The Apprentice

The Apprentice

The Apprentice is an American reality television program that judges the business skills of a group of contestants. Contestants compete for a job as an apprentice to billionaire American Donald Trump.

Reality

Seasons

1. Meet the Billionaire

Air Date: 2004-01-08

Starting with seed money of $250, purchase supplies and sell lemonade on the streets of New York.

2. Sex, Lies and Altitude

Air Date: 2004-01-15

Both teams are to design an advertising campaign to sell private jet service, which they must pitch to the owner of the company and Donny Deutsch.

3. Respect

Air Date: 2004-01-21

The teams are given a scavenger list of items which they are required to purchase during the day at the lowest possible total price.

4. Ethics Schmethics

Air Date: 2004-01-29

The teams are required to collectively manage the Planet Hollywood restaurant in Times Square on successive evenings, with the performance judged by the increase in profits over the same day the previous year.

5. Trading Places

Air Date: 2004-02-05

Starting with seed money, the teams are required to purchase items and sell them at the greatest profit return at an open-air flea market.

6. Tit for Tat

Air Date: 2004-02-12

This week's task is to raise money for charity at a Sotheby's celebrity auction. The teams are told to sign up celebrities for an auction to benefit the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation.

7. Dupe-lex

Air Date: 2004-02-19

The teams must restore and rent out apartments.

8. Ice Escapades

Air Date: 2004-02-26

Both teams sell bottled water called "Trump Ice" with Donald Trump's photo on each bottle.

9. DNA, Heads and the Undead Kitty

Air Date: 2004-03-04

This week's task is to pick one artist from an array of controversial and strange painters, sculptors, and other kinds of artists. Then they must sell this art in a showing at a gallery. Protégé picks a surrealist artist named Meghan Boody, while Versacorp sticks with a more mainstream artist named Andrei Petrov, who specializes in abstract paintings.

10. Wheeling and Dealing

Air Date: 2004-03-11

The teams take over a pedicab shift. Protégé Corporation sells prepaid punch cards, modeled after Troy's phased-sales plan that was the winner on the Trump Ice task. Versacorp sells advertising on the rickshaws that they ride.

11. A Look Back

Air Date: 2004-03-18

Recap of first ten weeks, along with previously unaired footage.

12. Circus, Circus

Air Date: 2004-03-25

The teams head to Atlantic City, New Jersey where they will be responsible for registering gamblers at the Trump Taj Mahal Resort and Casino. The team whose registered gamblers wager the most money wins.

13. The Price is Height

Air Date: 2004-04-01

This week's task is to rent out a luxurious penthouse for one evening at Trump World Tower for no less than $20,000 for one night.

14. Down to The Wire

Air Date: 2004-04-08

Face an interview with four of Trump's executives. Two people will be fired.

15. Season Finale

Air Date: 2004-04-15

The final two contestants face off for the job opportunity of a lifetime.

1. Toying with Disaster

Air Date: 2004-09-09

Develop a new toy for Mattel. The product deemed most viable would be the winner.

2. Scoop Dreams

Air Date: 2004-09-16

Create, develop and market a new flavor of ice cream with the Ciao Bella Gelato Company for the Trump Ice Cream Parlour.

3. Send in the Crowns

Air Date: 2004-09-23

Develop a launch promotion for Crest's newest flavor of toothpaste. Each team has a budget of $50,000, and the winner will be chosen by executives from Procter & Gamble, Crest's parent company.

4. The Last Supper

Air Date: 2004-09-29

Open a new restaurant in 24 hours. Each team would be given an empty space in Manhattan. They would be responsible for chef selection, decor and stocking the restaurant. The winner would be the team that scored the highest on the Zagat Survey of customers.

5. Lights! Camera! Transaction!

Air Date: 2004-10-07

Select a product from the QVC inventory and sell it on-air. The winner would be the team that has the most gross sales.

6. Crimes of Fashion

Air Date: 2004-10-14

Select a designer, develop a clothing line to present at a fashion show for buyers from several upscale department stores. The team with the highest revenue from orders wins.

7. Barking Up the Wrong Tree

Air Date: 2004-10-21

Create a dog service business in the Central Park area and organize a sales event, with the winning team being the one that makes the most profit.

8. A Tale of Two Leaders

Air Date: 2004-10-28

Create a recruiting ad campaign for the New York Police Department with Donny Deutsch's advertising firm.

