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The Profit

TV·2013–2021·8 seasons, 116 episodes·CNBC·1h·8.0

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When Marcus Lemonis isn't running his multi-billion 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 doing something no one has ever done on TV before ... he's putting over $2 million of his own money on the line.

In each episode of The Profit, 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.

Highest-rated episodes all ranked

  1. 01The Profit S07E06Hatbox & RampS07E06 · 9.5In a special episode, Marcus Lemonis shares insights on two companies where he never made a deal. Hat Box - a Texas haberdashery whose owner wants to be buried in her cashwrap; and Ramp - a Utah Ski and Snowboard manufacturer whose owner has burned through millions of dollars. With 20/20 hindsight Marcus gives business tips that could have changed everything for these companies.
  2. 02The Profit S06E01NYC Bagel DeliS06E01 · 9.3A master bagel maker has built a big following in Chicago. But even as he dreams of expanding beyond the windy city his business is growing stale. His branding is uninspired, his product mix is all over the place, and while he and his wife have overcome great challenges together, he struggles with giving her a say in the company. If I can't push him to rise to the occasion this would-be mogul isn't going anywhere.
  3. 03The Profit S05E10Fighting for Farrell'sS05E10 · 9.0Last year, Marcus invested $750,000 to help revive this classic restaurant chain, but fighting between partners and mismanagement have ruined everything he put in place. If Marcus can't rebuild this broken venture, the brand will melt away forever.

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Episodes by season

Season016Episodes2013AiredSeason avg
  1. S01E01The Profit S01E01Car CashJuly 30, 2013Marcus attempts to help two feuding brothers whose used-car business is weeks away from being shut down.
  2. S01E02The Profit S01E02Maarse FloristAugust 6, 2013Maarse Florists was once the premier flower shop in Southern California. But after the founder died, this once proud business began to lose
  3. S01E03The Profit S01E03Planet PopcornAugust 13, 2013Planet Popcorn started as a humble little stand at a Southern California fairground. Today it's a multimillion-dollar business. The popcorn
  4. S01E04The Profit S01E04Eco-MeAugust 20, 2013Inspired by the death of a loved one, Eco-Me is an all-natural cleaning supply company started by two best friends who wanted to help people
  5. S01E05The Profit S01E05LA DogworksAugust 27, 2013LA Dogworks was started up by an eccentric hothead who built a state-of-the-art dog care facility that's second to none. But that volatile l
  6. S01E06The Profit S01E06Mr. Green TeaSeptember 3, 2013This week, Marcus Lemonis travels to Keyport, NJ, to visit Mr. Green Tea, a family-run specialty ice cream company being torn apart by two c

