The BEST episodes of The Apprentice (US) season 8

Every episode of The Apprentice (US) season 8, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of The Apprentice (US) season 8!

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: 3/16/2026Network: NBCStatus: Ended
Let Them Bake Cake
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6.61
76 votes

#1 - Let Them Bake Cake

Season 8 - Episode 1 - Aired 3/1/2009

a.k.a "Cupcake Challenge"; Donald Trump returns for an eighth season in the boardroom. Joining him are fourteen new celebrity candidates vying for the title of the Celebrity Apprentice, as well as $250,000 for the charity of their choice. First up, a bake sale featuring cupcakes in a challenge to sell the most, despite culinary challenges and a surprise taste test.

E.Z. Does It
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6.58
77 votes

#2 - E.Z. Does It

Season 8 - Episode 2 - Aired 3/8/2009

a.k.a. "Comic Book Character Challenge"; The men look to get back on track this week as they are asked to make a comic book character as a representative for an online company. The winning team will be chosen by the company's executive in charge.

Do The Right Thing
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6.58
62 votes

#3 - Do The Right Thing

Season 8 - Episode 9 - Aired 4/26/2009

a.k.a "Deodorant Ad Challenge"; The celebrities must create a four-page ad for a new deodorant featuring basketball player David Lee

Altar'd States
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6.57
65 votes

#4 - Altar'd States

Season 8 - Episode 3 - Aired 3/15/2009

a.k.a "Wedding Dress Challenge"; The remaining celebs must decorate a bare space into a bridal boutique and then sell 125 wedding dresses.

Grave Reservations
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6.56
66 votes

#5 - Grave Reservations

Season 8 - Episode 5 - Aired 3/29/2009

a.k.a "Hotel Challenge"; The celebrities challenge is to take over a ritzy hotel, which will include answer to the guests every beck and call, clean the rooms, manage concierge affairs and delivery room services. But this task does not bold well for an out-of-control manager and unhappy guests.

Jewelry Auction
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6.53
62 votes

#6 - Jewelry Auction

Season 8 - Episode 8 - Aired 4/19/2009

The celebrities find themselves struggling to execute a charity auction featuring jewelry designed by Ivanka Trump.

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Lock Up Your Family Jewels
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6.45
65 votes

#7 - Lock Up Your Family Jewels

Season 8 - Episode 7 - Aired 4/12/2009

a.k.a "Life Lock and Jewelry Challenges"; The teams are challenged to create a design store displays for an identity-theft-protection company. But the teams seem overwhelmed when one contestant becomes sick, a deadline looms and a feud remains strong between two teammates.

Small & Mighty, Down & Dirty
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6.09
65 votes

#8 - Small & Mighty, Down & Dirty

Season 8 - Episode 6 - Aired 4/5/2009

a.k.a "Viral Video Challenge"; The celebrities must write, produce, and edit a viral video. Trump makes a surprising decision in the boardroom

Phoning It In
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6.09
66 votes

#9 - Phoning It In

Season 8 - Episode 4 - Aired 3/22/2009

a.k.a. "Video Camera Challenge"; The teams challenge this week involves a new cell phone in which they must create an event for. But dramas unfold, including a fiery exchange which may become physical. Also, one celebrity is a no show, and another star storms off claiming the celebrities are not being used in the correct situations.

A Catchy Tuna
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5.16
32 votes

#10 - A Catchy Tuna

Season 8 - Episode 10 - Aired 5/3/2009

a.k.a "Ad Jingle Challenge"; The teams must create a new jingle and a 30-second radio spot for a Chicken of the Sea; former winner Piers Morgan interviews the contestants; the finalists are selected.

Red Carpet Rumble
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5.16
32 votes

#11 - Red Carpet Rumble

Season 8 - Episode 11 - Aired 5/10/2009

a.k.a "The Final Challenge"; For the final task, the final two celebrity candidates were to produce a VIP party for Kodak. After many struggles with their tasks, the newly-selected teams put on successful shows and then meet in the boardroom -- both pre-taped and live -- one final time for their final showdown.