9. Bringing Down the House

Air Date: 2004-11-04

With a $20,000 budget (and the help of 2 previously fired candidates), each team would renovate a home in the suburbs of Long Island. The team who has increased the value of their home by the highest percentage and raised by increase profit would win.

10. Runaway Pride

Air Date: 2004-11-11

Open a bridal shop and sell dresses. The winning team would conclude as to who earns the most profit in their final sales.

11. The Butt Stops Here

Air Date: 2004-11-18

The teams are asked to create an in-store advertising catalog for Levi's Jeans, judged by Levi's president.

12. The Pepsi Challenge

Air Date: 2004-11-25

The teams are asked to create a new bottle for Pepsi Edge, and present it to Pepsi's entire advertising team.

13. Sweet & Lowdown

Air Date: 2004-12-02

The two teams are assigned to produce and sell the M-AZING candy bar, a new product from M&M Mars. The team that makes the most profit from selling the candy bars is the winner.

14. Intellectual Horsepower

Air Date: 2004-12-09

The candidates will go for one-on-one interviews with four prolific executives. These executive will personally interview the final four candidates and then advise Trump on which two candidates should be fired.

15. The Task of All Tasks (Part 1)

Air Date: 2004-12-09

The final two contestants face off for a final time.

16. The Task of All Tasks (Part 2)

Air Date: 2004-12-16

Donald Trump makes his final decision on the winner.

1. Whopper 101

Air Date: 2005-01-20

Both teams have to promote new hamburger product from Burger King and then sell it.

2. Motel 666

Air Date: 2005-01-27

Each team has a budget of $20,000 to renovate a motel on the Jersey Shore, then the teams must welcome the paying guests, who will rate the motel and the customer service they receive through Yahoo! Local site. The winner will be determined by highest rating.

3. Trouble is Brewing

Air Date: 2005-02-03

Both teams were asked to promote Nestlé Nescafe brand. The winner will chosen and judged by Nescafe executives.

4. Soap Dopes

Air Date: 2005-02-10

Teams are asked to create a 30-second advertising commercial for a new product from Dove: Cool Moisture Body Wash. The winner will be decided by Donny Deutsch and advertising executives from Dove.

5. Airstream of Consciousness

Air Date: 2005-02-17

Teams had to create their own mobile service business from Airstream. The team with the most profit wins.

6. The Writing on the Wall

Air Date: 2005-02-24

Create a graffiti tag in Harlem to promote the Sony PlayStation 2 game Gran Turismo 4.

7. Project Putt-putt

Air Date: 2005-03-03

To build a miniature golf course and attract the most business of sales revenue.

8. Bling it On

Air Date: 2005-03-10

To run a charity auction where the bidders will get special attention/prizes from famous music stars.

9. Mid-Season Highlights: What You Didn't See...

Air Date: 2005-03-17

This episode featured unaired footage from the first eight weeks. Among other new details.

10. Pandora's Box

Air Date: 2005-03-24

To create a short presentation/event for Home Depot.

11. The Pie's the Limit

Air Date: 2005-03-31

To create a new pizza for Domino's Pizza, and sell it from a mobile street trailer.

12. Seams Stress

Air Date: 2005-04-07

To design some kind of 'high tech' modifications to clothing for American Eagle Outfitters company. Each team will have Visa Cards of five thousand dollars budget.

13. A Lonely Drive

Air Date: 2005-04-14

To create and promote a sales advertorial for the Pontiac Solstice car.

14. I Can't Believe It's Not Clutter

Air Date: 2005-04-21

To design an office organizer for Staples and successfully present it to a focus group of Staples executives and managers.

15. Bedazzled by a Beefy T

Air Date: 2005-04-28

To work with pop artists to design a T-shirt for Hanes celebrating their 50th anniversary, and make the most money selling the shirt.

16. The Games People Play

Air Date: 2005-05-05

Have an interview with four high-profile business executives

17. Into the Stretch (Part 1)

Air Date: 2005-05-12

Final Projects: Book Smarts: Best Buy Fight Night Promotion. Street Smarts: NYC 2012 Athlete

18. Into the Stretch (Part 2)

Air Date: 2005-05-19

Final project results and the winner is chosen.