Season 1 ranked & reviewed

Season0218Episodes2014AiredSeason avg
  1. S02E01The Profit S02E01Athans MotorsFebruary 25, 2014A former real estate investor and car enthusiast, Pete Athans, sunk his entire life savings into building a high-end used car dealership in
  2. S02E02The Profit S02E02A. Stein Meat ProductsMarch 4, 2014This week, serial entrepreneur Marcus Lemonis travels to Brooklyn, New York and visits A. Stein Meat Products, a second-generation business
  3. S02E03The Profit S02E03Michael Sena's Pro-FitMarch 11, 2014Michael and Tina Sena are a fitness-obsessed couple with a great little gym right outside of Chicago. And while they help clients shed weigh
  4. S02E04The Profit S02E04WorldWide Trailer Sales, Inc.March 18, 2014A trailer business in Tampa, FL specializing in food concessions is being driven into the ground by two owners in a toxic partnership who co
  5. S02E05SkullduggeryMarch 25, 2014
  6. S02E06The Profit S02E06Sweet Pete'sApril 1, 2014Peter and Allison Behringer are candy makers who run a small business, Sweet Pete's, in Jacksonville, Florida. Their product is excellent bu
  7. S02E07The Profit S02E07Amazing GrapesApril 8, 2014A couple of wine connoisseurs in Orange Country turn their passion of collecting fine wines into a business that unfortunately has never bee
  8. S02E08The Profit S02E08Key LimeApril 15, 2014Owners Jim Brush and Alison Sloat run Key West Key Lime Pie Company, a pie company that is a true rags-to-riches culinary story. Buying the
  9. S02E09The Profit S02E09COURAGE bOctober 14, 2014Tempers boil over at a family-run clothing retail company when entrepreneur Marcus Lemonis pushes for his biggest transformation yet. COURAG
  10. S02E10The Profit S02E10Artistic StitchOctober 21, 2014Hanging by a thread, an embroidery and silk screening company in Queens, NY, is about to close its doors forever after the owner has bitten
  11. S02E11The Profit S02E11Swanson's Fish MarketOctober 28, 2014The owners of a Connecticut fish market are sailing in treacherous waters, and even Marcus Lemonis might not be able to bail them out. Swans
  12. S02E12The Profit S02E12Unique Salon & SpaNovember 4, 2014A Long-Island salon owner burned by her ex-partner can't get to the root of her business problems. Carolyn DeVito owns Unique Salon & Sp
  13. S02E13The Profit S02E13West End Coffee CompanyNovember 11, 2014Friction is brewing inside a Greenville, SC coffee roasting company, when bitterness between the co-owners gets too hot to handle. West End
  14. S02E14The Profit S02E14Coopersburg SportsNovember 18, 2014It's the ninth inning for a father stuck in the past and striking out with his MLB relationship. Coopersburg Sports is a sports and novelty
  15. S02E15The Profit S02E15Schuler's Bar-B-QueNovember 25, 2014A family-run BBQ restaurant in the tranquil town of Latta, South Carolina, is about to go up in smoke if Marcus Lemonis can't help them in t
  16. S02E16The Profit S02E16ASL Sign Sales & ServiceDecember 2, 2014A know-it-all sign shop owner goes head-to-head with Marcus Lemonis in Surfside Beach, South Carolina. ASL Sign Sales & Service is one o
  17. S02E17The Profit S02E17My Big Fat Greek GyroDecember 9, 2014In Pittsburgh, PA, husband-and-wife owners of a Greek sandwich shop chain have failing franchisees about to revolt. My Big Fat Greek Gyro ha
  18. S02E18The Profit S02E18A Progress ReportDecember 16, 2014The Season 2 finale features updates on companies that Marcus has visited, including a used-car dealership in Illinois; a trailer business i

