• Air date: 09 Sep '04 18 episodes
      The ultimate sixteen-week job interview where eighteen Americans compete in a series of rigorous business tasks, many of which include prominent Fortune 500 companies and require street smarts and intelligence to conquer, in order to show the boss that they are the best candidate for his companies. In each episode, the losing team is sent to the boardroom where they are judged on their performance in the task. One person is fired and sent home.
  • List of Episodes (18)
    • 1. Toying With Disaster

      09 Sep '04
      This week's task is to design a new toy for Mattel. Apex designed a remote-controlled car, where the car parts could be changed, while Mosaic designed an action figure line. Mattel chose to go with Apex's design. Apex was treated to dinner with Trump and his fiance in his penthouse. Rob was fired because he underutilized himself.
    • 2. Scoop Dreams

      16 Sep '04
      This week's task is to develop a new flavor of ice cream for Ciao Bella Ice Cream, and then sell the most. Mosaic developed Donut Flavored Ice Cream, and Apex developed Red Velvet Flavored Ice Cream. Then the teams moved to street corners to sell. Apex ran into a problem when the corner they chose was already occupied by a licensed vendor. Apex was forced to move to a new corner, but couldn't decide, so they split up in half. After passing by Mosaic's set up, Apex realized they should be togethe
    • 3. Send in the Crowns

      23 Sep '04
      This week's task is to create the most ""buzz"" in New York City for the newest flavor of Crest toothpaste with everything from cash giveaways endorsed by flamethrowers (Mosaic) to cavity-free baseball catchers (Apex).
    • 4. The Last Supper

      29 Sep '04
      This week's task is to run a New York City restaurant, and recieve the highest Zagat Rating.
    • 5. Lights! Camera! Transaction!

      07 Oct '04
      This week's task is selling products live on the QVC Television Network.
    • 6. Crimes of Fashion

      14 Oct '04
      This week's task is to design and sell new lines of clothing.
    • 7. Barking Up the Wrong Tree

      21 Oct '04
      This week's task is to open up and run a dog care business.
    • 8. A Tale of Two Leaders

      28 Oct '04
      This week's task is to create a recruitment campaign for the New York City Police Department.
    • 9. Bringing Down the House

      04 Nov '04
      This week's task is to renovate homes on Long Island, and have the biggest increase in value to the property. To aid the contestants with the task, Trump gave each team $20,000; and allowed each team to take two of the first four fired candidates to assist them.
    • 10. Runaway Pride

      11 Nov '04
      This week's task is to open up a bridal shop and earn the most money during a four hour sale.
    • 11. The Butt Stops Here

      18 Nov '04
      This week's task is to design a new catalog campaign for Levi's Jeans.
    • 12. The Pepsi Challenged

      25 Nov '04
      This week's task is to design a new bottle as well as a campaign for Pepsi's new softdrink, Pepsi Edge.
    • 13. A Look Back (2)

      01 Dec '04
      Donald Trump takes us back through what has happened so far in season two, including the highlights, the tasks, and more.
    • 14. Sweet & Lowdown

      02 Dec '04
      Donald Trump takes us back through what has happened so far in season two, including the highlights, the tasks, and more.
    • 15. Intellectual Horsepower (1)

      09 Dec '04
      This week's task is to produce and sell the Mazing candy bar, a product of M&Ms.
    • 16. Decision Time (2)

      16 Dec '04
      This week's task is to be interviewed by some top executives from large corporations.
    • 17. Decision Time (3)

      16 Dec '04
      The final tasks continue.
    • 18. Decision Time (4)

      16 Dec '04
      No synopsis since parts 1 2 and 3 are the same episode, only broken down for syndication purposes.