The BEST episodes of The Apprentice (US)
Every episode of The Apprentice (US) ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of The Apprentice (US)!
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.
#1 - The Mane Event
Season 7 - Episode 7 - Aired 2/14/2008
The two teams sell rides on a horse and buggy business in Central Park. While Empresario worked exceptionally well together, Hydra seemed to go completely into self-destruct mode . . . and still shockingly made more money for the win. All proceeds went to Project Manager Piers's charity. Empresario went to the boardroom, where no one was fired, a first for Apprentice history.
#2 - The Croc and the Rat
Season 7 - Episode 5 - Aired 1/31/2008
The remaining celebrity contestants must create awareness for a footwear company's shoe-donation campaign. One celeb steps up the drama by defecting to the other team. But is that defector actually serving as a spy? Ivanka Trump and Donald Trump Jr. are the project overseers.
#3 - May The Spoon Be With You
Season 13 - Episode 11 - Aired 5/12/2013
Mr. Trump fires two contestants before the finalists are challenged to take on their biggest task yet. They must create a new flavor of Walgreens Delish brand premium ice cream, produce a promotional video, and raise money for a launch event featuring the new flavors. With six fired All-Stars returning to help them, the two finalists must rely on everything they’ve learned to win the ultimate prize - $250,000 for their charity and the title of All-Star Celebrity Apprentice. With time running out, one finalist can’t edit their video down to time, while the other finalist has trouble finding donors for the launch event.
#4 - The Mayor of Stress Town
Season 13 - Episode 10 - Aired 5/5/2013
The All-Stars are asked to design a Foxwoods Resort themed suite and host a party at the brand-new Barclays Center. One detail-oriented Project Manager gets too literal with the theme, while the other team's plan could be shut down due to bad weather.
#5 - Ahab's in Charge, and He's Gone Mad
Season 13 - Episode 9 - Aired 4/28/2013
With just six All-Stars remaining, the teams are asked to write, produce and direct a demonstrational video to highlight LG's Smart Home and Home Entertainment systems. One Project Manager's runaway concept leaves the team with little choice but to follow their leader, while the other team gets too caught up in small details.
#6 - Are You My Zulu Dancing Man?
Season 13 - Episode 8 - Aired 4/21/2013
When tasked with creating an interactive travel expo for South Africa Tourism, the All-Stars find a former competitor now on the other side of the boardroom table. Down in numbers, one team tries to get the task done with a lame teammate, while the other team's project manager drops the reigns and their concept gets out of control.
#7 - The First Leaf That Hits the Ground
Season 13 - Episode 7 - Aired 4/14/2013
The All-Stars must once again work to promote popular Australian Gold products, this time by creating a silent film. One project manager is cast aside when a power-usurping teammate takes over the task. Meanwhile, the other project manager risks everything by going against the advice of a teammate.
#8 - How Do You Spell Melania
Season 13 - Episode 6 - Aired 4/7/2013
The celebrities must create a product display and advertorial campaign to highlight the new "Melania" skin care line. Taking a giant risk, one Project Manager stops Boardroom Advisor Eric Trump from visiting with their team, while the other team is forced to pull the weight for a lackluster team leader. In the Boardroom, everything boils down to one critical error, and a celebrity pays the price for it.
#9 - Lightning Strikes Mr. Hang Brain
Season 13 - Episode 5 - Aired 3/31/2013
The celebrities are tasked with creating original, three-dimensional artwork. But winning the task comes down to fundraising, and one contestant struggles with bringing in enough money to keep the team safe in the Boardroom. Meanwhile, the other team's Project Manager has to deal with a teammate who over-promises and under-delivers.
#10 - Sweat Equity
Season 9 - Episode 7 - Aired 4/25/2010
Donald Trump mixes up the teams and assigns them to create an original celebrity workout for 24 Hour Fitness. Both teams' workouts must impress the 24 Hour Fitness executives as well as bring in the most donations. The celebrities call their high profile friends for big donations and both project managers are pushed to their limits. At a key moment, one project manager reaches an emotional breaking point. In the boardroom, Trump announces that one team has raised the largest amount ever in "Celebrity Apprentice" history. In the end, Mr. Trump has no choice but to make what is, for him, a "tough decision."
#11 - Quality, Value and Chaos
Season 7 - Episode 8 - Aired 2/21/2008
Both teams need to create a ten-minute commercial which will generate the most sales.
