The BEST episodes of The Apprentice (US) season 12

Every episode of The Apprentice (US) season 12, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of The Apprentice (US) season 12!

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
Blown Away
star
7.60
67 votes

#1 - 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.

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Jingle All the Way Home
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7.47
70 votes

#2 - 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.

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And Then There Were Two
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7.41
68 votes

#3 - 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.

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Party Like a Mock-Star
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7.17
71 votes

#4 - Party Like a Mock-Star

Season 12 - Episode 6 - Aired 3/25/2012

The celebrities must host a launch party for a "mocktail" drink product. One team sets sail with a beach theme while the other produces an exotic Garden of Eden experience.

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Puppet Up!
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7.07
103 votes

#5 - Puppet Up!

Season 12 - Episode 9 - Aired 4/15/2012

The remaining celebrities create original puppets for Henson's "Stuffed and Unstrung."

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Walking Papers
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7.06
102 votes

#6 - Walking Papers

Season 12 - Episode 7 - Aired 4/1/2012

The celebrity teams delve into two tasks. In the first, they must design and sell a New York City guidebook, with Regis Philbin on hand to appraise the books. Then, they create an interactive health segment, but the task comes with a twist.

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And the Winner Is ...
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7.04
98 votes

#7 - And the Winner Is ...

Season 12 - Episode 14 - Aired 5/20/2012

The two finalists must successfully stage their celebrity charity event, after which the winning contestant is revealed.

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I'm Going to Mop the Floor With You
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6.99
70 votes

#8 - I'm Going to Mop the Floor With You

Season 12 - Episode 5 - Aired 3/18/2012

The celebrity players are assigned to write and produce a viral video promoting a mop. It's risqué business when one team hatches a lusty concept. Meanwhile, serious divisions mar the other team.

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Winning by a Nose
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6.96
103 votes

#9 - Winning by a Nose

Season 12 - Episode 10 - Aired 4/22/2012

The celebrities must fashion an in-store display and create a slogan for a new fragrance. Business snafus unfold when two project managers spar and one team frets about an indecisive leader.

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Ad Hawk
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6.81
103 votes

#10 - Ad Hawk

Season 12 - Episode 8 - Aired 4/8/2012

Fallout from a previous boardroom session results in one celebrity launching an emotional tirade and another one going missing. As for the challenge, the players must write, direct and produce a 60-second commercial for an entertainment Web site.

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Getting Medieval
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6.80
100 votes

#11 - Getting Medieval

Season 12 - Episode 2 - Aired 2/26/2012

The teams produce and perform a medieval-theme show for an audience, yet an insubordinate contestant and a serious injury mar the task.

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Failure to Launch
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6.60
70 votes

#12 - Failure to Launch

Season 12 - Episode 4 - Aired 3/11/2012

The star players rev up to produce a live event spotlighting a new Buick vehicle, but one team is in danger of stalling out when the choice for project manager is questioned. Meanwhile, a deep division develops in the other team

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Hero Worship
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6.46
101 votes

#13 - Hero Worship

Season 12 - Episode 1 - Aired 2/19/2012

Season 12 of Donald Trump's business-savvy series opens with 18 celebrity players creating and selling deli sandwiches. The star contestants include Arsenio Hall, Clay Aiken, Cheryl Tiegs, Debbie Gibson, Adam Carolla, Lisa Lampanelli and Penn Jillette.

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How Much Is That Celebrity In The Window?
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6.11
70 votes

#14 - How Much Is That Celebrity In The Window?

Season 12 - Episode 3 - Aired 3/4/2012

The players have to produce themed living Lord and Taylor display windows featuring Ivanka trumps fashion line. The boys don't quite get women's fashion like the girls do.

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