1. Let's Get Physical

Air Date: 2005-09-22

2. There's No Little i In Team

Air Date: 2005-09-29

3. Something Old, Something New

Air Date: 2005-10-06

4. Ice Cream of Genie

Air Date: 2005-10-13

5. Lost in Space

Air Date: 2005-10-20

6. Take Me Out to the Boardroom

Air Date: 2005-10-27

7. Back to School

Air Date: 2005-11-03

8. Store Wars

Air Date: 2005-11-10

9. One Hit Blunder

Air Date: 2005-11-17

10. A Look Back

Air Date: 2005-11-24

11. Shaniagans

Air Date: 2005-12-01

12. To Lead or Not to Lead

Air Date: 2005-12-08

13. The Final Showdown (Part 1)

Air Date: 2005-12-15

14. The Final Showdown (Part 2)

Air Date: 2005-12-22

1. Summer of Sam's Club

Air Date: 2006-02-27

2. The Razor's Edge

Air Date: 2006-03-06

3. Get it in Gear

Air Date: 2006-03-13

4. Cereal Killer

Air Date: 2006-03-20

5. King of the Jingle

Air Date: 2006-03-27

6. It's More Than Decor

Air Date: 2006-04-03

7. A Slice Of Heaven

Air Date: 2006-04-10

8. Assault on Battery

Air Date: 2006-04-17

9. Blow Out

Air Date: 2006-04-24

10. Back to School

Air Date: 2006-05-01

11. Backs Against the Walmart

Air Date: 2006-05-08

12. Who Wears the Pants

Air Date: 2006-05-15

13. The Mother of All Tasks (Part 1)

Air Date: 2006-05-22

14. The Mother of All Tasks (Part 2)

Air Date: 2006-05-29

1. To Have and Have Not

Air Date: 2007-01-07

2. Pink Is the New Black

Air Date: 2007-01-14

3. Hollywood Walk of Shame

Air Date: 2007-01-21

4. Drive-Thru Duel

Air Date: 2007-01-28

5. To Bee or Not To Bee

Air Date: 2007-02-04

6. Travel Sweepstakes Smackdown

Air Date: 2007-02-11

7. Life in the Luxury Lane

Air Date: 2007-02-18

8. Bend it Like Donald

Air Date: 2007-02-25

9. Soap Gets In Your Eyes

Air Date: 2007-03-04

10. Girls On Rollerskates

Air Date: 2007-03-11

11. Shut Your Smartmouth

Air Date: 2007-03-18

12. Las Vegas, Baby!

Air Date: 2007-03-25

13. The Final Four

Air Date: 2007-04-01

14. Decision Time

Air Date: 2007-04-08

1. Selling Hot Dogs

Air Date: 2008-01-03

2. It's All About Buisness 101

Air Date: 2008-01-10

3. Mr. Outside the Box

Air Date: 2008-01-17

4. A Knight on Broadway

Air Date: 2008-01-24

5. The Croc and the Rat

Air Date: 2008-01-31

6. Window of Opportunity

Air Date: 2008-02-07

7. The Mane Event

Air Date: 2008-02-14

8. Quality, Value and Chaos

Air Date: 2008-02-21

9. The Money Shot

Air Date: 2008-02-28

10. Painting By Numbers

Air Date: 2008-03-06

11. Bread and Badda-Bing

Air Date: 2008-03-13

12. Going Once, Going Twice, You're Fired

Air Date: 2008-03-20

13. Under the Hammer

Air Date: 2008-03-27

1. Cupcake Contest

Air Date: 2009-03-01

2. E instead of Z

Air Date: 2009-03-08

3. Drink Deliver and Decorate

Air Date: 2009-03-15

4. Failure to Negotiate

Air Date: 2009-03-22

5. Leading the Regency

Air Date: 2009-03-29

6. Shuffle Up

Air Date: 2009-04-05

7. Protect the Conflict

Air Date: 2009-04-12

8. Sold Food

Air Date: 2009-04-19

9. Right Guard Right Way Out

Air Date: 2009-04-26

10. Catchy Not Country

Air Date: 2009-05-03

11. Winning or Not (Part 1)

Air Date: 2009-05-10

12. Winning or Not (Part 2)

Air Date: 2009-05-17

1. True Colors

Air Date: 2010-03-14

2. Smooth In Smooth Out

Air Date: 2010-03-21

3. Yellow Blur

Air Date: 2010-03-28

4. Focus on That Image

Air Date: 2010-04-04

5. He Shoots He Scores

Air Date: 2010-04-11

6. Beauty and Brains

Air Date: 2010-04-18

7. Rock n Roll All Night

Air Date: 2010-04-25

8. Rebuilding the Tension

Air Date: 2010-05-02

9. Apartment Journey

Air Date: 2010-05-09

10. The Weak Link

Air Date: 2010-05-16

11. You're Hired You're Fired

Air Date: 2010-05-23

1. Back to Work

Air Date: 2010-09-16

2. Frozen Assets

Air Date: 2010-09-23

