Steve Harvey's FUNDERDOME Episode 8 Recap
On Episode 8 of Steve Harvey's FUNDERDOME, a new batch of aspiring inventors hoping to win over a live studio audience to fund their ideas, products or companies include: a cloth that allows pets to be carried; a unique scratching post for cats; a subscription service for cosmetically challenged produce; shirts that allow men or women to hold babies close to the body; and a device that prevents mold from ruining hair weaves. Hosted by Steve Harvey, in each episode of Steve Harvey's FUNDERDOME, the inventors will go head to head, pitching their products to the studio audience. The studio audience will represent the "customer," and since the customer is always right, they will be voting to determine the winner.
Here are the highlights from this week's episode:
Pet Pita vs. X-Purr

Pet Pita is a sturdy cloth with holes for feet that allows you to carry your pet easily and safely. Inventor: Bryce from Potsdam, New York
X-Purr is a unique scratching post for cats. Inventors: Natasha and Arloa from Los Angeles, California
CASHED OUT: X-Purr - $3,200
FUNDED: Pet Pita - $10,000
Weave Dryer vs. The Restroom Kit
Weave Dryer is a device that helps prevent mold and mildew from ruining expensive hair weaves. Inventor: Michalyn from Missouri City, Texas
The Restroom Kit is a pocket-sized package that contains essential items that are often missing in public restrooms. Inventors: Sonia & Bill from Clinton, Maryland
CASHED OUT: Weave Dryer - $2,500
FUNDED: The Restroom Kit - $10,000
Imperfect Produce vs. Lalabu
Imperfect Produce is a subscription service for cosmetically challenged produce. Inventor: Ben from Emeryville, California
Lalabu are shirts that allow both men and women to hold their babies close to the body. Inventors: Keri and Brian from Atlanta, Georgia
FUNDED: Imperfect Produce - $100,000
Before revealing the results of the crowd's majority vote, Steve Harvey will present the inventors with a major dilemma. One of the inventors is allowed to cash out and walk away for a lesser amount.
Who walks away with the cash to fund their product — and who goes home empty-handed? Don't miss Steve Harvey's FUNDERDOME SUNDAYS 9|8c.
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