Season 2 ranked & reviewed

Season0322Episodes2015–16AiredSeason avg
  1. S03E01The Profit S03E01SJC DrumsMay 12, 2015Mike and Scott Ciprari started SJC Drums in their grandma's basement and quickly transformed it into a million-dollar company. But sibling r
  2. S03E02The Profit S03E02Progress Report #2May 19, 2015Entrepreneur Marcus Lemonis has invested more than $20 million of his own money in small businesses featured on The Profit. But when each ep
  3. S03E03The Profit S03E03Tonnie's MinisMay 26, 2015Desperate to keep his cupcake shop going, Tonnie Rozier has burned through his wife's retirement fund. Can Marcus turn the situation around,
  4. S03E04The Profit S03E04Standard BurgerJune 2, 2015A Staten Island burger joint is bleeding money - but its four quarreling owners are more focused on pointing fingers than boosting sales. Ca
  5. S03E05The Profit S03E05FuelFoodJune 16, 2015A Florida health food delivery service has developed a sick corporate culture. Can Marcus Lemonis rein in FuelFood's hot-tempered CEO and fi
  6. S03E06The Profit S03E06Grafton FurnitureJune 23, 2015A father's resistance to change is ruining his family furniture business--and wrecking his relationship with his son. Can Marcus Lemonis bri
  7. S03E07The Profit S03E07Precise GraphixJune 30, 2015Entrepreneur Marcus Lemonis attempts to rescue Precise Graphix; despite making millions in revenue, the owners, brothers Keith and Dean Lyde
  8. S03E08The Profit S03E08The Lano CompanyJuly 7, 2015Marcus attempts to rescue a cosmetics company that appears to be suffering from an identity crisis, with the owner constantly changing the b
  9. S03E09The Profit S03E09A Progress Report #3July 14, 2015Marcus Lemonis checks in on a clothing company that has fallen back on old, bad habits; a car buying business run by two brothers and a cand
  10. S03E10The Profit S03E10Bentley's Corner BarkeryOctober 28, 2015Marcus tries to help a small chain of natural pet food stores in Chicago that is growing too quickly for its own good.
  11. S03E11The Profit S03E11Blues Jean BarNovember 10, 2015A chain of blues-themed denim stores' overly aggressive expansion leaves the business on the verge of unraveling.
  12. S03E12The Profit S03E12Kensington Garden RoomsNovember 17, 2015Marcus tries to help two best friends from England with their luxury gazebo company in California.
  13. S03E13The Profit S03E13Da LobstaNovember 24, 2015Marcus tries to help the owner of a Chicago lobster shack that is swimming in debt and endangering the business with his irresponsible spend
  14. S03E14The Profit S03E14Showdown at Standard BurgerDecember 1, 2015Marcus returns to the Staten Island burger joint to find his systems abandoned and the partners at each others' throats.
  15. S03E15The Profit S03E15Wick'edDecember 8, 2015A Los Angeles candle start-up is having trouble breaking into the market with their niche designs and archaic process. If Marcus can't help
  16. S03E16The Profit S03E16Kota LongboardsDecember 15, 2015A Denver-based business specializing in high-quality skateboards struggles with employee turnover. If Marcus can't get the owner to focus on
  17. S03E17The Profit S03E17Vision QuestJanuary 5, 2016Dark times have befallen Vision Quest Lighting, whose panicked owner lost his way following a slump in sales. Can Marcus turn this New York
  18. S03E18The Profit S03E18Inkka's Global FootwearJanuary 19, 2016A trendy Brooklyn-based shoe company is walking on thin ice after its founder made a series of rash decisions. If Marcus can't focus the tea
  19. S03E19The Profit S03E19240 SweetsJanuary 26, 2016A gourmet marshmallow company in Indiana finds itself in a sticky situation. A soured business arrangement with one owner's father has had d
  20. S03E20The Profit S03E20Farmgirl FlowersFebruary 2, 2016A florist aims to beat the competition with a unique business model, but a lack of funding and a stubborn founder threaten to slow growth.
  21. S03E21The Profit S03E21Mr. Green Tea 2February 9, 2016Marcus returns to the New Jersey ice cream maker to help with expansion, but a dispute over equity could derail the company.
  22. S03E22The Profit S03E22A Progress Report #4February 16, 2016Marcus Lemonis has spent over $35 million investing in dozens of businesses on The Profit. But the real work begins after the deal is made.

