will make customers want to sleep with the fishes. In Perdido Key, FL the guys build a Pirate Ship tank.
Wayde and Brett meet NBA Houston Rockets Basketball player Dwight Howard and build him a fish tank inside a snake tank. Dwight and Wayde prank Brett by saying there is an escaped snake in Dwight's house, knowing Brett's fear for snakes.
The guys have a break from building tanks, so to cure boredom, they challenge each other as to who can build a better a tank, so Guns N' Roses star DJ Ashba and Jeff Tremaine become judges and assistants, and turns out to be a real hard challenge.
Assembling a Florida Gators-themed tank for alumnus Titus O'Neil, to commemorate the 100th episode; an aftershow follows.
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"Johnny Damon is Expecting the Unexpected"
April 22, 2016 (2016-04-22)
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Two-time MLB World Series champion Johnny Damon and his wife, expecting a child, want the ATM crew to help reveal the gender of their baby at a party by building two different tanks.
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"Nick Carter Wants His Tank That Way"
April 29, 2016 (2016-04-29)
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Backstreet Boy and Dancing with The Stars finalist Nick Carter wants an aquarium for his Los Angeles home. A paddle boat theme seems impossible until Wayde finds one in the middle of the desert.
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"Prince Fielder's Big Hit"
May 6, 2016 (2016-05-06)
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The Texas Ranger's biggest slugger, Prince Fielder is building his man cave in his home in Orlando, Florida. No man cave is complete without an elegant, saltwater aquarium that is viewable from two sides.
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"2 Chainz, 1 Tank"
May 13, 2016 (2016-05-13)
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A Request from rapper 2 Chainz based on Atlanta's skyline
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"Prince Royce's Royal Tank"
June 3, 2016 (2016-06-03)
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Latin Musician Prince Royce hits a crazy tank in his greatest house area!
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"Imaginarium Aquarium"
June 10, 2016 (2016-06-10)
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An amazing airport restaurant request; A Massive ship replica
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"Bellagio Makeover"
June 17, 2016 (2016-06-17)
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One of the most famous Hotel Casinos ever, Bellagio, charge a large deal for a giant tank
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"Party Rockin' Tank"
June 24, 2016 (2016-06-24)
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Thanks to Redfoo, a new tank for them to build in the house of the killer DJ
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"Internet Tank Sensation"
July 1, 2016 (2016-07-01)
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Everybody loves YouTuber and prankster Roman Atwood and Smile More, which just happens to seem when Roman himself wants a tank!
Las Vegas Coin Laundry is requesting an aquarium built into a real washer/dryer unit just like the others in their store. across town, an Optometrist (Spectacle) wants an eye-popping underworld world for their patients.
Wayde and Brett are going head-to-head as they both want a one-of-a-kind, extreme pond in their backyard; as they build their ponds, they are keeping everything top secret from each other.
Dr. Oz asks for an aquarium which will include an Oz-theme interior that will have the fish swimming down the yellow brick road.
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"Wildfire Rescue Tribute Tank"
November 2, 2018 (2018-11-02)
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Coddingtown Center in Santa Rosa, Cal., task the guys with a wildfire rescue tribute tank.
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"Demarcus Cousins and a Snake Tank"
November 9, 2018 (2018-11-09)
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Wayde and Brett have two clients who want aquariums in their own backyard: basketball player, Demarcus Cousins, wants a corner tank for his Las Vegas house; and a pet store wants a tank for both fish and reptiles.
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"Be Cool"
November 16, 2018 (2018-11-16)
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MMA fighter Urijah Faber just opened his new gym and wants a little bit of the ocean inside, specifically a puffer. Meanwhile, a couple hosts a party for the Marine Aquarium Convention.
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"All in The Ocean"
November 23, 2018 (2018-11-23)
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The team is tasked with a 6,000-gallon aquarium for the Ocean Casino Resort in Atlantic City.
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"Clay Matthews' Green Bay Eel Tank"
November 30, 2018 (2018-11-30)
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The team is tasked to build NFL Star Clay Matthews an eel tank
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"Healing Garden Waterfall"
December 7, 2018 (2018-12-07)
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Lifestyle brand Salt Life needs Wayde and Brett's help again! This time, they want an aquarium even BIGGER and BETTER than the original! Closer to home, the guys get asked to build a custom acrylic waterfall as part of a memorial in Las Vegas.
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"A Merry Fishy Christmas"
December 14, 2018 (2018-12-14)
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The team is tasked with building a tank for Ethel M, a chocolate factory in Vegas, and also the team has a surprise in store for Wayde.
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"Tracy Morgans Giant Shark Tank Under Construction"
December 14, 2018 (2018-12-14)
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The team is tasked with building another shark tank for comedian Tracy Morgan
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"Tracy Morgan's Giant Shark Tank Revealed!"
December 28, 2018 (2018-12-28)
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The team shows the new shark tank of comedian Tracy Morgan
