The Apprentice

The Apprentice (2008-2011)

EndedReality show

The Apprentice is an Irish reality television series, in which a group of 14 aspiring businessmen and women compete for the chance to win a job as "apprentice" to businessman Bill Cullen. Each week the candidates take part in a task set by Bill. Each team will have a Project Manager who managers that group for that task. The team that performs the best will win a reward and avoid the boardroom. The losing team will be summoned to the boardroom where their project manager will be forced to pick two people in their team tol join them in the boardroom where one of them will be fired.

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Scheduleevery Monday at 21:00 (60 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S04E12Week 12 - The Grande FinaleDec 19, 2011
S04E11Week 11Dec 12, 2011
S04E10Week 10Dec 5, 2011
S04E09Week 9Nov 28, 2011
S04E08Week 8Nov 21, 2011
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did 'The Apprentice' from 2008 premiere?

The premiere of 'The Apprentice' from 2008 aired on January 3rd.

Who was the host of the show in 2008?

The host of 'The Apprentice' in 2008 was Donald Trump.

How many contestants were there in the 2008 season?

The 2008 season of 'The Apprentice' featured 16 contestants.

What was the grand prize for the winner of the 2008 season?

The grand prize for the winner of the 2008 season was a one-year, $250,000 job.

Where did the 2008 season of 'The Apprentice' take place?

The 2008 season of 'The Apprentice' took place in Los Angeles, California.

Who won the 2008 season of 'The Apprentice'?

The winner of the 2008 season of 'The Apprentice' was Lee Bienstock.

What was the format of the tasks in the 2008 season?

In the 2008 season of 'The Apprentice', the contestants were divided into teams and assigned various business tasks.

Did the 2008 season feature any celebrity contestants?

No, the 2008 season of 'The Apprentice' did not feature any celebrity contestants.

Was there a boardroom segment in the 2008 season?

Yes, the 2008 season of 'The Apprentice' included a boardroom segment where contestants faced elimination.

Who served as advisers to Donald Trump in the 2008 season?

In the 2008 season of 'The Apprentice', Donald Trump was advised by Ivanka Trump and Donald Trump Jr.

Were there any international trips in the 2008 season?

Yes, the 2008 season of 'The Apprentice' included international trips to destinations like Dubai and Australia.

Did the 2008 season have any memorable challenges?

Yes, the 2008 season of 'The Apprentice' had memorable challenges such as creating and selling original artwork.

Were there any controversial moments in the 2008 season?

Yes, the 2008 season of 'The Apprentice' had controversial moments, including heated arguments between contestants.

Did any contestants form alliances in the 2008 season?

Yes, some contestants formed alliances in the 2008 season of 'The Apprentice' to gain a competitive advantage.

Were there any twists or surprises in the 2008 season?

Yes, the 2008 season of 'The Apprentice' had twists and surprises, including unexpected twists in task requirements.

Did the 2008 season feature any notable guest appearances?

Yes, the 2008 season of 'The Apprentice' had notable guest appearances, including appearances by Piers Morgan and Tito Ortiz.

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