#12 - Final Two Brew
Season 9 - Episode 11 - Aired 5/23/2010
Live from the Skirball Center in New York City, Mr. Trump will decide this season's winner of 'The Celebrity Apprentice' after first revealing who did the best job on the last task. In the final moments of this task, one of the finalists scrambles to finish in time, while the other is forced to soldier on alone after being left in the lurch when a helper suddenly leaves. At the launch for the new Snapple teas, one finalist delivers a more polished performance, while the other seems to have the edge with the crowd. In the end, Mr. Trump makes his final decision, live, and determines who will become the next 'Celebrity Apprentice.' The entire celebrity cast returns to join Ivanka Trump, Donald Trump Jr. and George Ross for the live finale.
#13 - Pepperoni Profit
Season 11 - Episode 1 - Aired 3/6/2011
The 16 celebrities are divided into two teams and tasked with running pizzerias; the teams set a fundraising record; the first contestant is eliminated.
#14 - Painting By Numbers
Season 7 - Episode 10 - Aired 3/6/2008
Both teams sell works of art by artists they have selected.
#15 - Bread and Badda-Bing
Season 7 - Episode 11 - Aired 3/13/2008
Both teams create a sandwich which they need to sell the most of in order to win.
#16 - Under the Hammer
Season 7 - Episode 13 - Aired 3/27/2008
The Live Finale will determine the winner of Celebrity Apprentice and they will win $250,000 for their charity.
#17 - I'm Being Punked by a Jackson
Season 13 - Episode 3 - Aired 3/17/2013
The all-star celebrities must perform a soap-opera scene for a beverage-mix product. One team doesn't mix well, however, when a project manager tangles with an insubordinate member.
#18 - And Then There Were Two
Season 12 - Episode 13 - Aired 5/13/2012
The final two contestants are tasked to create, host and sell tickets to a celebrity charity event that comes complete with a variety show and a charity-awareness ad. Eight previously eliminated stars return to help in the challenge.
#19 - Blown Away
Season 12 - Episode 12 - Aired 5/6/2012
The remaining contestants produce a four-page print ad for a digital touch-screen hair dryer. Returning apprentices John Rich and Marlee Matlin then interview the final four celebrities, after which Donald Trump selects the final two players.
#20 - Back to Work
Season 10 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/16/2010
Sixteen candidates, all affected by the economic crisis, arrive in New York City for a 13-week job interview with Donald Trump. Trump divides them into teams and tasks them with creating a modern workspace. A fight breaks out on one team, and on the other side, the leadership abilities of the Project Manager are called into question. During the presentation, an office hazard leads to an accident, putting one team's fate in jeopardy. In the end, one team pulls out a win, and a candidate on the losing side becomes the first to hear Trump's fateful words: "You're Fired!"
#21 - Radio Days
Season 9 - Episode 8 - Aired 5/2/2010
Both teams are assigned the task of creating three radio commercials for Clockwork Home Services. To impress the executives, the teams must create original commercials for the company's plumbing, electrician and heating & air conditioning services, and one team may have pushed the envelope too far. Tempers flare when one celebrity questions another’s ability to perform, but in the end, one team’s commercial wins over the client, and Mr. Trump sends another celebrity packing.
#22 - Jingle All the Way Home
Season 12 - Episode 11 - Aired 4/29/2012
The stars must write and perform a 90-second jingle for a roadside-assistance program. But the task lacks harmony when mutinies and internal power plays mar both teams.
#23 - The Money Shot
Season 7 - Episode 9 - Aired 2/28/2008
This week's task is to create a magazine ad for Dial Nourishing Yogurt Body Wash and Redbook. Hydra created the better ad for the win. Project Manager Carol won an additional $20,000 for her charity. Empresario went to the boardroom, where Tito was fired.
#24 - Going Once, Going Twice, You're Fired
Season 7 - Episode 12 - Aired 3/20/2008
Erin Burnett and Jim Cramer interview the remaining celebrities, after which a celebrity is fired. The remaining two celebrities oversee an auction for charity and a concert.
#25 - True Colors
Season 9 - Episode 1 - Aired 3/14/2010
a.k.a "Food Fight/Diner Task"; Donald Trump divides the celebrities into men versus women and instructs them to choose a team name and in a surprise twist, Trump asks them to choose the opposing team's project manager. For their first task they must run a New York City diner. The team who brings in the most money at the diner, including tips, wins. It isn’t long before the celebrities’ egos clash as they compete to see who will be the first celebrity to face Mr. Trump in the boardroom and hear the words "You’re fired."