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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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Not streaming in United States

Checked Jul 22, 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

Fruit and Veg

1h

Sir Alan Sugar begins a new search for an apprentice for 2006 amongst fourteen new candidates. For their first task, they must purchase produce within a budget of £500, before up-selling their stock for a profit around Hackney.

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Episode 2

Calendar Club

1h

The teams take on the job of raising money for Great Ormond Street Hospital, each designing a themed calendar and pitching it to retailers as a test of their creative and pitching skills.

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Episode 3

Buying the Tyre

1h

Sir Alan has a new shopping list of ten items to be found, testing each team's negotiating skills on sourcing and bargaining for the best deal with each purchase.

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Episode 4

A Hundred Chickens

1h

Both teams find themselves cooking up a tasty treat for visitors to the Thames Festival, with each seeking to manage costs while ensuring their food attracts reasonable profits.

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Episode 5

The Amsair Card

1h

Sir Alan has developed a new venture for business flights – the Amsair Card – and instructs each team to come up with a promotional campaign for it, including a video and billboard advert, pitching their concept to advertising experts.

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Episode 6

Second-Hand Cars

1h

This week, the nine remaining candidates are given the task to sell second-hand cars. With only a 10-hour time limit, they need to convince as many customers as possible to part with their hard earned cash.

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Episode 7

Selling in Topshop

1h

The eight survivors try to succeed in the world of fashion at Top Shop in Oxford Circus, London.

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Episode 8

Selling to the Trade

1h

The seven remaining candidates find themselves looking for an innovative product that could do well, with each team pitching their choices to retailers.

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Episode 9

Property Sales

1h

As only six contestants remain, each team must let property. As usual the team that brings back the least amount of money, will lose, and one member, will get fired.

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Episode 10

Moet & Chandon

1h

With only 6 people left, Sir Alan will set another challenging task. Brought aboard the Grand Princess as it travels between Istanbul and Naples, each team is tasked with providing a special event for passengers in which success comes from good sales and customer sanctification.

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Episode 11

Interviews

1h

On Week 11, the remaining 4 candidates are going it alone as they go into interview process again with 3 of the best of the people to help Sir Alan to make his decision on which two people to get fired.

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Episode information updated Jul 24, 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 Sugar's aide
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