The Profit: An Inside Look — Season 1

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47 Episodes · Premiered August 7, 2018 · Ended September 29, 2021

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The Profit: An Inside Look S1 E01 – LA Dogworks

Host Marcus Lemons and executive producer Amber Mazzola revisit the "LA Dogworks" episode, which featured the show's most infamous business owner who was a verbally abusive bully.

The Profit: An Inside Look S1 E02 – Planet Popcorn

Marcus Lemonis and Amber Mazzola go inside the making of the "Planet Popcorn" episode from season one to share production secrets and some never-before-seen footage.

The Profit: An Inside Look S1 E03 – Maarse Flowers

Join Marcus Lemonis and Executive Producer Amber Mazzola as they discuss Marcus's very first investment, Maarse Flowers. From Marcus's nerves on the first day of shooting, to his very first on-air confrontation, you'll find out the behind-the-scenes secrets of "The Profit's" origins.

The Profit: An Inside Look S1 E04 – Stein Meats

Marcus Lemonis has had many successful deals, but sometimes business is a real grind. This week, Marcus and Executive Producer Amber Mazzola take a look back at a business Marcus would rather forget. Watch as they rehash questionable decisions.

The Profit: An Inside Look S1 E05 – Mr. Green Tea

Marcus Lemonis and Executive Producer Amber Mazzola revisit one of the show's most successful businesses, a family-owned ice cream manufacturer.

The Profit: An Inside Look S1 E06 – Sweet Pete's

This week Marcus Lemonis and Executive Producer Amber Mazzola revisit a fan favorite episode, Sweet Pete's. Join Marcus as he takes you on a behind the scenes look at a toxic partnership and reveals some major backstage drama between his crew!

The Profit: An Inside Look S1 E07 – Courage B

The Profit: An Inside Look S1 E08 – Standard Burger

Marcus Lemonis and Executive Producer Amber Mazzola look back at an explosive Season 3 episode about five friends struggling to run a fast food business on Staten Island. Learn what caused arguments that occurred both in front of and behind the camera and what Marcus would change if he could do it all again.

The Profit: An Inside Look S1 E09 – Artistic Stitch

Marcus Lemonis and Executive Producer Amber Mazzola look back at the episode that infuriates Marcus more than any other in Profit history. Find out what the embroidery company owner did to anger Marcus and why it almost caused him to stop filming the show.

The Profit: An Inside Look S1 E10 – West End Coffee

Sometimes love means never having to co-own a business. Join Marcus Lemonis and Executive Producer Amber Mazzola as they give you a behind-the-scenes look at an episode where the only thing more bitter than the coffee is the animosity between the estranged owners.

The Profit: An Inside Look S1 E11 – Bentley's corner Bakery

How does a struggling chain of pet stores turn into a hugely successful brand in four short years? Join Marcus Lemonis, Executive Producer Amber Mazzola, and Giovanni Senafe for a behind-the-scenes look at an episode that features what became a mega-successful deal.

The Profit: An Inside Look S1 E12 – Swanson's Fish Market

Marcus Lemonis and Executive Producer Amber Mazzola revisit an episode about a fish market run by a family who wildly misspends the company finances. Find out how family secrets affected the business after the show aired.

The Profit: An Inside Look S1 E13 – The Soup Market

Marcus Lemonis and Executive Producer Amber Mazzola look back at a soup business whose owner tried to keep a lid on sexual harassment in the workplace.

The Profit: An Inside Look S1 E14 – No Deal!

Marcus Lemonis and Executive Producer Amber Mazzola look back at three businesses that never made it past the negotiation table: Farmgirl Flowers, Rayjus and Da Lobstah.

The Profit: An Inside Look S1 E15 – ASL Signs

Join Marcus Lemonis and Executive Producer Amber Mazzola as they look back at a unique episode where Marcus didn't make an offer at the negotiating table. You'll learn why Marcus stayed to learn more about the business and see the casting tape that made this a dream business for Amber.