Season 3 ranked & reviewed

Season0420Episodes2016–17AiredSeason avg
  1. S04E01The Profit S04E01Farrell's Ice Cream Parlour RestaurantsAugust 23, 2016Two business partners revived an iconic family restaurant chain, but they need the help of Marcus Lemonis to restore leadership.
  2. S04E02The Profit S04E02DilasciaAugust 30, 2016A Los Angeles clothing brand suffers from its owner's inconsistent designs and wasteful spending, despite the help of his brother and sister
  3. S04E03The Profit S04E03The Soup MarketSeptember 6, 2016A Milwaukee-based chain of soup restaurants needs professional help after its co-owner's sudden passing.
  4. S04E04The Profit S04E04Flex WatchesSeptember 13, 2016A charity-centric watch business suffers from a rushed process, unfocused branding and emotional baggage.
  5. S04E05The Profit S04E05Honest FoodsSeptember 20, 2016A Chicago catering company needs help after suffering a steep drop in sales and an owner who vents his frustration on the employees.
  6. S04E06The Profit S04E06Murchinson-HumeSeptember 27, 2016Marcus helps the owner of a cleaning product line who puts her own business at risk with aristocratic marketing, high prices and an unwillin
  7. S04E07The Profit S04E07Pacific HospitalityOctober 4, 2016Marcus brings in another company to help a Los Angeles furniture company struggling with old inventory and quality control.
  8. S04E08The Profit S04E08Tea2goOctober 11, 2016A father and son with a broken relationship lead their tea shop into dangerous territory; Marcus attempts to have them separate their busine
  9. S04E09The Profit S04E09Bowery Kitchen SuppliesOctober 18, 2016A kitchen supply store in Manhatten faces extinction following the owner's divorce; Marcus tries to get them working together again.
  10. S04E10The Profit S04E10Los GemelosNovember 22, 2016Marcus teams up with George Lopez and the owner of a Mexican-American tortilla business to develop products and compete with big competitors
  11. S04E11The Profit S04E11Susana MonacoNovember 29, 2016Marcus helps a Manhattan-based fashion designer who is failing because she lets her family and co-workers overpower her.
  12. S04E12The Profit S04E12Swim by Chuck HandyJune 6, 2017A family-run swimwear company struggles to connect with consumers due to poor leadership, outdated designs and misguided processes.
  13. S04E13The Profit S04E13Windward BoardshopJune 13, 2017A Chicago snowboard shop goes downhill after its owners try to expand too quickly and stop communicating with one another.
  14. S04E14The Profit S04E14Ashtae ProductsJune 20, 2017Marcus helps a family-owned haircare company that is at a breaking point because of the father's costly side projects.
  15. S04E15The Profit S04E15Overtone AcousticsJune 27, 2017Marcus helps a sound-proofing company, started by two best friends, which has so little cash they must rely on unpaid volunteers.
  16. S04E16The Profit S04E16Bodhi Leaf Coffee TradersJuly 11, 2017Marcus helps a California entrepreneur who went all-in on a coffee business with no prior experience and got in over his head.
  17. S04E17The Profit S04E17Hip PopsJuly 18, 2017Marcus helps a gelato popsicle company whose owner jumped the gun by starting a franchise business and now suffers from a waning work ethic.
  18. S04E18The Profit S04E18Zoe's Chocolate Co.July 25, 2017A family-owned chocolate shop was started by three siblings in support of their chocolatier father; despite circumstances becoming desperate
  19. S04E19The Profit S04E19Top 10 Rules for SuccessAugust 1, 2017Marcus Lemonis shares his top 10 most important rules for success while sharing key moments of past episodes.
  20. S04E20Marijuana MillionsAugust 8, 2017Marcus Lemonis travels throughout California, where a new law will soon allow any adult to buy cannabis legally, and profiles several pot en

Season 4 ranked & reviewed

Season05Episode ratings across the season — the gold bar is its best episode18Episodes2017–18Aired 8.4Season avg
  1. S05E01The Profit S05E01Biggest Wins and Most Heartbreaking LossesNovember 21, 2017In this special episode, Marcus Lemonis opens his books to reveal what happened after the cameras stopped rolling. He explains which deals p
  2. S05E02The Profit S05E02Tumbleweed Tiny HomesNovember 28, 2017A Colorado manufacturer of tiny homes faces massive issues, mostly due to its owner's lack of leadership that has put the business in more t
  3. S05E03The Profit S05E03Detroit DenimDecember 5, 2017 8.0At 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 a
  4. S05E04The Profit S05E04Monica Potter HomeDecember 12, 2017 8.5Monica 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
  5. S05E05The Profit S05E05Mr. Cory's CookiesDecember 19, 2017 8.5A cookie company in New Jersey owned by a 13-year-old entrepreneur and his mother faces serious growing pains, in part because the latter is
  6. S05E06The Profit S05E06RayjusJanuary 9, 2018 8.5Tonight on The Profit, Marcus Lemonis is in Morris, Illinois hoping to make a deal with Rayjus. Rayjus is a sports apparel company that spec
  7. S05E07The Profit S05E07JD Custom DesignsJanuary 16, 2018 8.5Marcus Lemonis is in Orange County, California hoping to make a deal with JD Custom Designs. JD Custom Designs is a company that specializes
  8. S05E08The Profit S05E08Faded RoyaltyJanuary 23, 2018 8.5A New York City designer has his sights set on becoming fashion royalty, but his company is barely scraping by. He is disorganized and lacks
  9. S05E09The Profit S05E09Southern CultureFebruary 5, 2018 8.5The owner of a packaged Southern food business has bitten off more than she can chew. Colossal debts clog her cash flow, bringing her busine
  10. S05E10The Profit S05E10Season's bestFighting for Farrell'sFebruary 27, 2018 9.0Last year, Marcus invested $750,000 to help revive this classic restaurant chain, but fighting between partners and mismanagement have ruine
  11. S05E11The Profit S05E11Tankfarm & Co.June 12, 2018 8.3A men's apparel business on the California coast is about to unravel completely for co-owners and brothers Mike and John, who found early su
  12. S05E12The Profit S05E12The CaseryJune 19, 2018 8.0A Los Angeles startup is creating buzz with their fashion-forward cellphone cases. But behind their breathtaking sales and beautiful designs
  13. S05E13The Profit S05E13Ellison EyewearJune 26, 2018 8.5A Chicago startup impresses with their high-end sunglasses. But behind the flashy shades, the company struggles to turn a profit. Their CEO
  14. S05E14The Profit S05E14Diaper DudeJuly 3, 2018 8.0A father-focused bag company that once generated millions is now at death's door; after 15 years in business, the owner has allowed his fear
  15. S05E15The Profit S05E15Simply SlicesJuly 10, 2018 7.7At 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-th
  16. S05E16The Profit S05E16Hangout LightingJuly 17, 2018 8.7A Chicago-based lighting company sparks innovation with unique designs and customizable options, but the owner's lack of leadership causes s
  17. S05E17The Profit S05E17MontielJuly 24, 2018 9.0The owner of a women's athleisure company found initial success building a following online, but her conservative aesthetic is starting to l
  18. S05E18The Profit S05E18Baby BumpJuly 31, 2018 9.0A 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

