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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

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Celebrity Apprentice Season 1 Episode 1 - Meet the Billionaire
    4.7/10(213 votes)

    S1:E1

    The contestants are split into two teams, one team of 8 men and another team of 8 women. The two teams are then given their first challenge - sell lemonade on the streets of New York with a budget of $250. The team that makes the most profit wins.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The Celebrity Apprentice Season 1 Episode 2 - Sex, Lies and Altitude
    4.1/10(156 votes)

    S1:E2

    For the second task, the corporations have to design advertisements for the Marquis Jet Card.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The Celebrity Apprentice Season 1 Episode 3 - Respect
    3.8/10(136 votes)

    S1:E3

    The challenge this week is a lesson in negotiation. The task is a scavenger hunt of sorts - the teams are given a list of items to buy from vendors from all over New York City.

    Director:Unknown
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  4. The Celebrity Apprentice Season 1 Episode 4 - Ethics, Shmethics
    3.8/10(123 votes)

    S1:E4

    This weeks task is to manage a Planet Hollywood restaurant in Times Square. The object is to make more money in one night than the same night last year.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The Celebrity Apprentice Season 1 Episode 15 - Down to the Wire (2)
    3.7/10(112 votes)

    S1:E15

    The final two tasks, running a Chrysler-Trump golf tournament.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. The Celebrity Apprentice Season 1 Episode 14 - Down to the Wire (1)
    3.6/10(103 votes)

    S1:E14

    In the first individual task, the remaining four candidates participate in a series of round robin, one-on-one interviews with some of Trump's most trusted advisors, who give their feedback, which is somewhat surprising, to Trump.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. The Celebrity Apprentice Season 1 Episode 7 - Dupe-lex
    3.5/10(111 votes)

    S1:E7

    This week's task is renovating and leasing apartments in New York City.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. The Celebrity Apprentice Season 1 Episode 9 - DNA, Heads and the Undead Kitty
    3.4/10(104 votes)

    S1:E9

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. The Celebrity Apprentice Season 1 Episode 12 - Circus, Circus
    3.4/10(104 votes)

    S1:E12

    This week's task is to lure gamblers to Trump's Taj Mahal casino in Atlantic City by creating a new and unique game of chance for customers to play.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. The Celebrity Apprentice Season 1 Episode 5 - Trading Places
    3.3/10(116 votes)

    S1:E5

    After a corporate restructuring, where Project Managers Nick and Kristi choose their own team, the new co-ed teams are given their fifth task: hold a flee market.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. The Celebrity Apprentice Season 1 Episode 6 - Tit for Tat
    3.3/10(111 votes)

    S1:E6

    This week's task is to raise money for charity at a Sotheby's celebrity auction.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. The Celebrity Apprentice Season 1 Episode 8 - Ice Escapades
    3.3/10(108 votes)

    S1:E8

    This week's task is marketing a new product.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. The Celebrity Apprentice Season 1 Episode 13 - The Price is Height
    3.3/10(98 votes)

    S1:E13

    This week's task is to rent out a luxurious penthouse for one evening. The catch is it must be rented for at least $20,000.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. The Celebrity Apprentice Season 1 Episode 10 - Wheeling & Dealing
    3.2/10(104 votes)

    S1:E10

    This weeks task is operating a rickshaw pedicab service.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. The Celebrity Apprentice Season 1 Episode 16 - Down to the Wire (3)
    3.2/10(96 votes)

    S1:E16

    The final two tasks, running a Chrysler-Trump golf tournament.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. The Celebrity Apprentice Season 1 Episode 11 - A Look Back
    3.0/10(106 votes)

    S1:E11

    Nobody gets fired on this episode, in which Mr. Trump recaps the first 10 shows and explains his termination decisions. The episode also includes outtakes from past episodes.

    Director:Unknown
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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Meet the Billionaire" is the best rated episode of "The Celebrity Apprentice" season 1. It scored 4.7/10 based on 213 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 1/8/2004. This episode is rated 0.6 points higher than the second-best, "Sex, Lies and Altitude".