The Profit: An Inside Look S1 E16 – Simply Slices

Marcus Lemonis and Executive Producer Amber Mazzola revisit an episode about a pizza company with a novel drive-thru concept. You'll see an exclusive, truly bizarre scene where the overbearing owner handed Marcus back his investment and tried to walk away.

The Profit: An Inside Look S1 E17 – Wick'ed

Join Marcus Lemonis and Executive Producer Amber Mazzola as they revisit a small candle company in Los Angeles, CA. See exclusive new footage and find out how being controlling and stubborn can stop a business' growth dead in its tracks.

The Profit: An Inside Look S1 E18 – NYC Bagel Deli

An inside peek at how the show comes together; how the best laid plans for a new location were thwarted and how this episode did a lot of charitable good.

The Profit: An Inside Look S1 E19 – DiLascia

Why is Marcus Lemonis so loathe to revisit this episode about a struggling boutique clothing brand? Marcus and Executive Producer Amber Mazzola take you behind the scenes.

The Profit: An Inside Look S1 E20 – Pro-Fit

This week, pumping iron isn't just for bodybuilders. Marcus Lemonis and Executive Producer Amber Mazzolla revisit a classic Profit episode, Pro-Fit, where a small gym owner didn't give his wife enough credit. Find out what happened after the deal and hear some unvarnished thoughts on the most controversial outfit choice in the show's history.

The Profit: An Inside Look S1 E21 – Simple Greek

Looking back at an episode about a family-owned Greek restaurant franchise, My Big Fat Greek Gyro; more about how this incredibly successful business partnership also ended up being one of Marcus's most harrowing legal battles.

The Profit: An Inside Look S1 E22 – Kota Longboards

Marcus Lemonis, Amber Mazzola and entrepreneur Rob Dyrdek revisit Kota Longboards, a skateboard manufacturer where employee turnover is rampant.

The Profit: An Inside Look S1 E23 – Fuel Foods

This week, clean eating isn't just for health nuts. Marcus Lemonis and Executive Producer Amber Mazzola revisit a Profit classic, FuelFood, where a small business owner's ego thwarted the success of his pre-made meal business. Find out about the only time Marcus feared for his safety in the show's history.

The Profit: An Inside Look S1 E24 – 240 Sweets

Marcus Lemonis and Executive Produce Amber Mazzola share insights from the filming of a fan-favorite episode about a gourmet marshmallow business that went from sweet to sour in an epic showdown.

The Profit: An Inside Look S1 E25 – Flex Watches

Marcus Lemonis and Executive Producer Amber Mazzola invite the original Flex owners to share behind-the-scenes stories about how their watch company went from broken to thriving in an emotional moment of truth.

The Profit: An Inside Look S1 E26 – Grafton Furniture

Marcus Lemonis and Executive Producer Amber Mazzola revisit an emotional episode about a family-run furniture business in Miami. The entire Grafton family joins them to discuss their experiences while shooting the episode.

The Profit: An Inside Look S1 E27 – Tumbleweed Tiny Homes

An inside look about the big business of tiny homes as Marcus Lemonis is joined by John Wiesbarth, host of "Tiny House Nation." Together, they reveal industry tips and behind-the-scene insights about the episode, Tumbleweed Tiny Homes.

The Profit: An Inside Look S1 E28 – Murchison Hume

Marcus Lemonis invites a very special guest to revisit an episode where the business owner's refusal to listen nearly took her company down the drain.

The Profit: An Inside Look S1 E29 – Tankfarm & Co

In a humorous and heartfelt look back at the episode, Marcus invites the owners of Tank Farm to share insight on their experiences of having Marcus and cameras take over their business and they share where they are now.

The Profit: An Inside Look S1 E30 – Athans Motors

Marcus takes a very intimate look at an episode from The Profit's second season. In a business that Marcus knows very well, he gives insight on the automotive business and shares what he was thinking while filming this almost seven years ago.

