West Texas Investors Club

2015 • CNBC
4.6
17 reviews
TV-PG
Rating
Eligible
Watch in a web browser or on supported devices Learn More

Season 2 episodes (10)

1 The Last Pitcher Show
6/7/16
A young entrepreneur pitches Butch and Rooster an electronic beer tap that promises to reduce keg waste. The beer-loving investors have high hopes, but soon find that this youngster may not be everything he says he is. Later, two moms from Utah show off their practical zip-up bedding.
2 Escape From Texas
6/14/16
A shoreline fisherman pitches his supercharged bait launcher in a last-ditch effort to get his troubled business off the ground. Later, a retired teacher introduces Butch and Rooster to the world of "escape rooms." After proposing a high valuation and ambitious business plan, she must prove herself with an impromptu mock-up of her interactive puzzle game.
3 The Magnificent Six-Pack
6/21/16
A military brat wants to attract blue-collar beer drinkers with his craft brand Guns & Oil. The boys challenge him to make a name for himself in the crowded West Texas beer market. Later, two Russian immigrants show off a product that solves a global epidemic: thigh chafing.
4 Little Heart on the Prairie
6/28/16
A young mother wants to franchise her after-school education program. But first she must convince middle-school dropout Butch that learning can be fun. Later, a couple presents a device that monitors a sleeping baby's vitals.
5 Some Don't Like it Hot
7/5/16
A straight-shooting fireman has developed a safety tool that promises to save lives. Later, a retired flight attendant pitches her once-successful invention for women's purses. Butch and Rooster give her a chance to prove her business' worth with a live infomercial.
6 The Golden Nuggets
7/12/16
An eager entrepreneur pitches an online service that turns photos into wall art. Later, a Bay Area couple presents their humanely-sourced frozen chicken business. Butch and Rooster test the products with West Texas' most discerning food critics: children.
7 All Kaptured on the Western Front
7/19/16
A serial entrepreneur presents what he claims to be the best soy sauce on the planet. Later, a tech-savvy duo from Ohio pitches a wearable audio recording device. Butch and Rooster take the gadget on an epic treasure hunt through the desert in order to determine its practical use.
8 Cup in Smoke
7/26/16
A pastor and an MMA fighter claim to have the most durable groin protector in the world. Naturally, the investors set out to destroy it. Later, two brothers with a rocky past come together to pitch their outdoor apparel company. Butch and Rooster set up a competition to test the stability of their relationship.
9 Tree Amigos
8/2/16
A business-savvy entrepreneur from New York City must prove that his maple water brand has mass appeal. Later, a young woman from Sweden introduces Butch and Rooster to her mother's walking pole company. The guys send her on the show's toughest challenge yet.
10 Natural Born Chillers
8/3/16
Two frat boys from Florida have engineered a way to chill beer faster. Butch and Rooster put the gadget to the ultimate test under harsh desert conditions. Later, a free-spirited Californian tries to convert meat-eating Texans to her plant-based burgers.

About this show

Deep in the heart of Texas, self-made multimillionaires Mike "Rooster" McConaughey and Wayne "Butch" Gilliam have earned their fortunes through good old-fashioned grit and determination. Now, Rooster and Butch are looking to invest their money in promising new business ventures…but only on their terms and in their territory. Joined by their friend Gil Prather, Rooster and Butch invite hopeful entrepreneurs to West Texas for the chance to acquire the financial backing they need to make their dreams come true. However, for these millionaire investors, the products come second to the people behind them. Rooster, Butch and Gil seek to know the true character of a person before they invest in their company.

Ratings and reviews

4.6
17 reviews
Kathy Letterman
February 19, 2020
You never know what to expect. Great show!
1 person found this review helpful
Did you find this helpful?
Emil Lotyanu
September 2, 2015
Watch it!!!
6 people found this review helpful
Did you find this helpful?

Rate this show

Tell us what you think.