The Apprentice

The Apprentice

  • 2005
  • 20 Seasons
  • 266 Episodes
  •  5.8  (29)
  •   Returning Series

British version of the reality competitions series that sees young entrepreneurs compete in several business tasks, attempting to survive the weekly firings in order to become the business partner of one of the most successful businessmen.

The Apprentice
Seasons
The Final
12. The Final
April 16, 2026
It's week 12, and the finalists must launch their businesses to a roomful of industry experts before Lord Sugar finally decides who will become his next business partner.
Interviews
11. Interviews
April 09, 2026
It's week 11, and the final five candidates must pass a gruelling round of interviews with some of Britain’s toughest interviewers. But only two can make it through to the grand final.
Pet Product
10. Pet Product
April 02, 2026
Week 10 sees the candidates unleashed on the pet industry, creating products, crafting campaigns and pitching for sales. In the boardroom, for at least one candidate, it’s walkies.
TV Selling
9. TV Selling
March 26, 2026
It's week 7, and the candidates take on TV selling, selecting products which they hope will win over the nation before selling their socks off on a TV shopping channel.
Discount Buying: Take Two
8. Discount Buying: Take Two
March 19, 2026
It's week 8, and the candidates are sent to the Isle of Wight to secure nine items for the best price. A last-minute dash to the finish sets up a close race in the boardroom.
Gamified Fitness
7. Gamified Fitness
March 12, 2026
It's week 7, and the candidates take on virtual reality fitness. They’re tasked with building demos and brands before chasing investment. In the boardroom, for one team, it’s game over.
Egypt
6. Egypt
March 05, 2026
The candidates head to Egypt to put on corporate away days. One team heads to the desert but ends up having a bumpy ride, and the rest run a lagoon tour which is anything but relaxing.
Flowers
5. Flowers
February 26, 2026
The candidates turn petals into profits, selling flowers to the public and corporate clients. But a bunch of problems lead to a pruning in the boardroom.
Advertising Water
4. Advertising Water
February 19, 2026
The candidates must tap into the bottled water market to create a TV advertisement and a social media campaign, but watered-down branding and wishy-washy ads mean a candidate is filtered out.
Chicken v Egg
3. Chicken v Egg
February 12, 2026
Week 3, and it's chicken v egg. The candidates race to turn ingredients into a profit, but ruffled feathers and picky eaters spark drama in the boardroom.
Children’s Story
2. Children’s Story
February 05, 2026
Once upon a time, 18 candidates were tasked with creating a story book. Unfinished illustrations and a stinky storyline mean the fairy tale is over, and another candidate is fired.
Hong Kong
1. Hong Kong
January 29, 2026
Lord Sugar’s business hopefuls jet off to Hong Kong on a mission to secure nine items at knock-down prices. In the boardroom, the boss is back and the firing finger is fully loaded.
Description
British version of the reality competitions series that sees young entrepreneurs compete in several business tasks, attempting to survive the weekly firings in order to become the business partner of one of the most successful businessmen.
  • Premiere Date
    February 16, 2005
  • Rating
    5.8  (29)