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Season 1 – The Apprentice

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Candidates vie to land a job with Donald Trump.
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The Apprentice — Season 1

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Nancy Banks-Smith Guardian 02/26/2020
The Apprentice USA is a very diverting reality show. Go to Full Review Chase Burns The Stranger (Seattle, WA) 12/09/2021
...it underscores how men in media enabled and created Trump's brand for decades. But this definitely isn't a recommendation... Go to Full Review Rob Owen Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 05/03/2019
The whole thing is pretty cheesy, but I could see "The Apprentice" becoming addictive a few episodes in. Go to Full Review Rafe Telsch CinemaBlend 06/13/2018
4/5
[Burnett's] not only managed to set the standard for reality television with "Survivor" and continually raise the bar each season as he changes the show, but with The Apprentice he's managed to completely blow that bar away. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Jake B @Godzilla123227 Oct 16 Donald j trump is a fraud businessman See more Asian American L @AsianAmericanFilmSociety Sep 26 Learned a lot about working hard, going for your dreams, teamwork, and using common sense from this show. Plus, it's entertaining. Trump is brilliant, and people love this number 1 show on television. See more Tanner T @TeaTreatz Jul 23 People actually watch this? I thought watching Joe Rogan host Fear Factor was bad. See more John B @RT34993197 03/30/2025 Loving all these post 2016 hate bomb reviews if it was that bad how did 20 million people watched avg in season 1 . Left are sore losers ! See more Jordan F @RT94664679 03/18/2025 Terrible show about an insecure orange. Made no sense. See more Jennifer S @RT13412809 03/17/2025 Absolute brain rot. Lead actor portrays a weak-minded, overly insecure man who attempts to compensate by bullying his obviously more competent co-stars. I wish his mom would have hugged him more as a child so this pernicious Peter Pan wouldn’t feel compelled to assault our senses with this monstrosity of a show. Studios should burn all the copies. See more Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Mark Burnett

Creator

Donald Trump

Actor

Carolyn Kepcher

Actor

George Ross

Actor

Mark Burnett

Executive Producer

Donald Trump

Executive Producer

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Jan 8, 2004 Meet the Billionaire Candidates vie to land a job and a six-figure salary with business tycoon Donald Trump, by completing challenging tasks. Details Episode 2 Aired Jan 15, 2004 Sex, Lies and Altitude A provocative advertisement campaign causes friction among the candidates; a team member falls asleep on the job; a second person is fired. Details Episode 3 Aired Jan 21, 2004 Respect Donald Trump tests the candidates' negotiation skills; team dynamics break down as tempers flare; an underdog assumes a leadership role and steers the group into the doghouse; a third candidate is fired. Details Episode 4 Aired Jan 29, 2004 Ethics Shmethics The candidates manage a busy restaurant in the heart of the Big Apple; the fourth candidate is fired. Details Episode 5 Aired Feb 5, 2004 Trading Places Job candidates peddle wares at a flea market; one person dispenses questionable advice on how to handle Donald Trump; another person is fired. Details Episode 6 Aired Feb 12, 2004 Tit for Tat Teams compete to raise money at a celebrity auction; one project manager is too controlling while another embarrasses the team; two candidates begin a romance. Details Episode 7 Aired Feb 19, 2004 Dupe-lex Donald Trump instructs the candidates to renovate and lease apartments; an individual must make a difficult decision regarding an ill family member. Details Episode 8 Aired Feb 26, 2004 Ice Escapades The teams must introduce a new Trump product into the marketplace; the winning team goes on a tour of the Big Apple in Trump's personal helicopter; another candidate is fired. Details Episode 9 Aired Mar 4, 2004 The Art of the Deal Teams exhibit the work of aspiring artists at a gallery reception; a candidate's boardroom breakdown leaves everyone speechless. Details Episode 10 Aired Mar 11, 2004 Wheeling and Dealing The candidates operate a rickshaw,pedicab service; inventive moneymaking schemes start an argument about ethics; one team tries to improve morale; two hopefuls take a yacht ride; a candidate visits an ailing parent. Details Episode 11 Aired Mar 18, 2004 A Look Back Donald Trump shows never-before-seen footage and explains some of the decisions he has made during the show's past 10 weeks. Details Episode 12 Aired Mar 25, 2004 Circus, Circus The six remaining candidates explore the world of high-stakes gambling while crafting a promotion for Donald Trump's casino. Details Episode 13 Aired Apr 1, 2004 The Price Is Height The remaining candidates compete in the high-priced world of Manhattan real estate; a romance goes sour; another candidate is eliminated. Details Episode 14 Aired Apr 8, 2004 Down to the Wire The candidates endure a grueling round of one-on-one interviews with Donald Trump's trusted advisers. Details Episode 15 Aired Apr 15, 2004 Down to the Wire Donald Trump awards the winner a dream job with his organization and a $250,000 salary. Details Episode 16 Aired Apr 15, 2004 Down to the Wire Donald Trump awards the winner a dream job with his organization and a $250,000 salary. Details

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The Apprentice — Season 1

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Season Info

Creator
Mark Burnett
Executive Producer
Mark Burnett, Donald Trump
Network
NBC
Rating
TV-PG
Genre
Game Show, Reality
Original Language
English
Release Date
Jan 8, 2004