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12 Episodes 2005 - 2005
Episode 1
Wed, Feb 16, 2005 60 mins
The British version of "The Apprentice" premieres as 14 aspiring entrepreneurs begin a 12-week job interview with self-made tycoon Alan Sugar.
Episode 2
Wed, Feb 23, 2005 60 mins
The teams work with a toy manufacturer to develop a new product for children.
Episode 3
Wed, Mar 2, 2005 60 mins
Alan tests the candidates' negotiation skills when he instructs them to buy a dinner jacket, saffron and lobsters for as little money as possible.
Episode 4
Wed, Mar 9, 2005 60 mins
The teams learn what it takes to run a catering business when they're given two days to source, buy and prepare meals to sell at an outdoor festival attended by half-a-million people.
Episode 5
Wed, Mar 16, 2005 60 mins
The contestants enter the world of art when they're assigned the task of selling the work of up-and-coming artists in a gallery.
Episode 6
Wed, Mar 23, 2005 60 mins
The teams develop TV and print-advertising campaigns.
Episode 7
Wed, Mar 30, 2005 60 mins
The contestants try to convince celebrities to donate items to a charity auction.
Episode 8
Wed, Apr 6, 2005 60 mins
The teams sell food stuffs at a farmers' market.
Episode 9
Wed, Apr 13, 2005 60 mins
The teams try to sell a text-messaging service to sports fans.
Episode 10
Wed, Apr 20, 2005 60 mins
The contestants sell goods on a TV shopping channel.
Episode 11
Wed, Apr 27, 2005 60 mins
The four finalists undergo rigorous interviews by Sir Alan Sugar and his advisers.
Episode 12
Wed, May 4, 2005 60 mins
The Season 1 finale finds the two remaining finalists attempting to create moneymaking riverboat attractions, aided by past contestants.