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TV series

The Apprentice

200520 seasons5.9 / 10

British version of the reality competitions series that sees young entrepreneurs compete in several business tasks, attempting to survive the weekly firings in order to become the business partner of one of the most successful businessmen.

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Checked Sep 1, 2026

The Apprentice premiered February 16, 2005. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.

Synopsis

British version of the reality competitions series that sees young entrepreneurs compete in several business tasks, attempting to survive the weekly firings in order to become the business partner of one of the most successful businessmen.

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Episode 1

Collectables

1h

A new group of candidates set off on their first task - selling collectables at Wimbledon Car Boot Sale.

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Episode 3

Corporate Candy

1h

Lords Sugar sets the candidates a task in which they must design and manufacture their own brand of sweets, before heading to Brighton to sell them.

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Episode 4

Liberty's

1h

The teams have to introduce a new product line to promote and sell in the world-famous department store, Liberty of London. They must also run a personal shopping service for some of London's most discerning shoppers.

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Episode 5

Cycling Crowdfunding

1h8.0 / 10

Lord Sugar wants the candidates to help secure investment for someone else. They must help two entrepreneurs launch their new cycling product and get the public to invest through crowdfunding.

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Episode 6

Discount Buying

1h6.0 / 10

Lord Sugar sends the candidates out to work the night shift. They have to stay awake, find nine items, negotiate the best possible price and be back at the Shard by 6am. The team that spends the least amount of money will win the task.

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Episode 7

Boat Show

1h8.0 / 10

Lord Sugar instructs the candidates to tap into one of the UK's biggest markets - the boating and leisure industry. The task is simple, pick the right products and sell them at Poole Harbour Boat Show.

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Episode 8

London Landmarks

1h6.0 / 10

The candidates are summoned to the National Portrait Gallery, where Lord Sugar instructs them to organise an exclusive late-night event at two of London's biggest tourist attractions - the London Aquarium and Madame Tussauds. In under 36 hours, each team must organise and host an event to remember, keeping an eye on profits but also pleasing the punters. From setting up refreshments and entertainment to making sure they sell enough tickets to fill their venue, both teams have a challenge on their hands.

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Episode 10

Gin

1h6.0 / 10

As the teams move into week 10, the remaining candidates are summoned to the Old Royal Naval College in Greenwich. Here Lord Sugar sets them the task of creating and producing the spirit of the moment - gin. With the final in sight, the candidates are all desperate to impress. However, one team gets a little carried away with the taste testing, getting tipsy before the day has even begun, while on the other team, their pitches hit rock bottom when a key retailer reveals they don't like the colour, taste or branding of the gin. One candidate is left with a bitter taste in their mouth when the rest of the team turns against them, and tempers reach boiling point. Who will be fired?

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Episode 14

The Final

1h10.0 / 10finale

The two finalists receive a call summoning them to London's City Hall. Lord Sugar informs them that their final task is to launch their business by creating a brand and unveiling their campaign in front of a packed audience full of industry experts. A few old faces return as the two finalists choose key colleagues to try to help them secure the £250,000 investment, and it is straight to work as they set out to build a brand, make a TV advert and create a company fit for Lord Sugar. In the boardroom, business plans are evaluated and ad campaigns are assessed, but there can only one winner. It is heartbreak for one and ecstasy for the other, as Lord Sugar finally picks his next business partner.

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Episode information updated Sep 16, 2026

More about The Apprentice

Cast

Samantha MoonFrances
Claude LittnerSelf - Lord Sugar's aide
Michelle DewberrySelf
Ruth BadgerSelf
Nick HewerHimself - Lord Sugar's Aide
Karren BradySelf
Lord Alan SugarSelf - The Boss
Thomas SkinnerSelf - Candidate

Credits

Created by
Mark Burnett

Production details

Status
Returning Series
Series type
Reality
Episodes
266
Original language
English

Networks & production

  • BBC OneUnited Kingdom
  • TalkbackUnited Kingdom
  • Mark Burnett ProductionsUnited States
  • Talkback ThamesUnited Kingdom
  • BoundlessUnited Kingdom
  • United Artists Media GroupUnited States

Themes

accountingadvertisingboard meetingbrandingbusinessbusiness competitionchallengescompetition