The Apprentice Season 1 Episodes

Episode 1

Meet the Billionaire

Thu, Jan 8, 2004

The inaugural episode of the series has virtually all the same components that propelled it to 15 seasons. There are 16 candidates in a 13 week job interview with the promise the winner gets a "6 digit salary" in the Trump organization.

Episode 2

Sex, Lies and Altitude

Thu, Jan 15, 2004

The men's team, Versacorp, compete with the women's team, Protégé Corporation, on a more advanced business project this week. They are to produce a print ad, TV commercial, proposal and media plan for Marquis Jet, luxury business travel.

Episode 3

Respect

Wed, Jan 21, 2004

Donald says Sam is a "wild man" and Sam gets a chance to lead Versacorp, negotiating less than retail prices for a list of items, his team figuring it is time for him to "put up or shut up." Jessie leads Protégé, struggles with Omarosa.

Episode 4

Ethics Shmethics

Thu, Jan 29, 2004

The task is to boost sales at a Planet Hollywood for one evening shift, Protégé the first evening, Versacorp the next. For the fourth week, "womanly wiles" are the heart of Protégé's strategy and Versacorp members make questionable choices.

Episode 5

Trading Places

Thu, Feb 5, 2004

Starting with seed money, the teams are required to purchase items and sell them at the greatest profit return at an open-air flea market.

Episode 6

Tit for Tat

Thu, Feb 12, 2004

This week's task is to raise money for charity at a Sotheby's celebrity auction. The teams are told to sign up celebrities for an auction to benefit the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation.

Episode 7

Dupe-lex

Thu, Feb 19, 2004

The teams restore and rent out apartments.

Episode 8

Ice Escapades

Thu, Feb 26, 2004

Both teams sell bottled water called "Trump Ice" with Donald Trump's photo on each bottle.

Episode 9

DNA, Heads and the Undead Kitty

Thu, Mar 4, 2004

This week's task is to pick one artist from an array of controversial and strange painters, sculptors, and other kinds of artists. Then they must sell this art in a showing at a gallery.

Episode 10

Wheeling and Dealing

Thu, Mar 11, 2004

The teams take over a pedicab shift. Protégé Corporation sells prepaid punch cards, modeled after Troy's phased-sales plan that was the winner on the Trump Ice task. Versacorp sells advertising on the rickshaws that they ride.

Episode 11

A Look Back

Thu, Mar 18, 2004

Recap of first ten weeks, along with previously unaired footage.

Episode 12

Circus, Circus

Thu, Mar 25, 2004

The teams head to Atlantic City, New Jersey where they will be responsible for registering gamblers at the Trump Taj Mahal Resort and Casino. The team whose registered gamblers wager the most money wins.

Episode 13

The Price Is Height

Thu, Apr 1, 2004

This week's task is to rent out a luxurious penthouse for one evening at Trump World Tower for no less than $20,000 for one night.

Episode 14

Down to the Wire: Part 1

Thu, Apr 8, 2004

Face an interview with four of Trump's executives. Two people will be fired.

Episode 15

Down to the Wire: Part 2

Thu, Apr 15, 2004

Protégé: Manage a Jessica Simpson concert at the Trump Taj Mahal in Atlantic City, New Jersey Versacorp: Manage a golf tournament at Trump National Golf Club Westchester in Briarcliff Manor, New York

Episode 16

Down to the Wire: Part 3

Thu, Apr 15, 2004