TV series
The Apprentice
2005–, English, on BBC One. Created by Mark Burnett.
British version of the reality competitions series that sees young entrepreneurs compete in several business tasks, attempting to survive the weekly firings in order to become the business partner of one of the most successful businessmen.
- Seasons
- 20
- Episodes
- 266
- Episode length
- 60 min
- Status
- Still running
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Latest episode
S20 E12: The Final
Aired 16 April 2026
Seasons 20
Season 1
2005 · 14 episodes
Season 2
2006 · 12 episodes
Season 3
2007 · 12 episodes
Season 4
2008 · 12 episodes
Season 5
2009 · 12 episodes
Season 6
2010 · 15 episodes
Season 7
2011 · 15 episodes
Season 8
2012 · 14 episodes · 9.1/10
Season 9
2013 · 14 episodes · 7.2/10
Season 10
2014 · 14 episodes · 7.3/10
Season 11
2015 · 14 episodes · 6.9/10
Season 12
2016 · 14 episodes · 7.6/10
Season 13
2017 · 14 episodes · 6.9/10
Season 14
2018 · 14 episodes · 7.1/10
Season 15
2019 · 14 episodes
Season 16
2022 · 14 episodes
Season 17
2023 · 12 episodes · 4.6/10
Season 18
2024 · 12 episodes · 4.9/10
Season 19
2025 · 12 episodes · 5.8/10
Series 20
2026 · 12 episodes · 6.4/10
Specials
2007 · 18 episodes
Cast & crew
- Mark BurnettCreator
- Lord Alan SugarSelf - The Boss · 266 ep
- Mark HallileySelf - Narrator (voice) · 266 ep
- Karren BradySelf · 204 ep
- Nick HewerHimself - Lord Sugar's Aide · 134 ep
- Claude LittnerSelf - Lord Sugar's aide · 70 ep
- Samantha MoonFrances · 62 ep
- Tim CampbellHimself - Lord Sugar's Aide · 62 ep
- Margaret MountfordHerself - Lord Sugar's Aide · 62 ep
- Thomas SkinnerSelf - Candidate · 14 ep
- Adenike OgundoyinSelf · 14 ep
- Lindsay BogaardSelf · 14 ep
- Miranda RoseSelf · 14 ep
Details
- First aired
- 16 February 2005
- Network
- BBC One
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Reality
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The Apprentice: quick answers
Is The Apprentice worth watching?
The Apprentice doesn’t have enough ratings for a verdict yet.
How many seasons of The Apprentice are there?
The Apprentice has 20 seasons and 266 episodes, about 60 minutes each.
Is The Apprentice finished?
The Apprentice is still listed as returning series; no new episode date is announced yet.
Is The Apprentice suitable for kids?
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What shows are like The Apprentice?
If you liked The Apprentice, try The Profit, Shark Tank, The Challenge.
Who created The Apprentice?
The Apprentice was created by Mark Burnett and stars Lord Alan Sugar, Mark Halliley, Karren Brady.