• Air date: 20 Jan '05 17 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 (17)
    • 1. Whopper 101

      20 Jan '05
      This week's task is to create the most enticing new burger for the Burger King menu.
    • 2. Motel 666

      27 Jan '05
      This week's task is to renovate a motel along the New Jersey shoreline, and then recieve the highest rating by the customers.
    • 3. Trouble Is Brewing

      03 Feb '05
      This week's task is to create the most buzz about Nescafe's Taster's Choice coffee.
    • 4. Soap Dopes

      10 Feb '05
      Given the challenge of creating a 30-second commerical for Dove Cool Moisture Body Wash, the teams excel at coming up with concepts but struggle with executing the focuses of their commercials.
    • 5. Airstream of Consciousness

      17 Feb '05
      This week's task is to create a new business with an airstream trailer, and take in the most money.
    • 7. Project Putt Putt

      03 Mar '05
      This week's task is to set up a mini-golf course and earn the most money.
    • 8. Bling It On

      10 Mar '05
      This week's task is to create an 11 minute charity auction featuring hip-hop music artists, and raise the most money.
    • 9. What You Didn't See...

      17 Mar '05
      Donald Trump hosts a recap of the season, including never-before-seen footage, commentary, audition tapes, and a sneak preview of the remaining tasks.
    • 10. Pandora's Box

      24 Mar '05
      This week's task is to create the best do-it-yourself clinic in a Home Depot store.
    • 11. The Pie's the Limit

      31 Mar '05
      This week's task is to create a new pizza for Dominos, and sell the most of it.
    • 12. Seams Stress

      07 Apr '05
      This week's task is to create a line of clothing for American Eagle Outfitters.
    • 13. A Lonely Drive

      14 Apr '05
      This week's task is to create a promotional brochure for Pontiac.
    • 14. I Can't Believe It's Not Clutter

      21 Apr '05
      This week's task is to create a new product for Staples that helps clean up clutter.
    • 15. Bedazzled by a Beefy T

      28 Apr '05
      The final four's task this week is to design and sell commemorative t-shirts, using a professional artist and the hip fashion store Scoop, for Hanes' 50th anniversary.
    • 16. The Games People Play (1)

      05 May '05
      In the sixteenth week of the Apprentice job interview, the final three candidates are faced with actual interviews - not by Mr. Trump, but by top executives from four of America's largest corporations.
    • 17. Into The Stretch (2)

      12 May '05
      In season three's live finale, Donald Trump chooses his next Apprentice.
    • 18. Into The Stretch (3)

      19 May '05
      In season three's live finale, Donald Trump chooses his next Apprentice.