Season 5 ranked & reviewed

Season06Episode ratings across the season — the gold bar is its best episode11Episodes2018–19Aired 8.3Season avg
  1. S06E01The Profit S06E01Season's bestNYC Bagel DeliDecember 4, 2018 9.3A master bagel maker has built a big following in Chicago. But even as he dreams of expanding beyond the windy city his business is growing
  2. S06E02The Profit S06E02QueorkDecember 11, 2018 9.0A master bagel maker has built a big following in Chicago. But even as he dreams of expanding beyond the windy city his business is growing
  3. S06E03The Profit S06E03Santa's ToysDecember 18, 2018 8.0Marcus travels to Santa Claus, Ind., to save Santa's Toys; hardworking owners Mark and Heidi's business practices have landed their business
  4. S06E04The Profit S06E04Ben's GardenJanuary 15, 2019 7.7Ben started designing and selling home decor at 8 years old. Several decades later, his company's revenue is dropping, and employees are jum
  5. S06E05The Profit S06E05After the CaseryJanuary 22, 2019 8.0Two former employees from The Casery want to start their own cell phone case brand; Marcus tries to help Charlotte overcome her confidence i
  6. S06E06The Profit S06E06Jackie's Cookie ConnectionFebruary 12, 2019 8.5A cookie business inspired by the owner's mom grew too quickly and is now at the mercy of angry lenders.
  7. S06E07The Profit S06E07Lyle's BBQFebruary 19, 2019 7.7Greg and Jennifer Lyles want to keep their Kentucky BBQ restaurant small and local, but their son Chandler has dreams of going national. As
  8. S06E08SnowdaysFebruary 26, 2019 8.3
  9. S06E09The Profit S06E09Feat SocksMarch 5, 2019 8.5Two brash social media influencers built a million-dollar sock company, but after major losses the company is at a standstill. If arrogance
  10. S06E10The Profit S06E10Smithfly DesignsMarch 12, 2019 8.5The owner of a fly-fishing boat and apparel company designed a unique floating tent, but he's defensive and won't listen to feedback. If Mar
  11. S06E11The Profit S06E11Handi ProductsMarch 19, 2019The owner of a multimillion-dollar ramp and safety company avoids conflict with his staff, including his son. Marcus will try to help father

