The Apprentice (US)

Season 5

The ultimate sixteen-week job interview where eighteen Americans compete in a series of rigorous business tasks, many of which include prominent Fortune 500 companies and require street smarts and intelligence to conquer, in order to show the boss that they are the best candidate for his companies. In each episode, the losing team is sent to the boardroom where they are judged on their performance in the task. One person is fired and sent home.

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16 Episodes

Summer of Sam's
E1
Summer of Sam'sThe New Season!
The Razor's Edge
E2
The Razor's EdgeThe candidates challenge New Yorkers to text message on their mobile phones.
Get it in Gear
E3
Get it in GearTeams had to promote the new 2007 Chevy Tahoe by creating a corporate retreat for the General Motors (GM) executives. The winner would be determined through judgment by the GM executives, rather than by score.
Cereal Killers
E4
Cereal KillersA fourth candidate is fired.
Cruise Control
E5
Cruise ControlTeams had to create a 30-second commercial to promote the Norwegian Jewel of Norwegian Cruise Lines. Teams also had to be finished filming the scenes of the commercial per the Norwegian Jewel's departure time, which was 3p.m. Eastern time.
King of the Jingle
E6
King of the JingleTeams must create a 30-second jingle for a brand new line of Arby's Chicken Naturals. The teams are given access to recording studios, and professional musicians and the winner would be determined by the executives of Arby's.
It's More Than D'Cor
E7
It's More Than D'CorTeams need to renovate and remodel an old recreational room and transform the space into an interactive recreational room for use in the New Faces for Helpful Places program hosted by both Ace Hardware and Boys and Girls Clubs of America.
A Slice Of Heaven
E8
A Slice Of HeavenLaunch a promotion based on 7-Eleven's brand-new pizza sandwich called P'Eatzza, by using a 7-Eleven Store provided by both The Trump Organization and 7-Eleven. The winner will be determined by the amount of increased sales
Clip Show
E9
Clip ShowTrump's children, Ivanka and Donald Jr. fill in for Carolyn and George for this task, which requires the remaining candidates to promote one of New York City's biggest tourist attractions.
Assault on Battery
E10
Assault on BatteryTrump's children, Ivanka and Donald Jr. fill in for Carolyn and George for this task, which requires the remaining candidates to promote one of New York City's biggest tourist attractions.
Blow Out
E11
Blow OutCelebrate a grand opening event of two Hair Cuttery franchise salons in the New York area by executing a sales event. The winning team will be determined by the amount of sales committed on their franchised salon
Back to School
E12
Back to SchoolAnd then there were eight. The candidates dive into a hair-raising challenge in which they must oversee the grand openings of two hair salons.
Backs against the Wal-Mart
E13
Backs against the Wal-MartThe remaining candidates tackle a challenge to throw a tailgate party at a college football game, with one team cooking up plans for an eating contest.
Who Wears The Pants
E14
Who Wears The PantsThe remaining five candidates must create a store display for the new Xbox 360 at Wal-Mart. Real life meets reel life for the winners when they jet off to the West Coast to meet film executive Jeffrey Katzenberg, who gives them an opportunity to participate in a voiceover session for the animated movie Over the Hedge.
The Final Battle
E15
The Final BattleOne candidate must host a Pontiac-sponsored ice hockey game at the Chelsea Piers to benefit the Leary Firefighters Foundation. The other must host a Barenaked Ladies concert at the Trump Taj Maha to benefit the World Wildlife Fund.
Season Finale
E16
Season FinaleThe final two candidates are challenged to coordinate two high-profile charity events.