The Profit: An Inside Look S1 E31 – Skinny Latina

Join Marcus and a special guest as they take a look back at one of the more memorable recent episodes from the comfort of their homes, and find out how this sauce company is faring.

The Profit: An Inside Look S1 E32 – Ashtae Products

Marcus takes a look back at his time spent with Ashtae Products and invites along the memorable Woods family. Learn what happened during filming, what new roles the family has taken on in the business, and find out Marcus's favorite Fast Food chain.

The Profit: An Inside Look S1 E33 – Polar Bear Coolers

Marcus revisits and offers guidance to the coolest company he's ever worked with. Business owner Strud Nash and his staff and family share their experience and work with Marcus on their mission to keep the brand alive during these new times.

The Profit: An Inside Look S1 E34 – Tonnie's Minis

Marcus revisits one of the more challenging episodes in the past with a delicious product but disastrous process; owner Tonnie Rozier shares hindsight in how much he learned during filming but also, and more importantly, after the episode aired.

The Profit: An Inside Look S1 E35 – Car Cash

Marcus Lemonis and Jay Leno team up during this special episode shot earlier this year; Jay Leno gives Marcus an inside look at his renowned car collection while they look back at an automotive episode from Season 1.

The Profit: An Inside Look S1 E36 – Key West Key Lime Pie

Marcus revisits a business from season 2 that threatened to leave a sour taste in his mouth but became one of his sweetest successes. He'll reveal what he got right, what he got wrong and what's happened to the business since the cameras stopped rolling.

The Profit: An Inside Look S1 E37 – HipPOPs

Marcus gives the inside scoop on one of his favorite Profit episodes, an ice cream business that almost melted when the overly ambitious owner wanted too much, too soon. Hear the cold reality of what Marcus got right, what he got wrong and what's happened since the cameras stopped rolling.

The Profit: An Inside Look S1 E38 – Zoe's Chocolate Co.

Discover what the cameras DIDN'T capture in this behind the scenes look at Marcus's struggle to save a struggling chocolate business from Season 4. Marcus doesn't sugar coat the truth as he describes what almost melted a 100-year-old family legacy and reveals if this sweet deal has since gone sour.

The Profit: An Inside Look S1 E39 – Eco Me

Marcus revisits an episode from the very first season of "The Profit"; Marcus reveals what he got right, what he got wrong; Eco-Me, an all-natural cleaning supply company, has mounting debt.

The Profit: An Inside Look S1 E40 – Mo Honey, Mo Problems

Marcus faces one of his biggest challenges to date when he visits a family business in Utah that is drowning in debt. With his help, the family will need to become a hive of activity to turn their fortunes around.

The Profit: An Inside Look S1 E41 – Any Way You Slice It

A Santa Monica staple serving up creative slices has Marcus' head spinning. Marcus must get the owner to fall back in love with his business and resolve his relationship with a not-so-silent partner or he risks losing his 20-year pizza legacy.

The Profit: An Inside Look S1 E42 – Checks and Balances

A brother and sister are desperate to keep their furniture business open and their father's legacy alive. Struggling to balance their lives and roles in the company, confusion, and money problems mean Marcus has his work cut out for him.

The Profit: An Inside Look S1 E43 – Sweet Dreams Are Made of This

A Salt Lake City sweet potato pie business with humble beginnings has gained a strong following in the local community. But Marcus will have to bring the owner's pie-in-the-sky goals back down to earth before the business can go nationwide.

The Profit: An Inside Look S1 E44 – Who's the Boss?

A small-town spirits company needs Marcus' help to expand beyond their local community. Family owned and operated, this business must come to terms with their past and agree on their future if they truly want a shot at the big time.

A 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 bring it to the masses. Marcus will need to help her find the same passion for profits she has for her pets if this business' true potential is to be unleashed.

The Profit: An Inside Look S1 E46 – Claws and Effect

A Brooklyn crab restaurant started by best friends Fifi and Gwen has Marcus excited about the possibilities. If they can fulfill their potential, he believes Crabby Shack will have all the makings of the next great restaurant chain.