3. Working Like A Dog

Air Date: 2010-09-30

4. Snack Attack

Air Date: 2010-10-07

5. Rock the Catwalk

Air Date: 2010-10-14

6. Pedicab Confessions

Air Date: 2010-10-21

7. Broadway Boardroom

Air Date: 2010-10-28

8. Dressed To Kill

Air Date: 2010-11-04

9. Fragrant Disregard

Air Date: 2010-11-11

10. Must-see Mobile TV

Air Date: 2010-11-18

11. Driving Miz-rahi

Air Date: 2010-11-25

12. Teed Off

Air Date: 2010-12-02

13. Welcome to the Club

Air Date: 2010-12-09

1. Pepperoni Profit

Air Date: 2011-03-06

2. Child's Play

Air Date: 2011-03-13

3. Unhappy Campers

Air Date: 2011-03-20

4. Off the Hook

Air Date: 2011-03-27

5. The Art of the Deal

Air Date: 2011-04-03

6. Australian Gold

Air Date: 2011-04-10

7. Raising The Steaks

Air Date: 2011-04-17

8. Bitter Suites

Air Date: 2011-04-24

9. Shear Madness

Air Date: 2011-05-01

10. Laugh On

Air Date: 2011-05-08

11. Retro Rumble

Air Date: 2011-05-15

12. Sweet Victory

Air Date: 2011-05-22

1. Hero Worship

Air Date: 2012-02-19

2. Getting Medieval

Air Date: 2012-02-26

3. How Much is That Celebrity in the Window

Air Date: 2012-03-04

4. Failure to Launch

Air Date: 2012-03-11

5. Im Going to Mop the Floor with You

Air Date: 2012-03-18

6. Party Like a Mock-star

Air Date: 2012-03-25

7. Walking Papers

Air Date: 2012-04-01

8. Ad Hawk

Air Date: 2012-04-08

9. Puppet Up

Air Date: 2012-04-15

10. Winning by a Nose

Air Date: 2012-04-22

11. Jingle All the Way Home

Air Date: 2012-04-29

12. Blown Away

Air Date: 2012-05-06

13. And Then There Was Two

Air Date: 2012-05-13

14. And the Winner Is

Air Date: 2012-05-20

1. The Wolf in Charge of the Hen House

Air Date: 2013-03-03

2. Just as Simple as Making Soup

Air Date: 2013-03-10

3. Im Being Punked by a Jackson

Air Date: 2013-03-17

4. Men in Black Are Gonna Come Get Him

Air Date: 2013-03-24

5. Lightning Strikes Mr Hang Brain

Air Date: 2013-03-31

6. How Do You Spell Melania

Air Date: 2013-04-07

7. The First Leaf That Hits the Ground

Air Date: 2013-04-14

8. Are You My Zulu Dancing Man

Air Date: 2013-04-21

9. Ahabs in Charge and He's Gone Mad

Air Date: 2013-04-28

10. The Mayor of Stress Town

Air Date: 2013-05-05

11. May the Spoon Be With You

Air Date: 2013-05-12

12. One of Us Will Win But Not By Much

Air Date: 2013-05-19

1. May the Gods of Good Pies Be With Us

Air Date: 2015-01-04

2. Nobody Out Thinks Donald Trump

Air Date: 2015-01-11

3. A Family Affair

Air Date: 2015-01-18

4. I Wish I Had a Project Manager

Air Date: 2015-01-25

5. It's Like A Booze Cruise With Knowledge

Air Date: 2015-02-01

6. Who Stole My Phone

Air Date: 2015-02-08

7. Universal Wizards

Air Date: 2015-02-15

8. Live Finale - A New Celebrity Apprentice Is Crowned

Air Date: 2015-02-22

9. Top Feuds, Firings and Fails

Air Date: 2015-03-01

1. In Here You Call Me Governor

Air Date: 2017-01-02

2. Your Smile's Gonna Knock Them Out

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3. Fire Up That Chopper

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4. Candy for a Billionaire

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5. Scissors and Some Creativity

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6. I'm Going Full Ballmer

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7. Bon Voyage

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8. I Have No Time For Anyone's Ego Except My Own

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Rating

6.5/10

Release Date

2004-01-08

Episodes

195 (15 seasons)

Status

Ended

Cast

Production Companies

Trump Productions LLC

Mark Burnett Productions

One Three Media

United Artists Media Group

MGM Television

MGM Television