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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 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.

Season 5 episodes

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Episode 1

Scrubbing Up

1h

The sixteen new candidates meet Sir Alan for the first time and receive their challenge. They have to start cleaning companies and make as much money as possible. At the end of the show the first of the hoepfuls is fired.

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Episode 2

A Hungry Business

1h

After a punishing first task, there is no let-up for the candidates, as Sir Alan challenges them to set up a catering service for busy professionals in the City of London. In tough economic times, the teams must agree a distinctive identity to stand out from the competition and win new customers.

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Episode 3

Survival of the Fittest

1h

This week the two teams have to create a new piece of portable gym equipment and create a poster advertising it. They then have to demonstrate the equipment. At the end of the show one of the candidates from the loosing show is fired by Sir Alan.

Episode credits

Guest stars Katherine Jenkins

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Episode 4

A Soap Opera

1h

Week four of Sir Alan Sugars search for his apprentice. Sir Alan Sugar challenges the teams to set up their own cosmetics business.

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Episode 5

The Advertising Challenge

1h

The candidates are given the task of a new breakfast cereal with a brand identity including a name for the cereal, design for the box and film a TV campaign that will appeal both to the parents and the children.

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Episode 6

Bric-a-Brac Race

1h

The candidates are tasked with taking a collection of items given to them by Sir Alan Sugar and selling them for the most proffit.

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Episode 7

Heading North

1h

Travelling north for their next challenge, each team must choose two innovative products, and then sell their choices to the right markets within two days.

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Episode 8

Cool Margate

1h

Alan Sugar sends the candidates to Margate on the Kent coast, where they are challenged to produce an eye-catching series of posters and leaflets designed to attract tourists to the seaside resort.

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Episode 9

Baby Love

1h

The teams interview suppliers of baby equipment, select two products, and sell them on to a potential 10,000 customers at the country's biggest baby show.

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Episode 10

Car Crash TV

1h

The teams must select products which they believe will sell the best during an hour of live television. They must then sell these on-screen themselves.

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Episode 11

Interviews

1h

There's no place to hide as the final five candidates face four of Sir Alan's trusted advisors in face-to-face interviews.

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Episode 12

The Final

1hfinale

After facing a multitude of business tasks and a tough interview, the two finalists now face one more challenge – helped by old friends, each finalist must market a brand new box of chocolates, pitching their concept to a panel of business and chocolate experts.

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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