The BEST episodes of The Apprentice (US) season 11

Every episode of The Apprentice (US) season 11, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of The Apprentice (US) season 11!

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.

Last Updated: 11/7/2024Network: NBCStatus: Ended
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Pepperoni Profit
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7.73
94 votes

#1 - 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.

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Off the Hook
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7.38
95 votes

#2 - Off the Hook

Season 11 - Episode 4 - Aired 3/27/2011

The teams are asked to produce a commercial for ACN's new video phone the 'IRIS 5000'.

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Shear Madness
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7.06
66 votes

#3 - Shear Madness

Season 11 - Episode 9 - Aired 5/1/2011

The celebrities must put on a live hair show featuring products and stylists; a celebrity yells at a teammate; a team calls on a fired contestant for help.

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Retro Rumble (1)
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6.90
67 votes

#4 - Retro Rumble (1)

Season 11 - Episode 11 - Aired 5/15/2011

The Donald enlists previous winners Piers Morgan, Joan Rivers and Bret Michaels to help him choose Season 11's two finalists. Following the crowning selection, the remaining duo are charged with arranging a campaign for a soda company's retro product. There's plenty of pop when they must design a new can and shoot a 30-second commercial. Six ousted celebrities return to help the finalists with their task.

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The Art of the Deal
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6.86
96 votes

#5 - The Art of the Deal

Season 11 - Episode 5 - Aired 4/3/2011

The remaining celebrity players create original artwork and sell the pieces for charity, but a misunderstanding, a fiery confrontation and nasty traffic test the teams and jeopardize the task.

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Unhappy Campers
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6.67
67 votes

#6 - Unhappy Campers

Season 11 - Episode 3 - Aired 3/20/2011

Each team is given two Camping World RVs to stage an 'experience' in mid-town Manhattan. One Celebrity wrestles control away from their project manager. The other team questions the sanity of their leader, who stops working on the task to play a game of catch. It's a race to the finish, but one team ultimately stands victorious. The losing team faces Donald Trump in the boardroom where another Celebrity is fired.

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Child's Play
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6.41
96 votes

#7 - Child's Play

Season 11 - Episode 2 - Aired 3/13/2011

In the second episode of the season, the Celebrities must write an original children’s book based on one of their own teammates and perform it for 4- and 5-year-olds.

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7Up Finale Part 2: Sweet Victory (2)
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6.35
95 votes

#8 - 7Up Finale Part 2: Sweet Victory (2)

Season 11 - Episode 12 - Aired 5/22/2011

Hirer-and-firer Donald Trump names the winning player in the Season 11 finale. Before that, the final two stars continue to stage their retro-soda events, resulting in not-so-bubbly dramas and developments. One finalist seemingly lacks direction and the other finalist's event is jeopardized by an awkward moment.

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Laugh On
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6.05
64 votes

#9 - Laugh On

Season 11 - Episode 10 - Aired 5/8/2011

In the first of two business challenges, the stars must produce a live comedy show, but it's no laughing matter when one celebrity goes missing. Jimmy Fallon and Tracy Morgan assist in the task. Later, the stars shoot a 60-second promotional video for an in-vehicle safety and navigation system, yet one team loses its way because of bickering.

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Raising The Steaks
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6.04
67 votes

#10 - Raising The Steaks

Season 11 - Episode 7 - Aired 4/17/2011

The star contestants are charged with writing, producing and starring in a live cooking demonstration for Omaha Streaks. One group elects a vegetarian to lead the meat, while the other team selects a loose cannon to lead the charge.

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Australian Gold
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5.31
35 votes

#11 - Australian Gold

Season 11 - Episode 6 - Aired 4/10/2011

The star contestants are charged with organizing a public marketing event for a sunscreen and skin-care product. The heat is on when one team hatches an innovative theme, yet one undisciplined team member jeopardizes the task. Meanwhile, the other group gambles with a late-hour creative change.

Bitter Suites
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5.00
35 votes

#12 - Bitter Suites

Season 11 - Episode 8 - Aired 4/24/2011

The teams are tasked with creating a 4-page ad campaign for the Trump Hotel Collection, and both sides feel the pressure to produce for their boss. One project manager finds the creative juices of their team running dry, while on the other side, tensions between bitter rivals reaches new heights. A surprise decision from the judges leads to a heated boardroom