Season 6 ranked & reviewed

Season07Best seasonEpisode ratings across the season — the gold bar is its best episode13Episodes2019–20Aired 8.8Season avg
  1. S07E01The Profit S07E01Dante'sNovember 5, 2019 6.7At a struggling Italian restaurant in New Jersey, Marcus Lemonis will try to teach owner Dante management skills. But if his loving father J
  2. S07E02The Profit S07E02CocotapsNovember 12, 2019 9.0"Coco Vinny" wants to spread the "Coco" love to the rest of the country by selling coconut beverages; if he can't prove to Marcus Lemonis th
  3. S07E03The Profit S07E03Skinny LatinaNovember 19, 2019 9.0Local Miami celebrity Ana Quincoces has personality to spare, but her burgeoning sauce and marinade business has failed to take off. While A
  4. S07E04The Profit S07E04Polar Bear CoolersNovember 26, 2019 8.5At Polar Bear Coolers sales have been plummeting the last few years due to a broken inventory process and an owner more concerned with "rock
  5. S07E05The Profit S07E05Macaron QueenDecember 3, 2019 9.0A mother and daughter team dealing with health problems and family resentments, needs Marcus to help them face their issues and raise their
  6. S07E06The Profit S07E06Season's bestHatbox & RampDecember 10, 2019 9.5In a special episode, Marcus Lemonis shares insights on two companies where he never made a deal. Hat Box - a Texas haberdashery whose owner
  7. S07E07The Profit S07E07Las Vegas Mini Gran PrixDecember 17, 2019 9.0A mini race car track and amusement park has become outdated and run out of gas. Marcus Lemonis will try to help the owner get out of the pa
  8. S07E08The Profit S07E08Rise of an American FloodtownJanuary 21, 2020 9.0On a special episode, Marcus Lemonis travels to a town on the Mississippi River that has been devastated by flooding. Marcus will learn abou
  9. S07E09The Profit S07E09B Sweet - Killed by KindnessJanuary 28, 2020 9.0At a dessert shop in Los Angeles, Marcus must help an incredibly sweet and successful entrepreneur reign in her ideas before her many ventur
  10. S07E10The Profit S07E10Lumillamingus - Cover Your HideFebruary 11, 2020 9.0One woman's mission to create her own line of handbags has resulted in a quality product that is bland and overpriced; Marcus must help her
  11. S07E11The Profit S07E11Ideal Cheese Shop - Shredded PerspectiveFebruary 18, 2020 9.0At Ideal Cheese Shop in New York City, a father and son are at odds and their store is being neglected; Marcus must help this family-run bus
  12. S07E12The Profit S07E12Campervans - A Crash Course in Van LifeFebruary 25, 2020 9.0A Los Angeles-based van conversion company is excited to bring even more people to their outdoor lifestyle.
  13. S07E13Murchison HumeMarch 17, 2020

Season 7 ranked & reviewed

Season088Episodes2021AiredSeason avg
  1. S08E01The Profit S08E01Mo Honey, Mo ProblemsAugust 10, 2021Marcus Lemonis faces one of his biggest challenges to date when he visits a family business in Utah that is drowning in debt. With his help,
  2. S08E02The Profit S08E02Any Way You Slice ItAugust 17, 2021A Santa Monica staple serving up creative slices has Marcus' head spinning.
  3. S08E03The Profit S08E03Checks and BalancesAugust 24, 2021A brother and sister are desperate to keep their furniture business open and their father's legacy alive.
  4. S08E04The Profit S08E04Sweet Dreams Are Made Of ThisAugust 31, 2021A sweet potato pie business with humble beginnings has gained a strong local following. Before it can expand, Marcus will have to bring the
  5. S08E05The Profit S08E05Who's the Boss?September 7, 2021A small-town spirits company needs Marcus' help to expand beyond their local community. Family owned and operated, this business must come t
  6. S08E06A New Leash on LifeSeptember 14, 2021A business owner with a love of animals gives Marcus a new challenge. While her product is great, she lacks some of the business skills to b
  7. S08E07Claws and EffectSeptember 21, 2021A Brooklyn crab restaurant started by two best friends has Marcus excited about the possibilities. At first glance, it has all the makings o
  8. S08E08Raise the RoofSeptember 28, 2021A home construction business that's trying to revolutionize the way houses are built is struggling to keep up with demand for their innovati

Season 8 ranked & reviewed

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